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Juvenile charged with Jamestown Street arson

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By Rich Place

Managing Editor

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The old-timers came together as one team following a hard fought softball game at Gateway Park on July 30. Participants included (kneeling, from left) Jerry Capozzi, Jed Dispenza, Dave Ball, Mark Benton, Nick Hodak, Brad Homan, Pete Goodemote, Jim Herniman, Mike Sladich, Lon Wallschlaeger, Al Taylor, Kevin Regan, Mark McHale (standing, from left) Cliff Wheeler, Jim Gominiak, Dana Jolls, Tim Geiger, Garry Nelson, Dave Wiens, Rob Chmiel, Bill Gugino, Mike Hutchinson, Doug Cooper, Rob Gaylord, Steve Jolls and Tim Bobsein. Story, page 13.

Grants to provide youth sports at Gateway Park

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

GOWANDA — The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau has awarded the Gowanda Recreation Department two grants that will provide two youth sports programs this fall at no cost to the participants. Both grants, each for $500, are for programs that will be held at the new Gateway Park on Palmer Street.

“We are very appreciative to the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau and Senator Catharine Young for providing these grants to our community,” said Gowanda Recreation liaison member Carol Sheibley. “The grants will provide new recreation programming in the fall for many of the area children.” A one-time Community/Municipal Stipend Award — along with a $500 mini-grant — was made available by See Grants, Page 15

GOWANDA — A 12-year-old juvenile has been charged with second-degree arson in connection with the blaze that destroyed two downtown businesses on Jamestown Street. The Gowanda Police Department earlier this week determined the 12-yearold, whose name is withheld due to age, intentionally started the July 18 fire at 28 Jamestown St. The building was home to Artista Salon, Charlie’s Place and an occupied upstairs apartment. The building is expected to be demolished sometime this month, according to Janet Vogtli, who owns the property with her husband, Joe. Artista Salon has reopened at 14 Jamestown St., a couple storefronts from its previous location, after renovations took place there to accommodate the business. The fire broke out in the early evening July 18. Officials had previously stated that bags of garbage outside the building — placed there by a cleaning company which came in to help the upstairs resident — were set ablaze and it traveled to the building. See Arson, Page 15

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The 9-ball team that plays out of Gowanda American Legion Post 409 has again traveled to Las Vegas for the American Poolplayers Association’s World Poolplayers Championships. They include (front row, from left) Kim Newton, Mike Harris, captain Rose Harris, Joan Blachura (back row, from left) Jack Newton, Shawn Maloney, Ed Howard and Ken Blachura.

Gowanda 9-ball team in Las Vegas GOWANDA — The Erie County chapter of the American Poolplayers Association has again sent a team from Gowanda to represent them in the APA’s World Poolplayers Championships in Las Vegas. The championship was scheduled to begin Thursday and is expected to continue through Monday. The team, “That’s U,” plays out of the Gowanda American Legion Post 409 and participated all year in weekly league play. The team earned its spot by winning the local championships.

Leon Annual Town Picnic is Aug. 19 LEON — The Leon Annual Town Picnic will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Leon Fire Hall. The event will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Leon Fire Company No. 1. Dedications planned for the event include a new playground in memory of Laurence “Butch” Ellis and the Pennyroyal mural on the front of the fire hall. A fire training exercise will be held at 3 p.m. and there will be live music from 6 to 9 p.m. T-shirts and books on the Pennyroyal will be available for sale. There will also be tree carving, chainsaw demonstration, a basket auction, horseshoe tournament and more. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. To register for the horseshoe tournament, call 220-3273 or 801-0752.

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Thirsty’s Pizzeria and More in Collins unveiled its healthy showcase in mid-July.

Thirsty’s Pizzeria and More unveils healthy showcase COLLINS — Thirsty’s Pizzeria and More unveiled its healthy showcase Wednesday, July 12 at its location in Collins. Store owner Kathy LaBelle rearranged her storefront to highlight a healthy corner for her patrons. Moved is the ice cream novelty freezer, replaced by a table sporting baskets of apples, bananas, unsalted sunflower seeds and a large stand-up cooler with yogurt, string cheese and unsweetened beverages. She invites customers to enjoy their lunchtime favorites while adding a healthy spin their normal fare. Customers also have the opportunity to add any of these items to their regular delivery, Thirsty’s Pizzeria and More can be reached at 532-9426. Creating Healthy Schools and Communities, a grant through Erie 1 BOCES and Healthy Community Alliance, provides an opportunity for small retail stores as well as businesses and agencies to participate in worksite wellness or healthy corner store initiatives with technical assistance provided by Katie Connors, Community Wellness Coordinator. For more information contact Connors at Healthy Community Alliance at 5321010 or connorsk@hcanetwork.org.

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Seneca president calls for removal of all WV wastes By Rick Miller

”We don’t have any idea of what to do with it,” she added. Gates was quick to note that Indian territories have often been targeted for BUFFALO — Seneca Nation Presinuclear waste disposal or storage sites. dent Todd Gates called Tuesday for “We believe the property belongs the removal of all nuclear waste at the to the future,” said Agnes Williams, West Valley Demonstration Project. Gates, who is a member of the West coordinator of the Indigenous Women’s Valley Citizens Task Force, spoke at Initiatives. She said areas of the counthe Buffalo History Museum at an try, often on Indian reservations, have Indigenous Peoples Day been sacrificed for the program. The program mining of uranium ore was hosted by the Indigeand for waste disposal. nous Women’s Initiative, People are needed The Western New York to help on the environPeace Center and the mental impact stateBuffalo History Museum. ment of the next phase Gates read a proclaof the cleanup at West mation from the Seneca Valley, Williams said. Tribal Council recognizLater, outside the ing Indigenous Peoples museum, Gates said he Day and a Nuclear Free is very concerned about Press photo by Rick Miller Future. a probabilistic assessSeneca singers Darlene Spruce and Nicky Thompson entertain a group of about 60 people par“Indigenous Peoples ment underway on the ticipating in a Round Dance at the Buffalo History Museum’s Indigenous People’s Day program Todd Gates Day recognizes the Tuesday. possibility of leaving important contributions some wastes buried of our ancestors to what in the ground at West is now North America,” Valley. These wastes have a half life of Gates said. “This year’s celebration 9511 Utley Road, www.rayssmallengine.net 10,000 years, he said. also honors the 10-year anniversary “We want a full cleanup,” the SeneEast Otto (716)257-3586 of the United Nations Declaration on ca president told reporters. “Where are the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”In we going to put it? It is disportionately talking about nuclear wastes upstream aligned with native lands. We have to from the Cattaraugus Territory, Gates fight for what is ours.” reminded the roughly 60-person audiIn his role as a member of the West ence that “we rent this land” and it is Valley Citizens Task Force, Gates said our responsibility to pass it on to future the Department of Energy “has an opgenerations. portunity to make an example of this The question is, he said, “Where are place (West Valley). Show them what we going to put it (nuclear waste)?” it takes to contain it. It’s going to take Gates also touched on climate billions.” change. Gates said the Department of En“We need to wrap our minds around ergy had cut the annual West Valley climate change. It is a responsibility cleanup funding from more than $100 not only to ourselves, but to the world million to $63 million, drawing out the in general,” he said. Another speaker, Lynda Schneekloth cleanup process. of Interfaith Climate Justice, noted the “We want it out of there. Let’s get it West Valley plant extracted plutonium out of there,” he said. BUY ONE, $25 OFF ON A from spent nuclear fuel rods from 1966 GET ONE FREE SNOW BLOWER to 1972. It left liquid radioactive waste (Contact reporter Rick Miller at SAW CHAIN TUNE-UP that has since been solidified, but the rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow main process plant, underground tanks EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH) and two low-level waste landfills remain. County Reporter

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Seneca Nation reps to meet with Cuomo over casino revenue By Rick Miller County Reporter

BUFFALO — Seneca President Todd Gates said he expects to meet with Gov. Andrew Cuomo later this month on the issue of casino payments. The two leaders had tentatively scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, but the governor’s office notified the Senecas he could not meet with them that day. The Seneca president spoke outside the Buffalo History Museum where he had earlier participated in Indigenous Peoples Day. The Seneca Tribal Council announced in March that its next quarterly payment to New York state would be the last under the Seneca Gaming Compact. The state immediately challenged the assertion. The compact, enacted in 2002, was for 14 years with an option to renew for an additional seven years if neither party objected. The compact did not address

the question of whether the Senecas’ 20 percent share of slot machine revenue would continue in the last seven years of the agreement. The state in turn shared 25 percent of the slot machine revenue from the Seneca Gaming Corp. with the municipal governments of Salamanca, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. In Salamanca, for example, city officials were expecting $5.9 million in casino revenue this year, more than half of its $10 million budget. “They have some money to keep them going,” Gates said of the city of Salamanca. “We’re willing to help. I’ve talked with Mayor Mike Smith. We’ve talked to local state and federal representatives. We’re looking for a path forward.” Gates admitted the issue is “stressing everybody out,” Buffalo and Niagara Falls less so than Salamanca. The Salamanca Central School District and Cattaraugus County also receive a share

of the casino revenue. They use it toward the loss of tax revenue when enrolled Senecas buy property in the city and it comes off the tax rolls. The Senecas have paid New York state more than $1 billion in casino revenues since 2002 under the compact. The Senecas casinos in Salamanca, Buffalo and Niagara Falls are taking a smaller slice of the gambling pie since New York state began encouraging more racetracks and new casinos just outside the Senecas’ exclusive territory under the compact, Gates said.

“We’d like to help our neighbors and move forward,” the Seneca president said. Earlier in the compact, the Senecas had put their state payments in escrow, claiming the state had violated the compact by boosting casinos and racetracks in Hamburg and Batavia. That was resolved without the Senecas entirely paying the state back. (Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

Cattaraugus County seeking vendors for October’s WILMA LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development is seeking artisans and manufacturers for its fifth annual WILMA (We Invite Local Manufacturers and Artisans), scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. The department invites all family-friendly manufacturers and artists to display and sell their wares during the two-day buy local event. New this year, businesses can include direct sales, retail shops, manufacturers and various services that are located within Cattaraugus County but whose items may not be made in Cattaraugus County. Tables are on a first come, first serve basis and pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 prior to Aug. 31 and $20 after. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22. For additional information, call 938-2318 or 938-2331. Information also available on EnchantedMountains.com.

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Nichols brings traditional country to fairgrounds By Rich Place

Managing Editor

LITTLE VALLEY — If there was ever a time Joe Nichols wanted to get back to his country music roots that boosted him into stardom more than a decade ago, the Cattaraugus County Fair seemed like perfect timing on his tour schedule. With his new album, “Never Gets Old,” just released the week before the fair, Nichols on Aug. 3 mixed his most well known hits with plenty of new material for a country music loving crowd as the headlining act of the 175th annual fair. And perhaps nothing proved more he can make any song into a country classic than the affect his Southern drawl had on the ‘90s hip hop classic, “Baby Got Back” originally performed by Sir MixA-Lot. Known for covering the song at live shows for years, Nichols performed it in a video posted two days before the fair that included an appearance by Sir MixA-Lot himself. “It kind of went viral,” he told the crowd at the fair. “I’ve never had one that went viral before. It’s a song I”ve been doing at the show for a few years. It’s a little country shuffle.” He performed several other songs off his new album and repeatedly said it is one of his favorites since his first popular album, “Man with a Memory,” in 2002. “With this new album I wanted to get back to country — I wanted to get back

to traditional country the way it started back in 2002,” he said, admitting recent songs like “Sunny and 75” and “Gimme That Girl” had more of a progressive sound. The more traditional country seemed to be a big hit with the crowd. Cameron Brainard, of Falconer, had a front row seat for the show and joined his girlfriend, Hailey Swanson of Conewango, and two other friends for the event. “We usually come here every year,” he said prior to the show. “It doesn’t matter who’s playing‚ we just came here for a good time.” Swanson shows horses at the fair and had just finished a show earlier in the day. A few rows back, eight-year-old Adalynn Andrews, of Humphrey, had just finished peewee football practice in Ellicottville and had exchanged her helmet for a pink cowgirl hat in preparation to see Nichols perform. Her grandmother, Sandy Andrews, Joe Nichols performed Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Cattaraugus County Fair. said it was Adalynn’s first concert. “We come here every year,” said Andrews. “I love country music and this is so close to home.” And it seems it’s that country twang that keeps bringing people back. Kristina Charlesworth, treasurer for the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society which organizes the fair, said concert attendance on Thursday was less than prior years but fair officials were happy with the sales. “The first three days of the fair have been on par with last year,” she said. “There’s definitely a lot of entertainment to choose from.”

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Cattaraugus County Fair closes milestone 175th year LITTLE VALLEY — Nell Fellows, secretary of the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society, wondered Monday if the founders ever thought the Cattaraugus County Fair would reach its 175th birthday.

The Cattaraugus County Fair, begun in 1842, is one of the oldest county fairs in the country. It is only three years younger that the Erie County Fair, which formed in 1839. The fair in Little Valley is still cel-

Technology upgrades and access to services focus of $11.3M award to BCH SPRINGVILLE — The Bertrand Chaffee Hospital on July 18 was awarded an $11.3 million state grant, marking the largest award in the hospital’s history. “We’ve created a dynamic set of offerings with our inpatient and outpatient medical services,” said Teresa Donohue, CFO. “What we have aligns Bertrand Chaffee Hospital with the goal of New York state: to ensure that the healthcare system can meet the needs of current and future generations of New Yorkers.” The hospital expects to begin investments in technology that will enhance access to advanced diagnostic capabilities before the end of the calendar year. “The larger question is, what does this award mean for the future of healthcare in our community?” said BCH CEO Nils Gunnersen. “We took a strategic approach to design our application and outlined projects that are a direct, proactive response to community health needs.” “Improved access to healthcare leads to better health outcomes, and that’s our ultimate goal for our community. Keeping health care local is the essence of keeping our patients healthy.” “BCH is a vital community resource, providing much-needed health service, and is a leading economic engine for our region,” said Gary Eppolito, president of the BCH board of directors. “With this award we can accelerate the progress we have made to improve health services for our neighbors.” Bertrand Chaffee Hospital will keep patients, employees and neighbors informed about progress at each phase through its web site. Input and feedback about our new building will be solicited from patients, employees, medical staff and the community. This $11.3 million award was included in New York State’s announcement of $44.6 million in projects for Western New York, part of $491 million in investment statewide.

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ebrating the best this county has to offer: There were hundreds of 4-H and open class horse and cattle shows and 1,000 4-H non-animal exhibits. This year's county fair wrapped up Sunday in the long-held tradition of the demolition derby, followed by fireworks to commemorate the milestone anniversary, Fellows said. “Rainy weather at the end of the week didn't dampen the spirits of those who came out Saturday afternoon for the Monster Truck Rally and Big Rig Truck Pull,” she said. There were more than 60 local 4x4s Saturday night in front of the grandstand to show off what their trucks could do. Friday night's annual Monster Truck Rally was called off due to bad weather. While there was an enthusiastic crowd for grandstand headliner Joe Nichols Thursday night, the grandstand crowd was not as large usual. Fair officials said the concert reflected fair attendance this year.

4-H youth domestic building and animal exhibits were up, with Saturday's market auction sale reaching a record amount of $150,000, Fellows said. Open class entries in the domestic building showcased quilting, collections, food, stitching, horticulture and antiques from around the county. “Thanks to the fair patrons, vendors, sponsors, fire and emergency personnel, exhibitors, entertainers, department chairmen and volunteers, who never let us down,” Fellows said. “As always, people in this area have any number of places to spend their entertainment dollar, we're glad they continue to choose the Cattaraugus County Fair each year.” Would the founding members be surprised the fair is still around after 175 years? “Perhaps,” said Fellows, adding she’s betting it will continue to be around in Cattaraugus County “for centuries to come.”

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OBITUARIES Roland M. Hill

CATTARAUGUS — Roland M. Hill, 85, of Cattaraugus, entered into rest Friday (Aug. 4, 2017). He was born in New Albion on Sept. 4, 1931, to the late Max and Cora (Kilby) Hill. Roland was a dairy farmer for 25 years. He started Hill’s Valley Farm in 1954 and retired in 1979. The brown swiss breed was his passion. Roland belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gowanda and served several years on the board. He was the loving husband to Onalee Ebel for 63 years; cherished father to Richard (Donna) Hill, Jean (Michael) Hill and David Hill; grandfather to Derek (Michelle), Darin (Katie), Emily (Phillip), Lucas (Stacie) and Brenden

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(Heather); great-grandfather to eight; and brother to Raymond E. Hill and Doris Maxine Reed. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Roland was predeceased by his brother, Leroy Hill; and three sisters, Violet Clark, Alice Hilbert and Vivian Wulff. Relatives and friends visited Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2017) at DiStasio- Hills Funeral Chapel, 478 Route 83, at Balcom Corners, South Dayton, where a funeral service was held Wednesday (Aug. 9, 2017). Interment was in Liberty Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brown Swiss Historical Society, 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511. Online condolences may be made at www. hillsfuneralchapel.com.

Memorial service announced GOWANDA — A memorial mass for James A. Utley, 54, of Reno, Nev., who passed away Jan. 22, 2017, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 17, 2017) from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Jim is survived by wife, Karen; and sons, Oliver, Michael and Ethan. He was the son of Rod Utley Sr., of Perrysburg, and the late Patricia (Pericak) Utley. A luncheon will follow at the Slovenian Club of Gowanda, 36 Palmer Street.

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SCA Musical Theater Workshop to present ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Center for the Arts will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on Aug. 11 and 12 at the Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo St. This show will be the result of the second and final Springville Center for the Arts' Musical Theater Workshop. The actors and actresses are all entering grades three through eight, with direction and organization lead by the center's four summer interns: Julie Sandler, Sarah Musicant, Molly Bader and Mackenzie Moyer. The cast includes: Kaelyann Pfarner, Claire Nabozny, Sophia Vanstrom, Ayla Oakley, Elijah Wochensky, Noah Babbitt, Gabrielle Cerasani, Taylor Casey, Abigail Mitchell, Sarah Sullivan, Kierra Puntillo, Lilyana Miess, Maksim and Alexi Zosh, Ceceilia Prouty, Alyssa Pavone, Jenevieve Ehrig and Emma Rose Thompson. Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” is an adaptation of the story many are familiar with. “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” takes the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Both performances are open to the public. Admission is a pay-what-you-can donation and is first come, first serve. Doors will open a half hour before showtime. For questions or more information, call Springville Center for the Arts at 592-9038.

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4-H participants young and old show at market auction at Cattaraugus County Fair By Kellen M. Quigley City Reporter

LITTLE VALLEY — It was a special day for many youth participants in the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County 4-H program. Some were selling their first animal at the annual livestock auction; for others, it was their last after over a decade in the program. The 4-H Livestock Animal Market Sale is one of the final events of the 2017 Cattaraugus County Fair. The auction was the day 4-H kids had prepared for, many of them for the first time since receiving their animals several months ago. “Our numbers are up,” said Abby Luzier, the 4-H youth development

educator. “We’ve grown from about 320 to almost 400 kids. We had about 250 entered in the fair last year and were at about 280 this year.” Individual projects within 4-H had also grown, she said, with nearly 1,000 projects at the youth building, up from 400 last year. In the sale itself, 178 animals were auctioned off by about 140 kids, up from about 150 animals shown by 130 kids in 2016, due in part to many kids joining for the first time on top of hundreds returning. “We’ve tried marketing ourselves better. We’re out there, we’re getting more people interested in 4-H,” Luzier said. “There’s definitely a lot returning, and then there are probably 10 or 15 that are aging out of the program this year.”they’re seeing our faces and

One of the show participants aging out is Natalie Booth, an undergraduate at Ithaca College studying physical therapy. Booth, who showed a steer and pig this year, said she has been in the program for 12 years. “I live on a farm, so for my steers everything is farm raised,” said Booth, who shows her own cattle. Booth said she’s saving her money for college, but hopes to continue supporting 4-H after she graduates. “It’s a fun project,” she said. “I really like all my animals. It’s been a sad day today.” As with most years, 2017’s biggest group and bestseller was the swine. Eighty-six hogs were sold off at an average of $3.45 per pound with a total $75,668.95 going toward the 4-H program. In that large group, several kids showed at their first county fair. “We had 69 in the sale last year and 86 this year, and a good chunk of those are new showmen,” Luzier said “Our top four were all new showmen.” Benjamin Seiflein sold a hog for the second consecutive year, but it was his fifth year showing a pig at the fair. He said he began when he was only 6. “I like it because I get to spend time with my animals and make money,” said Seiflein, who plans to save the money he earned for college.

For the foul, 25 pair of chickens averaged $107.40 and brought in a total $2,685. The 13 turkeys averaged $104.62, totalling $1,360. Even though they didn’t raise the most money, the 23 lambs paid off by earning $8,246.20 at an average of $2.13 per pound. The beef and dairy steers had the biggest presence in the barns and were also the best buys at only $2.78 and $1.50, respectively, per pound for a total of $56,928.75. Although she is used to having swine in the auction, 12-year-old Sarah Carter showed a beef-bred market steer for the first time this year. The steer, Winchester, was the Reserve Champion. “I think it’s fun because I like doing it with my friends, learning new things and making new friends at the fair,” said Carter, who also showed a goat. Carter said she’s going to save the money she made from the auction for college, to prepare for her future and for next year’s project. In all, $151,573.05 was paid for the 178 livestock, an average of $851.53 per animal raised for the 4-H program and its participants. “This is what a lot of our kids work up for every year,” Luzier said. “It’s the completion of their project.”

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n Aug. 1, 11:29 a.m., Sam Pointer, 35, of Gowanda, was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and petit larceny after patrol on July 31 received a report Pointer had stolen a cell phone and had taken a vehicle without permission from a Palmer Street residence. Pointer was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. n Aug. 3, 11:25 a.m., Heather K. Sanchez, 22, of North Collins, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop of an unspecified traffic infraction. During the

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stop, it was revealed Sanchez’s license was suspended on June 14 for failure to appear for a traffic infraction in Hamburg Town Court. Sanchez was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n Aug. 3, 11:28 p.m., a 26-year-old male was transported to Lakeshore Hospital by Gowanda Ambulance Service after patrol responded to the report of a drug overdose at a West Main Street residence. Patrol arrived with Gowanda Ambulance Service and ambulance personnel administered Narcan to the subject, who became conscious and responsive.

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n BOSTON — Andre Page, 27, of Buffalo, was charged Aug 1 for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Route 219 for speeding. During a stop it was revealed Page had a suspended driver’s license. Page was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending bail or his next court appearance. n SPRINGVILLE — Kelly Greico, 44, of Cattaraugus, was charged Aug. 1 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Waverly Street for speeding. During the stop, it was revealed Greico had a suspended driver’s license. Greico was NEW YORK STATE POLICE released to appear in court at a later date. n YORKSHIRE — Richard n YORKSHIRE — Emmanuel n BRANT — Jacob Choczynski, P. Kasprzak, 52, of YorkR. Rosado, 26, of Buffalo, was 25, of Brant, was charged Aug. 2 with shire, was arrested and charged at 1:47 a.m. Aug. 5 with driving on a suspended registration taken into custody July 31 seventh-degree criminal possesfollowing a traffic stop on Commercial at approximately 12:44 sion of a controlled substance, Avenue for an equipment violation. p.m. for criminal contempt a class A misdemeanor. AdDuring the stop, it was revealed Chocin the second degree, a class ditionally, Jose A. Rivera, 23, of zynski had a suspended registration due A misdemeanor. Buffalo, was charged with unlawto parking violations. Choczynski was ful possession of marijuana and thirdreleased to appear in court at a later degree aggravated unlicensed operation. date. n IRVING — Holly Baumgold, 25, CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE of Buffalo, was charged Aug. 3 with driving while intoxicated, failure to of 0.08 percent or higher, n PORTVILLE — Stephon maintain a lane of traffic and failure to aggravated driving while M. Sisson, 51, of 26079 keep right, speed not reasonable and intoxicated for driving with a prudent and no insurance after patrol Sandgates Road, Mechanblood alcohol content of 0.18 responded to the report of an accident icsville, Va., was charged percent or higher, and failure on Routes 5 and 20. Baumgold, the at 7:35 p.m. July 26 with to signal. driving while intoxicated, driver of the vehicle, exhibited signs driving with a blood alcohol n OLEAN — Joseph A. of being intoxicated and consented to content of 0.08 percent or Smith Jr., 53, of 2804 Rogers a breath test that resulted in a blood higher, aggravated driving while Road, Allegany, was charged at alcohol content of .17 percent. Baumintoxicated for driving with a 10 a.m. July 28 with disorderly con- gold was released to a sober third party blood alcohol content of 0.18 percent duct regarding a July 25 incident. to appear in court at a later date. or higher, and failure to keep right. n NAPOLI — Acting on a probation n BOSTON — Roland Marcotte, 27, violation warrant, police arrested Craig n ELLICOTTVILLE — Thomas J. of Connecticut, was charged Aug. 3 A. Dechow, 39, of Napoli, at 6:30 p.m. O’Brien, 56, 7930 Route 16 Lot 71, with aggravated unlicensed operation Aug. 1. He was remanded to Cattaraugus following a traffic stop on Rice Road Franklinville, was charged at 6:06 p.m. County Jail and held without bail. July 28 with driving while intoxicated, for failure to stop at a stop sign. During driving with a blood alcohol content the stop, it was revealed Marcotte had five suspensions on his license. MarLike The Gowanda Press on Facebook cotte was transported to Erie County Holding Center on bail or pending arfacebook.com/gowandapress raignment.

n BOSTON — Bruce Littlejohn, no age given, of Buffalo, was charged Aug. 4 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and criminal contempt due to being in violation of a court order that a passenger in the vehicle had against Littlejohn. The charges came following a traffic stop on Rice Road for an equipment violation. During the stop, it was revealed Littlejohn had numerous suspensions on his license. Littlejohn was transported to Erie County Holding Center on bail or pending arraignment. n NORTH COLLINS — Sonya Gelster, 37, of Boston, was arrested at 4:41 a.m. Aug. 4 on six different charges, including a felony DWI due to a previous conviction within 10 years, after police responded to crash scene at Sisson Highway and Shirley Road. Upon arrival, deputies observed a minivan partially submerged with its lights still on and a female in the driver’s seat smoking a cigarette while being rescued by North Collins Fire Company personnel. When brought to shore, deputies detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. Gelster failed multiple field sobriety tests and refused to submit a breath test. Gelster was held at Erie County Holding Center pending her arraignment in North Collins Town Court. n CONCORD — Matthew Turner, 19, of Concord, was transported Aug. 6 to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital with a non-life threatening head injury after the car was driving struck a deer on Sharp Street. n BOSTON — Peter Heinz, 30, of Cheektowaga, was charged Aug. 6 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Route 219 for an equipment violation. Heitz was released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Darlene Manfre, 51, of Springville, was charged Aug. 6 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Franklin Street for an expired vehicle registration. During the stop, it was revealed Manfre had a suspended driver’s license. Manfre was released to appear in court at a later date.

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Gowanda Police seeking assistance to locate stolen motorcycle GOWANDA — The Gowanda Police Department is seeking assistance to locate a stolen motorcycle believed to be hidden in the village or in a wooded area around Gowanda. The department on July 27 charged Gerald K. Redford, 41, of Perrysburg, with third-degree burglary, fourthdegree grand larceny and possession of stolen property after a motorcycle was reported stolen following an incident two days prior. Patrol had responded on July 25 to the report of a subject illegally entering a Chestnut Street garage and stealing a motorcycle. During an investigation, patrol discovered Redford had stolen the motorcycle and had dropped his cell phone in the garage, according to police. During another arrest on July 25, patrol discovered Redford to be in possession of the key for the motorcycle, however it had not yet been reported stolen at that time. Redford was arraigned in Persia Town Court and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Anyone with information regarding the location of the stolen motorcycle is requested to contact the Gowanda Police Department.

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT LITTLE VALLEY — An Olean man who attempted to rob an Olean Five Star Bank last year was sentenced Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to time in state prison. Stacey R. Spencer Jr., 27, of Olean, was sentenced as a predicate felony offender to one and a half to three years in prison for third-degree attempted robbery, a class E felony, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman. On the morning of March 17, 2016, Spencer entered the Five Star Bank location on West State Street and handed a note demanding money to the teller. He did not display a weapon and, when refused, fled the bank without taking any cash. Rieman’s office reported the case Tuesday among others that were heard Monday. IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman: n Vernon Pierce, 59, of Steamburg, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class E felony. The charges stem from a Dec. 28 incident in Coldspring, when Pierce acted with another unlawfully possessing marijuana preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances of a weight of more than 16 ounces. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 10. n Lawrence C. Smith, 30, of Olean, pleaded guilty to seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a March 11 incident in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13. n Jamie Vereecken, 35, pleaded guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated

with a child as a passenger, a class E felony. On Dec. 24 in Little Valley, Vereecken operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.14 percent while a child 15 years or younger was a passenger. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 10. n Layton T. Walker, 18, of Olean, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted burglary, a class E felony. The charges stem from an April 28 incident in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 10. n Nicholas Camillo, 30, of Olean, pleaded guilty to first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, a class E felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred Dec. 20, 2015, in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for April 23, 2018. n Berry Armprester, 70, of Olean, was sentenced as a predicate felony offender to five years plus three years in state prison and restitution for third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class B felony. The charges stem from an incident that occurred Nov. 4, 2015, in Olean. n Norma J. Harrison, 37, of Steamburg, was sentenced to six months in Cattaraugus County Jail and five years probation, in addition to having her driver’s license revoked and having to instill an ignition interlock for a year for two counts of driving while intoxicated, class E felonies; and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and obstructing governmental administration, both class A misdemeanors. The charges stem from incidents that occurred Jan. 28 and Feb. 22 in Salamanca. n Amanda Wisiorek, 40, of Dayton, was sentenced to three years probation

and a mandatory surcharge for second-degree criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a Jan. 4 incident in Dayton. n Melissa Nestell, 33, of Salamanca, was placed on interim probation for a year for driving while intoxicated, a class E felony, and obstructing governmental administration, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 1 in Salamanca, Nestell operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.18 percent. Nestell was also placed on interim probation for a year for driving while intoxicated, a class E felony, for a Nov. 9 incident in Salamanca. Status review for both cases is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2018, and sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 6, 2018. n Kimberly A. Wilber, 53, of Olean, was sentenced to a year conditional discharge and restitution for petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a March 17 incident in Olean. n Obidah T. Ramadhan, 31, of Little Valley but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, pleaded guilty to seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, and attempted tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony. On Feb. 26 in Olean, Ramadhan unlawfully possessed a narcotic drug with intent to sell it, intended to prevent physical evidence from being produced, prevented or attempted to prevent a police officer from arresting himself or another person, and unlawfully possessed marijuana. Ramadhan was sentenced to six months in Cattaraugus County Jail on each charge to run concurrent, and 15 months in state prison for a parole violation.

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Coach Sean Gabel of Gowanda (left) walks onto the field with R.J. Bastito (middle) leading the New York team from the tunnel before the Big 30 Charities Classic Saturday in Bradford, Pa.

Despite loss, GCS’ Gabel thankful for Big 30 chance By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

BRADFORD, Pa. — Despite what the scoreboard said, Sean Gabel can’t call his New York team’s experience on the field for the Big 30 Charities Classic a failure. Quite the opposite, actually. Sure, New York lost 48-30, wearing down as turnovers, injuries and long Pennsylvania drives mounted in the second half. But coaching this game was never all about winning and losing, Gabel said. Gabel pointed to the team’s camaraderie, built over two-and-a-half weeks of practice, and relationships he hopes will continue for these recent high school graduates. See Coach, Page 14

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Running back Kameron Alexander of Gowanda (left) pulls away from the Pennsylvania defense on a 46-yard run in the first quarter.

Early 14-0 lead not enough for NY By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

BRADFORD, Pa. — Many of the final statistics suggest a tight, back and forth game, except in the turnover department. Pennsylvania outgained New York, 431-388, and had two more first downs, 22-20, in Saturday’s 44th Big 30 Charities Classic. But more importantly, the Keystone state drew five turnovers from the Empire side, while only giving up one. Those turnovers proved increasingly as New York let a 14-0 firstquarter lead slip away in a 48-30 loss. New York lost all its “mojo,” said coach Sean Gabel of Gowanda.

Pennsylvania scored its first touchdown after Coudersport’s Aaron Wolfinger produced a special teams takeaway, forcing a dropped punt return from Portville’s Donovan Gayton in the second quarter. “I’ve been around high school football for a while and I know high school football revolves around momentum and we had it,” Gabel said. “And as soon as that punt as dropped, we lost our mojo and we had to get it back. But they’re kids, sometimes they get it back the next play, sometimes it takes a couple quarters and the more you want to fight, the more they’re gonna sink. You’ve got to let them play out of it.”

Gowanda running back Kameron Alexander led New York rushers with 85 yards on nine carries, with 46 of them coming on the second play of the game. Jason Gauthier of Pioneer added 84 yards on 18 carries. Alexander’s 46-yard burst up the middle set New York up at the 10-yard line before Randolph quarterback Jake Beaver threw the game’s first touchdown to Frewsburg’s Cordell O’Brien on fourth and nine. Then, following Pennsylvania’s only turnover, New York ground out a 12-play, 60-yard drive with Bolivar-Richburg quarterback Devin Carr converting a two-yard sneak.

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Former softball players put on show at Gateway Park On a picture perfect mid-summer evening, 31 Gowanda slow pitch softball league members made their way to Gateway Park to compete and reminisce with former teammates during the inaugural old timers game. And much to the surprise of the stars from days gone by, a large crowd also showed up to watch what turned out to be a very entertaining 90 minutes of softball. Event organizer Mark Benton had confirmations from numerous players that said “they should be there” days before the game that was set for Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. However, with just 10 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch, only 10 players were on the new Gateway Park softball field warming up. “My first thought was, where is everyone?” said Benton. “I can't believe so many guys gave me their word and did not follow through.” Suddenly, car after car came rolling into the parking lot on Palmer Street. By 6 p.m., 31 players were present and 24 of them were ready to play — or at least try. Prior to the first pitch, John Walgus, Mike Hutchinson and Rob Gaylord, all members of the Gowanda Area Redevelopment Committee (GARC) were introduced and thanked for their foresight and continued effort in making Gateway Park to Zoar Valley a reality. Hutchinson and Gaylord would also play in the game. In fact, Hutchinson brought the home plate and two bases that were used in the last baseball game ever played at Hillis Field. That was followed up by a moment of silence for several of the former players that have passed away. Those names were read out loud and also listed on a large poster board behind the backstop during the game. The 1974 Shorty's Tavern team that won the first Gowanda Softball League championship was represented by Tim Bobsein, Brad Homan and Dale Rogan. Bobsein was still able to play and caught for one of the teams. He also had three hits and was hit by a pitch that he purposely leaned into that drew laughter from the players and the large crowd that was in attendance. Garry Nelson, Dana Jolls and Mark Benton, all members of the Capella team that won the playoff championship in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978, were in uniform and played. Tim Geiger, who was on three of

those Capella championship teams — plus Kevin Regan and Al “Don't Bother Chasing That One” Taylor that were members on the last title team in 1978 — gave Capella's six players in the old timers game. Regan pitched the whole game for one of the teams and was constantly laughing at the miscues of his teammates trying to field their positions. The oldest player in the game was Nick Hodak, an octogenarian who wowed everyone with his ability to get on base and make plays in the field. He even turned a double play. The youngest player was 50-year-old Jim Gominiak, who still had the same build as in 1984 when he was an all-star football lineman for the Gowanda Panthers. Soon to be 70-year-old Dave Wiens also turned a double play and collected a few hits. Dave Ball, who traveled back to Gowanda from Buffalo, and Jed Dispenza were voted Most Valuable Players (MVPs) for their respective teams. Both made several outstanding defensive plays. Doug Cooper was also very effective defensively from his third base position. No one hit a home run over the makePress photos by Bill Peglowski Octogenarian Nick Hodak beats the throw to third base and later scored a run in the inaugural shift outfield fence but Mark McHale and a few others came close. Rob Chmiel took annual Gowanda slow pitch softball league oldtimers game held on July 30. a half swing that produced what amounted to a bunt and reached base safely much to the delight of the crowd and his teammates. Cliff Wheeler also displayed his natural swing that produced so many hits for his Gernatt's slow pitch team over 20 years ago. Not to be lost in all the fun and excitement was the appearance made by Randy “Pete” Goodemote. Battling cancer for well over a year, Pete played the entire game, had a few hits, ran the bases, caught a couple fly balls and was smiling for the entire evening. Other old timers that were present and played the entire game were baseball umpire Jerry Capozzi plus Mike Sladich, Lonny Wallschlager, Bill Gugino and Steve Jolls. Alumni players in attendance that could not play but came to support their old teammates were: Gary Korbar, Murray Davis, Jack Wilson, Jim Herniman and Lenny Valone. Following the game, a reunion picnic was held under the new gazebo. Several players also won hats in a raffle. Plans for the second annual game next summer are First baseman Rob Chmiel catches a throw just in time get baserunner Kevin Regan out during the fourth inning of the oldtimers game. already in the works.

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“Win or lose, you always like to win,” he said, “but if I had to win with these guys and they didn’t like each other or to lose but they did like each other, you know what, I’ll take a loss if we make a bond. That’s what this is all about: relationships, bonding, charity. It’s not about winning for me, it’s about these kids having fun and building relationships. I think we did that, so I feel happy with myself.” Gabel, the first Gowanda High School coach tasked with coaching New York in the game’s 44-year history, admitted to some nervousness coming from a small school coaching “the best of the best.” But those fears were abated seeing Game from Page 12 “The first quarter, we were clicking,” Gabel said. “We were playing, we were having fun, but we were healthy. Losing that first tackle we lost, those are some big boys up front. Never the way we had it in the first quarter, we never had that much momentum back.” Beaver completed six of 13 passes

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how well the athletes from rival schools worked together in practice. “It was very enjoyable,” Gabel said of the experience. “Coming into this, I was nervous and scared because you don’t know what kind of kids you’re going to get, you’ve got 44 egos to deal with and up at Gowanda we’re more of a family. You just can’t walk in with that, you can’t make these kids believe in that, and they did it. They bought it and they stayed together. This was amazing watching what these kids did in a couple weeks together. That was worth all the money in the world.” Perhaps the only blemish came late in the fourth quarter with the game all but over — as happens once or twice in

many Big 30 games — players engaged in some pushing and shoving and held each other back from escalating a fight. Gabel immediately voiced his displeasure in a huddle, and the game finished with no further incidents. “They passed the test in my eyes,” Gabel said. “It got a little chippy, that wasn’t good, they’re also kids but they got back in line. It was either going to be this or go sit in the stands if you want to be selfish. This is a group thing, a family effort and I think they held that well too.” The coaching staff emphasizes ‘family’ at Gowanda. They break huddles saying that word and aim to get teammates to think of each other that way.

Gabel said the team impressed him early on in practice embracing that mentality. “I didn’t make them say family in the middle (of huddles),” he said. “They wanted to do that for themselves. (Before,) these guys all hated each other scouting each other. Now they’re holding up, they’re crying on each other’s shoulders, so that’s a win-win for me. It’s emotional, it’s football. That’s life. You’re on to the next play. I love it. There’s no better classroom than right here. These guys will go through every emotion they can possibly go through in 30 minutes of football. Happy, excited, adrenaline to p----- off, sad, depressed all rolled in and they end together as a family.”

for 104 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. He also set up arguably the game’s most thrilling moment. Tied 14-14 late in the first half, Beaver threw a 10-yard completion to O’Brien for a first down. But O’Brien then tossed a hook-and-lateral to Frewsburg teammate Caleb Caldwell, who ran up the Pennsylvania sideline untouched for 60 more yards to score.

O’Brien scored both of Beaver’s touchdown passes, catching five balls for 94 yards. Four in-game injuries stacked up against New York, too, losing a two offensive tackles, an inside linebacker and defensive tackle. The offensive line losses helped slow down the New York running attack and forced more risky pass plays. “We had great running backs, but you lose some starting linemen, it’s kind of hard to run the ball more,” Gabel said. “You’ve got two great receivers over here (Caldwell and O’Brien), so start using them and we did. They’re great kids.” A pair of Gowanda defensive ends, Ethan Francis and Marcus Jones, recorded a sack each. Pennsylvania’s quarterbacks, Nate DaCanal of Elk County Catholic and Kyle Kirk of Bradford, combined to complete 14 of 21 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns, with Bradford’s

Dawson Ambrose the leading target at four catches for 91 yards and two scores. Otto-Eldred’s Seth Drummond led Pennsy runners with 93 yards and two scores on 17 carries. New York cut a 34-22 lead to 34-30 late in the third quarter on O’Brien’s second touchdown. But it could never get the crucial stops needed to force the ball back in a one-score game, as Pennsylvania marches 71 yards on 15 plays in a nearly eight-minute drive and restored a 41-30 lead. “It’s always third down,” Gabel said. “We had them third and four, fourth and one a couple times, which we had fourth and one a couple times too and they stuffed us. That’s just attitude, and that’s kids. It’s like what Bill Parcells said about quicksand. You can’t play in it, you can’t coach in it because the harder you try, the faster you sink. You’ve got to encourage them, keep them positive and we’ve got to climb out of it.”

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Grants from Page 1 An obstacle course will also be set up that will measure speed and agility. Children ages 8 through 13 regardSenator Young. The award will fund a less of residency are welcome to attend. Sunday night co-ed youth soccer proThis program is also free of charge and gram. will be held at Gateway Park at 2 p.m. Each week, children ages 5 to 14 will Saturday, Sept. 9 The rain date is 10 a.m. learn the basic skills of soccer followed Sunday, Sept.17. by an organized scrimmage game with All participants will be separated acreferees. Previous soccer experience is cording to age and compete for awards not mandatory. Participants will receive and prizes. A pizza party under the new a Gowanda Recreation soccer T-shirt gazebo will be held following the event. and, at the conclusion of the program, Gowanda youth football teams will have will receive a treat. New soccer equipa bye week Sept. 9 and should be able to ment has been ordered for the program participate. that will be paid for by the grant. Although both programs will be The co-ed youth soccer program will facilitated by the Gowanda Recreation be held every Sunday night from 6 to Department, children from the outlying 7:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 3 with a 5:30 school districts and those children that p.m. start time beginning Sunday, Oct. 1 to avoid darkness. The program is sched- are home schooled are also welcomed to join. uled to last through Sunday, Oct. 15 and Organizers said pre-registration for awards will be presented for outstanding both programs is very important in order sportsmanship, attendance and athletito accommodate the large number of cism at closing ceremonies. children expected to take advantage of these opportunities. To sign up for A SECOND MINI-GRANT, also for either of the programs, call the Gowanda $500, was awarded to run a one-day Recreation director at 532-4053 or email football skills competition to include hidibenton@aol.com. passing, punting and kicking a football.

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West Main Street, Gowanda, circa 1910 West Main Street in Gowanda had a different look when this photograph was taken about 1910. The tall white building at left was the Opera House, where a fire in October 1924 spread to several adjoining buildings and left the block in ruins. The entrance to the Opera House was where the former Gowanda Co-Operative Saving & Loan Association stands. The building in the center, then a hardware store, now houses Gabel’s Furniture. Everything to the west of it was destroyed down to Center Street. Barely seen on the right is the 1889 iron bridge over Cattaraugus Creek.

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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. Trinity United Church of Christ 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November

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.

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Collins Friends Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) 2345 Main St. Pastor: Janice Ninan Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School 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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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.

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

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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 Aug. 11, 7 p.m., “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. Performance by SCA’s Musical Theater Workshop. Open to the public; donations accepted. Call 592-9038. n Aug. 11, 8 p.m., Shake on the Lake, gazebo in downtown Ellicottville. Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” Free. n Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmers Market on the South Dayton Village Square. No charge to participate. Call Linda at 672-9004. n Aug. 12, 4 p.m., “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. Performance

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by SCA’s Musical Theater Workshop. Open to the public; donations accepted. Call 592-9038. n Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Jason Derulo, Erie County Fair in Hamburg. Tickets $40. n Aug. 12 & 13, Taste of Ellicottville, downtown Ellicottville. Sample the best that Ellicottville’s restaurants have to offer. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Rock of the 70s Tour, Erie County Fair in Hamburg. Featuring The Guess Who, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League and Pat Travers Band. Tickets $25. n Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., “We’ve Been Thinking Tour” featuring Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, Erie County Fair

COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Aug. 14, 6 p.m., Craft Club. Ages 4-12. Registration required. n Aug. 17, 4:30 p.m., Summer Maker Camp —Hack a Toothbrush. 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. 21, 11 a.m., Book Club. This month the group will be discussed “Thirteen Days” by Robert Kennedy. n Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. n Aug. 24, 4:30 p.m., Summer Maker Camp —Pipe Cleaners. Ages 3-13, please call or stop in to sign up. n Aug. 25, 7 p.m., Music in the Library concert with Buffalo Touch.

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

n Aug. 26, 10 a.m., Friends of the Library meeting. n Aug. 31, 7 p.m., board meeting. Open to the public. 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.

in Hamburg. Tickets $55. n Aug. 15, 1 p.m., “Secret Life of Pets” movie showing, Joylan Theatre in Springville. Part of the theater’s Summer Movie Series. Free. n Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Sabrina Carpenter, Erie County Fair in Hamburg. Tickets $18. n Aug. 16, 7 p.m., “Annie” movie showing, Blossom Garden Friends School,

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13961 Sisson Highway in Collins. Refreshments available. Free. Call 532-1004. n Aug. 18 & 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hidden Treasure Tent Sale, Trinity UCC, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Many vintage and mid-century items, linens, furniture, glassware, dishes, plant sale, bake sale, kitcken items and more. Refreshments available. n Aug. 18, 9 p.m., Outdoor Movie Night behind the Gowanda Free Library.

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Cattaraugus County Legislature Chairman Paula Stockman (left) talks with 4-H member Quinn Pence, 8, of Randolph, about her alpaca Sarafina at the Cattaraugus County Fair tour for legislators on Aug. 2.

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