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Merrill returns home for ‘An Afternoon of Gershwin’

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — It’ll almost be like taking a step back in time on Sunday when the music of George and Ira Gershwin will fill the auditorium of the Historic Hollywood Theater.

The event, “An Afternoon of Gershwin,” will also be a homecoming for Kimberly Merrill, a 2010 Gowanda High School graduate and well known musician to area residents.

Press photo by Rick Miller

Lt. Col Adam Czekanski, commander of the Buffalo Office of U .S. Army Corps of Engineers speaks at a partnership agreement signing ceremony for local and state agencies cooperating on the $7 million Springville Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project. At left is Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The Scoby Dam in the background would be lowered by 25 feet.

Federal, state, local officials OK Springville Scoby Dam project

By Rick Miller County Reporter

SPRINGVILLE — Federal, state and Erie County representatives signed a project agreement Monday that includes lowering the Scoby Dam on Cattaraugus Creek in Springville.

The $7 million project is a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Erie County, owner of the Scoby Hill Dam Park that is west of the Route 219 bridges.

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Kimberly Merrill

Rock ‘N Remember scheduled for Aug. 27

By Kellen M. Quigley Contributing Writer

GOWANDA — Friends and family have the opportunity to come together next Sunday for an afternoon of rock and a chance to remember those who have passed away.

The second annual Rock ‘N Remember fundraiser will take place Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Hollywood Theater beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.

Rock ‘N Remember organizers Debra Urbank and her husband began the event last year as a memoriam to their son, Ryan, who passed See Rock, Page 23

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Legislator Mills announces Concord Library fundraisers total $13,195 in 11 years SPRINGVILLE — The 2017 Hot Dog Roast Fundraiser held July 20 at the Concord Public Library netted $1,485, bringing the 11-year total to $13,195, Erie County Legislator John J. MIlls recently announced.

He presented the 2017 donation Aug. 10 to Library Director Bridgette Heintz and Library Board Trustees Kara Kane, with her daughter, Amelia, Virginia Krebs and Clyde Drake.

“The Concord Library provides a great service to the village of Springville, town of Concord and surrounding areas,” said Mills. “I am always impressed when I visit the branch and see all the great

activities and programs taking place. I am proud to have hosted the Hot Dog Roast Fundraiser for the past 11 years to support these efforts.”

“Thank you to Legislator John Mills, his staff, and all of the volunteers who made this year's hot dog roast a success,” added Heintz. “We raised $180 more this year than in 2016! It is the best day of the year and the community is always supportive.”

For information on the Hot Dog Roast Fundraisers, or to speak with Mills, contact his Legislative Office at 858-8850 or email john.mills@erie.gov.

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Pictured from left: Concord Library Board Trustee Kara Kane, her daughter, Amelia, Library Director Bridgette Heintz, Library Board Trustee Virginia Krebs, Legislator John Mills and Library Board Trustee Clyde Drake at the Concord Public Library on Aug. 10.

Mortons Corners Baptist Church to host ‘Back to School Bash’ on Aug. 26 SPRINGVILLE — The Mortons Corners Baptist Church is inviting kids to a Back to School Bash from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at the church on Mortons Corners Road.

Attendees can enjoy hot dogs from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and ice cream sundaes at 4 p.m. There will be games for the kids, a bounce house and giveaways including free backpacks stocked with supplies for school. Children must be present to receive the backpack.

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Christmas in Gowanda planning gets underway

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — It may be the hazy, hot and humid days of summer, but officials at the Gowanda Area of Commerce spent part of their monthly meeting last week discussing plans for this year’s Christmas in Gowanda celebration.

The first order of business — less than four months before it’s scheduled to take place — is determining who will organize the event, which is anticipated to be held the first weekend of December.

Since its inception in 2012, village officials and volunteers — including former village mayor Heather McKeever — have been primarily responsible for coordinating the festivities, with individual volunteers or businesses organizing specific events.

With McKeever no longer in office, the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce was approached to take over the overall organization and planning. It’s expected they’ll make a decision at a meeting on Sept. 6, according to chamber president Nick Crassi.

“I personally think it’s a big plus for the village during Christmastime,” said Crassi about the Christmas in Gowanda event. “I know it’s a big attraction and we get a lot of positive response for having it. We are just looking to see if we can make it bigger in some way, shape or form besides what it already is.”

Should the chamber take over the event, Crassi said he hopes to get more businesses involved, focus on enlarging the parade and look into the potential of having fireworks again.

“There were some good ideas already thrown around and we just need to see if it’s a possibility,” he said. “And we need to come up with a budget, find out what it’s for and who is doing to fund it.”

There’s also potential for this year’s event to have a theme, said Crassi, possibly something that will cater to businesses to decorate storefronts for children.

The Christmas in Gowanda event first started with a focus on local businesses, according to McKeever. Held a week after Thanksgiving, the weekend keeps up the holiday shopping momentum started by Black Friday and Shop Local Saturday the week beforehand.

“Originally this started as a way to get people to shop local but then we added so many great events to it, it was hard to get people in the stores to shop,” said McKeever.

Instead, the focus is now on shopping local during the week, concluding with a weekend full of family-friendly activities to really get the community into the Christmas spirit.

“At the end of the day it became a wonderful event that encapsulated all the traditions that people used to do in Gowanda,” she said.

McKeever said she, along with

volunteer Sarah Gabel, are willing to help the chamber through the transition period should they take on Christmas in Gowanda’s coordination. She offered a handful of ideas to improve this year’s event, including potentially moving the Christmas tree lighting to Friday instead of Saturday.

“It was so much for the families to take in and have kids in the cold all day long,” she said about scheduling the tree lighting on Saturday evening.

“We’ll probably schedule to bring tree lighting back to Friday and then on Saturday do the Santa Claus walk and shop local activities.”

Plus, she added, the train rides have been a big draw on Saturday with more than 1,000 people taking part annually.

Crassi said organizers will also need to work around the Historic Hollywood Theater, which hosted a handful of events at past Christmas in Gowanda events, potentially not being available

due to renovations.

“We have to brainstorm some other different ideas that would fulfill the moves for the kids and stuff like that,” said Crassi.

He invited the public and potential sponsors for the event to bring ideas they’d like to see implemented at this year’s Christmas in Gowanda to the upcoming planning meeting. It’ll be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the chamber office at 15 S. Water St. “We want to make it more of an exciting time for the businesses to display their products and for the people in the community to have a good time,” said Crassi. “And we want to continue to bring people in.”

(Contact managing editor Rich Place at rplacesp@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter, @placerm)

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August 18-24, 2017

Delivering more than just mail Friendly face in Little Valley marks milestone

By Rich Place

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LITTLE VALLEY — Over the course of a year, Kevin Andrew walks a distance equivalent of Buffalo to San Francisco, Calif., and he has loved practically every minute of it for the last three decades.

A familiar face to many in the small community of Little Valley, Andrew this summer marked 30 years of employment with the United States Postal Service and doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Press photo by Rich Place “It’s fun to come to work,” he said Kevin Andrew, who marked 30 years as an employee with the United States Postal Service, walks by during a recent interview at the Little the Little Valley Post Office on Main Street where he has spent the majority of his career.

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Primarily as a mail carrier, Andrew Food is Our Medicine said he has obviously gotten to know Presents his neighbors quite well. And he’s done more than just deliver mail — he’s taken garbage out for people, helped the elderly when they needed it and just been there for a quick conversation before moving on to the next house.

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Or perhaps they’ll chat with him for a few seconds about the little league girls softball team he coaches in the summer or the time he’s spent as a lay leader at the Little Valley Methodist Church he grew up in. He’s even been known to deliver for Meals on Wheels on his lunch breaks.

“Kevin not only delivers mail, but he serves this community in many other ways,” said Postmaster Angela Ellis. “He is involved in girls little league softball, the Lions Club, Little Valley Alumni and his church as well as provides meals and other services to senior citizens. He is a true caretaker of this town.”

Andrew’s dedication to public service is practically in his blood. As is the case with many small towns, he has a family history in the community he grew up.

His grandfather served as mayor of Little Valley and was actively involved in the fire department, including serving as chief for a number of years. His aunt was a town clerk and his dad, Albert Andrew, served as village clerk for 41 years.

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Participants still sought for Fallfest in Gowanda GOWANDA — Football season is starting back up and fall is just around the corner. With that in mind, Gowanda Fallfest Coordinator Bill Peglowski is continuing to look for local groups and organizations willing to run events as part of a larger Fallfest Saturday or weekend.

“In order to have quality, ongoing events in Gowanda, it is necessary to have several groups or individuals willing to run a number of small, individual events that can be combined into a larger major event,” said Peglowski.

“Time after time, local events have failed because too much of the organizing has been concentrated on one individual or group, resulting in a ‘burn out’ situation.”

Gowanda has many social and church organizations capable of hosting small community activities, with many of them doing so from time to time throughout the year, Peglowski said. By creating small events, or moving regular ones as part of a larger event, the individual event gets more exposure while the organization involved gets credit for

contributing to something positive for the community.

There are currently several events being planned for Fallfest, which is short for Harvest Heritage Fall Festival.

It is a time to celebrate Gowanda's rural, small town roots and there is still time for more events to be added, Peglowski said.

Groups are still needed to host a Scarecrow Workshop, Farmer's Market and/or other events of the group’s choice. Potential participants do not need to know everything about running a particular event, just the willingness to do so. In many cases, Peglowski can provide the information needed.

At this point, any groups, individuals or organizations working on or interested in running an event are asked to contact Peglowski at 532-9178 or by e-mail at fallfest@gowanda-ny.com.

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We hope you find value in our editorial stories or Almost exactly a year ago this week, I picked up cut out pictures of your children that may have been the phone from my office in Salamanca and called featured on one of our pages. We hope you’ve atGeorge Stark, commander at the Gowanda Ameritended some events you discovered from browsing can Legion, to talk to him about the dedication of our Out & About or we hope you’ve shopped local the helicopter on the Legion’s front lawn. by following up on an advertisement.

Ordinarily, this would have been a routine task On a personal note, I’ve loved to — talk to the event organizer, write get to know so many of you in this the story up, get it placed on the community. I’ve admitted to many page and eventually get it sent to people I was not too familiar with the press. the Gowanda area before comBut at that time, no one knew ing here, but this new venture has what The Gowanda Press was. The given me the opportunity to learn phone call I made to George came more about this quaint village. I’m the week prior to our first edition enjoying it. being published, with that story From school and village board being on the front page of our very meetings to events at the Holfirst edition. lywood Theater to, unfortunately, This week’s edition — our 53rd fires and crime, I’ve been able to — marks our first anniversary and become involved in so much in the the beginning of our second year in past year and have done my best publication in Gowanda, PerrysRich Place to pass everything I’ve learned on burg, Collins and the surrounding Managing Editor to you. areas.

Our advertising representatives It’s cliche to simply ask where have done a similar job — working with local busithe time went, but it’s crazy to think that it was a year ago already we made our first attempt to fill an nesses to get their word out in a marketable fashion to give you an idea of the best places to shop and unfortunate void left by The Gowanda News folthe best events to attend. lowing its closure only a month prior.

Throughout this summer, we’ve been working And I want to take time to thank our loyal readon some minor adjustments to continue to make ers and advertisers who have been on this ride for The Gowanda Press even better, but as we do this the past 52 weeks and have truly seen the value of small town, community journalism and the purpose we welcome your ideas and constructive criticism.

After all, we are here for you. This is your paper. we are trying to fulfill in this village.

On behalf of all of us at The Gowanda Press — For the past year — and into the future — we strive to be your source for news in this area, filling including our publisher, advertising representatives, composition team, newsroom, production staff and our publication each week with relevant news to supplement our advertising. We believe you want to circulation folks — thank you for allowing us into your home these last 52 weeks. read more than just regurgitated Facebook content It’s been an exciting journey and this is only the and we believe our editorial content and advertising beginning. spaces complement each other.

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Your altitude is equal to your attitude

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attitude is not something that can be learned by playing a video. The ability to stay positive must come from within. It is a lifestyle choice that requires evervigilant attention and consistent effort.

We all know people who seem to be always positive, optimistic and energetic.

Their smile is contagious and we want to bask a bit in their glow. We learn from one another.

To be sure, a positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results. To be sure, one cannot tailor-make all of life’s situations, but one can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations. I believe that attitude is contagious. A positive attitude gives energy to oneself and to

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realized there was no electric power to Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. run the milking machines; milking now had to be done by hand.

But attitude, ah yes attitude, determines With the passage of how well you do it. events, I realized that It has been said that time had fleeted by, and attitude often determines it was time to get ready one’s altitude. And this for school. It was a small seems to be the bottom country school about line of that which haptwo miles away. Howpens in much of life. ever, one more problem The eastern horizon now surfaced — the tire had a faint tinge of pink on my bicycle was flat. on the edge of the skyWith a positive attitude line. It was not quite 5 in place, a quick patch a.m., but the work began job temporarily took care early on our dairy and of the problem. So far, it vegetable farm.

Robert Heichberger had been quite a morning The memory of this Contributing Writer and the sun was barely day goes back three score over the horizon. But, and 14 years ago when I was a fifth grader. My teacher often said, with a right attitude, the tone for action “Robert, a good attitude gets the job done had been set in motion.

And so, that was the beginning of a and it will determine your altitude in life.” I really never knew back then what new day, with several unexpected events.

But then, for most everyone, every day she meant. But as life moved on, I now has an event or two which may be unexfully appreciate her wisdom. pected. Somehow, we adjust and move As the family chores got underway that morning, we discovered there was an on; it is all about one’s attitude.

I have found that how one chooses to electric power outage. My first chore was deal with events can have the most sigto bring the dairy cattle in for milking nificant impact on the outcome. Having a from the pasture. But to my dismay, I positive outlook, being hopeful, excited discovered the cattle had challenged the about the myriad of possibilities — these non-functioning electric fencing. are the steps which lead to positive outThey were grazing in the neighbor’s corn field! It was quite a challenge to get comes. Worry about what we have to get done, anxious about having enough time the cattle back into their own pasture, particularly against their “corn feasting” to do it, confused about the best way to get it all done — these can detract from will. But I kept telling myself, “A good successful results. attitude gets the job done.” And then, to I have found that having a positive make matters even more difficult, we

others.

I have found that by keeping your attitudinal thoughts positive they become your words. By keeping your words positive they become your behavior. By keeping your behaviors positive they become your habits. When you keep your habits positive they become your values. And in the final step, by keeping your values positive they become your destiny.

To be sure, attitude determines one’s altitude just as my teacher said many years ago. My teacher was wise indeed.

(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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Joan E. Sutton FRANKLINVILLE — Joan E. Sutton, of South Main Street in Franklinville, died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2017) at The Pines in Machias.

Born Nov. 29, 1934, in West Seneca, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mildred Zukowski Schwartz.

On April 26, 1958, in West Seneca, she married David Sutton, who died in 1987.

Mrs. Sutton attended West Seneca High School and owned and operated the West Valley Hotel from 1973 to 1985.

She enjoyed golfing, bowling, stock car racing and cooking.

Surviving are a son, David (Jami Kaplan) Sutton of Victor; two daughters, Sally (John) Zerfas of West Val-

ley and Jane (Dan) Folts of Franklinville; seven grandchildren; a greatgranddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph Schwartz, Edward Schwartz and Paul Schwartz; and a sister, Florence Wentland.

Friends joined the family for visitation Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2017) at the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville, followed by a memorial service. Interment was in Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Franklinville.

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GOWANDA — Margaret P. Scott, formerly of East Otto and Otto, passed away peacefully Sunday (Aug. 6, 2017) with her daughter Paula at her side. Margaret was 95 years old.

Born Dec. 11, 1921, in East Otto, she was the daughter of Paul and Anna (Ebert) Stoltenberg.

Margaret graduated from Ellicottville High School, Class of 1939. She married Clark J. ‘’Scottie’’ Scott at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on May 26, 1943. Scottie passed away Aug. 23, 1977. Margaret spent most of her life in the Otto area before moving to Gowanda to be closer to her daughter.

She was a member of the Otto Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Cattaraugus Senior Travelers and the Randolph Loyal Order of Moose.

Surviving are a daughter, Paula (Tom) Reid, of Collins; a grandson, Scott (Christine) Reid, of Huntersville, N.C.;

Lucinda F. LeClerc

LITTLE VALLEY — Lucinda F. LeClerc, 58, of Little Valley, passed away Friday (Aug. 11, 2017) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.

She was born Oct. 30, 1958, in LaRue, Ohio, the daughter of Jack Harrison, who survives, and the late Jean (Mongold) LeClerc. On Oct. 1, 1978, she married Marshall LeClerc, who survives.

Mrs. LeClerc was a very active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had a passion for her religion and wanted to pass on the teachings of the Bible. She was a very caring person who loved animals and spent the last five years caring for her father.

Besides her loving husband, she is survived by two sons, Timothy (Lindsay)

and great-grandchildren, Caroline, Davis and Carter.

Margaret is also survived by two nieces, Gina (Ron) Niziol and Karen (Rodney) Rich; and a nephew Peter (Kathy) Stoltenberg.

Besides her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Engelhaupt.

Friends called at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda, Thursday (Aug. 10, 2017), where funeral services were held Friday (Aug. 11, 2017).

Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Springville, with Pastor Travis Grubbs officiating.

If desired, memorials to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9037 Otto East Otto Road, Cattaraugus NY, 14719, the Gowanda Ambulance Service Corp (earmarked “Building Fund”), P.O. Box 243, Gowanda NY, 14070 or to the local charity of one’s choice.

LeClerc of Otto and and Lucas (Erica) LeClerc of Cattaraugus; two grandchildren, Acadia and Tracker LeClerc; and three sisters, Chris (Terry) MacComber of Florida, Cheryl (Will) Hoitenga of Michigan and Carla (Greg) Watts of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two grandchildren, Allegany and Keaton.

Funeral services were held Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2017) at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Salamanca.

Memorials may be made to the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.

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Polka band to perform at Collins Library on Aug. 25 COLLINS — The Collins Library will feature a concert by The Buffalo Touch from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.

The Buffalo Touch combines the Slovenian style polka popular in Cleveland and Canada with the Polish style polka from Chicago and the East Coast.

The band features Polka Hall of Fame musician Mike Nowakowski along with Ken Machelski, Ray Barsukiewicz, Ricky Pijanowski, Gary Krew, Robin Pegg and the famous Tadj.

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The Touch has received three Grammy nominations (2003, 2004 and 2009) and has been featured on “The Big Joe Polka Show” on RFD-TV. The Buffalo Touch has traveled from coast to coast

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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program coming to Gowanda

GOWANDA — The Healthy Community Alliance (HCA) will offer a free chronic disease self-management program for anyone 18 years of age or older who is diagnosed with or caring for someone with diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, breathing concerns, depression or any on-going health concern.

The program will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 and continue Tuesdays for six weeks at Community Place, 1 School St., Gowanda. The program will be facilitated by trained peer leaders, Sharon Noecker and Ashley Hawley of Healthy Community Alliance.

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-session, peer-led health education program for people dealing with a chronic disease or any on-going health Submitted photo concern. The purpose of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is to enhance one’s skills and abilities to manage their health and maintain an active and The Buffalo Touch will perform at the Collins fulfilling lifestyle. Organizers said it often complements treatment that participants Library on Aug. 25. may be receiving through their primary care. performing throughout the year at clubs To register, call Healthy Community Alliance at 532-1010. This program is ofand festivals. fered through partnership with Erie County Senior Services.

The Friends of the Collins Public Library and Collins Public Library sponsors this monthly concert series.

The concerts are free and open to the public; free will donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information, contact the SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Center for the Arts Collins Public Library at 532-5129. will host Hooch’s Open Mic Night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 to open the stage to singers, poets, performers, entertainers and more.

The event is named in memory of Mark “Hooch” Woodring, a local comedian involved in an improvisation group at SUNY Fredonia who died of a heart attack at a young age. The evening is a tribute to him from his family.

Organizers invite comedians, those who enjoy improvisation, songwriters, music performers and others to gain stage time at the event. The open mic night is open to all ages and skill levels.

The event will take place at the Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. Tickets are $5 at Mark ‘Hooch’ the door. For more information or to reserve a spot, call the Woodring Arts Center at 592-9038 or email Liz at scalizbligh@gmail. com.

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POLICE REPORTS n NORTH COLLINS — Eric Nugent, 30, of Springville, was charged Aug. 7 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for speeding on Langford Road. During the stop, it was revealed Nugent had a suspended driver’s license. Nugent was released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Scott Backhaus, 31, of Collins, was charged Aug. 8 with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop for speeding on Route 219.

During the stop, Backhaus exhibited signs of intoxication, failed roadside sobriety tests and consented to a breath test that resulted in a blood alcohol content of .10 percent. Backhaus was released to a sober third party and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n GOWANDA — John Korbar, 52, of Gowanda, was charged Aug. 10 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Sand Hill Road.

During the stop, it was revealed Korbar had a suspended driver’s license. Korbar was released to appear in court at a later date.

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n SPRINGVILLE — Jacob Green, 32, of Olean, was charged Aug. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Route 219. During the stop, it was revealed Green had a revoked driver’s license. Green is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n HAMBURG — A 17-year-old Boston resident, whose name is withheld due to age, was transported Aug. 11 to Erie County Medical Center for precautionary reasons following a single-car accident on Taylor Road. According to police, the juvenile fell asleep at the wheel and struck two sign posts and a culvert before overturning the vehicle he was driving into a ditch. n BRANT — Jeanette Schindler, 43, of Brant, was charged Aug. 11 with driving while intoxicated, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to keep right and driving across hazard road markings following a traffic stop for failure to stop at a stop sign on Lake Shore Road. During the stop, Schindler exhibited signs

of intoxication, failed roadside sobriety tests and consented to a breath test that resulted in a blood alcohol content of .12 percent. Schindler was released to appear in court at a later date. n HOLLAND — David Murphy, 49, of Holland, was charged Aug. 11 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop for various equipment violations on North Main Street. During the stop, it was revealed Murphy had a suspended license. Murphy was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending his arraignment in court. n SPRINGVILLE — Bradley Watt, 56, of Springville, was charged Aug. 12 with driving while intoxicated and speeding following a traffic stop on a motorcycle on North Central Avenue. During the stop, Watt failed roadside sobriety tests and consented to a breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of .09 percent. Watt was released to a sober third party to appear in court at a later date.

n GOWANDA — A 19-year-old female from Salamanca, whose name is withheld due to age, was charged Aug. 12 with driving while intoxicated, endangering the welfare of a child due to having a 15-year-old passenger in the car, open alcohol containers and various equipment violations following a traffic stop for no inspection and other equipment violations on Buffalo Street.

During the stop, the female was found to be driving with a suspended license, exhibited signs of intoxication and failed roadside sobriety tests. The female was released to appear in court at a later date. n IRVING — Cody Sundown, 27, of Collins, was charged Aug. 13 with felony driving while intoxicated due to a previous conviction within the past 10 years, first-degree felony aggravated unlicensed operation, circumventing an interlock device and various other vehicle and traffic offenses following a traffic stop for speeding on Route 438. During the stop, Sundown exhibited signs of intoxication and failed roadside sobriety tests. Sundown refused a breath test.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n YORKSHIRE — Nicholas J. Kinmartin, 31, of Arcade, was arrested Aug. 9 on 20 counts of petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. Troopers said Kinmartin was seen on video approximately 17 times shoplifting various merchandise from a 7-Eleven store. The approximate value of the merchandise is

$1,438. Kinmartin was issued an appearance ticket and will return to Yorkshire court later this month. n YORKSHIRE — An 18-year-old male of Delevan was charged at 5 p.m.

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fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. n YORKSHIRE — Brian D. Platter, 35, of Amherst, was charged with first-offense driving while intoxicated, first-offense driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher and speeding at 9:07 p.m. Aug. 12.

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—A 16-year-old female and a 16-year-old male, no addresses given, were each charged June 30 with petit larceny after each took an alcoholic beverage from 7-11 on Main Street. Both were issued an appearance ticket to appear in court in the Town of Randolph at a later date. n ASHFORD — Edward C. Frey, 54, of 3635 Chapin Ave., Niagara Falls, was charged at 8:41 a.m. Aug. 3 with unlawful possession of a weapon for allegedly bringing a stun gun to the West Valley Demonstration Project. n COLDSPRING — Dean M. Walters, 26, of Randolph, was charged at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 with third-degree criminal trespassing. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Coldspring Court at a later date. n MANSFIELD — Mary E. Rogers, 42, of Mansfield, was charged at 10:30

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Aug. 11 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia.

Additionally, Brandon J. Reynolds, 32, of Coldspring, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Lore and Reynolds were both remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held in lieu of $500 and $1,000 bail, respectively.

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CONCORD — Erie County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 1:50 a.m. Aug. 10 to an ATV accident near a Davis Hill Road residence.

A Polaris Ranger, operated by Devon Morlok, 21, of Concord, rolled over and Morlok and his 16-year-old female passenger were injured, according to police.

Morlok suffered a head injury and was taken to Erie County Medical Center for treatment. The passenger suffered an injury to the pelvis region and a shoulder injury; she was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The Sheriff’s ATV Unit was called to continue the investigation, and Morlok was charged with driving while intoxicated and four ATV violations including speeding, reckless driving and not wearing a helmet. Morlok was released on tickets for a future court date.

Catt. Co. Sheriff’s Office offering Bowhunters’ Education class LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office will host a Bowhunters’ Education class from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Hideaway Archery in Dayton.

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Red Cross announces upcoming blood drives BUFFALO — The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage.

As a special thank you, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross now through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard.

Appointments can be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To help reduce wait times, donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

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n Aug. 21, noon to 6 p.m., Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk; n Aug. 22, 2 to 7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9037 Otto-East Otto Road/County Route 12, Otto; n Aug. 23, noon to 4 p.m., Berrtand Chaffee Hospital, 224 E. Main St., Springville; n Aug. 24, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3487 N. Boston Road, Eden; n Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 3929 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk; n Aug. 30, 1:30 to 6:30 pm., Delevan Firefighter’s Training Center, 1006 N. Main St., Delevan; and n Aug. 30, noon to 6 p.m. American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda.

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Former Gowanda athlete/ coach Lou Selan turns 95

By Mark Benton

in the championship game. Years later, Buffalo Evening News columnist and Gowanda Central School graduate Chuck Korbar wrote a story with photos on a Lou “Looch” Selan will turn 95 years reunion for the Gowanda Tigers semi-pro old later this month and a celebration is being planned to honor his achievements. football team. And there was Lou, who had helped to organize the event, front My first recollection of Lou was that and center. of a manager for the Slovenian Club fast In the spring of 1966, it was again a pitch softball team in 1964. I was only group of former Gowanda High School eight years old but recall “Looch” as befootball players that joined ing an easy going person together to bring Little in the middle of those League football to Gowanvery competitive games. da. Lou, along with Vic In fact, I still can still Witherell, Henry Sprawka, vision him as one of the Stan Burzak, Ed Mentley, peacekeepers that helped William "Doc" Glazier, to diffuse a bench clearing Dennis Tingue and Vic brawl between his SloveVogtli, were several of the nian Club team and the main players that put the Gowanda State Hospital wheels in motion. during a fast pitch playoff In September of 1966, softball game at Thatcher Gowanda had two teams Brook in 1965. called the Jets and Packers I was too young to reLou Selan that would compete for the member Lou as a catcher first time in the Cattaraugus in both baseball and fast County Midget Football pitch softball for several town teams League.

Lou was one of the original before and after World War II. But I had coaches for the Gowanda Jets. heard stories from former players such as The following year, the league exDick Rooney, Al Stuhlmiller and George panded and Lou, along with Vic WithDispenza that Lou was solid behind the erell and Art Palumbo, led the midget plate.

Jets to a division championship by I wasn't born when he and several of defeating the rival Packers. In 1969, the his former Gowanda High School footJets won Gowanda's first youth football ball teammates formed the Gowanda Tigers upon returning from World War II in playoff championship by defeating the Boston Patriots and Springville Colts. the fall of 1946. The Tigers were a semiLou stayed on as an assistant coach for professional football team that comseveral more years and was able to coach peted against other towns that included Lackawanna, South Buffalo, Blasdell and his son, Larry. But Lou was more than just a coach.

North Tonawanda from 1946 through “I couldn't tell you how many times 1949. Lou was a contributing member ‘Looch’ gave me ride home from practo the Tigers that had an excellent record and won the 1948 Western New York See Lou, Page 15 title by defeating North Tonawanda 13-6 Sports Correspondent

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Buffalo Bills Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly talks with tournament organizer Tim Bergan before the Shults Auto Sales Charity Classic for Hunter’s Hope Monday, Aug. 7, at Eldale Country Club.

Kelly, Thomas reflect on return to HOF

By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

SALAMANCA — Last weekend marked the 15th anniversary of Jim Kelly’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Thurman Thomas’ 10th.

The backfield partners of the 1990s Super Bowl Bills return to Canton, Ohio, each summer, eager to see their fellow Bills, their predecessors, contemporaries and the newest crop of Hall of Famers.

The last two summers, Hall of Fame weekend took place directly before Kelly’s charity golf tournament at Elkdale Country Club.

“When you’re able to walk into that Ray Nitschke Luncheon,” Kelly said Monday at Elkdale, “and you see Roger Staubach, Bob Griese, Joe Namath, guys you looked up to. Then all the other guys, it’s all the running backs, Gale Sayers and seeing Thurman there, Emmitt (Smith), I can go on and on ... Troy Aikman, (John) Elway, (Dan) Marino. It’s amazing that I’m a part of it growing up in a little country town (East Brady) in Pennsylvania and being able to say I’m one of them.”

Buffalo’s representation in Canton has steadily increased since coach Marv Levy’s induction in 2001. In ‘02, it was See Kelly, Page 15

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Gowanda Central School Athletic Director Joe Bruening held a pre-season coaches meeting on Aug. 10 to go over expectations for all Panther coaches for the 2017-18 school year. He did not stress win-loss records but rather that coaches and players are giving their best effort and to make sure that school work comes first.

There were a few coaching changes as Dave Bolen becomes the head modified cross-country coach. Larry Wheeler replaces long time football coach Mark Leous as the head junior varsity football coach. Bret Ebling will serve as the junior varsity football assistant coach. Katie Stang will be the new GCS swim coach that combines with Eden Central School for practices and meets. Bolen, Ebling and Stang will also be first-year physical education teachers in the district. n Mike McKeever recently brought up the fact that the 2001-02 GCS boys varsity basketball team was the first to defeat Fredonia twice in one season. He was congratulated for his team's achievement against the always tough Hillbillies.

However, Gowanda has defeated Fredonia twice in the same basketball season on many occasions. The last time before the 2001-02 season occurred during the Panthers CCIAC Division I championship season in 1983-84. That was also the first time Gowanda had defeated Fredonia in their new school that had opened in 1967. n The Gowanda Recreation six-week summer program concluded another successful season with a talent show and

awards day on Aug. 11 at St. John Park.

A total of 161 children were registered for the program this past summer. Next up is the fall co-ed youth soccer program for children ages 5-14 that will be held every Sunday night beginning Sept. 3 through mid-October from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Gateway Park. The seven-week program is free of charge thanks to a $2,750 grant from the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau. Previous soccer experience is not mandatory to join this program. n A Punt, Pass & Kick competition for children ages 8-13 will also be held at Gateway Park on Saturday, Sept. 9 beginning at 2 p.m. This program is also free of charge courtesy of a $500 mini-grant from the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau. Awards will be presented at the end of the program along with a pizza party for all participants. n A “Legends” slow pitch softball game that will feature former Gowanda Merchants, Gowanda State Hospital and Collins Center town team baseball players is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 beginning at 4 p.m. at Gateway Park. A reunion picnic to follow. This event will be held in conjunction with the Fall Harvest Festival.

Call the game director at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com. n Check out the new Gateway Park on Palmer Street. There is plenty to do with more activities being planned in the near future. Many people have already taken advantage of the walking/bicycle trail, ballgames, picnics in the new gazebo, easy access to the Cattaraugus Creek for fishing and kayaking, the play structure, football clinic, old timers softball game and street hockey.

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tice or to and from a game,” stated the late Rudy Rote when learning of Lou's induction into the Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. “He was just a very generous person.”

Which brings to mind the countless number of times that I have asked Lou and his beloved Slovenian Club for a donation to offset the cost of running the Gowanda Recreation Department or to place an advertisement in the Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame banquet program.

Not once in the past 14 years has he ever turned down any of my requests.

On Sept. 30, 1995, Lou was honored along with several other outstanding athletes and coaches for their longevity and dedication to sports at the Gowanda Area All Sports Award Banquet. And on March 23, 2013, Lou was inducted into the Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame.

On Aug. 27, a large group consisting of family and friends will gather at the Slovenian Club, Lou's second home, to celebrate his 95th birthday. It will also be an opportunity to honor a local person who has given so much to his community for a very long time.

Kelly. In ‘03, Joe DeLamielleure and James Lofton. Then came Thomas in ‘07, Bruce Smith and owner Ralph Wilson in ‘09, Andre Reed in ‘14 and general manager Bill Polian in ‘15.

The Bills’ Hall of Famers in attendance take a group photo: Kelly, Polian, Levy, Billy Shaw, Lofton, Thomas, Reed, Smith and DeLamielleure.

“MY HALL OF FAME weekend was obviously seeing Jim and Andre and all the Buffalo Bills and Marv Levy and Bill Polian and taking our annual picture that we do every single year,” Thomas said Monday.

“But (also) to see Terrell (Davis) and LT (LaDainian Tomlinson) go in, two running backs, two guys that I watched over the length of their careers especially LT being from Texas.

Texas guys like to stick together, but it was a very emotional speech that he gave.”

Like Kelly with Staubach, Griese and Namath, Thomas gets a kick out

of seeing the great running backs who came before him.

“It’s always a great time to go,” he said. “I think we had about 110 Hall of Famers come back and that’s been one of the highest numbers since I’ve been in. It was actually my 10th year anniversary (and) that made it kind of special and always seeing my guys, the running backs, Jim Brown and Earl Campbell, but every year is different because everybody goes in from different teams and so I got to see Elway, I haven’t seen him in 20 years so it’s always great to have that special moment with the guys.”

KELLY AND Thomas also voiced some optimism in the 2017 Bills under first-year coach Sean McDermott.

“My biggest thing is I hope they do it for the Pegulas and for the fans,” Kelly said. “We as players, we understand what it’s all about. When you’re not healthy, when you have your key players injured all the time, that’s not good. So if we stay healthy, I really think we have a very good football team.”

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Thomas took a cautious approach.

“My deal is kind of just wait until they make all their cuts,” he said. “It was great news that they signed Anquan Boldin, so he’ll help the receivers, a nice, veteran guy to come in and really help the younger guys. So when I look at the preseason, I just hope that they can get through it injury free and when they’re out there playing that they can do a really good job, just kind of waiting for the season opener against the Jets and go from there.”

(Salamanca Press sports editor Sam Wilson may be contacted at samwilsonsp@gmail.com)

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noticeable changes at the theater she has volunteered at for years. Among the improvements are the murals, which have been restored since the last time she was home.

“It’s really exciting to know that the hard work of the Theater Board, coupled with the enthusiasm and support of the community, is paying off in the form of this amazing space,” she said.

A volunteer with the theater since she was about 16 years old, Merrill also volunteered annually at Hollywood Happening events until just recently. She was also involved with the clean up after the flood in 2009.

Since graduation from high school, Merrill graduated from Eastman in 2014 with a bachelor’s of applied music (voice) and again in 2016 with a master’s of music in vocal performance and literature. She’s been working and studying in Rochester since graduation.

“For me, music — and especially classical voice — represented a culmination of just about everything that fascinated me,” she said. “To learn an opera

and perform the music, you have to be conscious of the history of the show, the composer, the librettist, the actual history that may have inspired the show — often, foreign languages are part of the package.”

That has led her to study Italian, German, French, Russian and some Czech, she said.

Studying Gershwin is relatively new to her, she admitted, but she began to explore jazz to take a break from opera.

“It’s so easy to burn out if you’re not careful and I was worried that I would become disenchanted with the art form,” she said. “The stress there comes less from the music itself and more from the attitudes and atmospheres that surround auditioning and constant critique and evaluation.

“To get away from some of that tension, I began to explore jazz,” she said.

“Some of my close friends were jazz musicians and I basically just started pretending I was a member of the jazz department, too. I learned a lot from them and eventually grew confident

enough to play a few shows. Gershwin had been previously unexplored for me until this summer — we were all really excited for the opportunity to have fun with the tunes on this program.”

“An Afternoon of Gershwin” is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Historic Hollywood Theater on West Main Street in Gowanda.

Tickets are $10 at the door.

“When I left the Gowanda area for college in 2010, I realized that not everyone has a building with such profound historical value in their hometown,” Merrill said about the theater.

“To compound that with the knowledge that the theater is a community space, and a space for the arts — whether live or on screen — that’s rare and exciting.

I think that my time spend in the theater, performing or working, has given me a lot of pride in this area.”

Mail from Page 4 they only had two people left,” Andrew recalled. “The postmaster said I had Legion and in our church,” said Andrew. to start on Saturday and it was already Tuesday. So it was real short notice.”

“I learned community service from Between his start — including a first him.” day of pouring rain that soaked him Being someone who doesn’t shy to the bone — and today, Andrew has away from wearing a smile or visitwalked tens of thousands of miles. His ing with his neighbors — which in his daily route the last five years is a 7- to case encompasses the entire eight-mile walking route in Little Valley — Andrew 9-mile trek.

For a few days, he borrowed a step repeatedly took civil service tests in the tracking device from a friend after somelate ‘70s and early ‘80s in an attempt to one asked him exactly how many miles do what he does today.

“When we were kids, we used to take he walks daily. The step counter clocked between 17,000 and 19,000 steps each of the old paper grocery bags and we’d put the three days he wore it. stuff in it and walk around the house Do some simple math that includes with it,” he said. “I always wanted to do six days of delivering mail a week and it because it seemed like a fun job and a 52 weeks in a year; Andrew likely logs good job.” more than 5.6 million steps annually.

With a smile, he added, “I wasn’t “I would not have guessed it was that really thinking about the winters then, I much,” he admitted. guess.”

Whether it’s the fresh air, all those After scoring well on a civil service steps, or, as he puts it, “someone has test and already employed full-time been looking out for me,” Andrew has with the street department in the village, only called in sick to work five times Andrew waited until the perfect opporover those 30 years — with only three of tunity with the Postal Service presented them being for himself. itself. When one came up in Little ValMost of the time has been spent in ley, where he was born and raised, he Little Valley, but he’s also worked in accepted it.

Salamanca, Kill Buck, South Dayton, “They were so shorthanded because

Cattaraugus and Olean when needed.

But he said nothing beats working in his own hometown.

“It’s that sense of community,” he said. “There’s no place like a small town.”

He admits he has done practically everything at the post office — mowing lawns, shoveling snow and working behind the counter included — but about 80 percent of his time has been spent as a mail carrier. The majority of those years have been in Little Valley.

One of Andrew’s favorite stories is one possible only in a small town — he delivered to the funeral home the ashes of the doctor who delivered him when he was born. That’s back when the names of the deceased were printed on the packaging, he said, which has since changed.

“He delivered me and then I delivered him,” he said with a laugh.

He’s also had stories about falling and having mail fly all over the place and about playing tug-of-war through the mail slot with an eager dog on the other side.

And speaking of dogs, because you were probably wondering…

“I’ve only been bite twice and they haven’t been that terrible,” he said. “I’ve

had a couple close calls some other times. I would have had a bad one two or three years ago but thank goodness I had my satchel and the dog was just biting that.”

Then there’s the weather. Andrew, who jokingly said he’s able to work on his tan during the summer, said the walking the job entails keeps him warm during those frigid winter months.

“You can get past the cold — it’s the wind more than the cold,” he said. “If it’s cold you can get warmed up walking.

It’s the wind that knocks you back.

“Two Februaries ago was tough,” he admitted, alluding to the infamous February in 2015 when temperatures hovered around zero for days. “If someone would have opened a car door and said, ‘I’m going to Florida,’ I would have jumped right in.”

With 30 years under his belt, Andrew said he’s got at least a couple more years in him and added, “as long as I feel good I would like to stay.”

“I’ve lived here all but eight years and you get to know everybody,” he said.

“That’s what makes it great to have this job here — it’s right in my hometown.”

(Email managing editor Rich Place at rplacesp@gmail.com.)

Now living in Rochester where she attended the Eastman School of Music, Merrill has performed several times at the Hollywood Theater, most recently at a jazz dinner in the winter of 2016 and an opera concert in the spring of 2016.

“The Gershwin concert is going to be fun,” she said. “Some of the tunes we’ve selected are well known — like ‘Embraceable You,’ ‘I’ve Got Rhythm’ and ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ — and some are potentially more obscure.

“It’s not going to be overly formal or stuffy — we’re planning to have a great time celebrating timeless music in an exceptional venue.”

Merrill was quick to point out the “great group of musicians” who will also perform including trumpet player Brandon Choi, who performed at the theater in 2016 for the jazz dinner; and Eugene Bisdikian and Stephen Morris on the bass and drums, respectively.

When Merrill returns for this weekend’s concert, she’ll be greeted by some

(Contact managing editor Rich Place at rplacesp@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter, @placerm)

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August 18-24, 2017 Scoby from Page 1 The current dam, built in 1922, is 38 feet high. The project is expected to take place between June and December 2021, said Geoffrey Hintz, project manager for the Corps of Engineers. The dam is more than 300 feet long, stretching between Cattaraugus and Erie counties.

The project was first discussed in 1996, but funding quickly dried up, Hintz said. An agreement between the Corps of Engineers and DEC first made in 2015 was concluded on Monday with the signing of a ceremonial pact.

Representatives from Rep. Chris Collins and Rep. Tom Reed attended and presented Lt. Col. Adam Czekanski, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo Office with certificates recognizing the cooperation in the project.

“The next phase is a critical one,” said DEC Region 9 Director Abby Snyder.

“We’re very excited to be designing and planning it out.”

Snyder said there hasn’t been “any connectivity” with the upper and lower parts of Cattaraugus Creek and its tributaries for nearly 100 years. DEC also has more than 30 miles of fishing access in streams above the dam.

The connection will come from a fish ladder, a series of pools that allow fish to bypass dams, that the Corps of Engineers and DEC are proposing.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not given final approval for the fish ladder over concerns that sea lamprey could circumvent the barrier. Studies continue on the proposed ladder, said Paul McKeon of the DEC Fisheries Office in Allegany, who is involved in the project.

Once completed “this will be a great destination for anglers,” said Snyder.

“We’re very excited.”

The creek is used most by steelhead fishermen and kayakers.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said that while it has taken some time to get all the parties together, the fact is the dam has to be replaced.

“This area is one of the most beautiful places we have in Erie County. The upper end of the Cattaraugus is a treasure for the region,” he said.

The county owns the dam, having inherited it from the village of Springville, which drew its power from the powerhouse at the base of the dam until 1997.

Czekanski, of the Corps of Engineers, was all smiles about the project, which he called one of ecosystem restoration.

“This is a big part about what we do in Buffalo,” he said.

The objective is to restore the aquatic habitat in the Great Lakes watershed. In particular, this project seeks to “restore the connection between the upper and lower parts of Cattaraugus Creek,” he said. “There are 572 miles of river and tributaries that have been cut off for almost 100 years.”

Hintz, the Corps of Engineers project director, said the existing dam is the third to be built on the site. The first two were destroyed by heavy rains soon after being built around 1920.

The existing dam was completed in 1924. It is halfway up the 70-mile long creek.

(Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

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Scoby Dam project attempting to balance lamprey crackdown, steelhead access

By Rick Miller County Reporter

SPRINGVILLE — The $7 million Scoby Dam project is designed not only to improve the safety of the Cattaraugus Creek dam by lowering it 25 feet, but to restore a habitat severed nearly 100 years ago when it was built to generate electricity.

The dam has served as an effective barrier in the upper part of the 70-milelong creek to the sea lamprey, an invasive species that comes up from Lake Erie to lay eggs.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation has an annual program of applying a larvicide that targets sea lamprey larvae along the lower Cattaraugus Creek to help control them.

The 38-foot height of the spillway prevented sea lamprey from getting upstream to spawn further up the creek and its tributaries — some 572 miles.

The dam has also prevented steelhead trout from moving further up Cattaraugus Creek and its tributaries including McKinstry Creek, Lime Lake Outlet, Elton Creek and Clear Creek, all east of the dam.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for working with Erie County, which owns the dam and small park.

DEC commissioner Basil Seggos said in a press release the federal-state-county partnership “will bolster fishing opportunities at the many public fishing access points throughout the upper watershed and could help make it one of the most important fisheries east of the Mississippi.”

The lower Cattaraugus Creek watershed is already “world class” steelhead

trout fishing. By lowering the dam’s height and installing a fish ladder, those steelhead could spawn further upstream and provide added fishing.

The fish ladder would be shut down during the sea lamprey spawning season, or aggressively monitored. Unfortunately, the sea lamprey and steelhead spawning seasons overlap.

State DEC officials are looking for an open fish ladder during the rest of the year, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not agreed to that.

DEC officials said additional studies will be needed before the Fish and Wildlife Service can be convinced that the sea lamprey can be kept out of the upper part of the Cattaraugus Creek watershed.

Some trap and sort data will be needed.

There are groups who are concerned that steelhead trout moving into the upper Cattaraugus and its tributaries would put pressure on habitat of existing brown, brook and rainbow trout.

There is continued concern over sea lamprey getting past the new structure.

The fish ramp would be built on the Erie County side of the creek. At the top of the ramp, a stop-log weir, a jump pool and a trap-and-sort mechanism to remove any lamprey are set to be installed.

The stop logs may be removed during the non-spawning season, allowing unrestricted access, according to upper Cattaraugus watershed, said Lt. Col. Adam Czekanski, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo Office.

Of the estimated cost, the federal government will pay 65 percent, or $4.4 million, with the state and Erie County picking up the remainder. Erie County has budgeted $470,000 toward the project expected to be built in 2021.

(Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

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August 18-24, 2017

Old Times Remembered...

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

State Hospital Field Days, 1952

Spectators lined up to watch a male employees tire rolling relay during field days at the Gowanda State Hospital in 1952. George Hager (left) is way out in front. Al Stuhlmiller, hospital employee, watches on the right. Field days were a popular annual festival at the hospital, which included games, races, music and a fireworks display.

The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

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COME TO WORSHIP GOWANDA

CATTARAUGUS

Gowanda Assembly of God 78 Allen St. | gowandaassembly.com Pastor: David Gabel Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Bright Way Baptist Church 23 Gail Drive | 507-6458 Pastor: Thad Kuntz Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org Pastor: Jon Horton Worship Times: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Cattaraugus United Methodist 53 Washington St. | 257-3583 or 257-9398 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda 64 E. Main St. | 532-4292 Pastor: Rev. Donna Lewis Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Gowanda United Methodist Church 30 North Chapel St. | 532-4092 Pastor: Chris Klimecko Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 40 South Chapel St. | 532-4342 Pastor: Travis S. Grubbs Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 26 Erie St. | 532-5100 | sjcgowanda.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Worship: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 76 Center St. Pastor: The Rev. David Noves Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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.

COLLINS

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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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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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. n Aug. 19, noon, Leon Annual Town Picnic, Leon Fire Hall. Commemoration of 75th anniversary of Leon Fire Company No. 1. Fire training exercise at 3 p.m.; live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Chainsaw demo, basket auction, horseshoe tournament and more. n Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more.

Call 1-877-211-0735. n Aug. 19, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church Community Meal, St. Joseph’s Church, 26 Erie Ave. in Gowanda. Hot dogs, macaroni salad, watermelon, chips and a drink. n Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., Hooch’s Open Mic Night, Springville Center for the Arts’s Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville. Open to all ages and skill levels. Tickets $5 at the door.

To reserve a spot, call the Arts Center at 592-9038. n Aug. 20, 3 p.m., An Afternoon of Gershwin concert with Kimberly Merrill, Brandon Choi, Eugene Bisdikian and Stephen Morris, Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater. Featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Tickets $10. n Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Creek Bend, Centennial Park in Angola. Part of the

Wednesday Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series. Call 549-1126. n Aug. 23, 7 p.m., KidVenture, Fiddler’s Green Park in Springville. Free children’s program hosted by Springville Assembly of God. Rain location, town hall.

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Activities for the week of Aug. 20 to 26 Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free) Wednesday with Pat — 10 a.m., Painter Center gym (note new time) n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) n Exercises

COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: 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. 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.

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away unexpectedly Sept. 3, 2014, at 28.

“He was a musician,” she said. “In fact, a couple of the bands that are playing, he was in.”

Urbank said they wanted to do something with music for Ryan, but also wanted it to be an event for others who had lost someone as way to celebrate their lives with support from others.

In the process of losing Ryan, Urbank said she and her family learned a lot about grief. Although each family member dealt with it a different way, she said they’ve had many people that came along to help and support them.

But Urbank said she realized not everybody has the support systems they had, which is where this event comes in.

“We know that it’s important for people to have their loved one remembered, not just by them but by other people,” she said.

“We love it when someone tells us a story about Ryan, or just talks to us about him.

Don’t be afraid to talk to us.”

At the event, Urbank said pictures of loved ones will be displayed on a rotating basis via video display on a screen inside the theater. It's the "remember" part of the event and a wonderful way to keep the memory of loved ones alive.

Urbank said those who would like to have a loved one remembered at the Rock 'N Remember event on the "Memorial Pictorial” can send a photo via messenger on the group’s Facebook page, email to dju59@yahoo.com or text to 574-9569.

There is no charge to submit a picture.

Please include the person's name being remembered. Deadline to submit is Aug. 20.

Along with being a memorial to deceased family members and friends, proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Hollywood Theater Restoration Fund and the Gowanda Ambulance Building Fund.

“We lost our hospital here years ago, so we are very dependent on that ambulance service,” Urbank said. “I think this also gets a large section of people involved in the community.”

One of the fundraising opportunities includes Chinese auction baskets inside the theater, she added. Outside the theater, three food trucks and an adult wine/beer tent will be on site for patrons to stay fed and hydrated while enjoying the music.

Urbank said the other part of the event is to remember it’s OK to smile and have fun again, even when the hurt is still there, which is where the music comes in.

Inside the Hollywood Theater, six live

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One of the featured bands in last year’s inaugural Rock ‘N Remember event perform on stage as a picture of Ryan Urbank, son of organizers Debra and Dan Urbank, is shown in the Memorial Pictorial slideshow. This year’s event begins at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Hollywood Theater.

bands will play between 1 and 7 p.m.

Performing acts include Bad Management, Creating a Sinner, DNR on Tap, JB Martin & Smokin’ Dog, So Far So Good and Turbulance, all of whom are donating their time to play.

“They’re local bands or their connected somehow, like the two bands Ryan played in,” Urbank said. “I love to listen to live music, and this gives them a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent.”

Urbank said she will also have people from some support groups at the event to talk with anyone who is looking for another way to help with the grieving process.

“We want it to be a fun night, but I also have some resources there in case somebody really is struggling,” she said.

Last year, the event was free, but Urbank said they had no idea how many people stopped by, estimating between 300 and 400. Although the nominal fee will help calculate real attendance, she said she doesn’t want the event to feel restrictive or turn people away.

“It is a fundraiser because we’re going to take the money and put it towards a good cause,” Urbank said. “But I view it as a community support entity in the way that we’re helping individuals in addition to the organizations that we’re helping.”

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