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GCS unveils new active classrooms By Rich Place

Managing Editor

The school district was forced to cancel its first day of classes as the region — including Gowanda, Perrysburg and Versailles — found itself without power for most of the day on Tuesday. Although more than a dozen trees or limbs were reported down through the area late Monday night and into Tuesday

GOWANDA — Some students at the Gowanda Central School this year might be bouncing around in their chairs, standing up during class or even sitting on the floor while they learn — and teachers won’t mind one bit. Four classrooms throughout the district — one in elementary, two in middle school and one in high school — greeted students this week to an array of new ways to sit or stand during class in a new, non-traditional classroom setting. Some traditional desks have been replaced by standing desks and many chairs — those old fashioned ones with four legs, that is — are now large yoga balls, swivel seats, pillow floor seating, accordion-style cylinders and more. Even the traditional desks have elastic bands students can fidget with during class or pedals, similar to a bicycle, that can keep students occupied while sitting. “We don’t care if they stand or if they wiggle,” said Stephanie Gernatt, one of the teachers in the integrated co-teaching sixth grade classroom alongside Melissa Gleason. “As long

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Press photos by Phil Palen

(Above) A tree blew over into the driveway of a house on Walnut Street following a powerful storm that swept through the area late Monday. (Left) Part of a tree fell on a house on Chestnut Street. No injuries were reported. More photos, page 23 and online at gowandapress.com.

A windy end to summer By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — Students at the Gowanda Central School got an extra day of summer vacation on Tuesday, although the majority of them spent it without electric following a powerful storm that swept through the area as Labor Day came to an end.

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Panther Principles Condition of newly repaved Route 240 questioned Erie County Legislature Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo is seeking answers as to when Route 240 will be repaired – again. After learning that Route 240 was breaking apart within days of it being repaved, Lorigo visited the site and began working with the DPW commissioner to address the issue. “After being ignored for years, Route 240 from Holland Glenwood to Foot Road, was finally repaired and repaved in August. However, immediately after the roadway was ‘finished,’ potholes started forming,” said Lorigo. “I spoke with the DPW commissioner and county engineers immediately after learning of this issue and was told there was an issue with the top layer of asphalt. “I am concerned that if we don’t fix this correctly that we will be back to square one,” he continued. “This isn’t the only county project to receive numerous complaints. We are investing millions of taxpayer dollars into fixing these roads and subpar work is not acceptable. Taxpayers expect to see results. I am asking the county executive and DPW commissioner to ensure that this section of Route 240 is repaired to the highest standards.”

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Pat Nixon of the Gowanda Central School District hangs a “Panther Principles” sign in the stairwell at Gowanda Middle School late last week prior to the start of classes. Gowanda Middle School principal Todd Miklas said six of the signs were made to remind and encourage students of the highlighted key characteristics. Three smaller signs, carrying a similar theme, were also hung throughout the school’s hallways.

Lorigo said he will question the issue at the next Economic Development Committee meeting on Sept. 14 with DPW. The project was contracted out and the issue is still being investigated, according to DPW. Lorigo, who recently sent a letter to residents living on the stretch of roadway, will continue to provide updates when a plan is put in place to repair the problem. For additional information, contact Lorigo at 858-8922 or e-mail, joseph. lorigo@erie.gov.

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Reed calls for ‘informal talks’ between Senecas, Cuomo By Rick Miller County Reporter

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed called Tuesday for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Seneca Nation officials to begin informal talks aimed at resolving the stalemate over the Senecas announcing the end of casino revenue sharing. “We continue to be a mediator,” Reed told reporters during his weekly press call. And, he added, “We continue to advocate for the local communities” facing a loss of the local portion of casino revenue sharing with the state. Reed, R-Corning, said he understands the anxieties municipalities across Western New York are facing with the loss of the casino revenue sharing. “The Nation recognizes (municipalities) are neighbors and will continue to be a good neighbor,” he said. Reed said he understands there will be some direct payments from the Seneca Nation over emergency services costs.

Before seeking arbitration, Reed urged the two parties to sit down and talk. Cuomo recently refused again to meet with Seneca President Todd Gates and other Seneca officials. The Senecas said the automatic renewal of the Seneca Gaming Compact for seven more years at the end of 2016 made no mention of continuing revenue sharing payments to the state, which totaled more than $1.2 billion over the past 14 years. The revenue sharing came from a 20 percent split of casino slot machines take. The state in turn shared 25 percent of that revenue with host municipalities. For the city of Salamanca, it has amounted to more than $6 million a year. Cattaraugus County and the Salamanca City Central School District each receive a share — about $1 million — that goes toward making up for a loss of property tax revenue from the Senecas purchasing property in Salamanca on the Allegany Territory. The governor’s reason for canceling a

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third meeting date late last month was because the Erie County district attorney’s office was investigating a report that an eavesdropping device was found in a room at the Buffalo Creek Casino where the state Gaming and Wagering Board held meetings. “I’ve been in contact with the Nation and reaching out to state officials as recently as last week,” Reed said. “For the governor, in my opinion, not to take a meeting with the Nation is not the appropriate way to deal with this situation. It’s a legislative dispute between the Nation and the state and the sooner the two entities get in a room the better. Informal is the best way to start to get the two sides talking. The Nation has extended the invitation.” ON OTHER ISSUES: Reed said he’ll stand with the citizens of Texas in getting the needed funds to recover from Hurricane Harvey. Reed said he expects the cost of Harvey will be paid in multiple steps. He sees the first installment of $7 million to $10 million will be approved soon, as Congress reconvenes after a month-long recess. n

He said he does not favor bundling the hurricane aid with the raising of the national debt ceiling. Experts predict the cost will be nearly $190 billion, more than the cost of hurricanes Katrina and Sandy combined. n Reed called North Korea’s latest provocation — a reported hydrogen bomb detonation combined with improved missiles capable of hitting the U.S. — “a risk too high to accept.” He said he supports tightening sanctions on North Korea. While military options remain on the table, Reed refused to speculate on what level of provocation North Korea needed to reach to spark military action. n The congressman also called on all New York Teamsters to vote by Wednesday, Sept. 6 on pension reductions of 29 percent for retirees and 18 percent for working Teamsters. Reed said the cuts were too steep, especially for retirees. Teamsters who do not vote will be counted as yes votes, he said. (Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

Program to offer strategies for dementia caregivers CATTARAUGUS — The Western New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting “Effective Communication Strategies,” a one-hour program offering strategies for dementia caregivers, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Cattaraugus Free Library, 21 North Main St. in Cattaraugus. Organizers said the free educational program is aimed at helping bridge the communication gap that is inevitable as the disease progresses. Registration is strongly encouraged by calling the Chapter at 1-800-272-3900.

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Versailles Auxiliary staying busy with annual picnic VERSAILLES — The Versailles Auxiliary has been busy this year, as usual, with its holiday parties, flag raising and community endeavors. There has been a slowing down of activities and fundraisers, as three of the offices work full-time. The officers include Mary Stuhr, president, who injured herself this spring and has been on crutches, limiting her abilities but not her enthusiasm for her community; Sue Edler, treasurer who has wonderful ideas and enthusiasm for getting things done; Connie Johnson, secretary, has the energy and ability to do what needs to get done; and Inez Edler, vice president, who is always willing to help and encourage everyone. Other members include Gina Post, Judy Forbes, Bonnie Miracle, Shirley Wheeler, Naomi Post, Mary Ann Oger (who has won the dessert contest the past two years) and a new “almost member,” Amanda Hilliker. The annual Versailles Community Picnic was held Aug. 27 and organizers were happy with the turnout. Attractions included a bounce water slide that was enjoyed by the children who attended. The Seventh Day Adventist Church on North Road in Perrysburg, represented by Peter Johnson, hosted games for the children and provided prizes for all. Judy and Amanda acted as hostess for the picnic while Mary and

Connie were busy behind the scenes. Amanda and her fiancé, Ty Wheeler, saved the day when they brought their grill and cooked the hotdogs. There was a dessert contest and Connie Johnson won first place and her grandson, Adam Jones, took second place with his rhubarb pie. Grace was said by one of the former residents of Versailles who had traveled a distance to reunite with folks she remembered from childhood. The community is blessed with wonderful cooks as everyone brought a dish to pass. There were prizes given for various achievements such as for those who traveled from afar and the person with the highest number of grandchildren, for Earl Long who keeps the commons is such attractive shape etc. The Auxiliary membership continues to welcome new members. Any interested persons may contact a current member about joining. Neighbors are invited to attend a meeting and participate as comfortable. All are welcome. With three exceptions throughout the year, meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Versailles Fire Hall at 7 p.m. Refreshments are served. There are many new residents within the fire district and they are invited to become members of the auxiliary and/ or the Versailles Fire Company.

Springville Community Chorale begin rehearsals Sept. 12 SPRINGVILLE — September is the time for many activities to start up again and the Springville Community Chorale is no exception. Under the enthusiastic leadership of director Colleen Marcello Brecker, known to many in the Springville area as a professional vocalist and director, the Springville Community Chorale is looking forward this fall to a productive season of rehearsals leading up to another Christmas concert. The chorale is composed of singers, instrumentalists, a director and an accompanist from Springville, East Concord, West Valley, Gowanda and other communities nearby. It is a group open to all who love to sing and is actively recruiting vocalists on all voice parts. The chorale sings a wide variety of musical styles in four-part harmony. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 12 at the Springville First Presbyterian church. Although participation in the group is entirely voluntary, each member contributes dues used to defray the cost of music. Anyone interested in joining the group or wishing more information may contact Lynn Giroux at lynnebgiroux@gmail.com.

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Community health needs an alliance By Dr. Jeffrey M. Bowen Special to The Press

What does the health of a community mean to you? Probably hospitals and doctors immediately come to mind, but a broader perspective brings all kinds of resources into play. Being healthy depends on the quality of life in a community where wellness, disease prevention and aging in place occur in many different ways. This ambitious conception is the frame of a unique organization in rural western New York called the Healthy Community Alliance. Nearly 23 years ago, as a new school district administrator, I was asked to work with a newly chartered regional network named the Healthy Community Alliance (HCA). Funded by a $200,000 grant from the state’s Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health, the Alliance took root with two employees in 1996 as one of 32 regional networks. Its charge was and still is to address the health-related needs of rural communities along the “Route 39 corridor” of Arcade, Springville and Gowanda. As a founding member of HCA, I marvel at how we have matured into a highly adaptable nonprofit dynamo that thrives in a shifting environment of competition and cooperation. Nowadays our service area includes 57 zip codes of 13,000 residents in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Wyoming counties. Last year alone, HCA served more

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than 20,000 individuals in nearly 40 programs focused on the quality of life in rural settings. Despite state funding cutbacks for next year, our annual budget of approximately $1.3 million supports 15 employees and an array of services. HCA accomplishments have historically supported young people, families and older citizens with special attention to the disadvantaged or underserved. For many years our resources enabled middle school students to receive personal wellness profiles loaded with individually tailored data and nutritional advice. Fit and Fun, our nationally validated program for schools, brings together health fairs, fitness contests, and nutrition education. Grants won by the Alliance ensure safe routes to schools, after-school programs, diabetes prevention, parent and family counseling centers, senior wellness and nutrition. About $20 million in awards and contract management have been added in the last decade, aside from the multipurpose enrichments of a unique HCA headquarters facility. Known as Community Place, this facility is a stoutly built, health-oriented former elementary school in downtown Gowanda. Thanks to HUD funding, the second and third floors offer 32 units of affordable senior housing. In addition, there are adult day services, audiology services, a county store pantry, a private counseling practice, a family center, a county senior wellness and nutrition

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site, congregate dining plus off-site delivery of meals and family medicine offices. Currently, the Alliance is pursuing a $25,000 grant to establish a high tech rural leadership hub to serve as a central location for leadership learning, community planning and economic development. As a subsidiary of HCA, Community Place gives Gowanda and surrounding towns an ideal central location for recreation, wellness and health promotion for older adults and children alike. The tides health care are rapidly changing HCA shorelines. Collaboratives have become name of the game for funding and service. A major purpose is to reduce the costs and improve services to Medicaid patients. This state-driven initiative is built on incentives that center on patients rather than bureaucracy, with a priority on cost-effective value. Collaboration is yielding capacity for community-based organizations to network so they may offer health promotion, chronic disease management, care transitions, and affordable long-term support for our aging population. The Alliance plays an essential role in these initiatives. A key goal is to activate patient engagement in services that may forestall unnecessary hospital emergency room visits yet help the underserved take advantage of primary care services and Medicaid coverage. Thus in 2015-16, HCA staff conducted 966 patient engagement assessments, leading to 221 new primary care ap-

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pointments. Last year our Navigator program enabled 3,266 individuals to receive assistance applying for health insurance through the state’s Health Marketplace. Such a complex of shifting activity demands excellence in nonprofit management and policy. Fortunately, the Alliance’s executive leadership has remained stable, experienced and foresighted. Our financial audits have been virtually faultless. Policy, direction, and accountability are provided by our 14-member volunteer board of directors who meet monthly. The board includes non-profit health service providers, hospital employees, educators, government officials, and others with an interest in community health. Our directors are enthusiastically interested in encouraging diversity and voluntary commitment through boardsmanship. We anticipate openings on our board in the near future. If you are interested or would simply like a copy of our annual report, please contact CEO Ann Battaglia at 532-1010 or email abattaglia@hcanetwork.org. Feel welcome to tour Community Place on School Street in Gowanda,, or access our web site at www.communtyaliance.org. (Dr. Bowen is a founding member and current president of the Healthy Community Alliance. He is an educational leadership consultant and retired superintendent of schools for Pioneer Central School District.)

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Likeability and success go hand-in-hand promote you to a higher position, and trusts you with increased responsibility. If your employer likes you, he or she finds a way to give you the raise you deserve. The more well liked you are, the more likely you will keep your job — even during tough times. The truth is that likeable people win in many different ways. Mark Shields, a political columnist and commentator, said about political elections, “before they vote for you, people must like you. People often vote for the likeable.” And, if the voter discovers that they made a mistake in judgement, they will soon correct the error. To be sure, likeability and success go hand-in-hand. No one really is an island unto oneself. Dale Carnegie once said, “for better or worse, you must play your

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feel good about Likeability and success themselves, they seem to go hand-in-hand. tend to gravitate Approachable, empathetic, to you. When you genuine, caring, engaging, are genuine and apspeak little about self and proachable, people show much greater interbegin to trust you. est in others — these are all Positive genuinecharacteristics of people who ness provides a are likeable. position feedback Have you ever noticed loop in which the that most successful people, warmth of feelings in all walks of life, appear to you invoke to othrank high on the “likeability” Robert Heichberger ers are reciprocated meter? In fact, likeability and Contributing Writer and are returned success seem to be symbolic to you, creating of one another. Some may constant, encouraging feedback. say “they go hand-in-hand.” In short, a key component to likeStrange as it might seem, likeability ability is empathy — the ability to is a developed gift, and we can share recognize, acknowledge and experience the attributes of this gift with others. There are those who assume and define other people’s feelings. It is about being a good listener and genuinely interested likeability as a weakness. That is an erroneous assumption just not provable in someone’s feelings and what they think and have to say. And yes, being by the facts. Extensive research tells truly responsive and sensitive to others us that likeable people are: more successful in business and in life; they get is so key to being likeable. People are most discerning and, elected, promoted and rewarded more indeed, quite perceptive. They can often than those less likeable; they clearly see the difference between likeclose on more contracts, agreements, ability and charm. Charm is transparent, and sales, and they are reimbursed temporary, superficial and, possibly, an and recognized accordingly; they get artificial “put on.” By contrast, genubetter service from all types of service ine likeability is a far deeper trait that providers, they tend to be happier and are more pleasant to be around, and the emanates deeply from the recesses of the heart. list goes on. On occasion, there are those who You know, we are all like transmitmay be appointed to a position or ting broadcast towers. We transmit elected to office on the basis of charm signals that are decoded by others in alone. The superficiality of the “charm order for them to determine whether thing” is soon discovered, and corthey want us as a friend or one from rective measures are usually initiated which to shy away. As we appear to by others to safeguard the integrity others, is what others see in us. They of those impacted individuals, or the frame a fairly accurate picture from group, or the enterprise. their perceptions as to who they really In reality, whether or not people like are. In other words, they define us as you can determine one’s future. That’s to what degree we are likeable and apa powerful statement. If you are likeproachable. And most act on the basis ably, you are more apt to enjoy fulfillof the perceptions they hold. ing actualized accomplishments. If an Basically, likeability comes down interviewer likes you, he or she will to creating positive emotional experiences in others. When you make others probably offer you the job, eventually

own instrument in the orchestra of life.” No one can make another individual likeable; that attribute must come from the honesty of heart of the individual. The individual plays a unique role in his or her own success, by being genuinely likeable as perceived by others and, in doing so, being truly honest with oneself. For it was Henry David Thoreau who said so wisely, “it is what man thinks of himself in relation to others that really determines his fate.” Ah yes, likeability and success go hand-in-hand and it all emanates from the depth of one’s heart. (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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OBITUARIES Dennis C. Stopen

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GOWANDA — Dennis Charles Stopen, 76, of Deerfield Drive, passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Aug. 27, 2017). Dennis was born Aug. 24, 1941 in Niagara Falls, the son of Theodore and Anna Patricia (Maley) Stopen. He graduated from Wayland High and then attended Indiana Tech before enlisting with the U.S. Navy. Dennis honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. His was stationed at U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., where he was aboard the U.S.S. Francis Scott Key, one of the more notable commissions of his military career. Once discharged, Dennis finished his education and received his bachelor of science degree in food science from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He was one of only a very few Master Cheesemakers in the state of Wisconsin. Dennis went on to work in the food service field until his retirement, working for Sorrento Foods in Buffalo and Mico Welding Food Equipment in Chaffee, to name a few. Dennis was currently employed as supervisor for the Town of Perrysburg, a position he held for several terms. He was an active member of American Legion Post 409 in Gowanda and could be seen cooking hot dogs at the club’s annual picnic, a tradition he maintained for many years. He was also a life member of the James Cruden VFW Post 5007, also in

Gowanda, and was a life member of the USSVI and the Holland Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Catherine A. Zemlicka, whom he married Aug. 1, 1966; along with their children, Todd (Debbie) Stopen of Fond du Lac, Wis., Trina P. Stopen of Gowanda, and Kristin A. Stopen of Madison, Wis. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Rebecca, Rochelle, Autumn, Xavier, Caitlyn and Stellah; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Suzanne Stopen and Karen (Tim) Stothers, all of Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (Sept. 15, 2017). A memorial mass with full military honors will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 16, 2017) from the St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, East Main Street, Gowanda. Dennis will be buried in the Bath National Cemetery to join his brethren who have fallen before him. If desired, memorials may be made to a local charity of one’s choice. Catherine and her family would like to thank all who have sent prayer, kind words or the many acts of kindness bestowed upon them during this time. A special thank you to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff Department, and the Fire Department and Rescue Co. for their assistance on the day Den passed. Your kindness did not go unnoticed.

The family of David V. Marek would like to thank all of our family and friends for attending his funeral service on July 25, 2017. We also would like to give a special thanks to Toni Swan, Haley Smock and Marylou Brunner for making Dave’s stay at Gowanda Nursing Home more comfortable. You ladies made his days there brighter. Also a big thank you to Robert and Tonia Barber for all your help.

Jordan L. Whitcomb

SOUTH DAYTON — Jordan L. Whitcomb, 40, of Route 39, passed away accidentally from injuries sustained in a farm tractor accident that happened Monday (Sept. 4, 2017) on West Perrysburg Road in Perrysburg. Jordan was born Jan. 19, 1977 in Springville, the son of Max and Bonita (Church) Whitcomb. Jordan was a heavy equipment operator for Fox Construction in Langford at the time of his accident. He and his family also ran a small beef and pig farm at their residence. Jordan loved the outdoors; he enjoyed hunting and farming. Surviving besides his mother, Bonita Davis of Perrysburg, is his wife, Stacy L. (Jennings) Whitcomb; Jordan and Stacy have been together for the past 22 years and made it official Aug. 25, 2012. Survivors also include three children, Taylor Tierney of Niagara Falls, Jaden

Elton L. Westfall

EAST OTTO — Elton L. Westfall, 91, of East Otto, passed away Saturday (Sept. 2, 2017) at The Pines in Machias. He was born July 11, 1926, in East Otto, the son of the late Martin and Freda Westfall. On Sept. 20, 1947, in East Otto, he married the former Lucille “Lucy” Bradley, who predeceased him on March 3, 2010. Mr. Westfall was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at H.L. Gentry in pipeline construction. He and his wife also ran Lucy’s Restaurant in Cattaraugus and Burt’s in Zoar Valley. He was a member of the East Otto United Methodist Church and he loved to hunt and socialize. Mr. Westfall is survived by two sons, Wayne (Linda) Westfall and Dale (Nancy) Westfall both of Cattaraugus; four daugh-

N. Whitcomb and Autumn L.R. Whitcomb, both living at home; a brother, James (Jodi) Whitcomb of Salamanca; and a half brother, Shane (Alina) Davis of Mississippi. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Besides his father, Max Whitcomb, who passed away May 6, 1977, Jordan is also preceded in death by his stepfather, John Davis, who passed away Oct. 24, 2012. A celebration of Jordan’s life will take place Saturday (Sept. 9, 2017) at 2 p.m. at the Gowanda Firemen’s Park on Sand Hill Road in Gowanda. If desired, in lieu of flowers the family would like to set up a trust for Jordan’s children. Any monetary donations can be made to Stacy Whitcomb c/o PO Box 30 Gowanda, NY 14070. Arrangements are by the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda.

ters, Sue Williams of Melbourne, Fla., Sandy (Mark) Rust of Great Valley, Laura Cannon of Olean and Wendy (Russ) Goldstein of Paris, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Arlene (Bob) Blakely of Cattaraugus, Pauline (Howard) Gunsolas of Cattaraugus and Joyce (Albert) Hewitt of Gowanda; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his loving wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Martin and Emil Westfall. Friends called Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2017) at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley. Funeral services were held Wednesday (Sept. 6, 2017) from the funeral home. Burial was in East Otto Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Pines in Machias.

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Martha A. Fox

LITTLE VALLEY — Martha A. Fox, 93, of Little Valley, passed away Saturday (Sept. 2, 2017) at ECMC in Buffalo. She was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Gowanda, the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Belle (Spyre) Beckman. On April 6, 1943, she married Harmon L. Fox, who predeceased her on March 3, 2007. Mrs. Fox had been employed at Bush Industries in Little Valley, and also as a secretary at the Cattaraugus County Health Department. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge, Little Valley United Methodist Church and a social member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Little Valley. She is survived by a son, Russell Fox of Frewsburg; two daughters, Janice (Dick) Briggs of Cattaraugus and Mary

Madalyn C. Yehl

LITTLE VALLEY — Madalyn C. Yehl, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday (Sept. 3, 2017). She was born May 1, 1930, in Olean, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Saasken) Golaszewski. On May 17, 1950, she married Robert “Stub” Yehl who predeceased her in 2005. In her past she was employed at ACME Electric, and as a substitute cook at Little Valley Central School. She was on the Salamanca Hospital Board for 18 years. The majority of her time was spent building and running a beef farm with her husband and family, where she was “the Boss” and queen of the kitchen. She was Aunt Maggie to many and always welcomed anyone in need to her table. She loved cooking for a crowd and always enjoyed feeding the haying crew. She was famous for her pies, soups and cookies. She was always up for a shopping or lunch trip with her family. She remained independent and active till her final days. She will be remembered as a giving, strong person to those who knew and loved her. She enjoyed her trips to Florida to her daughter Mary’s and

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OBITUARIES 11555 Rt. 62, North Collins Bailey of Little Valley; six grandchildren, Eric Briggs, Scott (Tracy) Lemk, Greta (Robert) Buchanon, Delenna Johnson, Steven (Jennifer) Fox and Douglas Fox; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her loving husband, she is predeceased by two brothers, Harry and Marvin Beckman. Friends called Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2017) at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley. Funeral services were also held Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial was in Liberty Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.

son-in-law Jim’s, where she easily made friends and enjoyed the sunshine, food and sits on the porch. She was a true example of how to lead a good life and help others. In the true spirit of Maggie: “The kitchen is officially closed.” Mrs. Yehl is survived by two daughters, Judy Golley of Little Valley and Mary (Jim) Rolick of St. Augustine, Fla.; a granddaughter, Jessica (Mark) Halftown of Salamanca; Chris Golley of Little Valley; a dear great-granddaughter Ella; and great-grandsons Peyton and Chase. She holds dear in her heart a special friend, Lynn McClure; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Rose Marie Yehl. She was predeceased by four siblings and one survives. There will be no visitation and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley.

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n BRANT — Rachel Tallchief, 41, of Angola, was charged Sept. 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop on Brant Angola Road for failure to have headlights on when using wipers while it’s raining. During the stop, it was revealed Tallchief had a suspended driver’s license. Tallchief was released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Lisa Fornes, 38, of Springville, was charged Sept. 2 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, failure to keep right, driving while impaired by drugs and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after deputies were dispatched to a report of a vehicle driving erratically on Springville Boston Road. While deputies were responding, the vehicle in question almost struck one of the deputies head on while on North Buffalo

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Street. Deputies stopped the vehicle and the driver, Fornes, exhibited signs of impairment. Fornes failed roadside sobriety testing and a drug recognition expert’s evaluation. Fornes refused a blood test. Fornes was released to appear in court at a later date. n HOLLAND — Robin Donovan, 28, of Cheektowaga, was charged Sept. 3 with driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to maintain a lane of traffic after deputies responded to the report of a car in a ditch on East Holland Road. Donovan exhibited signs of intoxication and failed roadside sobriety test; a breath test resulted in a reading of .16 percent blood alcohol content. It was also revealed Donovan had a suspended license. Donovan was released to a sober third party to appear in court at a later date.

GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT n Aug. 20, 10:26 a.m., Jamie D. Jensen, 21, of North Collins, was arrested on two warrants after turning himself into the Gowanda Police Department, who had previously arrested Jensen for grand larceny. Also, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office had arrested Jensen for petit larceny from an incident in the village of North Collins. When Jensen failed to appear in both North Collins Town Court and Persia Town Court to answer the charges, the two warrants were issued. Jensen was turned over to Erie County Sheriff’s Office to process the warrant in North Collins and will then be returned to Gowanda Police to process the warrant from the Town of Persia. n Aug. 20, 9:14 p.m., Lyndyray Pembleton, 57, of Perrysburg, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, firstdegree aggravated unlicensed operation and moving from lane unsafely after patrol responded to the report of a property damage accident on South Water Street. Pembleton, who was involved in the accident, exhibited signs of intoxication and failed

roadside sobriety tests. It was revealed Pembleton’s license was revoked in October 1990 for driving while intoxicated and again revoked in September 1992 for a driving while intoxicated conviction out of state. A subsequent breath test revealed a blood alcohol content of .18 percent. Pembleton was arraigned in Persia Town Court and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. n Sept. 2, 12:44 a.m., Donnice L. Young, 23, of Gowanda, was charged with unlicensed operation, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate license plate light following a traffic stop on Sandhill Road for inadequate license plate. During the stop, it was revealed Young only had a driver’s permit that had expired in May. The check further revealed Young’s license was suspended on August 2016 and October 2016 for her failure to pay a traffic fine in Perrysburg Town Court and her failure to appear for a traffic citation in Collins Town Court. Young was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n GREAT VALLEY — Barton R. Walton, 26, of Olean, was charged at 5:56 p.m. Aug. 30 on multiple charges including speeding, driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor. n ELLICOTTVILLE — Barton R. Walton, 26, of Olean, was arrested for aggravated driving while impaired and

speeding. According to police, he was stopped for speeding on Sugartown Road in Great Valley when they notice the odor of alcohol. After failing a field sobriety test, Walton was taken to Ellicottville for processing, where he recorded a 0.18 percent BAC, according to police. Walton was tickets and is to return to Great Valley Court later this month.

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n FRANKLINVILLE — Christopher C. Caros, 48, of Franklinville, was arrested Aug. 21 after a domestic incident in the village of Franklinville. Police say charges include seconddegree obstructing governmental administration, a class A misdemeanor, and seconddegree harassment, a violation. Caros was arraigned and transported to jail on $1,500 bail. n RANDOLPH — A 15-year-old youth was charged at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 24 with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle after a deputy tried to stop an ATV on Main Street when the driver fled the scene, police said. After the chase, which allegedly reached speeds in excess of 80 mph before the ATV stopped, the driver was issued an appearance ticket, released to his parents and will appear in Cattaraugus County Family Court at a later date. n YORKSHIRE — Ryan Allan Tarr, 26, of Olean, was arrested Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine. Tarr was arraigned in Town of Yorkshire Court and released on his own recognizance. n SALAMANCA — Sunny J. Kennedy, 44, of Salamanca, was arrested Aug. 29 at 11:40 a.m. for third-degree grand larceny and second-degree forgery, both class D felonies following an investigation by the Criminal Investiga-

tion Bureau. Kennedy was arraigned in county court and released under supervision of the Probation Department. n GOWANDA — Chad R. Hill, 35, of Salamanca, was arrested at 4:02 p.m. Aug. 30 on a warrant out of Ellicottville. He was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of a $4,200 bail or $1,000 bond. He is due back in court at a later date. n MACHIAS — John T. McClory, 36, of Franklinville, was arrested at 4:05 p.m. Aug. 31 on a violation of probation warrant out of Franklinville. He was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail without bail. n FRANKLINVILLE — David P. Keech, 31, of Franklinville, was arrested 6:15 p.m. Sept. 2 on a Cattaraugus County Family Court warrant. He was arraigned in the Town of Farmersville Court and released on his own recognizance. Keech is to appear at Cattaraugus County Family Court to answer charges today. n LITTLE VALLEY — Austin W. Woodarek, 25, of Little Valley, was arrested 2:15 p.m. Sept. 3 after being stopped for speeding. Woodarek was arrested for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, an unclassified misdemeanor, and speeding, a violation. He was released and is due back in Town of Little Valley Court at a later date.

POLICE REPORTS Catt. Co. Sheriff’s Office to host hunters’ education class The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office will host a hunters’ education class for the gun portion only from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 and Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Camp Allegany in Allegany State Park. There is no charge for the class. Participants must attend both days of instruction to receive a certificate. It is preferred that participants be at least 12 years old; if an 11-year-old wishes to take the class, a parent must attend and sit with the child on both days. Class size will be limited to 35 students. Those attending must bring some form of identification such as a driver’s license or birth certificate, and a pen or pencil. They may also bring snacks or something to drink. The class will break for dinner. Pre-registration is required by visiting register-ed.com. For additional information, contact the Sheriff’s Office or the Department of Environmental Conservation at 372-0645.

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West Valley graduate named Cattaraugus County Youth of the Week Dr. Anthony Evans, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau, has announced that Jacob Kearney of West Valley is this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient. Jacob is the son of Donald and Lori-Anne Kearney and graduated from West Valley Central School. Jacob had a diverse list of service, leadership and volunteer roles throughout high school. Jacob has been an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church for 17 years and has been a peer minister within the church for three years. In addition, he has been a peer minister/group leader at St. George’s Catholic Church for two years and a Eucharistic minister for one year. He has been a volunteer at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy food packing for four years as well as a Confirmation Counsel member at St. Aloysius’ Church. Jacob has helped at St. John’s annual harvest dinner for the

World Vision 30 Hour past nine years setting Famine. up, serving food and Not only has Jacob drinks and cleaning up. been extremely inHe has volunteered at volved in the commuthe Bread of Life cleannity but was involved in ing and handling food numerous school actividonations as well as at ties as well. He played a clothes closet for two soccer and basketball years sorting donated for five years and track clothes. and bowling for two. Jacob has been a He was in the school volunteer at the Speband for eight years cial Olympics for three Jacob Kearney and the marching band years and has helped for five, raising over to decorate the Pines $1,500 to help the band. Nursing Home around Jacob was a mentor at the holidays. He has volunteered at the American Red Cross the school and volunteered with the Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) blood drives for four years and has supported various fundraisers for West Carnival for three years. He was in the Valley PTO for eight years. In addition yearbook club and participated in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art Alive. to many other community activities Showing his leadership, Jacob that he participates in, Jacob has fasted excelled in academics earning several and raised over $140 as part of the

awards. Being on the high honor roll for four years, he was made a member of the National Honor Society for three years and was vice president one year. He has been awarded certificates from numerous colleges and organizations in Excellence in Writing, Creativity, Leadership, Key Award, Cattaraugus County NHS Special Award and was a Scholar Athlete. Jacobs’s future plans are to obtain a bachelor’s degree and pursue a career in environmental science. He is described as a leader among his peers. Nominations for the 2017-18 program year are currently open. If you know an outstanding member of your community who will be a senior in high school for the 2017-18 program year, you can nominate them for a Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Youth Citizenship Award. For more information please contact: Alison Crosson, program coordinator, at 938-2617.

County Road 57 closing in Dayton DAYTON — The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will be closing County Road 57 (Cottage-Markhams Road) on Monday, Sept. 11 northwest of Hall Road. The closing is for the replacement of Dayton Bridge No. 11 for approximately one week. A detour will be posted for vehicular traffic.

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Red Dragons race past Panthers on opening night By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

BEMUS POINT — The Maple Grove High School football team showed why it’s been a perennial sectional and state championship contender at multiple classifications last Friday night in its season opener. In the process of a 40-0 victory in Bemus Point, the Red Dragons showed coach Sean Gabel how much work his Gowanda/Pine Valley squad still has ahead. “Overall we didn't show up with the right attitude,” Gabel said. “Maple Grove is a very good team and we had to be on our toes and we weren't. We didn't show what we could do. I feel we're a lot better than we showed Friday night and we're going to get better and we're going to keep working on it. That's why it's Week 1.” Maple Grove built a 26-0 halftime lead with a second-quarter flurry of three touchdowns. It outgained the Panthers, 352-109, including 269 rushing

yards (spread out to nine ball-carriers) to Gowanda/Pine Valley’s 77. Maple Grove quarterbacks Easton Tanner and Carson Crist combined to complete 8 of 17 attempts for 83 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. “They just fired off the ball. We were flat-footed, they weren't,” Gabel admitted. “They're a great program, they had confidence and we can't give a team like that any kind of space. We did and they took advantage of it. It's a non-league game and we've got to learn from it and overcome it and stay together and just keep working.” But as dominant as Maple Grove appeared, Gabel said it’s “the little things” that separate the Red Dragons from others. “They did the little things better, which a championship program does and that's all football is,” he said. “It ain't the big plays that kill ya, it's those little steps, those little blocks and little tweaks you do to plays, the little things. It's a game of inches. That's what they

did and if you do that, that's when the big plays will happen. So we've got to get simple, we've got to do the little things right, and it we do the little things right, the big things will happen.” The Panthers visit Cassadaga Valley/Falconer at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cassadaga Middle High School to open

Section 6 Class C South play. Both teams will be seeking their first win after the Golden Cougars fell to Class D Clymer/Sherman/Panama, 45-20, in Week 1. Last year, Gowanda/Pine Valley beat Cassadaga Valley/Falconer, 45-7. See Panthers, Page 17

Albion stuns Springville late in season opener ALBION — The Springville-Griffith Institute football team ended up on the losing end of a Week 1 thriller Friday night, falling to Albion 40-34 on a game-winning punt return. Springville running back Jeremy Baker amassed 148 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries in the loss. Fullback Sean Barry added 66 yards on 13 attempts. Trailing 20-16 at halftime, the Griffins (0-1) responded in the second half to score three times on Baker runs, including a 73yard scamper in the third quarter. Baker’s fourth touchdown gave the Griffins a 34-26 lead. But Albion responded with a Ugene

Harrison 13-yard touchdown run and Nate Moore two-point conversion to tie the game, 34-34. The Eagles then forced a stop deep in Springville territory and JaQuees Harrison returned Bryson Black’s punt 24 yards to take the lead for good. Springville out-gained Albion, which went 3-5 last year, 361-215, but lost three turnovers to Albion’s two. Ugene Harrison finished with 93 yards and two scores on 13 attempts for Albion (1-0). The Griffins continue Section 6 Class B2 play with their home opener Friday, hosting Dunkirk (1-0) at 7 p.m.

Springville-GI Albion

8 8 12 6 — 34 6 14 6 14 — 40

First Quarter SGI - Jeremy Baker 2 run; Sean Barry run, 8-0 Albion - Nate Moore 17 pass from Bryce Pritchard; kick failed, 8-6 Second Quarter Albion - Ugene Harrison 1 run; U. Harrison run, 8-14 SGI - Shaun Wright 35 pass from Matt Evans; Baker run, 16-14 Albion - Moore 4 pass from Pritchard; run failed, 16-20 Third Quarter SGI - Baker 18 run; run failed, 22-20 Albion - Brillance Johnson 10 run; run failed, 22-26

SGI - Baker 73 run; run failed, 28-26 Fourth Quarter SGI - Baker 5 run; run failed, 34-26 Albion - U. Harrison 13 run; Moore run, 34-34 Albion - JaQuees Harrison 24 punt return; run failed, 34-40 TEAM STATISTICS SGI Albion First Downs 20 16 Rushes-Yards 52-294 24-157 Passing Yards 67 58 Comp-Att-Int 4-13-2 5-10-2 Total Offense 361 215 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-40 3-15 Total Plays 65 34

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The history of Gowanda football openers By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Since the beginning of the 1961 Gowanda High School varsity football season, the opening game has often determined how the rest of the season would go with few exceptions. In September 1961, the Panthers came out of the gate fast and crushed Springville by the score of 44-2 in a nonleague opener for both teams. Gowanda then went on to post an overall record of 6-2 while sharing the Southwestern Conference title with Salamanca and Falconer. The following season, Gowanda again thrashed Springville in the opener by the score of 37-7 at Springville's Pop Warner Field. The Blue and White went on to win all of their remaining games except for a controversial one-point loss at Falconer late in the season and had to settle for a tie for the league championship.

Gowanda won their opener again to start the 1963 campaign and finished the season with a record of 5-2-1. The deadlock was against conference champion Southwestern. The Blue and White were 2-2-1 in league play. In 1965 and 1967, the Panthers won their opening game both at home against Springville and Eisenhower, Pa., respectively. However, neither of those victories were parlayed into a winning season. Gowanda lost six in a row in 1965 before upsetting Iroquois 19-18 in a non-league game at the Gowanda Athletic Field to end the season. The 1967 win was the first for new head Coach Ernie Bareham, but the Blue and White could only muster a mid-season upset win at Fredonia and posted a record of 2-6. In 1975, Gowanda dropped down to a smaller division in regards to school enrollment but were crushed at Falconer by the score of 38-0 to open the season.

championship. GCS opened the 1993 season with a win and compiled a record of 7-2-1. However, the last game of the season was a painful loss to Salamanca at Rich Stadium. Gowanda had defeated the Warriors three weeks earlier at Hillis Field by the score of 20-0. Gowanda won their opener against Eden in 2006 on a neutral site although the Panthers were deemed the home team. The game was played on a grass field behind Ralph Wilson Stadium while Hillis Field was undergoing renovations. The Blue and White went 6-3 that fall. In 2016, the Panthers defeated Chautauqua Lake at home on a Sunday evening (the game was postponed from the previous night due to lightning) and went on to post an overall record of 6-3. So there you have it. Opening night wins can go along ways toward a successful season. But it is not always automatic. Good luck to all youth and high school Panther football teams this fall.

However, the Panthers took advantage of a “soft” schedule and won their next seven games. Two years later, Gowanda defeated Eden in the opener but never won again that season. After six consecutive losing seasons, the Blue and White thumped Maple Grove at home to begin the 1983 campaign. Gowanda put up 44 points on the new scoreboard that night and then put together their best season since 1962 playing against mostly former Southwestern Conference foes. The Panthers even had the audacity to shutout Salamanca by the score of 16-0 to ruin the Warriors’ homecoming weekend. The following season, the Panthers again won their opener at Maple Grove and posted a record of 5-. The three losses were by a total of just eight points. In the fall of 1992, the Panthers not only won their opening game but never lost all season and brought home Gowanda's first Section VI football

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Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Gowanda High School varsity football team ran into a very tough non-conference opponent on opening night and lost at Maple Grove, 40-0. The Red Dragons lost by two points in last year's New York State Class D championship game in the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University and are a very good program. Maple Grove is guided by Curt Fischer. The long time head coach instructed quarterbacks for seven years at the Tri-County Youth Football Camp held in Gowanda at the George Dispen-

za Memorial Field. Gowanda travels to Sinclairville on Saturday to face Cassadaga-Falconer. The Panthers have had the upper hand in this series during the last few years. Kickoff is scheduled at 1:30 pm. It will be the first league game for both teams. n The Gowanda Panthers youth football program made it a clean sweep over Carnegie-Scranton on Saturday, Sept. 2. All three Panther teams won by a wide margin and each recorded a shutout. The varsity is in action this weekend while the other three teams have a bye. See Report, Page 17

Catt-Little Valley tops Kearney late CATTARAUGUS — The CattaraugusLittle Valley football team knew that it had scheduled a Section 5 powerhouse to replace Frewsburg on Week 1 of its 2017 schedule. Making this game was more difficult was the fact the Timberwolves had no idea what to expect. “We haven’t seen them, there was no film on them from last year,” C-LV coach Tim Miller said. And still, Miller’s squad came away with an impressive, come-from-behind opening night victory. Down 20-16 and driving with just over a minute to play in the fourth quarter, Tim Ulinger plunged in from the one yard to give the Timberwolves the lead and

eventual 24-20 non-league triumph over Bishop Kearney. The Kings advanced to the Section 5 Class D state semifinals in 2015 and the Class C semifinals in 2016. C-LV has already equaled its win total from last season when it went 1-7. “It feels pretty good,” Miller said. “It certainly gives you a boost going into practice for Week 2.” Zach Bieber rushed 17 times for 107 yards and a touchdown and Ulinger added 82 yards on 22 carries for the Timberwolves, who had a 14-6 lead at halftime before Kearney regained the advantage in the third quarter. Sam Grey led C-LV with eight tackles, including three for loss. See Catt-LV, Page 17

GOWANDA SCORES & SCHEDULES VARSITY FOOTBALL Gow L 0 Sept. 9 Sept. 15 Sept. 23 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13

Opponent at Maple Grove at Cassadaga Valley Silver Creek at JFK (Cheektowaga) Allegany-Limestone Southwestern Salamanca

A LOOK AHEAD... Opp 44 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Gow Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19

Opponent at North Collins Silver Creek at Panama Cassadaga Valley at Forestville Tournament at Falconer Fredonia at Dunkirk Brocton North Collins at Silver Creek at Cassadaga Valley Forestville at Fredonia Dunkirk at Brocton

Opp ppd. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

(JV precedes varsity games at 5 p.m.)

CROSS COUNTRY Opponent Date Sept. 12 at Falconer/Cassadaga Sept. 19 at Clymer/Sheridan/Panama Sept. 26 Fredonia, Olean & S’western at Jametown Oct. 10 Oct. 17 at Cattaraugus-Little Valley at Silver Creek Oct. 23 CCAA League Meet at Oct. 27 Bemus Point Golf Course

Time 4:15 p.m. 4:15 pm. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 3:30 (boys) 4 (girls)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Gowanda at Panama, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V) SATURDAY, SEPT. 9 JV FOOTBALL Randolph at Gowanda, 10 a.m. VARSITY FOOTBALL Gowanda at Cassadaga Valley, 1:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Cassadaga Valley at Gowanda, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V) BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Gowanda at Falconer/Cassadaga, 4:15 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Gowanda at Forestville, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V) FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 VARSITY FOOTBALL Silver Creek at Gowanda, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 JV FOOTBALL Gowanda at Silver Creek, 10 a.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Gowanda Varsity at Falconer Tournament, 9 a.m. Gowanda JV Home Tournament, 9 a.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Fredonia at Gowanda, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V) BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Gowanda at Clymer/Sheridan/Panama 4:15 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Gowanda at Dunkirk, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V)

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(From left) Before classes began this week, Gowanda fifth grade teachers Darlene Silleman and Nicole Nellist, along with Middle School Principal Todd Miklas, tried out some of the new accordion chairs some students will have the opportunity to use this school year.

(From left) Gowanda Middle School Principal Todd Miklas, remedial reading teacher Wendy Nagle and sixth grade teacher Stephanie Gernatt sit on large exercise balls students will have the opportunity to use in place of traditional chairs this school year.

Active from Page 1 tive — it helped them get some energy out. So we looked for some teachers and students throughout the district who as they are responsible, we don’t care were interested in volunteering to be part where they sit as long as they are enof this pilot program and give it a whirl.” gaged and it works for them.” Jalal said the teachers led the effort The new seating is designed to allow in picking what kind of furniture they students who may struggle paying atwanted in each classroom and how to set tention during class to let out energy in it up in each room. a natural way. The effort to install the “We want to make them feel more new furniture was led by Janine Jalal, comfortable when they are learning,” director of special education, and Paula said Darlene Silleman, a fifth grade Troutman, director of curriculum. teacher who works alongside Nicole “We are just looking at trying to Nellist. “We hate sitting for hours on end encourage a lot more student engageand we know they do as well.” ment and getting students to also feel In the classrooms, the new furniture comfortable,” said Jalal. “Last year we isn’t only about how students sit but were given some free standing desks so also about how they, along with their we experimented with those at first. teachers, handle such an unusual class“The feedback from our teachers and students throughout the district was posi- room setting. In Gernatt’s classroom,

for instance, she has a system set up that includes a flexible seating chart for students to choose where they will sit for the day. “We like to give them options because that empowers kids,” she said. “When they have options to choose from it makes them feel like they are part of the classroom instead of it just being teacher-led and having the teacher make the decisions. They actually have a say on what is going on in the classroom.” The more interactive classroom extends to the way students plan to learn, added Gernatt, whose classroom will shift away from the traditional method of teachers simply lecturing information that students need to retain. “We are really pushing the collaborative learning, the student engage-

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ment and student-led centers,” she said. “Everything is student-led. It’s really through their discovery, using technology pieces, using discussion with other kids, they are going to develop (ideas) on their own.” Prior to school starting, the teachers all said last week they were excited to see how students would react to the new furniture and plan to adjust as needed as the school year gets underway. Jalal said the flexible seating options could be expanded in upcoming years if the reaction from students and teachers is positive in this initial pilot year.

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Hi Henry Bandleader and minstrel showman Hiram F. Henry was the most famous person to claim Gowanda as his birthplace. Born on Aug. 22, 1844, he enlisted in the Civil War as a musician with the 64th New York Volunteer Infantry at age 17. He chose a musical career and was world-famous as a cornet soloist. In 1876, the Conn musical instrument company presented him with a gold-plated cornet which he played at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. His minstrel troupe visited nearly every important city and town in the country during their touring career from 1879 until about 1908. Hiram F. Henry The Erie Railroad built a siding on Park Street to accommodate Hi’s special coach when he came home to visit and perform. In 1892 he astounded Gowanda with the first automobile ever seen here. It was a buggy-like car with a steam whistle which led his minstrel parade, after which his band would assemble in a circle in the village square for a concert that always ended with Hi’s cornet solo of “Home, Sweet Home.” He died in New York City on Jan. 30, 1920 and was buried with his wife’s family in Nashua, New Hampshire. The photo seen here was taken in Gowanda’s village square in 1897. The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial Streets.

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

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

Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org 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.

Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church 111 South St. | 257-3326 www.robertsfmc.org Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones 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.

Victory Tabernacle 254 South Main St. | 257-9838 Pastor: Michael Winder 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. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 36 Washington St. | 257-9351 | stmaryscatt.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Sunday Mass: 11:15 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.

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 Trinity United Church of Christ 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Collins Friends Meeting Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. 2345 Main St. Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of Pastor: Janice Ninan Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 12995 Route 438 | 532-2894 President/Pastor: Gregory Erickson Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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,11 am. & 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.

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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

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.

Probables to perform

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Back by popular demand, The Probables is returning to Springville Center for the Arts for an "unplugged" performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16th. This feel good, folk-grass band originating from Western New York will play an acoustic set featuring instruments such as acoustic guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, and accordion. Returning musicians Steve Johnson, Tom Hodges, Dylan Derby, and Matt Gronquist will perform original music that sounds like a culmination of folk, bluegrass, and roots-rock. Tickets are available at the door for $15 or pre-sale for $12 by calling 5929038 or visiting SpringvilleArts.org. n Sept. 8 & 9, Rummage Sale, South Dayton Fireman’s Activities Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Missions Fund of the South Dayton United Methodist Church. Times 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9. Bag sale Saturday at noon. Bake sale both days. n Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Billy Currington, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $55. n Sept. 10, 8 to 11 a.m., All-You-CanEat Pancake Breakfast, Perrysburg Fire Hall. Sponsored by Perrysburg Ladies Auxiliary. Cost $8 adults, $5 children ages 5-10, free for children 4 and under. n Sept. 15-17, Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more. Call 1-877-211-0735.

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n Sept. 16, Love INC (In the Name of Christ) 10th annual Banquet and Basket Auction, Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Basket preview, 5 to 6 p.m.; banquet begins at 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions begin after dinner. Presale tickets only, $20, available at Love INC office, 15 W. Main St., Gowanda. Call 532-3541. n Sept. 16, 8 p.m., The Probables, Springville Center for the Arts. Feel good, folk-grass band. Tickets $15 at the door or $12 presale by calling 592-9038 or visit springvillearts.org. n Sept. 17, Chicken Barbecue and Horsing Around hosted by the Gowanda Fire Department and Auxiliary. Barbecue begins at 11:30 a.m. and Horsing Around starts at 1 p.m. n Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m., Collins Center Fire Company Fall Chicken Barbecue, Collins Center Fire Hall, 3514 Main St. in Collins. Concludes until sold out.

n Sept. 17, noon to 5 p.m., South Dayton’s Fall Tractor Pull, Firemen’s Grounds at 34 Maple St. in South Dayton. Any year tractor welcome for those 12 years and older. Admission fee $5. n Sept. 17, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meeting, North Collins Senior Center, 11065 Gowanda State Road in North Collins. Open to the public. n Sept. 20, 6 p.m., Monarch Butterfly Restoration, Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive in Ellicottville. Call 699-2100. n Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Indoor Rummage Sale, L.K. Painter Community Center in Collins. Hosted by Collins Regional Historical Society. Space $10 to sell items. Call 592-4587. n Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Public Lands Day at Allegany State Park. Volunteer projects will be held on Quaker side of the park. Check-in and registration, 9 to 10 a.m. at Quaker Museum. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. n Sept. 30, FallFest, downtown Gowanda. Additional details coming as the event approaches. n Oct. 1, noon until sold out, Cub Scout Pack 276 Chicken Barbecue, Gowanda American Legion. Dinner $10. For tickets, call 572-9456 or 982-3757. n Oct. 4, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., “Nature Photography” free outdoor adventure clinic, Summit Warming Hut at Allegany State Park. Presented by park staff. Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. n Oct. 7-8, Fall Festival, downtown Ellicottville. Arts and crafts, live music and more all with the backdrop of autumn colors. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n Oct. 7, 7 p.m., Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp, Seneca Allegany Events Center, 7 p.m. n Oct. 12, Fourth Annual Community Spirit Parade and Powder Puff Game, downtown Gowanda. Parade lineup begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Gowanda American Legion. Powder Puff Game, which pits junior and senior girls against each other, follows at Hillis Field. Call 8608782 for a parade application. n Oct. 15, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meeting, North Collins Senior Center, 11065 Gowanda State Road in North Collins. Open to the public.

COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Friday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m., Internet Basics Class. Learn the basics of using the internet. Space is limited so call or stop in to sign up. n Monday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m., SPCA Wildlife. Presentation gives brief history of the humane movement and helps us understand our impact on wildlife. n Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m., Craft Club, ages 4-12. Registration required so call or stop in to sign up. n Monday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12, registration is helpful but not required. n Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30 am -5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.

COLLINS 50 PLUS SENIORS

Activities for the week of Sept. 10 to 16: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free) Monday with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym (note new time) Tuesday n Active Senior Aerobics with Kim —9 a.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. (fee) n AARP Defensive Driving Class —9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Painter Center Community Room. n Exercises

n Exercises

Wednesday with Pat —9 a.m., Painter

Center gym n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. (free) n Yoga

Thursday —9 a.m., Painter Center Gym

Friday with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym (note new time) n Exercises

Special Notes Bowling starts up again on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda (fee) n Don’t miss “Frogs, Toads and Fairies” class with Suzie, Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Painter Center Community Room. All materials will be included for $12. Call 532-2006 x. 21 to sign up. n Senior

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THE GOWANDA PRESS

Photos from the storm

Press photos by Phil Palen

Storm from Page 1 gas line was fixed. As crews worked through the night and into the morning and afternoon morning, one downed tree on Walnut hours of Tuesday, the village and general Street seemed to be the primary culprit vicinity remained without power. That for the major of the power loss, accordprompted Gowanda school superintening to Nick Crassi, disaster coordinator. “Our main concern was Walnut Street dent Jim Klubek to close the school. He had been monitoring the situand South Water Street,” said Crassi. “A ation since he received a call shortly humongous tree came down and took out after midnight on Monday night from two poles. That’s the main power supply Dave Smith, assistant 7-12 principal and that goes back to the substation.” village mayor. About 4:30 a.m. Klubek That problem was compounded late spoke again with Smith, as well as Monday night and early Tuesday morning by a water line break and blow out of Crassi, and made the decision to close the district within the hour. a main gas line in the vicinity, the latter “We have to close school every time which forced the evacuation of about there is a safety issue for our students,” five homes on Walnut Street, according he said. “Not having electric — and to Crassi. parents not having electric the entire day Families were forced to leave the area — I had no choice.” for about three hours, he said, until the

Klubek said the district has extra five days, typically used for snow days, built into the school calendar. The consequences of already using one of those days so early didn’t cross his mind. “I can’t think like that,” he said. “If it’s a safety situation for our students or our staff, we are never going to gamble on that.” Gowanda schools held their first day of classes instead on Wednesday without any major problems. “The kids got an extra day off,” said Klubek. “It really didn’t mess the day up at all.” Crassi said power was restored to parts of the village during the early afternoon hours on Tuesday after crews rerouted three of the four zones of power to get electric up and running again.

The final zone, which included some of downtown Gowanda, was back online around dinner time, he said. Work continued on Wednesday. In addition to the large tree on Walnut Street, a large part of a tree fell on a house on Chestnut Street and did considerable damage to parts of the home there, said Crassi. “The people were OK,” he said. ‘They were in a room close to where the tree fell but no one was injured.” Crassi blamed the damage on wind shear that developed from a line of storms that swept through the area late Monday evening. (Email managing editor Rich Place, rplacesp@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter, @placerm.)

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