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PERRYSBURG — On a solemn day for more reasons that one, the Perrysburg Town Board meeting on Sept. 11 began with a moment of silence. The meeting was the first since the unexpected death of the town’s supervisor, Dennis Stopen, who passed away Aug. 27. The meeting began with a moment of silence in his memory, as well as in memory of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Routine business and agenda items ensued, and the board accepted a low bid of $99,800 for repairs to the Perrysburg sewer system and awarded the contract to STC Construction of Springville. Jake Alianello of MDA Consulting Engineers gave an overview of the project, which includes a new flow meter on the main sewer line, lift station pumps and air vacuum valves. Another component, adding cleanouts on Gowanda Central School property on Prospect Street, will be deferred until next year. Alianello said adding the cleanouts was the lowest priority item. The cost for that phase of the project is around $28,500. Alianello said the total engineering and construction costs exceeded the original estimate. Water Superintendent Robin Clark said there is sufficient See Perrysburg, Page 24
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Health screenings coming to Gowanda on Sept. 19
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The Gowanda Fire Department parked one of its trucks in front of the Persia Town Hall in Gowanda on Sept. 11 as an American flag flew behind it to commemorate the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
GOWANDA — Area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. American Legion Post 409, 100 Legion Dr., will host this community event on Sept. 19. Screenings can check for: n the level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to the risk of heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health; n HDL and LDL cholesterol levels; n diabetes risk; n bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis; and n kidney and thyroid function and more. Organizers said screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available. Packages start at $149 but consultants can work to create a package right for each visitor based on age and risk factors. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-877237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com.
Overcoming addiction subject of Sept. 18 Aglow dinner meeting GOWANDA — The Gowanda Aglow International group will host a dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at the Gowanda Moose Lodge Hall on Aldrich Street. John and Victoria Kula, directors of Total Freedom, a residential program for men to overcome addiction and destructive lifestyles, will speak at the meeting. Cost is $5 per person and free for first-time guests. To RSVP, call Barb at 532-2125.
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Smart Growth projects reach completion in Springville SPRINGVILLE — The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced the completion of several smart growth projects included in the second phase of infrastructure improvements in the village of Springville. Along with previously-completed enhancements to the village’s historic central business district, dramatic improvements to Factory Street Park and the expansion of the village’s Public Safety Building now help to highlight the village’s revitalization. Each phase of the transformational three-year process combined county-supplied Community Block Grant (CDBG) funding with village investments and other funding sources to reinvigorate the village. “The Village of Springville took tremendous strides forward with Phase I of their Smart Growth project, and the transformation of Franklin and Mechanic streets shows just how revitalizing CDBG funds can be when leveraged with other funding sources,” said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz. “We are creating more walkable, livable and enjoyable communities across Erie County by concentrating investments such as this in areas where infrastructure already exists.” The project’s second phase, which was more recreationally focused, built on first-phase improvements on Franklin and Mechanic streets in the village. This phase involved the demolition of two existing blighted buildings on village-owned property at the end of Factory Street along with the construction of a new asphalt parking area for the central business district and the creation of a new park, Heritage Park, at the site. Heritage Park includes new benches,
lighting, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, play equipment and a large gazebo for concerts and community events. A new quarter-mile paved walking trail was also installed around the perimeter of Heritage Park, which abuts scenic Spring Brook Creek and connects to the nearby Shuttleworth and Fiddlers Green parks. “The Smart Growth Grants have transformed a section of our village into a well-designed and beautiful street scape that facilitates access to our public and cultural buildings,” said Springville Mayor William Krebs. “The street and park design will encourage public recreational use and festivals in our village center. It truly improves the quality of life in Concord.” Erie County-supplied CDBG funding totaling $325,000 was invested in Phase II to fund the construction of Factory Street and Heritage Park, accompanied by a NYS Main Street grant of $15,000 and a Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance (LEWPA) grant of $29,000, along with Submitted photo A new gazebo in Heritage Park off Franklin Street in Springville is among the improvements there as $75,000 in NYS funding for the Public part of the Smart Growth projects. Safety Building. Erie County’s Smart Growth Fund, one of the County Executive’s “Initiatives for a Smart Economy,” makes funding available to local governments through a competitive process for projects that further smart growth principles. Phase I of the Springville Smart Now Ng i Growth projects, completed in 2015, We A cept tA Open Daily 6am-10pm c A c focused on streetscape improvements A All M cept d Gas Pumps N o a c jor including paving, new curbing, lighting, Cred it Ca Open 24 Hours benches, plantings and other improverds ments in the area of Franklin and Mechanic Streets in the Village’s central business ONLY 2 MORE WEDNESDAYS FOR CAR & BIKE SHOWS district. $325,000 of CDBG funding was with Live Entertainment, Food & Fun 5pm-8pm used in Phase I.
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Collins Library to debut Oculus Rift virtual reality device COLLINS — The Collins Public Library will debut its Oculus Rift device to the community during two special events held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 30. Oculus Rift is a virtual reality system that allows users to explore 3D environments and see places such as the national parks and other scenery from around the world. Users can also watch 360-degree movies and explore environments like the human body. The library currently has a few games and is looking to expand based on community interest. Participants must be at least 13 years of age and must have parental permission to age 16, but there are experiences for people of all ages and levels of daring. To reserve a time, call the library at 532-5129 or stop in either day. The device will also be available by appointment on another day by request.
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‘Singing Policeman’ Rodriguez visits Jennie B. nursing home
Collins Friends Meeting to celebrate 209 years with homecoming event COLLINS — The oldest church in the Collins area will celebrate 209 years of ministry later this month. The Collins Friends Meeting will host a homecoming celebration at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 at its location at 2345 Main St. The public is invited to join the church for inspiring music by the Collins Friends Meeting Bell Choir and a message by Doug Martindale, Town of Collins historian. Refreshments and a display of records and artifacts will follow the service. Submitted photo
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SPRINGVILLE — Mercy Flight of WNY coordinated a series of special performances throughout its service area by nationally known tenor Daniel Rodriguez. These mini-concerts at area healthcare facilities led up to Mercy Flight's Beacon of Hope fundraiser on Sept. 9. Rodriguez's first stop on Sept. 7 was the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home in Springville, where he sang patriotic and classical tunes that the residents and guests recognized with ease. Known as the Singing Policeman and the Voice that Healed a Nation, Rodriguez was a New York City police officer and was one of the first responders at 9/11. Since retiring, he has traveled the country as a professional singer.
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State seeks arbitration with Senecas over casino revenue By Rick Miller County Reporter
New York state filed arbitration papers last week to deal with the Seneca Nation of Indians’ decision earlier this year to declare the end of revenue sharing payments under the 2002 Seneca Gaming Compact. The compact was automatically extended for seven years in December 2016 after neither side raised any objections. SNI President Todd Gates announced in March that under the Compact, the Nation had made its last revenue sharing payment to the state. “As written in the compact, the Nation provided a share of our revenue to the state through the end of last year,” he told the Olean Times Herald on March 21. The second paragraph of the state’s Demand for Arbitration, states the basis for the action: “The Nation was required to make (and did make) the State Contribution to the State for the first 14 years under the Compact. It is undisputed that that the Compact automatically renewed for an additional seven years on Dec. 9, 2016. Contract renewal means renewal of all of the rights and duties theretofore granted by the contract.” The Demand for Arbitration was prepared by attorneys Paul Friedland and Damien Nyer of the New York City law firm of White & Case LLP. In response to the state’s Demand for Arbitration, Seneca spokesman Phil Pantano said the state’s arbitration request “comes as no surprise, given that Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo consistently refused to meet with Seneca President Gates over
the last several months.” Pantano said in a prepared statement that rather than respond to Gates’ “offer and willingness to meet in person,” Cuomo “repeatedly chose insults, attacks and threats through the media.” “The state has a demonstrated history of Compact violations,” Pantano stated. “Now, after threatening to once again violate the Compact, it is abundantly clear that the governor has no interest in engaging in a meaningful dialogue with the Seneca Nation’s leadership. “The state cannot point to any language, nor provide any history that supports their interpretation of the revenue sharing provisions. That is because the Compact language clearly spells out a 14year obligation, which the Seneca Nation has fulfilled.” The Seneca Nation would prefer dialogue with the state over an arbitration panel, Pantano said. He added the move to arbitration was “a repeat of the same behavior as when the state previously violated the Compact.” “The Seneca Nation is not intimidated,” he said, adding the Senecas were “very confident” that an arbitration panel will require state officials “to adhere to the terms of the Compact that they negotiated and signed.” The Seneca Nation has paid New York state more than $1.4 billion in revenue sharing payments from slot machines in casinos in Salamanca, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The state in turn has returned $368 million to Western New York “host communities” including Salamanca, the Salamanca City School District and Cattaraugus County.
It is that loss of that host community revenue sharing that has left many Western New York communities, most notably Salamanca and Niagara, with holes in their budgets. Salamanca, for example, used the $5.9 million it receive toward its $10 million annual budget. Cattaraugus County received more than $1 million, which it used toward the loss of property taxes in Salamanca as Senecas purchased property in the city on the Allegany Territory and for economic development. The state’s Demand for Arbitration accuses the Seneca Nation of violating the compact since its renewal “by failing to continue to make the State Contribution payments in exchange for the State continuing to provide exclusivity for the Nation to operate its casino-type gaming devices.” The Demand for Arbitration states: “The Nation seeks to retain the benefits of the Compact, including exclusivity, but not the obligation to pay for them. The Nation cannot pick and choose the
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terms that are renewed.” Eight years ago, when the Seneca Nation withheld casino payments from the state under the compact, the City of Salamanca was forced to lay off 50 employees. That standoff lasted nearly three years before the issue was settled and the local share was restored. Salamanca Mayor Michael Smith said earlier that the city has been able to put some money away and the impact won’t be as severe as the last time revenue sharing payments were halted. At that time, the Seneca Nation objected to the state’s expansion of casino gaming to racetracks in its exclusive area west of Route 14, east of Rochester. The dispute was settled in 2013 when the state admitted that, under the compact, it had wrongfully promoted casinos at the Hamburg, Batavia and Canandaigua racetracks and allowed the Senecas to keep $200 million of what they would have shared with the state. The host communities all received their share of the net drop from slot machines from the state.
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COMMENTARY Shared Services Panel produces bipartisan results
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gram, which provided For the past few homeowners tax relief months, I have been in the form of a rebate meeting with local on state property taxes leaders from over 30 over a three-year period municipalities as part if local governments of the county Shared remained under the tax Services Panel, a biparcap. This year’s panel tisan group tasked with met to explore ways to creating a county-wide do even better and had Shared Services Tax robust discussions along Saving Plan with new the way. recurring property tax The panel identified savings to be achieved Mark Poloncarz 22 specific new initiathrough actions such Erie County Executive tives that, if impleas the elimination of mented, would save local duplicative services, taxpayers approximately shared services and the $4.3 million per year, along with an reduction of back-office administrative additional 10 initiatives that could save overhead. millions more. While the anticipated Similar panels are in place in counsavings are not of the magnitude of the ties across New York state and are many consolidations, cooperative efforts working on similar goals. I am pleased and shared services already undertaken to say that the Erie County Panel overwhelmingly approved the plan on Sept. or previously identified, this plan’s new 5, including recommendations from the initiatives may realize new savings Erie County Legislature, and it has now beyond those already achieved. Among the cost-saving projects been certified and submitted to the state certified in the plan are sharing of for final approval. services like animal control, compostErie County and its three cities, 25 ing, building inspections and electronic towns and 16 villages already have a long history of sharing services in order waste disposal. Coordinated municipal purchasing, sharing highway equipment to provide residents and taxpayers the and cooperative highway equipment highest quality services at the lowest purchasing are also included. Additional possible cost. Erie County itself has as-yet uncertified projects include polowered its property tax for three contential water system and sewer district secutive years (2015-17) and is now at its lowest rate since 2005. Also, in 2015 consolidations, consolidations of real property tax assessments and possible Erie County created the county wide takeovers of county roads by municipalGovernment Efficiency Plan as part of the state’s Property Tax Cap Freeze Pro- ities. All of these actions could result in
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substantial savings for county residents. Working on the plan required local officials from both parties to roll up their sleeves and search for ways to lessen the tax burden on all county residents, not just those in their own specific city, town or village. Creative ideas were presented and discussed, possible relationships were explored or expanded on and participants actively collaborated on cost-saving concepts of every type. Not every idea was found to be workable and not all suggestions found their way into the final plan, but the best and most practical ideas are there. I would
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COMMENTARY A POINT OF VIEW
Climbing life’s mountains with passion mean you’re giving up. It I want to say at the onjust means there is a call set, it was the passionate to allow your passion actions of my life, Elaine, to take root. Family and our children and of our friends supply support grandchildren which and encouragement inspired me to write this along the way but, in the column. end, the passion to keep Candles flicker and climbing comes from burn; water freezes into within. ice; gentle breezes can It is so refreshing to create little circles of see neighboring folks whirlwinds; and snowdisplaying such zestful flakes can make a blanket Robert Heichberger passion in their work, of winter fun. And paContributing Colulmnist schooling and communitience — ah yes, patience ty service in spite of their — can engender enduring own individual chalpassion. And a degree of lenges. Included in this group I include passion lies within all of us, even when my wife and my immediate family. What it may be an uphill climb. they, and all these folks, are accomplishWe are all climbing some certain ing — even when the climb has obstamountains in life. Most steep hills, tops cles in their pathway — is awe-inspiring of cliffs, and some mountain tops are and emotionally breathtaking. within reach, but one needs to keep I have been asked many times by my climbing, step by step. I learned this students what it is in my life that has early in my youth, having spent my helped me to determine what I want to childhood in the highest location in the do as an adult. I thought for a bit and Boston Hills of Western New York. I then realized that it was desire to work also learned not to be discouraged with with people and to be of service to othchallenges but to be moved by passion, ers. That was my passion. even when success appears to be out of To be a teacher was, for me, a way to reach. achieve that passion. True, there were There are times when success is hardships along the way, but there were blurred with obstacles. Sometimes the many inspiring learning experiences conditions are an uphill climb and we which kept spurring me on. There were need to stop for the moment. When that hurdles to be mounted and hills to be happens, I call that, “listening to the climbed. I deeply treasure the satisfacconscience of your heart.” It doesn’t
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tions gained from the “highs,” and the pearls of wisdom gained from the miscues of the “lows.” But the passion to be a teacher — that truly lit the way. For you see, passion lights the way. As I see it, neglecting passion blocks creative flow. When one is passionate, one is energized. Likewise, when one lacks passion, one’s energy is unproductive. Passionate energy is everything when it comes to striving forward. As I see it, it is the wise application of what is in one’s heart or, in other words, one’s passion. Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens. Wisdom uniquely draws from the inner self. Wisdom resides as much in the heart as it does in the mind. It requires one to know oneself and the depth of values for where one stands. You know, trying hard and not succeeding should not generate a feeling
of inferiority. It was Eleanor Roosevelt who said it so brilliantly, “No one can make you feel inferior without your own consent.” The inspiration of keeping to move forward with passion — that is the mark of success. To be sure, when one recognizes one’s own will, that is where passion is born. For when one is spurred on with passion to acquire the desired goal, striving to mount the challenge is a treasure. And therein is the satisfaction of accomplishment which energizes one to crest the mountaintop of fulfilling one’s passion. As I see it, passion is the word — what a gift we have been given. (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
September 15-21, 2017
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Robert L. Davies Jr.
LITTLE VALLEY — Mr. Robert L. Davies Jr., 45, of Little Valley, formerly of Great Valley, died early Saturday morning (Sept. 9, 2017) following a long illness. Born Nov. 10, 1971, in Olean, he was the son of the late Robert L. Davies Sr. and Linda Butler Davies. Mr. Davies had worked in maintenance in several area commercial buildings, as well as in Vero Beach, Fla. He had previously been employed at the former Norton Hardwoods in Great Valley. He enjoyed music and was an excellent guitar player, playing in praise teams and area bands. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Surviving are a daughter, Makayla Davies of Ischua; two sons, Jordan Davies of Salamanca and David Davies of Ischua; a sister, Molly (Charles) Jacobs of Salamanca; two nieces, Elizabeth (Craig) Blouvet and Ashley Zarzecki, both of Salamanca. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca. E-condolences can be sent to john@ orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
Perrysburg Town Hall closed Sept. 16 PERRYSBURG — The Perrysburg Town Hall will be closed Saturday, Sept. 16 for the funeral of the town’s late supervisor, Dennis Stopen.
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September 20, 2017 At the Saylor Building Dining Room 3:30pm 4:30pm open forum • 4:30pm - 5:30pm presentation Seneca Nation - Transportation Safety Plan: Tribal Transportation Safety Plans (TTSP) are a tool used to identify and plan to address transportation risk factors that have a potential of leading to serious injury or death. During the meeting, the SNI Department of Transportation and Community Planning and Development Department intend to: • discuss past safety plan goals identified and strategies implemented; • discuss the NYS and previous SNI Transportation Safety Plans; • discuss the process for developing the Draft 2017 SNI Transportation Safety Plan; • identify transportation modes effected (roads, maritime, trails, air travel, and others); • outline specific emphasis areas, goals, and strategies; • present specific safety improvement projects, programs, and studies to be implemented; • identify entities organized to more effectively reduce risk; • offer the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft plan. Information may be picked up at the Allegany SNI DOT Office Comments will be taken by email, writing, or in person on or until September 29, 2017 Plan will be submitted for final approval to the October 2017 Nation Council Benjamin Anderson, SNI Special Projects Planner, 90 Ohi:yo’ Way, Salamanca, NY 14779; (716)-945-1790 ext. 3088; Benjamin.Anderson@sni.org Sharon Ray, DOT Project Manager, 90 Ohi:yo’ Way, Salamanca, NY 14779, (716) 945-1790 ext. 3137, sharon.ray@sni.org
Dennis C. Stopen
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.
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Beatrice A. Wayman
LITTLE VALLEY — Beatrice A. Wayman, 97, of Little Valley, passed away Saturday (Sept. 9, 2017) at Fiddler’s Green Nursing Home in Springville. She was born June 13, 1920, the daughter of the late Herbert Frederick and Jessie Gates Frederick. She was retired from Larimer and Norton in Ellicottville, where she worked for many years. She also raised and sold many species of birds which she sold to area pet stores. She loved and cared for all animals. She is survived by a son, Donald Frederick of Florida; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
William L. Oakley
SPRINGVILLE — William L. Oakley, 74, died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2017). He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Marroquin) Oakley of Springville; his children, William R. (Jessica) Oakley, Thomas D. Oakley, Kimberly E. (Shannon Marroquin) Kowalski and Timothy J. (Ashlee) Oakley, all of Springville; two brothers: John (Cheryl) Oakley of Florida and Dana (Maggie) Oakley of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
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Mrs. Wayman was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Folts. She married Joseph Wayman Jr. on Feb. 20, 1982, who predeceased her in 2004. Mrs. Wayman was predeceased by a daughter, Virginia Capron; and two sons, Morris Folts and Charles “Bud” Folts; as well as many brothers and sisters. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Mansfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7690 Maples Road, Little Valley, NY, 14755. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.
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EAST OTTO — Sunday School classes will resume Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the East Otto United Methodist Church followed by the children’s sermon and the regular worship service at 10 a.m. There are classes for all, including adults who meet at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Reminder to visit Otto Museum A reminder that those attending the annual Harvest Festival on Sept. 16 should be sure to stop at the museum,
OBITUARIES (Richard) Ortel of Forestville; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Chuck) Bennett, Carl Abrams II, Jason (Christian) Ribblett, Justin Ortel, Joscelyne Ortel and Amanda (Matt) Wilson; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a son, Daniel Byroads; and a brother, Donald Byroads. Friends called Thursday (Sept. 14, 2017) at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main St., Gowanda. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (Sept. 15, 2017) from the funeral home. Burial will be in Parklawn Cemetery in Wesley. Memorials may be made to the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department or The Master’s Plan Cafe in Dayton.
Round and Square Dancing to be held Sept. 30 VERSAILLES — The Versailles Community Hall will host a Round and Square He is preceded in death by his parents, Dance from 8 to 11 p.. Sept. 30. Music will be provided by Paul Zittel and Pure Edgar and Christine (Mitchell) Oakley; Country. Refreshments will be available and the hall is handicap accessible. and siblings, Sue Hamilton and Duane Cost is $8 single, $15 per couple or $25 per family. Oakley. Friends called Thursday (Sept. 14, 2017) at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main St., Springville, where a service followed. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
EAST OTTO NEWS & NOTES By Mrs. Carlton L. Smith
DAYTON — Harold D. Byroads, 83, of Dayton passed away Monday (Sept. 11, 2017) at the Gowanda Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 19, 1933 in Sandusky, the son of the late Arthur and Isabel (Brooks) Byroads. In 1954, he married the former Donna Brumfield, who survives. Mr. Byroads was employed at the former Peter Cooper Corp. in Gowanda for over 30 years, retiring as plant manager. He was a member of the Collins Center Senior Citizens. He loved to travel, playing cards and always had a joke. Besides his loving wife, Donna, he is survived by three daughters, Kim (Jack) Newton and Wanda (Shayne Sullivan) Abrams, both of Perrysburg, and Tammy
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which will be open that day for visitors. For those who wondered what happened to big pictures of the graduating classes that always hung on the third floor of the old school, wonder no longer, they are at the Otto Museum. Check to see how many graduates from the old school you know! Cattaraugus Historical Society to meet CATTARAUGUS — The Cattaraugus Historical Society will meet at St. John’s Church on Ellicott Street in Cattaraugus on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings.
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n DAYTON — Lisa M. Darling, 38, no address provided, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass at 8:46 a.m. Sept. 2 at a residence on Mosher Road. Deputies said Darling was arrested following a domestic dispute at the residence. She was processed and taken to the Town of Dayton Court for arraignment. She was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to return to court Sept. 21. n RANDOLPH — A 15-year-old male was charged with petit larceny at 4 p.m. Sept. 3 after he allegedly stole money on multiple dates from the Horseshoe Inn where he was employed. The juvenile,
who was not identified, was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Olean Family Court at a later date. n RANDOLPH — Brandon James Reynolds, 32, of Randolph, was charged at 9:44 p.m. Sept. 7 with thirddegree possession of a controlled substance and third-degree sale of a controlled substance, both class B felonies. The charge stem from Reynolds allegedly selling heroin to another Randolph citizen on May 25. He was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between the deputies and the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force.
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n FRANKLINVILLE — No injuries were reported in a onevehicle accident at 4:56 a.m. Sept. 6 on Route 98 South. The driver was Mark E. Price, 47, Franklinville.
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n MACHIAS — Jeffrey K. Wolfe, 29, of Yorkshire, was charged at 11:40 a.m. Sept. 8 with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, both class A misdemeanors. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n YORKSHIRE — David S. Perrinton, 28, of Yorkshire, was charged at 9:25 p.m. Sept. 8 with first-degree criminal contempt with three prior convictions, a class E felony; and second-degree aggravated harassment, a class A misdemeanor. He was held pending arraignment.
ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n BOSTON — Daniel Degrood, 49, of Boston, was charged with operating an unregistered and uninsured ATV and operation on private property without owner’s consent on Sept. 4 on Redwing Drive. Deputies responded to a report of an ATV accident near the powerlines near Redwing Drive after a caller reported hearing a male yelling for help. The ATV had overturned and rolled down a 40-foot embankment, and Degrood — the ATV’s operator — was transported by Boston EMS to Erie County Medical Center with a leg injury. n CONCORD — Michelle Miller, 34, of Salamanca, was charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation, criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana on Sept. 4 following a traffic stop for obstructed view on Route 219. During the stop, it was revealed Miller had a suspended driver’s license. Miller was released to appear in court at a later date. n BRANT — Keith Renaldo Jr., 34, of Brant, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, criminal possession of a weapon, circumventing an interlock device, possession of marijuana, operating a vehicle without insurance and a vehicle and traffic violation on Sept. 9 following a traffic stop on Erie Road for vehicle and traffic violations. During the stop, it was revealed Renaldo’s license was suspended and revoked, and during a subsequent search deputies discovered
a metal knuckle knife and six small bags of marijuana. The defendant was released on appearance tickets for Brant Town Court. n BOSTON — Kevin Thomas, 63, of Boston was charged with driving while intoxicated, criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of criminal mischief, drinking alcohol in a vehicle on a highway, speeding, failure to keep right, failing to use designated lane and reckless driving at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 after deputies responded to a vehicle crash on Boston State Road. Calls detailed a vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and careened into a garage, causing significant damage to the structure and vehicle inside it. Upon arrival, deputies observed signs of intoxication of the vehicle’s owner, Thomas, and discovered a hydrocodone and diazepam pill in a plastic bag. The defendant was released with tickets. n IRVING — Daryll Bernard, 22, of Perrysburg, was charged with petit larceny and reckless endangerment on Sept. 11 after deputies responded to the report of a gas drive off that damaged gas pumps at the Seneca Hawk on Route 20. The vehicle and driver, Bernard, were located by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police and Bernard was detained and turned over to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Bernard was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending his arraignment in court.
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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT REPORT
Son in Franklinville family meth case pleads guilty LITTLE VALLEY — A Machias man who was charged along with two family members for operating a meth lab in a Franklinville home has pleaded guilty. Daren D. Tingue Jr., 27, of Machias, pleaded guilty Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to second-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, a class C felony, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman, whose office reported the case Tuesday among others heard Monday. Tingue, his father Daren D. Tingue Sr., and his father’s wife, Dlyn G. Tingue, were arrested Jan. 23 after New York State Police discovered a suspected meth lab at 3827 Bakerstand Road. All three were charged with second-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine; second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A-II felony; criminal possession of precursors of methamphetamine, a class E felony; criminal possession of marijuana; and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. Daren Tingue Jr. had also been charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class B misdemeanor. State police said they were alerted to the illegal activity by Cattaraugus County Child Protective Services employees who checked in on two children living at the residence. The children, ages 8 and 4, were turned over to other family members. Dlyn Tingue, 44, pleaded guilty April 17 to third-degree attempted unlaw-
ful manufacture of methamphetamine, a class E felony. Daren Tingue Sr., 50, pleaded guilty March 6 to second-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine. He was set to be sentenced May 22, but died at home May 1. Sentencing for Daren Tingue Jr. is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2018. IN OTHER CASES reported by Rieman: n Henry J. Donaldson, 43, of Olean but presently incarcerated in state prison, pleaded not guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, class B felonies, and two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, class B felonies. The charges stem from incidents that occurred May 23, 2016, and June 1, 2016, in Olean. The matter has been adjourned for motions. n Timothy Slater, 52, of Randolph, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A-II felony. On Jan. 24 in Conewango, Slater unlawfully possessed methamphetamine. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2018. n Christopher Terhune, 34, of Little Valley, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class D felony. The charges stem from a June 7 incident in Little Valley. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13. n Kevin C. Ryan, 23, of Steamburg but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, pleaded guilty to fourth-
degree grand larceny, a class E felony. On Nov. 20 in Olean, Ryan stole a motor vehicle valued at more than $1,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 23. n Tande Greene, 23, of Steamburg, pleaded guilty to seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from an Oct. 5 incident in Salamanca. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13. n Patrick M. Hirliman, 27, of Olean, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E felony. On Oct. 15 in Olean, Hirliman stole property from another person. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13. n Eric A. Westfall, 37, of Delevan, was sentenced to three years probation and had his license revoked for six months for driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from an incident that occurred July 25, 2015, in Yorkshire.
n Douglas J. Mosher, 34, of Allegany but presently incarcerated in Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to one and a half to three years in state prison for first-degree criminal contempt, a class E felony. On March 16 in Allegany, Mosher violated an order of protection. n Maurienne Jimerson, 37, of Salamanca, was sentenced to five years probation for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor, and driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. On Dec. 11 in Salamanca, Jimerson operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.36 percent, and while her driver’s license was suspended or revoked. n Wayne A. Babb Jr., 34, of Olean, was sentenced to three years probation for endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. On March 27, 2016, in Olean, Babb caused an injury to a person younger than 7.
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Guidelines announced for upcoming scarecrow contest GOWANDA — Organizers of the 2017 Scarecrow Contest have announced the guidelines for the upcoming event as follows: Registration for the contest will be ongoing now through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Registrations may be submitted online at gowanda-ny.com/social/fallfest/2017 or via paper forms available at the Gowanda Free Library and Gabel Brothers. Participants may also print their own using the PDF version of the form found online and
turned in at the same locations previously mentioned. Scarecrow display tags and locations will be available Friday afternoon, Sept. 29. The Gowanda Free Library will handle the distribution of scarecrow tags. Participants are encouraged to have their scarecrow in place by Friday night, Sept. 29. The official time for scarecrow viewing and vote is 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. No tape or other adhesives may be used in attaching scarecrows to light
poles in town. Tie them to poles with string, rope or wire. Paper ballots will be available at the Gowanda Free Library and Gabel Brothers or from Bill Peglowski, contest organizer, who will be in downtown Gowanda the morning of Sept. 30 and at Gateway Park that afternoon. Online voting will be available in the “You Know You’re From Gowanda” group on Facebook. Paper ballots may be cast at Gabel Brothers and the Gowanda Free Library during regular business hours until noon
Monday, Oct. 2. Ballots may also be left in The Gowanda Press dropbox outside their office. Results will be made available and will be found in a future edition of The Gowanda Press, posted to the activities board on West Main Street in Gowanda and made available online at gowanda-ny. com/social/fallfest/2017 and facebook. com/gowandaevents. Participants are requested to remove their scarecrow from display within 14 days of the end of the contest.
Workshop, reception to accompany art exhibit at Springville Center for the Arts SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Center for the Arts has announced it will host a workshop and free artist’s reception Saturday, Sept. 23 to accompany Submitted photo “Leaves” by Patricia Eckstrom is among the works of art on display in Eckstrom’s solo exhibit, “Under “Under the Surface,” a solo exhibit by Patricia Eckstrom that opened Sept. 9. the Surface,” which opened Sept. 9 at the Springville Center for the Arts. A trained printmaker inspired by the intricate patterns outside her door, Eckstrom creates multi-media pieces Saturday, that reflect the feeling that exhibits “un4 PM r der the surface of everyday life.” The e b m Septe until exhibit displays layered pieces of trees, 23 ????? fish and leaves constructed primarily of paper. Eckstrom will lead a workshop from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Vacanti Classroom at Springville Center for the Arts. Participants will create their own multimedia leaf piece after collecting leaves outside and following Eckstrom’s
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Punting, Passing & Kicking
Panthers lose a heartbreaker in Cassadaga Maloney runs for 183 yards in 27-26 loss By Sam Wilson Sports Editor
Press photo by Bill Peglowski
Winners and organizers in the Punt, Pass & Kick competition, held Saturday, Sept. 9 at Gateway Park, included (kneeling, from left) Levi Gabel, Cameron Utley, Jaden McKeever, William Tighe, Kyan Austin, Brady Gabel; (middle row) Riley Tighe, David Malek, Aiden Ackley, Jack Law, Caleb Gabel, Brady Quiter; (back row) Mark Benton, Kevin Stapleton, Carter Benton, Bob Ball and David Gabel.
Gowanda varsity volleyball starts season 1-3 By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
The Gowanda girls volleyball team won its first set, 26-24, against North Collins on Sept. 5, but the Eagles swept the next three sets, 16-25, 12-25 and 13-25 to open its season with a win. McKenna Williams was the best player on the court with 16 assists, two kills and two aces.
Gowanda came back and defeated Silver Creek in three straight games on Sept. 7. Marleah Stevens led the way for the Panthers with four kills, five digs and seven aces. The Panthers lost its next two contests to Panama (9-25, 24-26, 16-25) on Sept. 8 and Cassadaga Valley (18-25, 15-25, 20-25) on Sept. 12. See Volleyball, Page 17
SINCLAIRVILLE — A breakout performance from Caleb Maloney helped the Gowanda football offense come alive Saturday, but the Panthers still fell short of their first win. Cassadaga Valley/Falconer took the final lead in a back-and-forth game Saturday in Sinclairville, with Connor Crabtree’s two-yard run — his second touchdown of the fourth quarter — giving the Golden Cougars a 27-26 victory in Section 6 Class C South play. Maloney finished the game with 19 carries for 183 yards and two touchdowns of nearly identical distance, 60 and 59 yards. He also had a 12-yard reception, led the team in tackles with eight and returned three kickoffs for 75 total yards. “He's 150 pounds with a 200-pound heart,” coach Sean Gabel said of Maloney. “He's relentless, he's a tough young man and he plays whistle to whistle.” Jordan Bailey scored the Panthers’ other two touchdowns, from seven and six yards out, and ran for 65 yards on 15 carries. Hunter Ring, who marked seven tackles, earned praise from Gabel for his versatility and effort. “He's not noticed,” Gabel said, “he plays defensive end, he plays linebacker, he plays anywhere we ask him, special teams, he was a tight end and we moved him to guard this week because we had an injury. But to watch him play, he's an example of what we all have to be. He's a team player, a great young man and he plays whistle to whistle. See Football, Page 17
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Dunkirk runs away with 31-8 win in Springville
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SPRINGVILLE — Dunkirk flexed its balanced offense at the expense of the Springville-Griffith Institute football team Friday night in a 31-8 victory for the 2-0 Marauders. Quarterback Jaziah Rivera threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, completing 7-of-10 passes for 209 yards. Dunkirk added 151 rushing yards to outgain the Griffins, 360-198, in total offense. Jeremy Baker led the Griffins (0-2) with 75 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, while adding a 17-yard reception. Baker’s 1-yard score and a Jordan Salzler two-point conversion run cut Dunkirk’s lead to 10-8 in the second quarter, but it would be all Dunkirk from there with an 80-yard Tywon Wright kickoff return starting a run of 21 unanswered points. Wayne Smith led Springville’s defense with seven tackles, six solo. Turnovers sunk Springville’s chances to match the Dunkirk offense, with three interceptions and three lost fumbles. Receiver Devaun Farnham-Dejesus took Rivera’s first touchdown pass 79 yards in the first quarter and added a solid kicking game, making a 36-yard field goal and going 4-for-4 on pointafter tries.
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First Quarter Dunkirk - Devaun Farnham-Dejesus 79 pass from Jaziah Rivera; Farnham-Dejesus kick, 7-0 Second Quarter Dunkirk - Farnham-Dejesus 36 field goal, 10-0 Springville-GI - Jeremy Baker 1 run; Jordan Salzler run, 10-8 Dunkirk - Tywon Wright 80 kickoff return; Farnham-Dejesus kick, 17-8 Dunkirk - Rivera 2 run; Farnham-Dejesus kick, 24-8 Third Quarter Dunkirk - No. 15 6 pass from Rivera; FarnhamDejesus kick, 31-8 Team Statistics Dunkirk SGI First Downs 14 12 Rushes-Yards 39-151 44-165 Passing Yards 209 33 Comp-Att.-Int. 7-10-0 2-11-3 Total Offense 360 198 Fumbles-Lost 3-3 3-3 Penalties-Yards 4-45 4-20 Punts-Avg. 3-33.3 3-42.3 Total Plays 49 55
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Gowanda sports report By Mark Benton
Sports Correspondent
The Gowanda-Pine Valley High School varsity football team traveled to Sinclairville on Saturday, Sept. 9 to face Cassadaga-Falconer and lost, 27-26. The Panthers entered the final quarter holding a slim 20-14 lead but the home team came from behind and won. GowandaPine Valley will look for its first victory of the season this Friday, Sept. 15 at home against Silver Creek-Forestville. The kickoff at Hillis Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. n The Gowanda Central School varsity boys and girls cross-country teams traveled to Bemus Point to participate in the Red Dragon Invitational on Sept. 9. The boys placed 11th out of 15 teams. Gowanda's Lyle Warrior finished 11th overall. The girls team was 13th in the small school division. n A Punt, Pass & Kick competition for children ages 8-13 was held at Gateway Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. This program was made available thanks to a $500 mini-grant from the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau. Awards for outstanding performance were presented to 13 of the top participants.
n The Gowanda Recreation fall coed youth soccer program for children ages 5-14 will continue this Sunday night, Sept. 17, and be held every Sunday through Oct. 15 at Gateway Park on Palmer Street. So far, there are 38 children registered and participating in this program. There is no cost to participate thanks to a $2,750 grant from the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau. Previous soccer experience is not mandatory to join this program. All children residing in the Gowanda Central School District and surrounding areas are welcome to join. Call the recreation director at 532-4053 to register. n A Legends slow pitch softball game that will feature former and current town team baseball and slow pitch softball players is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Gateway Park. A reunion picnic to follow. This event will be held in conjunction with the Fall Harvest Festival. Several of the players that participated in the old timers game on July 30 will be returning to play in this game, too. The playing field at Gateway Park will have a few updates for the Legends game.
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GOWANDA SCORES & SCHEDULES VARSITY FOOTBALL Gow. L 0 L 26 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... Opponent 44 27 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
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.
JV FOOTBALL Gow W 22 L 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 16
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Opp 14 24 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Time Opponent L N. Collins 24-26, 25-16, 25-12, 25-13 Gowanda W Gowanda 25-10, 25-9, 20-20 Silver Creek L Panama 25-9, 26-24, 25-16 Gowanda L Cass. Valley 25-18, 25-15, 25-20 Gowanda 6:30 p.m. at Forestville Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Tournament at Falconer 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Fredonia Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. at Dunkirk Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. Brocton Sept. 26 6:30 p.m. North Collins Sept. 28 6:30 p.m. at Silver Creek Oct. 3 6:30 p.m. at Cassadaga Valley Oct. 5 6:30 p.m. Forestville Oct. 10 6:30 p.m. at Fredonia Oct. 12 6:30 p.m. Dunkirk Oct. 17 6:30 p.m. at Brocton Oct. 19
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) SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 JV FOOTBALL JFK at Gowanda, 10 a.m. VARSITY FOOTBALL Gowanda at JFK (Cheektowaga), 1:30 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Brocton at Gowanda, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V) BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Fredonia, Olean & Southwestern at Gowanda, 4:15 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL North Collins at Gowanda, 5 p.m. (JV), 6:30 p.m. (V)
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The history of Gowanda’s red football jersey By Mark Benton
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GOWANDA — Dating back to the 1940s, blue and white have been the predominant colors in the uniforms worn by the Gowanda High School varsity football team. The blue has fluctuated between navy and royal. However, in the fall of 1959 an odd looking red jersey with navy blue numbers and white trim on the shoulders found their way onto the Panther varsity football players. That was the team's new away jersey. “We were in desperate need of an alternating jersey for away games,” stated the late GCS Athletic Director Howard Hillis during an interview in 1982. “A company had made a mistake and the school that they were intended for rejected the order. The company sold us the jerseys at a very reduced price.” The new road jerseys, however, did not bring good fortune to the varsity team in the fall of 1959. The Panthers had lost their first seven games and were trailing Lake Shore, 20-0, entering the fourth quarter before miraculously rallying for a 20-20 tie. The team finished the season with a record of 0-7-1. The following fall, the now red, white and blue Panthers only tasted victory once during the entire season. Not only did the varsity football team in red with navy blue numbers and no outline look weird away from home, they couldn't find the win column either. Were the red jerseys a curse? No, they were not. Gowanda won a share of the Southwestern Conference title in both 1961 and 1962 while wearing those peculiar red road jerseys. The Panthers also posted overall winning records in 1963 and 1964 and were well respected in the rugged southern tier conference during that time period. The red jerseys would continue to be worn by the varsity football team
for away games through the 1966 season. In fact, during the 1965 season, Gowanda traveled to Dunkirk to take on the Marauders in a Southwestern Conference game at Cardinal Mindszenty's field on Central Avenue, as Dunkirk's field was undergoing renovation next to their new school on West Sixth Street. Dunkirk came out in maroon jerseys with white numbers while Gowanda was wearing their red jerseys with blue numbers. To make matters worse, the game was played during a downpour. By halftime, the field was a quagmire and the dark, mud-covered jerseys of both teams made it almost impossible for the fans to decipher between the two squads throughout the second half. Dunkirk ending up winning by the score of 13-6. “I remember being at that game watching my cousin who played for Dunkirk,” recalled former Dunkirk Observer sportswriter Jerry Reilly. “The field was a mess and both teams were wearing dark jerseys covered in mud.” The junior varsity football team then wore the red road jerseys for the 1967 and 1968 season. And in the fall of 1968, the JV football team, under first year coach Jim Polvino, only won a single game (at Eden) during week seven. In the last appearance after 10 football seasons of wear and tear, the infamous red road football jersey went out a winner. Current Gowanda Middle School Social Studies teacher Jeff Hatfield was member of that 1968 JV team that won their last road game wearing the red jersey. “You would had thought that we had won the Super Bowl by the way everyone was celebrating in the locker room after that game,” commented Hatfield. So when the 1969 football season began, the red jerseys were mothballed forever. Go Blue! Go White! Go Team! Fight! Fight!
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“There was a play in the fourth quarter where we just scored, there's four minutes left and they ended up running the kickoff down the sideline 85 yards and I'm telling you this young man ran from one sideline (to the other) and tackled him on the 1. He never quit.” Nate Brawdy also made seven tackles, Robbie Clutter had a sack and Damon McLeod an interception. Still, Gowanda fell one point, one score, short of avoiding its current 0-2 start. Gabel pointed to Ring and Maloney’s example, saying the Panthers need to play “relentless” and focus on “the little things.” “Our kids have just got to play relentless,” he said. “We've got to play confident. We've got to play consistently confident and relentless. We can't be one play relentless and the next play they're on their heels. That was our talk (Monday), you've got to go out there and play whistle-to-whistle. “Those little things add up and we're not doing the little things. We're getting beat on the little things. ... We just want the big things and everyone does, that's life, we all want the rewards and the big things. But the thing we've got to get better at, and we're working on it, is it takes the little things to get the big things. Once we get that concept, we just believe in each other and get things right, big things are going to happen.” Gowanda/Pine Valley gets another chance in its home opener Friday at Hillis Field, hosting Silver Creek/Forestville. After a 7-2 season in Class D a year ago, the Black Knights have started 0-2 (0-1 in division) in Class C with losses to Wilson and Southwestern. Volleyball from Page 13 Against Panama, Summer Allen recorded eight assists, nine digs and two kills while Panama improved its record to 3-0 on the season. In the game against Cassadaga Valley, the Panthers were led by Dayna Degenfelder (one kill, 11 digs) and Allen (six digs, one block and 10 assists). The Panthers varsity volleyball team played Forestville on Thursday after press time. The team will travel to Falconer for tournament action on Saturday before hosting Fredonia Sept. 19 and traveling to Dunkirk on Sept. 21.
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1977 storm As the village recovers from the recent Labor Day storm, next Monday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most powerful windstorms in Gowanda’s history. On Sunday, Sept. 18, 1977, high winds and heavy rain blew through the southern part of the village and continued on through Zoar Valley, causing an estimated $1 million in damage. While commonly referred to as “The Tornado,” the National Weather Service showed no evidence of circular wind patterns. Hardest hit was the Hidi neighborhood, as dozens of fallen trees blocked Beech, Frederick and Miller streets, knocking out power for nearly two days. The Moench Tanning Company on Palmer Street lost part of a roof and closed for the day on Monday, as did Gowanda Electronics on Broadway Road, due to loss of power. The Victor Kubasiak residence at 399 Palmer St. took a direct hit from a downed tree, and his barn was blown apart by the wind. Arthur and Frieda Bouquin of 32 Frederick St. lost their garage in the storm. Another area sustaining widespread damage was the vicinity of Jamestown and Hill streets, as well as Maple Avenue and Johnson Street. The Pearle Saunders residence at 216 Jamestown St. was crushed by two trees. The storm continued up Cattaraugus Creek, forcing about 20 patrons at Burt’s Zoar Valley Park to take cover under tables as the wind howled outside. The restaurant sustained minor damage, but owners Henry and Eleanor Lohrey lost their auto and summer home. If the storm had come a few hours later, there would have been about 120 people present for an “end of the season” party. The Gowanda police and fire departments did extra duty, many working
Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society
around the clock, manning roadblocks and pumping out flooded basements, among other duties. At least 11 neighboring fire companies came to their aid, as well as highway departments from Collins, North Collins and Hanover. This photo shows Bob and Tony Reid using chainsaws to clear debris in front of their brother John’s home at 255 Jamestown Street. 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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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,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.
PERRYSBURG
Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10700 North Road | (407) 927-5936 Pastor: Zechariah Musselman Worship: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. (fellowship meal after services) United Methodist Church Main Street near Peck Hill Road Pastor: Grace Warren Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.
VERSAILLES Versailles United Methodist Church Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
WESLEY
Wesley United Methodist Route 353 near Markham Road | 257-3583 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.
This page is dedicated to the building of a more spiritual and greater church-going community. Area businesses who desire to see more people attend the church of their choice can show support by sponsoring this page. For additional information, call 945-1644 x. 305.
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OUT & ABOUT n Sept. 15-17, Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Visit ellicottvilleny.com. n Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oculus Rift virtual reality demonstration, Collins Public Library. Participants can try device that allows users to explore 3D environments. Call 532-5129. 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. n Sept. 16, 4 to 6 p.m., St. Joe’s Community Meal, St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Goulash, salad, dessert, bread and drinks. All are welcome. 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.
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To submit an event or happening for Out & About, email event details to gowandapress@gmail.com, send via mail to 49 W. Main St., Gowanda, NY 14041 or call 241-7267. Please be sure to include date and time and any cost associated with the event. n 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 5929038 or visit springvillearts.org. n Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Turkey Shoot, Pine Valley Rod & Gun Club, 8781 Cottage Road in South Dayton. Multiple shotgun events; birdshot supplied for rabbit event; two rifle events; one pistol event. Open to the public, rain or shine. 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. 18, 5:30 p.m., Aglow International Dinner, Moose Lodge Hall on Aldrich Street in Gowanda. Speakers will be John and Victoria Kula, directors of Total Freedom. Cost $5, first-time guests free. To RSVP, call 532-2125. Sept. 20, 6 p.m., Monarch Butterfly Restoration, Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive in Ellicottville. Call 699-2100. n Sept. 22, 7 to 9 p.m., The Skiffle Minstrels concert, Collins Public Library. Western swing dance band. Free and open to the public. Call 532-5129.
COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Monday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12, registration is helpful but not required. n Thursday, Sept. 21-Saturday, Sept. 23, Annual Booksale. n Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Skiffle Minstrels concert. Part of the Music in the Library Concert Series. n Sept. 29, next session of Toddler Time begins. n Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Senior Movie starring Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis and Patrice Lovely. Call library for title. n Oct. 9, 6 p.m., Craft Club, ages 4-12. Registrated 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.
n Sept. 23, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Workshop hosted by artist Patricia Eckstrom, Springville Center for the Arts’ Vacanti Classroom. Participants will create multimedia leaf pieces. Cost $25. Call 592-9038. n Sept. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Patricia Eckstrom artist reception, Olmstead Gallery at Springville Center for the Arts. Refreshments available. Free and open to the public. n Sept. 24, 11 a.m., Homecoming Celebration, Collins Friends Meeting, 2345 Main St. in Collins. Celebrating 209 years of ministry with special music and message by town historian Doug Martindale. Public welcome.
COLLINS 50 PLUS SENIORS
Activities for the week of Sept. 17 to 23: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., Collins Town Park, (free) Monday
n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter
Center gym
Tuesday
n Active Senior Aerobics with Kim —9
a.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. (fee) Wednesday
n Exercises with Pat —9 a.m., Painter
Center gym n Games & Crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room Thursday
n Yoga —9 a.m., Painter Center Gym
Friday
n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter
Center gym (note new time)
HOMECOMING CELEBRATION OF OLDEST CHURCH IN THE COLLINS AREA - 209 YEARS YOUNG! Come join us for inspiring music by the Collins Friends Meeting Bell Choir and a message by Doug Martindale, Town of Collins Historian. Refreshments and a display of records and artifacts following. A REUNION WELCOME ~ A HOME FOR YOU HERE! Collins Friends Meeting (716)377-2206
2345 Main St., Collins, NY
THE GOWANDA PRESS
September 15-21, 2017
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 1:30 p.m., Oculus Rift virtual reality demonstration, Collins Public Library. Participants can try device that allows users to explore 3D environments. Call 532-5129. 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 3549101 ext. 236. n Sept. 30, 8 to 11 p.m., Round and Square Dancing, Versailles Community Hall. Music by Paul Zittel and Pure Country. Cost is $8 single, $15 per couple or $25 per family. 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.
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OUT & ABOUT Skiffle Minstrels to perform
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The Skiffle Minstrels, a Western swing dance band, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Collins Public Library. The concert is free and open to the public.
COLLINS — Western swing dance band The Skiffle Minstrels will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at the Collins Public Library. Founded in 2003, The Skiffle Minstrels cover the songs of Bob Wills and all the great Western swing bands of the ‘30s and ‘40s and perform original material written in the same style. In 2015, the band released its third album, “Happy Hour,” which was nominated by the Academy of Western Artists as Best Western Swing record of the year. The group is made up of Bob Todaro on bass fiddle and vocals, Phil Knoerzer on rhythm guitar and harmonica, Bill “Hutch” Hutchison on drums, Chris Jones on fiddle, Dave Mussen on clarinet, Jim Whitford on steel guitar and Gary Meixner on steel guitar. The Friends of the Collins Public Library and the Collins Public Library sponsor this monthly concert series. The concerts are free and open to the public; free will donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, contact the Collins Public Library at 532-5129.
NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS
9254 RT 353, Gowanda, NY 14070 COUPON
10% OFF GIFT SHOP
SAT. & SUN. SEPT. 23 & 24
• Come learn about the Alpaca Farm Business! • Experience our beautiful Alpacas “hands on”! • Serving Morning & Afternoon Refreshments! • Raffle for Gift Shop Items • Come for a Hayride on our Scenic Farm! • Family Fun!
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THE GOWANDA PRESS Perrysburg from Page 1
money in the sewer reserve to cover the costs, and the town shouldn’t have to borrow to fund the repairs. STC has 90 days to complete the work. Clark hoped for completion before winter sets in. Highway Superintendent Daniel Stang said his crew oiled and stoned more than 11 miles of town roads and helped the county with a culvert pipe on North Road. That road has been blacktopped from the former north village line to Versailles Road. Stang said they were nearly done with cleanup of damage from the Labor Day windstorm. Town Justice Lori Dankert closed 27 vehicle and traffic cases, 11 penal law cases and two animal control cases in August, with $6,162 in fines and surcharges reported to the state comptroller. It was distributed as follows: state, $2,502; county, $30; and town, $3,630. Clerk Tamara Utley collected $4,517.90 in fees in August, with the town’s share being $1,543.83. She said hunting and fishing licenses are available at the town hall, along with duck stamps. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the board: approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $5,941.82; Highway Fund, $107,451.96; Capital Projects Fund, $2,724.85; Gowanda Prospect Street Water District, $8,044.76; Perrysburg Central Water District, $714.35; Versailles Lighting District, $570.60; Special Residential District, including lighting and waste disposal, $1,183.86; Versailles Water District, $755.55; Special Sewer District, $24,877.05. Expenditures for August totaled $152,264.80. n scheduled a public hearing on the Prospect Street fire protection contract with the Village of Gowanda for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 at the town hall board room. n heard Assessor Bonnie Rae Strickland report that STAR rebate checks will be mailed out starting Sept. 20 from Albany. n heard a review by the Evans Agency of the town’s insurance package. The total premium is up about one percent from last year because of an increase in building values. The next regular Perrysburg Town Board meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, preceded by a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road, County Route 58. n
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