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September 22-28, 2017

Downbeat Percussion added to Community Spirit Parade By Rich Place

Managing Editor

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Gowanda Mayor David Smith congratulates new village clerk Danielle Wagner after Wagner took the oath of office for the position at the village board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Wagner appointed village clerk By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — The village has a new clerk following the appointment of Danielle Wagner to the position on Tuesday at the village board’s regular meeting. She’ll fill the seat of Molly Dalimonte, who resigned in August. Nancy Black was approved in mid-August to serve as interim clerk and Black, along with village treasurer Traci Hopkins, had since been manning responsibilities at the village office. “I’m intrigued by it,” said Wagner of the village clerk’s position following the board meeting on Tuesday. “I love Gowanda, ever since I moved here. It’s a very homey, quaint town. It grows on you.” Wagner said she has lived in the village for 14 years after meeting her husband and moving to the area. She originally grew up in Buffalo. She currently works for the Springville branch of Community Bank. See Clerk, Page 17

GOWANDA — Organizers of the fourth annual Community Spirit Parade are giving area residents another reason to participate or witness the event with the addition of Downbeat Percussion, the official drumline for the Buffalo Bills, scheduled to make an appearance. The musicians were confirmed Tuesday night after the village board unanimously approved a $500 donation to bring the drum corps to the parade. “For those who don’t know, it’s like bringing the New England Patriots to your little league football game,” said Mayor David Smith. He said funding for it came from the village’s Community Account established in the Trust and Agency Fund. The parade, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, is part of the school’s spirit week and homecoming festivities. The parade’s coordination is led by the Gowanda Boosters Club. Jennifer Gernatt, president of the club, said bringing a band to the parade is something they have wanted to do since the parade’s inception, but noted it’s difficult to have the school marching band participate because so many members are already a part of the parade in other aspects. “This really shows how our community has come together,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity for our community. It shows that, when we work

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Downbeat Percussion, shown here in the 2014 Salamanca Falling Leaves Festival parade, will perform as part of the fourth annual Community Spirit Parade in Gowanda on Thursday, Oct. 12.

together, great things can happen here.” Downbeat Percussion performs at Buffalo Bills games and throughout the area, according to Jack Gaylord Jr., president of Drums Along the Waterfront and influential in organizing Downbeat Percussion. “When you are at a parade, most bands just come down the street,” said Gaylord. “This group likes to really interact with the crowd. They are continually stopping, going in See Parade, Page 17

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September 22-28, 2017

Rock ‘n’ donation

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Demolition has begun on the vitrification facility at the West Valley Demonstration Project in the town of Ashford. The facility operated from 1996 to 2002 to solidify 600,000 gallons of high-level radioactive liquid waste. The demolition is scheduled to be completed in April 2018. Press photo by Bill Peglowski

The Gowanda Ambulance Fund and Hollywood Theater Restoration each received checks in the amount of $1,225 from the the Rock ‘n’ Remember event held in August at the Historic Hollywood Theater. Pictured (from left) are Patricia Volk of Gowanda Ambulance, Deb Urbank of Rock ‘n’ Remember and Mark Burr of the Hollywood Theater.

Demolition underway at WVDP By Rick Miller County Reporter

WEST VALLEY — Demolition has begun on a major building at the West Valley Demonstration Project, site of the federal-state cleanup at the first commercial nuclear fuel reprocessing plant in the United States. The vitrification facility, where more than 600,000 gallons of radioactive liquid waste were processed into glass that filled 275 stainless steel containers, started coming down on Sept. 11. It operated between 1996 and 2002. The stainless steel containers with radioactive glass logs are now stored in 56 concrete casks on a nearby concrete pad. The demolition is a systematic process that will take several months, according to a spokesman for contractor, CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley LLC. It is scheduled to be completed by April 2018. “It’s been a long time coming,” spokesman Cynthia Dayton, of CH2M HILL’s communications department told the Olean Times Herald Monday. “We’re all excited.” Officials from the U.S. Department of

Energy (DOE), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley and others were expected to participate in a ceremony Thursday to mark the milestone in the cleanup. Outside steel walls on the east and west sides of the 50-foot-tall building were the first to fall to two large excavators on Sept. 11. Much of the building’s interior consists of reinforced concrete. “The start of demolition is a significant accomplishment for the CHBWV team and the U.S. Department of Energy,” said Bryan Bower, West Valley director for the DOE. “The WVDP is the first site in the DOE complex to design, construct, operate, shut down — and now demolish — a vitrification facility.” Bower noted the WVDP workforce’s vitrification experience has proven a valuable asset for the DOE, which operates another vitrification facility at the Department’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina. “Some of the very people that helped construct and operate the vitrification facility are now supporting its demolition,” Bower said. See WVDP, Page 17

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September 22-28, 2017

Persia named a Clean Energy Community By Phil Palen Press Reporter

GOWANDA — The Town of Persia has been named a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Supervisor Paula Schueler announced at the Sept. 14 town board meeting. She said the town completed four of the required high impact actions to qualify for a $50,000 no-match grant for energy-saving upgrades to two town buildings. The grant will fund energy conservation projects — such as insulation, windows and heating systems — at the town hall and Broadway Road highway barns. Persia is one of 10 municipalities in Western New York to receive such designation, Schueler said.

To qualify for the grant, Persia passed a resolution adopting the New York State Unified Solar Permit process to reduce delays and costs for solar projects in the town and adopted a reporting policy for energy use in town buildings, a process known as “benchmarking.” In addition, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations were installed at the train depot on Commercial Street. Councilman John T. Walgus thanked Highway Superintendent Daniel Ackley for alerting the town board to this grant, and commended Code Enforcement Officer Melvin Shaw for formulating the town’s solar energy law and attending mandatory training on solar energy. Walgus also thanked Councilman Robert O. Dingman for allowing installation of the EV charging stations at the depot. Free wireless internet service became

active in Gowanda on Sept. 14, Walgus said. Thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, and with the assistance of Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board, a DFT Communications fiber optic line running from Fredonia along Route 39 now provides WiFi to several access points downtown. These include Gowanda Central School, the Gowanda Free Library, Persia Town Hall, Soles Unlimited, the Wicked Glen, Honk’s Grape and Grain, Capozzi’s Pizzeria and the former Gowanda Pharmacy building. Walgus said the effective range of the wireless signal is about 300 feet from the access points, or “hot spots.” The main antenna atop the town hall sends a signal to the various stations. This completes the first phase of the program, he said. Long-range plans are to extend wire-

less service up Jamestown Street to the village limit. Because fiber optic glass cables are used to transmit the WiFi signal, internet speed is faster than coaxial cable systems, Walgus said. In other business, the board: n approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $3,686.52 and Highway Fund, $31,527.52.; n heard Clerk Denise Trumpore report 127 transactions in August. She collected $3,786 in fees, while the town’s share was $599.33; and n announced a Comprehensive Plan meeting for Monday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the town board room. The next regular Persia Town Board meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the town hall, 8 West Main St., Gowanda.

Healthy Community Alliance awarded grant from Health Foundation GOWANDA — Healthy Community Alliance (HCA) has been selected as one of 10 grantees to participate in Aging by Design, a multi-year project funded by the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York to improve the health of older adults. The $25,000 grant, with potential for additional implementation funding, will provide HCA the tools to implement an innovative approach to problem solving, known as Design Think-

ing, where older adults, caregivers and service providers work together to create solutions that impact the health and well-being of the most vulnerable older adults in the community. The project will entail using focus groups, brainstorming techniques, interviews, empathy conversations and interaction to find out as much as possible about issues affecting physical, emotional and mental health of older adults. The project team will then work to identify

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September 22-28, 2017

Area farms to host open houses during National Alpaca Farm Days, Sept. 23-24

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Tim and Janice Forster invite the public to their farm, Cozy Cabin Alpaca Farm, for a hands-on experience with their alpacas and to learn all about these beautiful, gentle animals.

By Deb Everts Press Reporter

Alpaca farms across the country will be participating in National Alpaca Farm Days, Sept. 23 and 24. The event

will give families the opportunity to visit the farms where they can get upclose to alpacas for a hands-on experience. During the open house weekend, farm owners will be available to tell

visitors about the animals and their history, how to raise them, their fleece and the products made from it. They will be happy to offer tips and suggestions to visitors who might be interested in beginning their own small alpaca operation, including the cost of having an alpaca and the tax benefits. Cozy Cabin Alpaca Farm in Dayton, A Slice of Heaven Alpacas in Randolph and Mystic Journey Alpaca Farm in Forestville are three area farms participating in the Alpaca Farm Days. COZY CABIN Alpaca Farm, in Dayton, will host National Alpaca Farm Days both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day when the public can come and learn all about the alpaca farm business. Owners Tim and Janice Forster

encourage visitors come in and have a hands-on experience with their beautiful, gentle animals. People can feed the animals, touch them and meet the three cria that were born this year. Tim will be doing hayrides to give a tour of their scenic farm and Janice has a few activities for the kids including alpaca brochures for them to color. There will be raffle drawings for a pair of alpaca slippers and possibly hunting socks and gloves from their store located on the premises. Refreshments will be offered including donuts and coffee in the morning and hot dogs, chips and bottled beverages in the afternoon. The Forsters started this business as a retirement investment in 2011 and they opened the store in 2014. Janice said their farm store is one of the largest alpaca stores in Western New York. It retails pocket and hunting knives, candles, sportswear, T-shirts, hats and gloves and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear, with a focus on alpaca clothing. Cozy Cabin Alpaca Farm is located at 9254 Route 353, in Dayton. For more information including regular business hours, call 258-1680 or email cozycabinalpacas9254@gmail.com. Find Cozy Cabin Alpaca Farm & Gift Shop on Facebook. OWNERS MIKE and Sue Bean welcome the public to their farm, A Slice of Heaven Alpacas. The farm will be open for one day only during National Alpaca Farm Days on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Beans enjoy educating visitors about these beautiful animals, the products made from their fleece, the tax benefits of owning alpacas, and showing visitors the cria (babies) that everyone loves to see. Visitors will have the opportunity to see their new two-month old crias, Bentley and Boomer. Continued on next page

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September 22-28, 2017

Vegetable stand fundraiser in Randolph Sept. 23 RANDOLPH — A dream and a garden full of vegetables some 45 years ago led to an event that continues annually in Randolph. Rev. Albert Stoddard, the first pastor of the newly established Presbyterian Church, began his quest by giving vegetables from his own garden to the church for a fundraiser that has continued each September. This year’s event is slated for Sat-

urday, Sept. 23 on the church grounds at 186 Main St. in the heart of the hamlet. A variety of vegetables — including zucchini and summer squash, butternut and acorn squash, gourds, carrots, potatoes, beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and much more — will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, the men and women of the church will be holding a bake sale with the ever popular cinnamon rolls,

pies, cupcakes and cookies. Shoppers are encouraged to come early as baked goods sell out early. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Deacon’s fund which will be used for community projects such as the Community Cupboard. The community produce stand that has been open since mid-July will be closed on Saturday but will reopen on Monday morning. This mission proj-

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While visiting the farm, check out their Simply Natural Gift Shop on the premises where visitors can sign up for drawings to win a number of alpaca products. A Slice of Heaven Alpacas is located at 11144 Pope Road, in Randolph. Regular business hours are Monday and Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 358-5242 or email sandmbean@windstream.net. Find them online at asliceofheavenalpacas. com and Facebook.

Sue said tours of the alpaca areas will be offered and there will be demonstrations on a felt loom and spinning. “We will be selling homemade chili, donuts, cider and coffee with all food proceeds going toward the Randolph Community Cupboard,” she said. “We’ve done that every year and this will be our sixth year.”

MYSTIC JOURNEY Alpaca Farm, located at 9876 Hanover Road in Forestville, will also be participating in National Alpaca Farm Days on both Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ect has raised over $1,000, proceeds used for world-wide and local missions. “Take what you need, give what you can” is the message to community members as they enjoy a wide variety of produce from the gardens of Reg and Louise Boutwell, Doug Matson and other community members. For further information call the church office at 358-4255. Guests are invited to meet Onyx, one of the farm’s alpacas, and also tour the farm, shop for products and try “home spun” maple fluff made from 100 percent maple syrup. For additional information, call 3001905 or visit mysticjourneyalpaca.com. (Contact reporter Deb Everts at salpressdeb@gmail.com.)

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COMMENTARY

September 22-28, 2017

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A POINT OF VIEW

Leadership: positional power or personal power? A good leader inspires honesty and cooperation. others to have the confiThe strength of this dence in the leader. But a style of leadership may be great leader inspires others difficult to measure in the to have the confidence in short term, but it is most themselves. powerful in the long term. This is the true essence These leaders tend not to of leadership. The style resort to their “positional of leadership one exerts power.” Instead, they makes the difference bestrive to build, nurture tween an effective leader and develop trusting and and one with the title only. long lasting relationships Leadership within an among the people. Robert Heichberger organization is a sigIn this type of supContributing Colulmnist nificant responsibility that portive environmental, cannot be taken lightly. the people tend to feel People’s lives, livelihood, career and secure, creative and are empowered. future may rest in the hands of their They are genuinely driven to reach for a leader. With a title, the stage may be set. high level of achievement. And further, But the actions on that stage are often they feel they belong and want to be determined by the leadership style of the included in accomplishing the goals of designated leader. Based on the choices the organization. They are involved and a leader makes, a major impact is made engaged, constructive and productive. It on the environmental climate of the just cannot get much better than that! organization. And then, too, I have witnessed Over a period of years, this columnist people in leadership positions who has observed a number of leadership “lead” people through fear, manipulation styles — some effectual and others quite and the threat of economic consequencineffectual. I have found that effectual es. Some of these “positional” leaders leaders take their role seriously and are driven by the numbers, performance set out to create a safe, respectful and metrics and the bottom line factor. growth-orientated environment. These Some of these so-called “leaders” effective leaders have a healthy respect achieve some success — usually for for self and a high regard for others. themselves and for a small group that Their style of “personal power” leadersurrounds them. When tough times ship serves the organization well. These hit, they innately default to sacrificing personal power leaders are driven by people to “save the numbers” versus digforging solid relationships built on trust, ging deep to “save the people.”

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In the short term, they see that the ends justify the means. Long term, they train the organization of trust, respect, cooperation and accomplishment. Driving an organization through performance

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

BCH award receipt represents community investment To the editor: Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s recent award of $11.3 million from New York State’s Department of Health represents a significant investment of taxpayer dollars in our community. For the medical staff of our facility, it represents something else. That is, that our progress and plans have been recognized as meaningful and worthy of funding. Health outcomes for individual patients and community at large are a priority for us as medical practitioners. This award will reinforce the work that we are doing to develop primary care, specialist practices and imaging services at our campus. The direction of healthcare has been leading toward an emphasis on preventive care. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital stepped out on that path in 2010 with the introduction of primary care servic-

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September 22-28, 2017

COLLINS CENTER SENIORS NEWS n The next meeting of the Collins Center Seniors will be held Sept. 25 at the Gowanda American legion, beginning with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a short meeting. n The group’s trip to Ohio from Sept. 12 to 14 was awesome and packed full of amazing tours, according to group organizers. n On Oct. 10, the motorcoach will depart from the parking lot behind the stores on Main Street in Gowanda at 9 a.m. sharp for the “Fall Splendor and Allegany Allure” trip. n On Oct. 18, the motorcoach will depart from the same location at 8:30 a.m. sharp for the “Leaf Peeping Rail Tour” in Medina. n Seats are available for the Oct. 24 trip to the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls. n Seats are also available for Customer Appreciation Day trip on Nov. 7 at the Seneca Niagara Casino.

n The Dec. 4 trip to Salvatore’s Italian Gardens for the Terry Buchwald show, “Elvis, Christmas, County and a Little Bit of Rock and Roll” is full, but the group has a waiting list in case someone has to cancel. n On Dec. 12, the group will enjoy “The Temptations Holiday Show” at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Expected Motown favorites will include “Just My Imagination,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “My Girl” and more. n Dues are $5 per year and must be paid no later than Dec. 30 to remain a member. Dues can be sent to: Collins Senior Center, 5343 Route 39, Springville NY 14141. For additional information, visit knowhowtours.com/collinscenter or contact Irene Pfeifer, 532-4268 or Bridget Farner, 532-9586. Make checks payable to Collins Center Seniors, 13851 Quaker St., Collins, NY 14034.

Gowanda school to hold Overdose Prevention event Sept. 27 GOWANDA — The Gowanda Central School District will host an Overdose Prevention event from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the high school cafeteria. The event will allow participants to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and to administer Narcan. To register, call 372-0614 or visit sthcs.org/narcan-training.html. Continued from previous page achieved with a heavy hand and with an “executive order” mentality. These positional leaders have little regard for the personal touch. It is possible, when administrative fiat is the sole approach, the vital weight-bearing structural parts of the organization may be weakened beyond repair by inordinary stresses and strains. And when this occurs, the entire organization is the loser, including the positional leader. Personal power or positional power? The positional-powered individual is often driven by self — centeredness, insecurity and egocentricity. Whereas the personal powered individual is moved by

thoughtfulness, a positive self image and, most importantly, an esteem for others. In short, the environment created within a personal power leadership model often sets the stage for remarkable, sustainable and game changing progress. Not only do people want to productively perform, it also generates a climate for organizational goal achievement. And after all, achieving the purposes of the organization is why the organization exists. And that is my point of view. (Dr. Robert Heichberger is a professor emeritus at SUNY Fredonia and an award winning author. Contact him at rheich@aol.com.)

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OBITUARIES Richard A. Tietz

September 22-28, 2017

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ORLANDO, W. Va. — Richard Arthur Tietz, 76, of 4017 Rocky Fork Rd., Orlando, passed away peacefully at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 12, 2017) in the compassionate care of the Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley. He was born March 2, 1941 in Gowanda, N.Y., a son of the late Lewis Ernest Tietz and Eva Blanche Davis Tietz. On Aug. 21, 1971 he married Sandra Kay Tietz and they celebrated 44 years of marriage before her passing on July 3, 2016. Richard was an honored veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served just before the Korean War. He worked as a millwright for Kodak Co. in Rochester, N.Y., and retired with 25 years of service. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, repairing equipment, appliances and vehicles for family and friends. As an outdoor en-

thusiast he enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time. He is survived by six children, Terri Jean Tebo of Anniston, Ala., Tami Smith of Collins, N.Y., Charles Robertson of Gowanda, Traci Roselle of South Dayton, N.Y., James Wesley Tietz of Pocahontas, Va., and Michael Tietz of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Annie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Ragland; and his beloved dog, Cheyenne. Richard’s request for cremation has been honored and his family will have a private Celebration of Life Service. In memory of Richard’s love for animals, donations may be made to the LewisUpshur Animal Control Facility at 318 Mud Lick Rd. Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Susan Rogers-Aregger HONOLULU, Hawaii — Susan Rogers-Aregger, 66, of Paiko Drive, Honolulu, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home. Susan was born June 28, 1951 in Gowanda, N.Y., the eldest of four children of Ruth and John Rogers. After graduating from Gowanda High School and Jamestown Community College, she went on an adventure to Hawaii in 1971 to attend the University of Hawaii. She worked at the Sheraton Waikiki, Tradewind Tours, Foodland Supermarket and as a real estate agent before realizing her true calling. Since the early 1980s, Susan’s creative career encompassed being an artist, a teacher and a contributor to Hawaii’s artistic community. For 13 years she was co-owner of Arts of Paradise, a gallery in the International Market Place in Waikiki. Her specialty was hand-dyed paper collages and she co-authored the book, “Paper Dying For Collage and Crafts.” Susan taught this technique at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe and at the historic Chautauqua Institute in New York. Susan was also a noted ceramicist. She participated in the Hawaii Craftsmen Raku Ho’olaule’a for over 20 years. Susan was a past president of the Association of Hawaii Artists. She was on the board of the Honolulu branch of the

Edna Butzer

COLLINS — Edna Butzer, 78, of Collins, passed away Saturday (Sept. 16, 2017) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. She was born Aug. 21, 1939 in Gowanda, the daughter of the late LaVerne and Edna (Priel) Buckley. Mrs. Butzer was employed at the Erie County Water Authority for 20 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda, where she was a lecturer and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She had also been a 4-H Leader and NYS Grange Member. Besides her loving husband of 58 years, she is survived by four sons, John Butzer of Collins, Timothy (Erin) Butzer of Frewsburg, Nathanael (Ann) Butzer of Stafford Springs Conn., and Benjamin (Liz) Butzer of Hamburg; three daughters, Lynnette

National League of American Pen Women and was a member of Hawaii Craftsmen, Hawaii Potters Guild, Windward Artists Guild and the Chautauqua Center for the Visual Arts. Susan had a full and amazing life. She loved to cook and garden and especially loved going back to Western New York every fall to see the leaves change. She loved her home but was able to travel the world with her husband, Dan. Susan will be fondly remembered as a person everyone was instantly attracted to. With her giving spirit, beautiful smile and enthusiastic laugh, Susan touched many lives deeply and lit up any room she was in. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Dan Fox-Aregger; a sister, Jane (Darl) Rogers-Lillie; two brothers, Richard “Rick” Rogers and Thomas Rogers; and six cousins Cassie (Lanny) Holt, Tom Deneen, Sharon (Cid) Potmesil, Peg Gunsolus, Larry (Darcie) Rogers and Jerry Rogers. A time of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30, 2017) from the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan Rogers-Aregger Memorial Collage & Clay Foundation, P.O. Box 26467, Honolulu, HI 96825.

(Jim) Steer of Grove City Calif., Marietta (Holt) Vaughn of Orchard Park, and Molly (Scott) Stachowiak of East Aurora; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Pat Buckley of Albany, Lizza Buckley of Perkasie, Pa., and Jane Buckley of Indianapolis, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Kuczinski and Rose Buckley. Friends called Wednesday (Sept. 20, 2017) at the Mentley Funeral Home, 105 E. Main St., Gowanda. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday (Sept. 21, 2017) from St Joseph’s RC Church in Gowanda. Burial will be in Collins Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St Joseph’s RC Church.

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September 22-28, 2017

Seneca Nation wins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation award IRVING — The Seneca Nation of Indians is one of eight winners of the 2017 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. The prize honors communities for their unwavering efforts to ensure all residents have the opportunity to live healthier lives. The Seneca Nation is being nationally recognized for pursuing innovative ideas and bringing partners together to rally around a shared vision of health, said Nation spokesman Phil Pantano. Chosen from more than 200 applicant communities across the country, the Seneca Nation’s award winning efforts

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include an all-encompassing approach to addressing physical, psychological, economic and environmental health concerns in the Seneca community. “As a sovereign nation, we want to control our own destiny and provide a strong, healthy and vibrant nation for our younger generations,” said Seneca Nation President Todd Gates. “Foremost in our mind is the need to take care of our people and provide them the opportunities and services they need to be the best they can be. Health, for us, has to incorporate every aspect of life, because every aspect of life for the Seneca people has been under attack for

generations. We want to make the Seneca Nation healthier and stronger than ever,” Gates said. The Seneca Nation will receive a $25,000 cash prize, join a network of prize-winning communities and have their inspiring accomplishments shared throughout the nation. The other seven winning communities are: Algoma, Wis.; Allen County, Kan.; Chelsea, Mass.; Garrett County, Md.; Richmond, Va.; San Pablo, Calif., and Vicksburg, Miss. “This award helps the Seneca Nation continue along what has been a path for growth and restoration,” Gates said. “In just the last several years, we’ve built

SPRINGVILLE — The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, will host a presentation by Hank Pawlowski on the medical field of the Civil War. During the program Pawlowski, a former president of the Buffalo Civil War Roundtable, will present a first-person account as a Civil War medical steward. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27

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at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. It’s part of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month. The Lucy Bensley Center is located at 23 N. Buffalo St. in Springville. For additional information, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at 957-2740 or the Lucy Bensley Center at 592-0094.

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Former juvenile ID’d after recent incident with Gowanda Police GOWANDA — A Gowanda resident who has been cited for multiple charges stemming from incidents at the Gowanda Police Station since the spring has been identified as Abigail R. Kennedy, 18, of Route 438, after another incident this month. Kennedy’s name had not been released in previous police reports because she was under the age of 18. The latest incident took place at 2:08 a.m. Sept. 14, when Gowanda Police observed Kennedy intentionally smearing chocolate on the police station doors and windows. She was charged with third-degree tampering and second-degree criminal contempt in connection with the incident and also arrested on an active warrant from Collins Town Court for her failure to appear there. In August, Kennedy, then 17, was charged with third-degree criminal tampering after patrol responded to the report of a female subject smearing peanut butter and throwing eggs at the Community Bank on West Main Street. In July, she was charged with seconddegree criminal contempt, trespassing and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration after police observed her loitering in the Gowanda Police Station parking lot, which violated a Court Order issued by Collins Town Court due to her past behavior. Police said she attempted to flee when patrol attempted to arrest her. In June, Kennedy was charged with second-degree criminal contempt for ignoring an Order of Protection after she

was observed in the police department parking lot attempting to slash a tire on an officer’s personal vehicle. Kennedy had a string of three similar incidents targeted at the police station in mid-May, when she smeared a bagel with cream cheese on a patrol vehicle on May 21; smeared marshmallows and Swiss cake rolls on a vehicle after she had been witnessed drawing on the same patrol car with chocolate and honey on May 24; and smeared maple syrup and peanut butter on the entrance door of the police department on May 25. After each of these three acts, the female was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and trespassing and arraigned in Collins Town Court. Following the incident on May 25, she was remanded to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $1,000 bail. She was also charged with April 17 and April 21 with disorderly conduct after patrol observed her throwing eggs at the police station and on April 22 for writing derogatory statements about Gowanda Police on windows and walls of the station. She had also previously been charged with curfew violations, according to police. Due to her previous derogatory behavior, Collins Town Court had issued an order of protection prohibiting Kennedy from being near the Gowanda Police Station expect in case of emergency. As a result of the latest incident on Sept. 14, Kennedy was arraigned in Collins Town Court and remanded to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $500 bail.

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ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n IRVING — Felicia Buffalo, 27, of Salamanca, was arrested Sept. 11 on a warrant out of the city of Salamanca while deputies were assisting the Seneca Nation Marshals office investigate a trespassing complaint on Route 438. Buffalo was turned over to the Salamanca Police Department. n SPRINGVILLE — Robert Vongunden, 51, of Holland, was arrested Sept. 11 on two outstanding warrants from the city of Buffalo while deputies were investigating a suspicious incident complaint on Pearl Street, where a male ran an electrical extension cord from a foreclosed home to an outside electrical outlet at the caller’s house. Vongunden was turned over to the Buffalo Police Department. n SARDINIA — Amanda Hoover, 37, of Delevan, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop Sept. 12 for an unspecified traffic offense on Route 16. During the stop, it was revealed Hoover had a suspended license. Hoover was released to appear in court at a later date. n GOWANDA — Carl Stevens, 24, of Irving, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and various vehicle and traffic violations following a traffic stop Sept. 13 on Buffalo Street for an vehicle equipment violation. During the stop, it was revealed Stevens had a suspended driver’s license and also had an outstanding warrant out of the Lackawanna Police Department. A passenger in the vehicle, Leanne White, 37, of Brant, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and

false impersonation after she attempted to provide false information. She also had an outstanding warrant from the Hamburg Police Department. Both were transported to Erie County Holding Center pending court appearances. n NORTH COLLINS — John Davenport, 26, of North Collins, was charged with disorderly conduct on Sept. 16 after deputies an responded to the report of harassment on Sherman Avenue. The complainant, Davenport, became loud and belligerent toward deputies, yelling profanities from the sidewalk, according to police. The original harassment complaint was unfounded. n SPRINGVILLE — Damien Brown, 21, of Springville, was arrested Sept. 17 on outstanding warrants from the town of Orchard Park. Brown was additionally charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Brown was turned over to the Orchard Park Police Department. n BOSTON — Jessica Schwarztrauber, no age given, of Buffalo, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and various vehicle and traffic infractions on Sept. 17 after a traffic stop on Route 219. According to police, the vehicle Schwarztrauber was operating was traveling the wrong way on southbound Route 219 near the Armor Duells exit and almost struck a sheriff’s deputy vehicle. The deputy was able to turn around and stop the vehicle. Schwarztrauber exhibited signs of intoxication and failed roadside sobriety tests. A breath test resulted in a blood alcohol content of .18 percent.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE YORKSHIRE — Nicholas D. Trbovich, 57, of Machias, was charged at 3:50 p.m. Sept. 14 first-offense driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor; and moving lanes unsafely, an infraction. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n

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YORKSHIRE — Andrew B. Vosburg, 32, of Franklinville, was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, both unclassified misdemeanors, Sept. 16 at 3:35 a.m. According to police reports, Vosburg was found on Block Road, where he had allegedly hit a utility pole and broken it in half. n

GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT n Sept. 4, 3:54 p.m., a 17-year-old Kenmore female was charged with obstructed view and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Sandhill Road for an obstructed view, with items hanging from the interior rear view mirror. The female, whose name is withheld due to age, was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n Sept. 6, 3:45 a.m., Wyatt W. Schoenle, 44, of South Water Street, was arrested on a warrant from Buffalo City Court when deputies during routine patrol observed a suspicious male pounding on the front door of a South Water Street residence. Patrol investigated the matter and Schoenle, who was pounding on the door, stated he knew the occupant of the residence but could not provide

the resident’s name. During the investigation, an active warrant was revealed for Schoenle’s arrest. Schoenle was turned over to Buffalo Police to process the warrant. n Sept. 10, 4 p.m., Jonathan R. White, 40, of Gowanda, was charged with second-degree harassment and fourth-degree criminal mischief after patrol responded to the report of a disturbance at a Chestnut Street residence. Patrol was informed that a verbal altercation between White and a female acquaintance had escalated into a physical altercation, with White grabbing the female’s arm. White also allegedly forcibly took and damaged the female’s cell phone. White was arraigned in Dayton Town Court and released on his own recognizance to appear in Persia Town Court at a later date.

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Silver Creek/Forestville denies Gowanda/Pine Valley By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

Caleb Maloney delivered another strong rushing effort during Gowanda/ Pine Valley’s football home opener, but the Panthers could not capture their first win Friday night at Hillis Field. Visiting Silver Creek/Forestville instead took its first victory by an 18-7 score in Section 6 Class C South play. Maloney finished with 134 rushing yards and Gowanda’s lone touchdown on 16 carries. Nate Brawdy caught five passes for 68 yards. “Maloney, that kid ran his heart out,” Gowanda/Pine Valley coach Sean Gabel said. “He was getting hit everywhere. For 150 pounds, he left everything out there just like a lot of other kids did. He had 100 yards rushing for us, Brawdy caught some passes for us, he played a hard game. We played hard, it's just we didn't play consistent. We still made mistakes, it's just we made them more aggressively. We've got to cut out the mistakes.” Silver Creek/Forestville scored twice in the first quarter and held that 12-0 lead into the fourth. Adam Sisti led the Panthers (0-3) with 13 tackles, while Maloney, Ryan Gernatt and Damen McLeod had seven each. Robbie Clutter had two sacks, Maloney had one and Maloney and Sisti each recovered a fumble. Coaches also commended the strong line play of Jiyah Mentley-Peters and the kicking of Mattias Rikka, an exchange student from Finland who made the Panthers’ extra point and started at defensive tackle. But the Panthers could not take advantage of the two turnovers and several drives deep into the Black Knights’ territory. Gabel made clear effort is not the issue for his team. “I can honestly say that they put forward a good effort,” he said. “It's just we can do a better effort. We can't be on a rollercoaster. We've got to be more

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Gowanda's Justin Kohn throws down the field during the Panthers’ 18-7 loss. The game was the home opener for Gowanda but drops the team to 0-3 on the season.

consistent. I can't make it more clear than that. “Every play you've got to fire off the ball. Every play you've got to tackle. We've just got to play consistent. I think that's the big word... and finish. More importantly, we've got to finish. We're inside the five yard line three times. Consistency will get you to finish and that's what we've got to work on but time's running out. It's only up to us to get ourselves out of it.” Gabel admitted to surprise at the team’s 0-3 start. “Do I think these kids are an 0-3 team? No way,” he said. “I see so much more

potential, so much more we can grow. That's on us coaches too. We've got to get that out of them. We've got to keep working, you've got to keep remembering what you're there for. Now it's up to us, it's only up to us, to get ourselves out of this.” Gowanda/Pine Valley plays its second non-league game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m., visiting John F. Kennedy (2-1), a Buffalo Class C school. Gabel voiced optimism in his team’s effort and camaraderie as it reaches the season’s midpoint searching for win No. 1. “I've been a part of a lot of seasons

that started out like this and I've got to say our kids are together,” he said. “They stay together, they have that family bond and as a coach with all our staff included that's a victory for us. “If they didn't believe it too, that would be tough, but they actually believe it. We're in film and they're listening and there's no drama. They're on board with the direction we're going and they're still fun. I think a strong point we have is we still have that family bond and you can't learn how to win without learning how to lose. We've definitely done that this year and I think our kids have learned and grown a little stronger.”

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Children chase a loose ball during one of the scrimmages games at Gateway Park. Thirty-eight children ages 5-14 are participating in the fall co-ed soccer program, held each Sunday night through Oct. 15.

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By Mark Benton

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GOWANDA — The Gowanda-Pine Valley High School varsity football team lost its 2017 home opener, 18-7, to Silver Creek-Forestville at Hillis Field on Friday, Sept. 15. The visitors scored the first 18 points before the Panthers reached pay dirt late in the fourth quarter. With the loss, Gowanda-Pine Valley drops to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the Class C South division. The Blue and White will travel to Cheektowaga to face JFK on Saturday,

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Coaches and players gather in front of the new gazebo at Gateway Park after the second week of the fall co-ed soccer program. All participants receive a complimentary Gowanda Soccer T-shirt plus a treat after each week's session. The program, funded by the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau, continues each Sunday night through Oct. 15.

Sept. 23 in a non-league game. The kickoff against the Bears is slated for 1:30 p.m. After playing three of their first four games away from home, GowandaPine Valley will close out the regular season with three straight home games at Hillis Field. In week seven on Friday, Oct. 13, they will host Salamanca as part of the annual homecoming weekend. n The Gowanda Recreation fall coed youth soccer program for children ages 5 to 14 will continue this Sunday night, Sept. 24, at Gateway Park on Palmer Street. The program is free of charge thanks to a $2,750 grant from the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau.

Previous soccer experience is not mandatory to join this program. After last Sunday's session, all of the participants and coaches received a complimentary Gowanda Soccer T-shirt and a treat. So far, there are 41 children registered. The co-ed soccer program will continue through Oct. 15. “What a great program for the kids and the new Gateway Park is beautiful,” is the most common phrase echoed by the parents who come to watch their children learn new soccer skills and play scrimmage with referees each week. Continued on next page

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Continued from previous page n A Legends slow pitch softball game that will feature former Gowanda Merchants and Gowanda Panther baseball players is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 beginning at 4 p.m. at Gateway Park. A reunion picnic to follow. This event will be held in conjunction with the Fall Harvest Festival. Several of the participants 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. n The Gowanda Recreation Department is busy preparing for winter programming. The first Learn to Ski signups for students in grades 5 through 12 will be held at the village hall located at 27 East Main St. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A men's recreational basketball program (ages 16 and up) will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The program will be held each Tuesday (except over holiday recess periods) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Place gymnasium. The cost to play each week is $2. Roller skating for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will begin on Monday, Dec. 4. That program will also be held at the Academy Place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a $2 cost each week. For more information, call the Recreation Director at 532-4053. n As a varsity assistant coach at Hamburg High this fall, I stood on the sidelines motionless as our second team quarterback heaved a Hail Mary pass toward the end zone on the last play of the game that was tipped by a defending Lake Shore player and into the hands of our second-team wide receiver, who caught it at the five-yard and ran over the goal line for the winning touchdown as time expired last Friday night at Howe Field. Both players were in the game due to injuries to our starting quarterback. After the game, several fellow Hamburg assistant coaches asked me, the elder statesman on the staff, if I had ever witnessed such an ending in my coaching career. The answer was yes, several times as a Gowanda football spectator/coach. Those wild finishes will be covered in next week's article on the history of Gowanda football.

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The history of Gowanda’s first homecoming game By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

GOWANDA — Although Gowanda Central School had been hosting a junior prom and a senior dinner dance for many years, they never had a homecoming weekend during the football season. That would finally change in October 1983. The first ever homecoming football game and dance were held on a Friday night during the fifth week of the 1983 season. The Olean Huskies, who were seated near the top of the Western New York small school rankings and brought a 4-0 record to Hillis Field, were the Panthers opponent for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Gowanda had won three of their first four games and just came off a 38-0 victory at Randolph the preceding week. In fact, the Blue and White shutout Fredonia, 14-0, in week two that ended a 10-game losing streak against the Hill-

billies. The Panthers were also ranked in the Western New York small school poll for the first time in school history. But when the Gowanda players arrived that night and entered the locker room to put on their pads, the coaching staff quickly became concerned. Many of the players were carrying their dress clothes for the dance afterward and the pregame chatter overheard by coaches seemed to be more about the first ever homecoming dance and the festivities surrounding it as opposed to playing a game for first place in the conference. After all, Gowanda had not played in a game of this magnitude since a controversial one-point loss at Falconer in 1962. When Olean came onto the field to warm up, they looked the part of an undefeated football team that resided in one of the toughest small school conferences in New York state. The red and gold Huskies were big, strong and fast. When the game began, the visi-

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tors took charge and scored first. The Panthers then fell behind by two scores and appeared to have one foot already on the dance floor. The GCS coaching staff, sensing a lack of focus, quickly called the team together and gave them a stern lecture. Gowanda responded and scored twice to knot the score, 14-14, when the teams left the field at intermission. When the second half began, the local fans were beginning to realize that this Panther team was much different than most that had only compiled three winning seasons in the last 20 years. And midway through the third quarter, with the score still tied at 14, Gowanda was backed up to its own 9-yard line. It was then that junior quarterback Seth Halftown Jr. through a swing pass to classmate Andy Urbank along the visitor’s sideline. The hard nosed running tailback caught the ball and broke several tackles. Finally around midfield, senior Mark McHale threw a block that sprung Urbank the rest of the way to paydirt. After the score that put Gowanda ahead, a pass for the two-point conversion glanced off the outstretched hands of the Gowanda receiver. It was those two points that would come back to haunt the Blue and White.

The game continued to be a back and forth battle until Olean scored late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 20-20. They had a very good kicker, however, who broke the stalemate with a successful PAT. Gowanda could not counter and lost, 21-20. After the game, the Panther football players trudged back to school and changed into their shirts and ties. The homecoming dance was held in the gymnasium but the mood was somber. Olean eventually won the conference championship and also won at Rich Stadium to finish the season with a 9-0 record. The Panthers posted a final record of 6-2, their best record against former Southwestern Conference foes since 1962. Gowanda was also ranked in the top 10 final Western New York small school poll for the first time. The next year, the homecoming dance was moved to Saturday evening. Gowanda crushed Randolph, 36-6, in a non-league game the night before. This year, on Friday, Oct. 13, Gowanda has scheduled long-time rival Salamanca to be their homecoming opponent. It will mark the 35th consecutive homecoming weekend for the Gowanda Panthers.

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mock activities that the village clerk commonly does and they said she passed with flying colors,” said Smith. Longtime village clerk Kathy Mohawk retired from the position in March after serving in that capacity for 20 years.

SPRINGVILLE — Depew scored the first four touchdowns to build a 30-0 lead on the way to handing Springville a 30-6 Section 6 Class B-2 loss Friday. Bryson Black scored on a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter to put the Griffins (0-3) on the board. Devin Bruno led SGI with 89 rushing yards on 13 carries. Sean Barry made 13 tackles and Black had 10 to lead the Griffins’ defense. Jordan Ciesielski scored twice for Depew (1-2) in the passing game, finishing with eight catches for 152 yards.

Gowanda Mayor David Smith said during the meeting he was impressed with Wagner, first checking her references before she sat down to an interview with himself and deputy mayor Carol Sheibley. He said Wagner also spent time with Black and Hopkins to learn the ins and outs of the clerk’s job. “They even put her through some

Parade from Page 1 ongoing improvement in sports, music, arts and academic programs. It’ll take place the day prior to the through the crowd, playing features as Panthers’ homecoming game, scheduled they go down the street. this year against Salamanca on Oct. 13. “They are definitely entertaining and The Gowanda High School Student people are generally really amazed with Council this year has selected “Dream the synchronization of it.” Destinations” as this year’s parade It’s expected Downbeat Percussion theme, and community organizations will lead the parade, which is designed and businesses are encouraged to fill out to build community spirit by uniting an entry form and participate. different facets of the school — includ“It’s such a broad theme so it’s really ing students, parents, coaches, staff and exciting,” said Gernatt. She said some the community in general — to assure

groups have already come up with ideas, which range from actual places and locations to a dream destination like going to college or another specific goal. Prizes are awarded for the best floats, with winners announced during halftime of the school’s Powder Puff Game scheduled for that evening. Lineup for the parade is at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind the stores on West Main Street. It begins at 5:30 p.m and ends after passing Hilis Field on Panther Drive. Entry forms must be submitted by

Oct. 6 to GowandaBoosters@yahoo.com or by contacting Gernatt at 860-8782. Physical entry forms, found on page 7 in this week’s edition of The Gowanda Press, can be dropped off at The Press office, 47 W. Main St., in Gowanda. Forms can be dropped off anytime via the dropbox located at the front door of the office.

WVDP from Page 2 2,000-acre site over to the state — radioactive waste and all. The West Valley Demonstration ProjThe nuclear fuel reprocessing plant ect Act of 1980, was passed by Congress operated from 1966 to 1972, processand signed into law by Pres. Jimmy ing 640 metric tons of spent nuclear Carter. So far, $2.9 billion in state and fuel rods. Nuclear Fuel Services walked federal funds have been spent on the away from the plant in 1972 after closcleanup. ing for plant upgrades that became too “Extensive preparations were comexpensive for the plant to be profitable. pleted inside the facility prior to comUnder contract, the company turned the mencement of demolition, including

removing vitrification process components, piping and hazardous materials, performing surface decontamination, isolating mechanical and electrical systems and sealing penetrations to prevent contamination migration during demolition,” according to a press statement. “The demolition plan and safety precautions were extensively reviewed prior to receiving approval to proceed with demolition.”

Debris is being loaded into waste containers soon after it is generated to minimize debris piles, and is being shipped off-site to a federal low-level waste disposal facility. Water is being used to spray the building to keep dust down.

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

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

Local resident earns Woman of Distinction honor from Girl Scouts of WNY

Joanne Ely

Joanne Ely of Delevan and vice president and general manager at M&T Bank in Springville was one of nine area women honored this week as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Western New York. Ely has been with M&T Bank for over 24 years, helping her customers getting through fraud, contacting the Better Business Bureau, buying their first homes, purchasing vehicles, working on college savings and more. She has organized events such as Relay for Life and is known for playing her character of Bugs Bunny at the community children's Halloween parade she directs every year.

Ely was also a Sunday School teacher for many years and taught Sign Language to the children and youth in the church. She also serves as an active board member for the Springville Chamber of Commerce and as an active volunteer for Kingdom Bound Ministries, where she assists at Christian concerts. Ely participated as a volunteer assistant troop leader for her daughter's troop for 13 years and became active in volunteering for the Cub Scouts and later for the Boy Scouts. Ely obtained M&T Bank’s Chairman's Club Highest Sales Rank in 2016 and the President’s Council Highest Rank in 2012.

Women of Distinction is the Girl Scouts of Western New York's all-girl run signature fundraising event where nine local women throughout Western New York are honored for their strength in character, dedication to community service and commitment to mentoring and encouraging girls and young women. Girl Scouts of Western New York recognized the nine honorees at the 2017 Women of Distinction Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo.

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Old Times Remembered...

1951 Gowanda JV football Uniforms weren’t all that uniform, and face masks weren’t in style when this photo of the 1951 Gowanda High School Junior Varsity football team was taken. (Front row, from left) Dick Stitzel, Dick Derby, Bob Cole, Brett Hawkins, Chuck Pulvino, Dave Lindquist, Otto Thamasett and Richard Lay. (Back row) Donn Gilray, Sam Lojacono, Phil Palcic, Burt Hawkins, Richard Thamasett, Clayton Logan and Everett Tolman. The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

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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.

COLLINS CENTER Collins Center United Methodist Church 14176 Collins Center Zoar Road Pastor: Fred Holdridge Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

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. 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. n Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. vegetable stand fundraiser, Presbyterian Church in Randolph, 186 Main St. Variety of vegetables and bake sale available with proceeds to benefit Deacon’s fund, which will be used for community projects. Call 358-4255. 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 5929038. 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.

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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. 26: 6 to 7 p.m., Clean, Sober n Sept. 30, 2 to 11 p.m., Springville & Saved 10 Week Session for Addicts, St. Oktoberfest, Springville Firemen’s Park, Joseph School. All are welcome to join 70 Nason Blvd. in Springville. Email the class any time. director@springvillechamber.com. n Sept. 28, 7 to 8 p.m., Clean, Sober n Sept. 30, 8 to 11 p.m., Round and & Saved 10 Week Session for Friends Square Dancing, Versailles Commuand Families, St. Joseph School. All are nity Hall. Music by Paul Zittel and Pure welcome to join the class any time. Country. Cost is $8 single, $15 per couple n Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Indoor or $25 per family. Rummage Sale, L.K. Painter Community Center in Collins. Hosted by Collins Regional Historical Society. Space $10 to COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY sell items. Call 592-4587. COLLINS — Upcoming events taking n Sept. 30, Eighth Annual Fall place at the Collins Public Library: Festival Pork and Car Show, St. Aloyn Thursday, Sept. 21-Saturday, Sept. sius Regional School, 186 Franklin St., Springville. Doors open at 10 a.m.; dinner 23, Annual Booksale. n Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Skiffle Minstrels served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or sold out. For concert. Part of the Music in the Library information on car show, call Austin at Concert Series. 365-9750. n Sept. 29, next session of Toddler n Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Time begins. Oculus Rift virtual reality demonstration, n Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Senior Movie starCollins Public Library. Participants can try device that allows users to explore 3D ring Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis and Patrice Lovely. Call library for title. environments. Call 532-5129. n Oct. 9, 6 p.m., Craft Club, ages 4-12. n Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Public Lands Day at Allegany State Park. Registrated required. n Oct. 16, 11 a.m, Book Club. DiscusCall 354-9101 ext. 236. sion of “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. Public welcome. n Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., Lego Club, ages 4-12. Registration appreciated. www.rayssmallengine.net n Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., Excel Basics. Participants will go through some simple (716)257-3586 steps in Excel 2016 to make a very basic Closed Sunday budget. Registration required. n Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Creekside Band performance. Part of Music in the Library Concert Series. n Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am 5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30 am -5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.

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Other Notes Bowling starts up on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda. (fee) n “ Frogs, Toads, & Fairies” crafts class with Suzie will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 in L.K. Painter Center Community Room. All materials are included for $12. Call 532-2006 ext. 21 to sign up. n Senior

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FallFest details finalized as weekend nears GOWANDA — The village will close out September with a Fall Festival that organizers promise has something for everyone. The Gowanda Free Library will start building the fall atmosphere a week earlier with their annual Mum Sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the sale will carry over to a third day on FallFest Saturday, Sept. 30, along with a Bake Sale. Also beginning a week early, Jesse’s Home & Gifts will have coloring contest sheets available for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 10. Coloring sheets are due back by noon Sept. 30. On Friday, Sept. 29, the library will host a fall-themed bingo and popsicle stick scarecrow craft for kids at 4 p.m. Also that Friday, Jesse’s Home & Gifts will hold a Make a Free Panther Bracelet workshop at the store from 4 to 6 p.m. Then, that evening, the GCS varsity football team will play its second home game of the season at Hillis Field. Once again, the centerpiece event of Gowanda’s Harvest Heritage Fall Festival is the Scarecrow Contest. The event has already sparked interest and registrations are coming in, according to organizers. The Scarecrow Contest is a “just for fun” event, allowing local groups and businesses to highlight their

presence in the community as well as being a positive activity parents can do with their children. With local voting using paper ballots and online voting, Gowanda’s favorite scarecrows will be determined in four categories and the top vote-getters will be announced the week after the contest. Jesse's Home & Gifts will hold several promotions on FallFest Friday and Saturday. As it coincides with its one-year anniversary, there will be anniversary sales at the store and two $50 gift certificates will be given away. Every $10 purchase will get customers one entry in the drawing. Additionally, Jesse's will be hosting a Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days to benefit Gowanda Assembly of God children's programs. There will also be several demonstrations with free samples at the store on Saturday. These include: Dandelions and Dreams organic products (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Mozaic Tile Demonstration (10 a.m. to noon), Handmade Soap (noon - 3 p.m.) and Pottery Demonstrations by Holbein Ceramics of Cattaraugus (2 to 4 p.m). At the Hollywood Theater, two local historical videos will be shown. At 11 a.m. there will be video of the 2008 Cemetery Tour event featuring five local historical figures. Then, at noon, a

home video taken by a Gowanda resident back in the 1940s will be shown. A small group of people previously viewed that footage during Rediscover Gowanda when it was run unscheduled after the scheduled Friday night offering. The original silent footage will be shown, this time, with popular music of the day added. It provides an interesting look back at Gowanda's past. In front of the theater, the Gowanda Kiwanis Club will hold a Pumpkin Painting workshop and Sidewalk Chalk for children from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally that Saturday, the Gowanda Free Library will serve as the starting point for the Gowanda History Hunt at 10 a.m. This is a simple scavengertype hunt to look for historical information about Gowanda that will be placed at various locations in the downtown area. It is intended as a parent-child activity that is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the village. At 11 a.m., the library will hold a Fall Wreath-Making craft for adults. The Gowanda Lions Club will be selling hot dogs downtown in Gowanda near Center Street to benefit the Lions International Disaster Fund, specifically Texas and Florida hurricane relief. They will also be selling hot dogs at Gateway Park from 1 to 4 p.m. At the same time, there will be a performance by the band Wildcard. Sponsored at FallFest by the Gowanda

Area Chamber of Commerce, the band will bring their mix of classic rock, country and oldies to the park in that early afternoon time slot. Gowanda's Creekside Market will be at the park during the band with some of its local produce. Capping off the afternoon, there will be a Legends Softball Game at Gateway Park starting around 4 p.m. Old-time players from the Gowanda Merchants, the State Hospital and Collins Center baseball teams will serve as

the core players with others joining in. While it wasn't possible to pull together one favorite children's event, the Scarecrow Workshop, in time for FallFest, the Gowanda Free Library was able to schedule a similar event for two weeks later. That will also be Homecoming Weekend in Gowanda and the Gowanda Boosters Club is planning a very special parade for Spirit Week this year.

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