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Finalists in the poster and essay contests held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week at Gowanda Elementary School were (from left): Porter Lemke (Grade 3), second place essay; Christopher Muntz (Grade 4), first place poster; Taylor Tussing (Grade 2), second place poster; and Ariella Wesolek (Grade 4), first place essay. The students are pictured with Kathy Camp of the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department and Firepup.

Gowanda Elementary celebrates Fire Prevention Week

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Gowanda/Pine Valley running back Ryan Gernatt carried the ball for a Gowanda single-game record 428 yards with five touchdowns in the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 47-26 win over Eden/North Collins on Oct. 19. Story, page 14.

GOWANDA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Gowanda Elementary School celebrated Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 10-13, with various activities designed to educate students on fire safety. On Friday, Oct. 13, a special drill was conducted where fire trucks from numerous departments rushed to Gowanda Elementary School with sirens sounding. Students evacuated and were able to see the trucks up close, see demonstrations, ask questions and sit inside a truck. A poster and essay contest was held with many excellent entries, according to school officials. The finalists were: Porter Lemke (Grade 3), second place essay; Christopher Muntz (Grade 4), first place poster; Taylor Tussing (Grade 2), second place poster; and Ariella Wesolek (Grade 4), first place essay.

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A vivid rainbow, plus a partial second rainbow above it, was visible Tuesday morning above Gowanda Elementary School on Aldrich Street following overnight rain showers.

Pastor to be honored for service to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital St. John’s Church in Cattaraugus now offers CATTARAUGUS — For nearly 40 years Pastor Harland West has faithfully shep3D Mammography!!! herded his flock presiding over countless Sunday services, marriages, baptisms and Everything funerals. On Sunday, Nov. 12, Rev. West will be honored at St. John’s Church on 28 Ellicott St. A service of praise and worship will be held at the church beginning at noon follooks better in lowed by a luncheon catered by Village Bakery. Now at the young age of 89, Rev. West will serve as Pastor Emeritus while Pastor Mike Trenchard assumes the leadership role. 3D! To RSVP, contact Merrie Kirkland at 257-9287 by Nov. 4.

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Healthy Community Alliance wins SOPHi Award GOWANDA — For the third year, Healthy Community Alliance (HCA) was selected from among other innovative Western New York programs on Oct. 13 at the annual Population Health Collaborative of Western New York SOPHi award ceremony. HCA was again recognized with another Spotlight on Population Health (SOPHi) Award, this time for its Red Barrel Program, which won in the Inclusion category of the honor. The award was accepted by HCA community program coordinator Sharon Noecker, who was the innovator of the program. “To be recognized for this new program is an honor,” Noecker said. “Children and families have been seen at the various parks utilizing the red barrel balls and sharing the joy of just playing. Thank you to the Village of Gowanda,

the Gowanda Central School District and New York State Department of Transportation who worked together to make this program possible.” Launched in July, the Red Barrel Program is a community program created by HCA as part of the Gowanda On The Move Safe Routes to School initiative. The program is intended to encourage physical activity and provide additional play opportunities for children in local parks. Each red barrel contains playground balls with inspirational and encouraging messages. These messages were written by youth and adults with a goal to build community spirit and create a sense of ownership around the Red Barrel Program. Everyone is encouraged to play, be inspired, have fun and, of course, return the balls to the red barrels when finished so that others can enjoy them too. Submitted photo

Sharon Noecker, innovator of the Red Barrel Program at Healthy Community Alliance, recently accepted the Spotlight on Population Health Award at the annual Population Health Collaborative of Western New York award ceremony at Buffalo Riverworks.

Fire departments in 57th Senate district slated for $500K in funding

ALBANY — $500,000 in funding have been secured to help volunteer and professional fire departments in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Livingston counties acquire or upgrade lifesaving emergency apparatus, firefighter safety gear and other critical equipment. “Our firefighters set aside personal health and safety to assist those in need at any time of the day or night. … It is essential that they have proper emergen-

cy equipment to aid in rescues as well as the necessary protective gear when they are battling fires,” said State Sen. Catharine Young, R-Olean. “This grant funding will help meet that goal without taking operational funds from fire department budgets or imposing an added burden on property taxpayers.” In order to be considered for the funding, fire departments submitted requests for equipment or capital improvements worth up to $10,000. Items to be funded

A special thank you to all of the individuals and organizations that were instrumental toward the success of the benefit for Judy Smith. Whether you attended, volunteered your time setting up the benefit, baked an item for the bake sale or donated items(s) for the silent auction, each and every one of you are key players and were instrumental to the success of the benefit. Thank You to everyone for your compassion and generosity. Warm Regards, Family of Judy Smith

in whole, or in part, with the grant money include generators, turnout gear, a water rescue team trailer, pagers, a pumper, air-packs with thermal imaging cameras, a “Jaws of Life” unit, a high band communication system, rescue jacks and cribbing, a fire siren and station renovations. For more information on fire prevention and safety measures, visit the National Fire Protection Association website at nfpa.org.

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The family of Anna Tolman wishes to express our sincere thanks to relations, friends and neighbors for all the cards, phone calls, prayers and acts of kindness during the loss of our mom. Thank you Tim Mentley for your assistance during this trying time, also. John T. Tolman, Barbara A. Clancy & Martha J. Wheeler

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October 27-November 2, 2017

Mardino-Miller running for Dayton town supervisor

Bowen announces candidacy for SNI Surrogate Court Judge

Mardino-Miller has lived 90 percent of DAYTON – Angie Mardino-Miller her life in the town of Dayton and dedihas announced she is running for eleccated to working together as a community tion for the position of Dayton town to continue to improve the supervisor in the upcoming quality of life for everyone. November election. She has She is a loving wife, proud received the Republican and mother of two sons and one the Independence Party endaughter and a doting granddorsements. Her commitment mother of seven. to her community has been a In 2006, she purchased the lifelong activity. former Dayton Hotel and said “If I am elected I will do she has been working with the my very best to be fair and community to rehabilitate and equal to all town residents in renovate what was a forlorn, making any improvements Angie Mardino-Miller abandoned and overgrown to our town that are within property to create living space my power, and I will remain and a community gathering place that will committed to helping the Town of Dayprovide local jobs. In the same way and ton grow and succeed,” Mardino-Miller with terrific community involvement, she said. has also transformed an abandoned barn She has worked in healthcare since to host the Dayton Food Pantry as another 1981 at four healthcare facilities: the method of outreach to our community. Urgent Care Facility in Gowanda, TriCounty Hospital, Lakeshore Hospital and The Dayton Food Pantry was recognized in 2017 by the Western New York Food Brooks Hospital. She said the work she Bank as “Pantry of the year in Cattarauhas done and continues to do as a Reggus County.” Dayton is also recognized istered Nurse has prepared her to serve by Cattaraugus Community Action, Hunthe community. She has management ger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance experience as an interim vice president, Program (HPNAP), and Retired & Senior director of Acute Care Services, CritiVolunteer Program (RSVP). The Dayton cal Care and Emergency Medicine. She Pantry gave away over 40,000 meals last said this position allowed her to develop year alone. leadership, management, personnel and Both Mardino-Miller and her husband financial management skills. Having are ordained ministers. She said in what worked in maternity, urgent care, detox was a natural outgrowth of their faith and and medically-supervised withdrawal, service to God, they planted a church in she said she believes she is uniquely April 2014 which averages an attendance prepared to handle the challenges the of 60 people a week. community is facing.

Pamela states: “It would be a priviSALAMANCA – Pamela Bowen, is lege to serve the people of the Seneca announcing her candidacy for Surrogate Nation in such a distinguished posiCourt Judge for the Seneca Nation Altion. My background clearly legany Territory. outlines my ability to hold Pamela is a lifelong the position of Surrogate. I resident of the Allegany Terhave resided on the Allegany ritory and has been involved Territory all of my life and with the Seneca Nation am familiar with the families for a number of years. She within our community.” currently holds the posiBowen said she believes tion of Human Resources that some of the strengths she Manager for Western Door brings to the Surrogate Court Enterprises. Her past Seneca are strong interpersonal skills, Nation experience includes Pamela Bowen arbitrational skills, professerving 18 years in the sionalism and fairness. These Seneca Nation Libraries in various positions including Directorship. skills are necessary when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters within She also served as Tribal Advocate for the procedures of the court. two years. She has held the position of Pamela is the daughter of the late a Commissioner for the Kinzua Dam DuWayne and Janis Jacobs Bowen. Her Relicensing Commission and also held paternal grandparents are the late Leslie the positions of President and Treasurer of the Cornplanter Descendants Associa- and Marcella Johnson Bowen and her maternal grandparents are the late Emery tion. In addition, she has been trained and Reva Dowdy Jacobs. in domestic violence and sexual assault “It’s an honor to gain your support advocacy. for consideration for the distinguished Pamela has a reputation of integrity, position of Surrogate Court Judge for the consistency, fairness, professionalism Allegany Territory on Nov. 7. If elected, and impeccable level of trust. In her current position she holds a high level of I will serve the Seneca Nation to the best of my abilities.” Bowen added. confidentiality.

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Mentley announces candidacy for Collins town clerk

Summers announces election intentions for Collins town clerk

COLLINS — Tara (Martindale) Men- certified detail/design drafter and has 17 tley, of Bagdad Road, has announced her years experience in the special education field, where she holds her permanent candidacy as Collins town clerk. “Let’s bring a smile to the township of teaching assistant certification. She said working in a high Collins,” Mentley said. school setting requires one Mentley was raised in to be a team player, adaptCollins by her parents, Doug able and communicate in a and Darlene Martindale. She professional manner. Beis endorsed by the Conyond this, Mentley has been servative and Democratic continuously active within the parties but said she doesn’t community, including Little feel town clerk is a political League football and cheer, position. She said she sees it coaching in the Gowanda High very much as a position that School, tutoring students and exists to serve Town of ColTara Mentley starting a nonprofit organizalins residents and believes it tion, Home-Town Heroes Inc., is an opportunity to promote which supports and recognizes active the township and its wonderful ameniduty military men and women serving ties. from this community. Mentley grew up in Collins and said “I am a firm believer of community she is running for town clerk to give alliances, small business ownership and back to the place she loves. She is markeeping it local,” said Mentley. “As town ried to Rich Mentley, the son of Dick and Robin Mentley, a U.S. Army combat clerk, I will work to further encourage these resources in our community.” veteran and lifelong Collins resident. Mentley added she believes the town Tara and Rich are the parents of three of Collins is in need of a town clerk willchildren: their oldest son, CJ, is entering to work with community members, ing his seventh year in the U.S. Navy and will do so by proposing evening as a Seabee; their middle son, Mickey, hours twice a week and Saturday hours. is signed and has taken the oath into She said she will be dedicated to bringthe U.S. Air Force; and their daughter, ing convenience to the working public. Autumn, is a senior at Gowanda High Mentley said she will actively proSchool. Mentley said they have raised mote the valuable assets Collins has to their children with the same family offer, such as the Collins Public Library, values they were brought up with: to be Senior 50 Plus program, VA Assistance strong-willed, motivated and hardworkoffice, the summer/winter youth proing. grams, farm stands and various restauMentley said she brings a strong rants, just to name a few. She said she knowledge of organization, bookkeepwill make the Collins town hall a center ing, financial planning and working independently to the town clerk position. for information regarding the community She has over seven years experience as a and surrounding area.

has attended many seminars and training COLLINS — Becky Jo Summers is schools to further her ability to keep upseeking to retain her position as Collins to-date on issues of importance to town Town Clerk. She has been endorsed by residents. In April 2014 she completed the Republican Party and by the Erie the requirements prescribed County Independence Party. by the New York State Town Summers has lived in the Clerks Association for certifiTown of Collins for over 32 cation as Registered Municiyears. She has served on the pal Clerk. Town Board, the Town of Summers’ work backCollins Recreation Commisground has its foundation in sion and was a Springvilleoffice management and bookGriffith Institute census keeping with M&T Bank, enumerator. Currently, she is Andorra Display and Florists the Treasurer of the Collins Inc. and Batavia Greenway, Center Cemetery AssociaBecky Jo Summers Inc. A bookkeeping position tion and the Treasurer of the at the Everywoman OpportuCollins Public Library Board nity Center brought to her the experience of Trustees. A member of the National Notary As- of working with and forming governsociation, Summers is a notary public, an ment budgets. She has been a member of WNY Gas asset she brings to the office. She is also & Steam Engine Association since 1968 a member of the New York State Town and has served as its treasurer since 1980 Clerks Association and the Erie County and was editor of their newsletter from Town Clerk and Tax Collectors and 1981 through 2004. She has also volunReceivers Association. After graduating from Lafayette High teered as an assistant Girl Scout leader. Summers and her husband, Charles, School, Buffalo in secretarial science, live at their Route 39, Collins Center she continued her education in computer home. Their son, Charles Jr., is in the programming and graduated from the International Data Processing Institute in Navy and he, his wife Stephanie and their son Camden live in Maryland. Buffalo. During her tenure in office, she

AARP driving class coming Nov. 28 to Collins COLLINS — The next AARP Defensive Driving Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the L.K. Painter Center in Collins. The fee for the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Interested participants can sign up by calling 532-2006 ext. 21 and leave a message with their name, phone number and whether they would like lunch. Checks or money orders can be made out to “AARP” and mail to: Town of Collins, Box 420, Collins, NY 14034. There is an optional $3 lunch fee that will be collected when participants check in on the morning of the class.

Hotnich announces candidacy for Collins town board

COLLINS — James Hotnich, of 2274 Main St. in Collins, has announced his candidacy for town councilman. Hotnich, a local resident for 30 years, has served for almost 20 years as a custodian at Gowanda Central School and served as PTA president at St. Joseph’s for 10 years. Hotnich also served in the Vietnam War from 1968-71. He is endorsed by the Democrat and Republican parties. He resides with his wife, Judith, and son, James Charles.

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Competence and elected officials As I see it, the meaning of What role does the candidate's competence is that one is able competence and likeability play to do a job thoroughly, meeting in the election dynamic? Time the specific requirements of the will tell. But, in my view, they situation. A competent person are key. is one who recognizes the Likeability is a treasure and varied aspects of the specific unquestionable competence is role, including the hazards and essential. In an earlier column, I uncertainties associated with a addressed the likeability factor. particular task. In this piece, I will deal primarily Choosing a competent with the concept of competence. Robert Heichberger When one is in need of a Contributing Columnist individual should not be chosen lightly. For example, surgeon to perform a surgical to put it simply, if work is to procedure, the competency of the surgeon is profoundly essential. And a simi- be performed on scaffolding, the competent person must be knowledgeable about the lar degree of importance is present when demands of the job, including the scaffoldone is in need of a dentist, a pharmacist or ing hazards, and be able to meet the requireother health care providers. And when one is a passenger in an aircraft, the competency ments of the task with skill and expert efficiency. of the pilot and crew is uppermost in one’s Competence possesses the appropriate mind. skills and expert knowledge that allows Further, when one is engaging the serone to fulfill the requirements of the task. It vices of an electrician, a plumber or a carincludes the ability to apply prior experience penter, their competency is likewise highly – in whatever domain – to new situations significant. And from a military standpoint, with good effect. One’s competency usually the competency of the military leadership increases over time as one acquires more is highly essential when facing a strategic information and ability through inquiry, obmilitary operation. We then ask, what about servation and participation. When one feels the competency of those in public service, competent, one can greet new situations including those representing us at the local, with calmness, authority and confidence. state and federal level? And, as an added corollary, one’s comTruly, competency is of primary concern petency may very well inspire others to seek in all walks of life. Would anyone ever competency in their own endeavors. And intentionally select an incompetent person that is a point of view. to be their surgeon, pilot, electrician, local mayor, member of Congress or President of (Dr. Robert Heichberger is a professor the United States? To be sure, competency is of prime significance and highly essential emeritus at SUNY Fredonia and an award winning author. Contact him at rheich@aol.com.) in almost every aspect of life’s situations.

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Campaign signs falling victim to ‘dirty tricks’ To the Editor: It has come to my attention that once again, as candidates for office in the upcoming election Nov. 7 put up their campaign signs, they fall victim to political “dirty tricks.” In this instance, Mary Stuhr, a candidate for a seat on the Perrysburg Town

Council, put up her campaign signs and within two days found that signs had been removed, while an opposing party’s signs directly across the road had not been touched. This was not in an isolated area but at the intersection of Peck Hill Road and Route 39 in Perrysburg. This is not a new tactic, as it has hap-

pened to others, including myself some years ago as I was campaigning for the County Legislature. Those who are taking the signs down should be aware that this is against the law and considered larceny, as well as being unethical. This “dirty trick” not only affects the

Westfield vs. Gowanda’s emergency health care needs To the editor: I was glad to recently read about the Westfield Memorial Hospital celebrating its 75th anniversary serving the community. But in a slightly larger rural community, Tri County Hospital that served Gowanda for over six decades no longer exists. How do you explain this? Hospitals, and the networks they are affiliated with, are businesses. Despite the “non-profit” legal fig leaf, some are a big businesses: like the giant University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) which happens to be Pittsburgh's largest employer and has “for profit” affiliates overseas. Through a series of corporate shell mergers, Tri-County, as well as Lake Shore and Brooks hospitals, came under their financial supervision. It was a UPMC official that decided that Tri County not be rebuilt after the 2009 flood. It should come as no surprise to readers that the UPMC has the corporate conscience, if one exists, of a boa constrictor and the decision to

close Tri County and the attempt to close Lake Shore was, as “The Godfather” boss Michael Corleone said in the movie, “strictly business.” Westfield Memorial Hospital faced the same pressures all small rural hospitals face. But as luck would have it, their network affiliation was with St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, Pa. St. Vincent's has, thus far, escaped being swallowed by the UPMC. I wonder: would Westfield's healthcare needs be adequately met if they were somehow “rightsized” along the lines of Gowanda's current part time urgent care arrangements? The morale of the story: large hospital network monopolies can be hazardous to your health and that of your community. While we read of the $71 million in state health grant dollars that have materialized to move the antiquated but fully functioning Brooks Hospital and its emergency room to a new building at a new location that many are complaining

about, in the Gowanda area: the volunteer emergency squads, and the fire companies that back them, face immediate needs with severe manpower shortages as their time is tied up delivering patients to distant emergency rooms. According to an article in the April 21 edition of The Gowanda Press, Gowanda Fire Chief Crassi observed: “We've been struggling for members, for the last five years it's been really bad.” In commenting on the North Collins Emergency Squad that currently has 13 members and has experienced last year 50 “dropped calls,” an impassioned North Collins Supervisor John Tobia asked: “Is it going to take someone to drop dead in order for us to do something?” (The Observer, Sept. 4). It's disheartening to read of these millions in taxpayer grant dollars about to be invested in these long term projects, when the immediate emergency health needs of the Gowanda area remain unaddressed. Officials at the Kaleida Health Care

candidate’s chances of winning, it also affects you, the voter, by limiting your information about who is running for office. It also discourages people from deciding to run for office. I hope Perrysburg voters consider their choices carefully on Nov. 7. Karen Blake, Perrysburg

network have expressed a desire to improve health care in northern Chautauqua and Cattaraugus county at the time affiliation plans for Lake Shore/TLC were announced. As we read that arrangements are being made for them to finally emerge from bankruptcy, it is my hope that, at last, there can be progress to upgrade Gowanda's part-time urgent care center to a 24/7 operation. Upgrading it further to a centralized freestanding emergency room to stabilize patients would do wonders to meet the emergency health care needs of Gowanda and its surrounding rural communities. To help accomplish this, a fully vetted health care building site bordering Gowanda donated to and owned by TLC on Route 39 sits waiting. In Gowanda, the noise of ambulances and helicopters promptly responding to the long neglected life or death needs of our families would be comforting and most welcomed. William Cain, Gowanda

Visitor impressed with visit to see Chicago Authority To the editor: I went to the fundraiser this past weekend at the Hollywood Theater to hear The Chicago Authority, a Chicago tribute band. It was a great experience. I knew what to expect since I'd seen the band before. They are fantastic musicians with the full complement of keyboards, guitars, percussion and horns. With four vocalists to carry the full Chicago scale and range of harmonics, it was worth the drive. They do Chicago justice and then some. And what a nice drive it was. We

took Versailles Road instead of Route 62, which turned out to be quite beautiful and scenic. I should have left earlier so I could stop to shoot some pictures. Everyone should really take that drive before the leaves are gone. And Mary Alice Demler was a perfect emcee. Her support for Western New York and for our Drum Corp youth is generous and valuable. I know Gowanda is a bit of a tiny place, but it was fun to see it hopping and lit up for a big Saturday night. The theater is a little care-worn from years of use but it's well on its way back to its

old glory and I hope the fundraiser gives the restoration work a nice boost. What they have done so far is nice and clearly functional for starters. I appreciated the attention to the ladies restroom naturally, a smart place for an early investment. The stage and auditorium are a perfect size for offering plenty of options going forward for both film and live performances. Having followed the North Park restoration in Buffalo closely and now enjoying that restoration in all its splendor gave me a good sense of how beautiful the Hollywood will look when it's complete. It's

pretty and big enough for plenty of great entertainment. Having Ted's food truck there was a great idea too. The audience clearly enjoyed that. It was, conveniently, a perfect autumn night for stepping out and having a hot dog at intermission. There's nothing like popcorn, french fries and live music on a Saturday night! Girls night out this past weekend was a highlight of the season for me! Good luck to the Hollywood and to Drums Along the Waterfront! Patty Kane, Buffalo

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COMMENTARY FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Gowanda superintendent Klubek outlines thoughts on capital project

I want to take this opportunity to give my thoughts on the upcoming proposed capital improvement project. The process for this project started before I became superintendent back in July of 2014. Soon after I came on board, we began the process of hiring an architect. When that process was completed, we hired Young and Wright Architects and had them perform the mandatory Building Condition Survey (BCS). From this survey, we were able to pinpoint what parts of our school buildings needed immediate attention, which ones were an immediate risk to the health and safety of our students and employees and which ones were in good enough condition that we could put them aside for future consideration. We used the BCS as a starting point for our project. We formed a committee made up of Board members, the superintendent, architects, the Director of Buildings and Grounds as well as members of his department, the Athletic Director, Director of Finance and other people selected based on the agenda for the meeting (financial advisors, coaches, FEMA representatives, etc.) We started with the “had to haves” based on the BCS as well as input from veteran employees who were familiar with the historical needs of the buildings. Items on this list included, but were not limited to, secure entrances, technology upgrades, track repairs, bridge repairs, energy improvement and various classroom upgrades (some classrooms in the elementary had been built back in 1967). Once we had our “had to haves,” we then looked at other needs that would enhance the educational experience for our students and staff yet did not put an additional financial burden on the taxpayers of the District. Our goal from day one was to make this a little or zero local cost project to the community. We then looked at other potential upgrades (still keeping our local cost share in mind). We discussed the need to upgrade our HVAC system and potentially add climate control, we looked at upgrading our technology, music and art classrooms, upgrading our weight room and district of-

fices, adding turf to our baseball and softball fields as well as adding lights to our softball field. We looked at adding digital signage to our schools and, later on in the project discussions, talked about adding a new library media center, which would become the focal point of our district. This library would be in place of the two existing libraries, which are not built to handle the needs of today’s technology. We initially thought that this “wish list” would not be doable since it would add too much local share to the project. To the committee’s credit, they still wanted to see if we could make it happen. We spent the next couple years narrowing the project, talking to FEMA to secure additional funding and seeking out additional outside sources of funding, going to Albany to try and convince SED to fund parts of the project that they have refused to do in the past and turning over every stone, sometimes twice, to minimize the cost of the project. It was our goal to provide the students, staff and community the best project possible and give the Gowanda Central School District access to the same facilities that are enjoyed by any other school throughout the state. Our motto throughout the project has been, “Why not Gowanda?” Why should we keep paying taxes to fund the projects of these other schools without looking at how Gowanda could benefit as well? In the beginning, we were faced with a difficult decision about what to do with our track. It was completely destroyed in the floods of 2009 and 2014. The reason it was destroyed is because Hillis Field does not lie in a flood zone, rather it lies in a flood way. A flood way is a piece of land that is designed to flood to keep other areas from flooding. Based on this, FEMA stated that the only way that they would give us any money for the track is if we move it to a non-flood way or non-flood zone. This was a one-shot deal. Move the track or forfeit all future funding if it floods again. FEMA offered a minimum of $1 million dollars for us to move the track — not the football field — to a non-flood zone, non-flood way. The problem was whether or not we have space to do this? The answer was

no. We looked at putting the track behind the high school, but without getting rid of parking, the tennis courts and moving our new baseball and softball fields, it just did not seem feasible. I then spoke with a local community member about the possibility of the district purchasing the land behind the elementary school. The district has tried to purchase the land in the past but for various reasons, has not been successful. The community member was very willing to sell us the land at a fair market price because he has said he would enjoy seeing the land used for the benefit of the students. Since the land was not contiguous to the high school, we once again had to convince SED, based on our unique circumstances with the floods, that they should aid this project. It was a total long shot, but we tried. Surprisingly, I recently received an email stating that the State has agreed to help us aid this move. Based on this, there is the potential, and I repeat, potential, for the entire project to be fully funded. I know there has been some trepidation about the track move. I absolutely understand this. However, I just want to point out some of the facts about the move: 1. We are looking at moving the track, not the football field. Hillis field will still exist at its current location, floods or no floods. There is no football field proposed inside of the new track. 2. The $1 million dollars pledges by FEMA to move the track is a one-time only offer. If we do not move it and it floods again, we may be on our own. 3. I know there is a flood mitigation project being discussed which could become a reality as early as 2020. In my opinion, this is an aggressive timeline. It would be nice if this were the case but in my experience things take more time when the federal government becomes involved. 4. The track has only been temporarily repaired. The repairs that were done on the track have an expected timeline of three to five years. 5. I cannot guarantee that the land adjacent to the elementary school will be available in the future for purchase. From my perspective, 90 percent of the

headaches with this proposed project have been associated with the track. I am in no way pushing the fact that we need to move the track. In a perfect world, the track would remain at Hillis Field and life would be good. However, I just wanted to make sure that everyone was aware as to why we were pursuing the move. I just don’t want anyone to come out in the future and ask why we didn’t pursue moving the track when we had the chance. My final thought. Is this a good project for Gowanda? Absolutely! To paraphrase Jeff Stone from Hodgson Ross, “this may be the best project I have seen to date and I do many of the projects in WNY. Most projects are single focus, meaning that they are either academic, athletic, building or safety driven. This one has it all. It is probably the most comprehensive project I’ve seen. The fact that you can do it with potentially no cost to the community is remarkable.” This was stated at one of our public meetings. The cost of the proposed project is approximately $33.6 million, which will be over $40 million when you add in all incidental costs. Is that a lot of money? Without a doubt. Do I feel that the students and the community deserve this? Absolutely! We wouldn’t have been working non-stop on this project for three years if we did not believe that they deserve this. There is nothing self-serving in this project. All decisions were made with the benefit of the students in mind. The Gowanda Central School District residents are going to pay taxes this year. There is no way around this. A part of those taxes, like it or not, are going to fund a capital project at a school district in New York state. It may be in Albany, it may be in Syracuse or it may be in Silver Creek or Forestville. We cannot change that. Since this is the case, I say, why not in Gowanda? Ultimately, it is up to the voters to decide. I am in no way trying to influence your vote, rather I just want to make sure that everyone knows where I stand when that time comes. Jim Klubek Gowanda Superintendent

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Stillhouse of Buffalo taking shape in Ellicottville By Rick Miller County Reporter

ELLICOTTVILLE — A Buffalo native, William Bursee plans to bring a little bit of Buffalo to Ellicottville. The two-story building taking shape on Route 219 across from Tim Hortons will house a restaurant/bar with 54 taps, Bursee said during a tour of the facility last week. An attached 5,000-square-foot facility will brew a variety of beers and distill liquors. “I grew up in Buffalo,” said Bursee, a retired building contractor who now lives in Springville. “I used to shine shoes in the Broadway-Fillmore area.” The trademarked beers will be named after the Buffalo neighborhoods: Iron Island, Black River, Kaisertown, First Ward and Fruit Belt. “They all have a history,” he said. “We’re going to brew beer to the style of the neighborhoods.” The bar/restaurant and microbrewery/distillery will employ between 10 and 14 people in its first year. The $750,000 project received tax assistance from the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency and a loan from the Cattaraugus County Economic Development Loan Fund. Tim Hooker of Springville, a former teacher and longtime craft beer brewer, will direct the brewing operation. The microbrewery will be brewing a variety of beers, from IPAs to stout, porter to pale ales. Besides feeding the Stillhouse of Buffalo’s taps, barrels

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Bill Bursee stands outside the bar/restaurant and brewery/distillery he’s building on Route 219 across from Tim Horton’s in Ellicottville. The bar/restaurant is expected to open in February or March 2018, but could begin producing beer sometime next month.

will be bound for Buffalo bars as well. Bursee has already looked at canning his beers. The restaurant/bar will feature a wood-fired and gas-fired pizza oven, Bursee said. It will also feature all

fresh foods, including some favorite Buffalo foods including fish frys served with a slide of rye bread. Bursee hopes to have the restaurant/ bar open before the end of winter. “I’m shooting for February,” he said.

“I’ll be able to bring more business to Ellicottville,” said Bursee. “Once Buffalo knows one of their own has opened a bar/restaurant down here, they will come. We’ll have good, fresh bar food, locally sourced fresh foods.” Bursee’s wife, Racquel, a BOCES teacher in the Pioneer District, has experimented with craft beer cupcakes, which should show up at the Stillhouse of Buffalo next summer. Bursee is repurposing an old coffeemaker from the defunct Great Valley Youth Camp into a chiller for some of the darker craft beers that will be on tap at the ground floor bar. There is a second bar on the second floor, which can also be used for receptions. There will be a balcony looking down on the stage for live music. “We’re going to have a lot of different beers and try to keep it top quality,” Bursee said. “We want your experience here to be a great one.” Bursee has been working alongside the owner and employees of Jenn-Co Construction of Springville. “I’ve done this my whole life,” he said of the construction. Bursee said he plans to focus on the brewery and restaurant/bar first and wait to develop the distillery business. He’s already got recipes for beer and spirits he can’t wait to try out with the craft brewing operation and distillery. (Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

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n COLDSPRING — Dustin R. Waite, 25, of 427 Center St., Salamanca, was charged with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, after allegedly driving his vehicle into a ditch on Route 394. n NEW ALBION — Steve E. Brown, 51, of Little Valley, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, a class E felony; driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or greater, both unclassified misdemeanors; and failure to keep right, a violation. The charges stem from a traffic stop Oct. 19 on Little Valley-New Albion Road in the town of New Albion. He was

processed and released on tickets, and is due back in court at a later date. n LITTLE VALLEY — Ashley N. Oaks, 23, of Little Valley, was charged at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stems from a videotape of Oaks allegedly stealing an individual’s wallet at a local business. She was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n RANDOLPH — Timothy J. Slater, 52, of 4516 Waterboro Road, Kennedy, was charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, following an investigation into a stolen generator in the town of Randolph, police reports state.

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COLLINS — The Collins 50 Plus Seniors will be joining up with Love INC to collect donations for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign at Shop N Save in Gowanda. Call 532-2006 ext. 21 to pick a date and time to volunteer.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE n PERRYSBURG — Antonio P. Chentfant-Castillo, 18, of Blasdell and Domenick E. Petruno, 18, of Orchard Park, were charged at 5:54 p.m. Oct. 13 with trespassing after troopers responded to the report of trespassers at the abandoned JN Adam property on Peck Hill Road. Chentfant-Castillo and Petruno were issued appearance tickets for Perrysburg Town Court. n GOWANDA — Heather L. Gelencser, 22, of Evans, was charged at 11:40 p.m. Oct. 14 with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on West Main Street. Gelencser had a blood alcohol content of .14 percent and was given an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. n YORKSHIRE — Jason J. Wixson, 41, of Clyde, N.C. was charged at 2:26 a.m. Oct. 17 with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more, both unclassified misdemeanors, and speeding, an infraction. According to police reports, Wixson recorded a BAC of .17 percent. n FREEDOM — A two-car accident

was reported at 5:26 p.m. Oct. 17 on Route 98. Duane L. Curtis, 66, of Farmersville Station, and Richard J. Ferland, 66 of Cheektowaga, were identified as the drivers. No injuries were reported. n MACHIAS — Joseph D. Abbinanti, 38, Machias, was charged Oct. 18 at approximately 8:41 p.m. with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. n MACHIAS — Robert S. Forshey, 56, of Machias, was charged with third-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor. Charges result from an incident on Oct. 12 when Forshey allegedly punched someone in the mouth, causing a tooth loss. n OLEAN — Matthew J. Corson, 32, of Olean, was charged at 9 a.m. Oct. 22 with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. n ALLEGANY — A one-car accident was reported at 8:54 p.m. Oct. 22 on Carey Hollow and Four Mile Roads. Steven A. Vergith, 22, of Hinsdale, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported.

Leg pain and vein disease screening Nov. 29 GOWANDA — A free leg pain/vein disease screening will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Valley Pharmacy & Medical Supplies, 31 W. Main St., Gowanda. The event will be hosted by Thomas Smith Jr., MD, and Lauralee Sprague, MSN, FNP-C from the Vein Treatment Center at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. Signup sheets and screening forms are available at the counter. Complimentary refreshments will be available. For additional information, call the pharmacy at 532-1700.

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GOWANDA BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Designer Pools celebrating 35 years serving the Gowanda area

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GOWANDA — Designer Pools is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, having served in the Gowanda area since 1982. Designer Pools is locally owned and operated by Norris Luther. It originally began out of his garage in 1982 and now has three locations in Gowanda, Dunkirk and Jamestown. From start to finish, all Designer Pools projects are handled professionally and held to the highest standard of quality. Designer Pools has an experienced staff on hand to take care of all your needs. They offer a full range of pool and hot tub chemicals and supplies along with computer water testing.

The company specializes in swimming pools and is Western New York’s leading dealer in Viking Fiberglass in-ground pools. The company also specializes in Hydropool and La-ZBoy brand hot tubs and swim spas along with recycled poly furniture by Breezesta, Rainbow playsets and the company’s newest addition, Louisiana Pellet Grills. “We have everything you need to enhance your backyard,” said owner Norris Luther. Because Designer Pools has its own equipment – including an excavator, dump trucks, water tanker, trencher, pickups and vans – they are free to

schedule work because they don’t have to lease. All the machinery is equipped for pool and hot tub installation because it’s their primary business. Luther said they have thousands of loyal customers who have helped the company grow over the years and have become part of the Designer Pools family. “We are grateful for our staff and all their hard work and dedication,” he added. For more information, visit designerpoolsandspas.com, call 532-5498 or follow them on Facebook and Instagram, @designerpools.

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Towne announces candidacy for Perrysburg Town Board PERRYSBURG — Lisa Towne, a resident of Perrysburg for 31 years, has announced her candidacy for Perrysburg Town Board. Towne has been a teacher for the last 21 years and past careers have included working in retail such as the Perrysburg Store and commercial electrical construction.

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“I have been attending the Perrysburg Town Board meetings for the past several years to get an idea what the responsibilities are for council members,” she said. “I feel that I would be a responsible team player to help forward our town’s business.” Towne is married and has a horse, three dogs and chickens.

Johnson running for Perrysburg town supervisor Johnson continues to be PERRYSBURG — Coninvolved in the Perrysburg stance “Connie” Johnson, a community advocating for longtime resident and former needed changes. She is on town justice, has announced the J.N. Adam Committee, her candidacy for the office working to find the best of Perrysburg town supervisolution for Perrysburg sor in the Nov. 7 election. residents for the use of the With the passing of Denformer DDSO campus. A nis Stopen, the former town wife to Charlie Johnson supervisor, there is a vacancy ‘Connie’ Johnson and a mother, grandmother, Johnson said she can ably fill. former teacher and foster If elected, Johnson said she pledges to provide experienced lead- care provider, Johnson is active in her church and in the Versailles Firemen’s ership that is responsive and respectful to all residents and to listen to their ideas Auxiliary, serving as secretary. With her master’s degree in social and concerns. She will initiate a “satisfaction survey” to help guide town board work, Johnson currently works with members, who are all elected representa- people who are struggling with addiction as a licensed clinical social tives. worker. She is retired from the DepartExperienced in handling multiple ment of Corrections (DOCCS) and financial endeavors, Johnson said she worked for people with disabilities for will take a close look at the budget with taxpayers in mind. She said she will have 17 years through her employment with NYS DDSO. legal and limited executive sessions and Johnson is running on the Demoattend all trainings offered and required, cratic line for Perrysburg town supervito keep abreast of current laws and sor. trends in government.

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Stuhr is candidate for Perrysburg Town Board pense to learn about proper PERRYSBURG — Verand legal procedures that sailles resident Mary Stuhr is should be followed in doing seeking election to the Perrystown business. She is conburg Town Board in the Nov. 7 cerned that this is not always election. being done now. Active in the community, “It is important for board Stuhr is president of the Vermembers to be up to date sailles Firemen’s Ladies Auxon possible aid available to iliary, which raised the money the town and residents,” she for the Pavilion at Versailles Mary Stuhr said. Park. She is a trustee for the She is also concerned Versailles Cemetery, she about expenditures in the town budget, works with special needs children, has stating, “We need to do better for our her own business and is also a Master taxpayers. There are many families and Gardener. seniors in this town on a limited income As a former town board member, that cannot afford more and more taxes Stuhr feels her experience and knowledge of town government and procedures and fees.” Stuhr will work to improve on lowerare very much needed at this time. ing those expenditures to lighten the As a board member, Stuhr attended burden of higher taxes on the residents. as many training workshops required or available as she could at her own ex-

Students from Lake Shore, Gowanda, North Collins, Salamanca earn CommDay honors ST. BONAVENTURE — Students from four Western New York high schools were recognized for their photography, writing, research and videography skills during St. Bonaventure University’s 2017 CommDay on Oct. 20. The Jandoli School of Communication hosted students from 14 high schools to participate in workshops and present their own work in a CommPetition on the topic of “Forget the Fake, Focus on the Facts.” Winners of the CommPetition were: n Best in Category - Photography: Lake Shore High School n Best in Category - Feature/News Story: Gowanda High School n Best in Category - Video: Tie between North Collins High School (“Bullying”) and Salamanca High School Team #3 (“Curtain”) n Best in Show: Lake Shore High School’s video More than 250 high school students attended CommDay, where they dove into a number of communication workshops presented by SBU faculty and students on photography, social media, broadcasting, writing, journalism, public relation and advertising.

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October 27-November 2, 2017

Gernatt erupts for 400+ yards to snap Panthers’ losing skid By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

EDEN — In a flash – or, more accurately, 41 of them – Ryan Gernatt produced a school record and the highlight of the Gowanda/Pine Valley football season to this point. Gernatt, a 5-foot-8, 160-pound junior, took 41 carries for a Gowanda single-game record 428 yards with five touchdowns on Oct. 19 in the Section 6 Class C Chuck Funke Memorial Bowl semifinals against Eden/North Collins, sparking the Panthers to a 47-26 victory. Gernatt stepped into the lead running back role for the consolation tournament game and gave a performance to remember in the first win of the season for the Panthers (1-7). “Our starting running back decided not to finish so we had to put the next guy in there and you're talking about a rising star,” coach Sean Gabel said. “With great blocking from the whole team, the whole team just sparked last night. After a long season, it was really nice to see things finally click and the kids finally played together. Ryan Gernatt stepped up and broke tackles and ran threw tackles and ran around people and I can't say enough about his effort. It was amazing to watch.” Of Gernatt’s five touchdowns, two in the second half went for 41 and 52 yards to help the Panthers pull away after trailing 20-19 at halftime. The Panthers’ line had a breakthrough game, but with 536 team rushing yards so did the rest of the team, Gabel said. “In that offense, the backs block, the tight ends block, the quarterback

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Gowanda/Pine Valley running back Ryan Gernatt carried the ball for a Gowanda single-game record 428 yards with five touchdowns in the Panthers’ 47-26 win over Eden/North Collins on Oct. 19.

blocks,” he said. “It was a total team effort. Defensively we did very well. A couple pass plays they had a big tight end, like 280 pounds, and he caught a couple touchdowns on us, but besides that our kids on defense, we played tough. We had a goal-line stand in the third quarter, we stopped them on the 1

and drove down the field and scored a touchdown.” Hunter Ring added 11 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers’ defense made two interceptions, one each from Nolan Rosier and Caleb Davis. Andrew Musacchio made four tackles and recovered a

fumble and Shelton Belinger had two tackles and a sack. Ture Hassler also had a sack. Mattias Rikka made three of four extra point kicks and added two tackles. Eden/North Collins fell to 0-8. See Football, Page 16

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Eden/Gowanda girls swimming wrapping up 2017 season The Eden/Gowanda girls’ varsity swim team is wrapping up what officials are calling a “terrific” 2017 season. On Oct. 14, five of our Gowanda swimmers traveled to Maryvale High School to compete in the ECIC B meet. Jade Clabeaux finished 16th in the 200 Individual Medley (IM) with a time of 3:26.88. Olivia Latimore placed 37th in the 50 freestyle with a time of 37.30. For the 200 free Hayley Stang placed 11th with a time of 1:14.16 with teammate Madison Sternisha placing 17th with a time of 1:18.13. Hayley Stang took home a first place in the 100 back with a time of 1:24.05 while teammate Cameron Merrill finished 7th with a time of 1:31.40. The 400 Freestyle relay consisting of Latimore, Merrill, Stang and Sternisha took 5th with a time of 5.25.18. On Oct. 19, three of our Gowanda swimmers moved onto the ECIC A meet which took place at Clarence High School. Emma Christopher, Tia Moppert and Megan Stang all placed top 16 and moved to the finals which took place on Oct. 21 also at Clarence. At this meet, Emma Christopher placed 11th in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:17.00 and 8th in the 500 freestyle with a time of 6:05.66. Tia Moppert placed 11th in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:12.18 and 4th in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:10.25. Megan Stang placed 16th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:47.54 and 11th in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1.22.24. Moppert and Stang helped the 200 medley relay place 5th, Christopher and Stang help the 200 freestyle relay place 9th, and Moppert helped the 400 freestyle relay place 3rd. Overall the Eden/Gowanda placed fifth in the small school division out of 13 schools. Christopher, Moppert, and Stang will all continue to the Class C championships on Nov. 1 at the ECC Burt Flickinger Center in Buffalo.

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The history of week eight football games By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

Until Section VI in 1979 and New York state during the mid-1990s began to host high school football playoff games, most teams just played an eight-game schedule and moved on to the winter sports season. In Gowanda, the Panthers made their first post-season playoff appearance in the fall of 1987. They had won five games and lost three during the regular season in the very competitive Division VI to qualify. However, they were ousted in the first round by an undefeated Allegany Blue Devils squad. That was the first time a Gowanda varsity football team played nine games in one season. When the eight-game schedule was the norm prior to 1979, many schools would hold their rivalry game during the

final week of the season. And although Salamanca was considered Gowanda's biggest rival, they were also a league game. Therefore, the Panthers and Warriors would usually face each other during the middle of every season. However, Gowanda did play many memorable games during week eight prior to 1979. In the fall of 1965, the Blue and White upset Iroquois, 19-18, in a non-league game at the Gowanda Athletic Field. Junior Tim Witherell recovered an onside kick and Jim Bellanca gained valuable yards running behind mammoth tackle Dennis “Smokey” Lay throughout the second half. The visiting Chiefs were ECIC Division III champions while the Panthers never won a game that year (0-5) in the rugged Southwestern Conference and finished with a record of 2-6. In the fall of 1968, Gowanda had left the Southwestern Conference for

the ECIC. However, the Panthers won four of their last five games that season, including a 20-0 shutout at Fredonia. Fullback Ken Hubacher had a big night running between the tackles in the muddy “Orange Bowl.” Ironically, after battling the Hillbillies for so many years in the Southwestern Conference, that week eight game was a non-league event. Wilson came to town as one of the top teams in the Niagara-Orleans County Conference during week eight of the 1975 season. But Gowanda, after losing their opener at Falconer, made the Lakemen their seventh victim in a row to close out the season. When the Wilson bus came through the gates at Hillis Field, the visitors were all fired up, according to Gowanda lineman Dennis Paul. But their excitement was quickly extinguished once the game began. The 1983 GCS varsity football team

put together one of their best seasons in 20 years and thumped Pioneer at Hillis Field by the score of 36-14. Freshman running back Daryl McElvene was pulled up from the junior varsity team and gained 123 yards on the ground. Gowanda also recorded final game league wins at Pioneer (42-6) in 1984 with Mike Miller, Seth Halftown, Jr., Andy Urbank, Doug Schindler, Shane Jezioro and Jim Gominiak leading the way and again at home against the “green and white” Panthers (32-14) in 1986. But the next year, even after losing at Pioneer by the score of 7-0 during week eight, the varsity football team qualified for the Section VI playoffs and played the school's first ever ninth game. By the way, the book “Through the Eyes of a Panther: The History of Gowanda Football” can be purchased at Jesse's Toys and Gifts in Gowanda.

In girls soccer quarterfinals, Holland bounces Catt-LV girls, 3-1 HOLLAND — Cassidy Slocum, Abby King and Kaitlyn Bulega each scored to lift Holland in a Section 6 Class C girls soccer quarterfinal over Cattaraugus-Little Valley, 3-1, Friday. Madi Perry made six saves for the Dutch (14-3). Tenth-seeded C-LV finished the season 5-12-1.

Maple Grove 3, randolph 0

BEMUS POINT — Adrianna Carlson scored a hat trick to pace undefeated No. 1 seed Maple Grove in a Section 6 Class C quarterfinal Friday.

Corin Carpenter made 16 saves in a season-ending loss for Randolph (7-8-3). Sky Tarapacki made five saves for the Red Dragons (17-0).

CattarauGus-little valley 3, Westfield/BroCton 2, 0t

WESTFIELD — Abigail Gostomski found the net after an assist from Lauren Eaton with eight seconds left in the second overtime session to give No. 10 Cattaraugus-Little Valley (5-11-1) an upset of No. 7 Westfield/Brocton (6-8-3) in a back-and-forth game Wednesday,

Oct. 18. Ten minutes in, C-LV’s Bailey Gostomski scored after an assist by Grace Dowdall. With one second left in the first half, W/B’s Laura Johnston tallied to tie the game. In the second half, Eaton scored for the Timberwolves before Katie Bodenmiller scored for the Wolverines to send the game to overtime. In net, Drew Schultz made 11 saves for Westfield/Brocton, while Izzy Deliman made 13 saves to earn the win and

give C-LV a quarterfinal matchup at No. 2 Holland (13-3) on Friday.

randolph 1, Chaut. lake 0

MAYVILLE — Kara Leeper scored in the last minute of the first half, and Randolph made the lead stick for a Section 6 Class C first round victory Wednesday, Oct. 18. Corin Carpenter made eight saves for the Cardinals and made the assist on Leeper’s goal.

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The Panthers were scheduled to play JFK in the Funke Bowl final on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. at Pioneer High School. The game ended after press time. Win or lose in Thursday’s finale, Gabel said before the game he hoped the first win helps a young team build confidence for next season. “We have a lot of juniors that start for us, so it's nice to see success and more importantly it's nice to see the kids having fun again. They didn't quit all year. Some kids did, but these kids stayed together and we moved kids around in different spots and hats off to them. It was a group effort and it was nice to have a little positive towards the end of the season we can build on.”

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The Gowanda-Pine Valley varsity football team traveled to Eden on Thursday, Oct. 19 to face Eden-North Collins on Eden's brand new turf field that also has lights. This was a Class C crossover contest. Both teams entered the game with records of 0-7. The visiting Panthers, however, put it all together and won by the score of 47-26. Junior running back Ryan Gernatt rushed for over 400 yards and scored five touchdowns for the Blue and White. Both accomplishments are now Gowanda-Pine Valley football school records. Kevin McElvene holds the Gowanda High School football record for most yards rushing in a game with 277 against Southwestern at Hills Field in 1988. n The Gowanda Central School varsity boys, girls and modified cross-country teams will travel to Bemus Point on Friday, Oct. 27 to compete in the CCAA County Championships. All three races will be held at the Bemus Point Golf Course instead of Long Point State Park due to construction. The varsity boys team had an 8-4 record going into the last week of the season. The girls squad has won 5 and lost 7 so far this fall. GCS senor Lyle Warrior is ranked eighth among all runners for the boys in the CCAA conference that consist of both Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties. Emagin Warrior has been the top runner for the Panthers girls team this season. n The Gowanda Recreation Department held its first Learn to Ski signup for students in fifth through 12th grade on Tuesday, Oct. 24. A second and final registration will be held in late November. A special thanks to the Gowanda American Legion Post 409 for its recent donation that will help to offset the cost for bus transportation to and from Holiday Valley this winter. The first ski date is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. n 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 on the ski program, roller skating or basketball, call the recreation director at 532-4053. n If you haven't already, visit Gateway Park to Zoar Valley on Palmer Street. Gowanda's newest park has become a destination for walks and biking along the Cattaraugus Creek. Since this past May, sporting events to include: Gowanda Little League baseball T-ball program, old timers softball game, a youth football camp sponsored by the Gowanda American Legion Post 409, the fall co-ed youth soccer program sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau and a summer playground counselor appreciation softball game have been held on the site of the former Peter Cooper Glue factory. In addition, live music and a reunion softball game featuring several former Gowanda Merchant baseball players was held during the Gowanda Fall Festival at Gateway Park. The next sporting event scheduled at Gateway Park will be the 45th annual Turkey Bowl touch football game on Thanksgiving morning. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. n On a personal note, former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick just joined three other NFL players for throwing touchdown passes for seven different teams. One of the other quarterbacks on the list was Gus Frerotte. In May of 1992, I was working for Bills quarterback Jim Kelly in a full-time football administrative position and joined the Bills traveling basketball team for a two game stint in Western Pennsylvania. On the first night, we played a team from former Bills offensive lineman Mitch Frerotte hometown in Kittanning, Pa. I was assigned to cover his cousin, Gus, who would be entering his senior year at the University of Tulsa. The following year, Gus Frerotte was drafted into the National Football League. He ended up playing 12 seasons and also threw touchdown passes for seven different teams. And by the way, I can tell you firsthand that Gus Frerotte was also very good basketball player.

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CATTARAUGUS

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

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

Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org 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 Church 28 Ellicott St. Pastor: Mike Trenchard 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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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: Paul Cobo 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.

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)

VERSAILLES

Versailles United Methodist Church Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

WESLEY

Wesley United Methodist United Methodist Church Route 353 near Markham Road | 257-3583 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Becky Ward Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 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.

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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Notice of Formation of Casa Verano, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/3/17. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8501 Maples Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Saddleson 8cres LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 13, 2017. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business location is 8805 Pigeon Hill Road, Franklinville, New York 14737. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Jessica Saddleson at 8805 Pigeon Hill Road, Franklinville, New York 14737. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF Formation of Brian's Advance Detail, LLC Arts. of Org., filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/17.Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Brian's Advance Detail, LLC. 512 Front St. Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful activity.

THE ACME BUILDING OF WNY, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY ("SSNY") on 09/19/2017. Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 201 North UnionStreet, Community Bank Building, Suite #302, Olean, New York 14760 Purpose: Any lawful act.

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INDEX NO. 85932equipment, home youinown at minutes,” manufactured to allegations of the of the Limited Liab-18 over whether to begin upon Petitionerʼs if they get FOILed.” cluding a permanent device in the large Giardini was among legislators who NOTICE OF 3974 Route 417, home. Petition, you may ility Company attorney a verified recording allLaw. committee sessions. PETITION FOR A LotCenter #80 Allegany, Dated: September be precluded Answer to the VeriBernstein saidfrom state law indicates recommittee room at the County in felt the $550,000 baseball field improve“The time has come to record our DECLARATION OF New York 1470 to 5, 2017. asserting such dePetition in this cordings can be erased after they are no Little Valley and a mobile recorder for ment program fied was misrepresented by meetings,” said Legislator Vergilio ABANDONED be abandoned and fense or the claim action within twenty Rose G. Proto the County Office Building inawarding Olean. owner- longer sponsors who spoke of after matching MANUFACTURED Rose G. Proto, on needed. which it isThere based was also a recom(20) days ser- funds. “Dick” Giardini, D-Allegany, in a HOMEhow PURSUANT ship to the PetitionAttorney in any other viceexposing of this Summendation that prorecordings of hearings long the recordings “We might be ourselves to at Law,Hale asked presentation to the Public Safety/County TO §792 OF THE er, and such other LLC ceeding or action. mons. If you fail to involving significant be REAL kept. PROPERTY and further relief as a can of worms,” said Legislator Dan Operations Committee. Attorney for would the TAKE NOTICE that issues be retained interpose and esANDBernstein is demanded Petitioner your failure to appermanently. CountyACTIONS Clerk Alan indi- in the tablish any deGiardini, who is chairman of the Pub- Hale, R-Portville. 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October 27-November 2, 2017

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Government and organization meetings

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n Oct. 28, 4 p.m., Chicken Barbecue, North Collins Senior Center on Route 62. To benefit Veterans Tribute Inc. in North Collins, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Kids come in costume for Halloween candy hunt. Huge basket raffle. Cost $10. n Oct. 28, EVL Half Marathon, downtown Ellicottville. One of the most fun half marathons you’ll participate in. Visit ellicottvilleny.com.

n Oct. 28, 5 p.m. Gowanda Ambulance Service Fundraiser, Gowanda American Legion Post 409. Guests can enter for chance to win $15,000. Ticket includes dinner, beer, pop, coffee and Chinese auction, etc. Donation $100 for purchaser and guest. n Oct. 28, 5 to 9 p.m., Benefit for Jordan Whitcomb family, Langford Fire Hall. Music, food, raffles and more. Cost $20 per person. Call Becky, 864-1751 or Laura, 353-1375. n Oct.

28, 7 p.m. Oktoberfest hosted by Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose 1382 and Women of the Moose Chapter 651, Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Featuring Paul Zittel and Pure Country. Cash bar, German food, 50/50 raffle and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. Donation $5. n Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Loretta Lynn, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $45.

n Oct. 29, 3 p.m., Protestant Reformation 500th anniversary service, United Presbyterian Church of Randolph. Choir of about 50 members from various churches will sing anthems especially written for the 500th anniversary year. Offering will be taken to benefit hurricane victims and a reception will follow. Public welcome. n Nov.

1, 5 to 7 p.m., “Night Hiking” free outdoor adventure clinic, Summit Warming Hut at Allegany State Park. Pre-

sented by park staff. Part of Allegany State n Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Clean, Sober + Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the Saved, The Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 first Wednesday of each month. Registra- Railroad Ave. in Dayton. Presented by tion not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. Master’s Plan Ministries. Call 725-9229. n Nov. 4, South Dayton Holiday Craft n Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., WNY Show, South Dayton Firemen’s ActivDrug Take Back Day, Bertrand Chaffee ity Hall, 34 Maple St. in South Dayton. Hospital in Springville. Area residents Craft show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Santa can bring expired and unused medicaand Mrs. Claus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tions, ointments, pills, drops and preChicken and biscuit lunch served from 11 scription medicine to be disposed of in a a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $9 adult, seniors and safe and secure manner. children under 12, $7. Call 988-5975. n Oct. 31, 6 to 7 p.m., Clean, Sober + n Nov. 5, 1 p.m., Towel Raffle Party Saved 10 Week Session for Addicts, St. hosted by Gowanda Women of the Moose, Joseph School. All are welcome to join Moose Lodge at 201 Aldrich St. in the class any time. Gowanda. Doors open at noon. n Nov. 2, 7 to 8 p.m., Clean, Sober n Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Gowanda Loyal Order + Saved 10 Week Session for Friends of the Moose 1382 Ham, Turkey and Meat and Families, St. Joseph School. All are Raffle, Gowanda Moodle, 201 Aldrich St. welcome to join the class any time. in Gowanda. Refreshments available. n Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Clean, Sober + n Nov. 8 & 9, 7 p.m., “Once on This Saved, The Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Island” performance, Gowanda Central Railroad Ave. in Dayton. Presented by Auditorium. Presented by the Gowanda Master’s Plan Ministries. Call 725-9229. Thespian Society. Adults $8; students/sen Nov. 7, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Election nior citizens $5. Day Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner, East Otto n Nov. 9, 7 p.m., annual Veterans United Methodist Church, 7896 East Salute, Cattaraugus-Little Valley High Flats Rd. Take outs available. Adults $9, School Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m. Children 12 and under $4.50 Featuring Jr. Guilders under direction of n Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Perrysburg Town Helen Merrill. Hosted by Timberwolves Board meeting, Perrysburg Town Hall. Community Alliance. n Nov. 29, 1 to 3 p.m., Free Leg Pain/ n Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Women of Vein Disease Screening, Valley Pharthe Moose Gowanda Chapter 651 Annual macy & Medical Supplies, 31 W. Main Holiday Craft Show, Gowanda Moose, St., Gowanda. Hosted by Thomas Smith 201 Aldrich St. in Gowanda. Handmade crafts, jewelry, pottery, candles and more. Jr., MD, and Lauralee Sprague, MSN, FNP-C from the Vein Treatment Center Soup and sandwich lunch available. Call at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. Free. Call Carolyn, 532-3829. 532-1700. n Nov. 11, 6 p.m. Veterans Day Dinner, Gowanda Legion Post 409 in Gowanda. Cost $10 per person. Call 532-3592. n Nov. 18, Winter Arts Festival, Holiday Valley Lodge. Festival of fine art and artisan works produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. n Nov. 19, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meeting, North Collins Senior Center, 11065 Gowanda State Road in North Collins. Open to the public.

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n Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m., Halloween 5K presented by the Gowanda High School senior class. Registration, 4 to 4:30 p.m. and ½-mile fun run scheduled for 6 p.m. Contact msschott@gsclearn.org or msrelosky@gcslearn.org for more information. Registration $20.

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COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY

COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Nov. 3, 1 p.m., Senior Movie. Starring Michael Caine, Richie Moriarty and Josh Pais. Call library for title. n Nov. 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Files and Folders class. Class will show how to save files to find them easily. Based on Windows 7 with intermediate skill level. Registration required. n Library will be open Nov. 10 and closed Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. n Nov. 13, 6 p.m.., Craft Club, ages 4-12. Registration 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.

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Activities for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4: 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)

n Senior Halloween Party — 1 p.m., Painter Center Yellow Room. Everyone welcome. Come dressed as your favorte goblin or ghoul. Prizes for best customers. Snacks will be served.

Wednesday

n Exercises with Pat —9 a.m., Painter

Center gym n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. n Games & Crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room n Senior Bowling — 1 p.m., K&L Lanes Thursday

n Yoga —9 a.m., Painter Center Gym

Friday

n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter

Center gym (note new time) Movie Day — 1 p.m., Collins Library Community Room. Starring Michael Caine, Richie Moriarty and Josh Pais.

October 27-November 2, 2017

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Gone fishin’

Making Strides

Submitted photo

The Gowanda Central School District was well represented at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 14. Gowanda Central was able to raise over $1,600. A total of over 15,000 people participated in this walk and over $450,000 was raised.

Press photo by Rick Miller

Fly fishermen fish for steelhead trout in the South Branch of Cattaraugus Creek in the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area in the town of Persia Sunday.

Panther Principles

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Twelve students were nominated as Panther Pride winners for the September contest at Gowanda Middle School. The Panther Pride character trait of the month was responsibility, and teachers each selected the top three students from each grade level who best demonstrated being responsible for the month. Each student earned a Panther Pride T-shirt. Recipients were: (front row, from left) Daniel Stang (Grade 6), Aiden Ackley (Grade 6), Alhanna Gabel (Grade 6), Tessa Kohn (Grade 5), Natalee Vecchio (Grade 5); (back row) Luke Fish (Grade 8), Jaxon Mohawk (Grade 8), Cole Herman (Grade 7) and Avery Zimmerman (Grade 7). Absent from photo: William Szalay (Grade 5), Ke’ya Stevens (Grade 7) and Paige Szalay (Grade 8).

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The Chicago Authority

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There was plenty of excitement at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater on Oct. 21 as The Chicago Authority entertained a large enthusiastic crowd with dozens of classic tunes by the rock/jazz fusion band Chicago. During two sets, the nine-piece band played favorites like “Beginnings,” “Make Me Smile,”“25 or 6 to 4,”“Just You And Me,”“Saturday In The Park,”“Colour My World,” and “Questions 67 & 68,” while theater patrons danced in the aisles. The event, which featured WGRZ-TV news anchor Maryalice Demler as emcee, was a fundraiser for the theater's restoration and the Drums Along the Waterfront scholarship fund.

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