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Year of transitions for Gowanda Love INC By HOLLY LAWTON NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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NEW LEADERSHIP – John Dedloff was elected president in 2014, and Melaina Koebler became program director at Gowanda Love INC on Jan. 22. officials asked for Love INC’s assistance in helping 22 local home owners with flood recovery efforts. The demand for existing programs also grew, with requests from families for winter clothing provided through the Warm the Children fund up 40 percent over last year. Interim Program Director Fred Johnson conveyed the desperate need for donations to Judy Covert, Office Manager at the Gowanda News. Covert came up with an idea that has been dubbed the Mittens Program. The Gowanda News donated its services to print paper mittens with the Warm
the Children and Love INC logos on them. Those mittens are offered at local businesses for a $1 donation and are then posted with the donor's name on them. The need to support Warm the Children is ongoing. Paper mittens are available at: Community Bank N.A. in Gowanda, the Gowanda News, McCormack’s Hardware and Soles Unlimited. Gowanda Love INC also has a large supply of hats and gloves available in their office for anyone needing those accessories to stay warm. Sizes include infant up to adult. Overall, the number of individuals served by Gowanda Love INC in 2014 increased by 22 percent. A total of 2,122 adults and 893 children received some type of assistance from the organization during the year. Services provided in conjunction with affiliate churches include: transportation, home repairs, yard maintenance, clothing, food, crisis services in cases of illness or death, emergency funds, visitation and prayer support. Volunteers invested a total of 3,471 hours of service to meet those needs, with local church volunteers providing 1,400 of the hours. Dedloff added that there is always a need for more volunteers to work in the office and to
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The Gowanda Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) affiliate held its annual meeting on Jan. 27, reviewing a year marked by many changes in both programs and leadership. John Dedloff, elected president in 2014, noted that one of the largest changes came when Gowanda Love INC took over responsibility for oversight of the Gowanda Food Pantry from the Gowanda Ministerial Association. According to Dedloff, the Food Pantry was facing the potential loss of a major source of assistance from the Food Bank of WNY due to its lack of status as a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Dedloff said Gowanda Love INC was approached, and both boards approved bringing the pantry under the umbrella of Love INC, which is a 501(c)(3) charity that can issue tax deductible receipts. “We were looking to expand our outreach, so we thought it was a great fit,” Dedloff commented. Doris Jones continues to serve in her role as the director for the food pantry. Another area of expansion for Gowanda Love INC in 2014 was taking on disaster relief services. The organization is acting as lead agency in the area, dispersing funds for the Salvation Army. Village of Gowanda
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Share a little shade contest opens at Auto Show By Danielle Jensen NEWS CORRESPONDENT
While roaming the halls of this weekend’s Buffalo Auto Show, make sure to “spot” the Towne MINI giraffe-wrapped MINI Cooper. Did you know, just like human fingerprints, a giraffe’s coat pattern is unique to that individual? Not only can you see this fun, giraffethemed, new 4-door MINI in person, you can also purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a 1-year lease or $5,000 cash. Community Papers of WNY, publisher of the Gowanda News, and Towne MINI are partnering with the Buffalo Zoo. All proceeds from ticket purchases will help fund the building of a giraffe shade structure at the Zoo. Raffle tickets will cost $5 each. Those donating $10 will receive an original giraffe jump drive, donations of $20 will receive a stuffed animal giraffe, complete with personalized Sampson bandana (must be 21 or older to enter). Additionally, people of all ages can donate $1 and be entered to win a 6 foot stuffed giraffe. Visit Community Papers of WNY at the Towne MINI booth, during the Auto Show. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout 2015, with winners drawn in December. Rules and restrictions apply, visit: www. CPOWNY.com for details. The world giraffe population is diminishing, with fewer than 80,000 in existence today. We
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Bob Casell, President, Community Papers of WNY and Mike Monteith, General Manager, Towne MINI, unveil the giraffe-themed grand prize. (MINI Cooper provided by Towne MINI, vehicle wrap provided by Underground Wraps.) are fortunate to have the Buffalo Zoo, and baby Sampson, their newest giraffe. As a popular recreation spot for families, the Zoo is able to bring attention to the larger issues of animal health, welfare, and conservation. And we need your help! Currently, Sampson and his family have use of an enclosed structure, as well as a one-half acre yard. However, during the Zoo’s 2011 accreditation process, it was noted that there was little to no outdoor shade for the giraffes. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) requested that a shade structure be built to help keep the animals cool and out of the direct sunlight of the summer months. The shade structure will be one
aspect of the Buffalo Zoo’s reaccreditation in 2016. There will be plenty of opportunities to “spot” the Towne MINI Cooper throughout the year. Sampson’s MINI Cooper will also make appearances at the Buffalo Home & Garden Show, Erie County Fair, WNY Spring & Fall Health Expos, area shopping malls, and classic car shows. The car will even be displayed on a regular basis near and around the Buffalo Zoo, including at a special community celebration for Sampson’s 1st birthday! Please consider purchasing raffle tickets, who knows…you may be the one “spotted” in your very own MINI Cooper!
Kids running the courts for youth By RICHARD WESTLUND NEWS CORRESPONDENT
Three students, 11th grader Ben Gross, and Eighth graders Samantha Kinnold and Victoria Schultz, were introduced to the Gowanda Board of Education at its Feb. 4 meeting. They represented a larger group of students involved in Youth Court who preside in the Youth Court system. They fill the roll of Judges, Jurors, Prosecuting and Defense Attorneys, Bailiffs
and such, to carry out the trials of their troubled peers. The students spoke to the BOE about their experiences in the system, and its having a positive effect on their outlook. One spoke of having their interest peeked to eventually work towards a career in the legal system. Sheriff’s Deputy, and School Resource Officer, John Bennett, who is instrumental in the system, explained to the BOE how it works There are several schools in our section of Cattaraugus
County who participate. Students involved at a given level of trouble with the law, are given the option of appearing in Youth Court where they are tried by their peers, rather than in regular court. If they opt for Youth Court they can avoid any criminal charges on their record, but they must agree to accept the ruling of the Youth Court just as they would have to do in a regular court. Youth Court sessions are held about twice monthly in the regular County Court Room in Little Valley.
In a recent BOE meeting District Superintendent James Klubek stated that the district would apply for Federal Title Vlll Impact Aid. Klubek described the system in which the federal government pays districts to make up for their loss in taxes due to federal lands in their district, things such as military bases and Indian Reservations. Klubek reported that the aide has been applied for, and has been accepted. He expected to receive recompense probably next October.
Klubek also stated that the Adult Education Director Sue Rebman reported that enrollment is good and things are going well. In other matters the board: • Awarded bids for athletic materials to Blue Bison Sports LLC for $552.; BSN Sports for $933.39; to Erie Sports Store Inc. for $239.; Jamestown Jock Shop for $1,438.49; Laux Sporting Goods for $2,757.50; Riddell for $7.; and Sportsman’s for $812.54. • Approved an amendment
to the David Raiport Memorial Award as requested by Roberta Raiport, effective Jan. 28, 2015. • Approved Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Deputy John Bennett to the position of School District Resource Officer for the duration of the contract with the County of Cattaraugus. • Approved the Liberty Partnership Program 2014-
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