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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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would like to thank all of you who prayed for us, fed us, sat with us, embraced us, and sent flowers or cards. It means so much to have your support as we mourn our great loss. A special thank you goes out to Father Dan, the American Legion Post #409, and to Mark Schindler. The Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District

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AT YOUR SERVICE – Meribeth Ziemer started her position as office manager at Gowanda Love INC on Jan. 26 and is enjoying the opportunity to help people. help people, especially with transportation to medical appointments. Dedloff pointed out that Melaina Koebler, who was introduced as the new program director for the group, started out as a volunteer. “She was here every day the office was open,” he remarked. On Jan. 22, Koebler began taking over responsibilities from Johnson. The new program director is a native of Cleveland. In July, she and her 4-year-old son moved to Gowanda to join her mother, who had come 6 years earlier in conjunction with a job. Koebler’s church in Ohio worked closely with a Love INC affiliate there, so when she saw the need for volunteers in the bulletin at her new church, Trinity United Church of Christ, she offered her services. Koebler began taking Warm the Children recipients shopping and then started volunteering in the office as well. Koebler put herself through school, working two jobs. She earned her

degree in business administration from Ohio Business College. Her professional background includes running her own day care facility for around 8 years and working in administration at an agency that provides home health care. Koebler is excited about her new role and has a number of ideas that she would like to implement. One is to get more young people from the community involved in volunteering. She also would like to work more with local businesses. “I want to start having classes that empower young women and men, to offer everything we possibly can to help them help themselves, to direct them into more healthy lifestyles,” she submitted. Topics would include budgeting and finance. The connection with the Gowanda Food Pantry also opens up opportunities to teach general nutrition and cooking classes. “We are blessed to have both Melaina and our new

office manager, Meribeth Ziemer,” Dedloff acknowledged. Ziemer, a member of Gowanda Free Methodist Church, began on Jan. 26. She retired a few years ago after working as a music teacher for 30 years, primarily with Catholic schools. “I always wanted to help people, and this organization is so wonderful. I was familiar with Love INC through church and the Gowanda News, so when I saw the opportunity, I jumped at it,” Ziemer remarked. “It’s a great feeling to have people come in for help and be able to help them.” Dedloff addressed some issues at the top of Gowanda Love INC’s agenda for 2015. “A couple years ago we had to retire the van we had use of through Healthy Community Alliance and Ford. This has greatly affected our ability to provide transportation to destinations that are farther away, such

as Roswell Park Cancer Institute,” he stated. “We’ve applied for a grant. Any help with donations of monetary funds or a used van would be welcomed.” In addition, the organization is seeking a permanent home for its office. “The landlord had donated our current space rent-free, but is now retired and looking to sell,” Dedloff explained. “We are applying for grants, but again would appreciate donations of office space or funds so that we can continue to serve people and not have to take funds away from service to pay rent.” The Love INC office is located at 26 West Main Street in Gowanda. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other arrangements can be made for people who are housebound or work during the day. Call 532-3541 for assistance or to make an appointment.

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Continued From Front 2015 staff consisting of Tina Marrocco assigned to the High School. • Appointed John Swanson as a tutor and Erica Case as a Substitute Tutor for the 21st Century After School Program for the 2014-2015 school year at the rate of $25 p/h. • Accepted the resignation of Jamie Wallschlaeger as a Tutor for the 21 Century After School Program, and as a Substitute Teacher and Tutor, effective. • Accepted the resignation

of Michelle Lulas as Account Clerk Typist effective Jan. 23, 2015 and terminated her leave of absence from Jan. 8, to June 30, for the purpose of returning to the position of Teaching Assistant held by Mrs. Lulas immediately preceding her leave of absence, effective Jan. 26, 2015. The next regular meeting of the Gowanda District BOE will be on Wed., March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School Library.

Nature center offers college scholarship Since 2003, the education staff of the Audubon Nature Center has held an annual birdathon to raise money to award a $500 scholarship to an area college-bound high school senior or Jamestown Community College student who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an environmental or related field. Audubon educators describe a birdathon as “a team of crazy birders looking for as many species as possible over a 24-hour period.” Their event is held in early May. In 2009 the award was named in honor of Ryan Paul Exline, a graduate student at Duke University pursuing a

Conservation Degree. An integral part of the Nature Center family for many years, Exline was 22 when he died in 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Applications for this scholarship will be accepted through Sunday, March 15. The winner of the 2014 Ryan Exline Memorial Scholarship was Connor Clendenen, of Exline's hometown, Russell, Pa. More information and an application form are online at www.jamestownaudubon. org. Applications may also be obtained by calling (716) 5692345 or emailing shatfield@ jamestownaudubon.org.

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Questions for the Thruway Authority By John Mills

CHAIRMAN, ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE

According to the infamous groundhog, we are looking at six more weeks of winter. Which means six more weeks of snow, ice and wintry mix that wreaks havoc on our roadways. This winter we have seen two extremes on our major thoroughfares: a monster storm in November that stranded motorists on the Thruway for more than a day and a minor snowfall in early January that closed much of the Thruway for 36 hours. In both cases, there were issues with the handling of the situation. We absolutely cannot have motorists stuck on the Thruway buried in several feet of snow creating a potentially deadly situation. We also can't close it unnecessarily when a minor snowfall comes our way, forcing all cars and tractor trailers that would have been on the Thruway onto surrounding secondary streets. That can create a very frustrating and dangerous situation. In response to the mishandling of Thruway closures, the Legislature's Chairman of the Public

Safety Committee has contacted the New York State Thruway Authority seeking information. Mainly, the Legislature wants to ensure there is a cohesive plan between the federal, state and local emergency responders to deal with storms. The questions raised include when to enact the emergency blockades at each of the entrances and a plan to deal with cars when they are forced to exit the closed Thruway. For example, Route 62 in Hamburg became a mess, littered with tractor trailers after the Thruway closed. This was an issue for the local government to clear this main roadway, hindering efforts to get equipment to other parts of the town, and also blocked access to the hospital. I am hoping we will hear a response from the Thruway Authority soon. They were absent from meetings in which management of the November storm was discussed and it is important that we hear from this agency. But, if we are going to have six more weeks of winter, try and enjoy it as well. Visit www. erie.gov/parks<http://www. erie.gov/parks> for information about tobogganing, sledding,

snowshoeing, ice skating and other winter activities available in the county parks system. The toboggan chutes at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park are extremely rare and a mustdo family winter activity for many families. Please enjoy the chutes, and any sledding hill, carefully. I also want to remind residents that I am hosting another HEAP Outreach in the district. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at Eden Town Hall, 2795 East Church St., Eden. HEAP is a federally funded program to assist income eligible Erie County residents with the costs of home heating, electricity, and energy conservation. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households. For questions or additional information, please call the HEAP Hotline at (716) 858-7644 or HEAPApplication Request Line at (716) 858-1969. If you have any questions about a county matter, please contact me at 858-8850 or email: john.mills@erie.gov.

Urban trees lead to healthy lives The urban forest is increasingly being recognized for its benefits to public health and wellbeing. As a result, more cities in North America are including green spaces in their community health policies and promoting trees in their climate-change agendas. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), a nonprofit organization supporting tree care research and education around the world, credits partnerships between medical professionals and tree experts for making headway on today’s global health-challenges, including obesity, heart disease and nutrition. “Research shows that the

presence of trees in a community can encourage people to be more physically active in addition to affecting their attitudes and behaviors,” says Jim Skiera, Executive Director of ISA. “We are just beginning to establish relationships between public health experts and urban forestry, but we know much more about the positive link between health and nature than we did 10 years ago, so there has been tremendous progress.“ Currently, experts are working with the World Health Organization to develop guidelines for improving human access to green space in urban areas. The United Nations’

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Sustainable Development Goals also include making more green space available, especially for young people and the elderly. “In Canada, urban foresters have been part of a policy to fight skin cancer and in Sweden, a regional government has partnered with a university to treat people with burnout in therapeutic gardens,” says Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk, a noted expert on urban forestry and urban greening in the department of landscape architecture, planning and management at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. “A colleague of mine in the Netherlands has partnered with a health insurance company for a program to take people out on nature walks to help alleviate stress.” Among the ways trees improve public health: • 100 trees remove 53 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of other air pollutants from the environment each year. (USDA) • Neighborhoods with trees experience fewer incidents of domestic violence and are safer and more sociable. (USDA) • People who use public parks and open spaces are three times more likely to reach recommended levels of physical activity than those who don’t participate. (Courtesy: NIH) Mark Hartley, an ISA Certified Arborist and tree consultant in Penrith, Australia, believes planting more trees—when appropriate—is a way to keep the momentum going worldwide in support of trees’ benefits to human health. “As the pressures of urbanization increase, we need to place a far greater value on the urban forest,” says Hartley. “Our front line workers must understand the benefits of trees in order to help decision makers before they consider tree removal. We need to keep conveying this message to our policymakers in order for the number of trees to increase.” For more information on the health benefits of trees, visit the ISA website: www. treesaregood.org.

Likes Speaker change “I extend my sincere congratulations to my colleague Carl Heastie on his election to be the Speaker of the New York State Assembly. On this historic occasion of electing a new speaker after 21 plus years of rule under the previous leadership, the opportunity has presented itself to make significant reforms to allow the People’s House of the Legislature to operate in a true democratic fashion. I urge my Assembly colleagues on both sides of the aisle to take full

advantage of this opportunity and immediately reform the Rules of the Assembly to ensure an open, transparent and inclusive government that functions for all New Yorkers across our State. My hope is that we, as a body, will work together to serve all residents of the State of New York in order to make our State a better place. Although I would have preferred the process of electing a new speaker to include more dialogue on

reforming the operation of the Chamber and to be more inclusive of members on both sides of the aisle, I’m hopeful that Speaker Carl Heastie will prove that he is an open and transparent leader, negotiator and communicator in dealing with members of the Assembly regardless of party affiliation or geographic location.” Joseph M. Giglio Assemblyman (R,C,I) Gowanda

Water is key to economic development Water is one of those things we often take for granted in this country, until we don’t have it. Most of us simply expect it to be there when we open the tap, and we expect it to be clean and drinkable. But when the system breaks down it is causes problems. When reservoirs become low or small municipal systems break down, it causes not only headaches, but a loss of productivity. If you’re a homeowner and you suddenly don’t have clean water, you will make do. You might wait another day or two to do laundry, or boil water for a bit to wash dishes. When you are running a business it’s not so easy. Large food processors may have to stop production, other manufacturers can’t run without water if it causes safety issues for employees, universi-

ties can’t serve food in dining halls, small restaurants can’t serve clients, and many other schools and businesses feel the pinch. As many regions of the United States face drought and challenges channeling water to support population growth, places like Chautauqua County that have ample water supplies become increasing attractive for business expansion and site selection for new businesses. This is especially true in industries that utilize large amounts of water such as food processing. Growth of our local economies can be built around the demand for water. And yes, we could garner local comparative economic advantage over other, should we say ‘warmer’ regions of our country, if we make the right investments

and the right decisions with our water infrastructure. That is why we are so encouraged now by the participation of so many communities in the Northern Chautauqua Water District. A water district is the perfect model of municipal cooperation. It requires agreements by several municipalities to create a water district, and the formation of an oversight agency to manage it on behalf of all the participating governments. A fully functional, regional water system is vital to supporting our existing businesses and fostering new economic development along the Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce

Verdict issued in Rocky Mountain Road lawsuit By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER

State Supreme Court Justice Patrick H. NeMoyer, issued a verdict in the long-running lawsuit over an attempt to reopen Rocky Mountain Road in North Collins. His decision awards a total of $18,500 to the sole remaining plaintiff in the case, Suzzane Pulk who sued both the Town of North Collins and the County of Erie. Two other litigants had dropped out of the case and settled their claims earlier. The case also saw the dropping of Union Concrete and the Highway Superintendent as respondents to the claim. The case dates back to 2010 when North Collins Highway Superintendent David Winter, arranged with the County to use millings from a nearby county road project, to reestablish the seasonal road. Clearing was done along the former roadway and tons of millings were trucked in and leveled. The road right-

of-way, which had been closed sometime around 1997, was believed to still belong to the town by Winter. Pulk obtained a court injunction stopping further work claiming the town had abandoned the road under State law. Pulk's lawsuit sought restitution for damage to her property, the loss of use and enjoyment of the land and restitution for trees that had been felled in the aborted effort. Both parties brought in their own assessors to establish damage figures. NeMoyer, in a 15-page decision, found fault with the math used by both assessors. He also visited the site himself to compare the conditions with what he had seen in photographs. The judge noted that nature is taking its course. He saw water running down the roadway again, eroding the work that had been done. He also reported that fallen trees and new growth were reclaiming the contested area. But perhaps the most impor-

tant piece of the decision was the court's earlier ruling that the Town had never abandoned the lower part of the road, and that part not only sits astride Pulk's seasonal house, but also serves as the entrance to the Pulk property. Because of this, NeMoyer said there was very little impact on the improved portions of her 14.5 acre plot. He further noted that the work done further up the roadway is not visible from the house area. NeMoyer declared the following values for Pulk's damages: For damage to her property, $15,500; For the destruction of four mature trees, he awarded $1,000 representing $250 per tree; and for Pulk's temporary loss of exclusive use of her property, Ne Moyer added $2,000. Town Attorney Richard Schaus will present the verdict of the non-jury trial at the Town Board's meeting on Feb. 18. Schaus had no information if the plaintiff was satisfied with the result or would seek an appeal.

Collins Public Library News

State and Federal Tax Forms are now available at the library. If we do not have the form you need, we can print it for you. Adult Events Quilting with Florence: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. come quilt with this knowledgeable fun group. B o o k C l u b : M o n d a y, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. We will discuss“Vanishing Act” by Thomas Perry. Go on a blind date this month! Pick up a wrapped book, take it home, read it, and Rate Your Date when you return it. When you return a rating you will be entered in for a prize.

Children’s Events It’s Elephant & Piggie! Tuesday, February 24th at 6 pm. Join us for a family story time featuring Mo Willems’ funny friends, Elephant and Piggy! Lively stories, games, and crafts. Recommended for children 3-8. Registration is required. Spring Story Hour begins March 2. Great ready! Hot Book List: “Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman” by Tessa Arlen; “Endangered” by C.J. Box; “NYPD Red 3” by James Patterson; “Buffalo Beer: The History of Brewing in the Nickel City” by Michael

F. Rizzo Hot Movie List: “Big Hero 6,” “Gone Girl,” “John Wick,” “The Theory of Everything,” Nurse Jackie: Season 6, Sons of Anarchy: Season 7 We have a community room that is available for community groups. Stay up-to-date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library. Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2-8 p.m; Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.n. - 2 p.m., Sunday - Closed. Telephone - 532-5129.

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Family story time at Collins Library The Collins Public Library is holding a family story time Monday February 24th at 6 pm. Come join us for a family story featuring Mo Willems’ funny friends Elephant and Piggy! We will share lively stories, play games, and make crafts. This program is recommended for children ages 3-8. Space is limited, registration is required. To register stop by the library the library a call at 532-5129 and sign up or you can give to register as well.

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North Collins Public Library Coming Soon to the North Collins Library. Feb. 15 & 16: Library Closed Feb. 25: 6:30 p.m. Book Club (new date). Feb. 25: 6:30 p.m. Duct Tape Design- sign up required, space limited. Ages 8-12 Learn to make cool projects using duct tape. March 17: 5:30 p.m. Library Board Meeting Every Sunday 1-4 p.m.- Sunday Café! Enjoy the newspaper, television, and baked goods

in our meeting room. We are looking for more sponsors for the coming months. Please call or stop in if you could bake or donate toward baked goods. Fridays at 11 a.m.: Story hour with Miss Alice. Like our Facebook page to keep up with the library’s events Our winter hours: Sunday 1-4 p.m., Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 2-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, closed.

Gowanda Free Library Corner COMING EVENTS February 7, learn how to crochet, classes run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9, 6 -7:30 p.m. Meet the author of Whispers from the Third Level, Jacob Matthews. He will be available to sign your books. Rule of thumb when school is closed the Library will be closed! Library board meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Spring cleaning: We are looking to hold a fashion show for

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Author to sign books The Gowanda Free Library is hosting a meet and greet with local author Jacob Matthews on Feb. 9 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. He will be available for book signing and copies will be available

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The March 24 AARP Defensive Driving Class has only a couple of seats left. If you are interested call 532-2006 ext. 21 to register. Leave a message with your information. Beginning Yoga starts up again on Feb. 12 at 9 a.m.. This class runs for 8 weeks for a cost of $12. Come early to sign up and fill out paperwork. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Activities for this week are: Sunday - Pickle Ball - 6:30 p.m. in the Painter Center gym. Monday - Low-impact exercises with Pat Tucker 9 a.m. in the Painter Ctr. gym - includes walking, stand-up, chair, and arthritis exercises. Wednesday - Low-impact exercises with Pat Tucker - 9 a.m. in the Painter Ctr. gym - includes walking, stand-up, chair, and arthritis exercises. Quilting with Florence 10:30 a.m. at the Collins Library, Community Room. Active Senior Aerobics with Kim Robbins - 11:30 a.m. in

the Painter Ctr. gym - wear comfortable clothing. There is a fee for this class. Senior Bowling - 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda. Still only $5. for 3 games. Games and Crafts - 1 p.m. at the Painter Ctr. in the Rose Room and also upstairs in the new activity room for pool, ping-pong, and foosball. Thursday - Beginning Yoga 9 a.m. in the Painter Ctr. gym. There is a fee for this class. Pickle Ball 6:30 p.m. in the Painter Ctr. gym. Friday - Low-impact exercises with Pat Tucker - 9 a.m. in the Painter Ctr. gym - includes walking, stand-up, and chair exercises. Potluck lunch - noon at the Painter Ctr. in the Yellow Room. The Collins 50 Plus Seniors are planning a Lenten Trip on Thursday March 26. This trip includes a coach bus to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens, lunch, and a stop at The Broadway Market. Check back for more details.

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Wednesday, Feb. 11: roast pork and gravy, scalloped potatoes, peas with pearl onions, pineapple juice, rye bread, pie, Thursday, Feb. 12: Spanish rice, fiesta corn, corn bread, mandarin oranges, Friday, Feb. 13: macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, orange juice, wheat bread, banana, Monday, Feb. 16: HOLIDAY, Tuesday, Feb. 17: chicken and broccoli, wild rice, green beans, grape juice, wheat bread, citrus fruit cup.

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Is Big Brother coming?

At the Feb. 2 meeting of the Collins Town Board, Supervisor David Tessmer presented a possible resolution he had received. Gene Degman, Code En- sary. He also discussed at some as well as its acceptance by By Richard Westlund forcement Officer reported length the updating of the air other towns. NEWS CORRESPONDENT The Collins Winter Youth only one building permit handling systems in the town Recreation Program is up and issued in Jan. It was for a manu- hall, including the replacement It would support town par- running, making its debut factured home. He stated he is or updating of the 50 year old ticipation in a County-wide during the last weekend of available in his town hall office ,manually controlled boiler, Government Efficiency Plan, January. It is held on Fridays on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. that heats town hall. with Erie County serving as and Saturdays only. They had Highway Superintendent Tessmer also brought to lead agency. The plan is com- 54 kids in attendance, the Dennis Jensen, reported that the discussion the possible plex, and involves the town’s first Friday and 42 on the first to date, there have been 121 re-arrangement of the system recognition of the State Tax Saturday. Recreation Direc- inches of snow. of rewarding longevity of Cap system, with rewards and tor Samantha D’Amaro, said Town Supervisor David town employees to be a more the lack thereof, as well as ac- it went well. She discussed Tessmer reported that the uniform, and equitable one. cepting possible cooperation with the board a number of Community Development In reporting for the water or consolidation of activities additional initiatives which Block Grant system again department Tessmer stated between towns. Inasmuch as it she has received in her discus- awarded funds for the Rural that the new chlorine system will require further study to as- sions with many of the parents Transit System, but not for is now online. certain just how much power it involved. the town's application for reIn other matters the board: would actually surrender to the Town Clerk Becky Jo Sum- placement of the deteriorated • Agreed to raise the Town county over town functions, mers reported transactions in wheelchair and stair lifts in the Justice petty cash fund from the board decided to table the her office for Jan. amounted to L.K. Painter Center. Tessmer $50 to $100 for each justice. resolution, at least temporarily, $4,622.65 of which the town’s expressed a desire to move The next meeting of the while its further implications portion is $4,490.53. ahead and do this project with Collins Town Board will be on could be better understood, town funds as it is truly neces- Tuesday Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Collins Town Hall.

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Collins Center installs fire company officers

The Collins Center Volunteer Fire Company held its Installation of Officers on Jan. 17. Radio personality Clay Moden served again as Master of Ceremonies Installed by Town of Collins Justice Brian Gernatt were the officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary: President,Cindy Lillie; Vice President, Stephanie Finch; Secretary,Janice Kief; and Treasurer, Stephanie

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Town of Collins Justice Walter Cain installs the officers of the Collins Center Fire Company for 2015. Meister and Secretary, Kyleigh Schneider. Joy Johnson was honored as the Firefighter of the Year by the Company. Johnson joined the company in Janu-

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Town Fire Commissioner Don Tharnish installs the officers of the Junior Firefighters.

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Joy Johnson receives recognition from NYS Assemblyman David DiPietro as Firefighter of the Year and EMS Captain, Joy Johnson Placed on the Investment Committee were: Mark Halloran, Andy Husul, Dave Gamel, Doug Jensen, and Don Tharnish Junior Firefighter officers were installed by Town Fire Commissioner Donald Tharnish and are: President, Otto Meister; Vice President, Dalton Grimm; Treasurer, Paul

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GUESTS-A number of elected officials were on hand for the Collins Center installation. Posing with Firefighter of the Yea,r Joy Johnson, are, from left: Assemblyman David DiPietro, Legislator John Mills, Town of Collins Supervisor David Tessmer, Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw, and Community Relations Staff to Senator Patrick Gallivan, Mitch Martin.

Chiefs Mike Finch and Ron Lillie. Answering the most calls in the past year were: Paul Gernatt, Ron Paluch, Norm Johnson, Joy Johnson, Doug Jensen, Mark Halloran, Don Johnson, Don Tharnish, Ron Lillie, Mike Finch and Rick Simmons Honored for their length of service were: 40 years, Don Johnson; 35 years, Don Tharnish; 25 years, Andy Husul & Ron Zynda; 10 years, ason Johnson

year. Chief Mike Finch noted that she piloted a Health Fair for our community last year. It fell to Finch to present her a plaque recognizing her as Firefighter of the Year. She and the committee are in the planning stages for this year’s Health Fair, which is slated for April 18. For information, she can be contacted through their ccfireco@gmail. com address. Mark your calendars, everyone! Top Responders for the year were given fleece jackets by

S-GI community convo shows what’s important By Colleen Mahoney NEWS CORRESPONDENT

The Jan. 27 SpringvilleGriffith Institute community conversation proved to be a large turnout, with roughly 100 parents, staff and students on hand to discuss their feelings on the status of the district. The district is facing a $1.3

million budget deficit, and with budget talks beginning at board of education meetings, the community conversation served as a way for the board to better understand what the community values. With three questions, broken into three sections, participants were able to discuss their feelings on instructional programs, extra curricular activities and facilities,

operations and management. Everything that was discussed at the conversation only serves as a guideline for board members to consider during budget season, according to Alison Duwe, board president. The topics that were discussed, and the suggestions that were made, will be used to give the board insight into what the community values in the dis-

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Erie County Sheriffs

• The Erie County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the North Collins Substation responded to 294 calls the week of Jan. 26 to Feb. 2 in Brant, Boston, Collins, Eden, Evans, Gowanda, North Collins and Seneca Nation of Indians. • Stephanie Minton, 25, of Main Street, Collins, was arrested Jan. 26 on an outstanding warrant. Minton was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending arraignment. • Robert Brundage Jr., 46, of Houghton, was arrested Jan. 29 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Route 39 near East Becker Road, Collins. According to authorities, a DMV check revealed Brundage had four suspensions on his license. He is due in Town of Collins Court. • On Feb. 2, Deputies responded to a report of a smell of smoke at a residence at the Bagdad Road Trailer Park. According to authorities, a caller reported smelling smoke but did not see a fire. Upon

Deputies arrival, it was learned careless smoking resulted in the caller reporting a fire and that there was not a fire but the caller believed she dropped a cigarette ash. • The Erie County Sheriff’s Office dispatched 43 calls for the Village of Gowanda. Deputies assisted with 10 calls to the village. • On Jan. 26, Deputies responded to a report of a house fire on Shirley Road in North Collins. According to authorities, a caller reported all residents were evacuated from the residence. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The cause of the fire was not listed and the damage was listed as minimal. • On Jan. 30, Deputies responded to a report of a single operator snowmobile accident on a trail off Route 75 in North Collins near the Eden Valley Golf Course. The Fire Department assisted in rescuing Christop Chiappetta, 40, of Derby. He was transported to ECMC with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident remains under investigation

by the Snowmobile and ATV special services unit of Erie County Sheriff’s Office. • Cathleen Conway, 29, was arrested Jan. 29 with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation and unsafe tires after Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway on Main Street in North Collins. According to authorities, a DMV revealed Conway’s license was suspended. She is due in court. • Inez Buffalo, 29, of Angola, was arrested Jan. 29 for DWI after Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle operating recklessly on Route 438, Seneca Nation of Indians. According to authorities, Deputies say Buffalo was exhibiting signs of intoxication. Buffalo refused a breath test. Also, a DMV check revealed Buffalo’s license was suspended. Buffalo was charged with DWI, refusal to submit to a breath screening device, failure to keep right, and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Buffalo was transported to Erie County Holding Center pending arraignment.

EC Sheriff brings back citizens’ academy Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard has announced that his office is establishing the Erie County Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy following an eight year absence. Each year, the academy will have two separate sessions; one spring and one fall academy. The 2015 spring academy will begin on March 11, and runs nine weeks. Upon completion, each participant will receive a diploma and will be offered an opportunity to join the alumni association. Sheriff Howard stated, “We are excited to bring back our citizens’ academy. The Erie

County Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy is a stimulating, hands-on program which provides citizens of Erie County with an insider’s look into the Sheriff’s Office. The academy’s participants will receive an in-depth look at the Sheriff’s units and hear from its leaders.” Citizens will learn the constitutional origin of the Sheriff’s Office in New York and how the role of the county’s leading law enforcement agency has evolved into the multifaceted first responder agency it is today. The ECSO Citizens’ Academy is open to any Erie

County resident age 21 or older. Candidates are required to complete an application and undergo a criminal background check. Those accepted will attend a nine week program that will cover such units and topics as: SWAT Team; Aviation & Marine; Bomb Squad; Firearms Training; K9; and Jail Management Applications may be found at: www.erie.gov/sheriff to download and complete All applications must be completed, signed, notarized and post marked by Feb. 12. Only the top 35 candidates will be accepted.

Cattaraugus Co. Sheriffs • The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office reports an accident on Feb. 3 of a 2005 Buick operated by Kathleen Poland. According to authorities, the driver was traveling south

Cattaraugus Ambulance reon Route 353 when the driver drove on to the shoulder of the sponded to the accident. Poland was charged with road, lost control of the vehicle, traveled onto a guard rail and improper passing or lane usage then into Linlyco Lake in the and is due in New Albion Court. Town of New Albion.

Gowanda Police receives life-saving training In late January, the Gowanda Police Department received training through the Cattaraugus County Sheriff Department on the use of Naloxone (Narcan). Naloxone is an opioid antagonist which reverses the potentially life-threatening consequences of an overdose. It is administered intranasally (up the nose) to reverse the overdose of Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone/Oxycontin, Metha-

done, Hydrocodone/Vicodin, and Codeine. It cannot be used to get high and is not addictive. It is safe and effective to reverse opioid overdoses. Opioids can stop or slow down a person’s breathing, which causes death. It helps wake the person up and keeps them brathing until EMS arrives. With Police being the first on the scene, most of the time, this training could make a dif-

ference when it matters most. Heroin use in general is on the rise. By adding Nalozone/ Narcan to the set of tools, Police can help save lives. Every member of the Gowanda Police Department is now certified to administer the lifesaving medicine. Anyone with questions regarding the use of Naloxone/ Narcan, may call the Police Department at: 532-2020.

Sheriff's K9s receive protective vests Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard announced today Erie County Sheriff’s Office K9’s Bili, Lord, and Cer have been awarded ballistic vests through the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Donations of almost $3,000 were made by the Cannata Family Foundation, Inc. of Foxboro, Mass. for $950 to fund one K9, and Hot Yoga Spot of Latham, N.Y. which donated $2,000 for two vests. The vests will be embroidered with the sentiments “This gift of protection provided by the Cannata Family Foundation, Inc.”, and “This gift of protection provided by The Hot Yoga Spot.” Bili, Lord and Cer and their

handlers are assigned the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility. The K9s perform routine searches of visitors, inmates and facilities for contraband. The vests provide a great deal of protection from knife and shank attacks while the K9s perform their duty. The K9s will be custom fitted for the vests and will receive the individual vest in a few weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA. Whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

Each vest costs $950. and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1223 law enforcement dogs in 40 states with protective vests since 2009 at a cost of over $1.1 million. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call 508-824-6978. Tax deductible donations accepted via mail to: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718 or via the website: www.vik9s.org.

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Wait and see is board response to county plan

By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER

The Village of North Collins Board, at its Feb. 3 meeting, decided to table an invitation to join with Erie County municipalities to find greater operating efficiencies to meet new State requirements for tax credits initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The plan has been endorsed by the Association of Erie County Towns which sent a petition of support to the Village. Village Attorney, Richard Schaus explained the proposal as serving as an “umbrella” for participating governments. By all working to find savings, the combination would ensure that all qualified for tax credits for residents of municipalities who both stay under the State property tax cap limit of 2 percent, and which find efficiencies through cooperation with other municipalities for cost sharing purposes. Schaus added that

those efficiencies must add up to a one-percent savings. “Erie County is offering a countywide approach,” he said. Trustee Brenda Bauer-Petrus expressed concern, “We have already found efficiencies,” Bauer-Petrus said, “We just saved a lot with the Helmuth merger, what’s going to happen in a year or so when we can’t save anymore?” Schaus responded that he believed the plan would especially benefit small governments such as North Collins. “You will have all those towns finding savings, but the amount will be shared by all the participating governments,” he said. Bauer-Petrus wanted more time to review the proposal and earned a tabling of the item on her motion. “These are the towns “ Bauer-Petrus said, “Let’s find out what the Association of Villages has to say about this.” Schaus said “I’m not supporting the governor’s program, in fact, I find the whole tax credit

deal mind-boggling. But, by joining this, you can make sure your residents are eligible for those credits. Public Works director Mike Perry reported problems with the village’s sidewalk plow and that alternatives should be considered. Perry explained that the current system uses the salvaged 1962 blade from the previous machine. “When the snow banks get as high as they are, the snow is pushed up the banks and falls back onto the sidewalk as the plow passes,” said Perry. He reported that the village’s skidster could perform the task, but, “It uses a 6-foot wide plow, there would be damage to lawns.” Perry would rather see a blower attachment and said units could be purchased used for considerable savings. But showing no system is perfect, Perry said, “When we first got a blower attachment years ago, it worked great for the first several years. But, it kept finding trash that was buried in the snow. It takes

a toll.” Perry added that the village has 32-miles of sidewalk to plow. Code Enforcement Officer Phil Tremblay took note of Perry’s additional complaint that commercial plow operators, in cleaning driveways, are plugging up the sidewalks. Tremblay suggested the Board review codes in other municipalities that require permits for commercial snow removal. “They don’t do it for the revenue, it’s to make sure the operators know the rules,” said Tremblay. Tremblay also reported that the blue house on Main St. has been condemned and is posted as such, but was informed that there is an open door to the structure. He hopes a demolition plan can be arranged and bids have been received. Schaus cautioned that the village should obtain a court order for the demolition to protect itself from any unknown creditors. Attorney Schaus cautioned that before

taking action, the village should obtain a court order directing demolition to protect the village from any unidentified creditors that may have an interest in the property. Dog Warden Jennie Ebersole presented her annual report. She made specific reference to lesser levels of kenneling over the year due to a dangerous dog left in her care by court order. Positively, she reported a dog rehabilitation specialist has made great strides with the animal and it soon should be ready for adoption. Bauer-Petrus asked if Ebersole was planning a dog census anytime soon. Ebersole responded, “We plan to, but the village is problematic. Who do you send the notice to? There is a high number of rental properties and when we are called for a problem dog, it usually belongs to a rental unit.” Ebersole requested a meeting with Trustees at some point in hopes of developing a strategy to conduct a census.

County creates revitalization fund The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism has announced the creation of a Community Revitalization Fund (CRF) to provide up to $5,000 to support a variety of local community improvement activities. Crystal Abers, Director of the Department stated, “The County is interested in working with communities that recognize and value the importance of improving and preserving their unique rural heritage and aesthetic character, but lack ample or sufficient capacity to act on it.” Abers said the program is designed to address a number of of areas which are: • Assist rural communities in improving and preserving their unique character, heritage, and beauty of; • Provide an incentive

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total project cost with a dollar for dollar cash match.” She emphasized that the County wants to see a strong demonstration of community support of, and participation and involvement in, the proposed activity. Another aspect of the CRF is a requirement that the applicant views at least one of the videos in the County’s library of materials developed by Roger Brooks, Destination Development International (DDI). Abers explained, “DDI has worked around the world helping communities become outstanding places to live and visit. We’re not just talking about urban areas either. DDI has provided expert advice to rural communities as well. These videos will help our communities create a downtown where visitors and locals want to spend time and money. We will work with applicants to choose what improvements are best for them. We think that beautification of our downtowns is worth the investment.” CRF application materials are available at: www. cattco.org/planning/crf. For additional information, contact Ginger Malak at 716938-2312; email ggmalak@ cattco.org.

She also told the board that since she and her husband have taken over dog control duties for the village and town, “We have come light years. When we started the delinquent dogs could fill a book, the number is down, but those are the ones we know about.” Trustee Kathleen Myers, serving as Deputy Mayor while Mayor Vincent George is on vacation, reported that while the village’s request for continued funding of the Rural Transit program had been approved, the village’s own request for Community Block Grant funding had been denied. Bauer-Petrus reported that the transition from Helmuth to Evans Control for emergency dispatching services has gone smoothly. “I haven’t heard any complaints,” she said. In other business the Board: Approved paying bills for the month of $36,899.39. The Village Board will next meet on March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Photo club seeks ‘hidden details’ “Observing Hidden Details” is the topic at the Feb. 12 Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meeting. The presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. Member Laurel AustinSmith will lead a discovery trip inside the Nature Center building that is about finding one’s initials in the displays. “The Color Blue” and “Shoot from the Hip” are the topics for the image review that begins the meeting. The Color Blue is about using a blue subject and finding a vantage point to isolate and emphasize the subject. For Shoot from the Hip, one keeps the camera at hip level and shoot upwards to given an interesting perspective to photos,. A social time follows the program. Visitors are asked to pay a small fee that may be applied toward the annual dues. The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Club meets at the Audubon Nature

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Revival meetings

From Feb. 9 to 13, Br. Cobb and Br. Hardman will hold Revival Meetings Monday through Friday starting at 7 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist

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Obituaries W W W. G O W A N D A N E W S . C O M

Julia A. Ruda

Lorraine A. Gilfort

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April 21, 1933 — January 30, 2015 Lorraine A. Gilfort, 81, of Gowanda, died January 30, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Gilfort was the wife of the late Arnold W. Gilfort; daughter of the late James William and Katherine May (Byxbee) Davies and the late William and Frances “Fanny” (Byxbee) Fiedler; mother of Patricia A. McPherson, Katherine M. (Alberts) White; sister of the late Ruth Davies, Dorothy (Davies) Doherty, James W. Davies, Mildred B. (Davies) McDonald, Robert B. Davies, Edward R. Davies , Marie (Fiedler) O’Connor, William “Bud” Fiedler; also survived by two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to HomeCare and Hospice, P.O. Box 66, Little Valley, NY 14755 or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Schindler Funeral Home, Gowanda.

August 7, 1925 – February 1, 2015

February 9, 1940 – January 30, 2015 Julia A. Ruda, 74, of Main Street, Collins Center, died January 30, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Mrs. Ruda worked for New York State. She was the wife of Thomas J. Ruda; daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Rebman) Glass; mother of Cindy (Robert) Taylor of Churchville, MD, Sandra (Shawn) Maloney of Collins, Tammy (Ken) Lindquist of Springville, Thomas (Cathy) Ruda Jr. of Collins; sister of Douglas (Kathy) Glass of Columbus, Ohio, William (Kathy) Glass of Clifton Springs, Gregory (Jane) Glass of Columbus, Ga., Barbara Applby of Alden; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by Schindler Funeral Home, Gowanda.

Ward W. Weiser Jr. October 7, 1940 – January 29, 2015 Ward W. Weiser, Jr., 74, of North Collins, died January 29, 2015 at Lake Shore Hospital, Irving. Mr. Weiser owned and operated Ward Weiser Construction Company; was the Honorable Municipal Judge in North Collins; worked as a Police Officer; volunteered as a firefighter; was a member of North Collins Jaycees, Eden-North Collins Rotary Club, Collins Draft Horse, Ox, & Pony Club; was a Little League Umpire; Little Loop Football League Commissioner, Coach and volunteer. He was the husband of Mary (Loretto) Weiser; father of Matthew (Lorraine) Weiser, Scott (Catherine) Weiser, Maria Nyman; brother of Harlan “Butch” (Judy) Weiser, Carol (Don) Dash and the late Ruth Laplaca, Robert Weiser, Jean Bond; also survived by seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.

Thatcher Brook topic of work session The U.S. Army Corps of Engiineers has requested a work session with the Thatcher Brook Task Force (Feasibility Study Project Delivery Team) to discuss items of importance for the Flood Risk Management Project Feasibility A meeting will take place on Feb. 9, from 5:30- 7 p.m. in the Village of Gowanda Board Room on E. Main Street. While the meeting is open to others, it is anticipated that the

meeting will primarily a work session and no public forum is planned. The draft agenda plans to address: Current status; Project Management Plan and schedule; Review of in-kind services; and schedule/process for submittals Also planned is a discussion of problems, opportunities, constraints, objectives and preliminary list of measures/ alternatives.

Lake Shore Health hosts Blood Bank The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York, the primary supplier of blood and blood products to Chautauqua & Allegany County, will hold a blood drive at Lake Shore Health Care Center in Irving on Feb. 10. The drive will operated from noon until 4 p.m. Appointments may be made by visiting www.fourhearts.org, and logging in to your donor

profile. However, walk-ins are always welcome. To be eligible to donate you must have Photo ID, be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with a signed CBB parental consent form), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. For more information or to find out if you are eligible visit: www.fourhearts.org or call (877) 842-0631.

Wayne M. Maracle Sr. July 16, 1947 – February 2, 2015 Wayne M. Maracle Sr., 67, of Versailles, died February 2, 2015 at his home. Mr. Maracle was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran; worked at Curtis Screw, Buffalo; was a member of the Six Nations, Disabled American Veterans. He was the husband of Bonnie (McCulloch) Maracle; son of the late Erwin and Reta Maracle; father of Wayne (Sue) Maracle Jr. of Nebraska, Paul Maracle of Buffalo, Elise (Mike) Deleo of Perrysburg, Heather Pettygrove of Orchard Park, Shannon Pettygrove of Perrysburg and the late Shawn Pettygrove; brother of Ronald “Jim” Maracle, Dane (Lois) Maracle, Eleanor “Ruth” Maracle, Donna Hill, April Sopicki and the late Barbra Maracle; also survived by 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were by Mentley Funeral Home, Inc., Gowanda.

David D. King May 6, 1952 – January 29, 2015

Leo Wrona, 89, of Central Avenue, Salamanca, died February 1, 2015 at WCA Hospital, Jamestown. Mr. Wrona worked at National Fuel; was a member of Holy Cross Athletic Club, Little Valley American Legion Post #531. He was the husband of Helene (Wojtowicz) Wrona and the late, Theresa (McMullen) Wrona; son of the late Antoni and Katherine (Bondura) Wrona; father of Julie (Norman) Schuster of Gowanda, Mary Kay (Joseph) Schreckengost, Sandra (Tom) Fellows of Little Valley, Stephen (Lori White) Wrona, Peter (Tracy) Wrona of Little Valley and the late Anthony Wrona; stepfather of Richard Wojtowicz, of Franklinville, Ronald, (Tracy) Wojtowicz, of Wilminton, NC and Victgor (Ann) Wojtowicz of Killbuck; brother of the late Mary Szall, Pauline Jusko, Alexandra Skiff, Anthony Wrona, Edward Wrona; also survived by 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home.

Duane S. Longboat July 18, 1956 – February 3, 2015 Duane S. Longboat, 58, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, died February 3, 2015. Mr. Longboat was the husband of the late Jennie (Stevens) Longboat; father of Pete (Amber) Longboat, Jaynee (Dave) Eppolito; brother of Brandon Longboat; also survived by three grandchildren. Arrangements were by Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.

David D. King, 62, of Cedar Street, Forestville, died January 29, 2015 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. Mr. King was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran; worked at Bush Industries, Jamestown. He was the husband of Deana M. (Derucher) King of Forestville; son of the late Jerry V. and Margaret I. (Myers) King; father of Jerry (Jackie) King of Forestville, Grace (Jim) Frederickson of Sweet Water, Tenn.; brother of Ila Lake of Angola, Leota (Rick) Fite of Angola, Betty Lee of Silver Creek, Nancy King of Angola; also survived by seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Forestville Food Pantry, P.O. Box 309, Forestville, NY 14062. Arrangements were by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.

Michael C. Blair, 65, of Forestville, died January 27, 2015. Mr. Blair worked For Carnation and Petri Baking Companies. He was the companion of Veronica Bender; son of the late Charles and Jean (MacDonald) Blair; father of Tammy Blair, Ginger (James) Blair-Farmer, Max (Samantha) Blair, Mark (Amber) Blair; also survived by 15 grandchildren. Arrangements were by Hills Funeral Chapel.

Taste of Buffalo offers scholarships

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The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. This program supports local area high school seniors in pursuit of higher education in the foodservice and hospitality industries and awards up to five scholarship winners with $1,000 each to be applied toward their college education. To be eligible, students must be residents of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Genesee, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus or Allegany counties. They must also be enrolled, or intend to enroll in a foodservice or hospitality curriculum at an accredited two- or fouryear school for the fall, 2015

semester. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of academic achievement, experience, recommendations, community involvement, goal objectives and overall interest in the industry. Since the scholarship program began in 1997, more than $66,000 has been awarded to help western New York foodservice and hospitality students. For additional information and to download an application, visit www. tasteofbuffalo.com. The completed application, a current transcript and report card, and letters of recommendation must be received by March 27, 2015.

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Gowanda Central Students of the Month-January Kala was nominated by Mrs. Robin Smith because she is a pleasure to have in Mixed Chorus. As a 9th grader, she is not only a leader in her section but also holds the office of Music Booster secretary. Her enthusiasm, positive attitude, and work ethic make her a role model for all chorus members. Kala is in the high school play, Arsenic and Old Lace. During the spring she participates in track and field. She is also a volunteer at her church and Kala Farley helps with vacation bible Grade 9 school. Kala’s plans are to go to college for architecture or child THE ARTS care. Her advice to students is to work hard for what you want because nothing comes easy.

Kyle was nominated by Mr. John Beaumariage because he is an excellent math student with consistent high quality standards. He never quits working until the problem is solved. Kyle is trust-worthy, reliable and represents the best in his graduating class. Kyle participates in Varsity baseball and basketball. He is a vital member of the SADD club. Kyle will be attending a four year college after graduating and plans to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Kyle’s advice to students is to enjoy and make the most out of high school.

Matty was nominated by Mr. Brian Denea for a number of reasons. When in class, he works out to his full potential and keeps challenging himself. Matty is always on time and prepared for class. He is also willing to help out with equipment and demonstrations at any time. Matt is an all star cross country runner and plays Varsity baseball in the spring. He also acts in both musicals and plays. In his spare time Matt Kruszka he volunteers at the food Grade 10 pantry. Matt plans to attend a four year college and major in PHYSICAL EDUCATION sports training. His advice to students is to relax and reduce your stress because you only live once.

Lindsey was nominated by Mr. Larry Wheeler because she is always prepared for class. She always has a great attitude for learning. She works well with group members. She is always willing to volunteer in class. Lindsey is a member of the yearbook staff and plays softball for GHS. She is also a dancer. Her plans include going to college so that she can earn a degree in the medical field. Lindsey’s biggest influence is her parents because they push her to always do better.

Rachel Christopher was chosen as Student of the Month by Mrs. Styles. Rachel is hardworking, kind, helpful, and motivated. She always works to the best of her ability and if she needs help, she is not afraid to ask. Rachel is constantly striving to improve and genuinely learn rather than just earn a grade for class. Gowanda High School is lucky to have a student like Rachel!! Rachel participates in club volleyball at the Buffalo Volleyball Academy and plays Rachel Christopher both volleyball and softball for Grade 9 Gowanda. After high school ELA she hopes to pursue a career in advertising because she likes Benjamin was chosen by Mr. to be creative. Rachel’s advice school because it determines Jon Spiegel because he is a great to students is to work hard in your future. student. He always tries his best, he always does excellent work and he always has great A student chosen for Panther questions to ask. PRIDE illustrates, on a daily Ben participates in the school basis, what being a panther musicals and plays. He is means….prepared, respectful, also involved in soccer, youth involved, determined, and court and chamber choir. Ben excellence. This month’s selecplans to major in criminal intion is Alysha Gassman. vestigation so that he can help Alysha represents the entire people. After his career in law student body on the Board of enforcement he will open the Education. This is a voluntary Gross Bakery shop. The people position that requires a great who influenced him the most are deal of time. Alysha plans to his friends. attend college after graduating from Gowanda. Her advice to students is to do what make you happy without worrying about what others think.

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Offseason commitment helps Schroeder shine North Collins sophomore adapting to varsity game quickly

“I thought it would kind of be the same old thing, but once we got a couple of practices in we noticed that we had some talent and if we worked hard we could actually be a good team,” said Schroeder. The Eagles are coming off of a recent contest in which they played their best ball all winter in a 68-61 loss to West Valley – a team that defeated them by over 30 points in their first meeting a few weeks ago. “We kind of wanted revenge,” Schroeder said. The Eagles had a four-point lead in the second quarter before falling behind by just a single point at halftime. The 61 points that the Eagles scored in the loss make up by far the highest point total they’ve had all season. “Usually at halftime we lose a lot of our focus and energy, but this time we came prepared and we wanted to win,” Schroeder noted. “I guess playing as a team. Throughout the season we haven’t been playing as close as we should have been. I guess last night, everything just clicked and we started to see each other a lot more.” Schroeder led the way for the Eagles with 25 points. He said that the loss was tough on him and his teammates. It took some time for them to realize how well they played and they look forward to building off of the best team performance of the year. “We all sit down as a team after every game to talk about how we did,” said Schroeder. “We can tell everyone was a little mad then, but I think we got over it pretty fast.

By Marquel Slaughter SPORTS REPORTER

Zach Schroeder was a freshman at North Collins during the 2013-14 basketball season. As one of the key players for the Eagles on the junior varsity team, he knew that he was going to be asked to move up to varsity the following winter. A natural scorer, in order to get ready for the varsity season, Schroeder made the decision to join an AAU team so that he could face more talent, strength and speed and go up against different techniques. He joined the Upstate Buffalo AAU basketball team immediately after the JV season was over last year. By the time he played in his first varsity game this past December, Schroeder was more than ready. “The first game was good for me because I play in the city with a lot of older kids so I’m used to it,” he said. “I’m a natural scorer and that’s what I’ve been used for ever since JV.” The boys basketball program has been down during the last few seasons. This year’s team was winless at press time. Even with the down years, the Eagles are a little surprised that they have not been able to earn a victory yet. Schroeder noted that early on, he was impressed with what he saw from his team and thought this year could have been different. He still does.

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Sophomore Zach Schroeder led the Eagles with 25 points during a recent 68-61 loss to West Valley.

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Panther grapplers wrap up home Gowanda girls bowlers complete portion of schedule with win best season ever

By Mark Benton

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

The Gowanda Central School varsity wrestling team concluded the home portion of its 2014-15 schedule with a convincing 51-27 victory over Franklinville on Jan. 28. This was the Panthers’ fourth win without a loss on their home mat this season. The match against Franklinville was also designated as Senior Night. And each of Gowanda’s three seniors went out on a high note. Lucas McKeever, the No. 1 ranked 160-pound wrestler in Western New York this season, Dalton Mills, and Josh Balzer were each victorious in their last home appearance wearing a Gowanda uniform.

See “Wrestling” on page B2

By Mark Benton

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

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Gowanda defeated Franklinville, 51-27, on Jan. 28 to remain undefeated on its home mats this season. The Panthers will now prep for the postseason.

It will go down as the best bowling season on record for the girls varsity team at Gowanda Central School. The Panthers just completed a remarkable regular season by posting an overall record of 39-1. The only blemish came against Cattaraugus-Little Valley during the last game of the season, which prevented Gowanda from going undefeated. The girls team, under coach Lois Piscitelli, has been knocking on the door over the past few seasons. However, this year, the Lady Panthers put it all together and dominated their opponents on their way to claiming the con-

ference crown. The closest team to Gowanda in the final standings was Cattaraugus-Little Valley. The Timberwolves finished the season with a very respectable record of 26-14. “The girls have worked very hard to achieve their success this season,” Piscitelli stated after the Panthers’ final league match. “I am very proud of their accomplishments as a team and as individuals.” Although it was a team effort, Gowanda did have some outstanding individual achievements. Bri Thompson was third in the league with a 169 average. She also recorded the second highest three-game series with a 590. Malyssa Farley posted Gowanda’s highest individual game during the season with a 212.

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Lady Panthers drop OT thriller to Silver Creek By Mark Benton

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

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Allise Barreto and the Panthers are 4-11 this season.

The Silver Creek High School varsity girls basketball team never led until the waning moments of its come-frombehind 51-49 overtime victory at Gowanda on Jan. 30. With the win, the Black Knights completed the series sweep of the Panthers and moved into the middle of the CCAA East Division I standings. Gowanda, which has shown improvement as the season progressed under coach Jennifer DePasquale, was ahead for the entire time in regulation play until the last 15 seconds of the fourth quarter. Silver Creek’s

Berra. Both teams had several players that put up big numbers in the contest. Silver Creek’s Kalee Dexter led her team in scoring with 18 points. Teammates Darrien Spruce and Sarah Adams combined to mesh 16 points. The Panthers received another outstanding effort from Raeann White and Alexis Hawkins. White tallied a gamehigh 21 points to go along with her eight rebounds. Freshman DAVE ECKHARDT Alexis Hawkins also hit double Raeann White had 21 points in Gowanda’s loss. figures with 13 points. She was again a force on the boards, collecting 17 rebounds. Both teams return to divisionMaddy Eggleston knocked in their favor heading into al play with Silver Creek taking down a 3-pointer to finally tie the extra session. Both teams on Salamanca while Gowanda the game for the Black and fought hard, but Silver Creek will host Portville. The regular prevailed in the end and won season concludes the week of Gold. “This was an exciting game,” by two points. Feb. 16-21. Section VI postsea“What a heartbreaker. How- son tournament seeds will then noted Panther mentor DePasquale. “I have to give credit ever, I think it was a lesson be determined based on overall to Silver Creek for never giv- learned by our team that a game divisional records. isn’t over until it is over,” Deing up.” The playoffs are slated to Once the visitors tied the Pasquale said, quoting former commence on Feb. 23. game, the momentum swung New York Yankee great Yogi

Timberwolves take down Franklinville in dual meet

By Mark Benton

SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

The Cattaraugus-Little Valley/Pine Valley varsity wrestling team went on the road and put it all together for an impressive dual meet win at Franklinville. The two southern tier programs hooked up on Jan. 27 on the Panthers mat. “What a great team win,” is how Cattaraugus-Little Valley/Pine Valley co-coach Rex Brown described his team’s latest accomplishment. “We moved several wrestlers up a weight class and they all

responded.” After the meet began with a double forfeit at 182 pounds, Alex Kelly was the first to move up a weight class and recorded an early second-period pin at 195. Kelly has been the Timberwolves’ best wrestler all season long. Reggie Goodemote also moved up a weight class and he, too, recorded a pin, but in the first period. Two double forfeits came next in the 99- and 106-pound weight divisions. Sam Grey then took his turn by moving up. He had a tough match but held on for a 10-9 decision that put Cattaraugus-Little Valley/Pine Valley in control of the match. However, Franklinville came back with two wins as a result of a forfeit and decision. The Timberwolves’Tyler Federson gave a gallant effort but lost

that decision by seven points at 126. Adolf Zollinger then wrestled a “very smart match” according to Brown and pinned his opponent in the 132-pound weight class. Tyler Penrod followed Zollinger’s fine effort with a pin of his own at 138. Randy Grey all but secured the victory for CattaraugusLittle Valley/Pine Valley when he picked up his 15th pin of the season in the 152-pound weight class. Dylan Rhinehart and Caleb Wares put the finishing touches on the victory with a major decision and pin, respectively. “Having so many of our wrestlers step it up tonight was encouraging,” said Brown. The Timberwolves had one remaining dual meet on their schedule before heading off the County meet at Ripley on Feb. 7.

McKeever earns 37-second pin in last home match “Wrestling” from page B1

Pine Valley girls climb to second in CCAA East II SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

The Panthers are ranked 10th among Western New York small schools. from several other wrestlers as well. Ethan Francis, Chris Hammond and Charlie Valone each pinned their opponents, while Dave Poff won by a decision. Chelton Bellinger and Noah Francis warmed up for their match but had no opponent to face, which resulted in each winning by forfeit. That 12-point swing proved to be the difference in the match. “We have another tough match on the road against Cattaraugus-Little Valley/ Pine Valley next week before heading into the postseason tournaments beginning Feb. 7

Cattaraugus-Little Valley/Pine Valley will compete in the county meet on Feb. 7.

By Mark Benton

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McKeever had the shortest match of the evening when he pinned his opponent in just 37 seconds. Mills and Balzer were equally impressive as they recorded a pin and technical fall, respectively. “In his last home match, Lucas McKeever pinned his opponent to record his 150th win,” Gowanda coach Mark Leous said following the meet between the two southern tier programs. “That win was a huge milestone in McKeever’s long and successful career at Gowanda.” Gowanda received points

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at Ripley,” noted Leous. The Panthers have not won a sectional title in wrestling since narrowly defeating Southwestern for the championship in 1965. However, with several outstanding grapplers on this year’s Gowanda squad, the Blue and White should be in strong contention. Gowanda is currently ranked 10th in the small school division of Western New York. The team has performed very well in tournaments this season and the Panthers hope their best is yet to come.

After a slow start to begin the season, the Pine Valley High School varsity girls basketball team is moving up in the rankings. And the Panthers’ latest win was a 47-45 thriller at Ellicottville on Feb. 3. “We played well in spurts and at times looked sharp and crisp,” Pine Valley coach Bryelle Cortright said of her teams’ most recent performance. “However, there were also several breakdowns on defense when we gave up some easy shots.” The game was a seesaw battle from the opening tip until the final buzzer as the Purple Panthers escaped with a two-point victory to put them one-half game ahead

of Ellicottville in the CCAA Division II East standings. Pine Valley currently sits in second place — two games behind undefeated Franklinville. Pine Valley led 13-11 after the first quarter and increased its lead to seven points by intermission. But the home standing Eagles roared back in the third quarter to cut the deficit to a mere two points with eight minutes remaining to play. The teams each scored 10 points in the final period and Pine Valley held on for its fourth league win of the 2014-15 campaign. Jamie Wilcox led the way for Pine Valley with 14 points, 10 rebounds, six steals and four assists. Kaleigh Brunswick scored nine points with three assists while Kate Horth chipped in with

nine points and two steals. Jessica Wilcox had eight points to ago along with four steals and Alex Bentham also made a significant contribution to the victory with six points and four assists. “Overall, it was a good team effort,” Cortright said. “I think we are finally hitting our stride. We are beginning to play to our capabilities.” Pine Valley cracked the top 10 in the Western New York small school poll for the first time this season on Feb. 2. And although the Panthers will most likely finish no higher than second place in their division, they have their sights set on making a deep playoff run. For a girls basketball program that has won numerous New York State championships in the past, nothing is impossible in the near future.

Schroeder surrounded by strong roster “Schroeder” from page B1 “Some people during the season care about points and we always lose so we’re figuring out that feeding the ball and passing the ball is going to help us get to victory.” Surrounding Schroeder is a promising roster that includes Aaron Strauss and Matt Parnitske as the captains

of the team. Joe Piniewski, Kyle Loretto and Brandon Zielinski have each been huge contributors for Rob Catalino’s team. Ryan Shiffman, Harley Mehnert, Eli Strauss and Tanner Loretto have made strides, as well, helping the Eagles with their newly-

found attitude that Schroeder believes will make them a better basketball team. “We’ve been doing good working as a team,” Schroeder said. “Even if we don’t win, I want to see us come together more and play fully as a team. I feel like we’re capable of doing a lot of things.”

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It’s ice fishing season — time for tactics and tips By Forrest Fisher OUTDOOR COLUMNIST

The weather helps all of us decide our options for outdoor fun, especially this winter! Now that the cold has finally settled in for good, if you like fishing, it means heading for hard water and finding fish in their winter lairs — not always an easy job. If finding the fish is the hard part, then the visit I enjoyed with Lake Erie charter captain Bobby Rustowicz and Maki-Plastic/Clam/Ice-Team Pro Scott Brauer has already started to make life on the ice a bit easier. They both believe that the angler needs to stay in touch with the fish. It doesn’t matter if it is winter or summer. For both of them, that means using sonar, a high-tech fish finder of sorts. For Brauer, ice fishing success means using a Vexilar ice-fishing sonar that can identify hard bottom, soft bottom, weeds, fish movement, and also allows for interference rejection, to tune out the sonar of nearby anglers. These units are compact, portable and effective, with prices ranging from $299 to the top of the line, FLX-28, for $560 or so. Brauer says, “One of the most important factors for catching fish in the winter is identifying what the fish are looking for on the day you go fishing. The size of the bait below is your key as to what to fish with. If the bait in the area is smaller, then smaller lures will be more effective, bigger forage means larger baits and lures. There are weight forward jig heads for swimming a plastic tail vertically

or horizontally, flat front side jig heads that stand straight up that can be used to tease dormant fish into feeding, and many other options.” An expert at winning winter ice fishing contests, Brauer is not shy about telling all when it comes to helping others catch fish, find fun on the ice and adding folks to the long list of people who love to ice fish. Brauer says, “Most folks don’t really know where to start when they first think about going out to ice fish. They can be lost, never to return, if someone doesn’t help them learn the right things to do. I try to help them so they will learn so much they will get others involved too.” Brauer is autonomous. He never asks for bylines or credit; he is a super humble human. As Brauer continued to discuss his winning ice fishing finesse with Rustowicz and I, he said, “How folks know best present their offerings to the fish? How do you rig things to catch fish? It can depend on the fish mood, too; are the fish aggressive feeders today? Are the fish up-feeding today looking for minnows or rising larvae, or are they down-feeding and looking for bottom dwellers, blood worms, blue worms, stonefly nymphs and other bottom-oriented crustacean type forage?” To start out, to make your day on the ice more productive, be prepared to fish with several manners of presentation. One starting point is a simple one: the drop shot rig, using 2-pound test Trilene micro-ice line (red color is his preferred color, but likes clear on busy ice) with a bb-shot for weight and a small size 12 scud hook

Boys bowlers finish regular season 28-12 “Bowlers” from page B1 Other members of the Panthers’ championship squad included Paige Gabel, Brook HansenIvett, Krista Lennertz, Brittanee Stelley, Tatum Stitzel and Chelsey Wielkie. On the boys side of the alleys, the Panther keglers finished second behind Salamanca with a final record of 28-12. The boys had won the league title two of the last three years. “I was equally impressed by the effort that the boys team put forth this season,” echoed coach Ryan Lipinski. “Like the girls team, they worked very hard to finish near the top of the standings once

again.” Junior Jarred Krajewski rolled the fourth highest single game in league play with a 265. His three-game set of 567 was also a bright spot for Gowanda. Lipinski also received fine performances throughout the season from Brent Bogardus, Eric Chimino, Zach Gabel, Dan Goodemote, Trevo Greco and Kurt Stitzel. Both teams will now compete in the County roll-offs and the Section VI championships. The top teams and individuals will advance to the New York State championship match to be held in late February.

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Ice fishing jigs, baits and hooks are numerous, colorful and plentiful – and tiny, adding to remove the simplicity and fun of ice fishing until the right combination of size and color and action is discovered for productive and successful fish catching. with a simple plastic mini-scud or mini-maki tied tail about 6 inches above the weight. You can also tie a loop knot above that single drop shot hook and add another micro-jig or another hook and bait too. Brauer is an ice-fishing master educator that uses ice jigs with live grubs and maggots, or rigged with micro-tiny maki plastic jig tails in combination with bare hooks, micro-sized titanium or lead jig heads. He will fish with bite indicators that include tip-ups and tipdowns, light action spring bobber rods, and a host of other mechanical display rigs. Brauer admits that there is really no possible way to tell someone what to use before the actual day of fishing in the spot the angler is fishing, but he adds, “Combinations can be the most deadly of winter icefishing tricks.” Brauer likes to

use Hali-Sekkula spoon jigs for perch, digger head jigs that dig into the bottom for stubborn crappie, Grumpi jigs, Doti jigs, Darti jigs and vertical jigs rigged for horizontal fishing by bending the hook to create an upward pointing elevation to allow easier hookup with the fish. To learn more about the plastic critter jigs and head that Brauer uses, check out http://www.makiplastic. com/bait/. It’s not always the great big things that you do when you ice fish – granted you need to be able to detect a strike and the sonar helps a lot, but to be more effective, it is often the really small changes you make to present something different, something subtle, or less colorful, or that has more action, or different action, such as jig tails hooked up backwards at times - that can make the

K & L top bowlers Men’s High Scores: Derek Peck 204; Bill Friedman 210; Dale Rogan 208; Gene Doucette 236, 234-649; Greg Rogan 200, 211; Gary Lauer 200, 204; Mark Miller 226; Ron Barlow 223; Kurt Stitzel 204; Terry Gabel 215, 200; Terry Gabel 225 Women’s High Scores: Lacee Sotkovski 206-538; Janet Barton 181, 200535; Carol Miller 196; Sue Barlow 180; Barb Duncan 180; Lori Peterson 175; Tammy Strickfaden 178; Carol Vanderbosch 180; Barb Duncan 201; Lori Peterson

K & L standings Preston Murphy Tuesday Night Murphy’s Brick Village 56-32 HT3G: Wright Brothers MC Towing 55-33 HT1G: Wright Brothers Auto Wrench 50 ½-37 ½ HI3G: Men: Gene Doucette Wright Brothers 49 ½-38 ½ HI3G: Women: Lacee Sotkovski Stems Gems 46 ½-41 ½ HI1G: Men: Gene Doucette Ive-Mar 42-46 HI1G: Women: Lacee Sotkovski Shop’N Save 40 ½-47 ½ BYE 8-80 Friday Night Mixed Couples Petersons 52-32 HT3G: Double C Special K 49 ½-34 ½ HT1G: B+E Double C 43-41 HI3G: Men: Terry Gabel Mike and Rita 42 ½-41 ½ HI3G: Women: Lori Peterson Wigwams 42-42 HI1G: Men: Terry Gabel B+E 37-47 HI1G: Women: Barb Duncan Wings 34-50 J+D 34-50 Friday Night Mixed Couples Petersons 55-30 HT3G: Petersons Special K 50 ½-37 ½ HT1G: Petersons Double C 45 ½-42 ½ HI3G: Men: Terry Gabel Wigwams 45-43 HI3G: Women: Lori Peterson Mike and Rita 43 ½-44 ½ HI1G: Men: Terry Gabel B+E 38-50 HI1G: Women: Lori Peterson Wings 37-51 J+D 35 ½-52 ½

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fee is $35. For more information and coyote applications, call 845-482-4985. Ice Fishing Report Silver Lake, Honeoye Lake, Conesus Lake and Chautauqua Lake all have 9-12 inches of hard ice. Silver Lake is slow for perch and sunfish at the south end access point at Silver Lake State Park. Honeoye Lake has good sunfish action in 6-15 feet of depth with jigs and grubs, and some chain pickerel on tip-ups and shiners for bait, all near the state boat launch at the southeast corner of the lake. At Conesus Lake, bluegills and occasional crappie are coming from the north end of the lake in 6-10 feet of water off Vitale Park. Northern pike and tiger musky are reported in 8-12 feet off McPherson point. At Chautauqua Lake, anglers are finding good action from smaller bluegill and perch in 8-15 feet of water off Mayville using jigs and grubs, or salted minnows. Most perch caught from all the lakes mentioned here have been hard to catch right now, with bigger fish in 20 feet or deeper water. Outdoors Calendar Feb. 7: Honeoye Lake Kids Ice Fishing Clinic, Scott Brauer, State Boat Paunch, 9 a.m. < info: 585-451-8451 Feb. 6-8: NYS Coyote Hunt Contest, Sullivan County, info: 845-482-4985 Feb. 8: 3D Winter Archery, 2015 league, walk-ons welcome, Glen-Coe Conservation, 9869 Foote Rd., Glenwood, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. info: 432-6035 Send outdoors info to Forrest Fisher Column 10 days in advance, email: nugdor@ yahoo.com

Annual Chautauqua County fishing essay contest underway The Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board has announced its 23rd Annual Fishing Essay Contest. The contest is open to all Chautauqua County students in third through sixth grade who attend public, private, or home schools. In 250 words or less, kids must write an essay about this year’s topic: “What is your favorite fish that you fish for in Chautauqua County, why and with who?” The contest is intended to promote an awareness of Chautauqua County’s ecology, the factors that affect it, and the role each student plays in maintaining its quality in the future. All participants will receive

a certificate and eight winners from each grade will receive a fishing pole. Among these 32 winners, two grand prize winners will be selected to go on a fishing trip with me this summer. Last year, 479 students from 13 different schools participated in the contest. All entries must be submitted by March 23, 2015 to: Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board; Office of the County Executive; Gerace Office Building; 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757 Complete contest rules and details may be found at: co.chautauqua.ny.us/156/ Sports-Fishery-AdvisoryBoard.

Eden-North Collins Little Cagers Jan. 31 results Girls Grades 4-6 Meridia Credit Union 10, Three Star Family Restaurant 25. A great game on Saturday left Three Star Family Restaurant with a win. Lillian McCallum, Allison Banko, Jessica Souder and Kailei Spina all scored for Meridia. In the second half of the game, Three Star Family Restaurant pulled ahead for the win with points scored by Hailey Jasinski, Maggie Zittel, Jessica Zittel, Allyson Solomon and Brooke Woodard (12 points). Timberbuilt 10, Kazoo Boutique 10. Both teams fought hard until the very last second of this game.

Timberbuilt had a 10-8 lead with three minuts left to play whenAbby Mroz tied the game. Back and forth down the court and shots left and right, both teams held out for that last second to leave it a tie game. Points for Timberbuilt were scored by Mya Schrecengost, Maeve Musielak and Eve Musielak. Points for Kazoo Boutique were scored by Cianna Tobia, Natalie DeMarco, Emma Cockerel and Abby Mroz.

Zachary Jaworski at the basket scoring off rebounds, Wentland Monuments pulled ahead with 10 minutes left in the game.Taking the lead back and forth from both teams, that last 3 minutes decided the winner. Campbell and Shelton had the lead, 30-29, with two minutes left. They held on to the lead and scored an additional two points for the win. Points for Campbell and Shelton were scored by Chase Davies, Austin Sroda, Gavin Zajac, Quinn Harrington, MiBoys chael Teoro and Austin Davies. Grades 4-6 Points for Wentland Monuments were scored by Noah Campbell & Shelton 32, DeGrood, Peyton Koszelak, Wentland Monuments 29. Bryce Lewandowski, Danny Campbell and Shelton had Almasi and Zachary Jaworski a 14-6 lead at the half. With (15 points).

Campbell & Shelton 19, Community Bank N.A. 38. Teamwork enabled Community Bank to victory. Points were scored by Cole Herman, Logan Lukonaitis, John Ondus, Dominic Fricano, Michael Preischel, Michael Reisch, Ciro Sroda and John Preischel. Points for Campbell & Shelton were scored by Chase Davies, Austin Sroda, Liam Clark, Quinn Harrington and Michael Teoro. Eden Collision 29, Mike Weber Green Houses 39. Mike Weber Greenhouses took the win on Saturday with 39 points scored from Taesyn Slating, Cerik Slating, Mason Browning, Hunter Petit, Derek Overhoff, Charlie Roberts and

Jacob Roberts. Eden Collision was ahead at the half, but Mike Weber Greenhouses fought back. Their defense held on for the win. Points for Eden Collision were scored by Brian LoTempio, Gavin Phillips, Gunar Kuest, Brody Klawinski and Jacob Basinski.

Co-ed Grades 2-3 American Wire Tire 18, Eden Tim Horton’s 20. This was a close game on Saturday for American Wire Tire and Eden Tim Horton’s. It was 10-12 at the half when Billy Yohn tied it up with 17:46 left on the clock. American Wire Tire scored another two points but

Abby LaVerdi was right behind them to tie it up again with 11:48 left. With lots of energy from both benches, Kerrigan Biastre gave American Wire Tire an 18-16 lead, but Eden Tim Horton’s came back with another basket to make it 18-18 with three minutes left. Thomas Blasz scored the game-winning basket at 1:58 and his defense helped hold on for the win. Points for Eden Tim Horton’s were scored by LaVerdi, Blasz, Derek Ebersole and Yohn. Points for American Wire Tire were scored by Carter Stead, Owen Yeates, Caden Brenner and Biastre.

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Inside Sales Representatives As the Community Papers of WNY’s family of products and distribution area continues to grow, our company has an immediate need for several part-time inside sales representatives in our Special Promotions Department. If your friends describe you as outgoing, relational, organized and energetic, we want to talk to you about joining our Special Promotions team. We will provide the training and the tools you need to succeed, along with the recognition you deserve when you reach your goals. Send your resume to Kelly LaBella. Kelly LaBella@cpowny.com or mail to Kelly Labella Community Papers of WNY PO Box 790 Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Community Papers of WNY is an equal opportunity employer

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Gowanda News /Saturday, February 07, 2015

Academics heap praise on Arsenic and Old Lace

The following is commentary offered by Dr. Richard A. Lee, assistant professor, and Anne Lee, adjunct instructor at the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication, St. Bonaventure University. The duo took in the Gowanda High Thespians production of Arsenic and Old Lace last weekend. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ When we settled into our seats for the January 31, performance of the Gowanda Thespian production of Arsenic and Old Lace, we still could feel the chill of another bitterly cold day in Western New York. But by the time the show ended, we felt much warmer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just from being indoors for the two-and-half hours, but because the play was so good it left the audience with a glow that lasted much longer. The entire show merits praise. From lighting to sound, stage design and costumes, the production team provided a quality platform for the actors to exhibit their craft. Arsenic and Old Lace is a play filled with characters whose personalities and idiosyncrasies are essential to the plot, making the production particularly challenging for a high school

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Officer Brophy, (Matt Kruszka), Officer O'Hara, (Haylee Leatherbarow), Officer Klein, (Kala Farley), Mortimer Brewster, (Trevor Greco), (stairs), Jonathan Brewster, (Dakota Lord), (couch), cast. The Gowanda Thespians met that challenge well -- as did the crew and all of those behind the scenes Particularly impressive was the devotion to the many â&#x20AC;&#x153;little thingsâ&#x20AC;? that were evident throughout, including the run of fine lace hanging from

the mantle over the kitchen door. Authenticity, notably the khaki uniform and snappy pith helmet worn by Joe Kruszka in the role of Teddy and the timeappropriate hairstyle worn by Colleen Steward in the role of Elaine Harper helped to â&#x20AC;&#x153;flesh outâ&#x20AC;? these characters and make

New Albion hears reports By Megan Pankow-Walker NEWS CORRESPONDENT

At the regular meeting of the New Albion Town Board, Cattaraugus Ambulance member Kenneth Charles distributed an Annual Report to the Board that showed all 2014 activity. Town Justice Shannon Goode presented the Board recent reports. Goode mentioned that Court Books are available for the Town Board Audit. Code Enforcement Office Frank Watson reported one town variance was approved and notices are being sent out based on Town Board recommendation.

In his report, Superintendent of Highways Nathanial Widrig informed the Board that there had been 48 plow trips this season. Other work included plow repair and routine maintenance. Widrig also gave a Project Report to the Board. He continued to say a Kenworth truck he priced was $127,780 and plow equipment was priced at $95,000. The Board advised Widrig that Treasurer, Gene Doucetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s input would be needed before any major purchases. In other action, the Board: â&#x20AC;˘ Approved a Resolution to approve $1,500 for an engineering study on the downstream

portion of Jefferson Street culvert. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved the Resolution to execute the agreement to spend Town Highway Funds, as per the New York State Highway Law with the County Superintendent. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved a Resolution to discontinue payroll deduction for disability from Town employees. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved a Resolution for Treasurer Doucette to transfer $25,000 from Highway DA Savings to Checking to pay bills. The next regular meeting will be on Feb. 16, at 7 p.m.

them real. The costumes worn by Gabrielle McCormack as Aunt Abby and by Kim Gernatt as Aunt Martha helped foster the illusion of advanced age. Similarly, the suits worn by Lee Arden Neamon as Dr. Einstein, Trevor Greco as Mortimer, and Dakota Lord as Jonathan

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February 2- Erie County HEAP Outreach, Concord Town Hall, 86 Franklin St., Springville. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. February 3- Forestville Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Main Street, Forestville. February 4-29- Divorce Care from 6-8 pm. at the Gowanda Free Methodist Church, 149 West Main Street, Gowanda. For more information call 532-5441 or Pastor Ray Start at 598-2995. February 4- Cattaraugus Co. Volunteer Fire Police meet-

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of their dastardly deeds. The duo successfully constructed a case for innocence by reason of insanity, only to reveal to the audience a more wickedly willful purpose as they viewed a potential 13th victim at the end of the play. Their giggles and constant mincing steps across the stage solidified our belief in the characters. Added to that are the equally impressive characterizations performed, including Mortimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical responses that moved him from an image of complete confidence to one of all-out panic; Jonathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sinister scowling and plotting; Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determined attempts to turn Mortimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention back to her, and Dr. Einsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacillation. Even the supporting cast of Ryan Monat as Rev. Harper, Matt Kruszka as Officer Brophy, Kala Farley as Officer Klein, Jack Van Wey as Mr. Gibbs, Haylee Leatherbarrow as Officer Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara, Ben Gross as Lt. Rooney, and Kurt Stitzel as Mr. Witherspoon were most convincing in smaller â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but nevertheless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; crucial roles. Congratulations to all on a production that would have earned rave reviews regardless of the temperature outside.

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provided a frame for these characters that both conveyed maturity and stature. What most impressed us were the performances by the talented troupe of Thespians cast by director John Jarzynski. Within minutes we were drawn into the narrative unfolding before our eyes. Clearly we were being told a â&#x20AC;&#x153;storyâ&#x20AC;? by the actual people who had experienced this madcap adventure. We forgot quickly that high school actors were playing these parts. In the absence of action, Joseph Kesselringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tale had to be borne by the dialogue, and the characters had to â&#x20AC;&#x153;sellâ&#x20AC;? much of what we could not see. The basement is a perfect example; theater patrons had to be convinced that a basement filled with 12 bodies existed under the house. The lines delivered had to be spoken not only in a convincing manner but with the emotion necessary to paint a picture onto the minds of the patrons. In this, and in many more examples, the cast did a suburb job. The depth of character development deserves more kudos. Most notable is the initial image of the cute and quaint aunts that is shattered by the revelation

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ing will be at the Little Valley Fire Hall at 7 p.m. February 5- The Friends of the Collins Library will meet T at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's meeting room. All invited to attend. February 6- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journey to Hope,â&#x20AC;? an original play, will be at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 40 South Chapel Street, Gowanda. A supper will be at 6 p.m. Admission is two nonperishable food items for the Gowanda Food Pantry. February 8- Chapter #459, Vietnam Veterans of American, will meet at 11 a.m. at John T. Murray VFW Post #1017, 113 Deer St., Dunkirk. Any questions call 366-2287. February 9- Villenova Grange Meeting at 3 p.m. with special program on local history/memorabilia. Refreshments. Community welcome. Call 965-4292 for information. February 9-13- Revival Meetings at New Hope Baptist Church, 13861 Route 62, Collins: Evangelists Br. Cobb and Br. Hartman Monday through Friday at 7 p.m.; Ladies Sessions with Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Hardman on Thursday Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow. Call 532-3210 for information. February 10- G o w a n d a Middle and High School Band and Chorus Pops Concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. in Auditorium. February 12- Meeting of local merchantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be held at Gowanda Central School at 6 p.m. to discuss ways the community and businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can work together. February 13-March 1- â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Importance of Being Earnestâ&#x20AC;? will be held at Buffalo Chrysalis Theatre Company at the Grange Theatre, 22 Main St.,

(3rd floor), Hamburg Thursday through Saturday at 8, Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 903-9288 or visit buffalochrysalistheatre.com for tickets. February 13-March 1â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Awakeningâ&#x20AC;? will be held at Buffalo Chrysalis Theatre Company at Medaille Lecture Hall Theatre, 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, Thursday through Saturday at 8, Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 903-9288 or go to buffalochrysalistheatre.com for tickets. February 14- Round and Square Dance at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Langford from 7-11 p.m. with music by Paul Zittel and Pure Country. Refreshments available. Call 337-3952 to reserve a table. February 14- Pancake Breakfast at Trinity United Church, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda, 8 a.m. to noon. 10 and under free. Call 532-3004 for ticket information. February 17- Love INC holds a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baking Your Loveâ&#x20AC;? Bake Sale at the Community Bank, Gowanda, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Volunteers and baked good donations are also sought. Phone 532-3541 February 28- NYS Point/ Insurance Reduction Program at ECC South, S-4041 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, Building 3 Room 3102. Call 851-1820 for information. Must have application received one week prior to class starting date. Warm The Children is in need of donations to help local families with winter clothing. Checks can be made payable to Warm The Children and mailed to Love InC., PO Box 243, Gowanda NY 14070.

Gowanda Happy Travelers The next meeting of the Gowanda Happy Travelers is Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Moose on Aldrich Street. Please make a reservation for lunch. Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting was cancelled due to the cold weather.

Elections will take place at the February meeting. Trips will also be discussed at the meeting. Any questions call Sarah at 380-7201, Vie at 984-8207 or Pat at 532-5709.

Can and bottle drive Through an arrangement with Common Cents Beverage container redemption center on Buffalo St., Gowanda, patrons may donate to the work of

Love INC. For every redeemable container donated towards Love INC, Common Cents will give the organization 6-cents.