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HALLOWEEN PREPARATIONS — Carla Castellano decorates the front lawn of her Frederick Street, Gowanda, home for Halloween on Thursday afternoon. Many homes in the area are preparing for the Friday, Oct. 31 onslaught of trick-or-treaters. A number of communities are also holding parades, parties and costume contests for youngsters.
Budget discussions heavy in Collins By Richard Westlund NEWS CORRESPONDENT
The Collins Town Board spent over an hour Monday evening discussing and debating considerations on next year’s budget. It centered on how much of a raise in taxes would be necessary to maintain the status quo with upkeep, and how much is too much. Councilman Ken Martin made a strong case for limiting a tax increase. While others didn’t disagree completely, most were wary of getting too carried away with the idea, and getting into an unrecoverable fix with a questionable future. This question was intensified by the fact that the future dictates from Albany at this time seem unknowable. The town presently has a 2
percent tax cap but the question is what the case will be next year. Theoretically, if there's a reduction in the taxes this year, a continued tax cap could make it difficult to regain the necessary functions next year. The problem was centered on not taxing more than what is needed, but not being too freehanded as to put the town in a quandary of not being able to maintain itself. The board finally decided to meet again in two days to come to an agreement, which would allow them to meet their deadlines for a public hearing, where their final proposed budget could be presented to the public. There was also some continued discussion on the possibility of sponsoring an SRO officer at Gowanda Central School. The board felt, however, that they did not have
enough information or understanding at this time to make an intelligent decision. In other matters, the board: • Agreed to apply to the Erie County Community Block Grant for a Wheel Chair and Stair Lift replacement at the L.K. Painter Center, and for a contribution to the Rural Transit Van Program. • Agreed, with three yea votes, with Mary Clark and Mary Stelley voting nay, for the Town of Evans' five-year cost on their dispatch schedule for Collins. While the town will be saving money on the Evans' cost, Clark's and Stelley's objections were apparently not the number, but the way it was set up. • Resolved that with delinquent water charges in Collins amounting to $21,214.15, and $8,485 in administrative fees,
that these charges be included in the 2015 Town and Country Property Tax Levy. • Authorized the Justice Court to apply for JCAP grant for the purpose of heating and air conditioning in the court room and six chairs for the jury deliberation room. • Set a public hearing for Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Collins Town Hall on the proposed contract with the Gowanda Village for the years 2015-16 and 2017 to supply fire protection to the Rosenburg Fire District No. 1. This includes payments of $20,141 in 2015, $20,342 in 2016 and $20,546 in 2017. The next regular meeting of the Collins Town Board will be on Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Collins Town Hall. The next trash day will be Saturday, Oct. 25. There will be no trash day in November.
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NUMBER-ONE WINNER — Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce President Gary Patterson, right, presents a $50 gift certificate to Sue Trewer, who created the first-place prizewinning scarecrow. The Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce offered gift certificates to area Chamber member businesses as awards for creating winning entries in the recent Gowanda Fall Festival Scarecrow Contest. Taking first place was Sue Trewer with "Leafy the Pumpkinman," which earned her a $50 gift certificate. The Gowanda Boosters took second place ($25 gift certificate) with their trio of jersey-outfitted "We've got spirit ... how about you?" scarecrows. The "Kiwanis Waitress" won the third-place prize of a $15 gift certificate for the Kiwanis Club. More photos on Page 2
Road question in attorney's hands By Megan Pankow-Walker NEWS CORRESPONDENT
At the regular meeting and public hearing of the Town of New Albion Town Board, held on Monday, Oct. 20, the board started the evening with public participation. The board was approached by a resident once again regarding whether or not the Franklin Street extension will be considered a road. The board responded that at this point they have been advised by the town attorney that until she is contacted by the resident’s attorney, no further
action will be taken. As stated at prior meetings regarding this subject, the town board agreed there is no question that the road to the gate (where residents take yard waste) is considered a road. Beyond that is where the issue lies. The resident was advised to speak to his attorney about the matter. Next, the board heard from Town Justice Shannon Goode, who gave the board a report stating he had submitted a voucher for error in computation, and also the amount of unclaimed bail funds that were turned over to the town. Code Enforcement Officer
Frank Watson reported next to the board, mentioning he has received a permit for a pole barn and has issued an appearance ticket for property maintenance. Councilman Michael Weishan mentioned he would like to see a maximum occupancy sign displayed in the room where meetings for the town and village are held. Watson said he will do the calculations and get a sign posted. In the Highway Department report, Superintendent of Highways Nathanial Widrig began with a list of completed items, including cold patch blacktopping, putting gravel down in
some places, taking scrap metal to the scrap yard, yielding about $3,200, and selling the 2008 Ford F550 for $18,600. Service is complete on the new truck and snow plows are being prepped for the coming snow season. Town Clerk Rose LaQuay, following the Highway Department report, requested a motion to transfer funds from highway savings to checking as per Treasurer Eugene Doucette’s request.
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THIRD-PLACE WINNER — Joan Greenlee, left, accepts the $15 gift certificate on behalf of the Gowanda Kiwanis Club from Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce President Gary Patterson.
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the town would begin to sell Cattaraugus County dump tickets. After a short discussion, it was moved that the board would allow the town to sell dump tickets at the office. Discussing the upcoming budget, the board began to review adjustments from their last work session, and began going page-by-page through the budget, making more adjustments. With a general “rule of thumb,â€? the board said regarding personnel, to keep increases around 2 percent. With those adjustments, the board also made adjustments to contractual expenses, utility expenses, retirement, medical insurance, capital project, highway equipment, and highway expenses. More changes will be made to the budget at the upcoming work meeting. At this session the board cut about $6,000 from the total budget. In other news, the board: • Approved certain Webinars as training hours. • Accepted the Agreed Upon Procedures for Town of New Albion performed by R.A. Mercer. • Accepted the Agreed
performed by R.A. Mercer. • Authorized the sale of Cattaraugus County Dump Tickets through the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. • Transferred $60,000 from General A Savings to General A Checking; $15,000 from Highway DA Savings to Highway DA Checking to pay bills. • Approved loaning $45,000 from General A to Highway DB to pay bills. • Increased Appropriations Highway DA Equipment 5130.2 and Revenue Highway DA Sale of Equipment 2665 each by $18,600. • Adopted Resolution #69 Abstract #10 October 20, 2014 pending report by Simmons Recovery Consulting. • Adopted Resolution #70 2014 Local Law 2 2014 Override Tax Cap for 2015 Budget. The board will hold a special meeting and budget work meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. The Budget Hearing will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7 p.m. The Regular Meeting and Budget Adoption will be on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
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SECOND-PLACE PRIZE — Gowanda Boosters Vice President Sue Rebmann, left, accept the second-place prize of a $25 gift certificate from Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce President Gary Patterson.
Election Day dinner The election results may still be unknown, but a very familiar tradition returns with the Kiwanis Club of Gowanda’s annual Election Day Spaghetti and Meatball dinner Nov. 4 at the American Legion Post 409 banquet hall. Money raised by this event is used by the Gowanda Kiwanis Club to support many local organizations, including the Gowanda Library, Collins Library, Gowanda-area Boy and Girl Scouts troops, Gowandaarea Cub and Brownie troops, the Gowanda Ambulance Service and the Ministerial Food Pantry. Funds are also used to support a youth scholarship program as well as the Gowanda Good Neighbor Day, Music in the Park, the Gowanda Recreation Program and other community needs as they are presented to the club. Recently, money was donated to the Backpacks for Kids program that distributes food to needy families on Fridays from the school cafeteria. The food supplied in this program is purchased through donations, including those from the Gowanda Kiwanis Club. Aside from the annual Election Day dinner, the other
major fund-raising event in the community is the spring Geranium sale. The annual election dinner has been “voted best� by thousands of satisfied customers since the club held the first event more than 50 years ago. Originally the Kiwanis Club of Gowanda hosted the event as a Pancake Supper, but by the early 2000s, it was changed to the current menu selection. Prepared again this year by Jim and Laurie Fort, the meal features a “never ending� plate of pasta topped with a generous portion of meatballs and includes salad, garlic toast, coffee, milk and ice cream for dessert. Take-outs are available or you may eat-in. Kiwanis club members and the local Brownie troop will serve the meal and wait on tables. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Gowanda News office and at McCormack’s Hardware Store, both on West Main Street in Gowanda, as well as through any Kiwanis member. Information about the dinner may be obtained by calling Joan Greenlee at 5324544, Vicki and Steve Cocca at 532-2568 and Herb Twitchell at 532-4289.
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Regular meetings of the emerging Southern Tier Regional Farmers Market Network will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Southern Tier West’s office from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who is associated with a farmers' market located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, or Chautauqua County is encouraged to attend. The Nov. 5 meeting will be facilitated by Diane Eggert, executive director of the Farmers Market Federation of NY, and topics addressed will include an overview of the 2014 farmers' market season, results of the customer and vendor surveys conducted during the summer market season, grant funding opportunities, collaborative marketing, and ongoing formation of developing a southwestern New York State chapter of the Farmers Market Federation of NY. During the 2014 farmers market season, Southern Tier
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Ebola prompts TLC Network staff training Visitors to facilities across the TLC Health Network system will see new signs on the exterior of public entrances, a sign of caution in light of the current Ebola threat in West Africa and the U.S. Recently, health officials at Lake Shore Health Care Center in Irving conducted an “unannounced” training exercise focusing on protocols in their admissions procedures to ensure compliance by staff with the latest state and federal guidelines. “Being in this area, people think this could never happen here, but individuals travel today for many reasons. Therefore, it’s important to be prepared for any scenario,” said Vicky Cunningham, corporate compliance officer at Lake Shore Health Center. Ebola is an infectious and generally fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding. According to information provided by federal health officials, it is spread through contact with infected body fluids (not airborne), contaminated objects such as needles, or infected animals. The recent “unannounced” training was conducted at Lake Shore Health Care Center in compliance with a directive from New York State health officials giving hospitals a 10-day deadline. Without notice to the
Vicky Cunningham, Corporate Compliance Officer at Lake Shore Health Care Center in Irving, inspects a “decontamination suit” and other supplies kept in the facility’s Emergency Preparedness room. The suits would be worn by staff caring for anyone exhibiting suspected symptoms of the Ebola virus, among others. hospital’s Admissions Department staff, an individual came to the Registration Department window, complaining of illness. At that moment, she was asked the right question by the clerk: “Have you traveled out of the country recently?” From there, the process moved quickly, Cunningham said. “We did an excellent job because the question was asked immediately,” she noted. Individuals who meet specific criteria – certain illness symptoms or time recently spent in certain locations – must be
placed in a negative pressure room and staff must use appropriate gear and supplies. The negative pressure room is a specially designed area of the facility’s Emergency Department with an air treatment process that will not allow potentially contaminated air flow to travel beyond the room. Once the mock patient was in the appropriate room and a nurse was assigned to the patient, Cunningham stepped in to say that a drill had been under way and reviewed all the steps that had been taken.
tell BBB they did not authorize the effort. Although that page has since been shut down, there are more than 100 GoFundMe pages raising money for various Ebola campaigns. Several BBBs have also reported on phone solicitation from an organization supposedly raising money to help with Ebola. When pressed, the caller says he is from a famous charity’s chapter in the Bronx. BBB Metro New York confirmed that no such branch exists and that the solicitation is likely a scam. Check out charities at give.org. It is the charity reporting arm of BBB. Charitable organizations that have received tax-exempt status provide more opportunities for verification. It is safest to give to those individuals you personally know who are contacting you to support their
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it seriously,” she noted. “We’re following the New York State updates everyday and we will meet those requirements and will make sure our staff is trained on the up-to-date information for Ebola and other health issues.” While regulations are under review on a daily basis, the New York State Health Commissioner has ordered each facility to appoint a 24-hour “point person” to ensure that current protocols are being followed, Cunningham said. The TLC Health Network official said she felt President Obama’s creation of the “Rapid Response Team” and the decision to move Ebola patients in the U.S. to specialized treatment centers is a “positive thing.” New signage on the entrances to Lake Shore Health Care Center TLC clinics in Gowanda and Forestville were “proactive” steps on the part of infection control officials, Cunningham explained. “The signs posted say “Health Advi-
“We looked at the protocols, our equipment, our supplies. We’re always looking for ways to improve,” Cunningham said. “We feel that we’re meeting the current (state and federal) criteria, but we can always improve upon what’s being suggested with additional training.” According to Cunningham, officials in Irving regularly review daily updates on the state and federal levels from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Generally, the DOH reports on any possible travelers in the state and their risk categories, while the CDC issues guidelines for the proper training in the protective equipment worn by health care workers and other infection control issues. Patricia Dole, divisional director of quality for TLC Health Network said, “The state has been in regular contact with us daily with updates, guidance, and hospitals have been taking
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Mum sale a success Editor: The Friends of the Gowanda Free Library wish to thank the community for its continued support of the Gowanda Library. This year's Annual Mum Sale was an even bigger success in raising funds in support of the library. We wish to thank especially
Gary Patterson,the Garden Gate Greenhouse and its staff. Without this generous support and assistance this fund-raising event would not be possible. Also many thanks to Bill Peglowski for keeping the dream of the Fall Festival alive. The Friends of the Gowanda Free Library
Editor: The Cattaraugus Library Teens would like to thank everyone who donated baked goods and who purchased them. We made enough money to purchase makeup, more lumber to change scenes and more scary stuff. The Teens would also like to invite everyone to the Maze Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m. There will be "Trick or Treats" for all and $1 donation gets you into
the Maze. (The Library will be closed on Oct. 30 to set up and Nov. 1 to tear down and clean up the Maze. Come for a scary good time .... Just a reminder to all the patrons the library's new hours are Monday 2-6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Wednesday, Thursday 2-6 p.m., Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also, there is no longer a book drop box due to theft. Cattaraugus Library Teens
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Editor: I would like to invite you to the Stand Up! Speak Out! Public Speaking Seminar that will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the St. Joseph Church Hall located at 71 East Main Street in Gowanda. This seminar has helped to improve the communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) of administrators, directors, managers, principals, teachers and coaches. The presentation will "calm your nerves" and improve your confidence the next time you speak in front of a large or small group. However, no one will be expected to publicly speak at
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Editor: Election Day is only a matter of days away. A candidate for public office may be able to be elected on charm the first time around but, to be reelected? Charm runs thin. Truthfulness, trustworthiness, competence ... that is what counts. Reliable, creditable, believable ... these three qualities are what the electorate is looking for in their leaders. People want someone in whom they can trust. Uncertainty and waffling in the truth will not stand. The state of the economy, policies that promote job creation, security of the homeland, and protection from the ravaging spread of Ebola; these are upper most in the minds of the public. Further, it just is not good public policy on the part of public officials to make decisions before those ideas have been principled. In short, actions should pass the test based upon principles of ethics, virtue, and honesty. If ever we needed integrity in public service, that time is now. Americans are hardworking, family oriented, issue-minded individuals. They are determined to do the best for their
family, their country, and their community. They are not interested in fabrications. The American people are aware that there are serious economic, Constitutional and policy issues. And the voters want and need profound proposed solutions NOT rhetorical questionable double talk. They are calling for candidates to speak the truth and to restore public trust with ethics and decisiveness in government. In short, the voters are passionate in their desire to have confidence in leadership. Americans want honesty with real-life experiences as a foundational base. There is no place for hegemony in American life. We should expect our representatives to read the proposed legislation before they vote on it. The voters are not gullible. There is disaffection with politics as usual and old worn-out political meaningless promises. We now are facing issues of national security and an unsustainable national debt. A fresh approach is needed in competence and in a spirit of optimism and realistic hardhitting solutions that liberate people and not constrain them.
We believe that a candidate must possess a mental construct based upon stoic fundamental principles. Presenting and voicing only a litany of problems and pointing to the flaws of others is not sufficient and will not do. A campaign of "personal destruction" is abhorrent to the American voters. The voters recognize the ineptness of candidates when those candidates lack dynamic problem-solving approaches. The voters want an optimistic experienced leader who speaks from the heart. They are hungry for the truth; conceited arrogance is abhorrent to those of us who are just plain folks. People do not want political candidates or government officials who are all words and no substance. They do not want candidates who are pretenders ... pretending to be economists, when they are not; pretending to be health care experts, when they are not; portending to be for the "little guy" when they couldn't care less. Americans are fed up with elitist pretenders. They want a candidate who is authentic and one who represents clearly the core values of the American public.
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Save the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building
Editor: My name is Alan Robison, I would like to talk about the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building in Little Valley. I have been reading the news articles in the local papers and trying to gather some information on my own about this matter. Unfortunately, I agree with the legislators that if it would cost $1 million to rehab this building it is not worth saving, but I would like the legislators to look at another side of the story. This building is dedicated to the Civil War soldiers and sailors who left their jobs, their homes and families. A lot of these soldiers and sailors were farmers who worked in their fields to grow crops so the family would have food to make it through the winter months. In their absence, the wives not only had to care for the family, the wives and children had to do the job that the men did. These men felt so strongly for this cause that they volunteered to go fight in this war. Thousands of men volunteered from your local city, town and village from Cattaraugus County. I hope that each of you “really” think about the men who left your community to fight in this war. I hope you think about the soldiers who were injured, held prisoner, lost a limb, or made the ultimate sacrifice.
I feel I need to get this letter out as quickly as possible before you give “the final death sentence” to this building. It is unfortunate that as a society, we have become so busy in our own lives that not very many people or organizations have been up in arms over this decision to demolish this building. Why haven’t all of the historical societies in Cattaraugus County written to the legislators? I was part of the Salamanca Area Historical Society for four-and-a-half years. This is what we tried to do, preserve local history because once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Hence the Salamanca Erie Railroad Depot. I know you can’t save every old building in Cattaraugus County, but this isn’t just any old building, this is a building dedicated to our veterans. Why haven’t the veteran’s organizations, groups and the local hometown veterans raised their voices? I wonder what would happen if the United States decided to raise and scrap the U.S.S. Arizona from Pearl Harbor. This building was built for their comrades by the people of Cattaraugus County to show their appreciation for what these veterans have done for us. I wonder if the county legislators really know what they have in Little Valley. This isn’t just a monument; this is a “whole building.” How many cities, towns or villages can boast that
they have a building dedicated to their Civil War Veterans? Just imagine how this building would look on the cover of the Cattaraugus County tourism booklet. This building could house information not only on civil war veterans, but how about veterans from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Persian Gulf War, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq? The building could also house historical information about the village of Little Valley. The Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building could host the replica half-size version of the Vietnam Wall on the yard of the building’s property. The reunion for the Civil War descendants could also take place in the village of Little Valley while re-enactments could take place on the museum property. Yes, the asbestos probably needs to be removed from the building, whether it is demolished or donated to an organization. I feel this building could compare and possibly be better than the WWII Museum in Eldred, Pa. Their museum is an excellent museum. But just think, the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Museum could be housed in a building that was “dedicated” to our veterans. I couldn’t think of a better place to honor our veterans. The county legislators have set aside $125,000 to demolish the building, $20,000 for a
new monument, and $50,000 for a new arch to be built over the new parking lot entrance. I know the legislators say it would cost $1 million to rehab this building; maybe it would cost this much if every aspect of the job was put out to bid at a union pay scale. But what if a group of volunteers: carpenters, electricians, plumbers, drywall installers, finishers, painters, tile and carpet layers did the work. Just imagine how far $195,000 could and would go? I know for a fact that it would go very far, because I am the guy who volunteered and remodeled 97 percent of the third floor of the Salamanca Area Historical Museum. I feel very strongly that there are enough skilled and interested people in Cattaraugus County who would volunteer to make this dream come true. I also feel that there are enough people in the county who would be interested in volunteering to operate the museum so it could be open from the spring to the late fall season and close during the winter months to build and set up different displays. Also, I’m sure there are grant writers in the county who could help the museum obtain some needed funding. So if you feel as strongly as I do to save this building, not only for the Civil War Veterans, but for all the veterans, please call or email your local legislator and ask them to save this building. Alan Robison Salamanca
Students benefit from generosity
Editor: For several years Celebration Fellowship Church in Leon has been collecting school supplies and donating them to schools
for those children who have a need. This year we did it again. At the beginning of the school year, Pine Valley School was presented with all of these
supplies. home, thus we try to help people Many thanks to our friends in the area. and neighbors who helped Celebration Fellowship make this donation possible. Church congregation We believe charity begins at
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Robert Brodie, husband of Diana and father of 9-year-old Andrew, has been diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Salamanca residents, Brodie and his wife grew up in Little Valley where his mother Pat (Bruce) Isaman and her parents, Ed and Linda Pierce Wilbur, live.
Brodie is being treated at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo and as an out-patient in Olean. These trips are expensive and Brodie, of course, is unable to work. Diana, too, takes time from work to accompany him and help him at home. In an effort to help the family with their expenses, a Chinese
Raffle is being held in Little Valley. The drawing will be held at the end of the annual Holiday Cheer Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner being held at the Little Valley Fire Hall from 3 until 7 p.m. on Nov. 4. Donations such as theme baskets, artwork, gift certificates,
hand-made items and small appliances are being accepted and displayed at the Memorial Library of Little Valley. Tickets may be purchased there and at the dinner. For more information, call the Library at 938-6301 or Ann Poole at 938-6802.
Collins Public Library News CHILDREN’S EVENTS Fall Story Hour: Monday Nights, Oct. 6-Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Children are invited to participate in a fun hour at the library with stories and crafts. Special Story Hour - Creatures of the Night: Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Owls, Raccoons, and Bats – Oh My! Whoo’s awake when we are sleeping? Join Ms. Ashley for stories, crafts, and games about the curious creatures who stay up all night. Registration is required for this event. Ages 3-6. ADULT EVENTS Book Club: Monday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. Book Club will be discussing “The Orphan Master’s Son” by Adam Johnson. All are welcome. Quilting with Florence: Every Wednesday morning until early afternoon come and quilt with this knowledgeable fun group. Hot Book List: “Die Again” by Tess Gerritsen, “Gangster-
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individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. Any person is able to use our computers free of charge. Adults can use the Internet and we have children’s computers with educational games. We also have free Wi-Fi. Check out our web page www.buffalolib.org. You can download e-books and audio books with your BECPL library card onto your Kindle, Nook, or iPad. Need help with research? Your BECPL library card gives you access to 100’s of research databases including Gale Reference Library, Ancestry Library, and Foundation Grants. Library Hours: Monday and Tuesday and Thursday, 2-8 p.m.., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. -5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday - CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.
Citizen input sought on elected official pay hike The Erie County Legislature is hosting an online poll to collect input from residents concerning the Citizens Salary Review Commission's recent recommendation to raise elected officials' salaries. The Commission has recommended the following increases: County Executive - $103,248 to $126,400; Sheriff - $79,092 to $102,400; Comptroller $80,613 to $98,750; and the Clerk - $79,092 to $91,800. "Taxpayers would ultimately fund any increase and therefore are being asked to weigh-in on the recommendation. The
Legislature wants to ensure that residents have an opportunity to voice their opinion on this matter and that is why we are launching this online poll, as well as hosting a public forum to allow residents to speak on the matter," said Chairman John Mills. "We want to hear from the residents and all comments will be included in the official record and considered when the Legislature votes later this year on the recommendations." The poll will be available through Friday, Oct. 31 and is posted on the Legislature's website, www.erie.gov/legislature,
and can be found by clicking on the "Majority Caucus" tab, or any of the Majority Caucus legislators' pages. The Legislature will also hold a public hearing on the recommendations at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Old County Hall, 4th Floor, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo. All are welcome to attend and speak on the record. Residents may also submit comments to the Clerk of the Legislature at 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202. For additional information, contact the Legislature at 8587500.
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Candidate for judge in Collins
Brian D. Gernatt of Collins has announced his candidacy for Town of Collins Justice. He is the endorsed candidate of the Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Independence parties. Gernatt is currently serving as justice in the Town of Collins, having been appointed on March 28, 2014 to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Norman Peters. In making the appointment, the board noted that an election would be slated for November to fill the seat for a full term. A life-long resident of Collins, Gernatt is the son of Elaine and the late Alfred Gernatt. He and his wife Beverly reside at 2600 Gowanda Zoar Road. They have two children, Kimberly (17) and Brian II (14) and share three older daughters, Sarah Bosworth, Melissa Gernatt and Kristin (Preston) Lay. “I ran last year because I missed public service after retirement from the New York State Department of Corrections,” Gernatt said, “and I was always interested in being a judge.” During his 25-plus years of service as a corrections officer, Gernatt attained the rank of
lieutenant. “During my years of training, at Collins, Sing-Sing, Elmira, Attica, Queensboro and Southport Correctional facilities, I learned the value of proper observation, supervision and report-filing protocol. These skills have served me well as town justice these last five months.” The justice candidate completed “Taking the Bench” training in Albany in April and received his certificate. He then heard his first case four days later. Already, Gernatt has presided over 100 cases in town court. Collaborating with
his colleague, the town court has already streamlined procedures. The court now works more closely with county and state officials to communicate and more efficiently run the court. Gernatt is a 1980 graduate of Gowanda Central School. He is a member of St. Joseph’s Church and a past member of the St. Joseph School Parent Association. He has been a member of the Gowanda Moose and Gowanda Fire Company and manager of the Collins Fire Company Little League Majors baseball team during the 201112 seasons. He and wife Beverly currently own and operate “Capozzi’s Too” Pizzeria in South Dayton and manage the farm on Gowanda Zoar Road, along with several properties in Collins and Gowanda. During his 25 years of correctional experience, Gernatt served on the Collins CERT team, completed maximum security Double-Cell training in Collins and Supervisor and Lieutenant School training in Albany. He has conducted numerous disciplinary hearings while serving as a supervisor, and been responsible for day-
to-day cell-block routine and complaint resolution as well as supervision of completion, review of accuracy, cataloging and assignment of cases to the proper disciplinary hearing level. Community service has always been important to Gernatt, as he and several fellow correctional officer volunteers experienced the feeling of helping victims of the 1993 Mississippi River floods. He put that experience to good use as he helped out in Gowanda during the great flood of 2009, donating time and equipment to the clean-up effort. “Even though I have been in many places in New York State,” Gernatt said, “I always knew that this is my home and it was where I wanted to be. I remember working at the ARCO station in the village as a kid in high school and meeting the police officers. I think it was during that time that I became interested in law enforcement. “I ask for your vote on election day Nov. 4, as I am confident the experience and dedication I bring with me will well serve the people of Collins as your judge.”
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Tobacco-Free Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Program (Tobacco Free-CCA) has opened an office in Olean High School to begin its fiveyear contract with first-year funding of $325,000. The contract from the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Control is one of three awarded to Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) that will be administered under the direction of Anthony Billoni. The Roswell Park tobacco-free programs support efforts to engage community stakeholders and youth in changing policies and norms about tobacco and tobacco use. Tobacco-Free CCA will be operated by Community Engagement Coordinator Ken Dahlgren and Reality Check Youth Engagement Coordinator Jonathan Chaffee. “With their extensive contacts and their combined experience in tobacco control, Ken and Jonathan will be local leaders
as we strive to create healthier communities in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties,” said Billoni. Dahlgren has worked in public health for more than 15 years, concentrating his efforts in advocacy for tobacco control policies locally and around the world. Most recently, he worked with the National Center for Tobacco Policy to train college officials across the U.S to develop effective and sustainable tobacco-free campus polices. Dahlgren, a life-long Chautauqua County resident, has served as a county legislator, a founding member of the Carroll Historical Society and Cub Scout leader. “Tobacco-Free Programs are the grass-roots organizations needed to effectively create tobacco-free communities. I welcome the opportunity,” said Dahlgren. Chaffee served as Reality Check coordinator for the Allegany Council on Alcoholism
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Obituaries W W W. G O W A N D A N E W S . C O M
Kay Magee Sipe JUNE 2, 1926 – OCTOBER 18, 2014 Kay (Erla) Magee Sipe died October 18, 2014. Mrs. Sipe taught piano; was rehearsal and performance pianist for The Village Players Community Theater group. She was the wife of the late Earl Sipe; daughter of the late Walter and Mary Magee; mother of Heidi and the late Rhonda Sipe Blakesslee, Dori Sipe White; sister of Gordon, Connie; also survived by two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street #3, Hanover, MA 02339 or Little Valley Memorial Library, 110 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY 14755. Arrangements were by Mentley Funeral Home, Gowanda.
Jenny Lynn John AUGUST 17, 1946 – OCTOBER 19, 2014 Jenny Lynn John, 68, of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, died October 19, 2014. Mrs. John was a member of the Beaver Clan. She was the wife of the late Robert Allen John Sr.; mother of Robert A. John Jr., David N. (Hedi) John, Jason Patrick (Lorinda) John; sister of Linda, Judy, Jeanne, Trisha, Rosie and the late Susie; also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.
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James Joseph “Jim” Butzer, 51, of Saranac Lake, died October 17, 2014. Mr. Butzer worked as a New York State Trooper. He was the son of Lawrence T. and Mary Jane (Kobiolka) Butzer; brother of Kathleen (Fred) Marshall, Eugene (Cathleen) Butzer, Joseph (Cindy) Butzer, Alan Butzer and the late Lawrence T. Butzer III; also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.
Ralph Wittmeyer, 95, of North Collins and Springville, died October 19, 2014. Mr. Wittmeyer worked as a dairy farmer; was director, president and vice president of Arcade Farms and Upstate Milk Co-op. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Feldman) Wittmeyer; father of Ronald (JoAnne) Wittmeyer, Elaine (Chuck) Buckenmeyer, Kathy (Fred) Koch, Herb (Lil) Wittmeyer and the late James Wittmeyer; brother of Marcella Emerling and the late Sylvester, Carl, Walter Wittmeyer, Henrietta Spengler, Adeline Winkelman, Florence Preischel; also survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.
June Deering NOVEMBER 18, 1927 – OCTOBER 15, 2014 June Deering, 86, of Liberty Street, Fredonia, died October 15, 2014 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. Mrs. Deering worked at Deering’s Dime and Dollar Grocery Store, Laona, Dan’s Motor Lines Trucking Co., Fredonia; was a 50-year member of Fredonia American Legion Auxiliary Unit #59, Chautauqua Salon #649 Department of New York. She was the wife of the late Leonard Deering; daughter of the late Fred and Ida (Wires) Gamble; sister of Gloria Everett of New Philadelphia, Ohio; also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Fredonia Fire Department, 80 West Main Street, Fredonia, NY 14063 or Hospice Chautauqua County, Inc., 4840 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY 14757. Arrangements were by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
Border Patrol stops invasive pest On Oct. 8, A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entomologist confirmed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing intercepted an invasive insect, Phaecasiophora Fernaldana Walsingham, a moth from the Tortricidae family. This is a first in nation pest discovery and is not known to exist in the Western Hemisphere. This moth poses a potential significant threat to the agriculture industry because it is known to feed on apples, apple buds, leaves and shoots. “CBP agriculture specialists in the Port of Buffalo do an excellent job of detecting invasive pests that could cause harm to the United States agriculture industry,” said Randy Howe, director of Field Operations for the Buffalo Field Office. “We have an excellent working relationship with USDA, and this is another example of CBP and USDA working closely together to protect the nation’s agriculture resources.” On Oct. 6, CBP agriculture specialists at the Lewiston Bridge inspected a truck haul-
cedures, the shipment was re-exported to Canada. CBP Agriculture specialists have extensive training and experience in the biological sciences and agriculture inspection. Visit: www.cbp.gov/bordersecurity/protecting-agriculture for more information about CBP’s efforts to protect the nation’s agricultural industry.
Gowanda Legion Auxiliary ready for new members
“We’re inviting eligible women to come join us in our family atmosphere and endeavors,” says Stephanie (Friedman) Kotarski, president of the Gowanda American Legion Post 409 Auxiliary. For nearly 100 years the American Legion Auxiliary has provided assistance to veterans at home, in hospitals and on duty. The Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic organization providing community service through many committees and thousands of projects are Auxiliary-funded. Organized to assist the American Legion, work includes prevention of both substance and child abuse, education of youth, including at Gowanda Central Schools, along with offering national scholarships, organizing emergency and disaster relief and assisting the members, service people and their families. Kotarski said, “We donate to veterans’ assistance hospitals in Buffalo and Batavia, and vet-
erans at the Gowanda Nursing Home, where we also recognize them various ways throughout the year.” The Auxiliary’s purpose is to defend and teach the principles of democracy; uphold the law of the land; foster patriotism; respect and serve veterans. Its mission is to support the American Legion programs for veterans' children and the community; to advance understanding of patriotism and responsibility of citizenship, individual integrity and family values while, as volunteers, lead all that is good through serving others. “Membership growth is a necessary method to continue our purpose and mission,” said Kotarski. “Junior members – girls from birth to age 18 – are encouraged to join and learn to practice leadership while senior members carry out activities, with a firm foundation of women committed to our goals.” Women and girls are eligible for membership if they are the mother, wife, daughter, grand-
AUGUST 25, 1946 – OCTOBER 14, 2014 Phyllis Poloncarz, 68, of Ellicott Road, Portland, died October 14, 2014. Mrs. Poloncarz worked at Carriage House, Fredonia; attended St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brocton. She was the wife of Leonard F. Poloncarz of Portland; daughter of the late Molly Majkowski; mother of John Sauberan Jr. of Jamestown, Michelle Y. (Barry) Crandall of Mayville; also survived by three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701. Arrangements were by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
County ups its score for health emergency prep
HOMELAND SECURITY-This shipping container from China was searched at Lewiston and found to harbor an invasive moth that could have been a threat to local fruit producers. ing an ocean container full of pump valves, which originated in China. During the inspection, a pest resembling a moth was discovered and forwarded to a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine entomologist where it was identified. CBP issued an Emergency Action Notification to the importer and following pro-
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daughter, great-granddaughter or themselves a veteran who served during a war period. Step relatives are also eligible. If the veteran is deceased, a copy of the respective’s Form DD-214 or a discharge paper is required. If the veteran is alive, he or she must also be a member of an American Legion Post. “Please consider joining us so that we may continue to expand our mission,” invited Kotarski, adding, “Our meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the post or contact the Auxiliary at 532-3592 – all are welcome.”
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz reported that the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (“CDC”) release of the 2014 Strategic National Stockpile Local Technical Assistance Review (“SNS/ LTAR”), which evaluates Erie County’s ability to respond to a crisis requiring use of the Strategic National Stockpile. Conducted by the CDC, the review showed that the county’s average score across 12 functional areas has risen to 97 percent, up from 95 percent just a year ago. By that measure the county’s average score has increased for the third year in a row and is now 32 percent higher than it was in 2011. “My administration continues to place a strong emphasis on planning, training, and maintaining readiness in the event of a pandemic or bioterrorism event. The near-perfect score we received shows that our focus is in the right place and our personnel are top-notch. In just three years we have seen a dramatic increase in preparedness, from 65 percent in 2011 to 97 percent this year,” said. Poloncarz. “There is a constant need to stay cur-
rent with developments in our area, our nation, and around the globe to be ready for a possible public health emergency and to act effectively if something should happen, whether it be an outbreak of Ebola or an act of bioterrorism. This score is going up again thanks to the many people who are dedicating their careers to protecting the public, and I want to thank them for their commitment and for their continued vigilance in protecting the residents of Erie County.” Commissioner of Emergency Services Daniel Neaverth Jr. added, “Disaster preparedness and the Strategic National Stockpile program is a continuous process, updating plans, assessing resources, and developing relationships. We are fortunate in Erie County to have a group of dedicated people working across jurisdictional boundaries to assure response and recovery is on the cutting edge.” “Our priority regarding preparedness, regular drills, training and planning all contributed to the success of our SNS/LTAR review,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Gale
Burstein. “This was a team effort and the importance of all departments working collaboratively resulted in the excellent score received. Being prepared for a public health emergency, such as a communicable disease outbreak, is a priority.” The Strategic National Stockpile is the United States’ national repository of antibiotics, vaccines, chemical antidotes, antitoxins and other critical medical equipment and supplies. In the event of a national emergency involving bioterrorism or a natural pandemic, the SNS has the capability to supplement and resupply local health authorities that are charged with handling the crisis, with response time as little as 12 hours, following an official request from the municipality. In assessing the county’s readiness and response in implementing procedures involving the SNS, reviewers evaluated performance in planning, communications, coordination with partner agencies, security, logistics, dispensing of medications/ medical supplies to the public, and training and exercise.
Chicken/biscuit dinner An Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner will be held at the Little Valley Fire Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 3 until 7 p.m. Local deliveries and take outs will be available from noon until 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to purchase take-outs may order them prior to Nov. 4 by calling Ann Poole at (716)244-3170. The dinner is sponsored by the Little Valley Holiday Cheer Committee to raise funds for its annual December Gifts for Children Program. Last year the committee aided over 30 families in the Little Valley area who were in need of help during the holiday season.
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Newest neighborhood on territory revealed By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER
The newest housing development in the area was opened up for public inspection on Oct. 22. Created by the Seneca Nation, the Bush Road Housing Project has 14 homes nearing completion and they anticipate another 11 will join the new community in the near future. It is the first suburban-type subdivision on the Cattaraugus Territory. One completed home was made accessible for inspection
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treasurer for Marrano. The sample home featured an open, efficiency kitchen facing out over a dining or family room space. Glass patio doors and windows looked out over a large back yard that ends at a fairly dense stand of woods. The master bedroom boasts its own bathroom with doublebasin sink, and a walk-in closet so large that it could be used as a bedroom in another house. The basement offers plenty of headroom and has been SUCCESS — Seneca Nation President Barry Snycompletely insulated. der, second from left, and wife Deanna take a INSPECTION — This home was open for public The entire project sits on 34.5 view and drew a steady stream of visitors acres, and . 8 of those acres were tour. They are joined by Mike Kreamer of Marset aside to preserve older trees rano Homes, Adrian Stevens, executive direcon the site, giving the area a original three-bedroom plan to tor of the Seneca Housing Authority, and Scott by the Seneca Nation Housing Authority. It sits along an arc- containing only two. “That let more mature feel and providing Gilroy, also of Marrano Homes. ing, newly created Dogwood us put in a master bedroom and shielding from adjacent homes. The project has been in the Drive that begins and ends on two large walk-in closets,” said Mike Kreamer, who is execu- planning stages for about four over the past two. This first the Nation to do things. People Bush Road. The homes were constructed tive vice president, CFO and years, but gained momentum phase was geared to first-time are going to be amazed. There's ample room and green space.” home buyers. by Marrano Homes, and acA second round of developTo develop the necessary cording to Scott Gilray who ment is expected to produce 11 infrastructure, the Seneca Tribal works with sales for the commore homes, primarily around Council infused $6 million in pany, all 14 homes were sold two cul-de-sac spurs. Those seed money into the project. before construction began. Ranging from 2,000 to 2,200 new streets have been named According to Gilray, the firm square feet, the homes were Hickory Lane and Scarlet Oak is using several of its designs Lane. That phase of the devellisted at around $190,000. in this project, but has been opment will be handled by the Adrian Stevens serves as exable to separate similar styles Seneca Mortgage Program. ecutive director for the Nation's in the development. “We were Marrano's Kreamer said he's Housing Authority. Noting the able to accommodate some reenjoyed working with the Senprogress on the homes, he said, quests for changes to the basic eca Nation on this project and “We anticipate everyone being layout,” Gilray said. “In one in their homes by Christmas.” wouldn't mind assisting with house we modified it to have Seneca Nation President the next phase. five bedrooms and three-and“We were chosen after a bid Barry L. Snyder Sr. was all a-half baths to meet the needs process conducted by the Nasmiles as he toured the home WEATHER TIGHT- Another home along Dogof a larger family.” tion, Kreamer said, adding, “It with his wife, Deanna. Snyder The house open for viewing wood Drive nears completion with interior work sure is nice and quiet around said, “This is a different way for had also been modified from its being finished here.
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Cattaraugus Community Bank makes personnel moves
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