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Annie Metcalf announces she plans to retire By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER
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TO THE RESCUE – Using the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department’s tracked four-wheeler, Tim Twichell was able to get a woman who needed dialysis out of her home and transport her to a plowed road where a Rural/Metro ambulance was waiting.
Gowanda Fire Department helps storm victims Michael Crouse Jr., Rick Moore, Hunter Simmons, Ben Tessmer, Tim Twichell and Assistant Chief After all of the aid Gowanda Jack Wells. The team deployed from has received from neighboring communities during flood crises, Gowanda on Wednesday eveGowanda Volunteer Fire Depart- ning, Nov. 19, and reported to ment personnel got a chance to the Erie County Training Tower “pay it forward” when they were to get their assignments. There, asked to bring their all-terrain Governor Andrew Cuomo, himvehicles to assist in rescuing self, shook their hands and victims of last week’s snowstorm. thanked them for their help. According to Twichell, there GVFD members answering the call were Kathy Camp, Tyler were hundreds, if not thousands, Campbell, Nadean Chamberlain, of people on site. In addition to By Holly Lawton
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emergency personnel, there were National Guard members and even FBI border patrol agents. Initially, the Gowanda team was stationed at the Bellevue Fire Hall on Como Park Boulevard in Cheektowaga. They were sent out to check on the welfare of residents at two different mobile home parks, as some of the buildings were collapsing. They informed residents of the dangerous conditions and assisted those who heeded their warning to evacuate.
“At that point, we were the company that had come from the farthest away,” Camp commented. She shared that elderly people would look at them incredulously and say, “You came all this way to help?” Camp observed, “We were there just like people were there to help us with the flooding.” Camp said the group was able to “bunk down” at the fire hall awhile before being transferred
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The North Collins School Board will have to launch a search for a new Jr.-Sr. High Principal as Annie Metcalf formally announced her plans to retire from the district on Sept. 3, 2015. While placing her request at the Nov. 25 board meeting, Metcalf informed her student body the day previous. “I thought I should tell my students first,” said Metcalf. Metcalf has been at the helm of the North Collins school for the past 10 years. Over that time, the school's academic ranking has risen steadily. For her efforts she was recognized as “New York State High School Principal of the Year” earlier this year. Elementary Principal John Cataldo led the board through a review of the district's performance in the second year of Common Core testing for grades 3 through 8. While students were testing above the state average by several percentage points, Cataldo said a review of results can benefit the district. “We can see where they are really doing well and where they are having problems,” said Cataldo. “Maybe we need to back off on those things we don't have problems with and instead focus on other areas.” Cataldo also urged the board to keep discussing the moves by some parents to keep their children out of the tests. Reflecting on the small student population Cataldo said, “I've reviewed the academic performance of the students who did not take the tests and if even only half of those had scored high, our percent of students proficient would be higher.” Cataldo reminded the board that it is the test numbers that are reported and are used when ranking schools in performance. Academic options also drew interest as Metcalf, together with Guidance Department member Robert English, informed the board of course scheduling planning now under way. The board has been trying to do more with less by rotating electives over four-year periods so students would have at least one opportunity at each. While the district is currently running a trial of a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) elective, Metcalf
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Looking into ‘Freshman Academy’ “NC BOE” from front mailed to every residence, costs the district $1,500. While the newsletter has been a primarily online publication for the past two years, the board has expressed interest in at least periodic mailings to inform the community of school achievements and events. Working toward the next school budget, the board adopted a calendar that would see a first draft presented along with an estimated tax rate at the board's Feb. 10, 2015 meeting. In other business the board: • Approved probationary appointment of Sharon Woronowski and Deborah Asboth as teacher aides. • Approved Tara Mentley and Rachel O’Neill as unpaid volunteer assistants for the cheer leading program. A coach is being sought.
• Approved the contract with the Village of North Collins for salting of parking lots for 2015. • Approved the “Where Eagles Dare” trip to New York City April 24-25, with Lisa Brosnick and Bob Turnbull as chaperones. • Approved the Marine Biology Club trip to the Roatan Institute March 28-April 4, with Julie Palmer, Lisa Brosnick, Randy Brosnick and Kathy Dole as chaperones. •Approved the Senior Class trip to Cedar Point June 12, with Timothy Flanagan, Lindsay Koudounas and Robyn Turner as chaperones. The board also approved allocating $925 from the General Fund as the school's share of the Senior Trip. The school board will meet again on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library.
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At the regular meeting of the Board of the Town of New Albion, held on Monday, Nov. 17, the town board approved the budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The board first heard from the Town Justice, Shannon Goode, who informed them the Town Prosecutor was at court. The town receives a percentage of the revenue from tickets paid. Code Enforcement Officer Frank Watson reported next to the board, with an update on permits. He said he has issued a certificate of occupancy and a permit for demolition of a mobile home. In the Clerk’s report, Town Clerk Rose LaQuay mentioned Bruce Moody was up for reappointment to the Board of Assessment Review. The board made a motion to re-appoint Moody, with his term ending Sept. 30, 1019. In Board Member reports, Councilman Thomas Young presented an article he read in an area newspaper regarding New York State to assume local portion of FEMA flood costs. Young said he was pleased to read that news.
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The Gowanda Historical Society regrets that they will no longer be holding the Holiday Open House. It’s been a great 12-year run and the guests have been many,
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Early Storm Prediction By Andy Wingeier Sr.
Mother Nature made her appearance On the thirteenth of November Will it be the predicted snow? Of misery for all to remember The fifteenth will soon arrive Also hunting of the deer Hoping for a well-fed buck For Thanksgiving will soon be here Traveling to see family and friends Could be treacherous in the snow Must be very cautious while driving To avoid accidents as they go But there will be fender benders No matter how careful people drive Hoping all will meet their destiny safely And all travelers will survive Wishing all “A Happy Thanksgiving” To those of near and far Also our many fighting forces No matter where they are
Life’s Problems By Andy Wingeier Sr.
Another page on the calendar has turned As clocks were set one hour behind Soon will be a huge weather change Of a hard winter on our mind Causing more expense to heat the home As well-known winter storms will blow Also the high price of gasoline Limiting miles of where we go. Winter clothing being more costly With health insurance on the rise Most all has increase in price Which of course is no surprise. I guess better to go with the old proverb of The best things in life are free Of how, when and where and why not Might be but just to wait and see
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Enjoyed school production Editor: The Nov. 8 issue of the Gowanda News featured pictures of the recent production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” performed by students from Gowanda Central School. I was pleased to see the cast and crew recognized for all their talent, effort and time it took to bring this play to life. However, I’m puzzled as to why this was not done prior to its stage appearance to make the community aware of this upcoming event. I attended the show on Saturday evening, and enjoyed it so much, I returned for Monday’s performance. The cast and crew are some
of the finest, hard-working, talented young people our school has to offer. While practicing for this play the past many weeks, many were also star athletes in football, cross country and volleyball, and maintained high academic standards. They deserve so much credit in the high level of their performance and it’s sad that more persons were unaware of this wonderful production of song, dance and comedy. A thank you to all who gave me two evenings of love and laughter that I will not soon forget. Betty L. Allen Collins
Banquet and Auction success Editor: This year’s banquet was a great success, with over $2,000 being raised. The evening started out with the musical stylings of Joe Borzellere. A wonderful meal, catered by M&T Catering, was enjoyed by all. Next up was our guest speaker, Paula Schueler, who gave a wonderful message on the importance of Love INC and of sharing our gifts with others. The highlight of the evening
was the fast-paced and exciting basket auction. Over 60 baskets, donated by local businesses, churches and individuals, were auctioned off by auctioneer Patrick Moss. A huge thank you goes out to all who donated baskets and those in attendance who purchased them. Without our supporters Love INC couldn’t do what we do. Once again thank you. Gowanda Love INC
Grateful for support Editor: The Gowanda Ambulance Service appreciates the support of the local businesses, community members of the area who have participated in our fund-raisers this past year, and especially the Gowanda American Legion for all their support for our events. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, donated time to the event, donated theme
baskets and or gift certificates. All efforts contributed greatly to the success of the chicken barbecue, the Gun Raffle, and the 300 Club Raffle, which support the work of the Gowanda Ambulance Service. Good wishes to all for the coming year. Patricia Volk President Gowanda Ambulance Service
Shop locally Editor: Shop and Dine local this holiday season! Starting Friday, Dec. 5, win chances to win one of three shop local raffle baskets totaling over $1,000 in prizes. Drawing for shop local baskets will take place under the Hollywood Theater Marquee at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6. Stores will be open until 9 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5. Participating locations are: Amish Collections, Artista Salon, Auto Lube Plus, Auto Wrench, Gabel Bros. Furniture, Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union, Gowanda HarleyDavidson, Gowanda Fitness, Gowanda Free Library, Hager's Flowers and Gifts, Hair We Are, Heaven Scent Copy Central, J & J Outfitters, Jesse's Toy Box,
K&L Lanes, LaVia Pizzeria, Maple Glen Sugar House, McCormack's Hardware, Olympia Restaurant, Palm Gardens, Positively Mane Street, RadioShack, Soles Unlimited, Tim Horton's, Wicked Glen, Valley Pharmacy Gowanda VFW Post 5007. Activities are made possible thanks to our sponsors: Amish Collections, Auto Wrench, Community Bank, Custom Auto, Designer Pools, Gabel Bros. Furniture, Heaven Scent Copy Central, Jesse's Toy Box, Little Love Bugs Day Care Center, McCormack's Hardware, Tri-County Family Medicine Associates Inc. and the United Way of Gowanda. Christmas in Gowanda Committee
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The North Collins Recreation Department recently purchased Pickleball liner kits. Watch for an open house soon to demonstrate the game and sign up participants. Bus trips during the holiday break are being planned. Bowling for kids in grades 4-8 is planned for Eden Lanes, and Ice Skating at Harbor Center is another destination. More information will be given to children shortly. Plans are also developing for an Elementary School Running Club. It would begin in February or March in the elementary school and then head outdoors. A spring 5k race could complete the program. High school gym:
Men's Wednesday Soccer will start on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Coed Volleyball/Basketball is held on Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 5. Men's basketball is Sundays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. At the Senior Center: Aerobics on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Zumba takes place Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Elementary School: Open Gym continues. Basketball will begin following Thanksgiving. To sign up for any of the programs, stop by at the posted times. For additional information see the Recreation Department link on the Town of North Collins web site.
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The Village of Gowanda winter recreation program will begin on Monday, Dec. 1 with roller skating in the Aldrich Street Elementary School. Students in grades K-2 will skate from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students in grades 3-6 will skate from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per night and includes skate rentals. The coed youth basketball program for students in grades 4-6 will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Academy Place. The
program that consists of instruction, organized games and a T-shirt will be run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost for the 10-week program is $20. The Learn to Ski program at Holiday Valley for students in grades 5-12 will hold their final registration in the village board room on Monday, Nov. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call Mark Benton, Recreation director, at 532-4053 for more information.
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Job fair provided options college, modification of cars and modifications required for job placement. We serve all populations,” she says. For those who enjoy hands-on work, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 22 was encouraging sign-ups for a five-year apprenticeship program in a field that is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers. Native-owned Oneida Group and Iroquois Construction were hoping to find some truck drivers. Their shortage mirrors a national problem in the field. But what one might not expect were offers to launch one's own business. Perhaps most interesting was the Native Roots Artist Guild table manned by Mary Jacobs. The Guild booth was arrayed with dozens of examples of intricate bead work utilized in both jewelry and as parts of other pieces. The Guild not only helps educate its artists, but seeks to protect them as well. The guild also serves as a promotional venue staging exhibitions and has published a member directory. A more traditional track was being proposed by Jacqueline Wassell, an independent sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. This was the first career fest at which she had represented
By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Everyone knows it's a tough job market out there, so a career fest with dozens of potential employers, all in one place at one time, can be a boon to workplace hopefuls. A career fest at the Cattaraugus Community Center on the Seneca Territory on Oct. 23, provided just such an opportunity. A twist to the event was an emphasis on working through as well as working with persons with disabilities. Goodwill Industries was there, promoting its job training program for veterans, especially those who have suffered traumatic injury. People Inc. was looking for persons wanting to help those with disabilities. Baker Victory services, which has 1,100 employees, continued in its search for people willing to provide direct care to others. Among agencies who work with the disabled was Access Rehabilitation. Part of the New York State Education Department, the agency tries “to make it easier to get a foot in the door,” said Lynn Stanley. According to Stanley, one in five individuals have some type of disability. Among the services her agency provides were, “Helping pay for
the firm. While the company is well known for providing pink Cadillacs to its top salespeople, “What some people don't know is that the company is looking for men to sell its products,” Wassell said. “One of our top-sellers in the nation is a man,” she said. For Penny Knupfer, self-employment is a comfort business. Knupfer was representing the Party Lite Corporation where she serves as a sales leader. On display were dozens of tea lights along with decorative holders. Knupfer said that one candle the firm produces, the Glow Light, “Is the brightest candle in the world.” Knupfer was looking for people who could work through schedules. “Our representatives have no territorial boundaries,” she said, “We offer house party plans featuring our candles and home decor items.” Knupfer said that a good income could be generated from the products but qualified that saying, “The best part is in helping other people.
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Purchase a bow in memory of your loved one. Then join us on Sunday, December 7th, 2014 at 4:30 PM for a ceremonial tree lighting and hanging of the bows. The ceremony will be outdoors at the Cherry Creek Memorial Park on Main Street. Carols will be sung. Each bow will be personalized with the name of a loved one. If you cannot attend the ceremony, your bow(s) will be hung for you. Following the ceremony, refreshments & caroling will be offered at The Trillium Lodge. Sponsored by the Cherry Creek Community Association. 3 bow color choices this year: •Pink - in memory of cancer victims ($4 each, $1 of which will be donated to cancer research) •Red, white & blue - in memory of military personnel ($3 each) •Burgundy - in memory of all others ($3 each) Bows may be purchased at any of the following locations in Cherry Creek: The Trillium Lodge, Crossroads Grocery, and Rustic Creations. For further information, call Nancy at Rustic Creations: 296-5827
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Around and About W W W. G O W A N D A N E W S . C O M
50-Plus Seniors
Join the Collins 50-Plus Seniors as they travel to the Seneca Niagara Casino on Feb. 3. Coach bus leaves the L.K. Painter Center at 11 a.m. and stays at the casino until 5 p.m. Receive $25. in Seneca Slot Dollars and have a day of fun with your friends for $16 per person. Call 532-2006 ext. 21 to reserve your spot on the bus. The 50-Plus Seniors Program will be offering an exciting new class in beginners' yoga starting in January. Check back to this column for more information. The Kim Robbins Active Senior Aerobics Class will be starting up again in January. Check back for more information. Activities 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 Center gym. Includes walking, regular, chair, and arthritis exercises.
Tuesday: AARP Defensive Driving Class - 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Painter Center Community Room. If you are registered for this class please send your check to the Town of Collins, P.O. Box 420, Collins, NY 14034, or drop off at the Collins Town Hall Town Clerk's desk. The fee for the class must be paid before Dec. 2. Class begins at 9 a.m. sharp - please be at the L.K. Painter Center 10-15 minutes early and park in the rear parking lot. Class is held in the Community Room. Wednesday: Low-impact exercises with Pat Tucker - 9 a.m. in the Painter Center gym. Includes walking, regular, chair, and arthritis exercises. Quilting with Florence 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Collins Library Community Room. Senior Bowling - 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda. Games and Crafts - 1 p.m. in the Painter Center Rose Room. The Salvation Army Kettle
Drive - Shop 'N Save in Gowanda 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday: Pickle Ball - 6:30 p.m. in the Painter Center gym. Friday: Low-impact exercises with Pat Tucker 9 a.m. in the Painter Center gym - includes walking, regular, and chair exercises. Movie Day - 1 p.m. in the Collins Library Community Room. This month's feature is an American superhero film based on a popular Marvel Comics character. Popcorn will be served. Salvation Army Kettle Drive at Shop 'N Save - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: Salvation Army Kettle Drive at Shop 'N Save - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, tune in to Channel 2 WGRZ - TV, or Channel 4 WIVB TV for the latest updates on whether the Collins 50-Plus Senior Program activities at the L.K. Painter Center are cancelled.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brian Suraf Laura J. Sterlace and Brian S. Suraf were married at 1 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the Marienthal Country Inn, North Collins. Vows were heard by Pastor Brett Davis. Guests gathered for a reception at Lucarelli's Banquet Center, Lackawanna. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Mary Sterlace of Gowanda. The groom is the son of Mark and Susan Suraf of Perrysburg. Karen Bolton was matron of honor for her cousin. Bridesmaids were Maura Butash, friend of the bride, and Kelsey and Krista Lennertz, cousins of the groom. Jeff Suraf served as best man for his brother. The groomsmen were Josh Sterlace, brother of the bride,
Monday, Dec. 1: two chicken drumsticks, wild rice, diced beets, orange juice, rye bread, lemon pudding, Tuesday, Dec. 2: chopped steak with mushroom gravy, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, cranberry juice, wheat dinner roll, pumpkin bars; Wednesday, Dec. 3: beef stroganoff, egg noodles, broccoli florets, wheat bread, orange, Thursday, Dec. 4: hamloaf with pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, 12-grain bread, tropical fruit salad, Friday, Dec. 5: pepperoni pizza (HDM only Sloppy Joe), tossed salad with dressing, apple juice, (HDM hamburger bun), pineapple tidbits, Monday, Dec. 8: meat lasagna, wax beans, grape juice, garlic bread (chilled meals only Italian), peaches, Tuesday, Dec. 9: chicken ala king, peas with pearl onions, cranberry juice, biscuit, mandarin oranges.
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Shauna M. Brunea of Forestville took part in an off-campus internship this fall through SUNY Oswego's Center for Experiential Learning. Asenior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication, Brunea interned with Spring House Recordings in Oswego. The Center for Experiential Learning at Oswego places students in internships and career awareness opportunities that allow them to earn college credits while garnering valuable life experience.
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and Ryan Kota and Wes Bolton, friends of the groom. Flower girls were Malia Maldonado and Luca Artiga, and the ring bearer was Jaxon Bolton, all cousins of the bride. The bride and groom are graduates of Gowanda Central School. The bride earned a bachelor's degree from Upstate Medical University and is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The groom earned dual degrees in Finance and Master of Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University. He is a Personal Financial Associate at First Niagara Bank in Malone. A honeymoon trip to California is planned. The couple will make their home in Potsdam.
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Birth announced Amanda and Rob Faraci of Versailles are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Elvira Kathleen Faraci, on November 7, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. She joins Patrick, Joseph, and Riley. Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Patrice Olson of Buffalo. Paternal grandparents are Bob (late Kathleen) Faraci of Angola.
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•Notice: 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. • Notice: The Cherry Creek Community Association is sponsoring the Memorial Bow Christmas Tree Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7. Memorial Bows are available in burgundy, red, white and blue for veterans or pink for cancer victims and can be purchased at Rustic Creations or Mendle’s Crossroad Grocery. December 2- Open Installation at Forestville Eastern Star with Margaret and Greg
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to the South Line Fire Hall on French Road in Cheektowaga at 4 a.m. on Thursday. Twichell explained that South Line is a bigger district, so there were more needs. The Gowanda team was kept busy from then on performing rescues, making welfare checks, digging out and evacuating people, clearing snow blocking heating exhaust outlets on houses, responding to gas leaks and medical emergencies, assisting medical units in reaching people, and picking up medicine and delivering it to those who were stranded.
The group was initially asked to help with the evacuation of a nursing home, but was released back to other duties when it appeared there was enough help at the nursing home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always nice to be able to help out,â&#x20AC;? Twichell submitted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These fire companies have come out to help us with flooding. It was good to be able to help them. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have equipment like our ATVs because they usually donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have use for it in the city like we do with rescues in Zoar Valley.â&#x20AC;? Both Camp and Twichell noted that the tracked four-wheeler was
especially effective as it zipped right up and over enormous snowbanks. With it, Gowanda personnel were able to reach an unresponsive woman who needed kidney dialysis and transport her to a Rural/Metro ambulance waiting on a plowed road. They were even able to carry her wheelchair on the back of the trailer. They also rescued a family that was trapped when their carport collapsed and an elderly woman whose trailer was collapsing. Late Thursday afternoon, the team tackled the equally harrowing task of driving back to
Gowanda in the height of the storm. They said it took them two hours driving through whiteouts on roads that were reduced to one lane of traffic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The amount of snow was mesmerizing,â&#x20AC;? Camp remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it was a very rewarding experience. I love helping people. Everybody pulls together in a case like this.â&#x20AC;? The Gowanda Swift Water Rescue team was also prepared to respond if their services were needed in case of flooding in Hamburg with the rapid thaw. The fire department was standing by with generators and pumps as well.
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Please check the routes below you are interested in and fill out the form below or call Trudy at 716-649-4413 ext 258. We have driving routes in the following areas: (You must have a valid NYS drivers license for a driving route)
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STORMY WEATHER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With one of the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ATVs, at left, a firefighter assists those clearing snow by directing vehicle, and foot, traffic.
MESMERIZING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gowanda Volunteer Firefighter Kathy Camp described the amount of snow as â&#x20AC;&#x153;mesmerizing.â&#x20AC;? This photo on left of an engulfed home illustrates her point.
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