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Toy Collection under way

Tolerating noise in Collins

By Mary Pankow

GOWANDA NEWS EDITOR

PHOTO BY MARY PANKOW

FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS — A toy drive is under way in Gowanda for children in need. The Gowanda Police Department and Gowanda Lions Club teamed up to spearhead the drive. In addition, Gowanda Ford is offering free oil changes for those who bring in unwrapped toys and non-perishable food to fill up the pickup on display in their showroom. Jesse's Toy Box is also working with Gowanda Police to bring some of the toys collected to Santa after the Dec. 5 tree lighting in Chang-Hu Park. In front row are Nicole Wielkie, left, and Diane Winter. Standing are Police Officer Sean Campas, Officer-in-Charge Steve Raiport, Community Bank employees Dana Bellinger, Beth Federowicz and Branch Manager Ralph Swanson, Jesse's Toy Box owner Dave Gabel, Gowanda Lions Club members Peggy Luther and Zandra McCormack, Gowanda Ford representatives Greg McClure General Manager Pat Riter, and Lions members Dave Williams, Arnold Smith and Ed Palen. (Missing from photo are Lions Sandy Gaylord and Jane and Dan Sion, Gowanda Mayor Heather McKeever and Gowanda Police Officer Earl Farina.

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At its Dec. 1 meeting the Collins Town Board heard a complaint about a noisy rock band playing loud music into all hours of the night, making an undue disturbance.

The residents said that calling the police had little effect, as the police told them that with no laws on the books in Collins restricting such behavior, there was nothing that they could do. This led to quite a discussion as most villages do have such laws.

Town Supervisor David Tessmer stated that writing such a law in an agricultural community would be a bit tricky, because of farm machinery and such, but he promised to research the problem and hopefully be able to remedy it.

The public hearing regarding the adoption of an up-to-date code book on the town laws and policies gave some clarification on how this new system would help. One important feature that was explained is that the town code would be online and therefore easily accessible, and updates could be done as easily as making corrections on something being written on a home computer, without having to re-publish

a new code book every time a new regulation is passed.

There were no new building permits issued in November.

Town Clerk Becky Jo Summers reported transactions in her office in November came to $4,472.50, of which the town’s portion was $3,328.77.

In other matters the board: • Resolved to submit to Erie County Civil Service a PO 17 establishing the position of Recreation Supervisor Part Time for the Town of Collins. This will eliminate the need for positions of Head Counselor and a Head Cashier.

• Authorized the Supervisor to sign the agreement with the Town of Evans to provide Emergency Dispatch Service to the town for the years 2015-19.

• Approved a budget modification moving $528.92 from Compensation to State Retirement allotments.

The next regular meeting of the Collins Town Board will be on Monday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Collins Town Hall.

The town hall will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas and New Year's eves (Wednesdays), and will be closed all day on Christmas and New Year's days (Thursdays).

The next trash day will be on Saturday, Dec, 27.

North Collins Trap Shoot team visits C-LV BOE checks spending

By Megan Pankow-Walker NEWS CORRESPONDENT

At the regular meeting of the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, board member Eric Pritchard introduced members of the Franklinville School District’s Trap Shoot team and its advisors.

One advisor, Alan Ciesla, also a New York State Trooper, addressed the board regarding this concept as an opportunity for students in the district to have a “sense of belonging … and build character education: responsibility.”

Ciesla continued to say, “The program is for students aged 12 and up … and there is no try-outs to get on this team, if they want to participate, they participate.”

The board responded to Ciesla and the others representing the trap shoot club that the proper channels would have to be taken in order for the board to take action on the idea, beginning with a letter of student interest. Until the chain of action is followed, Board President Cheryl Wilder

said, “No action will be taken by the board.”

Following the public participation was the Principal’s reports.

Elementary Principal Aaron Wolfe began the reports by showing a large piece of paper that had drawings and pictures on it from a kindergarten class.

Wolfe interpreted the paper and its content to the board, saying it was a vote the students in the classroom held on whether they wanted to ask to have a turtle or a fish in their room. Wolfe then said he sees this paper as having five skills displayed, including: emergent writing and reading skills (understanding letter sounds and language acquisition); voting skills (what is voting and how and why vote); math skills (concept of numbers and putting numbers to ideas); art skills (putting images to ideas); and political acumen (how does life work, how do we get what we want?).

This warranted Wolfe’s praise to this class and called it “impressive for a group of kindergarteners.”

The classroom will receive a

turtle for their classroom.

Three more classrooms in the elementary building will also be receiving a reward for their hard work of attendance.

After a First-Quarter attendance contest, it was determined that there was a three-way tie for first place, a 98 percent attendance rate, for the quarter. A pizza or ice cream party will be given to the classrooms with the support from the PTA. Grades 5-7 Principal and Director of Special Education Gayle Pavone presented next to the board, allowing Grade 7 Math teacher Tim Miller to discuss his success with the iPads in his classroom. The pilot program through BOCES has allowed the students to have iPads to conduct school work and participate in class through the technology.

Miller says he has seen an improvement in student achievement with the access to the iPads, and has seen students who once rarely turned in assignments, now turn them in on time and more frequently and believes students “have been learning a lot, and I think it’s fantastic and a boost for

our kids.”

Pavone said she would like to see the iPad program continue, but is aware that it would cost approximately $20,000 in order to do so.

Pavone continued to say over half of the students in grades 5-7 were on the Merit, Honor or High Honor roll this quarter.

As for special education, Pavone did mention progress reports were not done in a timely matter and the goal for next quarter is to have them out at the same time as report cards.

High School Principal Tony Giannicchi was last to report and started with handing the board a State report showing a post-graduate data count of students who were enrolled in a post-secondary institution four years after graduation compared with the number of students in a graduating class.

Giannicchi said he would like to see exposure to options given, starting at sophomore year so there is more time to plan and take appropriate and/or related class to support their plan.

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By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER

Holding a Saturday morning meeting on Nov. 16, the North Collins Town Board approved a $1.8 million budget for 2015 and kept the tax rate relatively flat, with an extra infusion from reserves.

The board sought a lower rate by calling for an identical budget from this year, only to see the tax rate rise. That situation was brought about by a change this past year in the formula the State allows for assessment of gas wells.

Supervisor Rosaline Seege explained that assessments are based a year behind. “Two years ago the winter was mild so gas production went down.

We should see the assessments rise next year due to the very cold weather last year,” she said.

To generate the budget the town used $424931 from the previous year's surplus and projects revenue of $443,807.

That leaves $932,437 to be raised by taxes.

Per thousand rates in the town will be 6.191942 or approximately $619 on a $100,000 home. That is up from 5.904090 this year.

Village home owners get a small break as their rate is set at 3.430086, down from the current 3.655404.

Fire protection rises as well.

The 2015 rate will be 1.422687 up from the current 1.401398.

While the Refuse and Garbage service provider will receive a contractual increase, homeowners will see a slight decline with a $161.53 rate per unit. This year's rate was 161.81. The change is due to new builds erected over the past year.

While contractural personnel costs rose. The town has realized savings in changing the health insurance plans of employees as well as expecting significant savings as Helmuth Fire Control is disbanded early next year.

Of the budget, Town Clerk Margaret Orrange, who has not always been in agreement with the Supervisor said, “Rose, you've got a good budget here.”

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In the Superintendent’s Report, Superintendent Jon Peterson began with his report mentioning how technology has made a big difference in comparison to when he first started six years ago.

“The teacher would be at the front of the class lecturing and the students would be in rows listening,” Peterson said. “Now, students are grouped together, and teachers are still delivering instructions ... the students are more engaged now.”

Peterson says he, too, feels iPads have helped students academically and are the “icing on the cake, so to speak.”

Student Board Member Hunter Phinney followed Peterson’s report by bringing up a photo he had on his iPad to show the board seniors outside in the snow at the picnic table eating their lunches. He says the students call themselves the “Polar Bear Club” and aim to take full advantage of their senior privilege of eating outside every day possible.

Phinney then told the board some students visited Alfred State College and will visit

Fredonia State College as well.

In the Board President’s Report, Wilder asked Business Executive Sally Hadley to hand out information to the board on the fund balance. Hadley mentioned some changes they would see were mostly due to personnel changes, health insurance and utilities.

Wilder then spoke of a workshop she attended that focused on the goal to produce students who are ready to move into the workforce. Wilder read off some of the characteristics in students that will be attractive to potential employers.

In other news, the board: • Approved CSE/CPSE reports dated Oct. 18 and Nov. 10.

• Approved Policy 1312 Accountability.

• Approved MOA with Pine Valley Central School District for merged wrestling program.

• Approved the Resolution for the Revision of the Veterans' School Tax Reduction Law. • Approved personnel items.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m., Cattaraugus.

Holiday Open House And Toys For Tots Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) is hosting the 10th Annual Holiday Open House at his Olean district office for residents of the Southern Tier. Giglio will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

The Holiday Open House gives residents a chance to visit Giglio’s Olean office, which will also serve as a drop-off site for donations. The open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 700 West State Street, Westgate Plaza in Olean. Light refreshments will be served.

“This is the 10th anniversary of my open house and Toys for Tots drive, and I’d like to make it the best one yet,” said Giglio.

“I’m truly amazed each and every year by the generous people who donate toys for children in need. I’m thankful for those who lend a hand or donate gifts to the community organizations depending on donations and volunteers. I encourage everyone to drop off a gift at my office so that we may brighten the Holiday season for those children who are less fortunate.”

Assemblyman Giglio’s office will accept donations for the Toys for Tots program until Dec. 15 at his district office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fine-tuning the weather response

By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER

The Village of North Collins plans to utilize the Erie County emergency protocols in the future, now that it is aware of them.

At its Dec. 1 meeting, village trustees were pleased that public works crews were able to keep streets open throughout the recent snowstorm. “People were good, they stayed off the streets so we could plow,” said Public Works Director Mike Perry.

It was reported that the Village of Gowanda and the Town of Collins, not as affected by the storm, sent equipment and crews to assist snow removal efforts. “We were able to remove the largest snow piles out of the village and avoid flooding,” added Perry.

Trustee Brenda Bauer-Petrus said she was surprised to hear the Erie County Executive complain that municipalities were not following county emergency protocols. “I heard [Mark] Poloncarz say that all communities should use the D-MAP program, and I said, ‘What’s that’”?

Village Clerk Lynn DiVincenzo said southern county governments were included in the original training but that she, along with Perry, would be attending courses on the system shortly.

Trustee Kathleen Myers also spoke about the storm. “We were lucky this time, we didn’t have to call out the fire department. But we need to examine our volunteer system, especially for those who rely on meals being delivered.”

Perry also reported that the dump mechanism on the 1990 village truck used for leaf pickup is beyond repair and the village should begin planning for a replacement. “It kept us from picking up the leaves and then the snow hit.” Noting that piles are still at curbside, Perry said his crews will begin using a bucket to pick up the remaining leaves.

Police Administrator Richard Cooper reported that all officers have been recertified for both their service arms and shotgun.

On the latter, Cooper reported receiving a donation of a shotgun for the department from LiVecchi Gun Sales.

Mayor Vincent George reported that just about all the funds from the $5.4 million no-interest loan to reconstruct the water system have been drawn down. The State Environmental Facilities

Commission, which issued the loan, has advised the village that it will need to set up a long-term financing arrangement by November of 2015. Village Attorney Richard Schaus recommended contacting the financial advisors who initially consulted with the village on the project, to devise that financing package.

George also informed the board that the county Sewer Authority was not interested in acquiring a parcel of land the village owns on Gurney Avenue. The authority holds a sizable parcel immediately behind the village-owned lot. “We don’t need it, we don’t want it. We don’t need any more land,” said George.

According to Perry, the lot is approximately one-half to twothirds of an acre. DiVincenzo added that its current appraised value is $5,800. The board agreed to offering the parcel up for sale, with offers entertained in the Clerk’s Office.

DiVincenzo also said that delinquent taxes to date total $47,281.80 and although high, “is much lower than last year.”

The board authorized a change work order to the current water diversion project along Eagle Drive. Trenching through shale resulted in an additional $6,000 charge so far for the project, which originally was planned to cost $42,000.

Trustee Corinne Leone presented drafts of her continuing efforts toward recognizing veterans and notable village citizens.

Her premise would be to see plaques installed in the village hall. For citizens she believes recognition could be given for having performed firsts or other notable contributions. While the plaques would have a cost, Leone is working on a no-cost option as well.

Leone also broached the idea of having a nonvoting student member on the board. She envisioned a term of at least six months, with the student required to attend village board meetings each month. If multiple students apply, the term of service could be shortened. A second option would be to allow students to “shadow” department heads to learn more about their jobs.

The board approved payment of bills for October in the amount of $107,999, and for November of $48,381.92.

Trustees will meet next on Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the village hall.

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Erie County Sheriffs • The Erie County Sheriff’s Deputies from the North Collins Substation responded to 235 calls the week of Nov. 24 to 30.

• George Englehardt, 28, of Franklinville, was charged Nov. 29 with unlawfully dealing with a child and obstructing governmental administration after Deputies responded to a complaint of loud music and an underage drinking party on

Erie Avenue, Gowanda.

Jake Enser, 22, of Gowanda, was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and obstructing governmental administration as well.

Also, a 16-year-old male was charged with underage drinking.

All are due in Collins Town Court.

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• Cheryl Curry, 42, of Brant, was stopped Nov. 30 on Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory, for an unspecified traffic offense.

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• Joshua Sanchez, 21, of Mileblock Road, North Collins, was charged Nov. 20 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a motor vehicle accident investigation.

According to authorities, Sanchez was involved in a property-damage accident on Route 62 in Collins. Troopers say they observed a baggy with 2 grams of marijuana in it.

Sanchez is due in Collins Town Court.

• Markie Graves, 22, of Torrance Place, Gowanda, was charged Nov. 25 with DWI and other traffic violations following a personal-injury accident on Route 39 near Jolls Road in Perrysburg.

According to authorities, Graves was traveling when she said she swerved to avoid a deer.

She lost control of her vehicle, left the road, struck a mailbox and a nearby house. The impact damaged the basement wall and foundation of the home.

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From the Editor To all our readers: I am writing this to let you all know that my chair will be empty for what I hope will be a short time.

On Dec. 12 I will undergo back surgery that should eliminate or significantly relieve the severe pain I've been experiencing for a number of months. In my absence, my staff reporter, Larry Wroblewski, will be handling news copy and laying out the paper each week.

Although I will not be at work for a while, I urge you to continue submitting your news items and photos in person or by sending them to my email addresses. My emails will be checked on a regular basis. Also, please feel free to let the staff at the Gowanda News know of any activities that may need coverage.

I look forward to being back at the helm again - hopefully pain free.

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Winners announced Editor: With grateful appreciation, the membership of Hidi Hose Co. #4 wishes to thank our friends and neighbors who supported our 67th annual ham and turkey party and fund-raiser, especially these local merchants, businesses and individuals. It is your generosity that allows us to continue to provide the highest lever of service you have come to expect.

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Gowanda Electronics Corp., Gowanda Ford, Gowanda Harley-Davidson,Gowanda Starcraft, Hager's Flowers & Gifts, Hair We Are, Hair Etc., Ive-Mar, J & J Outfitters, Jamestown Street Tavern, Jesse's Toy Box, K & L Ten Pin Inn, American Legion Post 409, McCormack's Hardware, Mentley Funeral Home, New York & Lake Erie RR, Pope Haven Campground, Positively Mane St., Radio Shack, Red's Dogs & Cones, Schindler Funeral Home, Shop 'N Save, Slovenian Club, Soles Unlimited, Stillwater Wellness, Valley Pharmacy, VFW Post 5007, Village Laundromat, Wicked Glen.

The pre-sale turkey winners were: Gavin Whitcher, Arnold Andolsek, Mary Sample, F. Wise and Ellie Andolsek. The 25-pound turkey winner was Luann Heckman.

Also, to our neighboring fire companies for their continuing support. Conewango VFD, South Dayton VFD, Leon VFD and the Dayton VFD Hidi Hose Co. #4

Support is appreciated Editor: The members of the Dayton Volunteer Fire Company would like to express our thanks to all who supported our Chicken BBQs, Fund Drive, and Ham and Turkey party, and to the following merchants that donated door prizes for our Ham and Turkey party. It was greatly appreciated.

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“People are always asking me when we are going to open. My board members send me emails, you have to be patient I tell them,” said Stephen Scott, the Seneca Nation acting deputy director for Planning and Development.

Scott, himself a Seneca, has been working on forming a federally chartered credit union to serve the Nation's population and employees for over two years now and is confident that by the end of November, the Nation will get its charter to establish a

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FRONT MAN — Stephen Scott, of the Seneca Nation Planning and Development Department, has been working on the credit union for over three years.

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credit union.

Scott is no stranger to the process. In 2000, after just having received a master's degree, Scott was recruited to help form a credit union on the La Courte Reservation in Wisconsin.

“It was a very poor tribe and I did everything I could to keep costs down,” Scott remembered.

“I put out a call to Wisconsin credit unions if they had any extra

equipment or furniture. They did, and I would rent a van and go pick it up.”

He's keeping that same economy here. “I was able to pick up a used tellers' counter and other furniture from a local credit union that was remodeling its offices,” Scott adds.

That equipment will be used in a space already spoken for at the William Seneca building on the Cattaraugus Territory. The location will serve as the credit union's main branch and headquarters.

Other branches will be opened simultaneously at the Nation's Allegeny Administration building in Salamanca and in the Seneca Office building in Niagara Falls.

While primarily focused on serving the financial needs of Nation members, the credit union's initial charter will also include Nation employees and their families as potential members.

The credit union has also sought designation that will allow it to serve people in lower-income brackets, Native or not, who might otherwise not have any banking options.

The credit union plans to offer “credit builder loans,” which, Scott said, “May be only for $500, but the customers' payments are reported to credit monitoring organizations.”

Along with those first-time loans, the credit union together with the Nation will offer financial education and literacy programs. “Before a loan is issued we will offer the curriculum to would-be borrowers,” says Scott.

A credit union belongs to its members and Scott said all a qualified applicant need do is deposit a minimum of $5 to start an account. That same $5 must be maintained for the member to have a vote.

At present, all proceedings are being approved by a volunteer Board of Investors, which will become the first Board of Directors once the federal charter is received. The credit union will also have two volunteer committees. A supervisory committee

will oversee the operation of the credit union. “They will be our watchdogs,” said Scott, “They can do spot checks.”

A Credit Committee will act as a loan committee. “Our manager will be limited in the amounts loans can be provided, the committee will review and approve higher amounts,” Scott says.

The credit union has secured a person with an extensive background in credit union operations.

“Right now she is working as a consultant but will be named manager when we receive our charter,” Stephen said.

The biggest hurdle that Scott faced in compiling all the necessary documentation to apply for a charter was a community survey.

“When I first came, the Nation had retained a consultant to do the background work, but the results were very incomplete,” Scott remembered. “The survey questions asked didn't meet the requirements. What we really needed to determine from the community was, ‘Would you use a credit union and how much would you deposit?’”

For a long time, the survey response rate stood at about 6 percent of the Seneca population, “But we understood we would need a 25 percent rate,” says Scott.

He, along with interns, began canvassing to fill in the gaps. “We would go to employee cafeterias to get the surveys filled out," Scott related.

Even with that extra effort, results came in at about 21 percent.

Scott contacted the regulatory agency and found out that amount would be sufficient to submit its application.

The Seneca experience is much different for Scott, who reported that the Nation has invested in the project. While it will allow the credit union to open debt free, it will be used up quickly.

“Our biggest expense will be the hardware and software for our system,” Scott said. “We put out the service to bid and were fortunate to find a vendor here in Western New York.”

Additionally, another area credit union that uses the same software, and has served as a mentor in the process, is making its facilities available for training the new staff. Scott reported that at least 11 people have applied for teller positions in the branches.

When the credit union receives its charter, it will need to open up all its branches within 60 days.

Scott said that due to the distance between branches all must open simultaneously. While he expects they will, the current plan expects the Cattaraugus branch to be open nearly full time while Niagara Falls and Salamanca will open for several hours, one day per week at the outset. Because of all the advanced planning his group has done, Scott expects the Seneca Credit Union to offer almost all the services a credit union can.

“We will have ATMs at our locations,” Scott said, and showed the space in the Seneca Building that will allow for 24-hour access. “We also hope to attract the Seneca business community into the credit union.”

He also revealed that the credit union has created a very conservative projection of anticipated success, but even with that, “Our figures show us breaking even in four years, and five years is considered good in the industry.”

Some of the biggest potentials he sees include being a place for direct deposits, especially for uniquely Seneca programs such as the Tribal Annuity and Minor's Trust payments. “We need to be out in the community, we need to explain our services and our programs,” Scott stated.

Ribbon cuttings for the new branches could come as soon as mid-January and Scott is hoping it will be as memorable as the opening he enjoyed back in Wisconsin.

“It was snowing very lightly.

We had a Native spiritual advisor come to say a prayer. Just as he did, the snow stopped, the sky opened up, and an eagle was soaring in the spot. That was a good sign.”

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Gowanda News /Saturday, December 06, 2014

Santa Sheriff ’s Program On The Agenda

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Santa Sheriff’s Program recently met with fellow service providers to discuss the growing need for area families this year.

The Santa Sheriff’s Program began in 2004 and has grown steadily. Partnering agencies and schools raise funds and refer less fortunate Cattaraugus county families to the program.

Gifts are purchased at area businesses. Youth and volunteers from schools and other county agencies wrap the gifts and package them for delivery.

Back in 2004, the goal was to serve five families; the program

grew to 26 families in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, a record 32 families (131 men, woman and children) were presented Christmas gifts. These families were provided gifts, as well as a complete Christmas dinner.

Hopes are to raise the funds to provide Christmas to 40 families this year.

The Sheriff’s Office has also pledged funding to the program through a donation from the Employees’ Association and the Supervisor Units, as well as donations from area businesses and residents.

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While the program is designed to provide Christmas gifts for area families, it also offers participants 10 lessons in cooperation, volunteering and caring for others.

Individuals interested in donat- 11 ing to this project may contact Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb at 938-9191 ext. 2247 or Kim Harrison at 701-3554. Contributions can be made payable to the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Please indicate in the memo section “Santa Sheriff’s Program.”

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Gowanda News /Saturday, December 06, 2014

Students introduced to BOE

By Richard Westlund NEWS CORRESPONDENT

At the Dec. 3 meeting of the Gowanda Central School Board of Education, middle school Principal David Smith introduced Hayley Stang, a fifth-grade student who had been selected to represent the school at the Thirteenth Annual Girls Day for computer science at St. Bonaventure University.

The program’s purpose is to stimulate interest in computer science to young women.

After Principal Smith lauded her as an outstanding student certainly deserving the honor of her recent trip, Stang gave the BOE a brief overview of some of the computer programming adventures she had learned at the event. She also answered questions from the audience.

Dr. Robert Anderson, the high school principal, introduced three Foreign Exchange Students who will be attending Gowanda Central this year.

They each in turn gave the BOE a brief résumé of their

home and school. They were Yusuke Sayama from Japan, Syed Ali Hassan from Pakistan, and Anna Virtanen from Finland. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ackley are the hosts of the girl from Finland, and Kenneth Brogan and Elizabeth Phillips are the hosts of the two boys from Japan and Pakistan.

A presentation was made to the BOE by Athletic Director Kim Schon and Coach Whitney Nephew, encouraging the BOE to develop a girls' lacrosse team in the Gowanda school. Among their arguments was they said there are athletic young girls who would be attending Gowanda except for the fact that they must attend another school in order to play lacrosse.

Schon and Nephew spoke at length on the advantages of being active in sports, especially girls who have fewer sports venues available to them.

They also spoke favorably of the possibility of going to three levels of baseball and softball in the schedule, confirming the fact that there was ample student interest to establish

such a program successfully.

The BOE was convinced by their presentation and is expected to pursue their recommendations.

District Superintendent James Klubek stated he was confident that in January Gowanda would have a School Resource Officer the school has been in seeking.

In other matters, the board: • Awarded bid #906 for athletic materials and supplies to BSN Sports for $205.88; to Jamestown Jock Shop for $751; to Riddle for $2,180; and to Sportsman’s for $2,311.40.

• Awarded bid T5000 for special needs transportation as follows: Run 1 (A) Baker Victory School. 777 Ridge Road, Lackawanna and Randolph Academy’s Hopevale Campus, 3780 Howard Road Hamburg to Quaker taxi. Inc for $309.26 per day. Run 1B Stanley G, Falk School. 31 Rossler Ave. Cheektowaga to Quaker taxi, Inc. for $309.26 per day.

• Approved the membership agreement between GCSD,

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS — Visiting Gowanda and attending Gowanda Central School are Syed Ali Hasdsan from Pakistan, left, Yusuke Sayama from Japan, center, and Anna Virtanen from Finland. and the School and Municipal Energy Cooperative of Western NY. • Accepted the verbal resignation of Matthew Lemmens as a Substitute Teacher, effective Oct. 3.

• Appointed Thomas Lehsten as a Substitute Teacher, Substitute Teaching Assistant and Substitute School Monitor,

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• Accepted the resignation of Angela Domenico as Account Clerk Typist, effective Nov. 30.

• Accepted the resignation of Leona Cornell as a Food Service Helper, effective Nov. 25.

• Appointed Stephen Meyers as a Certified Lifeguard for the 2014-15 school year, effective Dev. 4.

• Rescinded the motion of Nov. 5, 2014 granting

Meaghan Matuszak an unpaid leave of absence from the position of Accountant.

• Appointed Casey Miller as a probationary employee in the position of full-time Accountant, effective Dec. 19, with probation running for 52 weeks.

The next regular meeting of the Gowanda Central BOE will be on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in the middle school library.

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Gowanda News /Saturday, December 06, 2014

Bringing gaming closer to home

By Larry Wroblewski NEWS STAFF REPORTER

Are you a gamer? If so you know there has been a lack of opportunities to pick up a new version of your favorite video game in the area.

That changed this past summer when Carla Jefferlone opened up Game Play on Buffalo Street in Gowanda.

Jefferlone is not a gamer, instead she credits her 13-yearold son as the inspiration for the business. “He thought it was a good idea, he was tired of having to travel to find new games,” she said.

Finding the location was the easy part. Tucked into the side of Gowanda Collision, the business run by Carla's husband, her space allows for display of hundreds of games in stock.

“We try to keep it interesting,” Jefferlone said, “We accept trade-ins from customers so we always have a good variety and supply.”

PHOTO LARRY WROBLEWSKI

LOCATION — Game Play shares space with Gowanda Collision on Buffalo Street.

Collectors make regular stops at the store as well since it stocks some rapidly disappearing software. “We have games for the Game Boy and Game Cube. A lot of the larger stores aren't stocking games for those systems anymore.”

Jefferlone pointed out a display case full of some older generation game consoles,

including some that look like miniature arcade games.

Those are plug-and-play and come pre-loaded with game software.

“We also have games for the PS 1 and 2, the Xbox and Xbox 360, Wii and some of the newer DS 3-D,” said Jefferlone.

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New book by local author

Local author Robert Heichberger has captured precious memories of years past. He points out in his new book, just released, that every person's memory is their life story and it is a way of reminding everyone of what is important in life. As the author points out, "What we treasure most, tells most about us. For you see, we really never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a treasured memory."

A resident of Gowanda, and a professor emeritus at SUNY Fredonia, Heichberger is the author of six pervious books and an award-winning author and newspaper columnist. His wife, Elaine, a retired teacher, has been a church organist for the past 68 years.

They have two adult married children and six grandchildren.

Published by Xulon Publishers, this book will have broad appeal for all ages. It contains precious moments of the author's life history, along with reflections on those events as applied to the currency of our times. A number of the author's poems are also included in the book.

An independent reviewer stated: "This book will truly capture the attention of those who read it. The reader's strings of nostalgia will be thoroughly moved by the many events which are portrayed and the reflections which are presented."

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lone stocking yet are the latest for the newly released Xbox 1. “They're just too expensive now, some of the games can cost $60 and I think that is just too much for kids to spend.”

The business owner tries to keep her inventory affordable, “We have new games that sell for under $20 and pre-owned games that go from under $8 and less.”

Jefferlone keeps a stock of gaming consoles on hand for sale as well so customers can try different manufacturers.

“We have a selection of game controllers that get a lot of interest,” Jefferlone stated.

As for local tastes Jefferlone said, “The boys definitely like the action games. It's much more varied with girls. Some really like the sing-along games.”

Jefferlone said the store was really set up for children and she is operating it pretty much on their schedule. “We've just gone to our winter hours Monday through Saturday from

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Wendy Regan, left, was the lucky winner of $2,000 from Larry Spacc Springville Resale. Spacc, right, presented the Arcade resident with a check during the grand opening event, in November.

Larry Spacc Springville Resale is located at 231 S. Cascade Dr., next to Verizon Wireless.

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Collins Public Library News

Gowanda Middle School Honors

HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade Five: Timothy Ackley, Jr., Kaylee Baird, Emma Christopher, Rachel Colantino, Tara Covert, Jordyn Farner, Noah Geiger, Chase Gioffreda, Zachary Hammond, Hailey Haskins, Charlesa Le-Tran, Mason Ruff, Meghan Samuelson, Noah Vogtli, Meredith Wheeler Grade Six: Kayla Forthman, Zoey Kota, Beth Stang Grade Seven: Makenzie Carroll, Nicholas Christopher, Christian Cook, Kyle Eastland, Joshua Enser, Ethan Fort, James Keller, Kylie Lauer, Alyscia Le-Tran, Tyee Nagel, Olivia Pawlak, Kasie Salzman, Tatum Stitzel, Patrick Strawder, Nicole Whalen Grade Eight: Olivia Ackley, Tyler Dakin, Justice Farnham, Ryan Gernatt, Korey HansenIvett, Delora Jones, Samantha Kinnaird, Justin Kohn, Anna North, Grace Pawlak, Brooke Riedel, Victoria Schultz, Virginia Stepowski, Kristine Twoguns, Mykayla Williams, Emma Zimmermann HONOR ROLL Grade Five: Matthew Booth, Maddox Browning, Mary Denea, Yisel Dominguez, Madison Emrick, Hailey Fort, Keagan Fox, Lincoln Francis, Adam Golden, Hanna Green, Michele Jackson, Emily Lesniak, Alexandra Liszkiewicz, Logan Lukonaitis, Jaxon Mohawk, Laila Moon, Cameron Nagel, Keegan Nephew, Preston

Niemeyer, Gavin Phillips, Madison Rosier, Johnathan Smuda, Arley Sommers, Aurora Sultemeier, Paige Szalay, Emma Taylor Grade Six: Ian Accordino, Emma Bouch, Mayson Browning, Elise Forbes, Ashton Francis, Emma Luther, Daniel Marrocco, Emma Riley, Rosalee Royce, Nolan Smith, Hayley Stang, Shon Thompson, Kara Valeri, Abigail Valone, Emilee Vassallo, Ryan Wesolek, Cameron Wight, Cecelia Young Grade Seven: Melissa Briggs, Madison Clark, Paige Gabel, Bailey North, Lily Redeye, Williams Sylvia, Sherri Tyler Grade Eight: Michael Bentley, Bonnie Conrow, Domanik Dean, Tyler Donahue, Kaylah Hageman, Tristan Jensen, Jessica Jimerson, Pierce Lukonaitis, Joseph Lyndsley, Jr., Damen MacLeod, Abby Marks, Tanner Olson, Macie Reid, Taylor Ribblett, Kylie Russell, Haley Russell-Kraemer, Caitlin Samargian, Nicholas Siragusa, Adam Sisti, Matthew Smuda, Dustin Stark, Gabrielle Van Etten, Jaren Vester, Brendan Weinaug, Frank Wesaw, Jr., Isaiah Wheeler, Delaney Zarnoch, Aimee Zynda MERIT ROLL Grade Five: Daymein Beaver, Austyn Bogue, Elizabeth Brooks, Kyle Cygan, Selena

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2014 SENECA NATION EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Fall Story Hour: Monday Nights until Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

Children are invited to participate in a fun hour at the library with stories and crafts.

Kids' Activities: Inventions Out of Junk, Thursday Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Be an inventor!

Scientists are faced with the problem of what to do with trash. Everything we do creates more waste. One way to solve this problem is to use stuff we throw away to create something useful. Each participant will use their imagination and ingenuity to create an invention out of junk. This program is designed for kids 8-12 years of age. Registration is required.

Graham Cracker House Construction: Monday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Come create your own Graham Cracker House just in time for the holidays!

Registration is required.

A Christmas Auction will be held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Cherry Creek VFW, Route 83; the Cherry Creek/South Dayton Salvation Army Unit is sponsoring the Auction, which starts at 6 p.m.

Auctioneers are the Millers.

This auction is to benefit families in the area. Refreshments will be prepared and sold by the VFW.

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 14 8am-11am

Saturday, December 13th 9am - 4pm

Donation $7.00 (5 yrs. & under FREE)

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Community Room – We have a community room that is available for community groups.

Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district.

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. Stay up to date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library.

Library Hours: Monday and Tuesday and Thursday, 2-8 p.m.., Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

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ADULT EVENTS Quilting with Florence: Every Wednesday morning until early afternoon come and quilt with this knowledgeable fun group.

Board Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Please note the change in date.

Hot Book List: Hot Book List: “Crash & Burn” by Lisa Gardner; “Death of a Liar” by M.C. Beaton; “The Escape”

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50-Plus Seniors

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.

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 C ollins Library Community Room.

Senior Bowling - 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda, below Shop 'N Save.

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.

Potluck lunch - noon at the Painter Center in the Yellow Room.

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.

The Collins 50-Plus Seniors will be offering free beginning yoga classes during the month of January. Come out and learn healthy stretching exercises taught by local instructor Suzie Armes. Check back for more information.

The Kim Robbins Active Senior Aerobics Class will be starting up again in January.

Check back for more information.

The Holiday Pops Show trip will departing from The L.K. Painter Center on Friday Dec. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Please park in the front parking lot.

Senior menus

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; Wednesday, Dec. 10: beef stew, green beans, orange juice,

biscuit, butterscotch pudding, Thursday, Dec. 11: roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli mix, V-8 Juice (HDM orange pineapple juice), 12-grain bread, apple crisp with topping, Friday, Dec. 12: macaroni and cheese,

stewed tomatoes, apricot juice, wheat bread, grapes, Monday, Dec. 15: chili, chuckwagon corn, apricot nectar, two packages saltine crackers, apple, Dec. 16: country fried chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, rye bread, pears.

Many children throughout the Gowanda School District go without proper attire for the cold Western New York winters.

Love INC requests everyone's assistance to alleviate this problem.

The Love INC office, on West Main Street in Gowanda, is looking for individuals to

participate in the Warm the Children Program. Volunteers are needed to take children in need and their parents shopping for outerwear. Love INC provides $60 per child. Cash donations are also accepted.

Those who would like to help are asked to call the Love INC office at 26 West Main Street

at 532-3541 any Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. If calling after office hours, please leave a message and someone will return the call as soon as possible.

Feel free to stop in personally at the office as well.

Coffee House Worship Night life. A time of fellowship and There will be a Coffee House taraugus.

Dave Tonello from Gowanda refreshments will follow.

Worship Night Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of will be sharing his testimony Christ, 28 Ellicott Street, Cat- of how God has moved in his

Gowanda Happy SOUTH DAYTON BUSINESSES At Your Service Travelers

The next meeting of the Gowanda Happy Travelers is Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Moose on Aldrich Street. Lunch will follow the meeting. Lunch will consist of salad, lasagna, and dessert. Reservation required for lunch.

December 11 is the Christmas

Show in Fredonia. Everyone is welcome to go.

This is a reminder to think about who you want as officers.

Elections are coming up.

Any questions call Sarah at 380-7201, Pat at 532-5709 or Vie at 984-8207.

Academic kudos Jamestown Business College has announced the President's and Dean's Lists for the fall 2014 term. To qualify for the President's List a student must earn a 3.90-4.00 grade-point average for a term. To qualify for the Dean's List a student

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Students from the area: PRESIDENT'S LIST Ashley N. Dankert (Perrysburg) Elizabeth A. Rugg (South Dayton)

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Reader Ted Dubaj came in with two objects he recently acquired together; however, he does not know if the items were used jointly.

The first item is about the size of a small soup bowl and was originally brass plated. It has a small cloth wick and a screw mechanism to raise and lower the wick and a handle on its side seeming to indicate it was an oil or kerosene lamp of some variety Dubaj's second item is primarily a wooden box just under

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William Thomas Jr. AUGUST 30, 1961 – DECEMBER 1, 2014

Gary W. Blair DECEMBER 10, 1953 – DECEMBER 3, 2014 Gary W. Blair, 60, of Springville, died December 3, 2014 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville.

Mr. Blair was an employee of Harbor Freight in Cheektowaga.

He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Sharp) Blair; son of Louise (Fuller) Blair Towne and the late Robert Blair; father of Joshua (Kimberly) Blair of Springville; brother of Raymond, Donald and Brian Blair, Jerry Alvarez, Lisa Towne and the late Gloria Alvarez; also survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center Street, Gowanda.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses.

Arrangements were by Schindler Funeral Home, Gowanda.

Jane Burns APRIL 29, 1925 – NOVEMBER 26, 2014 Jane Burns, 89, of Hultquist Place, Jamestown, formerly of Perrysburg, died November 26, 2014 at Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Burns worked at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo; TriCounty Hospital, Gowanda, LakeShore Nursing Home, Irving; was a member of U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII; communicant and Eucharist Minister of the former St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.

She was the wife of the late Robert Burns Sr.; daughter of the late Howard and Marie Black Kobel; mother of Robert (Mary Borowski) Burns Jr. of Bemus Point, Kevin (Sally) Burns of Jamestown, Dennis (Sally) Burns of Jamestown, Terry (Janet) Burns of Forestville, Timothy (Kathy) Burns of Ashville, Patrick (Cheryl) Burns of Lakewood, Barbara Burns of Orchard Park, Wendy (Robert Ratterman) Burns of Randolph; sister of Thomas Kobel of Darien Center and the late Mary Ann Clark, Howard Kobel; also survived by 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center, 715 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY 14701.

Arrangements were by Lind Funeral Home, Jamestown.

William D. “Willie” Thomas Jr., 53, of Fair Oak Street, Little Valley, died December 1, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

Mr. Thomas worked for the Town of Little Valley; was a member of Hughes #2 Pool League; was a social member of Little Valley VFW. He was the husband of Tina (Bates) Thomas; son of the late William D. and Janet (Mendell) Thomas Sr.; father of Tyler Sanders, Zachery Thomas, Dylan Bates-Thomas, all of Little Valley, Jena (Luke) Dodge of Olean; brother of David (Trina Gonzales) Thomas of Randolph, Jennifer Thomas of Little Valley, Linda (Dana) Blood-DeBoy of Salamanca; also survived by two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to a cancer related charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were by Mentley Funeral Home, Inc., Little Valley.

Danny Lee Oakes MAY 22, 1960 – NOVEMBER 27, 2014 Danny Lee Oakes, 54, of Cattaraugus, died November 27, 2014 at WCA Hospital, Jamestown.

Mr. Oakes worked at B&B Logging, Jamestown; was a member and trail boss of Cattaraugus Snow Bounders; social member of Little Valley American Legion Post #531, Cattaraugus Firemen’s Club; past member of Cattaraugus Rod and Gun Club.

He was the husband of Betty Oakes of Cattaraugus; son of Janice (Philbrick) Oakes and the late Fred Oakes; father of Sawyer H. Oakes of Cattaraugus and the late Cody Oakes; brother of David (Debra) Oakes of Cherry Creek, Daryl (Jodi) Oakes of Cattaraugus, Deborah (Scott) Miller of Scio, Dawn (Tarry) Klahn of East Otto; also survived by one grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to a trust fund for Ryder Clees at the Bank of Cattaraugus.

Arrangements were by Hills Funeral Chapel, Cattaraugus.

Rita M. Fisher Rita M. Fisher, 88, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Collins and Gowanda, died November 30, 2014.

Mrs. Fisher was the wife of the late John; mother of Kristen, Anne, Jennifer.

Visitation has tentatively been scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2014 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center Street, Gowanda.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, Gowanda.

Arrangements were by Schindler Funeral Home, Gowanda.

North Collins High School Honors GRADE 12 High Honor Roll Stefano Arcari, Aurora Klawinski, Carly Richardson, Samantha Gier, Jenna Keppel, Jade Gier, Tyler Lenau, Richelle Cyrek, Leah Abad Honor Roll James Walters, Tyler Hamilton, Taylor Schenck, Hailey Matteson, Hannah Armbruster, Morgan Parnitzke, Austin Winter, Kimberly Yager, Katelyn Steff, Emily Violanti, Kali Work, Rhianna Renaldo, Rebecca Lee, Aaron Strauss, Ashlynn Laukhuff, Matthew Parnitzke, Kyle Loretto, Arrika Bley, Andrea Smith, Bastian Faehrmann, Gabriella McLaughlin, Felicia Bateman Merit Roll Kaila Jimerson, Kyle Luther, Gauthier Ferrouillat, Raven Schroeder, Alex Wilson, Joseph English, Hunter Matteson, Christopher Pulinski, Jacob Lyndsley, Karol Ring GRADE 11 High Honor Roll Andrada Tuduc, Ethan Bennett, Rebekah Yoder, Kimberly Gabel, Bailey Murray , Brytani Hutchinson, Mikayla McAuley, Katherine Wittmeyer, Sara Bowman, Elizabeth Novoa, Amelia Wroblewski, Ryan

Schiffman Honor Roll Joshua Gates, Alysa Hamilton, Madeline Burgess, Jacob Jasinski, Nicholas Herc, Jasmine Filkov, Kourtney Mallaber, Mikayla Ortiz, Serena Gabel, Trevor Puckhaber, Riley Bartels, Autumn Goodier Merit Roll Zackary Witkowski, Tyler Bacon, Jacob McEvoy, Kimberly Gick, Angela Paradiso, Mary Fera, Carolyn Kellerman, Hannah Gabel, Jewel Flynn, Clayton Achtyl, Austin Haas GRADE 10 High Honor Roll Sarah Gawlak Honor Roll Savannah Klawinski, Angela Filkov, Elijah Strauss, Nathan Turnbull, Samantha Swiatkowski, Brett Bauer, Victoria Fallon, Karilyn Enser, Morgan Lawton, Dylan Winter, Emma Gaglione Merit Roll Abbigale Weiser, Elizabeth O’Neil, Scott Hohman, Julia Haney, Adriana Elliott, Danielle Allison, Patrick Moritz, Wayne Lawrence, Harley Mehnert, Jared Antrim, Emma Dosser, Hunter Arthur, John Fera GRADE NINE High Honor Roll

Megan Wittmeyer, Joel Yoder, Allen Hornberger , Jack McConnaughay, Ashlee Hohman Honor Roll Jayson Hutchinson, Rebecca Cyrek, Tyler Schiffman, Isabelle Wroblewski, Tyler Jimerson, Serena Emery, Nathan Nicotera, Michael Gullo, Mark Snow, Allison Catalano, Brianna Krawczyk, Tanner Loretto, Kevin Spicola, Sydney Schwartzott, Jay Gleason, Quentin Jarzynski, Alexa English, Candace Smith, Alyssa Smith Merit Roll Juan Lara, Kaya O’Neil, Jessica Gabel, Anthony Novoa, Mallory Gallaway, Heidi Ruth, Morgan Mathis, Christian Downes, Emalie Maund, Emma Kron, Alec Pagels, Paige Gabel GRADE EIGHT High Honor Roll Kevin Bowman, Owen Yoder, Andrew Musacchio Honor Roll Emily Winter, Nathan McAuley, Jasmine Bennett, Lena Birmingham, David Gullo, Nicholas Woronowski, Baylee Romano, Michael Warsaw, Jakilyn Wittmeyer, Sean Bourkney, Rose Filkov, Nolan Hidy, Gabriel Hofner, Adriana Conklin, Bryan Parnitzke, Isa-

bella Williams, Razvan Tuduc, Kelsey Mallaber, Melinda Frazier, Ryan Gaglione, Jackson Mathis, Tome Filkov, Destiny Neamon, Jillian Insalaco Merit Roll Cody Miszko, Tyler Mathis, Samantha Bucco, Tomasina Goforth-Ramirez, Jacob Puckhaber, Ryan Franz, Samantha Dosser, Kaitlyn Yetter, Jacob Schultz, Feather Thuman, Veronica Maciejewski GRADE SEVEN High Honor Roll Rebecca Holmes, Cate McConnaughay, Nicholas Nosbisch, Rachel Kehr, Morgan Smith, Madison Turnbull Honor Roll Wade Richardson, Marian Keen, Madison Gaglione, Dylan Kehr, Heather Glow, Trevor Krawczyk, Christian Loretto, Kylie Bek, Ashley Eagen, Henry Jarzynski, Erin Haney, Shannon O’Neil, Michael Petrus, Joshua Fallon, Caleb Thiel, Myah Gabel, Taylor Kaufman, Joshua Rice, Rhiannon Crummet, Wade Wolfer, Alexandria Proudman, Tyler Robinson Merit Roll Tyler Stefan, Robin Hidy, Mycaila Conklin, Sarah Kief, Triton Robbins, Justin Clark

Lt. Col. Agnes J. Thompson JULY 11, 1927 – NOVEMBER 12, 2014 Agnes J. Thompson, 87, died November 12, 2014.

Ms. Thompson was a member of the Turtle Clan; was a U.S. Army veteran; worked for the U.S. Army at Fort Ord, Walter Reed, Brooke Army Medical Center; was awarded Legion of Merit and Army Commendation Medal.

She was the daughter of the late Bert and Salina (Cook) Thompson; sister of the late Elmer, Wilton, Leo, Clinton, Ora Thompson, Mae Silverheels, Irene Jamerson; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. A Memorial Service will be on Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post #1587, Cattaraugus Territory.

Raymond Enser MAY 28, 1931 – NOVEMBER 22, 2014 Raymond Enser, 83, of Springville, died November 22, 2014.

Mr. Enser was the husband of the late Dorothy (Hayden) Enser; companion of Alice Klever; father of Charles (Teryl), Donald (Candy) Enser, Cheryl (David) Crisp, James (Kelly) Enser; brother of Francis, Henry, Joseph Enser; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were by Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.

Bruce T. Morrison MAY 2, 1956 – NOVEMBER 21, 2014 Bruce T. Morrison, 58, of Linlyco Lake Road, Cattaraugus, died November 21, 2014 at VA Hospital, Buffalo.

Mr. Morrison was a U.S. military veteran; a member of Little Valley American Legion; and worked for M and T Escorts, Salamanca.

He was the husband of Cheryl (Letson) Morrison; also survived by a son, a daughter, two brothers and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to VA Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Arrangements were by Mentley Funeral Home, Inc., Little Valley.

Christmas concert The Springville Chorale presents its 18th annual Christmas concert on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 474 East Main Street, Springville.

Attendees are encouraged to bring an item for donation to the

local food pantry in the spirit of the season. There will be a time of fellowship and light refreshments at intermission.

Singing with the chorale are local Gowandans Corlinne Campbell, Edith Schell, Michael Blaschke, and Anne and David Wiens.

FREE Hearing Tests* Set For Area Residents

Hearing tests* will be given this week free at the WNY Hearing Services, Inc. in Gowanda. Hearing Aid Specialist Andrew Greenstein and Gerald Greenstein, M.A., F-AAA 'IVXM½IH %YHMSPSKMWX [MPP EHQMRMWXIV XLI XIWXW Gerald N. Greenstein, M.S., F-AAA %RDUG &HUWLÀHG $XGLRORJLVW Andrew Greenstein, Hearing Aid Specialist Those who HEAR but have trouble UNDERSTANDING conversation EVI YVKIH XS LEZI XLMW QSHIVR IPIGXVSRMG XIWX XS ½RH SYX MJ XLIMV PSWW MW SRI SJ QER] XLEX GER FI LIPTIH )ZIV]SRI RSX LIEVMRK GPIEVP] WLSYPH LEZI E LIEVMRK XIWX )ZIR TISTPI [LS [IEV LIEVMRK MRWXVYQIRXW SV XLSWI [LS FIPMIZI RSXLMRK GER FI HSRI JSV XLIQ WLSYPH FI XIWXIH 8SHE] 1378 ,)%6-2+ 463&0)17 '%2 &) ,)04)( 2S LIEVMRK TVSFPIQ WLSYPH IZIV FI MKRSVIH 8IWXMRK &] %TTSMRXQIRX %HYPXW 3RP] *This is an audio-metric test designed to demonstrate which hearing aid can best GSQTIRWEXI JSV E TSWWMFPI PSWW -X MW RSX E QIHMGEP SV EYHMSPSKMGEP XIWX

Call for appt. 532-2294 WNY Hearing Services, Inc. Academy Place, 1 School St., Suite 105, Gowanda

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Gowanda News /Saturday, December 06, 2014

Gift giving is a joyous part of the holiday season, though it can sometimes get a bit stressful battling the crowds, traffic, Mother Nature and time. There’s never enough time, but there is a solution... Shop Home Town!

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an perfect perfect weather, weather, circling ciirrcling the the lot lot for fo 15 1 than nutes to to fi fin nd a parking space, fighting minutes nd your way through the crowds of shoppers in search of that elusive bargain. And if your gift is less than perfect, you can plan on waiting in line another 20 minutes to make your return. Avoid the stress. Shopping

locally saves you time, gas, money and patience and you’re always greeted by a friendly salesperson who wants to give you the most for your money, including the best service. Support your local businesses this gift-giving season and you’ll have time to enjoy the best parts of the holidays.

Hager’s Flowers & Gifts With over 40 years in business, Hager’s Flowers & Gifts is your gift giving headquarters for the holidays! It is locally owned and operated

by Carol (Hager) Tyler. The shop offers unique gift ideas, wreaths, swags, plants, and beautiful arrangements for everyday and the holidays.Hagers is always committed to bringing you the freshest selection of flowers and plants and offers quality gifts and collectibles.

Carrying Willow Tree Angels and Figurines, Webkinz, Wind Chimes, Candles, Plush Animals, in numerous styles and varieties. Shopping online? Shop day or night at www.hagersflorist.com and save $10.00 - $15.00. There are no “extra” fees on your locally delivered floral orders. Hagers is located at 25 W. Main St., Gowanda and can be reached by calling 532-4242 or online at hagersflorist.com

AUTO COLLISION WORK Gowanda Collision 39 Buffalo St., Gowanda 532-3001 Gowanda Ford 14650 Rt. 62, Gowanda 532-2208 AUTO DEALERSHIPS Steve Baldo Chevrolet-Olds.

Rt. 62, North Collins 1-800-479-7662 or 337-4700

ELECTRONICS Radio Shack locally owned by Rebmann Electronics 7 West Main St., Gowanda 532-4390 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Gowanda Area Federal Credit Union 14266 Taylor Hollow Rd., Gowanda 532-3790

HARDWARE McCormack’s Hardware 21 W. Main St., Gowanda 532-2216 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Johnson’s Plumbing & Heating 57 Commercial St., Gowanda 532-4376

Community Bank NA 76 W. Main St., Gowanda 532-2222

INSURANCE The Mecca Agency, LLC 8750 South Main St. Eden, NY 14057 992-2200

AUTO REPAIRS Auto Wrench Connection Mill St., Gowanda 532-3875

FLORISTS Hager’s Flowers & Gifts 25 W. Main St., Gowanda 532-4242

Evans Agency 25 Buffalo St. Gowanda, NY 14070 532-2264

Arrigo Automotive West Perrysburg Rd., Perrysburg 532-4726

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Gabel Bros.

27 W. Main St., Gowanda 532-3391

MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS Maple Glen Sugar House 2266 Zoar Rd., Gowanda 532-5483

AUTO SUPPLIES Crowell Home & Auto 14722 Aldrich St., Gowanda 532-3381

GIFT & SPECIALTY SHOPS Heaven Scent Florals & Gifts/Copy Central 18 Jamestown St., Gowanda 532-5852

Gowanda Ford 14650 Rt. 62, Gowanda 532-2208

CLOTHING Gowanda Harley-Davidson 2535 Gowanda-Zoar Rd., Gowanda 532-4584

GROCERS Gowanda Shop n Save 10 Buffalo St., Gowanda 532-5545

MOTORCYCLES & ACCESSORIES Gowanda Harley-Davidson 2535 Gowanda-Zoar Rd., Gowanda 532-4584 Gowanda Starcraft Stafford Road (Off Rt. 39W), Gowanda 532-2225

PAVING & EXCAVATING Steffan Paving & Excavating Inc. 2665 Gowanda Zoar Rd., Gowanda 532-5368 PET GROOMING K-9 Clippers 10901 North Rd., Perrysburg 532-0449 PHARMACIES Valley Pharmacy 31 West Main St., Gowanda 532-1700 POOLS & SPAS Designer Pools 10417 Maltbie Rd., Gowanda 532-5498 PRINTING & ADVERTISING Gowanda News 49 W. Main St., Gowanda 532-2288 RECREATIONAL SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Martin’s Performance Frank Martin, Owner 14443 Jennings Rd., Collins 532-5860 RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS Goode’s Country Market & Restaurant 14313 Gowanda State Rd. (Rt. 62) Gowanda 532-3225

If you would like your business included on this page, call 532-2288