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WGRZ’s Demler, Ted’s food truck expected at Chicago Authority show

Gowanda’s homecoming court

Press photo by Bill Peglowski

The Gowanda Central School Homecoming Court was crowned Friday, Oct. 13. Members included (from left) Riley Delpriore, senior; Megan Stang, senior; Bailey North, sophomore; Princess Olivia Ackley, junior; Queen Megan Gominiak, senior; King Matias Rikka, senior; Prince Adam Sisti, sophomore; Nathan Brawdy, senior; Zachary Phillips, freshman; and Austin Clark, sophomore. Absent from photo: Keyonce Alexander, freshman; and Randy Conrow, senior. Additional photos of the spirit parade and powderpuff game, page 24.

GOWANDA — Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater has announced Maryalice Demler, awardwinning news anchor and reporter for WGRZ-TV, will be the emcee for The Chicago Authority concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

“With her incredibly busy schedule, we are delighted Maryalice chose to be with us to emcee the show,” stated Mark Burr, Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater president.

“Our red carpet gets double duty with The Chicago Authority and now Maryalice!”

Also scheduled for the Maryalice Demler event is Ted’s Food Truck, which will be located under the marquee starting at 6 p.m.

Celebrating her 25th year in broadcasting, Demler anchors the 5:30, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside co-anchor Scott Levin. She began her television career at WGRZ in 1993 and rose through the ranks from a general assignment reporter to the station’s main female anchor.

See Theater, Page 23

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Walk to School Day

October 20-26, 2017

Crucifix restoration

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As part of Gowanda on the Move and the village’s Safe Routes to School initiative, Healthy Community Alliance on Oct. 4 organized Walk to School Day in conjunction with Gowanda Central School. Approximately 100 elementary students and 50 middle/high school students participated alongside teachers, parents and the Gowanda Police Department.

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The crucifix at Holy Cross Cemetery recently received a facelift by the efforts of St. Joseph's Church Knights of Columbus Msgr. David Gernatt Council and parishioners. A new wooden cross was constructed and the image of Jesus was beautifully refinished. For more information on becoming a Knight or St. Joseph's Church Gowanda member, call 532-5100. All are welcome.

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26-28 Jamestown St. demolished

Press photo by Rick Miller

Construction has begun on a right turn lane and raised median on U.S. Route 219 at Peters Road in the town of Ashford, the site of many accidents and near accidents since it opened several years ago. Local officials think it is a step in the right direction, but want an even safer intersection.

New right turn lane, median to improve Route 219 intersection

By Rick Miller County Reporter

ASHFORD — Construction has begun on U.S. Route 219 of a right turning lane and raised median for northbound traffic exiting onto Peters Road.

The state Department of Transportation project is expected to take three weeks to complete and cost up to $200,000, DOT Region 5 spokesman Susan Surdej said Tuesday.

“This should help drivers stopped on Peters Road to see down (south) Route 219,” Surdej said.

By separating the northbound

through traffic from vehicles turning right onto Peters Road to get to the entrance to the Route 219 Expressway, drivers will be able to see farther up the road and be less likely to pull out in front of northbound traffic, Surdej said.

The DOT has already added enhanced signage for northbound drivers, Surdej said.

In response to a number of accidents and near accidents, local officials had asked for a traffic light at the intersection.

Surdej said studies showed that a traffic light was not warranted, nor was See Intersection, Page 23

Press photo by Phil Palen

The former Bushnell Building at 26-28 Jamestown St., damaged by an arson fire in July, was demolished Oct. 16. The wooden structure, built before 1900, housed a number of businesses over the years, most recently Artista Salon and Charlie's Place. Former occupants besides Chester G. Bushnell's jewelry store were Rich, Young & Perrigo Insurance, the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce, Healthy Community Alliance and Spectrum Video, among others. Also demolished was a narrow storefront that formerly housed Roy Lindsey's real estate office, and the Stone Balloon, a boutique and antique shop.

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October 20-26, 2017

Fire protection contract discussed at Perrysburg town meeting

By Phil Palen Press Reporter

PERRYSBURG — A public hearing on the Prospect Street fire protection contract between the Town of Perrysburg and the Gowanda Fire Department preceded the regular meeting of the town board on Oct. 9.

Councilman Richard Gabel explained that Gowanda will continue as the primary responder for fire calls, while Perrysburg will handle emergency calls.

Prospect Street residents in attendance agreed that response time from Gowanda was faster, with the fire hall just across the creek on Aldrich Street Extension.

Gabel said both fire companies would respond to fire calls.

Contract terms remained unresolved, however, as Gowanda had not yet provided enough information for Perrysburg to make a decision. Perrysburg had agreed to pay Gowanda $2,000 for the remainder of this year, while the amount

for a full year’s service has yet to be determined.

A decision on the 2018 contract was tabled until next month pending receipt of the information requested.

DURING A separate public hearing on the solar power moratorium, Code Enforcement Officer Melvin Shaw provided two separate permit applications, one for residential installations and the other for commercial “solar farms.”

Shaw said that a uniform New York State application will be used for residential installations, while commercial entities must adhere to local codes which the town has produced.

The commercial codes are more complicated, and include provisions for decommissioning and removal of solar panel arrays if they should no longer be in use. The board unanimously adopted the new codes.

TOWN JUSTICE Lori Dankert closed five Vehicle & Traffic cases and

five penal law cases in September, with $2,131 in fines and surcharges reported to the state comptroller. It was distributed as follows: State, $626; and Town, $1,505.

Dankert reported that the New York State Justice Court Assistance Program grant of $6,163 was approved, and the board passed a resolution authorizing her to apply for the funds.

The money will be used for courtroom improvements, including lowering the ceiling and replacing overhead lights, two new copiers, an office chair and water cooler.

ACTING SUPERVISOR Jennifer Dabolt read a report from New York State listing the town’s share of court fines and fees received since Jan. 1, 2012. The total amount was $138,613.10. In 2012, the figure was $19,928, while the 2016 amount was $28,761. For the current year, from January through September, the amount was $22,914. Dabolt said this reflects the increase in fines received from defendants who trespass on the J. N. Adam property.

The minimum fine for that offense is $250.

Clerk Tamara Utley collected $5,761 in fees in September, with the town’s share being $1,217.09.

IN OTHER business, the board: approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $34,233.34; Highway Fund, $4,422.59; Capital Projects Fund, $2,222.50; Gowanda Prospect Street Water District, $9,462.90; Perrysn

burg Central Water District, $21,945.25; Versailles Lighting District, $601.82; Special Residential District, including lighting and waste disposal, $711.61; Versailles Water District, $1,114.40; Special Sewer District, $7,045.55. Expenditures for September totaled $81,759.96. n accepted, with regret, the resignation of Councilwoman Mary Denea Jones, effective Oct. 9. Mrs. Jones recently moved outside the town limits, and therefore had to step down from the board seat she held since 2008. n heard a report by Animal Control Officer Kathy Hagner that she investigated two dogs running at large complaints and issued eight tickets for expired dog licenses. She said that more than a dozen sheep had been killed by a pack of roving dogs on Mackinaw Road recently. n received word from MDA Consulting Engineers that the cost of improvements to the Perrysburg sewer system has been reduced from $99,800 to $71,300. n acknowledged receipt of $12,445.24 from the state for damages incurred during the storm of July 8, 2014. n accepted two bids for a total of $10,500 for installation of a natural gasfired generator for the town hall. n set the hours for Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the fire hall and proceed to the town hall. Trick or Treating will end at 8 p.m.

The next regular Perrysburg Town Board meeting is Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Gowanda Aglow to hold prayer circle Oct. 26 Love INC seeking volunteers GOWANDA — Gowanda Aglow International will host a community prayer for Warm the Children program circle at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Gowanda Moose Hall on Aldrich Street.

The public is invited to attend and pray for the community, the country and others.

GOWANDA — Gowanda Love INC (In the Name of Christ) is seeking potential For more information, call Donna at 462-0125. helpers for its Warm the Children program, which assists in finding proper winter attire for local children.

Volunteers are needed to meet children and their parents at Walmart in Springville to shop for outerwear. Those would like to participate are asked to call the Love INC office at 532-3541 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or stop down to the office at 15 W. Main St. and personally speak with Love INC representatives.

DEWITT — Community Bank N.A. branches across Western and Central New All donations to Warm the Children are tax deductible and checks are asked to be York and the Finger Lakes region recently joined together to raise funds for the Red made payable to Warm the Children.

Cross to support victims of Hurricane Harvey.

During September, the 63 participating branches held “Jeans Fridays” initiatives, asking employees to donate to the cause for the option to wear jeans. Additionally, branches held fundraisers, such as bake sales, to raise money.

Branches in Cattaraugus County donated $2,627.59, contributing to the grand total of $9,995 raised by the 63 branches.

“It’s truly amazing to see the impact that can be made when small efforts come GOWANDA — The Women of the Moose Gowanda Chapter 651 is seeking ventogether as a team,” Community Bank N.A. Regional Manager Eric Garvin said. dors for its annual holiday craft show, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. “Supporting those in need is a fundamental part of our values at Community Bank 11 at the Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St. in Gowanda.

N.A., and I am extremely proud of all the branches that contributed to this effort to The event is expected to feature homemade crafts, towels, jewelry, pottery, help strangers in need.” candles, candy, wood items and more. A soup and sandwich lunch and raffles will Participating branches in Cattaraugus County included Allegany, Franklinville, also be available.

Gowanda, Olean North Union, Olean Delaware, Portville East State Street, Portville For additional information or to reserve a spot, call Carolynn at 532-3829.

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Community Bank’s local branches raise $2,600 for hurricane relief

Vendors sought for Nov. 11 holiday craft show at Gowanda Moose

Winter Parking Ban goes in effect Nov. 1 GOWANDA — The Gowanda Police Department reminds residents that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect for the village beginning on Nov. 1 and continuing through April 1, 2018.

This parking ban is between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. Any vehicles parked on the street in the village during this time frame may be subject to a ticket.

LVCS Alumni to host open house Oct. 21 & 22 LITTLE VALLEY — The Little Valley Central School Alumni Association will host its fall open house weekend from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22.

The event will be held at the former Little Valley Central School building at 207 Rock City St. in Little Valley, where the association’s historical and memorabilia rooms are located. Guests are asked to enter on the Thompson Avenue side of the school.

Exhibits include yearbooks, photos, banners, uniforms – including a 1930s football uniform – and various other LVCS items.

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COMMENTARY First Source policy puts local workers first

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in, so while we are buildThrough the past ing infrastructure we are several years we have simultaneously building been witnesses to a our workforce. But this renaissance here in Erie Order goes even further County, one that has to help workers gain acseen unemployment cess to these jobs. rates fall while new Our First Source polibusinesses have grown. cy requires, on construcMy administration tion jobs of $250,000 or continues to work hard more bid by Erie County, to not only attract new 100 percent of the workbusinesses but to make force must come from sure that the workforce Mark Poloncarz the eight counties of they need to succeed is Erie County Executive WNY, while 70 percent in place and ready for of that number must be them.

Erie County residents.

As I’ve said many times, a rising tide lifts all boats, but we Furthermore, 20 percent of those workneed to make certain everyone has equal ers must be residents from one of 16 access to opportunities coming our way high-poverty zip codes, several of which in order to lift their own boat. One way are in the City of Buffalo but which we can do that is by ensuring local resi- also include areas of Cheektowaga, Farnham, Lackawanna and Wales dents are employed on local projects.

Center. Individuals residing in these zip As such, I was recently joined by codes as well as disadvantaged workers elected officials and members of the countywide, already facing challenges business and labor community to sign in securing meaningful employment and my 18th Executive Order, mandating experiencing higher rates of unemploythat Erie County construction projects of over $250,000 and involving at least ment themselves, will now have opportunities to secure employment on three workers must include requirecounty-bid projects for which they meet ments to employ local workers. The qualifications. purpose of the Order is to foster conWith this Executive Order we are struction employment opportunities for qualified local residents, underemployed investing in our local workforce and exindividuals or otherwise disadvantaged tending opportunity to the over 182,000 workers on projects bid by Erie County working-age individuals in our region who are either unemployed or underemand located within the county. The Order demands that our local workforce be ployed and looking for work.

Each year, Erie County invests over the “first source” for labor on projects that Erie County is investing tax dollars $30 million in tax dollars for public

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COMMENTARY A POINT OF VIEW

RICHARD WESTLUND

Gowanda as I see it

It’s October again!

The name Gowanda is derived from the Seneca Indian phrase meaning “a valley among the hills” or “under the cliffs,” referring to the village’s location below the Zoar Valley gorge along Cattaraugus Creek.

What is now Gowanda was settled in 1810 by Turner Aldrich, who bought 707 acres on both sides of the creek from the Holland Land Company. The settlement was called Aldrich’s Mills until 1823 when the name Robert Heichberger Contributing Columnist was changed to Lodi. The village was incorporated as Gowanda in 1848.

I have written the following poem depicting my sentiments concerning “our” Gowanda – the community our family calls home. I hope readers will enjoy this attempt to poetically express my sentiments.

The valley between the lush-filled hillsides Is a precious sight … truly to behold With tree lined streets, beautiful parks and colorful gardens A precious sight and a joy to unfold.

There is the Hollywood Theatre standing so proudly Being renovated to the state of the art; And Academy Place with pride and with firmness Meeting the needs of the people who take heart.

There are the places where people assemble And gather to shop and to converse; And after a bit, with time moving forward Each group goes on their way to disperse.

There are men and women busily doing Helping others with a giving so sincere Working, shopping, and caring for others And receiving from others, a smile with good cheer.

Gowanda … The Valley Between the Hillsides

By Robert L. Heichberger

The area is noted for its houses of worship – Where concern for others is a matter in full measure; These are thoughtful folks, who care for one another Where genuine friendship is as a family-like treasure.

Between the bountiful hillsides With meadows and trees all sublime, There is a valley with splendorous texture And a running creek flowing in prime.

We appreciate the fine leadership in our midst In the village, the township, and beyond; Their thoughtfulness, availability, and fortitude Injects generosity and a community bond.

Two counties, Cattaraugus and Erie, stand there together With the village “bridging” the two; And there is Chautauqua County when traveling west from the village With Lake Erie off in the distance … what a spectacular view!

The hills are arrayed with choice splendor Whatever season or time of the year, They dress with colorful adornment Giving to many, an abundance of cheer.

Here is where the Amish trail arrow points southward With a bountiful picturesque so serene; Pristine farms and woodlands of beauty What a natural and spectacular scene.

The gleaming waters of the creek flows like crystals Over rocks and glimmering shoals; It is the water from the beautiful hillsides Into Cattaraugus Creek, with rippling … it rolls.

There are volunteers and helpful first responders Who willingly give of their time.

There are excellent businesses, professionals, schools and educators Who thoughtfully share their talents sublime.

This is the valley … between the bountiful hillsides Where thoughtful people work and reside; It is a remarkable and friendly little village GOWANDA is its name … and we say it with pride.

It’s October again, And the earth is aglow With a radiance only October can know.

Crimson, yellow and gold Covers all of the trees, And their colors splash wildly With each little breeze.

A thousand gold leafs That pell-mell through the glade, Are pursued by a breeze That a shadow has made.

All these colorful ships Sail a beautiful sea, Of a sky that’s more blue Than skies ever can be.

I’m not sure I can keep Both my feet on the ground, While the whole earth’s in glory With beauty unbound.

My heart rises upward, And soars with a rush Of unbridled delight, In October’s full blush.

Richard Westlund

Contributing Columnist

For October’s the season Of passion for earth, When ol’ Mother Nature Commits to new birth.

There is little of shyness In this maiden’s lure, (If maiden is proper In reference to her).

She’s wild in her rapture, With fire that will bring …

Mother Nature’s seduction, That promises spring!

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OBITUARIES Paul E. Locke Sr.

PERRYSBURG — Paul E. Locke Sr., 82, of Perrysburg, entered into rest Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

Loving husband of Sallie Ann (Darrow) Locke; dearest father of Allison (Raymond) MacKenzie, Paul (Rachel) Locke Jr., and Suzanne (Jeff) Yencer; brother of Audrey (late Dirk) Fetterroff, late Rev. Ralph (Nancy) Locke, and late Joseph and Millie Locke; grandfather of Katherine, Casey, and Jerrod Locke and Tiana and Jordan Yencer.

There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 64 Main St., Gowanda at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. You are invited to The Slovenian Club 36 Palmer St., Gowanda, at 4 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined.

Memorials may be made to Buffalo General Hospital or Mercy Hospital.

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Civil War symbolism on cemetery markers will be discussed at presentation SPRINGVILLE — Curious what various symbols mean on the cemetery markers in our area? Some of those symbols – and how they trace their roots back to the Civil War – will be explained during a presentation Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville.

“We’ll be exploring several symbols that are found on cemetery markers that trace their roots back to the Civil War,” said Jolene Hawkins, who will give the presentation. They include symbols of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Women’s Relief Corps (WRC) and other units.

Hawkins, who is a member of the Concord Historical Society and researches genealogy at the Lucy Bensley Center, will show photos of cemetery markers in the area with these symbols.

The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. It’s part of a monthly series hosted by Echoes Through Time Learning Center in conjunction with The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month.

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The meaning of various symbols on cemetery markers in our area will be the subject of a presentation Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville.

Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.

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Bluegrass band Creek Bend will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the Collins Public Library.

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Creek Bend concert at Collins Library on Oct. 20 COLLINS — The Collins Public Library will host Buffalo-based band Creek Bend for a free bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20.

Creek Bend has been serving up good, hot bluegrass music for 30 years. The group plays banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, harmonica and accordion.

The band includes Phil Banaszak on fiddle, who was inducted into the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame in 2005; Rich Schaefer, an original member of Creek Bend, playing bass and lead and bass vocals; Chris Panfil, who has traveled around the country playing bluegrass and now plays guitar and mandolin and sings tenor and lead; and Mark Panfil, who has played with Creek Bend since 1983 and is the man on the dobro, but also plays fiddle and harmonica.

The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Collins Public Library. For additional information, call the library at 532-5129.

A landmark oak tree that stood near the edge of Route 438 in the Pinewoods district on the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory fell victim to a brief but severe windstorm late Sunday afternoon. An approaching cold front damaged other trees in the Gowanda area, on Caroline Road, North Water Street and Broadway Road. Power interruptions were minimal.

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GOWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT n Oct. 3, 4:03 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., Abigail R. Kennedy, 18, of Gowanda, was charged with second-degree criminal nuisance after patrol twice responded to a West Main Street address for the report of a female defacing a building. In both instances patrol discovered Kennedy, who has a history of this behavior, had intentionally smeared chocolate into the brick exterior of the building. Kennedy was arraigned in Persia Town Court and will appear in court at a later date. n Oct. 6, 8:13 p.m., Ronald R. Arrigo, 51, of Versailles, was arrested on warrant after his failure to appear for one of his court appearances in Collins Town Court. Arrigo was arraigned in Collins Town Court and released to appear in court at a later date. n Oct. 7, 3:20 p.m., Abigail Kennedy, 18, of Gowanda, was charged with seconddegree criminal nuisance, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration after patrol responded to a Jamestown Street address for the report of a female defacing a building.

Patrol discovered Kennedy had intentionally defaced a vacant business by writing derogatory statements about the Gowanda Police on a window using markers. Ken-

nedy was arraigned in Persia Town Court and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. n Oct. 8, midnight, Kaela S. Jimerson, 19, of Gowanda, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, inadequate license plate light and fractured windshield after a traffic stop on Buffalo Street for inadequate license plate light and fractured windshield.

During the stop, Jimerson was found to be in possession of a small amount of suspected cocaine. Jimerson was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n Oct. 12, 10:22 p.m., Arlyn J. Schindler, 34, of Gowanda, was charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance and avoiding a traffic device following a traffic stop on Torrance Place for circumventing a traffic control device by driving through parking lots. During the stop, Schindler was found to be in possession of a small amount of an unknown white powdery substance that was forwarded to Erie County Central Police Services to determine if it is a controlled substance.

Schindler was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court.

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n SOUTH DAYTON — Michael J. Hill, 26, of South Dayton, was charged with second-degree burglary, a class C felony, and fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E felony, after an investigation by the sheriff’s office and New York State Police.

Hill allegedly entered a residence without permission, taking approximately $1,630.

Hill was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. n SALAMANCA — Kylene M. Hellriegel, 33, of Salamanca, was charged on a violation of probation warrant issued by Cattaraugus County Court. n SALAMANCA — Kirby J. Ferguson, 40, of 23 Lowe Lane, was charged Oct. 10 at approximately 7:15 p.m. for felony driving while intoxicated; first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class E felony; and failure to maintain lane, no interlock and using a handheld device, all violations. The charges

stem from an accident on Bucktooth Run Road, when Ferguson’s vehicle allegedly left the roadway, entering a lawn and striking a parked vehicle. Ferguson sustained minor injuries. Ferguson was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of bail. n SALAMANCA — Michael C. Walters, 26, of Limestone, was charged with fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both class D felonies. The charges stem from an incident that occurred June 6 where Walters allegedly sold methamphetamine to another person in the city of Salamanca. n GREAT VALLEY — Devon Cunningham, 35, of Olean, was charged at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 13 with driving while intoxicated.

The charge stems from a traffic stop on Route 219. He was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE n PERRYSBURG — Joy C. Glover, 50, of West Seneca, and Shawn D. Wasikowski, 30, of Cheektowaga, were charged at 9:44 a.m. Sept. 24 for trespassing after troopers responded to the report of trespassers on the abandoned JN Adam grounds. Glover and Wasikowski were issued appearance tickets for Perrysburg Town Court. n HANOVER — Tyler G. Crouse, 26, of Perrysburg, was charged at 9:50 p.m. Sept. 24 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Buffalo Road for an inadequate stop lamp and license plate lamp. Crouse was issued a uniform traffic ticket and will appear in Hanover Town Court at a later date. n HANOVER — Tia L. Thompson, 20, of Collins, was charged at 1:38 a.m.

Oct. 2 with driving while intoxicated after troopers observed a motor vehicle off the roadway on Buffalo Road. Thompson was issued a uniform traffic ticket for Hanover Town Court. n VERSAILLES — Conrad K. Thomas, 32, of Dunkirk, was charged at 2:41 p.m. Oct. 2 with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and tampering with physical evidence.

Thomas was arraigned in Persia Town Court and remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond. Thomas is scheduled to return to Persia Town Court at a later date. n BRANT — Felipe Castro-Santiago, 24, of Dunkirk, was charged at 7:33 p.m.

Oct. 3 with driving while intoxicated after troopers received the report of an erratic drive on Route 20. He was issued a uniform traffic ticket for Hanover Town Court. n PERRYSBURG — Toby L. Arnold, 32, of Perrysburg, was charged at 5:50 p.m. Oct. 4 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Arnold was issued an appearance ticket for Perrysburg Town Court.

n FREEDOM — Tyler J. Bielanin, 18, of Freedom and an unidentified 17-year-old boy were charged Oct. 6 with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. n FRANKLINVILLE — A one-car accident was reported at 7:23 p.m. Oct. 9 on East Hill Road.

Kelly E. Kent, 34, of Allegany, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported. n YORKSHIRE — A two-car accident was reported at 4:12 p.m. Oct. 10 on at the Save A LOt on Route 16.

Robert J. George, 82, of Arcade and Randolph D. McMindes, 63, of Delevan were identified as the drivers. No injuries were reported. n SALAMANCA — Devin M. Friscaro, 22, of Salamanca, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. n EVANS — James J. Kelley, 32, of Gowanda, was charged at 7:25 p.m.

Oct. 12 with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Versailles Plank Road for failure to dim high beams. Kelly was issued a uniform traffic ticket and will appear in Evans Town Court at a later date. n MACHIAS — a 16-year-old Franklinville male was charged at 12:20 a.m. Oct. 14 with possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n FARMERSVILLE — Allan B. Roat, 21, of Machias, was charged at 1:21 a.m. Oct. 15 with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent, both unclassified misdemeanors.

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‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ performances scheduled in Springville SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Center for the Arts will host multiple performances of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at its Carol Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo St. in Springville, beginning Thursday, Oct. 26.

The show is directed by Edwin Heary, who previously helmed “The Crucible” and “Of Mice and Men,” and is co-directed by Pamela Morley. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” by Dale Wasserman, won many awards including the 2001 Tony Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play. Many are familiar with Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel of the same name.

In the performance, Randle Patrick McMurphy, played by Rick Manzone, realized that being the only sane person in a psychiatric hospital was not the easy way out after all. McMurphy’s decision of choosing time in a psychiatric hospital over time in prison turned out to be a mistake. He finds it especially difficult to deal with the head nurse, Nurse Ratched, played by Tammy Catalano. Follow McMurphy as he takes over the yard and develops relationships with the other admits in the hospital. This dramatic comedy has humor throughout the show, but there is darkness as well.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Oct. 27, Oct. 28, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 5. The Thursday, Oct. 26 performance is Pay-WhatYou-Can-With-A-Can, where guests can pay any donation amount when they bring a nonperishable food item.

Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 general admission. Group rates are $8 per person with a minimum 15 tickets purchased.

Tickets are available online at SpringvilleArts.org or by calling 592-9038.

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COLLINS CENTER SENIORS NEWS The next meeting for the Collins Center Seniors will be Oct. 23 at the Gowanda American Legion with a potluck lunch at noon followed by a short meeting. n On Oct. 24, the motorcoach will depart at 8 a.m. from the parking lot behind the stores on Main Street in Gowanda for a trip to the Seneca Niagara Casino. Seats are available. n Nov. 7 is Customer Appreciation Day at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Payment is due Oct. 23. This trip is full and there is a waiting list in case someone is

unable to go. n The Dec. 4 trip to Salvatore’s Italian Gardens for the Terry Buchwald show, “Elvis, Christmas, Country and a Little Bit of Rock & Roll” is full but there is a waiting list in case someone has to cancel. n On Dec. 12, the group will head to the Seneca Niagara Casino for The Temptations Holiday Show to enjoy some Motown favorites including “Just My Imagination,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “My Girl” and more. Prices include general admission for the show, $20 in slot

Little Valley UMC to host AARP driver safety class LITTLE VALLEY — The Little Valley United Methodist Church will host an AARP six-hour Smart Driver Class from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24 in the church fellowship hall located at 109 Court St. in Little Valley.

The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers, payable by check or money order.

Class participants may be eligible for insurance premium and driver’s license points reduction. Drivers of all ages are welcome.

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play and free lunch buffet. Payment is due Oct. 23. n On Feb. 16, 2018, the group will start the day at Kleinhans Music Hall with coffee and donuts. Then, they’ll enjoy a performance from the Glenn Miller Orchestra, which is considered one of the greatest bands of all time. Following the performance the group will head to Depew for lunch at The Italian Village Restaurant. n The group is working on new, fun and different trips for 2018 and hope to

have most of them booked before the end of the year. n Dues are $5 per year per member and must be paid no later than Dec. 30 to remain a member. Send dues to: Collins Center Senior at 5343 Route 39, Springville, NY 14141. n For additional information visit knowhowtours.com/collinscenter or contact Irene Pfeifer, 532-4268, or Bridget Farner, 532-9586. Make checks payable to Collins Center Seniors, 13851 Quaker St., Collins, NY 14034.

Artists’ deadline nears for Winter Arts Festival at Holiday Valley ELLICOTTVILLE — The deadline for artists to apply for a vendor booth at the third annual Winter Arts Festival in Ellicottville is Monday, Oct. 30.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, is a festival of fine art and artisan works produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. Paintings, prints, photographs, pottery, jewelry and fiber arts are a few of the many original artworks expected to be for sale.

The sale will be on the first floor of the main lodge at the Holiday Valley Resort overlooking the ski slopes in Ellicottville. Shoppers will be able to visit with artists to learn more about their work and purchase beautiful one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for family and friends.

Applications are being accepted for fine artists and artisans interested in participating in this juried exhibition and sale. First-time exhibiting artists must submit their images for jurying no later than Oct. 22. Go to www.myartscouncil. net, then to the Events tab, and the Winter Arts Festival page to find the guidelines and submit an application.

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Warriors down winless Panthers, 32-13

By Sam Wilson Sports Editor

GOWANDA — Mark this one as a win for the Salamanca defense and special teams.

Despite being outgained 200-167 in total offense, the Warriors’ football team rode four Gowanda/Pine Valley turnovers, two for defensive touchdowns, and a special teams touchdown to a 32-13 victory over the winless Panthers (0-7, 0-4) in non-league play Friday.

Of course, the total yards don’t include the 86 amassed on Tyler Hedlund’s punt return for touchdown in the second quarter or the combined 57 gained by a fumble recovery for touchdown

by Austin Reyes and interception return by Ira John. Salamanca also gave itself excellent field position by twice recovering kickoffs on short, high kicks from Braden Siebert to catch the Panthers’ special teams offguard.

“Braden has a real knack for dropping that in there, dropping

the ball in the holes and getting guys to it,” coach Paul Haley said.

“All season, coach (Dustin) Ross has had them dialed in,” Haley added of his defense.

“He’s done a great job with them. They’re our bread and butter. Our offense has been trying not to get in our own way and do enough but not kill us. Luckily our defense has been there all year.”

By virtue of CattaraugusLittle Valley’s loss to Randolph/ Frewsburg Friday night, the Warriors finished fifth in Section 6 Class D with a 2-3 league record (holding a head-to-head win over CLV) and will visit No. 4 Chautauqua Lake next week.

By winning its two non-league games, Salamanca finished the regular season 4-3, its first winning mark since 2013 (the same year as its last win over Gowanda) after winless regular seasons in ‘15 and ‘16.

“That was our first goal this year, to have a winning regular season and we accomplished that

Gowanda-Pine Valley versus EdenNorth Collins coverage online GOWANDA — The Gowanda-Pine Valley Panthers were scheduled to travel to Eden to take on Eden-North Collins (0-7) on Thursday, Oct. 19, in the Chuck Funke Memorial Bowl in the Class C semifinals of Section 6’s consolation tournament. The event took place after press time.

The winner of that game plays in the Funke Bowl final Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. against the highest losing seed of the Class C playoffs at Pioneer High School.

A complete recap of the game can be found online at gowandapress.com and in the Oct. 27 edition of The Gowanda Press.

tonight so we’re very happy,” Haley said. “It was kind of a sloppy game but we got through it. Sometimes you’ve got to play though those (mistakes). We came out in the second half and were a different ballclub. We finally got some bounces, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, interception for a touchdown, those are the things we haven’t been getting. A punt return for a touchdown. We just haven’t been getting those kind of bounces and we finally got some today.”

Gowanda/Pine Valley worked a methodical 11-play, 86-yard drive to score on Hunter Ring’s three-yard run after Hedlund’s punt return, taking a 6-6 score to halftime.

Salamanca’s offense scored twice, first on a 21-yard pass from quarterback Zariah Armstrong to Hedlund in the third quarter. The Warriors immediately built on the lead as Reyes scooped up a fumble on the first play of Gowanda’s next drive to take a 20-6 lead.

Ira John added a 40-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and a “pick six” to seal the game in the fourth quarter.

He finished with 83 yards on 15 carries. Hedlund and John, two juniors, scored a pair of touchdowns each on multiple sides of the ball.

“You can see the plays they make every week, those two are two of our best playmakers,” Haley said. “They’ve come a long way. Those are two kids that put the work in all summer, so you can see the results.”

John marked an unofficial team-best six tackles. Asa John had a sack and Jeremiah Shoup

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Gowanda/Pine Valley’s Nate Brawdy (10) leaps to make a catch over Salamanca defensive back Nick Johnson (19).

and Carson Hoag had fumble recoveries.

Running back Caleb Maloney finished with 57 yards on 16 carries, providing a spark at times out of direct snap “wildcat” plays. Wide receiver Nate Brawdy pulled in three catches for 60 yards.

But three lost fumbles for the Panthers, an interception and several special teams lapses told an all-too-familiar story for coach Sean Gabel.

“They’re athletes, they want to make a play, but you’ve got to understand you can’t take two touchdowns with one carry,” Gabel said. “They’re juniors, they’re young, they’re going to learn. The seniors, we played, they didn’t quit, they left it out here, but we’ve got to hold on to the ball, we can’t turn the ball over and expect to pull something out.

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Gowanda sports report

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The Salamanca Warriors varsity high school football team broke open a 6-6 tie at halftime and went on to post a 32-13 victory over Gowanda-Pine Valley on Friday, Oct. 13 at Hillis Field. The homecoming loss put the Panthers overall season record at 0-7. The team was scheduled to play winless Eden-North Collins on Thursday. n The Gowanda Central School varsity boys, girls and modified cross-country teams continue to compete this fall. On Saturday, Oct. 14 the teams were in action at the Alden Stampede sponsored by Alden Central School. All three squads will now gear up for County Championship meet that will be held at the Bemus Point Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 27. The championship meet that is usually run at nearby Long Point State Park had to be moved this year due to construction to prevent further erosion at Long Point. The top runners at the County Championship event will move on to the state qualifying meet the following week. n The Gowanda Recreation co-ed youth soccer program for children ages 5-14 that was each Sunday at Gateway Park has concluded its fall session. For the past six weeks, each participant was taught basic soccer skills and had the opportunity to play in organized scrimmage games against other players their own age. Each participant also received a Gowanda soccer T-shirt and a treat after each session. This program was funded by a grant from the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau. The Gowanda Recreation Department hopes to be able to offer the co-ed youth soccer program again next spring at Gateway Park.

n The next sporting event scheduled at Gateway Park on Palmer Street will be the 45th annual Turkey Bowl touch football game. This annual men's gettogether began on Thanksgiving morning in 1973 and has carried on every year since with a 10 a.m. kickoff. Two of the players have participated in every game to date, while several others have played at least 25 times. A football field will be coned and lined at Gateway Park for the Turkey Bowl game. The “grudge match” will again start at 10 a.m. and be played regardless of the weather conditions.

This will also be the fifth different location that the Turkey Bowl football game has been played on. n The Gowanda Recreation Department will hold its first Learn to Ski signup for students in grades 5-12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the village board room. A special thanks to the Gowanda American Legion Post 409 for its recent donation that will help to offset the cost for bus transportation to and from Holiday Valley this winter. The first ski date is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. n A men's recreational basketball program for ages 16 and up will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The program will be held each Tuesday (except over holiday recess periods) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Place gymnasium. The cost to play each week is $2. Roller skating for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will begin on Monday, Dec. 4.

That program will also be held at the Academy Place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a $2 cost each week. For more information on the ski program, roller skating or basketball, call the recreation director at 532-4053.

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The history of pre-WWII Gowanda football

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

This week's installment, The History of Gowanda Football, reflects back to the three football seasons that took place prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. After that fateful day, high school football became an afterthought during the next four years, as many of the former Gowanda High School football players were defending their country overseas in World War II. In the fall of 1939, fourth-year head coach Howard Hillis welcomed back 10 lettermen and several promising juniors who had moved up from the 1938 junior varsity squad. That team, according to Hillis, had the potential to be as good as the 1927 Gowanda squad that went undefeated.

The Blue and White started quickly and upset the Salamanca Red Raiders (their nickname was later changed to Warriors) in Salamanca's Legion Memorial Park by the score of 6-4.

In week two however, Gowanda was upset at home, 13-0, by Silver Creek in their first conference tilt. The visitors scored the game's only two touchdowns after blocking two Gowanda punts.

After the Silver Creek setback, Gowanda never allowed a point the rest of the season and won its next four games. In their seventh and final game of the season, they hosted undefeated

Falconer on a Saturday afternoon. The Blue and White made several goal line stands throughout the contest and the game ended in a 0-0 tie. Gowanda would finish with an overall record of 5-1-1 and second place in the Southwestern Conference. It also marked the last year St. John Park was used for home football games. Leo Gominiak (guard) and George Hager (end) made the Southwestern Conference first all-star team. Nick Redeye and Ed Zawislak were second team all-stars with Bill Murphy receiving honorable mention.

With Gowanda just falling short of the conference crown in 1939, Coach Hillis had to rebuild in 1940 with the loss of 16 lettermen. The team started slowly, losing its first two games, won three in a row and then lost its final two, including a 7-6 heartbreaker to Falconer. The other late season loss came against Depew by the score of 21-7. That was a non-league game played during week six. The two schools would not meet again on the gridiron until 1968. Gowanda did record impressive victories during midseason over Lakewood, 33-0; Fredonia, 25-7; and Westfield, 18-12. All three opponents were league games.

When the 1941 football season began, 50 players reported for preseason practice. Included in that group were several outstanding players such as Willie Holocinski, Harry Sever, Bob Perrigo, Stanley Fox, Tom Massar, Vic

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However, Gowanda opened the season Sept. 20 with a 6-0 loss at Salamanca. This was a non-league game since the "Sallies" were not yet members of the Southwestern Conference.

The boys in blue rebounded and never lost again finishing the season with an overall record of 6-1. They also won the school's first ever Southwestern Conference championship by defeating league opponents Silver Creek, Westfield, Fredonia and Falconer.

The final game of the season against Falconer at home on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8, was for the league championship. And when the game began,

both defenses stiffened that resulted in a 0-0 halftime score. Gowanda finally reached paydirt in the third quarter and twice more in the final stanza to record a 19-0 victory and won the school's first Southwestern Conference title.

Unfortunately, the celebration didn't last long as the United States was bombed by Japan 29 days later and drawn into World War II. And just seven months after winning a football championship, Coach Hillis and most of the 1941 Gowanda football players that were seniors would go off the defend their country shortly after graduation in June 1942. High school football in Gowanda would not be competitive again the until World War II ended.

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Olean scores 26 unanswered to down Springville SPRINGVILLE — Luke Chapman completed 8-of-14 passes for 198 yards and a pair of touchdowns to key Olean High in a skid-ending 26-8 Section 6 Class B-2 road victory over Springville Friday night.

Chapman hit Daunte Jeter on a 69yard play in the second quarter to give

the Huskies a 14-8 lead.

In the fourth quarter, he found Malik Reynolds on a 31-yard play.

“We got the passing game going, which was nice to see,” OHS coach Phil Vecchio said. “We had two or three guys making good catches tonight.”

Dylan Vincent led the OHS ground

Gowanda ski program signup set for Oct. 24 GOWANDA — The Gowanda Recreation Learn to Ski program at Holiday Valley will hold a registration Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the village board room, located at 27 East Main St. The program is open to all students in grades 5-12 who attend Gowanda Central School and surrounding districts.

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game with 69 yards on 17 carries, including a 46-yard score.

The Huskies (3-4), who had lost their last four starts, was led defensively by Nick Fratercangelo (8 tackles), Vincent (7.5 tackles, two for lost yards) and Jeter (6 tackles).

“It was a little bit of a bent-but-don’tbreak type of game,” Vecchio noted of his teams’ defense. “We forced them into passing situations which not a strength for them. They are more of a run-oriented team.

“But for us to fall behind early and come back with a strong game is a compliment to our kids.

“Every time we take the field, we try to learn something about ourselves,” Vecchio said. “We learned some things with the tough losses and the younger guys on the team took a step forward tonight.”

Springville fell to 0-7, led by Jordan Salzler’s 88 rushing yards on 12 carries. Matt Evans scored the game’s first

touchdown on a 42-yard run before the Huskies scored 26 unanswered points.

AT SPRINGVILLE Olean 0 8 6 12 — 26 Springville 8 0 0 0 — 8 First Quarter Springville — Matt Evans 42 run; Jordan Salzler run, 8-0 Second Quarter Olean — Alex Weakfall 1 run; Weakfall run, 8-8 Third Quarter Olean — Daunte Jeter 69 pass from Luke Chapman; kick failed, 8-14 Fourth Quarter Olean — Dylan Vincent 46 run; run failed, 8-20 Olean — Malik Reynolds 31 pass from Chapman; pass failed, 8-26 TEAM STATISTICS Olean Spring.

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With a game in the Chuck Funke Memorial Classic Bowl consolation playoffs approaching, Gabel hopes the reality of a winless regular season helps motivate his 17 juniors on varsity through the offseason.

“I say it and these kids are living it: you win football games in June, July and August,” Gabel said. “That’s where the great teams are working to win a game and that’s one thing our juniors are getting a reality check. It can’t be more simple than the visual aide. Practice is important, preseason is important but the offseason is important. Get into sports, get in the weight room after school, be a better student, little things like that, that makes a big difference.”

Salamanca 0 6 14 12 — 32 Gow./PV 0 6 0 7 — 13 Second Quarter Salamanca - Tyler Hedlund 86 punt return; run failed, 6-0 Gowanda/PV - Hunter Ring 3 run (11 plays, 78 yards); kick blocked, 6-6 Third Quarter Salamanca - Hedlund 21 pass from Zariah Armstrong (5 plays, 34 yards after fumble recovery); Austin Reyes kick, 13-6 Salamanca - Reyes 30 fumble return; Reyes kick, 20-6 Fourth Quarter Salamanca - Ira John 40 run (2 plays, 45 yards after turnover on downs); kick failed, 26-6 Gowanda/PV - Justin Kohn 4 run (8 plays, 67 yards); Mattias Rikka kick, 26-13 Salamanca - John 27 interception return; kick failed, 32-13 Team Statistics Salamanca G/PV First Downs 10 14 Rushes-Yards 32-138 39-108 Passing Yards 29 92 Comp-Att.-Int. 3-7-0 7-17-1 Total Offense 167 200 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 5-3 Penalties-Yards 4-40 2-20 Punts-Avg. 2-30 2-35 Total Plays 39 56

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Old Times Remembered...

Bridge project, 1962 Gowanda’s 1889 iron truss bridge was taken down in 1962 to make way for the present four-lane concrete structure. In this 1962 photo, workmen are shown among steel girders salvaged from the old bridge, while heavy equipment prepares the foundation for the new bridge. The building in the left foreground is now China King, while the Armes Building is across the creek. A steel staircase that led from the old bridge to the pool room and bowling alley in the Armes basement can be seen, as can the temporary wooden pedestrian bridge downstream. The building on the right, then Gowanda Liquor Store, is now H&R Block tax service.

The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

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Gowanda Assembly of God 78 Allen St. | gowandaassembly.com Pastor: David Gabel Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Bright Way Baptist Church 23 Gail Drive | 507-6458 Pastor: Thad Kuntz Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org Worship Times: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Cattaraugus United Methodist 53 Washington St. | 257-3583 or 257-9398 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda 64 E. Main St. | 532-4292 Pastor: Rev. Donna Lewis Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church 111 South St. | 257-3326 www.robertsfmc.org Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Gowanda United Methodist Church 30 North Chapel St. | 532-4092 Pastor: Chris Klimecko Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Victory Tabernacle 254 South Main St. | 257-9838 Pastor: Michael Winder Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 40 South Chapel St. | 532-4342 Pastor: Travis S. Grubbs Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 36 Washington St. | 257-9351 | stmaryscatt.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Sunday Mass: 11:15 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 26 Erie St. | 532-5100 | sjcgowanda.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Worship: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 76 Center St. Pastor: The Rev. David Noves Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

St. John’s Church 28 Ellicott St. Pastor: Mike Trenchard Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

East Leon Wesleyan Church Corner 42nd Street & Leon/Mosher Hollow 257-9082 or 257-6081 | hischild2660@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Karen Cleveland Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

COLLINS Trinity United Church of Christ 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Collins Friends Meeting Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

2345 Main St. Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of Pastor: Janice Ninan Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 12995 Route 438 | 532-2894 President/Pastor: Gregory Erickson Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

New Hope Baptist Church 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays

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The Gowanda Press provides church listings to religious establishments in the Gowanda area free of charge. To submit a listing, email gowandapress@gmail.com or call 241-7267. Please include church name, address, phone number, website, pastor’s name and worship times.

COLLINS CENTER Collins Center United Methodist Church 14176 Collins Center Zoar Road Pastor: Fred Holdridge Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

EAST OTTO

United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road | 257-9452 Pastor: Wesley Tessey Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m.

Free Methodist Church East Otto Road at Brooklyn Corners | 257-3253 Pastor: Paul Cobo Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

IRVING Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12557 Route 438 Pastor: Rev. John Proios Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

LITTLE VALLEY

Wesleyan Church 704 Erie St. | 938-6190 Pastor: Rev. Buck Hall Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Congregational Church 301 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Sue Fish Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Valley View Baptist Church Routes 242 & 353 at the Y Pastor: Rev. Ken Doyle Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

NORTH COLLINS North Collins Wesleyan Church 10470 Bantle Road | 337-3219 Pastor: Rev. Justin Leininger Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

OTTO Immanuel Lutheran Church 9027 East Otto Road | 688-5194 Pastor: Rev. Howard Warner Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

PERRYSBURG

Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10700 North Road | (407) 927-5936 Pastor: Zechariah Musselman Worship: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. (fellowship meal after services)

VERSAILLES

Versailles United Methodist Church Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

WESLEY

Wesley United Methodist United Methodist Church Route 353 near Markham Road | 257-3583 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Becky Ward Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy 201 Rock City St. | 265-0938 Pastor: Pete Guadagno Worship: Sunday,11 am. & 6 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

This page is dedicated to the building of a more spiritual and greater church-going community. Area businesses who desire to see more people attend the church of their choice can show support by sponsoring this page.

For additional information, call 945-1644 x. 305.

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CATTARAUGUS COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR NEW ALBION BRIDGE NO. 35 TANNERY STREET OVER TRIBUTARY OF SOUTH BRANCH CATTARAUGUS CREEK TOWN OF NEW ALBION The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works has announced that a public information meeting will be held to discuss the proposedUSED project for New APPLIANCES Albion Bridge #35, located 0.25 miles northwest of the CR 76 (Loverʼs Lane)/Tannery Street intersection.

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The Cattaraugus County DepartLegals ment of Public Works has announced that a public information meeting will be held to discuss the proposed project for New Albion Bridge #35, located 0.25 miles northwest of the CR 76 (Loverʼs Lane)/Tannery Street intersection.

The meeting will be held in the New Albion Town Hall, 14 Main Street, Cattaraugus, New York on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

Engineers will be available between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to discuss the project and answer any questions. A brief presentation of the project will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a public comment period.

Three alternatives for the project will be presented at the meeting. Alternative 1 consists of a bridge replacement combined with a stream grade control structure. Alternate 2 consists of a bridge removal with no bridge replacement and a stream grade control structure that could act as a foundation for a future bridge replacement project. Alternate 3 consists of a bridge removal with no bridge replacement and a stream grade control structure.

During construction, an off-site detour utilizing county, state and local roads will be used to maintain vehicular traffic.

All three alternates will require the acquisition of additional rights-of-way for the proposed work and temporary easements for construction activities. Preliminary plans for the project have been developed by the County and its consultants after coordination with federal, state and loc-

veloped by the County and its conLegals sultants after coordination with federal, state and local agencies and will be available for inspection at the public information meeting. County representatives will be on hand to discuss the project.

Aspects of the proposed project will be presented on displays prepared for public viewing.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views concerning any aspect of the proposed project. Persons may file written statements in addition to making oral statements at the public information meeting. Written statements submitted at the meeting or mailed and received by Monday, October 30, 2017 will be made part of the record and will be considered.

Please advise the contact person below if a sign language interpreter, assisted listening system, or any other accommodations will be required to facilitate your participation in this public meeting.

For further information on the project or to forward written comments, please contact the following: Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works Attn: William A. Fox, P.E. 8810 Route 242 Little Valley, NY 14755 Telephone (716) 938-9121 Ext. 2439 e-mail: wafox@cattco.org

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON PRELIMINARY BUDGET TOWN OF PERSIA CATTARAUGUS COUNTY NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary

TOWN OF PERSIA CATTARAUGUS COUNTY NEW YORK NOTICE IS Legals HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budget of the Town of Persia for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018 has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, 8 West Main Street, Gowanda, New York. It is available for the inspection by any interested person at all reasonable hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Persia will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Town Hall, 8 West Main Street, Gowanda, New York at 7:00 in the evening on the 9th day of November, 2017 and that at such hearing, any person may be heard in favor of or against item or items therein contained.

PURSUANT TO Article 8, Section 108 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following elected Officers is hereby specified as follows: Supervisor/Budget Office 10,490.00 Highway Superintendent 41,000.00 Town Clerk/ Registrar 25,654.00 Council People 4 @ 3,297.00 13,188.00 Town Justice 1 @ 10,000.00 10,000.00 DENISE M. TRUMPORE Town Clerk Town of Persia NOTICE OF Formation of Brian's Advance Detail, LLC Arts. of Org., filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/17.Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of

Arts. of Org., filed with Secy. of State THE of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/17.Office location: Cattaraugus Legals County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Brian's Advance Detail, LLC. 512 Front St. Olean, NY 14760.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Casa Verano, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/3/17. Office location: Cattaraugus County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8501 Maples Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Saddleson 8cres LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 13, 2017. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business location is 8805 Pigeon Hill Road, Franklinville, New York 14737.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Jessica Saddleson at 8805 Pigeon Hill Road, Franklinville, New York 14737. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qual. of Bradish and Associates, LLC, Auth. filed Secʼy of State (SSNY) 7/24/17.

Off. loc: Cattaraugus Co. LLC org. in PA 4/12/13.

SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served.

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SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whomLegals proc. against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to 674 W. Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701, the principal office addr. of LLC. Cert. of Org. on file: SSPA, 401 North St., Harrisburg, PA 17120.

Purp: any lawful activities.

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION On 09/26/2017, AMCAN 7, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 3879 W. Branch Rd., Allegany, NY 14706. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. THE ACME BUILDING OF WNY, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company ("LLC").

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY ("SSNY") on 09/19/2017. Office location County of Cattaraugus, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 201 North UnionStreet, Community Bank Building, Suite #302, Olean, New York 14760 Purpose: Any lawful act.

Legals NOTICE POOR COW LEATHER, LLC Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company ("LLC").

Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State on the 8th day of May 2017. The principal office of the corporation is located in Cattaraugus County, State of New York and its principal business location is 4431 Nichols RunRoad, Limestone, New York 14753.

The Secretary of State of New York has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process agains the limited liability company served upon it: Poor Cow Leather, LLC 4431 Nichols Run Road, Limestone, New York 14753. The company is perpetual and its purpose is: any lawful act. Its principal business is retail sales.

STATE OF NEW YORK: CATTARAUGUS COUNTY CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT COLONIAL VILLAGE (NY) MHC, LLC, a foreign limited liability company created under the laws of the State of Delaware with offices at 4115 S. Nine Mile Rd., Lot # 130, Allegany, NY 14706, Petitioner, v.

JOHN LUTGEN, 3974 Route 417, Lot #80 Allegany, New York 14706, in Cattaraugus

Petitioner, v.

JOHN LUTGEN, 3974 Route 417, Lot #80 Allegany, Legals New York 14706, in Cattaraugus County, Respondent.

INDEX NO. 85932 SUMMONS Date index number purchased: To the abovenamed Respondent: JOHN LUTGEN 3974 Route 417, Lot #80 Allegany, New York 14706 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Petitionerʼs attorney a verified Answer to the Verified Petition in this action within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons. If you fail to interpose and establish any defense you may have within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York, you may be precluded from asserting such defense or the claim on which it is based in any other proceeding or action, and a final judgment may be rendered if the Court finds that the Petitioner has made the requisite showing, and the result of that final judgment shall be the loss of your manufactured home.

Dated: September 5, 2017.

Rose G. Proto Rose G. Proto, Attorney at Law, LLC Attorney for the Petitioner PO Box 467 Olean, NY 14760 (716) 320-0621 STATE OF NEW YORK: CATTARAUGUS COUNTY CATTARAUGUS COUNTY COURT COLONIAL VILLAGE (NY) MHC,

STATE OF NEW YORK: CATTARAUGUS COUNTY CATTARAUGUS Legals COUNTY COURT COLONIAL VILLAGE (NY) MHC, LLC, a foreign limited liability company created under the laws of the State of Delaware with offices at 4115 S. Nine Mile Rd., Lot # 130, Allegany, NY 14706, Petitioner, v.

JOHN LUTGEN, 3974 Route 417, Lot #80 Allegany, New York 14706, in Cattaraugus County, Respondent.

INDEX NO. 85932 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR A DECLARATION OF ABANDONED MANUFACTURED HOME PURSUANT TO §792 OF THE REAL PROPERTY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS LAW To the Respondent, JOHN LUTGEN, 3974 Route 417, Lot #80 Allegany, New York 14706, in Cattaraugus County: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing at which you must appear will be held at the Cattaraugus County Courthouse at 303 Court Street, Little Valley, New York 14755, in Cattaraugus County, on a date to be determined, before the Hon. Ronald D. Ploetz, upon the annexed Petition, which you must answer, which requests a final judgment declaring the manufactured home you own at 3974 Route 417, Lot #80 Allegany, New York 1470 to be abandoned and awarding ownership to the Petitioner, and such other and further relief as is demanded in the Petition.

TAKE NOTICE of the following documents in support of the Petition for Declaration of Abandoned Manufactured Home:

Petition.

TAKE NOTICE of the following documents in support of the Petition for Legals Declaration of Abandoned Manufactured Home: 1. Exhibit 1: Warrant of Eviction issued against Respondent 2. Exhibit 2: Order for Judgment against the Respondent in favor of the Petitioner TAKE NOTICE that your answer may set forth any defense or counterclaim you may have against the Petitioner.

TAKE NOTICE also that if you shall fail at such time to interpose and establish any defense that you may have to allegations of the Petition, you may be precluded from asserting such defense or the claim on which it is based in any other proceeding or action.

TAKE NOTICE that your failure to appear and answer may result in final judgment by default for the Petitioner.

Rose G. Proto Rose G. Proto, Attorney at Law, LLC PO Box 467 115 Times Square Olean, NY 14760 (716) 320-0621 Rose@Rose ProtoLaw.com

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A LOOK AHEAD...

October 20-26, 2017

To submit an event or meeting for one of our calendars, email details to gowandapress@gmail.com, send via mail to 49 W. Main St., Gowanda, NY 14041 or call 241-7267. Please be sure to include date and time and any cost associated with the event.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

AREA GROUPS

Local entertainment and events

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OCTOBER

7 p.m., Creek Bend bluegrass concert, Collins Public Library.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Collins Public Library. Free. Call 532-5129.

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7 p.m., Civil War Symbolism on OCTOBER Cemetery Markers presentation, 7 p.m., Clean, Sober + Saved, Lucy Bensley Center, 23 N. Buffalo St., The Master’s Plan Cafe, 9586 Springville. Call 957-2740.

Railroad Ave. in Dayton. Presented by Master’s Plan Ministries. Call 725-9229.

4 p.m., Chicken Barbecue,

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COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Creekbend Band performance. Part of Music in the Library Concert Series.

North Collins Senior Center on 6 to 9 p.m., AARP n Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Wonder Makers, Route 62. To benefit Veterans Tribute Inc. Smart Driver Class, ages 3-11. Story telling, improv, audience in North Collins, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Little Valley United Methodist Church, participation in telling stories about the organization. Kids come in costume for 109 Court St. in Little Valley. Cost $20 pumpkin patch. Registration required.

Halloween candy hunt. Huge basket for AARP members; $25 for nonmemn Oct. 26, 6 p.m., Fall Story Hour, raffle. Cost $10. bers. To register, call 938-6247. ages 3-10. Come enjoy fun fall stories, 5:30 p.m., Halloween 5K 6:30 p.m., The Upper Room make some fall crafts and play some fall presented by the Gowanda High opening day, 13861 Rt 62, games. Call or stop in to sign up.

School senior class. Registration, 4 to Collins. Hosted by New Hope Baptist n Nov. 3, 1 p.m., Senior Movie. Star4:30 p.m. and ½-mile fun run scheduled Church. Live music, coffee, donuts and ring Michael Caine, Richie Moriarty and for 6 p.m. Contact msschott@gsclearn. other goodies. Regular hours of operation Josh Pais. Call library for title. org or msrelosky@gcslearn.org for more with be posted at the opening. n Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, information. Registration $20.

Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am 6 to 7 p.m., Clean, Sober + EVL Half Marathon, downtown Saved 10 Week Session for Ad- 5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30 am Ellicottville. One of the most fun dicts, St. Joseph School. All are welcome -5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129. half marathons you’ll participate in. Visit to join the class any time. ellicottvilleny.com.

6 to 7:30 p.m., Gowanda RecCOLLINS 50 PLUS SENIORS 5 p.m. Gowanda Ambulance reation Learn to Ski program Activities for the week of Oct. 22-28: Service Fundraiser, Gowanda signups, Gowanda Village Board Room, Sunday American Legion Post 409. Guests can 27 East Main St. in Gowanda. Open to n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., enter for chance to win $15,000. Ticket all local students in grades 5-12. Cost Collins Town Park, (free) includes dinner, beer, pop, coffee and $190-$305 depending on equipment Monday Chinese auction, etc. Donation $100 for needs. Call 532-4053. n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter purchaser and guest.

6:30 p.m., Community Prayer Center gym 5 to 9 p.m., Benefit for Jordan Circle, Gowanda Moose Hall Tuesday Whitcomb family, Langford on Aldrich Street. Hosted by Gowanda n Active Senior Aerobics with Kim —9 Fire Hall. Music, food, raffles and more.

Aglow International. Public invited to a.m., L.K. Painter Center gym. (fee) Cost $20 per person. Call Becky, 864attend. Call Donna, 462-0125. n Soup and Sandwich Lunch — noon, 1751 or Laura, 353-1375.

Painter Center Yellow Room. Followed by 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., WNY Drug seminar by Tim Stockman.

7 p.m. Oktoberfest hosted by Take Back Day, Bertrand Gowanda Loyal Order of Moose Chaffee Hospital in Springville. Area Wednesday 1382 and Women of the Moose Chapresidents can bring expired and unused n Exercises with Pat —9 a.m., Painter ter 651, Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St., medications, ointments, pills, drops and Center gym Gowanda. Featuring Paul Zittel and Pure prescription medicine to be disposed of n Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., Country. Cash bar, German food, 50/50 in a safe and secure manner.

Collins Library Community Room. raffle and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. n Games & Crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., Donation $5.

Painter Center Rose Room NOVEM BER n Senior Bowling — 1 p.m., K&L 6 p.m. Gowanda School Board of 7 p.m., Loretta Lynn, Seneca AlLanes Education workshop followed by legany Events Center, $45.

7 p.m. meeting, Gowanda Middle School Thursday Library. n Yoga —9 a.m., Painter Center Gym NOVEMBER 5 to 7 p.m., “Night Hiking” free 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Election Day Friday outdoor adventure clinic, Summit Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner, East n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Warming Hut at Allegany State Park.

Otto United Methodist Church, 7896 Center gym (note new time) Presented by park staff. Registration not East Flats Rd. Take outs available. Adults n Community Service with Pat —2 required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. $9, Children 12 and under $4.50 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room.

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10 a.m., Third Saturday Trek through the ruins around Science Lake in Allegany State Park. Hike will focus on old Buffalo Science Camp. Meet at Science Lake parking lot and come dressed for weather. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236.

Fifth annual W.I.L.M.A. Woolly Bear Weekend, Corporate Building at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley. Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism. Local Cattaraugus County artisans and manufacturers.

Times 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 938-2318.

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1 to 4 p.m., Little Valley Central School Alumni Association Open House, former Little Valley School. Guests are asked to enter from Thompson Avenue side of school. Call 628-8643.

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1 p.m., 58th annual Indian Foods Dinner, Seneca Allegany Administration Building, 90 Ohi:yo’ Way, Salamanca. Cost $13 adults, $10 children, 5-8. Reservation deadline Oct. 20. Call 474-6387.

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4:30 to 7 p.m. or sold out, Spaghetti Dinner benefit, Trinity United Church of Christ, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Benefits Local Blue Star Mothers of America, Local Chapter 4.

Tickets $9 for adults and teenagers, $6 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Available at the door or presale from any church member or by contacting the church, 532-3004.

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7 p.m., Chicago Authority, Gowanda’s Hollywood Theater.

Tribute to music of renowned band Chicago. Fundraiser for the theater’s restoration and for the Drums Along the Waterfront Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $20. Call (317) 275-1212 or visit gowandahollywoodtheater.com.

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Local artisans to showcase products at W.I.L.M.A. Expo

By Deb Everts Press Reporter

LITTLE VALLEY — With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, local artisans and manufacturers will showcase and sell their wares Oct. 21 and 22 at the fifth annual W.I.L.M.A. Woolly Bear Weekend.

Organized by the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, this two-day, family-oriented event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the corporate building on the county fairgrounds at 501 Erie St. Admission is free and free refreshments will be available.

W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturing & Artisans) gives county residents the opportunity to show their support and to invest in their own community’s businesses. It encourages people to shop local and promotes local businesses by showcasing the products of local artisans and manufacturers in the county.

Spokesperson Deb Miller said this Intersection from Page 3 a flashing light. Studies did not show the need to reduce the speed limit from 55 either, she said.

“We’re going to continue to study the intersection afterward,” she said. “We think it is going to improve the safety of the intersection.”

Ashford Town Supervisor Charles Davis III said he is thankful the DOT is responding to the concerns of the town, state Sen. Catharine M. Young and the West Valley Volunteer Fire Department.

“I lie awake nights waiting for the scanner to report a fatal accident at that intersection,” Davis said.

“The town board, the fire company and Sen. Young have all sent letters to DOT asking for a light at the intersection,” Davis said. “They said the data doesn’t support a light.

is the event’s best year ever with more than 40 vendors expected to participate. She said all vendors must be located in Cattaraugus County and make the products they are selling. Every item for sale is either manufactured or handmade in the county.

New this year is a jack-o-lantern contest that can be enjoyed by all ages.

To enter the competition, participants must bring a pumpkin they have carved by 11 a.m. Saturday. Event attendees will cast their votes throughout the day, which will be tallied at 4:45 p.m. Winners 18 and older have the chance to win W.I.L.M.A. Bucks and those under 17 can win a Halloween goodie basket.

Cattaraugus County Legislature Chairman Paula Stockman and Legislator Howard Van Rensselaer and will announce their winter weather predictions by reading the bands of their own “W.I.L.M.A.” woolly bear caterpillar on display, which is planned for Saturday at 1 p.m.

Any questions may be directed to Deb Miller at 938-2318 or by email at deborahmiller@cattco.org.

“The improved signage and new right turn lane will help,” he added. “At least they are doing something. It will help improve the line of sight.”

Davis said he wished the speed limit approaching the intersection could be reduced, but DOT said it was not warranted.

“Is it a step in the right direction?” asked Davis. “Yes. “It’s taken a lot of bad accidents” to get DOT to undertake the project, he added.

The Ashford board last month voted to press for a roundabout at the intersection, which would slow down traffic and make things safer for drivers, Davis said.

(Contact reporter Rick Miller at rmiller@oleantimesherald.com. Follow him on Twitter, @RMillerOTH)

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The Chicago Authority will perform at the Hollywood Theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.

Theater from Page 1 Her broadcasting awards include two Emmy Awards from the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She’s also received an Associated Press Award for Best Interview and 10 other New York Emmy Award nominations for her reporting work.

Presented by Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, The Chicago Authority concert is a fundraiser for the theater’s restoration and for the Drums Along the Waterfront Scholarship Fund.

The Chicago Authority is a tribute to the music of Chicago, one of the most popular and prolific bands of all time.

Chicago has been one of the top touring acts for 50 years and their 2016 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has skyrocketed their popularity and introduced their 36-album catalog of music to millions of new fans. The Chicago Authority pays tribute to that legacy during a three-hour show that mimics the look and duplicates the sound of the touring band. Those in attendance will hear hits including “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday in the Park,” “If You Leave Me Now,”

“25 or 6 to 4,” “Hard Habit to Break” and “Colour My World,” plus selected album cuts such as Introduction, “In the Country” and “Flight 602.”

The event starts at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20 and seating is general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at gowandahollywoodtheater.com/ or charge by phone at (317) 275-1212.

In Gowanda tickets can be purchased at Gowanda Harley Davidson, McCormack’s Hardware, through Brenda at Community Bank and through Jason at Honk’s Grape & Grain.

Parking is free. The venue is ADA Accessible and can assist any patrons with mobility needs.

Food for purchase and a cash bar will be available inside the theater.

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, Ltd. is a non-profit community group dedicated to the restoration of the Theater. It is the vision and mission of Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater, Ltd. to see the completed theater utilized as a regional center for the visual and performing arts, where families can enjoy movies, concerts and live entertainment.

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