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Gowanda News / Saturday, November 08, 2014
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A-maze-ing support thank everyone who donated Editor: The Cattaraugus Free Library items and money for the Maze. We will see you all next year Teens would like to thank everyone who came to the library for more scares and thrills. Cattaraugus Free to Trick or Treat and participate Library Teens in the Maze. The Teens would also like to
The Unusual September of 2014 By Andy Wingeier Sr.
Plenty of sunshine with little rain May never see one like that again Warm and pleasant but dusty and dry To remember those of the past It’s not worth to try Usually damp or rainy with a cold wind Need of raincoat and boots- but still couldn’t win As we gathered crops through mud and muck Without a chance of a day of good luck With lightening bright up in the sky And unexpected thunder in the air Also outages of electricity With a wind-damaged wire somewhere But this year’s beautiful September With bright sun and little rain Was a month to be thankful for And in mind shall long remain
A salute to veterans The TCA (Timberwolves Community Alliance) would like to invite the community to join them as they honor both past and present Cattaraugus/ Little Valley-area military personnel. A Veterans' Day Dessert/ Concert will be held Nov. 11 at the Cattaraugus-Little Valley High School Theater. Doors will open and desserts served at 6:30 p.m. and the performance will begin at 7:15.
An entertaining evening by local talent is sure to please all ages. Homemade desserts will be served prior to the performance to allow visiting with honored guests. Sponsorships by local businesses and individuals have made it possible to offer this special evening free to all. Donations will be accepted at the door and proceeds will be shared with the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Thanks to the Gowanda BOE By Richard Westlund NEWS CORRESPONDENT
As the last week of October was New York State Board of Education (BOE) week, Gowanda Central School District Superintendent James Klubek read a statement of appreciation issued by Governor Cuomo, added to it with words of gratitude of his own for their continued time and efforts with no recompense and sometimes unappreciated. He then passed out to the members of the BOE a token of appreciation. Klubek stated that in his conversations with Pine Valley, and Gowanda's coaches, it was felt that the conjoining of the two football teams was very successful, and it is expected to continue next year. During a discussion period, one of the new members of the BOE, Peter DelPriore, reflected on his inner conflict of having spoken so highly of the accomplishments of a student in attendance at the previous meeting. He said that on second thought, in realizing that there were so many students who deserve recognition, he felt that in expounding on one, he was inadvertently ignoring so many others. He said that as Gowanda has on the agenda for each meeting a place for “Student Recognition Items,” the BOE ought to use that at every meeting to recognize a student who has risen, for any number of reasons, to deserve and receive recognition. His suggestion was well received by other BOE members, who contributed to his idea, and planned to institute it. Further discussions were had
on the motives for, and ways to find and fund, a new SRO officer for the elementary school. In other matters, the board: • Appointed Trisha Sills as a Middle School Teacher, and Amanda Sobczyk as an Elementary Teaching Assistant for the Seneca Nation of Indians' Johnson O’Malley Program for the 2014-15 school year. • Amended a July 1 motion to appoint the Director of Special Education, curriculum and Assessment, as Records Management Officer, commencing on July 1, 2014, and ending on Sept. 29, 2014; appointing the Superintendent as Records Management Officer commencing on Sept. 30, 2014 and ending on Nov. 9. 2014, and appointing the Director of Curriculum and Assessment as Records Management Officer from Nov. 10. 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015. • Amended a July 1 motion to read to appoint the Director of Special Education Curriculum and Assessment as the 504/ ADA Compliance Officer, commencing on July 1, 2014, and ending on Sept. 29, 2014; and appointing the Director of Special education as the 504/ADA Compliance Officer commencing on Sept. 30, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015 to address student complaints. • Amended the July 1 motion to read to appoint the Director of Special Education Curriculum and Assessment as the Alternate 504/ADA Compliance Officer commencing on July 1 and ending on Sept. 29; and to appoint the Director of Special Education as the Alternate 504/ADA compliance Officer commencing on Sept. 30 and ending on
June 30, 2015 to address student complaints. • Amended a July 1 motion to read to appoint the Elementary School Principal as Asbestos Designee, commencing on July 1 2014 and ending on Nov. 5 2014; and appointing the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds as Asbestos Designee, commencing on Nov. 6, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015. • Rescinded an Oct. 15, 2014 motion that authorized the Superintendent to execute a School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement between the Town of Collins and the Gowanda School District. • Authorized the Superintendent to execute a contract with Young & Wright Architectural and the Gowanda School District. • Amended a motion from Oct. 15 to read: Appoint Paula Troutman to a full-time position in the Director of Curriculum and Assessment tenure area, with probation beginning Nov. 10, 2014 and ending Nov. 9, 2017. • Appointed Janine Jalal to a tenured position as School Psychologist, effective Nov. 7. • Accepted the resignation of Jacqueline Yallup, Seneca Language Teacher, effective Jan. 2, 2015. • Appointed Brett Ebling as JV Basketball Boys' Coach for the 2014-15 school; year. • Appointed Melanie Schott, Brett Ebling, Lea Golden and Taylor Hill as Substitute Teachers, effective Nov. 6. • Accepted the resignation of Chelsea Mead as Substitute Teacher, effective Oct. 29. • Amended an Oct. 1, motion to read: to appoint Joelle Woodward as the School District
Treasurer, effective Sept. 23, and ending Nov. 11, with no additional compensation. • Appointed Meaghan Matuszak to the full-time position of School District Treasurer, effective Nov. 12, and to approve the employment contract for the period Nov. 2, 2014 through June 30, 2017. • Granted Meaghan Matuszak an unpaid leave of absence from the position of Accountant, commencing Nov. 12 and ending on June 30, 2015. • Authorized the official depositories to accept all drafts, checks and other orders with respect to the funds of the school district bearing the signature of, or facsimile signature of Meaghan Matuszak, School Treasurer; Joelle Woodward Director of Finance and Support Services; or James Klubek Superintendent. • Authorized Meaghan Matuszak, School Treasurer, or Joelle Woodward, Director of Finance and Support Services, to invest idle funds in NYDauthorized investment pools, time certificates, or interestpaying accounts, paying interest from day of deposit to date of withdrawal. • Appointed Kelly Bylbie as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, effective Nov. 6. •Appointed Lea Golden as a Substitute Teaching Assistant and Substitute Keyboard Specialist, effective Nov. 6. • Appointed Christian Francis as a Substitute Teaching Assistant, effective Nov. 6. The next regular meeting of the Gowanda Central BOE will be on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., in the middle school library.
Collins Public Library News 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. Talk on the Wildside: Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled evening with animal friends from the Hawk Creek Wildlife Center. No registration required. This program is in place of regular Monday Night Story Hour. Special Story Hour: It’s a Mystery! Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Some favorite children’s book characters have gone missing. Children will be provided with clever disguises,
sleuthing supplies, and clues in order to solve the mystery. Ages 6 – 12. Registration is required. ADULT EVENTS Senior Movie: Friday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Quilting with Florence: Every Wednesday morning until early afternoon come and quilt with this knowledgeable fun group. Hot Book List: “Saint Odd” by Dean Koontz, “Agenda 21” by Glenn Beck, “Cane and Abe” by James Grippando, “Sister Eve, Private Eye” by Lynne Hinton DVD List: “If I Stay,” “Hundred-Foot Journey,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Dawn of the
Planet of the Apes,” “Hercules” We also have an array of TV Series! Catch up on your favorite shows: "Arrow" Season 1 and 2, "Honorable Woman," "Dracula" Season 1, and the PBS Speical: "The Roosevelts." Stay up-to-date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library. 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. Any person is able to use our computers free of charge. Adults can use the Internet and we have children’s computers with educational games. We also have free Wi-Fi. Check out our web page www.buffalolib.org. You can download e-books and audio books with your BECPL library card onto your Kindle, Nook, or iPad. Library Hours: Monday and Tuesday and Thursday, 2-8 p.m.., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. -5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday - CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.