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Springville • Gowanda • Silver Creek Friday, March 19, 2021
‘Peter Cottontail Express’ to depart from Gowanda
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Local Girl Scouts Stephanie VanCheri (left) and Emily Bowers (right) of Troop 20069 raised about $4,500 to purchase new appliances and other needed items for the Family and Consumer Science program at Silver Creek Central School District as part of their troop’s Silver Project. They are pictured with Superintendent Todd Crandall. They were recognized by the Board of Education on Jan. 28, 2021, for their efforts.
Local Girl Scouts shine in efforts to help school Troop’s fundraising supports student learning SILVER CREEK – Two diligent and industrious local Girl Scouts -- Emily Bowers and Stephanie VanCheri of Troop 20069 and freshmen at Silver Creek High School -- were recently presented the Silver Award, the second highest award of the Girl Scouts of the USA. The concept of this award is for a small group of Cadette Girl Scouts to identify a community need that overlaps with their own areas of interest then develop and execute a project to address that need. The girls, who are both members of the Junior National Honor Society, began the planning process in August 2019 and it didn’t take long for them to identify this overlap of interest and need. Both Bowers and Van-
Cheri developed an affinity for sewing and cooking after a series of Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes in middle school. As a result, they’d often get together to cook or sew, hauling sewing machines, received as Christmas gifts, back and forth between houses. Although they thoroughly enjoyed and learned much in FACS class, they often experienced the frustration of working with decades-old equipment that didn’t always cooperate. At times, it was difficult for students to accomplish tasks, even though FACS staff always ensured the students were successful. Bowers and VanCheri decided they wanted to improve the experience for future Black Knights. And so, this became the community
need they chose to address for their Silver Project. Bowers and VanCheri began by requesting a “wish list” from FACS staff, pricing it out, then getting to work on raising funds. They put their sewing and cooking skills to work by holding bake sales and sewing items for craft fairs. However, soon into their efforts, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, seemingly stifling all their fundraising opportunities. After realizing there would be no quick end to the shutdown caused by COVID-19, the girls once again put their ingenuity and skills to work and began sewing masks for donation or sale. As the months passed, the girls continued making masks, bags, and holiday crafts to sell. With the help of social media, lo-
cal businesses, and a very generous and supportive community, the girls were finally able to raise all of the needed funds. Although it took nearly 6 months longer to meet their goal than planned, the girls proved that even a pandemic would not stand in their way. They raised enough money to purchase ALL of the items on the FACS original wish list at a cost of $4,500. Items included two gas ranges, a refrigerator, laundry dryer, five Singer sewing machines, four KitchenAid mixers with attachments, four blenders, iron, ironing board with
Photo provided The “Peter Cottontail Express” is back for 2021 with excursions by the New York & Lake Erie railroad. GOWANDA — The New York & Lake Erie Railroad (NYLE) is “kicking off” the tourist season with their popular “Peter Cottontail Express” excursions. Train rides are scheduled for two Saturdays: March 27 and April 3, and will depart Gowanda’s train station at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Also, one train will depart on Sunday, March 28, at 2:00pm only. All trains will travel to the village of South Dayton. The NYLE train station is located at 50 Commercial Street, ¼ mile east of Route 62 in Gowanda, NY. The scenic train ride will be approximately a 2 hour round trip including a layover at the village of South Dayton for “Easter fun”
activities. Peter Cottontail will be holding an “Easter Egg Hunt,” a “Jelly Bean Counting Contest,” with prizes, gifts & more! Tickets may be purchased online at “nylerailroad.com.” Fares are $19 for adults, $17 for Senior Citizens (62 and + yrs.) and $15 for children (3-12 yrs.). Lapsters (2 & under) will ride free. Ticket window is located at the Train Station and will be open at 10:00am on Saturdays and 1:00pm on Sunday. NYLE asks that passengers with pre-purchased tickets bring a confirmation of their purchase with them. Also riders need to abide with all Covid-19 regulations. Covid-19 regulations can be found on NYLE’s website.
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BACK TO OUR ROOTS In 1976 our Dad, Jack White, started White's Farm and Home Service, doing what he loved...fixing broken things. As the years went by, he felt the need to keep his entire family busy and involved so we started selling appliances as well as repairing them. Jack retired 18 years ago at the urging of his doctor at that time his children, Scott and Terri, bought the business. Over the past 45 years the family dynamics have changed quite a bit, and the crew has aged a lot. Starting in June 2021, White's Appliance, Inc. will go back to its roots, fixing appliances that are broken. We feel, based on the amount of service calls we receive daily, that this is the very best way to serve our community and surrounding area. We enjoy repairing appliances and being able to help people. As of April 01, 2021, we will no longer be special ordering appliances. We will continue to sell appliances from stock and what is readily available until June 01, 2021. From then on, Scott and Bob will continue to attend the service schools in order to be up to date on the latest in appliances. They will continue to get your appliances up and running honestly and efficiently. Warranties for the brands we service and the extended warranties that we sold will continue to be honored. The store will continue to be open for all your parts and accessory needs. The phone will continue to be answered, for your questions and problems, from 9am-6pm Monday through Friday. The coffee will continue to be on. We love our community, surrounding areas, and each of the customers that have become like family over the past 45 years. With your continued support, we will be here for years to come. Beverly, Scott, Terri, Bob, Jaime, Bindi
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