Seneca Sports & Community Day is coming to the Allegany Community Center on Sunday, October 13, 2024! Families can participate in drills, mini tournaments, and hang out with our Buffalo pro athletes!

All participants MUST register by September 27th using the link below:

https://buffalobills.formstack.com/forms/2024_seneca_sports_day

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Calling all TIS Alumni or descendants.

The TIS Reunion will be on Saturday, September 21st in the AOA Dining Room on the Cattaraugus Territory, from 11am to 2pm with lunch held at noon. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to pass and an item for the auction. Please bring any pictures, memorabilia, or items you feel will enrich our gathering. Also note, special consideration will be given to the planning of future events as we seek ideas for building and expanding our community.

Questions may be directed to Loretta Cheney at 716-969-3617 or via email: lorettacheney@yahoo.com.

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Grandparent’s Day is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the vital contribution our grandparents make in our children’s lives. Elders and grandparents are the backbone of our communities. We are lucky for their wisdom and guidance in our community and families.

Nya:wëh to everyone who organized this event for the etíhso:t in our community!

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Submitted by Stephanie John & Beth Lay

Stop down to the Allegany Elder Center or the Wini Kettle Senior Center and enjoy daily activities throughout the month of September. For more information call Stephanie or Dorsie at (716) 945-8990 (for Allegany) OR Raven at (716) 532-5777 (for Cattaraugus).

Schedule of events listed below:

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• $20 – Music of George Jones & Tammy Wynette: Saturday, Sept. 21st 7-9pm, Gowanda Hollywood Theater-Limited transportation available from AOA
• $44 – Peter Frampton: Saturday, Sept. 21st at 7pm, Seneca Niagara Outdoor
• $79 – Some Like It Hot: Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 7:30pm, Shea’s Theater Bus available from AOA
• $17 – Fall Foliage Train Ride: Saturday, Sept. 28th at 11am, Gowanda Bus available from AOA
• $25 – Sugar Ray w/Special guest Tonic: Saturday, September 28th at 8pm, Seneca Niagara
• $23 – Rocky Horror Picture Show: Saturday, Oct. 5th at 8pm, Seneca Niagara
• $43 – Paul Anka: Friday, October 11th at 8pm, Seneca Niagara Event Center
• $44 – George Thorogood & The Destroyers: Saturday, Oct. 26th at 7pm, Seneca Allegany
• $40 – Carly Pearce: Friday, March 28th at 8pm, Seneca Allegany Event Center

Note: Guest ticket prices listed above.

Allegany AOA (716)945-8990 | Cattaraugus AOA (716)532-5777

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GCS Alumni Weekend, facilitated by Gowanda Boosters Club-GBC, kicks off Friday, September 20, 2024, with the HALL OF FAME ceremony at 5 p.m. at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater.

The next Hall of Fame inductee for 2024 is Sports Legend Brad John. As early as his sophomore year, Brad John excelled in three varsity sports – football, basketball, and baseball – at Gowanda Central School District.

John was a true Gowanda Panthers standout athlete. Not only was he named Most Valuable Player in all three sports, but he was also honored with multiple all-star selections and postseason awards. John played two collegiate sports, basketball and baseball, for two years at The State University of New York at Fredonia before being recruited by St. Bonaventure University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree while playing Division 1 baseball.

In football, many recall John’s touchdown that helped the 1992 undefeated Panthers clench their first-ever Section VI Championship at Rich Stadium. He was also selected to represent GCS at the Big 30 Football Game. In basketball, John broke three GCS records of which his 44-point single-game scoring record still stands. He represented GCS at Buffalo State in the Basketball All-Star Game and played for the Native American Youth Organization. In baseball, he pitched three no-hitters for GCS and played shortstop and third base. He was named to the 1993 All-Western New York First Team.

John gives back to his community as director of the Cattaraugus Community Center, overseeing fitness and sports programs including those offered at the Saylor Building and Gil Lay Memorial Sports Arena in Irving. John brings expertise as a fitness trainer and strength and conditioning coach to the Seneca Nation and provides recreation and sports programs to surrounding communities. John continues to play basketball for the Native American Sports Association as of the date of this honor.

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GCS Alumni Weekend Agenda:

Friday, September 20, 2024

5:00pm- 5:30pm: GCS Alumni, Jake Swanson on saxophone & GCS Modern Band perform during the Meet & Greet at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Hall of Fame Induction at the Historic Hollywood Theater. GCS Alumni Tim McKeever as Master of Ceremonies. FREE ADMISSION. Desserts will be provided by The 3 Little Piggies Eatery. Join us to hear more about our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees or check out our Gowanda Boosters Club-GBC Facebook page.

7 p.m.-9 p.m.: Gowanda Panther Varsity Football Game – at Pine Valley CSD.

9 p.m.-11 p.m.: Gowanda Night on the Town- Hang out and hit the local party spots: Gowanda Moose Club, Palm Gardens, Wicked Glen, Slovenian Club, K & L Lanes.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Craft & Vendor Show! Gowanda Fire Department, 230 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Many local artists & direct sale vendors. Basket Raffle. To benefit the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department. Rain or shine!

**12 p.m.- 7 p.m.: G-Town Golf Tournament- Tri County Country Club, Forestville. SOLD OUT! 25 teams registered! Watch and register early next year to reserve your spot!

**5 p.m.-7 p.m.: Panther Express- NYLE Wine Tasting Train Ride with Merritt Winery. $30 each. (over 21). Reserve your tickets early. Call (716) 532-5242 or visit www.nylerailroad.com

7 p.m.: The Music of George Jones & Tammy Wynette- Maria Sebastian & Band- Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee! On stage at the Hollywood Theater. Plays rock, folk, classic country, pop and jazz.

Sunday, September 22, 2024:

**10:00 a.m.: Panther Prowl 5K at Gateway Park, 76 Palmer St., Gowanda. Contact Courtney Aldrich for details. Link to sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Gowanda/GHSPantherProwl5k

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Car Show & Live Band, at The Wicked Glen

**11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PRESALE ONLY Weidner’s Chicken BBQ at Gateway Park, 76 Palmer St., Gowanda. Benefits Gowanda Volleyball Team.

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Mary Jacobs served as the 2024 Cattaraugus Seneca Vice President. The 2024 Alternate Allegany Seneca Vice President was Darlene Miller.

Through the village, each territory is represented by a hut to sell crafts, wares, and home-made items from individual artists from their communities. The Cattaraugus Seneca booth included Kelly Edwards and her daughters. Their art included paintings, beadwork, and handmade sewn items. Michelle Jimerson sold beadwork, tomahawks, and bow and arrows from the other side of the booth. Darlene Miller represented the Allegany Seneca booth with handmade items and art from multiple artists from her community including Tami Watt, Gina Maybee, Debra Hoag and Penny Minner.

The Women’s Workhouse showcases the crafts and art made by Haudenosaunee women. Mary Jacobs and Sam Jacobs demonstrated beadwork and moccasin making. Bernadette Scott demonstrated hand crafted corn husk items.

JonAnne Cassappo (Cattaraugus) created and sold items out of the Six Nations building while demonstrating her beadwork art.

Social Dances are held three times a day on the Turtle Mound. Nicole Hill was the dance representative from the Cattaraugus Territory. Lydia Isaac was the dance representative for the Allegany Territory and won 2nd place in the Smoke Dance contest on Native American Day. Caye John won 1st place in the Junior Women’s Category. Caias John won 1st for the Teen Boys category. Lorenza Dowdy took first in the Teen Girls Category. Frank Wesaw belted out quick beats and trick songs for the competition. Lynn Jacobs was on hand for registration. Rachael Schindler and Darice Sampson provided an entertaining round of hoop dancing.

Patsy Brooks and Duane Ingersoll snagged multiple blue first prize ribbons in the agriculture department for the Allegany Territory. Addason Benson from Cattaraugus nabbed a blue ribbon for pickles.

Cattaraugus member Julie John won a first-place ribbon for the homemaking category with her hand sewn towels. Bernadette Scott won first-place for her six-piece weaved set.

Allegany Seneca youth nabbed ribbons for black ash baskets. Kortney Deboy, 2nd place, and Karolina Crouse, 3rd place, won ribbons for their basket submissions.

On August 30th Native American Day, the Seneca Nation AOA bus made its way to the state fair for the day. Darelyn Spruce hosted a comedy cooking hour. Her “sketti” sandwiches were ace and enjoyed by the crowd. The Iroquois Post #1587 American Legion honored all veterans in a saluting ceremony.

The Jeremy Keyes Band ended Native American Day with smooth harmonica blues melodies for all to enjoy.

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The Jimersontown Presbyterian Church will be holding their 63rd Annual Native Foods Dinner at the Seneca Nation Administration Building (SAAB) Grand Hall from Noon-2:30pm.

DINE-IN or TAKE-OUT

You MUST Preorder:

• Marilyn George | 716.474.6387 (cell) | marilyn_george@yahoo.com
• Gloria Heron (VENDORS) | 716.307.6672 (cell) | gjheron@hotmail.com
• Sue Blacksnake | 716.801.1540 (cell) | sblacksnake65@gmail.com

See flyer below for details:

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When: October 5, 2024
Time: 11am
Where: Mary C Winder Community Center, 1 Windfall Way, Oneida, New York

• Lunch to be served
• Open to all members
• Agenda:
• – Officers reports
• – Review of 2024 fair
• – Other
• – Elections

NYSF Indian Village Cattaraugus Area Meeting:

When: September 29, 2024
Time: 6pm
Where: Stanley Huff Heritage Center – Bead Room, Route 438, Irving, NY

• Refreshments served
• Agenda:
• – Review of 2024 fair
• – Fundraising
• – Elections
• – Other

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~ Darrell Bennett & Family
~ Shirley Patterson Kennedy & Family

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