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APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2019
LOCAL
VOLUME 4 ISSUE 17
LOCAL
WNY artists from the Bruce Allen Blair collection ....see page 4
Support area veterans at Honor Flight welcome reception May 3 ....see page 2
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SGI gets back in the win column, edging Tonawanda 4-3 ....see page 6
Griffis Sculpture Park Volunteer Day set for April 27 By Deb Everts
File photo Griffis Sculpture Park is holding a Volunteer Day April 27 to help clean up the park before its official opening next month.
People who love art and the great outdoors will have the opportunity to share that love by participating in the Griffis Sculpture Park Volunteer Day, Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Executive Director Nila Griffis said people are needed to do the typical work on the trails and garbage pickup. She said there was a little bit of tree damage but, thankfully, no damage to any of the sculptures in the park. “We do this every year and usually get quite a big group of regulars who come annually,” she said. “Last year, we probably ended up with about 50 people, which is wonderful, but I always hope for more.” There is no need to pre-register. To participate, volunteers should stop at the main gatehouse up the hill on Saturday, April 27. Lunch will be provided. Griffis said the main goal is to make the park a much more interactive sculpture park for all ages. She gave some examples of coming events that are sure to interest visitors. In July and August, the Griffis Sculpture Park will host free outdoor activities every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The free art and nature-based activities are geared to children and adults of all ages. Supplies will be provided, however, some projects will require the participants to bring an item — like the screen printing activity that will have guests bring a white T-shirt. “Our Night Lights event will start
on Sept. 14 with a kick off for our 50th anniversary dinner. After that, we will do our regularly scheduled Night Lights programs,” she said. Saturday events scheduled for 2019 include: April 27: Volunteer Day at Griffis Sculpture Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8: Celebration at Essex Art Center Essex turns 50. Every Saturday in July and August: Free art and nature program, noon to 2 p.m. July 15: 3rd Annual Ashford Cup at Holiday Valley Aug. 11: Griffis Sculpture Park Annual Festival Sept. 14: Night Lights Evening Dinner, celebrating 50th anniversary The events will take place at the 6902 Mill Valley site of the park. While enjoying the planned activities at the park, guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and take in the 250 sculptures on display throughout the trails of the park, making it the United States largest outdoor sculpture park. Guests are asked to donate the general admission fee to the Sculpture Park of $5 per adult, $3 for seniors/students and children under 12 are free. Griffis Sculpture Park is located between Ashford Hollow and East Otto at 6902 Mill Valley Road. For more information, contact Griffis at 667-2808 or email her at nila.griffis@ gmail.com. A detailed schedule of events can be found online at griffispark.org and on Facebook.
‘Bald for Bucks’ at SGI raises over $13,000 By Elyana Schosek Student Reporter
Goin’ Bald for Bucks Buffalo is a program in Western New York in which people can shave their heads, donate their hair or grow out their beards in order to raise money to support cancer research and patient-care programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Springville-Griffith Institute recently held their third annual Bald for Bucks event. Chris Scarpine, Springville Elementary School principal, was in charge of planning the event for the district. He signed the team up in November and fundraising began after the new year. “Cancer is a disease that touches everyone, and we want to make a difference.” This a statement that could be found on the team page. Scarpine set up the team page to allow members of the community to join the team and help to raise money. It also stated, “You can help us make a difference by supporting our team’s efforts in Goin’ Bald for Bucks.” This year’s event took place on Thursday, April 18 in the Springville Elementary gym. Scarpine noted that the event went great overall and was really well-attended. “No donation is too small, and every dollar adds up to something greater than any one of us could accomplish alone,” Scarpine said. “Together, we can help find cancer cures and save lives.” As of Thursday afternoon, they had raised $13,140, which “is incredible by any standard.” Prior to the event itself, Scrapine said, “We will be snipping, clipping or shaving our hair
to raise critically needed funds for cuttingedge cancer research and compassionate, innovative patient-care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.” When asked why the school does Bald for Bucks, Scarpine said it was a learning experience for the kids and it helps in the fight against cancer. The top fundraiser was Isabella Giordano, who raised over $2,000, followed by Matthew French, Brody Landsman and Kurtis Shufelt, who all raised over $1,000. DJ Anthony from Kiss 98.5 attended the event to support the kids. “So many families in our area have been affected by cancer that this has a personal connection to a lot of our kids,” Scarpine said. It is also important to note that the money stays local. In 1998, Cathleen George was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30. George underwent many surgeries and a lot of chemo and radiation throughout her battle with cancer. Her brother, Tony, told her that he would shave his head and not let his hair grow back until hers did. Tony was a teacher at Lake Shore High School. He began talking to his students about his mission and many offered their support. One student suggested the idea of raising money before shaving their heads and thus Goin’ Bald for Bucks was born. On March 13, 2004, Cathleen George lost her battle with cancer. Her spirit now lives on through Goin’ Bald for Bucks. The foundation has raised over $5.5 million since its start. SGI continues to help in the journey of finding a cure for cancer and providing compassionate care for those who are faced with battling cancer.
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Photo by Elyana Schosek Participants in Springville-Griffith Institute’s annual Bald for Bucks event last raised over $13,000 to help with the cause of finding a cure for cancer.
A Look Back: Music at the Mercantile
By Jolene Hawkins Looking back to as well as preserving 200 plus cans of the time when we sat vegetables using a wood stove that was used around the living room or by him and his mother for years. He and his brothers not only played music outside and listen to folks that gathered to play their instruments and together but also worked the farm raising sing songs. In this area, you will see the name sheep and cows, pitching hay and hoeing potatoes. When he died in 1954 he was 83 of Archie Warner, who was affectingly known as years old and still active. But the music did “Archie the Fiddler.” not die with him. He was noted for playing for dances and this he did for nearly There was a group of fun-loving, talented 70 years! Were you one of the lucky ones that have memories of folks that were jamming together at each Saturday night dances that were held at Sucker’s Hall or Woodside other’s homes. As the group grew and more dance hall where he and his band Warner’s Orchestra would play? folks came in, they moved to the newly open Some of the other players in the band were Leska Geiger, Bert Concord Mercantile, in 2011, located at 17 Gaylord, Philo Woodward, Dr. Vaughn Rood, Les Johenger, George Kestner, Thomas Sharp, Douglas Lay and his nephew Hollet Warner. Franklin St., Springville. The Mercantile is a recreation of a 1890s Godard Hall, the Odd Fellows and The Grange were also blessed to have him come and tune up the fiddle and, well, fiddle the night away! General Store with displays of items that would be found within an old store and items Did you know he also owned a farm? Archie, a life long bachelor, for sale, a lot that are handmade, making lived with his mom on the farm purchased in 1878 from money that the band and the ole music seem to be right his father got while prospecting for gold in California in 1859. in place, sitting around the potbellied stove, It was completely untouched by modern living. Oil lamps were used, water was carried from the well and Archie churned butter See A Look Back page 2