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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 43
JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2017
Your Hometown Newspaper & The Official Newspaper of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
National Diabetes Month at BCH
Happy Halloween!
By Alicia Dziak
Halloween is just a few days away, and it’s time to pack in some spooky fun all weekend long! On Saturday, Oct. 28, head to the Springville Chamber’s annual children’s costume parade. Line up is at noon at the Heritage Park Gazebo at 65 Franklin Street. Kids can also enjoy a Trunk or Treat event at Our Savior Lutheran Church. From 3 to 7 p.m., this event features free candy, pumpkin painting, snacks and church information. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/ events/267317570454753. On Monday, Oct. 30, head to the Concord Public Library for their Pumpkin Party. From 6 to 7 p.m., put on a costume, bring the kids, and get into the Halloween spirit! This free, family-friendly program will include BINGO, mini pumpkin decorating with stickers, and decorating a trick or treat bag. End the party with
By Jennifer Weber
trick-or-treating in the library. Registration is required by calling 592-7742. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, enjoy and evening of trick or treating all around Springville. The curfew for the business district is set for 7 p.m., and the remainder of the Village is 9 p.m. On Halloween, you can also stop by Trunk or Treat at Springville’s First United Methodist Church from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Find more info at www.facebook.com/ events/1112878138843494.
This weekend is full of other fantastic events within a short drive of Springville to get in the spirit. On Friday, Oct. 27, check out Nature A’ Brewin’ at Tifft Nature Preserve.Embark on a familyfriendly Halloween adventure through the Tifft education center! Admission includes a guided indoor experience, make n’ take crafts, cider, and donuts. Costumes are strongly encouraged! For more info, visit www.tifft.org. See Halloween page 8
Cheers to the Beers Thomas Jefferson once said, “Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health.” We agree (in moderation of course.) All across Western New York, you can find local breweries serving unique craft
beers suitable for just about any palate. “New York’s craft breweries are not only a source of local pride, but they create jobs and drive tourism in every corner of the state.” said Governor Andrew Cuomo. “No state has done more to assist and promote
craft manufacturing than New York.” With this in mind, let us take this week’s bucket list adventure across Western New York to visit one of our many, many local breweries. Please note, this list represents just a sampling of what you will find in our area. Enjoy! Ellicottville Brewing 28 Monroe Street Ellicottville, NY 14731 (716) 699-2537 www.ellicottvillebrewing.com Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) opened their flagship brewery in 1995 in Ellicottville, NY and have expanded to include locations See Breweries page 6
Pee Wee Griffs Super Bowl B Champs! By Tim Oakley
In the beginning of August, a group of 30some boys gathered at the high school to begin their training as a Pee Wee football team. The age of the boys spans from 8 to 11-years-old. For many this was their first experience with highly-competitive team sports. Little guys of different sizes, interests, race, financial background, and schools (Colden, St. Al’s and Springville) worked together under the tremendous tutelage
Photo Katie Fuller
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Fall Bucket List
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According to the American Diabetes Association, “1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year” and “of the 30.3 million adults with diabetes, 23.1 million were diagnosed, and 7.2 million were undiagnosed.” With proper education and
Give Back in Springville
By Elizabeth Riggs
Time is money, so they say. That’s why volunteering in your local community is a generous gift, and a great way to make a difference. If you’re looking to lend a helping hand this fall, here are a few local opportunities to consider. The Concord Historical Society is made up of a group of historical agencies, including the Lucy Bensley Center, the Heritage Museum, the Pop Warner Museum and the Concord Mercantile. The society is made up of all volunteers, and always looking for help with setting up exhibits, as well as people to serve as speakers and guides for the
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visitors. The group is currently looking for volunteers to help out at the Heritage Building and Mercantile. “We all have some kind of a story or memory we can share about the Leland house, or Joylan theater… Kuhn’s drugstore,” reads the website. “When folks come and you show them around, they will start to tell you their memories too.” History buffs have a lot of options in Springville, including the Civil War Museum, Echoes Through Time. Volunteer staff at the museum are made up by educators, living historians, reenactors and history buffs from all walks of life and professions, as their website states. Those interested in volunteering can sign up for weekend shifts of four or five hours, and should not feel obligated to any long-
Oct. 26- Nov. 5 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at SCA Oct. 28 Springville Area Chamber Halloween Costume Parade Oct. 30 Pumpkin Party Concord Library Oct. 31 Halloween Nov. 4 SGCEF Wine Tasting Fundraiser Springville Health & Fitness Nov. 7 Election Day Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day, Gobble for Groceries
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Local Ranch Gives Hope In Difficult Times
By Derek M. Otto
If you don’t know LJ Grand Livery Stables, the big red barn with longhorn cattle on the entrance into Springville, nestled between the Fire hall and Gentner’s auction, then you haven’t experienced one of the more interesting business ventures in Springville. Early in the 2010s, Lauralee Sibiga and Jay Andrews bought the old Frank Watson farm with the hopes of giving back to Springville. In a few short years, they have given us holiday cheer during the Christmas season with carriage rides in the village, making seniors, prom-goers and a 100-year resident feel like a princess with their horses and carriage. They have been with us in our sadder moments too, taking our beloved to their final resting place. LJ Grand Livery has given a
unique flair and even curiositywith long horn cattle, horses and excitement when they get loose to our community. Recently, Andrews and Sibiga asked me to visit their ranch during a photo session. It was an odd request to cover a photo session; nonetheless, Lauralee knew I would like the story. Inviting me to the session really
had me curious. When I got there, I learned the session was with Kasie Howard-Stockwell, her family, and photographer Mike Hartung of Headstone Photography. It was then I learned why I was invited, as Kasie has a very interesting story of hope and horses.
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