FREE! TAKE ONE!
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 13
OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2016
The Official Newspaper of the Village of Springville, NY Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
Countdown to Halloween
A LOOK BACK: The Goodrich A Happening Place at Halloween
Upcoming Events Springville Area
By Alicia Dziak
Oct. 29 Children’s Costume Parade Oct. 31 Halloween Nov. 8 Election Day and scary passages throughout. This event will run Friday, Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 6-8p.m and Monday, Oct. 31, 6-9p.m. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Hollywood Theater. Admission is $5, and kids ages 5 and under are free. For more
information, visit www. gowandahollywoodtheater. com. Read more about their restoration efforts, see photos on the progress and the inside of the Theater, and see what other upcoming events they will be hosting on the Hollywood Theater web site. See Halloween page 3
SGI Named as Emerging STEM School The WNY STEM Hub recognized Springville Griffith Institute Central School District as an Emerging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) School District for demonstrating a commitment to beginning a STEM education process. This is the third year the WNY STEM Hub designated Emerging STEM School Districts: 44 districts in five counties were previously honored since 2014. Siemens Industry, Inc., a global powerhouse in electronics and engineering, sponsors these K-12 awards annually. Eight other districts were thusly honored this year. “Our honorees embrace the importance of STEM education for students of all ages and grade levels,” says Michelle Kavanaugh, Ed.D.,
president of the WNY STEM Hub. “By creating a culture of STEM learning, including arts education, schools, governance bodies, and corporate partners are establishing an education pipeline for our next generation workforce. Our region’s future depends on STEM trained and innovation-talented employees
with technical skills and creative problem solving abilities in a variety of career paths.” The WNY STEM Hub is a volunteer-driven incorporated organization with more than 600 individual members representing more than 250 See STEM page 6
Griffins in Funke Bowl By Indrek Kongats
Although the Springville Griffins Varsity football team didn’t make the regular post season playoffs, they are tearing their way through the Chuck Funke Memorial Classic for the 9th through 12th seeds. They call them the boys of fall, but football players See SGI Football page 4
By Derek M. Otto
The Goodrich House on East Hill Main Street Springville is a beautiful Queen Anne style mansion. The house was built by Morris Hall, who made a fortune in the building and real estate business, and was well known for the Hall’s Opera House he built that stood where DonChelle Salon is now. The opera house burned in 1879 and he later operated another opera house with Mr. Childs in the old Universalist Church where Dr. Scharf’s office is today. When Hall’s wife died in 1907, the property reverted to her nephew, Luther Shuttleworth, who Morris lived with until he died in 1916. The house stayed in the family until Shuttleworth died in 1943. In 1943, the Roye Goodrich family purchased the property. Mr. Goodrich was President and CEO of the Robinson Knife Company , which operated in Springville until the late 1990s. It is here where it became interesting. The Goodrich’s loved to entertain. The eyebrow window highlights the ballroom on the third floor.
Stories still abound about the famous New Year’s Eve parties held there. On Halloween, the Goodrich’s would host elaborate parties, and one such party was described in the local newspaper. According to the description, guests would arrive masked, crawl through an arch made from corn stalks and then enter the darkened house. From there, the guests would be led by flashlight through the entrance hall that was decorated with decapitated dummies and led up a darkened staircase by a rope. The article furthers, “Descending the staircase, another escort, dressed reassuredly, as a skeleton, led them out into the falling snow, and through and avenue of lighted pumpkins to the rear of the house. Here was a large opening, which their bewildered senses did not at first recognize as cellar doors, and their companion bade them to sit down and slide. There was no turning back.” The guests went through further mazes in the darkened
© 2016 Ellicottville Times / Keystone Designers Inc.
There are just a few short days left to pack in all the area’s Halloween fun. Make a list and get to it! Special Events On Friday, Oct. 28, take in an all-ages Halloween rock show at the Springville Center for the Arts, when Aircraft takes the stage from 8 to 10 p.m. This up- and-coming group features former Springville residents Tyler Skelton and Justin Smith. Tickets available at the door; for more info, visit www.springvillearts.com. If haunted buildings are up your alley, now’s your chance to discover for yourself if Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater is really haunted. At the annual Horror at the Hollywood, make your way through the old theater full of creatures from the night
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Nov. 12 2016 Wine Tasting and Silent Auction for SGCEF Nov. 24 Gobble for Groceries Nov. 25-26 A Very Merry Main Street basement. Eventually they would make it up to the upper room that was decorated in black and orange crepe and lighted jack-o-lanterns. There the guests first saw each other in their costumes. There was a motley crew that included Rudolph Valentino, Uncle Sam, Russian Peasants, harlequins See A Look Back page 6
KB Fall Fest Nov. 11-13 Ski/Snowboard Swap to Benefit Ski Patrol By Alicia Dziak
As the days continue to get colder and shorter, we know winter is coming up fast and it’s time to think about all your snowy day acitivities. Enjoy the calm before the holiday storm, and take some time to enjoy post-Halloween, pre-Thanksgiving by getting yourself prepared for the white stuff at Kissing Bridge’s Fall Fest, Nov. 11-13. Inventory that stash of winter coats, boots and, of course, ski and snowboard gear. If your to-do list includes sizing up or upgrading, look no further than the annual Ski and Snowboard Swap, where you can find tons of new and used equipment to outfit yourself and your favorite kids. Stop in and pay only $1 to register new or used gear at
KB’s Central area. “People can start bringing equipment in at noon on Friday and they will take it down to the cafeteria,” said Carlee John of Kissing Bridge. KB will do the selling for you, and their Ski Patrol receives 10 percent of the sale.
In addition to the ski/ snowboard swap, KB’s Fall Fest will feature vendors selling everything from health and beauty to home goods to winter apparel and more. Get a jump on your holiday shopping and support local businesses. See KB Fall Fest page 2
www.lambandwebster.com
Springville, NY
800-888-3403
North Java, NY
Your Ultimate Source for Quality Equipment, Parts & Service
800-724-0139