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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 40
JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2017
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The Best Things to Do Columbus Day Weekend
Last Weekend of NIGHT LIGHTS
By Alicia Dziak
The first long weekend of the school year is here, and if you’re looking for a memorable way to spend it with the kids, you have your pick! Celebrate the 20th Annual WNY Earth Science Day at Penn Dixie on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The first 200 visitors will receive a free fossil collecting bag and a copy of The Geology and Paleontology of Eighteen Mile Creek by Amadeus Grabau, the foremost guide to fossils in the region. Learn about Western New York’s natural resources and our planet through interactive exhibits and demonstrations in a family-friendly setting. The exhibitor tent will include The Buffalo Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Bookmobile, Reinstein Woods, SUNY Buffalo Geology, Earth
Upcoming Events WednesdaysSaturdays through Oct. 8 NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park Oct. 6-8 Letchworth Arts and Crafts Festival
Dimensions, Past & Present Rock Shop, and many more. We’re happy to have Lloyd Taco Truck back as our lunch vendor this year. Stay the whole day and enjoy the free 6:30 p.m. astronomy program offering stunning views of three planets and distant bodies like open star clusters. For more info, visit
penndixie.org/wny-earthscience-day/. As the leaves begin to change, it’s the prefect time to explore our area’s state parks, and it’s hard to argue that Letchworth State Park offers some of the best scenery around. If checking out the trails and waterfalls isn’t enough of a lure, how about See Holiday Weekend Fun page 2
Ellicottville Fall Festival Oct. 7-8
By Alicia Dziak
Don’t miss your chance to check out the awe-inspiring collision of arts, light and nature that is NIGHT LIGHTS
at Griffis Sculpture Park. This annual event has been held the past several weekends, with this weekend being the final for the season. See NIGHT LIGHTS page 5
A LOOK BACK The Original Town of Concord
The Townsend Hotel on Genesee Road where Townsend road meet. Photo is circa when the WIser Family owned it. The original wood portion was known as the Townsend Hotel and served as a major gathering place in the early days of the Town of Concord, even holding town meetings. The building suffered a major fire in the 1940s. By Derek M. Otto
With the talk of comprehensive plans and a town supervisor election coming up next month, it’s funny to think the town was planned out the way it exists today. Erasmus Briggs wrote
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SGI Community to ‘Pink Out’ Pop Warner Field Oct. 13 October is breast cancer awareness month, signified by the color pink. On Oct. 13, SGI football players, cheerleaders, and fans will be wearing pink, as the SGI Griffins take on Olean in the last SGI home football game of the season. It’s all part of the Pink Out Western New York Sports event, sponsored by AdPro, the ECMC Foundation, the Buffalo Bills, and Channel See Pink Out page 5
Oct. 9 Columbus Day Oct. 13 SGI Pink Out Football Game Pop Warner Field Oct. 14 Night at the Derby SYI Fundraiser
By Alicia Dziak
If you’re one of the thousands who celebrate Columbus Day weekend with a visit to Ellicottville for the annual Fall Festival, your wait is over. This weekend, Oct. 7-8, EVL’s biggest and oldest festival of the year is back, complete with music, races, rides, food, arts and crafts and endless fall fun. Started in 1975 as a way to bring people into the budding ski town of Ellicottville as the winter merchandise arrived in stores, Fall Festival has evolved into one that brings in countless people for many different reasons, and this year’s festival promises to carry on the tradition of non-stop entertainment. Head to Washington Square and let the kids get their thrills on the carnival rides from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Grab a bite at the Jefferson Street food court, or stop in one of the local restaurants who will be serving up their signature dishes. Get a jump on holiday shopping at the arts and
Oct. 7-8 Fall Festival Ellicottville
the History of Original Town of Concord in 1883. Looking back, its strange that the town didn’t have a major comprehensive plan and certain events changed the outcome of how the town formed.
Oct. 21 3rd Saturday Trek and Music by the Fireside Allegany State Park Oct. 28 EVL Half and 5K Oct. 31 Happy Halloween
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The Fall Bucket List
Pumpkin Patches
By Jennifer Weber
It’s pumpkin season in Western New York! All around town you can find pumpkins at just about every roadside stand and grocery store, yet there’s something to be said about the pure joy that comes from picking out your very own pumpkin right from the patch. Whether you prefer a twopound, 20-pound or even 200- pound pumpkin for your front doorstep, these farms not only provide fields filled with options to choose from, but also fun fall activities for the whole family to enjoy. Get out there and start picking! But save the long, tall oval ones that look
like Bert (not Ernie) for me— those are my favorites. Pumpkinville, located at 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley, NY 14741 has partnered again this year with Universal Studios to make 2017 the year Curious George visits the 200-
acre farm. Curious George who is celebrating his 75th anniversary is featured in the six-acre corn maze sponsored by WYRK radio. There will also be Curious George merchandise available at the Gift Shop.
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Photographic Composition Workshop
Springville Center for the Arts is offering multiple adult workshops this fall inspired by the surrounding landscape and in conjunction with Changing Seasons: The Byway Experience, an exhibit of work inspired by the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway. Photographic Composition will be led by Ray Kent, a local photographer and long-time member of the Arts Center. The workshop is intended for photography enthusiasts who want to improve their work, and already have a working knowledge of their camera and its functions. Basic composition, the Rule of Thirds, subject selection, and other aspects of composing a photograph will be covered. The workshop will consist of three sessions – a presentation by Ray discussing aspects of composition, a field trip to apply what you’ve learned,
“Prague” by Ray Kent
and a get-together to discuss your work. All participants are encouraged to submit some of their photographs from the field trip for a blind critique during the last session. This workshop will begin on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Center. The field trip will take place on Saturday, October 21 from noon to 2pm at Sprague Brook Park. The final session of the workshop will be on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
back at the Center. Registration is $25 or $20 if you are an SCA Member. Call (716) 592-9038 to register. Future programs scheduled as part of the Byway program include a free artists’ reception on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Explore Drawing with Mary Anderson. Workshops take place in the Vacanti Classroom at Springville Center for the Arts located at 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141.
Holiday Weekend Fun Continued from front page
the annual Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show Oct. 7-9? For 42 years, The Arts Council for Wyoming County has produced this event that has grown from a small group of local artists displaying their work outdoors to a show that hosts over 300 artisans, artists, and master craftpersons from throughout the country. This groundbreaking show has been ranked in the top 50 Art Festivals in the United States, and boasts some of the best pottery, paintings, quilts, fiber arts, handcrafted jewelry, photography, furniture, decorative painting, dried floral arrangements, packaged specialty foods, and so much more. Food vendors, live entertainment, and other fun activities for the entire family round out the event. The Show is held at the Highbanks Recreation Area of Letchworth State Park. Admission to the festival is free with an $10 per car entry fee to the park. Show hours are: Saturday, Oct. 7,10-5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 8, 10-5 p.m.and Monday, Oct. 9, 10-4 p.m. For more info, visit artswyco.org. Ellicottville’s annual Fall Festival also features a large arts and crafts fair, and is happening Oct. 7 and 8. For more info, see the article on page 1. Art lovers can also enjoy Buffalo’s Albright Knox Museum on Oct. 7 for $5 Family Funday. On the second Sunday of each month, museum admission for the entire family is just $5, and includes an array
of programming for children and their families. For more info, visit www.albrightknox. org. If you’re up for an adventure that combines art and nature, check out NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park. See the complete story on page 1. How about America’s only mini Renaissance Fair with a Halloween and pirate theme? Holiday Hollow’s Halloween & Pirate Festival, at 1410 Main Road in Corfu, runs every weekend in October and on Columbus Day and offers fun, non-scary Halloween family entertainment with seven live stage shows and hours of fun. Opening day is Saturday, Oct. 7. The Silver Anniversary brings two new shows: the comic “Witches’ Coven” show and a new Gypsy comedy show, along with the famous pirate sword fighting, Haunted Parlor, Mad Tea Party, Talking Pumpkins, Fairy Tale (“of Sorts”) and Wacky Witch’s Spooky Forest cooking show, as well as the amazing Haunted Parlor, Hook’s Dark Maze, and
more! For more info, visit www.holidayhollow.com. Enchanted Forest returns to Buffalo Audubon Society’s Beaver Meadow Oct. 6-8 over Columbus Day weekend. During this event, guests will enjoy an evening visit with the animals, (portrayed by costumed interpreters) who call Beaver Meadow home. Walk by lantern through the woods and meet these nocturnal creatures who will tell you about themselves. Fun for the whole family, the Enchanted Forest is an experience you will remember for a lifetime! Pre-registration is required by calling (585) 457-3228. Of course, this weekend is a great time to stock up on all your fall favorites. Head to Wendel’s for hayrides, their famous chicken barbecue, pumpkins, cider and everything you need to celebrate the season. However you plan to spend the long weekend, be sure to enjoy it!
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Letter from the Editor
What are your plans for the long weekend? Mine include coaching the SGI JV girls’ soccer team in what’s sure to be an exciting rematch against Pioneer, perusing Ellicottville’s Fall Festival on our way to visit our home away from home, Allegany State Park, and perhaps a stop at Wendel’s to pick up a chicken barbecue before they’re done for the season. It’s a great time of year to live in or around Springville, and Columbus Day weekend gives you a bonus day to enjoy everything the area has to offer. Arts and crafts, live music, nature, sports, pumpkins—you can find it all right here or within a short drive of Springville. Even if you don’t have Monday off, take this opportunity to enjoy some time with the kids this October weekend. Be sure to check out all the articles in this week’s paper and plan your long weekend adventure! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville Times
PROS Hosting Ham Radio Class
The Pioneer, Radio, Operators, Society (PROS) started a ham radio license class on Oct. 1 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, NY This is for the Technician class and will progress to the Extra class towards the end of the year. Tech class started on October 1, but still has room for others who wish to get their first license. “This is a great hobby in a time of an emergency, like we are seeing with Puerto Rico disaster,” Said Gary Tillinghast, KB2YAA PROS president. The class is using the book “Now You’re Talking” by Gorden West and is available on most websites that sell books. It’s not too late to get started. Contact Gary at (716) 592-9554 or stop in to the next class on Oct. 8 at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital 224 E. Main St.
Drug Take Back Day Oct. 28
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital will be a site for the Western New York Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. As in the past, the hours are 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Bring your expired and unused medications, ointments, pills, drops and prescription medicine to be disposed of in a safe and secure manner.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Oct. 6-8 NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park See the park illuminated with theatrical lighting. www.griffispark.org Oct. 6-8 Enchanted Forest An evening visit with the animals, (portrayed by costumed interpreters) who call Beaver Meadow home. Beaver Meadow, North Java. 585-457-3228
Oct. 6-8 Letchworth Arts and Crafts Festival Oct. 7-8 Quilt Show and Sale Wendel’s Oct. 7 WNY Earth Science Day penndixie.org/wny-earthscience-day/ Oct. 7 Towel Raffle Party Doors open at 11am; starts at noon. Springville Moose Lodge, 13080 Buffalo St., Springville. Refreshments available. By Women of the Moose #1183 Oct. 7 $5 Family Funday at the Albright Knox Museum On the second Sunday of each month, museum admission for the entire family is just $5, and includes an array of programming for children and their families. (Regular parking rates apply.) www.albrightknox.org Oct. 7-8 Fall Festival Ellicottville Oct. 7 Fall Festival 5K www.heartrateup.com Oct. 8 Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race www.heartrateup.com Oct. 14 Night at the Derby Virtual horse racing fundraiser for Spirngville Youth Inc. (SYI) syionline.org Embrace the Power of Prayer... HEALING SERVICE @ First Presbyterian 38 N Buffalo Street, Springville Meeting in the Chapel on Saturday, October 14th at 5pm. Oct. 14-15, 21-22 Arts in the Barn Craft Show Wendel’s
Oct. 21 3rd Saturday Trek at Allegany State Park Participants will be taken on an interpretative hike through the ruins around Science Lake in Allegany State Park. Much of the hike will be around the old “Buffalo Science Camp” or as many people referred to it as “the School in the Forest”. Attendees are asked to meet at the Science Lake parking area (program site 40), located on ASP Rt. 3 at Science Lake, at 10:00am, and to come dressed for the weather. www.facebook.com/ alleganystatepark Oct. 21 Music by the Fireside at Allegany State Park Paul Crawford performs at Quaker Bath House, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (716) 354-9101 ext. 236 or AlleganySP@parks.ny.gov. Oct. 21 Theme Basket Auction sponsored by the Parishioners and Altar Society of St. Aloysius Parish,Parish Hall, Franklin St. Springville, N.Y. Doors will open at 9:00 am, drawings begin at Noon. Lunch will be available. Oct. 22 Cyclocross at HoliMont (716) 699-2320 or email greg@holimont.com. Oct. 28 EVL Half 5K and Half Marathon www.evlhalf.com Oct. 28 Drug Take Back Day Bertrand Chaffee Hospital 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Bring your expired and unused medications, ointments, pills, drops and prescription medicine to be disposed of in a safe and secure manner. Oct. 28 Winter Season Job Fair at Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com
Weekends Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake at Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street 2017 Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only. www.NightmareHayride.com
Saturdays Through October Mason Winfield’s Haunted History Ghost Walks Famous local ghosts, occult architecture, prehistoric battlefields, gripping supernatural experiences, child-stealing Little People, and the legendary “Suicide Alley...” This is one of the richest scripts we have. With HHGW Founder, Author Mason Winfield. info@ hauntedhistoryghostwalks.com St. Aloysius Church holding a BEEF RAFFLE for a $10 donation. 3 chances to win-1/2 beef, front quarter, hind quarter. Drawing November 3. Need not be present to win. Tickets call 592-2701 or after any mass. Weekends Through Oct. 31 Pumpkin Fiesta at Becker Farms The Fiesta is every Saturday and Sunday from midSeptember to the end of October. Free Live music from 1pm to 4pm. Wine, beer, hard cider and dessert wine tasting $5. Food available all over the farm and into the BRAND NEW BECKER BAZAAR! Enjoy our famous chicken bbq & ribs as well! FREE parking and general admission to the farm! www.beckerfarms.com/ Nov. 10-11 Beer and Wine Festival 2017 Brewmaster Dinner Nov. 10 and the Beer and Wine Festival Nov. 11 www.holidayvalley.com
Nov. 18 Cattaraugus County Arts Council Winter Arts Festival This is the ideal setting for visitors to begin their holiday shopping. The sale will be in the Holiday Valley Lodge. Paintings, prints, photographs, pottery, jewelry, and fiber arts are a few of the many original artworks that will be for sale at this juried exhibition and sale. Shoppers are eager to meet the artists in person and find unique holiday gifts for family and friends. Hours are 11-6. Nov. 24 Target Opening Day, Holiday Valley Nov. 24-26 Christmas in Ellicottville wwww.ellicottvilleny.com
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Mark’s Country Store
By Carlee Frank
With phrases such as ‘fur baby’ making its way into the vernacular, and videos of cats appearing on almost every social media platform, we must ask –what’s the deal with pets? Well, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, fish are the number one owned pet by Americans, followed by dogs and then cats. Furthermore, Americans spend roughly $62.75 billion on their pets annually. Many city folks drive to chain pet stores to buy their pet supplies, but those of us in Springville have our very own pet supply store in the heart of town. Mark’s Country Store was opened in March of 1998 by owner Mark Meyer. While the store boasts a large stock of pet supplies, it also carries live animals, lawn and garden and farming supplies. Meyer used to work at Agway, but left before it went out of business in the late 1990s. He then opened Mark’s Country Store just down the street where Delocon Kitchen and Bath is currently. When Agway officially went out of business, Meyer took the lot and moved Mark’s Country Store to its current location at 254 West Main Street. Meyer said his customers at Agway were very loyal. Those who frequented the store saw that he opened his own shop,
and followed him over. Meyer said the store and its clientele has grown ever since. “I have people come in all the time and say how much they love the store, and people have really backed me up and surrounded me,” Meyer said. Many age groups visit the store, from children picking out their first pet to gardeners buying mulch. However, Meyer said the largest group of people visiting the store is women. He has no definitive answer as to why, but it is a very noticeable trend. Perhaps when it comes to pet care women take the lead. Anita Connor, employee at Mark’s Country Store, has been working there for roughly 4.5 years. “We take care of the animals –we clean them, we feed them, we stock shelves,” Connor said, “The guys unload the trucks, and we have propane
and exchange oxygen tanks. There’s a lot to do.” Meyer employs six other staff members like Connor who pitch in with every aspect of store maintenance. Connor said there is a definite sense of community. The reason Mark’s is so valuable to Springville, Meyer said, is because no other store has as diverse a selection of products as he does. The store even sells seasonal items such as rock salt, snow shovels and wood pellets. So when winter gets tough, Mark’s has the supplies you need. When it comes to animal ownership, Meyer said it is very important for children. “I believe if kids have animals as they grow up, they become better people. They’re kinder and learn to trust animals and have animals trust them. It gives them responsibility,” Meyer said. Connor said that when it comes to children picking out pets, her fellow employee works with the chinchillas, but she works with the hamsters and rats. She said she tries to sell rats as pets rather than as snake feed — an unfortunate consequence of selling rodents. Both Meyer and Connor said many of the customers come in everyday, or at least very regularly. “I get to see a lot of different people that I probably wouldn’t get to see otherwise,” Connor said. Mark’s Country Store is coming up on 20 years in Springville, and Meyer said he plans to keep going and keep Mark’s as it is. “It’ll stay the same way— it works,” Meyer said. Store hours are MondaySaturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, stop in!
Letters to the Editor
Clyde Drake for Supervisor Editor: My name is Clyde Drake and I am running for Concord Town Supervisor. I have served as your Town Councilman for the last four years. I am a graduate of Springville Griffith Institute and have lived in Springville for the past forty years. Raising my four children here has presented many opportunities to answer the call for community service. Serving as Commissioner of Springville’s Little League Football, helping to coach baseball and soccer come to mind. I also answered the call to serve on the GI Board of Education for ten years acting as President for seven of those years. Serving as President and Treasurer of Salem Lutheran church for many years has also been rewarding. Today I am asking for your vote to continue the sound fiscal and transparent town government we have enjoyed over many years. The town has stayed under the state imposed tax cap and protected your rebate checks. My opponent has raised village taxes over the tax cap and has reduced the amount of the tax rebate checks for homeowners in the Village of Springville. That’s correct—the reduced rebate check for the village homeowners is only the town and school district portion; the village portion is gone! Apparently this is not important to (my opponent) but as a village resident it is important to me. It is also important to me because I have prepared Income Tax returns for seniors and parents raising families struggling to meet their financial obligations. Through careful planning and without raising taxes the town has been able to build the Senior Center and is replacing the Concord Senior Van to continue senior transportation services. Technically the Senior Center did not have to be put up to a vote, but in the interest of transparency and to respect the will of the voters it was. The Senior Center was also funded by a grant that was received based on the building being a Senior Center. The Senior Center continues to grow with new programs and increased participation. The month of August showed 1739 people participated in the programs. Heritage Park was recently opened by the Village. Did the voters want this? We will never know since through lack of transparency it was never put to a vote. Thus even after raiding the Springville Fire Company equipment replacement fund, the Village taxpayers must bear the burden of millions of dollars. I am an accountant having worked in the Automotive and Aerospace industries before my retirement. Budgeting and Financial reporting were my career. When elected I will work on establishing five year plans for future years just as the private sector has done for many years. With sound fiscal planning and research for cooperative funding grants our future can be bright. I want improvements for the town but as we can afford them. Vote for Jim Krezmien, Phil Drozd, and Clyde Drake for responsible town government. Thanks for your support. Clyde Drake, Springville To the Editor: With the endorsement and backing of the Concord Democratic Committee and residents from across the political spectrum, I urge Concord to vote for Bill Krebs for Town Supervisor and Jon Hamann and Matt Mayer for Town Board on November 7. For the first time in many years, Concord voters have a choice in a competitive race. Since late this spring, these three candidates have been connecting with parents, grandparents, business owners, volunteers, retirees, students home from college - people in our town who have a vested interest in a brighter future for our community. To me, public service means serving the public good. That also means making the government work for its citizens, not the other way around. It means spending taxpayer money responsibly and with the greatest positive impact. It means making plans that will attract new businesses and investment, not cause them to leave. It means advocating for things like rural broadband at a county, state and federal level. It means opening up closed-door meetings in favor of input and participation from the people represented. From my own conversations with these candidates, the Elect New Concord team is thinking of November 7 as a beginning - a start for a town government that will emphasize communication, planning, advocacy and responsible spending. They will work for you, the taxpayers, residents, voters and businesses of the great Town of Concord. Bill, Jon and Matt post updates at facebook.com/electnewconcord and they are glad to hear from at electnewconcord@gmail.com. Lacey Miller, Concord Democratic Committee Chair, Springville, NY
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Springville Sustainability Initiative is Now Green Springville
The recently formed group Springville Sustainability Initiative has officially changed its name to Green Springville a Community Sustainability Initiative. “As a group, we wanted the name to reflect the simple vision of a greener community,” said co-founder Reed Braman. “We feel that this new name captures the essence of our mission and are looking forward to working with the community.” And you may have seen Green Springville out in the community lately. The group had their first event at the Springville-Griffith Institute Homecoming game. The Green Springville tent was set
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up by the food stand where volunteers collected recyclable materials and hosted the “How Long Until It’s Gone?” game. The group is looking to partner with different organizations in the community to strengthen
their recycling programs. This past Sunday, Green Springville held its first annual Rail Trail Cleanup. A group of volunteers walked the Springville Rail Trail picking up garbage and enjoying the fall weather. Building on the momentum of recent events, Green Springville will be holding its October meeting on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at 23 Mechanic St. in the Encorus Building. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. Green Springville is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Springville a sustainable place to live, work, shop and play. Green Springville focuses on projects that promote sustainable energy, environmental development, recreational facilities and economic opportunities.
Collins Fire District Notice of Referendum NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Collins Fire District, Collins,New York on September 21, 2017, adopted a resolution on the following propositions and directed that a referendum be submitted to the qualified electors of the Fire District which shall be held on the 17th day of October 2017, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. of said day, EST in the following polling places: ELECTION DISTRICT #1 – that area lying west of Jennings Road, designated Collins, the polling place for this district being at the Fire Hall, 2365 Main St., Collins, New York and ELECTION DISTRICT #2 – that area lying east of Jennings Road, designated Collins Center, the polling place for this district being at the Fire Hall, 3514 Main St., Collins Center, New York and for the purpose of voting on the following propositions: PROPOSITION #1 SHALL THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL AND EXPENDITURE OF THE SUM OF UP TO $233,000 FROM THE FIRE APPARATUS RESERVE FUND OF THE COLLINS FIRE DISTRICT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2018 OR NEWER FIRE PUMPE AND EQUIPMENT, AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, BE APPROVED? PROPOSITION #2 SHALL THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A STATUTORY INSTALLMENT BOND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $84,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2018 OR NEWER FIRE PUMPER AND EQUIPMENT, AS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONER ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, BE APPROVED? The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Collins Fire District, Collins, New York, on September 21, 2017, adopted a Bond Resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2018 or newer Fire Pumper with related equipment, at a total cost not to exceed $317,000. The plan for financing the cost consists of the issuance of a general obligation statutory installment bond of the Fire District in the principal sum not to exceed $84,000 to be paid over a five (5) year period together with interest on the principal sum paid each year, and by withdrawal and expenditure of up to $233,000 from the current capital fire apparatus reserve fund of the Fire District. The full faith and credit of the Collins Fire District, Collins, New York, is pledged to the payment of the principal and interest on the bond when due, and an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest when the same becomes due each year, shall be included in the annual budget of the Collins Fire District for the year. The Bond Resolution before becoming effective shall be approved at a Special Election of the qualified electors of the Collins Fire District to be held at the aforesaid Election District polling places on the 17th day of October, 2017 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Every elector of the Town of Collins who shall be a registered voter of the Town and who shall have resided in the district for a period of thirty days next preceding said election shall be qualified to vote upon the aforesaid propositions. By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Collins Fire District David A. Duncan, Treasurer September 21, 2017 Notice Budget Hearing Collins Fire District 2018 Budget Hearing, Tuesday October 17, 2017, 7:00 PM, Collins Fire Hall, 2365 Main Street, Collins New York. A copy of the proposed budget is available at the Collins Town Clerk office for public inspection by any interested person during office hours. David Duncan, Treasurer
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SGI coaches corner JV FOOTBALL, COACH BRIAN KADER
Go Griffins!
SGI ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Sydney Rosati Varsity Volleyball Sydney dished out an impressive 112 assists in 17 total sets last week leading her team to victories over Cheektowaga, Lake Shore, and to take first place at Saturday’s Lake Shore Invitational tournament. Nominated by Coach Kristin Hughey
SGI SPORTS SCHEDULE Friday, Oct. 6 Varsity Girl Swimming @ Holland (Away) JV and Varsity Volleyball vs. Ellicottville Modified Boys Soccer @ Pioneer (Away) Modified Girls Soccer @ Pioneer (Away) Varsity Football @ Pioneer (Away) Saturday, Oct. 7 Varsity Co-Ed Cross Country @ W. Seneca W. Invit (Away) Var Girls Soccer vs Pioneer (Home) JV Girls Soccer vs Pioneer (Home) JV Boys Soccer @ Lake Shore (Away) Var Boys Soccer @ Lake Shore (Away) Tuesday, Oct. 10 V. Boys Golf @ ECIC’s Varsity Girl Swimming @ East Aurora (Away) Var Girls Soccer vs Lake Shore (Home) JV Girls Soccer vs Lake Shore (Home) JV Girls Volleyball vs Iroquois (Home) Varsity Co-Ed Cross Country @ Starpoint/E. Aurora (Away) Var Girls Volleyball vs Iroquois (Home) JV Football @ Allegany-Limestowne (Away) Wednesday, Oct. 11 Modified Girls Volleyball vs JFK (Home) JV Boys Soccer vs Iroquios (Home) Var Boys Soccer vs Iroquois (Home) Modified Football @ Pioneer (Away) Thursday, Oct. 12 Var Girls Soccer vs Iroquois (Home) JV Girls Soccer vs Iroquois (Home) Varsity Girls Swim vs. Sacred Heart (Home) Modified Girls Volleyball @ Holland (Away) Visit www.springvillegi.org for game times.
UPCOMING SGI EVENTS Oct. 6: Emergency “Go Home Early Drill” For Students Oct. 9: Columbus Day (Holiday - No School) Oct. 16-20: National School Bus Safety Week
VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL, COACH KRISTIN HUGHEY
SGI girls’ varsity volleyball team is on a hot streak! After beating both Cheektowaga and Lake Shore at home this past week, on Saturday the Griffs came home with first place medals after sweeping the Lake Shore Invitational! Setter Meadow Wittman had a phenomenal day at the tournament setting a 5-1 all afternoon. The team would not have won without Sydney Rosati’s incredible defensive play! Erika Tyler slammed a kill, scoring the match winning point in semi finals. Morgan Crist and Mallory Robel were solid all around players with consistent serving. Middle hitters Caroline Roy, Abby Stressinger and Allie Emmick dominated at the net, shutting down opponents offense with their solid blocking and pounding spikes. Devyn Rowe never left the court during the 11 game tournament! Devyn’s defensive passing was on target all day and her hitting was unstoppable. Mary Digangi was a critical part of the Griffs’ offense hitting strong outside. Congratulations to the entire team for an incredible week, and especially for their tournament shut-out! The team continued their winning streak after beating Lackawanna in 3 quick sets. Emily Ehlers killed it, hitting both outside and right side. Her serves were unreturnable. The girls’ hot streak continued Tuesday night as the Griffs beat Pioneer in a quick 3 game set. Allie Emmick starred at the middle while Morgan Christ hit hard for 5 kills. Emily Ehlers served for 7 points during the match. The girls are on the road Thursday seeking redemption against Maryvale. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL, COACH BOB GAINEY
The JV girls volleyball team hosted the Tonawanda Warriors last Wednesday night and came away with a 3-0 victory. The team dominated the first game behind Sara Ehlers’ strong serving and Marie Emerling’s quality net play. The girls took game 1 by a score of 25-6. The team played well once again in game 2 by winning 25-14. That game saw solid court play from Marin Lehr and excellent passing by Melanie Barry. Liv Schindler was fantastic from the service line as well. The girls completed the sweep winning game 3 by a score of 25-15. That game saw excellent play from Rachel Stressinger and Jill Roggie. Both girls played extremely well to bring home the sweep. The team hosted Lake Shore last Friday night and came away with a huge 2-1 victory. The girls flexed their muscles in game one behind the great serving skills of Elyssa Hunter. Elyssa did a great job picking apart the Eagles’ serve/receive. Sara Ehlers proved once again why she’s an excellent passer out of the back row as she easily handled whatever the visitors sent her way. Game two was much more challenging as the score ended up getting to 23-23. The girls pulled away the final two points behind a big kill from Melanie Barry and some excellent court play by Vaidah Emerling. Rachel Stressinger was rock solid from the setter spot and service line with great consistency. That game also saw Marin Lehr make incredible passes and big swings to lead the team to the overall win. The girls dropped game three, but Jill Roggie was outstanding during the game. Her sets were great and she made some big digs to help extend the point. The girls hosted the Lackawanna Steelers on Monday night and came away with a 3-0 victory. It was a total team effort to bring home the win. The team hosted Pioneer on Tuesday night and came away with a 3-0 win. The girls took game 1 thanks to Marie Emerling’s outstanding net and serve performance. Ivette Lewandowski was strong from the outside position as well. Elyssa Hunter was the team’s best communicator and helped guide the Griff’s to the win. The team took game 2 by a score of 25-9. That game saw Melanie Barry and Marin Lehr serve extremely well to bring home the overall win. The team took game 3 in dramatic fashion winning 25-23. Jill Roggie was awesome all over the floor and Marin Lehr stabilized the back row with some solid passes. The girls are now 12-0 and travel to Maryvale in hopes of keeping their undefeated season alive. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER, COACH ALICIA DZIAK
The JV girls’ soccer team lost a tough 4-2 game to East Aurora last week Wednesday. The Blue Devils went up 3-0 early in the second half, but it looked like a comeback was in sight when Cora Boundy shot one in off Jackie Roggie’s assist, followed by a goal by Fran Deluca, assisted by Cora Boundy and Meg Seifried. EA scored their final goal late in the game. Despite the loss, the Lady Griffs, especially Emma Gang, put in excellent effort at midfield. The following day, the girls had an awesome 7-1 win at home over Maryvale. Scoring for the Lady Griffs was Fran Deluca, Morgan Kotlarsz, Cora Boundy and Hannah Carrow with four. Mabel Robinson, Ava Dziak, Deanna Johnson, Emma Gang and Lily Dziak shut things down nicely at midfield, and Gracie Attebery, Lizzy Clark, Kylie Gerlach, Shay Ellis and Brenda Steiner all played solid defense. All 22 girls came together for this one and it was fun to watch. Next up, the girls face off against Portville at home on Thursday, Oct. 5 (4:45 game time), and Pioneer at home on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. They end their season with a busy week next week, with games against Lake Shore on Tuesday, Oct. 10 (home), Iroquois on Thursday, Oct. 12 (home) and East Aurora on Friday, Oct. 13 (away).
Thursday night, the JV Football Griffins fell to FredoniaWestfield-Brocton by a 36 - 8 final. Despite the seemingly lopsided score, it was the Griffs best offensive showing of the season as they rolled up 296 yards which more than doubles any previous output. Once again, the story of their undoing starts and ends with turnovers. The Griffins turned the ball over 5 times with 4 of those coming deep in Badger territory. The Griffins amassed 215 yards on the ground and were led by AJ Slippy who totaled 80 of those yards and the lone Griffins touchdown on the night. Alex Elkins had his best running effort of the season with 71 yards and the two point conversion run after Slippy’s score. Springville’s offensive line had a solid game across the board despite not having Peter Priester available due to an injury suffered the previous week. Both Slippy and Elkins were also the Griffs leading receivers on the game as Nick Emmick had his best day passing this year as he threw for 81 yards. Slippy caught 3 balls for 48 yards while Elkins hauled in two for 33 yards. The final blow was delivered with the Griffins trailing 24 - 0 in the third quarter. The Griffs drove the ball for 10 minutes only to be denied on a 4th and goal attempt from inside the Badgers 1 yard line. The ensuing play would see the Badgers run the length of the field for a 99 yard touchdown sealing the Griffins fate. A bright spot defensively was David Thompson who had 2 sacks and a forced fumble that was recovered by the Griffins for their only takeaway of the game. Springville will play their home finale on Thursday against Pioneer at 6:30 p.m. before going on the road for their final two contests. GIRLS’ SWIMMING AND DIVING, COACH KAREN REYNOLDS
The girls swimming and diving team accomplished their team goal….They beat Eden Friday night 103-83! This makes the girls 5-0 in their league and 6-0 overall! Overall, the team had 30 seasonal improvements. The relay teams of Elle Holland, Carley Delaney, Lexi Blesy, Allie Lavanture took a strong 1st place finish capturing 8 points and the other lane of Sadie Olrogg, Lauren Ditchey, Sydney Emley, and Hannah Bergner took a 3rd place finish for 2 points. Attacking Eden with a 10-4 lead after the first event, the lady Griffs never backed down the entire meet! Galvin took a strong 1st place finish in the 200 free and Emily Schlemmer took a 5th place and dropped over a second. Lauren Ditchey took a strong 1st place finish in the 200 IM and Sydney Emley took a 2nd droppeing 3.7 seconds along with Katie Schlememr taking a 5th place. 50 Free was represented by Elle Holland taking a 2nd place finish, Allie Lavanture a 3rd, and Hannah Bergner taking a 5th. Alyssa Greaves, Shannon O’Hara, and Samantha Zifra took 2nd, 3rd, 4th consecutively in diving. Sydney Emley dropped almost 4 seconds in her 100 fly to capture a strong 2nd place while Lexi Blesy was right behind her with a 3rd and Katie Schlemmer with a 5th. Elle Holland dominated the 100 free taking 1st place and Hannah Bergner dropped 2.2 seconds to capture the team a 3rd and Abby Moscato got a sectional time and a 5th place finish. McKenzie Galvin got her seasonal best 500 time taking 1st and Emily Schlemmer dropped 11 seconds to take a 4th in the 500. Sadie Olrogg dropped another second in her 100 back taking 2nd for the team and Allie Lavanture and Samantha Yetter both score for the Griffs too. In Breaststroke, Carley Delaney, Lauren Ditchey, and Olivia Langa took a 1st, 2nd, and 5th and at that point we knew that the Win was ours. Congratulations to this team! They are an outstanding group of young ladies always showing the utmost class and sportsmanship a coach could ask for! They rose to the challenge of a strong Eden squad and we are just so thrilled to have accomplished our team goal. There is still more season left as we face Maryvale at home Tuesday and travel to Holland Friday.
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY, COACH CHAD RUSSELL
This week, at Evangola State Park, the Girls and Guys Cross Country Team competed against Lake Shore. Both teams came away with victories and the girls remain unbeaten in their division. The girls’ team was led by Elle Russell and Sonya Krezmien, who finished 1st overall and 3rd. Close behind were Hannah Goetz, Lizzy Miranda and Corrin Sacilowski. Evelyn Smith, Gwen Fruehauf and Jaime Dickinson raced well to help the girls’ team defeat Lake Shore by the score of 26-32(low score wins). The guys’ team tight pack of runners was very fast and defeated a strong Lake Shore guys program. Nick Abdo, Mikey Evans, Brett Russell and Zack Peterman all finished in that pack. Nathan Myers, Austin Yetter and Casey Waterman ran tough and aided the Griffs in their victory with a score of 27-30.
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Griffs Still Looking for First Season Win
By Tim Oakley
Our Springville Griffith Varsity football team took their talents on the road last week for another shot at getting the season’s first win. Next up on the schedule Friday night, Sept. 29 was a drive down Route 39 to the shores of Lake Erie to face the Fredonia Badgers. The Griffs looked poised for a good game. They walked onto the field wearing their bright white jerseys with the purple and gold trim and gold pants. The opponent wore a black on black uniform with small red trim. As the sun began to set and the winds began to whirl, the field was illuminated by the bright lights setting the stage for a perfect football evening. The two teams didn’t disappoint as they began to entertain the crowd with a hard fought football game. Springville entered the contest 0-2 at home and 0-2 on the road as they looked to replicate the onesided victory against Fredonia/Westfield/ Brocton they
Varsity Football Schedule Oct. 6: at Pioneer, 7 p.m. Oct. 13: vs. Olean, 7 p.m. accomplished last year. FWB were stopped on the two point by 1 point. The Griffins’ entered the game with just one conversion attempt. Quarterback took the snap and victory against East Aurora in With the second quarter rolled out where he was met their season opener. winding down, the Griffins with a monstrous hit by DE On SGI’s first possession, punted the ball nearly 70 yards Trey Swartz that caused the the young men drove the down field, giving the Badgers ball to pop up into the air where ball down field on a seven the ball on their own 5 yard the same DE Swartz caught the play drive, capped off by a line. On second down, FWB’s ball and ran it into the endzone hard 5-yard touchdown run. Brendan Plaister ran the ball all for a defensive touchdown and After a successful two point the way down to Springville’s a 16-8 lead with little time conversion, the Griffins took 10-yard line and the Badgers remaining. an early 8-0 lead. ended the half with a 23-yard Springville was out of gas From there, the game was field goal and a 9-8 lead. at this point and the ensuing controlled by both defenses. Coming out of halftime, the drive ended in four plays as Solid play by the Griffins’ Griffins offense looked tired the Griffins fell to 0-5 on the big guys on the line helped and predictable. On numerous season and FWB earned their the team dominate on the line drives, the opponents held the first ever victory in Class B of scrimmage for most of the Griffins without a first down. South football. game. Fredonia completed a The defense was up to the task Springville is winless on the long drive that took up most of though, as they also imposed season and has only managed the second quarter with a one their will upon the offense. 70 points with nearly half of yard touchdown run, but they Springville continued those points in the first game. to battle throughout the The defense has surrendered second half and found 173 points to the opponents themselves with the over the entirety of the season. ball on their own This Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. is 27 yard line, the next chance for the Griffins t r a i l i n g to be victorious. The Varsity boys team will be driving east on Route 39 this time, to face the Pioneer Panthers in Yorkshire. Pioneer is 3-2 this season and their team is very strong on defense. Last year, the Griffins beat the Panthers 40-7 in an early season contest in Springville.
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7, to raise funds for the ECMC Mobile Mammography Coach (also known as “the big pink bus”). All of the funds raised by the SGI Pink Out event will be donated to the ECMC
In addition to the many pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, there are a few new things at Pumpkinville this year including a Goat-tel, a three-story goat house and apple blasters where you can shoot apples at cool targets! As always, you can enjoy the free activities including the pumpkin race, singing chicken show, petting zoo, story land, train play area and purchase tickets for other events such as the pumpkin jumpin’ pillows, corn maze, pedal carts, hayrides, cow train, helicopter rides and express train rides. After picking out your pumpkin and enjoying the activities, choose a delicious pastry from the bakery (pumpkin donuts, cookies, muffins, pies and more!) And enjoy lunch at the Pumpkinville Grille featuring hot dogs, sausage, BBQ pork, chili and curly fries available daily, with chicken BBQ
Foundation, to support the ECMC Mobile Mammography Coach, which brings lifesaving breast cancer screening to women in their own communities. In addition to team players
and cheerleaders, several SGI community groups will pitch in to help raise funds for the event. • The SGI Sports Marketing class has cooked up a fun promotional event for halftime entertainment. • The Springville Faculty Association (SFA) will adorn the fences of Pop Warner field with pink “I Stand With” signs, showing support for those who have fought or are fighting cancer. • Pink Out merchandise, including bracelets and beads, will be sold, as will baked goods and chili, provided by the SGI Cheerleaders and the Springville Football Fanatics. The SFA will be selling cotton candy, and the Kirkham family has donated kettle corn for sale at the event.
• Additionally, the ECMC Mobile Mammography Coach will be parked at Pop Warner field that night. The Mobile Mammography Coach brings screening services to women throughout our community who otherwise don’t have access to this type of healthcare. Over the years, this mobile mammography clinic has helped thousands of women get screened for breast cancer. There will be no mammograms offered the night of the game; however, information on how to schedule appointments will be available. Pink Out pre-game events will start at Pop Warner field at 6 p.m., Oct. 13. The football game starts at 7 p.m.
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dinners on weekends. There’s no shortage of family fun to be had at Pumpkinville! For more information, visit www.Pumpkinville.com or call (716) 699-2205. Awald Giant Pumpkin Patch located at 2195 Shirley Road, North Collins, NY 14111 has become a tradition for many people who have been coming to the farm for teeny-tiny Jackbe Little pumpkins all the way to a 550-pound Atlantic Giant pumpkin on display this year! There’s something for everyone including lots of pumpkins for carving, pumpkins for pie, squash, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, homemade crafts, mums and corn stalks. Not to mention the fun activities including a hay maze, a corn maze, hay rides, corn cannon, face painting and game tent! You can also enjoy lunch at the farm with cider/donuts and hot dogs, hamburgers and chili available
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If you’ve never experienced NIGHT LIGHTS at the park, you’ll be blown away by the sculptures and natural surroundings lit up with creative displays of lights and colors. “The sculptures take on a whole look bathed in colorful LED lights,” noted Doug Sitler of Sitler HQ. NIGHT LIGHTS will be open Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8, 7:30- 10 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 to 7. Six and under are free. “We welcome visitors back for this special occasion and hope to draw people that have never been to the park as well!” Griffis said.
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CONCORD SENIOR CENTER WEEK OCTOBER 9-13 Monday 9-9:00-Gold Zumba, 10:30 -Garden Club, 11:00-Stay Fit Exercise 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch Tuesday 10-9:00-Home Bureau, 9:30-Yoga, 10:00-Fidealis Rep 11:00-Stay Fit Exercises, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch, 1:30 -Woman’s Club Wednesday 11-12:30-Insurance Rep, 12:00-FLU SHOTS 1:30-Senior Club Meeting Thursday 12-Stay Fit Exercises, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch’s 12:30 -Monthly Birthday Cake, 1:00-Euchre Friday 13-10:00-FAB FRIDAY $5 CRAFT w/Carolyn, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch 1:30-UNIVERSITY EXPRESS LECTURE QUESTIONS-592-2764-emailconcord2017sc@gmail.com Lots of new things coming this month @ the center—look for red cross blood mobile every third wednesday –many medicare agents here to discuss new insurances changes—exercises w/ kim starting wednesday oct 2--monthly birthday party—fish frys are back -starting friday oct 2--plus lots of crafts coming w/jody—card making w/ linda—making a fall runner w/caroline – scene is having university lectures here on fridays in october--plus lots more—so stop in Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program STANDARD MENU
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Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potato Green Beans w/ Red Pepper Stuffing Lemon Cake w/ Vanilla Frosting 748
Meatballs w/ German Sauce California Blend Veg. Cavatappi w/ German Sauce Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Grape Juice 884
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Breaded Chicken Breast w/ Cacciatore Sauce Slice Carrots Green Peas Penne Pasta w/ Cacciatore Sauce Rice Krispie Squares 779
Creamy Turkey Pasta Wax Bean Broccoli Penne Pasta Lorna Doones Is your site open? 651
Pork Stew w/ Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Biscuit Tropical Fruit Cup
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Polish Sausage w/ Mustard AuGratin Potatoes Bavarian Red Cabbage Hot Dog Roll Apple Crisp 817
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Beef Macaroni Casserole w/ Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Fiesta Corn Dinner Roll Pineapple Tidbits 757
Sliced Ham Steak w/ Pineapple Sauce Oven Browned Potatoes/ Red Pepper and Onion Seasoned Mashed Squash Carnival Cookies 827 Veal Parmesan w/ Tomato Sauce&Mozz.Cheese Cauliflower Chef Salad w/ Dressing Penne Pasta Lemon Vanilla Pudding 929 Turkey Tetrazzini Broccoli Corn Penne Pasta Lorna Doones 613
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Macaroni, Cheese & Chicken Casserole Broccoli Pineapple Juice Rye Bread Peach and Pear Cup 908
Cheese Omelet w/ Cheese Sauce Home Fries Seasoned Spinach Blueberry Muffin Square Fresh Orange 783
Chx Salad w/ Cranberries Romaine Blend and Lettuce w/ Classique Dressing Cherry Tomatoes/Carrots Dinner Roll Cherry Gelatin w/ Pineapple 695
Egg Salad on a Wheat Roll Chicken Noodle Soup Green Peas Pineapple Tidbits 663
Sliced Ham Cassoulet Seasoned Spinach White Bean Cassoulet Brown Rice Fresh Orange 637
Baked Chicken Thigh Savory Mashed Squash Green Peas / Bread Dressing and Rice Pudding w/ Cinn. & Raisins 778
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Letter to the Editor
The Concord Senior Center wishes to thank everyone that stopped in to our OPEN HOUSE on Friday Sept 29-Many thanks go out to the groups that had tables here. Hopefully you stopped & visited them. Thanks go to the Mercantile Musicians for their wonderful music. Special thanks go to our Nutrition Staff for without their help this couldn’t have been done. Also thanks to anyone that gave a hand and helped us either in a small way or large one. It was greatly appreciated. If you weren’t able to stop in -Please do in the future. We are always looking for new faces and if you have an idea -please let me know. Sincerely, Eleanor Eschborn -Director Concord Senior Center
Hulbert Public Library Events
Preschool Story Time: Fall Session 1 on October 5th from 10:30 to 11:30am for ages 3 and up.Three week session. September 28th thru October 19th. Thursdays at 10:30 am **No meeting October 12th.** Picture books, rhymes, simple craft, finger plays, short video. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Charcoal Drawing Workshop with Wende Essrow on October 7th starting at 11:00 am, All ages welcome Wende Essrow, wildlife artist, storyteller, and author of “If You Listen to the Trees” will share her book and run an interactive workshop demonstrating the use of charcoal to create a drawing from nature photographs. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. The Library WILL BE OPEN normal hours on Columbus day (10/9/17) Introduction to Windows 10 on October 10th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Skill level: Beginner. Requirements are basic mouse skills. This is an introduction to Windows 10, the latest operating system from Microsoft. Free and open to library patrons age 17 and above. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Sprouting 101 on October 16th from 2:00-3:00 pm. Christine Henderson of Mystic Sprouts will discuss the health benefits and different ways sprouting can be done all year long. Whether a pro or just learning, this class is for all skill levels. Everyone attending will receive free seeds and recipes to begin the fun! Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. An Erie County Dept. of Social Services Community Assistance Intern will be coming in on October 19th from 10:00am-5:00pm Ongoing service beginning October 19th. Hours are, every Thursday 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Every Friday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm **There will be no interns November 10th (Veterans Day - County Observance) or November 23rd and 24th (Thanksgiving break).** No registration necessary. Drop in, first come, first serve.
Collins Public Library Events
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Craft Club: Monday, October 9 at 6pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Book Club: Monday, October 16 at 11am. We will be discussing “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, stop in and join us! Lego Club: Monday, October 16 at 630pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is helpful but not required. Excel Basics: Tuesday, October 17 from 530pm to 730pm. Join us as we go through some simple steps in Excel 2016 and make a very basic budget. Registration is required so please call or stop in to sign up! Music in the Library Concert Series: Join us Friday, October 20 at 7pm for the Creekbend Band! Wonder Makers: Tuesday, October 24 at 6pm. Story telling, improve, audience participation in telling stories about the pumpkin patch ages 3-11. Registration is required, please call or stop in to sign up. Fall Story Hour: Thursday, October 26 at 6pm. Come and enjoy fun fall stories, make some fall crafts, and play some fall games! Best for ages 3-10. Please call or stop in to sign up! Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. Stay up-to-date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library. Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30am-5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday - CLOSED. (716) 5325129.
crafts fair lining the Village streets. Find everything from unique gifts to food items and more at dozens of vendors offering their wares. It won’t be long before the snow flies and Fall Fest the perfect time to gear up for the upcoming ski season. The annual tent sale takes place at Washington and Jefferson Streets, and three of EVL’s finest ski and gear shops— City Garage, Dekdebruns and Mud Sweat N Gears— will be selling everything you need at discounted prices. Holiday Valley’s Mountain Shop Tent Sale will also be going on both days. If you’re looking to trade in that outgrown gear, head to Holiday Valley’s Ski Swap, with check ins and picks ups scheduled Thursday through Saturday. Check out the schedule for times. Holiday Valley’s Marketing Director, Jane Eshbaugh, said that the resort will also be featuring their third and final in the Road Show Rail Jam on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the base of Mardi Gras so everyone in line can watch. “It’s a ramp with an artificial snow carpet leading to a rail so skiers and snowboarders can get some pre-winter riding and offer up their best tricks on the rail,” she explained. The Rail Jam is to the public, and kids under 18 need a parent signature. (Bring your own equipment, helmets required.) Holiday Valley will also be offering $7 chairlift rides on both the Spruce and Mardi Gras chairs, which Eshbaugh said are the biggest draws for the weekend. Ride to the top and enjoy live music at the top of Mardi Gras and a Birds of Prey show by Jonathan Clarkson at Spruce Lake at 2 p.m. each day. According to Eshbaugh, Fall Fest is about “celebrating the upcoming winter and giving people lots of great reasons to come visit our town.” Two races are planned for those looking to burn off some energy and calories. On Saturday, Oct. 7, the annual Fall Festival 5K Run kicks off at 9:30 a.m. from Holiday Valley, when runners take to the local streets on this fun, challenging and climbing finish course. A fun post-race party takes place at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center with light lunch, beverages and great door prizes. The race helps support HEART Animal Shelters and the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol. The following day, on Oct. 8,
the Fall Festival Mountain Bike race takes over the mountain at Holiday Valley. Bikers will navigate the 4.7-mile course with challenging climbs and downhills, combined with amazing single-track sections. Compete for the door-prize pool and awards ceremony, which recognizes the top three finishers in several age groups and classes. The races start promptly at 10 a.m. at Holiday Valley’s Mountain Sports Center For more info on both races, visit www.heartrateup. com. If it’s live music you’re after, take your pick Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Kick off the weekend by checking out QPhunk at Madigan’s at 4 p.m., The Porcelain Busdrivers at Balloons at 7 p.m., Keith James at Villaggio at 9 p.m. and the Joe Wagner Band at The Gin Mill at 9 p.m. The music starts back up at noon on Saturday, with Ryan Melquist and Qwister at Balloons, or Tommy Z on top of the mountain at Holiday Valley. At 1, choose from the Tim Britt Band at EBC’s Big Stage, Generations at the Village Gazebo or the Mick Hayes Band at Madigan’s. Follow that up with a 2 p.m. performance by Black Widow at Balloons or a 3 p.m. show by The Strangers at Holiday Valley’s Cabana Bar. Back in the Village at 4 p.m., check out Ozone Rangers at the Firemen’s Tent or Keith James Shuskie, of The Voice fame, at Balloons. At 4:30, Nerds
Gone Wild will play at EBC, followed by Strictly Hip at Finnerty’s, and Darkwater at Balloons at 6. Cap off the evening with DJ Gilroy at the EBC Beer Garden, Hit and Run at EBC’s Big Stage, Funktional Flow at Balloons, all at 8 p.m., and Max Moscato Band at Villaggio at 9. If that’s not enough, Sunday offers even more. At noon, check out Black and Blues Band at the top of HV’s Mardi Gras lift. Football fans can watch the game on the big screen at EBC, followed by Mo Porter in the Beer Garden. The Guitar Club will perform at the Village Gazebo at 1. Other bands on the docket include Midlife Crisis at HV’s Cabana Bar at 3, The Strangers at Balloons at 4 and 2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer at the Gin Mill at 8. Looking for an easy way to get to and from Holiday Valley during the event? Take the shuttle bus. For $3 a person, riders will be taken from St. Mary’s Church, at the corner of Jefferson Street (Route 219) and Martha Avenue, to all points toward the Holiday Valley Main Lodge from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shuttle bus then runs from the area on Washington Street in front of M&T Bank until 3am on Saturday, Midnight on Sunday. This weekend is all about friends, family, festivities and fall fun. Make it count at Fall Festival!
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In 1812, New York State formed the town of Concord in Niagara County to help the settlers have a local government. Up until that time, the local government was in Batavia, and settlers had to go to Batavia to pay their mortgages and taxes. From Concord, the only route that was cut was Genesee Road, which was a direct west-east route that went to the Genesee River and another road went north to Batavia. In 1812, the original town of Concord comprised the southern portion of today’s Erie County. Collins, North Collins and Sardinia were all part of the town. Naturally, the new bustling hamlet of Fiddler’s Green would be a center of the town activities. Initially, the town center was going to be on Townsend Hill; on older maps, Concord Center is listed as the center of the town. By 1820, several developments were happening. Rufus Eaton became the postmaster and Fiddler’s Green was renamed Springville. Springville had just been given a post office on the major postal route. A new north-south road was laid out between Springville
and Olean. By 1820, Springville, with is babbling Spring Brook and other cold springs, was becoming a commercial and population center. Concord Center was becoming less the center of town. Other things were also brewing and the town residents in the far west portions of the town, Taylor Hollow, were becoming upset. Most of the town meetings were being held in Springville or at the Townsend Hotel. The local government, to them, was becoming Springville-centric. Actually, those living on or near Townsend Hill held the major offices in the town for the first nine years. By 1821, there was enough contempt in the east and west portions of the town that it was agreed that the town should split three ways. The western portion of the town became Collins and later North Collins in 1851. The eastern portion of the town became Sardinia. Because of some surveying errors, Springville was actually part of Sardinia for a few years. There was no major plan for the town, but circumstance changed the town dramatically in 1821.
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Built in 1882, the Kinzua Bridge was an engineering marvel built to move trains across Kinzua Creek. Now the Kinzua Sky Walk, it continues to marvel visitors today, with a glass-floored overlook and an expansive view. You are invited to travel in the Audubon Community Nature Center van to Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. The van will depart from the Nature Center for the hourlong trip at 10 a.m. In this park with its interesting natural and human history, you will be able to walk out along the old Kinzua Viaduct until you are standing 200 feet above the surrounding valley during peak autumn color. A recently added interpretive building makes a high tech addition while staying true to the history of the site. It is chock-full of entertaining exhibits, short movies, and more -- the perfect example of that place where human engineering and nature meet. An optional hike down into the gorge will be included for those who wish it. Non-hikers can explore the visitor center and bask in the glory of autumn until the hikers return. After enjoying the exhibits, learning about the bridge, and
taking a walk out onto it, the group will have a BYO brown bag lunch before returning by 3 p.m. Since the wind can be chilly on the bridge, participants are advised to bring extra layers of warm clothes walking shoes, and a lunch that does not need refrigeration. Binoculars, camera, and hiking poles are optional. Rick Rupprecht, the host for the trip, is retired from the positions of director of aviation and professor of mathematics at Jamestown Community College. An active Audubon volunteer, Rupprecht leads children on discovery walks, presents programs for groups as an Audubon Ambassador, helps at festivals, presents a workshop on making maple syrup, builds things from wood for displays and exhibits, and more. For information about the history of the Kinzua Bridge and to see a video, visit visitanf.com/kinzua-statepark-sky-walk. Space is limited. Cost is $48 or $36 for Nature Center members. Reservations with payment are required by Thursday, October 5, 2017: Call (716) 569-2345 during business hours or register online on the Programs page at auduboncnc.org.
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The Concord Senior Center had its first open house last Friday, Sept. 29, in celebration of its second year in Springville. The event was organized by the new Director of the Senior Center, Eleanor Eschborn, and included live music, food, information tables and plenty of conversation. The event was well-attended by senior citizens, local organizations and Town of Concord officials. The Senior Center is funded by the Town of Concord. Clyde Drake, Concord Councilman and Supervisor candidate, said, “We just want this building to be utilized and we see big things for it.” Fellow candidate Phil Drozd said he would like to see funding for the Senior Center maintained or increased. The Senior Center has roughly 1,700 seniors who take advantage of the many events and programs, such as Zumba, card nights, crafts, a nutrition program and luncheons. Eschborn said she would love to see the Center grow; however, she is more focused on the individual. “I’m not about the numbers. If I can get one person in here who’s not sitting at home looking at their four walls or at the TV, that is successful for me.”
left to right: Town of Concord Supervisor Gary Eppolito, Concord Senior Center Director Eleanor Eschborn, Councilman James Krzemien, SCENe Director Debby Hintz and Town of Concord Councilman Clyde Drake
left to right: Erie County Legislature Chairman John Mills, Town of Concord Councilman and Supervisor candidate Clyde Drake, Highway Superintendent Dennis Dains, Councilman James Krzemien and Council candidate Phil Drozd