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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 15
NOVEMBER 11 - 17, 2016
The Official Newspaper
of the Village of Springville, NY Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
20 Vendors, Ski/Snowboard Swap
By Alicia Dziak
Snow is in the forecast, which means it’s time to think about all that fun you’re going to have come winter. Get ready at Kissing Bridge’s Fall Fest, Nov. 11-13, featuring a huge ski/snowboard swap, 20 vendors, and much more. Starting on Friday, Nov. 11 at noon, stop in and pay only $1 to register new or used gear at KB’s Central area. KB will do the selling for you, and their Ski Patrol receives 20 percent of the sale. If you’re in the market for new or used gear this year, this is the place to be! Get a jump on that holiday shopping and check out 20 vendors selling everything from health and beauty to home goods to winter apparel and more.
Willie’s Smokehouse will also feature interactive children activities, and the restaurant is open with food and beverages and a fish fry on Friday. Need even more reasons to go? Sign a release and check out the Big Air Bag, which will be set up with scaffolding and is free to jump into. There will also be a Mucho Jib Jam rail competition, taking place on the base of Holly, that is being put on by Phatman Board
Shop. It’s free to enter, but a release and helmet is required. Want even more ways to save on the upcoming season? Bring in eight non-perishable food items and receive 20 percent off season packages. The discount is valid for seasons passes, 10 packs, econo card, trans pack, childrens programs, such as KB Cruisers, BridgeBusters, Extreme Team and GateBusters. See KB Fall Fest page 5
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Thank You Veterans! A LOOK BACK: G.A.R. Log Cabin Provided Civil War Vets Support
Village Shows Strong FY2016 Financial Position
By Jennifer Weber
The Village of Springville Board of Trustees meeting held on Monday, Nov. 7 began with a moment of silence in honor of Alyssa Hearn, the student who tragically lost her life in a bus accident on Friday, Nov. 5 on East Main Street. “We’re a small village in a rural setting and we don’t think that tragedies of this magnitude and this sort happen in our little town, but last Friday this tragedy reminded us all of our frailty,” stated Springville Mayor Bill Krebs. “I think it’s fitting that we pray for the strength and faith that the Village and larger community needs to help each other through this crisis and
specifically to remember in our prayers and thoughts the family, the fellow students of Alyssa, the school personnel and the first responders.” Following the moment of silence, the board meeting began with the overview of the Village of Springville Independent Auditor report for the fiscal year ending May 2016, presented by Laura Landers from Freed Maxick CPAs. The general fund has a “small surplus, good fund balance, and still some money left over in capital reserves,” reported Landers. “The general fund is really in a strong financial position as of May 31, 2016.” The overall summary report
By Derek M. Otto
The Grand Army of the Republic, or G.A.R., was formed in 1866 as a way to
of operations for the 2016 year showed the general fund with an increase in balance by a little over $72,000 and ended the year with an unassigned See Village Board page 5
Springville XC Sends Two to States
The Cross Country team competed in Sectionals at Beaver Island State Park on Friday. Sonya Krezmein won the race with teammate Elle Russell finishing 7 seconds after. Both earned the opportunity to compete this Saturday in Binghamton at the State meet. The girls team finished 5th out of 25
See SGI Cross Country page 4
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Nov. 11-13 Kissing Bridge Fall Fest
support the veterans of the Civil War. According to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War web site, the Civil
Nov. 12 2016 Wine Tasting and Silent Auction for SGCEF Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Nov. 24 Gobble for Groceries Nov. 25-26 A Very Merry Main Street Nov. 26 Christmas Craft Show at Springville Health & Fitness War was different than other wars in that units were more diverse— soldiers had made more diverse friendships than in the past. Furthering this was the advances of care of wounded soldiers, many of See A Look Back page 4
Gobble for Groceries Thanksgiving Day
Trading Post Provides Numerous Community Services
By Alicia Dziak
Most people have their own Thanksgiving traditions. Whether that includes a morning hunt in the woods, listening to “Alice’s Restaurant,” going around the table and sharing what you are most thankful for, or just gorging on a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings, perhaps there’s room for one more. Springville’s 6th annual Gobble for Groceries, hosted by the Trading Post, is happening Thanksgiving morning, and it’s a great chance to give back to the community. “This is a great familyfriendly event that brings the community together,” said Christine Greene, who cochairs the event with Rick Manzone.
Gobble for Groceries began years ago because a group of local runners, who would attend Buffalo’s busy Turkey Trot, suggested doing something local that benefitted Springville. Gobble for Groceries was born, starting
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with only about 25 runners that first year, and has grown to include an average of 300-350 participants. This is a fun, informal race that’s not chip-timed. There is a new race route this year that still begins and ends at the See Trading Post page 4
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