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Celebrate the Holidays in Springville
By Jennifer Weber
December is here and with it comes a variety of holiday events to enjoy right here in Springville! Concord Country Christmas Dec. 2 It’s that time of year again to celebrate an old-fashioned Concord Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Concord Mercantile located at 17 Franklin Street, Springville. As tradition holds, Santa’s Reindeer will be outdoors in the parking lot waiting for your visit. Enjoy the holiday sounds from Partners in Time and the Mercantile Musicians while sampling a wide variety of homemade sweets baked by the volunteer elves of the Concord Historical Society. Don’t forget to look around the mercantile to find that perfect gift for someone
special. And of course, Jolly Old St. Nick will be around for photographs. Oh and one last thing— parents, don’t forget to bring your letters for Santa and drop them off in the North Pole Mailbox. All letters with
a self-addressed stamped envelope will be checked on the naughty and nice list and receive a response! For more info, call (716) 592-0094 or visit www. concordnyhistoricalsociety. org.
Seasonal Supper to Highlight Food Artisans and Local Farmers Dec. 9 Edible Crush and Art’s Cafe are partnering to bring a pop-up Farm to Table dinner experience to See Springville Events page 9
Public Hearing on Genesee/ Route 240 Intersection Dec. 4 PAGES 4-5 Sports schedule Basketball season preview Middle School play
By Rich Place
The public will have the opportunity to offer feedback on proposed changes to the intersection of Genesee Road, Sibley
Road and Route 240 during a meeting Monday, Dec. 4 at the East Concord Fire Department. The meeting is expected to include town and county
officials, as well as engineers, to explain potential solutions to remedy the awkward intersection where the three roads converge. The idea of installing a roundabout, a four-way stop and a traffic light have all been considered, most recently at a Concord town board meeting over the summer. “This will take a care of a real, real bad situation that has existed for many, many years,” said Legislator John Mills, R-Orchard Park, who has been involved for several years in searching for potential remedies. A roundabout “seems to make the most sense,”
Concord Town Supervisor Gary Eppolito said this week, but the decision has yet to be finalized. Public conversation at the meeting Monday could help aid officials in making a decision, he said. “If there’s a lot of opposition to it, that may be rethought,” he said. “But right now that seems to make the most sense. I can tell you this — one thing everyone agrees with is that something has to be done.” The Erie County Department of Public Works’ highway division last October announced
know which church bell was ringing? And why would the bell ring? As an alarm to call folks into town, for a celebration or for a wedding, a funeral, or to let people know that the services were
getting ready to start at the church. They were also used to announce or sound the time of the day. Oh, how I enjoy the sounds of the church bells ringing!
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A Look Back: Church Bells of Springville By Jolene Hawkins
This photograph is from the Springville area, circa 1875. Notice the white picket fences to keep the free range animals from entering the yards . Fiddlers green Park Where the GAR Soldiers monument now stands, as well as the band stand, was also fenced in with turnstiles on all four corners. They actually had cattle drives that went through town on the way to auction. The center church is the wooden Baptist church on the corner of Church and North Buffalo Streets. The one to the right is the brick Free Baptist Church; to the left of center is the brick Methodist Church, then the brick Presbyterian Church. Did you know that each
of the churches had bells, and combined they weighed about 5,000 pounds! The Free Baptist Church bell weighed in at 1,140 pounds; the Methodist bell weighed 1,060 pounds; the
Presbyterian bell weighed 1,058 and the Baptist bell was a light weight of only 680 pounds. I wonder if each bell had its own tone, or a tune that it would play…. For how else would they
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Christmas Theater Performances
By Jennifer Weber
This December, start a new tradition— dress up in your holiday finest and grab your significant other, a group of friends or bring the whole family out to celebrate the season with a live theater performance in Western New York. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Nov. 30 – Dec. 17 Let Road Less Traveled Productions take you back in time with “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at Shea’s 710 Theater, located at 710 Main Street in Buffalo. “Five actors and a foley artist perform all the voices, music, singing, and sound effects from the most beloved Christmas movie of all time: the story of George Bailey, a young dreamer who will mortgage his last dream for the smaller hopes and needs of his neighbors and friends.” Tickets are $15 - $35. For more information, visit www. roadlesstraveledproductions. org. The Farndale Christmas Carol Comedy Dec. 1 - 3 O’Connell & Company, in partnership with Shea’s Smith Theater located at 658 Main Street in Buffalo presents “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society presents A Christmas Carol.” A show “very, loosely based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,” with “a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren’t.)” Tickets are $31. For more information, visit www. sheas.org. Desde el Puente Christmas Edition Dec. 1 - 17 “Desde el Puente Christmas Edition” at the Manny Fried Playhouse located at 255 Great Arrow Avenue in Buffalo is a bilingual one-act play in tribute to local community leader, activist and writer Rafael Perez, celebrating Christmas-themed Latino stories. Tickets are a Pay What You Can Donation. For more information, visit www.raicestheatrecompany. com. Silver Bells Christmas Cabaret Dec. 2 - 3 The historic Ray Evans Seneca Theater located at 10 Main Street in Salamanca presents “Silver Bells Christmas Cabaret” a family friendly oldfashioned Christmas show filled with talented singers and funny skits to get you in the spirit of the season. Tickets are $5. Attendees are also asked to bring nonperishable food items for Kinley Hill, an emergency shelter, run by Cattaraugus
Community Action. For more information, visit w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / rayevanstheater. A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 2 - 17 Bring the whole family to the beloved “Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Theater of Youth located at the Allendate Theater on 203 Allen Street in Buffalo, and “Make sure you’re front and center as Charlie Brown and his friends discover the true meaning of Christmas!” Ticket prices are $12-$22. For more information, visit www.theatreofyouth.org. It WAS a Wonderful Life Dec. 2 - 31 Yes, you read that right, “It WAS a Wonderful Life” is a WNY tradition staged at the Forest Lawn cemetery chapel, located at 1411 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. “Our narrator, John Lay – the first person to take up permanent residence at Forest Lawn, in 1850 – will introduce several of the new friends he’s made over the last 164 years at Forest Lawn. They, in turn, will create musical, comical and poignant glimpses of Christmases past.” Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www. forest-lawn.com/events A Christmas Carol Dec. 8- 23 Head to the Alleyway Theater located at 1 Curtain Up Alley in Buffalo for the 35th Annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The “delightfully faithful adaptation will shift your spirit into high gear as Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Alleyway Carolers warm the cockles of your holiday heart for another joyous season!” Tickets are $20 - $36. For more information, visit www.alleyway.com. Christmas Cabaret Dec. 9 The Aurora Players will be performing a Christmas Cabaret at the Roycroft Pavilion in East Aurora. Come out with family and friends for a night of joyful holiday music and performances by local musicians, singers and dancers, including a caroling sing-along at the end. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. For more information, visit www.auroraplayers.org. Holiday Diva by Diva Dec. 15 O’Connell & Company’s award winning cabaret-style Diva by Diva performance is coming to the Springville Center for the Arts located at 37 North Buffalo Street in Springville. “Come celebrate the season with songs, carols, readings, poetry, humor & quotes and more!” Tickets are $20. For more information, visit www,springvillearts.org
Letter from the Editor Welcome to the holiday season! Last weekend was a busy one, and I was happy to get a lot of my holiday shopping done, even though there is still plenty to buy to finish off my ever-growing shopping list. In addition to scooping up some great deals, I was also able to sit at the Springville Times table inside the Chamber of Commerce office for a few hours and meet so many great people during a Very Merry Main Street. I love being a part of Springville’s Shop Local movement, and seeing how many people chose to spend their holiday weekend enjoying the wonderful businesses in Springville. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi and especially those who agreed to pose for a quick pic! Be sure to check them all out, along with the winners of our drawing for Holiday Valley and Kissing Bridge lift tickets on page 10. While the craziness of shopping, wrapping gifts, packaging presents and sending them to far-off places, writing out Christmas cards, baking, decorating and preparing for the holidays can be a bit overwhelming at times, it’s also important to take some time to actually enjoy the season. Whether you prefer to stay right here in Springville, or are up for a short road trip to other parts of WNY, there are so many great events and activites to choose from to get you in the holiday spirit. Be sure to check out the pages of this paper and every issue in December to see all the fun and festive events going on in and around our community. It’s a great time of year to live in this community! As always, we’d love to see your holiday-themed photos or hear your story ideas. Send me an email at info@ springvilletimes.com any time. Enjoy! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville Times
A New Look for the Springville Times
Things look just a little bit different with this week’s edition of the Springville Times. And while the changes aren’t revolutionary, we thought we’d take some time to let you know what’s different. Well, simply put, the only difference is 2 inches. Beginning with this edition, the Springville Times is being printed on 22-inch paper rolls after being printed on 24-inch paper rolls since its inception. The change came after our company, which also owns and prints the Olean Times Herald, The Bradford Era, The Salamanca Press and the Ellicottville Times, was faced with the ever-mounting problem of finding a steady supply of newsprint rolls in the 24-inch-wide format. Our publisher, Jim Bonn, said 22-inch paper is becoming more and more the standard in community newspaper printing. “We felt like we had to make the transition now to ensure we maintain a good relationship with paper vendors, which
are producing more 22-inch rolls for the industry,” he said. “It won’t be long before the 24-inch rolls may come at premium pricing, and we are trying to avoid a situation of increasing costs for the pressroom.” The change has allowed us in the newsroom to reevaluate how things look and how they are laid out each week and we made some subtle changes. Most of them — including minor changes in fonts — probably passed without readers’ notice. We aim each week to not only have the best content for you but also have that content presented in an appealing fashion. These subtle changes we hope will improve the look of this newspaper. And keep in mind this size change is only visual — we won’t be reducing the number of local stories and photos and all our features remain intact and unchanged. We hope you’ll find these subtle changes to improve the look and feel of the Springville Times and we continue our mission to serve Springville and the surrounding area.
High Water Delays $6M Red House Lake Plan By Rick Miller
Crews from Union Concrete and Construction were at work Monday on concrete piers and abutments for the $6 million Red House Lake dam/bridge project. The crews had been temporarily sidelined by high water levels in Red House Lake from storms. Delivery of three sections of a precast concrete bridge was delayed due to the storms. “The majority of the site has been stabilized for the upcoming winter shutdown period, with the exception being the spillway and bridge area,” according to Allegany State Park Manager Thomas Livak. The bridge was originally scheduled to arrive in midNovember, but will now arrive the week of Dec. 11, he said. They will likely be placed over the dam and spillway that week. The dam and original bridge were built in 1930. “The precast bridge units were completed at the concrete plants on schedule and are awaiting delivery,” Livak said. “The storms were significant enough to cause the lake level to rise, preventing some of the concrete work on the piers and bridge abutments.”
A demolition crew from Cold Spring Construction works to remove the remaining abutment for the bridge over the Red House Lake dam and spillway Monday. A precast concrete bridge will arrive at the site next month and set prior to a winter shut-down.
Otherwise, a minimum flow is maintained in Red House Creek through pipes that were installed at the bottom of the dam. Livak said high water twice suspended work on the spillway area for a total of about two weeks. “Crews are back today (Monday) and anticipate completing the concrete installations and repairs on the piers and bridge abutments over the next two weeks in preparation for the placing of the precast bridge units,” Livak said.
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After the bridge is placed on the piers and abutments, the project will be shut down for the winter. Livak said the November weather delayed the start of the winter shutdown and will not impact the overall project completion schedule. The drawdown of Red House Lake began Sept. 8. Repairs to the dam and spillway are expected to be made in the spring and the lake allowed to return to its original level in time for the start of the 2018 summer camping season.
The lake currently covers about one-third its usual size. The original creek beds as they flowed before the area was flooded 87 years ago are visible in some places. The detour around Red House Lake will continue until the road is reconstructed in the spring. Work has also concluded for the winter shutdown on the downslope of the earthen dam and the stones that line a portion of the lakeside of the dam.
Publisher Jim Bonn Managing Editor Alicia Dziak Advertising Manager Jennie Acklin Graphics Aubrie Johnson Writers Caitlin Croft, Deb Everts, Carlee Frank, Gwendolyn Fruehauf, Mary Heyl, Tim Oakley, Rich Place, Jennifer Weber Contributors Jaime Dickinson
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LOCAL Business Shop Local This Season at Artisan Vendor Markets By Jennifer Weber
While hustling and bustling your way through the month of December many people forget to take a moment to connect, enjoy and discover stumbling upon by accident that ohso-perfect gift for your best friend, parent, significant other or middle child who is simply impossible to buy for. The challenge this week is to step away from the computer and online shopping sales, steer clear of the department store parking lot frenzy and take a break from visiting the shops you always go back to again and again---head out to a local Artisan Vendor Market. Shop local. Shop small. Support handcrafting artisans at one of these featured WNY Holiday Artisan Vendor Markets: Friday, Dec. 1 Sunday, Dec. 3 Holiday Open Studios Vendor Market Richardson Olmsted Complex, 400 Forest Avenue, Buffalo The 17th annual Holiday Open Studios Vendor Market has moved this year to the historic Richardson Olmsted Campus, right inside the front door of the Hotel Henry building. Twenty local holiday artists and vendors will be available offering specialty foods, pottery, art and much more. This event is free of charge. For more information, visit www.artistsinbuffalo.org. Friday, Dec. 1 Sunday, Dec. 3 Burchfield Penny Holiday Artist Sale Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo The Burchfield Penney Annual Holiday Artists Sale features forty artists, with 20 percent of all sales donated to the Burchfield Penney Art Center. This
event is free of charge. For more information, visit www.burchfieldpenney.org. Saturday, Dec. 2 Queen City Market Karpele’s Manuscript Museum, 453 Porter Avenue, Buffalo The 7th Annual Queen City Market features over 50 local craft artisans and vendors selling either handmade of vintage items. Each vendor was handpicked to guarantee a wide selection of goods–including jewelry, ceramics, vintage clothing and housewares, local foods, and much more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Amy’s Truck, Lloyd Taco Truck, and several other local vendors. This event is free of charge. For more information, visit www.qcmbuffalo.com. Saturday Dec. 2 Sunday, Dec. 3 Roycroft Campus Holiday Show Roycroft Campus Corporation, 31 South Grove Street, East Aurora The Roycroft Campus is the place to go for highquality holiday gift shopping in the heart of small town East Aurora, New York. Browse through the four historic campus buildings: Print Shop, Copper Ship, Power House and Furniture Shop and shop with local artists located throughout the campus grounds. This event is free of charge. For more information, visit www. roycroftcampuscorp.com. Saturday, Dec. 2 Sunday, Dec. 3 Yuletide In The Country Event Center on the Fairgrounds, Hamburg For the 23rd year in a row, Western New Yorkers have the chance for one stop local and small shopping experience at the annual Yuletide in the Country Holiday Artisan Market. With over 150 artists featured there is sure to be something for everyone on your
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Colden Native Starts Snow Child Clothing Line By Carlee Frank
A freezing water droplet high in the atmosphere sticks to a dust or pollen particle and becomes an ice crystal. As it falls to earth, water vapor freezes onto the crystal to form branches of new crystals — then it lands on the eyelashes and tongues of generations of children trying to catch snowflakes. While there is a science behind the unique pattern of every snowflake, snow seems to have magic too. There are hundreds of songs about it, millions of people await the first snowfall every year and children around the world simply want to play in it.
None know this better than Colden native Hunter Berry, owner and creator of Snow Child –a winter sport and recreation-themed clothing line. “Since I was little, every year I wait for the snow to fall. I pile it up, put a rail out there and go ride it in the front yard. I think I was able to ski before I could walk,” Berry said laughing. In 2009, Snow Child was just a doodled thought in the agenda book of a Springville Griffith Institute sophomore. However, through the years, the project gained speed. A few years ago, Berry drew up the Snow Child logo and his graphic designer,
Brian Coach, brought it to life. Berry said he had spent well over a month trying to create a logo that would accurately represent the brand. Snow Child isn’t just for skiers and snowboarders, but for snowmobilers, hikers and anyone who loves the cold winter months. “I love being in the outdoors. It’s one of those things that brings you back to being a kid –young and carefree,” Berry said. “That’s my brand, for people to feel like a kid again. Forget about real life, you’re just out there enjoying it and having a good time.” The company officially launched in September 2017, and since then, Berry noted that he has made over 100 sales. Berry’s product supplier is James Mahoney of Promotional Management Services in Buffalo. He mentioned that Mahoney is very helpful and allowed him to try on multiple styles of clothing in multiple colors in order to find his desired product. Currently in stock are hoodies, t-shirts, hats, snapbacks and stickers. He plans on designing more merchandise in the future, but wants to take his new company one step at a time.
His mother, Lisa Berry, who owns Salon Modele in West Seneca, helped him through the process of obtaining a sales tax I.D. and D.B.A. She sells Snow Child products at her salon, and the clothing line is also sold at the Colden Ski and Board Shop in Glenwood. Berry now wants to bring his products to Ellicottville and Kissing Bridge. “Eventually I want to be like Burton or Oakley –I know it doesn’t happen
overnight but that’s the dream,” Berry said. Right now, he uses Facebook and Instagram for promotion and ordering, but by the first of the year he hopes to have a website up and running. On the website, customers will be able to order products and have them shipped, but website hunting is an arduous process. “I’m trying to figure out what the best option is for a website, but I don’t want to just jump into it, I want
to take it doses at a time,” Berry said. This first year of operation, Berry mentioned, is a soft launch for the company, but he can’t wait for it to grow. Product is already flying, so if you want a cozy hoodie or any Snow Child merchandise, direct message @SnowChild11 on Instagram or inbox “Snow Child” on Facebook. He’ll respond to any requests ASAP!
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SGI SPORTS SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 2 Indoor Track @ Buffalo State College JV Boys BB @ Pioneer Tournament JV Girls BB vs Mt. Mercy, 12 p.m. V. Girls BB Vs Mt. Mercy, 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 JV Girls BB @JFK, 5:30 p.m. V. Girls BB @JFK, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 JV Boys BB vs. Pioneer, 5 p.m. V Boys BB vs. Pioneer, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 V. Wrestling Vs. East Aurora
Basketball for a Good Cause
By Alicia Dziak
On Saturday, Dec. 2, don’t miss your chance to give back this season while checking out some SGI b-ball. Girls’ basketball fans are invited to the first ever Hoops and Toy Drive, when the JV and Varsity Lady Griffs battle it out on the court against Mount Mercy. Admission to the games is a new, unwrapped toy or a donation for Toys for Tots. The event also includes other fun activities, such as ornament crafts, halftime shootouts, a bake sale with items made by SGI families and some entertainment by SYI. “I think any time you can get players to come together and work toward helping a specific cause that it impacts them greatly in a number of ways,” coach Gainey said. “It gives them a greater purpose outside of basketball, brings them closer together as a team, raises individual awareness to help support an organization that helps children, and it gives the players a sense of achievement knowing they are helping others in need.” Tip off on Dec. 2 is noon for JV and 1:30 p.m. for Varsity. Both games will be held at the high school gym.
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Junior Varsity: 12:00PM Varsity: 1:30PM
Bake Sale • Ornament Crafts • Halftime Shootouts • SYI Entertainment Admission: Bring an unwrapped toy or cash donation to benefit children and families in our region.
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3rd-6th graders Games will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, January through March 2018 at the Springville Middle School. Cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Registration is now open at www.syionline.org, and closes Dec. 15.
Basketball Season Tips Off By Alicia Dziak
It’s basketball season, which means time to grab a comfy spot on the bleachers and cheer for the purple and gold! SGI has six different teams—modified, JV and Varsity for both boys and girls— which means plenty of opportunities to catch some hoops. The Varsity girls’ team is led by coach Bob Gainey, who lists team strengths as team defense, chemistry, and hustling on both ends of the floor. The team is made up of four seniors, two juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. “Ivette Lewandowski is a two-year Varsity player and only a sophomore,” Gainey said. “She has been playing basketball year-round and it really shows. Her ability to handle the ball up the court and make jump shots is something our team desperately needs. She’s an impactful player on both ends. Sydney Rosati is a senior and an excellent shooting guard for us. She does a terrific job playing defense on and off the ball. Her ability to shoot from deep, along with her aggressiveness, make her a fantastic player for us. Grace Zabawa is back for her junior year. Grace has excellent quickness and handles the ball extremely well, especially in traffic.” The team will be working toward achieving many common goals, which, according to Gainey, include “Winning at least half of our games, winning our Holiday Tournament, and being the best team we can possibly be when it comes to hustle, communication, and chemistry.” SGI was moved up a division this year, which means the girls will face some tough competition this season. “Our league is so strong this year,” noted Gainey. “I think East Aurora would have to be considered the best team in our league with all the returning talent they have and the size of their team is tough to match up with. Lake Shore and Iroquois are two very strong teams as well. We will certainly be challenged every night when we play in league; I think we are up to the task though!” Check out the girls this Saturday, Dec. 2 when they play at home against Mount Mercy; tip-off is 1:30 p.m. The girls’ modified squad is made up of 15 7th and 8th graders. “I have eight returning 8th graders, and seven players coming out for the first time,” said coach Kim Pazzuti. “The returning 8th graders have come back strong and ready to be an example to our first year players.” Among her team’s strengths, Pazzuti noted the team “consists of a group of girls that want to learn the game and are willing to put the work in.” Pazzuti agrees that the toughest competition will be East Aurora. “Our toughest game will be against EA. They have the facilities to play year-round, which is always the game changer,” she said. “However, we will work hard as we did last year and we will improve with each game as we come together as a team.” The modified level is all about learning the game. “One of my goals this season is to have fun while learning the fundamentals that will carry them to the junior varsity level,” Pazzuti explained. “Another goal will be to encourage the girls to be selfless and supportive of their teammates in both losing and winning efforts. Lastly, I would like them to get a few wins under their belts so they can experience that awesome feeling.” The modified girls start their season on Monday, Dec. 11 by hosting Holland. On the boys’ side, the Varsity team is led by coach Greg
Miller. “This year, Varsity Boys basketball has a total of 12 members,” he said. Of the 12, there are four seniors, all returning from last year, which includes team captains Anthony Lasker, Mike Place and Matt Sion, as well as Tyler Kostelny. Juniors include returning players Mason Goodridge and Adam Pruitt, as well as Mike Sobota, Tyler Attebery, Austin Lux, Alex Fransisco, Adam Ditchey and Zach Parker. “Returning seniors have been in the program most of the way through,” Miller said of his players. “We have strong leadership under Lasker, Sion and Place as captains. We also have a strong sense of team unity and cohesiveness. Some stand out players on the offensive end will include Mason Goodridge, returning player of the year for Division 4. Also, Adam Pruitt, who plays really well at the basket and away from the basket. Tyler Kostelny has a nice outside shot and should be able to contribute to the team’s success. Defensively, Matt Sion is an outstanding defender and should be a strong leader on the boards for us.” Regarding the team’s strengths, Miller said, “We like to transition and run. Our guards are good at getting to the bucket and finding open looks. Our bigs/post players are aggressive underneath and have nice shots from outside the paint. We work well as a team, building our chemistry and putting together team wins. It’s going to be a two way game, both offense and defense, and the effort we put forth on both ends of the court will help us be successful this year. Miller went on to say, “Our goal this year is to develop into a winning program. That starts from the very top in the coach, all the way to our feeder program new to the community this year. We want to build a team that works well together, and challenges themselves, not only in games, but during practice and off the court. Together, as a team and program, we want to achieve as much success as possible. In every loss that we might encounter, there are always going to be positives. It is our goal this year to find our strengths, continue to improve on our weaknesses, and develop a strong program.” The Varsity boys have a tough season ahead. “We have moved back up into Division 3, which will include Maryvale, Cheektowaga, Pioneer, Iroquois, Lake Shore and East Aurora,” Miller explained. “Along with that, some of our non-league games this year include some very talented players and teams including West Seneca West...also, we have Starpoint, Cleveland Hill, and West Seneca East. Finally, we are in two tournaments— the Emerling Holiday Tournament where we will host Eden, North Collins, and Cattaraugus Little Valley and the Ellicottville Tournament, where we will play Chautauqua Lake, Ellicottville, and Frewsburg.” The JV team, led by coach Dave Broom, is made up of nine freshmen and three sophomores. “It’s a very young team,” Broom said, adding that team strengths include shooting and pushing the ball. Freshmen Austin Boies and Eric Copeland were cited as standout players, returning from last year when they were brought up as 8th Graders. “Our goals for this season is to win as many games as possible and continue to improve both individually and as a team daily,” explained Broom. “We moved up to a higher division, so the competition is high this year.” The JV and Varsity boys both host Pioneer on Tuesday, Dec. 5. ‘Tis the season for holiday prep and non-stop hustle and bustle. Why not take a break and head to the court to cheer your Griffs on to victory?
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We will have four teams, U16 (birth years 2002 and 2003) and U14 (birth years 2004 and 2005), boys and girls. For more information, contact: Alicia Dziak • 716-984-5458, adziak@hotmail.com There is a maximum number of players per roster and tryouts will be held if needed.
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Middle School Musical Dec. 8-9
Allow yourself to be transported through time to River City, Iowa in the year 1912. Meredith Willson’s
and MTI’s The Music Man Jr. follows the story of a fast talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the
people of River City, Iowa. He convinces the citizens into buying instruments and uniforms for their children, despite the fact he doesn’t know the difference between a trombone and a treble clef! Marian Paroo, the town’s music teacher and librarian, is suspicious of Harold and tries to expose him as a fraud. Before Harold can skip town with the cash, Marian is convinced to change her mind about him. Will Harold get away once again or become a respectable citizen and win Miss Marian’s heart? You’ll just have to come find out! Harold Hill, played by 8th grader Zachary Scime, and the cast will bring you the ever popular “76 Trombones” and “Ya Got Trouble!”. Abigail Mary portrays the lovely Marian, the librarian. Her mother, Mrs. Paroo, will be played by Kaitlyn Kowalski. Justin
Simmons and Halley Hayden are featured as River’s City’s Mayor and his wife, Eulalie. Other supporting roles are played by Austin Yetter, singing the show stopping “Shipoopi”, and Lucien Oakley singing about the wonders of “Gary, Indiana.” The Middle School cast of 30 will be joined by SGI elementary students marching in Harold’s Band. The cast and crew have worked tirelessly to present The Music Man Jr. Performances will be held in Lyle G. Palmer Auditorium at Springville GI High School on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The beloved piece of musical theatre is sure to entertain audiences of all ages! Tickets for The Music Man Jr. are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are on sale at www. springvillegi.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 8-9 Middle School Musical Dec. 12 School Board Meeting Dec. 13 SES Winter Concert Dec. 14 MS Winter Concert Dec. 20 HS Winter Concert
State of Play: WNY Youth Sports An ESPN investigative journalist at the time, Tom Farrey published his book “Game On: The AllAmerican Race to Make Champions of Our Children” in 2008, detailing the problems facing youth sports nationwide. While well received and influential — “Game On” has been used as a college text — identifying the problem, Farrey said, wasn’t enough. “(Game On) laid out the problems in our sport system, but when I did the lecture tour, it was very clear that people wanted solutions and they wanted shared solutions that they could really rally around,” Farrey said before a presentation at the Holiday Valley Lodge Tuesday. “That’s when we began to really work with the Aspen Institute and build up a team of terrific people who could help stakeholders figure that out. That’s when we ended up with Project Play.” Farrey joined the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, The Aspen Institute, in 2011, founding its sports & society program and starting the Project Play initiative in 2013 to help communities build through youth sports. Farrey and Aspen researcher Risa Isard presented their study State of Play: Western New York Tuesday in Ellicottville in the first of three “community conversations” aimed at informing youth sports communities and hearing feedback from the eight counties the study covers. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, along with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, funded the report and two others in Eastern Michigan and the Rochester/Finger Lakes region. The late Buffalo Bills owner started the foundation and instructed his trustees to sell the team upon his death. Wilson’s foundation has a 20-year spend down goal of 2035. “That’s kind of how we got our money,” said Jim Boyle, vice president of programs and communications for the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. “Ralph, of course, (was) a lifelong athlete, played many, many sports throughout his life, played tennis into his 90s and really believed in the
power of sports to build character, to develop kids and children and to keep people active and healthy throughout their lives. This was one of the areas that the trustees decided would be an area of focus for us.” Published in June, the study includes Siena College household surveys of youth (17-and-under) sports activity and access. The survey found the eightcounty area (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties) offered 31+ sports and 853 community sports facilities for 309,000 kids. The Siena survey reported just 16 percent of WNY youth (against a national average of 27) get the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended one hour of daily physical activity, 18 percent for boys and 14 for girls. Allegany County ranked lowest in the region for access, with 49 percent of youth residing within the rural census block of three miles (in urban areas, a census block is one mile) from recreational facilities. Cattaraugus was sixth of eight counties at 63 percent, while Erie ranked first at 95 percent and Niagara second at 88 percent. “The $64,000 question that will literally never answered,” Farrey said, is ‘what is a sport?’ Aspen recognizes “any physical activity, whether competitive or not, whether structured or not, that promotes physical and mental wellbeing,” he said. So while he recognized the value of activities like hunting and fishing, Farrey wasn’t sure how to measure those as sports. “Activities like fishing and hunting, we’re not here to to tell anybody that those aren’t sports, but those are a little bit tougher for us to get our arms around in terms of measuring,” he said. “If someone just goes to a bridge and hangs a pole off of it, I don’t know, there’s not a whole lot of physical activity in there. If there’s any bias we have, it’s toward moving bodies.” Farrey and Isard presented the Aspen Institute’s “eight plays,” stemming from a 2015 report, Sport for All, ideas to keep kids active regardless of ability, wealthy
www.iskiny.com Tom Farrey, executive director of the sports & society program at The Aspen Institute, speaks during the presentation of State of Play: Western New York, a study on youth sports participation, Tuesday at the Holiday Valley Lodge in Ellicottville.
or region. The plays are: (1) ask kids what they want, (2) reintroduce free play, (3) encourage sport sampling, (4) revitalize in-town leagues, (5) think small, (6) design for development, (7) train all coaches and (8) emphasize prevention. Aspen’s study recommends five actions for Western New York: invest in more and better parks, build and indoor complex in Buffalo at the Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium grounds, engage diverse leaders (Farrey specified race, gender and class), turn college athletes into youth coaches, educate and empower parents and lastly, a “game changer,” embracing community schools. Betsy Constantine, executive vice president for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, said the organizers chose Ellicottville as one of three sites to present the study (along with Buffalo and Lockport) as a central location between Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Those in attendance identified themselves as parents, volunteer coaches, educators, teachers, administrators, after-school program organizers, health care workers and a sports and rec facility developer. Constantine focused on the 16 percent daily activity figure, saying the benefits of boosting it would extend beyond sports. “That was a surprising statistic to us,” she said. “If we are able to increase that to 25 percent we would be able to prevent 7,400 children across the eight regions
from becoming obese or overweight and have over $130 million in savings in deferred health costs. That was a huge learning for us and really a point to rally around, beyond just the benefits for youth sports of health and wellness, that helps you focus and be a better student, we also know that if you’re active an hour a day, by the time you’re 12, you’re more likely to continue that activity as an adult later on.” The event concluded with a “Vision 2020,” asking the audience for defined goals to improve their youth sports communities by that year. Some of the ideas Farrey found encouraging were more after-school busses, a regional facility strategy between towns, promoting family-based activities, getting input from kids and tapping into local college athletes as youth coaches. “I have a lot of confidence as long as people come together meaningfully,” he said of putting the ideas into practice, “if they see as an opportunity and really begin to say, ‘Well, how can I be part of the solution here, and who else do I need to bring into this conversation and how do we attack this?’ “If people come together and apply the principles of what we call collective impact and develop mutually reinforcing actions that put the child at the center of the sport experience, we can absolutely build healthier kids and communities.” More information on State of Play: Western New York can be found at http://www. cfgb.org/stateofplaywny.
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LOCAL Happenings Two Ellicottville HV’s Snowsports School Co-Directors Businesses Team Combine Talents for the Season Up for Ski Movie Premiere Dec. 2 By Alicia Dziak
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With last week’s opening of Holiday Valley, it’s time to get excited about the upcoming ski season, and for those of you looking for a unique way to celebrate, how about checking out the premiere of a new ski movie? On Saturday, Dec. 2, Dekdebruns presents “This is Home,” a film by The Faction Collective, at Finnerty’s Tap Room. “We’ve carried Faction Skis for six years,” said Ciara Peters of Dekdebruns. “This is their first year creating a ski movie.” Owner Greg Dekdebruns added that Faction is promoting a world tour for the film, and offered it to their retail partners. (The film will also be viewed in far off places like Switzerland and Greece the same night as it will be playing in Ellicottville.) The movie’s tagline is “A journey to find what makes us skiers,” and follows some of Faction’s athletes. “We looked for a venue to handle the people, and one with a casual atmosphere,” said Dekdebrun of the choice to partner with Finnerty’s for the event. In addition to the movie, there will be a Chinese auction with lots of prizes from Faction, Dekdebruns and Finnerty’s. With every food or drink purchase, guests will receive tickets for the auction. Admission to the premiere is free and the event is family-friendly. The pre-party begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Finnerty’s at 11 Mill Street in Ellicottville, with the movie premiering at 8 p.m. For more info, visit the event page on Facebook (www. facebook.com/events/338174816655586/).
The ski and snowboard season has officially begun, and with it comes the excitement of getting back to the slopes and getting reacquainted with your ski legs. While skiing and snowboarding are much like riding a bicycle—once you learn how, you don’t really forget—they are also sports that are constantly evolving and giving you opportunities to improve. One way to hone those skills is to take a lesson, and Holiday Valley’s team of instructors is ready for you—this year, led by a two-person team eager to share their talents with guests. Bob Armour has been working at Holiday Valley for six years, serving as Snowsports School Director for the past two. At the end of this season, he plans to retire, handing the baton to his Co-Director for this year, Allie Doro. Doro graduated from Ellicottville Central and Boston University before heading out west to pursue her love of skiing. She is a Professional Ski Instructor of America Level III instructor. “I taught in Steamboat for five winters and Aspen for one,” Doro said of her instructor experience. When the position at Holiday Valley opened up, Doro said the “ability to go into a managerial position and the encouragement from the community as I was applying” were huge motivators in bringing her back to her hometown. For the 2017-18 season, the two will share the position, which Armour said “will assure an easier and successful transition.” Doro and Armour will codirect the 285-member school, which includes instructors and coaches
Allie Doro and Bob Armour will serve as Co-Directors of Holiday Valley’s Snowsports School for the 2017-18 season.
for the Children’s Ski and Snowboard School, the Adult Ski and Snowboard School, the Lounsbury Adaptive Program, as well the Holiday Valley Race Team, Freestyle Team, Snowboard Team and Master’s Program. Among their numerous responsibilities are training and overseeing the instructors. The thorough training process includes tours, skill development, fundamental movements and board movements for instructors, among other activities that go on throughout the season. “Bob is incredibly organized and has so much patience with the business process,” Doro said of her mentor. “Allie brings a more youthful look at things, a great personality and is great with people,” Armour noted. “She’s had experiences in Steamboat and Aspen that are different that Holiday Valley and will bring that here.” Doro explained that her customer service background serving high level clientele will aid in creating an exceptional guest experience at Holiday Valley.
Both noted that their staff is equally excited about the upcoming season. “Our instructors love the resort and love Ellicottville,” Armour said. “They are not only providing a lesson, but a lifestyle. It all goes back to the guest experience.” Doro added that in her short time here, she can already tell that “the staff loves skiing and snowboarding and will share that passion.” Holiday Valley offers a variety of group or private lessons for all abilities whenever the resort is open. “You’re never too old to start and there’s always an opportunity to improve,” Armour said. January marks the nationwide Learn a Snowsport month, and as in years past, HV will be offering some great deals for adults. All month long, Learn to Ski or Ride packages (which include a rental, beginner lift ticket and lesson) are half off. The Bring a Friend deal will give your friend half off the Learn to Ski or Ride package and you get a voucher for half off your lift ticket on your next visit. Or, if you stay at the Inn at Holiday
Valley Sunday-Thursday, you can get a free Learn to Ski or Ride package. For those hesitant to start in the first place, Doro said “It’s always worth trying, and our instructors will provide an atmosphere where you feel safe to learn. Learning to ski or snowboard can be transformational for a person or a family, and it will change your whole winter!” HV’s Snowsports School will certainly be ready when Mother Nature is, and in the meantime, think snow— it’s sure to be a fantastic winter, and one that both codirectors are looking forward to. “I would like to try and get in a run with all of the instructors,” Doro said. “I’m excited to create 200 new relationships and to encourage learning.” “I’m looking forward toR enjoying every part of my last year here,” said Armour.t “I want to provide a thorough and successful transition toR Allie. And ski more!” For more information on lessons available at Holiday Valley, visit www. holidayvalley.com.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Dec. 1-5 Buffalo Festival of Trees To Benefit the new John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital www.facebook.com/ events/958606947602678/ Dec. 1-2 Christmas in Gowanda 2017 www.facebook.com/ Christmas-in-Gowanda-553440464724679 Dec. 1 - 3 Randolph’s Country Christmas Living Nativity, arts & crafts show, parade, Memory Tree Ceremony.
Dec. 2 Christmas at Allegany State Park 1 p.m., Red House Administration Building. Crafts, games, Santa, story time by the fire. (716) 354-9101 ext. 236 or AlleganySP@parks.ny.gov Dec. 2 Round and Square Dance 7:30 p.m. Epiphany of Our Lord’s Parish Hall (10893 Sisson Highway, North Collins). 337-3952 Dec. 2 Breakfast with Santa at Beaver Meadow 9 a.m .to noon, Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road in North Java. (585) 457-3228 or email info@buffaloaudubon.org
Dec. 2 Christmas around the World - Holiday Cookie and Bake Sale. at Salem Lutheran Church & Preschool, 91 W. Main St., Dec. 2 Springville. 592-4893, Saturday, December 2 from 9 Holiday Card Making and Christmas Tree Books at am - 12 pm. (fruit cakes, Boston Free Library strudels, fudge, sweet rolls, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., stollen and more.) A special ages 7 and up. visit from Santa from 10 Call 716-941-3516 to reg- 11 a.m. Bring your kids ister. and grandchildren. Offering your choice of a small / large box or a plate size of cookies.
Dec. 2-3 Totally Buffalo 716mas Festival Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo. www.totallybuffalo.com. Dec. 2 Ski Movie Premiere Presented by Dekdebruns Finnerty’s Tap Room, Ellicottville, 8 p.m. Dec. 2-17 A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Theater of Youth www.theatreofyouth.org Dec. 3 Springville Community Chorale Concert 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 472 East Main Street, Springville. Dec. 3 Card party at the Langford New Oregon Fire Hall 1 p.m. Players will choose between pinochle and euchre, enjoy a homecooked meal after the games, and top scorers will get prizes.
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more. Also a wonderful selection of Christmas candies and cookies. Come for various door prizes and a free ham for the first 25 families. mortonscornersbaptistchurch.com. Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17 Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo www.buffalozoo.org
COME TO THE AFRICAN SAFARI THURSDAY DEC 7 @1:00—FREE— LEARN ABOUT THE WILDLIFE SEEN IN AFRICA-MEET & GREET SOME OF THE ANIMALS@ THE CONCORD SENIOR CENTER
Dec. 9 Santa at Gowanda Harley-Davidson www.GowandaHarley.com DRIVE-IN NATIVITY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th, at 6 and 7:30 pm Springville Assembly of God Church 57 Transit Line Rd., Springville ENJOY A DRIVE-IN VERSION of the Nativity complete with actors, animals, sets, in-car sound and refreshments. CALL 592-4652 for free reservations / info. Limited number of spaces / Reserve early / Bring the family! A FREE GIFT from the Assembly of God Church.
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Dec. 9 Santa Con 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. Bring a new toy to spread Christmas cheer to the children of the Boys and Girls Club. www.santaconbuffalo.net Dec. 9 Celebrate a Community Christmas with the Mortons Corners Baptist Church 13342 Mortons Corners Road in Springville on Saturday, December 9th from 1-4pm. There will be crafts, games for the kids, a juggler and
Dec. 16 Trans-Siberian Orchestra 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the KeyBank Center Dec. 17 United Heritage Fiddlers Assoc. Christmas Party 2-5 p.m. North Collins Senior Center, 11065 Rt 62,N. Collins. Acoustic Jam. No admission fee, however, a donation for the White Elephant sale and a dish to pass is appreciated.
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COMMUNITY Concord Senior Center Upcoming Events
CONCORD SENIOR CENTER WEEK DEC. 5-8 Monday, Dec. 4-11 a.m. Stay Fit Exercises, 12 p.m.-Stay Fit lunch, 3 p.m. Support Caregivers Group Tuesday, Dec. 5-9:30 a.m. -Yoga, 11 a.m. Stay Fit Exercises 12 p.m. Stay Fit Lunch, 1 p.m. Paint christmas glasses with Tammy Wednesday, Dec. 6-10 a.m.WOW Crafters, 10:30 a.m. Exercise w/Kim DECORATING THE CENTER FOR CHRISTMAS Thursday, Dec. 7 -11 a.m. Stay Fit Exercises, 12 p.m.- Stay Fit Lunch 1 p.m. Euchre, 1 p.m. AFRICAN SAFARI Friday, Dec. 8- 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch Stop in & visit us –lots going on this month—this week –come & meet the animals of Africa on thursday--every time you stop in -get a ticket for a chance to win $100 or one of our other prizes at our Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 19—paint 4 beautiful christmas glasses for $15 on Tuesday, Dec. 5—free -make Christmas gift tags on Tuesday, Dec. 12 - free -yoga w/joan every Tuesday -come in & use our computer or bring in your own laptop or tablet-we have free wifi—check our bookscoming up on Dec. 21 we are proud to announce that the Erie County volunteer of the month is from our center—come & meet your officials from Erie County. QUESTIONS OR IDEAS-592-2764---EMAIL concord2017sc@gmail.com
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Ham & Cheese Strata w/ White Cheese Sauce Scalloped Apples and Cranberries Broccoli Wheat Dinner Roll Tapioca Pudding 949
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Turkey Burger w/ Gravy Carrots Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole Wheat Hamburger Roll Pineapple Tidbits 801
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Pork Ribbette w/ BBQ Sauce Potato Salad Italian Green Beans Hot Dog Roll Butterscotch Pudding 820
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Knockwurst w/ Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes Green Beans w/ Red Pepper Hot Dog Roll Chocolate Pudding 746
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Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Cheese Sauce Over White Rice Brussels Sprouts, Dinner Roll Baked Apples w/ Cran & Cinn Chocolate Cream Pie 1125
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Homemade Stuffed Pepper w/ Savory Sauce AuGratin Diced Potatoes Green Peas Italian Bread Fruited Gelatin 858 Beef & Rice Patty w/ Savory Sauce Mashed Potatoes Cabbage/ Savory Sauce Breakaway Roll Peaches 729
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Breaded Bone-In Pork Chop w/ Gravy & Cranberry Sauce Green Bean Casserole Cauliflower Bread Stuffing Coconut Cream Pie 1197
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Graham Cracker Houses: Tuesday, December 12 at 5pm. Build a graham cracker house with Explore and More Children’s Museum! Ages 3-12, space is limited with only 20 spots available so please call or stop in to sign up!! Book Club: Monday, December 18 at 11am. We will be discussing “I am Half Sick of Shadows” by Alan Bradley Christmas Story Hour: Tuesday, December 19 at 6pm. Come and enjoy some of your favorite Christmas time stories, make seasonal crafts and play Christmas themed games. Ages 3-10, call or stop in to sign up! The library will be CLOSED Monday, December 25 for Christmas. Please have a safe and happy Holiday! 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. Craft Club: Monday, December 4 at 6pm. Ages 4-12. Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday Board Meeting: Thursday, December 7 at 7pm. Open to 10:30 am -5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday - CLOSED. the public! Telephone - 532-5129. Lego Club: Monday, December 11 at 630pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up!
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Erie County Dept. of Social Services Community Assistance Intern. Ongoing service beginning October 19th. Hours: Every Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Every Friday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm **There will be no interns November 23rd and 24th (Thanksgiving break), December 21st, 22nd, 28th, or 29th (UB winter break).** No registration necessary. Drop in, first come, first serve. Receive assistance with applying for help with food, help with heating bills, SNAP, WIC, finding legal assistance, home weatherization, finding health clinics, and other social services programs. Maker Club. For ages 7 and up.Last Thursday of the Month at 4:30-5:30 pm 11/30, 12/28. Try your hand at gadgets including Sphero, Osmo, Snap Circuits, Ozobot, and Strawbees. Other activities are introduced each month.This STEM based program encourage creative thinking in a fun way through problem solving, building, coding, and games. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Ornament Making workshop. Saturday 12/9/17 at 10:30 AM. This workshop will include creating two ornamental snowmen, a three inch and a six inch. Bring the family for this fun and festive activity. All materials will be provided. Please call 592-7742 or stop in to sign up. Holiday Doll Making Workshop. This event is on 12/14/17 at 4:30 pm.Family-friendly. Caregivers are encouraged to stay for the fun. Our resident doll maker will be here to offer a free workshop focused on creating Elf Dolls. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742.
North Collins Public Library Events
2095 School St. PO Box 730 North Collins, NY 14111 716-337-3211
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The library will be closed on Thanksgiving, 11/23/17. It will be open on the 24th and 25th however. Tinkering with Explore & More. Tinkering is all about working as a team and building together. Participants rotate around the room to different stations experimenting with design and building principles. One station, Rig-ama-Jig, encourages cooperation among builders to create large scale structures that actual work! This takes place on 11/25/17 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Book Club and a Movie. This month’s book is”The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (11/28/17) from 1:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Please call or visit the library to order your book and movie. 592-7742.
Standard Menu
December 2017
December 1: 11am Storyhour December 3: 1:30 & 2:30 Graham Cracker Houses + a Visit with Santa (2-3pm) December 8: 11am Storyhour December 15: 11am Storyhour December 22: 11am Storyhour December 26: 6pm Touch Tank program with Aquarium of Niagara Also debuting our newest program, A Christmas Story themed ESCAPE ROOM. Sign up for a time slot most Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in December, call for appointment.
Religious Services Assembly Of God Church 57 Transit Line Road • (716) 592-4652 Fellowship Hill Ministries 38 Franklin Street • (716) 592-4455 First Presbyterian Church 38 N Buffalo Street • (716) 592-7962 Embrace the Power of Prayer... HEALING SERVICE @ First Presbyterian 38 N Buffalo Street, Springville Meeting in the Chapel on Saturday, October 14th at 5pm. Mortons Corners Baptist Church 13342 Mortons Corners Road • (716) 592-2703. New Life Fellowship Church 17 Park Street • (716) 592-4764 Our Savior Lutheran Church 431 Waverly Street • (716) 592-4344 Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church 591 E Main Street • (716) 592-2153 Salem Lutheran Church 91 W Main Street • (716) 592-4893 The Springville Crossing Church 23 E Main St #A • (716) 560-4704 Covenant Bible Presbyterian Church 11 W Main Street • (716) 592-2579 Faith Baptist Church 35B E Main Street • (716) 574-3435 First United Methodist Church 474 E Main Street • (716) 592-7451 St Aloysius Parish 190 Franklin Street • (716) 592-2701 East Otto United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road, East Otto Weekly services at 10 a.m.
Local Community Meetings Village of Springville Board 1st & 3rd Monday
65 Franklin St., Springville, New York 14141 (716) 592-4936
Village of Springville Planning Board 2nd Tuesday
65 Franklin St., Springville, New York 14141
Town of Concord Board 2nd Thursday
86 Franklin St., Springville, New York 14141 (716) 592-4948
Town of Concord Planning Board 1st Tuesday
86 Franklin St., Springville, New York 14141
Springville-Griffith Institute School Board Visit www.springvillegi.org
290 N. Buffalo St., Springville, New York 14141 (716) 592-3200
Village of North Collins Board
Third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall, 10543 Main Street, North Collins, NY 14111 (716) 337-3160
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Maintenance Worker: The Ellicottville Central School District has an immediate job opening for a Maintenance Worker. Minimum qualifications include but are not limited to: One year of experience in either general building construction, maintenance, or repair work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc.; or One year of experience as a millwright or millwright apprentice. Candidates should possess either a high school diploma or GED. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and application to Robert Miller, Superintendent, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, New York 14731. Applications are available on-line: www.ellicottvillecentral.com. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 8, 2017 TIM HORTONS NOW HIRING Springville and North Boston Locations - Openers and Weekend Staff (all positions) - apply in person or at www.timhortons. jobs Maintenance Worker: The Ellicottville Central School District has an immediate job opening for a Maintenance Worker. Minimum qualifications include but are not limited to: One year of experience in either general building construction, maintenance, or repair work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc.; or One year of experience as a millwright or millwright apprentice. Candidates should possess either a high school diploma or GED. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and application to Robert Miller, Superintendent, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, New York 14731. Applications are available on-line: www.ellicottvillecentral.com. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 8, 2017
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THISTLE DOWN STABLE, LLC: Articles of Organization of Thistle Down Stable, LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law: The name of the limited liability company is: Thistle Down Stable, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State is September 14, 2017. The county within this State in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Cattaraugus. The address of the business is: 3575 McClure Hollow Road, Allegany, NY 14706. The secretary of state has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address within this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon it is: Cheri Stady, 3575 McClure Hollow Road, Allegany, NY 14706. The purpose of the business is horse boarding and riding lessons.
RFP - Internal Network Connections Equipment The Bradford Area School District issues a Request for Proposal for internal network connections equipment at the Floyd C. Fretz Middle School. Bid opening 12/14/2017 at 1:00 pm. For more information, contact the issuing Officer: John D Petruzzi Director of Technology Bradford Area School District 150 Lorana Ave Bradford, PA 16701 814-362-3841 ext. 2505
NOTICE OF FILING Name of Limited Liability Company: SunRay Memorial Park, LLC Date of Filing of Articles of Irgabuzation: May 25, 2017 County of Office: Cattaraugus Principal Office: 5367 Narrows Road, Little Valley, NY 14755 The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is the Principal Office. The purpose of the Compan is Any lawful purpose. RFP - Structured Communications Cabling The Bradford Area School District issues a Request for Proposal for structured communications network cabling replacement at the Floyd C. Fretz Middle School. Pre0Bid Meeting 11/21/2017 at 2:30 pm. Bid opening 12/14/2017 at 1:00 pm. For more information, contact the Issuing Officer: John D. Petruzzi Director of Technology Bradford Area School District 150 Lorana Ave Bradford, PA 16701 814-362-3841 ext. 2505.
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NOTICE OF Formation of Jenny's Online Items, LLC. Articles of Organization has been filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/13/17. Office of location: Allegany County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O the LLC, P.O. Box 501, Wellsville, NY 14895. NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for Boat Launch Rehabilitation, Sunset Bay State Marine Park, Town of Irving, Chautauqua County, New York will be received by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), Allegany Region at 2373 ASP Route #1, Suite 3, Salamanca, NY 14779 until 11:00 AM local time, December 13, 2017 when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of: General Construction Contract D005297 $6,000.00 Six thousand dollars and zero cents This project consists of the rehabilitation of the existing boat launch ramp at Sunset Bay State Marine Park. It involves the removal and replacement of the lower portion of the existing boat launch ramp. The existing ramp is a dual launch (36' wide) ramp consisting of three (3) sections. The top section adjacent to the parking lot and headwalls will remain in place. At the base of this section, the 15-foot long 2nd portion is relatively flat (approx. 1° angle). The 3rd section is a steel pipe mat sitting on the bottom of the Creek. The 2nd and 3rd sections have deteriorated and are in need of replacement. The replacement ramp section will be the same plan area size as the two existing sections to be removed, and will be installed with an appropriate slope per typical boat ramp specifications. MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION GOALS The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
for MWBE participPark, Town of ation on this project Irving, Chautauqua Nov. 2017 been estabCounty, New30-Dec. York 6,have lished at: will be received by the New York State Minority Owned Office of Parks, Re- Business Entercreation and Histor- prise (MBE) 13% ic Preservation Women Owned (OPRHP), Allegany Region at 2373 Business Enterprise (WBE) ASP Route #1, 17% Suite 3, SalaPROJECT COMmanca, NY 14779 until 11:00 AM loc- PLETION al time, December The completion 13, 2017 when they date for this project sendafter to: is 60 days will To berespond publiclyto a Box Number, agreement has opened and (Box read. Number) been approved by Each bid must be c/oand Olean Herald the NYS Compprepared sub- Times 639 Nortontrollerʼs DriveOffice. mitted in accordance with Olean, the In- NY Project 14760Specific Liquidated Damstructions to Bidages (Refer to Artders and must be icle 14, Section accompanied by 14.10).Legals Bid Security Legalsin the Starting on the adform of a certified vertisement date, check, bank check, the Bidding and or bid bond in the Contract Docuamount of: ments may be exGeneral amined free of Construction charge and obContract tained in person or D005297 by mail from $6,000.00 Carissa Hartson at Six thousand 2373 ASP Route dollars and zero #1, Suite 3, Salacents manca, NY 14779 This project confor a non-refundsists of the rehabilable fee of $49.00 itation of the exist(per set) and shiping boat launch ramp at Sunset Bay ping and handling as applicable. State Marine Park. Make checks payIt involves the reable to NYS moval and replaceOPRHP. ment of the lower portion of the exist- In accordance with State Finance Law, ing boat launch Section 139j, the ramp. The existing following agency ramp is a dual staff has been deslaunch (36' wide) ignated as ramp consisting of contacts for this three (3) sections. The top section ad- contract: Daniel Blamowski, jacent to the parkP.E., Senior Park ing lot and headEngineer (716) walls will remain in 354-9101 ext. 268 place. At the base Daniel.blamowski@ of this section, the parks.ny.gov 15-foot long 2nd Carissa Hartson, portion is relatively Administrative flat (approx. 1° (716) 354-9101 angle). The 3rd ext. 247 section is a steel Carissa.hartson@p pipe mat sitting on arks.ny.gov the bottom of the Creek. The 2nd and David A. Szuba, P.E., Associate 3rd sections have Park Engineer deteriorated and (716) 354-9101 are in need of replacement. The re- ext. 248 David.szuba@park placement ramp s.ny.gov section will be the Please note that same plan area contacting any othsize as the two existing sections to be er agency staff regarding this conremoved, and will tract may be a violbe installed with an ation of State Finappropriate slope ance Law, Section per typical boat ramp specifications. 139j, resulting in a determination of MINORITY AND contractor non-reWOMEN OWNED BUSINESS PARTI- sponsibility. CIPATION GOALS BONDS The successful bidder will The following goals be required to furfor MWBE participation on this project nish a Performance Bond and a have been estabLabor and Material lished at: Bond in the statMinority Owned utory form of public Business Enterbonds required by prise (MBE) Sections 136 and 13% 137 of the State Women Owned Finance Law, each Business Enterfor 100% of the prise (WBE) amount of the Con17% tract. PROJECT COMAll RFIʼs are due PLETION by: 5:00 PM on The completion December 6, 2017. date for this project RFI’s received is 60 days after after this date will agreement has not be processed. been approved by There will be a prethe NYS Compbid meeting on trollerʼs Office. November 28, Project Specific 2017 at 10:00 AM Liquidated Damat Sunset Bay State ages (Refer to ArtMarine Park. icle 14, Section 14.10). Starting on the advertisement date, the Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined free of charge and obtained in person or by mail from Carissa Hartson at 2373 ASP Route #1, Suite 3, Salamanca, NY 14779 for a non-refundable fee of $49.00 (per set) and shipping and handling as applicable. Make checks payable to NYS OPRHP. In accordance with State Finance Law, Section 139j, the following agency staff has been designated as contacts for this contract: Daniel Blamowski, P.E., Senior Park Engineer (716) 354-9101 ext. 268 Daniel.blamowski@ parks.ny.gov Carissa Hartson, Administrative (716) 354-9101 ext. 247 Carissa.hartson@p arks.ny.gov David A. Szuba, P.E., Associate Park Engineer (716) 354-9101 ext. 248 David.szuba@park TM s.ny.gov Please note that contacting any other agency staff regarding this conFinding a new job is tract may be a violation State Finasofeasy as 1, 2, 3. ance Law, Section 1. resulting Create 139j, in aan account. determination of 2. Upload contractor non-re- your resume. sponsibility. 3. Apply to jobs that BONDS The successfulmatch bidder willwhat you are be required to furlooking for. fo nish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public oleantimesherald.com/jobs bonds required by Sections 136 and
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Springville on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at at 39 East Main Street, in the historic Union Block Building. The menu for this Seasonal Supper will begins with a roasted root vegetable soup prepared by Art’s Cafe along with a sampling of artisan breads. “We want to give people a taste of what will be available to them on a daily basis when the Cafe opens,” explained Allison Duwe, baker and ownership team member for Art’s Cafe, “Soups made from in-season ingredients and homemade stocks as well as handcrafted breads baked directly on a hearth – that is what Art’s Cafe will be about, along with amazing coffee, espresso, and tea.” Chef Erin Horton of Edible Crush and FreshSmart Cafe will prepare the main course consisting of a salad of local greens with roasted butternut, red quinoa, cranberries and spiced pecans with local apple cider vinaigrette; local pork or beef with parsnip and potato puree; and roasted beets and turnips. “I want to promote local food and local food artisans with this dinner while providing residents a chance to experience fine dining without traveling beyond the Springville border,” said Chef Erin. Dessert, coffee, and tea are included. Tickets to this event cost $39 and can be purchased by visiting www. springvillearts.org or calling (716) 359-8286. There are a limited amount of seats available and the last day to purchase is Monday, Dec. 4.
Drive-In Nativity in Springville Dec. 9 And now for a unique and treasured event— on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. enjoy a full scale outdoor drive-in movie style version of the Nativity Story surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ presented by the Assembly of God church, located at 57 Transit Line Road, Springville in the wooded area adjacent to the church. Guests experience the story, with live actors and animals, beautiful sets and refreshments from the comfort of their own vehicle while tuning in the radio to a selected FM station. This year also features a “Behind the Scenes Tour” of the sets and characters, designed especially with the children in mind. “The Drive-In Nativity is a free gift to our community from the Assembly of God Church.” said Pastor Stan Handzlik. “We hope this presentation will be a blessing and encouragement to you and your family. Thank you for taking time at Christmas to remember and celebrate the real meaning of this holiday time, the gift of the Lord Jesus Christ.” There is limited space available for this event. Call (716) 592-4652 to reserve a place for your family and vehicle for either the 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. performance. For more information, visit www. springvilleag.com.
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Celebrate the Season: Shatterproof Ornaments and Bacon
By Mary Heyl
Now that the turkey leftovers are all gone and the Thanksgiving decorations are put away, the countdown to the holiday season has officially begun. Get ready for the most wonderful (and the busiest!) time of year with some decorating tips, a new recipe and easy DIY gifts that everyone on your list will enjoy, especially if they enjoy bacon! If 2017 has brought you a new little member of the family, such as a baby or a new pet, holiday decorating has become a bit more complicated! Whether these little ones are part of your immediate family or you are expecting grandkids or “grandpets” to visit, make sure to keep a few safety tips in mind. As you’re hanging the ornaments on the tree, move the fragile glass ornaments
toward the top of the tree or consider skipping them this year (especially if you’ve got a toddler or two on the move!). Shatterproof ornaments are a great, inexpensive alternative that will add bling to your tree but won’t break if they’re pulled or knocked off the branches. It’s a good idea to replace your traditional ornament hooks with ribbon hangers (available at craft stores). They can’t be easily removed from an ornament, like the typical small metal hooks, and aren’t nearly as dangerous to little eyes or mouths. You may consider adding a few ornaments to your tree this year—for a very good reason. Jingle bell-type ornaments are a great addition to the tree because you’ll only be able to hear them if someone is touching the tree, whether
curious paws or eager little hands! If you have young children and/or an expensive ornament collection, the worst scenario imaginable is for the tree to come toppling forward. To prevent this from happening, put the tree up in the corner, if possible, and use removable picturehanging hooks or small cup hooks on either side of the tree at different levels. Run fishing line across the tree at various heights and secure it to the hooks. You may lose a few ornaments if the tree tips over, but everyone will be much safer. For a fun, shatterproof ornament and a great kids’ activity, make your own reindeer ornaments. Visit the bulk food section of the grocery store, and get a bag of unshelled walnuts. First, split the walnut in half and clean it out (enjoy this tasty, healthy treat!). Using brown paper or felt, cut out small reindeer antlers and get a piece of red hanging ribbon ready. Go around the rim of the walnut halves with craft glue and position your antlers and hanging ribbon. Bring the halves together and hold tight, smoothing any excess glue with your finger. Glue on a mini red pompom for a nose and draw on the eyes or use googly eyes. Let dry and
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hang on the tree! Add a homemade touch to your holiday gifts by including a jar of this tasty, easy caramelized onion and bacon jam. In a deep 12-inch skillet, cook 1 ½ pounds of finely chopped bacon on medium heat for 30 minutes or until crisp and the fat has rendered, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet. To the fat in the skillet, add 3 large finely chopped onions, 1 medium finely chopped leek, 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook on medium heat for 50 minutes or until caramelized and soft, stirring occasionally. Add ½ cup of balsamic vinegar, ½ cup of packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, bacon and ½ teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper. Cook for 15 minutes or until the onions are very soft. Transfer the mixture to a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to 4 small jars (makes about 3 cups of jam); refrigerate until cold. Jam may be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Serve on baguette slices or enjoy with pretzels for a savory treat!
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federal funding had been secured for the study, design and construction of intersection improvements there following a review that spanned three years of traffic reports from the site. Prior to the study’s commencement, oversized stop signs, coupled with signs that noted “cross traffic does not stop” were installed on Genesee Road at the intersection. Additional warning signs were placed along Genesee Road in advance of the intersection. But throughout the last couple years — and more specifically over the past few months — conversation amongst officials has been focused on whether a roundabout would provide the safest alternative at the intersection. One of the largest obstacles with the potential installation of a roundabout is the nearby East Concord Cemetery, Eppolito said, but within the last few months a solution had been reached with the help of engineers to not impact the cemetery. “They came up with a way a roundabout could be installed there,” Eppolito said. Although a four-way stop has been considered successful at the nearby intersection of Genesee Road and SpringvilleBoston Road, Eppolito and Mills both agreed this intersection at Route 240 is much different. Eppolito said the confusion of Sibley Road also entering the intersection at Route 240 makes it more difficult to install a four-way stop there. The presence of Sibley Road would also make it difficult to install a traffic signal at the intersection, the town supervisor added. In addition, Eppolito said the town would be required to maintain it, a service it doesn’t routinely offer.
“It would be very expensive because we don’t have a department to do that,” he said. “We’d have to contract that out, and it creates a whole other host of problems in itself.” And even if a roundabout appears to be the favored option among some local officials, that doesn’t mean it won’t come without questions of its own. One of the most notable challenges is the overall concept of a roundabout itself, a still unusual traffic pattern in this area. “It’s a new concept for people because it’s going to be different compared to what they are used to doing,” Mills said, “but there’s no way to avoid putting something like that in there because it requires taking care of multiple roads entering that one intersection.” Questions have also been raised concerning large truck and fire truck traffic being able to navigate around the roundabout, said Mills. However, the roundabout will be mostly flat with no plantings in the middle circle, he said, allowing traffic to navigate over — instead of around — the circle if required. “It will just be for tractor trailer wheels can go over it,” he said. “That’s going to make it more fluid.” Following public comment on Monday, a final design will be chosen with construction expected to begin in the spring, said Mills. The public hearing on the intersection will allow for the public to offer their feedback on the project prior to its finalization. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the East Concord Fire Department hall near the old railroad tracks on Genesee Road.
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