DECEMBER 6, 2019
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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 49
CAR. TR. MKTG MAIL US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 244 BRADFORD, PA
L I L V E G SP RIN TIMES
The official newspaper of the Town of Concord, and the Village of Springville. Serving Springville, the surrounding communities and Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
When and where in Springville to get your Christmas tree By Kellen M. Quigley In the area surrounding Springville, there are several prime locations to pick up your real tree. While some may take the big cardboard box out of the attic or cellar, or have an artificial one all set up and ready to go covered by a big sheet, for many families nothing compares to heading out and getting their own. Take a short drive out to these Christmas tree farms and spend a couple of hours trekking through the snow looking for that perfect specimen — short and round, tall and lean or somewhere in between — and bring it home. Happy hunting! Trevett Tree Farm, located at 13028 Trevett Road, has a wide selection of you-cut trees and a broader selection of premium pre-cut trees on a 50-acre farm. Enjoy complimentary hot beverages and treats in
the barn while looking at the handmade wreaths, Christmas décor and more. Re-opened for business in 2012 by Frank and Mary McCulloch, thousands of trees have been planted since. Trevett Tree Farm is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Christmas. Call 954-3401. At Forevergreens Trees, found at 11398 Bolton Road, you can cut your own tree or choose from a fresh-cut tree from their display. Nearly 20 varieties of firs, spruces and pines are available Live potted trees and wreaths are also available. A tree baling is included with your purchase. Forevergreens is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also make an appointment for a weekday or evening trip. Call 5608004. Hill’s Christmas Tree Farm, located at 13214 Blescher Road, offers
Times file photo There are several locations closeby in the Springville area where families can pick out their own real Christmas trees this December.
a variety of different fir and spruce trees to pick from. This family-owned and -operated farm also offers pre-cut and potted trees, as well as wreaths, centerpieces, mantelpieces/ table runners and door/wall swags. The main barn also has a gift shop and other
Running and ‘Gobbling’ for Thanksgiving
amenities for Christmas tree shoppers, including toys, candles, ornaments, placemats, baskets and more. Enjoy a free hot chocolate and cookies on the weekend. Hill’s is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. until Dec. 18. Call 592-5096. In its second year, the Red Barn Christmas Farm can be found at 14002 Dupont Road in Collins and features several acres of cut-your-own trees in five varieties. The owners encourage visitors to experience the family
tradition of cutting your own, but freshly cut precuts will be available as well. Tree bailing is available at no extra charge. Wreaths will be available in 8-inch to 16-inch sizes with and without decorations. Arrangements for your holiday tables are also available to choose from. Red Barn Christmas Farm is open Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas. Special times arraignments by appointment. Call 5482739. Other area Christmas tree farms to check out include: Highlander Forest Christmas Trees 11730 Warner Gulf Road East Concord, NY 14055 Call 496-8845 Jake’s Greenhouse Inc 11904 Route 240 East Concord, NY 14055 Call 592-4084
Griffins hang in with Salamanca, fall as Warriors pull away late in opener
Photo by Sam Wilson Springville’s starters greet each during player introductions before a seasonopening boys basketball game at Salamanca on Tuesday.
By Sam Wilson
Photo by Alex Simmons Cold temperatures and snow flurries in the air did not keep runners from coming out to support the Trading Post Outreach Center at the 9th annual Gobble Run on Thanksgiving morning.
The first game of the season showed some competitiveness, but also room for improvement for the Springville-Griffith Institute varsity boys basketball team. The Griffins hung in the game until the closing minutes on Tuesday at
Salamanca, but ultimately fell in a non-league opener, 60-50. Until a late Warriors run in the final three minutes, neither team led by more than two possessions (six points). Austin Boies led Springville with 18 points, while Alex Elkins had 12 points and Eric
Copeland had 11. “I thought we played well. I thought overall we did good things,” SGI coach Greg Miller said. “We had some costly turnovers (24 total, to Salamanca’s 19). We knocked down shots. We’ve got to get to the bucket more and get to See Hoops page 5
A Look Back: Pearl Harbor Day – Part 2 By Jolene Hawkins
Looking back to Dec. 7, 1941, needless to say, the news rocked us all. The Concord post of the American Legion along with the Red Cross went into full swing by securing volunteers to contribute to the National Blood banks for the Army and Navy. The goal of 100
donors was easily reached, and more still came. There was an appearance of willing and desire of people around here to have the opportunity to do such a service. At the date of Dec. 11, 1941, there were 68 young men from Concord who were in the service of Uncle Sam. Winfield H. Smith Inc, went on two shifts per day, six days a week. WHS speed reducers and gears were used in 47 industries and division of industry, all helping to speed defense. Speed reducers
were constructed, handling or processing of bombers and fighting planes for all branches of the government, tanks, jeeps and trucks, shells and explosives, optical, laboratory, range finding testing and research and lighting equipment and on minesweepers. There is hardly a kind of defense machinery produced that does not incorporate WHS speed reducers or gears as an integral or supplementary part of its design or use in the plant itself to aid in the production of such machines. A blackout was set up in Springville. You were
instructed to stay home if possible, turn off or screen all lights upon hearing the warning signal, do not light matches or show lights outdoors, keep your dog under control and avoid unnecessary use of the telephone. At the Concord American Legion post, they set up four air warning stations that were manned 24 hours a day. The Legion, along with the local fire department assisting, streamlined its disaster setups by augmenting the fire fighting company, ambulance corps and life-saving groups. The Special Police
committee organized 24 members of the American Legion for protection of the community under any defense emergency. A corps of high school boys had been organized as messengers for the various division during blackouts and other emergencies. The operation room
at the hospital was equipped for operations during a blackout. Thirty cots had been installed at both the hospital and adjoining homes for the care of injured in any emergency that happened. The village was divided into four sectors and each sector had approximately 30 See A Look Back page 2