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lessons. Season pass holder must be present with guests It’s the most wonderful at the time of purchase. time of the year, especially This season brings many for the kids (and hopefully improvements to KB. One some adults) who have that guests will immediately the rest of 2018 off from notice is the 40 brand school or work. new HKD snow making In between times of machines. This is the largest family and community snow making expansion in celebration, there’s plenty Kissing Bridge history. of opportunities for Other improvements seemingly endless fun over include new LED lights. this holiday break. KB will be relighting all Hit the slopes at Kissing of their central slopes and Bridge, which is open all base area lights as well for the season, weather as putting new LED lights permitting. Lifts are on the main slopes at the spinning and the powder North. Both projects will is calling all skiers and not only enhance your snowboarders. riding experience but will Take advantage of 12 also help us reduce energy There’s plenty of outdoor activities to experience Days of Christmas specials consumption. during the holiday break, such as sledding with for all full unlimited Visit www.kbski.com for friends on a snowy day season pass holders until more info. Dec. 24. When these pass You can hit the slopes at Choose from numerous over again with beautiful holders bring two guests, HoliMont or Holiday Valley. lifts and slopes, warm scenes of the surrounding they can receive $15 lift Both ski resorts are open up in the lodge and then Ellicottville area. tickets, $15 rentals and $15 and in full swing. head back out and do it all See Break page 2
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Locals show off their ‘Greater Visions’ of Springville
Inspired by an event at the CEPA gallery in Buffalo, it Greater Visions of seemed interesting, different Springville is the most and fun. It was a new and recent event from yet retro concept and it Springville Center for the seemed fitting to try at the Arts, and you can see what arts center. visions there are during a The center first held the gala this Friday. event was back in 2007 Sixteen notable figures under the name Hard Hat in the community, from Fundraising Event. It local government and was the first event done churches to schools and at the church and it went other organizations, were over really well It got the chosen as photographers to community involved in take the pictures that will be many ways so they thought auctioned off. they'd try it again. “The reason for the The process for the event Photo by Kellen M. Quigley diverse selection is so seemed fun, but tough for William Pabst (second left), of Springville, was a the art staff to decide on recent recipient of a gift from Senior Wishes’ annual notable people from what they liked best. Simple Wishes for the Holidays campaign. With Pabst different pockets of the community — a mix of First, the VIPs were when presented with his gift was June Dziak (from backgrounds — can see distributed disposable left), Concord Town Supervisor Clyde Drake and cameras. Second, all the Wendy Miller Backman, executive director of Senior things from a different perspective,” said Seth roles of film were processed. Wishes. Wochensky, Executive Third, the art staff reviewed By Kellen M. Quigley its second annual Simple Director of the Springville and then decided on one Wishes for the Holidays Center for the Arts. from each participant. During the season of campaign. The event begins at 7 p.m. They looked at what giving, an area non-profit “We want to recognize Dec. 21 with registration, represented a more artistic organization recently helped our seniors,” said Wendy refreshments and music view of things, Wochensky one local senior acquire an Miller Backman, executive followed by the auction at 8. explained, as well as looked item on his wish-list just in director of Senior Wishes. “We'll be rolling out at iconic areas and how they time for the holidays. “Sometimes they’re a the red carpet and the were captured in an image. William Pabst, of forgotten population, and we searchlights will be on,” There were 16 images Springville, was presented want them to know if there’s Wochensky said. “This altogether, each matted, with a gift last week at the something they still want to helps to build a community, framed and put on display. Concord Senior Center from do, somewhere they want getting dressed to have a Proceeds from the auction Senior Wishes as part of swanky night on the town.” will support the spring See Senior page 4
VIP photographer Matt French took this picture of the Scoby Dam from the north side of the Cattaraugus Creek for the Great Visions of Springville gala Friday evening.
programs, plays, concerts, children's programs and workshops. "This is really an honor, this is so cool,” said Rob Sprague of SouthTown Tireman, one of the VIPS. With no previous photography experience, Sprague said he kept forgetting to take the pictures. “With so much on my mind, it forced me to focus." "I wanted to take some care fee shots, relative to my business,” he continued.
"My shop is a staple in this town and that's why I took the pictures of the tires." He also went on to say staying relaxed, not stressing and good lighting, are all things he looks for when taking a photo. Sprague said he’s always supported the arts center and wanted to help out and give back. “I'm happy that this is a way that I can do that as well as meet more people,” See Visions’ page 3
Spending a ‘Night in Bethlehem’
Photo by Alex Simmons One of the many residents of Bethlehem keeping watch of the camels during the Night in Bethlehem event last Friday at the First United Methodist Church. See more photos page 6.
A Look Back: Christmas gifts from a century ago By Jolene Hawkins
Looking back 100 years ago, where and what did we get for Christmas gifts? You could shop in several stores downtown on Main Street — no internet in those days. There were dry good stores, furniture stores, clothing stores, shoe stores and if you were really good, the blacksmith stores for a new buggy with the fringe on the top! Perhaps you would want to buy a pocket watch, necklace or ring from the jewelry store, a wallet, snuff box or opera glasses. Books have always been popular, titles like “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” “The Call of the Wild”, “The Purple Sage” by Zane Grey and “Tarzan of the Apes,” or writing paper, and H.D. Smith Store had it all, different colors and sizes. Writing was popular still and everyone loved to receive a letter or card in the mail. By 1917, the Red Cross was selling Christmas seals with the money going toward tuberculosis cure and war efforts. Victrola
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Gun and Be a Soldier” (1917) or “Down By the O-Hi-O” (1921) And if you did not have a player for them, you could get a Victor – Victrola. They ran from $15 to $300. The one that we have at the Pop Warner museum has two volumes, See A Look Back page 4
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First Day Hike at Allegany State Park
Start your new year off right! Join us at Allegany State Park for our Annual First Day Hike. Allegany’s First Day Hike offers a healthy and relaxing way for people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the winter beauty of the area. The Environmental Education Department has put together a selfguided hike on Bear Paw located at the Summit Area of the Red House side of the park. The hike is 2.4 miles in length and easy to moderate in intensity. It begins at the Summit Warming Hut (Site 16) and follows the scenic ridgeline to Stone Tower,
then loops back to the Warming Hut. Interpretive points of interest can be found along the way. Come listen to birds, feel the warmth of the sun or the cold air nipping at your nose. This First Day Hike will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants should begin the hike by stopping in the Summit Warming Hut to sign in and pick up a trail map. The Friends of Allegany State Park will be on hand to help register hikers. They have donated and will be serving free hot chocolate, coffee and tea as well as roasting some
delicious Sahlen hot dogs. J-Con concessions has donated chili for all our hungry hikers. Make sure you stop back at the Warming Hut between noon to 2 p.m. to get some hot drinks and good eats. The guided hike starts at noon. Dress for the weather and be sure to wear appropriate footwear and/or snowshoes. Hope to see you on Jan. 1. For more information please contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716-354-9101 ext. 236 or AlleganySP@parks.ny.gov.
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Submitted Photo The slopes at Kissing Bridge are ready for skiers and snowboarders during the holiday break.
Check out www. holidayvalley.com for the latest updates and snow reports. Holiday Valley offers other ways to enjoy downhill winter fun if you want a break from or aren’t into the skis or snowboard. Holiday Valley Tubing Company has up to 22 lanes, each 900 feet long with a drop of 100 feet. Some lanes are single width while others are wider group lanes to allow for linking up with friends. The park is located on the corner of Route 242 and Bryant Hill Road on the northeast of Ellicottville. For more info, including rates, visit www. holidayvalley.com/winter/ tubing. Also visit the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster near the Tannenbaum Lodge and get ready for a thrilling ride down through the snowy woods. The Mountain Coaster is similar to a roller coaster but it is low to the ground and follows the contours of the terrain. For more info, visit www.holidayvalley.com/
winter/sky-flyer-mountaincoaster. The cross country trails along the top ridgeline of Holiday Valley and around the golf course at the bottom of the mountain are generally packed by snowmobile and, if weather permits, the lower trails are track set. The easier trails along the golf course at the base of the mountain are open during daylight hours and feature solar lights for a nighttime ski on the golf course, just be sure to stay away from the ponds that are used for snowmaking. Snowshoeing is also available on the lower slopes and on the golf course, but be sure to stay to the side of the cross country tracks. Winter sports can also be had closer to home, right at Sprague Brook Park, an Erie County park that offers snowshoe trekking daily from 7 a.m. to dusk. Miles of trails on varying terrain offer something for all abilities. For info, call 858-8513. Don’t forget to throw
Young tours medium security correctional facilities in WNY Following tours of two medium security correctional facilities in Western New York last week, state Sen. Catharine Young, R-Olean, expressed concern about inmate violence against correctional officers and prison staff. Young visited Gowanda and Collins Correctional Facilities, which are located next to each other in southern Erie County. Gowanda Correctional Facility houses more than 2,300 inmates and is the second-largest prison in New York state. Collins Correctional Facility houses 1,700 inmates. “The job of a corrections officer is one of the most difficult, yet vital, in public service. We rely on them to keep us safe by maintaining order within our prisons among an inmate
population that includes some of the most dangerous individuals in society — violent gang members, murderers, rapists and other criminals,” Young said. According to a recent report issued by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, inmate-on-staff assaults have risen by nearly 40 percent in the past five years. Young pledged that in the 2019 Legislative Session, she would be advancing legislation to tackle issues involving violence against prison officers and staff. “The men and women who work in our prisons are more vulnerable than ever before. Their health and safety, and that of other inmates, must be priorities,” she said.
your sled in the trunk so you can take advantage of soaring down the sledding hill behind the casino building. Looking for some indoor fun? Head to Cascade Lanes or Springville Lanes for some competition. Order a pizza and a pitcher of pop and make an afternoon of it. Stroll down the village streets and stop into your favorite shops to stock up on gifts for yourself and postholiday deals. There’s no shortage of exciting adventures you can take this time of year. Enjoy the last of 2017 with friends and family and enjoy all Springville has to offer this holiday break!
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he added. VIP PHOTOGRAPHER Ang Shaver, of Route 39 Salon, said she felt good about being picked even though her only photography experience was using her smartphone. “It was good, I wasn't stressed and it was fun to do,” she said. Shaver said the only thing she kept forgetting to do was wind the camera, but she loved taking pictures of the girls, flowers and sunsets. She said she looks for the way the snow sits, nature in general and the little things people wouldn't think to take pictures of that catch her eye. And what does she hope to get out of the experience? “The enjoyment of looking at everyone's pictures, and meeting new people.” Pat Thoman from The Bread of Life said she was excited and delighted about this new experience. Like a lot of the VIPs, she too doesn't have much photography experience except for the occasional children's birthday party or family gathering. Thoman said the process wasn't easy for her because
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gala and even possibly bid on her own picture. Whether it's the Hard Hat Fundraising Event or Greater Visions of Springville, the The Trading Post and the Crossings Church will host a title doesn't matter because Toy Depot at the Town Hall for income-qualified families. the concept brings this small community together. “Different groups are now connected through this event and are networking,” Wochensky added. “You never know what good things can come from this VIP photographer Liz Melock’s picture of a park bench event.” The event begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 with registration, refreshments and music. At 8 p.m., each piece is individually auctioned with the proceeds benefiting the Center’s spring programs. Tickets to the event are available online at SpringvilleArts.org, by phone at 592-9038 or in person at the gallery space. Admission to the event is $10 presale and $12 at the door. Bidders will scan their credit card during the VIP photographer Rob Sprague’s picture of tires registration process to enable auction payment. she wasn't blessed with The only problem she It's an excellent sunny skies when she had had was keeping the camera opportunity to meet with time to take pictures. steady. Submitted Photo But taking photos on “With today's technology new people and reconnect with those you may have lost Juliana Mack and her dad Mike Mack donated many dank, dreary days clearly we are spoiled, we don't toys. When asked why she likes to donate, Juliana touch within the community. worked in her favor. Even even hold the camera up to said, “We like to donate because it helps people Come down and support though she lacked the our eyes anymore … It's who don’t have money be able to give their brothers, sun she wanted, Thoman been a fun experience," she undiscovered talent and sisters, kids and anyone in their family a present, and maybe next time you'll be said at least she didn't feel said, hoping to represent it makes me feel good.” the VIP! pressured. The Bread of Life at the
Holiday Valley Tubing set for Friday opening
Looking for something that’s fun for everyone and all you have to do is sit down, hang on and experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun? There’s no better way to celebrate the first day of winter and the start of the school recess than by spending the afternoon at Holiday Valley Tubing Co. on its opening day this Friday, weather permitting. This tubing park is located on Route 242, just a five-minute drive from downtown Ellicottville. “We’ve got enough snow made over there,” said Jane Eshbaugh, marketing director at Holiday Valley. “We won’t have all 22 lanes, but a lot of lanes open, weather permitting.” The snow tubing park offers up to 22 lanes that are a 100-foot drop down tracks 900 feet long. Along with single-width lanes are three group lanes for linking up with friends and experiencing the thrill together. New this season, the old handle tow has been replaced with a brand new conveyor lift. The lift passed inspection from New York State Tuesday, Eshbaugh said. Just grab your tube, step on and away you go up to the top. “It increases the capacity of the lift, so more people can get more rides when you go up there,” she said. Additionally, three state-of-the-art HKD fan guns and six new HKD tower guns have been installed for making more snow in a shorter time frame, using less energy. Holiday Valley received a grant from the state to purchase the fan guns, Eshbaugh said. “We started making a good amount of snow a while
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to go or someone they want to see, we’re here to help them.” For Simple Wishes, the organization's team of volunteers delivers a wrapped gift and card to each senior and also spent time visiting with them. These inexpensive gifts could include a small household item, books, supplies for a hobby or just something special to brighten their day. Pabst received a new angle grinder and cut-off tool, something he plans to use frequently. “Before you weld something, you can use this to grind it down,” he said. “And the other thing you can do is it has cutting wheels you can put on it so then you can cut steel with it.” “He used his other one so much it burned out,” said June Dziak, who joined Pabst for the presentation. “He was all ready to go out and use it, but I had to tell him don’t open it yet.” Pabst said a friend gave him a barrel to make a burning barrel out of and he was all set to use the tool to cut some air holes in it until he found out he had to wait until after the presentation. “I’m glad that you’re
Continued from front page going to get good use out of it,” Backman said. “It will be used all the time,” Dziak added. “He loves to go out in his garage and putter around.” For the past five years, Senior Wishes has been working to help seniors in Erie and Niagara counties check wishes off their bucket lists, Backman explained. The entire operation is funded through private donations. “We have a wish-granting committee that meets every other month,” she explained. “They decided which wishes are going to be approved, and then we go to work granting those.” Last year, Senior Wishes delivered more than 60 gifts to seniors, most with little or no family, during the inaugural Simple Wishes for the Holidays. Backman said they have 90 planned for this year. Unlike the regular Senior Wishes, the Simple Wishes recipients could not nominate themselves, but had to be nominated by others. “Bill was nominated for a wish and we were happy to grant that for him,” Backman said. Since 2014, it has granted nearly 200 wishes to seniors
in the greater Buffalo area. “But that’s not even half of what we’re really doing,” Backman said, since group wishes count as one and the Simple Wishes for the Holidays is a separate count. Backman said they recently granted wishes to two of their oldest recipients, a 109-year-old woman and a 104-year-old man. “You start to see the impact you make on them,” Backman said. “It’s just such a touching way to see these seniors who are a lot of times forgotten. Senior Wishes is always looking for senior to grant wishes to. Seniors do not need to be sick or have a medical diagnosis to apply. Before a wish is granted to a senior, he or she must meet the following requirements: Must be a resident of Western New York; 65 years of age or older; and Annual income must be less than $38,000 for a household of one or $44,000 for a household of two, or a permanent resident of a care facility. For more information or to nominate a senior, contact Wendy Miller Backman at 508-2121 or visit seniorwishes.org.
A LOOK BACK their stockings. All of these items could be purchased at W.B. Weir store. What about that fruitcake, cookies or candy? We had some awesome bakeries here in town. Seibert’s Bakery had Hot Cross Buns, Springerlee Cakes, Almond Macaroons Christmas Stollas, Almond Rings, Coffee cakes and fresh home made and salt rising Bread, that could be served on the special morning. Steven Spaulding offered some great deals in getting your photograph taken in his studio. What a great gift idea to give to family members not near by! In 1915, the Citizens National Bank of Springville created a Christmas Club, where you could join and save a little money each week getting the lump sum two weeks before Christmas. This made it easier to buy all the presents. They continued this club for years and years. You can come down to
Perhaps you jumpstart the holidays by putting your tree up before Thanksgiving. Or maybe you’re more traditional and prefer to wait until closer to Christmas. Does the piney aroma of a real tree stir fond memories? Or do you enjoy the simplicity of an artificial one reused for years? Whatever your style, there are sensible precautions you must take to keep your home and family safe. A Christmas tree, at any given time, can be an electrified combustible that’s just one spark or overloaded outlet away from becoming a raging inferno. “Whether it’s real or even an artificial one marketed as flame retardant, your Christmas tree comes with distinct risks for fire and other safety hazards,” says Donna Kahm, president and CEO of Southern Tier Health Care System (STHCS), which administers the Southern Tier Child Health and Safety Team. “By taking time to carefully consider your holiday décor, you’ll decrease chances for disaster.” Here’s some tree-related common sense so your festiveness this holiday season doesn’t become a statistic: Water live trees often and
discard them once they dry and begin losing needles. Place the tree 3 feet or more from heat sources like fireplaces, candles, radiators, heat vents and lights. Turn off tree lights at night and when you’re not home. Don’t overload electrical outlets and don’t chain together multiple surge protectors or extension cords. Use only lights safety tested by recognized and trustworthy agencies like UL or ETL/ ITSNA Check light cords for cracks, frayed ends and loose connections; replace defective lights. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to not exceed maximum numbers of connected light strands. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Do not place a tree so it blocks an exit. From 2011 to 2015, fire departments across America annually responded to roughly 200 home structure fires originating with Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Holiday tree fires have yielded yearly averages of six civilian deaths, 16 serious injuries and over $15 million in property damage.
Lighting equipment and electrical distribution failures were culprit in well over half of all tree fires, according to NFPA. Trees placed too close to a heating source caused over 25 percent of fires and 80 percent of fatalities during the study period. Death rates from tree fires are greater than blazes from other causes, the NFPA says. Statistics indicate a person dies in one out of every 32 tree-related incidents reported, compared to one out of every 143 fires from other causes. Trees can erupt into flames in less than a minute, often catching home occupants offguard. Most artificial trees today are advertised to be flame retardant. They’re typically manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other chemical components for fire safety. Live trees can be sprayed with fire-resistant chemicals. These labels often create a false sense of security, as trees are never completely insusceptible, Kahm noted. Real trees comprised the bulk of the holiday tree market with 69 percent of the total 576.3 million sold between 2004 and 2017, according to the data agency Statista.
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one when the doors are open, the music is loud and when the doors closed, the music is quieter. Simon Brothers were a great place to get sweaters, coats, suits and more, H.S. Smith was where to go for furs and that newfangled thing a Kodak Camera, to preserve your memories on Christmas morning. Now if you wanted to be practical, you could go to Bement and Brooks and get the newest and best vacuum cleaner, or a Socony heater — those heaters would run for up to 8 hours and burned clean. Let’s not forget the kids! Tinker toys were 50 cents, a doll — even a talking doll — were from 5 cents to 2 dollars. Trains (and who does not love a train on Christmas morn!) was 1 dollar to 4 dollars, board games were from 5 cents to 1 dollar. Candy and cookies, along with fruit, would fill
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the Lucy Bensley Center during the Christmas break and enjoy reading through all of our old local newspapers (yes, you can read these are online here) and giggle at the old ads and articles. We have local genealogy done by others here in our book shelves, and records for the Civil War and history. Our hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and we are located at 23 N. Buffalo St. Our email is lucybensleycenter@gmail. com, or call us at 5920094. We are part of the Concord Historical Society Campus, 17 Franklin St., which includes the Heritage Building, Concord Mercantile and Pop Warner Museum. Do you have any interesting papers, photos or items in your family? We would love to see them! I might even use them to work up a story if you would like me to. Any ideas for articles here in the paper, email me and let me know.
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? - Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street
VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to
watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. (This letter and subsequent response were published in the Sept. 21, 1897 edition of New York’s Sun. The letter was written by eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, and the response was an unsigned editorial written by Francis Pharcellus Church, a veteran newspaperman.)
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Hope Lutheran Church donates 5,000 meals
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Hope Lutheran Church in Arcade kicked off the season for spreading the holiday cheer by packaging 5,000 meals for local food pantries. Pictured is Sam Roop. This is the 4th time
the congregation has sought donations to package meals in this manor. This year their assembly line of 90 volunteers from ages 3 to 83 packaged Minestrone Soup.
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Visiting Bethlehem for a night at First United Methodist Church
Residents of the Springville area had the opportunity to spend a Night in Bethlehem last Friday at the First United Methodist Church on East Main Street. Guests could experience first-century Bethlehem as they visited with shepherds, Roman soldiers and Mary and Joseph as they celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Cordelian Club gives handmade ornaments to JBR
The Cordelian Club presented a set of handmade ornaments to the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home in November to decorate its Christmas tree and lobby. The Cordelian Club has an 80-plus-year history of supporting the hospital and, once it was built in 1974, the nursing home through fundraisers and charitable projects such as this one. The club members have brought some holiday cheer to the nursing home’s residents and employees.
Photo by Alex Simmons Leather Shop of Bethlehem gaining lots of attention
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Snowmobile clubs to share $153,000 for trail maintenance
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Photo by Alex Simmons Morgan Harrington and family are the stonemasons of Bethlehem
Photo by Alex Simmons Shepard greets us and lights the way to Bethlehem
Rev. Diekmann to retire from Boston church
The Rev. Richard Diekmann, pastor of Faith United Church of Christ in Boston, will be retiring on Dec. 31. A farewell/ retirement reception for him will be held Dec. 23 following the morning’s 10:15 worship service. All friends, congregation members and community members are invited to attend. On Sept. 27, 2015, Rev. Diekmann began his service to Faith United Church in Boston. He has been there for just over three years. He has worked closely with the congregation as their spiritual leader and on projects for the advancement of the church. Rev. Diekmann began his career in 1977 after graduating from Yale Seminary. His first calling was as a chaplain at the Masonic Home and Hospital in Wallingford, Conn. He then moved to the Franklin Congregational Church in Franklin, Va., for eight years. Following that he was
Inc. — $4,277, $4,452. Other resolutions introduced for immediate consideration at the yearend meeting without formal committee review involved actions such as: Accepting a bid of $84,983 from Johnson Controls, Williamsville, for fire protection improvements at the Sheriff’s Department emergency call center. Hired two part-time building attendants for the county’s Pine’s Nursing Homes in Olean and Machias. Agreeing to participate as a provider in the Cancer Services Program with county health departments in Chautauqua, Allegany and Steuben counties, providing cancer screening and diagnostic services. Extending a contract with the city of Olean for development of a farmers market in Lincoln Park to Dec. 31, 2019. The contract, which began Aug. 1, 2017, calls for a $100,000 county grant and is due to expire Dec. 31. It was extended to Dec. 31, 2019. The city plans to rebid the project soon.
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Ten snowmobile clubs with hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails in Cattaraugus County will share almost $10,000 in additional state funding this year. Cattaraugus County lawmakers agreed last week to contracts with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Cattaraugus County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Inc. for $153,204 for trail maintenance in the 2018-19 season. That is up from $144,746 granted to nine snowmobile clubs in the year ending March 31. Howard VanRensselaer, R-Randolph, chairman of the Development and Agriculture Committee, and Vice Chairman David Koch, D-Salamanca, sponsored the resolution. The grants are based on the number of snowmobiles registered by club members and the number of miles of trails the club maintains. The county’s Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism helped submit the grant to
the state on behalf of the snowmobile clubs. Officials said snowmobilers are a potent force in local economic development as evidenced by the number of snowmobiles parked outside restaurants, bars, stores and gas stations. The snowmobile clubs, the 2017-18 grant, followed by the new grant are: Ashford Snowmobile Club, West Valley — $10,387, $10,812. Elibomwons Inc., Randolph — $26,730, $27,708. Enchanted Mountain Border Riders Inc., Weston’s Mills — $4,875, $5,040. Franklinville Snow Sled Club Inc., $21,055, $21,828. Portville Snowmobile Club Inc., $11,700, $12,096. ACFS Rushford — $3,024 (2018-19 only). Snowbounders Inc., Cattaraugus — $43,609, $45,348. Southern Tier Snow Drifters Inc., North Collins — $9,113, $9,456. Tri-County Drift Hoppers Inc., Sandusky — $13,000, $13,440. Western New York Snowmobile Club of Boston
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Tuesdays Drop-in Baby Storytime (ages 6-12 months) 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays Erie County Department of Social Services 1 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. (will be back on Jan. 10) The Erie County Department of Social Services will have a representative available to help you with food, heating bills, SNAP, WIC, and other social services programs. Drop-in Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5 years) 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. SPCA Paws for Love - Read to a Dog! 3 to 4 p.m. The Erie County SPCA Paws for Love program reinforces reading in a fun way - kids build confidence by reading aloud to therapy trained dogs brought in by SPCA volunteers. Drop-in Technology Help 2:30 to 4 p.m. Stop in anytime between with your questions about email, ebooks, using the internet and more! Fridays Game Lab 4 to 6 p.m. Drop by for board games, robotics and more! For ages 8 and up. Special Event Farewell Friday Party Friday, Dec. 28 Noon to 7 p.m. We will be saying goodbye to our last open Friday, but hello to Wednesdays in 2019! Stop by and mingle with your neighbors while indulging in sweet treats and refreshments! Special Holiday Hours Closed Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24 Closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1
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Collins Public Library Events Dec. 24 & 25 — The library will be closed for Christmas. We will re-open on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 10 a.m. Please use our book drop or renew online at www.Buffalolib.org.
Dec. 27, 6:30 p.m., Young Adult Book Club — We will be discussing “White Queen” by Victoria Aveyard. You can request a copy online or at the Library Desk.
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Dec. 24 Candlelit Christmas Eve Service at Springville Assembly of God, 57 Transit Line Road. Live scenes of the Holy Family and the Magi. 6 p.m. Dec. 28 Farewell Friday Party at Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord. Say goodbye to the last Friday the library will be open. Mingle with neighbors, enjoy sweet treats and refreshments. Noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 28 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Villaggio in Ellicottville, hosted by Clarkside Stables. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at HoliMont 7 p.m. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at Holiday Valley at the Holiday Valley Lodge main floor. Torchlight parade on Cindy’s Run at 11:15 p.m. and the fireworks at 11:45 with the Grand Finale at midnight. 9 p.m.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Animated ‘SpiderVerse’ shows we all can be Spider-Man
Submitted Photo The members of the winning team are (front, left) Meadow Wittman, Allie Emmick, Devyn Rowe, (back, left) Mason Goodridge, Adam Pruitt and Al Francisco.
(Sony Pictures Animation via AP) This image released by Sony Pictures Animation shows characters, from left, Peni (voiced by Kimiko Glen), Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld), Spider-Ham (John Mulaney), Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), Peter Parker (Jake Johnson) and Spider-Man Noir (Nicolas Cage) in a scene from “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
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Submitted Photo The Notorious DIG team consists of (from left) Erica Tyler, Andrew Delasandro, Michael Spagnola, Mary Digangi, Emily Ehlers and (in front) Niccolo Zucchegna.
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Allie Emmick, a senior, has participated in the The Student Council at tournament every year since Springville-Griffith High she was a freshman. School on Monday hosted “A lot of the teams seem their annual volleyball more competitive and it’s tournament for the students. definitely going to be a fun Fourteen teams took part time this year,” she said. in the competition for a Michael Spagnola has not variety of reasons, such as competed in the tournament the fun they were sure to before but has plenty of have, the competitiveness volleyball experience outside involved and the friends of school. they played alongside. Each “It being my senior year, team was composed of six I decided I should play on a students — three girls and team since I am pretty good three boys. at volleyball and nobody has Marianna Krolikowski, ever really seen me play,” he the student council advisor, said. “I am looking forward said that in years past, the to trying to be one of the students at the high school best teams in the tournament were given the opportunity and leading my team since I to participate in a “Winter have quite a bit of volleyball Fun Day.” This entailed experience”. half a day of classes and Similarly, Topher Elkins during the other half the said, “It’s my senior year and students were allowed to go I felt it was just a fun reason wherever they wanted within to mess around with friends.” the school and take part in He also said that he was various activities. excited to “watch a team of The day eventually got track runners use their upper canceled because of students bodies as an athletic event.” taking advantage of the Elkins’ team consists freedom they were given, entirely of athletes who are she said. However, the on the indoor track team, staff noticed that many of including Payton Rowe and the students were drawn to Evelyn Smith. volleyball, so they decided “Our expertise is running to have the annual volleyball not volleyball,” Payton said. tournament as a “part of the Smith said they thought winter spirit”. it would be something fun Before the event took to do together outside of place, some of the students just running. She said she is had opinions on what they excited to see how their team wanted it to be. does but knows that it will be “We’ve had to think about a fun evening regardless. permission, chaperones, Brett Russell, also on the volunteers and the team of “trackies,” said, “I’m competition bracket,” said excited to have a fun time student council president with my friends.” Amy Stabell. “Luckily we Mary DiGangi has played have had a lot of help from on the Girls Volleyball teachers and administration, team for years and decided especially Mr. DeMartino, that “it would be fun to see Mr. Bialasik, Mrs. Robnett, everybody’s talents”. Mr. Heichberger, Mrs. “I’m most excited for the Krolikowski and Mr. competitive atmosphere at Rokitka.” the tournament and this is Student council decided to also my first time, so that’s add more spaces for teams exciting too,” added Scott to increase the number from Russell. eight to fourteen because the Jaime Dickinson is in first eight filled so quickly, a similar position, saying, Stabell said. “It’s my first year doing the “We could tell lots of tournament so I’m unsure students had interest in of what to expect, but I look playing, and we wanted forward to just a fun time to give everyone an with some great friends”. opportunity,” she added. The SGI High School’s Many of this year’s annual volleyball tournament participants played in the is an excellent way for the tournament before and are students to be competitive returning to play again. while also having fun with their friends. Thanks to the student council and their advisors, along with the staff and administration at the school, that is all possible.
No matter how many live-action film versions there are, nothing captures the essence of Spider-Man quite like the comic books he originally appeared in. There’s something about the cartoony feel of it that works so well and liveaction can’t replicate. This could be why there have been at least nine separate animated series for the webslinger throughout the years, as well as countless crossovers in other Marvel cartoons. I believe in Spider-Man a lot more in his hand-drawn form. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” — Spidey’s first animated adventure on the big screen — is something I think a lot of fans have wanted to see for a long time. It’s amazing to see him swinging through New York City in stunning animation rather than with CGI that will look fake in several years. Along with an equally funny and emotional story, the opportunities and creative choices animation allows for makes this one of the web-slinger’s best films and one of the best comic book origin story adaptations Marvel has ever made. “Into the Spider-Verse” follows Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), the current SpiderMan in the comics, who must rise to the role of being Spider-Man after the tragic death of Parker early in the film soon after Miles acquires his powers. But when he meets another Peter Parker (Jake Johnson), Miles discovers that there are many others who share his special, high-flying talents from alternate universes, including Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) and Spider-Man Noir (Nicholas Cage). With a team of various Spider-People, Miles must use his newfound skills to battle the evil Kingpin (Liev Schreiber), a hulking gangster who opened a portals to other universes and pulled the rest of the Spider-Gang into our world, a paradox that could soon destroy all the universes. For current Spider-Man Miles Morales, he couldn’t have asked for a better debut on the big screen. “Into the SpiderVerse” has everything any Spidey fan from age 7 to 87 could ask for. It has heartfelt family moments, hilarious comedy and thrilling action, all rendered in beautiful animation that looks like a comic book come to life. There are things that work so much better in animation that live-action can’t do with CGI. Because it’s set in a comic-book world, things like the sound effects, thought bubbles and transition panels can be used here and it feels like a part of this world in its own real way. But the gorgeous and at-times mesmerizing look of it wouldn’t matter without the story and characters within it. With the multiverse, the story finds a way to have so many classic Spider-Man villains and allies on screen without it feeling overstuffed. And because it’s an animated comedy from the start, the moments that spoof other superheroes and their movies work, never making the cliches seem awkward or tired, especially because of the clever comedy. I’m not surprised, since this is partly written and produced by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the duo behind the “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” and “Lego Movie” films. However, it’s that heart and sincerity that really makes this one of Marvel’s best efforts. As the first to be released since Marvel headwriter Stan Lee’s death, his cameo and a final tribute to him at the end of the film speaks to what makes the hero great: anyone can be Spider-Man. Not only can a mixed-race kid from the Bronx or a Japanese girl from the future or a pig voiced by John Mulaney be Spider-Man, but their not alone. Miles succeeds as Spider-Man because his other Spider-Friends were there to help him in the first couple days after he gained his powers. It’s about the real superpowers we all can have: friendship and doing the right thing. “Into the Spider-Verse” is that rare comic book movie that has something for everyone, old and new fans alike as well as those just looking for a fun action flick. With more than 15 years of Peter Parker on the big screen, Miles Morales is just who we needed to clean up this web.
Voters approve two-part capital project at Gowanda schools Residents of the Gowanda Central School District approved
a two-part capital project for more than $30 million in improvements to the district Proposition 1 was approved 610-302. Proposition 2, which was contingent upon the passage of Proposition 1, was approved 509-397. The district is grateful for the community’s engagement in this process and is thankful that so many got involved, participated and exercised their right to vote, district officials said. The district plans to keep the community informed as planning continues and the project gets underway. For more information, visit gowcsd.org.
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YORKSHIRE — A two-vehicle accident was reported at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 8 on Route 16 and State Road 39. Reilly William O’Gorman, 23, of Buffalo and Dusty Ray Howe, 30, of Delevan, were identified as the drivers. No injuries were reported. ASHFORD — A one-vehicle accident was reported at 11:32 a.m. Dec. 10 on Route 219 near Peters Road. Nicolette R. Dumansky, 27, of Williamsville, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported. YORKSHIRE — James R. McCain III, 33, of Delevan, was charged at 4:19 p.m. Dec. 10 with second-degree aggravated harassment, first-degree harassment and second-degree harassment. McCain was held. ELLICOTTVILLE — A one-vehicle accident was reported at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 on Route 219 near Plato Road. Kristopher W. Mack, 30, of West Valley, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported. YORKSHIRE — Jonathan D. Bean, 57, of Hinsdale, was arrested at 12:35 p.m. Dec. 11 as a fugitive without a warrant. He was also charged with operating a vehicle in violation of safety rules, an infraction. Bean was held. ASHFORD — A one-vehicle accident was reported at 4:22 p.m. Dec. 14 on Route 219 near Edies Road. Joanne A. White, 60, of West Valley, was identified as the driver. One injury was reported. YORKSHIRE — Christopher A. Stone, 20, of Lusby, Md., was charged at 2:08 p.m. Dec. 16 with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor, for an alleged incident July 26. He was issued an appearance ticket.
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Harley Maloy recorded a pair of personal best times in the pool for the Springville-Griffith varsity boys swimming and diving team last week. As the Griffins took on Orchard Park and Eden, Maloy was able to better his 100-yard freestyle time by a full second while also dropped his 50-yard freestyle time by nearly three full seconds.
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Senior guard Grace Zabawa played her role just as coach Bob Gainey would like as she helped the SpringvilleGriffith varsity girls basketball team win a pair of games last week. Zabawa averaged 14 points in victories over Lackawanna on Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Holland on Friday, Dec. 14. SGI girls basketball plays host to JFK on Thursday night, then has home tournament games on Dec. 26 and 28.
Springville 70, Holland 56
A balanced offensive night led Thursday to its second victory of the Jaime Dickinson photo Brett Russell runs his way to a first place finish in the season, with four players 3200-meter for Springville in an indoor track and field in double-figure scoring. Mason Goodridge meet Saturday morning at Buffalo State. scored 19 points to pace the Griffins while Austin Boies added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists. Adam Pruitt chipped in 15
Russell’s first-place 3,200 run leads SGI indoor track
Brett Russell won the 3,200-meter run, leading Springville-Griffith Institute indoor track and field runners in the B-F Meet Saturday morning at Buffalo State College. Russell won the 3,200 with a time of 10:37.10. Mason Field (long jump, 18-7.5) and Topher Elkins (300, :38.03) each had a second-place finish. Field was also 10th in the 55-meter (7.35). Jared Hecht was fourth in the 1,600 (5:03.08), Charles DiGangi fifth in the 300 (:40.78) and Andrew Delasandro ninth in the 55 hurdles (9.54). Payton Rowe’s pair of second-place finishes led
the SGI girls team. Rowe was second in both the 600 (1:47.65) and 55 hurdles (9.56). Sonya Krezmien was second in the 1,500 (5:33.30). Jaime Dickinson had a fourth-place run in the 600 (1:52.92) and 10th in the 1,500 (6:18.56). Emily Schlemmer was fourth in the 300 (:48.24) and Sydney Wittmer seventh in the 55 (8.36). A 1,600 relay team of Dickinson, Rowe, Evelyn Smith and Wittmer took fifth (4:53.04). Schlemmer, Elyana Schosek, Smith and Sydney Wittmer were seventh in the 800 relay 2:11.10.
points and five boards and Austin Lux had 12 points. Alex Fransisco helped out with six points and five rebounds for Springville, which is set to play three straight home games, starting Friday against Cleveland Hill, then with two home tournament games Dec. 26 and 28.
JFK edges Springville; Griffs top Holland
Mason Goodridge dropped in 27 points, but John F. Kennedy survived a tight contest with Springville’s boys basketball team Tuesday night. JFK won, 63-57. Also scoring double-figures
was Adam Pruitt, who added 11 points. The Griffins fell to 2-4 (1-3 in ECIC Div. IV). Mitchell Fischer led JFK with 15 points, Zack Manzella added 13 and Jamaal Huff had 11
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The Lady Griffs used a scorching first quarter to scored 24 points behind some stellar defense and incredible shooting while Kenz Owens buried four three-pointers to push the team to a 24-3 lead. Coach Gainey noted the “great hustle” of Ivette Lewandowski, Grace Zabawa, Meg Rehrauer, Nyah Solly and Bella Oakley, and the team’s suffocating help defense
and traps all over the court. Scorers on the night included: Nyah Solly (6), Kenz Owens (19), Grace Zabawa (11), Meg Rehrauer (15), Kelsey Zabawa (4), Rachel O'Neal (4), Bella Oakley (6), Gracie Attebery (2) and Ivette Lewandowski (12). Abby Steiner also came in and gave some great minutes on both ends of the floor.
The Springville-Griffith Institute varsity girls basketball team continued its winning ways on Tuesday night, Dec. 18, with a 68-23 victory over West Seneca West. The girls started off slowly but quickly found their footing behind some tough plays by Grace Zabawa and Kelsey Zabawa. The sisters were relentless
10 points. Other scorers on the night included: Grace Zabawa (8 points), Kelsey Zabawa (8), Rachel O'Neal (4), Bella Oakley (4), Ivette Lewandowski (4) and Abby Steiner (2). Springville is now 4-1 overall and looks to stay undefeated when it travels to JFK on Thursday night.
Springville boys swimmers fall to Orchard Park, beat Eden
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the SpringvilleGriffith Institute varsity boys swimming and diving team took on Orchard Park in a non-divisional meet, and although suffering a tough loss, the boys were able to put up some great times and score in the pool and on the board. Earning victories on the night were Jon Boberg (200 IM), Blaze Schelble (50 free) and Wyatt Fuller (Diving). Zach Hughey earned second place twice, for the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. — On Friday, the team then traveled to Eden for its fourth divisional meet. With the Griffins looking to remain undefeated in the division, the boys needed to be at
the top of their game. SGI won nine of the 12 events on its way to winning the meet, 99-84. Leading the way for the Griffins were Jon Boberg and Blaze Schelble, who each took part in four winning events: two individuals and two relays apiece. Zach Hughey also won two individual events and a relay, while Wyatt Fuller won the other individual event. Austin Yetter contributed to the winning relays and scored valuable points as well for the Griffins. Eric Schweickert was Springville’s top distance swimmer, taking second in the 500 and third in the 200 freestyles. In total, the team marked 13 personal best times.
Wittman, Rowe earn ECIC, WNY and all-state volleyball honors
Following a 23-8 season that saw the Griffins reach the Section 6 Class B-2 finals, the Springville girls volleyball team earned some notable individual honors for Meadow
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