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The ofﬁcial newspaper of the Village of Springville and the Town of Concord Also serving the surrounding communities and Springville-Grifﬁth Institute Central Schools

We What makes Springville a great place to live, work and play? With your help, we’ll feature good news from our village and surrounding area on our front page each week! As we’re out and about, we’ll discover more reasons why we love Springville and hope you’ll let us know of something to add to the list — no matter how big or small.  DJ Anthony from Kiss 98.5FM posted a video online to announce the Springville community raised over $9,000 for cancer research through the Bald for Bucks event held March 29 at Springville Elementary School. The event is not only a great spectacle but, more importantly, shows the selﬂessness many in our community have, including our children. More information is available on page 3.  It was great to see such a well attended public presentation on the BikeWalk Enhancement Project on Monday. Many such meetings come and go with little public input, and those in attendance presented comments and constructive criticisms in a way that sought to improve the project, not demean it.  Congratulations to Michael Hannon Jr., who will be joining his older brother, Patrick, on the football field at Alfred University next year. We enjoyed not only writing about the football achievement of playing D-3 football but also the unique family tie that makes a small town like Springville truly unique. (Have good news to share? Email us at info@ springvilletimes.com or stop by our ofﬁce at 65 E. Main St. in Springville.)

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Springville Times Named Official Paper of the Village of Springville

Village Board Hosts Reorganizational Meeting

The Springville Times is pleased to announce its designation as the official newspaper for the Village of Springville following the village’s reorganizational meeting on Monday. With this designation, we will continue to serve Springville village residents each week with important news, legal notices and other relevant items. Thank you for relying on the Springville Times to deliver news, information and more each week from the Village of Springville.

Maple Avenue Work Highlights Bike-Walk Project By RICH PLACe

Community members, including the Springville Village Board, on Monday heard a presentation on the $434,000 Springville Bike-Walk Enhancement Project designed to improve several sidewalks and bicycle routes throughout the village. The project is highlighted by an estimated $363,000 in improvements to Maple Avenue, most notably adding a sidewalk and upgrading the culvert at Spring Brook between Colonial Drive and Spring Street. Parts of the street, a popular route for students, would also see new sidewalks and crosswalks. Also included in preliminary plans are bicycle enhancements that would place six wooden bollards in Shuttleworth Park and 10 bicycle racks throughout the village. A handful of other bid alternates — should funding remain after the Maple Avenue improvements and bicycle enhancements — include upgrades on Newman Street, adding space between the sidewalk and South Buffalo Street near Springville Youth Inc. and planting trees. The public is invited to provide comment on the preliminary plans — which were

April 14 Towel Raffle Party Concord Senior Center April 21 BCH Women’s Association Basket Raffle Concord Town Hall April 22 Taste of the Southtowns

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Village trustee Elise Rose takes the oath of ofﬁce Monday from village administrator Liz Melock during the village’s reorganizational meeting. Rose was one of two new trustees elected to the village board; Kim Pazzuti, the other winner from village elections in mid-March, was on vacation. Looking on is Mayor Bill Krebs, who was also administered his oath during the meeting. Photo by Rich Place. By RICH PLACe

The Springville Village Board welcomed its new trustees and incumbent mayor Bill Krebs during its reorganizational meeting on Monday. New trustee Elise Rose was sworn into office, along with Krebs, prior to an hour-long presentation on the Springville BikeWalk Enhancement Project by officials from Watts Architecture and Engineering. The village’s other newly elected trustee, Kim Pazzuti, was not in attendance due to a family vacation, Mayor Krebs said. Rose and Pazzuti defeated incumbent trustee Terry Skelton in village elections last month. Robert Moriarty vacated the other seat by not seeking reelection and gave a farewell address last month. Skelton returned on

Monday to “give a proper farewell to the board,” as he phrased it, during the public comment session of the meeting. “It’s been my great honor and privilege to work with all of you to serve the citizens of our village,” Skelton said. “I want to especially thank Mayor Krebs for putting his trust in me 10 years ago and teaching me how good village government works.” He also said he prays the new trustees work with Mayor Krebs, the other trustees and village administrators to lead the village. “I ask the new trustees to keep an open mind and to remember that although over 200 citizens voted them, they are now the voice of over 4,000 and need to strike a balance between the wants of the few over the needs of the many,” he said. Also of note during the

village’s reorganization meeting on Monday, the village board named Nils Wikman to serve as deputy mayor and named the Springville Times as the official newspaper of the village. Both appointments were unanimously approved. SIGNIFICANT CONVERSATION at the meeting also centered around the process of remedying distressed properties after the condition of 37 South Central Ave., a large green dilapidated building at the corner with Woodward Avenue, was brought to the attention of the board by neighbor Allison Duwe. “It’s empty, it’s now falling down,” she told the board. “If it’s not on the distressed properties list already, I would just encourage it to be on there.”

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A LOOK BACK

Remembering Grace Gentner Salzler, who played football under Coach Pop Warner Looking back at some of at the Temple University in the women who should be Philadelphia, Pa. In 1941, remembered, let’s see if you they were married and can guess who this is … moved into a house they She started to walk at designed on South Central the age of one, worked at Avenue. Kronenberg’s department Three children soon store as a buyer, had followed: Nancy in 1945, three children, signed Barbara in 1948 and Dan many a fishing, hunting in 1950. In 1958, while in and wedding license, their backyard, Maynard volunteered at just about had a heart attack and every organization and died. Now a single parent, event held in Springville, Grace took the challenge of hosted teas ... have you running for and becoming guessed yet? town clerk for the Town of Why, Grace Gentner! Concord — a job she held In her 98 years she for 28 years! accomplished and did so In 1964, Grace married much for our community Raymond Gentner, owner before her passing in of the Gentner Livestock September 2017. Commission Market. You Grace’s first husband know the one, it still goes was Maynard “Tubby” on every Wednesday in By JOLeNe HAWKINs

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Boston Supervisor Completes Certified Town Official Program

Town of Boston Supervisor Jason Keding has successfully completed the Certified Town Official program offered by the Association of Towns of the state of New York. The minimum 30-credit certification program is offered by the association to all town officials across the state. “The courses and handson training were extremely valuable and has provided me many best practices that I hope to implement, this will be beneficial for the taxpayers and residents of the town,” said Keding. “I thank the Association of Towns for this valuable program.” The Certified Town Official program is designed to hone management and leadership skills, expand town officials’ knowledge and capabilities and recognize town officials who have committed themselves to continuing education opportunities.

Letter from the Editor

I hope you had a wonderful Easter with family and are enjoying your spring break. I spent the early part of my break getting manicures with my daughters at Root 39 and then getting our fro-yo fix (so happy Cindy Lou’s is open for the season!), coaching my soccer girls, fighting the crowds at all the grocery stores and getting ready for Easter. And now that that’s all done, it’s time for some R&R, and quality time with my family! This week’s issue is full of ideas for fun things to do with your kids or with your friends. Most of the SGI spring sports teams start up their games next week too, which means let’s hope the weather cooperates and get out there to cheer on our Griffins! We cover sports every week, and always welcome your stories and photos. We also hope you read the new “We Love Springville” column on the front page— we want to continue to promote all that is great about Springville and welcome your thoughts on it! Enjoy the rest of your break everyone! - Alicia Dziak, Managing Editor, Springville Times

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Bradford Publishing Co., owner of the Olean Times Herald and The Bradford Era, continues to broaden the newspaper group’s holdings in the region with the acquisition of the weekly Chautauqua Star. The acquisition of the Star from the Maytum Co. was announced Tuesday by John H. Satterwhite, president and CEO of Bradford Publishing. “We are pleased to continue increasing our footprint in newspaper publishing in this region,” Satterwhite said.

James G. Bonn, chief operating officer of Bradford Publishing, will be responsible for overseeing operations of the Star, as well as all other group publications. The acquisition comes six months after Bradford Publishing completed the purchase of the Ellicottville Times and the Springville Times weekly newspapers, along with the Dunkirk/Fredonia and the Silver Creek/Gowanda Pennysavers, bringing those publications into the group with the Times Herald,

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Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw recently delivered a check to Springville-Grifﬁth Institute Superintendent Kimberly Moritz for SGI’s share of collected county sales tax from the ﬁrst quarter of the year. Submitted photo. Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw recently updated school districts throughout Erie County on their share of collected sales tax from the first quarter of the year. Mychajliw hand delivered many of these checks that support programs and services for children, teachers and administrators across Erie County to school superintendents. Mychajliw was also pleased to inform school districts that revenue has increased from last year. During a visit to the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, Mychajliw delivered a check for $476,828 to Superintendent Kimberly Moritz. “The partnership between Erie County and school districts has been extremely valuable for our communities,” said Mychajliw. “The sales tax revenue, generated in large

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From left: Tammy Henry, SES principal Chris Scarpine, SES teacher Lisa Braman, Reed Braman, DJ Anthony from Kiss 98.5, with Rhett Braman and Andersen Braman in front. For the second year in a row, Springville Elementary School students and staff went Bald for Bucks last week, raising over $9,000 for cancer research. SES Principal Chris Scarpine, who returned to Springville in the fall of 2016 after working in Lake Shore for a couple years, saw the success of Bald for Bucks at the elementary school level there and wanted to bring it to Springville. The Bald for Bucks story begins in the spring of 1998, when Western New York resident Cathleen George was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30, according to the Bald for Bucks website. Although

she was optimistic, there was a long history of breast cancer in her family and the cancer had already spread to her lymph nodes. Cathleen opted to have a double mastectomy, followed by six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation. For two years her cancer was in remission but in 2000, Cathleen found a tumor on her left chest wall. She had a t-cell replacement and her cancer went into remission again. In the spring of 2002, Cathleen experienced a severe headache while at work that prompted her to seek medical attention. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor and three tumors on her lungs. As she underwent

more surgery, chemo and radiation, Cathleen’s brother, Tony, told her he would shave his head with her and not let his hair grow back until hers did. As teacher at Lake Shore High School, Tony began talking about his mission with his students and many of them offered to support his sister as well. One of the students suggested they raise donations before shaving their heads — and hence, Goin’ Bald for Bucks was born. In its first year, Tony and 36 Lake Shore students raised $3,600. On March 13, 2004, Cathleen George lost her battle with cancer. Her spirit now lives on through Goin’ Bald for Bucks.

More than 13 years after its inception, Goin’ Bald for Bucks has raised more than $4.8 million to benefit research and patientcare programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute with schools, individuals and organizations across the United States Goin’ Bald. Goin’ Bald for Bucks is a great, visual way to show your support for the 34,000 patients who turn to Roswell Park for hope each year, all while having an unforgettable time! Participants raise funds and then shave their heads or cut their hair for Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Great job to everyone who helped make this worthwhile cause a success!

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Michael Hannon Jr. (left) will join his older brother Patrick on the football ﬁeld at Alfred University next year. By ALICIA DZIAK

If you live in Springville, chances are you know the Hannons. Whether it’s through Michael Hannon Sr.’s excavating and landscaping business, the gym they own, Springville Health and Fitness, or through their involvement in the community, they are familiar names and faces. And Springville sports fans know the Hannons are synonymous with SGI football. Michael Jr., graduating in June, is the youngest Hannon boy of his generation in his immediate family. During his tenure as a Griffin, he played center and defensive tackle. “My family is very dedicated to the (SGI football) program. My uncle played, my Dad, and my brothers, Brett, Shea and Patrick also all played for Springville,” he said. “If there was one thing I learned from all of them, it’s that nothing is ever just handed to you. You’re gonna have to work for it and make sure you’re working harder than the guy across from you.” Although Michael Jr. and Patrick were only two grades apart in school, they only played one snap together as Griffins, a televised playoff game, which was Michael Jr.’s first time stepping onto the field as a varsity player. Wearing purple and gold seems to be in the Hannon blood, and not quite ready to say goodbye to it, Michael Jr. plans to continue wearing it, playing D-3 football as an Alfred University Saxon in the fall, joining his brother Patrick (who graduated from SGI in 2016), on the field and on the campus. Michael Jr. is not only following in the footsteps of his brother Patrick, but also in the footsteps of his dad, as well as his older brother, Brett, who also both attended and played football for Alfred. “There were a lot of reasons why I decided that Alfred University was the best fit for me, but I believe the biggest was it already felt like home,” said Michael Jr. of his decision to go there. “It was somewhere that I knew I would love for the next four years. I already was known as a legacy in Alfred because of my dad playing and my brothers

Brett and Patrick and now it’s my turn.” Michael Jr. wil be majoring in Business Administration, where he hopes to one day take over the family business. “Alfred’s business school is top of line and they I really look forward to learning new ideas and strategies from them,” Michael Jr. said. “I decided to attend Alfred University because it really does feel like home here,” Patrick agreed. “Everyone really does care how you do, both in the classroom, and on the field. I chose to major in Accounting after taking a course in high school with Mr. Wikman, and (upon) further discovery, it was the right choice while in my second semester here at AU.” Patrick, who plays guard on the offensive line for the Saxons, explained that going from hgih school to college football was a bit of a change. “College ball is in many ways different from high school. So much time goes into football as well as classes every week, and the balance that must be found between school and athletics was the biggest adjustment I have found,” he said. “However, similarities still exist. I have found that even though there are 100 + kids on the team, the aspect of family is as strong as any other team I have been on, and I really thought I wouldn’t be able to find that again after leaving high school.” Patrick noted that the the sense of teamwork was something important he brought with him from the high school field to the college field: “I have found that the ability and

the willingness to work together to accomplish a greater goal is essential especially in the game of football.” As the “big brother,” Patrick said, “When I heard that Michael had fully committed to AU, I was excited. When he first began his search for colleges, the last thing I was thinking was that he and I would be going to the same school. I didn’t really make it known at first that I wanted him to come to AU, but as things drew closer, I made it known that I thought it would be a once in a lifetime experience for us, and I am glad he made the right choice.” As Michael Jr. heads to college, he will bring with him to college a strong support system. “My biggest role models have always been my parents,” Michael Jr. said. “They have been through thick and thin with me and they are always there to keep a smile on my face. They helped so much with our team, whether it was for fundraising to get new and better things for us to use, or just going out to wings every Friday and them pitching in. They truly are the best parents I could ever ask for.” He went on to compliment the SGI coaching staff. “Coach Eric Janzi is one of the best coaches I will ever get to play for— he has always had the kids working hard but it was always fun. He always had our backs as did we for him and he truly was a huge part to why I love the game so much,” Michael Jr. said. “As for Coach Rob Valenti, he is the definition of dedication. He will help

you no matter the shape or size you are and no matter how good you are—he is committed to this game and he is committed to the program that will be back on the map when he is done with it....To every single one of my coaches, thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in to help kids like me really love this sport.” Patrick echoes much of his younger brother’s sentiment. “I would consider my greatest strength to be the coaching I have received through Springville during my career there,” he said. “I know I would not be where I am today without the help of the excellent coaches I have had.” Michael Jr. will also bring important lessons learned while at SGI to his freshman year. “The lessons I have learned on and off the field that I will bring to college is no obstacle is too big, meaning you can overcome anything you put your mind to and never give up no matter the outcome, because you will just come back even stronger,” he said. “And also don’t let your brother push you around now that we’re the same size!” As for brotherly advice? “The biggest advice I have to offer Michael, and any athlete attending college next year, is that time management is key,” Patrick said. “I know it sounds cliché, but working out everyday as well as practicing takes a huge toll on your body, both mentally and physically. It is so important that you have your priorities straight, and you devote as much time to your studies as you do football.”

Michael Hannon Sr. (center) also played football for both Springville and Alfred University.

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SPORTS & Fitness JV Baseball Squad has Full Roster, ‘a Lot of Talent’

By RICH PLACe

In a league that focuses on player development and perfecting fundamentals while still striving to remain ahead on the scoreboard each game, junior varsity teams certainly aren’t excited about the stubborn snow that continued into early April. “Not being able to go outside is really tough for us because I can’t really see how we can throw the ball from third to first or centerfield to home plate,” said Adam Wolfley, SpringvilleGriffith Institute (SGI)’s first-year JV head coach. No doubt it’s been the same story for teams across Western New York, as practicing inside a gymnasium only allows for 85 feet of throwing space. So baseball teams of all levels are eager to get outdoors prior to opening the season. For SGI’s JV baseball team, they are scheduled to host Maryvale in a season opener Monday, April 9. “It’s been brutal — it’s impacting everybody,” Wolfley said about the weather during a conversation before spring break. “On varsity,

those guys have strong arms and they knew they can throw the ball. But we’re still developing our arms here at JV, so not being able to go outside and throw long distances has been really tough.” Wolfley takes over the JV coaching position from Joel Lux, who moved up to varsity head coach this year. And while Wolfley might be a new face in the dugout for the Griffins, he’s certainly no stranger to Springville. Currently a health and physical education student at Canisius College, Wolfley is studentteaching at SGI, where he graduated from in 2014. He most recently served as JV coach at Alden High School. “It’s actually really awesome,” he said when asked about coming full circle for Springville baseball, having served as a player while he attended school here. “I didn’t think it would happen so soon, but it’s really cool to be able to walk around the halls and not have to go to class and kind of be in charge for once.” Outside of the classroom, his duties as the man in charge include working to develop a JV squad of 16 baseball

players as they continue to refine themselves to prepare for varsity. Wolfley explained his philosophy of getting all the kids to play while at the JV level. Cutting players, he said, risks the potential of them not returning to try out again next year. And in baseball, subbing players as pinch hitters late in the game, for example, allows for all student-athletes to get some kind of playing time throughout the season. “I’ve talked to some players and I told them ‘we’ve got a lot of kids here, so you might not start in every game or play in every game, but I can guarantee you can get to play,’’” he said. “It’s a work in progress.” Baseball is by definition a sport so, even at the levels below varsity, the desire to score runs and ultimately win games is an obvious goal. And Wolfley said he’s “expecting some wins” out of a team that has “a lot of talent.” But at the JV level, just as much focus is on fundamentals and refining skills as it is on winning games, he said. “Basically, (JV is) to prepare them for varsity,”

Wolfley said. “It’s working on fundamentals: hitting the ball, throwing the ball, being able to catch the ball. They should be able to do most of those things by the time they get to JV, but I’m here to kind of perfect that so they can go on to the next level and win sectionals, win states, just win games.” He said he has about 10 boys on the roster who “can throw strikes, and that’s what we are looking for at JV.” Players on the SGI JV roster this year include: sophomores Ty Dash, Nick Emmick, Zayne Dearmeyer, Nick Sullivan, Travis Mansfield, Nick Pfarner, Ryder Hoffman and Austin Walker; freshmen David Black, Austin Boies, Alex Elkins, Dan Komenda, Domenick Sicignano and Keaton Wnuk; and eighth graders Carter Hoffman and Garrett Walker. The JV season kicks off with a busy week next week, weather dependent. The team plays four games in five days against Maryvale (April 9, 4:45 p.m.), at Pioneer (April 11, 5 p.m.), at Olean (April 12, 4:30 p.m.) and against Depew (April 13, 4:30 p.m.).

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A HEALTHIER 2018 YOU

Soreness and Fatigue

By CArLee FrANK

The weather is warming up and the sun is beginning to shine; this means throngs of wintertime hibernators are dusting off their workout clothes to hit the gym, the roads and even indoor pools for some laps. This is exciting news, but there’s one caveat – all of the muscles that laid dormant during the winter are about to become sore, sore, sore. So, let’s talk about it. What actually happens in the body when we experience sore muscles? Well, it’s technically called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and is a result of microscopic tears in muscle fibers. Carol Torgan, a health consultant with the American College of Sports Medicine, said to the Chicago Tribune: “The damage ignites an inflammatory response as the muscle repairs itself, causing pain that peaks 24 to 48 hours after the activity and dissipates in five to seven days.” Therefore, we can put to rest the myth that a buildup of lactic acid creates DOMS. Furthermore, each body is different –it may take hours to become sore, or even two days, and the healing process is just as variable. Some individuals may hardly ever become sore, so don’t worry if you can hardly walk in the morning and your roommate seems to be walking on air. Training and patience will bring your body to peak fitness where soreness is hardly ever achieved. However, if any fitness fanatics want to challenge their muscles, then simply switch up your routine and I guarantee you’ll feel sore the next day. Soreness should feel like a dull ache or discomfort that is exasperated with movement. If you feel sharp pains or weakness in your joints, consult a doctor. If you over-stress muscle fibers or ligaments, they can rip and cause serious injury. So, always practice moderation. There are ways, however, to prevent soreness and to treat ongoing soreness. First, make sure that you are properly hydrated. Hydration is important before and throughout your workout to prevent cramping and decrease inflammation/muscle soreness after exercise. A second way to prevent and treat soreness is by stretching. It prepares your muscles for physical activity and decreases the risk of a torn muscle. A final tip is to ice immediately after a workout and to apply heat later in the day. Icing decreases inflammation and heat encourages blood flow which speeds up the healing process. Now, soreness is not the only hurdle in exercise – we must also contend with fatigue. Fatigue, unlike soreness, has everything to do with lactic acid. Long story short, during high intensity exercise, the body cannot keep up with muscles’ demand for oxygen and eventually produces lactic acid as a by-product. As lactic acid is broken down into lactate, hydrogen ions are released into the muscle tissue which causes fatigue. While muscle fatigue is inevitable in the human body, persistent strength and endurance training will decrease its frequency. Proper fatigue should feel like a burn in the muscles and even a slight shake as they work to sustain your movement. If your muscles give out or burn painfully, you know to stop. Some fitness beginners think they’re too weak to even begin; that they tire so quickly it’s not even worth the effort. But everyone has to start somewhere. Our biggest obstacle –besides our own mindset –is the first five minutes of a workout. It requires more mental fortitude than physical effort to begin, so just throw on some music and an old T-shirt and start jogging in place. As the muscles warm up and your heart rate rises, remind yourself that you’ve already begun so you might as well finish. This week, don’t be intimidated by soreness and fatigue— let it be a reminder that you’ve worked hard!

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The boys’ track team is led by the familiar coaching staff of by Joseph Marvin and Chad Russell, who also team up to coach cross country in

the fall, and indoor track in the winter. The team consists of 40 boys, ranging in grades 7-12. Marvin lists returning point scorers as Nick Abdo, Topher Elkins, Jarod Reese

and Seth Dash in sprints; Andrew Delasandro and Nolan Longbine in hurdles, Brett Russell and Zach Peterman in distance, and Ethan Keyser and Andrew Lazarus in throwing.

Marvin said that early spring training is an extension of indoor track training, and includes weights, plyos and sprints in the hallways. According to Marvin,

team goals for the season include breaking as many school records as possible, qualifying several athletes for sectionals and improving individual times and distances.

The team is scheduled to compete against East Aurora on Wednesday, April 11 at 4:30 at home. Stayed tuned to the Springville Times for the weekly sports schedule.

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Village attorney Paul Weiss noted the matter is now in court. However, village trustees and the mayor informally discussed the process for remedying distressed properties near the end of the meeting.

“The speed at which we address distressed properties has always been a concern,” said Mayor Krebs after the topic was brought up again by Wikman. “The house on South Central is one of the

most recent examples.” Mayor Krebs called the process “problematic” and “almost inherent” but added municipalities can’t simply take over private properties when they fall into disarray. Mayor Krebs also noted

the West End Historic District has officially been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The announcement came from the National Park Service the week of March 16 and includes 90 to 171 W. Main St., 17 Park St., 186 to 244 Franklin St. and 24 to 110 North Central Avenue in the village. The next meeting of the Springville Village Board is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 16 on the second ﬂoor of the public safety building at 65 Franklin St.

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Village Mayor Bill Krebs takes the oath of ofﬁce Monday from village administrator Liz Melock during the village’s reorganizational meeting as new trustee Elise Rose looks on. Photo by Rich Place.

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Maple Avenue Improvements The majority of the presentation Monday concerned improvements on Maple Avenue, which will utilize the bulk of the funding. The project is highlighted by extending the existing culvert that carries Spring Brook under Maple Avenue — located between Colonial Drive and Spring Street — to allow for a new sidewalk on the south side of the street. There is currently no sidewalk on either side of the street at the culvert since the north sidewalk was abandoned and is now closed. “That leaves an unsafe condition for pedestrians that want to walk down the street, especially all the students who walk from the elementary school,” explained Alexis Sigeti of Watts Architecture and Engineering. “I know a lot of them use Maple Avenue to get home, and they are forced to walk in the street in this location.” The anticipated construction would take about a month to build a headwall at the south ends of the existing culvert pipes and backfilling behind the headwall, Sigeti said. A detour would be posted.

Chris Cerrone, a nearby resident and member of the Springville-Griffith Institute School Board, noted it would be best to have the construction carried out when school is not in session to avoid students and buses having to use the detour. Other work on Maple Avenue would construct roughly 1,260 feet of new sidewalk on the north side of the street from Spring Street to Elm Street and from Hilltop Drive to Newman Street. A section from Elm Street to Hilltop Drive would remain without sidewalk due to a large bank and mature trees in that section, Sigeti said. Instead, crosswalks would be added to encourage students to cross the street at specific locations. About 320 feet of new sidewalk would also be added from the existing sidewalk near the Boys and Girls Club to Spring Street, including over the reconstructed culvert. Kostowniak noted application for a separate grant to remedy the abandoned and closed sidewalk on the north side of the Maple Avenue culvert is also in the works and ensured, “it’s not ignored, it’s still in progress.”

Other Project Alternatives Galbo noted, according to estimates, about $52,000 would be left after the improvements to Maple Avenue plus miscellaneous bicycle enhancements. Should bids come back favorable, that figure could be even higher. Galbo and Sigeti outlined four bid alternates that could be added to the overall project: improvements to Newman Street, Franklin Street, tree plantings and improvements to North and South Buffalo streets. Improvements on Newman Street could include 645 feet of new sidewalk on part of its east side and correct a drainage issue at Newman and Elm streets by raising 60 feet of sidewalk and installing French drains at the location. On Franklin Street, work could include curb ramps and crosswalks at Central Avenue. Another bid alternate estimates the planting of about 30 trees throughout the village, with locations to be determined after discussion with homeowners, Kostowniak said. Much discussion was also held with community residents, including a

nearby property owner, about potential work on South Buffalo Street that would move the sidewalk about five feet away from the roadway from Springville Youth Inc. to Woodward Avenue. “I think one of the reasons that was identified by the village for improvement was because the sidewalk is right on the edge of (the street) and there is no curb there, no barrier,” said Galbo. Such an improvement is part of the fourth bid alternate, which Galbo said was listed by priority. All areas expected to see work — including Maple Avenue and spanning to the bid alternates — would also see bike share-the-road signs and sharrows, which are bike symbols with two wide arrows painted on the road to enforce the sharethe-road mentality with drivers. Members of the public interested in expressing comments about the proposed project can submit comments through the village office through April 17. A more detailed plan, as well as drawings of projected work, are available at the village office at the corner of North Buffalo and Main streets.

Melock, the village administrator, said comments can be handwritten and dropped off at her office or in the payment box outside the municipal building at the corner of North Buffalo and Main streets. They can also be mailed to her attention at PO Box 17, 5 W. Main St., Springville NY 14141 or emailed to lmelock@ villageofspringvilleny. com. “After this two-week comment period, we’ll take all the comments, review them, incorporate them into the preliminary design to the extent we can” and eventually submit for approval to the state DOT, Galbo said. After subsequent village approval, bids would be accepted and the project could move forward. The current timeline has construction taking place beginning in July. “We’re excited to be a part of this project,” Galbo said. “We have been part of projects like this in the past for other municipalities, and we know from experience that they can make a big impact on a community.”

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OUTDOORS

It’s spring at Allegany State Park, which means an array of outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for nature education, a way to give back, or a trail run, you’ll find it coming up in the next month.

Upcoming Events at Allegany State Park

Signs of Spring Evening Walk April 10 Spring is here! Time to get over the winter blues, and get outside! Join a park naturalist for a “Signs of Spring Evening Walk” explaining Allegany State Park’s blossoming spring critters on April 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will be treated to some early signs of spring that may include the display ﬂight of the American Woodcock, chorusing amphibians, newly emerged spring plants and much more. This free event starts at Site 53, Quaker Beach Road near the gate at the osprey platform. Participants should dress for the weather; bring a ﬂashlight or head lamp, camera, and a sense of adventure. For more information please contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236 or AlleganySP@parks.ny.gov

(OPRHP) and local Friends groups, to celebrate and enhance New York’s parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire park system and its needs. This annual event, held the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers from across the state to participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks and historic sites. Join us to celebrate New York’s park system by cleaning up park lands and beaches, planting trees and gardens, restoring trail and wildlife habitat, removing invasive species, and working on various site improvement projects. Last year over 8,000 volunteers took part in more than 250 projects at 125 state parks, historic sites and public lands throughout the New York. Allegany State Park is once again taking part in the event, with the Friends group leading several projects. Past projects have included clearing brush, picking up garbage, painting cabins and trail maintenance. Thanks to one of the Friends’ members, a few sponsors and the Friends of Allegany State Park, a free hot dog lunch will be served after the event at the Quaker picnic shelter. There will also be a few prizes to give away thanks to our sponsors. Registration is now open at www.ptny.org.

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Ava Dziak of East Concord clears brush at Allegany State Park’s Beehunter picnic area at the 2017 I Love My Park Day.

Allegany Adventure Run, which kicks off the trail running season in the park. The Summit Ski Area in Red House is home base for this annual wild and challenging experience covering one of three course distances— 6K, 13K and 27K. The 6K is the perfect I Love My Park Day option for experiencing a May 5 walking or running course Celebrate Cinco de Mayo close to the starting area by giving back to the park! on Sweetwater trail. A few I Love My Park Day is a climbs keep the lungs and statewide event, organized legs working and will surely by Parks & Trails New give any entrant a good York (PTNY) in partnership nights sleep after the race. with the New York State Allegany Adventure Run The 13K course includes Office of Parks, Recreation Also happening on Sweetwater, Christian and Historic Preservation Saturday, May 5 is the 2018 Hollow and Leonard Run.

Rarely ﬂat, this course is very popular and features many rolling climbs and descents non-technical in nature for experienced trail runners or those with a decent early season base. The 27K uses the same trails as the 13K for the first half, but then turns down Ridge Run and includes Thunder Run, a 3-mile section of technical singletrack. Pre-register at www. heartrateup.com by April 28 to guarantee a t-shirt. We cannot guarantee race-day shirts to those who register after this date.

The towns of Aurora, Holland and Wales are all celebrating their 200th anniversaries in 2018, with a full calendar of festivities including parades, beard and bonnet contests, historic building tours, and many other events. Two of these towns, Holland and Wales, are home to about 30 miles of the Conservation Trail, a 182-mile branch trail of the FLT that extends from Niagara Falls to the Pennsylvania border. The Foothills Trail Club is joining the bicentennial celebrations by offering a free hike series through Wales and Holland, sections that are among the most popular and scenic parts of the Conservation Trail. The Foothills Trail Club hopes that these hikes will introduce more people to this beautiful, ravine-rich section of Western New York. The trail is mostly on private land with the cooperation of landowners. Foothills Trail Club volunteers monitor the trails, keeping them clear of fallen branches and other debris, and making and installing wooden steps on the deepest ravines and boardwalks in wet areas. Three of the hikes are also on the Passport Series, a family-friendly introduction to hiking that is a joint venture of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference (Foothills Trail Club is part of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference) and Wegman’s. Each of the Passport series hikes ends at a marker with a plaque where one may take a rubbing in a Passport booklet; hikers who complete four Passport hikes earn a patch. Bicentennial Series hikers will receive Passport booklets. For new and experienced hikers, these Saturday hikes will provide healthy outdoor exercise and increased awareness and appreciation of the beauty of our region. The hikes, on Saturdays from May 5 to Aug.11, range from 3.6 to 5 miles and will be led by experienced leaders. The other dates are May 19, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28 and Aug. 11. Dogs will not be permitted on any of the hikes in this series. For more information, email FoothillsTrailClub@ yahoo.com.

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LOCAL SKI RACING

HoliMont U14’s Compete at Can-Ams By CAItLIN CrOFt

Simona Muscarella and Logan Kidd of HoliMont travelled up to Carrabassett Valley, Maine to compete in U14 Can-Ams at

Sugarloaf Mountain Resort. This event consisted of three days of racing Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom. Kidd came in 52nd for the Super-G and

unfortunately did not finish the Slalom or Giant Slalom. Muscarella took 42nd and 40th in the Giant Slalom and Super-G respectively. Muscarella did not finish the Slalom.

Tune in next week to find out how Ellicottville natives Hayly Fredrickson and Logan Fredrickson do at Can Ams in Quebec, Canada! A baby trilobite found by a Penn Dixie guest in June 2017.

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places like Afghanistan, Iran, India, China, Kenya, Ethiopia, England, Mexico, Costa Rica, Iceland, the Arctic Circle, Fiji and Australia, plus all through the United States and Canada. She loved to go to places she had not been to, and was teased that she had a packed suitcase under her bed so she could leave at a moment’s notice. At the Historical Society, we are blessed with many special treasures Grace and her family have donated to us. I remember her the most for giving teas in the yard of the Pop Warner Museum and dressing up not only the tables but herself as well. Oh, the hats she had — and now the Historical Society has — and being able to

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set up the displays in her barn with her guidance and directions. We all had fun painting the walls and arranging the props to get the best arrangement. Grace helped us with so many displays. She also kept scrapbooks during her years as town clerk — as well as her travel scrapbooks — that we now have. How many of us have accomplished just half of what Grace has done? She was dedicated to supporting groups and organizations that she believed in. She was a driving force for groups and for getting and organizing the volunteers for them. When I think of the people who help to make

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her community earned her Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Some — just some — of the ways she volunteered included: the Concord Historical Society; Bertrand Chaffee Hospital; Springville Food Pantry; Meals on Wheels; extraordinary minister at St. Aloysius Church; president of the Senior Citizens; chairwoman for the “trash and treasures,” a fundraiser for the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital; and, well, 17 other committees — plus her 28 years as town clerk and tax collector! Grace inherited a “travel gene” from her mom, Grace Haake Kohn, who lived to be 106 years old and enjoyed traveling. Grace Gentner got to visit

the Village of Springville what it is today, I thank Grace Gentner. When I met her 30 years ago when I moved up here, I learned from her — about everything from planting a rose bush, to the history of the town, to what groups I should volunteer for, to walking with me and leaving me in the dust! I would like to think that my love and drive for the Historical Society that I have is because of her. She is a woman that should be honored this month and always!

Penn Dixie is pleased to announce another season of fossil fun! Located at 4050 North St. in Blasdell, Penn Dixie reopens to the public on weekends beginning Saturday, April 21. During the spring, they will be open for fossil collecting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Visitors are welcome to bring their own gear or rent equipment as they travel our 54-acre park in search of trilobites and other prehistoric creatures. To kick off the season, Penn Dixie is holding their annual Earth Day Cleanup on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We invite the WNY community to join their team of volunteers to help beautify Penn Dixie and get the park ready for another year of fossil collecting, astronomy programs, and nature tours. All ages are welcome. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Volunteers may signup by emailing Dr. Phil Stokes at phil@penndixie.org. Penn Dixie is the top-ranked fossil park in the United States and welcomes science enthusiasts from around the globe to uncover trilobites, brachiopods, crinoids, and corals that lived in a shallow ocean 380 million years ago. For more info, visit www.penndixie.org.

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Tim and Bonnie’s & Cascade Lanes: A Perfect Match By CArLee FrANK

Approximately three billion pizzas are sold in the United States each year, which means 100 acres of pizza is eaten each day — that’s about 350 slices per Edmond, Okla., Amy served in the U.S. Air second! (Juan) Gonzalez of San Force. He had worked for Pizza was brought Antonio, Texas, and Emily the Village of Gowanda Sternisha of Gowanda; and to America by Italian Water Department for 38 immigrants in the early two grandchildren, Isabel years, retiring as water 1900s. It was then spurred and Reid Neuhalfen. Also superintendent. on by American soldiers surviving is a brother, Paul On Aug. 22, 1987, returning from World War (Karleen) Sternisha of he married the former II who craved the cheesy Tennessee; a sister, Mary Catherine Schultz, who delicacy they had tasted Jeanne (Randy) Ramsdell survives. in Italy. Finally, it was He was a life member of of South Bend, Ind.; and American Legion Post 409 several nieces and nephews. commercialized in response to popular demand by Friends called Monday and VFW Post 5007 and suburban America in the (April 2, 2018) at Mentley was on their Color Guard. GOWANDA — Carl R. 1950s. Funeral Home Inc., 105 E. Sternisha, 67, of Gowanda, He also was a lifetime From there, pizzerias Main St., Gowanda. Funeral member of the Slovenian passed away Wednesday popped up all over America services with military Club and a past member (March 28, 2018) at Mercy — in cities, suburbs and honors were held Tuesday of the Phoenix Lodge in Hospital in Buffalo. small towns. Springville (April 3, 2018) with Rev. Gowanda. He was born Sept. 28, is graced with our very Joseph Porpiglia, offi ciating. Besides his wife, he is 1950 in Gowanda, the son own pizzeria at 385 South Burial was in Holy Cross survived by a son, Alex of the late Joseph and Gloria Cascade Drive. Cemetery. Sternisha of Gowanda; (Marlewski) Sternisha. Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza Memorials may be made three daughters, Heather Mr. Sternisha was a opened nearly 11 years ago to the Slovenian Club. (Kris) Neuhalfen of Vietnam veteran, having by Tim and Bonnie Garey. Tim has been in the pizza business since childhood and Tim and Bonnie’s of Springville is his fourth Lynn retired from New (Michael Shaffer) Stiles, pizzeria. They serve pizza York State; he worked as both of Gowanda; and — of course — as well as a locksmith at the former grandchildren, nieces subs, wings, French fries JN Adam Developmental and nephews. He is also and many other items. Garey Center with over 25 years of survived by a brother, said it’s all food easy to eat service. Lavern (late Beverly) while bowling. Lynn enjoyed guitar Varney of Perrysburg; and Tim and Bonnie’s is not and played all around two sisters, Marilyn (late just a pizzeria but also a the area. His band, Lynn Hamilton) Johnston of bowling alley. When Garey Varney and the Country Dayton and Lois (Norman) purchased the property in Classics, was well known Johnson of Collins. 2007, Cascade Lanes was and enjoyed by many. Besides his parents and simply the adjacent building Lynn also was a member wife, Lynn was preceded in need of repair. After years of the former Perrysburg in death by a son, Randy of prodding by customers, EDEN — Lynn W. United Methodist Church, VanVleck; and a brother, he entered the bowling Varney, formerly of Route he was a past member Herbert Varney. industry. 39 in Perrysburg, passed A funeral for Lynn will “It was a whole different away Thursday (March 29, of the Gowanda Chapter Barbershoppers and was be held at 11 a.m. Saturday animal for me — I mean, 2018). an exempt member of the (April 7, 2018) from I’ve been in the pizza Born in North Collins, Versailles Volunteer Fire Schindler Funeral Home, 44 business my whole life, then Lynn was the son of Andrew Center St., Gowanda. I opened that door one day and Gladys (Allard) Varney. Department. Survivors include a son, If desired, memorials may and said, ‘alright I’m going Lynn married Marjorie James (Pam) VanVleck of be made to a local charity of to give it a go,’” Garey said. Maines VanVleck on July Delaware; two daughters, one’s choice. While there was a lot 29, 1961 in Perrysburg. of learning involved, he Marjorie passed away Aug. Joyce (Richard Sweda) Sherlock and Kathie mentioned his favorite part 29, 2013. is getting to see the high

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George V. Zeaﬂa George V. Zeaﬂa went home to the Lord peacefully on Monday (April 2, 2018). George is survived by daughter Doreen, sons Victor, David, Scott and Tim; step-children Eric and Angela, and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren. His beloved wife, Geri, passed in 2016.

George made many friends in this area. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Liberty, Pa. next to his parents and wife. Please share your condolences at www. eriecountycremationservice. com.

Steel after 32 years. He worked at Gowanda Country Club for 27 years. He also was employed by the state of New York as a code enforcement officer and member of the code enforcement review board. Mr. Hintz lived by the quote, “There is no honor fighting a fire that could have been prevented through education.” He was a life member of the following volunteer firemen’s associations: Dayton, Cattaraugus County, Cattaraugus County Fire Chiefs, Cattaraugus County Fire Police, Cattaraugus County Fire Advisory Board, Southwestern, Fire Service of NYS (FASNY) and Burn Treatment of Western NY. In addition to his wife, Nancy D., Robert is survived by: two sisters,

Alberta Wulff and Barbara Westman of Springville; and three children, Donald (Jo Ann Bien) Hintz of Florida, Ronald Hintz of South Dayton and Cathie (late Richard) Bridges of East Otto. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Brandon Hintz, Joshua Hintz, Shawn Hintz, Jessica Owen, Christina Pestow, Bradley Bridges and Ryan Bridges; and 8 greatgrandchildren. Besides his parents, Mr. Hintz is predeceased by a sister, Patricia Manning. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (April 7, 2018) from Mentley Funeral Home, 105 E. Main St., Gowanda, where all family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the fire service of your choice.

school bowling teams from Springville and Cattaraugus compete, because both use Cascade Lanes for home meets. His appreciation for the bowling industry led him to add a bowling alley to the Tim and Bonnie’s location in Ellicottville as well. His daughter, Tiffany Garey, runs the Ellicottville location now and has been very successful. Tim and Bonnie’s is very much a family business. Growing up, Garey would help in his stepfather’s pizzeria and, at 16 years old, his older brothers purchased their own pizzeria and called it Blasdell Pizza. A few years later, when his eldest brother stepped down as owner, Garey took over. He and his brothers went on to open two other locations in Hamburg and Fredonia. In fact, Tim and Bonnie’s was originally a Blasdell Pizza. However, due to changes from the original recipes in the other three locations, Garey separated himself from Blasdell Pizza and changed the Springville

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SOUTH DAYTON — Robert F. Hintz, 83, passed away in his home on Saturday (March 31, 2018) in South Dayton (Cottage). Robert was born on May 30, 1934 to the parents of the late Fred R. and Myra M. (nee Pratt) Hintz of East Otto. He graduated from Cattaraugus Central School with a Regents Degree. He married Nancy Rice in 1954. Robert retired as a crane operator from Bethlehem

location to Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza. Garey is very committed to the original recipes that Western New York fell in love with at Blasdell Pizza, so he continues to use them to this day. In order to maintain consistency, he said he also weighs and portions all of the ingredients in his food. Tim and Bonnie’s also sells gluten free pizza made from Vin-Chet dough, and he tries to keep the prices affordable. “Some people think, ‘Oh, it’s gluten free, I can charge like $20’ but in my mind that’s wrong — it’s not your fault you can’t eat regular pizza,” Garey said. Another popular meal from Tim and Bonnie’s are the fish frys. While more Ellicottville-based customers buy fish frys, he noted, he is hoping to get the word out to Springville. He said he’s been working on the recipe and thinks they have one of the best fish frys around. Bonnie Garey — who Tim said was instrumental in the success of Tim and Bonnie’s — has been battling thyroid cancer for the last three years, but Garey said she is on the upswing. Many customers ask about the “Bonnie to Tim and Bonnie’s,” he said, laughing, so it’s important for the community to know she is feeling better. If you are in the mood for a delicious slice of pizza at a family owned business, stop by Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza Sunday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Or check out their Facebook page and website for more information. 3 Months: $20 6 Months: $30 1 Year: $49

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COMMUNITY Concord Senior Center Upcoming Events Week of April 9-14

Monday, April 9 10:30 a.m.: Scene Garden Club 12 p.m.: Clara’s 100th Birthday Party 12:15 p.m.: Stay Fit Lunch Tuesday, April 10 9 a.m.: Home Bureau 9:30 a.m.: Yoga 10 a.m.: Community Action rep here 11 a.m.: Stay Fit Exercises Noon: Stay Fit Lunch 1 p.m.: Sign Language 1:45 p.m.: Women’s Club Wednesday, April 11 10:30 a.m.: Fit Over 50 Drumming Exercise Class 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Fidelis rep here 1:30 p.m.: Senior Club meeting 5 p.m.: BCH Narcan training

Thursday, April 12 9:30 a.m.: Stitches Sewing Class 11 a.m.: Stay Fit exercises Noon: Stay Fit exercises Noon: Stay Fit Lunch 12:30 p.m.: Euchre 12:30 p.m.: Clara & Marion 100th Birthday Party Friday, April 13 Noon: Stay Fit Lunch 1 p.m.: University Express lecture Saturday, April 14 Women of the Moose Towel Party

Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program STANDARD MENU APRIL 2018 Monday 2 DYNGUS DAY Cabbage Roll with Savory Sauce Mashed Potatoes Carrots Ice Cream (723)

Tuesday

Green Beans w/ Red Pepper

Diced Pears (680)

Chef Side Salad

Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce Peas Chef Salad with Dressing Tropical Fruit (902)

Beef Pepper Steak over Rice Green Beans with Red Pepper Carrots Fruit Delight Cookie  (653)

Breaded Chicken Breast with Gravy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Tropical Fruit (756)

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Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce Seasoned Spinach Chef Salad with Dressing Pineapple Tidbits (988)

Julienne Salad with Dressing Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Orange (795)

Hot Roast Beef Sandwich on a Bun with Gravy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Sugar Cookies (813)

Ham & Cheese Strata with White Cheese Sauce Scalloped Apples & Cranberries Broccoli Ambrosia (947)

For meal reservations, call the Erie County Stay Fit Program at (716) 592-2741 Questions? Call 592-2764 or email concord2017s@gmail.com.

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• April 6, 1 p.m., Senior Movie starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad and Kate Hudson. Call library for title. • April 9, 6 p.m., Craft Club. Designed for ages 4-12. Theme will be “Reuse, Recycle, Earth Day” crafts! Registration required. • April 10, 5:30 p.m., Evening Book Club.

Breaded Boneless Pork Chop with Gravy Mashed Lyonnaise Potatoes Broccoli Fresh Banana (696)

Turkey with Stuffing & Gravy Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes Carrots Lemon Cake with Frosting (808)

Chef Side Salad

Breaded Fish with Tartar Sauce Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole Carrots Apple Juice Frosted Brownie (869)

Hot Dog with Chili Sauce Macaroni & Cheese California Blend Vegetables Pineapple Tidbits (860)

Hamburger with Onion Gravy

Oven Browned Potatoes with Peppers & Onions Seasoned Spinach Gelatin with Fruit (876)

Meatloaf with Onion Gravy Mashed Potatoes Fiesta Corn Orange Pineapple Velvet (937)

Veal Parmesan with Tomato Sauce over Penne Pasta Apple Juice Seasoned Spinach Carnival Sugar Cookies (972)

Swedish Meatballs over Cavatappi Pasta Brussels Sprouts Corn Chocolate Pudding (785)

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Breaded Boneless Pork Chop with Gravy Scalloped Potatoes Cottage Mixed Vegetables Ambrosia (903)

Breaded Chicken Breast with Mushroom Gravy Butternut Squash

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10 BBQ Pulled Pork Seasoned Home Fries Romano Vegetable Blend Fresh Orange Chocolate Milk (854)

Wednesday

Discussing “Miracle on Monhegan Island” by Elizabeth Kelly. Request a copy online or stop by library desk. Call or stop by if interested. • Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Quilting with Florence. Come quilt with these knowledgeable ladies! • April 12, 6 p.m., Fairy Tale Engineering. Designed for ages 6-10. Help some of your favorite fairy tale characters solve their problems with handson projects! Registration required. • April 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Book a Tech Trainer. Open to library patrons ages 17 and up. Meet with a tech trainer for a free 45-minute appointment. These

sessions are designed to assist with software support or internet training. Registration required. • April 14, noon, Tinkering in the Library! Designed for ages 1-12. With different rotating activities each month, there will be new things to explore. Fun for the whole family. Stop by or call in to register. • April 16, 11 a.m., Book Club. Discussing “Funny Girl” by Nick Hornby. Everyone welcome. Request a copy online or stop by library desk. • April 17, 5:15 p.m., Hans Christian-Andersen Story Hour. Ages 3-10. Children will enjoy classic tales like “The Ugly Duckling” and more.

Crafts to be made related to stories. Stop by or call in to register. • April 18, 3 to 5 p.m., Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Intermediate. Building off Excel Basics course, this class will teach how to customized a spreadsheet through formatting as well as inserting charts. Registration required. Library hours: Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, closed. To register for any events or for additional information, stop in to the library or call 532-5129.

Library Board Meeting. The Hulbert Library Board meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 am. There are no meetings in July and August. Book a Technology Trainer. This event will

be on April 9 from from 4 to 7 p.m. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45-minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. They are not

designed to troubleshoot computer problems or repair hardware. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742 for more information. Free and open to patrons age 17 and above.

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POLICE REPORTS The Springville Times publishes police reports as received from police and government agencies. Reports are edited only for style and grammar. The Times is not responsible for errors in publication but is committed to accuracy. If you discover an error, contact the newsroom at 699-4062. Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office • GOWANDA — Roxanne M. Wright, 39, of Gowanda, was charged at 11:50 a.m. March 30 with second-degree harassment. She was arraigned in Persia town court and due back in the town court at a later date. • GOWANDA — Alan M. Sessanna, 60, of Gowanda, was charged at 6:14 p.m. March 31 with driving while intoxicated, DWI with a BAC of .08 of greater, failure to signal and improper right turn. New York State Police • ELLICOTTVILLE — A one-vehicle accident was reported at 2:17 p.m. March 26 on Route 219 and Snow Pine Village. Rabih N. Stephan, 62, of Amherst, was identified as the driver. One injury was reported. • GREAT VALLEY — Devlin R. King, 19, of Otto, was charged at 4:50 p.m. March 28 with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. King was issued a ticket to appear in court at a later date.

• YORKSHIRE — Raymond N. Dion, 58, of Machias, was charged at 5:40 p.m. March 28 with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or greater, both unclassified misdemeanors; and moving from lane unsafely, an infraction. Dion was released to a third party. • SARDINIA — A two-vehicle accident was reported at 1:05 p.m. March 29 on Olean Road and Golf Drive. John Paul Spencer, 37, of Delevan, and Thomas M. Lashure, 50, of Batavia, were identified as the drivers. No injuries were reported. • CATTARAUGUS — A two-vehicle accident was reported at 12:13 p.m. March 31 on South Main and Third Streets. Mechtilde W. Moody, 87 and Rebecca Lynne Priest, 20, both of Cattaraugus, were identified as the drivers. Three injuries were reported.

April 6 April 8 April 28-29 April 19 University Express/SCENe Card Party Franklinville’s 2018 WNY Community Spaghetti Speaker Series Langford New Oregon Experience two days of Dinner 1 p.m. in the Concord Senior Fire Hall,1 p.m. Players maple bliss in Franklinville 5 - 6:30 p.m., Salem Center, 40 Commerce will choose between NY with all day long Lutheran Church, 91 W. Drive,Springville. pinochle and euchre, enjoy a festivities including all Main St. Springville Wally Holland presents homecooked meal after the you can eat pancake “Dear God, What’s on the games, and top scorers will breakfast starting at 7:30am, April 21 Second Floor?” Door Prizes get prizes. BCH Women’s Association demonstrations and a craft Organist (2-manual Allen T-15, and Refreshments. show. Petting zoo, antique Basket Raffle April 14 gas and engine show, kids 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., drawing full pedalboard), or Pianist st April 7 Towel Raffle Party rides, craft show, parade. at 11:30 a.m. St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 4-H Spaghetti Dinner Doors open at 10 a.m., game www.franklinvilleny.org/ Concord Town Hall Franklinville, NY 3 to 7 p.m. at the starts at 11:30. maple-fest.php 1 Sunday service (9:30 – 10:30 AM) Cattaraugus County Concord Senior Center, April 22 Fairgrounds Corporate 40 Commerce Drive (off Every Wedensday Earth and Arbor Day 716-432-7141 Building in Little Valley. Waverly St). Includes basket Celebration at Allegany FREE Community Lunch Contact Rev. Barbara Baxter Presale tickets $8 at the raffle table, quarter raffle Trading Post, 38 Franklin State Park (Mon – Sat, between 9 AM and 5 PM only, please). Catt. Co. 4-H office in table & 50/50. St., Springville 12 p.m. www.facebook.com/ Ellicottville. Tickets at the Kitchen open & alleganystatepark door are $10; children seven refreshments available. Serving WNY and under, $5. Basket raffle, By Springville Women of April 22 Since 1938 3 p.m.; pie auction, 6 p.m. the Moose Chapter #1183. Taste of the Southtowns Call 699-2377 Ext. 130. to benefit Gooseneck Hill April 14 Waterfowl Sanctuary. Now through April 8 Round and Square Dance St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Spring Flower Exhibit and 7:30 p.m., Epiphany of Franklin St., Springville, BABY ANIMALS at the Our Lord’s Parish Hall 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Buffalo Botanical Gardens (10893 Sisson Highway, N. www.gooseneckhillwaterREPAIR AND INSTALLATION www.buffalogardens.com Collins). To reserve a table, fowlfarm.com call Mary Richmond at 337April 8 3952. April 27 Pancake Breakfast Music in the Library 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at April 14-15 Concert Series Epiphany of Our Lord’s LV Volunteer Fire Dept. Collins Public Library. Parish Hall (10893 Sisson Spring Sportsmen’s Show Performance by polka band Highway, North Collins Cattaraugus County Touch, 7 p.m. WHEN YOU PURCHASE (Langford)). Fairgrounds, Route 353, A NEW A/C SYSTEM (716) 337-2686. Little Valley Expires 5/31/18 Must be presented at time of contract.

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Racich Retires as Director of Holiday Valley’s Lounsbury Program

Program, Mary Ellen Racich will retire in May and pass the torch to assistant director Bill Bredenberg. Racich said she has led the Lounsbury program for so many years because it has been extremely rewarding to see disabled people able to do what others do recreationally. She said it makes their lives more fulfilling and when she sees that, it makes her own life more fulfilling. She said the program’s volunteer instructors are the other reason she has been with the program so long. She said it’s been wonderful to surround herself with so many giving and caring people who will do things for others and not expect anything in return. “They do it because it comes from their heart, and many have been in the program almost as long as I have,” she said. Racich said Holiday Valley has been tremendously supportive and it’s a very special place to work. She said the skiers out on the slopes have been wonderful as well. In all her years of instructing and being out on the slopes with disabled people, she has never heard a negative word from anyone who was out there skiing — even when they had to wait in the lift lines for them to get on the chairlift. “It makes your heart feel good to know there are not

has been an instructor with the program for about 15 years but he is also retiring from the Lounsbury program. She said it’s time for them to move on to spend more time skiing with their grandchildren, their son and his wife. Bredenberg, who lives in Hamburg, said under Racich’s leadership, the program has grown to over 40 volunteer instructors who are specially trained in adaptive ski teaching methods. Over half are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). “I have worked with Mary Ellen in the Lounsbury program for over 15 years and I hope to continue working with Holiday Valley in bringing the best experience to people with disabilities,” he said. “Management at Holiday Valley has been great in helping to bring excellent training to our staff and we are looking to expand the opportunities that we can offer to our population.” Instructor Richelle Dube said the instructors are all sad to see her retire, but happy for her to venture out and take the next step in her life. She said throughout the years, Racich has provided encouragement and guidance to all the volunteers from pursuing their Adaptive Certification through PSIA to understanding the many disabilities. As a special education teacher for many years, her insight and knowledge has been invaluable to them all. “Mary Ellen has been a driving force in the success of the Lounsbury program. She has dedicated many years to the program, first as an instructor and then stepping in to take over as director for 17 years,” she said. “During that time,

number of volunteer instructors that are now on staff.” Dube said, in all those years, Racich has never let her dedication waiver from the true mission of the program — helping those with disabilities experience the exhilaration of skiing while having fun. “The next director will have some pretty big shoes to fill, but I have no doubt that Bill Bredenberg will do so in his own style,” she said. “Mary Ellen will be missed by many — our students and the parents, veterans and so many other people behind the scenes, but it is time for her to spend more time with her family and get out there and ski.” Racich started out as a volunteer instructor nearly 30 years ago and has been the program’s director for the past 17 years. She lives in the Cleveland, Ohio area eight months out of the year and in Ellicottville the other four, during the winter months. When she began volunteering with the Lounsbury program, she was a school teacher of special needs students and worked with kindergarten through third grade students for 33 years. Then she worked with 16- to 22-year-olds for nine years before retiring in 2013. Bredenberg said Racich’s experience as a special education teacher helped make her especially qualified to lead the program. Racich said the volunteer instructors work with people of all disabilities and ages, ranging from five and up. The program serves between 200 and 250 clients each season that come from all over including Ohio, Canada, Pennsylvania, New York and Tennessee. LASP is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization funded by private donations, service organizations and their annual major fundraiser, the Penguin Paddle, hosted by Holiday Valley each February. The Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program is based at the Sugar Plum Lodge, next to the Tannenbaum Lodge, at Holiday Valley. To find out more, call 699-3504, email laspski@hotmail.com, or visit online at lounsburyadaptive.org and holidayvalley.com.

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EVENTS & Entertainment Upcoming Events at the Springville Center for the Arts

John Merlino Exhibit April 18-June 2 A wide range of artistic expression will be featured on the walls of the Harold L. Olmsted Gallery from April 18 to June 2. An exhibit entitled “Reﬂection of Nature and Spirit” by John Merlino will feature realist pieces in oil and watercolor, as well as mixed media collage and abstract work. A resident of Eden, New York Merlino has exhibited in many WNY areas and won several awards. “I have been involved with the arts for many years, probably ever since I could pick up a pencil and draw. While still very young I was able to commute to Buffalo from my home in Eden to attend weekly classes studying under Anthony Sisti in his studio and also attending classes at the Albright Knox,” explains Merlino. He studied Art History at Daemen college with an emphasis on human figure drawing and painting. He is a member in the Buffalo Society of Artists, Centennial Art Center of Hamburg and Western New York Artist Group. In addition to his exhibit, Merlino is offering a fourpart workshop featuring his dry brush technique. The method involves applying a wash, sketching the object of composition, then layering the paint with the dry brush technique. Dry

Brush Watercolor will be held on Saturday, April 21, 28, and May 12 and 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. The class is open to all skill levels. Some painting experience is helpful. The cost is $60 for all four classes, $52 for SCA members. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Register by calling (716) 592-9038. The sessions will be held in the Vacanti Classroom, Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo Street, Springville, NY. The free opening reception for this exhibit will take place on May 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Harold L. Olmsted Gallery is located inside Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141. Gallery hours are Wednesday and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Songwriter’s Showcase April 20 Nick Kody returns to Springville Center for the Arts to host an informal evening where performers strip down their sound and share the stories behind their songs. On April 20th at 7:30 p.m. Nick will be joined by Grace Lougen, Davey O. and Jaimie Lee. Nick Kody is a singer and songwriter from West Valley. He is a multiinstrumentalist, primarily

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self-taught, playing guitar, mandolin, bass, and harmonica. Inﬂuenced by a wide range of Rock, Blues and Country music, Kody offers a unique and diverse interpretation of the Americana genre through both his recorded work and live performances. Grace Lougen is a guitar player and songwriter from Buffalo. Lougen performs a variety of music including Blues, Soul, Funk, and Rock. She is active in the Buffalo music scene performing with local bands every week. Lougen toured Norway in 2016 as lead guitarist for the band Freightrain, and traveled with Joan Baez as a guitar technician on both a European and US tour. She has also provided technical support for The Indigo Girls. Buffalo’s Davey O. has been recognized on a national level for his past two CD releases with multiple honors among the “best of“ lists of several Folk & Roots radio stations, and as a 2013 New Folk

Finalist at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. Davey has also earned the respect of his peers for his incredible work ethic, performing between 120 140 dates per year, and for his constant dedication to the art of song craft. Jaimie Lee grew up in North Carolina, her musical inﬂuences early on were Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Jim Croce, and Ingrid Michaelson among others. Jaimie Lee is now located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York and her Americana/Folk/Pop style puts a unique twist on cover songs while her original songs are clever, thought provoking, and sometimes humorous. Nick Kody, Grace Lougen, Davey O. & Jaimie Lee perform their original songs acoustically “in the round” while also sharing the stories and inspiration behind them in a casual setting. Tickets can be purchased by calling (716) 592-9038 or at SpringvilleArts.org.

Celebrate the Season: Rainy Day Fun By MAry HeyL

April showers bring May ﬂowers! Although it is important to focus on the beauty that will eventually come from a rainy season, it can be hard to get through a dreary weekend, especially now that the snow is gone. However, being trapped indoors doesn’t have to be a bore! With some fun crafts and a tasty recipe, a rainy weekend can also be a memorable one. Why not enjoy a little throwback fun? Slime was once the stuff of Nickelodeon gameshows, but now you can make it right in your own kitchen! To get started, gather your tools: two plastic disposable cups, food coloring, Borax, measuring spoons and a bottle of white glue. Begin by filling one of the cups with tap water, about 2/3 full, and stir in one spoonful of Borax. Fill the second cup with about an inch of glue.

Next, add 3 tablespoons of tap water to the glue and stir. If colored slime is the desired result, add a few drops of food coloring to the glue/water mixture. For a deep green color, add 8 to 10 drops of green food coloring. To keep hands and surfaces clean, skip the food coloring altogether and make white slime! Now add one tablespoon of the Borax mixture to the glue mixture. Stir well and observe how the watery glue begins to solidify into slime. Gradually add the Borax mixture to the glue until you’ve reached the desired consistency. Let the slime sit for a minute before pulling it apart and having some fun! Slime can be stored in a plastic bag and reused for about a week. Give your home a festive touch by making faux stained glass raindrops to hang in the windows—a great activity for older and younger children. Start by drawing and cutting out a large rain droplet on a sheet of blue construction paper, cutting out the inside as well. Measure a sheet of contact paper with the droplet and cut out two rectangles large enough to place the droplet on. Unpeel the contact paper of one

rectangle and lay it down, sticky side up, on the table. Place the construction paper droplet on it. Next, cut out or rip small pieces of different shades of blue tissue paper. Allow your child to fill in the entire area of the raindrop with these pieces. Once the area is filled, add the second sheet of contact paper, sticky side down. Cut off the excess contact paper around the edges of the raindrop. Punch a hole in the top of the raindrop and hang in the window using fishing line and enjoy the sunlight streaming through! Other than May ﬂowers, the best part of a rainstorm is the rainbow! Celebrate this beautiful surprise by baking a batch of Rainbow Chocolate Chip cookies! Find your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and make

up the dough (don’t forget to add lots of chocolate chips!). Divide the dough into four sections and place in small bowls. Using food coloring gel, color each bowl of dough with red, blue, yellow or green (one color per bowl). Roll each bowl of dough into a long rope. Place each rope onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll it up into one giant log of dough. If the dough is especially sticky or soft, chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Unwrap the dough and break off small portions, about 2 tablespoons each. Roll them into loose balls and place them on a baking sheet. Press extra chocolate chips into each ball of dough before baking according to recipe instructions. Let cool before enjoying with the family!

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Wally Holland, the oldest soccer ofﬁcial in New York State, holds up a “red card” which ejects a player from a game, although he says he’s only handed out one of them during his entire refﬁng career. By ALICIA DZIAK

Wally Holland is well known in both Springville and Ellicottville. He’s lived in Ellicottville for nearly three decades, and has ties to Springville, where he currently spends several days a week working out at the Springcreek gym. Holland also said that his late wife, Kathleen, was also a former world languages teacher at SGI. Holland is the type of person everyone should talk to at least once. He’s full of opinions, humor and great stories. So many stories, in fact, that he’s spent the last several years writing them all down for his new book, titled Dear God, What’s on the Second Floor? The synopsis goes something like this: “An English boy survives one war, volunteers for another, learns a trade, mixes some drinks, bets on some horses, goes to sea, takes to the air, marries an American, starts a business, raises two sons, and ends up refereeing soccer in a little village in New York. Along the way, meanwhile, he makes a nice living as a petty thief, gets arrested for murder by Interpol, annoys a belly dancer, dodges bullets on a train, goes AWOL, gets courtmartialed (quite unrelatedly), encounters a spot of trouble at knifepoint in London, runs perilously late in the South African bush, makes a grand debut as union man, slightly embarrasses James Bond, and disagrees with a Parisian swan over the matter of a baguette.” On Friday, April 6, the University Express/SCENe Speaker Series will feature Holland talking about his book at the Concord Senior Center at 1 p.m. The event will also include door prizes and refreshments. The following day, Holland will be inducted into the Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame. The 16th annual banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at the Little Valley Legion. Holland will be recognized for his accomplishments as a soccer official, and he says he is the oldest soccer official in all of New York State, and possibly in the entire U.S. And just how old is the state’s oldest soccer ref? On Sunday, April 8, he will turn 84 years young. Holland, who said he officiated six games a week last year, is clearly proud of this achievement and what it means, saying he has always been one to get out of the house and keep busy, not letting his age define him. “I am old, but I don’t feel old,” he said. Being the No. 1 oldest soccer official in the state recently led Holland to reﬂect on his life. He said his wife was number one at many things; his son, Wally Jr. was number one after he won the New York state spelling bee in the early 1990s; and his other son, Felipe, was valedictorian of his high school class at Ellicottville Central. Holland is proud that after only four years of schooling as a boy, he is number one at something. Join the Springville Times in congratulating Wally on all of his and his family’s successes, and be on the lookout for his book, which will be available soon on Amazon.

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Reed Insists on ‘Total Cleanup’ at West Valley Demonstration Project WEST VALLEY — After a tour of the West Valley Demonstration Project site Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said he continues to favor a full cleanup at the former nuclear fuel reprocessing site. “Total cleanup is the ultimate goal,” Reed said after touring the area in a misty rain with Bryan Bower, U.S. Department of Energy site director, and Jeff Bradford, president of site contractor CHBWV. The kind of cleanup Reed said is needed just off of Rock Springs Road includes removal of the huge underground steel tanks that once held highly radioactive liquid waste, as well as the low-level waste landfills operated by the state and the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Reed added a cleanup would include “taking all the facilities down to ground level, (and getting) the long term viability of the land restored.” “There’s a great team here taking care of things day in and day out,” Reed told reporters as an excavator worked nearby to demolish the vitrification building where radioactive liquid waste was once mixed with molten glass. “I think they are doing an outstanding job.” Reed said he was recently able to secure an additional $10 million in the 2018 federal budget for the West Valley cleanup. The DOE has been budgeting about $65 million a year toward cleanup efforts over the past several years. The additional $10 million means WVDP will receive $75 million over the next year.

To help obtain the added funding, Reed said, he worked with the Appropriations Committee to “let them know this is something we care deeply about and you can see the return on investment.” While Reed said officials agreed on the scope of the cleanup, he emphasized it is a long-term undertaking. Therefore, he added, officials are unable to give a timeline because it is largely dependent on federal funding and the availability of a federal repository for the nuclear waste. The West Valley site operated under Nuclear Fuel Services from 1966 to 1972, recycling spent nuclear fuel rods, reclaiming plutonium and uranium. The cleanup began in 1980 with passage of the West Valley Demonstration Project Act. Bower, who has served as director of the West Valley site for the past decade, estimated recently that a total cleanup would cost about $6 billion. The DOE and New York State have already spent more than $2 billion on the cleanup. “We’re going to continue to be a voice for them, even in future budget cycles,” Reed said. “You are talking billions of dollars for a total removal versus much less than that. It has to be a balanced approach, I recognize that, but I want to be a voice to see this site completely resolved.” Reed said the DOE, the state’s Energy Research and Development Authority and contractor CHBWV have brought a “studied, reasoned approach” to the project. He said he has seen “great progress” in reducing the footprint of the site with numerous

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