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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 34
JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2017
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The Summer Bucket List
Outdoor Adventures for Kids
By Jennifer Weber
It’s the end of August? Already? Where does the time go? While it’s easy to get caught up in the so-many-thingsto-do-before-school-starts list, make sure to plan a little
downtime for some outdoor relaxation and fun with the family. Life is short, the school shopping can be pushed back an afternoon— take one last summer adventure together and get some fresh air at one of these local attractions. You’ve surely been past the Springville Pop Warner Rail Trail located across from the historic train depot at 227 West Main Street hundreds of times. Maybe even more! But have you taken a walk, jog, stroll, bike ride or skated (or danced?) down the 1.8 mile trail? Why not make a lunch or dinner out of it and enjoy the picnic tables at the park? Take pictures.
Share the love. Someday when the entire 27-mile trail is complete, you can say you visited the trail way back when Springville started it all. Visit www.ecattrail.org for more information. For those who think that summer is flying by too fast and/or going back to school is for the birds, check out Gooseneck Waterfowl Sanctuary located at 5067 Townline Road in Delevan this Sunday, Aug. 27 from 12-5 p.m. for the Wild Wing Festival. Admission is $5 and includes music by the Rustic Ramblers with Gene Hilts on steel guitar and food for purchase by the Colden Mill Restaurant. But most importantly, come out to see the 78 different species of waterfowl in a beautiful landscaped park, with over 700 flying geese, See Outdoor Adventures page 3
Help Bring Broadband for All to Springville
New York State is investing in a Broadband for All program to bring reliable, affordable and fast internet service to all New Yorkers. The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce wants to support that effort by
showing telecom vendors and NYS where gaps in service exist. Although a lot of the questions are the same, this is not the same survey from last year. The Chamber is trying to compile data to create an accurate map of the
area’s limited options so they can better advocate for our community needs with existing service providers. You can help by filling out a short survey about your internet service. The results will be compiled and shared with various state and local agencies. You can take the survey at www.Bit.ly/springvilleinternet. If your internet service is too slow to easily complete this form, please call (716) 5924746 and leave a message with your name and phone number. They will return your call and take your answers over the phone.
SGI Board Ready for New School Year
Hollywood Partners With Pumpkinville Upcoming Events Again! Aug. 26 Tuscan Moon Fundraiser Holiday Valley, Ellicottville
For the second year in a row, Hollywood Studios are affiliating with Pumpkinville to celebrate a special anniversary. This year, Universal Pictures is partnering for the 75th Anniversary of Curious George and its upcoming movie. It is only one of a handful of places across America selected by Universal. See Pumpkinville page 4
A LOOK BACK: Bottling Springville
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Sept. 4 Labor Day
Sept. 13- Oct. 8 NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park Sept. 15 SGI Homecoming Parade and Football Game A selection of bottles from Town Club Sparkling beverages,: a Ginger Ale bottle, the bottle used for Dew Drop and Golden Boy Cola and a small general use bottle. By Derek M. Otto
The fair is over and summer is winding down quickly. I will say that the dog days of summer of summer are upon us. The hot humid days that are
prolific around here will keep us sweating and looking for a way to cool down. For many of us, that will be a refreshing soft drink.
Sept. 30 Springville Oktoberfest
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$3.3 Million in Upgrades at Holiday Valley
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Sept. 5 SGI First Day of School
By Jennifer Weber
The Springville-Griffith Institute Board of Education met on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 with Vice-President Jennifer Sullivan leading the meeting. Superintendent Kimberly Moritz reported that West Valley School District Superintendent Eric Lawton is in the beginning stages of working on the Request for Proposal for a feasibility study regarding the annexation of West Valley School District by the Springville-Griffith District (along with the possibility of West Valley School Districts annexed
Aug. 27 Wild Wing Festival Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary
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projects. Guests of Holiday Valley will reap the benefits of more efficient and increased snowmaking, allowing for added time and enjoyment on the slopes this season. This year’s $3.3 million brings the total investment for this independent resort to more than $126 million in the past 24 years. Other projects include the replacement of the Cindy’s Warming Hut and the Mistletoe Lean To, construction of two new connector trails, renovations at the Inn at Holiday Valley, new uniforms for the Mountain Operations department, a new Resort See Holiday Valley page 5
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SSI Looking for Volunteers and Community Input
The Springville Sustainability Initiative (SSI) held its inaugural meeting on Aug. 16. This new non-profit organization is designed to facilitate sustainability projects in the Springville area and promote green initiatives. “I was really pleased with the enthusiasm and creativity from those that attended,” noted Cofounder Reed Braman, “I’m looking forward to hearing more from the community.” The group discussed potential projects such as a public children’s garden, solar energy, recreational trails, sustainable agriculture, and rain barrel distribution. SSI will be holding the next meeting, open to the public, on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. at the
Encorus building (23 Mechanic St). Anyone interested should attend or contact Reed Braman at SSI.ReedB@gmail.com. Springville Sustainability Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to making Springville a
sustainable place to live, work, shop and play. SSI focuses on projects that promote sustainable energy, environmental development, recreational facilities and economic opportunities.
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Buffalo Bisons Dog Days Aug. 28
What can be better than spending an afternoon at the ballgame with your best friend?! Reward them with a trip to the ballpark on Aug. 28. Dog Day includes a pregame Doggie Parade around the warning track of Coca-Cola Field. During the game, you can sit.......SIT!.....with your best friend in the centerfield berm area or in Section 128 down the right field line. There will be Cooling Station for your buddy to get a quick drink and plenty of other puppy pals to be made throughout the game. Please note: ALL FANS with dogs must enter Coca-Cola Field through the Centerfield Gate. No dogs will be allowed through the main gates of the ballpark. The Centerfield Gate will open one hour before game time with the pre-game Doggie Parade beginning roughly at 6:25 p.m.
Letter from the Editor
Well, it’s here. Just one week and a holiday weekend from now, the kids will be heading back to school. This always makes me a little sad, as I truly enjoy seeing my kids more during the summer months, being able to chat with them during the day and being on slightly less of a schedule. With that being said, that still leaves a week and a holiday weekend to pack in the last of summer fun. Whether you prefer an action-packed adventure, an organized special event, being one with the great outdoors or listening to music under the stars, chances are you’ll find info on what you’re looking for and then some right here in the pages of the Springville Times. There’s so much to do right here in Springville and within a short drive. Enjoy every moment! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville Times
facebook.com/springvilletimes Beaver Meadow Upcoming Events
There are lots of activities to keep you busy at Beaver Meadow, located at 1610 Welch Road in North Java. End of Summer Night Hike and Campfire, Aug. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. Join us around the campfire for S’mores before a sunset night hike at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Beavers, Owls, Bats, Raccoons, and Nighthawks will all be out and about getting ready for fall! Pre-registration is required. Please call (585) 457-3228. $5. Family Walk at Beaver Meadow, Aug. 27, 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the Preserve. Donations gratefully accepted.
Weekends Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake at Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com
Aug. 25 Country Memories Round and square dancing at the Sardinia Meeting House, 12070 Savage Road, Sardinia. 7 to 11 p.m. $5 a person. Sponsored by the Sardinia Historical Society (716) 474-5231 Aug. 25-26 Olean Outdoor Fest Bradner Stadium www.oleanoutdoorfest.com
Aug. 26 Olean Outdoor Festival 5K ColorRun
when you purchase in advance of game day. Your puppy gets in free with any ticket purchase made. PLEASE NOTE: When ordering tickets, please select ‘LF General Admission’ from the ticket-buying page to order tickets for the special dog area of the ballpark. For more info, visit www. bisons.com.
NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park 2017 NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park is open for four consecutive weeks, Wednesday through Saturday and on Sunday, Oct. 8. Wed, September 13 to Sat, September 16, 2017 Wed, September 20 to Sat, September 23, 2017 Wed, September 27 to Sat, September 30, 2017 Wed, October 4 to Sun, October 8, 2017 TIMES: Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (and Sun. Oct. 8) 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEER DAY, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to2 p.m. For all Audubon volunteers even first timers! No need to register, but bring a lunch. Birding at Beaver Meadow, Sept. 2, 9 to 11a.m. Join Naturalist Tom Kerr for a morning birding hike at Beaver Meadow. Fall Migration is underway! We’ll spend some time around the beaver pond looking for migrating shorebirds and then head into the forested trails looking for migrating songbirds. Binoculars are available. Pre-registration is required. Please call (585) 4573228 to register. $5. Observatory at Beaver
Meadow, Sept. 2, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Buffalo Astronomical Association will show visitors the illuminated night sky. Open rain or shine. Visitors are invited to bring their own equipment for viewing. Donations gratefully accepted. Enchanted Forest Casting Call, Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in portraying a character for Enchanted Forest please come to our audition at Beaver Meadow. For more information or if you are interested in helping out but unable to attend the meeting please call (585) 457-3228 or e-mail us at info@buffaloaudubon.org .
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Aug. 25-27 Buffalo Irish Festival Outer Harbor www.buffaloirish.com
Dog Day Tickets The best part of Dog Day at the Ballpark? If you have a wet nose and a wagging tail, you get in ABSOLUTELY FREE! You don’t even have to beg, fetch or any of those other tricks you usually have to do for a treat! Sorry, humans...you have to pay. Tickets for Dog Day are just $14.50, but you can save $2.00
Aug. 25-31, 2017
Aug. 26 Tuscan Moon Fundraiser 6 p.m. Holiday Valley, Ellicottville Rotary Club of Ellicottville Signature dishes from 14 local restaurants, desserts by chef Tom Kneeland, entertainment by Michael Nugent. Tickets are $65 and are available in many local outlets, including the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce office, EVL Spirits and Katy’s, or you can order by phone (credit cards accepted) by calling Kegs at 699-8758 before 6 p.m. Aug. 26 Back to School Bash 12 to 5 p.m., Mortons Corners Baptist Church on Mortons Corners Road in Springville. Enjoy hot dogs from 12:30-1:30pm and sundaes at 4 p.m. There will be games for the kids, a bounce house and giveaways including free backpacks stocked with supplies for school. Child must be present to receive the backpack.
Aug. 26 End of Summer Night Hike and Campfire at Beaver Meadow 7 to 9 p.m. Join friends around the campfire for S’mores before a sunset night hike at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. Beavers, Owls, Bats, Raccoons, and Nighthawks will all be out and about getting ready for fall! Preregistration is required. Please call 585-457-3228. $5.
Aug. 26 Guaranty Building Tour 11 am–12 pm Come visit one of Buffalo’s must-see treasures: The Guaranty Building! Originally built in 1896, this Adler & Sullivan designed structure is a highlight of Buffalo’s downtown architecture. preservationbuffaloniagara.org Aug. 26 E.B. Green Tour de Force Bike Tour 11 am–2 pm A special bike tour of the E.B. Green designed buildings in Buffalo! preservationbuffaloniagara.org Aug. 30 Family Walk at Beaver Meadow www.buffaloaudubon.org Aug. 27 Wild Wing Festival 12-5 p.m., Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, 5067 Townline Road, Delevan. Food served by Colden Mill, Chinese and silent auctions, music by Rustic Ramblers with Gene Hilts, guided ours of 700 birds and 78 different species. 716-942-6835 or
gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com
Aug 28 Buffalo Bisons Dog Days Take your pup to the ball game! www.bisons.com
Aug. 30 Springville Sustainability Initiative (SSI) Meeting 7pm at the Encorus building (23 Mechanic St). Anyone interested should attend or contact Reed Braman at SSI. ReedB@gmail.com. Aug. 30 Volunteer Day at Buffalo Audubon www.buffaloaudubon.org
Sept. 6 Outdoor Adventure Series at Allegany State Park 6pm to 7:30pm – Summit Warming Hut Backcountry Camping – Park Staff will have an in-depth talk on things you need to bring on a backcountry camping trip, how to make your backpack light and what should be in the kid’s backpacks. Free. Sept. 6 Volunteer Day at Buffalo Audubon www.buffaloaudubon.org Sept. 13-Oct. 8 NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park Sept. 13 Allegany State Park Classic Car Cruise-In Red House Bathhouse parking lot, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 Narcan Use Workshop Register online at bit.ly/ narcan0920 or call (716) 5922871 ext. 1485. Tuesdays through Sept. 5 Tuesday Movie Series at Canalside Tuesday Movie Series is a free outdoor film series at Canalside! Lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; concessions will be available. Adirondack chairs are available for the first 100 guests! 8 ro 10:30 p.m.
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Springville Times
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Molly’s Creative Cuts is Back By Carlee Frank
So many of us look down and see split ends, or look up and see roots growing out. There’s not much to do in such a hopeless situation –other than go to Molly’s Creative Cuts, of course. Molly’s reopened this February after a five-year hiatus, and business for owner Molly Hediger and fellow stylist Jayme Cudney is already booming. Hediger opened her first salon in the 56 East Main Street mall in 2002. After 10 years of business, she closed up shop so that she and Cudney could spend more time with their families. However, Molly’s has been reestablished at 49 East Main Street, offering cuts, color and much more for women, men and children. Hediger owned a salon out of her home during the hiatus, but said she wanted to get out into the public again doing what she loves. “I always liked working with hair. I used to brush both of my grandpas’ hair. It was just something I really enjoyed doing, and still enjoy doing,” Hediger said. The salon is seeing many returning clientele, as well as newcomers. They offer a wide range of appealing services such as cuts, color, perms, styling and highlighting. In the next coming weeks, they will also offer manicures and pedicures. Cudney will be the manicurist once the new equipment is up and running. For the time being, she is testing it on her daughter and
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Molly. When mani pedis are available, an announcement will go up on their Facebook page. Hediger joked that her favorite part about styling hair is getting rid of outgrown roots, but more seriously, said she loves making people feel better about themselves. Cudney added, “It goes a long way when someone feels so much better walking out of here. Sometimes an appointment is just to talk to you more than get their hair cut.” Cudney began working at Molly’s right after high school graduation. She said she has also loved styling hair from a young age, and her favorite part is the personal and long lasting relationships she forms with clients. She worked at the Spa & Salon at the Seneca Allegany Casino during the hiatus, where she made many lasting relationships. “I had a woman who I used to style at the casino, who lives in Slippery Rock, come here and make an appointment for the next eight weeks,” Cudney said. Hediger shared a helpful tip she wants customers to know –
bring an image of the style you want. It helps her understand exactly what you are looking for. She said without an image it can sometimes seem like you’re talking in circles. Cudney said she has had requests such as, “I don’t want any length taken off but I want a complete change in my look.” She said nowadays with social media, it’s easy to come in with a clear idea or picture. If not, Hediger said they know how to fit a style to your face shape and hair texture. If you are in need of hair products, they sell Paul Mitchell or can order other products for you. Hediger and Cudney also take continuing education classes with Paul Mitchell to stay up to date on the hair styling industry. Molly’s Creative Cuts is open at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and closing time will depend on family commitments on behalf of Hediger and Cudney. So, if you want to put a hop in your step, have a great conversation and look your best, visit Molly’s on Main. For more information, check out their Facebook page or call (716)770-7093.
If you’re a regular at Allegany State Park (ASP) during the summer months, you’ve probably seen “Artist in Residence” popping up on the weekly program schedule. This summer series involves musicians staying in the park each week and performing concerts during their stay. This year’s final Artist in Residence concert will be on Friday, Aug. 26 by Katy Webster. Webster is a singer, songwriter, and teacher in the Hamburg Central School district and performs at many venues such as local coffeehouses and the Explore and More Children’s Play Museum. This will be her fifth appearance in Allegany’s Artist in Residence program. She is very excited to return to the park this year, and to perform her award-winning song, “Allegany in My Heart” along with other folk songs and acoustic covers. Katy will be performing with longtime friend and guitarist Tom Schaner. Tom also performs in coffeehouses and is a former member of the band, ‘The Keepers’. ASP’s Artists in Residence program unofficially began in the early 1980s. Dan Duggan is considered by many to be the “father” of the Artist in Residence program, and in a 2016 interview by the Ellicottville Times, he explained how it got started: “I don’t know the exact year, but I believe it was around 1980-81, Mike Kelley was the park commissioner. Our good friend Tom Stocky, a wonderful banjo and guitar player, had a job as the Chautauqua County troubadour, and was hired to go to the park for a two week period to do a few concerts and campfire programs. At the time, Tom was sick with leukemia, so my friend John Kirk and I went to the park with Tom and
helped him with concerts. “The first year, we did concerts mainly on the Red House side of the park, and the Pitt cabin was where we all stayed. That year, Tom passed away and the next year, John and I came to the park for several weeks.” Originally, Duggan said, “we did a campfire at one of the cabin trails each night and the week would culminate with a concert inside the Administration building. We would go to a given trail late in the afternoon and go doorto-door handing out flyers about that evening’s program at their trail. We actually spent an entire summer one year doing the program. We also did country dances on the lawn of the Administration building on Tuesday nights and campfire sings during the week with a Friday night concert at the Administration building.” Duggan went on to note that, “As the program progressed, other artists were brought in and I would spend two weeks at the park, usually at the end of August each summer. The program continued to grow in popularity and eventually the Quaker side of the park was included with a program at the Amphitheater. The original concept was a much more
intimate gathering designed specifically for a given trail each night with a big concert at the end of the week. In fact, we also did programs at Long Point State Park, which is on Chautauqua Lake, as part of the Residency.” Duggan recalled that in those early years, the Pitt cabin also was where the naturalists would work and that the crew would go there each week to create the schedule. While the program has grown and changed over the years, the basic integrity of the program has remained intact and these days, it runs every week during peak season, with concerts at various park locations, including the Quaker Amphitheater, Red House Beach House and Red House Administration Building lawn. This summer’s artists in residence have included Darrell Porter, Will Lowry, Jess Chizuk, Davis & Eng Band, Keith James, Ken Hardley, Sean Patrick McGraw and Katy Webster, who will perform the last concert of the season on Aug. 25. For more info, pick up a schedule at either registration building at ASP, or visit the park’s Facebook page.
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Narcan Use Workshop Sept. 20
The Springville Regional Services Coalition and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital are coordinating another workshop with Erie County’s Health Department on opioid overdose recognition and Naloxone use. This free event will take place on Wednesday, September 20 at the Springville Middle School at 6:30 p.m.
This class trains people to recognize signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, properly administer naloxone and take the necessary follow-up steps. The information in this workshop can help to save the life of a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague who is experiencing an overdose caused by an opiate
or prescription narcotic. Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a kit containing two doses of naloxone at no charge. This free training is open to anyone 16 years old or older. Register online at bit.ly/narcan0920 or call (716) 592-2871 ext. 1485.
Last Call to see all the birds. WILD WING FESTIVAL will be held on Sunday Aug. 27, 2017 from 12-5 p.m. at Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, 5067 Townline Road, Delevan, NY. There will be food served by Colden Mill. For $5-BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich; for $4-
Hamburger or Cheeseburger; For $3-Hot Dog, Cup Cakes, Brownie With Salted Caramel Sauce; for $2-Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Popsicle; for $1- Pop or Bottled Water. There will be a Chinese auction, silent auction, music by Rustic Ramblers with Gene
Hilts on steel guitar. For $2: guided tours of 700 birds and 78 different species from all over the world. Dining Tents, Rain or Shine, Bring Lawn Chairs, Admission $5. For more info, call (716) 942-6835 or visit www. gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm. com.
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ducks and swans and over 100 endangered birds. Visit www. gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm. com for more information. Feeling artsy? Why not visit one of America’s largest and oldest sculpture parks, found right here in our backyard? Griffis Sculpture Park located at 6902 Rohr Rd, East Otto is a magical place where you can hike along 400+acres of gorgeous wooded nature trails, fields and ponds AND take selfies with over 250 giant steel sculptures at the same time! Visit www.griffispark.org for more information. Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve located at 4050 North St, Blasdell is the place to go to look for ancient buried treasures- fossils! (And yes, you get to dig, collect and keep what you find.) The former cement quarry has over 4,100 feet of paved trails accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers etc. On Sunday, Aug. 26, visit the park from 5-11 p.m. for a Midsummer Night’s Adventure, which includes a twilight walk across the 54 acre
park searching for fossils and stargazing after dark through telescopes for the “Waxing Crescent Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Summer Triangle, Big Dipper, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Hercules, The Ring Nebula and The Great Globular Cluster.” Want to learn more about the No. 1 ranked fossil park in the U.S? Visit www.penndixie.org for more information. On Saturday, Aug. 26 from 7-11 p.m. visit the Buffalo Audubon Society located at 1610 Welch Rd, North Java for their End of Summer Night
Hike and Campfire. Grab some s’mores by the fire and join the resident beavers, owls, bats, raccoons and nighthawks during the sunset night hike. Pre-registration is required, call (585) 457-3228. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk and there are nature exhibits and a library to check out at the Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. For more information visit www.buffaloaudubon.org. If you’re looking for a more interactive experience, like getting up close and personal with one of over 400 animals representing 40 species from around the world, check out the Hidden Valley Animal Adventure located at 2887 Royce Road, Varysburg. Visitors can take a guided Safari Tour on a trolley through the 60-acre park where you can view and interact with zebras, bison and 300 other animals. There’s also a Small Animal Adventure Area where visitors can walk among the smaller, friendly animals. Tours run daily beginning at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Visit www. hiddenvalleyadventure.com for more information.
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Go Griffins! UPCOMING SGI EVENTS Aug. 29 Grades 7/8 Optional Open Registration Grade 6 Parent/Student Orientation Sept. 5 First Day of School Sept. 12 Board of Education Meeting
by Ellicottville District and the feasibility of remaining an independent district.) Mr. Lawton has asked for the cooperation from the SGI Board and District in participating in a study involving answering questions and providing data to assist with this proposal. The board agreed to help out with providing information as requested. The board approved a change in the capital project spending in the amount of $97,241 for a replacement of the top 5 feet of the exterior wall at the natarotium at the High School. “It has to be done. There was one other option we considered that would have been slightly less money, but would not have been a permanent fix; it would have been a stop gap measure and that just didn’t make any sense,” said Mortiz. “We discussed at length with our
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advisor, architect and came to the conclusion that this was our best option to protect district property.” In other business, the board approved the appointment of John Seltzer as the Internal Claims Auditor and Jennifer Daubner and Shauna Uonites as the Alternate Chairpersons for the Committee on Special Education for the 2017-2018 school year. The 2017-2018 Code of Conduct and District-Wide Emergency Management Operation Plan were also approved. The next meeting of the Springville-Griffith Institute Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the SGI High School Library Media Center at 290 North Buffalo Street with the Audit Committee meeting beforehand at 5:30 p.m.
SGI Homecoming Sept. 15
Saturday, Aug. 26 Var Girls Volleyball @ Catt LV Tournament Monday, Aug. 28 Var Girls Tennis vs Maryvale (Home) Thursday, Aug. 31 Var Girls Tennis @ Maryvale (Away) Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Ellicottville Scrimmage Varsity Boys Golf @ Eden (Away)
Friday, Sept. 1 Varsity Boys Golf vs East Aurora (Home) Varsity Co-Ed Cross Country @ JFK Invitational (Away) JV Boys Soccer vs East Aurora (Home) Var Boys Soccer vs East Aurora (Home) Varisty Football @ Albion (Away)
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@springvilletimes Sept. 1 at Albion, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 vs. Dunkirk, 7 p.m. The SGI girls’ JV soccer team has been working Sept. 15 hard to prepare for their vs. Depew, 7 p.m. HOMECOMING first two scrimmages against Frontier and Sept. 22 Orchard Park this week. at Jamestown, 7 p.m. The team is made up of 20 incoming freshmen Sept. 29 and sophomores who at Fred/Broc/WF, 7 p.m. bring a variety of experience to the field. Oct. 6 Their first game will be at Pioneer, 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. Oct. 13 vs. Olean, 7 p.m.
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kids of all ages including an authentic 1870s working cider mill. Pumpkinville may be best known for its variety of food including its famous pumpkin donuts. Last year the Charles Schulz organization partnered with Pumpkinville to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. A former winner of New York State’s Agri-Tourism Business of the Year, Pumpkinville is just minutes from Ellicottville at 4844 Sugartown Road in Great Valley. For more info, visit www.pumpkinville.com.
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character first appeared in book form in the early 1940s when the monkey is found in Africa by a “man in a yellow hat” who brings him to “the big city” to live with him. Adventures follow. The stories have been made for television and movies. The latest Curious George movie is in pre-production with Andrew Adamson directing and writing. Adamson is best known for directing Shrek and the first two Lion, Witch and The Wardrobe movies. Pumpkinville is a 200acre, working, pumpkin farm in Great Valley that features dozens of attractions for
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Wrap Up Summer at Holiday Valley
By Alicia Dziak
It’s time to squeeze out the last of summer! Whether you prefer high-flying adventure, relaxing poolside, or a round of golf, you can find it at Holiday Valley. This weekend is the perfect time to enjoy some fun in the sun at HV’s pool complex. Take your pick from the kiddie pool, the lap pool or the activity pool with slide and diving board. Take a game break and challenge your friends to one of the many deck games, or grab a drink at the Cabana Bar. Need another reason to visit? How about lots of awesome planned activities? On Friday, Aug. 25, enjoy water balloon games at 5 p.m. games. At 6 p.m., see how you stack up in the Jenga Tournament. On Saturday, Aug, 26, Frozen T-shirt breakout begins at 2 p.m. (this involves a t-shirt frozen into a block that must turn into something wearable!). The infamous Ducky Derby begins at 3 p.m. Purchase a duck, cheer for it loudly as it races down the slide and makes its way to the rope separating the shallow and deep ends in the activity pool—if your duck wins, you get half the “pot” with the other half going to charity. Finish up the afternoon with Jumbo Volleyball at 4 p.m. and a 4 p.m. Bellyflop Contest. On Sunday, Aug. 27, choose from a variety of fun. At 9:30 a.m., check out Aqua Yoga. Channel your inner hippie from 1 to 4 p.m. with tie dye. Other activities include the 3 p.m. Ducky Derby and the 4 p.m. Ping Pong Championship. Your last chance to enjoy the pools this summer is Labor Day weekend, and the activity schedule is as follows: Friday, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest, 6 p.m. Cornhole Tournament. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Frozen T-shirt Breakout, 3 p.m. Ducky Derby, 4 p.m. Volleyball, 6 p.m. Cannonball Contest. Saturday, Sept 3, 1 p.m. Water Balloons, 3 p.m. Ducky Derby, 4 p.m. Jenga Tournament.
Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. Frozen T-shirt Breakout, 3 p.m. Ducky Derby, 4 p.m. Jumbo Volleyball. Chairlift rides aren’t just for ski season anymore, you can take in the last of the summer scenery on Holiday Valley’s weekend chairlift rides on the Spruce Chair, located by Tannenbaum Lodge and Sky High. Enjoy the warm breeze as you head up to Spruce Lake, and enjoy the greenery before it turns to orange and yellow. Rides are available Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 15. Spruce Lake is open to kayaking, canoeing and SUP daily, but the gate for car access is only open on weekends. Weekday access is by foot or via Mutton Hollow Road. If your adventure side is calling, answer it with a visit to Sky High, made up of three components: the Aerial Park, the Climbing Forest and the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster. The Aerial Park, the largest of its kind in New York State and third largest in the U.S., combines a series of platforms and bridges built in a 4-acre section of the woods near the resort’s Tannenbaum Lodge. The Aerial Park includes 142 platforms, 170 elements and 43 ziplines, with the tallest platform at 68 feet and the longest zip line measuring 350 feet. For rates and to make reservations, visit www. holidayvalley.com/summer/ sky-high- adventure-park/. Those ages five and up can enjoy the Climbing Forest,
which is like a 3D version of a rock wall, and only one of three in the country. There are 10 trees outfitted with color-coded climbing holds and the difficulty ranges from very easy (yellow) to very challenging (purple). Each climber is fitted with a harness that is clipped into an Auto Belay system. Once a climber reaches the top of the tree at up to 45 feet, they just let go and the belay system slowly lowers them to the ground. There is also a kids’ area with two trees where the youngest climbers can climb about 6 feet up and climb back down. For rate info, visit www. holidayvalley.com/summer/ sky-highadventure-park/ climbing- forest/. The Mountain Coaster takes riders up the hill in their own car and lets them control their own speed on the way back down. Sky High operates daily through Labor Day, then will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct.15, and Saturdays and Sundays only from Oct. 21 to Oct. 29. If you’re a golfer, late summer and early fall means finding time for 18 any chance you get. Head to HV’s double black diamond golf course and experience beautiful scenery on challenging terrain. Endless fun awaits at Holiday Valley! Don’t miss out on your chance to experience all the summertime fun! For more info, visit www. holidayvalley.com.
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Shuttle Van, new golf carts and new fountains in the golf course ponds. Snowmaking is the life blood of ski resorts throughout the country, and Holiday Valley has invested heavily in continuing to grow their state-of-the-art automated system. The resort now has the largest and most powerful HKD snowmaking system on the East Coast. This year’s purchase of 70 HKD Auto units and 10 HKD Viper ground guns gives the resort a total of 314 automated guns, which allow the talented snowmaking crew to make more snow in a shorter period of time using less energy. The new snowmaking guns will be placed on up to six trails. Pipeline additions and upgrades will also take place as a part of this year’s investment. The two new Pisten Bully 600 Grooming Tractors will replace two older units, resulting in a cleaner and more energy efficient fleet of six groomers. These highly specialized machines are used almost every night of the
winter season to resurface the slopes for the following day. The beginner’s slope, Slippery Streets, will be expanded to accommodate the resort’s Shaped Snow Learning Terrain. This slope is specially groomed to make the learning process more intuitive and enjoyable for students of all ages. The two new trails constructed for this season are both rated “Easier” and are located off lower Northwind slope. Shamrock will bypass the steep section of lower Northwind to give beginners and families easier access to the base of the Mardi Gras lift. The Boomerang trail will allow for easy access to the Morning Star Quad chair from lower Northwind. Plans are to outfit both of these slopes with lights and snowmaking. The Cindy’s Warming Hut has quite a history at Holiday Valley, as it was the original 1960 bottom terminal building of the Tannenbaum T-Bar and moved to its current site more than 30 years ago. It will be replaced by a cozy chalet for
the upcoming season, featuring a fire place and large windows for a broad lookout over Cindy’s Run. The Mistletoe Lean To has also been a part of Holiday Valley’s history, and the new Lean To will be very similar in size and shape, but will be set back a bit more into the tall iconic pines of the Mistletoe slope. The slopeside Inn at Holiday Valley will be purchasing new furniture and vanity countertops in a continuous plan to keep the lodging facility current. The new Double Black Diamond golf course fountains were installed earlier this summer and the new golf carts are already seeing regular usage.
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Lakeside Rides and Nostalgia at Midway State Park
By Mary Heyl
There’s no better way to savor the final days of summer than visiting Midway State Park, one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the country, located on beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Since 1898, Midway State Park has been a family destination for all kinds of fun, from thrilling rides to arcade games to swimming. Located at 4859 Route 430 in Bemus Point, Midway State Park is open daily now through Labor Day, and it’s certainly worth the drive. Midway State Park was established by the Jamestown & Lake Erie Railway as a trolley park, where passengers could relax and picnic with their families. In 1898, a roundtrip ticket from Jamestown or Mayville to Midway was just twenty-five cents, and visitors could enjoy bathing, boating, tennis, croquet, baseball, dancing and more! Now, Midway is one of only five trolley parks left in the country, and is the sixteenth oldest continually operating amusement park in the United States. In the 1920s, the park reached the peak of its popularity, and was a destination for visitors from all over the area. In addition to swimming and bathing in the lake, Midway offered roller skating, a dance hall, games, and a carousel. The concession stand, which was built in 1915, still stands and serves its original purpose; this and several other buildings are included in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Lakeside Pavilion (1915), arcade (1930), carousel
(1948), ice house (1900) and three pavilions (1900-1920). In the 1950s, the Walsh family purchased the park, and Midway continued to thrive through the 20th century. The Walsh family’s relationship with the Allan Herschell Company in North Tonawanda resulted in the addition of a complete Herschell kiddyland of rides, and later “Dodgem” cars, a “Tilt-A-Whirl,” and a new carousel were installed. Today, the amusement rides, which remain a focal point of the park, include several of these original rides, as well as a dragon roller coaster, a large slide, bumper boats, go-karts, and more! Since the park opened in 1898, several notable individuals have visited, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lucille Ball, and Jack Paar, former host of NBC’s The Tonight Show. At the close of the 2006 season, the park was transferred into the New York State Parks system, and it continues to offer a variety of amusement rides, arcade games, concessions,
a museum, a gift shop and several picnic facilities. The park is fondly remembered by many couples as the place where true love blossomed! In 2011, the Friends of Midway hosted a Midway Couples Reunion at the park, where couples in attendance shared their stories about meeting, dating, and roller skating at Midway Park in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Since 2010, Friends of Midway, a nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the park, and is responsible for the completion of several projects. During their first six years, Friends of Midway undertook the installation of the new Putta-Round mini golf course, the restoration of the miniature train, the restoration of the 1957 pony tractor vintage ride, and the full restoration of the 1946 Herschell Carousel roundhouse shelter and its horses. To learn more about the history of the park, visit www. friendsofmidwaystatepark.org. The park is open from noon to 7 p.m. daily, but amusement rides and the arcade are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Play a round of miniature golf during the day or after hours: 7 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 to 10 p.m. on weekends. Visitors can purchase tickets or wristbands to enjoy the rides; prices vary based on amount and age of visitor. For more details, call (716)386-3165 and be sure to follow Midway State Park on Facebook!
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: As a resident of Springville and the Town of Concord, I have decided to run for Town Council. I have been thrilled to meet with groups, organizations, and individuals from our community regarding key issues. Thank you to all of those individuals who have spoken with me to voice your concerns regarding the safety of our future generations. Thank you to the Concord residents who walked the grounds of Community Park with me and the other Elect New Concord candidates, Bill Krebs and Jon Hamann, to show where improvements are needed. Thank you to the group of seniors who met with us to discuss concerns of your facilities. These individuals are not just residents -- they are parents, coaches and taxpayers who have noticed the steady deterioration of facilities over several years. The members of these groups pour their time and energy into programs and improvements. That’s work that as town officials we will support, encourage and amplify as town leaders. Volunteers at our community park deserve a snack shack with a stable, safe roof. Visitors to our parks deserve bathrooms that are accessible and clean - especially for people with physical disabilities. Our kids deserve playground equipment that is modern - not because it’s nicer to look at, but because it’s safer to play on. Park maintenance isn’t just mowing grass. There are fixes that are long overdue. There is no single reason why our park has deteriorated, only excuses of a failure to plan, budget and invest. We are a town that has pride in our facilities. We are residents that believe in the value of a facilities for recreation, exercise and events. Collaboration between organizations is needed to achieve the goal of making Concord a wonderful place to live. Whether it is with community sports organizations, senior citizen groups, or county level government, we should have the foresight and vision to create, implement, and execute these key initiatives. I look forward to engaging in future conversations with residents and will make sure that your voice is heard. The Elect New Concord team of me, Bill Krebs and Jon Hamann is ready to work for you. Learn more at facebook.com/electnewconcord and we will see you out in Concord between now and November 7. Matthew Mayer, Springville
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Aug. 25-31, 2017
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Outdoor Adventure Series at Allegany State Park
ELECT EDWARD J. YOUNG
for CONCORD TOWN JUSTICE • 29 years of service as a NY State Trooper • Resident of Concord since 2003 • Former SYI board member for 5 years
VOTE for the Integrity Concord desires, and the Professionalism it deserves. Paid for by Edward J. Young
Concord Senior Center Upcoming Events
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CONCORD SENIOR CENTER WEEK AUGUST 28-31 Monday 28-9:00-Gold Zumba, 10:30-KICK OFF FOR ROUTE 66 11:00-Stay Fit Lunch, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch Tuesday 29- 9:30 -Yoga, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch Wednesday 30- 10:00-DecopagueTable Thursday 31-11:00-Stay Fit Exercises, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch, 1:00-Euchre DIRECTORS HOURS-Monday-8am-3pm-Wednesday 8am-3pm Thursday 8am-1pm HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE-QUESTIONS -592-2764-EMAIL concord2017sc@ gmail.com Lots of new things coming this fall—fish frys will be back—university express returns—blood bank will be here starting October---flu shots will be given Oct. 11—lectures from explore Buffalo – yellow dot program--stay tuned for more Open house plus senior center day –Sept. 27 -12:00- 3:00---free dinner--must register for free baked spaghetti dinner—learn what is going on at the senior center-- music-door prizes— gold Zumba -plus lots more We are no longer taking empty pill bottles-they have reached their limit thank you for all your help Remember, Route 66 walking challenge to start Monday, August 28@10:30 -so grap your shoes & walk along Route 66 without ever leaving your town—just attend first & last meeting---all you have to do is call in your steps each week- freepedometer-prizes-fun we will do some group walks also –all invited— Many new things coming to the center this fall—keep your eyes on this spot for further information Come to lunch–require 48 hrs notice—call 592-2740-for information—many surprises during lunch-so stop in for a good meal & some fun-
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BBQ Pulled Pork Hamburger Bun Seasoned Home Fries Country Mixed Veggies Fresh Orange 814
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Breaded Chicken Brest w/ Scallopini Sauce Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Beans w/ Red Pepper Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Peach & Pear Cup 782
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Swedish Meatballs over Cavatappi Pasta Brussels Sprouts Sweet Corn Chocolate Pudding 785
Breaded Veal Patty w/ Italian Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese Penne Pasta Seasoned Spinach Cranberry Juice Carnival Sugar Cookies 950
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Breaded Chicken Breast w/ Herb Gravy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Diced Harvard Beets Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Tropical Fruit Cup 817
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Buffalo Irish Festival Aug. 25-27
Grab your friends and family and get your green on for the annual Buffalo Irish Festival! Your toes will be tapping and your mouth will be watering as you experience Irish culture Buffalo style!! This year’s festival will be downtown this year at The Outer Harbor and will feature two stages of continuous Irish entertainment from the U.S., Canada and Ireland. Performers include Gerry Timlin, Glengarry Bhoys, Clann na Cara Dancers, Enter the Haggis, The Leftovers, Ardan Rochez Dance School, Crikwater, Tom Callahan, Maken & Spike, Dady Brothers, Seamus Kennedy, Dave North Trio, Penny Whiskey and more. The festival will also include a kick-off parade featuring flags from the 32 counties in Ireland on Friday at 5 p.m. Admission is FREE on Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Guests will also enjoy Irish goods and crafts from traditional Irish music, folk nearly 30 vendors, Irish music, step and set-dancing, authors and book signings, genealogy experts, exclusively
Allegany State Park is offering informative, hands- on FREE clinics starting in May. Join them the first Wednesday of every month as various outdoor enthusiasts share their knowledge and passion of their favorite activity. Series will be held at the new Quaker Bath House or the Summit
Warming Hut, depending on the activity. With miles of trails, serene lakes, and natural beauty everywhere it is hard not to find an activity to enjoy. The Outdoor Adventure Series will introduce you to more fun things to do in Allegany- Western New York’s Playground.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017- 6pm to 7:30pm – Summit Warming Hut Backcountry Camping – Park Staff will have an in-depth talk on things you need to bring on a backcountry camping trip, how to make your backpack light and what should be in the kid’s backpacks.
Olean Outdoor Festival 2017
This weekend, check out the Olean Outdoor Festival at Bradner Stadium on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 11 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The festival is being led by Jamie Hamed of Amped Up Events, LLC and features a river regatta, archery competition, 5K color race, camping, wine tastings, tons of door prizes, and plenty of great company. Both days of the festival will offer food and craft vendors, a beer tent, three bounce houses, brush on tattoos, camping, yard games, LandPro Equipment with John Deere, Jim Coast Sales and Service with an array of ATV`s, Larry Spaac and Auto Choice of Olean with some awesome car deals, and Bob McKerrow & Sons with campers and RV`s. The festival will kick off on Friday with the “In Jest” Comedy Show by Dan Viola and Nels Ross and live music provided by Vapor. The night will close with a massive display of pyrotechnics provided by the notorious Skylighters Fireworks of New York.
Saturday starts with a 5K Color Race for bikers, runners, walkers or skaters, this will be followed by a regatta for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards or tubers along the 6.75-mile dice run river regatta, right on the beautiful Allegheny River. Meanwhile, hunters and competitive archers can challenge their skills with the archery shoot. Prizes will be awarded to contest winners for all events. When hunger strikes from a day of activity, everyone can take part in voting for the areas best chicken wing from several local restaurants and sample wines from a few great wineries. Hamed plans to wrap up the festivities on Saturday with live music from Darkwater
Duo, alongside a campfire. Admission is only $5 for adults, $3 for kids 8 to 16 and free for kids under 8, with $2.00 off presale tickets available at GOACC. Camping spots and extra parking are available in Forness Park. Come on out and bring the whole family for a ton of fun while supporting area charities such as The Rehabilitation Center, Homecare Hospice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the MakeA-Wish Foundation and more. Of course we still need another handful of volunteers. Hamed has set it up so each volunteer can raise $5 per hour of work toward the cause or fund of their choice. Volunteers will also get a free T-shirt, admission for the day and free drink and food tickets. In closing Jamie Hamed had this to say, “I`m counting on you Olean and WNY, please don’t let me down.” To sign up for any of the events, to volunteer or to be a sponsor, please visit the website www.oleanoutdoorfest.com or email oleanoutdoorfest@ gmail.com.
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF SPRINGVILLE
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Please take notice that there will be a Public Hearing conducted by the Village of Springville Board of Trustees at the Franklin Street Fire Hall, 65 Franklin Street, Springville, New York on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM for the purpose to obtain public comment on the proposed Local Law 6-2017 – Revisions to Chapter 60 – Animals. Copies of the new proposed law are available at www.villageofspringvilleny. com or at the Village Office at 5 W. Main St. Elizabeth C. Melock, Administrator, Village Of Springville
PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS COLLINS FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. Box 113 Collins, NY 14034 SEALED BIDS for the purchase of one new Class – A fire apparatus will be received by the Collins Fire District at the Collins Town Hall, 14093 Mill Street, Collins, New York, until 4:00 PM (EST) on September 18, 2017. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:00 PM at the Collins Fire Hall, 2365 Main St, Collins, New York. All bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated in this notice and must comply with Fire District specifications and requirements, copies of which may be obtained from the Collins Town Clerk, 14093 Mill Street, Collins, NY 14034. Such specifications and requirements are to be considered as stating the minimum acceptable levels for the design and construction of the apparatus and to portray as accurately and clearly as possible the minimum requirements and details of construction that will be considered by the Fire District and are not intended to restrict bidders. Upon acceptance of its bid, the successful bidder shall execute a contract in accordance with its proposal in terms satisfactory to the Fire Commissioners, and shall furnish to the Fire District a suitable surety company bond in a sum equal to the total amount of the bid, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the work specified in the contract, the bond to remain in force until acceptance of the apparatus by the Fire District. The Fire District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days from the date of the bidding. Each bid must tabulate and state the total dollar amount of the bid. Bidders shall supply one original and four (4) copies of the bid and one set of photographs showing similar apparatus manufactured by the bidder. The acceptance of any bid and execution of any contract of purchase shall be contingent upon and subject to approval as required by law of a financing referendum by the voters of the Collins Fire District. BY ORDER of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Dated: August 17, 2017 Michelle Schneider, Secretary Collins Fire District
Free Buffalo City Hall Tours
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One of the largest city halls in America, see this Art Deco jewel inside and out. Tour usually includes the Council Chambers, Mayor’s Office, and the best view in Buffalo at the Observation Deck. It’s a cool, fun activity for you and your kids, and it’s free weekdays at noon. Learn all about this Art Deco masterpiece - inside and out. Buffalo Tours offer free tours of Buffalo City Hall Monday
- Friday (except holidays and when City Hall is closed). Tours begin at Buffalo City Hall at the Info Desk in the lobby. Most guided tours
do not require reservations. Simply arrive at the designated starting point a few minutes for the tour is scheduled to begin. Tours will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, call (716) 852-3300 for cancellation information. Buffalo City Hall is located at 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY, 14202 For more info, visit www. preservationbuffaloniagara. org/
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sugar in it were rationed. A soft drink was a true luxury. When the war rationing ended, the nation was looking to celebrate. The need for a local soda had to be filled; enter Elwood Reinert and Bill Potter. The gentlemen opened Town Club around 1949 in the old Adams garage and Christian Missionary Alliance Church at 9 Waverly Street. Joel Maul worked there in 1957. According to Joel, “I worked at Town Club during the spring and summer of 1957. I was earning money to go to the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA. Town Club was located at 22 Waverly St. (numbering changed in the early 1950s) and owned by Bill Potter and Elwood Reinert. Elwood seemed to be a silent partner as Bill was my boss. My primary job when I started was to repaint the wooden soda pop cases a light cream color. Bill told me I could drink as much soda as I wanted but to be sure to put the bottles back as they were more valuable than the soda. Later I helped mixing the syrup (1 gallon jugs) with 100 pound bags of sugar before the carbonation was added. I can’t remember all the different flavors, but I do recall that Bill said they made about 32 - 35 different flavors. They also bottled soda under another brand “Dew Drop” a “Golden Girl Cola” that was “refreshing as a cup of coffee”. I think we had 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 16 oz and 32 ounce bottles. We also had a large bottle washing machine to sterilize all the bottles before refilling them.” The pop was sold at the Springville Lanes in the 1950s and the company also provided all the soda for the village Christmas parties in the 1950s. Another resident, Bob Rung, remembered working there in 1960s. Bob said that his job was to wash bottles by hand. Former social studies teacher Robert Whitehead recalled that Bill said he had 14 flavors and that Sarsaparilla was very unpopular and he discontinued it. What is known is that Mr. Reinert quit the beverage business in 1961 to work for Winsmith. So did Mr. Potter stop unpopular flavors for a better profit margin? That I do not know. Does anyone remember all the flavors of Town Club Soda? It would be a good to see who remembers— post it on the Springville Times Facebook page. Different factors played into the closing of Town Club: the new pop can, the development of newer recapping bottle caps and by 1970, the plastic soda bottle. The local bottler also faced competition from national brands and store brand sodas. In Springville, Bill Potter retired from bottling in 1969 and was elected Town of Concord highway superintendent. Today, the building is a private residence.
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Remember the A and P? This is the interior of the store in 1965. Note the display of Royal Crown and Teem sodas. Competition from national brands in grocery stores helped to end the era of local bottlers of soda.
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