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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 9
SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2016
The Official Newspaper
of the Village of Springville, NY Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
Oktoberfest Time!
By Derek M. O t t o
the bar area. Check out the Springville Jazz Orchestra and the Frankfurters in the beer hall, and Mike Nugent and Joe Wagner in the bar area. Adding more fun to the
experience is the annual Southtowns German Car and Motorcycle show from 2 to 5 p.m. During the car show, local vendors and businesses will See Oktoberfest page 5
Safety Concerns Prominent in Revised Capital Project
By Ashlee O akley
On Sept. 20, 2016, the Board of Education of SpringvilleGriffith Institute CSD met at 7 p.m. in the Springville-GI high school library media center. BOE President, Allison Duwe, called the special public information meeting to discuss the revised Capital Project referendum to order, and requested that the board and attendees stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Other present board members were Jennifer Sullivan (Board Vice President), Elizabeth Casey, Michael Connors, and Student Representative Isobel Hooker, a senior at Springville-GI
high school. Superintendent Kimberly Moritz, District Business Administrator Maureen Lee, and District Clerk Kathy Tucker were also present. Special guest collaborators on the revised Capital Project were also in attendance: District Director of Buildings and Grounds Larry Strauss, along with Scott Jones and Jeff Nunn from architectural firm Gordon W. Jones Associates, A.I.A. (American Institute of Architects) of Williamsville, as well as Nick Humphrey and John Ticco, representing Campus Construction Management Group, also of Williamsville. Moritz also offered Lee’s expertise as the district’s business manager to help answer any questions specific to the district’s finances. In December 2015, the proposed Capital Project was defeated 81 percent to 19 percent. Moritz mentioned
with candor that this would not have been preferred as one of her first substantial tasks; however, after looking at the project, and recognizing urgent needs within the district— additionally noting how long it takes to get state education aid approval— she feels strongly that we, as a community, cannot afford to wait. Moritz affirms, “We have worked really hard to make this project much more affordable.” Looking at exit poll information, representatives were asked from every town in the district to work on a Facilities Committee. Moritz imparts, “When people had concerns and told us things, we went back to the drawing board, and reduced the cost. We took out items that taxpayers have said loud and clear: ‘We cannot support that.’” The district is required by the state to do a building conditions survey every five See Capital Project page 6
Monumental 40 -7 Victory for SGI Griffins over Pioneer
By T. J. Oakley
The parking lot was filled both in front and behind Springville Griffith High School. Cars lined the driveway from the bus circle down past the Eaton Street parking lot and down the side streets. Perfect weather and courteous volunteers were there to See Griffins Victory page 2
On the recent cemetery tour in Maplewood cemetery, I noticed one of the more interesting monuments there. The General John B. Wadsworth monument is very unique. According the description in Briggs History of the Original Town of Concord 1883, the monument stands 31 feet and six inches above ground. It was manufactured by Rose and Lautz of Buffalo and is composed of Maine granite. Not only is it a monument to the Wadsworth family, it is to freemasonry with its symbols and emblems. On the north side the inscription reads: “In memory of Gen. John B. Wadsworth, son of Richard, born in Buffalo, NY, 1823, Dec. 26. Died in Springville, NY, 1877, Nov. 7. After extensive travels in the four quarters of the globe he came to the home of his youth to die here and rest by the side of his parents. His respect for his ancestors incited him to provide for the erection of this family monument.” The west side of the monument memorializes the Wadsworth family’s role in saving the Connecticut Charter in the bottom of an oak tree. “Memorialized Hon. William Wadsworth came from England 1632, settled in Hartford Conn, 1636 and died there 1675. Captain Joseph Wadsworth, son of William.
Sept. 14 - Oct 9 Night Lights, Griffis Sculpture Park Sept. 24 Oktoberfest, Fireman’s Park
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Beer! Brats! Lawn games! It’s all yours for the taking at Springville’s 11th annual Oktoberfest, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 24. During the largest Chamber-sponsored event of the year, visitors can enjoy a day of live music, traditional German food, such as bratwurst and bratburgers provided by Springville Meat Shoppe, Spar’s Hungarian and Augsburg sausage, homemade sauerkraut, German potato salad and pretzel sliders. Guests will also enjoy craft beer and local wines from Merritt Winery and Ellicottville Winery. In addition to the array of German eats and treats, a full lineup of entertainment is planned for the event’s two locations—the beer hall and
A LOOK BACK: Upcoming Wadsworth Monument Events Connects Springville Springville to U.S. History Area
Preserved the Charter of Connecticut in the historic oak, 1687, Oct. 31 and died in 1729. Sergeant Jonathan Wadsworth son of Joseph died 1729.” Beneath a figure of a Bible on the south side reads: “Captain Jonathan Wadsworth Jr. Son of Jonathan, was killed near Saratoga, 1777, Sept. 19. Henry Wadsworth son of Jonathan Jr. died 1821, Oct. 13. Richard Wadsworth son of Henry died April 1, aged 76 years. Ann McClean wife of Richard died 1859, Oct 15 aged 72 years.” The east side of the monument is blank. The inscriptions had me curious about John Wadsworth.
Sept. 24 BARNFEST Open House Root 39 & Springville Times Sept. 24 Autumn Challenge, Sprague Brook Sept. 25 Women’s Fashion Show, presented by Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Sept. 30 SGI Homecoming Parade Oct. 1 SES Color Run Oct. 22 A Night at the Derby Fundraiser for SYI
See Wadsworth page 4
WNY Fiber Arts Festival Sept. 24 By Alicia Dziak
Curious about the world of fiber arts? Check out this weekend’s WNY Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. Formerly known as the Knox Farm Fiber Festival, the WNY Fiber Festival moved from Knox Farm to Emery Park in 2010. The festival still includes many who are involved in some way with fiber as an artistic medium, and includes everything from demos to live animals to unique items for sale. Bring the whole family— there are make-and-take crafts for the kiddos and plenty of food. Additionally, visitors can sign up to take workshops from instructor Mary Fisher. Enjoy Sculpting With Wool from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and learn how to make a 3D Sculpture piece using hand dyed wool and a felting needle.
From 2 to 4 p.m., sign up for Painting with Wool, and paint a picture layering hand dyed wool and using a felting needle to secure. Cost for either class is $45,
which includes materials. To sign up, email locusthill@ yahoo.com indicate which class, name(s) of those attending, or sign up and pay See Fiber Festival page 5
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