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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 36
JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2017
Your Hometown Newspaper & The Official Newspaper of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
NIGHT LIGHTS Return to Griffis Sculpture Park
2017 Barn Fest Sept. 10
By Alicia Dziak
Griffis Sculpture Park is one of the area’s hidden gems. With over 250 sculptures gracing the park, there are meandering trails, with each sculpture placed with the natural setting in mind, creating a truly unique experience between art and nature. The park is a daytime attraction, beckoning hundreds of visitors to explore it every spring, summer and fall. The rare opportunity to check out the park at night once again arrives next week, when NIGHT LIGHTS return Wednesday, Sept. 13 and runs on select evenings through Sunday, Oct. 8. For the fifth consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting. NIGHT LIGHTS will be open 17 nights for guests to view the
By Mary Heyl
interaction between lights, nature and art. The show has attracted over 5,000 visitors since 2013. “Over the past four years, NIGHT LIGHTS has been a fun and creative way to bring visitors to the Griffis Sculpture Park. In addition to raising revenue for the park, it gives people another reason to come
out to visit such a unique place,” said Doug Sitler of Sitler HQ, who creates the light displays. “A lot of people look forward in coming to the sculpture park for NIGHT LIGHTS each year. Many drive into Springville or Ellicottville for dinner before coming out to see the lights.” See NIGHT LIGHTS page 8
The Fall Bucket List
Apple Picking Time!
By Jennifer Weber
Happy September! The (unofficial) beginning of the Fall Season is here and you know what that means— it’s time for the yearly excursion
out to an orchard to pick apples with the family. Before you head out the door, call ahead to make sure the apples are available and ready for picking. And then after checking the
weather forecast, grab your camera and make sure to stop at the ATM because some farms might not take credit cards. Oh and don’t forget bring a sweatshirt just in case the weather changes while driving out to the farm (after all, this is Western New York, and you never know!) And one last suggestion? Always pick more apples than you think you need. Because in addition to the apple a day philosophy, there’s something to be said for spending an afternoon in the kitchen making homemade applesauce and pie fillings for later use during the cold, long, snowy winter. Your future self will thank you for
See Apple Picking page 3
Welcome the 2017 Springville Griffins Football Team
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By Tim Oakley
On Sept. 8, 2017 at 7 p.m., Pop Warner Field will welcome the 2017 Springville Griffins Varsity football team. The lights will turn on as the sun sets behind the trees. Ten-year-olds wearing SGI football jerseys will be weaving in and out of others heading to their seats. The snack shacks will be keeping us fed and the smell of a nearby backyard fire will undoubtedly fill the air. Thirty-three young men have practiced and trained throughout the summer preparing for their chance to represent the Purple and Gold; the
See SGI Football page 4
Kick off the start of the new season at the Root 39 2017 Barn Fest taking place at Root 39’s Event Center located at 500 South Cascade Drive in Springville on Sunday, Sept. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Root 39 Salon and Spa is looking forward to hosting this exciting event at their event
center where parking is free and the fun is plentiful! At first glance, the large, beautiful building appears to be a barn—certainly not an unusual sight in Western New York! Look a little closer, and you’ll see that it’s so much more than that. Since 1997, Root 39 Salon and Spa, owned by Angela Shaver, has been offering top-notch customer service and on-trend services including hair care, manicures, pedicures, skin care, spray tanning, makeup application and more in this beautiful location, which they moved into last year (from their original location on Route 39). Not only is the unique space large enough to accommodate See Barn Fest page 5
A LOOK BACK Prepares for the Opening of the Heritage Building: Schuster’s Garage
Upcoming Events Sept. 8 SGI Welcome Back Party and Football Home Opener Sept. 10 8 in the Rough Trail Run Sprague Brook Park Sept. 13- Oct. 8 NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park Sept. 15 SGI Homecoming Parade and Football Game Sept. 15 Bike Night Kissing Bridge Sept. 16 A Country Gathering Harvest Festival Sept. 30 Springville Oktoberfest
The Schuster garage in 1921. This would be the first official car dealership in Springville. By Derek M. Otto
There has been a lot of construction in Springville the last few years. One of the major projects has been the Heritage Building addition to
Sept. 30 National Public Lands Day
the Concord Historical Society Campus. The project, which will highlight the architecture and important citizens of Springville in the early 20th See A Look Back page 7
Area Lessons for Kids
By Elizabeth Riggs
For many, back to school also means back to schedules and consistency. School days mean that fall has officially arrived, and early bedtimes, homework and weeknight chaos will undoubtedly ensue. But before you completely finalize your autumn routines, consider adding just a few more learning experiences to the calendars – things that may be best learned outside of school walls through local businesses and professionals. That’s right - take a look at the variety of courses, programs, classes and lessons the Springville area has to offer your little ones! For the little dancer in your life, it goes without saying that
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Kay Duffy School of Dance is a Springville institution. Kay Duffy offers graded combination classes for ages 3-7 in areas of study that include: tap, jazz, pre-ballet, acro, and technique. For ages 6 up through adult classes, areas of study include tap, jazz,
ballet and point, lyrical, hip hop, modern and Irish. Classes are held Monday through Saturday at the Kay Duffy School of Dance, located at 60 South Cascade Drive in Springville. To register for classes, or for more
See Lessons page 3
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