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Steelbound Brewery & Restaurant of Springville opening this summer By Deb Everts The Steelbound name known so well in Ellicottville will soon be a household word in Springville when Bill Bursee expands his brewery and restaurant business with a second location this summer. Located in the old Robinson Knife Factory that stood on the site at 243 West Main St. about a century ago, Steelbound Brewery & Restaurant of Springville will occupy the former Papa Jake’s Saloon that was housed within the factory. Bursee said people have been blowing up their email, and they have already received “probably a thousand

Submitted photo Steelbound Brewery & Restaurant of Springville is opening this summer. The second Steelbound location will be a bit smaller, but it will offer things the Ellicottville location does not, including a Sunday Brunch and deep dish pizza. Shown is the new brewing system at Springville.

emails” asking about the new brewery and restaurant. “It’s overwhelming,

but great, because it shows the huge, looming interest about what we are doing,” he said.

Town of Concord receives positive audit for 2018 fiscal year By Kellen M. Quigley The town of Concord received a positive audit for the 2018 fiscal year, which was reviewed at the town board’s regular meeting June 13. Nicole Ryan, a CPA from Freed Maxick, went through the results of the audit, saying there was an unmodified opinion, which is good for the town, and the financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the town. According to Ryan, the town’s long-term liabilities amounted to approximately $4.8 million, which comprised of several assets, including the bonds amounting to $2.35 million due to the permanent

financing of the bond anticipation notes. In the fund basis statements, which most closely resembles what the town sees when going through the budgeting process, Ryan said they look at what percentage of the town’s total expenditures makes up the fund balance. She said fund balances of 10 to 35 percent is a healthy amount. In the general fund, Ryan said about 49 percent of the general fund was made up of the fund balance at $596,000, which also includes the restrictive fund balance and capital reserve balance. About $366,000 is unassigned funds. Current expenditures for the general fund exceeded

Looking Back in our historical records and we find that as soon as the settlers arrived and acquired land, they had their homes built, a church founded and schools established. The first known school was located on Buffalo Street in a log barn owned by John Albro. Fourteen students attended the school that was taught by Anna Richmond. In 1814, Mr. Eaton taught a school that had 70 students. By 1816, a log Schoolhouse was

at 7,200-square feet. He said the Ellicottville location, with its brewery and distillery combined,

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Several new officers are expected to join the ranks of the Springville Police Department after action Monday approving three new hires. One of those new hires, Jackie Feggans (left), was present for the meeting and sworn in by Village Administrator Liz Melock. In addition to his duties with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Feggans is the school resource officer (SRO) for the Springville-Griffith Institute School District. Also hired Monday were Paul Randall and Robert Krone.

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revenues by about $61,000, but that was down from the prior year of $160,000. Ryan said this was due to an overall increase in revenues and overall decrease in expenditures in the town. The town-outsidevillage fund had $88,000 in fund balance, about 10 percent of expenditures, Ryan said. Expenditures exceeded revenues by $81,000, which includes the budgeted operating transfer of $630,000 that is made to the highway parttown fund. The highway parttown fund had just under $600,000 in fund balance, of portion of which went to capital reserve with about $339,000 in the assigned See Concord page 2

According to Bursee, the new brewery is smaller than Ellicottville’s building

is about 11,000-square feet. There will be seating for just under 300 people — probably about 280 — whereas the Ellicottville facility seats 309. He plans to employ 25 to 30 people. “The new place will have a three-barrel brewing system, and we’re going to do smallbatch beers,” he said. “We still have over 30 beers at our Ellicottville location that we’ve produced already. That’s hard to do in a larger system like we have here because, when we get smaller, we can get a lot more experimental and do more things. We’re going to do some bourbon-barrel aging to See Steelbound page 2

By Jolene Hawkins built near downstairs with a hall the greens. in the center. Widon Gardner The South district taught on East Hill and was to have its own Ychia Russell taught in school. The lot cost five her father’s Chamber. dollars, and the building By 1829, many onewas to cost two-hundred room school houses dollars. It was to be were being built and in the center of Mr. the teacher’s pay Bushman’s cornfield. It might have been so was a one-story brick many cords of wood building and stood on to be used to heat the the corner of Pearl and schoolhouse. A common Cattaraugus streets. school for all students The first term of was held in the upper Springville Academy rooms. began in the fall of In 1831, the town of 1830. Hiram Barney Concord was divided was the principal into north and south and Mary Elliott the districts. The brick preceptress — a woman building on Smith and who is an instructor, Franklin streets was the teacher or tutor. Hiram North District school. Barney went on to It had four rooms, become the school two upstairs and two superintendent.

Female Schools under female supervision seemed most prosperous and for some time previous to 1849, a young ladies seminary was connected with the

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Academy. In 1849, the Academy was 19 years old, had five teachers, 110 gentlemen and 100 ladies enrolled. There were ups and downs in the first 37

years with frequent appeals for aid. At the most critical period of its existence, Archibald Griffith raised the Academy to the equal See A Look Back page 3

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the beer there, as well.” Bursee said the building at the second location didn’t require extensive renovation, but it’s going to require all new equipment and all new seating. He said when patrons come in, the space is going to feel like a brewery with chalkboards and corrugated metal. He said the major brick structure is going to stay, but they are bringing in their flair. “The structure is beautiful. You can’t change the structure and that’s the greatest thing about it. It’s an old knife factory with amazing brick walls and the architecture is something that you cannot recreate,” he said. “What we are

doing is kind of bringing some of what we have in Ellicottville — our kind of flair to Springville. So, we have a really easygoing place that’s really nice and the atmosphere is great. We’re just trying to make it feel more comfortable and more like a brewery should feel.” The flagship location in Ellicottville offers a variety of beers, from stouts to ales, with their most popular brew being the Last Minute IPA. Bursee said they will bring their distilled spirits from Ellicottville, but they will not produce them on the new site. Like the Ellicottville facility, the new Steelbound location

will also feature a dinner menu. Bursee said they try to use as much product from their brewery and distillery as possible through their kitchen because it adds to the dishes they put out. “Right now, in Ellicottville, we use some of our whiskey corn mash and we do a whiskey batter fish fry, which is super light and crispy,” he said. “We’ll do it at our Springville location as well.” Bursee opened the flagship spot for his Steelbound bar/restaurant and brewery/distillery in Ellicottville last year on Route 219, across from Tim Hortons. When the opportunity arose, he couldn’t resist opening

a second brewpub in Springville, the town that means so much to him. Originally from Buffalo, Bursee is a retired building contractor who now lives in Springville. It’s home for Bursee, his wife, Racquel, and their two children, Tyler and Olivia, who both attended Springville-Griffith Institute in grades K-12. He’s deeply ingrained in the community where he has coached youth football, raised his children and served on the Springville Education Foundation Board. Bursee said he decided to open his second location in the town where he resides because the building is a great

place that was once the anchor of Springville, and many events were held in that building. “It was where everybody went and I spent a lot of time there. I coached football and we always went back to Papa Jake’s. I sat on the board of education and we had a wine tasting event in that building every year,” he said. “It’s a central part of the community and I just couldn’t see losing it. It was definitely something that needed to happen.” According to Bursee, the Springville location is going to offer a lot of things the Ellicottville location does not. He said one of the big things they’re trying to put

together right now is to have a Sunday Brunch every week. They are also looking at doing a nice, deep dish pizza that is not offered in the area and won’t compete with other pizzerias in the area that are doing well. “We certainly don’t want to come into this community and be competing with people who are already doing well there. We are going to be really conscientious of that,” he said. Some renovation continues, but Bursee has already signed the lease for the space. A specific opening date has not yet been determined, because Bursee still awaits a state liquor license.

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fund balance for highway purpose. That was about 31 percent of expenditures. The fire protection fund balance was $1.4 million, but there was a restrictive portion of about $1.3 million. In that fund, revenues exceed the expenditures by about $38,000. In the sewer fund, there was a total fund balance of about $477,000, which Ryan said is a strong number in comparison of expenditures. She said revenues exceed the expenditures in the sewer fund by about $16,000. For all the other nonmajor funds, Ryan said each ended with a positive fund balance of revenues exceeding expenditures.

However, the lighting district and joint youth had operational deficits this year, but the lighting district was noted and expected by the town in the audit. During the audit, Ryan said there were no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies, but there were two control deficiencies identified. One issue was with the tracking of capital assets. Ryan said the town should develop a system to track and record any capital assets. She said the town could develop a file for the auditors to help them keep track of that. The second issue was having a town system to track sick and vacation

time as part of the payroll process rather than having only town employees recording their own. Ryan said doing both an individual and system track as a sort of checks and balances process. A couple other matters noted in the audit included updating the town’s investment policy and paying attention to what’s being recorded or purchase in the joint youth fund. For those who wish to see more of the audit, copies are available in the Town Clerk’s office and information pertaining to the audit will be published on the town’s website.

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Gowanda holds inaugural Film Festival at Hollywood Theater

By Bill Peglowski

The village of Gowanda held its first Gowanda Film Festival at the village’s historic Hollywood Theater last weekend. As the long process of theater renovation nears completion, the film festival came as a glimpse at the new future of the theater. Prior to its closing and rehab activities, the theater had been reduced to being just a movie house. The vision for the future is to become a full ranging regional center for the creative arts. This will include everything from theater to concerts and on to movies, both mainstream and independent. The film festival, a Gowanda first ever of its kind, was a major step towards the future goal. With the laborintensive and financially draining work on abundant infrastructure issues completed, work on the final stages of rehab to the main “house” area of the

theater is currently moving forward with rapid progress being made. The expectation is that theater rehab will be mostly completed by the end of this summer. While there may be a few features that will still need to be added, it is believed that the Hollywood will, at that time, be able to make the first steps towards its new future. Despite an initial announcement of the film festival that came just three months ago in March, six films were entered and presented at the festival. The first film was “It Came From the Woods” by Tennyson Hendershott, from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Set at a state park, the film revolved around a group of new park ranger recruits. In the course of the film, a creature that originates in the woods, at first, appears to be threatening and dangerous. Upon further examination of the situation, the creature seems to be less of an

intrusion than some of the unruly human visitors to the park. “Highway Semiotics” by Stephen Crompton was the next presentation. This short film was an examination of the use of billboards as a medium to express a given narrative. This includes a brief overview of the strategy behind how the elements of the billboard were put together in certain ways to produce an effect. The third presentation was the Anderson Phillips documentary, “The Chilling History of Ski Wing Resort.” Initially, there is a brief mention of an incident caused by a chairlift malfunction that had resulted in skiers being thrown off as the lift moved in reverse. After that, the main focus of the film turned to the murder of an employee of the ski resort. This particular entry in the film festival can also be currently found on YouTube by searching for the title. The fourth film was “The Waves: Bait for Some Blondes” from

Lyman Films. This follows the journey of a group of friends who form the band The Waves. It discusses how the group began just playing music without a direction and how, through the energy exchange back and forth with their audience, they found the motivation that pushed them forward and focused their vision. While not put forward in the film, the title refers to a song by The Waves, which can also be found on YouTube. Following the break, another Stephen Crompton film, “Sweet Love,” was screened. This was a biographical documentary about a year in the life of Alvin Bojar. Specifically, in 1972, Bojar had been the writer and producer for the making of the soft-core porn spoof movie, “Fongaluli”. He also acted in the production. “Fongaluli” involved a scientist who finds a strange plant that turns a lobster into a woman, an effect that wears off in time. Primarily “Sweet Love”

takes the form of a narrative by Bojar, now retired and living in Palm Beach, but there are a few brief clips from the referenced movie. While those glimpses did contain some non-sexual nudity, it was similar to what can be seen in National Geographic or most art museums. The final film of the day was “The First Date,” a horrorcomedy from September Brothers Productions. The film’s official synopsis on IMDB reads, “Tired of the online dating world, a hopeful woman decides to give it one last try with a mysterious stranger who shares her love for scary films.” During the date, the woman meets a man who has his own home movie theater where no less than eight short films are shown, some dealing in negative date topics including obsession and stalking. This film is available on stream from both Amazon and Vimeo as a 99-cent rental. The winners from the

2019 film festival are as follows: Best Picture and Best Cinematography went to “It Came From The Woods.” The film was also voted the Audience Choice. Anna Dominguiez was selected as Best Actress, also from “It Came From The Woods.” Best Actor went to Paul McGinnis for “The First Date.” That film also took Best Editing. Best Director was Stephen Crompton for “Sweet Love.” Best Original Soundtrack went to “The Chilling History of Ski Wing Resort.” In all, it was a collection of very diverse films. Looking forward, with a full year before the next Gowanda Film Festival, it is hoped that more individuals in Western New York will put together a film of their own. For more information, visit www. gowandafilmfest.com, or search “Gowanda Film Fest” on Facebook.

And what about the one-room school houses? In 1815, there was one on Townsend Hill. Wheeler Hollow had a framed school building, later a private residence. School No. 18 was on the corner of Genesee Road and Sharp Street.

Morton Corner was No. 12, and Fowlersville was No. 2 .Come down to the Lucy Bensley Center to research the rest of them. Did you know that here at the Lucy Bensley Center, located at 23 North Buffalo St., we have a large number of old school annuals? They are so fun to look through and see what the students and teachers look like. Every week in the local newspaper, the Springville Academy, later the Griffith Institute, had an article that would list when the term started, what they were doing and even the students grades! You can read those when you stop by here as well. We are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the second and fourth Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Send us an email at lucybensleycenter@ gmail.com or call us at 592-0094.

A LOOK BACK of any in the country period of its existence, with financial donations. In 1867, the name was changed to Griffith Institute. Mr. Griffith afterward gave $10,000 for a permanent fund, mainly for free education of orphans and the poor. His will read in part: “Leaving $10,000 that the interest and income of these funds shall be appropriated annually by the board of trustees as follows: “One third of the payments to be used of the term, bills and incidental expenses attending upon the instructions or tuition of such students attending the Academy as are actual residents of the Town of Concord. In the selection of the students, the Trustees will give preference to orphans, and the children of widows in comparatively needy circumstances. “One fourth will be used to purchase additions to the Academy Library and apparatus as shall be selected by the Board of Trustees. The remaining

will be put into a general purpose both inside and outside of the Academy.” Many students had to pay for room and board themselves, thus reducing the expense to a very low figure. The Institute, by liberal endowment of the late Griffith, enabled to provide free tuition for a number of deserving students from the town of Concord. By 1867, there were additions to the building making it three stories high, facing on Franklin Street and having a bell tower. It now could boast of having eight teachers. Even though it was a non-sectarian, the Genesee Conference of the Methodist Church ran it for fifteen years from 1858-1873. Also in 1867, there was a desire for a union grade free school. This was accomplished in 1875 by uniting districts 6 and 8 to form the Union Free School District No. 1. That is why the Union Free School was used in the name with Griffith Institute.

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Regent’s exams came to replace orals and were said to reveal more shortcomings of the students learning. In 1885, at the cost of $10,000, the school was enlarged again. The entire north wing being erected making the

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The Bird Lover’s Festival is coming to Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary on Sunday, June 30 from 2-5 p.m. Held at the Sanctuary at 5067 Townline Road, Delevan, see 78 different species of over 700 endangered and protected ducks, geese and swans from all over the world. A guide will show you around and explain the different species to you. “Wagner and Winston” will be playing for your listening pleasure and MooCheesy Food Truck will be serving Fresh Ground Brisket Cheese Burgers and more plus sides and desserts. Plate dinners for $10. Admission is $10 adults, $5 for children under 12. For more information, call 942-6835, email rosebird@frontiernet.net or visit www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com.

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SCA Annual Gala another success for local arts By Alex Simmons Despite the rain, supporters of the arts still made their way out to the Springville Center for the Arts Annual Gala. The Gala offers mini golf, food, a basket raffle, live music and hours of fun. The mini golf course was set up around the center and the winner, John Reynolds and his teams, received the Coiltown Cup at the end of the night. Two local food trucks participated at this year’s Gala, Moo Cheesey and The Whole Hog. Moo Cheesey offered a brisket burger and gourmet grilled cheese, served by Robyn Bacon. The Whole Hog served up BBQ and traditional American cuisine, brought by Kathleen Haggerty. Besides the food trucks, Allison Duwe and the helpers of the Arts Cafe provided samples of delicious food soon to be offered at the Arts Cafe. Wine from Savage Winery was also served. Entertainment was served up by Son BoriKua on the mainstage. Son BoriKua brings about a Carribean groove played on guitar, backed by trumpet and smooth vocals. One of the Milky Award recipients, Heather Svalina, took charge of the 50/50 golf ball drop, operating the machinery to drop the golf balls. First ball out of the tube was the winner.

Photo by Alex Simmons Live music and mini golf fun make up a big part of the Springville Center for the Arts Annual Gala, held Saturday, June 15. Despite the rain, supporters of the arts still made their way out for the yearly tradition.

This lucky winner was Bill McGirr, who has done most of the woodwork at the Arts Center. He donated the prize of $100 back to the Arts Center. In addition to Svalina, this year’s Milky Award winners were Tom Militello and Robert and Sue Sorensen. Tom Militello has worked

with glass since 2009. He received the award due to his recently displayed glasswork at the Arts Center “Color Suspended.” Militello will be offering a workshop at the SCA called the Introduction to Flameworking. In this workshop you will learn “basic flameworking

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Charles J. Mueller, III

WEST VALLEY — Charles J. Mueller, III, of Dutch Hill Road, West Valley, died Friday (June 14, 2019) at his home at the age of 69. He was born Oct. 17, 1949, in Buffalo, a son of the late Charles J. II and Mary Ann (Lockwood) Mueller. Charles was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Cheektowaga

techniques.” You can transform “clear and borosilicate glass” into beautiful pieces of glass work including “small marbles, pendants, or icicle ornaments.” The Orientation is Friday, July 19 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and is mandatory for anyone doing the

and served in the U.S. Army. He was a fieldman for National Fuel Gas Company in Colden and Williamsville. He enjoyed golf, skiing, snowmobiling and hunting. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Daniel) Becker of Springville; four grandchildren, Charles, Ashley, Matthew and Alexander; a greatgranddaughter, Aubrey; his former wife, Laura DiSarno; a brother, Dean (Donna) Mueller of Clarence; a sister, Pamela Kiel of Derby; a niece and two nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Maryann, and a brother-in-law, Bill Kiel. There are no calling hours. Graveside services in Maplewood Cemetery in Springville will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithweismantelfuneralhome.com.

workshop. On Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is when you will have a one-on-one session with Militello to create your piece. Class costs $35 and you can register online at springvillearts.org or call the Arts Center at 592-9038. Svalina has been an avid helper of the SCA since she

was an usher for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” presented by the Springville Players in 2017. She has worked backstage, in the light booth for multiple performances since then and also tried her hand at acting with a wonderful performance in the Springville Shorts 2018. Svalina has been there to help for many SCA events, lending a hand wherever is needed and is a true asset to the Springville Center for the Arts. Robert and Sue Sorensen have been members of the theater community since 1967 with the performance of “My Fair Lady” at Springville-Griffith Institute. The Sorensens had both signed the incorporation papers for the Springville Players and have helped the SCA to grow to the wonderful community theater it has become today. “Springville is such a talented and wonderful community,” Sue said. They have both helped in about 125 performances of the 140 that have happened at the center and continue to help SCA to this day, hence why they are receiving this well deserved and long overdue award. This was the ninth year of the Springville Center for the Arts Gala, and each year brings avid theater goers of all ages together for an evening of fun, food and entertainment.

F. Jared ‘Jerry’ Kemsley

F. Jared “Jerry” Kemsley, 90, passed away on June 10, 2019. Jerry was a veteran of the Army/Air Force and studied law at SUNY Buffalo. He practiced law in Springville and was an active member of the Springville Kiwanis, both for over 34 years. Jerry generously donated over 23 gallons

of blood to the American Red Cross. He was an avid tennis player and skier well into his 80s. His passion for music inspired his daughters to study music and dance. He also had a passion for language which led to many discussions and visits to the dictionary. Jerry’s family connections and interests in his genealogy inspired a memorable family trip to Finland. He and Marty also traveled extensively to Maui, various islands in the Caribbean and the Galapagos Islands. He was the beloved husband of Martha J. for 55 years, a devoted father to Andrea and Yvonne (David) Widenor and “Buppa” to four grandchildren, Austin, Brianna, Elliot and Theo. A celebration of Jerry’s life will occur later this year. In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations in Jerry’s memory to BCH Foundation (designate for Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home) at 224 East Main St., Springville, NY 14141.

County health officials remind residents to avoid contact with wild animals this summer

The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has received reports throughout the spring of wild mammals that show signs of canine distemper, a disease that can have serious effects for puppies and dogs. Mammals like skunks and raccoons infected with distemper can exhibit some of the same symptoms as rabies: stumbling while walking, wandering aimlessly, showing no fear of humans and acting aggressively. Canine distemper is an incurable virus and often fatal to dogs. Dogs that do recover can have irreversible nervous system damage. Dogs with distemper are isolated to minimize the risk of transmitting the disease to other animals. Rabies is always fatal in mammals. Any vaccinated pet that encounters a known or suspected rabid animal must receive a booster vaccine within five days. Unvaccinated pets that encounter a known or suspected rabid animal must be euthanized or quarantined for six months at the owner’s expense.

ECDOH reminds residents to avoid touching wild animals. “Making any physical contact with wild animals like foxes, skunks, raccoons and deer puts humans and domestic animals at risk for infection,” said Dr. Gale Burstein, Commissioner of Health. “The best advice is to leave wildlife alone. If you see one in distress, call a licensed wildlife control officer, a nuisance wildlife trapper or your local animal control officer.” Dr. Burstein said any bite from an animal or exposure to its saliva should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water as soon as possible, and medical attention should be sought immediately. “All animal bites should be reported to our Division of Environmental Health at 961-6800, and we recommend post-exposure rabies treatment for anyone bitten by certain wild animals that are not captured,” she said. Feeding wildlife is prohibited in New York state and extremely unhealthy for these animals. “Throwing peanuts

to the ground and allowing birdfeeders to spill seed attracts unwanted wildlife like rats and raccoons that carry disease, and put you and your pets at risk of disease – not to mention nuisance and safety issues for your neighborhood,” said Senior Public Health Sanitarian Peter Tripi. “Once a disease like distemper is introduced to a wildlife population, it is very difficult to eliminate.” Erie County offers free rabies vaccination clinics each spring and fall to make sure as many dogs, indoor and outdoor cats and ferrets

are vaccinated against that deadly disease. In New York state, raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks that are tested for rabies are frequently confirmed to be rabid, and if seen in the wild they should be considered rabid. And if a bat has been in proximity to an unattended young child, sleeping individual, or person with a sensory or mental impairment, it may be considered a contact and should be reported to the Department of Health. Erie County has vaccinated 2,145 pets at four clinics so

far in 2019. Three more free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets are scheduled for Sept. 11, 15 and 22 at locations around Erie County. Tips For Protecting Your Pets and Family from Wild Animals

• Warn children to stay away from wild animals and to alert an adult if they see one in a private yard. Do not feed wildlife; avoid overfilling birdfeeders and clear food sources and debris from yards to avoid

attracting wildlife. Vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets for rabies and other diseases as recommended by a veterinarian. Be cautious about socializing puppies and unvaccinated dogs at parks, dog daycare settings and in public. If you choose to destroy a wild animal yourself, use a method that will not damage the head or expose you to saliva or nervous tissue. Do not touch the animal at any time without using rubber gloves or a plastic bag.

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‘The Mikado’ production has special meaning for actress An Opera-Lytes production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” is set to premiere this weekend at the Springville Center for the Arts. Yum-Yum, the pert and perfect heroine of the comic operetta, has a special meaning for one actor in the show, soprano Holly Bewlay. Bewlay learned English through singing when she was living in Oklahoma where there were few other Asians. The role of Yum-Yum was an important part of that learning process. “Singing welcomed me to the world of (Gilbert and Sullivan), which included me to be part of a community,” Bewlay recalls. “Being an Asian in the show made me feel like I was allowed to be me, celebrated as an Asian, and I didn’t have to worry about ‘blending in.’” This weekend, Bewlay, who is an associate professor of music at Buffalo State College and has recently sung the leads in “Madama Butterfly” and “Die

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Fledermaus” for Buffalo Opera Unlmited, will once again sing the role of Yum-Yum. Also featured in the

Opera-Lytes production at Springville Center for the Arts are tenor John Clayton as Nanki-Poo, mezzo-soprano Maria

Goodrich as Katisha and baritone Ted Smeltz as Ko-Ko. The inspiration for the operetta’s setting

came to librettist W. S. Gilbert when he visited a Japanese cultural exhibition in 1885. The Mikado became one

of the most frequently performed operas in history. The 1990s production that featured a young Holly Bewlay was directed by longtime D’Oyly Carte principal baritone John Reed, who was a famous interpreter of Ko-Ko. Bewlay recalled, “Sir John Reed asked me to show the chorus members how to walk, how to open fans, and studied my make-up and hair. He was gentle and I felt respected. This was a great experience for an Asian teenager in Oklahoma on my journey to find myself. “This ‘exotic’ world (Japan) that Gilbert and Sullivan were trying capture to entertain the Victorians somehow brought me closer to the ‘exotic’ world of America and G&S,” she said. Tickets for “The Mikado” are available at springvillearts.org or by calling 592-9038. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 22, at 2 pm.

Legislator Mills and Legislator Dixon attend North Collins Veterans’ Tribute unveiling Last weekend, Erie County Legislators John Mills and Lynne Dixon attended a ceremony unveiling the North Collins Veterans’ Tribute. The tribute is made up of bricks honoring those

who served with a star in the center representing the different branches of the military. The North Collins Veterans’ Tribute Group led the way in raising funds for the project after

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President Jim Lint began discussing the idea at a town board meeting five years ago. Hundreds of people attended the official unveiling ceremony Saturday morning. Legislator Mills said, “It was great to see so many people from the community turn out in support of this incredible project. I’ve been proud to help secure funding from the county to make the tribute possible. Thank you to Jim Lint, the Veterans’ Tribute Group, and all others who worked tirelessly on this site honoring out veterans.” Legislator Dixon said, “I was honored to attend the official unveiling for the tribute and would like to thank everyone who made this project possible. This is just one of the many ways our community is committed to showing our veterans how much we appreciate their sacrifice.”

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Local Letter to the Editor On behalf of the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation, we would like to thank the sponsors, attendees and volunteers who made our seventh annual Garden Party on May 30 a resounding success. Peony Sponsor: Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Medical Staff, RP Oak Hill Building Company Inc., Stansberry and Knight; Iris Sponsors: Arcade-Springville Dental Arts, Community Bank N.A., Nils and Erika Gunnersen, Mercy Flight; Rose Sponsors: Freed Maxick CPAs, Julie’s Pizzeria, Keystone Healthcare Management, STC Construction, Springville Pediatrics; Ivy Sponsors: AllPro Parking, CH2M Hill BWXT West Valley LLC, Eaton Office Supply, Gernatt Asphalt Products, Grover and Elizabeth Riefler, Premier Consulting Associates, Springville Door and Window, WNY Imaging Systems, Inc. Our celebration of the careers of Gerard Diesfeld, MD and Mary Kwiatek, RN was made possible by a friendly and loving crowd, some of whom were able to share remarks about their work with these two tremendous healthcare professionals. Their impact on our hospital, our nursing home and our community has been and continues to be meaningful to BCH patients and employees. Dozens of other individuals, business representatives and volunteers came together to support the purchase of a new electrocautery generator for the BCH Surgical Department, and we are thankful to them all. Special thanks to the members of the Springville Jazz Orchestra and their conductor William Cocca for performing, to the Springville Concord Garden Club for beautiful centerpiece arrangements and to Empire Merchants North for our wine tasting display. The Foundation’s mission is to fund equipment and improvements for your local healthcare facility, and with community support through events like this, we continue to do so. Thanks to all who are a part of our work in keeping healthcare local. Sincerely, Judi White BCH Foundation Board Member

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The Springville Trading Post Community Care Center is holding a new event this summer called Hearts for Hunger, to benefit the organization’s food pantry. The event will take place Sunday, June 30 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Springville-Griffith Institute Track and Field. Anyone can raise money for the Trading Post Food Pantry by setting a personal monetary goal, then asking friends, co-workers and employers to help reach that goal and fight hunger in our community. We’ll be walking around the track at Springville Griffith Institute. All pledges will be participation based, not laps or miles walked. Pledge forms are available at The Trading Post, 38 Franklin St., Springville, or downloadable at watermarkwesleyan.com/tradingpost. In addition to the walk, there will be games for the kids, a bounce house, concession stand and a dunk tank. See Scott Haima of Christian Service Brigade in the tank at 1 p.m., Pastor Keith Clark of Springville Crossing Church at 1:30 p.m. and Pastor Paul Gartley of Watermark Wesleyan Church at 2 p.m.

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Community Concord Senior Center news and updates

Stop in every Monday and listen to the music of the Springville Jazz Group. Saturday, Aug. 17, the Jazz Group is putting on a concert. Stay tuned for further info. The Brain Stormers will be here in July presenting one of their famous skits. It is finally here! Hear The Nite Tones perform to a sold-out audience Saturday, June 29 with a free dinner. Presented by Fiddlers Green Nursing Home. If you are in need of or know anyone that needs any senior service, your Concord Senior is here to help. The next AARP Defensive

Driving Class is Aug. 19. Call the center to sign up. Questions or ideas, call 5922764 or email concord2017sc@ gmail.com. Monday, June 24 8:30 a.m. — AARP Defensive Driving Class 11 a.m. — Stay Fit Exercises Noon — Stay Fit Lunch 2:45 p.m. — Working in the Garden 7 p.m. — Jazz Band performs, open to public Tuesday, June 25 9 a.m. — Senior Club Trip 9:15 a.m. — Yoga

10 a.m. — Blue Cross rep here 11 a.m. — Stay Fit Exercises Noon — Stay Fit Lunch

No registration is required. Teen Game Lab, 4 p.m. — Drop by for board games, robotics and more.

Return to ‘Men in Black’ brings freshness to struggling series

Wednesday, June 26 12:30 p.m. — Senior Club Pot Luck Lunch Thursday, June 27 9:30 a.m. — Stitches Quilt Group 11 a.m. — Stay Fit Exercises Noon — Stay Fit Lunch Friday, June 28 11 a.m. — Stay Fit Exercises Noon — Stay Fit Lunch

Concord Public Library upcoming events

BECOME A LIBRARY TRUSTEE! Library trustees are powerful advocates for libraries in our community! Interested? Contact Jennifer Morris, Library Director at 592-7742.

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Monday, July 8, 3 p.m., Kids Activity: Waldorf Style Beeswax Storytelling — For ages 4 and up. Registration required. Call 592-7742 or stop in to reserve your spot. New! Kids Book Club begins Wednesday, July 10 — Join the library’s weekly read-aloud book club and discussion for kids 6-12. Call or stop by the library for more information.

Columbia/Sony Pictures Agents M (Tessa Thompson) and H (Chris Hemsworth) appear in a scene from “Men in Black: International.”

By Kellen M. Quigley

This was going to be another one of my reviews complaining about a sci-fi/fantasy UPCOMING SPECIAL movie series trying to EVENTS ​ cash-in on the success Wednesday, June 26, 6 p.m., of the Avengers movies WEEKLY PROGRAMS AT Family Concert with Nan with their own attempt at THE LIBRARY — All programs Hoffman & Joe Tumino — Kick doing something similar, are free and open to the public off the summer and join us for a but those reviews are usually about movies I fun, free concert at the library. don’t like. Tuesdays Kids can drop in from 5-6 p.m. Surprisingly, the fourth Drop-in Computer Help, Buffalo & Erie County public before the concert to make installment of the “Men 4 p.m. — Stop in with your libraries have more than 3.2 their own music shakers. No in Black” series (MIB), questions about email, ebooks, million materials such as books, registration necessary.​ this one with the subtitle using the internet and more! eBooks, DVDs, music and more. Monday, July 1, 6 p.m., PBS Free library cards, traditional and “International,” is not Chasing the Moon Sneak Peak as bad as most critics Thursdays​ — Get a preview of the upcoming eLibrary, are available to Erie and audiences think it is. Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. County residents and to those documentary series scheduled to — Join us for stories, songs and a air on PBS July 8-10. We will be who work and/or attend school in Granted, it’s certainly not great, but it is fun and craft. Ages 2 to 5. Erie County. Follow the library showing an excerpt from “Part fresh compared to the SPCA Paws for Love: Read to a One: A Place Beyond the Sky.” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, previous sequels. Dog, 3:30 p.m. — Come practice Pinterest, Flickr and on our Registration required. Call 592It’s always a gamble to reading aloud to Gracie, an SPCA 7742 or stop in to reserve your podcast All Booked Up! Call 858revive a struggling movie therapy dog! for ages 4 and up. 8900 or visit www.buffalolib.org. seat. series with a half-sequel/ half-reboot several years after the last installment, so putting the right elements together is key. Lap Sit with Miss Florence, June 26, magician Cris Johnson early literacy skills with Here, I think several of Abbie, June 24, 10:30 10 a.m. — Join these those choices did work presents “The Spaced rhymes, finger plays, and make this movie a.m. — Join us for this knowledgeable ladies as Out Magic Show.” music, stories and more. better than it should have fun program for children they work on projects. Sponsored by the Sign up required. ages 6 months to 2 Young Adult Book Gowanda Kiwanis Club. been. Quilting with From a new director, years with a caregiver. Club, June 27, 6:30 Registration required. Florence, July 3, 10 new cast of heroes, a A great introduction to p.m. — We will be a.m. — Join these whole new location early literacy skills with discussing “The Red Did you know? Erie knowledgeable ladies as and even a somewhat rhymes, finger plays, Pyramid” by Rick County Library cards they work on projects. different structure makes music, stories and more. Riordan. Ages 13 and up. “MIB: International” a are available to all Erie Closed July 4 for Sign up required. You can request a copy fun alien movie that is County residents, all Independence Day Craft Club, June 24, online or at the library individuals who work in just as cheesy and silly as Toddler Time, July 6 p.m. — Come make desk. I wanted it to be. Erie County, and all those 5, 10:30 a.m. — Read Although the first three crafts in the library. This Creative Crafts for who live in the Gowanda films focused on Men In stories, play games, sing month’s theme will be A Adults, June 29, 1 p.m. School tax district. Stay songs and have a snack. Black being centralized Universe of Stories. Ages — We will be making up-to-date with events at Ages 2 to 5. Please call in New York City, there 4 to 12. Registration is tassel bookmarks. All are actually MIB agencies the library by ‘liking’ our or stop in to register. required. materials are provided all over the globe, but so Facebook page, Collins Senior Movie, July 5, Make your own but registration is limited. are aliens with bad intent. Public Library. Library Galaxy Slime, June Ages 18 and older please. 1 p.m. — Join us for a Hours: Monday, Tuesday Something is wrong in movie and popcorn. Co25, 4:30 p.m. — All Lap Sit with Miss Europe, and the London and Thursday, 10 a.m. to MIB are having trouble. Sponsored by the 50+ materials are provided Abbie, July 1, 10:30 seniors. You can call the 8 p.m.; Wednesday and to make your very own a.m. — Join us for this To keep the world Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; safe, decorated Agent library for the title of the Galaxy Slime. Open to fun program for children Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 H (played by Chris movie. all ages. Please sign up if ages 6 months to 2 Hemsworth) and p.m.; Closed Sundays. Magic Show, July you would like to attend. years with a caregiver. determined rookie Agent Quilting with Telephone: 532-5129. A great introduction to 8, 5:30 p.m. — Wacky M (Tessa Thompson) join forces — an unlikely pairing that just might work, but not without mistakes along the way and the support of their director, High T (Liam Pick up your copy at the following locations Neeson). 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here. But I also think the angle this film takes on that tired story is new and fresh enough that it works. This still feels like the same universe, the same series, and that’s not bad. In fact, a lot of it helps ground the audience and let them know what they’re in for. Now, that doesn’t mean there aren’t changes. Part of that “cashing-in on the Avengers” is evident with the stars, Hemsworth and Thompson, having worked together before in “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Engame,” where they had wonderful chemistry. That continues here. By far the best part of this movie is the performances from those two and how they work off each other. The old/new agent and booksmart/streetsmart vibes make so many moments entertaining, light and enjoyable to watch. Thompson and Hemsworth are great actors, simple as that. Unfortunately, it’s not all that great. While the stars do a good job with what they’re given, the script is definitely weak. Is this an ironic take on the 1990s vibes of the first two movies? Is it a ‘70s espionage thriller? Is it a globe-trotting adventure film from the ‘80s? Who knows! Not only is the vibe and tone of this installment scattered, but so is the humor, which ended up making a lot of it not funny. Granted, there are moments of Thompson and Hemsworth just doing their thing and it’s enjoyable, but very few of the purposeful jokes in the script actually land, which can make some scenes drag. Luckily, a lot of the creativity in the aliens helps pick up the slack. I think the whole MIB series has done a good job of making the aliens look believable and unique, and that is definitely here. Plus, the CGI and makeup effects do look better than the last film in 2012. But by the end, you have to wonder why this movie exists and if it should at all. While I enjoyed it better than the previous couple sequels, it’s still not as great as that first film. I’m all for going in a new direction and trying to breathe new life into this series. While it certainly does that, I still wonder if going “International” will be enough.

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The Salamanca Lumber Co., Inc. Job Posting for: Finance Manager Position: Due to the upcoming retirement of the current officer, The Salamanca Lumber Company is seeking to fill the position of Finance Manager. Duties/responsibilities: In the role of Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the organization and execution of the entire financial administration of the company. This includes, among other tasks, general ledger maintenance, reconciling bank accounts, monitoring the accounts receivable aging report, managing the payments to vendors and managing the accounts payable aging report, preparing monthly financial statements and preparing various schedules and account detail reports to assists with the annual external audit. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for payroll and personnel administration. The Finance Manager will report to the President of the company as well as to the Group Financial Director located in the Netherlands. The job entails various other tasks and responsibilities in addition to the ones mentioned above.

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Art Teacher Genesee Valley CSD is accepting applications for a Long-term Substitute Art Teacher. Must possess NYS Teacher Certification in Art Education. For details & how to apply visit: www.caboces.org “BOCES & District Vacancies” Deadline: 6/24/19 EOE

Grant Administrator position for the City of Salamanca. Looking for selfmotivated person with a Bachelor Degree and two years of experience involving the administrative function of large scale construction projects, or two yearsʼ experience in planning, economic or community development; or Associates Degree and five year experience as listed above. A full job description is available at https://cattcoportal.mycivilservice.com or at the Salamanca City Clerkʼs Office. Appointment will require successfully passing and competing in the Civil Service examination, with salary range between $46,000 and $50,000. Please send letter of interest, resume, job references and civil service application to the Salamanca City Clerk, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779, no later than July 3, 2019.

Special Education Teacher (Math) CA BOCES Special Education Division is seeking a NYS Certified Special Education Teacher to instruct students in the subject of Math for the Big Picture program in Ellicottville. Apply online at: www.caboces.org EOE

Park Centre currently has various modern apts. for rent. Call Denise for details 716-372-5555 ext 227

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The Company: The Salamanca Lumber Company is a producer of a wide range of quality North American hardwoods. It is an international company, with customers located in many parts of the world. The company began operations in 1977.

AlleganyLimestone CSD, a rural district with high expectations, is looking for a dynamic educational leader to assume the role of Elementary School Principal. The requirements for this position are as follows: NYS School Administrator/ Supervisor or School Building Leader (SBL) certification, minimum five (5) years teaching experience, experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal preferred. Salary is competitive; commensurate with experience. For details & how to apply visit: www.caboces.org "BOCES & District Vacancies” EOE

How to apply: The Salamanca Lumber Company is being assisted in filling this position by its outside accounting firm, R.A. Mercer & Co., P.C. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume by mail to The Salamanca Lumber Company, Inc., P.O. Box 416, Salamanca, New York 14779, or by email to Susan Rockwell at susanrockwell@salamancalumber.com. For more information, please visit www.salamancalumber.com or contact Susan Rockwell, Finance Manager, at 716-945-4810.

Head Custodian Wellsville CSD Full-time, second shift position. For details & how to apply visit: www.caboces.org “BOCES & District Vacancies” Deadline: 6/26/19 EOE/AA

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor degree in accounting. He/she will be detail oriented, will possess a willingness to learn, and will be someone who can work well under pressure to meet reporting deadlines. Compensation: The company will offer a competitive compensation package that is commensurate with the candidates experience and qualifications.

Police Reports

New York State Police

SARDINIA — A one-vehicle accident was reported at 5:01 p.m. June 12 on Middle Road near Van Slyke Road. Danielle N. McCluer, 33, of Delevan, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported. YORKSHIRE — Shakeer K. Walker, 21, of Yorkshire, was charged at 1:30 p.m. June 14 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and criminal obstruction of breathing, misdemeanors; and second-degree harassment, a violation. Walker was held pending further action. COLLINS — Alexis H. Tillie, 22, of Calcium, was charged at 1 p.m. June 14 with unlawful possession of marijuana, state sanitary code, fifthdegree possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, seconddegree introducing contraband in prison and violating state sanitary code. Tillie was held on an unspecified about of bail. YORKSHIRE — Mark H. Glass, 20, of Springville, was charged

at 2:44 a.m. June 16 with driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both unclassified misdemeanors, and failure to stop at a stop sign, an infraction. He was released on his own recognizance. MACHIAS — A one-vehicle accident was reported at 2:58 p.m. June 16 on Route 242 and Bakerstand Road. Donna Marie Haudricourt, 61, of Yorkshire, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported. BOSTON — A onevehicle accident was reported at 9:45 p.m. June 16 on Trevett Road. Julie V. West, 49, of Springville, was identified as the driver. No injuries were reported. ASHFORD — A two-vehicle accident was reported at 4:13 p.m. June 17 on Bond Road near Thomas Corners Road. Mark Peter Stoddard, 57, of Springville, was identified as one of the drivers. No injuries were reported.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s

DELEVAN — Anthony M. Gryczowski Jr., 43, of Delevan, was charged at 7:30 p.m. June 13 with seconddegree harassment and fourth-degree criminal mischief. This followed an investigation from a domestic incident. Gryczowski is set to appear at Yorkshire Court

at a later date. MACHIAS — Hillary J. Austin, 35, of 462 Lakeview Blvd., Machias, was arrested at 9:13 a.m. June 17 on a felony bench warrant issued out of Cattaraugus County Court. Austin was transported to Cattaraugus County Jail.

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EXPERIENCED ROOFERS & SIDING MEN needed. Call 716-372-0759 The Olean Public Library has parttime Library Page positions open. Schedule: 18-23 hours per week (varies), morning and afternoon shifts M-F, some Saturdays. See web and Facebook for full description. Essential: Computer skills and customer service experience. Applications available at Circulation Desk of library and at OleanLibrary.org. Teacher Aide Bolivar-Richburg CSD has an opening for a Teacher Aide for the 20192020 school year. For details & how to apply visit: www.caboces.org “BOCES & District Vacancies” Deadline: 6/28/19 EOE

Must love dogs. PT morning cleaning. Minimum wage to start. Send resume to: info @joyfulrescues.org ANYTHING & EVERYTHING! in the Classified Section.

Pets / Pet Care Dalmatian/Healer Vet Checked; $100-$150 585-928-1029

Apartments For Rent 1 & 2 BR, quality, furn/ unfurn., gar., $495 to $800 incl. util. No Pets Olean. 716-560-6656

1 bdrm. lower apt., appl., W/D hookup, no pets/smoking, $450 + util. (716)372-1807

3 Bdrm Ranch, 109 N St., close to schools, villiage of Springville, beautiful country setting, water & lawnmowing inc., $750 + Sec 716-592-7687

Homes For Sale 100 Acre Farm For Sale By Owner. Good House & Barn. 2 1/2 miles from Holiday Valley. Call 716-945-4949 for app.

Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City School District of the City of Olean City Schools Cattaraugus County, New York PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Olean High School, 410 West Sullivan Street, Olean, New York, for the purpose of reviewing the Districtʼs proposed revisions to the Districtʼs Code of Conduct. Victoria L. ZaleskiIrizarry District Clerk

Legals NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Report for the Town of Concord for the Year 2018 has been filed with the Office of the State Comptroller. A copy is also on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and may be examined by interested persons at the Clerkʼs Office during regular business hours. Darlene G. Schweikert Concord Town Clerk

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June 21 Summer Open House Salem Lutheran Church and Preschool, Springville 4 p.m.

June 29 SGI Graduation Ceremonies at Springville-Griffith High School. 10 a.m.

June 21-23 The Mikado at Springville Center for the Arts, Springville. Production of Gilbert and Sullivan classic opera. 7:30 p.m. June 21 and 22; 2 p.m. June 23

June 30 Bird Lover’s Festival at Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, Delevan. Tour the sanctuary, enjoy live music and food. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. 2-5 p.m.

June 22-23 Ellicottville Paddle Festival at Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley. Kayak paddling, music, demos, paddle clinics, seminars, SUP yoga, kids events, food and fun. Visit holidayvalley.com.

June 30 Hearts for Hunger at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. Family-friendly fundraiser. Get pledges for your hike around the track. Dunk tank, children’s games, concessions and more. 12:30 p.m.

SARDINIA — Two Delevan residents face charges of manufacturing methamphetamine after the Erie County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit allegedly found meth smoking and manufacturing materials in a storage unit rented by one of June 26 the suspects. July 1 General Grant impressionist Steven Sullivan, 38, and Margaret Heim, both of Chaffee Hospital & Home at Lucy Bensley Center, Delevan, were each charged with unlawful manufacturing Retirees Luncheon Springville. Historical of methamphetamine and criminal possession of a at Concord Senior Center, presentation hosted by Western New York Civil War Springville. Please bring your controlled substance. place setting and a dish to Society. Free. The arrests came after deputies and detectives searched pass. 7 p.m. the unit in Sardinia rented by Sullivan following a tip about Noon. meth-related activities. Have an event to add to the calendar? Sullivan and Heim were transported to the Erie County Email info@springvilletimes.com. Holding Center.

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SGI Unified Basketball Team recognized at school board meeting

By Ely Schosek Student Reporter

The SpringvilleGriffith Institute Board of Education met for their monthly meeting last week, which began with numerous parents of children attending St. Francis High School who live in Springville addressing the board in regards to transportation of their children to and from school. They asked the board to reconsider their decision to take away transportation and stated that they are taxpayers, too. The students have been denied transportation due to discrepancies in the distances. Following public expression, the

board experienced a heartwarming presentation in regard to the newly formed Unified Basketball Team. This team gives high school students with disabilities a chance to play with their classmates a competitive sport and wear their school’s name. Coach Robnett thanked the board for giving her the opportunity to put such a wonderful concept into action at SGI. At the high school, the staff pushes an idea called “student agency” which this program truly exemplifies. Mason Goodridge and Morgan Christ, both seniors this year, helped Mrs. Robnett out as coaches. Goodridge has played basketball at

SGI for many years, but called this a “different kind of joy” and a “special opportunity.” Christ said it created many new friendships for her. Both noted that it brought the whole school and community together with endless support for the team. During games, the environment was always so positive. Everyone was always cheering for their team and the opponent, Robnett added. Jaime Dickinson photographed many of the team’s games throughout their season. She made a video which compiled many photos of the kids with the song “High Hopes” playing in the background. Even if you don’t know the

song, the title is enough to show the mood of the video. Before the video played, Robnett said, “If you’re still dry-eyed after watching this, there’s something wrong with you,” thus showing the emotion the video inspired. In other business, the board thanked the Springville Kiwanis Club for their continued support of Pageant of Bands. More thank you’s were given to the two board members who attended their last board meeting this past week. After the thank you’s concluded, the board asked High School Principal James Bialasik and Colden Elementary School Principal Marcole

Six SGI spring teams earn NYSPHSAA scholar-athlete status By Sam Wilson Six different teams from Springville-Griffith Institute High School earned recognition as NYSPHSAA Spring 2019 Scholar-Athlete Teams. SGI’s baseball, boys track and field, girls track and field, boys tennis, girls lacrosse and softball varsity teams all earned scholar-athlete status at the state level. The baseball team had eight individual scholarathletes, boys track had 21, boys tennis had nine, girls lacrosse 10, girls track 28 and softball 12. This is the 27th year

the NYSPHSAA has conducted its ScholarAthlete program. In total the NYSPHSAA recognized 2,511 Scholar-Athlete teams and 39,909 individuals in the spring. The number of Scholar-Athlete teams increased by 156 (6.62%) compared to spring 2018. The number of individuals increased by 1,875 (4.93%) from the spring of 2018. A total of 578 schools across the state participated in the Scholar-Athlete program. “Congratulations to our NYSPHSAA studentathletes and member schools,” said Dr. Robert

Zayas, executive director at the NYSPHSAA. “To see the number of teams and individuals recognized as scholarathletes increase shows how hard our studentathletes in New York state are working in the classroom. We continue to see what hard working and dedicated studentathletes we have in New York each season and this shows how much NYSPHSAA studentathletes are committed to their education.” For the 2018-19 school year there were a total of 8,571 scholar-athlete teams awarded and 119,733 individuals.

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it is working properly for both students and teachers. In the Middle School, students have been preparing to launch their Stratosphere Balloon for months now, but the Western New York weather has made it somewhat difficult. Only on June 12 were they able to successfully launch with clear skies and low wind.

Feuz to introduce the four teachers who were up for tenure. Jonathan Shelley (Technology), Amanda Habermehl (AIS Reading), Lynne Loomis (Grade 2) and Jennifer Szalowski (Grade 4) all received tenure. Following a 10-minute recess to celebrate the tenures, the board approved the Code of Conduct. It is assessed annually to verify that

The number of teams awarded increased by 507 (6.29%) and the number of scholar-athlete individuals increased by 4,147 (3.59%) as compared to the 2017-18 school year. The NYSPHSAA will also recognize schools of excellence and schools of distinction this summer, after required applications. The deadline to apply is June 30.

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SGI’s Car Crash Simulation a safety-lesson success By Ely Schosek Student Reporter Most people are aware of the dangers a person faces when they chose to make poor decisions in regard to driving, such as drinking or texting. At Springville-Griffith Institute High School, six students were selected to participate in a simulation Monday demonstrating how dangerous those poor decisions can be. Claire Mariea called it a “wake up call” for the senior class. “It was supposed to be a post-crash simulation of what could happen,” said Topher Elkins. The group started off their morning by getting “the gory look done” by Chaz Vance, a professional makeup artist, who works not only on the crash simulation but on other activities around the school throughout the year. The group had fake blood painted all over them, and some like Jackson Richert had more serious injuries. “It looked as though I had part of my skull showing through my skin,” he said. “Then, once we were all bloody and our clothes were ripped, we went into the cars, which were already staged to look as though one had rear-ended the other.” The students involved all noted that they didn’t have much of an idea

Photo submitted In full crash-simulation make-up, students at Springville-Griffith Institute High School show the dangers of distracted driving. Pictured (from left): Claire Mariea, Meadow Wittman, Mike Sobota, Mason Goodridge, Topher Elkins and Jackson Richert.

what they were going to do until they got outside. The scenario was as follows. Mason Goodridge was driving home drunk from a party with three others in the car. Meadow Wittman was in the backseat without a seat belt on, so she flew through the windshield and died, while Claire and Mike were injured but not dead yet. Topher was driving the car that was rear-ended. He had stopped quickly and got rear-ended by a drunk driver, Mason. Jackson was in the passenger

seat and had banged his head on the dashboard and died. “We then all had to act how we would act in the roles we were given in this scenario. I was dead, so I just had to remain motionless for the entire time, which got pretty difficult,” said Jackson. Claire said, “Up until this point, I was really worried that I would struggle to find that emotion to act this out, but as I heard the sirens wailing and saw ambulances racing through the parking

lot, and I looked over at my good friend, Mason Goodridge, covered in fake blood, it struck a nerve in me and I instantly felt a connection to a real scenario.” She continued by saying, “I was very easily able to start screaming for my other friends in horror, and I actually began to shake and feel my lips tremble without me trying. It was a feeling that I can’t explain and I hope that nobody involved or watching would ever have to witness a real

situation like that.” “Aside from knowing what condition we were in (dead, alive, alive but unresponsive, etc.), we weren’t given a whole lot of direction,” Mike Sobota said. He also mentioned, “I think this was by design to represent the confusion and disorientation a real crash could have, but anyway, none of us really knew what was going on and when we were supposed to start ‘acting’.” “I think everyone was nervous because the teachers had told us

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Erie County officials to investigate consequences of illegal aliens obtaining driver’s licenses I oppose any law allowing illegal aliens the right to obtain a driver’s license,” said Comptroller Mychajliw. “It violates federal law.” The Comptroller said giving licenses to illegal aliens will have “numerous and grave consequences” for law enforcement and families. He said state leaders are acting recklessly and irresponsibly, adding they haven’t thought the legislation through. “The potential consequences of granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants are scary, especially for law enforcement,” he said. Mychajliw said he’s the son of Ukrainian and Polish immigrants

In a bipartisan effort, Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. (R-Hamburg) and Clerk Michael P. Kearns (D-Buffalo) announced the launch of an investigation into the negative consequences associated with granting illegal aliens the right to obtain a driver’s license in the State of New York. In a letter to Comptroller Mychajliw, Clerk Kearns requested the Comptroller’s Office release a report that outlines possible adverse effects if state leaders approve legislation granting that right. “As the Comptroller of Erie County, I took an oath to uphold the constitution. On principle,

after his family fled their Ukrainian farm during World War II. He said they came to America legally, adding, “My loved ones followed the rules.” “So too should any immigrant wanting to become an American citizen. I wholeheartedly support that,” the Comptroller said. Mychajliw said it is unconscionable for “outof-touch politicians” to ignore federal immigration laws to give illegal immigrants a “breeder document” like a driver’s license. He said it opens a Pandora’s Box that potentially puts law enforcement and families at risk. “I will continue to fight these efforts on

behalf of legal, lawabiding citizens,” said the Comptroller. Clerk Kearns, who is charged with overseeing operations of the Department of Motor Vehicles in Erie County, has voiced his opposition to NYS legalizing driver’s licenses for illegal aliens while raising concerns that such a law will have very real, negative consequences. “Undocumented immigrants broke the law upon entering the United States, yet this bill provides them access to a driver’s license,” Kearns said. “Immigration officials call this a ‘gateway document’ and fraud is a very real consequence.

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Due to our fast growing business, Landmark Chevy is looking to hire 2 top shelf 8,995 7,995 ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW mechanics to take care of our “PRICED $5,670 $33,700 $5,960 RIGHT” growing customer base. Top 2012 FORD F-150 2017 CHEVROLET 2014 CHEVROLET 2015 CHEVROLET 4X4 XLT PLUS SILVERADO LT EQUINOX PREMIER CAMARO 2SS/RS wages paid & benefits. To apply, go online @ shoplandmarkchevrolet.com, 28,995 31,995 22,995 ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW ON SALE NOW in person, or call 358-9009. $16,980 $12,900 $23,780 $25,700 P6398A, V-6, AUTO, 6 SPEED, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. LEATHER SEATS, P. MOONROOF, REAR SPOILER, A. WHEELS & MORE!

WAS $

P6468, CREW CAB, DURAMAX DIESEL 4X4 SHORTBED, AUTO 6 SPEED H.D., CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, ONSTAR, XM SATELLITE, PW, PL, P. HEATED LEATHER, 20,000 MILES.

OVER $48,000 NEW

P6461 AWD, EFI 4 CYL., 6 SPEED, AUTO, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, ONSTAR, XM SATELLITE, P. HEATED LEATHER, PW, PL, PEARL WHITE, SUPER SHARP!

P6490, EXT. CAB, SHORTBED, 5.0 V-8, AUTO, OD, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TITL, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, CHROME PKG., 105K, SHOW ROOM NEW! RUST FREE!

2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE AWD

WAS $

P6431, 4 DOOR, SHORTBED, AUTO, 6 SPEED, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/ FM STEREO, CD, ONSTAR, XM SATELLITE, PW, PL, P. SEATS, ALUM. WHEELS, TRAILER TOW & MORE! 33,000 MILES, SUPER SHARP! HURRY ON THIS ONE!

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

2017 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 LATITUDE

P6506, V-6, AUTO, OD, DUAL ZONE AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, P. SEAT, 8 PASSENGER, 59,000 MILES, LIKE NEW!

TU055A, AUTO, OD, DUAL ZONE AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, ALUM. WHEELS, SUPER SHARP AND 21,000 MILES, MINT CONDITION, MUST SEE!

WAS $26,995

WAS $14,995

WAS $22,995

ON SALE NOW

ON SALE NOW

TU043A, QUAD SEATS LS2 V-6, AUTO, 6 SPEED, DUAL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, BIG FACTORY WHEELS & TIRES, OLD COUPLES TRADE, REAL CLEAN, 40,0OO HIGHWAY MILES, MINT CONDITION!

P6451, BIG EFI, 4 CYL., AUTO, 6 SPD., DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, P. MOONROOF, HEATED P. SEATS, ONSTAR, XM SATELLITE, PW, PL, CHROME WHEEL PKG. & A BRANDYWINE FINISH MAKES THIS 20,000 MILE GEM... SHARP!

P6370A, V-6, AUTO, OD, AC, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, A. WHEELS, 106,000 MILES, LIKE NEW & RUST FREE!

P6448A, H.O. V-8, 6 SPEED, AUTO, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. LEATHER SEATS, ONSTAR, XM SATELLITE, HEADS UP DISPLAY NAVIGATION & MORE! 26,000 MILES, NEW SERVICE & TIRES. MUST SEE!!

WAS $

WAS $ ON SALE NOW

ON SALE NOW

2017 FORD FUSION SE HYBRID

TU061A, IN RED JEWEL TINT COAT FINISH W/BLACK COMBO INTERIOR, VERY CLASSY WITH ONLY 20,000 MILES, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, BIG FOOT POLISHED ALUM. WHEELS, ONE OWNER, BALANCE NEW CAR WARRANTY, MUST SEE!

P6482, PREMIER DIESEL 4 CYL., 6 SPEED, AUTO, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, C, P. HEATED LEATHER, PW, PL, ONSTAR, XM SATELLITE, 18,000 MILES.

“PRICED LOW” 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LTZ

TU082A, CREW CAB 4X4 SHORTBED, 5.3 V-8, AUTO, 6 SPD., CLIMATE CONTROL DUAL ZONE, NAVIGATION, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, P. HEATED LEATHER SEATS, PW, PL, 20” POLISHED WHEELS, BOSE STEREO, MINT CONDITION W/BOARDS & HARD COVER.

WAS $

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z-71

2016 GMC H.D. 3/4 TON SIERRA

2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO CREW CAB

P6495, 4X4, 4 DR., SHORTBED, 6.0 V-8, AUTO, 6 SPD., H.D., CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, CHROME PKG., TRAILER TOW & MUCH MORE. LIKE NEW.

TU044A, Z-71 4X2, V-6, 330HP, 6 SPD., AUTO, OD, CLIMATE CONTROL, AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM BOSE STEREO, CD, NAVEGATION, PW, PL, P. HEATED LEATHER SEATS, TRAILER TOW, S. CAROLINA TRUCK, CANDY BLUE & LIKE NEW! 50K HIGHWAY MILES, DON’T MISS IT!.

P6493, CREW CAB, 4X4 SHORTBED, 5.3 EFI V-8, AUTO, 6 SPD., CLIMATE CONTROL DUAL ZONE AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, 18” ALUM. WHEELS, TRAILER TOW & MUCH MORE! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

WAS $34,995

WAS $28,995

ON SALE NOW

ON SALE NOW

“PRICED RIGHT”

2009 GMC SIERRA 2017 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 EXT. CAB AWD SE PLUS P6502, SHORTBED 5.3 EFI V-8, AUTO, OD, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, FULL POWER, MATCHING FIBERGLASS CAP, 117K, NEW TIRES & SERVICE, REAL NICE!

P6473, ECOBOOST, 4 CYL., TURBO, AUTO, OD, CLIMATE CONTROL AC & HEAT, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM STEREO, CD, PW, PL, P. SEATS, ALUM. WHEELS, 47K, EXTREMELY CLEAN & VERY SHARP!

WAS $23,995

WAS $12,995

WAS $20,995

ON SALE NOW

ON SALE NOW

ON SALE NOW

$20,900 $12,860 $18,960 $27,800 $24,700 $18,780

$8,980 $17,860

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