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August 25, 2016

Zombie properties decreasing in Springville

By Max Borsuk Zombie properties have been a growing concern for towns and communities across the country. But thanks to work by the village, New York State Assemblyman Michael Kearns and others, the effects of zombie homes in Springville have begun to improve.

A zombie property is a home that has been foreclosed on by a bank, but the bank does not put the property in their name or maintain the home. These homes become abandoned and can then become safety hazards and eyesores for those in the community.

“Zombie properties are tough because there is no one to deal with,” Michael Kaleta, Village of

Springville code enforcement officer, said. “They are like a cancer, once you have one, you have two and get another and another.”

Kaleta said that the village has tried to deal with zombie properties directly in the past, but came out of the situation with nothing to show due to the difficulties of dealing with the banks that foreclosed on the property.

“We tried years back, but didn’t get anywhere.

We didn’t get anything and the bank never showed up to court,” Kaleta, said. “We were willing to try, but in the end it was a waste of time.”

On the village end, Kaleta said that zombie

properties cause a strain on the village as they require maintenance, and the village has to make sure to watch for both property and public safety on the site.

This upkeep costs the village money, and if they are not able to get anything from the bank, the village has to eat the costs. Nearby residents, especially those with kids, have to worry about safety concerns; and if a person wants to sell their home, people are either not able to sell their homes or have

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Photo by Barb Drajem

Jacob Trala (center) learns about bus safety while crossing in front of the big yellow vehicle from Head Bus Driver Ann Rugg and Bus Driver Jerry Cohoon during S-GI’s Kindergarten Roundup event last week.

Springville-Griffith Institute hosts Kindergarten Roundup

By Barb Drajem

Photo by Max Borsuk

A zombie property, located at 110 S. Central Ave. in Springville.

Administrators at Springville-Griffith Institute Elementary, together with the transportation department, hosts an event each year that helps the youngest children in the district prepare for the coming school year.

The day, “Kindergarten Roundup,” is organized to make the little ones aware of what will be happening on the first day of school.

The young students arrive at Springville Elementary or Colden Elementary

with their parents and are picked up at school to be given a ride around the block. Then, they are taken to the Springville bus garage, where they are taken off the bus, organized into a single-file line, and shown how to cross the road in front of the bus safely.

Kindergarten Roundup was held this year on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 17 and 18. The students, very excited to get a chance to go for a ride, paid attention very well

when they were taught how to cross.

Head Bus Driver Ann Rugg was pleased with the way the event progressed and is glad to have an opportunity to practice with the kids. According to Rugg, she feels that this event gives the transportation department a chance to teach safe practices while on the bus and crossing the road.

These youngest district students will go into the school year a little better prepared.

Town of Sardinia

Changes at Route 16 and Genesee Road in Sardinia

By Carole Jones Correspondent

letter to officials and urge them to take action.

“We can’t just do noth-

Gambino told board members that the speed limit on Genesee Road is Lawmakers hope new 35 mph, but then it signage and a lower goes back up to 55 speed limit on both mph east to Route 16. sides of Genesee She asked for suggesRoad and Route 16 tions and proposed in Sardinia will curthat it be lowered to tail the number of 35 mph all the way. mishaps at that inter“Drivers think it’s clear section. Two serious sailing because they accidents took place can go faster,” she there in the first part said. of August, prompting She joined Fire Chief local officials to take Ron Kenyon and Diup the cause for safesaster Coordinator ty improvements.

Gerry Whittington the At their regular following morning to meeting on Thursday, meet with AssemblyAug. 11, members of man David DiPietro, the Sardinia Town Board discussed ask- This sign warns that cross traf- Senator Patrick Gallivan and officials from ing for a traffic study fic does not stop. the DOT at the site, to at that location, asking residents and con- ing,” Supervisor Gambino discuss possible changes.

According to a report cerned citizens to pick up said. “[Accidents] are just too frequent there.” posted on WGRZ.com, the telephone or write a

the group agreed on upgrades like rumble strips and flashing “stop ahead” signs to warn motorists.

They also talked about lowering the speed limit on Genesee Road, one half mile on either side of the Route 16 intersection, as was proposed by Gambino.

Town Clerk Betsy Marsh told the newspaper on Thursday, Aug. 18 that new signage has already been installed, and town officials were told more changes would be coming within two weeks time.

“They did talk about installing rumble strips there,” Marsh said after

the meeting, “because many of the accidents there have been caused by distracted drivers. We don’t know yet if that will happen, but it has been suggested.”

WGRZ said the DOT does not think the intersection warrants a traffic light or flashing light at this time.

Photos by Carole Jones

A sign on each side of Genesee Road warns drivers that a stop sign is ahead at Route 16.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Finding the Barns at the Fair After walking through a gauntlet of stands selling anything able to be dunked in a deep fryer, while the black exhaust and the roar of internal combustion engines signals some sort of mechanized competition at the grandstand, it’s sometimes hard to remember that the Erie County Fair is operated by an agricultural society. But tucked down a hill and past some kiddie rides is the heart of a county fair. That’s where the farms and 4-H kids and FFA students do their thing.

Stopping by a show ring will find boys and girls, if we may use that old-fashioned term for youth, neatly dressed in jeans that aren’t “skinny” or “stone washed” or artificially torn. They are leading their animals in a competition where months of work can cul-

minate in the recognition of a blue ribbon. There’s demonstrated respect for the other competitors, the judges and the animals. A handshake offered to the winner by the runner-up.

It’s a competition where a participation ribbon is evidence of a learning experience and hard work, not just showing up. It’s too bad that most of the audience at the competition are friends and family and others waiting their turn to compete.

It’s in the barns that suburbanites can get a closeup and personal look at livestock. They can focus on “cute” without thinking about what a “market pig” means. In a county where farming has dwindled over the years and towns that want to hold onto that way of life find it necessary to enact “right to farm” laws, we should all remember that bacon

comes from a “market pig.” Farmers, or agri-business owners if one prefers, feed us.

Clearly, farming in Erie County has been pushed toward the south. Concord and Collins and Boston figure prominently as the location of many of the prize winning agricultural entries. The “farm-totable” movement may see some reclaiming of farm lands nearer the big population centers, but for now the northtowns need to look south for their local food source.

Farming requires smart, hard-working people. So next year, when walking through the fair, remember where the deep-fried bacon, the corn dog, the sausage and onions came from. Walk down to the barns and see some hardworking kids are showing their stuff.

FASNY and Rochester legislators urge governor to sign permanent disability bill The President of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), Ken Pienkowski, joined with State Senator Rich Funke and Assemblyman and Majority Leader Joseph Morelle today to call upon Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign S1000D / A5113C into law. This legislation, which is sponsored by State Senator Funke and Assemblyman Morelle, would improve the disability benefits for permanently disabled volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS workers.

They were joined by Michael Nicholson, a volunteer firefighter from Bushnell’s Basin who is permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. The legislation unanimously passed both the State Senate and Assembly during the 2016 session, and now awaits the Governor’s call and signature.

The bill amends the existing Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law / Volunteer Ambulance Workers Benefit Law (VFBL/VAWBL) to increase the weekly benefit for permanently disabled volunteer firefighters and EMS workers from $400 to $600 per week. In order to be eligible for this benefit, volunteer first responders must have been permanently disabled in the line of duty.

In 1972, Nicholson was a 17-year-old volunteer firefighter in Bushnell’s Basin, just a few miles from downtown Roches-

ter. He responded, along with his fellow firefighters, to an emergency call, and was struck by a car while operating at the incident.

Nicholson suffered broken legs, a skull fracture, collapsed lungs, sustained a stroke, and ultimately sank into a coma for several weeks. When he regained consciousness, he required leg braces and crutches, and was unable to focus in school. He suffered from poor memory and required speech therapy.

Since then, Nicholson has led a crusade to improve the disability benefits for permanently disabled volunteer firefighters. Along with about 30 other permanently disabled firefighters in New York state, he has been pushing for the disability benefit to adjust for inflation and cost-of-living increases. This change from $400 to $600 would represent the first increase of this benefit since 2007.

“My life has been defined by my time in the volunteer fire service,” said Nicholson.“I am extremely grateful to my fellow volunteers for their support, as well as to Assemblyman Morelle and State Senator Funke for championing this important issue. The signing of this bill into law will go a long way toward helping not just me and other disabled volunteer firefighters, but also those who might be tragically injured in the future.”

“We often refer to fire-

fighters as the ‘bravest,’ but these disabled volunteers are truly the bravest among us,” said Pienkowski. “They have sacrificed their livelihoods and their bodies in service to their communities, answering the call for help from complete strangers. New York state can never truly repay them, but by signing this bill, Governor Cuomo can help to make their lives just a little bit easier.”

“Volunteer firefighters whose lives are permanently altered in the line of duty deserve our thanks, our praise, and most importantly our support,” said Funke. “I am proud to have worked with Majority Leader Morelle and FASNY to pass this legislation that would give heroes like Mike Nicholson their first benefit increase in a decade. For the good of these brave men and women, I call on Governor Cuomo to sign this bill into law as soon as possible.”

“Every day, the brave men and women who make up our state’s volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers selflessly put themselves in harm’s way in the name of serving and protecting their communities,” said Morelle. “In turn, it is our duty to serve them in a time of need. I urge the Governor to sign this legislation and ensure that these devoted individuals and their families receive the support and peace of mind they so rightfully deserve.”

Photo by Max Borsuk

The Springville Journal presenting a check for the down payment of $5 for each new subscription of the newspaper to the Concord Historical Society Heritage Building Fund. From left: Trustee Don Tober, Vice-President Joel Maul, Trustee Mel Miller, President Dave Batterson, and Springville Journal Publisher Grant Hamilton.

‘Down Payment’ on donation made; Subscriptions are in When Springville Journal Publisher Grant Hamilton presented a $500 check to the Concord Historical Society for the Heritage Building fund recently, he told the group that it was a “non-refundable down payment” on a pledge to contribute five dollars for each new subscription received between then and Sept. 15. As of this week, the first 100 new subscriptions are in and each new one now received goes toward the $2,500 pledge for 500 new subscribers.

“We are thrilled with the response we’ve received from the community in our efforts to continue the nearly 150-year tradition of the Journal as a true community newspaper,” Hamilton said. The Journal is in the process of re-establishing an editorial office in the Union Block of Main St. and is adding additional staff to serve the community.

The Heritage Building with its Main Street display was chosen for the gift because “the local newspaper and Main Street have always gone hand-in-hand,” Hamilton said.

Questions Answered Members of the community have asked a number of questions about the Journal and its publishing company. Here are some: When will subscriptions begin again by mail?

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Note: In last week’s issue of the Springville Journal, the “Success for annual Alzheimer’s walk/run” article misidentified organizer Dr. Gerry Guild. The Springville League for the Handicapped is also now referred to as the Children’s League. Our apologies for any confusion.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Springville Journal

Police Reports The information published in the police reports comes directly from the various law enforcement agencies in the area including the Springville Police Department, the Erie, Wyoming, and Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Departments, the Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office and the New York State Police. The Springville Journal prints what is received and does not accept additional information or changes from other sources to information received from these agencies. Some names are withheld by law enforcement due to ongoing investigations, or because suspects are juveniles. Names appear if the subject has been charged and will be omitted otherwise. Arrests made by the agencies are included, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An arrest does not mean a person went to jail as individuals may be cited and released or placed under custodial arrest.

Monday, August 15 Ashford— Lori Pettit Rieman, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, reports that Rube Lee, 63, of Cheektowaga, entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment that charges him with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree, and inadequate wipers. The incident occurred on or about March 8 of this year when Lee operated a motor vehicle at a time his license was suspended or revoked as a result of ten or more suspensions imposed on at least ten separate dates for failure to answer, appear, or pay a fine. The matter has been adjourned for motions.

Ellicottville— Lori Pettit Rieman, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, reports that John M. Leaf,

44, of Salamanca was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment that charges him with aggravated DWI, and DWI. The incident occurred on or about March 27 of this year, when Leaf reportedly operated a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition, having a .26 percent BAC. The matter has been adjourned for motions.

Thursday, August 18 Concord— Erie County Deputy Casey was dispatched to Genesee Road for an erratic driver complaint. When Casey spoke with the driver, he observed the subject had slurred speech, glassy eyes, and lacked coordination. Subsequently, Scott Schober, 22, of Forestville, underwent field sobriety tests; Casey requested a

drug recognition deputy for additional evaluation.

Schober was arrested and charged with DWI-Drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container; he was turned over to a family member.

Springville— Erie County Deputy Zamorek initiated a traffic stop on W. Main Street after he observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. During his investigation, marijuana was discovered in Todd Jalowiec’s possession.

Jalowiec, 24, of Springville, was issued tickets for failing to stop at a stop sign and UPM.

Saturday, August 20 Colden— While on patrol, Erie County Deputies Ely and Barbaritz discov-

DWI — Driving While Intoxicated DWAI — Driving While Ability Impaired BAC — Blood Alcohol Content AUO — Aggravated Unlicensed Operation UPM — Unlawful Possession of Marijuana MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident LPR — License Plate Reader PDO- Property Damage Only

ered a vehicle partially in the ditch on Boise Road.

Deputy Dunn arrived to assist and while speaking with the driver, he detected the smell of alcohol. Following his investigation, Rebecca Kubanek, 44, of East Aurora was arrested for DWI. She was processed at the Elma substation and was later released after being issued tickets.

Fire Reports Monday, Aug. 15 - 1:44 p.m. Springville Fire Police responded to S. Cascade Drive to assist East Otto 8 with intersections.

- 4:47 p.m. Springville firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on S. Cascade Drive. A subject was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 - 9:14 p.m. Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on E. Schutt Road.

Ave. The Springville Fire Department extinguished the fire.

- 8:17 p.m. Mercy EMS responded to a first aid call on Creek Road. Mercy EMS transported a subject to ECMC.

Thursday, Aug. 18 - 7:05 p.m. Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a first aid call on Trevett Road. Mercy EMS transported a subject to ECMC.

Friday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 17 - 3:57 a.m. Springville firefighters responded to a fire alarm on E. Main Street. The call was reported as a false alarm.

- 2:50 p.m. Springville firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on E. Main Street. The call was reported as a false alarm.

Saturday Aug. 20 - 8:26 a.m. East Concord firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident at Route 219 and Genesee Road.

Mercy Flight transported a subject to Erie County Medical Center.

- 8:55 a.m. East Concord firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 219. A subject was transported to ECMC. - 3:07 p.m. Springville, Chaffee-Sardinia, and East Concord firefighters responded to a structure fire on Maple

- 4:43 p.m. Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 39.

- 8:50 p.m. Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on W. Main Street. A subject was transported to Buffalo General Hospital.

- 8:54 p.m. Mercy Fly Car responded to a mutual aid request from Arcade. A subject was transported to Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.

Drugs found during traffic stops Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard announced charges were filed against drivers during traffic stops.

Deputy Casey was dispatched to Genesee Road for an erratic driver complaint. When the Deputy located the vehicle and spoke with the driver, he observed the subject had slurred speech, glassy eyes, and lacked coordination. The Deputy administered standard field sobriety tests and requested a drug recognition deputy for additional evaluation.

Following the tests, Scott Schober, 22 of Forestville, was arrested and charged with DWI-Drugs, criminal possession of a controlled

substance, and possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container.

The defendant was turned over to a family member.

Deputy Zamorek initiat-

ed a traffic stop on W. Main Street in Springville after he observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. During his investigation, the Deputy discovered mari-

juana in Todd Jalowiec’s possession. Jalowiec, 24 of Springville, was issued tickets for failing to stop at a stop sign and unlawful possession of marijuana.

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Detectives make arrest in 2015 stolen gun case An arrest has been made in an August 2015 burglary that took place in the Town of Colden, according to Timothy B. Howard, Erie County sheriff. Howard reports Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a minor in connection with an August 2015 burglary where two hand guns were stolen from a Colden residence.

According to a press release from the ESCO, deputies responded to a Colden residence for reports that two handguns were stolen from a gun cabinet. Reportedly, the incident occurred during a party at the residence and was reported a week later upon the discovery

the guns were missing.

An anonymous tip led detectives to evidence, which identified a suspect and the possible whereabouts of the guns, according to Howard. The Buffalo Police Department executed a search warrant at a Rhode Island Street address where one of the stolen handguns was recovered.

On Aug. 22, detectives arrested a Buffalo male for felony counts of criminal possession of a firearm and grand larceny of a firearm.

The defendant was arraigned in Town of Colden Justice Court and released into the custody of his mother.

Car thief caught with laptop and looking for change Erie County Sheriff’s deputies, following reports of an individual entering a vehicle on Taylor Hallow Road in Gowanda, arrested a Collins male, according to Timothy B. Howard, Erie County Sheriff, in a press release.

According to Howard, just before midnight on Tuesday, Aug.23, Deputies Thurston and Christian responded to the Taylor Hollow Road residence and spoke with the complainant. Reportedly, the complainant stated she observed a male enter her vehicle but nothing was taken. A short

distance from the incident, a Gowanda Police Department officer and Deputy Thurston located the subject who was later positively identified by the complainant.

The subject, Jeremy Thompson, 35, was arrested and charged with attempted petit larceny and criminal trespassing. The defendant was found to possess a laptop, which was returned to a separate victim who refused to press charges.

Thompson was processed and released on appearance tickets for Collins Town Court.

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Erie County Fair wrap-Up

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Photos by Marty Wangelin

The Concord Historical Society’s display at the Historic Building at the Erie County Fair.

Ella and Wade Wierzba of Boston and students at the Colden Elementary School showing their prize-winning rabbits at the Erie County Fair.

Springville Legion Post’s Honor Guard at the Eric County Fair’s Veterans Day parade, Aug. 14.

Jacobs projects $1 million increase in revenue from Clerk’s office in 2017 Says uptick in license registrations combined with Renew Local Campaign driving more revenue A substantial increase in revenue next year of approximately $1 million dollars is projected for the Erie County Clerk’s office, according to a news release by Chris Jacobs. The increase in revenue will come from the local Auto Bureaus, which the Clerk operates.

“New York driver’s licenses last for eight years and renewals

come up at different times,” Jacobs stated in the release. “Over the last few years we were at the low-point of renewals and in 2017 we will be entering the high point, which will mean a significant increase in revenue.”

In 2016 only 40,000 drivers had to renew their licenses, in 2017 that number will increase to 120,000.

Jacobs also credited

his “Renew Local” Initiative for the growth in revenue, encouraging motorists to renew their vehicle registration locally to keep fee revenue locally instead of sending more to Albany. Jacobs stated that any increase in revenue does not stay in the Clerk’s Office but goes to Erie County to support critical services.

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National Guard soldier promotions Major General Anthony P. German, the adjutant general for the state of New York, has announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

The following area soldiers have been pro-

moted: Ashley Braddock from Springville, and serving with the 105th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Specialist; and Casey Smith from Chaffee, and serving with the 105th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Army National Guard

promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the bestqualified soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber citizen soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Shame Campaign . . . from Page 1 to take less money when surrounded by zombie properties.

But over the past few years, steps have been taken against zombie properties and it has shown results in the village. Five years ago, Kaleta said the village had over 20 zombie properties. Last year that number dropped to 10 and this year there are only six or seven zombie properties within Springville.

Through his Bank Shame Campaign, Kearns has worked to “hold the banks accountable” and try to help speed up and complete the foreclosure process instead of letting properties sit idle.

“The Shame Campaign is helping a lot with zombie properties,” Kaleta said.

“Banks are starting to put them in their name and more are going up for sale. It takes the zombie

terminology away when they put in their name …

Our numbers have gone down by more than half, so something is working.”

Along with the work by Kearns, more help is on the way with new legislation that will come into effect on Dec. 20. According to a press release from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, this legislation will “assist homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure, improve the efficiency and integrity of the mandatory settlement conferences, establish a pre-foreclosure duty to maintain on mortgagees, create an expedited foreclosure process for vacant and abandoned properties, create an electronic vacant property registry, and establish a Consumer Bill of Rights.”

“For many New Yorkers, homes are our single most important investment, but that investment

can be undermined by the blight of neglected and abandoned properties,” Cuomo, said in a press release. “For each zombie home that we cure and for each that we prevent with this legislation, we are saving entire neighborhoods from the corrosive effect of blight and neglect. I thank my colleagues in the Assembly and Senate for seeing a crisis and helping to turn it into an opportunity for people to realize the great American Dream of homeownership.”

For more information on zombie properties in Springville or to view a map created by Bank Shame Campaign tracking all the foreclosed or reported abandoned properties in the state, visit www.villageofspringvilleny.com.

From www.villageofspringvilleny.com

The Bank Shame Map, created by Michael Kearns’ office, shows all the foreclosed and reported abandoned houses in New York State.

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Civil War Society of WNY to host talk on Cattaraugus County Memorial building

The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville.

Tom Stetz and Jim Reed, both of Citizens Advocating Memorial Preservation (C.A.M.P.), will present an update on the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historic Building in Little Valley.

The talk is part of a monthly series hosted

by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Lucy Bensley Center is located at 23 N. Buffalo St. in Springville.

For additional information, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at (716) 957-2740.

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Bertrand Chaffee Hospital announces new Chief of Surgery Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is pleased to announce another key addition to its medical staff. Gavin Davison, MD will be establishing his surgical practice in Springville as he assumes the position of Chairman of the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Department of Surgery.

“When SGI Surgical Associates closed in August, BCH had a responsibility to fill the gap that was left for patients who are seeking surgical care,” Nils Gunnersen, CEO, said. “We are thrilled that we were able to recruit Dr. Davison to our facility and we’re excited about the possibilities this presents for surgical services in our service area.”

Davison earned a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2009. He completed his general surgery residency through the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2014.

As a general surgeon, Dr. Davison specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, which can help speed the recovery time for the surgical patient. Below is a list of procedures, many of

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which Dr. Davison can perform laparoscopically.

•Appendectomy •Colonoscopy •EGD/upper endoscopy •Gallbladder removal •Hemorrhoidectomy •Hernia repair •Lipoma, skin lesion and cyst removal •Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) •Peritoneal dialysis catheter access •Small and large bowel procedures, including resections •Tracheostomy •Wound debridement He will be seeing patients in his second floor office at BCH by early October. For more information, talk to your primary care provider or call (716) 794-3295.

Community Narcan Workshop on Sept. 21 Opiate overdose recognition and naloxone use training This evening workshop at Springville Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 21 will be presented by the Erie County Department of Health and coordinated by Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and the Springville Regional Services Coalition. The training will be held in the Springville Middle School cafeteria starting at 6:30 p.m.

Who can benefit from this training? The answer is, nearly everyone. The information in this workshop can help to save the life of a family member, friend, neighbor or col-

Town of Sardinia

Bray appointed as Deputy Highway Superintendent; resolution regarding Cross Road passes

by Carole Jones

Gavin Davison, MD

league who is experiencing an overdose caused by an opiate or prescription narcotic.

Individuals will leave the training able to recognize signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, properly administer naloxone and take the necessary followup steps. 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 www.ecdoh-sep21.eventbrite.com or call (716) 592-2871 ext. 1485.

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Mark Bray was appointed Deputy Highway Superintendent for the Town of Sardinia at the Aug. 11 meeting of the board, following the resignation/retirement of Bob Hutchinson at the end of July.

“Mark does an excellent job for us,” said Highway Superintendent Don Hopkins, adding that he had also hired Jeremiah Hanson to fill the last vacancy on his crew. Hanson will attend the next meeting to be introduced to board members.

Hopkins also reported that he was getting quotes for a new commercial diving board at the town pool to replace the current one that was recently broken. Right now it looks like the price will

be around $2,000 to make the change.

He asked board members to make a resolution noting that both Cross Road and Barrier Road had been left off the Department of Transportation’s GPS road inventory for the town.

“They said Cross Road didn’t exist,” Hopkins said, “but I explained that on Arcade’s end it is called ‘Geer’ Road.

We only maintain the little loop off Route 39 (Barrier Road) a couple times a year, but if they take it off, our CHIPs (Consolidated Highway Improvement Plan) money goes down.”

The motion was made and passed, with Councilman Cheryl Earl voting “no.” She said, “There will be something going on

there next year.”

Also in his report, Hopkins alerted board members to problems his department is having with its 2006 International truck.

“We had an issue with antifreeze in January, then last month it was blowing white smoke and needed a new head gasket,” he said. “We also found out the kingpins were shot, and that’s another $2,100.”

He said the problems are not something that can be overlooked because they create safety issues.

“In the long run there is money in our funds for repairs, but this is a 2006 that we use year-around for roadwork and snowplowing. Within the next two years we should look at replacing it.”

That evening, board

members also: Agreed to donate $400 to the Boys & Girls Club of Holland, as some Sardinia residents do use it.

Decided not to purchase a parcel of property next to Manion Park offered by owner Rodney Franz, but to thank him for the offer.

Named Deputy Town Clerk Jennifer Bray as Affirmative Action Officer, upon the recommendation of Clerk Betsy Marsh.

“I would like to be done here by the end of the year,” Marsh told board members, “and this way two of us won’t have to take the same training.”

The next meeting of the Sardinia Town Board is Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The public is welcome.

Life is a picnic; area churches serve dinner to better serve community

By Barb Drajem Having decided many years back that it would be a great outreach to community members, the Salem Lutheran Church in Springville decided they would serve a picnic-style dinner during the summer months. Once the decision was made, they created a sign for the sidewalk to advertise the event and fired up the grill. Continuing today after approximately 12 years, people who stop by the church on Wednesday evening will receive a fresh grilled hot dog, a bag of chips, and a drink.

Event organizers say that the number of people who come for a meal changes each week, but continue to host the dinners week after week because they feel they are filling a need.

“Sometimes we feed a large number of people and other weeks we can’t give the hot dogs away,” one member said.

“We have a lot of senior citizens who come and stay for the full two hours,” Linda Schneider, an event organizer, said. “They get a meal and some good conversation.”

There is a kids’ event held in the park nearby during the month of August; SLC thus provides a way for families to get a meal before attending the Kidventure event.

Members of the Mortons Corners Baptist Church had a similar idea for their area. They decided to hold their picnics on Tuesday evenings from July 19-Aug. 16. These picnics, held at a building they call “The Corner,” is located on the corner of Route 39 and Mortons Corners Road in

Margaret Schue performed with music at Salem Lutheran Church in Springville at a recent Wednesday night picnic dinner.

Photos by Barb Drajem

Warren Hashagen grills hot dogs for the Salem Lutheran Church picnicstyle dinner, while Pamela Zablonski and Linda Schneider serve.

Collins.

“We have done this outreach for three years,” Teri Neamon said. “The event is run by our Pastor, Randy Smith. He wanted to do this because he knew that some kids could use the extra meal during the

summer months because they don’t get the meals at school. He felt that this would be a way to reach out to anyone who needs a meal in the evening.”

The group has been serving 15-20 meals each week, which include a hot

dog, a bag of chips, a cookie, and a drink.

The folks in these churches feel that they have filled a need for the summer months by holding these outreaches and look forward to serving again next summer.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

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Crackdown on drunk and impaired driving through Labor Day weekend

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day weekend, one of the deadliest times of year for drunk and drugged driving fatalities. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which begins statewide on Aug. 18 and ends Sept. 5, will be carried out with assistance from local law enforcement and aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs.

“Drunk drivers are a danger to themselves and others, and law enforcement is committed to ensuring the safety of everyone on the road,” Governor Cuomo said. “Impaired driving

is a reckless and dangerous crime with potentially fatal consequences, and I urge New Yorkers to drive responsibly to avoid senseless tragedies.”

Impaired driving is a major contributor to crash fatalities. One-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. In New York, alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in more than 7,000 police-reported crashes in 2015, while illegal drugs contributed to more than 800 crashes. Additionally, impaired-driving crashes cost the United States $44 billion each year; the penalties for impaired driving are accordingly strict. Drivers convicted of DWI or DWAI three or more times in 15 years face a Class D felony charge, up to

seven years in prison, and a fine up to $10,000.

Terri Egan, Acting Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair and Department of Motor Vehicles Executive Deputy Commissioner said, “There is never an excuse to drive after drinking or while impaired by drugs or alcohol. It is selfish, irresponsible, and unnecessary, and can have tragic effects not only on drivers, but on innocent victims on the roads. Have a plan before you go out, enlist friends to help, and remember that law enforcement will see you before you see them.”

In the state of New York, impaired driving enforcement campaigns are funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and STOP-DWI, a comprehensive and financially

self-sustaining highway safety program that allows participating counties to qualify for the return of all fines collected within their county for alcohol and other drug-related traffic offenses.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee supports statewide enforcement and education in conjunction with national crackdowns, and uses federal funds to support impaired driving projects, in addition to supplementing the resources available for statewide enforcement efforts. These include statewide public information campaigns, training programs, multiagency advisory groups, research studies and projects to enhance state agency programs.

Crackdown periods coin-

Sardinia Music in the Park Wednesday evenings throughout the summer were filled with music at the Sardinia Veterans Park.

Different bands played each week and food was available, which made for a night of summer relaxation and enjoyment.

cide with times when large numbers of impaired drivers are likely to be on the roadways, including Halloween, the winter holiday season, the Super Bowl, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Last year, 41 counties participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Labor Day crackdown, resulting in 237 DWI/DWAI arrests, 17 Drug Recognition Expert Evaluations, 26 DWAI-drug only arrests, 317 other arrests, and more than 3,400 Vehicle and Traffic Law summonses.

Margaret E. Ryan, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police said, “Drunk driving is neither an accident nor a victimless crime.

Each year, thousands of lives are lost as a result of motorists operating vehicles while their ability is impaired. That is why the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police fully supports continued specialized training and high-visibility enforcement efforts

by our law enforcement professionals that will help deter and remove impaired drivers from our highways and reduce needless fatalities. Along with GTSC and our law enforcement partners, we will make every effort to ensure our roadways are safe for all travelers throughout the year, and especially during this upcoming holiday weekend.”

Drunk driving is often a symptom of a larger problem: alcohol misuse and abuse. New Yorkers can find help for addiction and hope by calling the state’s tollfree, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).

Addiction treatment providers can be located on the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Access Help website or on the Treatment Availability Dashboard. For additional tools to use in talking to a young person about preventing underage drinking or drug use, visit the state’s Talk2Prevent website.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Granny’s Boot Antiques, where nature meets art

By Laney Hill Whimsical may just be the only word to describe the small yet captivating section of “heaven” placed peacefully in the woods of Springville on Miller Road, where Granny’s Boot Antiques and Grevpode Art Gallery await.

Handmade carved and painted birds, created with equal parts folk art and love, cling to the trees and branches as visitors walk up the “limb path” to the over 100-year old barn; everywhere the eye travels, there is art. Visitors are also welcomed by the property’s customer service representative- the owners’ dog-Daisy.

Saturday, Aug. 20, Granny’s Boot hosted an artisan fair on their grounds, where six vendors came to display their homemade, eclectic pieces. There were fossil-inlaid jewelry, alpaca socks, homemade bath bombs, and just about anything for anyone.

The Granny’s Boot Antiques barn stood unique-

ly in the middle of the yard, and required close inspection of every artistic detail added to it before visitors could even step over the threshold.

The eyes are pleasantly bombarded with a multitude of pieces to look at inside the barn, ranging from original art pieces to homemade quilts and unusual furniture; in reality, everything about this antique-laden gallery is unusual. An antique Chinese pram lay underneath more wood-carved owls, and an African birthing chair rests next to a cen- A one-of-a-kind Afritury-old sewing basket. can birthing chair on Hours could be spent in display. just one room, and the barn consists of a loft, and er Deb Wilson, that the a lower level to boot. family incorporates their Meanwhile, artist and unique perspective of life owner Madge Wilson was and love into their work. chatting nearby with visiMadge reminisced a time tors, successfully willing when she and her husa smile out of a teething band, C.J. “Poppa” Wilson, baby. She has been an art- would have a household ist for seven decades. It is full of children, although obvious after brief conver- they only have two themsation with her, as well as selves. her daughter and co-own“If we had just an inch of room left in the car, we’d fit some child in there, and we’d take them along on some adventure,” Madge laughed.

“Poppa” began his ventures into the world of art at the prime age of 81- he is currently 91-years old, and is the mastermind behind all of the distinctive wood-carved birds. He also creates original paintings using his childhood memories as inspiration.

“He’ll sit there with his eyes closed, and just conjure it up,” Madge said. “It’s really quite something.”

“We like to find and display very unique things that you won’t find anywhere else,” Deb said. Visitor Pamm Draper agreed that, as an avid antiquelover, she had personally never seen the likes of many pieces displayed at Granny’s Boot.

Granny’s Boot is not only an antique shop or art gallery- they are also a music

Aliyah Neely explores the loft in the barn.

The Wilsons added an art piece in and of itself onto the side of the barn, displaying more of their work.

venue. Although no alcohol or smoking is allowed on the premises, as they believe in fully familyfriendly outings, the family has created an outdoor area for local musicians to come play in a natural, relaxing setting during their festivals.

“All musicians are welcome to come and play,” Deb said. “If any musicians would like a time spot that can be arranged as well.”

Madge and Deb started their business in 1967 to provide extra family income. Madge would go to auctions and purchase items to fix up and paint to resell.

“The business first operated out of the family home in Chatham, Ontario, and when it grew too

busy, the first store was purchased in Louisville, Ontario that operated until 1999,” Deb explained.“In 1983, Mom [Madge] and my sister rented booth space at the Harbourfront Market at 222 Queens Quay in Toronto, and that location was around until the building was sold in 1988, at which time a new location in Vineland, Ontario was opened.”

In 2012, the King Street location in Vineland was closed, and the business was moved to the family property in the same town, where it still operates four days a week- the Wilsons are still Canadian residents.

The Springville location was purchased in 2010, and is often open most

weekends, or by appointment. The family arrives on Friday mornings and stays until Saturday evening.

“We just love this place, and we want to share it with everyone,” Madge said, of their “piece of paradise” in Springville.

Granny’s Boot Antiques will be hosting two more artisan festivals this year, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, and will also perhaps host a holiday open house in November. The beautiful property is located at 10761 Miller Road, Springville, NY, 14141. Those interested in booking appointments to explore the antique barn or for more information about the upcoming festivals, call tollfree 1-877-211-0735.

Photos by Laney Hill

The outdoor stage awaits any willing musician to entertain visitors at the Granny’s Boot festivals.

The over 100-year old barn is art itself, and contains hundreds of antique pieces and original art within its walls.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

~ Looking Back ~ 40 Years Ago Aug. 26, 1976 - A regional New York State Mastitis Control program laboratory opened in Springville.

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Grain bin training held in East Otto On Friday, Aug. 19, the East Otto Fire Department and Cattaraugus County Emergency Services hosted a grain bin extrication course at the East Otto Fire Hall.

Instructor Dan Neenan from the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety based in Peosta, Iowa gave a hour of class-

room training followed by hands on training using a grain bin simulator.

The training included using a grain bin tube and a battery drill driven grain auger. Grain bin metal was also used to practice making cuts in the bin to aid in the rescue. Over 40 people attended from fire departments and farms

throughout Cattaraugus County.

Gramco of Springville provided and Wilean Farms of East Otto provided grain for the simulator and space. The training was brought to the area through the work of the New York Farm Bureau in getting a grant for the class.

- James McCarthy, Jr., of Springville, received a trophy for placing first in Free Style Limited Class B, in the New York State Archery Tournament held at Watkins Glen Aug. 14 and 15. In the same class, Norbert McCarthy received a plaque for placing second.

Leo Latak placed eighth in Bare Bow Class A while Pete Kader placed 15th in Free Style Limited Class A. All are members of the Springville Field and Stream Archery Club.

- “The Good Life,” a series of talks on post-retirement planning and living, presented by U/B Credit-Free Programs, Division of Continuing Education State

University of New York at Buffalo and Erie County Office of Aging, will begin in Springville.

- 146 people attended the 22nd annual Gernatt family reunion held at Hebdon’s Hillbilly Heaven in East Otto on Aug. 8.

- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hare of Colden announced the engagement of their daughter Sue Ann, to Geoffrey M. Winter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Winter of Eden.

25 Years Ago Aug. 22, 1991 - The Springville-Griffith Institute board of education voted 5-2 to phase out its gifted and talented program a year ahead of schedule during its Aug. 14 meeting.

- The Springville business district is scheduled to close down Labor Day week starting Sept. 3 for the Route 39 reconstruction project. Work is expected to take four weeks.

- As part of the Council on International Education Exchange’s Japanese Homestay Program, 40 Japanese teachers toured Springville-Griffith Institute and West Valley Central School to learn about American culture and the educational system.

Butch’s Bar-B-Que opened a new barbecue pit and take-out food service trailer on Route 219 in Ashford.

- Elizabeth Wurtz-Hess took over as the new funeral director at the family-owned Wurtz Funeral Home in Boston.

10 years ago Aug. 24, 2006 - A new power production plant to be built in Chaffee on the Waste Management landfill site was approved.

Set to be completed in February or March of 2007, it would burn methane to produce power that would then be sold to National Grid and used as electricity.

- The Springville Village Board gave a tentative approval for the construction of the Springville Skate Park.

- Joanne Hoffman of Springville and daughter Carrie Hoffman of Colden both took prizes in the special recipes contest at the Erie County Fair. Joanne took first with her no bake strawberry cream pie in the Pillsbury Pie Crust Championship and Carrie took second with her chocolate raspberry puff in the Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship.

- The Concord Horseshoe Pitching Association celebrated their 25th anniversary.

- The Springville Volunteer Fire Department received a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Forest Protection and Fire Management- NYS Forest Rangers to purchase a 2,100-gallon portable pond.

Community Events Thursday, August 25 •CONCERT IN THE PARK, held in the Fiddlers Green Park, corner of Buffalo and Franklin Streets in Springville, will have “The Road Runners” entertain with some Oldies music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. In case of rain, concert will be held in the Concord Town Hall.

Saturday, August 27 •FREE BRAND NEW SHOES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH will be available from 10 a.m.- 1p.m. at Hope on the Hill Church, 10039 Savage Road in Holland. Hope on the Hill Church will be sharing the hope of Christ by providing over 250 pairs of new shoes for school age children and youth. For more information, call 716-537-3222.

Sunday, August 28 •WILD WING FESTIVAL to benefit Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, 12-5 p.m., at the Sanctuary- 5067 Townline Road, Delevan, NY 14042. Food will be served

by The Shop, with live entertainment by the Rustic Ramblers with Gene Hilts on steel guitar. There will also be a Chinese auction, a silent auction, and guided tours of the 700 birds and 74 different species that live at the sanctuary. For more information, call 716-942-6835. Admission is $5.

Wednesday, August 31 •KIDVENTURE- free fun activities for kids and families, featuring prizes, puppets, drama, games, treats, music, contests and more. Kidventure begins at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo, located at N. Buffalo and Franklin Streets. Adventure in the Old West, the 50’s and other fun themes; positive and biblical values are presented in wonderful, relevant, and fun ways. If bad weather arises, Kidventure will still go on at the Town Hall.