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Vol. 149 - Issue 29
Published Each Thursday by Neighbor-to-Neighbor News Inc.
September 15, 2016
Matt Krebs Earns Eagle Scout Award A journey that began in 2004 when Matt Krebs joined scouts as a Tiger Cub reached a pinnacle on a warm summer evening in Sprague Brook Park. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, a Court of Honor was held at the Casino Pavilion in the park to award Krebs his Eagle Scout rank. Members of his Boy Scout troop, dignitaries from the community, as well as friends and family, attended the event. Krebs is a scout in Troop 524, which is based in Springville, and is sponsored by American Legion Post 431. Less than four percent of boys who join a Boy Scout troop earn the Eagle Scout
rank. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. In addition, a Boy Scout must lead an Eagle Scout service project. Krebs’ service project replaced the main sign for The Children’s League. Formerly called The League for the Handicapped, the Springville based special needs school was in
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New police chief appointed By: Max Borsuk A staple of the Springville Police Department handed over the reins to a new officer in charge at the Village of Springville Board of Trustees meeting Monday, Sept. 12. Springville Police Chief John Fox, who has worked as a police officer for 43 years and 15 years as the Springville Police Department Chief, retired from the department at the meeting and his replacement, Nick Budney, was sworn into his new position. “For the past 15 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving the board and the residents as their police chief,” Fox said.
“It has been a great opportunity for me working in that position getting to meet residents and businessmen, as well as people from all walks of life being able to help or serve them as needed. There comes a time in everyone’s career when they know that it’s time to step down and pass the job to another deserving individual.” “I want to thank John Fox first for his 43 years in law enforcement, 15 of which in the Village of Springville,” Budney said.
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Photo by Max Borsuk
Former Springville Police Chief John Fox (right) introduces his replacement Nick Budney (left).
Springville’s Ian Baker (24) gains yardage as Austin Coon looks on at last week’s home opener vs. Frontier. For more photos of the home opener and 1996 State Champion Team see Page 10.
Gallivan tours Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord By: Max Borsuk After securing grant money for more than two dozen public libraries in his district, Senator Patrick Gallivan paid a visit to the Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord for a tour of the building. This year, the Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord received $2,500 in Bullet Aide from Gallivan’s office that can be used toward technology related programs and services, the purchase of computer equipment or security related items. Last year, the library received $1,500 and has used the money in the past for things such as a Kindle, five laptops for patron use, AV equipment for the meeting room and more one-on-one technology trainer programs. “Public libraries are an integral part of our communities and provide important services for residents of all ages,” Gallivan said in a press release on his web site. “They provide knowledge and enrichment through books, videos, computers and the internet and allow people to conduct research, advance their education or search for a job. In many communities, the library also serves as a meeting place for residents and organizations.” Library Director Bridgette Heintz led the tour of the library and showcased many of the recent upgrades to the library, including the chil-
Photo by Max Borsuk
Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord Director Bridgette Heintz (left) shows off the mural being painted at the library by trustee Kelli Rumfola (center) to Senator Patrick Gallivan (right) during his tour of the facility. dren’s reading area and the library mural, which is being painted by library trustee Kelli Rumfola. Heintz also showcased many programs and services the library continues to offer to residents in Springville and the surrounding communities and what they hope to start in the future. “When you think of Albany, you think the people on top of the hill … they will never know I’m down here and how do I get their attention,” Heintz said. “The fact that [Gallivan] is reaching out like this and recognizing the
libraries in the system is very helpful and very encouraging. It just makes us a better place to come and visit and it gives us more assets that the community can come in and use and that money has helped a lot.” Heintz said that with the Bullet Aide this year, along with some leftover funds from last year, they are looking at a number of different options, including starting a STEAM club and upgrading the libraries laptops. “The majority of our funding comes from the tax base through Erie
County, so whatever gets allocated to the libraries for the year,” Heintz said. So some years it may be a lean year and other years we may have a surplus. This just helps because we know we have a certain amount we can spend so we can plan and we can just execute it and do it right,” said Heintz. “It’s one less burden and one less unknown.” For more information on the Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord, call 5927742, visit the library at 18 Chapel St., in Springville or visit www.townofconcordny.com.
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A Point of View
School bells ring out a clarion call of opportunity Submitted by Dr. Robert L. Heichberger, a resident of Gowanda, who is an award winning author and professor emeritus at SUNY Fredonia
A new school year is now underway. President John F. Kennedy said, “The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” And to millions, an education and schooling leads to knowledge and truth and is an opportunity for life’s advancement and success. My friends, opportunity through education is “knocking”. This piece is for all interested parties...students, the home, and the school...a powerful triangulation when working together. It shares several suggestions for students and their parents or home providers as well as a suggestive note to the schools. In short, to the students we say: BE prepared, BE positive, BE ambitious, and BE there. Going back to school, or going to school for the first time, may be for most individuals, a sense of anticipation and excitement OR uncertainty and anxiety OR a little of both. Your columnists know all about this; we have been there. We can empathize with the sting of defeat and the thrill of victory. We, too, have gone through this and it is something you just don’t forget. Most all of us -- students, the home, teachers and others -- recognize that school plays a most vital role in the life of every learner; and it will for the next 180 plus school days of this school year. Make no mistake about it, every student (age related of course) is responsible for his or her own actions and has a responsibility to help to make productive things happen. The student has a right to learn and an obligation to be responsible. Mastering the basic skills and developing positive work habits are essential. Acquiring a sense of achievement and advancement are cardinal to a solid education. Most experts recognize that parental or home support plays a vital role
toward the academic success and the emergence of a positive learning experience. In fact, the foundation of a child’s being is so importantly, positively or negatively, home-centered. Most all agree, including students, that parents and significant care givers ARE or SHOULD BE the child’s best cheerleading supporters and tone setters. The parental role is a special privilege. Good organization, sensible routines and a respect for a solid work ethic is essential foundational starters. A productive day at school begins six hours before a student’s head hits the pillow the night before. One can help a child become a better student with desirable management skills. For example, assist your young child -- and older students have self-responsibility in this regard--to organize their time efficiently and effectively. For starters, limit television, interactive computer games, idle chatter on the telephone, and endless loud background music. Eliminate distractions. Getting enough physical exercise is essential for providing a person with a healthy lifestyle. There are four watch words that hold a vital key: sleep, eat, work, and play. It is essential that young minds and bodies have enough sleep every night to perform at their best. Also, young minds require a healthy breakfast to start off a good work day. Good food gives a body and brain the energy it needs to function properly. When these two power- houses... enough rest and good food... are combined with sufficient exercise and responsibility for completion of home or work chores, the learner is off to a great start for a healthy “learning workday.” We believe work to learn and learn to work are essential prime life-long success skills. Effective communication between school and home is essential in the education of a learner. The communication channel must go both ways. The school and the home ...EACH have a piece of the picture of a student’s development,
and EACH can be most effective when essential pertinent information is shared. Clear communication between school and home helps ensure that teachers and parents are responsive to the unique needs of each student. There are few things more hurtful to a student than an uncaring or overbearing attitude of a parent or a “vindictively unfair” attitude of a teacher. Working together as full partners—the home, teachers, and administrators -- can create a caring and sensitive school climate which respects and responds to students’ differences as well as their similarities. The centrality of this partnership is the student. The focus of the partnership is to maximize the potential within each learner so he or she may achieve all of which she or he is capable. This, we believe, is the essential underpinning of a quality educational experience. John Locke, a great American forefather said it nobly-- “The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first, our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others.” America’s noble experiment: universal education for all citizens are a cornerstone of our representative democracy. And it is through excellence in education that we help to maintain the freedoms and liberties we know and treasure. Indeed, education opens doors to advancement, and it opens our minds to the truths of virtue, freedom and security. It has been said “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” How true that is where quality education plays such a vital role in a free and open society. Clearly, the essentiality of maintaining high educational performance expectations and action standards are the necessary cornerstone for a free and enduring society. Winston Churchill said it well, “never flinch, never weary, never despair.” And you know, that is great advice for all of us to follow. And that is A POINT OF VIEW.
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Letters to the Editor The opinions in this column are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of this newspaper. Letters should be brief and legible. They must be signed by the writer and accompanied by an address and a daytime phone number. Letters that have appeared in other publications may not be used. Except under highly unusual circumstances, the writer's name will be used. Spelling and grammatical errors, and potentially libelous statements will be edited or deleted.
SAFE Act is working I was passing by one of SCOPE’s homepages while “waiting for the great pumpkin.” (The “Repeal the SAFE Act” signs.) When a thought occurred to me. We haven’t had a mass shooter in New York state since the SAFE Act passed. I’m not talking about gangs, drug dealers, or fights where somebody is armed and tempers are short, but specifically about when a sociopath or terrorist goes into a public place, armed to the teeth and hoping for a record breaking body count. Basically, I mean little men who want to be big men. The last incident took place in Webster with a fireman shooter when an ex-con
bribed a girl into getting him an AR-15. And that was before the SAFE Act was made law. So my question to the NRA and SCOPE is, “Why are we not having mass shootings anymore? According to you the SAFE act would just deprive lawful gun owners of their favorite semi-automatic toys, and bad guys would still do bad things. Then why are the mass shootings happening in states that are more lenient with the purchase of semi-automatic weaponry? Did Gov. Andrew Cuomo secretly ship New York’s mentally ill to the south without anyone noticing? Or, could it be, the SAFE Act is actually working? Larry Schultz, Springville
- Looking Back 40 Years Ago Sept. 16, 1976 - 11-year-old Stacy Lawton of Sardinia was awarded blue ribbons for excellence for her apple head doll at the Erie County Fair and the State Fair in Syracuse. - Leo Latek of Springville took first place in Class P at the State Horseshoe Tournament on Sept. 4 and 5. - Seaman Recruit Robert J. Glass, of Collins, successfully completed his recruit training at the Great Lakes Naval Center. - Progress continued regarding negotiations between the SpringvilleGriffith Institute School District and the Griffith Institute Faculty Association. - Jim Krezmien, a senior at Kent State University, earned a first string spot as offensive guard on the football team. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Krezmien of Springville.
25 Years Ago Sept. 12, 1991 - The Springville-Griffith Institute District Board approved the property tax
rates, an increase of 95 cents or six percent per thousand of assessed valuation, at a special meeting Sept. 4. - The New York State Department of Transportation approved a speed reduction change from 55 mph to 45 mph on Route 240 in the Town of Concord from David Hill Road to Genesee Road and from Genesee Road to Allen Road. - The Springville Little League Bills PeeWee and Midget teams both started their seasons off with a win. The PeeWee’s defeated Gowanda 19-6 and the Midgets defeated Pine Valley 7-0. - The Board of Directors at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital appointed Iris I. Soliman, MD, to head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Respiratory Care. - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Ross, of Collins Center, announced the engagement of their daughter Kimberly Ann, of Springville, to Duane Edward Boberg, also of Springville.
10 Years Ago Sept. 14, 2006
- Springville’s long proposed skate park held a groundbreaking and grading for surface preparation at the site on Sept. 11. - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, with help from its employees and the Ashford Office Complex and its corporate offices in Albany, provided 34 backpacks filled with school supplies to West Valley Elementary School. - Several Town of Boston residents spoke out at the town board meeting on Sept. 6 regarding solutions to flooding and drainage problems plaguing the community. - Springville-Griffith Institute varsity football team lost their second game of the season 8-0 against Dunkirk. West Valley Central School also lost their second game of the season 20-12 against Ellicottville. - Teen members of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club of West Valley raised $656.71 for Bertrand Chaffee Hospital by placing change containers in Springville businesses and holding a 50/50 raffle.
Freedom From Smoking begins Oct. 4, at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Bertrand Chaffee Hospital will present the Freedom From Smoking course starting on Oct. 4. An American Lung Association Certified Respiratory Therapist will facilitate
this seven-week course. There’s no better time to choose to be free from smoking, and this course focuses on how to quit. Sessions start on Tuesday, Oct. 4 and continue
through Nov. 15. Class meets from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $80 and includes a workbook and CD. Call (716) 592-2871, ext. 1489 to register.
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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.
September 7 Boston- Damion M. Macchia, 44, of Hamburg was arrested and charged with DWAI at approximately 9:12 a.m. NYSP report Macchia was released to a third party.
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
Second Kingsmen Motorcycle Club member pleads guilty to RICO conspiracy U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. recently announced that Thomas Koszuta, 53, pleaded guilty to Racketeer Infulences and Corrupt Organizations Act conspiracy and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Tripi, who is handling the case, stated that the defendant admitted to being a member of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club (KMC), a criminal organization which engaged in such crimes as distribution of controlled substances, maintaining premises for use and distribution of controlled substances, possession, use and sale of firearms, sales of untaxed cigarettes, and promoting prostitution. The
KMC sought to preserve and protect their power, territory, and reputation through intimidation, violence, threats of violence, assaults, attempted murder and murders, and was involved in placing victims, potential victims, potential witnesses, and others in fear of the enterprise, its members, and associates, through violence and threats of violence. Koszuta further admitted that the Kingsmen operated by a strict chain of command serving under the direction of Kingsmen National President, David Pirk. On June 7, 2013, KMC forcibly shut down the Springville Chapter and stripped members of their colors because they were non-compliant members. While others possessed firearms, the defendant struck a victim in the head with a blunt object and stole items from the Springville clubhouse. They then used bleach to clean areas where the
victim bled and cut and removed portions of the rug, which contained blood. Also, on Aug. 3, 2013, the defendant and other Kingsmen members conducted a drive-by shooting targeting former Springville Kingsmen members. Two shots were fired from a shotgun, one of which struck a vehicle parked near one of the targeted victims. Other acts of alleged violence by the Kingsmen include the murders of KMC members Paul Maue and Daniel “DJ” Szymanski who were murdered behind the North Tonawanda KMC Chapter clubhouse on Sept. 6, 2014. Koszuta is one of 17 defendants arrested in this case and the second to be convicted. Charges are pending against the remaining 15 defendants. The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until
and unless proven guilty. The plea is the culmination of an investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Adam S. Cohen. Assisting in the investigation: the FBI Knoxville, Tenn., and Jacksonville, Fla. Field Offices, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the Buffalo Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the New York State Police, the Olean Police Department, the Lancaster Police Department, the Amherst Police Department, the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Police, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, and the Hamburg Police Department. Sentencing will be scheduled for at a later date.
Drive. A subject was transported to the VA. 10:29 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a fire on Prospect Street.
firefighters responded to a first aid call on Elm Street. A subject was transported to BCH. - 10:38 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on W. Main Street. Mercy EMS transported a subject to Mercy Hospital.
ported to Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. - 9:18 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on N. Buffalo Street. Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH.
Fire Reports Monday Sept. 5 - 11:15 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Waverly Street. A subject was transported to South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. - 12:06 p.m., East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Summit Lane. The scene was turned over to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Sept. 6 - 12:50 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Myrtle Avenue. A subject was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. Wednesday, Sept. 7 - 11:36 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Commerce
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 2:52 p.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a first aid call on Trevett Road. Mercy EMS transported a subject to Mercy Hospital. - 3:08 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on S. Cascade Drive. Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH. - 5:35 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a fire alarm on E. Main Street. The call was reported as a false alarm. Friday, Sept. 9 - 6:26 a.m., Springville
Saturday, Sept. 10 - 9:29 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Colonial Drive. Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH. - 10:55 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on W. Main Street. Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH. - 11 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Miller Avenue. A subject was trans-
Deputy Sheriff exam this November Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard is inviting all qualified candidates to take the Police Services Deputy Sheriff’s exam on Nov. 19. The deadline for the exam application is Oct. 12, and candidates may obtain these forms at the Erie County Personnel Department, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin St., Buffalo or at area public libraries, town, village, and school district administrative offices. Interested individuals need to mail the completed application to the
Erie County Department of Personnel, 95 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY, 14202 – not the sheriff’s office. Candidates who submit incomplete applications and documentation may be disqualified. The Erie County Department of Personnel reserves the right to reject for lateness or to accept applications filed after the advertised filing period. There is a non-refundable $30 filing fee for this exam and the fee must accompany your application. Candidates can send or bring a check or money
order made payable to ‘Erie County Personnel Department’ and please write the examination number(s) on the check or money order. Individuals are urged not to send or bring cash. For more information about the exam and qualifications, candidates are asked to contact the Erie County Personnel Department (not the sheriff’s office) or visit http://www2. erie.gov/employment/index.php?q=exams/deputysheriff-criminal.
Sunday, Sept. 11 - 10:25 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on N. Buffalo Street. Springville Fire Department transported a subject to BCH. - 11:48 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on E. Main Street. - 5:20 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on E. Main Street. Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH.
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Countywide Yellow Dot Program awareness campaign launched by sheriffs, health officials, and business group Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard announced earlier this week the launching of a city and countywide Yellow Dot Program awareness campaign with his partners from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, Erie County Medical Center, Better Business Bureau of Upstate NY, BertrandChaffee Hospital, and Erie County Department of Senior Services. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office, along with its partners, will begin a yearlong awareness campaign to enroll members of the community into the Yellow Dot program. The campaign began on Wednesday, Sept.13 at the Amherst Senior Center. The ECSO will host a series of monthly community meetings throughout the City of Buffalo and Erie County to detail this lifesaving program and assist families with enrolling elderly parents, grandparents, and individuals with special medical needs. “Upon learning of the Yellow Dot Program, I immediately implemented it in Erie County,” Howard stated. “I have conducted dozens of Yellow Dot presentations at senior centers, independent living facilities, and community centers through the past few years and the more presentations I did, the more requests my office received for meetings. Because I believe so strongly in this lifesaving program, I wanted to find partners that could help disseminate the information every day and the organizations here today will help achieve that goal.” The Yellow Dot Program was developed by the NYSSA as a free program designed to assist first responders provide lifesaving medical attention during that first “golden hour” after a crash or other emergency. A Yellow Dot decal placed on the driver’s side rear window of a vehicle will alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment. In addition to vehicles, the same decal can be placed on the entryway of a residence to alert responding emergency personnel of vital medical information stored in the dwelling’s freezer. The ECSO has been partnering with local vol-
unteer fire companies in training members of the companies to look for and recognize the distinctive symbol and immediately gather the medical information of the occupants. The first responders will secure the information and place the forms with the patient so emergency room personnel can have a current list of prescriptions and chronic medical conditions. With the health services community, the ECSO has partnered with ECMC and BCH to train emergency room staff to recognize the Yellow Dot form immediately upon the patient entering the facility. This information can assist the medical staff to quickly evaluate medical conditions and begin initial treatment. When the patient is ready to go home, hospital personnel will advise the individual of the Yellow Dot Program and encourage them to enroll before their discharge. Each homeward bound patient will be given a Yellow Dot Program package with his or her discharge paperwork. Earlier this year, Sheriff Howard contacted various municipalities throughout Erie County and encouraged the governing boards to pass a resolution declaring it a “Yellow Dot Community.” To date, the following communities have passed the resolution: Alden, Amherst, Angola, Boston, Clarence, Concord, East Aurora, Elma, Farnham, Grand Island, Holland, Lancaster, Newstead, North Collins, Orchard Park, Tonawanda, Springville, and Wales. For each community that declares its support of the Yellow Dot Program, it receives a distinctive sign, which recognizes it as a Yellow Dot Community. The signs are paid for with support of the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. The ECSO will be hosting community forums throughout the year with a schedule starting in September. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office will also continue to host smaller forums throughout Erie County, for more information or to schedule a presentation please call 716-858-7308.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign results State Police arrested 739 individuals for driving while intoxicated during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national crackdown on impaired driving, according to a recent announcement made by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The campaign, which ran from Friday, Aug.19 to Monday, Sept.5, was aimed at significantly reducing deaths and injuries caused by motorists driving drunk or impaired by drugs. “Impaired and reckless drivers are a danger to themselves and others on New York’s roadways and we have zero tolerance for this dangerous and selfish behavior,” Cuomo said. “I thank state and local law enforcement for their efforts to get these menaces out from behind the wheel and off our streets and for their continuing efforts to protect the safety of all New Yorkers.” State Police and local law enforcement agencies also targeted drivers who were distracted, speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and not
abiding by the “move over” law. The campaign was coordinated and funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. According to State Police, of the 739 DWI arrests between the Aug. 19 to Sept. 5 enforcement period, 219 occurred during Labor Day weekend alone. For the entire 18-day campaign, Troopers issued 43,704 total tickets, including 17,555 for speeding, 1,413 for distracted driving, 2,306 for child restraint and seatbelt violations, and 531 for failing to “move over.” Additionally, Troopers reportedly investigated a total of 3,243 crashes, compared to 2,973 last year. Of these crashes, 1,006 people were injured, and 11 people were killed. New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II said, “Our message is very simple: Drive sober, put on your seat belt and put down your smartphone. Making these smart choices each time you get behind the wheel will help avoid needless
tragedies. The State Police will continue to work with our local partners to target reckless drivers and keep our highways safe.” Terri Egan, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Acting Chair and Department of Motor Vehicles Executive Deputy Commissioner said, “While we have made great strides combating drunk and drugged driving, it is clear that many drivers are not getting the message that reckless behavior costs lives on our roadways each and every day. In addition to impaired driving, there are so many factors contributing to unsafe and dangerous driving, such as distracted driving, making it more important than ever to support our partners in state and local law enforcement and traffic safety to keep New Yorkers safe. I thank the New York State Police and all law enforcement for protecting motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians not only during crackdown periods, but each and every day.”
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Budney . . . from Page 1
Photos by Max Borsuk
Village Administrator Liz Melock swears in the new Springvillle Police Chief Nick Budney.
Springville Mayor William Krebs (left) presents a resolution to John Fox honoring his service as Springville Police Chief for 15 years. “John has been a mentor and a good friend to many of us in the police department and he is going to be greatly missed. I also want to acknowledge my family that supports me in my endeavors and my additional time out of the house … and also acknowledge a couple of officers that have joined us tonight from the police department to see the transition.” Budney thanked Fox and the board for appointing him the new police chief and said he is ready to
help the police department grow even further. “I’m excited about this opportunity and want to thank the village board for giving me this opportunity to serve the residents in a different capacity and I look forward to working with each one of you solving the problems of Springville,” Budney said. “The board made a great choice in choosing Nick Budney as my replacement. I have all the confidence in the world that Nick will serve the board and residents of Springville in an exceptional manner,” Fox said. Springville Mayor William Krebs read a resolution honoring Fox for his years of service to the village and impact he made on the community. “John Fox has served the
village in an exemplary and distinguished role as sergeant administrator,” Krebs said. “The village board of trustees thanks Sergeant Administrator Fox for his exemplary service to the community on behalf of the residents of the village of Springville.” In other board news: - The board approved the hiring of Paul Randall and Timothy Colling as part-time Springville police officers. - The board awarded the bid for the Heritage Park project to Northeast Development for a total of $580,712.50. The next Village of Springville Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, located on 65 Franklin St.
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Election night results Unofficial Tally of Election Results Obtained from the Erie County Board of Elections website
Erie County Races District Attorney 536 districts our of 537 reporting (99 percent) (D) Michael Flaherty Jr., ........................12,311 votes; 40 % (D) John Flynn ..........................................13,794 votes; 45 % (D) Mark Sacha .......................................... 4,329 votes; 14 % (C) John Flynn..................................................472 votes; 40% (C) Joe Treanor................................................696 votes; 60 %
Boston County Committee Member -1 *vote for two Martin Ballowe.................................................. 21 votes; 12% Joseph Gallagher ............................................. 17 votes; 10% June Telaak ......................................................... 66 votes; 37% Robert Telaak..................................................... 73 votes; 41% County Committee Member -2 *vote for two Jay Boardway..................................................... 20 votes; 11% Margaret Edington........................................... 77 votes; 41% Thomas Edington ............................................ 74 votes; 39% Lauren McCarthy.................................................17 votes; 9%
Springville Journal Eagle Scout . . . from Page 1 need of a new sign to reflect their new name. In addition, they hoped to make it easier for people to see the sign from the road. Krebs led the design meetings, evaluated vendors, built a budget estimate, and raised over $3,200 in donations. In addition, he coordinated the demolition of the old sign, construction of the new sign, and landscaping around the site. Krebs said he learned about project management and fund raising during the yearlong project. “It’s one thing to speak in public,” Krebs said, “but it is another thing to stand
in front of a group of strangers and ask them for a significant amount of money.” During the Court of Honor, Krebs recognized all the organizations that donated money for the sign, including: American Legion Post 431, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5260, Kiwanis Club of Springville, Springville Lions Club, and an anonymous donor. In addition, the project received key donations of supplies and material from: Springville Lowe’s, Jake’s Greenhouse, Waterman’s Nursery, and Dave Miller’s Mulch. Krebs worked closely
County Committee Member -3 *vote for two Barbara Boardway............................................ 15 votes; 13% Peter Lore............................................................ 19 votes; 16% Jennifer Mule..................................................... 38 votes; 32% Peter Walter........................................................ 45 votes; 38% County Committee Member -4 *vote for two Brianna Boncal.....................................................22 votes; 8% Gabrielle Boncal...................................................19 votes; 7% Jennifer Lucachik............................................117 votes; 42% Karl Simmeth Jr. ..............................................119 votes; 43% County Committee Member -5 *vote for two Jeffrey Genzel.................................................... 24 votes; 11% Mary Genzel..........................................................19 votes; 9% Jason Keding...................................................... 86 votes; 39% Zachary Munger............................................... 90 votes; 41% County Committee Member -6 *vote for two Matthew Aloisio................................................ 11 votes; 10% Mitchell Martin.................................................. 44 votes; 40% Russell Millace................................................... 11 votes; 10% Eugene Wieckowski Jr. ................................... 44 votes; 40%
Tsukamoto Acoustic Autumn Hiroya Tsukamoto will bring his cinematic guitar poetry back to the Mongerson Theater at Springville Center for the Arts. Tsukamoto, a native of Kyoto, Japan performed at the Center several years ago and will return Saturday, Sept.24 at 7:30 p.m. It is part of the Acoustic Autumn Series, which showcases four different approaches to the acoustic guitar presented in an intimate setting in a former church sanctuary built in 1869. A South American musical movement known as Nueva Cancion influenced Tsukamoto. After receiving a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, his compositions have made him a finalist in many competitions including the USA Songwriting Competition and the International Acoustic Awards. He has led regular performances at the Blue note in New York and has been featured on Japan Public TV. Other performers in the series include internationally recognized country bluesman Scott Ainslie
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The Children’s League new sign was Matt Krebs’ Eagle service project.
Public Auction Real Estate/Tractor/Antiques/Household September 20th, 5pm 8866 Boston State Rd. Boston, NY 14025
REAL ESTATE - nice ranch home on a charming 1.2703 +/-Acres lot; 1,392 sq. ft.; 3 bedroom; 1 bath; full basement; covered front porch; concrete/blacktop driveway; attached 2 car garage; forced air heat/ central ac; built in 1969; Hamburg School District . . . Great home on scenic boston state road! *Call for veiwing* Agent – Donald F. Benz III 716-432-2377 Terms - 10% bp; 10% down in cash or guaranteed check upon bid being accepted; “as is” sale ; closing aprox. 30 days,
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on Oct. 7, Attila Vural, a Swiss guitarist with a wild percussive technique performing on Oct. 15, and Claude Bourbon, a French performer playing Spanish Medieval Blues on Oct.29. Tickets are $15 but tickets purchased in advance through SpringvilleArts. org or by calling 716-5929038 are $12. A subscription to all four shows costs only $39. Tsukamoto will present a guitar workshop at 4 p.m. The cost is $30. Call 5929038 to register. The Mongerson Theater is located at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo St., Springville.
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TRACTOR - John Deere 650 compact utility tractor, diesel, 4wd, 1,933 +/- hrs, cab, 60” mower deck, 60” front mount blower, hydr. angle push blade (nice unit); yard machine 12.5 hp, 38” lawn mower; some hand & yard tools; garage misc. ANTIQUES - collection hand painted china, c&s sets; china dish sets; cut & pressed glass; some artwork; sterling dresser set; dbl. student lamp; collection 18+ steins; wedgewood pitcher & washbowl; early sword; table top record player; misc. Gulf advertising (signs, posters); padlocks; scales; ho train set; records; trunks; linens and more! HOUSEHOLD - marble top server table; cherry dropleaf; rocking chairs; sofa; appliances; round pine table w/ 4 chairs; oak shelf & others; elec. heater; lamps; dolls; Christmas decor; blow up yard decor; books and more! Nice evening auction, bring a friend and enjoy!
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with Christine Lewis, the former director of The Children’s League, in planning and coordinating the project. Krebs stated that Lewis was a pleasure to work with, always kind and encouraging him when challenges stood in the way. Springville Mayor Bill Krebs, who is also Krebs’ grandfather, presided over the Court of Honor. Scoutmaster Mike Fullington presented the Eagle award to Krebs during the ceremony. This held special significance for the Krebs family, because years ago in 1988 Marty Krebs, Matt’s father, also received his Eagle from Fullington, then Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 543 of Springville. As a Cub Scout in Pack 642, Krebs recalls fond memories of performing skits at the annual Blue and Gold dinners, launching water rockets at Sprague Brook Park, and racing Pinewood Derby cars. At the Court of Honor,
Matt Krebs after receiving his Eagle Scout Award at his Court of Honor.
he shared stories from his Boy Scout experiences exploring at Sabattis Scout Camp in the Adirondacks, canoeing in Algonquin, as well as mountain climbing and white water rafting in Maine. Krebs plans to continue community service and outdoor adventures while pursuing a dual major in physics and mathematics at Binghamton University.
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Obituaries
Michael F. Beatty and his wife Diane of Springville; a brother Donald Beatty of Great Falls, Mont.; six grandchildren, Joshua and Aaron Beatty, Sarah Mitchell, Jessica Rodriguez and Jordan and Gregory Beatty; and three great-grandchildren, Milana, Joseph and Luis III. There will be no public visitation. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, September 12 from the Treasure Lake Church with Pastor Dick Whitaker officiating. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charity Mid Penn, 2227 Scotch Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648. Online condolences may be placed with www.gbfuneralhome.com. The Goble Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Mavis Belscher, beloved wife, loving mother Mavis Belscher (nee Enders), 88, of Centre, Ala., died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her son’s residence in Centre, Ala. A native of Springville until moving to Zephyrhills, Fla., Mavis lived there until 2011, then relocated to Centre, Ala. She is survived by her sons, Alan Belscher of Texas and Ronald W. Belscher; daughter-in-law Elaine; three grandchildren; four
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Elizabeth A. Czapla, owner of Hollow Inn of Ashford Hollow
Fredric E. Beatty, owner/operator of multiple McDonald’s restaurants in western New York and Pennsylvania Fredric E. Beatty, 80, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, Pa., died September 9, 2016, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born on August 17, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of the late Joseph and Matilda (Schiller) Beatty. He was a 1958 graduate of Montana State University. While at Montana State, he met the love of his life, Carolyn Sargent. They married on September 8, 1957, and recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Fred was the owner/ operator of multiple McDonald’s restaurants in western New York and Pennsylvania since 1981. Previous to that, he was a sales engineer for the General Electric Company for 21 years. He was involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary, and the Lions Club. He was also involved in the leadership on a national level of McDonald’s owners and operators, and was an avid golfer and fisherman. Most of all, he adored his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Sargent) Beatty; two sons, Joseph T. Beatty and his wife Lisa of DuBois and
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great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Stack; sister-inlaw Leatha Belscher; and many nieces and nephews. Her loving husband Donald J. Belscher; son Daniel Belscher; parents Louis and Rena Enders; brothers Herman and Ralph Enders and sister Helen Belscher preceded her in death. Her final resting place is at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Elizabeth “Betty” A. Jankowski Czapla of West Valley passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Machias. She was 92. A daughter of Peter and Helen Ratajczak Jankowski, she was born on March 16, 1924 in Buffalo. She married Bronislaus Czapla on May 18, 1946 in Buffalo. A member of the St. John the Baptist RC Church of West Valley, Betty was a business owner. She owned the Hollow Inn of Ashford Hollow. Her children, Benedict (Mary) Czapla of West
Valley, Kenneth Czapla of Springville, Donald (Mary Anne) Czapla of Baltimore, Md., and Cynthia (Richard) Dayton of West Valley; siblings, Irene (late Harry) Wagner of Elma and Adeline (Edward) Uniatowski of West Seneca; brotherin-law, Eddie Mejak of Brant; sister-in-law, Mary Jankowski of Buffalo; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews survive. In addition to her husband who passed away on May 7, 1974, her twin sister, Josephine PolinoNiespodziany; sister, Flor-
ence Mejak; brother, Peter Jankowski; and brothersin-law, Harry Wagner, Charles Polino, and Leonard Niespodziany preceded Betty in death. Visitation was held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home in Springville. A funeral service was then held at the St. Aloysius Church in Springville on Tuesday, September 13 with Rev. Lawrence Cobel officiating. Final interment is at the St. Aloysius Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Friends of the Pines in Machias, 9822 Route 16,
Machias, NY, 14101. The Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home in Springville completed arrangements for the family and offers a site for online condolences at www.smithweismantelfuneralhome.com.
Martha Elinor Lons, enjoyed rug hooking, playing cards and board games Martha Elinor Lons of Route 98 in Freedom passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Buffalo General Hospital. She was 98. Born on October 15, 1917 in Orchard Park, she was the daughter of Ernest Meyer and Augusta Butler. She married Roy S. Lons on May 9, 1934 in Angola; he died in 1986. A homemaker, Martha was also a partner with her husband on their farm for 19 years in East Arcade. She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Springville as well as the Pioneer and Freedom senior citizens. Martha
enjoyed rug hooking and playing cards and board games. She received her GED at the age of 58 and also took a computer course in her 80’s. Her children, Janet (late John) Braun of Livonia, Diane (Robert) Hopkins of West Falls, Rodney (Karen) Lons of Arcade; daughter-in-law, Annette Lons of Eagle; sister, Augusta Schultz of Buffalo; 19 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildren; 35 greatgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins survive her. In addition to her husband, her son, Bradley
Lons, and siblings, Margaret Devine, Ernest Meyer, Olga Hogan, Frederick Meyer, Norma Penharlow, and Emma Jasinski, preceded Martha in death. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 2 – 4 and 68 p.m. at the W. S. Davis Funeral Home, 358 W. Main St., Arcade. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 16, at 11 a.m. Rev. Eric Goodwin will officiate. Final interment will be at the Sardinia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salem Lutheran Church,
91 W. Main St., Springville, NY, 14101, or to a charity of choice. W.S. Davis Funeral Home in Arcade completed arrangements for the family and offers a site for online condolences at www.wsdavisfuneralhome.com.
Town of Concord at impasse with county plowing contract By: Max Borsuk An impasse between the Town of Concord and Erie County regarding the county plowing contract was discussed at the Town of Concord board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8. The Town of Concord is part of a committee comprised of 23 towns including Orchard Park, Evans, Aurora, Newstead, Wales and others working with Erie County to negotiate new plowing contracts. According to Highway Superintendent Dennis Dains, starting from the first meeting until the most recent meeting between the two sides, there was an agreement between the two parties on
a three-year contract, but there were stipulations the two sides were working on, including the percentage of increase in the contract. Dains also said they were working on getting some language changed in the contract during these meetings that pertained to the extra work in the plow contract, which involves the use of blowers, loaders or other equipment to move snow. In years past, this work had to be approved of by the county engineer. However, the committee would like for the resident engineers of each barn to be able to make the call whether they will do the work
or pay the town to do that work at the Federal Emergency Management Agency rate. Dains said at the first meeting, the county was in agreement on the change, but they have not made the written revisions in the contract. “There is no further negotiations for a contract at this point until they come back to the table,” Dains said. Dains said that the county came in with a proposal during the meeting of a two-year contract with a three and two and one half percent rate increase, with an option for a third year. But, the committee is holding firm at their proposal of a three-year contract with a three, three and one half, and four percent rate increase, which would come to an increase of $21,000 per town if each town plowed the same amount of miles. “Some of the things we tried stressing to them is what actually funds that reimbursement within the towns,” Dains said. “It’s winter fuel, it’s sand and salt, it’s wages and benefits packages and it’s also equipment repairs and on top of that is if you have to purchase new equipment. That money they have been paying us over the years really doesn’t cover it all and if they want us to do their work, they are going to have to come to the plate.” Both Dains and Concord Supervisor Gary Eppolito said that this situation is
similar to the last time the towns negotiated a plowing contract with Erie County a few years ago. In those negotiations, an agreement was reached at the last minute and both said something similar could happen this time around. “Some years you really take a beating … it’s a gamble and we take a loss and some years it is not too bad. But it just seems like every year we go through this battle and wants us [Erie County] to think they are doing us a favor,” Eppolito said. “It’s their roads, not ours and the issue is that we have to deal with the safety.” In other board news: - Dains reported that the town has completed work on about nine miles of roads for major repairs and have completed all major work for this construction season. The town has also started working with the New York State Department of Transportation for milling Route 39 from Route 62 east to Route 75. - The board passed a resolution as part of the steps the town must take for New York state to transfer Mortons Corners Cemetery to the Town of Concord. The next Concord Town Board meeting will be held on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall, located at 86 Franklin St. in Springville.
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Sports
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Austin Walker scores past the Alden goalkeeper (right) for Springville’s only goal September 8 in a JV matchup.
SCA schedules annual Member Meeting and Reception Springville Center for the Art will host its annual Member Meeting and Reception on Monday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. After a brief presentation on the state of the center by the Executive Director and election of new members to the Board of Directors, a reception with refreshments will follow in the Olmsted Gallery, 37 N. Buffalo St. Representatives from the Center’s many volunteer activities will be on hand with information on how you can get involved. In addition to the existing gallery, theater and other arts programs the Center is creating two new volunteer programs.
The Greenskeepers will maintain and care for the green roof at 5 E. Main St., gardens around the main facility in the church building at 37 N. Buffalo St. and the pocket park behind the church building. The Usher Corps is a pool of trained volunteers who will assist people with seating at events. It’s a great way to enjoy performances at no cost. Nominations to the Board this year include Mark Stevens, Thomas Herman, and Mary Carol Dearing. Additionally, Mike Baronich will be appointed to fill a vacancy. Additional positions are
available. Board members come from diverse backgrounds but all share a passion for the arts and a commitment to the Arts Center. As representatives of the membership they guide the organization and oversee staff. Anyone interested may contact Board President Carla Roetzer at 716-592-9038. Participation at the meeting is open to members only but it is easy to join by visiting Donate. SpringvilleArts.org. The Center’s Annual Report, in the format of a series of photographs from the past year is available at SpringvilleArts.org.
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Springville golfers discuss strategy prior to teeing off.
Springville golfers bow to Iroquois in back-to-back matches by Mark Jagord Freelance Reporter
Aurora, as well.” With eight golfers parThe Springville-Griffith ticipating, scores of the Institute golf team is off to top-six are tallied into a 1-4 start, after dropping the team score. So far, the its last two matches to team’s top-three golfers Iroquois in a home-and- after the first five matches are a pair of juniors and a home series. The Griffins lost 246-315, sophomore. Junior Benn Smith leads Sept. 12 at Iroquois, but were 10-strokes closer the pack with a 46 average playing from their home score, while sophomore Garon Domes is carrying course Sept. 8, 246-305. “They (Iroquois) have a a 48 average. Junior Tyler solid six players and we Kostelny rounds out the have a lot of young kids current top-three with a and new kids to golf,” 52 average. The Griffins took a tough Jonathan Chaddock, head coach, said. “So our guys loss in their season-opendon’t quite have the golf ing match losing by oneexperience as the kids stroke to Lakeshore, 320from Iroquois, and East 321, Aug. 31. After that
the team rebounded with its only win of the season against Eden, 315-373, to even their record at 1-1 on Sept. 1. With East Aurora and Iroquois as two of the premier teams, Springville dropped its next three matches to them beginning with a loss at East Aurora, 245-328, Sept. 7. Pars vary on different courses, but are either at 35 or 36. In addition to Smith, Domes and Kostelny; the rest of the roster includes: Emmitt Collins, Collin Rice, Rhett Bunch, Scott Russell, Keaton Wnuk and Jon Boberg.
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“Thank-A-Vet” program celebrates milestone When Chris Jacobs took office as Erie County Clerk in December 2011, he inherited a veterans program in name only with just 27 participating businesses and only 350 veterans enrolled. After four years of partnering with local Chambers of Commerce and meeting local business owners, Jacobs proudly announced that his “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program has now enlisted more than 1,600 business locations that offer significant discounts to veterans throughout Erie County. “Prior to taking office I pledged to make this program a real benefit to the over 60,000 veterans in Erie County and vowed to have 250 businesses signed on by the end of my first term in office,” Jacobs said. Another factor that enabled Jacobs to dramatically increase the number of veterans taking part in the Clerk’s “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program is he and his staff have conducted over 100 veteran outreach events throughout Erie County making the program easily accessible for veterans to receive the discount card. To highlight the impact of this money savings program, Jacobs conducted a survey based on veterans who have been enrolled
“Night Lights” Returns to Sculpture Park by Barb Drajem
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in the Clerk’s “Thank-AVet” Discount Program for at least one year and the results were overwhelming. The study found that 81 percent of veterans use the discount card on a regular basis, 70 percent of cardholders refer to the Participating Merchants List when shopping for good and services, and 95 percent of veterans found the program beneficial when seeking desired services. “This program is a winwin for our community; it honors our local veterans and drives commerce to area businesses,” Jacobs said. “I am proud that Western New York has stepped up to make this program the success it has become. Together we are able to say thank you to our veterans in a meaningful way.” Also on hand to recognize this significant mile-
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stone were some of the participating merchants in the Clerk’s “Thank-AVet” Discount Card Program including Ivy Lea Construction and Colvin Cleaners. The “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Program is available to any honorably discharged veteran in Erie County who files their original discharge papers (DD-214) with the County Clerk’s Office, which is charged by State Law to preserve military discharge papers. Once filed, veterans are issued a complimentary photo I.D. card that can be presented at area businesses who have agreed to honor it. For complete information on the “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Program or to enroll as a participatingbusiness, please call (716) 858-4737 or visit www. erie.gov/clerk/thankavet.
Griffis Sculpture Park will, once again, become a lighting fantasy, as “Night Lights” has returned Wednesday, Sept. 14. “Night Lights” is a creative lighting show, where sculptures will be brought to life with color and light in the Mill Valley Road section of the park. The lighting on the trails will be better this year and two sound systems have been added to enhance the surreal look. The Ashford Hollow Foundation owns Griffis Sculpture Parks and hired SitlerHQ to create this spectacular lighting dis-
play, where guests can make their way on an unguided trek through this “unique experience.” Park owners advise those who take part in “Night Lights” to take some precautions. Guests are asked to bring a flashlight to help in some of the darker areas of the park, as well as dressing for the weather. This event may be cancelled in the event of heavy rains. Griffis Sculpture Park will host this event for thirteen evenings, Wednesday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 9, with times being 7:309:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-10 p.m. on Fridays and Sat-
urdays. The cost for this year’s event will be a little different from last year— Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights-$10 and Friday and Saturday nights $15. Children 7-12-$5 and Children 6 and under are free. “Night Lights” promises to be a magical experience, where the beauty and enjoyment of this spectacular park will be taken to a whole new level. The address for the event is Griffis Sculpture Park, 6902 Mill Valley Rd., East Otto, NY 14729. More information about “Night Lights” can be found at GriffisPark.org.
Programs coming to Hulbert Library Lapsit: Fall/Winter Session 1: Picture books, toys, music, bubbles. For ages 6 months to 2 years. Fourweek session: Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 13 – Oct. 4 Preschool Story Time: Fall/Winter Session 1: Picture books, rhymes, simple crafts, short video, finger plays. For ages 3-5 years. Four-week session: Thursdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 15 – Oct. 6 *Please note: Story Time
will be held in the gazebo in Fiddler’s Green Park, weather permitting. If the weather is bad, we will be in the library meeting room.
ished project to discuss. Have a pattern to share? Bring it to add to the discussion. All skill levels welcome. Introduction to Windows 10: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 4:306:30 p.m. Skill level: Beginner. Requirements: Basic mouse skills. An introduction to Windows 10, the latest operating system from Microsoft. Free and open to library patrons age 17 and above.
Stitch ‘n Chat: *New Time* Meets the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Sept. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 21; Dec. 19 Share experiences, projects, and skills with others who enjoy knitting and crocheting. Bring a current project to work on or a fin-
Legal Notices NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bond resolution summarized below has been adopted by the Board of Education of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, Cattaraugus and Erie Counties, New York (the “District”) on September 12, 2016, and that the validity of the bonds authorized by such resolution (or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds) may be hereafter contested only if: (a) such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of the law which should be complied as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication of this notice; or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York. SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION The following is a summary of a bond resolution that was adopted by the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (the “District”) on September 12, 2016. The bond resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of serial bonds of the District in an amount not to exceed $935,000, and delegates to the President of the Board the power to authorize the issuance of notes in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. The proceeds from the sale of such bonds or notes shall be used for the purpose of purchasing various school buses and related equipment for use in the transportation program of the District, including seven (7) sixty-six (66)-passenger school buses, at an estimated maximum cost of $110,000 each, after trade-ins, and three (3) twenty-eight (28)-passenger school buses at an estimated maximum cost of $55,000 each (for a total estimated maximum cost, for all of such school buses, of $935,000), and authorizes the financing of such purchases, including preliminary costs and costs
incidental thereto. The period of probable usefulness for each of such purposes is five years. A copy of the resolution summarized hereby is available for public inspection during normal business hours for twenty days following the publication of this summary, at the office of the District Clerk, at the District Offices, 307 Newman Street, Springville, New York. Kathy Tucker District Clerk Springville-Griffith Institute CSD 307 Newman Street Springville, NY 14141 #10 ________________________ N O T I C E OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Concord Town Board will be holding a Special Town Board Meeting on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of the presentation of the 2017 Tentative/Preliminary Budget and thereafter its adoption as the 2017 Preliminary Budget. This meeting will be held at the Concord Town Hall, 86 Franklin Street, Springville, New York. By Order of the Town Board, Darlene G. Schweikert Town Clerk #10 _______________________ N O T I C E OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Concord Town Board will be holding a Special Town Board Meeting on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of the presentation of the 2017 Tentative/Preliminary Budget and thereafter its adoption as the 2017 Preliminary Budget. This meeting will be held at the Concord Town Hall, 86 Franklin Street, Springville, New York. By Order of the Town Board, Darlene G. Schweikert Town Clerk #10 _______________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice to the Citizens of the Town of Concord A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 6:20 p.m. at the Concord Town Hall regarding the use of Federal Community Development Funds in the Town of Concord.
The Town of Concord is eligible for Federal Community Development Grant under Title I of the Housing & Community Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for citizens to express community development and housing needs and to discuss possible projects or programs to meet those needs, particularly projects which would benefit low and moderate income persons in the Town of Concord. Citizens are urged to attend this meeting to make known their views and/or written proposals on the Town of Concord selections of projects to be funded by the Federal Community Development Grant Program. By Order of the Town Board, Darlene G. Schweikert Town Clerk #10 _______________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTS NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Concord at the Town Hall, 86 Franklin Street, Springville, New York, on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering the contracting with Mortons Corners, East Concord, Boston and Springville Fire Companies for fire protection to be furnished by the said enumerated companies to the fire protection district established in the said Town of Concord, upon the following general terms, to wit: The fire companies in said fire protection district shall answer and attend upon all calls in that territory to be specified in their contract and generally to attend upon all calls in said district. The Contracts shall continue for a period of three years. Such other incidental terms as may be necessary or proper in connection with such contracting. All persons interested in the matter will be heard at such time and place. Contracts are available for examination in the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. By Order of the Town Board, Darlene G. Schweikert Town Clerk #10 _______________________
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Springville Journal
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Springville miscues spoil home opener by Mark Jagord Freelance Reporter The Springville-Griffith Institute football team played their home opener against Frontier, Sept. 9, in front of hundreds of fans and the 1996 Springville State Champion team. With a home winning streak dating back to the 2013 season, the Griffins fell to Falcons in the final seconds, 20-19. “We played well, but we made way too many mistakes,” Eric Jantzi, head coach, said. “I was proud of the kids battling back and scoring with two minutes left, but we were hampered a little bit by injuries in the first half and I thought we could’ve played a little bit better than we did.” It turned out to be the only one-point game in Western New York high school football last week with this nail-biter going right down to the wire against an AA opponent. Visiting Frontier’s Dylan Kmitch had the gamewinning score with just 13 ticks left in the fourth quarter and spoiled the reigning B South champions’ festivities with the 20-year reunion of the school’s New York State championship team in attendance that included former head coach James Duprey. Springville appeared to be snake bit from the getgo when they lost Sean Barry after his opening kickoff return. However, the Griffs did get off to a good start when work-
horse back Ian Baker took his team down the field and eventually scored on a four-yard run. Connor O’Brien’s extra point gave the Griffins a 7-0 lead that would stand for the re-
add a touchdown just 69 seconds into the final quarter when O’Brien scampered for a 10-yard score, but an audible on a failed conversion attempt would ultimately prove to
maining on a 23-yard run. O’Brien tried to find Baker for the two-point conversion, but was unsuccessful as it left the Griffins with a five-point lead at 19-14 and one more possession
around wondering what we were gonna do now. We’d lost two of our best players (Baker and Barry) in the first half. Thankfully, Ian came back and had a solid second half,” Jantzi
Photos by Mark Jagord
The 1996 Springville-GI State Champion football team was honored before the home opener on Friday, September 9. maining three-plus minutes of the opening quarter. The Griffins were working on a second score midway through the second when Baker went down with an injury after fumbling. The Falcons converted late in the second off a 24-yard run and the game was tied with just over three minutes left in the first half. With no scoring in the third, Springville would
be the difference in the game. Although Matt Evans wasn’t able to convert the run, the Griffins still held a 13-7 lead. About two minutes after Springville broke the tie game, Frontier connected on a 35-yard throw and converted the kick for a one-point lead at 14-13. The game was decided in the final two minutes with O’Brien retaking the lead for the Griffins with 1:47 re-
1996 Head Coach Duprey introduces himself to the team captains.
Andrew Lazarus (44) makes a tackle against the visiting Frontier team.
for the Falcons – which gave them the 20-19 win. The biggest factors in the Griffins’ loss were the four turnovers, the audible call on the failed conversion and the time it took the team to regain its composure after the loss of two key players. “Ian (Baker) getting sidelined a little bit there in the first half was a little bit of a blow to us. The (other) kids were kind of looking
added. Other than that, Springville looked solid both on the field and on paper. The Griffs racked up100 yards more of offense than their opponent, had as many first downs as the Falcons, and converted their third downs much more efficiently than Frontier (4315 percent). With both teams executing around 50 plays, Springville averaged almost eight yards
per play, while the Falcons averaged just under fiveand-a-half. Baker averaged more than 10 yards-per-carry in gaining 174 on the ground and caught two O’Brien passes for an additional 66 yards for 240 all-purpose yards. Baker’s productiveness was just 46 yards shy of Frontier’s entire offensive output. O’Brien added 149 offensive yards with 90 coming through the air and another 59 on the ground. He had three completions in 11 attempts with two interceptions. Topher Elkins and Marcus James combined for a dozen runs with Elkins netting 51 yards and James 23, but the latter would also catch a pass for 24 yards for 47 total yards for the game. Defensively, John Domes had a game-high 13 tackles (four solo), while Baker and Andrew Lazarus would add eight tackles apiece. The Griffin defense would come up with two turnovers, while Austin Coon recorded the team’s lone sack. Because of all the Springville turnovers, the Griffins only punted once in the game. The loss moved Springville to No. 7 in the Buffalo News Small School’s Poll, whose box score of the game incorrectly attributed both O’Brien scores to Baker. The Griffins hope to rebound Sept. 16 when they host Pioneer at 7 p.m.
Sean Barry (32) takes the opening kickoff.
Coach Jantzi (front), and Former Coach Duprey (right) during the National Anthem.