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Springville Journal / Saturday, November 08, 2014

Got tar spot? It’s not as dreadful as it looks

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could get rid of all the affected leaves on your property, that’s probably not enough. The spores are carried around by the wind in the spring. They can blow in from your neighbor’s property and your tree could become infected again. Harlos said it’s impossible to predict whether we might be able to control the disease in the future. For now, you’ll just have to look a bit harder for pretty autumn leaves. Coming up: Christmas open house at Lockwood’s Enjoy a festive atmosphere with Christmas music and free refreshments at the Christmas open house to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, located at 4484 Clark St., Hamburg. Seasonal items in stock include decorated wreaths, boxwood trees and poinsettiaa. Indoor flowering plants include colorful cyclamen, amaryllis and paperwhites. Guests will receive a free gift with purchase. There will also be door prizes and drawings. No registration is necessary. Connie Oswald Stofko is publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, the online gardening magazine for Western New York. Email Connie@BuffaloNiagaraGardening.com.

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I love kicking up autumn leaves as I go for a walk. Sometimes I notice an especially pretty leaf and press it in the pages of an old phone book to use later in an art project. But a lot of the maple leaves that I see aren’t pretty at all because they’re marred by black splotches. Those splotches are caused by a disease with the descriptive name of tar spot— It looks like tar was dripped onto the leaf. Tar spot is caused by a fungus and attacks mostly sugar maples, but can affect other maples as well, says Carol Ann Harlos, master gardener coordinator for the Erie County Cornell Cooperative Extension. There isn’t a lot you can do about tar spot, but the disease isn’t as dreadful as it looks. “Tar spot isn’t harmful; it doesn’t damage the tree,” Harlos said. The black spots are a bit troublesome because they prevent that part of the leaf from carrying on photosynthesis and making food. However, this happens so

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Tar spot is a disease that makes the leaves of some maple trees look ugly, but it doesn’t damage the tree. late in the growing season that the tree isn’t damaged. The main problem with the disease is that it makes the leaves look so ugly. If you can tolerate how the maple leaves look, you don’t have to take any steps to try to get rid of the disease. You can even put leaves with tar spot on your compost pile— if you don’t mind having tar spot, Harlos said.

The fungi that causes tar spots overwinter on infected leaves that fall to the ground. If you want to try to manage the disease, Cornell says the best thing you can do is to rake and destroy affected leaves in the fall. That’s hard to do. It’s hard to quarantine all the leaves with tar spot because there are so many, Harlos said. Even if you

Weiss named new Springville village attorney By Colleen Mahoney

SPRINGVILLE JOURNAL EDITOR

The Springville village board of trustees unanimously approved Paul D. Weiss as the village attorney, at their Nov. 3 meeting. Weiss, who is an attorney and counselor at law at Bartlo, Hettler and Weiss, in Kenmore, took his oath at the meeting, then his seat

to the left of Mayor William Krebs. Weiss is set to begin his duties as village attorney immediately. He takes the position after former attorney Johanna Healy, who took another position earlier this summer. Michael Kaleta, building inspector and code enforcement agent, updated the board on the status of the village’s new website. The

board was presented with a mockup of the homepage and after that is approved, links and subpages will be approved. Kaleta expects the website to be up and running in about “a month or so.” In other board matters: – The board set a tentative public meeting for the master plan for the village for Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Krebs called the plan a “good doc-

ument to have.” – The nomination for the East Hill District to be added to the National Register of Historic Places has begun, according to Krebs. The next board of trustees meeting for the village of Springville will be Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the Municipal Building, located at 65 Franklin St.

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Springville Journal / Saturday, November 08, 2014

Springville Players kick off theater season Open house at Healthy Community Alliance with “Spelling Bee” By Max Borsuk

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The Springville Players kick off their first show of the 2014-15 theater season with a Tony Award winning performance that will have the audience laughing out of their seats. The Springville Center for the Arts will be presenting “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the

Katie McMahon and Jeff Maris. The three spelling bee officials will be played by Gina Drigant, Kyle Carnahan and Matt Boyle. “The audience is going to love the songs and is going to walk away with a tune in their head,” said Bailey. “They are going to love the show and everybody will walk away having a good time.” Baronich, who plays speller Leaf Coneybear, said that the audience will

The Healthy Community Alliance will host an open house in celebration of National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 20. Healthy Community Alliance is one of 32 rural health networks across New York state. National Rural Health Day allows the networks and partners to showcase rural America and highlight the efforts addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural communities. As a rural health network, HCA provides access to services and programs in rural communities to help eliminate the burden of traveling long distances to obtain the same services. Being involved in collaborations locally, with school districts, health care providers and municipalities, as well as regional

partnerships, has furthered the impact of HCA. Since 1996, Healthy Community Alliance has been working with rural communities to improve quality of life through wellness and prevention programs and to provide services locally. HCA provides health insurance enrollment through the NY State of Health - Official Health Plan Marketplace. Two certified NY state navigators meet clients at locations throughout Cattaraugus County and help with the health insurance enrollment process. Open enrollment for health insurance through the NY State Marketplace begins Nov. 15. Assistance with Medicare and Medicaid is also provided through a partnership with Cattaraugus County Departments of Aging and Social

Services. Rural Youth Counseling for children ages 3 to 18 and parent empowerment workshops for families are provided, as needed. Chronic disease education including the evidence based programs, diabetes prevention program and diabetes-self management are scheduled on an on-going basis. Falls prevention initiatives have been performed throughout Cattaraugus County with the goal to decrease injuries and hospitalizations of older adults as a result of falling. HCA has provided a range of services to the community that otherwise may not have been available locally. All community members are invited to the open house on Nov. 20, to tour the renovated old school

where the HCA office is located, and hear about what is happening currently. Community Place is home to 32 units of senior housing - Academy Place Apartments, congregate dining and Meals on Wheels, The Country Store – a food pantry open to anyone on Wednesdays after the noon congregate lunch, a private counselor, an audiologist and Tri-County Family Medicine Associates. The Healthy Community Alliance’s mission is to improve quality of life in rural communities through broad-based, inclusive partnerships that support wellness and prevention. To learn more, or for health insurance assistance, call 532-1010 or visit communityalliance.org.

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will take place at the Carol Mongerson Theater. Carol Mongerson Theater, located at 27 N. Buffalo St. Performances will take place Nov. 13, 14, 15 , 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. This musical features six 12 year-old spellers played by adults as they all compete to be the Putnam County Spelling Bee champion. But the play is much deeper than just spelling words. The spellers personalities and life stories come up throughout the play, which adds a lot of funny hijinks and allows the audience to connect with different spellers. In the end, the kids learn that winning or losing is not everything But what makes this performance unique from others is that members of the audience get to participate in the play as well. Four guest spellers will be invited on stage to try their hand at the spelling bee and see how far they can advance, which will make every performance different from the next. “It’s just a fun way to bring the audience into the action,” said musical director Doug Bailey. The six spellers will be played by John Mrozik, Michael Baronich, Kate Cummings, Amanda Wilcox,

enjoy the humor and will have a good time watching adults portray a bunch of kids. “It’s very funny, witty and fast paced,” said Baronich. “It’s a bunch of adults playing the roles of kids so it’s our perception of what we think kids would act like and how they interact with one another. It pokes fun at the dreaded middle school spelling bee that we were all used to as kids and it makes nerdy look cool.” The play is rated PG-13 for adult humor. For more information on the performance or to buy tickets for the show, visit springvillearts.org or call at 592-9038.

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Springville Journal / Saturday, November 08, 2014

Legislature reviews budget, library audit The following is a guest column from Erie County Legislature John Mills. There is a lot that has been happening in the Erie County Legislature that you might have missed so I wanted to provide some updates on these important issues. The Legislature received the county executive’s proposed 2015 budget in October. It does not include a tax increase, but does call for $40 million in new spending. Now, focus has turned to where cuts can be made by the Legislature to hopefully pass a tax decrease onto taxpayers. We should try and do better than just holding the line on taxes. The Legislature will conduct meetings with the various departments and commissioners from Monday, Nov. 17 through Wednesday, Nov. 19. Hopefully during those meetings we will identify areas to cut spending to lower the tax rate for all Erie County residents. The public is invited to voice their opinion on the budget during the public hearing which will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 in the Legislature Chambers, Fourth Floor, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo. In another matter, at the Oct. 23 community enrichment committee meeting, legislators questioned the library director about decisions made to spend more than $422,000 on an Albany lobbyist and law firm in hopes of creating a special taxing district. As you may recall, the Legislature passed a resolution in April opposing the plan to add another layer of government. I was very disappointed that nearly half a million dollars was spent on an issue that was dead in the water. I work very closely with the

library branch directors in my district to host my hot dog fundraisers and they tell me how appreciative they are of those funds because they are desperately needed. When the county allocates funding for the library, culturals and other areas, we expect each penny to be spent wisely. Unfortunately, wasting funds has been an issue lately. The county executive decided to borrow $29 million for capital projects and another smaller bond through the county instead of the control board, wasting $406,650. This is incredibly disappointing. Time and time again the Legislature has urged the county executive to choose the cheapest option possible; we can’t afford not to. His decision making with regard to borrowing is concerning. Finally, the Legislature is continuing to look into an investigation of the Weights and Measures Division. The comptroller office’s investigation showed improper fines were issued on local businesses, in addition to other issues. After refusing to appear before the finance and management committee on several occasions, I have served the director with a subpoena, compelling his testimony. I am hopeful that he will appear at the Nov. 13 committee meeting to allow for this issue to be properly addressed. Businesses were improperly fined; we have to ensure the problems are resolved. Businesses need to know they can trust the county. If you have any questions about a county matter, please contact me at 8588850 or email john.mills@ erie.gov.

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Editor: November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and the time is now to join and make a profound change in the public’s perception of this disease and for the people suffering with it. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer. It takes more of our friends and family than breast cancer, colon, prostrate and pancreatic cancers combined. It, unfortunately, receives far less support from the varied funding sources, including our government. Perhaps the assumption is that those who suffer from lung cancer “earned” or deserve their affliction because of their poor life style choices. Nearly 80 percent of those diagnosed have never smoked or are former smokers. In 2009 I was diagnosed with lung cancer. Being a health conscious non-smoker I was floored to be faced with life threatening decisions, surgeries, chemo-therapies and the “in your face” unknowns that

living and fighting through this disease entails. I banded with family and friends and started the Take a Breath for Life Foundation to raise monies and awareness for programs dedicated to lung cancer education and research programs. This Nov. 9, we will host our fifth annual fund raiser at the Old Casino at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg. We are partnering with the East Aurora Bicycle Club for a cyclo-cross race. We are also offering entertainment, raffles, food, theme baskets and kid’s activities to help raise awareness and funds for the fight against lung cancer. Doors open at 11 a.m. and admission is free. Check us out on Facebook. Only 15 percent of those diagnosed enjoy a five-year survival rate. Help us improve this reality. Proceeds benefit the Lung Cancer Alliance. Michelle McMahon Colden

GA Family thanks all who donated Editor: GA Family Services would like to thank all the people who were kind enough to donate suitcases and duffel bags during our recent suitcase drive. The suitcases will assist the foster care youth with moving their belongings in a more respectful way. We collected 88 suitcases, 56 duffel bags, six overnight bags, 46 tote bags and 34 back packs. The donations will go a long way in helping the children maintain some hope during a very difficult time in their lives. GA Family Services is a foster care agency located right in Chaffee. We are located behind Best Vision Plaza and Tim Hortons. We have a tremendous need for people willing to become healing foster parents. Each week we receive

numerous referrals for children who need to have a stable home environment while their families work through their difficulties. Are you accepting, loving, reliable, open minded and willing to make a difference in a child’s life? Our agency offers free training to get you started on this worthwhile endeavor. Look inside your heart and see if you are ready to make a difference for a child in need. If you are, contact GA Family Services at 585-492-2202 or email mbaker@lutheranjamestown.org. Again, thank you for your kindness and generosity during our suitcase drive. Micki Baker Family Resource Coordinate-Foster Care Chaffee

S-GI should pass veterans’ exemption Editor: Tuesday night I went to the Springville Board of Education meeting. I understood there would be a public hearing regarding the veterans’ exemption. There were probably only six or seven veterans in the audience. That’s when I realized that this subject was not widely advertised anywhere, so the veterans did not know to be there. I just happened to see it in the board minutes online. When I was in Vietnam, I received the combat action ribbon. Where was the board of education at that time? I feel there are very few benefits offered to the veterans and this could be something that would not cost that much to the district. Also, Dr. Connelly made a statement that he had been in the military, but would not take advantage of this offer. Well let me think; he makes probably three times the amount of money that I make, or most everyone else

in this district for that matter. So of course he doesn’t need to take advantage of this, plus as I understand he doesn’t even reside in Springville so that really doesn’t pertain to our district. This is not so much about the money but the way the board of education made me feel that night. They made me feel like I was unworthy. The article in the Nov. 6 Buffalo News regarding the Cheektowaga School hearing for the exemption made a good point that it would give the voting district an incentive to approve any upcoming budgets. I did see in the News that West Valley School and North Collins School approved this exemption. If there is anyone else who feels the same way I do, please feel free to contact the board president, Allison Duwe, P.O. Box 603, Springville, or 592-0151 or aduwe@springvillegi.org. Robert Owen Springville

The area makes one feel welcome Editor: I wish to thank the people of Springville and the town of Concord for making me feel welcome each day that I’m here. My wife, Diane, and I moved here in January of 1998 and we both feel that the lack of stress has added at least 10 years to our lives. I also want to thank the staff of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital for their care and

attentiveness in each of the three occurrences of needing a trip to the emergency room. I can’t list all those others who have made our stay here so pleasant...just remember that you are included in this blanket letter of thanks. Stay safe. Ned Young Springville

Halloween theft causes distress Editor: My husband was very heartbroken, some kids stole his Jason mask on Halloween, and a sword. He takes off every Halloween to celebrate, and puts in hours of hard work to make this holiday special.

It has taken years of collecting all of the props he puts up. I just wanted people to know what happens in a small town like Springville. Bonnie Nellis Springville

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Gobble for Groceries run and walk returns for another year of friends and food By Colleen Mahoney

By Colleen Mahoney

SPRINGVILLE JOURNAL EDITOR

Some say it takes five years to start a tradition, but it would appear the organizers of Gobble for Groceries have got it done in three. The run and walk, which benefits the Community Kitchen at the Trading Post, has quadrupled the number of participants from its first to third year, according to organizer Rick Manzone. “The first year we had about 50 runners,” Manzone said. “We got behind it a little more, and it jumped to 150 and last years’ we had about 200.” The idea was conceived on a trip home from YMCA Buffalo-Niagara Turkey Trot, when Manzone, his son and Barb and Dennis Fleissner thought it would be nice to have a race closer to home. And, because it would be on Thanksgiving, benefitting a local charitable organization seemed like the right fit, Manzone said. The entry fee for the 3.6 mile run – or 2 mile fun walk – can either be a cash donation, or a bag of nonperishable groceries. Last year, the run collected over $1,500 and 200 bags of groceries. The money raised is used to pay electric bills, heating and insurance, as well as purchase more food, according to Christine Greene, president of the board of directors at the Trading Post. Every dollar the Trading Post collects can buy 7 pounds of food for the Community Kitchen, Greene said.

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Runners and walkers line up and get ready to spend their Thanksgiving morning at the Gobble for Groceries run and fun walk.

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The Gobble for Groceries turkey, known as Carrie Rinard, poses at last year’s run and fun walk.

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“Seven pounds of food is a lot, you can feed a lot of families with that,” she said. The Trading Post serves 64,000 meals per year, between the Community Kitchen and Food Pantry Days, and serves 600 people per month. Every Wednesday, the Community Kitchen serves a warm lunch and community dinners and they’re open over 100 hours per month for emergency food relief. With those numbers, it’s not surprising that so many people come out to support the Trading Post on Thanksgiving. Full families show their support, as well as outof-town visitors and people

just wanting to donate. “It’s not about the run, it’s about people in the community giving back,” Manzone said. “It’s a nice run through the village, but it’s more about the crowd being a part of the event and [participants] helping out.” Greene and Manzone agree the run is more of a social event, than a race. The run is a non-timed, nonsanctioned event, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t prizes. “There’s goofy prizes, like the worst sneakers or the goofiest running outfit,” he said. “It’s just a nice way to get some fresh air before going home and eating.”

The Trading Post, where both the walk and run begin and end, will be serving Tim Hortons’ coffee and bagels. And, in keeping with Thanksgiving tradition, there will be a turkey. “It’s a fun, social event, so many people show up,” Manzone said. “People want to be part of a good thing... they’re generous and warm natured. People take care of their neighbors.” The fourth annual Gobble for Groceries run and fun walk will be Thursday, Nov. 27. Registrations begins at 8 a.m., the run begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 592-4455, or visit fellowship.org.

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wins and loses. It was about having the opportunity to finish the season with a full team, feel like you are part of a team and not have to worry about three weeks into the season and having to cancel games.” Preston went on to talk about the financial impact of a share, and according to District Business Official Ann O’ Brien, the financial aspects of a sports share are hard to determine until there is more clarity on what schools student athletes will be traveling to and how many times per week they travel to that school. According to projections made by Preston for the 2015-16 year, many sports would be in trouble of being cut if there is not any kind of share, including modified boys’ and girls’ soccer, modified boy’s and girls’ basketball, modified softball and modified baseball. Preston and Superintendent Eric Lawton now hope the community forum, on Nov. 17 will help answer as many questions as they can, and provide all necessary information to everyone involved from the board of education to the athletes to parents and to the entire West Valley community. “I think that if this is going to be a success, everyone needs to be on the same page,” said Preston. “My goal is to get as much factual information out there as I can because I think that people make assumptions

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when they don’t have all of the information and I want everyone to make an educated decision.” In other board news: — The board approved to amend the dates of the senior class trip to Orlando, Fla. from March 12-15, 2015 to March 11-14, 2015. — In honor of school board appreciation week, both Lawton and Amy Butler, of the West Valley Teachers Association presented the board members with a gift thanking them for their public service. The next WVCS board of education meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 8 a 7 p.m. in the school library.

Area students attending Buffalo State Buffalo State College has announced the Class of 2018 freshman class. Local students attending include Kaylee Barger, Greg Beatty, Alyssa Connors, Justin Dewitt, Cayla Lemke and Olivia Smith, all of Springville; Madison Darling and Nicholas Lenahan, both of Colden; Mary Tomani, of Boston; Leah Waldman, of West Valley and Carly Whelan, of West Falls.

By Peter Soscia

JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced proposed changes to several of the Farm Service Agency loan programs. According to the Center for Rural Affairs, a private, non-profit organization that works with family farms and rural communities, the changes made by the USDA are designed to help farmers and ranchers who are starting, or recently started, their farming operations. One of the new proposed changes is the interim final rule is to increase the microloan limit from $35,000 to $50,000. “Microloans can be used for approved operating expenses, consisting of seed, fertilizer, utilities, land rents, marketing, distribution, living expenses,

livestock, equipment, hoop houses, tools, irrigation and delivery vehicles,” said Traci Bruckner, senior associate for agriculture and conservation policy with CFRA. Another change that CFRA believes will benefit farmers who are starting out, is the change to the level of required experience for FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. “Previously, applicants had to prove they participated in the operations of a farm for at least three years. Beginning farmers across the country identified this restriction as a real barrier. It is not reflective of current realities in which new farmers enter agriculture,” said Bruckner. Under the new regulations, farmers and ranchers will be allowed to substitute one year of the three year requirement with a formal faring apprenticeship, operation

or management of a nonfarm business, leadership or management experience while serving in any branch of the military, advanced education in an agricultural field or significant experience in a farm-related agricultural career. Bruckner also stated that CFRA is still working on figuring out how other proposed changes to the FSA loan programs will affect farmers. The USDA is currently looking for public comment and opinion on the proposed changes to the FSA. Review of these proposed changes and comments may be made on the Federal Register’s website federalregister.gov. Use the shortened URL Link: http://goo.gl/ imB32F for easy navigation to the Farm Loan Programs webpage. The deadline to submit public comments on these changes to the USDA is Dec. 8.

The threat of a $1.6 million deficit in the Springv i l l e - G r i ff i t h I n s t i t u t e budget has the district discussing cutting field trips and some spring sports programs. Maintaining class normalcy and avoiding worries of layoffs is in the forefront of Superintendent Paul Connelly’s mind in regards to cuts, he told the board of education at their Nov. 4 meeting. “When they learn that, negative things happen to kids,” Connelly said on the fear of layoffs. Board member Michael Connors called that a “profound statement,” but voiced his concern over the time-table of the budget calendar. Currently, the board is set to vote on the budget in April, and will receive the superintendent’s report on the budget in late March. Connors said he felt the proposed calendar wouldn’t give the board enough time to review the budget before they vote and asked the presentation be moved up to February or early March. Ted Welch, business administrator, explained to the board that the district’s calendar is dependent on when they get a figure for state aid from Albany. The state aid accounts for 40 percent of the district’s revenue, however the state votes on the budget around April 1. Connors voted against the proposed calendar, which passed 4-1, with the notion that the dates are subject to change. The board revisited the veterans tax exemption, bringing up more questions from members. Connelly and board member Kara Kane questioned the permanence of the exemption, or if they had the ability to revoke it, if necessary. “It might not be able to be appealed, but why would we want to?” answered member Jennifer Sullivan. “These are our veterans.” Connelly explained that he was in the military, but didn’t think he would sign up for the exemption. “I spent 8 years in the service. I don’t need the help, but I want to help,” he said. “But again, as Chris [Cerrone] said, I don’t have to apply.” Member Cerrone felt the board should keep an eye on the balance of the district, considering the anticipated financial state. Board president Allison Duwe agreed the board would get more districtspecific information before making any decisions. “This issue is not done,” Duwe said. The next board of education meeting for the Springville-Griffith Institute will be Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., in the High School library and media center.

Academic Achievements

Thomas Lawton, of Springville, was awarded a scholarship for the 20142015 academic year at the State University of New York at Potsdam. He is a music education major. Jonathan Giroux, of Springville, completed a summer internship with D’Addario and Co. in Nashville, Tenn. He is a student at the State University of New York at Potsdam.

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Obituaries

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Jacqueline Vaughn Jacqueline Vaughn, 86, of Springville, passed away October 29 at Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home in Springville. Jackie was born in Buffalo on Dec. 16, 1927 to George and Valerie Dell. She was a Springville resident for over 60 years. As a young woman, Jackie loved ice skating and tap dancing, as well as singing at public affairs. She was a Miss New York State contestant. Jackie was active in the community musicals, the Springville Center for the Arts in its inception as a visual artist and the American Red Cross Blood Bank. Jackie was a talented artist and musician and was soon to be a published author and illustrator of a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book. She was the wife of John C. Vaughn; mother of Kimberlie (Andrew) Brayman, John Duncan (Sandy Pearson) Vaughn, Margarethe (Robert) Lenz, Holt (Marietta) Vaughn and Charles

(Anna) Vaughn; grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Peter, Marcia, Valerie and Lois. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 3 from the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, Inc. 271 E. Main St., Springville. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Springville. Arrangements were made by S.J. Addison. Online condolences may be made at www.smithweismantelfuneralhome.com.

Jay Kelly Jay D. Kelly, of Colden, passed away October 31. Jay was the husband of Shirley (nee Bishop) Kelly; father of James R. (Josephina) Kelly and Brendan Kelly Ellis; grandfather of Kevin, Christina (Dana) Lembke, Dylan, Troy, Shay and Trevor. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Arrangements were made by the F.E. Brown Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Orchard Park.

James Butzer James Joseph â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Butzer, 51, of Saranac Lake, passed away October 17. James worked as a New York State Trooper. He was the son of Lawrence T. and Mary Jane (nee Kobiolka) Butzer; brother of Kathleen (Fred) Marshall, Eugene (Cathleen) Butzer, Joseph (Cindy) Butzer, Alan Butzer and the late Lawrence T. Butzer III. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Wentland Funeral Home of North Collins.

Phillip Duval; stepmother of Charmaine Koch, Kenneth (Shirley) Koch Jr. and Stacy (Dave) Howard. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren Graveside services were held Sept. 6 at the Forest Avenue Cemetery, in Angola. Arrangements were made by the Addison Funeral Home Inc. in Angola. Online condolences may be made at addisonfuneralhome.com.

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Gail Duval Gail L. Duval, 67, of Springville, formerly of Angola, passed away August 12 at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Gail was the companion of Kenneth Koch Sr.; mother of Denise (Bernie) Long, Michele Wilson and

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Board of Fire Commissioners P.O. Box 113 Collins, New York 14034 CollinsFireDistrict@gmail.com Annual Election Collins Fire Department December 9, 2014 TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Collins Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the following places: ELECTION DISTRICT #1 - that area lying west of Jennings Road and Unger Road in the Town of Collins, designated Collins, the polling place for this election district being at the Fire Hall 2365 Main Street, Collins, New York ELECTION DISTRICT #2 - that area lying east of Jennings Road and Unger Road in the Town of Collins, designated Collins Center, the polling place for this election district being at the Fire Hall, 3514 Main Street, Collins Center, New York For the purpose of: â&#x20AC;˘ Electing one Commissioner for a 5 year term, commencing on January 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Electing one Commissioner for a 2 year term, commencing on January 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2016 All residents of the Collins Fire District duly registered with the Erie County Board of Elections as of November 17, 2014 shall be eligible to vote. Candidates for District Office of Commissioner must file a petition, signed by at least 25 duly registered voters of the Collins Fire District, with the Secretary of the Fire District, David Duncan at P.O. Box 113, Collins, NY 14034 no later than November 19, 2014. Blank petitions may be obtained by contacting David Duncan, Secretary at (716) 532-2953 By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Collins Fire District.

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The town of Collins held a public hearing regarding the new budget for the coming year, where Collins Town Superintendent David Tessmer went over the budget in detail. The proposed salaries of various town officials were presented as follows: town councilpersons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $6,000 each per annum, for a total of $24,000; town supervisor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $18,000 per annum with an additional $1,500 to supervise the water department; town clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $39,119.07 per annum; superintendent of highways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $52,284 per annum with an additional $2,000 to supervise the parks and transfer station. To sum up the effective result of the proposed tax code for next year is not precise, as different parts of the town receive different services and thus the effect is different in different places. To give an example however, Tessmer said that a typical home valued at $100,000 would pay $9.99 per thousand of assessed valuation which would amount to a tax on said property of $619.38. Tessmer also presented a history of Collins tax rolls which showed that over all, the taxes in Collins since 2011 have increased an average of one tenth of one percent per year. The president of the Collins Historical Society, Linda Munro, addressed the board to decry the great number of vacant, deserted houses in the town, with an urgency to deal with them. She suggested one step would be to get more active with the Land Bank, which is a system set up to get properties back on the tax rolls. Munro offered to help in anyway she could and agreed to meet with Tessmer for a brainstorming session on what steps may be taken. Town clerk, Becky Jo Summers reported transactions in her office in October were $6,352.65 of which the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion was $4,931.01 Gene Denman, code enforcement officer, reported three building permits issued in October, valued at $182,200, which included one new residence. Dennis Jensen, superintendent of highways, report-

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Uncorked and Uncapped and looking for a cure By Colleen Mahoney

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From mustaches bashes to Uncorked and Uncapped, Kathy Goodrow is again teaming up with family and friends to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will take place at Gregorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Grove, in West Seneca. Organizer Goodrow said

the move to West Seneca was to help accommodate friends and family who live in the Northtowns. With the help of some camping buddies, and the success of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine grab, Goodrow is planning her second event to help spread the word of, and find a cure for, cystic fibrosis. G o o d r o w â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s d a u g h t e r, Ashley, was identified at 3-years-old, after the family moved to Springville.

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Goodrow called the experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;dauntingâ&#x20AC;? but met a lot of dedicated people when she got involved in fundraisers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ultimate goal is to find a cure,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m completely dedicated to making my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life more comfortable.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with that notion, and the friends theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost over the years, that keeps Goodrow hosting fundraisers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motivation to keep these kids alive,â&#x20AC;? she said. The life expectancy for those with cystic fibrosis has increased over the last few years, and a new drug is helping some patients. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, A s h ley doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t qualify for the medication, which is just another reason Goodrow will keep raising money and awareness. The Uncorked and Uncapped event, which takes place on Nov. 15, will fea-

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Solomon succeesful in weight lifting and training other athletes By Max Borsuk

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Mark Solomon, of Springville, has traveled all over the world in his weightlifting career, won many championships and has set multiple records. But not only does he still continue to professionally weight lift, he has also started the Buffalo Barbell Club to help people of all ages learn about the sport he has loved his whole life. Solomon got his start in weight lifting when he was 13-years-old and loved the sport ever since he first tried it. When he turned 18, he was introduced to olympic style weight lifting. At the time, Solomon was focused on body building and when he realized he could not get to where he would need to be without steroids, he transitioned solely over to weight lifting. “I heard a bunch of noise in a building once and poked my head in and saw

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Mark Solomon (left) of Springville helps coach Justin Green (right) as he lifts at the Buffalo Barbell Club. a guy weight lifting and he said he could make me bigger and stronger,” said

Solomon. “So I ended up trying it, loved it and started doing this. This was a sport I realized I could be good at without doing any drugs.” During his professional weight lifting career, Solomon has competed and won many competitions from local contests to international competitions. Solomon has competed in two World Masters competitions, has won multiple national and American Masters, and has won at the Pan American games. But not only has he competed and won at these competitions, Solomon has also set records as well. Solomon was recently at the 2014 American Masters in Savannah, Ga. where he broke his own record that he set in last year’s competition, by lifting 112 kilograms in the snatch lift. Solomon has worked hard in weight lifting his entire life and credits his success to his drive and wanting to be the best. “My drive and my desire to be the best I can be,” said Solomon. “I have not missed a workout in 30 years and it didn’t matter what it was. If you want to be good in this sport, it has to be a priority and once you miss a workout, it’s not a priority and if you want to

be the best you work hard.” Throughout his career, Solomon noticed that there are very few places to train for weight lifting. So in 1982, he decided to open up the Buffalo Barbell Club, which to this day is the only exclusive olympic weight lifting club outside of New York City. Olympic weight lifting consists of two kinds of lifts called the snatch and the clean and jerk and the Buffalo Barbell Club helps teach the proper technique to achieve successful lifts, no matter the skill level. “Everybody is different as some people are athletes and some people are brand new,” said Solomon. “This is a technique sport and you have to learn how to do the technique correctly. This isn’t like power lifting where anyone can bench press or deadlift. There is a lot of technique involved and people spend a lot of hours doing the lift correctly and then we increase once they get better.” But this club is not only for people who want to be olympic weight lifters. This club trains athletes from all different sports to help improve their strength and build muscle no matter what skill level a person is, from a novice athlete to a veteran lifter. Solomon has coached everyone from football players to track and field throwers to people who just want to try out a new sport, and welcomes anyone with the drive to come out and try a new sport that will show results in the end. “It’s for anyone who wants to improve in any sport or any kid out there that wants to prove his athletic ability at any sport they are in,” said Solomon. Buffalo Barbell Club is located at 335 Dingens St. in Buffalo. For more information, visit their web site at buffalobarbellclub.com or call 592-5438.

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Looking Backward In the files of the Journal

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FIFTY YEARS AGO Oct. 29, 1954 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rogers were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday evening, Oct. 17, in the Gowanda Methodist Church. Norbert L. Enser, seaman apprentice, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Enser, of Springville, recently reported to radioman school at the Naval Training Center at Bainbridge, Md. From a local grocery store ad: canned hams, 69¢ per pound; spaghetti, 3 pound box, 49¢; granulated sugar, 5 pounds, 49¢; cheddar cheese, 49¢ per pound; bathroom tissue, two rolls, 19¢; margarine, 19¢ per pound; doughnuts, 19¢ per dozen. Boys were born to Mr. and Mrs.: Larry Green, of Sardinia, Oct. 15; Allen Westfall, of East Otto, Oct. 17; Robert Starks, of Springville, Oct. 20; Richard Will, of Hamburg, Oct. 21. Girls were born to Mr. and Mrs.: Maurice Lancaster, of Arcade, Oct. 16; Patrick Riley, of Springville, Oct. 21. MARRIED Taylor – Jaskari – Former American Exchange Student at Griffith Institute Leena Johanna Jaskari, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arvi Jaskari, of Helsinki, Finland, and Dr. David Henry Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Taylor, of Lawtons, were married at the German Lutheran Church in Helsinki on Oct. 25. O’Brien – Warner – Carol Warner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Warner, of Springville, and Julius O’Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth O’Brien of Killbuck, were married at St. Aloysius Church in Springville on Oct. 3. FORTY YEARS AGO Oct. 31, 1974 Jeff Lerminiaux received the Arrow of Light, which is the highest rank a Cub Scout can achieve. Rite-Aid Pharmacy has opened a new branch in the Ames Plaza on Route 219. Springville native Greg Ott is a freshman runner on the Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College’s

and Deloris Armbruster, of Gowanda, Oct. 11, Jacob John; Amy Goode, of Great Valley, Oct. 11, Kody Douglas; Darren and Emma Domes of Arcade, Oct. 11, Jacob Lewis; Allen and Deborah Hauri, of Springville, Oct. 12, Aaron David. Girls were born to: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Route’, of Springville, Sept. 26, Susannah Autumn; Teresa Brown, of Great Valley, Oct. 10, Sierra Marie; Robert Gostomski and Marie Mrugala, of Hamburg, Oct. 11, Kala Marie; Heather Hill, of Chaffee, Oct. 11, Tayler Alexandra; Dominic and Dorothy Caruso, of Perrysburg, Oct. 11, Kerri Ann; Frank and Heather Greene, of Little Valley, Oct. 12, Sara Lindsey; David and Michelle Brown, of Freedom, Oct. 12, Brandi Nicole.

Fountain Hose Company on South Buffalo Street was the first fire company building in Springville, circa 1890s. It was used until 1936 when the fire hall on Franklin Street was built. cross country team this season. High bowlers for the week: Men – Ron Kuras, Wednesday night at Springville Lanes, 655 series; Denny McMullen, Tuesday night at Springville Lanes, 247; Women: Bea Darcy, Thursday night, Concord Lanes, 593 series and a 242 single. Boys were born to Mr. and Mrs.: Gary Eppolito, of Springville, Oct. 21; Greg Taylor, of Cattaraugus, Oct. 22; Roderick Parker, of Gowanda, Oct. 23; Cyril Borer, of Freedom, Oct. 24; Raymond Karpinski, of Farmersville Station, Oct. 25; Gary DuClon, of Chaffee, Oct. 27; Gary Schwab, of Delevan, Oct. 27. Girls were born to Mr. and Mrs.: Maddex – Blanck – Darlene Blanck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Blanck, of West Falls, and Raymond Maddex, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Maddex Sr., of Colden, were married at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Colden on Oct. 5. The Rev. Richard Donahue officiated. THIRTY YEARS AGO

Oct. 25, 1984 The Jennie B. Richmond Chaffee Nursing Home is celebrating its 10th anniversary. An open house was held on Oct. 13, 1974 welcoming the public to the new facility. On Oct. 29, 1974, the home accepted its first client in the skilled care unit and on Oct. 30, accepted the first resident at the health related unit. The GI Griffins got one step closer to playing at Rich Stadium by defeating Cleveland Hill, 20-0. Boys were born to Mr. and Mrs.: Bradley Bennett, of Greensboro, N.C., Sept. 29; Ryan Bradley Jacob; Donald Fischer, of East Concord, Oct. 11, Daniel Joseph. Girls were born to Mr. and Mrs.: Daniel Griffith, of Springville, Jessica Ann; Mark Neamon, of Arcade, Oct. 13, Amanda Lynn. TWENTY YEARS AGO Oct. 27, 1994 The Springville-GI boys soccer team made school history recently by qualifying for the Section VI playoffs for the first time ever. Three games into the

1994 football season, Springville was struggling with a 1-2 record, but since then have rebounded to go 4-0-1, having won their last four games to qualify for the Section VI playoffs for the fifth time in 6 years. Paul H. Hutchings, and his wife Geraldine, of Springville have returned

from Zimbabwe, where he served as a volunteer with the International Executive Service Corps. Boys were born to: Randy and Molly (nee Gately) Neureuther, of C l a r k s v i l l e , Te n n . , a t Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Oct. 22, Reid Russell; John

TEN YEARS AGO Nov. 4, 2004 About 20 concerned individuals gathered at the West Valley Demonstration Project in Ashford on Oct. 30 to protest plans by the Department of Energy to bury radioactive waste at the site. The Springville-Griffith Institute varsity football team will play Alden, at Medina, in the Class B Bowl finals. The Griffins defeated the Cheektowaga Warriors, 41-20 to advance.

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– Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Miller Avenue. – Oct. 14, 9:50 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Miller Avenue. – Oct. 14, 10:20 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from Yorkshire for an extrication. – Oct. 14, 5:38 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on East Main Street. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 14, 6:02 p.m., Springville and East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Franklin Street. Springville firefighters transported to BCH. – Oct. 15, 8:58 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a grill fire on Waverly Street. – Oct. 15, 10:30 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Chestnut Street. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 16, 12:31 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Genesee Road. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH. – Oct. 16, 6:33 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Creek Road. Transported to BCH with a Rural Metro Ambulance medic on board. – Oct. 17, 10:28 a.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a first aid call on Trevett Road. – Oct. 17, 10:42 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on West Main Street. – Oct. 17, 4:55 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Mill Street. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 17, 8:56 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a Mercy Flight WNY assist at

BCH. _ Oct. 17, 10:30 p.m., Springville and East Concord firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Cascade Drive. East Concord firefighters transported to BCH. – Oct. 18, 10:22 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Creek Road. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 18, 9:20 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a fire alarm on Olean Road. –Oct. 19, 9:49 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a personal injury automobile accident on Savage Road. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 20, 8:40 a.m., East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Heim Drive. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to Buffalo General Hospital. – Oct. 20, 5:32 p.m., East Concord firefighters responded to a lift assist on Genesee Road. – Oct. 21, 3:09 p.m., East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Genesee Road. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH. – Oct. 21, 3:16 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident at Routes 16 and 39. – Oct. 21, 6:46 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a lift assist on West Main Street. – Oct. 22, 12:09 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid on Route 39. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo. – Oct. 22, 9:49 a.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a medical alert alarm on Trevett Road. – Oct. 23, 1:32 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Miller Avenue. – Oct. 24, 8:17 a.m., East

Concord firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on Sharp Street. Rural Metro Ambulance and East Concord firefighters transported to BCH. – Oct. 24, 10:57 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from West Valley for a standby for a working fire on Route 240. – Oct. 24, 3:01 p.m., Mortons Corners and Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Morton Road. Springville firefighters transported to BCH. – Oct. 24, 3:06 p.m., Springville and East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Franklin Street. – Oct. 25, 1:26 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Maple Avenue. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 25, 2:02 p.m., Mortons Corners and Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Kaiser Road. Mercy Flight WNY transported to ECMC. – Oct. 25, 10:40 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from Arcade for a fire on Bray Road in Arcade. – Oct. 26, 3:08 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on West Main Street. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH. – Oct. 26, 5:10 p.m. Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Genesee Road. Transported to BCH with a Rural Metro Ambulance medic on board. – Oct. 26, 6:40 p.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a first aid call on Trevett Road. – Oct. 27, 8:44 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on North Buffalo Street. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH. – Oct. 27, 8:50 a.m.,

Springville firefighters responded to a Mercy Flight assist at BCH. – Oct. 27, 12:13 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a Mercy Flight assist at BCH. – Oct. 28, 2:11 a.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from Collins Center for a structure fire on Brown Street. – Oct. 28, 9:52 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to an alarm of fire on Colonial Drive. – Oct. 28, 12:39 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from West Valley for a brush fire on Route 240. – Oct 28, 8:17 p.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a first aid call on Trevett Road. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH. – Oct. 29, 1:17 a.m. Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on West Main Street. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 29, 12:02 p.m., East Concord firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident at Genesee Road and Route 240. – Oct. 29, 3:49 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on White Street. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 29, 7:37 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on West Main Street. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH. – Oct. 30, 8:07 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident on Creek Road. Transported to BCH. – Oct. 30, 10:59 a.m., East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Sharp Street. Transported to Buffalo Mercy Hospital. – Oct. 30, 12:24 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Eaton Street. – Oct. 31, 2:31 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a lift assist on Barnstead Drive. – Nov. 1, 7:07 p.m. East Concord firefighters responded to a first aid call on Hardwood Court. – Nov. 2, 1:29 p.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to a first aid call on Concord Road. Rural Metro Ambulance transported to BCH.

Springville Police Department. – Sept. 20, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with the stop of an erratic operator of a motor vehicle on Route 219. – Sept. 20, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a roll-over accident on Zoar Valley Road. – Sept. 24, patrol performed a welfare check for a suspicious incident on Waverly Street. – Sept. 24, patrol detained an illegal immigrant at WalMart and turned the subject over to the U.S. Immigration Department. – Sept. 24, patrol investigated a report of illegal burning on East Main Street. – Sept. 24, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff ’s deputies with a truck fire at Genesee and Drake roads, where assistance with traffic control was needed. – Sept. 25, The department’s Commercial Truck Enforcement Unit and the New York State Department of Transportation performed truck inspections on North Cascade Drive. – Sept. 26, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with juvenile trouble on Pearl Street. The subjects were released to their parents. – Sept. 27, patrol performed several checks at Fireman’s Park by request of the organization running the Oktoberfest. – Sept. 27, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a traffic stop on West Main Street and subsequent narcotics arrest. – Sept. 27, patrol investigated a suspicious incident involving youths on Colonial Drive. – Sept. 27, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a hit and run investigation at Wal-Mart. – Sept. 28, patrol investigated a suspicious male at Country Fair. – Sept. 29, patrol investigated suspicious activity on Colonial Drive. – Sept. 30, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with the arrest of two females who had shoplifted at Wal-Mart and were in possession of a hand gun. Both subjects were arrested at the Microtel and remanded to the Erie County Holding Center. – Oct. 1, patrol investi-

gated a report of a possible domestic incident on East Main Street, and assisted in arresting a subject for obstruction of justice, disorderly conduct and violating an order of protection. – Oct. 1, patrol cars were requested to a violent fight on Route 240 in Colden where several individuals were transported with injuries. – Oct. 2, the department’s Commercial Truck Enforcement Unit and the NYSDOT performed truck inspections on North Cascade Drive. – Oct. 2, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a larceny on North Central Avenue. – Oct. 4, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a suspicious vehicle in the area of Spring Street. – Oct. 7, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a hit and run accident on Waverly Street. – Oct. 7, patrol investigated a suspicious incident on Mechanic Street. – Oct. 10, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff ’s deputies with a traffic stop and subsequent arrest for driving with a suspended driver’s license. – Oct. 10, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff ’s deputies with an assault at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. – Oct. 13, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a hit and run automobile accident on Park Street. – Oct. 17, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff ’s deputies with a personal injury automobile accident at South Cascade Drive and Waverly Street. – Oct. 20, patrol investigated a report of possible animal abuse on Mill Street. – Oct. 21, The department’s Commercial Truck Enforcement Unit and the NYSDOT performed truck inspections on North Cascade Drive. – Oct. 23, patrol assisted with a property damage automobile accident at West Main and Carolina streets. – Oct. 24, patrol investigated a report of a fight at Fiddlers Green Park. – Oct. 25, patrol assisted Erie County Sheriff’s deputies with a disorderly female at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.

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Having fun on Halloween at work and in town

Braden joins CCB Senior management at Cattaraugus County Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Alan Braden to the management team as vice president, business development and commercial loan officer. Braden joins CCB after a near 20 year career with the U.S. Air Force, where he held many positions including director, community college of the Air Force; superintendent, contingency air staging facility; career counselor and senior enlisted leader and manager, of command medical inspections. “CCB is fortunate to have hired Al to our team,” said Max Pickard, CCB senior vice president and chief lending officer. “His reputation for a strong work ethic, high energy level, dynamic communication skills and a

consistent commitment to organizational success will augment CCB in its commercial lending endeavors.” As director of the Community College of the Air Force medical service course, Braden managed a $33 million dollar budget and supervised 55 staff members. While in the position, his unit earned the Command in Chief Excellence Award. Braden’s personal honors, awards and decorations include 2012 U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 2011 Air Force Material Command Professional Development and Training Program of the Year, four Meritorious Service Medals; two Air Force Commendation Medals; one Air Force Achievement Medal and Air Force Humanitarian and Outstanding Volunteer

Service Medals. “I’m so overjoyed, thankful and delighted that I was chosen to become part of the CCB family. The values this independent community bank embrace are very important to me,” Braden said. “I will work very hard for CCB and our customers. I look forward to meeting with both existing and potential business customers and helping to make their dreams and aspirations come to fruition. Productive and meaningful relationships are extremely important to me.” After training with Pickard, Braden will service CCB’s commercial loan customers in the western and northern Chautauqua County and southern Erie County areas. Braden, his wife Judith, and their two children live in Cattaraugus.

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The need is great this year. In the Springville, West Valley, & Delevan Elementary school districts, children will be cold this winter witho ut your help. Just what is Love INC WARM THE CHILDREN FUND? Love INC’s WARM TH E CHILDR EN FUND is neighbors helping neighbors. Love IN C is asking readers to donate to the fund, and the proceeds will be used to buy new, warm, winter clothing for needy area children. There are no administrative fees. All the money donated is used to buy new winter clothing. How will the children’s clothing be purchased?

Love INC’s WARM TH E CHILDR EN FUND will make arrangements with local stores and assign volunteer shoppers to take the children shopping for their winter clothing. Shoppers will be people like you, anyone in the community willing to help by donating a little of their time to this worthwhile cause. How can I help? Simply complete the coupon at left and send it with your donation to the address on the coupon. Or call Love In the Name of Christ at 592-3761 to volunteer to be a shopper. Thanks for your generosity. All donations are tax deductible.

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Canisius College’s vice president for advancement, William M. Collins, has appointed Glenn P. Weber, originally from Springville as the college’s new director of alumni engagement. In this recently modified role, Weber will work to strengthen the connection between Canisius and its alumni in key areas: He will identify, recruit and increase participation among young alumni. Weber will organize and coordinate with key affinity groups to grow their engagement with their alma mater. He will also work to further educate and engage alumni in the Canisius Fund, the college’s annual giving campaign. Finally, Weber will collaborate with Canisius’ career advisement team to elevate networking, mentoring and internship opportunities for all

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Glenn P. Weber Canisius alumni. “Canisius has always been about a robust alumni network, which is what brought me here in 1988 and has kept me connected to the college ever since,” says Weber. “I look forward to giving back to Canisius in this new role and engaging all of our illustrious alumni.

There is such a positive energy on campus that only a Canisian can relate to so I encourage all alumni to make it back to campus, get involved and take in that energy.” Weber is experienced in strategic planning, team building, leadership and performance management. He comes to Canisius from Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care. Prior to this, he served as director of perioperative operations within the Catholic Health System. A 1992 alumnus of Canisius, Weber earned his bachelors degree in marketing from the college. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minn. One of 28 Jesuit universities in the nation, Canisius is the premier private university in WNY.

Lab swimming party and games held in West Valley

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Brett Reed watches his dog, Bella Reed, at the second annual Lab Swimming Party and Highland Games on Oct. 12.

Pioneer sweeps pumpkin trebuchet

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The winning Pioneer Pumpkin Trebuchet Team. Front row, from left: teacher Larry Cook; back row: teacher Donald Kress, Max Peters, Sarah Gambino, Hunter Saulter, Tristan Pleace, Dylan Atwater, Isaiah Hackett, Matt Solari and Andrew Craft. Competing Sunday, Oct. 19, at the ninth annual Clarence Fall Festival Trebuchet Contest, Pioneer Central School swept all the major categories for the first time, besting 11 other squads. The contest involves local high school technology students who compete for distance and target honors with life-size catapults they built

in school. The top teams win cash prizes, but the event also helps students put the theories they learn in class into practice. Pioneer has consistently fielded a competitive entry, under the guidance of technology teachers Larry Cook and Donald Kress. This year’s team won first prize for longest single shot at 413

The second annual Lab Swimming Party and Highland Games were held Oct. 12 at Highland Farm in West Valley to celebrate the bond with man’s best friend. Seventeen labrador retrievers competed in retrieving on land and in the water. Awards were given for the fastest runner, swimmer and best costume. The dogs were cheered on by their 47 human companions. Winning awards were Buster Welch, Bella Reed, Bailey Reed, Tanner Benz, Jake Frost, Abbey Lewandowski and Pluto Dwyer.

The events were judged by Marcia Ritchie, director of training and behavior at The Family’s Companions. Assisting with the judging was Elise Able, director of Foxwood Wildlife Rescue, and John Syms, town of Ashford dog warden. Prizes and treats were donated by Mark’s Country Store, Tractor Supply Company and Blue Seal Feeds. Donations were made to Foxwood Wildlife Rescue Inc. in East Concord, a rehabilitation and educational center for injured and orphaned wildlife.

feet, and first place for total combined shots at 1162 feet. Pioneer also won the “Storming the Castle” trophy with two out of three hits on the target. Team members included Hunter Saulter, Tristan Pleace, Isaiah Hackett, Matt Solari, Sarah Gambino, Dylan Atwater, Andrew Craft and Max Peters.

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Small business blends with high speed WVCS approves at the Concord Frame Shop Franklinville share By Peter Soscia

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Technology and small business: two things that generally do not go together. Most mom-and-pop shops, especially in rural areas, are typically run using more traditional business operations. However, since opening in January, Jeanne Fornes and the Concord Frame Shop have been using top-level technology to cut down on labor and create quick production times. This helps keep costs down and improves on that personal interaction patrons expect to receive with a small business. “Things have been going well. I’ve done some advertising, and phone calls are coming in, people are coming in and they’re finding those prints, photographs, collectibles and collections that they want to display on their walls and make pieces of artwork.” said Fornes, who operates the Concord Frame Shop out of her family home on Vaughan Street, in Springville. Fornes has a background in layout and design, after earning a degree in graphic design, owning a sign making shop for 25 years and working at The Buffalo News, a number of her design skills transfer into custom framing. “I bring a lot of my experience with color, design and shapes into framing. I love designing, and I love creating things, so framing seemed like a natural transition from the sign business. I was working with big 4x8 pieces of wood, and it was time to kind of scale down my life a little bit,” joked Fornes. “I’m working with smaller things now and still being able to create with color and design something special that people can have for many years.” Traditionally, operating a framing shop involves a lot of time-consuming manual labor, with no way of seeing the finished product until it’s complete. With some help from computers and high tech machines, Fornes has been able to cut down on the manual labor, helping keep prices low and allowing for quick turn around on frame orders. It starts in the storefront where a high quality camera is hung above a design table, and attached to a desktop computer. “When people come in, I lay their artwork down and I can photograph it right here on the table, I select different color mats with different frame styles, and then I can design right

An update on the status of a sports share with surrounding districts was the main topic discussed during the West Valley Central School board of education meeting held on Monday, Nov. 3. WVCS Athletic Director April Preston was in attendance at the meeting to make a presentation about the current status of athletics, where the school is at this point with a share and to answer any questions the board had. Preston started her presentation talking about not having a varsity baseball team this season. Not enough kids signed up to field a team, but Preston has talked with Franklinville Central School and they are willing to do a share and take in players from West Valley. The board unanimously approved the share and now Franklinville’s board of education will need to approve the share before they can start filing paperwork with the league. Preston next went into a timeline of where the school should be with a share in next couple of months. On Nov. 17, there will be a community forum held at West Valley School in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. to inform the community of

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Jeanne Fornes uses her own experience, and some modern technology, in the Concord Frame Shop, which she operates out of her home. in front of them,” said Fornes. Across the room is a large flat screen monitor, where customers can see what their finished product will look like. Downstairs in Fornes’ workshop, things become

even more high-tech. “I use what’s called a ‘computerized mat-cutter.’ I can design the mat upstairs and it will cut the mat downstairs, so that saves a lot of labor, which is why my prices are very reasonable,”

said Fornes. Not only does the mat-cutter, cut standard square or rectangles for frames, the machine also cuts custom shapes, such as

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the current state of athletics and for the school to receive feedback. At the next WVCS board meeting, the board will vote whether to send student-athletes to a neighboring school for the 2015-16 year. Another community forum will be held on Jan. 20, before the board votes on where to send student athletes for the 201516 year. A student survey was given to students in October regarding athletics and Preston presented the results. Out of 139 students surveyed consisting of both student-athletes and nonstudent-athletes, 91 said they would be willing to travel to another school for sports, 119 felt that WVCS athletics are in trouble and 109 said that the option of playing sports at other schools is the best option for WVCS athletics. “People look at our athletic programs from the outside in and say we got good numbers so we are good to go when we are really not,” said Preston. For as much as I struggle with it, these student athletes are living it. They don’t want to deal with the struggle and some of the players said that they just want to be successful and it has nothing to do with

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