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Gallivan hosts roundtable with school superintendents and school resource officer Senator Patrick M. Gallivan convened a meeting Wednesday of school superintendents and representatives of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office to discuss the continued presence of a school resource officer in several local districts. The SRO program provides a uniformed officer in schools as a way to promote student safety, conflict resolution and anti-bullying initiatives.

“With a new school year

starting in just a few weeks, I thought it was important to get an update on the SRO program and discuss the role law enforcement is playing in some of our schools,” Gallivan said. “As a former state trooper and Erie County Sheriff, I believe strongly

See Roundtable Page 5 Photos by Max Borsuk

After many complaints from drivers, more work is set to start soon on Springville-Boston Road to make the roadway safer for drivers and pedestrians.

Springville-Boston Road construction hopefully just the beginning

By Max Borsuk

Edbauer earns Eagle status

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony was held on June 25, at the St. Aloysius Parish Hall in Springville, at which Boy Scout Troop 524 recognized Chandler H. Edbauer for being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.

Joel Maul served as Master of Ceremony. Also in attendance were several guest speakers, including Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw, Town of Concord Clerk Darlene Schweikert, Springville Mayor William Krebs, American Legion Post 431 Adjutant Thomas Hawkins, Knights of St. John member Wayne Hawkins, and Troop 524 Scoutmaster Mike Fullington.

During the ceremony, Thomas Hawkins presented Edbauer with a certificate of recognition for his achievements and service to his community. He also presented a certificate of recognition on behalf of Congressman Chris Collins and a certificate of recognition from West Point Military Academy.

Wayne Hawkins read a letter on behalf of Bishop Malone, who was not able to attend the event, and presented Edbauer with a recognition certificate from the Diocese of Buffalo.

Troop 524 Advancement Chair, Dr. Daryl Smith and Treasurer Joe Wolnewicz, presented the Eagle

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Scout Award. Edbauer’s positions of responsibility that led to being named an Eagle Scout included Troop Scribe, Chaplain Aide, Bee Awesome Patrol Leader, Crusaders Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. This new Eagle Scout is also member of the Order of the Arrow and has earned 29 merit badges along with the Ad Altare Dei Emblem, Pope Pius Emblem and the Bishops Award.

In addition to earning the required merit badges and holding positions of responsibility, Chandler demonstrated leadership through a service project.

His Eagle Scout project was the construction of a covered picnic shelter and the installation of a charcoal grill at the Town of Concord Community Park. His Eagle Project was completed in October 2015 and a dedication ceremony was held on June 10, 2016, wherein he dedicated his project to Town of Concord Park Superintendent Joe Krzemien.

At the Eagle Court of Honor, Edbauer presented his brothers, Eagle Scouts Collin and Connor,

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For years, Springville-Boston Road has been criticized for its unsafe conditions for both drivers and pedestrians. But, help finally will be on the way, as parts of the road will receive much need paving.

Erie County Legislature John Mills said that Springville-Boston Road would soon see the much needed road construction, starting from Springville at the intersection of Route 39, moving north to the intersection at Sharp Street.

However, while construction will soon be underway for one problem road in the Southtowns, there are still many more roads that need work and Mills said he is frustrated with the lack of answers and solutions.

Earlier this year, $100 million in PAVE NY funding was announced, with $2 million going to Erie County, the most of any county in the state. But after hearing no update from the Department of Public Works, Mills and Legislator Edward Rath III sponsored a resolution requesting a report detailing its plan for the $2 million. The resolution was approved on July 14, with a deadline of July 26, but Mills said they still have not heard any report.

“I’m frustrated this is something that hasn’t been done,” Mills said. “This is dealing with public safety … Hopefully no politics is involved.”

Along with the PAVE NY funds, Mills said there is additional money they will be rolling over from last year and Mills is working with the comptroller to close out accounts from years ago for projects that were never completed and use

that money toward roads. Also because of lower oil prices, Mills said the cost of asphalt is down 35 percent, which could save even more money on roadwork. In total, Mills said he hopes to have $3-4 million for road projects.

“We need to have better timelines so we get a better bang for our buck, especially with the additional money and cost of blacktop,” Mills said.

According to Mills, he receives calls regarding the roads in his district consistently and knows of many roads that could benefit with this money, including Belscher, Pratham, Lenox, Farnam, and Zoar Valley roads, and Brown Street. Many other roads have much needed concerns that need to be addressed as well. While some of these roads have been patched in the past, Mills said there is only so many times it can be done before it is a waste of money.

“My district is loaded with bad roads and bad drainage,” Mills said. “If you are doing just patching, you are throwing

money in a hole. You wouldn’t do that on your own property.

You would do it right.”

Throughout his tenure as legislator, Mills has always seen the importance of the quality of roads and said that keeping up on road construction is a must for growing the region.

“We need infrastructure improvements. If you are going to attract people and grow the region, you need good infrastructure,” Mills said. “We have a lot going for us … we need to preserve roads and bridges to enhance the area. It’s simple in my head to solve a lot of problems right now.”

While Mills said he is frustrated with how the process has gone so far, Mills said he is still doing all he can do to not only help fix the troubled roads, but continue to do his elected job and do all he can to help his district.

“My boss is the taxpayer and officials are the caretakers for the taxpayers assets,” Mills said.

“Officials are to take care of what they are elected to do.”

Erie County Legislature John Mills said that patching holes in roads, like these on Belscher Road in Springville, only does so much before repaving needs to be done.

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Rod, Gun & Game

WNY Walleye Fishing at Peak Now

By Forrest Fisher So maybe the scientists are right - El Nino is coming to an end and La Nina is next in the long-term weather pattern. The effect almost always drives warmer and drier climate, such as we have enjoyed during our “Summer of 2016.”

The Lake Erie water temperatures reflect the climate too, sitting at 78.6 degrees right now, the warmest it has ever been in a very long time.

There is good and bad with that kind of water temp. The good news is that the deep water in our end of the lake has become the sacred territory for massive schools of walleye hanging out along the thermocline about 68-70 feet from the surface. Small fish, big fish and lots of forage schools in between, have allowed great fishing for anglers.

The bad news is we may have really big snowfalls as the air turns frigid and moves across the lake in November and December.

For now, enjoy!

Captain Larry Jones, a musky charter captain, has allowed his giant musky lures a chance to dry off these last few days, explaining, “The water is really too warm for the big fish and I’m offering walleye charters for my folks that are booked right now because the fishing is so good for that species at this time.” He ought to know, as in one day last week, Jones landed more than 38 walleye. That my friends is simply astounding!

What makes this even more impressive is that he did that while 37 teams of professional and amateur rank anglers were competing with each other in the 1st Annual Innovative Outdoors Walleye Invitational fishing from the same port of Dunkirk.

Lots of fish were caught in that tournament too, with Randy Jaroszewski

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Catch and release walleye fishing is not something that all anglers practice, but it is the rule for Captain Larry Jones as he caught 38 walleye on Lake Erie near Dunkirk Harbor last Friday! and team “Ice Breaker” taking the big tournament money with his 38.02 pound bag, closely followed by Yvan Charrois of team “Get It Wet” with 37.99 pounds. Big fish for the day was 10.15 pounds caught by Ron Duliba with team “Dance-With-Fish”, followed by team “G-Man” and Gregg Marzec with a 9.45-pound walleye. On the day before, Big Fish Friday, Jaroszewski took the single big fish win with a 9.81-pound walleye, followed by Dennis Alguire with 9.65-pounds and Bob Rustowicz with 9.40 pounds.

In other waterways, the report out there is that one lucky angler boated a new record musky in Chautauqua Lake three weeks ago, the fish is rumored to have measured 61 inches in length! Indeed, a monster musky, if true.

The black bass and crappie on inland lakes have receded to sunrise and sunset feeding periods.

Early morning dock-casters flipping plastic worms and surface popping lures have enjoyed excellent fishing for the bass, while crappie casters are working the deep outside edge of weedbeds with tiny jigs and bobber-suspended minnows in 12 to 15 feet of water.

Early morning sunrise moments in Western New

York have been exhilarating and majestic. On wind-free mornings when air temperatures dip below 65, a light fog forms across many of our nearby lakes. The effect is eerie and mythical. It is a stirring experience to watch this silent and reverent part of the day, noise-free from boat clamor and other disturbance, as the celestial night sky turns into a dome of light blue, transforming to a wonderful sunny morning.

Fishing or camping or hiking or just sipping on your morning coffee from a beach or boat dock through these early morning late summer days is ceremonial. Birds exchange greetings nearby, hummingbirds zoom around checking the red and pink flowers for nectar, a fish rolls on the surface, the moment is sacred. Nature is home at work and you are there to relish in these awakening moments.

Let’s help each other maintain the balance of nature, keep the water clean, keep our fish and wildlife populations healthy using science and a plan, and let’s keep our neighbors next door and across the oceans as friends.

Share life with others, make new friends in the outdoors, lead by example.

Reminder:

As Monday, Sept. 5 is Labor Day, Waste Management will not be collecting refuse and recyclables. Pick-up will be delayed by one day for the week with Friday’s regular collections taking place on Saturday.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

RESTORE in need of volunteers in Wyoming County RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is currently recruiting Volunteer Advocates for the upcoming training cycle during Oct. 17-27. There is an urgent need in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties for volunteers.

Those interested in volunteering for RESTORE must be at least 20 years of age and be comfortable working with victims in a crisis situation. RESTORE is seeking volunteers who can take phone calls from their home as well as volunteers who are able to accompany victims to the

hospital or police station, which will require access to transportation. The time commitment is flexible, and at the volunteer’s discretion. All applicants will be screened and must complete 32 hours of training during Oct.17-27 before taking calls.

RESTORE, a program of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, leads the community response to sexual violence through advocacy and education by providing the safety, support and validation that changes the lives of all those affected by sexual assault.

Trained counselors are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to provide information and support, enabling clients to make informed choices concerning medical, legal and counseling needs, while offering advocacy and information about their rights. Counselors also offer short-term counseling sessions and legal and medical accompaniment. Services are free and confidential.

For further information about volunteering with RESTORE, email volunteer@ppcwny.org or call 585-658-2370.

Headline Readers

“I’m guilty!” I often scan the newspapers, and if the subject doesn’t interest me, I don’t read the rest of the article. That’s a mistake.

The headline often leaves the reader with a wrong impression. True, the reporter may explain later in the article, the rest of the story, or at least part of the facts. Some of the country’s largest publications are prone to slant the headlines, and gives readers the wrong impression. Reporters are human, and most of them have an agenda. At present, it’s to prop up the presidential candidate that they favor, and create an unfavorable impression of the opponent. Politically savvy people know this, and take everything they read with a grain of salt.

It’s not just newspapers that are partisan, but the Buffalo News is decidedly slanted toward the present administration. That is their right under our constitution, but it does no favor to the young readers (if any?).

Polls are also suspect, depending on the origin of the takers. Whether they influence the final vote is not clear. And then there are the statistics, and the

comparisons to previous presidential campaigns!

After a time, we become numb to all the hype, the mud slinging, and the promises that no human

being could actually keep.

Experienced people (we seniors) know all that, and process it- going in one ear and out the other.

Our local newspaper is another matter, thankfully!

The events that happen to our neighbors and our families are really what interest us. We love to see and read about our young people’s accomplishments and all the happy times at the fairs. There really are a lot of good, sensible people in our local news.

I’m always interested in anything to do with agriculture, because that’s the basis of everything else.

What we eat, wear, live in and enjoy- most of our real needs come from the

land. For 200 years, Arcade was primarily a farming community, and the local newspaper catered to its rural citizens, as well as the ones in the village. Mention of our local paper was made in the Civil War letters that my family saved.

There was always a local newspaper from that time on. It had different names at different times, but was a welcome friend to our residents. I’m not saying that everything was always “rosy.” Sometimes people disagreed with the editor. There were disputes in the old days, just as we experience now.

Events, and propositions sometimes angered the citizens and the paper told it all- or as much as they could print. Bland news is no news. That leads me to a present day question.

Why are people’s names not used in news articles?

That’s the most important part of the story. Is everyone today so politically correct, or is there fear of being sued? I could understand not printing something concerning a child, but I don’t see why withholding names in accidents, etc. is a problem.

Am I alone in this opinion?

Eagle Scout . . . from Page 1 with mentor pins for their continued encouragement and guidance in his scouting career. He presented a St. George medal, the patron saint of scouting, to the volunteers of his service project. Edbauer also thanked his family, friends, and community members for their support of his scouting endeavors and acknowledged West Valley Demonstration

Project, Horschel Brothers, Springville Kiwanis, K&D Development, Gernatt Gravel, Mr. Krzemien, Ms. Fedor and Mr. & Mrs. Byrnes for funding his project.

In making this achievement, Eagle Scout Edbauer honored his late grandfather Howard Jordan who instilled in him the scouting spirit. “He shared with me his love of God, coun-

try and scouting,” Edbauer noted. “He had an enthusiasm when he spoke of his scouting adventures and he definitely passed that enthusiasm on to me and my brothers. He is with me in spirit every day.”

A reception with fellow scouters, community supporters, family and friends followed the retiring of colors.

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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.

Wednesday, August 24 Gowanda— Jeremy Thompson, 35, of Collins, was arrested and charged with attempted petit larceny and criminal trespassing; a laptop was also found in his possession, which was returned to a separate victim. He was processed and released on appearance tickets for Collins Town Court.

Thursday, August 25 Orchard Park— Joshua S. Kessel, 21, of Colden was

arrested on South Abbott Road and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, operating a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate, an equipment violation, and a speed violation. He was issued an appearance ticket; the investigation is still pending.

Friday, August 26 West Valley— Morgan A. Manfreda, 28, of West Valley was charged with burglary in the third de-

gree and criminal mischief in the third degree. She was released on her own recognizance; police reports indicate the case is still pending investigation.

Sunday, August 28 Boston— Christopher D. Tatford, 27, of Springville was arrested at 2:50 a.m. on Boston State Road and charged with: aggravated unlicensed operation, failing to use designated lane, speeding in zone, DWI, and aggravated DWI. He was issued an appear-

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

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Ellicottville woman arrested for damaging emergency vehicles On Aug. 26, 2016, New York State Troopers arrested Morgan ManfredaMorton, 28, of Ellicottville, and charged her with burglary in the third degree and criminal mischief in the second degree.

The State Police investigation revealed that Manfreda-Morton had unlawfully entered the Ellicottville Fire Department and slashed the tires of multiple emergency vehicles; she was on suspension from the Ellicottville Fire Department for an incident not related to

this case.

She was arraigned at the Town of Ellicottville Court and is scheduled to reappear at a later date.

ance ticket; the case is still pending investigation according to police reports.

Fire Reports Monday, Aug. 22 - 10:07 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on SpringvilleBoston Road. Springville Fire Department extinguished the fire.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 - 11:41 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Waverly Street. A subject was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 - 4:57 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on N. Buffalo Street. The call was reported as a false alarm.

Thursday, Aug. 25 - 1:16 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Waverly Street. Mercy EMS transported a subject to Buffalo Mercy Hospital.

- 5:40 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on N. Buffalo St. - 6:47 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Maple Avenue. Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH. - 8:27 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on E. Main Street.

- 8:30 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a flooded roadway on Savage Road.

- 9:21 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Mill Street.

Mercy EMS transported a subject to BCH.

Friday, Aug. 26 - 7:36 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on W. Main

Street. Mercy EMS transported a subject to the VA. - 7:56 a.m., Mortons Corners firefighters responded to assist the Erie County Sheriff’s Office with a tree across the roadway on Groth Road.

- 10:15 a.m., ChaffeeSardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on E. Schutt Road. ChaffeeSardinia Fire Department transported a subject to BCH. - 8:28 p.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on W. Main Street. A subject was transported to Buffalo General Hospital.

Saturday, Aug. 27 - 6:16 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on W. Main Street. A subject was transported to BCH.

- 9:32 a.m., Springville firefighters responded to a first aid call on Colonial Drive.

- 4:22 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a fire alarm activation on Vermont Street.

The call was reported as a false alarm.

Sunday, Aug. 28 - 7:44 a.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a first aid call on Matteson Corners Road. The call was cancelled.

- 12:24 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident at Routes 16 and 39.

- 9:42 p.m., Chaffee-Sardinia firefighters responded to a fire at Electric Lane.

The Chaffee-Sardinia Fire Department extinguished the fire.

Only essential lane closures will be permitted during busy travel weekend Gov. Cuomo suspends construction-related lane closures to ease travel during Labor Day weekend

Non-essential lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept.

6, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, according to an announcement made Tuesday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

The construction suspension is in keeping with the governor’s Drivers First initiative, which prioritizes the convenience of motorists to minimize traffic congestion and travel delays due to road and bridgework. Some work may continue be-

hind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.

“New York is committed to helping ensure travelers get where they need to go as quickly and with as little hassle as possible during this busy holiday weekend,” Cuomo said.

“I wish all New Yorkers a Happy Labor Day and urge travelers to drive safely and responsibly.”

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll said, “Governor Cuomo’s Driver’s First policy makes it easy for New Yorkers to get on the roads and visit all of the wonderful cities, beautiful natural resources and ex-

citing attractions this state has to offer without worrying about traffic delays from road construction. As always, drivers should remember to pay attention to the road and stay off their cell phones during this busy travel weekend.”

There will be slight variations for certain Thruway projects based on previous traffic volume. A detailed schedule of Thruway lane closures throughout the holiday weekend is available at www.thruway. ny.gov/travelers/laneclosures.

Travelers are reminded to check 511NY by calling 511 or by accessing www.511ny.org before departing. The free service

allows users to check road conditions or link to air and transit information.

Got News?

Call 716-496-5013 or email springvillenews@roadrunner.com

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

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

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

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

Individuals will leave the training able to recognize signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, properly administer naloxone and take the necessary followup steps. Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a kit containing two doses of naloxone at no charge.

This free training is open to anyone 16 years old or older. Register online at www.ecdoh-sep21.eventbrite.com or call (716) 5922871 ext. 1485.

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Pictured from left: Angola Public Library Director Jennifer Page, Eden Public Library Director Donna-Jo Webster, Concord Public Library Director Bridgette Heintz, Town of Collins Public Library Director Abigail Barten-McGowan, Legislator John Mills, Orchard Park Public Library Director Peggy Errington, Boston Free Library Director Lydia Herren and Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Director Mary Jean Jakubowski.

Mills’ Hot Dog Roast events raise $67,077 in 10 years What started out with a $1 hot dog 10 years ago, turned into 64 fundraisers and thousands of dollars raised for rural library branches in Erie County. Legislator John Mills, Chairman of the Erie County Legislature, was proud to be joined by Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System Director Mary Jean Jakubowski and Angola Public Library Director Jennifer Page, Eden Public Library Director Donna-Jo Webster, Concord Public Library Direc-

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tor Bridgette Heintz, Town of Collins Public Library Director Abigail BartenMcGowan, Orchard Park Public Library Director Peggy Errington and Boston Free Library Director Lydia Herren to announce that with overwhelming community support his Hot Dog Roast Fundraisers have raised a grand total of $67,077 over the past decade.

“When I got into the Legislature, I knew I wanted to find a way to help raise ‘wish list funds’ for the library branches in my district, to help buy the extra items the annual budget wasn’t always enough for.

I never expected we’d be raising well over $1,000 at a single event by selling $1 hot dogs but because of the community’s support and donors’ generosity, we did just that,” Mills said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the partnerships that have grown and I can’t thank the community enough for coming out every year to support our libraries. Ten years of

outstanding fundraisers is something we can all be proud of.”

President of J. Mills Distributing, a local food distribution company, Legislator Mills said the idea first came to him when he was driving across New York State for his private business. He decided on a hot dog roast, buying the product with his own money, and partnering with Sahlen’s Hot Dogs to use their event grill.

If visiting any of the branches in Legislator Mills’ district, you’ll see the results of his fundraisers.

The beautiful hand-painted mural in the children’s area at the Eden Library was supported with these funds, and money raised at the fundraisers was put toward the multi-purpose community room, a much-needed addition at the Angola Public Library.

After an extremely harsh winter, the Boston Free Library utilized the funds for much-needed structural repairs and equipment that will help ensure the

library is safe to use for years to come. Furniture, materials, and programming, especially for the children’s areas, were also all possible due to Legislator Mills’ annual event.

“We commend Legislator Mills for his generosity during the past decade,” said Library System Director Jakubowski. “Libraries are all about community and Legislator Mills has done a terrific job of bringing people together for the good of the community.”

The totals for the individual branches are as follows, with 10 events held: Concord - $11,710; Collins - $10,345; Orchard Park - $10,014; and with five events held: Angola - $5,952; Eden - $5,864; North Collins - $5,231; Boston - $5,088; and East Aurora - $4,077.

For information on the Hot Dog Roast Fundraisers, or to speak with Legislator Mills, please contact his Legislative Office at 858-8850 or email john. mills@erie.gov.

Springville Community Chorale: new director, fall rehearsal, and concert schedule set The Springville Community Chorale will begin rehearsals on Sept.

13 for an early December Christmas concert.

Under the leadership of new director Colleen Marcello Brecker, known to many in the area as a professional soloist and director, the Chorale looks forward to weekly rehearsals and our traditional Christmas concert.

The Chorale is composed of singers from Springville, Gowanda, West Valley and surrounding communities.

Our accompanist is retired Gowanda music educator, Doris Jones.

The Chorale sings a wide variety of musical styles in four-part harmony. Membership is open to all who love to sing. Vocalists of all parts are invited to join.

Once-weekly rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept.

13 at Springville’s First Presbyterian Church and will run from 7 to 9 p.m.

Singers interested in joining the Chorale or needing to receive more information may contact Lynne Giroux at lynnebgiroux@gmail. com, or Edith Schell at edith@schell.us.

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Funding to be provided for access to healthy meals for older individuals New York’s 59 countybased area agencies will be receiving $74.6 million in state and federal funding to support programs that improve older individuals’ access to nutritional and disease prevention services, according to an announcement made on Monday from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. These services currently help more

than 238,000 older New Yorkers prevent or reduce the effect of chronic disease associated with diet and weight; strengthen the link between nutrition and physical activity for a healthy lifestyle; and improve access to nutritional information, education, counseling, and healthy foods. This year’s commitment will generate an

additional $98.3 million in funding from municipalities, plus an additional $11.5 million in direct voluntary contributions from program participants.

“New Yorkers help their neighbors in their time of need and, with this funding, we will help ensure some of our most vulnerable citizens are not in danger of going hungry,

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Superintendant Scott Taylor of North Collins Central (left), Superintendant Kimberly Moritz of Springville-Griffith (center) and Senator Patrick Gallivan (right) discuss the school resource officer. in the SRO program as a way to build a positive relationship between officers and students.”

Once again this year, Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Ashley Vogl will serve as an SRO in the Alden, Holland, Springville and North Collins school districts, spending most of her time in the districts’ high schools.

“Our School Resource Officer is truly a partner in a student’s education and provides security and mentoring throughout the districts,” said Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard. “I have received nothing but positive reports and I believe the SRO program is a valuable resource for the communities and the school districts involved.”

According to Deputy Vogl, she had over 4,000 student interactions, over 1,000 student meetings

and mentoring sessions and over 300 parent contacts between January 2015 and June 2016. She also works closely with school administrators, faculty and staff on school safety plans and assists in required safety audits of all school buildings.

Deputy Vogl also visits classrooms and coordinates with teachers to present information on internet and social media safety, drug and alcohol abuse, heroin and opioid use and personal safety tips.

“One of my goals is to reinforce and show our youth that police officers are friendly and approachable people and we are here to help,” Deputy Vogl said. “Small children are often intimidated by police officers and older kids sometimes have negative opinions of what police officers

do, however, the SRO program is vital in connecting police and our community.”

Over the past four years, Senator Gallivan has secured state funding to support the SRO program in several school districts in Erie and Wyoming counties. He will continue to work with school administrators, boards of education and law enforcement agencies in hopes of expanding the program in the future.

In addition to Deputy Vogl, those who attended Wednesday’s meeting at Holland Central School included Superintendent Cathy Fabiatos of Holland Central, Superintendent Scott Taylor of North Collins Central, Superintendent Kimberly Moritz of Springville-Griffith and Chief Scott Joslyn of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

maintain their health, and manage or reduce chronic diseases,” Cuomo said.

“I thank the members of New York’s Congressional delegation for their efforts to secure this funding to protect seniors in every corner of this state.”

The nutritional needs of older adults become more critical with advancing age. Poor diet and physical inactivity are among the leading causes of disability among Americans, and cause one-third of premature deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Malnutrition affects one out of four older Americans living in the community and is a factor in half of all hospital admissions and readmissions of older people.

The broad range of nutrition services supported by this program work to combat these trends by helping provide: •Healthy dining options for 175,000 older adults annually at more than 700 community congregate meal sites; •Nutritious home-delivered meals for 62,000 older individuals annually through more than 1,900 home-delivered meal routes; •Nutrition counseling, education, and health promotion services for more than 300,000 older adults every year; and •Assistance with applying for other benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to combat hunger and improve health outcomes.

Western New York is set to receive $5.81 million.

Broken down further, Allegany County will receive $323,357; Cattaraugus County will receive $400,416; and Erie County will receive $3,486,231.

Wyoming County will receive $242,622 and is categorized as a Finger Lakes region county (the Finger Lakes region will receive a total of $4.709 million).

A complete list of awards by county is available on the New York State Office for the Aging website at www.aging.ny.gov.

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Collins Announces $100,953 grant for the Boston Volunteer Fire Company Congressman Chris Collins announced $100,953 in federal funding for the Boston Volunteer Fire Department. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.

“Oftentimes, volunteer fire departments in our local communities are faced with significant financial limitations that restrict their access to new equipment and training,” Collins said. “The AFG program allows our local fire departments and EMS organizations to apply for funding assistance in an effort to maintain safety standards for its first responders and allow them to keep our communities safe. I am honored to help the Boston Volunteer Fire Department secure this vital funding.”

“Access to grant fund-

ing through the AFG program is critical for smaller departments like ours,” Patrick Penrod, Boston Volunteer Fire Department Chief, said. “This funding will now allow us to purchase much needed protective equipment and new turnout gear to keep our volunteers safe while we protect our community. We look forward to working with Congressman Collins in the future and support his efforts to increase AFG funding.”

This federal grant will allow the Boston Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new turnout gear. This personal protective equipment will ensure the safety of the first responders as they respond to emergencies of all types.

The AFG Program provides direct funding assistance to first-responder organizations to obtain much needed emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles and training.

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USDA to purchase surplus cheese for food banks and families in need The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds of cheese from private inventories to assist food banks and pantries across the nation, while reducing a cheese surplus that is at its highest level in 30 years.

The purchase, valued at $20 million, will be provided to families in need across the country through USDA nutrition assistance programs, while assisting the stalled marketplace for dairy producers whose revenues have dropped 35 percent over the past two years.

“We understand that the nation’s dairy producers are experiencing challenges due to market conditions and that food banks continue to see strong demand for assistance,” Tom Vilsack, agriculture secretary, said.

“This commodity purchase is part of a robust, comprehensive safety net that will help reduce a cheese surplus that is at a 30-year high while, at the same time, moving a high-protein food to the tables of those most in need. USDA will continue to look for ways within its authorities to tackle food insecurity and provide for added stability in the marketplace.”

USDA received requests from Congress, the National Farmers Union, the American Farm Bureau, and the National Milk Producers Federation to make an immediate dairy purchase. Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 authorizes USDA to utilize fiscal year 2016 funds to purchase surplus food to benefit food banks and families in need through its nutrition assistance programs.

months and evaluate additional actions, if necessary, later this fall.

Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports the 2014 Farm Bill, pro- markets for homegrown vides financial assistance renewable energy and to participating dairy pro- materials. USDA has also ducers when the margin provided $5.6 billion in – the difference between disaster relief to farmers the price of milk and feed and ranchers; expanded costs – falls below the risk management tools coverage level selected by with products like Whole the producer. A USDA web Farm Revenue Protection; tool, available at www.fsa. and helped farm busiusda.gov/mpptool, allows nesses grow with $36 dairy producers to cal- billion in farm credit. The culate levels of coverage Department has engaged available from MPP based its resources to support a strong next generation of on price projections.

On Aug. 4, USDA an- farmers and ranchers by nounced approximately improving access to land $11.2 million in financial and capital; building new assistance to U.S. dairy markets and market opproducers enrolled in portunities; and extendMPP-Dairy, the largest ing new conservation payment since the pro- opportunities. USDA has developed new markets gram began in 2014.

“By supporting a strong for rural-made products, farm safety net, expand- including more than ing credit options and 2,500 biobased products growing domestic and through USDA’s BioPreforeign markets, USDA ferred program; and inis committed to helping vested $64 billion in infraAmerica’s dairy opera- structure and community tions remain successful,” facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural Vilsack said.

While USDA projects America.

For more information, dairy prices to increase throughout the rest of visit www.usda.gov/rethe year, many factors in- sults. cluding low world market prices, increased milk supplies and inventories, and slower demand have contributed to the sluggish marketplace for dairy producers.

USDA will continue to monitor market conditions in the coming USDA also announced that it would extend the deadline for dairy producers to enroll in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy to Dec. 16, 2016, from the previous deadline of Sept. 30. This voluntary dairy safety net program, established by

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Legislation allows funeral home corporations to seek reimbursement for burial costs from the State; alleviates financial burdens on families Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently signed legislation making it easier for families of homicide victims to get help from New York state to bury their loved ones.

Under current law, only an individual who paid or incurred the burial expenses – a family member or person who owned a funeral home – can be eligible for reimbursement from the New York State Office of Victim Services. Funeral homes, however, are often associated with larger businesses operated by boards instead of individual owners, and are prohibited from filing claims.

“Families experiencing a sudden and tragic loss should not have to also face the burden of burial costs,” Cuomo said. “This legislation will help give the family members of homicide victims some peace of mind as they say their final goodbyes. I thank

the sponsors of this legislation for their work in getting this passed.”

The bill (S.7191/A.9762) changes that, allowing funeral home businesses to pay for burial costs on behalf of a family and then recover those expenses from the Office of Victim Services, which provides a financial safety net for innocent crime victims and their family members.

The Governor signed the legislation yesterday.

The Office of Victim Services can provide up to $6,000 for burial expenses. Those costs covered by the agency include funeral services, burial plot, the deceased’s burial outfit, clergy fees, transportation costs for the deceased, obituaries, head stone, flowers, death certificates, church fees for religious services and flowers.

By law, a homicide victim’s family must utilize

any existing insurance or funeral expense protection before seeking assistance from OVS. Between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016, the agency approved 501 death claims. During this same period, OVS paid more than $1.8 million in funeral expenses.

Senator Patrick Gallivan said, “The loss of a loved one is devastating, especially when that person falls victim to crime. These changes give the families of crime victims peace of mind and takes the worry of funeral expenses off their shoulders during their time of mourning. They also ease the regulatory burden funeral home operators face when trying to meet the needs of these families.

I thank the Governor for signing this bill into law, and Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes for her partnership.”

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- Looking Back 40 Years Ago Sept. 2, 1976 - Troop 524 of Springville led the way in a Bicentennial flag presentation at the opening of the Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.

- West Valley Central School prepared to open school on Sept. 7. Griffith high school students started on Sept. 8; elementary students on Sept. 9; and the middle school opened its doors for the first time on Sept. 13.

Wild Wing Festival The Gooseneck Waterfowl Sanctuary, in Delevan, sponsored its annual Wild Wing Festival on Sunday, Aug. 28.

- Gail M. Dayton of Springville was one of 60 municipal clerks from 12 states and two Canadian provinces who attended the eighth annual Institute for Professional Clerks in Syracuse.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hiller of East Concord announced the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Mr. Jerry Kuhl, also of East Concord.

- The Springville Players held tryouts for their upcoming production of Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology” on Sept.

9 and 10.

25 Years ago Aug. 29, 1991 - The West Valley Central School Board of Education announced that the new rates to be charged to taxpayers in the district would be 28 percent over last year at their meeting Aug. 23.

- East Otto Supervisor Robert Klahn announced, citing personal reasons, he would not seek re-election in the fall election.

Photo by Barb Drajem

Milt gives a tour of the upper sanctuary during Saturday’s Wild Wing Festival at the Sanctuary in Delevan.

- The Springville Midget Colts lost their season opener to the Little Valley Panthers 7-6, while the Springville Pee Wee Colts won their opener against the Little Valley Panthers 13-0.

- Almeida Real Estate opened its doors in Springville on Aug. 19 and was located on Main St., next to Springville Pharmacy.

- The annual Trash and Treasures Sale, sponsored by the Women’s Association of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, netted $2,335 to be donated toward the hospital’s major equipment fund.

10 Years Ago Aug. 31, 2006 - Springville village board members along with county and state dignitaries joined for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 24 to open the new municipal parking lot and walkway.

- The newly created Historic Preservation Commission was expected to vote on creating the first of several historical districts in the village. They would give the Commission defined but autonomous authority over what can and can’t be developed within district boundaries.

- Spring Creek Athletic Club was set to open on Sept. 1 in the former Robinson Knife Factory at 243 W. Main St. in Springville.

- Springville-Griffith Institute and West Valley Central School football teams prepared to open their seasons. S-GI kicked off their season on Sept. 1 against Pioneer and WVCS started on Sept. 2 against Forestville.

- Style Club Salon of Springville won first place for their fantasy hair styling at a Make a Wish benefit on Aug. 19.

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Women’s Suffrage Commission launched in NYS With National Women’s Equality Day just celebrated on Friday, Aug. 26, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo made a timely announcement regarding the kick-off of New York State Women’s Suffrage 100th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, which will be responsible for a series of statewide programs that celebrate women’s suffrage in New York State, on Monday. The 14-member commission will work to promote the anniversary of women’s suffrage between 2017, marking 100 years from when women won the right to vote in New York State and 2020, a century after the 19th Amendment was ratified.

“New York State has always led for women’s rights since the movement’s inception in Seneca Falls in 1848 to the passage of the historic Women’s Equality Agenda in 2015,” Cuomo said. “As we reflect on how much progress our state and nation has made through the last century, we must also remember how much work still lays ahead as we continue to fight for true equality.”

“We will be taking the message of women’s equality all across the State over the next three years, celebrating the accomplishments of

women and their contributions to our history,” Kathy Hochul, commission chair lieutenant governor, said. “At the same time, as the state’s highest ranking elected woman, I hope we can inspire the next generation of young women who want to rise up and achieve great things themselves.”

The New York State Women’s Suffrage 100th Anniversary Commemoration Commission was sponsored

by Sen. Betty Little and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and signed into law by Gov. Cuomo in November.

During its inaugural meeting, members of the Commission outlined plans for commemoration events to take place over the next three years that highlight historic achievements for women.

New York State is home to the first-ever Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, on July 19 and 20, 1848 and organized

by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Sixty-nine years later, on Nov. 6, 1917, women in New York State won the right to vote. Three years later, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting all women the right to vote as protected by the United States Constitution.

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Page 8 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING and vote SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CATTARAUGUS AND ERIE COUNTIES, NEW YORK The Board of Education of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, Cattaraugus and Erie Counties, New York (the “District”) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that a special meeting and vote of the qualified voters of the District (the “Special District Meeting and Vote”) will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, in (1) the Collins Center Fire Hall, on Main Street, Collins Center (District No. 1), (2) the Colden Elementary School, 8263 Boston-Colden Road, in Colden (District No. 2) and (3) the High School Main Lobby, 290 North Buffalo Street, in Springville (District No. 3), New York, at 10:00 a.m., local time, for the purpose of voting by electronic scan voting machine(s) upon the proposition hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., local time, on that day. In the event that the District’s schools are closed on September 27, 2016 due to emergency or

inclement weather (or for any other reason), the date of the Special District Meeting and Vote will be changed, without further notice, to the date on which the District’s schools are next open.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 DISTRICT-WIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2016 Shall the following resolutions be adopted, towit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the SpringvilleGriffith Institute Central School District, Cattaraugus and Erie Counties, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to undertake a District-wide capital improvements project consisting of the reconstruction and renovation of, and the construction of improvements and upgrades to, various District buildings and facilities (and the sites thereof) to implement various health, safety, accessibility and code compliance measures required by the State Education Department in connection with any significant capital project and various other measures that are generally described in (but not to be limited by) the plan prepared by the District with the assistance of Gordon W. Jones Associates, Architects and Campus Construction

Management Group Inc. (the “Project Plan”), which is summarized herein and is available for public inspection in the offices of the District Clerk (collectively, the “Project”), such work being expected to include, without limitation and to the extent as and where required: improvements at one or more of the buildings to include health/safety, accessibility, and code compliance work including ADA upgrades to lavatories and door hardware, stage lifts, elevators, sprinkler system, water service upgrades including backflow preventers, kitchen sanitary piping and grease traps, fire alarm system, and rerouting of an underground fire protection water line. Other building improvements are expected to include renovation of locker room and refinishing of gymnasium wood floor at the High School, Middle School gymnasium bleachers and band room reconfiguration, and renovations to the concession stand and greenhouse.

Upgrades to building systems are expected to include general, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work including carpeting, vinyl flooring, doors, lockers, electrical panels, feeders and devices, energy-efficient lighting including in the gymnasium, hot water rather than steam boilers, sinks, ventilation upgrades including roof-top units at the Middle School, ceilings, asbestos abatement, and overhead stage rigging.

Exterior envelope upgrades at one or more of the buildings are expected to include items such as new roofs, masonry restoration, flashing, some exterior doors, press box, and reconstruction of the exterior stage wall at Springville Elementary.

Site work is expected to include pavement reconstruction including front and rear parking lots, access road to Eaton Street, sidewalks, curbs, and underdrainage improvements at the High School; parking lot, sidewalks and curbs including underdrainage at the Middle School; parking lots and sidewalks including underdrainage and repaving of playgrounds at Colden Elementary and Springville Elementary Schools; and miscellaneous work associated with items such as underground electric surface, fencing, new track surface, and potentially widening the track from six lanes to eight lanes. All of such work (or so much thereof as can be accomplished within the overall budget for the Project, once the construction bids are received) is to be undertaken at an estimated maximum cost of $27,795,000, and will include capitalized interest during the construction period, plus the purchase of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required in connection with the purposes for which such buildings,

facilities and sites are used, and all ancillary or related work required in connection therewith.

The detailed costs of the components of the Project (as generally described in the Project Plan) may be reallocated among such components, or such components may be deleted, revised or supplemented if (1) the Board shall determine that such reallocation, deletion, revision or supplementation is in the best interests of the District and (2) the aggregate amount to be expended for the Project shall not exceed $27,795,000 and (3) no material change shall be made in the overall scope and nature of the Project; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board is hereby authorized to expend or apply toward such proposed Project (during the current fiscal year of the District) the entire permissible amount of $2,000,000 (plus any interest earned thereon) from the District’s Capital Improvements Reserve Fund-2016 that was established in 2016, and then to terminate such Fund; and be it further RESOLVED, that a tax is hereby voted to finance the balance of such estimated maximum cost of the Project in an amount not to exceed $25,795,000, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District (including, without limitation, serial bonds, statutory installment bonds, qualified zone academy bonds, and/ or lease/purchase obligations structured as qualified zone academy bonds) are hereby authorized to be issued in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,795,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on such obligations as the same shall become due and payable; and be it further RESOLVED, that New York State Building Aid funds expected to be received by the District are anticipated to offset a substantial part of such costs, and such funds shall, to the extent received, be applied to offset and reduce the amount of taxes herein authorized to be levied.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that such Proposition No. 1 shall appear on the scannable ballot sheet to be utilized at the Special Meeting and Vote in substantially the following abbreviated form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 DISTRICT-WIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2016 YES NO Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, that (a) the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the SpringvilleGriffith Institute Central School District (the “District”)

Thursday, September 1, 2016 is hereby authorized to undertake a District-wide capital improvements project consisting of the reconstruction and renovation of, and the construction of improvements and upgrades to, various District buildings and facilities (and the sites thereof), to implement various health, safety, accessibility and code compliance measures and various other measures included and generally described in (but not to be limited by) the Project Plan that was referred to in the public notice of the vote on this Proposition, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $27,795,000; (b) the District is authorized to expend or apply toward such proposed Project (during the current fiscal year of the District) the entire permissible amount of $2,000,000 (plus any interest earned thereon) from the District’s Capital Improvements Reserve Fund-2016 that was established in 2016, and then to terminate such Fund; (c) a tax is hereby voted in an amount not to exceed $25,795,000 to finance the balance of the estimated maximum cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board; (d) in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,795,000, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on such obligations as the same shall become due and payable; and (f) New York State Building Aid funds expected to be received by the District are anticipated to offset a substantial part of such costs, and such funds, to the extent received, shall be applied to offset and reduce the amount of taxes herein authorized to be levied.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that an Environmental Assessment Form has been completed for all of the anticipated work described in Proposition No. 1 set forth above (the “Project”) which Project constitutes a Type I action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), a thorough review of the Project’s potential environmental impacts has been undertaken, it has been found that the Project will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment, and a reasoned elaboration of the SEQRA review and findings has been provided in a Negative Declaration.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the Special District Meeting and Vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the Special District Meeting and Vote, if the ballot is to be issued personally to the voter. The list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection, in the office of the District Clerk, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time, until the day set for voting, except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. No absentee ballot will be canvassed unless it is received in the office of the

District Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on September 27, 2016.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that electronic scan voting machine(s) will be used to record the vote on the proposition referred to herein.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the District has adopted Rules for the Use of Voting Machines and the Submission of Questions or Propositions to be Placed Thereon, and printed copies for general distribution in the District are available at the office of the District Clerk located in the District Offices Building.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that to be eligible to vote, a resident of the District must be properly registered.

A resident is properly registered if he or she: (1) properly presents himself or herself for registration at the appropriate time and place, as set forth below, or (2) has registered for school election purposes and has voted in any District annual or special meeting or election held during calendar years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 or 2016.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Registration shall attend on Thursday, September 22, 2016, between the hours of 12 o’clock noon and 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of preparing a register of voters for the Special District Meeting and Vote at each of the following locations: District No. 1: Collins Center Fire Hall District No. 2: Colden Elementary School Building District No. 3: High School Main Lobby Any person who shall personally appear before the Board of Registration during its attendance at the above locations shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting he or she is known, or proves to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Special District Meeting and Vote.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that the register of voters will be filed at the office of the Clerk of the District in the District Offices Building, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the five days prior to and the day set for voting, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that the District is divided into three election districts known as District No. 1, District No. 2, and District No. 3, maps and boundary descriptions of which may be examined at the District Offices Building during regular office hours.

It will be necessary for each voter to be registered to vote in the election district in which he or she resides.

Dated: Springville, New York August 8, 2016

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CATTARAUGUS AND ERIE COUNTIES, NEW YORK By: Kathy Tucker District Clerk #27, 28

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Community Events Thursday, September 1

Thursday, September 8

•SCENe EUCHRE CLUB 1-2 p.m. at the Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe), 40 Commerce Drive, Springville. Free. For more info, call 592-2768.

•TOPS MEETING, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet 4-5 p.m. at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville in the cafeteria, on the basement level. To join, attend a meeting.

•MOVE at the West Valley Banquet Hall, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

This is a fun, easy to follow, high-intensity calorie burning dance fitness class. Ages 15 and up are welcome.

Family friendly, $5 a class per person. For more information or cancellation information go to Facebook.com/ wewillMove.

•LECTURE: REBIRTH OF THE RICHARDSON COMPLEX by Geoff Gorsuc, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive in Springville. One of Buffalo’s most iconic buildings and a National Historic Landmark, the 140-year-old Richardson Complex is being renewed after years of neglect. Come learn more about the exciting changes to this historic landmark.

•SCENe EUCHRE CLUB 1-2 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive, Springville. Free. For more info, call 592-2768.

•TOPS MEETING, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet 4-5 p.m. at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville in the cafeteria, on the basement level. To join, attend a meeting.

•MOVE at the West Valley Banquet Hall, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

This is a fun, easy to follow, high-intensity calorie burning dance fitness class. Ages 15 and up are welcome.

Family friendly, $5 a class per person. For more information or cancellation information go to Facebook.com/ wewillMove.

•FREE FIDELIS INSURANCE REPRESENTATVE Ron Gable will be available to answer one-on-one health insurance

Monday, September 5 •MOMMY AND ME PLAY GROUP at the First United Methodist Church, 474 East Main St. in Springville, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

•YOGA with Kathleen Lell, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bread of Life Outreach Center, 8745 Supervisor Avenue in Colden. Call Kathleen at 592-2464 for more information or to register.

•DRUM CIRCLE with Stephen Bell, 7-8 p.m. at Fiddler’s Green Park, at North Buffalo and Franklin streets intersection in Springville. It’s free to participate, and everyone is welcome. Mr. Bell has limited instruments to use, so you are encouraged to bring your own. For more information, call 592-9038 during business hours.

questions about Medicare, Advantage Plans, NY EPIC and more. No appointments needed- walk-ins are welcome between 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Friday, September 9 •FREE DISCUSSION GROUP at the Concord Senior Center. Looking for an informal, old-fashioned coffee klatch where you can talk about whatever is on your mind?

Come join us for friendly conversation. Call SCENe for more info at 592-2768.

Saturday, September 10 •COMMUNITY SHRED-IT EVENT 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. This unique recycling event invites residents, businesses, and community groups to shred papers at a shredding truck onsite. $5/grocery bag or $10 a box- helps to support local healthcare. For more information contact 716-592-2871 ext. 1485.

•32ND ANNUAL SPORTSMEN’S SUPER RAFFLE at West Valley Vol. Hose Co., Inc. 9085 Route 240, West Valley, NY 14171, 1 p.m. Donation of $10 admission. Additional side raffles will also be available.

Tuesday, September 6 •SCENe will host Paint with Jody at the Concord Senior Center- $20 covers expert instruction and all materials for this very cute scarecrow painted on canvas. Must register in advance by calling SCENe at 592-2768.

Wednesday, September 7 •GENTNER SPRINGVILLE AUCTION, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 339-341 West Main St. in Springville. Farm auctions, farmer’s market, flea market, and food vendors. For more information, call 592-4062.

•RESPITE PROGRAM FOR MEMORY IMPAIRED, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center. Trained volunteers pair up one-on-one with someone with memory impairment to enjoy a day of friendly conversation and fun activity, allowing caregivers some time for themselves. Free. Held every first Wednesday of the month. Call Vonnie at the First United Methodist Church to register or for more info-592-7451, or SCENe at 5922768.

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Photo from Love INC official website

People view some of the many prizes available at last year’s Love INC fall auction event.

Love INC hosts annual fall auction

By Max Borsuk Now in its 18th year, Love in the Name of Christ of Springville will be holding its largest fundraiser for the year to help raise money for the ministry, the fall auction event.

The auction will take

place on Sept. 17 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 474 E. Main St. in Springville. The auction preview will start at 5:30 p.m., with a meal at 6 p.m. and auction to start following the meal. There

will also be silent auction items during the event for people to bid on.

Wendy Cocca, executive director of Love INC, said that they have received a few donations for the auction so far including a kayak, some hand-made

embroidery, a cuckoo clock from Switzerland, a gift certificate for two raft rides on the Cattaraugus Creek from Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc., two tickets to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and more.

“It gives people the opportunity who support Love INC to be in the same room for the same cause,” Cocca said. “It’s a testament for their support of the ministry.”

With the money raised from the event, Cocca said that it will be used toward various needs in the ministry, including helping people get connected with food, the transportation ministry,outreach and the new nutrition ministry, which is planned to start soon.

“It keeps us connected as Christians in the community and to help neighbors, family and friends who are in crisis who need love and encouragement when life is hard,” Cocca said.

Tickets are now available and can be purchased at www.loveincspringville.com. Gold, silver, and bronze sponsorships are also available for the event and can be purchased on the Love INC web site.

For more information, call (716) 592-3761 or visit www.loveincspringville. com.