The Cordelian Club of Springville donated $10,000 to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, the largest sum given since the club’s inception 48 years ago.The check was presented on May 10 to CEO Nils Gunnersen, to be used to purchase new infusion pumps and help renovate the parking ...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Lizz Schumer
A free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets will be held at the Springville Fire Hall on May 22 from 4 - 7 p.m.The clinic is organized by the Erie County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society and the SPCA serving Erie County.“This is a free service provided by the county and designed to keep both pets and residents safe. All pet owners are encouraged bring their cat, dog or ferret to the clinic to receive the rabies vaccination,” said Erie County Legislator John Mills.“By participating, you can help protect our community against a rabies outbreak,”...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Press Release
A new exhibit has opened at the Cattaraugus County Museum, 9824 Route 16, in Machias. The exhibit is titled “From Forest to Farm,” and features a wide variety of tools, primarily representing agriculture and the lumber industry.The main showcase of the exhibit is a display of saws and sharpening tools on loan from the collection of Allan Fish of Great Valley, some dating back to 1809.Business hours for the museum are Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Submitted to Journal
The votes are in and the Springville-Griffith Institute technology department took away top honors, winning first place for schools with 3,000 students or fewer from the National School Boards Association for its use of technology to govern the district, communicate with students, parents and the community and to improve overall district operations. The decision was made as the result of the annual Digital School Districts Survey, conducted by e.Republics Center for Digital Education in conjunction with NSBA and www.convergemag.com. Linda Hoffman attended the conference, held in Boston, Mass. from...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Lizz Schumer
I believe that a recent article in “The Buffalo News,” “Early Intervention Reduces the Chance of Violence,” is right on point. The scope of child abuse and neglect is shocking.The most recent data from 2010 showed that 77,000 children were abused or neglected in New York state, enough to fill Madison Square Garden nearly four times. At least 114 of these children died. In Erie County, 3,855 children were confirmed victims of abuse and neglect.In addition to the unspeakable injuries to children, child abuse leads to increased crime. Not every abused child grows up to be a criminal, but survivors...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Submitted to Journal
Coming off a 17-1 win that pulled the Springville-Griffith Institute team to 7-7 on the season, the boys varsity baseball team hosted Cheektowaga on Friday, May 4. After that initial victory, the boys lost five games in a row. An 11-6 win on Wednesday, April 18 in Cheektowaga was part of five wins in six games for Springville.Cheektowaga gave the home team a 4-1 loss. The road team built a 4-0 lead, scoring once in the third inning, twice in the fourth and once in the seventh before Springville finally broke the shut out in the bottom of the seventh, the final inning. Tyler Conklin earned a single,...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Matt Sargeant
With two losses to open the season, the modified baseball team at Springville-Griffith Institute was on the road against the Pioneer Panthers on Tuesday, May 8 in pursuit of its first victory.The Griffins fell behind 2-0 after three innings of play.Matt Woodarek was the starting pitcher and lasted four innings, striking out seven batters.“From innings four to six, the boys’ bats and base-running skills came alive with timely hitting and aggressive base-running,” said Coach Robert Gainey.From that point on, Springville outscored Pioneer 7-2 to clinch a 7-4 victory, the team’s first of the year.Matt...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Matt Sargeant
The annual spring concert at Springville-Griffith Institute High School on May 24 will feature the orchestra, chorus and concert band. The Tuesday Night String Ensemble and the jazz band will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7.An anonymous community member recently donated a piano to S-GI, and the Springville-Griffith Community Education Foundation will be acknowledged for its contributions toward the piano’s repair, tuning and purchase of a moving dolly. There will also be a presentation for this year’s senior class musicians. The concert, which will be held in the High School’s...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Linda Danahy
Eric and Denise Lawton announce the wedding engagement of their son, Dennis Paul, to Kristin Elizabeth Hobson, daughter of Susan Kendall Hobson. The wedding is planned for July 7 at Avon Gardens in Indiana.Dennis is a 2006 graduate of Springville-Griffith Institute. He received his bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University and is currently an eighth grade science teacher at Beech Grove Middle School in Indiana.The bride-to-be received her bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University in English and psychology and is currently completing her master’s degree at the University of Indiana in occupational...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Submitted to Journal
The 50th anniversary of the Springville Pageant of Bands will take place on May 18 and 19. To help commemorate the event, the Springville-Griffith Institute High School business of music class is hosting the Springville Jazz Orchestra on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. in the Lyle G. Palmer Auditorium at the high school.The Springville Jazz Orchestra, which was formed in 2009, has performed at the Springville Oktoberfest and the Erie County Fair and has been featured at fundraisers for local and regional civic organizations, including the Springville Relay for Life, Springville Community Foundation and...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Submitted to Journal
Letters to the Editor
Editor:As one of the election inspectors who worked on March 20 and on May 1, 2012 for the village of Springville elections, I would like to comment on issues concerning the election process.I can assure the voters of Springville that the results of that election were counted fairly by the inspectors...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Marlene M. Ziecker
Editor:I while ago, I was confronted at a local gun raffle by someone who was against President Obama because apparently, to him, Obama was anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment, etc. etc etc.Despite after the shooting of Travon Martin, he didn’t even mention the NRA’s pet project, the “Stand your ground”...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 | Larry Schultz
Editor:The Springville Concord Community Food Pantry is in dire need of monetary donations, if we are to remain solvent.Our monthly debts (rent, utilities, perishables and insurance payments) are not keeping up with donations received, at this time.Anyone interested in continuing to support our local...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Paula C. Karney
Editor, This is just short reminder to the community that the 50th anniversary of the Springville Pageant of Bands is this weekend!Friday features jazz ensemble competitions at the high school throughout the school day. Friday evening at 7 p.m. is a special anniversary concert featuring the Springville...
moreWednesday May 16, 2012 | Dave Guadagna
Editor:Thank you to all the residents of Springville and the surrounding communities that supported the Taste of the Southtowns on Sunday, April 22 at the Springville Fire Hall. This was the eighth year for the taste and a very successful year for the event.Congratulations to the restaurants who received...
moreTuesday May 15, 2012 |
Weekly Features and Columns
I believe that a recent article in “The Buffalo News,” “Early Intervention Reduces the Chance of Violence,” is right on point. The scope of child abuse and neglect is shocking.The most recent data from 2010 showed that 77,000 children were abused or neglected in New York state, enough to fill Madison...
moreFriday May 18, 2012 |
Registered voters across New York state will have the opportunity to vote on suburban district school budgets and school board members next Tuesday, May 15. Despite this ability to make a direct decision on how their tax dollars will be spent, only a small percentage of voters in each district will take...
moreMonday May 14, 2012 |
There’s nothing like a freshly picked tomato. You can grow tomatoes, they’re easy. You don’t even need a garden. A simple container will do.Thomas Mitchell, a horticulture teacher at Niagara County Community College, shared tips on growing vegetables during a presentation at Plantasia, Western New York’s...
moreMonday May 14, 2012 |
As the first anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden approached last week, members of the U.S. House of Representatives were debating the impact of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.The bipartisan proposal passed 248 - 168 on Thursday, despite the threat of a presidential veto if...
moreMonday May 7, 2012 |
FIFTY YEARS AGOApril 12, 1962The Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches unite Palm Sunday evening in a union service in the Baptist Church at 8 o’clock. The service will be led by representative youth from the three youth fellowships of the several churches.On March 24, six members of the Field...
moreSunday May 6, 2012 |
Kids Stories
Kaleigh Wagner, a junior at Springville-Griffith Institute High School, entered a contest sponsored by AT&T to design a goalie mask for Buffalo Sabres Goaltender Ryan Miller.Several thousand teens between the ages of 13 and 18 entered the contest that was eventually narrowed down to five entrants....
moreFriday May 18, 2012 |
The annual spring concert at Springville-Griffith Institute High School on May 24 will feature the orchestra, chorus and concert band. The Tuesday Night String Ensemble and the jazz band will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7.An anonymous community member recently donated a piano to...
moreThursday May 17, 2012 | Linda Danahy
The Comedy Jam held April 27 at Springville-Griffith Institute High School raised more than $7,200 for People Inc. and donations are still being received.Tyler Bursee was the event organizer. Businesses donating included Aftermath Inc., Calamar, Carpet Castle, Hannon Excavating, HJS Cleaning and Supply...
moreWednesday May 16, 2012 |
The Springville-Griffith Institute Middle School music department will present its annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The performance will feature the middle school orchestra, chorus and concert band and will be held in the middle school gymnasium. At 6:45 p.m., the Middle School Jazz...
moreThursday May 10, 2012 | Linda Danahy
[ohoto1]Julie Kumiega, the director of the American Cancer Society’s Patient and Family Services, discussed the psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis to the abnormal psychology, psychology and language, basic psychology and adult education psychology classes at Springville-Griffith Institute High...
moreSaturday May 5, 2012 | Linda Danahy