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Katherine writes
The Spaghetti Dinner and Music Jam at Webster’s Crossing UMC was successful, with thanks to all who came and especially to Pat, Sylvia, Anna, Cora, Andrew, Phil, Joice, Melody and Gracie for working so hard. The next one is Feb. 23.
All Western Evergreen Nursery of Springwater was represented at the Christmas Tree Farmer’s Association of New York Winter Convention last Friday and Saturday in Verona. The kissing ball I entered in the contest did not win. The winners had different shapes, were decorated in unusual ways and made from a variety of greens. Don Griffing of Nunda entered an exquisite Korean fir wreath with hand-made cones of tiny folded ribbon pieces and a gorgeous bow. He should have won, in my opinion, at least one of the prizes. The winners of the contests can provide the wreaths and natural evergreen decorations for the New York Governor’s Mansion.
The best news in Websters Crossing Church is that Maggie White joined our congregation on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Sunday was a beautiful day for a hike — 36 degrees, sun and two inches of new snow. Twenty people and four dogs followed a trail through the woods near the top of the hills from Giles Road to Peckins Road. All were rewarded by the views that are only available in the winter when the leaves are off the trees. Details on the next hike through a cemetery may be found at the town website, www.townofspringwaterny.org under calendars.
We have prayers in for Gladys Weed (as she goes in for cataract surgery) and continued prayers for Jim and Betty Van Scooter and Barbara Babbitt.
Don’t miss the program “Springwater Inspirations, A SUNY Geneseo Student Project,” being hosted by the Springwater–Websters Crossing Historical Society on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Springwater Fire Hall. Bring a dish and come for the dish-to-pass dinner at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7:15 p.m.
Judy writes
Tickets are still available for the Springwater American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Valentine’s Prime Rib Dinner on Feb. 11. Call Carol Tripp, 585-669-2582 or the American Legion, 585-669-2300 to let us know how many tickets you will need. Delivery is possible if the weather prevents you from coming into town. Tickets are $20 each and that includes a wonderful meal and special dessert. Please RSVP by Feb. 3, to allow the butcher to prepare the necessary number of prime ribs.
Katherine writes
The Spaghetti Dinner and Music Jam at Webster’s Crossing UMC was successful, with thanks to all who came and especially to Pat, Sylvia, Anna, Cora, Andrew, Phil, Joice, Melody and Gracie for working so hard. The next one is Feb. 23.
All Western Evergreen Nursery of Springwater was represented at the Christmas Tree Farmer’s Association of New York Winter Convention last Friday and Saturday in Verona. The kissing ball I entered in the contest did not win. The winners had different shapes, were decorated in unusual ways and made from a variety of greens. Don Griffing of Nunda entered an exquisite Korean fir wreath with hand-made cones of tiny folded ribbon pieces and a gorgeous bow. He should have won, in my opinion, at least one of the prizes. The winners of the contests can provide the wreaths and natural evergreen decorations for the New York Governor’s Mansion.
The best news in Websters Crossing Church is that Maggie White joined our congregation on Sunday, Jan. 29.
Sunday was a beautiful day for a hike — 36 degrees, sun and two inches of new snow. Twenty people and four dogs followed a trail through the woods near the top of the hills from Giles Road to Peckins Road. All were rewarded by the views that are only available in the winter when the leaves are off the trees. Details on the next hike through a cemetery may be found at the town website, www.townofspringwaterny.org under calendars.
We have prayers in for Gladys Weed (as she goes in for cataract surgery) and continued prayers for Jim and Betty Van Scooter and Barbara Babbitt.
Don’t miss the program “Springwater Inspirations, A SUNY Geneseo Student Project,” being hosted by the Springwater–Websters Crossing Historical Society on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Springwater Fire Hall. Bring a dish and come for the dish-to-pass dinner at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7:15 p.m.
Judy writes
Tickets are still available for the Springwater American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Valentine’s Prime Rib Dinner on Feb. 11. Call Carol Tripp, 585-669-2582 or the American Legion, 585-669-2300 to let us know how many tickets you will need. Delivery is possible if the weather prevents you from coming into town. Tickets are $20 each and that includes a wonderful meal and special dessert. Please RSVP by Feb. 3, to allow the butcher to prepare the necessary number of prime ribs.
The Springwater Rod & Gun Club will also host their annual Pickrell Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11.Fishing begins at dawn and the feasting follows thereafter.
Everyone who attended the last town board meeting commented on how orderly it was handled. One issue of the generator for the Sewer project was tabled, and no comments were received on the new proposed Sewer Law. About 63 people attended and 75 percent of them commented on the proposed moratorium for hydraulic fracturing in our town. Many of the people who attended were from out of the area, but all of them had very good comments and all managed to stay within the five minute rule. As it was, the meeting lasted until 10:30 p.m., but the board members went home with much to think about before they vote on this pending legislation.
Supervisor Babbitt commented on the new recycling policy. The contract reads that recyclables will be accepted every week, but evidently there is still some confusion at the refuse center and people have been turned away. She stated the board will iron out the wrinkles and have some answers in February. Identification cards for the 12 senior citizens who are eligible for the one free bag program are available from the town clerk. This program will be phased out through attrition and no future programs of this type are in the works.
Do you have a special talent or cottage industry? We know people in our town are very talented — some sew, some bake and decorate cakes, some knit beautiful items, and some sell candles.
Councilwoman Pat Willsea is compiling a list of people in the area who are willing to share their talents, and I have agreed to assist her. If you have a special talent and would like to be included in the local directory that will be at the Town Hall, give me a call or send an email and I will add the information to the growing list.
So far we have a landscaper, a cake baker, and a seamstress. Pat believes we should support our talented people in Springwater and this is one way to promote your own talents
Have a great week.
