The first single-family houses have been sold in a new Camarillo development next to Highway 101 at the site of a century-old farmhouse west of Springville Drive Since the Cortona community's September grand opening about two dozen houses have been sold of a planned 157 Another seven were recently listed on the developer's website for sale between $970,000 and $1.05 million The two-story homes in the development range from three to four bedrooms with floorplans from 2,038 to 2,484 square feet The nearly 23-acre development was approved in 2021 The final phase of the project will be completed in 2026 "Cortona meets the growing demand for new single-family homes in a city with limited new construction," John Lavender, president of Lennar's Cal Coastal Division, said in a September statement. Amenities will include a private swimming pool and public park with a playground and basketball court The development is located within the service areas for the K-8 Pleasant Valley School District and Oxnard Union High School District The new houses stand on the site of the 128-year-old Scholle farmhouse workers lifted and moved the farmhouse to a plot in the southeast corner of the development Tocco said it will be rehabbed and sold to a new owner as a residence Edward Henry Scholle built the farmhouse in 1895 after purchasing the plot of land in then-Springville a small farming community situated between what is now Port Hueneme and Camarillo More information is available at lennar.com Isaiah Murtaugh covers Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Camarillo for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at isaiah.murtaugh@vcstar.com or 805-437-0236 and follow him on Twitter @isaiahmurtaugh We have a number of statewide amendments for voters to decide on November 8th during mid-term elections Voters in Springville will consider a 15 mill increase while voters in Odenville are being asked to approve a 10 mill increase If a 15 mill property tax increase is voted in Springville school leaders want to use the extra money to pay for a potentially a new middle school Middle school principal James Talton hopes to have the community's support this year after the vote failed to pass last year The elementary school is over capacity and so we're looking at another building to just house the students of Springville.” We’ve received a lot of support from the community" he said The property tax increase wouldn't be unheard of in St Clair Revenue Commissioner Kenneth Crowe said last year both Moody and Pell City voted in similar mill increases Pell City voted in an additional 5 mills and Moody an additional 15 mills Both Odenville and Springville property owners now pay 36 mills every year said Crowe Springville Middle School students and staff are doing what they can to combat overcrowding don’t transition at the same time because it is too crowded for everyone" said Talton He added "we have to do different dismissals and arrival times Our sixth-grade students when they have a schedule change we use what we call 'the roundabout'." Students navigate the hallway similar to how traffic flows through a city intersection "They’re only allowed to come out the classroom make a right-hand turn go down the hall to the roundabout and only enter a classroom on the right because the halls are so full of students" said Talton He said "it's normal" for students now See Also: Future of Oak Mountain Amphitheater uncertain as talks of new venue in Birmingham begin See Also: Driving dangers created by unsecured items, rocks The building is several decades old and can easily see upwards of 180 students during a class change That’s our biggest problem" said Talton He hopes his community will vote to approve the property tax increase Click the search icon or 'view more results' to see all results representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Clair County Commission and other partner organizations took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve in Springville “Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve is a very special place that showcases Alabama’s incredible natural diversity,” said Chris Blankenship ADCNR Commissioner and Chairman of the Forever Wild Land Trust Board of Trustees “The opening of this nature preserve is a perfect example of how state and local agencies can partner with businesses and volunteers to provide important habitat for wildlife as well as provide access to quality outdoor recreation Everyone involved in this project is looking forward to sharing it with the public.” The Forever Wild Land Trust purchased the initial 382-acre tract in Springville in 2018 and 40 acres were added the following year bringing the total acreage of the Preserve to 422 ADCNR’s State Lands Division partnered with the City of Springville and St Clair County to develop recreational trails at the Preserve mountain biking and horseback riding trails totaling 7.3 miles Springville Mayor Dave Thomas said the Preserve will have a positive impact on the community and surrounding areas by providing outdoor recreation and education opportunities “The City of Springville is thrilled for the opening of the Preserve,” Mayor Thomas said “This Forever Wild project has been years in the making A special thank you is given to all of those who have worked on this project over the past 14 years We are excited to present the unique outdoor education and recreation opportunities to our community and surrounding area accompanied by features such as the bioretention area allows for curiosity and learning to organically occur The preserve is expected to have a positive economic impact on Springville’s small businesses by driving ecotourism the fastest-growing sector of the tourism industry We can hardly wait to share all that makes our small town so special with all of our new friends.” The Preserve is situated in the Ridge and Valley region of Alabama and features a mix of upland hardwood and pine forests along Big Canoe Creek that provide important habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and fish including white-tailed deer The Preserve is also part of the larger Big Canoe Creek Watershed which is home to more than 50 fish species including the threatened trispot darter that is depicted on the Preserve’s entrance gate Several blooming native plants such as mountain laurels wild azaleas and buckeyes are also present throughout the Preserve making seasonal return visits a must Clair County Commission Chairman Stan Batemon who is a retired ADCNR conservation enforcement officer has been involved in the development of the Preserve since its inception He said the Preserve is an important asset for the economic and community growth of St “I am very excited to see the opening of the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve,” said Chairman Batemon “I applaud the City of Springville and the original Canoe Creek working group for their perseverance and commitment to make this Forever Wild tract a world-class outdoor recreation and education addition to the quality-of-life offerings to our citizens both in St Clair County and to future generations of outdoor enthusiasts.” Outdoor recreation opportunities at the Preserve include hiking Future plans include an expansion of the horseback riding/hiking trail and the construction of pavilions to host outdoor education events Preserve facilities include pet waste stations trash cans and picnic tables in both the upper and lower parking areas and two portalets in the upper parking area Preserve Manager for the City of Springville is proud to see the community’s vision for this project become fully realized and be opened to the public Before being hired as manager in 2022 he served as president of The Friends of Big Canoe Creek – a nonprofit organization that works to protect and preserve Big Canoe Creek and its tributaries for the benefit of its communities and the health of the watershed – from 2008 to 2020 “The Preserve has been a labor of love for me as I have watched and worked to get to this point for 15 years,” Morrison said “I am humbled by the efforts of all the partner organizations businesses and volunteers who have made this vision a reality This was truly a group effort more than a decade in the making and I sincerely thank everyone who was involved The Preserve is a very special place and I look forward to sharing it with our community and visitors from across the state.” Partners that helped make the opening of Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve possible include ADCNR Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Organizers of the ribbon cutting event would also like to recognize the many volunteers who have worked to make the Preserve possible including Richie Gudzan creator of the Preserve’s logo that is displayed at the entrance and kiosks The Preserve is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Birmingham at 1700 Murphrees Valley Rd. Turn left onto Murphees Valley Road and drive north for 2.4 miles Turn right onto Murphees Valley Road and drive north for 2.4 miles Operational hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through February, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. March through October. The Preserve is open Wednesday through Sunday each week (closed Monday and Tuesday). For more information about Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve including a trail map, visit Springville Parks and Recreation online at https://springvilleparksandrec.com/BCCNatureInfo.aspx ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at www.outdooralabama.com Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources © 2025 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Postal Service Looking to Hire for the Holidays and Beyond Amber Davalos will follow a proud tradition dating back to when Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General of the United States Davalos will raise her right hand to take the official Oath of Office as the Postmaster of the Springville Post Office at a Noon ceremony at the Springville Post Office Post Office Operations Manager Richard Garcia will administer the oath began her postal career in 2001 as a casual clerk at the Porterville Post Office In 2003 Davalos became a career clerk at the Ivanhoe Post Office In 2005 she transferred back to Porterville where she went on to step into management in 2017 as a supervisor Davalos has served as an Officer in Charge of the post offices in Richgrove As outlined in the USPS Delivering for America plan the postal service is committed to modernizing and continually adapting to the evolving needs of all customers As the Postmaster of the Springville Post Office Davalos is prepared to serve her community with that development in mind “I am proud to serve as the Postmaster of Springville and help this tight nit community continue to grow with the Postal Service,” said Davalos CA where she enjoys spending time with her friends in family including husband Orlando and son Ryan Davalos supervises 6 employees and oversees the retail services and the daily distribution of mail to over 1,680 delivery stops The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service By: 6:30 am on March 31 Permits have been filed for a two-story residential building at 1239 Forest Hill Road in New Springville, Staten Island Located near the intersection of Rockland Avenue and Forest Hill Road the L-shaped lot is within walking distance of Latourette Park Nazim Bashirov of ESL10 Properties LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 31-foot-tall development will yield 40,289 square feet with 25,209 square feet designated for residential space most likely condos based on the average unit scope of 1,050 square feet The steel-based structure will also have a cellar Harry Simino of Simino Architect is listed as the architect of record Demolition permits have not been filed yet An estimated completion date has not been announced Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews around the corner from 1239 Forest Hill Road They want way too much $$$ to live in their units ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices After the Springville City Council voted to move ahead with plans for the new Springville High School the Nebo School District Board of Education followed suit The board approved the plan on Wednesday night during its board meeting As both the city and the district have signed off on the plans the design process will begin with architects helping to figure out the placement of various items on the property “We’re going to continue to make tweaks for a better design than what we are working with now,” said Lana Hiskey “Nebo School District really enjoys the relationship with Springville City the Gammell family (which owns some of the land involved) and being able to bring all of these parties together these inter-local agreements between Springville City and the Nebo School District are really going to be beneficial because we serve the same population.” There is still time before the targeted start of construction in early 2024 allowing for weekly meetings with secondary people that include members of the community The plan also involves school resuming at the existing site while construction starts on the new high school “We still have to hold school for the two years under construction so they would be going to the current building or parts of the building during this construction,” Hiskey said “We needed the fields next to the property to be able to pull this off and stay in the same location that will be where the building will be constructed Once that’s all constructed we will move forward and come back to parking.” She added that the parking situation at the high school may be tough come the start of construction but stressed patience within the community The over 50-year-old high school requires some improvements technologically wise and the new site will bring those improvements along with it While there are various pieces to the puzzle that will become Springville High School Hiskey said that the school district is still on budget with the project The district planned for a rise in the cost but capital funds are being used on top of bond funds to help offset the added costs “We hope that this high school continues to be an icon in the community of Springville,” Hiskey said “Not only for our students and our future leaders but we hope that also our community members will enjoy it just as much.” and while the project is in the early phases the district is hoping to be good partners with the community Hiskey said that the design phase will take months to work through the plans and make adjustments as needed The progressions of the project will be available on the Nebo School District website and if anyone has any questions “We just really enjoy our relationships there (Springville) and we think it will be for the best for the community,” Hiskey said LLC | www.heraldextra.com | 1200 Towne Centre Blvd speaks to media at press conference to discuss the previous day's arson of an under construction apartment building and a Provo Police cruiser on Friday Chief Scott Finlayson speaks during a final news briefing in reference to the death of five members of the Strack family by the Springville Department of Public on Tuesday The Springville chief of police is stepping down at the end of the month and city officials announced his successor as another familiar Utah County face After spending 18 years at the Orem Police Department Craig Martinez said becoming director of the Springville Department of Public Safety is a dream come true I love the city administration and the council my dream job has always been to be a chief of police,” Martinez said He applied to the position in early April and passed through the “quick and difficult” hiring process He was offered the job almost two weeks after he was promoted to captain with the Orem Police The city administration and elected officials and they are all great and very good at what they do,” Martinez said “It was the perfect storm for me and an opportunity to do what I’ve always dreamed to do.” Scott Finlayson is the longest-serving chief of police in the history of Springville and he said he’s grateful to have raised a family and worked in the community for the past 23 years He has served as a police officer at the Brigham Young University Police Utah State University Police Department and as chief of police in Hoquiam I’ve loved working with the officers and the community It’s certainly going to be a new phase in my life,” he said “I’ve worked in law enforcement for 40 years now and it’s time for a change As head of the Department of Public Safety Finlayson oversees both the police and fire departments in the city He said he’s proud of how his teams have managed the community as population doubled in size during his tenure “I’m excited about Chief Martinez coming in and taking my place I feel like I’m leaving the department in good hands and looking towards the future and what he will do with the department that is new and innovative.” retiring chief of the Springville Department of Public Safety “I’m proud of the fact that with the resources given that we’ve been able to do a good job of providing a quality service to the community,” he said “My favorite part has been working with the officers and working with the community and helping cooperatively solve problems in our community.” Finlayson and his wife plan to volunteer in the community and possibly serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints He also said he’s excited to spend time with his 21 grandchildren I think he’s going to do a wonderful job,” he said “I feel like I’m leaving the department in good hands and looking towards the future and what he will do with the department that is new and innovative.” Martinez grew up in Utah County and started his career in law enforcement as a deputy at the Utah State Prison He then moved on to serve with the Utah Highway Patrol the Federal Aviation Administration and the Orem Police Department “Orem is always going to have a place in my heart But I’m ready for this new chapter,” Martinez said ”I’m excited about Chief Martinez coming in and taking my place I feel like I’m leaving the department in good hands and looking towards the future and what he will do with the department that is new and innovative.”– Chief Scott Finlayson The swearing-in ceremony is set to occur during the Springville City Council meeting on June 4.”I’m excited about Chief Martinez coming in and taking my place I feel like I’m leaving the department in good hands and looking towards the future and what he will do with the department that is new and innovative.” – Chief Scott Finlayson Food & Drink, Food & Drink News No longer relegated to Chi Chi’s and Mighty Taco we Western New Yorkers have plenty of options when it comes to going South of the Border there are still pockets of our area that are in need of a good sit-down The new Fiesta Bamba in Hamburg neatly fills in one of those pockets and the restaurant happily gets all the details right how can you tell if Fiesta Bamba—or any other Mexican restaurant — is worth it’s salt According to Fiesta Bamba manager Jearim Fuertes you shouldn’t just judge a libro by its cover I love Mexican food and we have a lot of great options here in Western New York,” Jearim says “But when I’ve gone on vacations Down South some of the best-looking Mexican restaurants don’t have good food “There’s no substitute for going to a restaurant and trying it yourself,” she recommends “You have to see if it’s up to par and meets your expectations.” This isn’t to suggest that the new Fiesta Bamba doesn’t look good featuring vibrant Latin pastels and low-key mid-century vibes a small L-shaped bar looks inviting and made for chatting up strangers over frozen margaritas You’re also in expert hands when you walk into Fiesta Bamba The Hamburg restaurant is the second Fiesta Bamba location with the first being a runaway success located in Springville The menu at the Hamburg location is almost completely the same as the Springville menu There are Tex-Mex classics like  tacos A few seafood platters at the Hamburg location is the only difference between the two menus “We wanted to have a different menu for Hamburg but ultimately we went with almost the same menu,” Jearim says “I know there’s a lot of Tex-Mex in Western New York and not a lot of authentic Mexican I think once people get familiar with our Tex-Mex food we’ll slowly start offering more Mexican dishes.” Nothing goes better with Tex-Mex than a cold margarita or Mexican beer The new Fiesta Bamba does have a full bar with 10 different types of margaritas and about just as many Mexican beers The bar also serves up classic mixed drinks like Bloody Marys the new Fiesta Bamba has all the vibes you’d want in a Hamburg spot expect this Tex-Mex cantina to get pretty lively during a certain couple of weeks in August “The fairgrounds are right next door,” notes Jearim “We anticipate that it’s gonna get pretty busy here during the fair We hope to be running pretty smoothly by then and prepared for it.” Hours at time of publishing (Subject to change): Daily 11 a.m Want to share info or news with us? Send us a note Submit an Event List a Business Make a Deal List a Deal About Us Advertise With Us Contact Us Careers Privacy Policy List an Event List a Business List a Deal List a Community Update Advertise With Us Resources Press Coverage Events and festivals by the Step Out Buffalo Team Accessibility Statement Deer Valley Brew-Grass BBQ Featuring Camp Chef Ted Scheffler Deer Valley Resort invites you to enjoy live music and a lunch barbecue on the Deer Valley Café deck where you’ll be treated to a hand-selected menu by Deer Valley’s Resort Executive Chef Peter Menteer.  Immerse yourself in the delightful tunes of a live bluegrass band while enjoying the breathtaking views watches Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge in mouthwatering food available for purchase Reservations are not required; seating is first-come Strap Tank Brewery has launched a sister restaurant located just steps away from their Springville Strap Tank location You can easily access it via a scenic ride on their glass elevator.  According to the folks at Strap Tank Brewery “Señoritas offers an exceptional selection of authentic Mexican cuisine Our menu is designed to satisfy every palate Start with mouthwatering ceviche paired with smothered enchiladas then add a signature margarita classic cocktail or mocktail from our full bar Señoritas is the perfect destination for a memorable night out with friends or your next corporate event!” Señoritas is open Thursday-Saturday 4-10pm.  After a lengthy closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic Seasons Plant Based Kitchen has reopened in a new location: 916 S their “focus is to create a community culture that respects nature and nourishes all life Our food is hand-crafted from scratch using high quality and local ingredients We strive to offer a beautiful and sustainable experience for everyone to enjoy.” New items on the 100% vegan menu include perigord salad Seasons is open Thursday through Sunday starting at 5:00 p.m Ogden becomes the center of German culture with the Sneddon Hof Germanfest From breaded schnitzel and bratwurst to warm potato salad and spätzle the menu offers a feast of traditional dishes Guests can also enjoy lively performances from bands like Salzburger Echo and Chardon Polka Band creating an energetic and festive atmosphere Ready to dive into Utah’s most exciting culinary adventures Learn the secrets of sushi rolling from a master chef celebrate Bewilder Brewing’s 5th anniversary with exclusive brews and experience the opulent charm of The Vintage Room at Deer Valley featuring gourmet dining and stunning alpine vistas From the grand opening of Hidden Boot Saloon at Flanker to mouthwatering Taco Tuesday deals at Taqueria 27 and a special Valentine’s discount for the Park City Wine Fest these must-know events and offers are bringing flavor and fun to Utah this season 2023 - 12:30PM This 2,200-square-foot RE/MAX Edge/StreetEasy The central Staten Island community of New Springville, which shares a zip code with Fresh Kills, the infamous landfill that’s being converted to a public park, is one of the borough’s major hubs The quiet neighborhood has a slight suburban vibe but nevertheless found itself in the headlines for being the site of two murders—when the Mafia gunned down developer Fred Weiss in 1989 when gangsters killed bar owner Michael Devine In this week’s Buy Curious, Joann Impellizine, an agent at DiTommaso Real Estate, and Elyse Ann Rivera, an agent at RE/MAX Edge, give us the inside story on New Springville and I’ve heard that there are a lot of different housing choices there is a wide range of properties—single-family houses The area is defined by Forest Hills Road on the East which intersects with Richmond Avenue and Freshkills Park on the west to create a point on the south end the central location is the main attraction in that "you’re not too far from anything." What's more "everything you need is right in the neighborhood—you don’t have to go outside it.” Rivera says many of her clients who are priced out of Brooklyn choose New Springville because they don’t drive and want to be within walking distance of the Staten Island Mall and other shops and restaurants “They like the suburban feel and the fact that it’s less densely populated than Brooklyn." There are two named subsections: Heartland Village is a residential development with a variety of housing options which is next to the golf course of the same name and detached single- and two-family high ranches was built in the 1960s and 1970s; some houses have yards Fueled by low inventory—according to StreetEasy there are only 14 properties for sale—and high mortgage interest rates “Once the interest rates hit their peak in fall 2022 She says housing prices for single-family houses generally run $389,000 to $675,000 for attached compared to two-family attached ($725,000 to $920,000) Condos typically go for $209,000 to $559,00 usually in two-family houses or in the few condo buildings and go for $1,400 to $1,500 for one bedrooms Impellizine says entire houses are also rented out though Rivera says large single-family lots are sometimes sold and then divided to accommodate multiple single-family houses or a boutique condo building Impellizine notes that the S44 and S61 connect to the Staten Island Ferry and that the community “is not too far” from the entrance to the Staten Island Expressway Staten Island Mall, the borough’s only indoor shopping center The New Springville Greenway, a paved pathway that’s a little over three miles long As mentioned, the 2,200-acre Freshkills Park is a major green space that's being opened in phases and is expected to be completed in 2038 The nearly 200-acre Willowbrook Park, which is on New Springville’s northern border La Tourette Golf Course, the only one on the island with a practice center hosts the annual New York City Amateur Championship and the March of Dimes Celebrity Charity Event New Springville is not a fine-dining destination; rather are in the Staten Island Mall or in smaller shopping centers surrounding it Other options include Miller’s Ale House, Jade Island, which serves Chinese-American food and tiki cocktails, Hot Bagels & More, and Sandwich and Pickle, a deli/full-service restaurant that serves corned beef and pastrami sandwiches a Stop & Shop and Lidl are in the Staten Island Mall Check out these listings in New Springville 85 Elmwood Park Drive #65Recently renovated The two-story unit has an upstairs loft/playroom with skylights Features of the 1985 three-story building include a pool 200 Travis Ave.Built in 1980 semi-detached house is 2,734 square feet and sits on an oversized lot and backyard with a wooden deck and swimming pool 34 Edward Ct.Listed for $500,000 this 1,600-square-foot single-family townhouse has two bedrooms A fenced-in paved patio and garage are other features of the three-story residence 5 Windham Loop #4BThis 754-square-foot one-bedroom 200 Wellington Ct.Originally listed for $799,000, this 2,200-square-foot two-family brick house has been reduced to $785,000. The circa-2001 residence has five bedrooms, four baths, a custom kitchen with red lacquer cabinetry, private deck, large backyard, balcony, and private drive with an attached garage. Nancy A. Ruhling is a freelance writer based in New York City. *By signing up you agree to receive occasional emails on behalf of our sponsors Copyright 2009-2024 by BND Ventures Inc | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices | Login .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.comSTATEN ISLAND -- Staten Island's West Shore town of New Springville was originally settled back in 1680 when it was called Karle's Neck Village a reference to the extension of land between Main Creek and Richmond Creek By the early 1800s the area included a small village a dock and several freshwater springs -- probably contributing to its name Springville and later New Springville Fast forward to the 1960's and New Springville is a thriving retail center the most popular of which is the Staten Island Mall on Richmond Avenue -- which at this writing is undergoing an expansion According to the Staten Island Historical Society New Springville remained largely a countryside until 1964 Korvette department store chain opened an outlet on the site of a former chicken farm This was followed with the opening of the Staten Island Mall in 1973 on the grounds of what had been a rarely used airport Since that time New Springville has become a commercialized area Six city bus routes serve the area with the terminal at the Staten Island Mall on Marsh Avenue The Yukon bus depot was opened in the early 1980s and can accommodate 380 buses Another fact about New Springville: As we previously reported the neighborhood once housed New York City's first drive-in theater called the Fabian Drive In that opened in 1948 at the intersection of Richmond and Platinum Avenues Do you have cherished memories of old New Springville kindly share them in the comments section below or email them to benanti@siadvance.com \n m_gallery = \"vintage_new_springville_photos\";\n m_gallery_id = \"21905940\";\n m_gallery_title = \"Vintage New Springville photos; Send us yours\";\n m_gallery_blog_id = \"4499\";\n m_gallery_creation_date = \"Friday 11:37 AM\";\n m_gallery_permalink = \"http://photos.silive.com/4499/gallery/vintage_new_springville_photos/index.html\";\n m_gallery_json = \"https://blog.silive.com/photogallery/4499/21905940.json\";\n m_gallery_pagetype = \"embed\";\n m_gallery_type = \"photo\";\n <\/script>\n Gallery: Vintage New Springville photos; Send us yours .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a} Sunset Lanes stood vacant for eight years before being demolished in 2002 Sunset Lanes was an Island fixture for five decades when a wrecking ball made way for a big-box drug store which was home to thousands of keglers -- both young and old -- each year Sixteen wood lanes graced the main section of the center Once home to more than 12 bowling centers with 212 lanes in the mid-1970s Staten Island has just two bowling  centers left Rab's Country Lanes in Dongan Hills and Showplace Bowling  Center in Travis A victim of higher taxes and increased regulations the sport's golden era came to an end on Staten Island Often the final spear through the  heart of this beloved sport was the fact that the land had more value to  the owners and developers than the bowling business we found only a handful of photographs of Sunset Lanes in our digital library (see photos below) We are asking readers of this slideshow to forward us any photos you may have of Sunset Lanes (both exterior and interior) and we will include them in this slideshow and add to our archives Please email them to the Advance Sports Department at sports2@siadvance.com Joe Dondiego (or Joe Dondi as he was known) was a fixture at Sunset Lanes The desk man always greeted his customers with a big smile and a calm demeanor He was truly one of the good guys associated with the sport The work site after Sunset Lanes was demolished in 2002 Work on the new building at the old site of Sunset Lanes is seen in this 2003 photo Vinny D'Ambrosio III grew up at Sunset Long before he became a fixture as the desk man at Showplace Bowling Center Vinny D'Ambrosio III made his mark at Sunset Lanes The southpaw was a junior bowler at the center and was often seen practicing at the center with his dad in tow D'Ambrosio III later became a PBA cardholder Firefighters battle a blaze at the vacant Sunset Lanes in May of 1998 is seen here right before demolition in this October 2002 photo Several store fronts make up the former site of Sunset Lanes a once thriving bowling alley on Staten Island NOTE TO OUR READERS: If you have any photos of the defunct  Sunset Lanes, please email them to the Advance Sports Department at sports2@siadvance.com and we will include them in this slideshow and add them to our archives A bowler gets set to take aim at the pins at Sunset Lanes (circa 1990) Sunset was originally painted orange but then was later painted in blue Once home to more than 12 bowling centers with 212 lanes in the mid-1970s Staten Island has just two bowling  centers left Rab's Country Lanes in Dongan Hills and Showplace Bowling  Center in Travis the sport's golden era came to an end on Staten Island Often the final spear through the  heart of this beloved sport was the fact that the land had more value to  the owners and developers than the bowling business we found only a handful of photographs of Sunset Lanes in our digital library (see photos below).  We are asking readers of this slideshow to forward us any photos you may have of Sunset Lanes (both exterior and interior) and we will include them in this slideshow and add to our archives.  Please email them to the Advance Sports Department at sports2@siadvance.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John M. Annese | annese@siadvance.comSTATEN ISLAND - A 19-year-old woman is dead and two others are injured after a car slammed into a pole on Richmond Avenue launching one female passenger out of the vehicle and sending a second into its trunk Sunday at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Richmond Hill Road in New Springville An FDNY spokesman confirmed that two people were hospitalized in critical condition was pronounced dead shortly after 11:30 p.m. A law enforcement source said the second hospitalized victim was taken to Staten Island University Hospital was barreling northbound on Richmond Avenue when it blew by a car on its right then lost control as it tried to avoid another vehicle making a left onto Richmond Hill Road from the opposite direction but it was too late," said Justin Elnahrawy The sedan's rear left quadrant hit the utility pole at the median The other girl ended up in the trunk...I'm pretty sure she broke her neck You know a car is going fast when you hear the zoom," he said and the glass is flying on all the cars," Rahman said "The sound that it made was...horrible," he said describing the loud "boom" caused by the impact "They were doing chest compressions on her." "It didn't look good," Rahman said Police blocked off the northbound lanes of Richmond Avenue and used road flares to limit southbound traffic to a single lane as they investigated late Sunday night and early Monday morning "I've seen a lot of crashes and I've never seen anything like this," Elnahrawy said "When you see the body flying out the car Nobody cares about no traffic laws -- everyone pulls up and everyone's trying to help." \n m_gallery = \"fatal_crash_in_new_springville\";\n m_gallery_id = \"18407792\";\n m_gallery_title = \"Fatal crash in New Springville\";\n m_gallery_blog_id = \"4499\";\n m_gallery_creation_date = \"Monday 12:31 AM\";\n m_gallery_permalink = \"http://photos.silive.com/4499/gallery/fatal_crash_in_new_springville/index.html\";\n m_gallery_json = \"https://blog.silive.com/photogallery/4499/18407792.json\";\n m_gallery_pagetype = \"embed\";\n m_gallery_type = \"photo\";\n <\/script>\n During the Springville City Council’s work session on Tuesday the body heard a proposal from the public works department to install new roads and roundabouts in the city Public Works Director Bradley Stapley presented several recommended improvements to the city including two major new roads Springville would add a road running north to south This road will provide access to Lakeside Landing a new development west of the 400 South freeway interchange according to the presentation A road would also be added to extend 1200 West running north to south and connecting 1400 North with 1600 South When the new Springville High School is built A traffic signal could be added to the intersection of 400 South and 1100 East along with a roundabout placed off of 1350 East A roundabout would be put in place at 620 South and Canyon Road and the current four-way stop at the intersection of 800 South and 800 East would be replaced with a five-way roundabout in hopes of making the surrounding neighborhoods a safer place to walk and drive The roads in these four-way intersections are typically 66 feet long meaning a pedestrian attempting to cross the street to reach the school would have to cross that entire distance while watching for cars from four directions Replacing the four-way intersection with a roundabout would mean that a pedestrian would only have to cross about 12 feet of pavement to reach the roundabout’s center island where they can stop in a safe place to wait for traffic to clear and then cross the remaining 12 feet to the other side of the street According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, intersections converted to roundabouts saw a 70-80% reduction in injury crashes you slow down when you come to a roundabout,” said Brian Henrie a landscape architect and roadway safety advocate A one-time summer paradise and longtime Rockland Avenue fixture has been sold to developers a seven-acre property in New Springville that has served as a home away from home during the summer for many pool-loving Staten Islanders a Pleasant Plains-based residential and commercial contracting company A Blue Star employee confirmed the sale on Monday but company owner Thomas Costa was unable to be reached for comment according to numerous people familiar with the sale Members met for the final time last October to discuss the sale the main pool at the swim club suddenly lost a tremendous amount of water and it was determined to be too expensive to repair what caused the damage A plumber who inspected the site said the pipes below the pool were completely severed and not salvageable club members voted to sell the recreation center that had been in operation since 1962 which would have increased annual dues dramatically The other option voted down included replacing the pool which would have required the facility to close for the 2011 season a portion of the property needed to have been sold He said a portion of the property couldn't be sold because they wouldn't have made enough money especially since the grounds' taxes were "eating us out of house and home." and a potentially steep increase in membership dues sealed the deal The club president said newer members "went off the deep end" and became annoyed with the board accusing them of not doing their due diligence "If they really looked at things in a realistic way who noted the vote was overwhelmingly against taking action to replace or repair the pool Selman expects the club to be officially in the hands of Blue Star Group in six months He expects houses to be built on property that currently holds two pools A person familiar with the sale process and the swim club said several older board members seemed to give up early on saving the property younger members were trying to figure out ways to keep the swim club going by looking into a possibility of selling a piece of the land and hosting fundraisers Lee Covino and his family joined in 2007 and experienced a limited "It was a fun time while I was there," said Covino It's a very tragic loss for the Island the club's membership was on the upswing but the club's board was the gang "that couldn't shoot straight," regarding ways to obtain new members and finding a way to save what it had even the newer members decided it was time to sell there's no going back and changing what has happened who noted that maybe if the club had sold its parking lot Covino is now a member of the Hillside Swim Club an 11-acre property located not far from Island Swim Club He said folks at Hillside appear to be ready to do whatever it takes to keep the club afloat "It's the spirit that keeps that place alive They would never even sell a postage stamp-sized piece of their property because they want it for future generations," he said "That's how these things continue