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Calendar of Events Open through Oct. 31 Pumpkinville
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Open through Nov. 2 Nightmare Hayrides November 1 EVL Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Race
By Jann Wiswall
Halloween — and the end of a fabulous October — marks the start of a new slate of activities in Ellicottville that will keep you entertained all the way through Thanksgiving. October 31-November 2 Halloween trick-or-treating in the village of Ellicottville officially runs from 5:30–8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. When you combine that with the Rotary Community Halloween Party from 6-8 p.m. on the same evening, you’ll have the happiest little ghosts and goblins around! Another fun Halloween option for kids is the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church “Trunk or Treat” event on Friday, Oct. 31, when they can trick or treat at the Halloween-decorated cars in the parking lot at 6360 Route 242 in Ellicottville. The event runs from 5–7 p.m. and is open to the public. Pumpkinville’s last day of festivities for the season takes place on Halloween from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., so be sure to head over for your last opportunity to enjoy the rides, games, eats and treats at the oldest, continuously operated pumpkin farm in the United States. Visit www.pumpkinville.com. And, in nearby Franklinville, you can enjoy an old-fashioned Haunted Hay Ride through the grounds of the Woods at Bear Creek — the area’s
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November 1-2 East Otto Country Associates Open House November 7 Beer Fest Brewers Dinner Holiday Valley November 8 Beer and Wine Festival November 8-9 Fall Open House Winery of Ellicottville November 16 Routes to Art Holiday Sale at Holiday Valley November 28 Christmas in Ellicottville November 28 Target Ski Slopes Open at Holiday Valley December 5 Irish Christmas December 6 Christmas Stroll & Living Nativity December 20 Demo Day at Holiday Valley December 31 Torchlight Parade Holiday Valley
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East Otto: Where Creative People Shop
Everything You Need to Know for Election 2014
Annual Artist Open House Nov. 1-2
State, Town and Village Voting Takes Place Nov. 4
By Eva Potter
Banish boring gifts from your holiday list this year and give original presents everyone on your list will appreciate. Take a few hours to explore East Otto and enjoy a leisurely drive along the scenic, rolling terrain leading you to talented
local artists. The 28th annual East Otto Country Holiday Open House takes place next weekend, Nov. 1–2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The four current members of East Otto Country Associates invite you to come and view their unique handmade artistic treasures. Before beginning your tour, be sure to pack your gift list, because you’re likely to bring home quality-crafted items from four distinct artists, some of which you won’t want to give away. In addition, when you visit the East Otto Country Holiday Open House, you have the opportunity to purchase products made in the U.S.A. and support the local economy. Barbara Fox will be exhibiting her wonderful
Just because Fall Fest has come and gone, doesn’t mean fall in Ellicottville is over. The EVL Half is coming to town this weekend — an all-new event that gives people yet another
Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day and your uniquely American opportunity to participate in the democratic process. This year, voters will be asked to choose their next
reason to visit Ellicottville this time of year. The EVL Half is the brainchild of Ellicottville resident Doug Bush and his wife, Gwen, who are endurance coaches and together run Endurance Factor, a company that coaches runners, triathletes and cyclists. As part of Endurance Factor’s endeavors, the couple attends many big endurance sporting events in places such as Lake Placid. “(Going to these events) is such an exciting thing to do, and we wanted to bring an endurance sport to Ellicottville,” said Gwen. “We thought it would be a great way to show off our town and bring in new people who may not be skiers.” The half marathon covers 13.1 miles, and is See EVL Half page 4
New York State Governor/ Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, and five State Supreme Court Justices. In addition, area voters will select their Congressional Representative for District 23, State Senator
for the 57th Senate District, State Assembly member for Assembly District 148 and Cattaraugus County Coroner. In Ellicottville only, both town and village voters will elect their Town Justice. See Election 2014 page 5
Independent Realty Co. Opens in Ellicottville By Jann Wiswall
Real Estate Pros & More has opened a new office in Ellicottville, and owner Ken Bailey couldn’t be more enthusiastic. For the past 10 years, Bailey’s agency has been based in Portville and focused
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EVL Half Races into Town this Weekend Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Race
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By Jann Wiswall
on eastern Cattaraugus and western Allegany counties. He and several of his nine agents also are licensed in Pennsylvania and cover Bradford and areas east along the Pennsylvania-New York border. See Independant Realty page 8
Planning Board OK’s Conditional HV Road Realignment Ellicottville Distillery Concerns Addressed
By Jann Wiswall
Several town of Ellicottville residents attended the Planning Board meeting on Monday,
Oct. 27, to learn more and ask questions about the long-planned realignment of Holiday Valley Road and the proposed special use permit for the Ellicottville Distillery on Robbins Road. HV Road Realignment
The Holiday Valley road realignment project, due to begin next spring, involves rerouting Holiday Valley Road between the Tamarack Club and Valley Village. The new route will head up the hill
See Planning Board Meeting page 9
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Letter to the Editor A Letter from the Members of the Ellicottville Town Board Dear Friends, On the ballot in the upcoming Nov. 4 election will be a question posed to Ellicottville voters, which will read as follows: Proposition “Shall Local Law No. 2 of 2014 of the Town of Ellicottville, which provides that the elected office of Town Superintendent of Highways be abolished and the appointed office of Town Superintendent of Highways be created, be approved and adopted?” The Ellicottville Town Superintendent of Highways is currently an elected position. After many discussions, the Town Board adopted a motion to give the voters of Ellicottville a choice in the Nov. 4 election; the choice of whether or not the Town Superintendent of Highways should continue to be elected, or should be appointed by the elected Town Board. The Town Superintendent of Highways would be appointed only if you, the voters, give us the authority to do so! We want to provide some information to the voters of Ellicottville who will make this choice on Election Day, because we feel that this is a very important decision. Be assured that we are not, in any way, attempting to take away your rights but are rather giving you another choice. As we look into the future and see the possible development, we see a new set of skills required for the job. Expanded requirements may include knowledge of engineering as well as water, wastewater and buildings. Below are bullet points that contain crucial information regarding this matter: • Unlike an elected Town Superintendent of Highways, an appointed Town Superintendent of Highways would be accountable to the Town Board; therefore, the Town Board would become responsible for the actions of the Town Superintendent of Highways. Members of the Town Board are elected by you! • Town Board members would not have the authority to appoint anyone they wish as the Town Superintendent of Highways; rather, the appointee must meet Civil Service eligibility criteria, which would include several years of road building/construction, cost estimating and maintenance experience. • Nearly all counties and villages across New York State have Public Works Superintendents that are appointed by their respective Village Trustees and County Legislators; that has worked very well and, in our opinion, an appointed Town Superintendent of Highways would be no different! • A YES vote on this proposition will not affect the current Town Superintendent of Highways elected status; if approved, the local law takes effect at the end of the current term or upon the retirement or resignation of the current Town Superintendent of Highways. These are just a few of the reasons that we believe this would be a desirable change for Town of Ellicottville residents. We stress that this is a choice for you, the voter, to decide. A YES vote on this proposition would support the proposal that the Town Superintendent of Highways be appointed by the Town Board, and a NO vote would signal support for the Town Superintendent of Highways to continue to be elected. We encourage you to support this measure, but in the end, it’s up to you to make that choice! Thank you for your consideration. John Burrell, Steve Crowley, Greg Fitzpatrick, Ken Hinman, Rick Jackson *Not Printed at Taxpayer Expense*
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Breathing effectively and efficiently during any physical activity will enable you to achieve maximal performance. It is just as important as maintaining correct form, using the correct weight and lifting tempo. It is a good idea to get the basics right at the beginning. Ensure you use a weight, which is well within your comfort zone, therefore enabling you to concentrate on the correct form and breathing techniques. Don’t worry the weight will soon increase, but bad execution of form becomes
habit and is harder to rectify. You will also achieve greater results getting it right from the beginning and will have a much-reduced chance of injury or suffering from a delayed onset of muscular soreness. Most though will agree that it is more natural, as a general rule, to inhale on the eccentric (relax phase), and exhale forcibly but steadily on the concentric (exertion phase) of the movement. To give a correct example using the barbell bench press, inhale before lowering the bar to the chest, and exhale when you are pushing the weight away from you. Whether you’re lifting barbells in the gym or moving house furniture, it’s probably your natural inclination to hold your breath. Improper breathing technique can quicken fatigue, cause dizziness and increase your blood pressure, which can lead to fainting. By breathing correctly when lifting, you will likely have a higher degree of
control and alertness during your exercise. Breathing correctly can help you avoid weight room-related injuries. Never start this or any new exercise regimen without consulting your doctor first. Start by doing some deep breathing exercises before you start your workout session. Close your eyes and take in a deep breath through your nose, hold it for one or two seconds and let it go through your mouth. Repeat this for a few minutes. Deep breathing before you exercise sets the stage for controlled breathing during your workout. It relaxes you and makes you more conscious of your breathing. Breathe out as you lift the weight. Begin breathing out right as you pick up the weight. For example, on a bench press you fully exhale through your nose or mouth as you push the barbell away from your chest. Finally — do not hold your breath!
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a true test of endurance. The course takes runners north from the village, on rural roads, beginning and ending on North Monroe Street by the City Garage Ski Shop. Water stations will be available at miles 1.5, 4, 6, 8, 9.5 and 11 during the race, and restroom facilities will be provided at miles 4, 6, 8 and 9.5. While the half marathon is geared toward serious runners, others looking for a great workout have the opportunity to join the fun by competing in the 5K, a cardio workout that covers 3.1 miles, also heading north out of the village, toward the library and back to town. The 5K course will include water stations at the 1- and 2-mile marks. A sold out crowd of about 850 runners for these two events is expected. “We’ve had a much bigger reception than we had thought!” said Gwen. “This event is new to the area as a whole. It is not only a fun run but a serious competition for those that wish to take it as such,” explained Chris Chapman, media and communications manager for the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “This is the first race of its kind to be held in Ellicottville. The race will bring somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,500 to 1,750 people to the village.” Included in that number are friends and family members supporting the runners. Athletes will compete for the top times and a chance for bragging rights in various categories. Awards for males and females will be given in the following age groups: 14 and Under (5K), 15-19 (5K), 19 & Under (half), 20-24, 2529, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & Over, as well as for the overall winner in each group. The half and 5K are sold
out, but there are still spaces left in the kids’ race — a great opportunity to get the younger set excited about running! The kids’ race, for children ages 4-12, covers a distance of about 3/4 mile, beginning at ending on Monroe Street. Participants receive a fabulous — and edible — chocolate medal from Ellicottville’s favorite sweet shop, Watson’s Chocolate. The kids’ race begins at 10 a.m. Register on Halloween for $10, or on race day for $15. Besides the fun Ellicottville atmosphere, what else sets this weekend’s races apart from others? The costumes! While dressing up is optional, why not get one more use out of those digs and enter for a chance to win the costume contest? The contest, sponsored by Watson’s, will be held at 2:15 p.m. at Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC), and winners will receive gift certificates from Watson’s and Dina’s. If you’re already signed up for the half or the 5K, packet pickup will be at The City Garage parking lot at 5 Monroe St. Ellicottville on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. (Kids’ race packet pickup is from 8 to 9:45 a.m.) Parking will not be allowed in this lot; however, free parking is available on the village streets and paid parking is available on race day at a private lot at 12 Mill St., less than a quarter mile from the race start. The half marathon begins at 11 a.m. on North Monroe St., and the 5K begins at 11:15 a.m. Following the race, runners will enjoy an after-party at EBC. Various race merchandise, such as T-shirts, wine glasses and stickers, will be available for purchase at the registration area and at EBC.
Be sure to check your race packet for coupons and race day-only discounts at many of the village shops and stroll through town to find additional deals. “Each merchant has the ability to set what they will offer if participants identify themselves,” said Chapman. “They will have signs that will be distributed this week, identifying themselves to the race participants. The signs will be similar in design as other groups that come to the village for various events.” Don’t miss this opportunity for big savings on holiday shopping or ski season gear. Looking to make the day even better? Take time to give back. Help support the community with a donation to the Nazareth Food Pantry at the United Church of Ellicottville. Donations of items such as dried and canned foods, dish soap, paper products and toothpaste will be accepted at registration on behalf of the United Church, and Coffee Culture will be offering free coffee to everyone who brings a donation — it’s a win-win! In addition, a portion of the race proceeds will go to the Nazareth Food Pantry, as well as to the Ellicottville Sports Boosters. Whether you’re running, walking or just coming to watch and cheer on your favorite competitor, the EVL Half adds an exciting new element to November in Ellicottville. “It will undoubtedly be a great thing for the area,” Chapman said. “We are excited about this event because we hope it will add another thing that makes Ellicottville a wonderful and unique place to live and visit,” Gwen concluded. For more information, visit www.evlhalf.com.
Springville Center for the Arts Hosts Two Events Nov. 1 As part of Springville Center for the Arts’ Acoustic Autumn series, enjoy the music of Kinloch Nelson, in concert on Saturday, Nov. 1. Kinloch Nelson, a solo fingerstyle guitar player, creates a synthesis of folk, jazz, classical, rock, American popular music, and original compositions. His programs range from J.S. Bach to the blues and may include references to Miles Davis, Franz Schubert, John Fahey, The Ventures, The “folk scare,” Flatt and Scruggs, and the occasional TV theme.
Kinloch Nelson began performing in 1969. His 40 years and counting career has run the gamut from solo classical and folk concerts in coffeehouses and folk festivals to club dates with jazz, country, rockabilly, rock, and rhythm & blues bands. The concert takes place at Springville Center for the Arts, at 37 North Buffalo Street in Springville. Tickets are $12 presale or $15 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit www.
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springvillearts.org or call 716592-9038. In addition, a workshop will be offered Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at Arts Underground, 66 East Main Street in Springville. The workshop, Arranging for Solo Guitar: If You Can Sing It You Can Play It, will cover an approach to solo guitar playing by ear and playing melody with accompaniment. Cost for the workshop is $15 with a concert ticket, or $20 without a concert ticket. To reserve your spot for the workshop, call 716-592-9038.
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By William Thomas
‘Creeky The Clown’ - Gone But Hardly Forgotten Could there possibly be a better name for the world’s oldest clown than “Creeky”? I don’t think so. Funny thing is, the nickname did not emanate from his arthritic knees or his achy, breaky back. Floyd “Creeky” Creekmore was 98 when he passed away last month at his home in Billings, Mo. Honored to be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as The World’s Oldest Performing Clown, Creeky was still making ‘em laugh at 95 years old. A former cattle rancher, he traded the saddles and spurs for the rubber nose and orange wig in the 1980s and he never looked back ... except for that time the lion got loose and mistook Creeky for a slow-footed but tender gnu. Creeky was a juggler and a magician and, as such, quite adept at tying two scarves together and suddenly separating a very surprised woman from her brassier. A kind man, Creeky disliked only one group of people - feminists, because they didn’t wear bras which always ruined the trick. Creeky cut back considerably on circus appearances after his 96-year-old wife, Betty, passed away. It’s likely Betty fell for the whoopee cushion trick over three thousand times. Her nickname was ‘Betty The Boomer.’ Creeky joined the Shriner’s Circus after he gave up the farm, performing in big top acts, making personal appearances, electrifying kids’ parties and walking thousands of miles in Shriner parades to raise money for hospitals. The man with the white face and red lips liked to say he ran away with the circus when he was twelve, but the police made him bring it back. Creeky’s gone, but hardly forgotten, and I can only imagine what the funeral of the world’s oldest clown would look like.
Outside the funeral home, the American flag would be flown at half-mast just like the zippers of all the clowns who attended. Approximately 150 professional clowns would attend Creeky’s funeral and they would all arrive in the same hearse. Mourners would give them a standing ovation for the best clown car stunt ever! Creeky would have been given a crazy and colourful sendoff complete with a “21 Honk! Honk! Salute.” At the end of the tribute, a loud explosion would send Marvin the Human Cannonball flying high and inelegantly over the funeral procession. This would be the highlight of the burial ritual until it ended badly in a death spiral at a Tim Horton’s drive-thru four blocks away. Inside the funeral home, Creeky would have been sealed inside a closed coffin right up until Mandrake The Magician found a way to open it in under ten seconds. They struggled and Lord knows they meant well, but the fact is the coffin with Creeky inside would crash to the ground several times when several of the clown pallbearers tripped over their floppy shoes. There wouldn’t have been a wet face in the whole place because each person had just one tear drop painted under the eye. Real tears make the face pain run so no, crying is not allowed at the funeral of a clown. It’s just as well nobody cried because at the beginning of the funeral service Binky The Clown had already made over 100 hankies disappear. The younger performers in the crowd of mourners were told they had big shoes to fill but really when it comes to replacing clowns, who doesn’t?
It would be the only funeral in recorded history where two guys on unicycles were chased around the funeral home by a Saint Bernard wearing a tight-fitting dress. Somewhere in the funeral home a diminutive fortune teller named Esmeralda would mysteriously disappear, prompting the public address announcer to warn guests that there was a small medium at large. A mime delivered Creeky’s eulogy. It went on for three days. Creeky had been a dedicated clown. He wore polka-dot pants and a pointy hat, a bow tie and really loud socks so his feet wouldn’t fall asleep. And the people, they looked up to Creeky but mostly when he was walking on stilts. He loved it when the circus went on the road but he never much liked rooming with Mister Extinguo - “The man who put out fires with phlegm!” Creeky The Clown brought joy and laughter to millions of people, he entertained hordes of giggling children under the big top and he never once rear-ended another Go Kart in the Shriner’s musical ride. And what did Creeky ask for in return? As the minister who presided over the funeral of “Chuckles The Clown” said: “A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants.” So long, Creeky, and give St. Peter a wedgie for us all. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
Letter to the Editor To the Town and Village of Ellicottville voters: This Election Day, on the top of the ballot, there will be a proposition to abolish the elected office of Town Superintendent of Highways and create the appointed office of Town Superintendent of Highways. A YES vote on this proposition will not affect the current Town Superintendent of Highways elected status. If approved, the local law will take effect at the end of the current term or upon the retirement or resignation of Dave Golley. Currently, the Town Board has no control over the position. When people complain to members of the Town Board, the board can’t do anything about it. Also, at the end of the current term, are we going to have a qualified person run for the position? Or, like a neighboring town, are we going to have a Highway Superintendent that doesn’t come to work? This is very important and very serious. We have elected five people to be on the Town Board. Their job is to run our town. It’s time to let them run ALL of it. PLEASE VOTE YES ON TUESDAY. Thank you,
H. John Kent
Letter to the Editor To the Town and Village of Ellicottville Voters on Nov. 4 As we know, this is a statewide election. On the top of this year’s voting ballot you will see a resolution to do away with the elected position of Town of Ellicottville Highway Superintendent. With all of the schooling available, County Highway Department, adjoining Highway Supervisors, and help of salespeople that work for the different companies that process road material, this wealth of knowledge will continue to advise any question a new Town of Ellicottville Superintendent would have. I feel very strongly that this position should remain an elected position and that politics have no place in the Town of Ellicottville Highway Division. I would urge all voters in the Town and Village of Ellicottville to vote “no” and make sure that you check the top of your ballot for this issue. Charles R. Coolidge
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Also in Ellicottville, town and village voters will decide on “Proposal Number Four, Town Proposition Number One,” which states: “Shall Local Law No. 2 of 2014 of the Town of Ellicottville, which provides that the elective office of Town Superintendent of Highways be abolished and the appointed office of Town Superintendent of Highways be created, be approved and adopted?” Voters in support of the change may vote “Yes.” Those against the change may vote “No.” All New York State voters will be asked to vote for or against three state-wide propositions. Proposal One – Revising State’s Redistricting Procedure According to the New York State Board of Elections, this proposal will “reform the process of establishing new state legislative and congressional district lines that the Constitution requires every 10 years. If the proposal is approved, a redistricting commission will be established to determine lines for legislative and congressional districts, subject to adoption of the commission’s plan by the
Legislature and approval by the Governor. Under the current provisions of the Constitution, the Legislature is the entity responsible for establishing these lines.” Proposal Two – Permitting Electronic Distribution of State Legislative Bills The Board of Elections explains that “the purpose of this proposal is to allow electronic distribution of a state legislative bill to satisfy the constitutional requirement that a bill be printed and on the desks of state legislators at least three days before the Legislature votes on it. Under the current provisions of the Constitution, this requirement can only be satisfied by distribution of a physical printed copy.” Proposal Three – The Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 The purpose of this proposal, according to the Board of Elections, “is to authorize the creation of state debt and the sale of state bonds in the amount of up to two billion dollars … to provide money for the single purpose of improving learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students in New York. The Board of Elections further explains that the funds would be used for
“capital projects … to acquire learning technology equipment or facilities … install highspeed broadband or wireless internet connectivity for schools and communities, construct, enhance and modernize educational facilities to accommodate pre-kindergarten programs and … replace transportable classroom units, and install high-tech security features.” For more information about the three proposals, visit the State Board of Elections web site at www.elections.ny.gov/ ProposedConsAmendments2. html. Polling Places Town and Village of Ellicottville: Ellicottville Fire Hall, One Lyn Weishan Dr., Ellicottville Town of Great Valley Dist. 1: Killbuck Volunteer Fire Hall, 3790 Killbuck Rd., Kill Buck Town of Great Valley Dist. 2: Great Valley Town Hall, 4808 Route 219, Great Valley Town of Mansfield: Mansfield Town Hall, 7691 Toad Hollow Rd., Mansfield To view sample ballots for your voting district, visit www. cattco.org/news and click on “View Sample Ballots for the 2014 General Election.”
Election Day Dinner Ellicottville’s 50th annual Election Day Dinner will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church of Ellicottville. The Election Day Dinner, a completely apolitical community event, has been held there every year since 1974. Organizers and volunteers will prepare and serve a traditional Thanksgiving sneak-peak menu of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, squash and gravy, along with homemade pies and brown breads for dessert. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner is $10 per person; $5 for children under 10. Too busy with work or homework to stay and dine with your friends and neighbors? You’re welcome to stop by, say hi and pick up to-go orders. Proceeds support the church’s mission and community services.
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Remaining Deer Management Permits Available for Hunters The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Oct. 28 that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1, 2014. Deer Management Permits, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer, are issued for specific WMUs to control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants received permits during the initial application process, but the DMP target still has not been reached. In these units, under Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, DEC will re-open the DMP application process on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for up to two additional DMPs in theses WMUs at any DEC license sales outlet beginning Nov. 1, 2014. Leftover DMPs will not be available by phone, by mail or via the internet. Applicants who previously paid the $10
DMP application fee, or are exempt from the application fee, will not be charged for this additional application. Applications for leftover DMPs will be accepted for the following WMUs: 1C, 3M, 3R, 3S (bowhuntingonly), 7F, 7H, 7J, 8A, 8F, 8G, 8H, 8J, 8N, 8R, 9A, 9F, and 9G. For WMU location breakdowns, check the 201415 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide. During this extended application period, DEC will issue DMPs for an individual WMU all day. The status of permits will be reviewed each night, and as individual units are filled, they will be removed from the list of those available effective the following day, with no further applications accepted for those units. A list of units with available leftover DMPs will be routinely updated on DEC’s website. Deer populations are above desired levels in all of the units with leftover DMPs. DEC encourages hunters to use these leftover tags to take
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an additional antlerless deer or two. Stock up on venison, make a bit more sausage, share an extra deer with your neighbors and friends, or donate the extra deer to those in need through the Venison Donation Coalition. In support of the NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, this year’s budget includes $6 million in NY Works funding to support creating 50 new land and water access projects to connect hunters, anglers, bird watchers and others who enjoy the outdoors to more than 380,000 acres of existing state and easement lands that have not reached their full potential. These 50 new access projects include building new boat launches, installing new hunting blinds and building new trails and parking areas. In addition, the 2014-15 budget includes $4 million to repair the state’s fish hatcheries; and renews and allows expanded use of crossbows for hunting in New York State.
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Six Weeks of Free Seminars for GOACC Members OLEAN – Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee hosts seminars every six weeks featuring a topic of concern to our membership. The next seminar, “Facts/Figures on Cattaraugus County,” is set for Wednesday, Nov. 5 at noon, and will be held at the Greater Olean Area Chamber office at 120 North Union St. in Olean. “This seminar is a lively presentation on Cattaraugus County — facts and figures, overlooked characters, interesting geological facts and intriguing historical data … a little performance with a Cattaraugus County angle — definitely a lunch and learn se seminar,” Earl McElfresh,
seminar speaker said. Earl B. McElfresh is the author of “Sidereal Days,” “The History of Rock & Roll,” “A Romance” (Tammy Norie Press e-book 2012,) “Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War” (Abrams, 1999) and contributing editor to “Company Commander” by Charles B. MacDonald (History Book Club, 2007.) He is a regular contributor of Civil War articles to Civil War Times magazine. Cartographer for McElfresh Map Company LLC, he has prepared 23 maps. Twenty of the maps have been main or featured selections of History Book Club. “Join us for these unique and personally enriching
seminars where you can thrive through participation and learn something new,” stated GOACC’s COO, Meme Yanetsko. Other seminar topics include: Dec. 11 — Social Media and Marketing; Jan. 21 — Multi-Channel Marketing; March 3 — Leadership/ Communications; April 15 — Search Engine; and May 19 — Google+. The seminars are FREE for chamber members and $10 per seminar for nonGOACC members. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact GOACC at (716) 372-4433 or email betty@oleanny.com.
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the ninth annual Brew Masters Dinner with a “Cirque de Bière” theme, at the Holiday Valley Lodge on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. This evening of gastronomic exploration features nationally recognized craft beers paired with locally sourced culinary creations. The event is an intimate Brew Master meet and greet, with a “most unusual master of ceremonies” who will inform and entertain throughout the evening. Brewers will be on hand to discuss their beers and explain the pairing decisions. Tickets are $65 per person and are going fast. Visit www. holidayvalley.com. Then on Saturday, Holiday Valley, the Ellicottville Brewing Company and Southern Tier Brewing Company will host the 11th annual Beer and Wine Festival at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge from 3:307:30 p.m. Sample a variety of handcrafted beers from more than 30 of the best New York State and American craft breweries, as well as wines from New York, Southern Ontario and Ellicottville vintners. The event also features hard cider tasting, live music and great food. Advance tickets are $50/person through Oct. 31; $60 beginning Nov. 1. Visit www.holidayvalley.com. Over at the Winery of Ellicottville at 14 Monroe Street in the village, you’re invited to a Fall Open House on Nov. 8 and 9, complete with complimentary light fare, gifts and prizes. The winery is debuting two new wines and launching a new website. Visit www.wineryofellicottville. com. November 16 Cattaraugus County Arts Council annually sponsors its Routes to Art Holiday Sale at Holiday Valley. This year,
more than 25 of the region’s finest artists and artisans will be selling their creations at the resort’s main lodge overlooking the slopes. The holiday sale is your best opportunity all year to purchase unique, personal and artistic gifts, including cards, books, prints, jewelry, pottery, ornaments and more all at affordable prices! The event runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit www.routestoart.com. November 28-30 The Christmas season officially kicks off on Friday, Nov. 28 with Christmas in Ellicottville. Be sure to head to the village to sing along with strolling carolers performing all of your favorite holiday tunes, while the smell of hot chocolate and the decorated windows in this 19th century village bring back thoughts of Christmas past. At dark, the village comes to life when thousands of white lights and the three-story tall village Christmas tree are lit. Throughout the weekend, activities include more Christmas carolers, a live reindeer, breakfast with Santa, horse and wagon rides, interactive children’s activities, as well as fire truck rides with Santa. Visit www. ellicottvilleny.com. And don’t forget – Saturday, Nov. 29 is Small Business Saturday! Show your support for independent business owners across the country by choosing to do your holiday shopping away from the malls and big-box stores. There’s simply no place better than Ellicottville to find that perfect, unique gift for someone special on your shopping list! Then celebrate your treasures in one of Ellicottville’s fabulous restaurants.
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The event features more than 25 of the region’s most talented artists, so get ready — your holiday shopping just got easier! Imagine the grand top floor of the new Lodge at Holiday Valley, with windows overlooking the slopes, all lined with tables of beautifully displayed, original artwork. The views will be stunning no matter where you look. Tina Hastings, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, said, “This annual event has been a wonderful success for the Routes to Art program, giving artists another opportunity to connect with the local community and share their work. Anyone looking for gifts outside the box that support our local economy will be amazed at the affordable selection our artists will offer.” This year’s participating regional artists,
including Darlene Allen, John Balacki, Charlotte Cappellino, Denise Drummond, Patricia Eckstrom, Karen Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fox, Sean Huntington, Elliott Hutten, Elizabeth Jankowski, Dawn Lombardi, Tom Martin, Keith McKale, Tom Militello, Penelope Minner, Anne Mormile, Rose Nuszkowski, Ellen Paquette, Todd Plough, Dee Smith, Mat Snyder, Jil St. Ledger-Roty, Eileen Weishan, Michael Weishan, Mikel Wintermantel and Robin Zefers Clark, will display and sell many cash-and-carry items. Shoppers can expect to find cards, books, prints, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, as well as paintings, stained glass, basket weaving, woodcarving, photography and more. Whether you come with a list or let inspiration drive your shopping, you won’t leave empty handed. As you browse and visit with artists, you’ll find the perfect hand-beaded scarf for your mother-in-law, whimsical stuffed animals for your grandchildren, sparkly jewelry for all occasions, inspirational paintings for your home or office, pottery that’s more than just functional and so much more. The Routes to Art program is designed to support and promote the collective arts community in the region, while advancing cultural tourism and enhancing enjoyment of life in the Southern Tier. And when you see the work of these talented individuals, you’ll understand! Cash, checks and credits cards accepted. For more information, visit www.routestoart. com, call (716) 372-7455, or email info@ myartscouncil.net.
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“A Sudden Light” by Garth Stein In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils p of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant gi whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle’s Puget Soun Sound. Trevor’s bankrupt parents have begun a trial separation, and his fath father, Jones Riddell, has brought Trevor to Riddell House with a goal: to join forces with his sister, Serena, dispatch the ailing and elderly Grandpa Sam Samuel to a nursing home, sell off the house and property for development, divi divide up the profits, and live happily ever after. B But as Trevor explores the house’s secret stairways and hidden rooms, he discovers a spirit lingering in Riddell House whose agenda is at odds wit with the family plan. Only Trevor’s willingness to face the dark past of his for forefathers will reveal the key to his family’s future. This best seller, from the author of “Racing in the Rain”, is available in book for format at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access over 7,000 7,0 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card! Friday • October 31 V. Football Sectional Semi-Finals vs CLV • 7:00 pm Girls V. Soccer Sectional Finals vs Maple Grove @ Pioneer • 7:00 pm Tuesday • November 4 BOE Meeting (HS Library) • 7:30 pm Tuesday • November 4 MS/HS Fall Concert @ Salamanca HS • 7:00 pm
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“Expanding into western Cattaraugus County was a natural next step for us,” he explained. “Ellicottville’s central location, and its dynamic real estate market, allows us to serve a much larger portion of the Southern Tier.” Tom Fenner, who has merged his Allegany/Oleanbased real estate firm (Fenner Real Estate) with Bailey’s, will manage the Ellicottville office as an associate broker. “Ellicottville is unique,” Fenner said. His wife’s grandparents lived in Ellicottville. “So we’ve been visiting for many years. Our plan is to relocate to the area from Allegany to take full advantage of the lifestyle. There’s something about Ellicottville that draws people. I’m going to be one of them!”
Both Fenner and Bailey acknowledge that Ellicottville is a competitive real estate market and know it will take some time to get established. “That’s why it’s so important to have an office here. It allows us to be close to the customer and the unique characteristics of the market,” Bailey said. “And it allows us to get to know our realtor colleagues, many of whom we’re already friends with. We’re not here to compete with the other agents. We’re here to work with them. That’s the nature of the real estate business.” As a fully licensed, fullservice agency, Real Estate Pros & More works with clients to buy and sell yearround homes, vacation homes and commercial real estate. Agents also can help you find that perfect piece of land and
connect you with architects and contractors who can build your dream home or a custom designed modular home. Bailey knows that, especially in small towns, many people prefer to work with smaller agencies. As an independent agency with an excellent reputation, Bailey can confidently commit to “treating all of our customers fairly and honestly and to get the work done as quickly as possible.” Fenner agreed and added, “Just give us a try!” The new Real Estate Pros & More office is located at 43 Bristol Lane in the Ellicottville Square complex. To meet with Bailey or Fenner, or for more information, call (716) 9337777, or visit www.realpros. biz.
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Sharon A. Swift, 62 Sharon A. Swift, 62, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., passed away Oct. 22, 2014, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. She was born June 22, 1952, in Salamanca, N.Y., the daughter of the late Richard and Genevieve (Schumacher) O’Brien. On Oct. 4, 1997, she married Richard Swift who survives. Mrs. Swift taught music at Edward Town Middle School in the Niagara–Wheatfield School District for 33 years. She was a member of the Niagara Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and the Ellicottville Legion Auxiliary. She also attended Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in
Ellicottville., and St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church in North Tonawanda, N.Y. Besides her husband of 17 years, she is survived by four brothers, Thomas (Becky) O’Brien of Springville, N.Y.;
Robert (Margaret) O’Brien, Michael O’Brien and Timothy (Cheryl) O’Brien, all of Ellicottville; and two sisters, Donna (John) Warner of Diamondhead, Miss., and Kate (Jim) Hughey of Ellicottville; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was said on Oct. 27, 2014, at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ellicottville, N.Y. Burial was held in Holy Cross cemetery in Ellicottville. Memorials may be made for breast cancer research or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y.
Ellicottville Sports Roundup Ladies’ Soccer Advances to Finals, Varsity Football Heads to Semis By Todd Palmatier
The ECS Lady Eagles varsity soccer team won their Class D semi-final game over Pine Valley 5-0. Tarah Scharf recorded the shutout win, while Morgan Zlockie had the hat trick. Freshmen Kourtney Robinson and Allison Raecher recorded single tallies. The girls move on to the finals to play Maple Grove on Halloween night at 7 p.m. at Pioneer Central. Unfortunately, the boys’ varsity soccer season was cut short as they lost to Pine Valley 2-1 in the playoffs. The EllicottvilleFranklinville varsity football team beat Portville Friday night 48-13. The Griffins had 446 total yards of offense
compared to 182 for Portville. Senior Phalla Musall rushed 22 times for 174 yards and four touchdowns. This also put him over 1,000 yards for the year, which was a tribute to him mom Kathy Musall. Senior Callum Watt had six carries for 44 yards and one touchdown. Sophomore Petey Hutchinson had two receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown, while senior Ben Erickson had two catches for 35 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Tommy Easton was a perfect 4-4 for 131 passing yards and two touchdowns. The team has locked up the No. 2 seed and will take on Cattaraugus-Little Valley in the sectional semifinals this Friday night at 7 p.m. at ECS.
The JV football team wrapped up its season with a perfect 8-0 season. The team was led by the 1-2 punch of Austin Grinols and Griffin Chudy in the backfield. While quarterback Caleb Palmatier led the offense to victory and had some fine completions to Dooley Brennan and Tyler Pitner. The Ellicottville Little Eagles Pee Wee team lost a hard-fought super bowl to Randolph 6-4. The Eagles could only muster two safeties. The Little Eagles Banquet is Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the West Valley Fireman’s Club on Route 240. It will be a catered affair with 50/50s and door prizes.
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across from Tamarack, along the top of the existing third tier parking lot and back around to the existing roadway. Entry to the parking area will be at the third tier; exits will be located at the first tier. The existing road in front of the lodge, administration and operations buildings will be removed and replaced with more parking and a wide area with steps, grassy areas and landscaping leading to the main lodge. Chris Brown, owner of the Ellicottville Depot restaurant, sought assurances from Holiday Valley that storm water and sediment runoff both during and after construction won’t exacerbate flooding problems his restaurant already experiences. Those problems and their solutions are being addressed by Town Engineer Mark Alianello and others and are not an issue before the Planning Board. Bonnie Koschir, director of operations at Holiday Valley, and project engineer Dave Johnson explained that a “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is being developed, as required by law, to ensure that waste water containment efforts can withstand a 100-year storm.” The SWPPP must be approved by the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) before construction begins. The planning board asked Johnson if the SWPPP will take care of Brown’s issue, i.e. “Will it ensure that the Holiday Valley project will not make his problem worse?” Both Johnson and Alianello said the plan would not exacerbate the problem. Another resident asked if the grade at the intersection of the new road and Valley Village Road would be reduced. Koschir and Alianello explained that the grade only at the top of Valley Village will be reduced from 13 percent to about 12 percent. They acknowledged that it would be ideal to reduce it further, but it is not possible for numerous engineering reasons. Planning Board Member
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Mike Guerico, who also serves as Ellicottville’s fire commissioner, noted that the new road alignment is far better for emergency vehicles, which will no longer need to worry as much about pedestrians. After the public hearing, the planning board went through the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for the project. Because the SWPPP is not yet complete, the board approved the SEQR with a notation that the SWPPP must comply with DEC and other state requirements. The board then approved the site plan on that condition and with the condition that easements for utility companies be transferred in advance of construction. Ellicottville Distillery The public hearing on the Ellicottville Distillery was attended by several residents who live on or near the Robbins Road location of the business. Their concerns had to do with traffic, waste disposal and groundwater protection. Owners Bryan Scharf and Charlie Bares explained that the distillery will be classified as a farm distillery, which, among other things, requires that 80 percent of the products used in production — in this, case apple cider —come from New York State. The owners will produce apple brandy from the cider. The owners noted that the distilling side of the business will generate little traffic except for cider delivery vehicles about twice a month. Because a proposed tasting room and retail space is small and parking is limited, they felt there are built-in limitations on how many customers they can accommodate. Federal and state laws allow distilleries to have tasting rooms and to hold events. Town Planner Carol Horowitz noted, however, that town zoning laws require that such activities must be ancillary to the core business. The owners agreed that such events would be occasional. When asked about waste disposal and groundwater
safety, the owners and Alianello explained that two waste storage tanks will be buried at a location sufficiently away from the existing well and septic system. One tank will store biodegradable apple cider byproduct; the other will store cleaning and sanitizing waste. The second tank must be approved by the Cattaraugus County Health Department. Alianello said an engineering plan must be developed for both tanks and that he will work with the tank contractor to approve their location and construction. Following closure of the public hearing, the planning board went through the SEQR review and determined the project would not negatively impact the environment. The board then approved the site plan and special use permit with several conditions, including a requirement to obtain planning board approval for any future expansion and a requirement for the owners to locate a disposal company or plant in advance that can receive tank waste. New Business The planning board also discussed an application from Steve Chaffee, owner of a property at 6199 Route 219, to construct an apartment above a garage that is currently under construction. Horowitz explained that the project can’t be considered an accessory apartment because accessory apartments can only be added if the main home is a singlefamily unit. In Chaffee’s case, the main home contains three apartments. Horowitz suggested that the board consider the property a Master Planned Development (MPD). She noted that the property has adequate parking and open space to meet the requirements of an MPD and that the garage apartment will have separate water and sewer from the main house. The board agreed and moved to hold a public hearing on the MPD at the next meeting. That meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Town/Village Hall.
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Hats Off to Springville Elementary for Donating 711 Hats to Kids With Cancer
From Oct. 14-24, Springville Elementary School (SES) students collected new hats to donate to children with cancer. The project was a joint effort between SES Student Council and Earth Scouts of Western New York, who prepared for the drive by making flyers, posters and decorating collection boxes that were placed inside the school. Additionally, the school held “Crazy Hat Day”
on Oct. 17, in which students wore their craziest hat to school to promote the event. This is the third year the hat drive has taken place at SES. In its previous two years, about 400 hats were collected. This year, 711 hats were collected! Earth Scouts also organizes a hat drive at Union Pleasant Elementary School in Hamburg. The SES hat drive concluded
on Oct. 24, and a few days later, students and teachers assembled to package up the hats with ribbons and tags. The hats will be donated to Women and Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, and distributed to local children with cancer. A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped make this hat drive a huge success!
Holiday Valley Golf Pros Win WNYPGA Awards
Steve Carney and Kyle Benish have been golf professionals at the Double Black Diamond Course at Holiday Valley Resort for 11 years. They are also members of the Western New York Professional Golf Association of America, which consists of 270 members and assistants. At their yearend meeting and awards banquet, they were very lucky to come away with a few awards. Benish won the 2014 Taylor Made Assistant Professional of the Year. It honors the assistant who has gone beyond the call of duty to promote the game of golf, their place of employment and the WNYPGA.
Carney won the 2014 Horton Smith Award for his contributions to developing and enhancing educational opportunities for PGA golf professionals. He also won the 2014 Resort Merchandiser of the Year Award for his superior skills as a merchandiser in the
promotion of the game of golf. To top off the year, Steve and Kyle also won the WNYPGA Head Professional/Assistants Championship in late August. Thirty-two teams participated at the tournament held at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y.
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Religious Services Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am
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Artwork at the Library – currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by local artist Leigh Ann Cledgett. Come checkout these interesting paintings which chronicle the life of Leigh Ann’s grandma. Be sure to read text that accompanies each painting. Digital magazines are here! – All Ellicottville Library card holders can now access full digital copies of 67 of your favorite magazines on your computer, tablet and mobile device. Check out www.evml.org – check out our website for more complete, multi-access digital magazines with no information on new arrivals of books, coming events holds, checkout periods, or maximum quantities. and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, Go to www.cclslib.org to get started or stop in the eBooks and movies. library for directions.
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Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals Cancels Meeting The meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, has been cancelled, since there is no new or pending business before the board. The next meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at 6 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Through December 7 Quality Choices for Medicare Health and Drug Plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the start of the Medicare Open Enrollment on Oct. 15 and ending Dec. 7. CMS encourages people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage options for 2015. For 2015, steadily increasing quality of plans should give seniors confidence that they have an array of quality choices at competitive prices. Quality in Medicare Advantage and the Part D Prescription Drug Program continues to improve. About 60 percent of Medicare Advantage enrollees are currently enrolled in plans with four or more stars for 2015, in contrast to an estimated 17 percent in 2009. And Medicare Advantage enrollment is projected to be at an all-time high in 2015 with more than 16 million beneficiaries. CMS calculates star ratings from 1 to 5 (with 5 being the
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