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Rock ‘n Roll Weekend
Brings Classic Cars, Great Tunes and Dance Moves By Jann Wiswall
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Ellicottville’s annual Rock ‘N Roll Weekend and Car Show has been a hit with locals and out-of-towners alike for many years, and this year’s line-up of bands and cars promises to be the best one yet. Sponsored and organized by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, the dance-party weekend officially kicks off on Friday, Sept. 20 with Lil’ Ronnie and the Grand Dukes at Balloons Restaurant and Nightclub beginning at 7 p.m. and Live & Kickin’ at The Gin Mill at 9 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 21, the streets will be filled with the sounds of former Chubby Checker tour guitarist Davey Zee on Monroe Street at the main outdoor stage from 1-4 p.m. Zee’s classic-rock party band, Mid Life Crisis, features Zee as lead vocalist and guitarist, Tom Young on lead guitar, Dr. Jay Werder on bass and Jon White on drums. The band plays a little bit of everybody from the ‘50s, 6’0s and ‘70s — from the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, Steve Miller and the Doors, to the Commodores, Johnny Cash, Collective Soul and even a little Elvis. Get those vocal chords ready to sing along, because chances are you’ll know the lyrics. Then, keep your dancin’ shoes on for a night of more great bands at Ellicottville’s best watering holes. The Washington, D.C.area trio, The Andy Poxon Band, will start the evening off at Balloons at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m., the band West sets the See Rock’n Roll Weekend page 7
Get Ready to Hit the Alpaca Adventure Trail
Town Board Debates Expansion, Special Events Police Coverage
Regional Farms Open Doors for National Alpaca Farm Days Sept. 28–29
By Eva Potter
It happens every year the last weekend in September, but this year National Alpaca Farm Days will incorporate a new local twist — the Alpaca Adventure Trail. The Ellicottville Times
has created a fun way to experience many of the region’s alpaca farms all in one easy weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28–29. Most farms are open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, but it’s smart to check with individual farms before arriving. Hit the Alpaca Adventure Trail The Alpaca Adventure Trail will delight visitors young and old as you follow the map (see page 8) on a discovery adventure to some of the coolest places around. Visit each farm and meet the softest animals you’ve ever touched. It’s a great way to spend a day outdoors with your entire family. Alpacas are very tame and gentle animals, each with a personality all its own, that often become an extended member of the family. See Alpaca Trail page 9
ECS Starts School Year Off Right By Jann Wiswall
The new school year is off to a busy start at Ellicottville Central Schools, where enrollment is up to 620 students from pre-K to grade 12 (compared to 610 last year), there are three Kindergarten classes for the first time in many years and there are 19 new middle/high school students. These and other facts and figures were presented to the Board of Education during its September 17 meeting. The board also learned that 29 students from the ECS District go to other schools by choice (usually because of proximity to those schools), while 136 students who live outside the District See ECS Board page 13
By Jann Wiswall
Jefferson St. Cemetery Plaque Unveiling Nov. 14 The Town of Ellicottville’s Board meeting on Wednesday, September 18, began with a presentation from Gail Carucci, project manager for the Jefferson Street Cemetery Restoration and Preservation Committee. Carucci announced that on Thursday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. there will be a formal unveiling of a new plaque at the cemetery, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. State Senator Cathy Young and State Assemblyman
Joe Giglio will be in attendance, as will Nicole Watkins, the Western New York ambassador for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which provided a grant to fund the plaque. A reception will follow at the Ellicottville Town Center. Carucci said she and the entire committee are grateful for the support the Town of Ellicottville has provided for their work over the past several years and she hoped that the board would continue to support efforts to complete the restoration of the Jefferson Street Cemetery and to potentially begin work on restoring the Niles Cemetery. Following Carucci’s presentation, Town Supervisor John Burrell reported that new phone and internet system upgrades are underway at both the Village/Town Hall and the Town Center to ensure secure
communication for the courts. The Village/Town Hall is now equipped with WiFi, he added. In addition, Burrell said that two sets of double doors that were preserved from the old Holiday Valley lodge by John Northrup and donated to the Town have been installed in the auditorium at the Town Center. Department Reports Police officer Don Auge could not attend Wednesday’s meeting, but Burrell asked the board to consider using the space on the first floor of the Village/Town Hall being vacated in October by the assessor’s office for some new computer equipment and files for the Police Department. The plan is for the new Town Assessor, Harry Weissman, to share space in the DPW building with See Ellicottville Town Board page 6
Mansfi eld Drafts Budget Tax Rate Remains Unchanged By Jann Wiswall
The Mansfield Town Board was guided through a lineby-line review of a draft 2014 budget prepared by Supervisor Bob Keis at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. Board members were pleased with the draft and with the fact that the town will not increase its tax rate of $4.75 per $1,000 of assessed property value. During the review, which
compared the 2014 proposed budget to the 2012 actual and 2013 budgets, Keis noted that 2012 and 2013 were unusual budget years due to the fire that destroyed the Town Highway Garage in October 2012. Insurance payments, purchases of replacement equipment and the costs of rebuilding the new garage skewed many budget figures in both budgets. Keis assured the board that
those expenses and revenues were carefully accounted for and will be resolved by the end of 2013 when the final insurance settlement should be completed. The 2014 proposed budget for the general fund is $340,453, compared to $403,647 in 2012 (due to insurance recoveries) and $308,950 in 2013. The difference over 2013 See Mansfield Town Board page 10
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Fall Fest weekend
By Freddie Joseph
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Live & Kickin
West
Hintz of Thunder
The Twobadors
Wagner & Winston
Fred n’ Tuck
9:00 pm
9:00 pm
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Gin Mill
Gin Mill
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Gin Mill
Gin Mill
Lil’ Ronnie & The Grand Dukes
The Heritage
Ellicottville Brewing Company, 9 p.m. Smackdab An exciting funk and rhythm and blues band from the Jamestown, NY area, these five guys know how to lay down a serious groove for your dancin’ shoes.
Village Gazebo, 2 p.m. Elvis Impersonator : Terry Buchwald Buchwald has been named one of the top tribute artists in the United States by the Los Angeles Times. Pull up a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy his dynamic voice and striking resemblance to “The King.”
9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Pumpkinville,
Elvis aka Terry Buchwald 2:00 pm
The Barn
Balloons
Great Valley
Village Gazebo
Smackdab
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Friday, Sept. 20
9:00 pm
Gin Mill, 9:00 pm Live & Kickin’ This Buffalo-area trio has been a Gin Mill favorite for years, playing high-energy, danceable Rock N’ Roll, with a little bit of country for good measure. Balloons, 7:00 p.m. Lil’ Ronnie & the Grand Dukes This quintet of Southern gentlemen, led by harpist & vocalist extrordinaire Ronnie Owens, put on a superlative show of roots rock’n roll, blues and r&b, with both classic covers and originals.
Saturday, Sept. 21 Pumpkinville, 12 p.m. Hintz of Thunder This band featuring lead vocals by Mandy Hintz plays a combination of the latest singles of today to the forgotten favorites of the yesterday. Monroe St. Main Stage, 1p.m. Mid Life Crisis Former Chubby Checker tour guitarist Davey Zee leads this talented band that plays a little bit of everybody from the 50s, 60s and 70s – from the Beatles and the Doors to Johnny Cash and Elvis. Pumpkinville, 3-6 p.m. 2 Guys Drinkin’ Cider (Beer) Ron and Terry are the core of the band West, but this duo has the vocal and instrumental energy of a full band in a compact package with a classic song list, too. They are always “up,” and you will be too when you see them perform. Balloons, 7 p.m. The Andy Poxon Band Another great group from the Ellersoul Records stable, this trio led by youthful, master blues guitarist Andy Poxon (sporting a red afro)knows its roots and blues music. Its style, once described as the “future of blues,” captures the full impact of rock and blues in its most basic form.
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Madigans, 8 p.m. The Untouchables This quartet from the Jamestown area puts on the most fun-loving oldies rock and roll show you’ll ever see. They know the music well and their enthusiasm spills out into the audience like the old-time rock and roll we all love.
Gin Mill, 9 p.m. West This versatile local trio has been playing solid rock and roll for over three decades, and is a recurring favorite at the Gin Mill. Led by front-man Ron, their show is always tight and first-rate.
Sunday, Sept. 22 Pumpkinville, 12-2 p.m. Hintz of Thunder (See Saturday listing)
Pumpkinville, 3-6 p.m. Whiskey River Band The combined talents of this band create a versatile and diverse sound, creating a rockin’ country image mixed with classic rock, blues and oldies. Balloons, 2 p.m. The Andy Poxon Band Rested, fed and showered from Saturday night’s performance, Andy and company are back for a matinee gig of blues, Americana and roots rock and roll.
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Allegany State Park Calendar of Events
Just minutes away from Ellicottville!
ALLEGANY State Park
September 22 Pain in the Alleganies Half Iron, Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon www.score-this.com September 28 National Public Lands Day at ASP Volunteer at your favorite park! www.publiclandsday.org
Plan Ahead for 2014 Camping at ASP
ASP has hundreds of cabins in various styles to suit your needs. Many of the cabins on the Beehunter Trail (above) have three rooms. By Alicia Dziak
There’s a reason why so many people have been spending their summers at ASP for so many years. It’s a magical place where memories are made. Even though summer just ended, if you’re a camper, it’s not too early to start thinking about summer 2014. Camping reservations can be made up to
ASPHS to Meet September 21 John and Abrams to Speak About Area Fishing and Cornplanter Fish Drives
By Bob Schmid
The Allegany State Park Historical Society (ASPHS) is very pleased and proud to announce its next meeting on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., after ASPHS business meeting,
which is open to the general public). The meeting will take place at Camp Allegany in the classroom building on the Red House side of Allegany State Park, as we will have not one, but two Seneca Indian powerhouse guest speakers — Billy Abrams and Dr. Randy John, each talking separately. The opening speaker will be John, who is the curator of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca. He also is a retired professor who taught at St. Bonaventure University for 20 years. John will talk on the fish drives of the Cornplanter Reservation Tract. Abrams will share his knowledge about fishing in and around Allegany State Park. He will talk about white bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and pike. Abrams is an expert
wildlife trapper, legendary hunter and a topnotch, worldclass fisherman. He is also a former boxer who was Golden Gloves Boxing champion multiple times and is now head coach of the Knockout Factory, home to the Seneca Nation Boxing Club. Even if you are not into fishing, both of these gentlemen are extremely fascinating to listen to as they truly captivate an audience. Abrams gave a talk to the historical society last April on the topic of wildlife animals in Allegany State Park. It was so hugely successful that people are still talking about him, his knowledge and his presentation today. Each and all of our monthly ASPHS meetings are always open to the public, so if you are in the park or just coming down for the day, please stop by and do drop in.
nine months in advance, and for those in the know, now is the time to start planning your ASP visits for next year. For starters, it’s important to know that starting in late June, and going until (but not including) Labor Day weekend, all cabins and cottages inside the park must be rented for a minimum of one week and maximum of two weeks. That means if you love the cabins, but can only commit to a weekend, you have to book it for no later than mid-June. Tent and trailer sites can be rented for a minimum of two nights throughout the summer months. There is an exception. If you make your reservation within three days of your arrival, you can book a onenight stay online or through the
Call Center. Whichever way you’re camping, pay attention to the details provided on the reservation website. With hundreds of cabins and campsites, it can be overwhelming to choose the one that’s right for you, but you can get an idea of what ones will work by doing some quick research. Do you need electricity? Do you prefer cabins with more than one room? As you click on the details for a specific cabin, you can easily view information such as the number of rooms inside a cabin, whether there is heat, a fridge, a stove, a porch. Each cabin or site also shows a “condition rating” that indicates the condition of the cabin, which may or may not be a factor in your decision. The interiors of the ASP cabins vary greatly as some have been recently remodeled and others are very “bare bones.” Details for tent and trailer sites include useful information such as driveway length, driveway surface material, whether it’s a back-in or pullthrough site, and whether it has an electric hookup and if so, the number of amps. An “Alerts and Important Information” section provides additional details, such as whether the site is in an open field or in full shade. The Pitt Cottage on Red House and the Fancher
Some camp sites like this one on Diehl (above) offer sunny, open spaces to set up your tent, while others like this one on Cain Hollow (right) are almost fully shaded.
cottages on Quaker are fullservice cottages that include a bathroom, stocked kitchen and hot running water. The cottages book up very early, but are worth setting your clock for midnight exactly nine months in advance if these amenities appeal to you. Once you decide what kind of site you’d like, the next step is to decide what trail to stay on. The best way to make an educated decision is to drive around the park when you’re visiting in the fall and write down the sites and cabins you like. The best time to do this is before Columbus Day weekend since all the sites are still open. “We never leave the park without driving around and writing down some sites that we like,” said Emily Lineen, 36, of Hamburg. “We have our favorites, but we also like to explore the park. We have so many different but great memories from each trail.” Of course, there’s not always time to drive around and see all the trails and sites for yourself. In this case, the maps found on the reservation website can give you a general idea of where each site is in relation to other cabins or campsites, bathrooms and other points of interest within the park. If you really can’t decide and need some guidance, the wonderful staff at ASP is always more than willing to answer some questions over the phone and can be reached at (716) 3549121. Keep in mind that the most popular sites in the park book up fast, but that the most popular ones might not be your favorites. Save yourself from disappointment by having a couple backup sites in case you don’t get your first choice, knowing that wherever you end up, you’ll have a blast because this is ASP, after all! For more information and to make reservations, visit www. reserveamerica.com or call the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation & Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation 1-800456-CAMP (2267).
Help Build the EllicottvilleGreat Valley Trail Ellicottville and Great Valley will have a new off-road, multiuse trail in the next few years, creating an easy way to access local businesses, schools, the library, government offices, parks, area resorts and other destinations.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! Donations can be made online at: www.cattfoundation.org, or mail your check payable to: Community Foundation/ Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Fund c/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation 120 N. Union St. Olean NY 14760 Every dollar makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
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A Brief History of the Gin Mill: An EVL Mainstay
By Freddie Joseph
My copy of Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines “gin mill” as a slang term for a bar or saloon. Any visitor or resident of Ellicottville will say that “their” Gin Mill is a lot more than that. Like an old, broken-in pair of jeans, it is comfortable and familiar and it’s a great place to eat, drink, listen to live music, meet old and/or new friends, or all of the above. Ellicottville’s Gin Mill has had many other guises and owners since the building was constructed (of brick and mortar) in 1890 to replace the volatile wooden structures that burned down on most of the block the year before. At first it was a grocery and dry goods store, but after Prohibition was repealed on December 5, 1933, there has continually been a liquor license on the premises. The Gin Mill of today was originated and named by Jim and Janet Tekavec in 1976, who, along with brother-in-
law Tom Zerbian, ran it until it was sold to Ed and Jeanne Clarmo in 1995, who in turn sold it to present owners Ed and Maribeth Rick in 2007. Every owner leaves their mark on a business, large or small, and Ed and Maribeth are no exception. When I use the singular of the word “owner,” I really mean “owners” plural: two people acting as a singular unit; a team, if you will. The Gin Mill has spawned three husband/wife owner/teams since its inception. Ed and Maribeth were both born and raised in Tonawanda where they married in 1979 and raised two sons, Eddie and Brian. Ed worked for the town of Tonawanda, while Maribeth was a corporate travel manager. They both fell in love with Ellicottville after many day trips and ski trips, and decided to buy property near the village to eventually build a family getaway. Over the years, they came to love going to the Gin Mill, where they befriended then-owners Ed and Jeanne Clarmo. The Clarmos had the foresight to suggest that the Ricks think about buying the business. After a couple of years in the making, that dream came true in August of 2007. As self-described “lowkey” people who lead a
somewhat” boring” lifestyle (although they are now firsttime grandparents), the Ricks subscribe to the old truism, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and have not let their owner-egos get in the way of keeping intact what works with this EVL mainstay. They prefer behindthe-scenes, subtle tweeks that enhance what is already a great customer experience. This also applies to their love of live music and musicians, exploiting as much local, home-grown talent as possible that fits into their image of consistency, continuity, value and fun. The Ricks are very family oriented, and that attitude is applied to customers and staff, as well. Their son Eddie’s wife, Jessica, helps out with bookkeeping, often handing new son Gavin over to his proud grandparents, making the Gin Mill a real family affair. They feel so lucky to be a part of such a great town like Ellicottville, and feel very comfortable here. They get involved as often as possible with community projects, and are always there to lend a helping hand for the betterment of this gem known as Ellicottville. With folks like the Ricks here, this town can’t lose!
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Enjoy Stunning Fall Foliage at Holiday Valley Spruce Lake Chairlift Rides Begin Soon Attention leaf peepers! This year, Mother Nature promises another spectacular show. Enjoy Ellicottville’s brilliant fall foliage as you ride Holiday Valley’s Spruce Lake chairlift to the top of the mountain. Starting Sept. 28 – 29, the Spruce Lake lift will be open
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Holiday Valley Ranked 5th in The East By SKI Magazine
Ellicottville, NY September 16, 2013 – Readers of SKI Magazine ranked Holiday Valley as the 5th best resort in eastern North America in the October 2013 issue of this national publication. The Resort Guide is based on a survey of 40,000 SKI Magazine readers conducted during the 2012-13 season. The magazine asks the readers what matters most to them in a resort, and then asks them to rank resorts they have visited over the past year using those criteria. Holiday Valley’s President, Dennis Eshbaugh said, “We are especially proud of our number five ranking, as Holiday Valley is the only resort in the top ten to have less than 1,500 feet of vertical drop. What Holiday Valley might lack in the size of the mountain, it makes up in top-notch service and facilities.â€? Leading the rankings are “liftsâ€? at number one and “service and onmountain foodâ€? at number two. “Dining and après skiâ€? rank third, “lodgingâ€? ranks fourth and “off-hill activities and accessâ€? rank fifth. “Weatherâ€? ranks number 6 and “family programsâ€? rank number 7. Holiday Valley has been a leader in lift quality for many years and works methodically at upgrading lifts. Holiday Valley’s lifts consistently
rank at or near the top of the list thanks to an efficient lift layout, excellent maintenance and continual reinvestment. Holiday Valley has built or replaced seven quad chairlifts over the past 12 years alone. The number two ranking in service is testament to the emphasis Holiday Valley places on customer service during pre-season training and all through the year. But truly great service comes from every individual staff member who cares about the guests and is willing to go above and beyond their job requirements, qualities that are inherent and can’t be “trained.â€? Last season was the debut of the Holiday Valley Lodge that features the Mountainside Grille. This marketplace-style eatery with its stone hearth pizza oven, carving station and homemade soups and chili certainly helped Holiday Valley earn the number two ranking for on-mountain food. Après ski and off hill activities ratings can be attributed to the nearby village of Ellicottville – the perfect ski town with an eclectic mix of dining, shopping, services, welcoming people and a down-to-earth atmosphere. The Holiday Valley Tubing Company, the Mountain Coaster and miles of cross country trails provide action for outdoor enthusiasts. Dining at the resort’s John Harvard’s Brew Haus, and at the Village’s wide mix of comfortable restaurants offer good values
and great variety of venues from bistro to brew pubs. Overnight guests have their choice of luxury slopeside condominium lodging at the Tamarack Club, the cozy and family-friendly Inn at Holiday Valley or the condominiums and townhouses available through Holiday Valley Rental Properties. Both the Tamarack Club and the Inn at Holiday Valley feature indoor/outdoor heated pools and outdoor hot tubs Holiday Valley excels at making families feel welcome. Creekside Mountain Adventures and the Holiday Valley Day Care offer fun and nurturing for children age 6 months to 12 years. The familyfriendly Tannenbaum area offers the Mountain Coaster, a thrilling ride that twists and turns through the woods and a secluded fort. Kids and their families can learn about the history of Native Americans in the region by locating each of the 8 Seneca Clan Rocks, placed throughout the resort. Very affordable season-long skiing for families is offered through Multiweek Programs, which also include lessons. Up to two kids ski and stay free with their parents when they book a midweek package at a Holiday Valley lodging property. Eshbaugh continued, “This year marks the eighth time in ten years that Holiday Valley has ranked in the top ten resorts in Eastern North America. We appreciate the support of our skiers and pledge to continue to earn your praise through hard work, careful planning and exciting improvements.� SKI Magazine’s top ten Eastern resorts for 2014 are: 1. Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont; 2. Sugarloaf, Maine; 3. Jay Peak, Vermont; 4. Mt. Tremblant, Quebec; 5. Holiday Valley, New York; 6. Stowe, Vermont; 7. Sugarbush, Vermont; 8. Killington, Vermont; 9. Bretton Woods, New Hampshire; and 10. Whiteface Mountain, New York.
As Daylight Hours Decrease, So Does Vitamin D Absorption By Michael R. Williams, RD
Soon the spring and summer sun will be replaced by the long dark, days of autumn. For most of us, this transition to the cooler climate means less time outside. These shorter days, decreased sunshine and more time indoors is a particularly problematic recipe for Western New Yorkers when it comes to vitamin D. Vitamin D is a unique nutrient as it is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight. For most people, it takes about 10-15 minutes of sun exposure to the arms and legs a few times a week to meet the body’s needs. Unfortunately, the sun rays that reach Western New York during autumn, winter and early spring are not strong enough for adequate absorption. Relying only on the sun during these months may give way to a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency, an all too common condition, can lead
to some nasty consequences. First and foremost, the main function of vitamin D is the maintenance of calcium balance, which helps to keep our bones and teeth strong. A deficiency quickly increases the risk of many bone disorders like osteoporosis, osteomalacia (adult rickets) and rickets. Moreover, maintaining adequate vitamin D stores has been strongly linked in the prevention of colon, prostate and breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and even diabetes. To avoid a deficiency, most people need to consume extra vitamin D from foods or supplements. Unfortunately, there are not many great food sources. The best sources are fatty fish including salmon, swordfish and mackerel, which all provide more than 300 IU per serving. Other sources are fortified milks, yogurts and orange juices which have about 100 IU. Comparatively,
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the Recommended Dietary Allowance for children (1+ years) and adults is 600 IU per day. So unless you eat a lot of fatty fish and drink big glasses of fortified orange juice every single day, you probably aren’t getting enough vitamin D. Common multivitamins are helpful as they provide around 50 to 400 IU. Even better, a vitamin D supplement can have 1000 to 2000 IU. But be careful of getting too much. The Institute of Medicine has set an Upper Limit level of 4000 IU a day to avoid toxicity (for children under 9 the level is lower). If you are not eating fatty fish daily or taking a Florida vacation soon, you most likely should take a Vitamin D supplement. But remember there is always too much of a good thing and definitely speak with your healthcare provider before beginning any new supplements.
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Exploring Fall Color Along Reg ion’s Byways BY JEFF MARTIN
The road less traveled is a bit of an oxymoron when it comes to Western New York. It is both true because there are places few have explored, but also false because there are few places residents and visitors don’t seem to know about. Case in point is the wide variety of state and county roads that zig zag throughout the area. There really is no way you can go wrong in whatever main or side road you pick, especially now that it’s mid-September and the leaves are beg inning to turn. Driving home late one night just recently, I was pleased to see leaves scattered on the road — an undisputed sig n that autumn is beg inning to show its face. I want to point your attention to Route 353. The portion of the road I travel — between Broadway Road and Cattaraug us — is especially beautiful. There is a small lake located in that area (the name escapes me) that isn’t very deep, so even driving by it at 55 mph you can see the fallen trees just below the shimmering surface. In the backg round is a mammoth hill that, once October arrives, explodes with color. For views that will take your breath away, I want to direct you to Dake Hill Road, located just north of Otto. Just over the bridge (assuming you’re traveling from Ellicottville west into Otto) hang a sharp right and travel up and up, keeping left until you’re delivered on top of the world. The elevation must be sig nif icant because in late May, while the town of Otto was snowless, the highest reaches of Dake Hill Road still had snowdrifts. Park your car on the shoulder and step out and, to the northwest, you can see just the faint blue horizon of Lake Erie. Turn the opposite direction and the whole valley lies before you. In October, Mother Nature and the strokes of her paintbrush will hold your attention rapt for what feels like hours. Driving out of Ellicottville on Route 242, toward Little Valley, the leaves and their vibrancy slap you in the face. There are many areas where the contrast between pine and sugar maple is spectacular. But be careful pulling off the side of the road, for traff ic moves pretty steadily on that route. If you want to see both color and Amish culture, chart a course from Cattaraug us into Leon and follow the sig ns into Randolph. When you leave Randolph, head towards Interstate 86 and take Route 62 instead. Route 62 is one of the oldest routes in the United States and certainly one of the most scenic. The following are other suggested routes and sites that I’ve discovered, whether through personal experience or research. The point is, the cost to enjoy the vibrancy of autumn is a simple tank of gas and a little sense of adventure. Pennsylvania Route 6 takes travelers through the Allegheny Highlands. At 2,100 feet above sea level, the highland area has some of the f inest hardwoods in the east. Follow it long enough and you reach the Kinzua Byway and, eventually, Kinzua Bridge State Park. The view will change you. The famous Route 66 travels through the area, and I for one have traveled a slice of it, specif ically the Allegheny National Forest. Sadly, I didn’t visit during the autumn season, but I can only imag ine what it looks like. Happy viewing!
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Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer Tom Abriatis. Board member Steve Crowley said that, before expanding the Police Department offices, he would like the board to “look at the big picture of the way the Town Government has expanded� since the acquisition of the Town Center building. “We need to evaluate all of the Village/Town space,� he suggested. After discussion, the board agreed that the issue should be addressed in more detail during coming meetings. Burrell also relayed Officer Auge’s concerns about police coverage for the upcoming Fall Festival. Burrell said that the cost for police services this year will be about $4000. Last year, organizers were able to fund that cost with a grant, but this year it must be split by the Village, Town and Chamber of Commerce. Burrell said that Auge “can’t live up to his budget when all of a sudden he has to cover extras� for special events. Burrell thought that, in the future, perhaps event sponsors should be required to pay for such expenses. Board Member Ken Hinman disagreed, saying it is “the Town’s obligation to protect its people.� Greg Fitzpatrick pointed out that the town and village benefit from special events through sales and bed taxes and other revenue. Both felt the expense was justifiable. The board agreed to continue the larger discussion at its next
meetings, but also agreed that it was the town’s responsibility to cover its share of the cost this year. Town Engineer Mark Alianello related the “ongoing saga� of the East Tank Project. Alianello is now evaluating another location for the tank site, which hopefully can be agreed to with property owners. The board reviewed the new proposed site map and revised costs for this location. Alianello said the plan does fall within the established budget and meets all of the project’s objectives. The board asked him and Town Attorney Kathleen Moriarty if they thought contracts with property owners could be drawn up within a month or so. Both felt it was possible, and agreed to work toward that goal. Under “new business,� Board Member Fitzpatrick recommended that the board pass a resolution to waive the 2% tax cap to ensure the action gets on the record as the board begins the 2014 budget process. The board approved a resolution to that effect. Fitzpatrick also reminded Burrell that the town needs to update its Web site by October 1 to reflect the new assessor’s name and location. In other new business, Burrell announced that the Rotary Club of Ellicottville has donated funds to renew the floor in the Auditorium of the Town Center. In exchange, the club asked the board to name it the “Rotary Auditorium.� The board approved that request. Hinman updated the board
on progress on the proposed Ellicottville-Great Valley Recreational Trail. Another $1,000 donation has been received from a private citizen, and development of the master plan is well under way by Mark Alianello and consultant Rick Manning. Hinman said Alianello and Manning have invested an enormous amount of time and effort “to make this plan happen.� Alianello explained that the resulting map under development is intended to be “conceptual,� and that it shows where the trail “could� go, not “will� go. “There will be obstacles and opportunities all along the way,� he added. The Trail Committee will have a booth during Fall Festival near the Village Gazebo. The board meeting ended after an executive session during which the board discussed the position of interim Town Judge. Current Town Judge Elizabeth Kerns has resigned and will be moving out of the area. At a special meeting on September 4, the Board appointed the Town’s other Judge, Andrew Stokes, to serve in the interim position as well as his own until the end of 2013. At the September 18 meeting, the board appointed attorney John Nelson to the position beginning January 1, 2014. Nelson’s appointment will end when a permanent judge is elected by the public in November, 2014.
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tone at the Gin Mill and The Untouchables get the party started at Madigan’s. Then at 9 p.m., Smackdab plays at Ellicottville Brewing Company and The Heritage rocks the house at The Barn. On Sunday, it’s all about the 15th annual Car Show, where more than 225 vintage, classic and modified vehicles of all shapes and sizes are lined up in class order for your ogling pleasure along the charming streets of Ellicottville. Literally thousands of car lovers visit Ellicottville for this showcase of impeccably maintained vehicles brought to town by their proud owners, who hail from all over New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ontario and beyond. The show cars and trucks are judged on-site by experts who will be awarding prizes in seven classes — antique vehicles up to 1959, classic cars from 1960 and up, custom/modified vehicles of any vintage, sports cars of any vintage, rods of any vintage, trucks (stock and modified) from any year, and convertibles of any vintage. As always, there also will be an award for Best in Show. “This is one of the only preregistered car shows in Western New York,” said Chamber Executive Director Brian McFadden. “People from all over the region come for the event, but it also draws lots of local grandparents who want to show their grandchildren what
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artists in the United States by the Los Angeles Times. Audiences across the nation are “astonished by his dynamic voice and striking resemblance” to “The King.” Buchwald, a Buffalo-area native, has sold more than 40,000 CDs and has opened for national acts such as Lee Greenwood, Diamond Rio, Montgomery Gentry, Rick Springfield, Jim Brickman, Sixpence None the Richer, Johnny Rivers, Grassroots and the Charlie Daniels Band, to name a few. In 2010, he was one of the first artists to be inducted into the Buffalo Music Awards Hall of Fame. Buchwald has a huge following all across the country, and people are expected to arrive early to set up chairs on the village lawn for the best view. Because this is a free event, you might want to take a tip from them and arrive early, too! For more information, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com.
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Ellicottville Native Father Bede Fitzpatrick Retires after 55 Years as Missionary in Japan
By Mary Fox
Native son, Fr. Bede Fitzpatrick, has retired after 55 years as a Franciscan missionary in Japan. Fr. Bede was born in Ellicottville in 1922 as Francis Bernard Fitzpatrick He excelled in sports playing basketball, football and tennis during high school and freshman football at the University of Notre Dame as a running back. A broken nose ended his career in football. Fr. Bede studied at the Franciscan St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, N.Y. In 1939, he took up English literature at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. He arrived on Sept 1, 1939, the day Nazi Germany attacked Poland. After graduation in 1942, he attended Midshipman School where he was commissioned as an officer and assigned to the amphibious force. After landing craft school,
Fr. Bede was sent to Hawaii on the USS Jupiter and had landings at Ulithi, Leyte, Luzon and Iwo Jima. “You can imagine how worried my mother and father were to have Bud and two of his brothers, Joe and Bill, also naval officers, engaged in the Pacific theater during the war with Japan,” said Fr. Bede’s brother, Dana Fitzpatrick. The USS Jupiter departed Leyte shortly before destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy arrived. Fr. Bede recalls that he missed the devastating Battle of Leyte Gulf by only three hours. At Iwo Jima, Fr. Bede spent 30 days in battle. “I was in charge of the landing craft. We had 19 boats, 77 men and 6 officers. The battle left about half of the landing force dead or wounded. The Japanese losses were near total.” Out of the Navy in 1946, Fr.
Bede went to work in the family business, Fitzpatrick and Weller Lumber Mill. Finding it was not what he wanted to spend his life doing, he chose to join the Franciscans and commit his life to St. Francis, “the one man you can say I admire and love,” he said. Fr. Bede was ordained in 1955 at the age of 36, taking the name of the venerable Saint Bede. During his 55 years as a Franciscan missionary in Japan, Fr. Bede lived with strict dedication to the Roman Catholic Church and its doctrines. Fr. Bede left for Japan in 1958. “I came by ship, right straight across the 31st parallel, San Pedro to Yokohama, (it took) two weeks,” he said. Fr. Bede spent two and a half years studying Japanese. Assignments took him to the Franciscan Mission in Gunma Prefecture and Superior of St. Joseph’s Friary at Roppongi, Tokyo. Fr. Bede began his retirement on Aug. 1, 2013, and after visiting his family in Ellicottville, took up residence at St. Francis Friary in Butler, N.J. “A missionary goes and he trains the people. Then he turns it over to them and then he moves on. It is the missionary life. And I’ve done that,” said Fr. Bede. “I had 55 years as a missionary and I’m grateful to God, to the Order and to the Japanese people. I feel fulfilled, done my job, and I’m 91 years, so it’s time to retire.”
Town of Ellicottville Planning Board Cancels September Meeting
The meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board, which had been scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, has been cancelled because there is no new or pending business before the board. The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at 6 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall.
Correction to Village Board Meeting Story In last week’s article about the Ellicottville Village Board meeting, we wrote that Mayor Coolidge asked the board not to change the water/sewer law. In fact, the Coolidge asked the board whether or not it wanted to change the law.
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Alpacas are bred for their fiber, which is luxuriously soft and silky to the touch. Some of the farms on the Alpaca Adventure Trail have farm stores where you will be able to purchase gorgeous sweaters, stuffed animals, gloves, scarves and many other alpaca products. You can even buy natural or hand-dyed skeins to knit into your own wearable masterpiece. Alpaca fiber is naturally warmer than wool or cotton, hypoallergenic and naturally Above, one of Sugartown flame resistant. It also retains its insulation properties even Farms Alpacas’ awardwhen wet. What’s not to love? winning alpacas. The Alpaca Lifestyle demonstrations of spinning, When you venture out on the felting, weaving, carding, yarn Alpaca Adventure Trail, you’ll painting and hand shearing. get to experience farming of You can even try the alpaca different kind. Alpaca farming “kissing” booth! There will also isn’t nearly as difficult as be games, prizes, refreshments caring for cattle and other large and music at some of the farms. animals. They require minimal Alpaca Adventure Trail care with many wonderful Farms returns. When you chat with Fill your tank, pack up the alpaca owners, be sure to ask kids and head out for a day them about what these animals of fun. Check out the map eat, what it takes to care for on page 8 for participating them, where they sleep and Alpaca Adventure Trail Farms how they play for fun. including A Slice of Heaven From a farming perspective, Alpacas, Randolph; BearKat you can learn about the joys Alpacas, Humphrey; Cardinal of becoming an alpaca farmer, Acres Alpacas, Little Valley; take a short accounting seminar Kendall Creek Farms Alpacas, to learn about potential income Bradford, PA, Lady Song Farm, from alpaca farming, learn Randolph; Mager Mountain about breeding programs Alpacas, Little Valley, and meet blue ribbon alpaca Sugartown Farms Alpacas, champions. Ellicottville; and VanDyke’s Many farms will host Alpaca Ranch, Great Valley.
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of pink pumpkins will be donated to the Pink Pumpkin Foundation, which provides grants for breast cancer research. Last year Pumpkinville donated more than $3,000 to breast cancer research. “Fighting breast cancer is a very personal cause for us,” said Dan Pawlowski, who owns
Pumpkinville with his wife Diane. “We’ll do whatever we can to help.” The pink pumpkins being sold aren’t painted; they are specially developed pink pumpkins. “We planted about three acres of them and I think, it’s one of the coolest colors of pumpkins that we grow,” Mr. Pawlowski said.
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What Happens When a Will is Deemed Invalid? By Kathleen G. Moriarty, Peters & Moriarty, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Legal Matters is a regular column intended to address general legal concerns. Since every client walks in the door with a different set of circumstances, you should not rely on this column to provide specific legal advice. If you are in need of specific legal advice, please consult with an attorney; he or she will provide advice that is unique and tailored to your legal needs.
It’s rare, but it does happen where a will is “thrown out” or determined to be invalid. Take a case currently in the news – the Estate of Huguette Clark, a reclusive copper heiress who died leaving a $300 million estate. Ms. Clark had two wills drawn in 2005 – just six weeks apart. Her first will gave almost the entirety of her estate to her family – grand and great-grand nephews and nieces – most of whom she’d never met. Her second will intentionally left her family out of the will and, instead, directs that a foundation for the arts be established and that it be the primary beneficiary of the estate. Ms. Clark was 104 when she died and left no husband or children. New York sets rules by statute for the disbursement of an estate if no will exists or if the will is deemed invalid by the Surrogate’s Court. Thus,
as part of the standard probate procedure, Ms. Clark’s closest living relatives, known as distributees, would have been notified of her death and the existence of her will, or wills. In the event any of them believed that fraud or incompetence was involved in the drafting of one or both wills, they would have had the opportunity to contest it or sign a waiver of their right to contest. In Ms. Clark’s case, it is not surprising that her distributees chose to contest the will. To complicate matters, most of them have never met or even seen her, and the few that have, haven’t since the mid-40s or 50s – 1968 at the latest. It has been argued that she had little, if any, contact with them. Ms. Clark spent the last 20 years of her life in a hospital; seemingly, her closest confidants were doctors, caretakers and attorneys, many of whom benefited from her second will. Her relatives contend that the hospital pressed her for donations and abused its role as her health care provider. Needless to say, determining which, if any, of Ms. Clark’s wills is difficult because her reclusiveness sheds a cloud on her competency and the
likelihood of fraud. Court proceedings in the matter are set for this week in the event that a settlement cannot be reached. The fact pattern set out here is taken from two articles published in the New York Times on May 29, 2013 and September 15, 2013. The cited facts are used as an example of a case where a will may be deemed invalid; the author of this article makes no determination of the veracity of facts as set forth by the New York Times. To read the complete New York Times stories, visit: http://www.nytimes. com/2013/05/30/nyregion/ hospital-caring-foran-heiress-pressedher-to-give-lavishly. html?pagewanted=alland http://www.nytimes. com/2013/09/15/nyregion/ the-two-wills-of-theheiress-huguette-clark. html?pagewanted=all&_r=0, respectively.
Happily Ever After
Natalie Rose Gonnella and Douglas Platts were married on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at HoliMont Ski Resort in Ellicottville, N.Y., in front of family and friends (including international attendees from the United Kingdom, Australia, Poland and the Czech Republic). Guests enjoyed a mountain top handfasting ceremony, followed by
a reception in the chalet catered by Dina’s at the Mont. The bride’s parents are Jeanine L. and Robert Schnell of Little Valley/ North Tonawanda, and Robert and Michele Gonnella of Williamsville. The bridegroom’s parents are Anne and Robin Platts of Buckie, Scotland. The bride is a graduate of
North Tonawanda High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia and a master’s degree from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. The bride is a senior marketing and communications specialist in New York City. The groom is a graduate of Teignmouth Community College. He earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. The groom is the vice president of media and search strategy at iCrossing in New York City. After a trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe, the couple will make their home in New York, N.Y.
Catt. Co. Announces Fall Business Basics Course The Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Planning & Tourism Department has announced that this October, the Cattaraugus County Business and Veteran Outreach Center (CCBVOC) will be offering a five-week
Business Basics course. Classes start Oct. 2, 2013, and will run for five consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30–9 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room at the Little Valley County Building, 303 Court St. in Little Valley. The cost of the
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Yes, You Can Go Home Again – Dain City When they say ‘you can’t go home again,’ I always think they’re talking about Chernobyl. I can certainly return to the place of my childhood and will do just that this Sunday for the first-ever Dain City Reunion. From the age of two until I took off for university I lived in quirky little hamlet halfway between a drive-in theatre and the Welland Canal. Lost in the middle of John Deere, Mud Lake, Ramey’s Bend and Bethel, this place might as well have been the midway between the moon and New York City. The names changed over the years, Airline Junction became Welland Junction, Dain Manufacturing became John Deere, SS No. 4 became Bridgeview School. One day Sunnyside Dairy pulled the plug on their milking machines and put the horses out to pasture. One night I went to bed in a house at 53 Ontario Street and woke up in the morning at 53 Forks Road East. Nothing had moved except the dog who ran away from home in protest. Welland amalgamated the village in the 50’s and changed the name to Welland Junction and now they refer to it as Ward 6 but memories are too long and pride too strong and it will always be known as Dain City. I spent all eight years of my grade school education at SS No. 4. There was no pressure to win because every school sports team I played on was greeted with chants of: “We’re Number 4!” “We’re Number 4!” The commercial centre of town included Ort’s convenience store and Frank Mihalyi’s soda shop/gas station. We hung out at Mihalyi’s store. Sid Hilton would sit at the end stool slurping Coke through a straw he crushed because it make the drink last longer. Frank sold cigarettes to kids for two cents each. Deed’s Place, a tiny pub and diner occupy that property today. Evans General Store was also the post office
and the Walmart of its day. It seemed The Dain City Hotel, on the canal next to the railway bridge, had always been there. Once a stagecoach inn, where the horses were bedded in the basement, The Dain City House over the years was a brothel and illegal betting shop. I delivered the Saturday newspaper to both of the bookies – they were by far the best tippers. From public house to a private residence, “The Dainer” is now an abandoned building with a couple of chip wagons in the parking lot. I lived next door to one of the bookies that operated out of The Dainer. My mother was amazed the house was always filled with new fridges and stoves. Turns out it was the Leons the furniture boys. They gambled a lot. They lost a lot. They paid off in appliances. Just down my street and over the tracks was the Welland Drive-In, the hub of summer activity. Walking to the concession stand in the dark, you had to be careful not to trip over a speaker chord or a brassiere. Kids today have sex education classes. Malcolm Hilton and me, we had binoculars and the Welland Drive-In. Towering 230 feet (70 metres) over the Welland Canal, the lift bridges were our midway rides; the last kid to let go and plunge into the blue water below as the bridge rose slowly skyward, won. The last kid still holding on for dear life, but chickened out of jumping had to stay up there until the boat went under and the bridge came down. He lost. I went fishing with Jimmy Creighton at John’s Lake, which was really just a big pond. I brought fishing tackle; he brought dynamite. Suddenly, there was an explosion and a lot of fish swimming upside down, but nothing for me to catch. I went duck hunting only
By William Thomas once, with Allan Creighton at nearby Mud Lake. I shot him in the leg. We were both quite surprised. To this day, I thank Allan - for not returning fire. That could have gotten ugly in a hurry. I smoked my first cigarette with Malcolm Hilton out in the bush near the construction site of Dain City’s new subdivision. I coughed and spit my way through a long, unfiltered Viceroy cigarette Malcolm had nicked from his older brother. On my way home, I vomited green bile on my desert boots. That was my last cigarette. In 1958, we began to get our news from CHOW-Radio, which went on the air at its newly built studio on Forks Road West. Before that, we relied solely on Alex Hilton. She had a watchful eye and a party line. If you did a bad thing, first your Mom and then the world would hear about it. Among all those little settlements that sprung up in the first half of the 1900s, Dain City has won the war of attrition. I was a bat boy on a Dain City softball team that played against Perry Station, White Pigeon, Cooks Mills and Netherby. None of those villages exist today. I’m amazed at the number of kids who never left, stayed to raise their own kids in this quiet, safe setting. Occasionally, I take a slow drive through the village. Little has changed. The school is now an apartment building and two of three stores are still operating. Then Allan Creighton spots me and starts running like hell toward Buffalo, New York. Dain City - a tough but vibrant village that survived the test and ravages of time. The reunion is long overdue. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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is primarily due to a large mandated increase in town payments into the county Workers Compensation Fund and new debt service. Revenues for 2014 are budgeted to cover those additional expenses, primarily through property tax and mortgage tax generated from new homes and renovations that are under construction and will be added to the tax rolls in 2014. For the highway department, projected expenses for 2014 will be $751,633, compared to $670,469 in 2013 and $823,532 in 2012. The highway budget was, of course, most impacted by the fire, so comparing years is especially skewed here. The bulk of the increase over 2013 is for a replacement vehicle lease. Revenues will cover the increase, primarily from further insurance recoveries and an anticipated increase in State Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) Aid. There was no increase to budget appropriations for snow removal materials such as salt
or sand. The board approved a $.35/hour salary increase for four highway department employees, which will be reflected in the 2014 budget. Keis noted that he expects that new tax revenue as a result of HoliMont’s WestMont Ridge development will allow the board to increase funding for the highway department by the 2015 budget. “The highway budget is a priority for me,” Keis said, “and I hope the board will agree.” In other business, Mansfield resident Harry Knodt attended the meeting to ask the board to install street lights in two locations in the Village of Eddyville. He proposed lights near the entrance to the Mansfield Municipal Building and at the triangle intersection of Route 14 and California Hill Road. Knodt had collected signatures and comments on a petition from nine other residents who collectively believed the lights would improve safety and security in the area.
The board members agreed that streetlights would be a worthwhile improvement and asked Supervisor Keis to obtain estimates and other information for presentation at the October board meeting. The board also finalized plans for an Open House at the new Highway Garage on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2–4 p.m. All Mansfield and other area residents will be invited through advertisements in Mansfield’s official newspaper, the Ellicottville Times, and another local newspaper. The board especially hoped that the many area firefighters and law enforcement officers who responded to the fire last October would attend, along with area municipal leaders who offered so much help to the town during the first critical months of winter 2012-13. The next meeting of the Mansfield Town Board will be held on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. A Public Hearing on the proposed 2014 budget will be held at that time. All residents are encouraged to attend.
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Catholic Health and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Team Up to Strengthen Primary Care Services in Springville Catholic Health and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital are again teaming up to strengthen healthcare in southern Erie County with the transfer of Catholic Health’s primary care services from its Springville Primary Care Center at 27 Franklin St. to the Bertrand Chaffee Primary Care Center, located within the hospital at 222-224 East Main St. in Springville. “Catholic Health and Bertrand Chaffee Hospital have shared an affiliation agreement since 2009, enabling our organizations to collaborate on programs and services that benefit patients throughout southern Erie and northern Cattaraugus county and enhance care throughout the region,� said Joe McDonald, President & CEO of Catholic Health. “This latest collaboration is another example of ways we are working together to strengthen community-based health services to better meet the healthcare needs of area families.� Located less than a half-mile from Springville Primary Care, the Bertrand Chaffee Primary Care Center offers a wide variety of services ranging from pediatric and adult care, to geriatrics and wound care. The center recently welcomed Edwin Heidelberger, MD, Ph.D., to its medical staff. A well-respected physician in
the Springville community, the addition of Dr. Heidelberger will enable Bertrand Chaffee Primary Care to serve more patients throughout the area. “Bertrand Chaffee and Catholic Health share a common goal — to ensure that area residents continue to have access to high quality health services,� said Timothy Horner, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Board President. “We look forward to welcoming patients from Springville Primary Care and will work hand in hand with Catholic Health to make this transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved.� Catholic Health will continue to operate a Community Based Outpatient Clinic for the Veterans Administration
at the Franklin Street site. All other patients at Springville Primary Care will be given the opportunity to transfer their care to the Bertrand Chaffee Primary Care Center or another provider of their choice. “Because of our close working relationship with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, this transition is a natural fit,� said Richard Ruh, MD, Senior Vice President of Service Lines for Catholic Health. “Families throughout Springville and the Southern Tier will continue to receive uninterrupted primary care services in their own community, while we focus our efforts on improving access to specialty services within Catholic Health to improve the overall health of this community.�
Fiber Artists Gear-Up for WNY Fiber Arts Festival Sept. 28 SOUTH WALES — How does wool become yarn? What sound does a llama make? What makes silk? Do people really still use spinning wheels? There are so many questions to ask and so much to learn about the fiber arts. Inquisitive minds of all ages are invited to take a scenic drive to Emery Park in South Wales, N.Y., (at the end of Route 400) on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for the ninth annual Western New York Fiber Arts Festival. The public can enjoy a full day experiencing and learning about the balance between fiber animals and humans. Live animals, including sheep, llamas, alpacas, bunnies and silk worms will be in attendance along with their human companions to answer questions about husbandry, behavior and products we enjoy from the animals. In the Ski Lodge, many local
guilds will be demonstrating their arts including spinning, knitting, embroidering, weaving and tatting. See firsthand how wool becomes yarn with Common Threads, the spinning guild, and maybe even sign up for the drop spindle workshop! A make-and-take craft activity will keep the children busy and provide a memento of their day to take home. The Weaving Guild will have artists working at their looms to answer questions about the creative process involved in making clothes. Lace makers, knitters and quilters will also be demonstrating and displaying their creations. After learning all about the four-legged friends and the art they inspire, take a shopping trip through the vendors to find products handmade from fiber and supplies to get you started on your own artistic path. You’ll find local indie artists
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offering finished garments, yarn, dyed wool, spindles, fleece, honey, lotions and soaps, to name a few. Spinners, knitters, weavers, quilters, crocheters, dyers and rug hookers of all skill levels will be gathering at the park to take classes, shop the vendors and watch fiber demos. It’s a time to get inspired and stock up for the upcoming winter while catching up with friends, brushing up on techniques and picking up a new skill or two. Here’s a chance to bring out and explore the fiber artist within. Tap into your hidden talents! This ninth year of the festival also marks the third year at Emery Park. The event has enjoyed rave reviews about the beautiful location. Admission to the festival is $5; children under 10 are still free. For more information, contact locusthill@yahoo.com or call Victoria at (716) 652-3237.
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SCA Presents Fall Arts and Music Lineup Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) has assembled a multicultural, multimedia calendar of artistic and cultural events this fall. For more information or to register for events listed below, please call SCA at (716) 592-9038 or visit SpringvilleArts.org. Scenic Byway Postcard Exhibit In partnership with the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway Committee, SCA presents a call for artwork. Artists are asked to submit a single black and white image along with text for a postcard exhibit. Images may be original art, photographs of scenery, portraits or abstract but must have a connection to the communities and geography of the Byway area. The cards will be displayed at Arts Underground, 66 East Main St. in Springville beginning with an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The deadline for submission is Oct. 9. Tas Cru Performs Solo Tas Cru’s songs are blues poetry — telltale life lessons crafted with rare verbal flair and delivered with a power and passion the heights of which only the seasoned concert entertainer can reach. As part
of the Acoustic Autumn series, Tas Cru will perform on Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mongerson Theater, 37 N. Buffalo Street, Springville. Called “the master of the triple entendre,�Cru’s songs are raucous, rowdy, gentle, sweet, eccentric, quirky and outright irreverent and testify to his reputation as a one of the most unique bluesmen plying his trade today. Tickets are available for $13 presale at SpringvilleArts.org, by calling (716) 592-9038 or at the door for $15. Pen and Ink Workshop Painter and illustrator Karen Olejniczak will offer a pen and ink workshop inspired by the architecture and landscape surrounding the WNY Southtowns Scenic Byway. Bring an architectural or landscape photograph from along the Byway and get hands-on experience rendering it into a sharp, black and white illustration. This one-session workshop runs from 1–4 p.m. Sept. 21. Registration is encouraged. Workshop takes place at Arts Underground, 66 East Main St. Hiroya Tsukamato, SingerSongwriter from Japan SCA presents Hiroya Tsukamoto as the second artist in the Acoustic Autumn series. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind
composer, guitarist and singersongwriter from Kyoto, Japan, who brings his earthy blend of world and classical music on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. Hiroya began playing the five-string banjo when he was, and took up the guitar shortly after. In 1994, he entered The Osaka University and while at college in Japan, Hiroya was introduced to a musical and social movement in South America called Nueva Cancion headed by musical legends such as Victor Jara and Violeta Parra. Hiroya has been leading concerts with his group including several appearances at Blue Note in New York and he performed with Esperanza Spalding, Marta Gomez, Kendrick Scott (The Crusaders), Pete Kennedy (The Kennedys) and Dave Maxwell (Muddy Waters Band). Hiroya Master Class Hiroya will present a master class on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Mongerson Theater at SCA at 37 North Buffalo St. Admission to the concert is $13 presale by calling (716) 592-9038, online at SpringvilleArts.org, or $15 at the door. The master class is $15 and students are encouraged to call (716) 5929038 to preregister.
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Mager Mountain Opens Barn 2013 FREE Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day Doors to Visitors LITTLE VALLEY — Alpaca farming continues to be one of the fastest growing agribusinesses, with new farms popping up all over Western New York. Mager Mountain Alpacas in Little Valley will open the barn doors Sept. 28–29, 2013, to show visitors what make alpacas so attractive to raise. Owners Paul and Sue Mager have participated in National Alpaca Farm days for over 10 years. “The alpaca industry has matured considerably over the decade,” explained Paul, “to where visitors ask less questions about what they are and more about how to raise them. We’ve learned a lot too, so we can now teach people how to handle the animals so they are more people friendly making them easier to raise and more enjoyable to visitors.” Sue Mager explains how her gift shop has grown as people learn about the extraordinary characteristics that sets alpaca fiber apart from the rest. “Our customers recognize alpaca as a luxury fiber that is warmer than wool and softer than cashmere,” said Sue. “When people touch our products they always say ‘Oh, this is so soft,’ which is why we named our farm store The So Soft Gift Shop.” Open house runs both days from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Visitors are welcome to see the new alpaca babies, called crias, in many different colors and browse the So Soft Gift Shop for the latest alpaca fashions from Peru as well as products made from the Mager’s animals. Hand spinning demonstra-
tions return this year with local fiber artists Amanda Grabowski and Annie Widger. Nancy and Greg Whelan of Amore Alpacas will bring back by popular demand the “alpaca kissing booth” so visitors get a chance to have their picture taken with an Alpaca. Cathie Bridges, C.P.A. and Esther Conrad, E.A. from R.A. Mercer and Company P.C. will offer an informal tax seminar Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. They will explain the tax benefits and investment opportunities available with starting an alpaca business. The Magers report that Bridges is an expert on agri-business accounting and will explain the complicated tax code in easy to understand terms. Anyone who has ever considered raising alpacas should attend. Paul and Sue are proud to
introduce three more alpaca farms to the area and encourage people to visit their farms to see how easy it is to start small and hear their stories: Van Dyke Alpaca Ranch, owned by Todd and Diane Vandyke, located at 5500 Howe Hill Road, Great Valley, NY 14741, 716-581-0724; Persia Catt Alpacas, owned by Jon and Crystal Wilder, located at 8403 Route 353, Gowanda, NY 14070; and County Line Alpacas, owned by Tim and Dana Pence, at 12946 West Main St., Randolph, NY 14772. There will be drawings for prizes. Visit Mager Mountain Alpacas at 69 Mountain View Dr. in Little Valley. For more information, call (716) 938-9077 or email info@ magermountainalpacas.com.
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Do you have boxes of old paint, varnish stripper, degreasers or other hazardous waste sitting in your garage or shed waiting for safe disposal? On Saturday, Oct. 26, you can get rid of this stuff free of charge. The Cattaraugus County D.P.W. will hold a 2013 FREE Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day from 9 a.m.–noon at the Cattaraugus County DPW at 8810 Route 242 in Little Valley. What can I take? Home products like oven cleaners, polishes, drain openers, spot remover,
degreasers, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, disinfectants, flea products, nail polish remover and most other household hazardous waste are accepted. Oil-based pain, paint thinner, brake fluid, antifreeze, gasoline, carburetor cleaners, adhesives, varnish stripper, insecticides, roofing tar, driveway sealer, rodent poison, weed killers, wood preservatives, pool chemicals, car wax, solvents, mothballs, septic tank cleaners and law chemicals can all be brought for safe disposal. Materials should be in their original, labeled containers.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! To register, please call the Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works Refuse Division at (716) 938-2441 or 1-800-2487719, ext. 2441, by Oct. 18, 2013. Keep your home safe — dispose of hazardous waste properly! The Cattaraugus County HHW collection program is partially financed with grants from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Cattaraugus County Water Quality Council.
Olean General Hospital Celebrating Heart Care Advancements 500 Employees Part of the Heart
OLEAN — On Friday afternoon, 500 employees, physicians and friends of Olean General Hospital, all decked in red shirts, gathered to form a giant heart on the front lawn of the hospital. A photograph of the “People Art Heart” formation was taken from a cherry picker high above in cooperation with
Patty’s People Pictures. It was all part of a celebration of the accreditation of the hospital’s Chest Pain Center and the launch next month of Olean General Hospital’s interventional cardiac catheterization program in partnership with Kaleida Health’s Gates Vascular Institute.
Through its Chest Pain Center and with the opening of the new interventional catheterization lab, Olean General Hospital can now diagnose and treat heart problems, sparing patients from having to drive to larger cities for heart care.
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30 Years of Landscaping and Going Strong
By Eva Potter
Gordon Scott has been in the lawn and landscape business for 30 years and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Since 1983, he and his well-trained staff have been sculpting beautiful landscapes in the greater Olean area. Starting in 1983, Scott worked with a Buffalo landscape contractor for nine years. In 1996, he graduated with academic distinction from Alfred State College’s Ornamental Horticulture & Landscape Development program, and he hasn’t looked back. From his early beginnings as a “do anything contractor,” he gradually transitioned to lawn renovations, landscape planting renovations, and eventually migrated into landscape design, installation and maintenance. Scott’s business has grown steadily and he now has four employees who perform lawn mowing services, plant maintenance and landscape construction. “They are all cross-trained to work each aspect of the business,” he explained. “We rely on two to three college students each season to fill out our work roster.” Scotts Lawn and Landscape offers full design, installation and seasonal maintenance at residential as well as commercial sites, and his loyal customers have come to rely on him and his crew year after year, in all four seasons. “Our goal each season is to provide services to 40–50 customers with each seasonal service,” he said. “Above this, we look to complete 8-12 major landscape projects in the summer months.” The business expanded into retail operations in 1996 when they opened a showroom as the only authorized dealer for
RedMax outdoor products including line trimmers, handheld and backpack leaf blowers, and other products. They are also an authorized dealer of Unilock, a manufacturer of concrete pavers. The business also sells Poulan Pro snow blowers, Dixon mowers, tractors and zero turn equipment, as well as Kipor power generators for residential and commercial use Scotts is dedicated to offering quality products at accessible prices and also offer a consignment service, which allows you to sell your used equipment in order to purchase new. Just give them a call and they will explain how it works. With a focus on the retail division, Scott said his goal is to expand in the Southern Tier “as a one-stop shop for any homeowner or contractor looking for the types of products we sell.” “We are working with City of Olean Mayor Linda Witte on our EarthPlanter self-watering planters. They have purchased one for a trial run, with the expectations of ordering an additional 22 units to line North Union Street,” said Scott. “Additionally, I’d like
to get the RedMax products into the hands of the parks and recreation departments all over the Southern Tier! I think these products meet or exceed most of the other brands.” For the general public and do-it-yourselfers, Scotts sells bulk landscape mulch in a variety of colors, various sizes of landscape rocks, gravel, screened topsoil, compost, as well as a great variety of flagstones and fieldstones. Delivery is always available. Scotts small engine and repair service provides prompt, reliable service of most brands of push mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws and snow blowers — they will even pick them up and bring them back. When asked about the philosophy behind his business success, Scott said, “Truthfully, most of my employees work here because we are Christianbased in our work philosophy. My attitude and my belief is that God will supply our needs … in everything that we do, so it’s important to be thankful for your job, your health, etc. My belief is that I am at the bottom of an inverted pyramid. As it widens, it takes into account my employees, my business location, my family, my home, etc.” Scott’s is located at 2645 Route 16 North in Olean. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (appointments preferred that day). They are open most Saturdays and after-hour appointments are available. For more information, call (716)372-6916 or visit www. scottslandscape.com.
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Never Go Back” by Lee Child
N Never go back—but Jack Reacher does, and the past finally catches up with him. . N . . Never Go Back is #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child’s new novel of acti action-charged suspense starring “one of the best thriller characters at work today” (Ne (Newsweek). Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Da Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the hea headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had. Reacher is there to meet—in person—the new commanding officer, Major Susan Tu Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone. However, it isn’t Turner be behind the CO’s desk and Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news; one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about. When threatened, you can run or fight. Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs. Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces—and makes him question who he is, what he’s done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road. This book is available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format only. Stop in and check out our selection of over 8,400 items in our adult fiction and nonfiction sections.
Jesus Spoke About... Belief “ Believe the Good News” (Mark 1:15) What did Jesus mean? By turning from our own ways (repentance), we make space for God in our lives. Belief in Jesus Christ is not merely to acknowledge his existence, but to TRUST that his perfect life and sacrificial death can save us from the penalty & power of sin. To believe the gospel is to have faith that God can enter your life, forgive and empower you to live for something larger
than yourself- the Kingdom of God. Eternity awaits! Let’s talk about it. Open Discussion Meetings are held on alternate Saturdays from September to November 30th.
Meetings are held at: THE REYNOLDS HOUSE 52 Jefferson St. Ellicottville Beginning September 28, at 7 pm Hosted by Will & Lois Lowry
For more information call 257-9192 or 258-8710.
Cattaraugus County Health Department
Influenza Clinics Tuesday, 9/24 Thursday, 9/26 Tuesday, 10/1 Thursday, 10/3 Wednesday, 10/9 Thursday, 10/10 Tuesday, 10/15 Tuesday, 10/22 Tuesday, 10/29
2-6 pm, Salamanca, Health Dept, Iroquois Dr 2 -6 pm, Gowanda, Valley Pharmacy 2 -6 pm, Franklinville, Fire Hall 2 -6 pm, Ellicottville, St. Paul’s Church 2-6 pm Allegany, St. Bonaventure, Doyle Hall 2-6 pm, Cattaraugus, Firemen’s Club 12-4 pm, South Dayton, Free Methodist Church 9 am -1:30 pm, Allegany, Senior Center 2-6 pm, Salamanca, Health Dept, Iroquois Dr
Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Independent Health, Univera, Fidelis, and Medicare-type insurances accepted. Cash cost = $25. This is a partial list. For more dates and information, contact the Cattaraugus County Health Department, (716) 701-3439 or 1-800-251-2584.
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Holiday Valley’s President Elected to SANY Hall of Fame Ellicottville, NY – September 19, 2013 - Holiday Valley’s President and General Manager Dennis Eshbaugh was elected to the Ski Areas of New York (SANY) Hall of Fame on September 12,
2013, at the annual trade show banquet that was held at Holiday Valley Resort. The Hall of Fame honors those who make significant contributions by rendering their time, efforts and skills to the betterment of SANY in support of skiing and snowboarding in NYS. The board of directors and officers of SANY recognized Eshbaugh’s long-standing career in the ski industry, and his
service as a board member and president of SANY and board member of the National Ski Areas Association. Eshbaugh began his association with the ski industry as a ski instructor in the 1970’s, then progressed through the ranks at Holiday Valley from ski school director to assistant GM to GM, and currently is President and a member of the Holiday Valley Board of Directors.
Zippo Outdoor Introduces Four New Products By Alicia Dziak
Zippo Manufacturing Company has been a staple in Bradford, Pa., for years. Since World War II, the company has been known for its pocket lighters, and tales of survival stories centered around these lighters continue to emerge. In recent years, Zippo took the natural leap to outdoor products. “Outdoor is the common thread in Zippo products, dating back to its inception, so it made sense for us to offer these types of products,” said Chris Funk, Zippo Outdoor brand manager. The continuously expanding Zippo Outdoor line recently introduced four new products. “As outdoor enthusiasts, we’re particularly excited about this launch. Zippo is located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains where enjoying the outdoors is a way of life. As consumers, we know firsthand how some manufacturers are simply not meeting expectations with the products that are currently on the market,” said Funk. “With this in mind, we felt compelled to leverage our rugged and dependable heritage to build a better class of outdoor products. Our Zippo Outdoor line is held to a higher standard so that we can give consumers the ability to enjoy the outdoors rather than worry about whether or not their equipment can handle it.” The 4 in 1 Woodsman is a versatile new product, boasting a bow saw that cuts oak up to 4 inches in diameter, a mallet, a
stake puller and a hatchet with a 5-inch blade, all in one tool. “There’s nothing like this on the market, so this is truly an innovative product,” Funk emphasized. The new Utensil Tree addresses issues campers encounter while cooking over an open fire. This unit keeps utensils, spices and condiments handy and clean, keeping everything you need at your fingertips, but out of your way and up off the ground. The Utensil Tree, which breaks down easily for transport, has an 8-inch top tray and hangs kitchen towels and full-sized grill utensils. The new Rugged Lantern can withstand a 5-foot drop, be left in the rain, and really lives up to its name. “Other lanterns can only be dropped from three feet, but ours is tested for five,” Fink said. “It also has a detachable handle, unlike other lanterns out there, to allow it to be hung from something like a tree branch.” The Rugged Lantern is also equipped with an emergency S-O-S setting. The Campfire Carrier provides a 22-inch-by-36-inch tough, ballistic nylon sling that holds an armload of wood, keeping clothes free of dirt and arms free of scratches. The handle makes it easier to carry a whole armload with just one hand. Tough, exterior mesh
pockets store gloves, lighters, fire starters and more. “We’ve really overengineered these products,” said Funk. “We’ve created a line of products that we’ve based on extensive consumer research, blending this insight into products with very specific features. We don’t logo slap our products, and we stay true to the Zippo brand by providing an elevated consumer experience.” Zippo Outdoor products are all based around fire, cooking and comfort. “The Zippo Outdoor line is designed for people who do anything outdoors,” Funk explained. “These new products fit into the outdoor line seamlessly. They’re rugged, reliable and durable ... everything you’d expect from Zippo.” Products are available at w w w. z i p p o o u t d o o r. c o m , as well as at Zippo’s retail store in Bradford, inside the Zippo Case Museum. Certain products are also available at Bass Pro, Cabela’s, REI, and in the Improvements catalog.
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Southern Tier Biennial Contemporary Art Exhibitions Opens Sept. 21
Three Ellicottville Area Artists Accepted into Prestigious Show
Barbara Fox, watercolor On Sept. 21, 2013, the Cattaraugus County Arts Council will present the fifth Southern Tier Biennial, a nine-county contemporary art exhibition. The STB was framed to provide rural artists with a professionally juried experience, widespread exposure and significant cash prizes, while providing the Southern Tier audience with a contemporary art experience. Dual opening receptions on Sept. 21 will begin with an awards ceremony and light refreshments at the Olean Public Library Gallery (OPLG) at 3 p.m. After the awards, the celebration will continue with a reception at 4:30 p.m. at The Center Gallery at JCC in Olean featuring refreshments and hors d’oeuvres by Sheila Darrow. Both events are free and open to the public. The show will hang at JCC and the OPLG until Oct. 25 and is available for free viewing to all during gallery hours. This year, three Ellicottville area artists were accepted into this prestigious biennial show. Darlene Allen, who also resides part-time in Grimsby, Ontario, was pleased with the unexpected acceptance of her photograph, having only participated five shows previously. Allen has exhibited her photography publicly for only three years. “This piece was created on the windshield of a vehicle after the rain subsided. The sky cleared, the water droplets started to evaporate and ‘ascend’ into the heavenly blue sky,” Allen explained. “I am just excited when people see my work and feel the energy of
the subject matter.” Great Valley resident Trevor Brachmann, a jewelry artist for little over a year, had three of his gorgeous pieces juried in this year. He was encouraged to enter the competition by people close to him. “Inspiration for the works really comes from the stones and from those I’ve studied to learn technique,” said Brachmann. “Making art will never be a job for me but I hope it pays the bills!” Barbara Fox, a watercolor and oil painter, as well as a U.S. Mint coin designer, from Little Valley, was also juried into the show this year. Her two stunning pieces are titled “Practice Compassion” and “Opportunities Abound.” This year, 87 artists entered more than 256 pieces of work for the juried competition. Thirty-eight artists were accepted, chosen by two prestigious members of the regional art community: Kate Koperski, Director of the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University and John Vanco, Director and Curator of the Erie Art Museum. All artists accepted into the show receive generous stipends
of $100 each and additionally have their work reproduced in a four-color exhibition catalog. Three Honorable Mention winners will be selected by the jurors and receive $500 each. The Best of Show winner will win a $1,000 cash award and a solo show and catalog at the Olean Public Library Gallery in the Fall of 2014. To help with the solo show production, that artist also wins a $1,000 honorarium, $1,000 for show supplies, and $1,000 for a professional development opportunity. New for the 2013 STB is an interactive audio feature where visitors will be able to hear each artist speak about their work in their own words. Images and audio recordings will also be available at www. southerntierbiennial.com. The STB is a collaboration among the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Olean Public Library Gallery, Jamestown Community College, and the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation through the generous sponsorship of the F. Donald Kenney Foundation. For more information, visit www. southerntierbiennial.com.
Darlene Allen, photography
Trevor Brachman, jewelry design
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From left to right: Rugged Lantern, Campfire Carrier, 4 in 1 Woodsman, Utensil Tree
Belle Boyd, Civil War Spy, Visits EVL Historical Society
By Mary Fox
At the Sept. 11, 2013, monthly meeting and program of the Ellicottville Historical Society, they were visited by Belle Boyd, a notorious Civil War spy for the Confederate Army. Forty-nine people heard the story of this infamous woman’s life and encounters with the armies of the North and South. Belle Boyd’s impersonator, Ardyth Van Scoy, dressed in period costume, told Belle’s story in songs and readings. The program began with Belle entering singing “Shenandoah” accompanied by violinist Tanaka Van Druff, also in period costume. During the program, Van Scoy also sang “Maryland, My Maryland” and “The Bonnie Blue Flag.” She and her accompanist, Tanaka Van Druff, have been friends for 15 years. “As well as playing violin,
Tanaka is an excellent singer and photographer,” said Van Scoy. Van Scoy made her Civil War period costume with full hoop navy plaid skirt and undergarment, and calico cream and maroon blouse. Van Scoy has been doing presentations of Belle Boyd for two years. “I began doing the impersonation of Belle when a friend, who was going to present it at the Smethport Historical Society, couldn’t perform,” she said. “I had one month to prepare for the role, reading a 600-page volume about Belle’s life.” (Belle Boyd, in Camp and Prison; Spies of the Confederacy by John Bakeless.) “It was difficult to choose what to include because there were so many interesting events in Belle’s life,” Van
Scoy said. Belle Boyd was born to a well-to-do family in Martinsville, Va. (now West Virginia) on May 4, 1844. Her father was a confederate soldier and at least three others of her family were convicted of being spies for the Confederacy. Her career as a rebel spy began at the age of 17 when she shot a Yankee soldier for insulting her and her mother. She was not charged. “Boyd was arrested six or seven times but managed to avoid incarceration until July 1862. She was not a model inmate.” (Civil War Trust) Van Scoy graduated from Allegany Limestone High School and St. Bonaventure University with a degree in visual arts. During high school, she attended All County Chorus and All State Chorus twice. At SBU, she sang in the choir and in theater productions. She presently sings at weddings and with a local jazz band. “I spent four years as a ‘stitcher’ (costume maker) for professional regional theater. I would like to continue on with that profession rather than perform as a career,” she said. “The Civil War, singing and history are my three favorite subjects,” said Van Scoy. “I love to sing for fun but not a career.”
attend ECS by request. Shawn Hunt, the school’s director of technology, was on hand to walk the board through logging in to new Dell Notebook computers recently purchased by the district. 115 laptops have arrived and are replacing old student computers throughout the school. Because they’re portable, the laptops can be moved easily from one place to another for large-group testing or for small group assignments. Hunt said that the students generally are excited about the convenience and functionality of the new tools, as are teachers and administrators. Superintendent’s Report ECS Superintendent Mark Ward announced several major pieces of good news to the board. The first is that the State has awarded the Middle/ High School “Reward School” status, which only 170 schools across the State have achieved this year. Reward schools are designated when they have shown significant academic growth as measured by state testing. The elementary school, Ward pointed out, was not among those schools only because its students have been testing at a consistently higher level so its “growth” was not as pronounced. Another piece of good
news is that the school’s new recycling program through Casella Resource Solutions is already a huge hit with students and administrators alike. Casella has introduced its Zero-Sort® system, a single-stream recycling process where the school no longer needs to sort different types of recyclables into different bins. All recyclables – glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard, etc. – are collected together and sorted by Casella at its own facilities. Ward says the amount of non-recyclable trash now being collected has dropped by a huge percentage, meaning far less waste is going into landfills. “This is a real difference we can make as a school,” he adds. Students will be learning more about the new system at an assembly scheduled later this month. Finally, Ward announced that the ECS newsletter, which is sent to parents each month and is posted on the school Web site, has been recognized by the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) for its outstanding achievement in educational communications. The March 2013 issue that focused on the capital improvement project and referendum won an “Honor” award in the “budget/ bond newsletter” category. In
the “community newsletter” category, the newsletter won a “Merit” award. NYSPRA will hold an awards luncheon for all winners at the upcoming New York State School Boards Association annual meeting in October. New Paths to Graduation for Special Education Students Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin, who also serves as the ECS chairperson of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), described a new process developed by the State for schools to help special education students work toward their high school diplomas or commencement credentials. The detailed process requires students to meet or exceed thresholds on various exams and/or learning standards. Poulin noted that individual students and their parents, as always, work with teachers and administrators to determine their best path to success based on their individual needs and abilities. Students who entered high school in 2010 or earlier are exempt from following the new processes. The next meeting of the ECS Board of Education will be held Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library.
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Revolutionary War Soldier Presentation Oct. 5 On Saturday, October 5, 2013, Marilyn Eddy Siperek will relate some of the travels and adventure faced by Prisoner of War Josiah Hollister, Revolutionary Soldier from the Town of Mansfield. Josiah documented the events in a journal referring to the 1776, 1777 era. Copies of his journal are available for a specified donation. Come early 10:30 am, stop in to the Mansfield Area Historical Museum to view the exhibits and the 5 foot map dated 1856 of Cattaraugus County. The Mansfield Area Historical Society is located at 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY. Submitted by Sue M. Cross, Mansfield Town Historian. For more information, contact sm7159@ hotmail.com, or call 716 257 9658.
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BOYS’ JV SOCCER 9/23 5:00 pm @ Fillmore 9/25 4:30 pm @ North Collins
GIRLS’ JV SOCCER 9/23 5:00 pm @ Fillmore 9/25 4:30 pm @ North Collins
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GIRLS’ SWIMMING (with Franklinville) 9/21 11:00 am vs Wellsville 9/24 5:00 pm @ Panama 9/26 5:00 pm vs Frewsburg
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GIRLS’ VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 9/20 6:00 pm @ Gowanda 9/25 6:00 pm vs North Collins 9/27 6:00 pm vs Salamanca GIRLS’ MODIFIED VOLLEYBALL 9/24 4:30 pm vs Olean 9/26 4:30 pm @ Catt./Little Valley
COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities September 20 Acoustic Autumn: Tas Cru Second in a series of Acoustic Guitarists www.springvillearts.org
September 28 XTERRA EPIC ASP and XTERRA ASP races in Allegany State Park www.score-this.com
September 20-22 Rock N’ Oldies Weekend Live music, classic car show lots of fun all weekend.
September 28 Acoustic Autumn: Hiroya Tsukamoto Third in a series of Acoustic Guitarists www.springvillearts.org
September 21 Southern Tier Biennial Juried Art Show Opening Reception Olean Public Library at 3 p.m. Olean JCC Center Gallery at 4:30 p.m. Free to the public.
September 28-29 Autumn Chairlift Rides Chairlift rides up and down the Spruce Lake Quad. 11am-5pm. www.holidayvalley.com
September 21 Springville Oktoberfest www.facebook.com/ SpringvilleOktoberfest
October 4 Holiday Valley Presents Dinner Theatre “Witches Brew” 716-699-2010.
September 22 5K Run & Walk Little Valley Lion’s Club Little Valley American Legion Rte 353, 9am registration, to benefit sight needs.
October 4-27 Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street Fri, Sat and Sun evenings. www.nightmarehayride.com
September 27-28 Sky High Night Crawlers Autumn Chairlift Rides Sky High will be open for 2.5 hour climbs beginning at 6pm. Headlamps provided $39 per person. Reservations required. 716699-HIGH September 28 National Public Lands Day at Allegany State Park Volunteer for the day at New York’s largest state park! Pre-registration required. 716- 354-9101 x236 September 28 Autumn Challenge at Sprague Brook www.heartrateup.com
October 4-5 Gala / Golf Tournament Annual Friday Night Gala and Saturday Golf Tournament at Concord Crest to support the SCA. www.springvillearts.org
October 4-5 Sky High Night Crawlers Sky High will be open for 2.5 hour climbs beginning at 6pm. Headlamps provided $39 per person. Reservations required. 716699-HIGH October 5-6 Autumn Chairlift Rides Chairlift rides up and down the Spruce Lake Quad. www.holidayvalley.com
October 5, 12, 19, 26 Screamsville Historic Downtown Springville Family-friendly events for fall and Halloween: ghost walks, scavenger hunts, parades, etc. October 5 Griffis Sculpture Park Fall Walking Tour Guided walking tours on the hour, scavenger hunt and more. 12-5pm. www.griffispark.org October 11-13 Rock City Park’s 2013 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show View, purchase and learn about rare and common rocks from around the world www.RockCityPark.com October 11 Acoustic Autumn: Muriel Anderson Last in a series of Acoustic Guitarists www.springvillearts.org
October 12 & 13 Fall Fest Weekend Ellicottville’s oldest and largest Festival takes place when the foliage of the surrounding hills are ablaze with color! Thousands of festival goers make for a lively weekend of unique foods, an art and craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more. www.EllicottvilleNY.com October 12 Fall Festival 5K Run 10am start. www.heartrateup.com October12-13 Autumn Chairlift Rides Noon - 4pm, Mardi Gras quad $2 per person. Live music and a cookout at the top of the hill. www.holidayvalley.com
October 13 Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race Cyclists from several states around toe the line for the season ending mountian bike race at Holiday Valley! www.heartrateup.com October 19 1st annual WILMA (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) Expo Highlights items that are handmade or manufactured in Cattaraugus County by local artisans and manufacturers at Catt Co Fairgrounds. (716) 938-2311 Nov 2 & 3 East Otto Country Fall Open House 3 Art Studios open their doors for their annual open house. Mill Street Gallery in Ellicottville, and Hog-Shed Studio Pottery and Brookside Studio Watercolors in East Otto. www.eastotto.com Nov 9 Annual Beer and Wine Festival Holiday Valley November 22-23 Christmas in Ellicottville 1-800-349-9099
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Book Club “The Last Runaway” Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The October 9th book is “The Last Runaway” by Tracy Chevalier. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group!
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Religious Services •Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 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
Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park The park offers 18 hiking trails. Or bike along miles of paved trails. (716) 945-0523.
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Movie Night at the Library - “Epic”
Come join us on Friday, September 27th at 6:30 pm for a showing of the movie “Epic”, rated PG. From the creators of Ice Age comes the year’s funniest, most exhilarating animated adventure! Transported to a magical world, a teenager (Amanda Seyfried) is recruited by a nature spirit, Queen Tara (Beyoncé Knowles), to help the “Leafmen” save their forest from evil warriors. The whole family will love this fast-paced thrill-ride, with its astonishing animation and an all-star voice cast that includes Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz and Steven Tyler! Popcorn and drinks will be provided!
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Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) October 8 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) October 14 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) October 8 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) September 18, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) October 14 9 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) October 14 Humphrey (2nd Monday) October 14 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) October 14 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) October 8 Mansfield (3rd Monday) September 16 Otto (3rd Tuesday) September 17 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) October 9 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) October 8
Growing With Music Class
Classes will meet at the Library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. This music and movement class for pre-school age children is designed to facilitate developmental skills through the magic of music. Children play various rhythm instruments, use their imagination and sing old-time favorites while sharing special moments with a parent. For more information, contact Terri Steinbar at 257-9619.
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September Book Sale
Our annual fall Book Sale will start on Friday, September 20th Check out our website for more information on new at 10:00 am and will continue until mid-October. The sale is open arrivals of books, coming during the library’s normal business hours. We have some great events and classes, and browse donations of newer books as well as some of the classics. the system catalog for books, Story time is every Wed. at 11:15 a.m. eBooks and movies.
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Sarah Bradley of Evl Cheese Company, proudly displays her new store signage at 5 Washington Street in Ellicottville (next to Kwik-Fill). A Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. Store hours will be 10 am to 6pm daily. The new store will offer more than 225 types of gourmet cheeses, including the popular Cuba Cheese Shoppe NYS Cheddar, and about 100 cheeses from around the world.
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5034 RTE 219 S
Chalet on 58 acres in E. Otto. Views & beautiful gardens. Cedar beams, wide plank ooring; windmill, solar panels. B432213 $398,700
Commercial bldg. on 219 in the heart of Great Valley. 2 BR 2 BTH income apt upstairs & sep. storage bldg. B424172 $295,000
9403 RTE 240 3 BR/1.5 BTH home in the village of West Valley within walking distance of school & playground. B411583 $89,900
4177 FISH HILL
6365 SOMMERVILLE VALLEY RD. Totally renovated old school house. 3 BR/3 BTH, concrete counters, stainless, gas FP, custom ďŹ nishes. B421933 $224,000
Built by Lock-N-Logs this beautiful 2 BR log cabin is located on 20 wooded acres of prime hunting land. B435322 $94,900
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