The Ellicottville Times is a free, advertiser-supported, weekly newspaper that serves as a local and resort community forum for news, which illustrates the identity and pride of Ellicottville and the communities it serves. Locally owned, operated and written, the Ellicottville Times welcomes its out-of-town visitors, records the history of the town and its people, and strives to enhance the quality of life for residents, merchants and visitors. In this edition, we cover Halloween celebrations, CCIDA meeting, Mansfield Town Board, Mike Hutten's Return to the NYC Marathon, Routes to Art at Holiday Valley, Farmers Markets, local Entertainment, Headstands for Humanity and so much more!
and the air is getting cooler, which can only mean one thing — Halloween will soon be here, fi lled with giggling kids, carved jack-o-lanterns and treats galore. Remember how much fun it was to be a kid at this time of year? Stop by some local spots sure to make you feel like a kid again!
For the Younger SetLooking for pumpkins and
a variety of fall activities? Pumpkinville has it all — tractor rides, a corn maze, new Jumpin Pillows, weekend helicopter rides and more — not to mention a huge variety of delicious homemade treats, and, of course, loads of pumpkins! Walk through the Spookin Barn, a dark but not-so-scary walk-through building geared toward the younger set. With so much fun to be had, it’s no wonder Pumpkinville has become a family tradition for so many near and far. You can even get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping in their gift shop. For more information, visit www.pumpkinville.com.
There will be plenty of unique family fun at Springville’s fi rst annual Screamsville, a series of Halloween-themed events happening throughout October. On Oct. 26, the annual children’s costume parade begins at noon (participants should line up on Mechanic Street in front of M&T Bank) and will be followed by a Halloween party in the Concord Town Hall. Other Screamsville events include a
By Alicia Dziak Last year at this time, Mike Hutten of East
Otto was preparing to celebrate his 65th birthday a little early by participating in the New York City Marathon with his daughter.
The New York City Marathon is one of the largest and most popular marathons in the world.
Runners can only gain entry through their lottery, guaranteed entry or their charity program. Last year, when Hutten learned he could get a defi nite spot as a fundraiser for Everybody Wins!, a mentoring program that promotes success in school and life for children through one-on-one reading experiences, he jumped at the chance.
Hutten trained for months, went to the city and even picked up his bib number. Then came the bad news. The marathon had been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy.
“That was really tough!” Hutten said. “All the miles and hours of training were suddenly put into a whole new light, and even though I was disappointed, there were the daily, even hourly news images broadcast about the devastation that Sandy had wrought. I tried to keep a perspective that my disappointment was miniscule compared to that of people who lost their home or family
By Jann WiswallA public hearing was held
during the Mansfi eld Town Board meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 to allow residents to comment on the tentative 2014 budget. No members of the public attended the hearing, so the budget was passed as presented.
One resident, Dan Hart, did attend the meeting to ask about progress toward installing
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some streetlights in Eddyville. The request for streetlights was made at last month’s meeting by Harry Knodt, who had obtained signatures from other residents who felt the streetlights would enhance safety and security for residents and drivers.
Town Supervisor Bob Keis said he had made numerous attempts to contact National Grid about costs associated with installing, maintaining
and operating lights. He was still waiting for a return call from the company and hoped to have estimates available for the board to consider at the next regularly scheduled meeting in November.
In other business, Keis invited board members to attend a fall planning and zoning conference sponsored by Southern Tier West in
CCIDA Approves Sale Leaseback for 16 Martha St. Apartments
By Jann WiswallThe new owners of Ellicottville’s 16 Martha
Street, the former site of American Locker Co., have applied for a sale leaseback transaction through the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA). The owners, who have formed 16 Martha Street, LLC, will fully remediate some environmental concerns and renovate existing buildings to construct
a seasonal apartment complex consisting of one building with 10 apartments and a second building with four two-story apartments. The apartments will be fully furnished and offered for term rentals. None will be sold.
The company’s initial investment is expected to be more than $4.2 million. If all goes according to plan, said company partner Wayne Bacon, “we
By Jann Wiswall As part of its local foods
initiative, Southern Tier West (STW) is holding a Regional
Farmers Market Summit on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, to explore how regional farmers markets can grow and contribute to economic development in the three-county region.
The summit, titled “Growing Our Regional Farmers Markets by (net)Working,” will bring together food system stakeholders, including farmers’ market managers
Routes to Art Holiday Sale Coming to Holiday Valley Nov. 16
This holiday season, there’s no better way to fi nd unique gifts and to support local artisans than to shop the fourth annual Routes to Art Holiday Sale on Saturday, Nov. 16. Produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC), the Holiday Sale moves this year to the new Lodge at
Holiday Valley in Ellicottville and runs from 10a.m.–5 p.m.
Anne Conroy-Baiter, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, stated that the new location is perfect for a holiday sale.
“We are so thrilled to
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and board members, food and product vendors, community health leaders, nutritionists, seniors’ health advocates, etc., to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current markets, the opportunities for expansion that exist, and how any threats to expansion can be overcome.
“The goal of the summit is to look at where our area markets stand with relation to capacity
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Friday, October 25Gin Mill, 9 p.m.RT & FJ LiveSame group, different night.
Freddie & Rod change their clothes and billing, but NOT their eclectic selection of music for this Friday night start-your-weekend gig. It’s an upbeat vibe no matter what night you hear them.
Balloons, 7 p.m. An Evening with CaitlinCaitlin Koch won the title of
Buffalo’s best female vocalist last year and, usually along with
backing from the Jamie Moses Band, her considerable talents will be sure to astound and please every music fan.
Saturday, October 26Gin Mill, 9 p.m. The Joe Wagner Band& Halloween PartyWe all know Joe as the
Wednesday night “wingman,” but occasionally he expands the act to include four very talented musicians who complement his “acoustic comfort” sound and mutate it into a more rocking Saturday night version.
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West Valley area, who range in age from 19–64, love their Southern rock, and with their dueling guitars, they perform that repertoire with much love and authenticity.
Balloons, 6 p.m.Paul Briandi All-Star BandLed by lead singer Paulie
“Blues” Briandi, this quintet is fi lled with Buffalo-area band veterans that play very danceable blues, R & B and classic rock, peppered with horns and keyboards for a most expressive sound.
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The “Rev. Jack” will be solo this week, but there could be a special guest or two. So if you want to bring a musical instrument to pass around (along with the tip basket), he will bless you a hundredfold!
Tuesday, Oct. 29Gin Mill, 7 p.m.The TwobadoursLess IS more when Mr. Grey
& Mr. Brown weave their down-home, front-porch style into every song they do.
With Joe’s steady partner, John Winston, on winter sabbatical in New Mexico, Joe will be sharing the stage with a rotating assortment of his favorite sidemen, bringing a different mix every week to his acoustic sound recipe.
treating, stop by the Gin Mill for a great musical treat. No tricks with Freddie & Rod — just the real thing — good music performed consistently well by two men (not guys) who love what they do. Happy Halloween!
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Pretty in Pink High Tea • Photos by Jennie Acklin
Town Of Ellicottville Planning Board Cancels October Meeting
The meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board, which had been scheduled for Monday,
Oct. 28, 2013, has been
cancelled because there is no new or pending business before the Board.
The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at 6 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall.
When you look up at the clear night sky can you make any sense out of the beautiful randomness? Do you see anything you recognize beyond possibly the moon and the Big Dipper? If not, possibly this class is for you.
We’ll survey the night sky for objects that are easily recognized with the greatest optical instruments known to man; your own two amazing eyes. We won’t be encumbered by the need for binoculars nor
telescopes. We’ll consider a few easily recognized naked eye objects that are visible in each season. Those unpredictable, yet beautiful, events such as the northern lights, shooting stars and comets will be addressed. You’ll also learn about artifi cial satellites and how to spot them. This class will help you better enjoy time spent under a clear night sky.
The class will be led by long time amateur astronomer Bert Probst. It will meet at
the library on consecutive Wednesday evenings Nov. 6 and Nov. 13, 7–8:30 p.m. The class is designed for adults 17 and older. Class size is limited to 15 so call the library at (716) 699-2842 to reserve your place. There is no charge.
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Head to the Winery of Ellicottville, 14 Monroe St., on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, for a wine-pairing event featuring wine and lots of savory bacon! Chef John Haley is preparing
a bacon-themed wine pairing to entice your taste buds. A casual event, guests will tour the winery and sample wines paired with bacon appetizers. Includes a complimentary glass
of wine following dessert. Don’t miss out! Reservations
are required. To reserve tickets, please call the winery at _716) 699-1055. Tickets $25 Wine Club Member: $20
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The Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway Committee and Springville Center for the Arts present an exhibit of postcards inspired by the Byway.
Area artists will be displaying their original work in a black and white 4x6 format along with the accompanying text. At the conclusion of the exhibit, the cards will be mailed out and the public will have a chance to participate in the program.
The exhibit features the work of more than a dozen artists and a variety of scenes including the Knox Farm, the Orchard Park Train Station,
Artist Postcard Exchange Exhibit Reception
twisted old trees and distinct homes.
The Byway follows a route that includes the communities of Springville, East Concord, Glenwood, Colden, West Falls, East Aurora, Orchard Park, and Boston. This past summer, interpretive signs were placed at a variety of locations along the route.
This spring, Springville Center for the Arts will host Changing Seasons, a general exhibit of artwork inspired by the Byway along with a variety of events. Work may be representative of, or merely inspired by, this designated scenic route. Sights along the byway include waterfalls, historic villages, a gorge, farms, historic cemeteries and the ever-changing seasons. Submissions may include a scenic depiction, a portrait
of someone important to the Byway, an abstract inspired by the Byway or other work connected to the Byway and are due by email to [email protected] by March 8, 2014.
The postcard exhibit will be on display until Nov. 23, 2013. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Call (716) 592-9038 for more information.
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Pet of the WeekMeet “Florence”
My name is Florence, but my friends call me Flo, and I’d like to take a minute to tell you a little bit about myself in the hopes you’ll like what you hear and we can spend more time together. I’m about 7 years old, give or take, (you know a girl never tells her real age!), I know it’s hard to imagine a people person like me would be looking for my forever home at this stage of the game, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I am. EARS rescued me from a kill shelter in Kentucky. They only give us each a few days to fi nd a home there – and I heard them say my time was up.
People say I’m a Chihuahua Corgi mix, and that I’m the best of both at only 8 lbs. I am loyal, quiet, smart and loving. I walk well on a leash, and cover more ground than you might think.
Cardio is where it’s at! I come when I’m called, and I’d never think of doing my business in the house. What am I? An animal? LOL! I get along well with dogs and I love cats! My favorite things are afternoon naps, hanging with my peeps on the sofa or the bed and munching on a good treat. If any of this sounds good to you, gimme a shout out at the email address below, and we can meet up and hang out!
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The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) has just received approval for a new program for artists called ABLE (Art Business Learning Exchange).
Funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, with Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board as the lead applicant, ABLE will establish a (FREE!) 6-month learning program for 20 artists with a focus on technology conducted by local technology entrepreneur Shane Hvizdzak, CEO of Helpifi ed and MBA graduate from St. Bonaventure University, who will be responsible for developing and teaching the curriculum.
Fine artist and professor Debra Eck will serve as the facilitative consultant, moderating the discussion sessions, providing individual
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Technology-Focused Program Explores e-Commerceconsulting, and providing guidance to the program with the goal of optimizing the learning experience for participants, and the mastery of new knowledge and skills gained by participants. The program will also provide the artists with access to St. Bonaventure University professor Todd Palmer for assistance with business plans and integrating technology into work.
The grant will also pay for a three-part arts and business lecture series (open to the public), and will fully outfi t CCAC’s Art on Main arts gift shop with an e-commerce website, POS system, shelving system, inventory management, business plan, and a hanging system for the gallery wall.
Some of you may remember a little program CCAC ran
in 2011 called SAVI. The program guided a group of 20 artists though a curriculum of business topics to better enable them to run a creative-based business. The program was one of the most comprehensive professional development programs in the region, and this has been modeled as “Part 2.”
2011 SAVI participants will be grandfathered in. New artists will need to complete an application and submit images. Details coming soon.
Planning is still in progress, but if you are interested in being part of a group of artists to learn arts business techniques with a focus on expanding your market through exploring the potentials of e-commerce, please call CCAC at (716) 372-7455 or email [email protected].
Radolph J. “Rudy” LaBelle, age 88, of Little Valley, NY; formerly of Marilla, NY; died October 21, 2013 at home after a brief illness with his family by his side. Born June 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Lauretta (Filbert) and Radolph J. LaBelle, Sr. A 1943 graduate of Seneca Tech High School, he was a Navy Veteran of WWII and was active in 6 invasions, including clearing the beach for McArthur’s landing. In 1946, after being discharged from the Navy, he played quarterback for the Buffalo Bills semi-pro team. Rudy attended SUNY Buffalo and worked at Fisher Price in East Aurora until retiring in June of 1987.
Mr. LaBelle was very active in his community. He served as a Marilla Town Councilman for 8 years, was a 15 year member and past president of the Kiwanis Club in Marilla, a member of the Marilla
Radolph J. “Rudy” LaBelle, 88Little Valley, NY
Volunteer Fire Company, Boy Scout leader and the leader of The Junior Achievers of East Aurora. He was also a member of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Ellicottville, where he had been a member of the Parish Council, the Treasury Committee and the Usher’s Club. Rudy & Ruth received the St. Joseph’s Lay Award for outstanding service to the church in April of 2012. Rudy was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a past Grand Knight. He was a member of the VFW Post and the American Legion Post in Ellicottville as well a member of the Ellicottville Ski Club well into his 80’s. Rudy also enjoyed golfi ng, woodworking, traveling, camping and canoeing. Family was most important and planning the annual family picnic was his most cherished event.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth (Zwilling); four
daughters Darrell Duermyer, Denise (Don) Worrol, Diane (Norman) LaBelle-Giardo, Donna Finnegan and a son Michael J LaBelle. Cherished grandfather of Dawn (Michael), Gregory, Michael, Madison, Brianne; great grandfather of Savannah, Connor and Landon; brother of the late Geraldine VanSteenburg, Melvin and Donald LaBelle; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. in Holy Name of Mary R.C. Ellicottville, NY. Please assemble at church. Interment with Navy Honors in Holy Cross Cemetery, Ellicottville, NY.
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More and more women understand the benefi ts of strength training, i.e. weight lifting. There is clear evidence that lifting weights is not only benefi cial to building strength in our bodies but also for longevity. Plus, women are fi nally realizing that weight training will not make them too big or later turn muscle into fat if they stop lifting.
Here are some of the best moves women can do for their bodies.
1. Push-ups: This move defi nes and strengthen the deltoids, triceps and chest. Even if you can’t nail the traditional military style push-up, the variations will work wonders too.
2. Triceps dip: As women age, their arms soften. A simple dip, which can be done anywhere, helps fi rm up the arms.
3. Pull-up: Although tough at fi rst, a pull-up strengthens the back muscles and the lats, as well as the shoulders and
biceps.4. Squat: The squat targets
the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings. By building up these areas, you can increase your calories burned, which helps weight control.
5. Lunge: Much like the squat, the lunge is crucial for leg strength, balance and prevention of osteoporosis of the hips.
6. Reverse dumbbell fl y: This works the upper back muscles, which keep the shoulders from falling forward.
It greatly improves posture and helps prevent osteoporosis.
7. Back extensions: This move is great for the lower back and can be easily done by placing your hips on a Swiss ball and feet against a wall. With a gentle and controlled lift you will be helping to strengthen your core and keep your body in proper alignment.
8. Row: Whether you use a machine or a set of dumbbells, this move also greatly improves posture and upper back muscles.
9. Crunch: The crunch is best done on a stability ball for added safety. Strong abs are the key to a healthy core, as they support the lower back and spine and ensure proper alignment.
10. Walking: Walking improves your aerobic endurance and reduces stress. It’s easy and it can help decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.
Holiday Valley is in full prep mode for 10th annual Beer and Wine Festival on Nov. 9.
The informal Brewer Meet & Greet Dinner Extravaganza will be held at Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8. The evening will feature nationally recognized craft beers and locally sourced cuisine.
Tickets are $65 per person.
Beer and Wine Festival Nov. 9Holiday Valley Resort, the
Ellicottville Brewing Company and Southern Tier Brewery will host the 10th Annual Beer and Wine Festival at the Holiday Valley Lodge on Nov. 9, 2013, from 3:30–7:30 p.m. Festival presale tickets are $50 through Oct. 31.
Guests will be able to sample over 100 handcrafted beers from over 30 of the best New
York State and American craft breweries and wines from New York, Southern Ontario and Ellicottville vintners. Once again, there will be live music by Big Leg Emma!
Presale tickets for Saturday’s Beer and Wine Festival and Friday’s Brew Master’s Dinner are at www.holidayvalley.com/events/beer-and-wine-festival. and also on sale at Wegman’s.
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ELLICOTTVILLE — Students in the Collision Repair Technology program at the C-A BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) at Ellicottville recently received a hands-on airbrush lesson from Tom Banks of the Ohio Technical College Custom Paint and Graphics Training Program.
The students used the latest and safest water-based paints as they worked their way through a two-hour series of exercises using a two-stage airbrush. The exercises helped the young painters begin to develop the technique and fi ne motor control needed for effective painting using an airbrush.
According to BOCES Instructor Ed Arnold, “Tom Banks came in and taught the kids using best teaching
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style: hands-on learning. Mr. Banks also stated airbrush painting can be a great source of additional income for those with the talent and skill to pursue it.”
The Custom Paint and Graphics Training Program at Ohio Technical College is a 12-week, 300-hour, all-inclusive program developed to train body shop technicians in the highly rewarding fi eld of custom painting and refi nishing. Students explore the artistic side of painting, special effects and graphic
design. Mr. Banks said the program
blends frame and bodyrefi nishing skills with art asstudents learn airbrushing,3-D paint effects, exotic paint,chameleon colors, fl amesand more. Students also learnto do pinstriping and applyvinyl graphics, all of whichhe said can greatly enhancetheir earning potential andmake them more valuableemployees.
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welcome visitors to a new venue for this year’s event. Holiday Valley has been so welcoming and supportive of our regional artists and the new lodge overlooking the slopes will provide a stunning backdrop for the Holiday Sale,” said Conroy-Baiter. “Instead of shopping in a mall from store to store, shoppers can make their way from booth to booth fi nding handcrafted, one-of-a kind, affordable holiday gifts.”
The sale is made up of participating artists in next year’s 2014 Routes to Art open studio tour. Now in its seventh year, Routes to Art (RTA) is an annual, self-guided, open-studio artists’ tour taking place across Cattaraugus County and the Seneca Nation of Indians. Next year’s tour is scheduled for May 17-18, 2014.
Regional artists like Mikel Wintermantel, Eileen Weishan, Mike Weishan, Dee Smith, Ellen Paquette, Rose Nuszkowski, Anne Mormile,
Routes to ArtContinued from Front Page
Penny Minner, Keith McKale, Kristina McLeod, Kaitlynn Miller, Tom Martin, Denise Drummond, Dawn Lombardi, Elizabeth Jankowski, Barbara Fox, Karen Fitzpatrick, Patricia Eckstrom, Elliott Hutten, Sean Huntington, Robin Zefers Clark, John Balacki, Cherie Antle, Jennie Acklin, Todd Plough and others will display and sell many cash-and-carry items.
Shoppers can expect to fi nd cards, books, prints, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, as well as paintings, stained glass, basket weaving, wood carving, photography and more.
Returning again to the 2014 Holiday Sale, vocal quintet Chordiac Arrest will entertain visitors with a selection of festive music.
New this year, CCAC will offer free holiday face painting and refreshments will be available for purchase.
The Routes to Art program is designed to promote the collective arts community while advancing cultural tourism and enhancing enjoyment of life in the Southern Tier.
Cash, checks and credits cards accepted. For more information, visit www.routestoart.com, call (716) 372-7455, or email [email protected].
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Elizabeth Jankowski
Farmers MarketsContinued from Front Page
and resources and to assess what might be keeping them from their greatest potential,” said Kim LaMendola, who serves as regional development coordinator of STW and is organizing the summit. “We’ll work with participants to develop and prioritize specifi c goals intended to help them build a stronger regional network of farmer’s markets in the region.”
Keynote speaker Jim Farr, who directs the City of Rochester’s highly successful Public Market — which won the 2010 Favorite Farmers Market of the Year award from the American Farmland Trust — will talk about the experiences, successes and challenges he faces while running a large, owner-operated enterprise that features healthy, farm-fresh, quality products that come direct from the producer.
The rest of the “roll up your sleeves” working meeting will be led by Diane Eggert, executive director of the Farmers Market Federation (FMF) of New York, who has developed a variety of programs and services to support and advance the farmers’ market
industry in the state. Among other innovations, FMF has developed a commercial general liability insurance program for markets and participating vendors, market manager training programs, new market development in partnership with community organizations, market promotional programs, and a statewide farmers’ market wireless EBT program.
Eggert will lead the group through dialogue, assessment, network building, collaboration and planning for the future sustainability and vibrancy of the region’s farmers markets.
Participants will be treated to breakfast and lunch prepared by chef Sheila Darrow, an avid supporter of farmers markets who uses fresh, local ingredients whenever possible to prepare her delicious recipes. Participants are invited to donate food items toward the meals.
STW’s food system development work “is intended to increase sales and revenue opportunities for local food producers by strengthening existing markets, identifying and developing new markets,
creating durable aggregationand distribution models,providing access to fl exiblecapital and fi nancing resources,fostering employmentopportunities in agricultureand food production, andintegrating the primarycomponents of the food systemso that local food can moveeasily from point of origin toa broadly diverse consumerbase,” as stated in its 2012-13 annual report. Its projectsover the past year includea comprehensive food hubstudy, development of a localfood marketing plan, producerand consumer surveys,launch of a Farm to School toInstitution Program, buildingpartnerships with communityhealth organizations, andcollaborating with policyadvocates and agricultureprofessionals.
Because of grant fundingobtained by STW, registrationfor the Regional FarmersMarket Summit is free, butpre-registration is required.Visit freshlocalny.org for moreinformation and to register, orcall (716) 945-5301.
InterViews: Conversations with Ellicottville-ians
Get to Know: Gary RossTitle: President, Weed Ross Insurance Agency
By Jann WiswallA Few Facts: When John
Weed decided to retire in 1987, he tapped Gary Ross to take over his insurance agency, which Ross renamed the Weed Ross Agency. Ross has been a fi xture in the Ellicottville area ever since.
He and his wife Barbara, a retired math teacher with the Springville schools, have been married for more than 40 years and live in Napoli. Gary grew up in Olean and attended Jamestown Community College. Barbara is an Oil City, Pa., native and got her degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. They are avid outdoors people and enjoy fl ying their private plane.
Ross’s insurance agency offers the full range of personal auto, homeowners and life insurance coverage, as well as coverage for businesses, landlords, farmers, contractors, commercial vehicles and more. The agency serves as a broker for Travelers, Allstate and Progressive insurance companies, as well as a number of smaller insurers that know the area. Weed Ross also writes short-term policies for vendors and others who participate in Ellicottville’s many festivals
and celebrations.Q: What’s different about
the insurance business in Ellicottville?
A: Because of Holiday Valley and HoliMont, we have a niche market in seasonal home insurance policies. Seasonal homes are not a market the big insurance agencies seek out because the risks are higher when homes are not occupied or are rented by non-owners. Most claims for vacation homes are related to freezing pipes that cause water damage that may go unnoticed for weeks. So when there’s a problem, it tends to be a bigger problem.
We work with a group of excellent regional insurance companies that understand Ellicottville’s unique marketplace. They may require owners to install freeze alarms or turn off the water when the home is unoccupied, but that helps to keep premiums lower.
Q: There are lots of online insurance companies in the market these days. How do you compete with them?
A: Most of the online companies are in the business for volume. They may sometimes have lower premiums, but their policies are not personalized. At Weed Ross, our staff members talk with each and every client about their needs. We ask the right questions in order to design policies that work for their needs and budgets. When a client later makes a claim or has a problem, our staff already knows him/her and can work with them on a personal level. The staff is, without question, our biggest asset and is what makes us stand out from the competition.
Q: Ellicottville is waiting for FEMA to approve revised fl oodplain maps for the town and village. How will the new maps impact your clients?
A: As of Oct. 1, fl ood insurance premiums through all insurers went up by 25 percent, so all home and business owners that are required to carry fl ood insurance have been hit with increases of hundreds of dollars. When FEMA approves the new maps, many property owners in Ellicottville will no longer be required to have fl ood insurance, and that will mean big savings for them.
Q: What makes owning a business in Ellicottville unique?
A: I think most people will say that when you work in Ellicottville, your clients and customers become friends as well. It’s a wonderful group of progressive business people who have the best interests of the community at heart and would do anything for anyone. Gary Ross, of Weed Ross Insurance Agency, and his
customer service team. From left, Lindsay Hintz, Kelly Wakelee, Ross, Laurie James and Roseann Hintz.
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This season ECS is a mem-ber of the Chautauqua-Catta-raugus Athletic Association East Division. As the only Class D school in this divi-sion, it has been a season full of challenging matches. Olean and Salamanca are Class B teams in our division. The Class C schools are Allegany-Limestone, Randolph, Port-ville, and Franklinville.
Regular season action began at the Olean Tournament on Sept. 5 and 7. ECS defeated Jamestown 2-0 in the fi rst round. The championship round pitted the Lady Eagles against the Lady Huskies of Olean. ECS won 3-1to capture the tournament title. Morgan Zlockie was honored as the
ECS Girls’ Varsity Soccer Finishes Season Undefeated
Girls’ Varsity Soccer CCAA Division Champions
Outstanding Player of the Tournament and Hannah Doro received All-Tournament Team honors.
League play opened on Sept. 10 with a 5-0 victory against Portville. Since then the Lady Eagles have tied and defeated Allegany-Limestone and Olean; beaten Franklinville, Salamanca and Portville twice, and defeated Randolph one time. In non-league games, we tied Holland and Frewsburg.
The team beat Randolph 4-3 in the last league game of the season, making them the Varsity Lady Eagles the Chau tauqua -Ca t t a r augus Athletic Association East Division Champions. The squad’s overall record is now 12-0-4 and the league record is 10-0-2. Playoffs begin on Oct.
26 at Dunkirk High School.The team consists of seniors
Mary Bohn, Amy Borowiak, Jordan Bund, Becca Golley, Hailey Musall, Michaela Pierce, Chantel Perez, Julia Schwartz, Emily Uhrinek, Sam Uhrinek, Elizabeth Wendel, and Sarah Wojtowicz. Our juniors are Hannah Doro and Alexis Woodin. Sophomores are Morgan Zlockie and Kaleigh Hunt. Shelby Imhoff, Tarah Scharf, and Madison Swalcy are our freshwomen. Rounding out the squad is Evie Cortez, who is an eighth grader. Our trusty managers are Allison Calarco, Julianna Giannicchi, Courtney Sexton, Ainsley Watt, and Elsa Woodarek.
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By Jeff MartinWhat most surprises
Elliott Hutten of Hog-Shed Studio Pottery of Otto is that customers keep coming back.
That’s surprising in and of itself, considering that Hutten crafts some of the most ornate and simple functional and decorative pottery in Western New York.
And like her neighbor, Robin Zefers Clark, a watercolorist of note who works and displays her work at Brookside Studio Watercolors, she will open her studio to the public as part of a formal open house on Nov. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Part of the East Otto Country Associates group, Hutten has attracted many of her most loyal customers through the Open House, which aims to show the public where some of the most beloved works of art in Western New York are made.
“It’s a very intimate experience for those who come here,” Hutten said in her studio, which serves as both a functional space equipped with a kiln, potter’s wheel and, in its own separate room fi lled with stones for a fl oor, a store. Lining fi ve walls are a variety of high- and low-fi red pottery pieces, from mugs and plates to bird feeders and vases.
Hutten moved with her husband, Michael, to their present location in 1976. They had been living in Buffalo until then and wanted more space for her pottery business, which started in earnest after she discovered her love for it. A graduate of Damon College, Hutten studied oil painting, but when she thrust her hands into clay she found, much to her surprise, her calling.
“I just love working with it,” she said.
Hog-Shed Pottery Part of East Otto Open House
In 1982, she and her husband formed Hog-Shed Studio Pottery, and it’s slowly become a destination of interest for pottery lovers ever since.
“People love that each piece is unique, not something you fi nd in chain stores,” she said. “I mean, the pieces are relatively the same, but the kiln fi res each piece in a distinct way. It’s a fascinating process.”
Using a propane-fi red kiln in the back room, Hutton and her husband fi re the kiln to 2,400 degrees, enough to glaze each piece so that they become, among other things, dishwasher safe. The less porous each piece is, she explained, the more durable it is.
Pottery making is an ancient process. Creating the desired piece out of clay, Hutten fi res it once and it becomes green ware; a second time, it becomes a bisque. Then it’s waxed and glazed before being fi red again, which is the last step before it is placed on the shelf. Holding up a near-fi nished plate, Hutten shows how various colors become other colors after they
are fi red. Most amazing is how
designs beneath the colors emerge during a fi ring.
When people show up for the Open House, Hutten said they will have a chance to see how it’s made and where the pottery is kept. Kids will have the opportunity to take clay and mold it into something unique and, quite possibly, useful.
“It means a lot to people to see where the pottery is made,” she said. “It amazes them so much. I think it’s why so many return.”
At 64, Hutten has little left to prove in the pottery world. She’s experimented with wood-fi red pottery in the past and is doing so more and more. In cooperation with a group in Chautauqua County, Hutten just recently put a batch in the wood fi re over the weekend. The colors and designs that emerge from such a kiln are nothing short of amazing, she said.
For more information, visit www.hogshedpottery.com or call (716) 257-9549 or 244-2967.
ELLICOTTVILLE - The Criminal Justice Program at C-A BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville invited the New York National Guard to perform their physical fi tness qualifying test on the junior and senior Criminal Justice
Ellicottville Criminal Justice Students take Army Fitness Test
BOCES instructor Tim Emley (front, second from left) with his junior Criminal Justice class and members of the New York Army National Guard.
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The ECS boys’ varsity soccer team will be playing West Valley at Pioneer at 5 p.m. on Oc. 26 in the Sectional Semi-Final game. We are currently 8-6 overall and with that record, we received the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
ECS Boy’s Varsity Soccer UpdateNo. 2 Seed in Semi-Final
From left to right: Phil Kurtis, Jeremy Bordini, Connor Greene, David Toner, John Alzate, Liam O’Rourke, Chris Wojtowicz and Nick Butler.
students. The qualifying test consisted of push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run. Each segment had to be performed within a specifi c time limit.
The Criminal Justice program at Ellicottville, taught by Tim Emley, is modeled after a law enforcement academy.
Students work out four times a week and study all aspects of law enforcement. Emley said many Criminal Justice students enter various branches of the military after graduation, before moving on to law enforcement careers.
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Girls JV and Varsity Soccer Teams to Participate in
‘Pink the Field’Through the month of October the JV and Varsity Girls Soccer
Teams have been wearing pink pre-game warm-up t-shirts to help show their support for cancer research. This fundraising event, which will benefi t “Kevin’s House,” is called “Pink the Field.” Girls’ soccer teams, coaches, and fans from Sections 5 and 6 are participating.
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Just One Evil Act” by Elizabeth George#1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece
of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series: a gripping child-in-danger story that tests Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers like never before.
Barbara is at a loss: The daughter of her friend Taymullah Azhar has been taken by her mother, and Barbara can’t really help — Azhar had never married Angelina, and his name isn’t on Hadiyyah’s, their daughter’s, birth certifi cate. He has no legal claim. Azhar and Barbara hire a private detective, but the trail goes cold.
Azhar is just beginning to accept his soul-crushing loss when Angelina reappears with shocking news: Hadiyyah is missing, kidnapped from an Italian marketplace. The Italian police are investigating, and the Yard won’t get involved, until Barbara takes matters into her own hands — at the risk of her own career.
As both Barbara and her partner, Inspector Thomas Lynley, soon discover, the case is far more complex than a typical kidnapping, revealing secrets that could have far-reaching effects outside of the investigation. With both her job and the life of a little girl on the line, Barbara must decide what matters most, and how far she’s willing to go to protect it.
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pumpkin carving contest, crafts and a ghost walk. Take the short drive from Ellicottville to Springville’s historic downtown to see the stores decked out for Halloween and get in on the Screamsville fun. For more information, visit www.screamsville.com.
On Oct. 27, Little Valley will be holding the fi rst annual HallowScream Spooktacular. Events include a pumpkin derby, costume parade, monster dash and indoor trick or treat trail, and a haunted house for older kids. The day will end with a Monster Dance performance. Visitors will also enjoy the craft and food vendors. For more information, visit www.lvvfd.com.
On Oct. 31, Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Kids’ Halloween party 6–8 p.m. The party will include a costume contest, bobbing for apples and other treats. For more information, visit www.goodtimesolean.com.
Also on Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m., the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, Foundation for Youth and The American Legion will sponsor a Community Halloween Party at the American Legion on Maples Road in Ellicottville. Kids will have the opportunity to Trick or Treat at a safe indoor location. Games, hayrides and scary fun for the whole family, with candy and other treats for the kids . This party is free to all and has established itself as the place to be on Halloween for kids of all ages.
During Ellicottville’s Trick or Treat hours (5–8 p.m.), be sure to help others by dropping
off a canned good at the United Church Community Food Pantry at 53 Elizabeth St. during the Trick or Eat Awareness Can Drive. There will be a treat for all children and parents who share with our pantry.
A Bigger Scare if You DareDo you have older kids
who might like something a little scarier? The Enchanted Mountains have some great places to explore for a frightfully good time.
From Saturday, Oct. 25-27, and also on Halloween, visitors to the Gowanda will love Horror at the Hollywood, a hauntingly fun walk through the Historic Hollywood Theater, located at 39 West Main St. in Gowanda. For more information, visit www.
gowandahollywoodtheater.com.
Go for a Fright Night aerial climb at Holiday Valley’s Sky High Aerial Park on Oct. 25 and 26. The Night Crawlers climb takes place on their challenge courses and is only lit by the light of your headlamp (provided). Get ready for some spooky Halloween encounters. Climbs begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Climbers must be age be at least 7 years of age and at least 36 inches tall. For more information and to make a reservation, call (716) 699-HIGH (4444).
Walk if you dare through the Haunted Hotel Experience at the Dudley in Salamanca, N.Y. Meander through the 145-year-old hotel and basement for a frightfully good time. Event takes place Fridays and Saturdays through October 26, 7–11 p.m. Call (716) 945-2002 for more information.
Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street is a tractor-drawn hayride leading guests down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. The spooky journey includes a walk through a one-acre haunted maze and continues into a haunted barn featuring a vortex tunnel. For more information, visit www.nightmarehayride.com
Halloween activities are a great way to reconnect with your kids and spend some quality time together making memories. Map out your adventure and enjoy some of Western New York’s best treats before October is gone!
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10/31 Ellicottvile 5-9 p.m.10-31 Franklinville 6-8 p.m.10-31 Great Valley 6-8 p.m.10/31 Little Valley 5-7 p.m.10/31 Olean 6-8 p.m.10/31 Salamanca 6-8 p.m.10/31 Springville
5 - 7 p.m. in the business district5 - 9 p.m. in the Village
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members.”While the marathon was
cancelled, thousands of athletes who had come were still ready to run. As a sort of bright spot among the unfortunate circumstances, an informally organized “Run Anyway” marathon began to take shape that day.
“This was an amazing experience,” Hutten said. “I went out on Sunday to just run, planning to do one lap around Central Park. People in New York were coming out of their homes to cheer and they brought water, bagels, even fruit to support people who were running! Once I got going, I was so electrifi ed by the thousands of runners around me that I went on to complete a second and a third lap.
“By that point I began to fatigue, and I went to one of the rest rooms. When I was coming out, another runner was going in and we chatted a minute about the cancellation and the wonderful weather that would have been perfect for the marathon. Then she said, ‘You’re doing good. You
Hutten NYC MarathonContinued from Front Page
look great!’ In that instant, all thoughts of quitting before I had fi nished the fi nal lap vanished.”
Hutten ran the marathon as a way to elicit donations for “Everybody Wins!” His goal was $2,500, and he ended up raising 114 percent of that amount, due to the generosity of his friends and family.
Fast forward a year and Hutten is preparing for the ING NYC Marathon, without seeking charitable contributions though.
“I guess this is about completing something that I set out to do,” Hutten stated. “I ran an unoffi cial marathon last year by completing the old NYC marathon course: four-plus laps around the perimeter of Central Park, but nonetheless, I want to fi nish an offi cial marathon to mark my 65th birthday, which was last February.”
Hutten’s training has been intense.
“I usually do a couple 17-mile runs in the course of my marathon training, but this year I have reached 22 miles as part of my preparations,” he
explained. “Semi-retirement from work has left me with more time and energy to train and the warm fall weather is an extra bonus. So my every-other-day 5 miles and occasional longer runs are going well, my injuries and strains have been mercifully few, and I am getting psyched up as the marathon approaches. As always, I have no illusions about setting records, but will be completely satisfi ed with fi nishing the course.”
Hutten attributes his success on this endeavor to his family.
“Once again my daughter who lives in NYC is generously opening her home to me. Her support and that of my whole family has been 100 percent. That support is the only reason that I have the privilege of running a single step, much less a marathon,” he said.
On Nov. 3, 2013, Hutten will be one of an estimated 48,000 runners traveling through NYC’s fi ve boroughs for a 26.2-mile race. If you’re not one of the expected two million people in the cheering section that day, cheer him on in spirit!
may consider adding additional buildings in the future.”
CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor, who led the discussion on the application with the CCIDA Board at its Oct. 22, 2013, meeting, said that the project will provide a unique lodging option in Ellicottville that also will increase foot traffi c to village shops and restaurants. In addition, it will “restore/reconstruct a key building” in the core of the village.
Bacon said his company expects to hire about 35 local tradespeople for 6–9 months or more to do the construction and will hire a local real estate management company to manage rentals and daily operations.
Wiktor also pointed out that the new apartments will generate signifi cant sales and bed tax revenues and will enhance the property tax base of the village.
The board felt the project meets its goals and approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on the project. It also approved a resolution to conduct a preliminary State
Environmental Quality Review (SEQR). Wiktor indicated that the CCIDA likely will be designated as the lead SEQR agency.
If approved for the transaction, the company would be exempted from certain New York State sales and use taxes, real property taxes, real estate transfer taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Following discussion of the 16 Martha Street property, two representatives from Empire State Development (ESD), New York’s chief economic development agency, briefed the board on the progress it has made over the past year on a number of economic development fronts.
ESD coordinates the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), a competitive grant program that advances the goals of the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC). The Western New York REDC, which covers Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties, has endorsed 16 projects and submitted them
for approval to the state. Two of these projects are in Cattaraugus County: One would rehabilitate the McNallie Fischer building in Randolph to promote revitalization of the town. The other would support the renovation of Gowanda’s historic Hollywood Theater.
ESD representatives Mike Wall and Diego Sirianni both noted that CFA funding is not the only form of assistance ESD can provide to large and small businesses in the region.
“The state is open for business year round to help,” Wall said. “We can usually fi nd a tool that can be used to help almost any business.”
He added that ESD has provided an additional $60 million in business support between CFA rounds over the past year.
In other business, CCIDA board member Crystal Abers proposed to reappoint the board’s offi cers in the same positions they currently hold for 2014. The board approved.
The next meeting of the CCIDA board will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 11:15 a.m. at its offi ce in Ellicottville.
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo continued the state’s efforts to reduce distracted driving by unveiling “Texting Zones” along the New York State Thruway and New York State Highways that will give motorists a pull-off area to park and use their mobile devices. Existing Park-n-Ride facilities, rest stops and parking areas along the thruway and highways will dual-function as Texting Zones, and signage will be placed along the highway to inform drivers where the zones are located. A total of 298 signs will be located along major highways across the state, notifying motorists about 91 Texting Zone locations.
This initiative comes after a 365 percent increase in tickets issued in summer 2013, compared to summer 2012 for distracted driving, a result of an enforcement crackdown by the New York State Police. This summer, police issued 21,580 tickets statewide, surpassing last summer’s total of 5,208 tickets.
“New York State is continuing to use every tool at its disposal to combat texting-while-driving,” Cuomo said. “With this new effort, we are
sending a clear message to drivers that there is no excuse to take your hands off the wheel and eyes off the road, because your text can wait until the next Texting Zone.”
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald said, “This campaign is sending a clear message to motorists: It can wait. There is no text that is important enough to jeopardize a life, and anyone caught texting while driving will face stiff penalties.”
The campaign was in addition to two efforts initiated earlier this year to crack down on distracted driving – increasing the penalty for distracted driving from 3 to 5 points on a driver’s license and legislation to increase license suspension and revocation periods for distracted driving on young and new drivers.
State Police have been using Concealed Identity Traffi c Enforcement vehicles as part of the operation, in order to more easily identify motorists who are texting while driving. CITE vehicles are SUVs that have platforms higher than an average vehicle, allowing offi cers greater ability to see into other vehicles and detect individuals in the process of sending text messages. The fl eet of CITE vehicles are unmarked and come in a variety of colors, to ensure that they blend in with traffi c on the road. They are also equipped with hidden, high-intensity emergency lights.
Texting Zones include rest stops in Cattaraugus County at Allegany River, Chautauqua, Randolph, Friendship in Allegany and Clarence, Angola, Eden and Hamburg in Erie County.
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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,
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degreasers, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, disinfectants, fl ea products, nail polish remover and most other household hazardous waste are accepted.
Oil-based pain, paint thinner, brake fl uid, antifreeze, gasoline, carburetor cleaners, adhesives, varnish stripper, insecticides, roofi ng 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 1-800-248-7719, ext. 2441, by Oct. 18, 2013.
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By William Thomas
Who Names a Racehorse ‘Taking Up Space’?
I spent a fair part of my summer watching thoroughbreds charge around oval tracks in Saratoga Springs and Finger Lakes, N.Y. I’m writing a book about the Great Zippy Chippy, the New York state racehorse that defi ed all odds and logic to amass a breathtaking 10-year career of 100 consecutive wins. Sorry, make that 100 losses in a row. No, he never won a race but in fairness, he always meant to.
Zippy Chippy may not have had a really fast pace or a quick dash out of the gate or a powerful drive down the stretch or great stamina in long races or ... wait! What else is there? Oh yeah, that horse could eat his weight in alfalfa.
In doing research for this project, I could not help but notice some of the very strange names owners give their steeds. In his career, Zippy ran against horses named Two Chums Up, Take Sum Believ-ing, We Passem, Shininlikedia-monds, I’mjumpingjackfl ash, Sixfeetunder, Makeminea-goldmine and Imgonnabit-eyounow. As far as I can tell, Byby Fran’s Kitchen and Un-cle Johnyscookin never ran in the same race. If Wishes Were Horses sums it up pretty well while Millie Hurry Up makes you kinda sad.
Zippy Chippy somehow managed to lose a race in which DeWitt Be Quick wasn’t, Rockit Man failed to launch and Heaven El Wait will have to. On the other hand, he once fi nished 15 lengths ahead of a horse named Viva La Triomph, which ended up dead last.
There’s actually a governing agency in horseracing that must approve of the owner’s choice of name. And so there should be. One guy who
didn’t like the track announcer named his horse Another Horse so that as the thoroughbreds rushed down the homestretch the call would go out over the PA system: “And Another Horse has taken the lead” confusing the hell out of everybody.
Although Al-Qaeda failed the name game, Hamas passed with fl ying colours ... bright green and white.
The trouble with owning and naming a horse is that any damn fool can do it. Take my nephew David, for instance. Having spent a good part of his college days at the races, he and two buddies decided they needed to move up the track ladder from losing bettors to thoroughbred owners. So they walked into the track’s administration offi ce and one day said they wanted to claim a horse.
“She looked at us like we were high on crack,” David recalls. But they knew a guy and for cash that guy talked to another guy and $2,000 later they owned a horse.
“Yeah, we named him Threeguysonthesauce.” (Now you see why the crack was unnecessary.) So there they were, three kids strutting around the paddock like Kentucky straw-hat dandies and slightly buzzed on beer. “A syndicate of investors” is the title they preferred.
All that was great and the girls were quite impressed until the fi rst $1,000 vet bill arrived. A sobering experience times three. That’s when the horse went off to be a jumper at a show farm and the boys went back to being two-dollar bettors.
So Three-guysonthesauce goes into the bin of bad horse names along with Unblessed, Dude Anonymous, Sir
Jouncewell, Mecke Mouse and in a belated shout out to The Honeymooner’s Ralph Kram-den - Bangzoomtothemoon.
Somebody should have considered charges against owners who named their colts Happy Hooves, Horsemeat Jr., Bag O’Bones, Born Loser and Horse-Apples. Three Legs And A Prayer, however, carries a certain cache and I must admit I do like Nag, Nag, Nag.
At 100 career losses, Zippy Chippy may not have any zip to him but he sure was chippy. This horse bit and kicked so many of his handlers he might well have been named First Aid. Or Bringing Up
The Rear. Or Herecomesollardass. Zippy Chippy once lost a race by 15 lengths to a horse named Mr. Peanut. He once fi nished behind Dunkin’ Donuts by nine lengths. He never recovered from those defeats. It was almost fi tting that in his last race and 100th loss he ended up three lengths behind Taking Up Space. Yet in 100 races, he never gave up and he actually did a little victory dance after each loss. No doubt, there is glory and nobility in great attempts ... trying and striving and getting up off the mat to face another fi ght.
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Mayville on Nov. 14. Keis and Annie Widger, a member of the Mansfi eld Planning Board, are planning to attend to learn about changes to SEQR regulations and “Right to Farm” issues. Any board members interested in joining them were asked to follow up with Keis as soon as possible.
Keis said he had obtained bids for lumber, drywall and other materials needed to complete the offi ces and restrooms in the new highway garage. The low bidder was Sixt Lumber in Little Valley. The board approved a motion to accept the bid.
Keis also fi lled in the board on a property issue that recently came to the town’s attention when the county was asked by the property owner for a permit to install a septic system. The property, which is less than one acre, was purchased by the owner during a Sheriff’s tax sale. The town had previously approved the
owner’s request to construct a 16’ x 24’ workshop on the property.
Without the town’s knowledge, the owners had moved into the workshop and made it their home. When the county representative and Mansfi eld’s building inspector went to the property to respond to the septic system request, they noted that not only was the property too small for a septic system, but it was also too small for a residence of any kind. In addition, the structure did not meet the town’s building code. For these and several other reasons, the property was condemned and the owners were required to vacate the property by a certain date. They may continue to use the structure as a workshop.
The board discussed the Highway Department’s next necessary purchase — a replacement vehicle for an aging plow truck that won’t make it through next year.
While the purchase won’t be made until 2014, Keis asked the board to commit to its purchase at the evening’s meeting in order to get $70,000 in insurance replacement costs for one of the trucks burned in the Highway Department fi re in October 2012. Those funds will be used toward the purchase of the new vehicle. Acting Highway Superintendent Brad Hurley and Supervisor Keis are recommending the purchase of a 2015 Mack GU 712 single axle AWD chassis with plow equipment at an estimated cost of $252,406.43. The board approved the planned purchase.
Financing the balance of the truck’s cost will be discussed after fi nal 2013 carryover numbers are known and 2014 property tax revenues are received.
The next meeting of the Mansfi eld Town Board will be held on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mansfi eld Town Hall.
Mansfi eld BoardContinued from Front Page
Headstands for HumanityContinued from Gate Fold
Can’t do a headstand (like most people)? Not a problem. You can participate standing on your feet, too.
Paterniti said, “We REALLY want to stress participation by all comers of all abilities. In other words, they don’t have to do headstands to be involved.”
The world record is 246 people doing headstands, but the group is aiming for more than 400 headstand participants. Participants will have to hold the headstand position for a minimum of 15 seconds to be counted. So if you plan to participate, start practicing.
Paterniti will be holding practice sessions at St. Bonaventure’s Richter Center on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m., with another practice session scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27 outside by the Ellicottville Gazebo at 2 p.m. It’s wise to bring something cushy to rest
your head while practicing. “Patty Watson, of Patty’s
People Pictures, is organizing an aerial photo People Picture with everyone in attendance. There is no fee, and pictures will be available to purchase through Patty, as well!” stressed Paterniti.
According to Paterniti, there will also be a “heart-shaped group hug (photo) maybe with some headstanders in there somewhere too.” Remember, this is free for anyone who wants to participate.
Proceeds from the headstands and People Picture, as well as action photos throughout the event, will be donated to the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski/Board program at Holiday Valley, the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail and Take a Stand4Heroes through the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Photos will be provided by Ready Image.
Again, there is no fee or
minimum donation to take part in the Headstands for Humanity event.
Paterniti explained, “We are (just) asking for a donation from all participants and anyone else who may like to contribute. It is designed to be a pledge drive where individuals and teams can raise pledge dollars in any amount, so no participant has to pay out of their own pocket.”
All donations from the event participants and teams will be accepted the day of the event. The pledge team with the highest team total will receive a prize.
The pledge form and specifi c Guinness guidelines are avail-able at www.headstandsforhu-manity.com. Stay up to date with daily headstand photos on the Headstands for Humanity Facebook page.
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Now through Oct 27Nightmare Hayrides on
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October 23-26Night Lights at Griffi s
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October 25-26Sky High Night Crawlers
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October 25-26Haunted Hotel Experience at
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October 30-November 2Night Lights at Griffi s
Sculpture ParkWalk a portion of the Mill Valley Rd site of the sculp-
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October 31Halloween Trick or Treat
Party at the American Legion, sponsored by the
Rotary Club6-8 pm, Games & prizes. Costumes encouraged
November 2Guiness Book of World
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Nov 2 & 3East 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
November 32013 Great Pumpkin Shoot
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Nov 8-9 Brewmasters Dinner & Annual Beer and Wine Festival Holiday Valley
November 8Bacon Wrapped Wine Pairing at Winery of
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winery at 716-699-1055.
October 25, 26, 27, 31Gowanda Ford presents Horror at the Hollywood
All proceeds benefi t the restoration of the Hollywood
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October 26 3rd Annual Zoar Valley
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October 26South Dayton’s Make
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October 26 Harvest Festival Fundraiser
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October 26Children’s Costume Parade
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October 262nd Annual Keith Blackmon
Memorial Dance Weekend.Commemorates the life and
music of the late square dance caller Keith Blackmon.
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October 26Volunteer to work on trails
around Ellicottville Come join the WNYMBA for trail wor. Volunteers will meet
at 10am at Bike & Bean in Ellicottville. www.cattco.org
October 27Little Valley HallowScream
SpooktacularPumpkin Derby, Costume Parade, Monster Dash and Indoor Trick or Treat Trail. 1-7 pm. www.lvvfd.com
November 9Tribute to Levon Helm at
Springville Center for the Arts
A musical tribute featuring over 10 musicians on stage.
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November 29-December 1Christmas in Ellicottville
Activities will include Christmas carolers, a live reindeer, breakfast with
Santa, horse and wagon rides, interactive children’s activities
as well as Fire Truck rides with Santa.
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November 29GOACC’s Santa Claus Lane
Parade 2013Traditional kick-off to the
holiday season. Santa lights thousands of lights in Lincoln
Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town
in celebration.www.OleanNY.com
November 30Amahl and the Night Visitors
at Springville Center for the Arts
3pm and 7pm. A crippled boy recieves a Christmas miracle when the 3 Kings visit un-
expectedly before they make their way to the nativity. www.
springvillearts.org
December 7Ellicottville’s 2013 Christmas
Stroll and Living NativityAmong the many events is Santa’s arrival, and the day is concluded with a Living
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Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park
The park offers 18 hiking trails. Or bike along miles of paved
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CommunityMeetings
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Ashford(2nd Tuesday) November 12
Cattaraugus Village(2nd Monday) November 11
East Otto(2nd Tuesday) November 12
Ellicottville Town(3rd Wed) October 16, 6pm
Ellicottville Village(2nd Monday) Nov 11 6pm
Great Valley(2nd Monday) Nov 11
Humphrey(2nd Monday) November 11
Little Valley Town(2nd Monday) November 11
Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) November 12
Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) November 18
Otto(3rd Tuesday) November 19
Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) November 13
Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) November 12
Religious Services
•Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville
20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pmSun. 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, 699-2265Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30amSun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts.
699-4003Sun Sch, begins in Sept
Worship, 11am
•First Baptist Church, Great Valley
5049 Rt.219, 945-4629Sun Sch. 9:30am
Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm
•United Methodist Church, Great Valley
5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am
•Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfi eld
7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138
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Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfi eld
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Sign Language Class – Instructor Marcia McAndrew will be teaching a Beginning Sign Language class that will be held on four consecutive Wednesday mornings starting on Oct. 30. The class will be held 11–11:45 a.m. and will cost $2 to cover the cost of photocopying handout materials. Please contact the library at (716) 699-2842 to register for this class.
Night Sky Class – In this class you will learn how to survey the night sky for objects that are easily recognized with the greatest optical instruments known to man; your own two
amazing eyes. The class will be led by long-time amateur astronomer Bert Probst. It will meet at the library on consecutive Wednesday evenings Nov. 6 and Nov. 13, 7–8:30 p.m. The class is designed for adults 17 and older. Class size is limited to 15 so call the library at 699-2842 to reserve your place. There is no charge.
Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings – The fi fth annual Winter Theatre in Ellicottville Program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. The Olean Community Theater group will
perform this show, which is a holiday version of the incredibly popular Forever Plaid musical. Tickets are $10 (children 12 and under are $5) and are available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, Alexandra’s and at the door on Saturday evening. For more information, call the library at 699-2842. This event is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.
Movie Night – “Monsters University” will be shown on the large projector screen in the
Community Room on Friday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Come join us for a family-friendly evening where admission, popcorn and a drink are all free! This movie is rated G.
Make Your Own Christmas Mouse – Instructor Cathy Lacy will teach this class to be held on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $5 to cover the cost of materials. This class is open to adults and children ages 14 and up and does involve a small amount of hand sewing. Registration is required due to limited class size.
Book Club – Meets the second Wednesday of the month
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Village of Ellicottville Board of Trustees on October 4th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2013 to amend local law number four of the year nineteen hundred seventy-nine. Section 605-1 entitled One Way Streets and Alleys of Article VI of the Laws of the Village of Ellicottville entitled “Traffi c” is hereby amended by adding subdivision (B) as follows:
Hughey Alley is hereby designated a one way street from its intersection with Monroe Street westerly to its intersection with Jefferson Street and traffi c in said portion of Hughey Alley shall be allowed to proceed only in a westerly direction.
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BY JEFF MARTIN
There’s a reason why the word “snow” is a four-letter word.To anyone who hasn’t g rown up in Western New York, the very reality of snow takes on a
dimension similar to that of suddenly waking up and f inding yourself naked in a Russian forest. It’s that shocking.
With a recent forecast predicting a rain/snow mix, I felt it was important to devote this week’s column to that substance that worries me — an Ohio native — most.
First, let me say that I’m sure snow serves a purpose. A quick g lance on the internet, however, reveals no useful purpose besides recreational activities, which Western New York seems to have capitalized on tenfold. In the Northtowns, there’s Kissing Bridge, and in the Southtowns there’s Holiday Valley and HoliMont. Between those two areas are headaches.
I say this with a light heart. Equipped with good tires, patience and a bottle of Tylenol, we can all enjoy the white stuff — in spite of the fact that WNY averages between 80 and 150 inches per year. Where I come from, you measured snow with a kindergarten ruler, not an industr ial tape measure.
With that, the following list is to help you this winter season, though I suspect that, unlike me, most people don’t need any advice.
Like I said, tire traction is key. If you can afford it (which I cannot), consider a set of winter tires, a specialized rubber compound that maintains f lexibility in the cold. Or you could just use a team of horses, but I suspect the monetary investment is quite a bit more.
Inf late your tires to the proper level and check them once a month. When the temperature drops 10 deg rees, your tires drop one to two PSI. Oh, and make sure you carry spare change: The air pumps cost about a buck for three minutes — a sick joke considering it takes f ive minutes to clear a path around your vehicle.
Someone said to practice driving on slick conditions in a parking lot before getting on the roadway with the rest of the luna — uh, population. I guess I ag ree with this advice; it certainly helped when I was 17 and learning how to drive, which I suppose is the same thing when it snows 2 feet in an hour.
Stock your vehicle with emergency supplies. Hey, I didn’t have to be told to do this last year during my f irst winter. It just made all the sense in the world to pack in my trunk a twin mattress, f ive blankets, a tent, a cord of wood, food for seven days, a pick ax, a f irearm, a CB radio, goggles, shovels, and booze. In all ser iousness, just make sure you have a shovel, clothes, some food, f irst-aid kit and patience.
Good luck and be safe. If you so desire, throw me an email and tell me of some unique winter adventures that you’ve had.
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In the October 18, edition of the Ellicottville Times, your article entitled “Great Valley Town Board Reviews STAR” contained an error, which is causing quite a bit of confusion for senior citizens.
In the original article, it indicates that recipients of both the Basic and Senior STAR exemptions have until Dec. 31 to register with NYS Taxation and Finance. The correct information is that ONLY Basic STAR recipients need to register.
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