The Villager-Ellicottville: Nov. 19-25, 2009

November 19-25, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 46

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Saturday, Nov. 21st, 5-9pmTHE BUDDY HINDS BANDPlaying a great mix of music!

Starlite Village Project ‘Moving Forward’Proposed Subdivision Requests More Time to Gather Requirements for Conditional Approval of Plat

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Inside Business TrackTumble Bee Gym: Jilly Bean Stilt Walker ... page 7 By Stephanie HackerJilly Bean the Stilt Walker will be roaming the streets of Ellicottville Saturday, November 28 during Christmas in Ellicottville. Gymnastics has always been a gift of Jill Wierzba’s. Jill grew up in Hamburg, New York. She is the proud mother of Taylor, 19, a gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University. In 1994 when Taylor was about four, Jill opened Tumble Bee Gym in Orchard Park.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Takes The Stage In SalamancaSouthern Rock Icon to Perform Live this Saturday at Seneca Allegany Casino

Kick Off The Holidays In E’villeDowntown Businesses Gear Up for Next Weekend’s ‘Christmas in Ellicottville’

Architectural Digest:The Option House Restaurant & Bar ... page 8 By Ian BiggsThirty minutes south of Ellicottville lays the town of Bradford, Pennsylvania. There are many grand old buildings in Bradford constructed during the late eighteen and early nineteen hundreds. One of the grandest is the newly refurbished Option House Restaurant and Bar located at 41 Main Street in the heart of downtown.

Formed in 1964, Lynyrd Skynyrd became a Southern Rock icon within ten years of formation after the release of such rock anthems as “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama” before a plane crash took lead vocalist and primary songwriter Ronnie Van Zant along with two other members and road crew in 1977. The band reformed in 1987 for a reunion with Ronnie’s younger brother, Jonny and continues to tour today. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the band in their list of 100 greatest artists of all time. They were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Their 2009 release, “God & Guns” reached #18 on the Billboard Charts. They will perform this Saturday, November 21 at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel beginning at 8pm. Tickets start at $66 and can be obtained through www.ticketmaster.com

Kick off the holidays in Ellicottville next weekend as the Chamber and local merchants gear up for the annual “Christmas in Ellicottville” celebration, Nov. 27-30. Start with a free pancake breakfast hosted by Santa at the Kelly House Lodge. Then, load up on a horse & wagon ride, or take a ride with Santa on a fi re truck. The Wingate by Wyndham will offer photos with Santa, along with many fun and exciting, interactive children’s activities. Other highlights of the weekend include kids cookie decorating at EBC, Christmas storytelling with Melanie Pritchard, ski movies behind the Gin Mill and Dekdebrun’s, and late night store hours at many of Ellicottville’s fi ne boutiques. There will be plenty of holiday spirit heard throughout the village with the sounds of The Seneca Junction Strolling Quartet, the ECS Chorus, and Four Effect Carolers. Featured presentations for the weekend are Mike Randall’s “A Christmas Carol (Saturday at 7pm at St. Paul’s Church – tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the E’ville Library), and new this year: a Family Holiday Square Dance at the American Legion (Sunday from 2-4pm). To view the complete schedule, visit the Chamber’s website at www.ellicottvilleny.com

BY ERIC HUND

The Ellicottville Planning Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Monday, Nov. 16. Town Planning Supervisor Carol Horowitz informed the planning board that the new zoning law will go into effect starting on Dec. 1. Starlite Village Subdivision

requested that the planning board grant a 180-day extension to the deadline for meeting the requirements for conditional approval of their plat (map, drawn to scale showing divisions of land). A spokesperson for Starlite Village said that they needed more time to fi nalize legal paperwork and deal with budget issues, but that the project is moving forward.

The board granted a preliminary plat approval in March 2008 for the subdivision, which is located on route 219 next to Stride Tools and the Ilex Inn. The board accepted a motion to grant the extension. The owner of Witch Hollow Estates asked the board to accept an amendment to the project’s approved

fi nal plat. The amendment would address a property line issue caused during the construction of a garage. Witch Hollow Estates’ owner said that he adjusted the layout of the garage to please the couple he was selling the property to, but failed to consider the property line when he changed the

Saturday, Nov. 21st, 9:30pmALLERGIC REACTION

BY JOHN THOMAS

When Christmas comes around each year, for most of us it’s a celebration of how much we’ve been blessed. But for many people it’s a sad reminder of what they don’t have. Though our community is hardly poor, there are those families who have trouble meeting their day to day expenses, let alone putting gifts under

All Ellicottville residents are invited to bring a Christmas gift to the Irish Christmas event, benefi ting the Family Support for Ellicottville, at the Gin Mill starting at 6pm on December 5. The gifts should be wrapped (unwrapped gifts will be accepted) and can be for anybody. Children’s items are suggested, but gifts for parents are welcome as well. The donated gifts will be made available to needy families at Santa’s Workshop. “This is about local people helping out local people at Christmas,” says Bob McCarthy, organizer of the event.

the tree for their family. For the fi fth year the community has a chance to come together, have a fun time, and share the joy of the Christmas season. Bob McCarthy, organizer of the Irish Christmas, told me whey he started the event fi ve years ago, “No child should wake up on Christmas morning with a tear in his eye, and that’s the only Christmas present he gets.”

All Ellicottville residents are invited to bring a Christmas gift to the Irish Christmas event, benefi ting the Family Support for Ellicottville, at the Gin Mill starting at 6pm December 5th. The gifts should be wrapped (unwrapped gifts will be accepted) and can be for anybody. Children’s items are suggested, but gifts for parents are welcome as well. The donated gifts will be

made available to needy families at Santa’s Workshop. (The location and time for the workshop will be announced at a later date). “This is local people helping out local people at Christmas” Bob adds, “It’s right at the perfect time of year, because it doesn’t impose a lot on anybody.” Someone who doesn’t have time to

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Notice: Winter Parking in EllicottvilleThis is an annual reminder for residents and visitors to Ellicottville about parking on streets and highways. Within the Village, from December 1-March 31, there is NO PARKING on Washington Street and Monroe Street from 4am-6am to allow the D.P.W. to clear the streets of snow accumulation within the business area. In addition, there is NO PARKING on ALL Town of Ellicottville highways from December 1-April 1. If there are any questions, please call Constable Howard T. Gifford at 716-353-5439 (work cell) or 716-699-4664 (home). These contact numbers may also be used to report any incidents or to request assistance. Thank you.

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GREAT VALLEY - Joseph F. Ward, age 87, of Burleson Road in Great Valley, NY died on November 15, 2009 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York following a short illness. Mr. Ward was born August

15, 1922 at the Old Fish’s Hardware Store in Great Valley, New York, son of the late John and Martha Enright Ward. He was married in St. Patrick’s Church, Salamanca on October 11, 1952 to the former Virginia M. Pennell who survives. He attended the Great Valley

School and graduated from Ellicottville High School class of 1940. He was a graduate of Cornell University earning a degree in Agriculture in 1942, and a 1949 graduate of St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor’s in Science. He was a Veteran of World

War II, serving in the U.S. Army Aircorp stationed at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas where he trained as a bombardier for B-29 bombers. Mr. Ward was employed by

Norton’s Mill, he had been a salesman and staff manager for Prudential Insurance Co., a science teacher at Pioneer Central School, Kiln operator for Fitzpatrick and Weller, as well as a 20-year seasonal ticket taker at Holiday Valley Resort. He was a very active member of Great Valley Town Government having served as Town Supervisor and Councilman for over 24 years. He was currently

a member of the Great Valley planning board and former Democrat committee member in Great Valley district number 2. He had also served as an election offi cial. A lifelong resident of Great Valley, Joe was known throughout the community for his keen memory and attention to details. No one had a better handle on the dates, facts, and stories than Joe. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who truly enjoyed his family, keeping up on the news and watching baseball. He took pride in serving his community in a variety of capacities highlighted by his 60-year active membership in the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company which he helped to start in 1949. Mr. Ward was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Ellicottville, NY where he served as Trustee and Usher. He was a 60-year Charter member of the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company serving as Fire Chief from 1968-1976 as well as a Fire Commissioner for Great Valley Fire District #2. He was a life member of the Cattaraugus County Fireman’s Association and the Southwestern Firemen’s Association. He also was a member of the New York State Chaplain’s Association and served many years as a member of the Cattaraugus County Fire Advisory Board. He was also a member of the

Ellicottville Central School Board (1959-1973) serving 3 times as President. He was also a certifi ed baseball umpire. Surviving besides his wife are 2 sons: Mark (Barbara) Ward of Great Valley, NY and Stephen (Bridget) Ward of Great Valley, NY; 3 grandchildren: Justin, Vanessa, and Brenna Ward; one brother: James (Zack) Ward of Great Valley, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister: Elizabeth Ward; and one brother: John Ward. Funeral arrangements under the direction of O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church at 11am with Msgr. Donald Wangler offi ciating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Ellicottville, NY. Full Military services will be held by members of the American Legion Post 659, Ellicottville, NY. The family encourages donations to the Joseph F. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Five Star Bank and Trust, 54 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY. This will be an annual graduation award at Ellicottville Central School for students pursuing a career in Ecology or Earth Science. E-condolences can be sent to [email protected]

Charles “Chu” Nero, 1948 - 2009 NORTH TONAWANDA

- Charles “Chu” Nero, 61, of Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY, went to the arms of his Savior Thursday, November 12, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

Born May 17, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony C. Nero and Eleanora (Trapasso) Nero. He attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls Senior High School in 1966. He also attended the State University College at Fredonia where he studied music.

He dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel of Jesus

Christ through his music which he cultivated and shared, affecting the lives of all those with whom he came in contact. He shared the stage with Western New York’s music greats of every genre. He also had many Music Ministries throughout Niagara Falls and Buffalo. He conducted Bible studies in homes, churches, and prisons. He touched everyone’s life through prayer and music. He is survived by his children: Judah Moses Nero of Niagara Falls, NY, Solomon David Nero of Vernon, NY, and Julie Grace Nero of Lewiston, NY; his sister: Toni (Jerald) Brown of Amherst, NY; his nieces:

Jenna Schweitzer of Amherst, NY and Robyn (Richard) Brydalski of Kenmore, NY; his nephew: Michael Schweitzer of Longmont, Colorado; and his loving former wife and friend: Mary Nero, who was by his side throughout his valiant struggle. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Zajac Funeral Home, Inc., 319-24th Street, cor. of Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of fl owers and mass cards, his children gratefully accept donations to defray the costs incurred during his illness. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

No, I’m not talking about this Saturday’s shotgun opener for the wily whitetail, (which admittedly is a very big affair down in this neck of the woods, to be sure). I’m speaking of

this weekend’s Lynyrd Skynyrd concert at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band will be swooping into town Saturday night as part of their “God & Guns Tour” and will surely entertain both old and young rockers, alike. I mean, who hasn’t listened to their epic rock music? You would have to be from another planet to never of heard “Gimmee Three Steps”, “Freebird” and “Sweet Home Alabama”. These songs are so hugely popular they’ve been turned into elevator muzak – now that’s popular! And talk about a terrifi c venue to see these guys… The Seneca Allegany Events Center is a

grand $40 million multi-purpose room located adjacent to the casino and hotel. And yet with seating for “only” 2,000 people, this place represents a warm, cozy atmosphere to see some amazing talent. What a great job the casino has done in bringing unbelievably brilliant acts right into our own backyards. Amazing… And just a short, fi fteen minute drive from our little village. If you haven’t seen a concert here, you’re really missing something. So, dear readers – whether you choose your entertainment indoors or out, consider yourself lucky. This corner of the Enchanted Mountains will rock your world! Until next week …

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Holiday Horse RideGentle Thunder Farm to Host Guided Trail Ride in Lieu of Parade

It is with great disappointment that I inform you that the Holiday Horse Parade in Ellicottville has been cancelled. The ‘Christmas in Ellicottville’ committee is very disappointed to lose this attraction from their festivities. We have been given a huge sign of support and look forward to many horse activities being included within the town, the village, and the county in the future.

For those of you who were already committed to this event, I am hosting a Guided Trail Ride from Gentle Thunder Farm on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10:30am. While I already have your registration forms, I need confi rmation of your attendance. We will have a pot-luck after the ride with plenty of Holiday Cheer to go around. If you are interested in visiting the village after lunch, I am happy to horse sit.

You can contact me at GentleThunder Farm, 699-2940 oron my cell at 378-9419. Thank you again for allyour support in organizing theparade to this point and let’sget a head start on those plansfor 2010! May you all spreadJoy into the hearts of otherseveryday!

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Merchants Meeting NotesEllicottville Merchants Discuss Upcoming Events and Gift Card

BY JEANINE ZIMMER

The Merchants of Ellicottville held their monthly meeting at the Wingate by Wyndham hotel last Thursday, November 12 at 9am. On the agenda was Christmas in Ellicottville, the Christmas Stroll, the Christmas Chamber Party and Ellicottville Gift Card sign-up for businesses. Arleen Solly, President of the Chamber of Commerce, had each business member introduce him or herself before she began the meeting. She opened with a Fall Festival review in which Constable Gifford reported nothing major, citing just a few minor things. Liz Boberg of

Red Door Ski Shop believed the festival had a great turnout and feels more and more people are heading to Holiday Valley for the chairlift rides and coming back into town. She commented that everyone seemed very happy and that the store itself had a very good turnout for this year’s festival. Heather Snyder of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce touched on the upcoming health insurance sign-ups. She made note that partnering with the Manning & Napier Benefi ts company has allowed the Chamber to offer its members a large array of coverage options and

encouraged everyone to look at the benefi ts online, which they can access through the Chamber’s website, www.ellicottvilleny.com with their username and password. If you don’t already have a username and password, call Heather at the Chamber offi ce; she’ll set you up. The company was to have all the pricing for the packages online to be viewed this week. Manning & Napier representative Amanda West has been conducting several meetings at the Chamber offi ce to go over plan details; members are encouraged to meet with her

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The Ellicottville Gift Card is now available to purchase from the Chamber offi ce. Cards may be purchased in denominations from $20 to $50. The card can be redeemed at any local business that is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. This card also makes a great employee incentive or corporate gift. Stop into the Chamber offi ce Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm or Friday 8am-4pm to purchase. Cards may also be purchased over the phone by calling 800-349-9099.

Do you have a certain someone that seems to have everything? The Ellicottville Gift Card is a great option for a holiday or any day gift that lets them experience Ellicottville the way that they want to.

Chamber Christmas PartyPurchase Your Tickets for This Year’s Annual Holiday Celebration

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party is set for Thursday, December 10 at 6pm. This year’s Holiday Celebration will feature a menu presented by Dina’s with your choice of a Black Angus Filet of Beef, Pistachio Encrusted Chicken or Grilled Wild Sockeye Salmon as well as an incredible antipasto display to start and an assortment of Dina’s

delicious cookies and squares for dessert. After this elegant meal it’s time to dance the night away with the sounds of The Old School B-Boys. This 10-piece choreographed show in the style of the Temptations and the Four Tops will keep you dancing all night. Combining the sounds of Motown, Soul and Rhythm and Blues, the Old School B-Boys

have opened for many national acts including the Manhattans and the Delfonics in many great rooms around the country including Klienhans in Buffalo with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Check them out at www.oldschoolbboys.com. Tickets are $45 for Chamber members and $50 for non-member guests. Please call 716-699-5046 to register.

Health Insurance OptionsBook Your Meeting with Chamber Partner Manning and Napier

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and partner Manning and Napier have been holding one-on-one health insurance

meetings in the Chamber’s new conference room. If you currently have a health plan through the Chamber but

are interested in what options you may have, or if you are uninsured, it would be worth your while to call and schedule an appointment. The Chamber’s partnership with Manning and Napier has allowed Chamber members to have many more options for health insurance coverage. If think you might be interested in seeing what options are available to you or possibly adding dental or vision coverage, please call the chamber offi ce at 716-699-5046 as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Don’t forget that open enrollment is January 1 so all of your paperwork must be in and approved by the carrier by December 15, 2009.

Amanda West and Beth Rosokoff (pictured above) have had several days full of back-to-back meetings … and they are still smiling!


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Holiday Craft ShowKick Off Your Holiday Shopping at the Silver Bells Fest in Salamanca

SALAMANCA - The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to kick off your holiday shopping at the annual Silver Bells Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, November 28 from 9am-6pm. This year the show has a new venue, Prospect Elementary School, located at 300 Prospect Avenue in Salamanca, NY. This yearly event helps to celebrate Salamanca’s own Ray Evans, lyricist of the

famous Christmas song, Silver Bells. Ray Evans, a Salamanca native, was a pop lyricist who teamed up with composer/lyricist Jay Livingston and wrote three Academy Award-winning songs together, as well as their famous Christmas song. When you hear holiday songs like Silver Bells, you certainly get in the Christmas buying mood. This year’s holiday craft show promises wonderful

treasures and unique items to fulfi ll all your gift buying needs for each and every loved one. The many arts and crafts participating include magnifi cent hand painted wooden signs, creative candles, wonderful windspinners, hand crafted blankets, stained glass jewelry, lighted wine bottles, delicious mixes, spectacular bath and spa products, warm alpaca hats and socks, kids puzzles and many other Christmas tidbits. Bring your children down to visit with Santa Claus while you do your shopping. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be Ho Ho-ing their way to the craft show at noon. The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce will also be holding Chinese and 50/50 raffl es for some fantastic prizes. Join us for a month of holiday cheer in December starting with the Silver Bells Holiday Craft show, Saturday, Nov. 28. Doors to the school will open at 9am and the show will run until 6pm. For more information and a list of other events happening in December, please contact the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034 or visit us online at www.salamancachamber.org

This year’s holiday craft show promises wonderful treasures and unique items to fulfi ll all your gift buying needs for each and every loved one. The many arts and crafts participating include magnifi cent hand painted wooden signs, creative candles, wonderful windspinners, hand crafted blankets, stained glass jewelry, lighted wine bottles, delicious mixes, spectacular bath and spa products, warm alpaca hats and socks, kids puzzles and many other Christmas tidbits.

Decorating Lincoln ParkMore Than 50 Volunteers and 40 Organizations Lend a Hand in Olean OLEAN - Santa Claus is expected in Olean about a week from now, but Saturday, November 7, he had more than 50 volunteers assist with putting up the decorations in Lincoln and War Veterans Park in Olean. Seventeen organizations assisted with the decorations, including the Girl Scouts; Cattaraugus County Association of Realtors; Ryan and Andy Wheeler; Archbishop Walsh Academy; Home Depot; Dennis Jones; Rick Weber; the Olean Rotary Club; City of Olean; Old Navy; the Southern Tier Military Support Group; Olean Exchange Club; City of Olean Youth Court; Jared McCarthy; Etta Walker; Olean Community Schools; and Anne and Andy Carlson. Santa’s elves decorated the parks by: lighting up Santa’s cottage; placing cone shaped trees; setting up Rally in the Valley Santa, the rocking horse, Seasons Greeting sign; 8 reindeer, Santa’s train, snowmen, twelve arches, triangle trees; lighting up the gazebo; four foot high wreaths; and placing more than 150 strands of lights on bushes and trees. Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the Santa committee also invited groups, organizations and school classes to ‘adopt’ a basket and a barrel along Union and State

Streets and decorate them. The City of Olean provided the holiday pine boughs and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce the holiday bows. The City of Olean, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, and its Santa Claus Lane committee want to improve and stimulate the Olean community both economically and socially by providing the best “light show” in the Southern Tier. The

holiday lights attract people from a 100-mile radius to travel to Olean for recreation, services, and shopping. The decorations will be lit up offi cially on Friday, November 27 during the 24th Annual Santa Claus Lane parade. For more information regarding Santa Claus Lane, please contact GOACC at 372-4433, stop in at GOACC, 120 North Union in Olean, or e-mail [email protected]

Total Senior Care participants and staff decorated fl ower baskets in front of the Total Senior Care Center, 519 N. Union Street last week. The decorating is in preparation for the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Lane Parade Nov. 27. Pictured left to right: participants Ann Daniels and Alice Phillips, Social Worker Susan Valvo and Executive Assistant Tammy Gardiner.

Healing Service Nov. 19 at the E’ville LibraryHealing service to be held at the Ellicottville Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7pm. An evening of relaxation, healing and inspiration. All are welcome. Bring a friend.

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PRICE, PRICE, PRICE! Probably the most important decision sellers will make when it comes to successfully marketing and selling their homes is setting a realistic asking price. Obviously, if the asking price is too low, sellers set themselves up to make less money than they otherwise could have made. However, setting a price too high will likely discourage prospective buyers from even making an offer. By the time the seller lowers the asking price, the original fl urry of activity surrounding the property will have been lost. For both of these reasons, sellers need to detach themselves emotionally from the selling process and place it in the hands of a professional who knows the current pulse of the market. Contact me at 716-474-5646 if you are thinking about selling your home. As a Realtor® with over 20 years of real estate experience, I receive ongoing training and real-time information regarding properties similar to yours that have sold in your area. Proper pricing is crucial in today’s market. A number of factors determine what the appropriate price is to attract the right buyers.

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E’VILLE - The Ellicottville Memorial Library is pleased to announce that they will be offering a free workshop featuring professional performer Mike Randall who will discuss the subjects of “How I select a character” and “How I get into character.” The workshop will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3:30-4:30pm at the library, located on Maples Road. After his presentation, he will be glad to answer individual questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one-on-one with a local performer! Mike is conducting this afternoon workshop in conjunction with his evening performance of “A Christmas Carol.” Mike has agreed to stage his solo show, “Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol” for the Library on November 28 at St. Paul’s

Free Library WorkshopMike Randall to Discuss ‘Characters’ at the E’ville Library Nov. 28

Mike Randall will be conducting an afternoon workshop at the Ellicottville Memorial Library on Nov. 28 in conjunction with his evening performance of “A Christmas Carol.” Mike will discuss the subjects of “How I select a character” and “How I get into character.”SEE LIBRARY PAGE 11


A CHRISTMAS CAROL: NOVEMBER 28 ~ ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELLICOTTVILLE, 6:30PM

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BRADFORD, Pa. - For individuals with laptop computers, there’s a new option available at Bradford Regional Medical Center to make their hospital stay pass a little more quickly. Offi cials from Information Technology services at the hospital say that infrastructure upgrades now provide patients the opportunity to use their personal computers for internet access during medical visits, via hospital-issued passwords. “It’s a customer service, similar to what individuals would expect at hotels and restaurants,” explains Terry Palmer, BRMC’s Chief Information Offi cer (CIO). The free service is accessed via patient request to the nursing

staff. From there, arrangements are made through the Information Systems Department to obtain the user ID and password for the patient to provide them internet access for their personal laptops. The service is also available to vendors who visit the Medical Center for business purposes, via the hospital’s IT Help Desk. The user ID and password can only be used for specifi c time periods, either one- or seven-days, to match the user’s length of stay. “It’s expected that individuals will surf the ‘net, check their e-mail, or log onto the hospital’s website at www.brmc.com to see what’s new,” Mr. Palmer says. BRMC’s website also features a health information library,

MedlinePlus, which offershealth news, drug encyclopedias,interactive tutorials and surgeryvideos. The idea was originally patient-generated, Mr. Palmer explains,initially through the hospital’sICU area and oncology unit whereindividuals obtain out-patienttreatments for several hours at atime. “They would be there a whileand were interested in bringingtheir own laptops so we decidedit would be a good customerservice,” Mr. Palmer notes. With a minor investment overthe past few months, upgradeswere made to install wirelessaccess points in various areasof the facility including patientrooms, the Cancer Care Centerin the Outpatient Services Centeron the main campus and ingeneral meeting rooms. However,the hospital offi cials remindpatients and visitors that they areresponsible for any personal itemsbrought into the facility. “We assume no responsibility forthe safety of their equipment,” Mr.Palmer reminds the public. Laptops users are reminded thatthe user ID and password is onlytied to the laptop it’s assigned to.“If patients bring in a differentlaptop during their hospital stay,they’ll have to obtain a differentuser ID and password. Thesearen’t transferable,” he explains. While the technology is beingoffered to patients and othervisitors to ease the stress of waitingtime and to provide a recreationaltool, offi cials remind everyone thatinternet safeguards will be in place.With regard to restrictions overinappropriate sites, Mr. Palmerurges patients to use commonsense, and asks parents to use thesame oversight they would usewith their children at home. “There are restrictions that wehave on certain inappropriatesites,” he says. Physicians mayalso use the service, Mr. Palmernotes, with user IDs and passwordswhich must be renewed every 30days.

Skye Ognen (standing), Clinicial Information Systems Analyst at Bradford Regional Medical Center, demonstrates a new amenity for patients and visitors to staffer Kelly Engel, CNA. Free wireless internet access is now available in several areas of the Medical Center via special user IDs and passwords, available to patients on request. Individuals must provide their own laptops.

OLEAN - Tickets for The Olean Theater Workshop presentation of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ are now on sale and are $9.00 for individuals and $20 dollars for a family (mother, father and children). Tickets can be purchased at the Washington Street Theater located at Sixth and Washington Streets in Olean on any Monday or Tuesday from 3-8pm, or by calling 716-373-SHOW (7469). ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is adapted for the stage from Frank Capra’s fi lm by Anthony E. Palermo and will be presented on Dec. 4 and 5 at 7:30pm at the OHS auditorium. Tickets can also be purchased

before the performance at the OHS auditorium. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ has become almost as familiar as Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story is a natural for a stage adaptation: the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born - that his has been, after all,

a wonderful life. This play not only celebratesthe faith of the season, italso celebrates the Americanphilosophy of life: hard work,fair play and the love andsupport of one’s family andcommunity will be rewarded;this is a show you don’t wantto miss. As a communitytheatre, it is our goal to providequality plays, entertainment,opportunity, education andenrichment. We depend on theresources and talents of ourlocal community. We hope youjoin us as we celebrate, promoteand perform the dramatic artslive on Stage.

It’s A Wonderful LifeOlean Theater Workshop Presents a Christmas Favorite

Discount Program SavesCattaraugus Co. Residents Reap Benefi ts of Prescription Drug CardsOLEAN - During the fi rst 8 weeks since the introduction of the Cattaraugus County free prescription drug discount program, county residents fi lled 110 prescriptions with the cards at discounts averaging 32% and $19.00 for each prescription, Cherianne Wold announced this week. Cattaraugus County launched the program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county is making the free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers savings of approximately 22% to 32% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. County residents seem to be under-utilizing this great service so far. It is hoped that numbers will increase as more people become aware of the savings. Best of all, there is no cost to county taxpayers for NACo and Cattaraugus County to make these money-saving cards available to our residents. The cards may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage, and are accepted at 21 county pharmacies. A national

network of more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies also honors the NACo prescription drug discount card. Cards are available at the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, Department of Health, Department of Social Services, Olean Medical Group, Olean General Hospital, and the Medical Arts Building in Olean. Cards are also available at the following pharmacies throughout the county: Corner Drug Store in Cattaraugus, Bartholomew’s Pharmacy in Franklinville, Frewsburg Pharmacy in Frewsburg, Gowanda Pharmacy and Rite Aid Pharmacy in Gowanda, Inkley Pharmacy in Randolph, South Dayton Pharmacy in South Dayton, and Walgreen’s and Rite Aid Pharmacy in Yorkshire. In Salamanca, cards are available at the Lionel R. John Health Center, Native Pharmaceutical Direct, Park Pharmacy, and Rite Aid Pharmacy. In Olean, the discount cards are available at CVS Pharmacy, Dan Horn Pharmacy, K-Mart Pharmacy, Prizel’s Pharmacy, Rite Aid Pharmacy, TOPS Pharmacy, Vic Vena Pharmacy, and Wal-Mart Pharmacy. County residents may also call

toll-free 1-877-321-2652 or visit www.caremark.com/naco for assistance with the program. “Using the NACo prescription discount card is easy,” said Cherianne Wold. “Simply present it at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee, and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.” The program is administered by CVS Caremark. The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,066 counties. NACo advances issues with a unifi ed voice before the federal government, improves the public’s understanding of county government, assists counties in fi nding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. For more information about NACo, visit www.naco.org


SILVER BELLS FESTIVAL: NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 19 ~ THROUGHOUT SALAMANCA

Up Close & PersonalThe Ellicottville Fire Company: Volunteers Needed

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I’d like you to meet my Dad, Samuel Pellerito

To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you just may be the world. Thank you from the Western New York Kidney Connection.

He is 62 years old and in need of a kidney. My Dad has Polysistic Kidney Disease and his kidney function has greatly decreased in the past few years. My Dad is a wonderful husband, father of 3 and grandfather of 5. My parents have been happily married for 41 years. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family and friends. My Dad has had a long, fullfi lling career of 36 years in the Jamestown Public School system. Currently he is in formation at the Christ of Kings Seminary in the Deaconate Program. He serves as President of the Southern Tier Kidney Foundation and has also been involved in Koinonia and Cursillo. My Dad leads a very spiritual life with God and gives everything he has humbly. He never complains even though we know he doesn’t always feel well. Receiving a kidney would be a blessing to him and our whole family. If you are blood type “B” and would like to be Sam’s living kidney donor, please contact Jeanette Ostrom at (716) 450-8958 or e-mail Sam at [email protected]

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E’VILLE – The Ellicottville Memorial Library will be exhibiting a series of small fl oral watercolor paintings by artist Barbara Fox through December 2009. “Several months ago, I began painting very small watercolors, with the intention of beginning and fi nishing one small painting every day,” states artist Barbara Fox. “I paint a variety of subjects, but mostly I paint fl owers. I love the challenge of re-creating the unique shape and color of every petal. I am still painting my larger, more complicated pieces, but there is a great deal of satisfaction in producing these little gems.” The exhibition can be viewed during library hours: Monday, Thursday-Saturday from 10am-5pm, and Tuesday-Wednesday from 10am-8pm.

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BY: STEPHANIE HACKER, ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

Jilly Bean the Stilt Walker and her sidekick, Amber the elf, will be roaming the streets of Ellicottville Saturday, November 28 during Christmas in Ellicottville. You will most easily fi nd her hanging out near Monroe Street. Gymnastics has always been

a gift of Jill Wierzba’s. Jill grew up in Hamburg, New York. She is the proud mother of Taylor, 19, a gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University. In 1994 when Taylor was about four, Jill opened Tumble Bee Gym in Orchard Park. “I wanted to be Mom to my little preschooler and this seemed to work best.” She was excited to bring her love for gymnastics into the lives of other children. “[My favorite part] about the gym is seeing the accomplishments the kids make,” Jill said. The gym offers gymnastics and creative movement classes to children nine months to four years old. Jill stresses the emphasis on teaching kids how to live a healthy and active lifestyle. “I get to go to work, but it’s fun. And because it’s fun I keep coming back.” Talk for the future includes expanding the gym. As the children that started out really young at the gym get older, they are becoming great athletes. Jill would love to get a bigger gym for them to use, as well as form a competitive team. Currently the gym has between 200 and 250 students, but there is always room for more. If you think your child would like taking gymnastics lessons, the gym is offering the fi rst lesson free. This will give you and your child the opportunity to see how well it is going to work out, and see if it is something they would enjoy. Each child gets placed into a group that fi ts their age and fi tness level. The gym does except walk-ins, so feel free to stop by. In 2002, Jill set out on another adventure. After retiring from gymnastics she wanted something active and fun to do

and she realized that she didn’t want to give up performing quite yet. A few of her friends participated in circus arts, and she thought it would be a great experience. So, Jill self taught herself to be a stilt walker. “I enjoy [stilt walking],” She said. “I’m active. So it is something for me to do that is out of the norm.” Tom O’Conner and the owner of the Shhh Toy Store in Ellicottville, was an inspiration for Jill her whole life. As a close friend of the family, Jill saw him act as a clown several times. Just the smile he could put on faces was enough to make her want to do the same. “It is nice to see the smile on the people’s faces when I go by,” she said. “And the little kids always get a kick out of it.” Jill’s stilts are not incredibly high. They are called velocity stilts, which actually let her jump way up into the air. Stilt walking has taken her to several different music festivals and big events, including Ellicottville’s Christmas festival for the past fi ve years, where she roams the streets with hula-hoops! Jill has custom-made hula-hoops that she uses when performing and passer-bys use when she ropes them into participating. The hula-hoops are available for purchase both at the Shhh Toy Store and at Tumble Bee Gym. Jill said she looks forward to coming back to Ellicottville, “It is always so much fun. It is a little town and people are always happy.” Tumble Bee Gym is located within Armor Plaza at 5435 S. Abbott Rd. Orchard Park, NY. For questions or additional information contact Jill Wierzba at 716-868-1525.

BY NICHOLAS PIRCIOWPIG 95.7 FM

The Ellicottville Fire Company is less than a month away from their annual installation banquet on December 12. Before that happens, organizers hope to receive applications for new members and door prizes to mark the occasion. Jeanne Brown is actively involved with the fi re department, mostly as an ambulance driver, but also as a fi refi ghter. Like many volunteer groups, more members are welcome. That’s the reason behind the appeal for applications. Recruiting can be diffi cult “unfortunately because the village is mostly elderly and non-residents,” according to Brown. The need is for fi refi ghters as well as for people willing to do ambulance service. Brown explained that the ambulance service is incorporated with Great Valley, in order to expand coverage

to include the ski hills. “By incorporating, they could then charge for their ambulance calls, and provide a stipend for the E.M.T.’s and drivers. This is one way to encourage more participation in the fi re company.” There is a $2.00 fee to join, and a committee will review your application. As for the type of work, “you will pretty much do everything.” For example, Brown is not qualifi ed to run the pumper. But that could change, because pumpers are “becoming more and more digital” in their operation. This means muscle power is being replaced by the ability “to press a button to set it, and it will automatically regulate (water) pressure” even if you add or remove a hose. Using the manual method “you really had to understand what you were doing, or you could cause a lot of trouble” where somebody could get hurt. “Now that they’re switching over to digital, that’s

HELP WANTED: Although “it (volunteering with the Fire Company) is a time commitment” for people with busy lives, “there are a lot of benefi ts that the public is not aware of,” noted active member Jeanne Brown. Training is free, and volunteers receive a $200 tax credit on their income tax returns after a year of service. Volunteer work can also provide entry into the job market for teenagers. Pictured above is a staged drunk driving accident performed last month for students of Ellicottville Central School, in which the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department assisted with.

possibly something I could do in the future.” Brown notes many of the Ellicottville fi re volunteers are getting up in years as the department looks to fi ll a void. “We’re lacking the most in the twenty to thirty or perhaps forty” age ranges. Although “it is a time commitment” for people with busy lives, “there are a lot of benefi ts that the public is not aware of.” Training is free, and volunteers receive a $200 tax credit on their income tax returns after a year of service. Volunteer work can also provide entry into the job market for teenagers, provided they get their parent’s permission. Duties for teens are limited. Brown also notes that training available to volunteers is helpful toward starting a career as a full-time paramedic. As for upgrades, Brown notes that the Ellicottville Fire Company “is always getting new equipment.” Their newest fi re truck is the #6 “tower” or ladder-aerial, which can send a ladder one hundred feet in the air if needed. “We do have some tall buildings, but we also have a lot of houses on the side of hills.” These buildings can be diffi cult to access without the ladder-aerial truck. It can also spray water from a one hundred foot height “which is awesome.” The fi re company also owns a Hummer, which helps navigate the hills and was once used to rescue some golfers following an accident in the woods. “It also helps fi ght grass fi res over rough terrain.” Another equipment upgrade is a new cleaning system for the fi re trucks, which replaced a broken power sprayer. A list of honorees for this year’s installation banquet will be available after the election of new offi cers on December 7, according to Ellicottville Fire Chief Ed Fredrickson.

Jilly Bean the Stilt Walker and her sidekick, Amber the elf, will be roaming the streets of Ellicottville Saturday, Nov. 28 during Christmas in Ellicottville. Jill’s stilts are not incredibly high. They are called velocity stilts, which actually let her jump way up into the air.


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Bradford constructed during the late eighteen and early nineteen hundreds. One of the grandest is the newly refurbished Option House Restaurant and Bar located at 41 Main Street in the heart of downtown. This venerable brownstone was designed and built by architect Frederick French in 1902. The

four story building, with its rococo style is not dissimilar to those mansions found on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ornate fi xtures grace the front and designs were incorporated to make the building stand out. Gargoyles and symbols of the ‘keystone’ cover the façade of the building including cupids and garland. The four-story structure stands out amongst its more modern neighbors. Through the large wooden doors, one immediately notices the hexagon tiled fl oor that runs the length of the 200 foot long building. New owner Sam Sylvester has taken great care and time to restore the Option House, which was in ill repair when he purchased it almost two years ago; the restaurant and bar have only been open nine months, with the kitchen under the direction of Chef Brigid Pommerenck. The well dressed, affable and hospitable owner has taken great care in preserving much of the structure. “It was a disaster when we purchased it,” he said. “Virtually the entire building had to be gutted and restoration was painstaking.” Though he hired many artisans and workers, he took on much of the work himself. His discipline and attention to detail in this restoration process could be attributed to his many years in the Navy. After entering the Option House, one enters the vestibule, a separation from the main dining room or ‘trading room lounge’. Walking through into the main dining room, one immediately is struck by the long sixty-two foot bar. This immense Flemish oak two-ton bar was installed in 1935. It houses twenty-one beer coolers on the backside and even includes a hand-pulled dumbwaiter named “Oscar” that takes drinks up to the second fl oor. The room features six carved divisions, replicas of chateaux entrances lighted with old English lanterns with globes of leaded white and amber glass. Sam points out that these were

once lighted by gas. Three large chandeliers grace the ceiling and hues of browns and golds give the room a comfortable feeling. The ceilings were all refi nished to refl ect the Victorian Era. A large wood fi replace also original to the structure, sets within the main room and adds to its inviting atmosphere. One also notices a small ‘crows nest’ in the main dining area that was used during the oil trading time. Sylvester said “traders would actually bring gold bullion into the bar and the small sitting area up high would be used by the security (AKA, a guy with a gun) to keep the bar safe.” Going up to the second fl oor on the marble staircase, through the gilded gold arch door leads into the Peacock Parlor (one long room separated by archways). It was named after Peacock Alley in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. A Peacock mural graces one end of the parlor and colors from the mural were used in each of the individual parlors. The elegant room has Louis Comfort Tiffany lighting fi xtures that “add to the ambience” according to Sylvester. All rooms have been tastefully redecorated including the bathrooms, one of which has a hand painted lady adorned in garb from the 1920’s. During its history, The Option House was also used as a ‘speakeasy’ during prohibition with its own escape backside door. Today, Sam Sylvester has brought it back to its former glory with enticing bar, lunch and dinners for the residents of Bradford and its guests. Prices are reasonable and the good traditional menu is sure to make everyone happy. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday from 11am-2pm and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday from 4-9:30pm. Sunday Brunch is served from 9am-2pm. Take a trip and head to the Option House not only for the fantastic food, but to see owner Sam Sylvester and marvel at his grand old dame of a mansion that he has brought back to life.

There are many grand old buildings in Bradford constructed during the late eighteen and early nineteen hundreds. One of the grandest is the newly refurbished Option House Restaurant and Bar located at 41 Main Street in the heart of downtown. This venerable brownstone was designed and built by architect Frederick French in 1902.

Through the large wooden doors, one immediately noticesthe hexagon tiled fl oor that runs the length of the 200 foot longbuilding. Three large chandeliers grace the ceiling and huesof browns and golds give the room a comfortable feeling.

Sam Sylvester (top left) has taken great care and time to restore the Option House, which was in ill repair when he purchased it almost two years ago. It houses twenty-one beer coolers on the backside and even includes a hand-pulled dumbwaiter named “Oscar” that takes drinks up to the second fl oor. A large wood fi replace also original to the structure, sets within this main room to add to the inviting atmosphere.

Upstairs is the Peacock Parlor named after Peacock Alley in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. A Peacock mural graces one end of the parlor and colors from the mural were used in each of the individual parlors. All rooms have been tastefully redecorated including the bathrooms, one of which has a hand painted lady adorned in garb from the 1920’s.


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What is meant by “The Freshman Fifteen?” This term refers to the amount of weight a student may possibly gain after the fi rst year of university or college. Stats indicate that, due to lifestyle, it’s not uncommon for such weight gain to occur. However, it doesn’t need to happen! Let’s briefl y examine some strategies to combat the dreaded “Freshman 15.” Get enough good quality sleep. In addition to academic demands, many students are also working in order to fi nance their education. However, if you’re receiving less than six hours of quality sleep per night, your body produces greater amounts of cortisol, which induces weight gain - especially in the lower abdominal region. In addition, it’s while we sleep that our bodies rejuvenate. Without suffi cient sleep, our immune systems also weaken, thereby making us susceptible to illness. Maintain a healthy, nutritious food regime. Avoid processed, ready-made foods which contain simple carbs. These are high in calories, salt and refi ned sugars, with the latter greatly altering your blood sugar level (glycemic index) and rushing through your system - only to leave you tired and hungry shortly thereafter. One of the most popular foods students tend to eat is macaroni and cheese - a simple carb that’s inexpensive, high in calories, salt and sugar and poor in quality. As well, many students

ignore portion size, consuming many calories in just one meal. Remember to balance your macronutrients and also include a source of high quality protein and GOOD fat in each meal. Maintain proper mealtime routines. Avoid eating alone, while you study, while on the phone or in front of a computer/TV. Too often, students fall into these patterns and are unaware of the amount, texture or taste of what they’ve eaten. Include daily exercise in your schedule. Your body and mind can greatly benefi t from daily fi tness. Exercise combats stress, which produces large quantities of cortisol. Cortisol allows baby fat cells to grow into mature fat cells and is closely linked to weight gain. Studies revealed that when animals and humans under stress were injected with cortisol, they experienced a great increase in appetite and food consumption. Interestingly, the foods they craved were high in fat and sugar! In addition, cortisol encourages higher levels of other chemicals and lower levels of leptin to be released by the brain - all known to increase appetite. Exercise also affects your sleep, which affects your cortisol production. Studies on sleep patterns and sleep disorders have revealed that those engaged in exercise on a regular basis are better sleepers. However, avoid exercising too close to bedtime. Finally, exercise promotes the production of serotonin in the brain, which combats the “blues” and emotional eating. Limit alcohol and pop consumption. These beverages, as well as mixers, are LOADED with “hidden” calories, which serve no nutritional purpose and REALLY pack on the pounds! Katherine Preston is a Registered Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, and Fitness Instructor Specialist. Katherine founded ABSolute Fitness Training & Consulting. Questions? Comments? E-mail Katherine at absfi [email protected] or visit http://home.cogeco.ca/~absfi t

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METHOD:Rinse off tomatoes, and crush in a large bowl. You may blanch, peel and seed if wanted. For this recipe, I use the tomato in its entirety. In a large pot, heat one Tablespoon olive oil and add chopped garlic. Saute until fragrant and slightly brown. Add the crushed tomatoes with enough water to cover over the top of them. Tear the basil leaves and add to the pot along with the salt and crushed pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to cook on low all day long, or as long as you’d like. Be sure to stir often to prevent sticking. As the sauce cooks down, add a tablespoon or two of olive oil and stir to blend. More basil and salt may be added. Since I am not there to cook it for you, experiment a bit, make it your own and see what you come up with. This sauce is meant to represent who YOU are.

BY LUKAS TREMBLAY Don’t ever tell a Sicilian

preparing food is not a love affair. I’m offi cially qualifi ed to tell you it is DEFINITELY an act of love – it’s always been this way and it always will be. This tiny island off the southern tip of Italy boasts some of the most interesting and exquisite dishes from both land and sea. With a culture rich in tradition, Sicilians immerse themselves in the things they love – culture, family and cooking. From simple and sublime to complex and intense, Sicily is in a class of it’s own. Food preparation reigns supreme and that’s what makes their food so unique. Love is the key ingredient to any great dish from Sicily. Sicilians don’t fuss over cooking – they simply let time and the ingredients do all the work while they enjoy a glass of wine. Something as simple as fresh tomatoes coupled with garlic, olive oil, salt and basil will delight anyone’s tastebuds.

Growing up in a Sicilian household was an extraordinary experience. Life was about family, loyalty, and paying due respect to everyone, especially

those who stayed in the kitchen all day preparing the Sunday gravy. At the dinner table affairs of business were put aside so the family could concentrate fully on the task at hand. Conversation was kept to a minimum! It was simply time to eat. It was a customary to bring a loaf of bread or a bottle of wine. Those who forgot had better make sure you had it the next time. We were always cooking regardless of whether we were hungry or not. From Pizzetta and Braciole to Manzu and countless Insalati, no matter what the dish was, it tasted great, simply because we cared about the food and what it represented. With a kiss on the cheek and a pat on the back, conversation was friendly and everyone would ask how each other was doing. To get one’s point across you had to emphasize by talking a little louder than normal and there was a lot of hand gesturing going on. Sicilian would be spoken so fast you felt a little dizzy after a while. Despite the din of side conversations, it was actually quite an intimate setting. Our background musical choices were either Frank Sinatra, Dean

Martin, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Luciano Pavarotti or some tarantella folk music from the old country. If you didn’t like what was playing – too bad! And forget the red-checkered table cloths - white linens and candles adorned the table. Before every meal we would sit around the table and eat an over-sized antipasto bursting with cured meats such as prosciuito, mortadella, smoked ham and salami, along with anything else that seemed appropriate. This was then topped off with even more stuff like marinated vegetables, pepperoni, huge chunks of cheese, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, garlic and oregano. To be sure, it was a lot to eat, but we did it each and every Sunday. Every family out there has a dish or tradition that says who they are as a family. From south to north and east to west, Sicilians prepare food in ways that make them happy. The familiar words “Mangia, Manciari” signaled time to eat – I remember this so well. Pasta was as important as water in my house. We had it at every meal, served with vegetables and meats, an

assortment of grated cheeses and hot cured peppers. If there was a center piece of any Sicilian’s home I would have to say it had to be the stove. This was the case in my family’s house and everyone would gather around it to watch the sauce cook down, reduce and become rich in color. As each passing hour went by, it would become thicker and more robust in fl avor. Just to test how the sauce was doing, we would dip a piece of bread from time to time. The oils from the meats and tomatoes would collect on the edges of the pot – this was favorite spot to dredge my bread. Typically, the Sunday sauce was more of a tomato sauce rather than ragu. We would just add the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil (along with a little salt) and just let the whole thing cook down. This could take all day. Things were much easier if we peeled the tomatoes and took the seeds out ahead of time. All day stirring duties belonged to anyone who walked by the simmering, delicious concoction. Your payment for doing this was the

I encourage you to make this a lasting tradition. And, of course serve over al dente pasta of your choice, Spaghetti if you’d like to be authentic, fresh bread, grated cheese, more fresh basil, a large antipasto, a glass of wine and a bunch of family smiles. And, there you have it. Manciari! Eat up and Enjoy!

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BY DR. DIONNE KRESS, DM

As the holiday season fast approaches, I thought I would explore the issue of family relationships. The holiday season can be a time of comfort, peace and celebration, or a time of anxiety, stress and frustration. Wherever you land on the spectrum of family dysfunction, just remember you can make the choice to put the “fun” in the family dysfunction. I have learned from my experience with family dynamics that you cannot control or change anyone but yourself. As we engage with family, we may attempt a control strategy, trying to get the other family member(s) to change, but this often leaves us frustrated and resentful that our needs remain unmet. How do we begin to accept people for who they are, redefi ning your defi nition of the problem, expanding your awareness and changing your beliefs about family relationships? My experience and instilled belief of family is that you remain connected and value family relationships no matter what the emotional cost. However, I have often asked

myself the question, if you have a family member who engages in behavior you would not tolerate from a stranger, why do we tolerate it from the family member? Certain behaviors can challenge our personal values, create guilt or pure aggravation, but we remain engaged …. sense of duty maybe? Have you been so frustrated by a family encounter that you left wondering why you simply have not walked away? I believe it is our personal beliefs that keep us in that dysfunctional family relationship, but I question if the beliefs are accurate? I am going to assume that most of us love the members of our family unconditionally. I will also assume many of you, like myself, have personal values and a lifestyle that has gone in a direction opposite of those in your family. That strong common band that we may have had no longer exists. Even though we share family memories, core values are no longer in alignment and it feels like a meaningful relationship is a challenge to achieve. Despite all difference, we can still be on good terms with family; we just may need to consider them relatives rather than friends. If you believe that family loyalty is forever and spending time with family is part of life, despite the outcome, it is important to understand that is your choice. Also, be aware that you have the power to embrace your family or to release them. Some people are fortunate; they are part of a family that openly accepts them, supporting the person they have chosen to become. This is wonderful. Close family ties can be the source of strength needed to remain empowered, moving

one toward continued personal growth and self-actualization. On the contrary, others are members of a family who they fi nd incompatible. The family can actually prevent them from becoming who they really are, limiting personal growth and self-actualization. If a person attempts to be loyal in this type of family dynamic, they will become disempowered. Personal happiness will be sacrifi ced and achievement of potential limited. If a person were to remain close in this type of family, it would be similar to putting a lampshade over his/her spirit. My experience of dealing with family dysfunction has broadened my perspective on the meaning of family. On one hand, family is unconditional acceptance and a lifelong connection. On the other hand, true family encompasses those with whom you share a deep level of compatibility and meaningful pursuit of purpose. As we enter the holiday season and spend more time with family, I suggest we broaden our awareness and take a serious look at our values, beliefs and meaning of family. This process of internal exploration will either permit you to transcend your family dysfunction, allowing you to engage without confl ict. Alternatively, you will come to the realization that you have outgrown your family and you will begin to give yourself permission to redefi ne your meaning of family. Once you have done this, you will fi nd that family dysfunction can bemore fun. Questions? Comments? E-mail Dr. Dionne Kress, DM at [email protected] or visit her website at dmkress.com

BY DOUG ARROWSMITH

I usually know when to check my mail and when to ignore it. There’s a certainty and a sense of security that comes with this job. By this time I know who is going to send me letters, what they’ll say and which columns will elicit the biggest reaction. So, which subject really gets folks where it matters? What really gets them frothing at the jowls? Politics? Religion? Gun Control? Obama? Bush? If you answered yes to any of the above you’re wrong. The topic that seems to make everyone drop what they’re doing and rush to the ramparts is sports. I only write a sports column about once a year, but every time I do, my mailbox fi lls up with angry mobs of people rushing to defend their points of view. Terrorism be damned. We love our athletes. Or hate them as the case may be. Let’s start with the good news, at least for me. When I was young the Yankees were all that mattered. Bucky Dent. Reggie Jackson. Willie Randolph. Goose, Nettles, Munson,

Winfi eld and all the rest. When I played ball in the vacant lot up the street with my friends I always wanted to be Dent at shortstop. If someone else picked him before I got there I’d be mad for the rest of the day. I remember watching back-to-back World Series victories for the Yanks over the Dodgers with my father and my uncle who had fl own in from LA just for the opportunity. Heavy days for a six year old. Over the years, for whatever reason, baseball ended up taking a backseat to football. The Yanks went on a skid in the eighties and early nineties that coincided with the Bills fi nally waking from their decades-long slumber. I watched the playoffs and the Series during the glory years of the late 90’s but the magic of youth seemed to have lost its shine. This year, in an ironic twist that now seems like fate, a near tragedy brought baseball back into my life for good. In April, right around spring training time, my dad got sick. I’ve written about this before, so to make a long story short, he had to have open heart surgery and our once certain future as a family seemed to cloud over a bit. He has since recovered nicely and all is well with the Arrowsmith clan again, but for a while, things were a bit uncertain. During his long recovery, I spent a lot of time at the folk’s house keeping him company while Spring turned to Summer. During this recovery time a funny thing happened. Father and Son began watching baseball together for the fi rst

time in, probably, twenty-fi ve years. We watched every game we could and what a season it turned out to be. What a perfect time to rediscover America’s past time. These Yankees were different than, even, the teams of the late 90’s. They were playing with a grit and determination that I haven’t seen in professional sports for a long time. There were times when they looked like a bunch of kids out there playing for the love of the game and, like a child enthralled by his heroes, I was loving every minute of it. When they fi nally won the World Series this year, it could have been 1978 all over again. I was that thrilled. Time is cyclical and, for a six-year-old who loves his family and his favorite team, time sometimes seems to stop. As a thirty-eight year old, jaded and cynical, it sometimes takes a miracle to reclaim those feelings of joy one experiences as a child. For some people that feeling is lost forever. Age, and what passes for wisdom, can rob us of the most important things in life. Then, as the saying goes, life throws you a curve ball. All the security and confi dence that defi nes you as an adult in the eyes of society are stripped away and you are left with the basics. This year reminded me that certain things take precedence over all the material nonsense that bogs us down. Family. Friendship. And the New York Yankees! Start Spreading the News! Which brings me to the Buffalo Bills. Never mind. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]

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Bill’s Report CardDRunning Game

DPassing Game

Run Defense

Pass Defense

Special Teams

Coaching

Buffalo had 89 yards total rush. Lynch looked to have his legs back & some pop in his running. Offensive line has way too many injuries.

You thought Trent Edwards was back. Well, that didn’t take long to realize he was back to his old ways.

Bills gave up 168 yards, 4.8 yards per carry. Didn’t somebody realize Chris Johnson was on the fi eld?

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C Byrd set a record with his 5th straight pick. Didn’t get much pressure on Young, who had a solid game.

C When Moorman has a so-so day with 42 yards/punt, that sets the standard for the rest of the team.

D Offense was a little more exciting, with the half back op-tion for a touchdown. But the usual results happened in the 4th quarter. Buffalo not fi nishing the 60 minutes.

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and are reminded that deadline for approval is December 15 so applications should be fi led by the 1st. Arleen Solly wanted to touch base again on the lighting of the trees for the holiday season. The snowfl ake lights are up and she hopes that the string lighting they do use is distributed equally amongst the smaller trees in the village, commenting that the bigger ones that are more of a hassle can be left alone. The Village plans to cut the strands of lights down 50% this year. Constable Gifford reported that 140 boxes of lights have been purchased and they are looking into the possibility of LED lights for next year. Christmas in Ellicottville was then discussed on the agenda. Committee Chair JoAnne Timkey ran down the list of free events that will be offered throughout the November 27th weekend. She was surprised to learn the Holiday Horse Parade slated for noon on Saturday was denied by the Village Board. Brian McFadden, Executive Offi cer of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce explained the application was not into the permit committee in time and next year it should be in ninety days before the event. JoAnne pointed out another new event to this year’s line-up is Square Dancing at the Legion on Sunday from 2-4pm. After discussion, the storeowners decided to list opening hours until 8pm versus 9:30pm, which was slated on the tentative schedule. This

would leave the opportunity to stay open later hours to the discretion of each individual store. Arlene is excited to see all of the store windows decorated and up in lights again for the holiday season. Brian McFadden reminded everyone that Christmas in Ellicottville is a self-funded event and asked businesses to donate what they could for the cause. After sending out a letter for donations this year, the Chamber of Commerce has already received $2,050 for the event. All who donate will be thanked publicly after the event. The Christmas Stroll will take place the following Saturday. Event Chairperson is Becky Szpaicher, with Gwen Bush assisting her. The Ellicottville Christmas Party will take place December 10 at HoliMont. Brian McFadden noted that both resorts offered great menus and themes for the event, but because many people enjoy having the separate rooms for the dining vs. the music, they decided to go with HoliMont. There will be a 10-piece band and committee chairman Mike Nickolson has worked with the committee on a great menu. Tickets are $45/member and $50/non-member. Call the chamber and reserve your ticket today. The Ellicottville Gift Cards are being offered to the businesses this week. The initiative is a Discover card based program, so in order to accept the cards the businesses must accept Discover. The card works like a prepaid debit card. Customers can purchase the cards as holiday gifts at the Chamber’s website (in about a week) or

in the Chamber offi ce starting November 16. The recipients of the cards can use them on purchases at any of the participating stores identifi ed on a card inserted into the gift card jacket. Stickers will be available shortly for each participating member’s window. In other news, Arleen Solly wanted to point out what a great job Ellicottville has been doing as a leader of promotion and tourism in the County. This year the County collected $680,000 in bed tax money, half of which Brian McFadden states comes directly from Ellicottville itself. Last year Ellicottville was allotted $88,000 of this money toward advertising and they believe they will receive close to this amount again. Thanks to a great advertising and PR campaign, Ellicottville set a record in overnight stays this past June through August, even though the rest of the County was down. Brian stated that the Chamber put a lot of focus on Southwestern Ontario this summer and it really paid off. Barb from Watson’s Candies mentioned that several fi rst time visitors from Ontario said they read about Ellicottville in the newspaper in Canada. Gary Kinn from the Ilex Inn said he had the same comments. Arleen mentioned that there were a lot of fi rst time visitors in her store as well. Brian wanted to thank Time Warner and Entercom radio, two of their major sponsors for all of the free radio and TV time they provide Ellicottville through their sponsorships. The next monthly meeting will be held Thursday, December 10 at 9am at the Wingate by Wyndham.

layout of the garage. Town Engineer Mark Alianello said the easiest way to solve the problem was to adjust the lot’s property line, since construction on the building has fi nished and moving the garage is not practical. He added that the

lots are large, and this change would only reduce a small section of the neighboring lot by ten feet, and would show up on future surveys. Alianello suggested that the board accept the changes as de minimis – Latin for of little importance – thus the board would not have to hold a public hearing on the changes, which allows the Witch Hollow Estates owner to fi nalize the

sale of the lot this month. The board accepted the amendment. Horowitz gave the board members a proposed schedule for next year’s board meetings. The meetings will take place every fourth Monday, except in June and December when the meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month. The board accepted the schedule.

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amateur actor, but they became an absorbing, entertaining Tour de Force, a blending of author/actor creating wonderful magic on stage. Tickets are now available at the Ellicottville Library and Alexandra. Prices are $10.00 adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Seating is limited. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Don’t miss out on this wonderful holiday event! This program is a co-production of MusicalFare Theatre, Randall Kramer Executive Producer and funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.

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Lutheran Church at 7pm. He is providing this show at a greatly reduced rate in order to bring a theatrical experience to our community. Mike’s show is not a reading; he actually acts out the characters and has the entire presentation memorized just as Charles Dickens did in Buffalo and other cities on his American tour during 1867-1868. Doug Smith, a 35-year critic of Buffalo theatre states, “Mike Randall’s recreation of what turned out to be Charles Dickens’ farewell-to-America tour is a remarkable

achievement. It honors the honorable man, his crunchy characters and, most of all, the moment.” What Randall fi nds most intriguing about Dickens and his Readings is the way the author threw himself into the performances, not just reading the words but becoming the characters on stage. At one time Charles Dickens had almost become a professional actor. Even when he pursued writing instead, he continued to produce and perform in “amateur theatricals.” His close actor friends claimed repeatedly that Dickens could easily have made a successful career on the stage. The Dickens Readings were not only an outlet for this

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shop can also make a monetary donation. The Irish Christmas started out as an Irish Wedding fi ve years ago. The community was invited to a mock wedding of a local couple with the guests supplying Christmas presents for the needy in lieu of wedding presents. The wedding was held in Fosters restaurant in the old hotel. When Fosters closed, Bob changed the event to an Irish Christmas and moved it to the Gin Mill. It was Maribeth and Ed of the Gin Mill, looking for a way to get more involved with the community, who approached

Bob about the Irish Wedding. As Bob says, “They’re great hosts. They’re also very generous contributors.” The presents brought will be piled on the pool table in the back room and there are usually so many that Maribeth says “they’re just everywhere!” Bob will again this year be auctioning off a number of Irish items including: hand woven scarves, whiskey in antique containers, and hand crafted children’s quilts. A special event this year will be an auction of homemade pies. As a grand fi nale, Bob will auction off a live Christmas tree that will be on display on a fl atbed trailer in front of the Gin Mill. On your way in be sure to check out the antique John Deer tractor pulling the fl atbed.

This fun and unique evening is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. In talking to Bob, he seems genuinely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the people who attend. “It’s not about people buying their way into heaven.” Bob points out the focus of the evening is, in a way, giving someone the gift of Christmas itself; knowing that some little girl or boy will have a present under the tree Christmas morning. “It’s about people really caring and knowing where it’s (the present) going and what it’s going to do.” For those who won’t be able to attend, cash donations may be sent to Family Support for Ellicottville POB 1465 Ellicottville NY, 14731.

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tomatoes really gave the sauce its immense, full-bodied taste. Fresh tomato sauce is in the blood of Sicilians, and it runs through our veins. It was sauce that brought my family together - pure in its own integrity, and always unforgettable. At the end of every meal espresso was served and it was gossip time.

The men would smoke cigars while the women would be up to their elbows in dish soap, slaving over the sink full with enough porcelain and silver to fi ll a china cabinet. No one complained, though - it was all part of the Sicilian experience, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. As you all know, memories are what keep us together. When I close my eyes these days, I see my Sicilian family and picture myself enjoying some of the best days of my life. You see, as I grow older, I realize it was my family that

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BOARD MEETINGSEllicottville Board Meetings For November: Village Board-Monday, Nov. 9 at 6pm; Village Planning Board-Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:30pm; Town Board-Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6pm; Town Planning Board-Monday, Nov. 16 at 6pm. All meetings take place at the Village/Town Hall, 1 W. Washington Street in Ellicottville, unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public.

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Notice of Formation of B.P. Liquidation, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 10/27/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Peters & Ploetz, Attn: RossA. Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led withSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/05/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY desig-nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail processto the LLC, PO Box 1803, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

LEGAL NOTICE: Articles of Organization of CATT RAFTING ADVENTURES, LLC., fi ledwith the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/10/2009. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.SSNY may mail a copy of any process to FRIEDMAN & RANZENHOFER, P.C., 74 MainStreet, PO Box 31, Akron, NY 14001-0031. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any busi-ness permitted under the Law.BottomLine of WNY, LLC: Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Compa-ny (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fi led with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on10/20/2009. Offi ce location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such processserved to: The LLC, 644 Grandview Avenue, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On October 15, 2009,SCOTT LAND SERVICES, LLC fi led with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organi-zation. The offi ce to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designatedas agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 918 Griffi n Street, Olean,NY 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited li-ability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

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Community Church of Eddyville, 7705 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, 257-3703Sunday 10am

Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., E’ville, 699-2592Mass Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am

Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, 699-5751Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2 W. Washington Street, EllicottvilleSaturday 5:00pm with Communion

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East, E’ville, 699-2265Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:30am

The United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, 699-4003Sunday 10:00am, Communion held the 1st Sunday of each month, Sunday School 10:15am

Faith Baptist Church of Mansfi eld, 7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley, 257-3645Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am & 7:00pmWednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Bible Study

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Alliance Community Church, 6748 Route 417, Killbuck (next to Post Offi ce), 945-4292Sunday 11:00am

Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am

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