The Villager-Ellicottville: Nov. 5-11, 2009

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November 5-11, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 44

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Holiday Open HouseEast Otto Country Associates Open Their Doors This Weekend

Pre-Sale Tickets Going FastRecord Numbers Expected Next Weekend for Beer & Wine Festival at Holiday Valley

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Saturday, Nov. 7th, 5-9pmTHE STRANGERS

Classic Rock & Party Hits!All the tunes that get you partying

and get you up dancing!

Holiday Lighting In Downtown EllicottvilleDiscussion Regarding Tree and Lighting Decorations to be Presented at Mondays Village Board Meeting

Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9pm-1amSPEEDY PARKER

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Friday, Nov. 6th, 8pmTHE TRAGICALLY HIP

Tickets start at $45

Tickets available at The Logo Shop,www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

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Saturday, Nov. 7th, 10pmTHE WRONG CROWD

Live DJs from Hamilton, Ontario

Gregg Allman Coming To SalamancaLegendary Musical Artist to Perform at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel Nov. 11

Up Close & Personal: Lyn WeishanA Lifetime of Ellicottville Memories ... page 7 By John ThomasTo talk to Lynford (Lyn) Weishan is to sit in the presence of a living historyof Ellicottville. Although Lyn says he doesnt believe in living in the past,he seems to enjoy the opportunity to sit and tell stories, and for a man ofhis 96 years, his memories are still remarkably fresh. Photo/John Thomas

When little Dalton Eisenhardt was born, doctors only gave him twoweeks to live due to a rare chromosome disorder. That was ten years

ago. Doctors also told Daltons mother, Vicki, that the chances ofthem having another child with the same disorder were essentially non-existent, so when his brother Wyatt was born two years later with thesame rare disorder, it came as a shock to all.

A Little Room To Breathe: A Caring CommunityBuilds a New Home for a Family in Need ... page 3

East Otto Country Associates presents the 23 rd annual Holiday Open House this weekend, Nov. 7-8 from 10am-5pm. It is the perfect opportunity tofind unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list. The shelves at Hog-Shed Studio Pottery are packed with a huge selection of handmadefunctional stoneware pottery. Hog-Sheds pottery is high-fired and lead free, so pieces are safe for table use. They offer everything from briebowls and country bread bakers to mugs, vases, birdfeeders and more, as wellas a new 2009 Holiday Ornament and original holiday pins perfect stocking stuffers. You can also find one-of-a-kind decorative Raku pottery at Hog-Shed Studio Pottery. Robin Zefers Clarks BrooksideStudio Watercolors features paintings that capture a refreshing blend of rural and wildlife themes. Original watercolor paintings and limitededition reproductions await you with a size and price to fit every budget. Do you have an old photo or two of mom or dad or your grandparents?Talk to the artist about creating a special Grandcestor watercolor painting. Robin also has prints as well as cards and gifts. For a directionalmap or more information on this weekends Holiday Open House in East Otto Country, visit www.eastotto.com or call 716-257-9549.

The 5th annual Holiday Valley Beer & Wine Festival is approaching fast, and with only 2,000 tickets available, itsnever too early to reserve a spot. The festival is sponsored by Holiday Valley, Ellicottville Brewing Company,and Southern Tier Brewing Company and will take place on Saturday, November 14 at Holiday Valleys YodelerLodge from 3:30-7:30pm. Tickets are $35 pre-sale or $40 at the door. Tickets include a $5 food voucher, and

upon entry each person will receive a commemorative glass good for a three-ounce sample at each vendor.There will be approximately 20 wineries and 30 breweries present. Musical entertainment will be presented bymembers of Big Leg Emma and the vendors will provide items for auction at the end of the event. The festivalkick-off is on Friday, Nov. 13 with a five-course tapas and beer pairing at the Clubhouse Chalet. Tickets are $50and include tax and tip. To learn more, visit www.holidayvalley.com or call EBC at 716-699-ALES.

BY JEANINE ZIMMER

One topic of next MondaysVillage Board meeting will be themuch-discussed Christmas lightingof the trees of Ellicottville. Overthe summer the Mayors office hasbeen working to reduce the costand improve the efficiency of theChristmas lighting on Washington

and Monroe Streets.In the past the Village has always

been adorned with strings of lights.The Mayor estimated spending$1,500 each year on the strings aloneand approximately $5,000 on top ofthat in electricity costs.

The Village has purchased sixteen,large 5x5 LED snowflakes. LEDlighting systems lower energy

consumption and the Village believesit could save up to 89% in electricitycosts from past winter seasons. Threeof the large illuminating snowflakeswill be placed at each end of MonroeStreet; the remaining ten will hangon the lamp posts on WashingtonStreet.

The Village is encouraging themerchants to get behind this Go

Green theme in order to save moneyand electricity. However, people inthe village have expressed dismayabout not having the trees on thestreets lit up.

Aesthetically, the tree-lit streetshave become a signature for thevillage but furthermore Executive

Rated byRolling Stone Magazine as one of the greatest singers of all time, Grammy Award winning artistGregg Allman will perform Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel at 7pm. Legendaryfor his work with the Allman Brothers Band beginning in 1969, Gregg was poised for super stardom by 1971,having written several songs recorded on their four albums. Today the band is still noted for their spontaneityand talent and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Gregg pulls these attributes into hisown band, Gregg Allman and Friends. Though the Allman Brothers Band is the main jewel, Gregg has a riotout with his own band with no-holds barred. When you see Gregg Allman and Friends, you will hear themexperiment with other peoples songs, their own songs and some Allman Brothers tunes. This show kicks offa Northeast, 17-date tour with his own band, which comes to a close mid-January in Massachusetts. For moreinformation visit www.greggallman.com. Tickets to next Wednesdays performance are st ill available and canbe purchased at all ticketmaster outlets and www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com


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~ The Villager ~ November 5-11, 2009

Publishers WordPolitics Not as Usual

PSYCHIC FAIR: NOVEMBER 6-8 ~ DUDLEY HOTEL, SALAMANCA

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Letters To The PublisherBalloons Makes Generous Contribution to Foundation for Youth

The Varsity Club at ECS would like to thank Brian McFadden and the EllicottvilleChamber of Commerce for their generous donation for Fall Fest clean-up. Also, athank you to Mr. Mike Kerns of Balloons for his continued contribution to the studentathletes at ECS. Finally, a thank you needs to be given to Five Star Bank for letting theVarsity Club park cars. Without all our community support, the Varsity Club wouldnt

be able to give our student athletes the support they need throughout the year. Onceagain, thanks to all!

Tim Bergan & Mary Neilon, ECS Varsity Club advisors

ECS Varsity Club Extends Thanks To Supporters

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Mike Kerns, owner ofBalloons Restaurant againstepped forward to help withthe Rotary Club of EllicottvilleFoundation for Youth. Mikehas supported the Foundationfor a number of years andagain this year has contributed$2,000 to the Foundation.This money comes fromthe special cover charge forentry to Rocktoberfest duringEllicottvilles Fall Festival.

Mike and his wife, Melanieare very community minded,and as such are always lookingfor ways to help. We at theRotary Foundation for Youthappreciate the special supportthat they give year after yearto help the youth programs andthose in need in our town.

The Foundation for Youthsupports many youth programsin Ellicottville, and over thepast year has established Family

Support for Ellicottville. Thisgroup was formed to fill the gapleft by the departure of the localSalvation Army service unit.

The Rotary Club and theFoundation thank Mike andMelanie for their continuedsupport and these funds willgo a long way to help the manyprograms we support.

Greg CappelliRotary Club of Ellicottville

Foundation for Youth

Veterans Day Service in EllicottvilleEVILLE The Ellicottville American Legion Post 659 will conduct Armistice Day/Veterans Day services on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 11am at the War VeteransMonument in front of the Courthouse on the Village Square. Commander Dale L.Dunkleman will lead the observance giving the opening remarks, and Post ChaplainJames Morton will give a short address. A Memorial Wreath will be placed and a Saluteto the Dead and Taps will conclude the program. The public and all Veterans, Warand Peace time are urged to attend as the Post honors those who served our countryin all Wars and Peace time and especially those who are serving at the present time.

Honestly, Im far from beinga political junkie, but one justcant resist the temptation totune in on Election Tuesday and

check things out. Regardless ofwho won the local races, bearingwitness to the political processcan be addicting.

Whether you were pleasedwith the outcomes or not, beingpart of this important practice isone of the most patriotic things aresident of the U.S. can do. Ourfate literally rests in the hands of

those weve voted into office.If youre not pleased with howthings are, you need to takeaction. And knowing that many,many folks take great interestin the voting process reassuresme. I think its tremendouslyimportant for our communityand the region as a whole.

And finally the hoopla is over(bet the folks over at the postoffice are glad for that). Yes,

lets get back to what we do bestaround here - namely, havinglots of serious fun!

Oh, I know the weather thistime of year can be iffy atbest, but thats no reason foreveryone to hunker down likeits the middle of January. Puton a warm fall sweater and getoutside a day out in the brisk

November air can be quiterefreshing! And Im all forbeing re-invigorated

In closing, dear readers,celebrate your freedomseveryday and never takeanything for granted. Theres nobetter place and no better time tobe than right where you are rightat this moment. Until next week

Jeanine Zimmer

Happy Birthday: LAZLO NEUWIRTH Jr. . . . NOV. 7

Happy Birthday: BRYCE WELKA . . . . . . . . . . NOV. 8

Christmas Lights in Ellicottville: Is It Time for a Change?

This may be considered a plea,a pronouncement, a protest oreven a tirade, rather than a letter.It was prompted first by rumorsthat we were to have no lightedtrees downtown this winter, thenby assurances from reliablesources that there would indeedbe lights, but fewer, L.E.D., andonly on the lower branches

of the trees, but that the dcorwould be supplemented by asnowflake trim on the poles.

Im almost always a believer inmoving with the times, makingprogress, etc., BUT what ismore traditional and deservingof preserving the status quo thanChristmas customs? No treesever portrayed the true, old-

fashioned spirit of the seasonjust the way they were than oursin Ellicottville since their firstlighting. They lit our otherwisedark, wintry streets so artisticallyand so non-commercially.

Time for a change? I dontthink so.

Pat EngerEllicottville

LITTLE VALLEY - John Sayegh will be leaving his post as head of CattaraugusCountys economic development operations Dec. 2, 2009 to take over as dean of theCattaraugus County campus of Jamestown Community College in Olean. Sayegh,56, said he was notifed last Friday that he had been chosen for the new job. His titleincludes service as vice president of continuing education and external partnership.Sayegh will replace interim JCC dean Jeannie Johnston. In July, Sayegh took overthe county department after eight years as chief officer of the Olean Area Chamber ofCommerce and the Cattaraugus Empire Zone Corp.

Economic Development Chief Heading to JCC


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EVILLE - In March of 1868,

as part of his highly publicized,much anticipated AmericaReading Tour, Charles Dickensvisited Buffalo, NY. Heperformed two sold-out showsat St. James Hall. Nearly 3,000people saw him live each night.The first story he shared on thatfirst night may be the best lovedholiday tale ever written: AChristmas Carol.

This November 28, theEllicottville Memorial Libraryis proud to sponsor theprogram, Charles DickensPresents: A Christmas Carol, asolo performance starring Mike

Randall. The event will take

place at the St. Pauls LutheranChurch at 7pm.

Mike Randalls productionhas been a huge success sinceits premier in 2007. Givingonly 30 performances acrossWestern New York the lasttwo holiday seasons, andpremiering at MusicalFareTheatre, audiences and criticsagreed that it was great to haveMr. Dickens back in WesternNew York!

The Library was able to securea grant through the CattaraugusCounty Arts Council so thatwe could offer this program

at a greatly reduced price.

Tickets are now available atthe Ellicottville Library. Pricesare as follows: adults $10.00,children 12 and under $5.00.Seating is limited and ticketsare pre-sale only. Doors willopen at 6:30pm. Dont missout on this wonderful holidayevent!

This program is funded in partby the New York State Councilon the Arts DecentralizationRegrant Program administeredby the Cattaraugus County ArtsCouncil and is a co-productionof MusicalFare Theatre, RandallKramer Executive Producer.

Rachel McMahon-Eagan (left), a 9th grade student at Ellicottville Central School, is thewinner of a contest recently held to design a poster promoting the upcoming holidayperformance in Ellicottville. Mike Randall (right) will present his solo performance ofCharles Dickens: A Christmas Carol on Saturday, Nov. 28 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church.Tickets are pre-sale only and can be purchased at the Ellicottville Library.

Great Valley Volunteer Fire Companys Annual

Ham & Turkey PartySaturday, November 7, 2009

From 7PM until ?

At the Firemans ClubhouseDepot Street in Great Valley

Food, RefreshmentsRaffles, Door Prizes, 50/50s!

Two seats open for Ellicottville Town Council were voted on during Tuesdays GeneralElection. Results are as follows: John Northrup (D) 287 votes 42%; Steven Crowley(D) 224 votes 33%; Robert Scharf (R) 176 votes 26%.

Election Results: Ellicottville Town Council

A Little Room To BreatheA Caring Community Builds a New Home for a Family in Need

MACHIAS When littleDalton Eisenhardt was born,doctors only gave him twoweeks to live due to a rarechromosome disorder. Thatwas ten years ago. Doctorsalso told Daltons mother,

Vicki, that the chances of themhaving another child with thesame disorder were essentiallynon-existent, so when hisbrother Wyatt was born twoyears later with the same raredisorder, it came as a shock toall.

The boys are now 8 and 10years old, and although thedisorder has left them withmany limitations, they are ablessing to all who come intocontact with their smilingfaces. These two brothers havebeen waging a courageous(and expensive) battle againstthis rare and unbalancedchromosome disorder. The

disorder has left these littleboys with no sense of touchor fear. The disorder hasaffected every organ in theirbodies. They have intensivelung damage and are unable tospeak. As a result, they haveto use permanent tracheotomytubes to breathe and feedingtubes to eat.

Three months ago the Christian Youth Corps, the AmericanLegion Post 1460, and the First Christian Church of Ma-chias teamed up to build a home for the Eisenhardt family one that would provide enough space to accommodateDalton and Wyatts various medical needs while allowingthe rest of the family room to breathe and carry on a normallife. The boys (pictured above) suffer from a rare chromo-some disorder and require 24-hour nursing care.

The home they are presentlyin is inadequate to meet theneeds of the family. It is avery old home with inadequateinsulation and a furnace bettersuited for a small mobilehome. The electrical system

is also insufficient for themedical equipment neededon a 24-hour basis. The boysrequire air conditioning to helppurify and dehumidify the air


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WHO CAN BEST SELL YOUR HOME? In effect, home sellers are also buyers in that they are in the market for a real estate professional who canbest promote and sell their homes. Sellers should give as much thought to selecting an agent as buyers giveto purchasing a home. Research consistently shows that about three-quarters of sellers hire the first agentthey meet.

If you are considering the sale of your home, contact me. I have a successful 20+ years history of assistingsellers achieve the best return for their real estate investment. Reach me today at 716-474-5646. I will arrangea meeting, provide you with a free market analysis, and discuss an individualized marketing plan with you.

HINT: Sellers should guard against selecting a real estate agent solely on the basisof a high recommended asking price, which is not always realistic.

It was great to see so manymembers attend the grouphealth insurance meetingsheld last Monday andTuesday at the Wingate. Wehope that everyone enjoyedmeeting Amanda West,our representative fromManning & Napier, and wehope everyone found theinformation that she presentedto be very helpful.

If you were in attendance,

then you are aware that ourpartnership with Manning& Napier has allowed us tooffer our members numerousoptions for health insurancecoverage. If for any reasonyou were not able to attendone of the meetings and arestill interested in seeing whatoptions are available, you canlog onto www.ellicottvilleny.com to view the health

insurance portal with many

different plan options aswell as the dental and visioncoverage.

Call Heather at 699-5046to get your username andpassword to log in or toschedule a one-on-one meetingwith Amanda. You do not haveto be a Chamber member toattend a meeting, althoughmembership is required shouldyou choose one of our policy

options.

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they have officiallmoved into their new office space! With the construction completed, carpet installedand a lot of help and effort, everything has been moved in, set up and sorted out. Aspecial thank you to Tom Chapman, Mike Nickolson, Southern Tier Interiors, Phil andAron and Sean at the City Garage for his moving guys. Take a moment to stop in, sahi and take a tour of the new Chamber office!

Girls Weekend IncentivesCounty-Wide Initiative Offers Getaway Packages to Promote Tourism

Girls Naughty and Nice Weekend Getaway packages are now being offered throughouCattaraugus County as an initiative of the County-Wide Chamber Alliance and our CountTourism Department to promote tourism within the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus

County. The County-Wide Chamber Alliance, a partnering of Salamanca, Randolph,Olean and Ellicottville was formed in 2008 to help with the dispersement and use of bedtax money for the greater good of the Countys tourism efforts. With the help of BullPen PR, the Countys public relations firm, a variety of different Girls Getaway Weekendpackages have been put together. Log onto www.ellicottvilleny.com and go to events toview the complete list of offerings.

Holiday Horse Parade in Downtown EllicottvilleThe Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and the Cattaraugus County Equine AdvisoryCommittee will present a Holiday Horse Parade on Saturday, Nov. 28 at noon indowntown Ellicottville. Come and join us for some fun and festivities in the village!Ride or drive your equine friends and take part in this much anticipated eventfeaturing costume contests, prizes and more! Registration forms will be posted atwww.ellicottvilleny.com. For additional information, please contact Heather at theChamber at 699-5046 or Annie of Gentle Thunder Farm at 699-2940.

Christmas Party Invitations Being MailedThe annual Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party will be held onDecember 10 at HoliMont. This exciting event is open to everyone and featuresdelicious hors doeuvres and a sit down dinner provided by Dinas at the Mont. Afterdinner be prepared to dance the night away with the sounds of the ten-member R&Bband, The Old School B-Boys! Tickets are $45 per person for Chamber members and$50 for non-member guests. Tickets are available by calling 699-5046 Monday-Fridayfrom 8am-5pm. Invitations are being sent to all Chamber members this week and arealso available online at www.ellicottvilleny.com. Just click on Events.


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FALL SPORTSMENS SHOW: NOVEMBER 7-8 ~ CATTARAUGUS CO. FAIRGROUNDS, LITTLE VALLEY

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teamed up with the composer/lyricist Jay Livingston andwrote three Academy Award-winning songs together, aswell as their famous Christmassong.

Start your holiday seasonoff with the Silver Bells inthe City Holiday Craft Showon Saturday, November 28.Experience the magnificentand unique shopping at themany art and craft vendorbooths found at ProspectElementary School from 9am-6pm. This event will provideyou the opportunity to find thatunique Christmas gift for yourloved ones. Bring the children

down to visit Santa Claus whowill be Ho Ho-ing his way tothe craft show.

This years festivities willcontinue the tradition ofthe Silver Bells in the CityTree Lighting Ceremony onFriday, Dec. 4. Join in thefun at Jefferson Street Parkon Broad Street, located nextto Rite Aid in Salamanca.This annual celebration ofLight Up the City will occurat 6pm. Mayor Jeffrey Pondsproclamation will help kickoff the spirit of the seasonas we watch the whole parkcome to life at the official treelighting ceremony. Come and

enjoy some hot chocolate andcookies while listening to thecommunity choir sing yourfavorite Christmas carols.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, theRay Evans Seneca Theater

will present a Christmasperformance you wontforget. Enchant Cabaret, aprofessional Dinner Theatrecompany, will be performinga special Christmasperformance, Halos & Holly.This touring show has capturedthe hearts and imaginationsof its audience memberswith their original scripts,incomparable vocal talentand attention to client needs.Tickets are $10 for adults, $8for seniors and children 12 andunder are free.

You will not want to missBreakfast with Santa. All thegood little girls and boys are

sure to enjoy this fun-filledmorning with Mr. & Mrs.Santa Claus while eatingtheir favorite breakfast atMyers Steakhouse & Inn,460 Wildwood Avenue, from

9-11am.There will be another

great performance at theRay Evans Seneca Theaterwith the Music Makers onSaturday, Dec. 12. The bandwill be performing an arrayof Christmas tunes whilehonoring Salamancas nativeand Oscar-winning songwriterRay Evans, for whom thetheater is named, includingTo Each His Own, GoldenEarrings, Buttons andBows, Mona Lisa, andSilver Bells. Tickets are $10for adults, $8 for seniors andchildren 12 and under are free.

Join us for a month of holiday

cheer in December! For moreinformation, please contact theSalamanca Area Chamber ofCommerce at 716-945-2034or visit us online at www.salamancachamber.org

Start your holiday season off with the Silver Bells inthe City Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, November 28.Experience the magnificent and unique shopping at themany art and craft vendor booths found at ProspectElementary School from 9am-6pm. This event will provideyou the opportunity to find that unique Christmas gift foryour loved ones. Bring the children down to visit SantaClaus who will be Ho Ho-ing his way to the craft show.

LITTLE VALLEY Duringhe month of November,

all nine CCB (Cattaraugusounty Bank) locations will

display red wagons. The redagon is the national symbol

of Americas Promise (aation-wide program that

focuses on improving theives of Americas youth.)he wagons will serve

as depositories for publicdonations of new hats and

ittens.Local groups and schools

ill receive and distribute thedonations.

CCB joined Americasromise in 1999 and iselping to ensure that children

receive the five resources

the organization believeschildren need in order tobecome productive adults: 1)an ongoing relationship with acaring adult-mentor; 2) access

to safe places and structuredactivities during non-school

hours; 3) a healthy start; 4)a marketable skill througheffective education; and 5)an opportunity to give backthrough community service

The CCB AmericasPromise team would alsolike to take this opportunityto remind the public of thecookbook titled: CCBsCommunity Cooking forAmericas Promise, VolumeII. The cookbook featuresrecipes submitted by friends,customers and employees ofCCB and make wonderfulChristmas Gifts. In addition,CCB is selling Mini-Wagons. The wagons are

perfect for holding candy orfor children to play with. Boththe cookbook and the mini-wagons are $10.

Hat and mitten time is

coming soon, states JoniSimcick, CCB Vice President.

We dont want any child tobe cold this coming winter.Its as simple as that. Somefamilies need help and CCB ispleased to take the initiative todo that. So help a child bydonating hats and mittens andif you havent already, buy acookbook. They make greatgifts!

CCB is an FDIC insured New York State charteredindependent, communitybank. From January 2, 1902,CCB has established anunprecedented record offiscalintegrity and soundfinancialgrowth. CCB maintainsconvenient ATMs and can be

found on the web at www.ccblv.com. CCB is an equal housinglender. CCBs main office islocated in Little Valley, witheight branch offices.

Santa Claus Lane Parade in Downtown OleanGreater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce ends the year with the festive 24th AnnualSanta Claus Lane Parade, always held the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Parade isthe traditional kick-off to the holiday season and will take place Nov. 27 at 7pm onNorth Union Street, downtown Olean. Santa lights thousands of lights in Lincoln Parkand downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration. Be sure to bringthe family out and celebrate with us!

ECS Student Council: Pennies for PeaceThe Ellicottville Central School Student Council has a program running throughoutthe 2009-10 school year called, Pennies for Peace. The program was designed tohelp build schools in places such as Pakistan and Afghanistan that have little moneyto build them. As many know, a penny is not worth much here in the United States.However, in poor, impoverished countries, a penny buys a pencil and opens thedoor to literacy. The Student Council believes that this will be a very successfulproject with your help. If you would like to donate pennies to this organization, youcan bring them to one of Ellicottville Central Schools main offices. Please help tomake this project a success!

Varsity Soccer AdvancesECS Boys & Girls Teams Playing for Sec. VI Championships Friday

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On Saturday, Oct. 31, bothhe girls and boys varsityoccer teams won their semi-nal playoff games, resulting

n the opportunity to play forhe Sec. VI Championship thisriday, Nov. 6.

The girls defeated Northollins 2-1 on goals by Annaierce and Erika Neuwirth.

hey will play against Maple

Grove at 5pm this Friday atPioneer. The girls have provenall year they can put the ballin the net. Look for them to

jump out to an early lead, thencontrol the tempo of the game.

The boys defeated Brocton2-1 on goals by Joe Alzate andConnor Hellwig. GoaltenderMike Crowley made severalkey saves during the game.The boys will also play for thechampionship title this Friday

at Pioneer, vying against North

Collins at 7pm. Returningfrom injury, forward ColinLapi could be a key factorin the game. Look for a lowscoring, hard fought gamewith defense and goaltendingplaying major roles.

Both teams have had greatsuccess this season, eachfinishing with #1 rankings.Now its time to step it up tothe next level. Come on out toPioneer this Friday, Nov. 6 and

cheer both teams to victory!


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OLEAN - The Greater OleanArea Chamber of Commercewill honor the contributionsof Victor A. Vena with the2009 L.O.U.I.E. Award duringGOACCs Annual Dinner. Theaward (Love of Olean UnitedIn Enterprise) will be the 20thpresented since its inceptionand is bestowed upon anindividual who symbolizes theenterprising spirit for the greaterOlean community, qualities thatwere embodied in the life ofLouis Marra. GOACCs 104thAnnual Dinner is scheduled for

6pm on Thursday, November5 at the Premier BanquetCenter. Buffamante WhippleButtafaro, PC will also berecognized at the 2009 AnnualDinner with the EnterprisingBusiness award.

Vic Vena is a product of theOlean educational system -he attended St. Johns Grade

School, Archbishop WalshHigh School and graduatedfrom Ferris State University in1975. He was a pharmacist atCVS from 1975 to 1980 and atSt. Francis Hospital from 1980to 1985. In 1985, 25 years ago,he opened Vic Vena Pharmacyand added The Wellness Storein 1999. In 2003, he acquiredAllens Wine & Liquor; and in2005, began Misty MeadowsAlpaca Farm.

Vic and his wife, Bonita, havebeen married 30 years and areparents of four children; all fourare graduates of Olean HighSchool and St. BonaventureUniversity.

Since 1985, Vic has been alongtime sponsor of McKeanCounty Raceway and numerousrace teams in a multitudeof classes. He is a hugesupporter of Little League, girlscouts, boy scouts, benefits,girls softball, youth soccer,high school teams, churches,child services, and multi-areavolunteer fire departments.At present, Vic is the Pharmacy

Consultant for the CattaraugusCounty Health Department; aboard member of Quality CarePharmacies, Mount Irenaeus,and the Greater Olean AreaChamber of Commerce. Heis a dedicated active member

in the National CommunityPharmacists Association, thePharmacy Association of WNY,the Pharmacist Society of NYand on the National AdvisoryCommittee for Pharmacy First.Named the WNY Pharmacistof the Year in 1996 and againin 2006, he was named to thelist of national Independent

Pharmacy Superstars threetimes and in three differencecategories in Drug Topic, anational magazine.

Through the years, he startedOlean Community SchoolsShoe Fund, was a foundingmember of Olean GeneralHospital Heart Beat Club andMercy Flight, taught religiouseducation at St. BonaventureCampus Parish and St. JohnsRoman Catholic Parish, waschairman and is a long timesponsor of Santa Claus Laneand is active in several localcharities.

Vic had the first pharmacycomputer system in Olean; he

was first in the rea to counselpatients; first to develop aspecial counseling area; first inWNY with RX 30 pharmacysoftware; first roboticsprescription processor; firstpharmacy to volunteer forthe Cattaraugus CountySMART Team; first registeredpharmacist vaccinator(developing the mobilevaccine van); only pharmacist/member of the Olean AreaWellness Consortium; andfirst Southern Tier SymphonyMaestro for the Momenttriumphing over Jean Sayeghthrough his ruthless campaignmanager, Father Greg.

The 2009 L.O.U.I.E. award,which is being presented toVictor Vena (above), is be-stowed upon an individualwho symbolizes the enter-prising spirit for the greater

Olean community, qualitiesthat were embodied in thelife of Louis Marra.

BWB Exemplify the Spirit of Community and Commercial Growth

and will be presented at theGOACC 104th Annual Dinnerscheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5at Premier Banquet Center.

The Enterprising BusinessAward is the highest distinctionfor a business given by theChambers 705 members.The award is given annuallyto a privately owned businessin the greater Olean area that

demonstrates a well-planned,thorough and serious approachto business developmentand exemplifies the uniquehometown charm of the areain manners of administration,customer service and quality ofproduct.

Buffamante Whipple

The Enterprising Business Award is the highest distinction for a business given by theChambers 705 members. The award is given annually to a privately owned business inthe greater Olean area that demonstrates a well-planned, thorough and serious approachto business development and exemplifies the unique hometown charm of the areain manners of administration, customer service and quality of product. BuffamanteWhipple Buttafaro, PC is this years recipient.

Big WinnersBingo Players Take the Jackpot at Seneca Gaming & Entertainment

SALAMANCA - We would like to congratulate the latest Big Winners at Seneca Gamingand Entertainment in Salamanca, NY. On Tuesday, October 20 during the evening Bingosession, we had two Big Winners. Sherrie Berg of Falconer, NY started off the winningswhen she won the progressive 10K jackpot on the 50th number. The 10K is a $2 special gameplayed during each session. You must get a full card in an allotted amount of numbers; theprogressive jackpot had reached 51 numbers or less. Later that evening during the SenecaStar jackpot game, Victoria Jacquez Nunez of Erie, Pa. yelled Bingo on the 33 rd numbercalled and won the progressive jackpot of $64,363. The Seneca Star is also a $2 special

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To talk to Lynford (Lyn)eishan is to sit in the

presence of a living history ofEllicottville. Although Lynsays he doesnt believe in livingin the past, he seems to enjoythe opportunity to sit and tellstories, and for a man of his

96 years, his memories are stillremarkably fresh.

Born here in Ellicottvillein 1913, Lyns first job wasshoveling snow off a neighborssidewalk for 15 cents a day. Hisfather had attended school in theoriginal schoolhouse buildingon the corner of Washingtonand Jefferson, and when Lynwas old enough, he attended thesame school. Lyn adds, Theback end was built in 1928 - thegymnasium.

When he was a bit olderhe took a job working in theEllicottville basket company.We got 20 cents an hour, wemade good baskets, and we

shipped baskets way beyondRochester, he tells me. At thebasket factory he worked thelathe, carving off thin strips ofwood from the raw logs, leavinga small core. We saved all thecores, carried them out back andpiled them up. That was ourwinter fuel. It was these coresthat attracted the interest of theNavy. The war had broken outand rubber was in short supply.The Navy was looking forwhat they call bumpers. Allyour rubber was going into themilitary, but they had to havebumpers on ships. The Navyhad discovered they could usethe wooden cores as bumpers,

and so began to regularly collectthe cores. It was the cores thatled to the basket factory beingdesignated as a defense plant,and to Lyn getting a defermentfrom military service. I wasworking on the big lathe whenmy brother and I both got ourinduction papers. But, invisiting the local draft boardhe discovered he had beendeferred. They said, Yourethe only man that can run thelathe and the lathe was in thedefense plant, he adds with a

laugh.He married Margaret June

Day from Franklinville andthe couple eventually hadfour children: Joanna, Kathy,Bonnie and Brian. Duringthe depression days healways managed to providefor his family. Once, whilelaid off from the basketfactory he supplemented hisunemployment insurance by

trapping muskrat and mink,adding, We got out of debtwithin three weeks.

After the basket factoryclosed, he worked for a whilefor the railroad, inspecting andrepairing the tracks in the area.But Lyn grew tired of workingoutside in remote locations, sohe left the railroad job.

Lyn was offered a job atthe Dixon Furniture plant,applying the finishing to themanufactured chairs. I said,I dont know anything about

finishing, but he (the plantmanger) said, dont worry,well show you. In 1977 afterworking in the factory for 23years it finally closed. Youcan still see the remains of theplant behind the houses on MillStreet. Lyn took a seasonal jobat HoliMont, and then a job as

janitor at his old high school.Now, long since retired Lynstill traps a little, volunteers

at the church, and has a smallclientele of people whose lawnshe mows.

Probably no one has seenmore changes in the town thanLyn. But, for all the changes heis enthusiastic about the growthin town. Its nice! The morepeople you get in here the betterwe are. Changing things anddoing good. Making bettersidewalks and better roads.He goes on to sum up, Timechanges everything changeswith time.

Born here in Ellicottville in 1913, Lyn Weishans first jobwas shoveling snow off a neighbors sidewalk for 15

cents a day. His father had attended school in the originalschoolhouse building on the corner of Washington andJefferson, and when Lyn was old enough, he attendedthe same school. Although Lyn says he doesnt believein living in the past, he seems to enjoy the opportunityto sit and tell stories, and for a man of his 96 years, hismemories are still remarkably fresh. Photo/John Thomas

BY STEPHANIE HACKERST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

Looking for a relaxinggetaway but tired of thoseover-commercialized hotelsthat have no sense of comfort?Heritage Suites in Bradford,Pa. may be your next perfectvacation destination.

In April 2005, brothers Joeand Gino Auteri bought anempty assisted living home in

Bradford. They both grew upin the area and wanted to bringobs to Bradford and stimulate

local business. After completerenovation of the building,in March 2008 they openedHeritage Suites for business.

Heritage Suites has employedsecure jobs for ten people,but depends on many localbusinesses.

Danielle Delong has been withHeritage Suites for nearly sevenmonths. As general managershe sees the ins and outs ofoperations, and she gets to haveone-on-one contact with manyof the guests.

Heritage Suites recently

oined the EllicottvilleChamber of Commerce. Wefigured there was a big clientbase in Ellicottville becauseof the skiing, and we are only

30 miles away, Danielle said.She said that they provide greatcompetition for surroundinghotels because of theirreasonable prices.

You get a real hometown feelwhile getting all the modernaccommodations as all of theother executive lodging, andyou are still close enough toenjoy Ellicottville, Daniellesaid.

Heritage Suites offers a wide

array of amenities to meetexpectations of every guest.We do whatever we can tomake sure our guests stay ispleasant, said Danielle. Atcheck-in, guests are morethan welcome to schedule in-room massages from a localmasseuse. The inn has 16 suitestyle rooms, all equipped withfull kitchenettes, flat screentelevisions, whirlpool tubs,and wireless internet service.All rooms are family friendlyand there are some set upwith additional beds and roomenough for kids to be free.

We have great guests,said Danielle. Its the most

rewarding part of my job,talking with people and hearingall the great things about stayinghere. We get a few complaints,but those are good, too. We

dont know what we are doingwrong unless someone tells us,and then we do anything to [fixit].

For those of you that love to beoutdoors, motorcycling, biking,snowmobiling etc., there isplenty of room behind HeritageSuites in their over one acre ofparking lot behind the buildingfor trailers and campers.Bradford is located within ahalf an hour of Allegheny State

Park, Kinzua Dam, and RockCity.

For the second year now,Heritage Suites is partneringwith HoliMont to bring you funand comfort. One of their greatdeals is when you book yourroom you will get a night stay atthe hotel, a voucher for dinnerat Option House in Bradfordand a Monday-Friday day passat HoliMont, for one set price.

Whether you are on business,having your wedding, goinghunting, need a place for thenight, or a place for a week,Heritage Suites has a deal to fityour budget. Heritage Suites islocated directly off Route 219

at 139 Minard Run Road inBradford, phone 814-362-6820or toll-free 1-800-522-0626.Visit their website at www.heritagesuitesel.com

In April 2005, brothers Joe and Gino Auteri bought an empty assisted living home in

Bradford. They both grew up in the area and wanted to bring jobs to Bradford and stimulatelocal business. After complete renovation of the building, in March 2008 they openedHeritage Suites for business. For the second year now, Heritage Suites is partnering withHoliMont to bring you fun and comfort. When you book your room you will get a night stayat the hotel, a voucher for dinner at Option House in Bradford and a Monday-Friday daypass at HoliMont, for one set price.


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Hidden away at the far end ofa road you never knew existedies a home that speaks to the

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Some of the areas mostattractive properties are like this

up, down, and around the bendpast tricky T-turns or Ys thatarent always marked with streetigns making it unlikely youll

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if youre lucky enough to findone.

Let me share with you theparticulars on one such homewhich is currently for salethrough Melanie and CathyPritchard. While set apart ina little world of its own, itsactually smack dab in themiddle of things fewer than

10 minutes from HolidayValleys ski slopes or, in theother direction, 10 minutesfrom the new Salamancacasino. Yet, right there in themiddle of everywhere, it givesyou 17 acres of old growthforests, meadows, fruit trees,and pastures for the horses youmight choose to maintain inyour own delightful little barnrecently built with four stalls,electric lights and water access.

It also gives you the meansto live almost expense free.Current electric bills run about$40 a month, sewer and waterare free, as is the luxury ofnatural gas which is deeded to

be supplied to the propertysowners in perpetuity at a costof exactly zero. The houseitself should likewise be easyon the pocketbook when youconsider the honest quality ofits construction, its excellentmaintenance record, and the twomajor updates it has received inthe past 10 years.

Also consider the simple factthat its gorgeous. You mayenter through the garage, passby the laundry room, and parkyourself at the breakfast barwhich separates the kitchen-side conversation area from thekitchen itself with its gleamingnew appliances and double glass

door access to the room-sizeoutdoor deck. Or you maymake a more formal entrancethrough the front door andentrance hall, then follow theBerber carpeting into the granddining room and continue onto the beamed wood cathedralceiling living room where youmay cozy up to the huge stonefireplace with its well honedmantle and stone hearth andfind that you never want to getup again.

Upstairs are more delights a guest bedroom with adormer window alcove, twofull bathrooms, and a palatialmaster bedroom suite with fourposter king size bed open to thesky through a pair of oversize

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Helen Beck Warren who gaveup this home a few years ago to

join her family in Maine. Helenwas a fine artist who specializedin painting trees. This home was

her muse; she found it inspiring.Perhaps it will do the same foryou. For more information,call ERA Vacation PropertiesMelanie Pritchard at 716-480-8409 or Cathy Pritchard at 716-983-4234.

Hidden away yet right in the middle of everywhere, this homeoffers 17 acres of old growth forests, meadows, fruit trees,and pastures for the horses you might choose to maintain inyour own delightful little barn recently built with four stalls,electric lights and water access.

Live here almost expense free. Current electric bills run about $40 a month, sewer and waterare free, as is the luxury of natural gas which is deeded to be supplied to the propertysowners in perpetuity at a cost of exactly zero.


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2 cups chicken stock2 cups heavy cream

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BY LUKAS TREMBLAY

Food plays a most intriguingrole within each and everyone of our lives, and, in manyways it is just as mysteriousas it is satisfying, makingus feel good in ways wecannot explain. For instance,I recently had the opportunity

to enjoy something as simpleas a sugary sour spray. Youknow, the ones you can buyat a gas station or convenientstore. What was so satisfyingand mysterious about that,you might say? Well, it sohappens, as soon as I was donespraying myself into oblivion,I set it down and looked away,but soon after, I was cravingmore. As simple as it was, Iwas obsessed and unable toget it off my mind. It wasntabout how it tasted, but moreso, what it represented, who Iwas sharing it with and howI felt in that one particularmoment. To tell you the truth,

it was absolutely amazing and

unforgettable. At our birthdays,we are given a cake to eat andcelebrate. Its not only becauseof tradition, yet its because itswhat us humans do; its part ofour lives, and its a wonderfulfeeling that makes us feel allwarm and tingly inside, justlike it should.

A flood of emotions come to

my senses each and every timeI smell that familiar aroma offood I ate growing up. Its likea throwback that picks you upand puts you in a happy place.Food is a special thing andit entails a lot of who we areas individuals and a culture.Embedded deep within ouremotions, every so often itcomes out, sending you bitinginto that irresistible chocolatebar or piece of candy, givingyou this feeling that everythingis going to be okay. Interwovenare memories and events withspecial times spent with familyand friends. Just think back toall the wonderful things you

have had the pleasure of eating

throughout your lifetime, allthe gatherings and partiesthat hosted an assortment offamily favorites and even somenew flavors no one dared totouch. How about that specialromantic dinner, no matterhow love struck you were? Ibet you remember what youate.

For some, words simplycannot portray the emotionsand thoughts going throughtheir mind when they enjoysomething they crave. Inshort, its a total out-of-bodyexperience which leaves usfeeling as if we have reachedback into our past to thatspecial time in our lives whensimplicity was key and meanteverything. What a blessing itis when they come to mind.

When I go to the store, Iget so overwhelmed by allthe varieties of foods offered,that sometimes I forget what Iwent there for in the first place.

This Weeks Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Rum Figs

I love pumpkin in more ways than one, and when itsseasoned and turned into a creamy soup with an assortmentof flavorings and spices, its absolutely amazing.

BY KATHERINE PRESTON

Its always exciting whenIm contacted by a business orcorporation, regarding the set-up of a wellness program fortheir employees! In general,wellness programs can focuson the promotion of propernutrition, a professionalexercise program, positiveworkplace culture or a

combination of all of thesestrategies. Many corporationsand companies are beginningto recognize the strong

relationship between theiremployees health andwell-being and businessproductivity. Lets brieflyexamine why employers arebeginning to now includeprofessional wellness programsin the workplace.

Statistics indicate that over15 million Canadians spend

half of their waking hours atwork, without even countingthe time needed for commutingto and from the workplace.Meanwhile, corporations andcompanies are reporting greateremployee absenteeism, a rise inshort and long term employeedisability leave, and notablyincreases in prescription druguse.

Why? What causes havebrought on such negativeeffects?

In 2007, Natural HealthcareCanada compiled a list of stats,based on health and lifestylequestionnaires. The stats canbe categorized according to

physical, psychological, andsocial wellness. Accordingto their findings, in a typicaloffice or workplace of 100

Melt butter in large saucepan. Add shallot and cook until transparent. Stir in pumpkin andsimmer five minutes. Add chicken stock, stir well, and cook over low heat about 15 minutes.

dd remaining ingredients along with the pureed figs mixture and cook until heated through.Top with fresh whipped cream. Enjoy!

METHOD for Figs:Place the dried figs in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over

medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain the figs and let cool. Pure thefigs along with the cup cream and rum in a food processor.

people, 50 will spend theirtotal day sitting. Meanwhile,49 were inactive in theirleisure time and 30 consideredtheir physical activity to belimited. In addition, 36 weredeemed overweight, 23 wereobese, 5 had diabetes andgreater than 5 had undiagnoseddiabetes. In 2009, Stats Canada

revealed in a report that,in themid-1990s, 12.5% of workingCanadians were obese. By2005, this number climbed to15.7% (Obesity on The Job,Stats Canada). Apparently, thebattle against the bulge gainedmomentum - and is continuingto do so - as almost of Canadians who had beenoverweight in 1994/95 hadbecome obese by 2002/03(Stats Canada NationalPopulation Health Survey).Likewise, Health Canadareports that between 1996 and2005, the average Canadiangained 5 kg (approx. 12 lbs.)Furthermore, it was concluded

that the increasing prevalenceof obesity is a major public

OLEAN - Thanksgiving Dayin America is the time to offerthanks. It is also a time of familygatherings, holiday meals,turkey, stuffing, and pumpkinpie. Senior citizens over the ageof 60 will be able to find all thatand more at the CattaraugusCounty Department of theAging Senior Wellness andNutrition (SWAN) dining

sites on Thursday, November19, where Thanksgiving willbe celebrated. A traditionalThanksgiving menu will beserved at noon.

The menu will consist ofroast turkey breast with gravy,mashed potatoes, seasonedbread stuffing, hubbardsquash, cranberry sauce,orange cranberry muffins withmargarine, pumpkin pie withwhipped topping, and a choiceof either 2% or skim milk.

The dining sites arelocated in Allegany (373-6376), Cattaraugus (257-3035), Delevan (492-2543),Ellicottville (699-2752),Franklinville (676-3993),Gowanda (532-5598), LittleValley (938-6066), Olean(376-5670), Portville (933-7080), Randolph (358-5656),Salamanca (945-0232), South

Dayton (988-5037), and WestValley (942-6695). There is asuggested voluntary donationof $2.00 which goes towardsthe cost of the meal. However,no person will be denieda meal for the inability orunwillingness to contribute.Reservations are required andcan be made by calling the siteof your choice.

The Senior Wellness andNutrition Program also providesthe Meals on Wheels service to

senior citizens over the age o60 who are unable to preparemeals for themselves, havedifficulty leaving their home,have recently been dischargedfrom the hospital, and/or arerecovering from illness or anaccident. If you or your familymembers find yourself in anyof these situations, pleasecontact the Cattaraugus County

Department of the Aging to seehow we may assist you or yourloved one.

For more information aboutthe Thanksgiving meal orif you have other nutritionprogram questions or concerns,please call the CattaraugusCounty Department of theAging at 716-373-8032 or1-800-462-2901. You mayalso visit our site on the webat www.co.cattaraugus.ny.us/aging/index

Dept. of Aging Serving Up Thanksgiving for Local Seniors

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~ The Villager ~ November 5-11, 2009age 10

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BY DOUG ARROWSMITH

My head is spinning. Imfreezing but Im also sweating.I might even be a bit delirious.These are classic symptoms oftheflu bug that has been slowlycreeping up my spine for a fewdays now. They are also partlycaused by the bombardmentof stupidity that Ive beenforced to endure leading up toa relatively insignificant, offcycle, election day. I know

Im sick when I start to avidlydevour the mad blogging ofeveryones favorite sycophant,Sarah Palin.

Cough. Cough. Sniff. Hack.Sorry. Dont get too close tothe paper. This column maybe contagious. Now, wherewas I? Oh yeah. The flu andSarah Palin. I knew it wascoming. Everyone aroundme has been sick or claimingto be sick for weeks now. Ialso knew it was comingbecause after being insured forfive years and never gettingsick, I was recently forced todrop my health coverage forfinancial reasons. Murphys

Law. Remind me later to findthis Murphy character andcough all over him. Which,in a round about way, bringsme back to Sarah Palin and

her mad cadre of insurancecompany hacks. I find it ironicthat the very people whohave hijacked the RepublicanParty are now comparing theDemocratic health care bill tothe terrorism attacks of 9/11.Im not kidding. They reallysaid that.

Lets start with North

Carolina CongresswomanVirginia Foxx. I believe wehave more to fear from thepotential of that bill passingthan we do from any terroristright now in any country. Sheechoed Palins oft repeated liethat health care reform willput seniors in a position ofbeing put to death by their owngovernment. I couldnt makethis stuff up even if I was in themiddle of downing an entirebottle of Dayquil! Which, infact, I may very well be.

Sniffle. Cough. Hack. Thatwasnt me. That was thesound of Glenn Beck cryingagain. Beck has had so much

expectorant on his tie thesedays that one could believe hewas the one suffering throughan uninsured flu epidemic.Im betting he doesnt havethat problem though. I couldbe wrong because I recentlysaw Beck in a video excerptfrom his old HLN show,complaining that a botchedhemorrhoid surgery had lefthim laid up for weeks. Beckgoes on to say that he believesthat health care reform is notonly necessary, but one of themost important issues facingAmerica. Huh. Now thatBeck is able to comfortablysit on his thoughts again, those

type of beliefs can safely belabeled as Socialism. Sniff.Hack. Ah-choo! That was me.

So. Now its election day.Lets see. Where are the big

stories? Jersey? Theresalways a story in Jersey.Virginia? Why not. MadisonCounty, New York? Really?I went to school in MadisonCounty. Theres nothingthere! Madison County isdead center of the state. Itsalso dead center in New Yorks23rd Congressional district and

dead center in the fight forthe heart and, potentially, thesoul of the Republican Party.The 23rd has always been oneof the few GOP strongholdsin New York. Recently, withthe help of Sarah I left myheart in Anchorage Palin, anda collection of Tea Party nut

jobs, the 23rd has vaulted intonational headlines. To makea long story a bit less insane,heres the jist. GOP favoriteis forced to drop out afterbeing labeled a Liberal by herConservative opponent andTea Party people. Somehow,gay rights and abortion gettossed into the mix and

Democrat vaults into the lead.End of story. Republican partyeats itself.

So here I sit. Surroundedby medicine I cant affordand preparing to go to workbecause I need the money.Im not alone. Millionsof Americans are facing aterrifying flu season withno options. Were beingreminded on a daily basis thatpeople are going to die at analarming rate this year andthese typhoid infected mindsare trying to block the reformthat could help. Youre playingpolitics with peoples lives andyou should be ashamed. Then

again, what should I expectfrom people who comparehealth care to terrorism?

Comments? E-mail Doug [email protected]

BY DR. DIONNE KRESS

In ancient times, a kinghad a boulder placed in themiddle of a roadway. He thenhid and watched the peoplewho passed to see if anyonewould remove the huge rock.Some of the kings wealthiestmerchants and courtiers cameup to the huge rock and simplywalked around it. Many

loudly blamed the king fornot keeping the roads clear,but none of them did anythingabout removing the big rock.

Then one day a peasant camealong carrying a heavy load ofvegetables. Upon approachingthe huge rock, he put downhis heavy load and startedtrying to move the rock fromthe road. After much pushingand straining, he succeededin moving the rock. As thepeasant picked up his heavysack of vegetables, he noticeda purse lying in the roadwhere the rock had been. Heopened the purse and foundit contained many gold coins

and a note from the king. Thekings note stated that the goldwas for the person who madethe effort and removed thehuge rock from the middle ofthe roadway.

What was the lesson that thepeasant learned? The lessonwas a valuable one that manygo through life and never

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