The Villager-Ellicottville: Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2009

Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 43

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Halloween Festivities In EllicottvilleMany Costumed Events Planned this Weekend for Both Kids and Adults

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When making a list of places to go for your holiday shopping, make sure you put East Otto Country on the top of your list! Next weekend, November 7-8, East Otto Country studios will be holding their 23rd annual open house from 10am-5pm each day. Start your holiday shopping with unique handmade masterpieces from Hog-Shed Studio Pottery and Brookside Studio Watercolors. Elliott Hutten (Hog-Shed Studio Pottery) was born in Buffalo and has lived in Western New York her entire life. In 1971 she graduated from Daemen College, receiving her Bachelors of Fine Arts, majoring in oil painting. After graduating she

Elliott Hutten of Hog-Shed Studio Pottery and Robin Zerfas of Brook-side Studio Watercolors will again open their doors for the holiday shopping season Nov. 7-8.purchased a potter’s wheel, and clay molding became a much-loved hobby. In 1976 Elliott and her husband, Michael moved to the countryside

in Otto. Michael is the president of East Otto Country Associates. He is also a registered nurse and works

Holiday Valley continues their improvement project plans with the construction of a new high-speed quad chairlift, to be completed next summer. The new lift will replace the current Morningstar lift and will extend down to the Eagle chair. Two resolutions associated with the project were approved during last week’s CCIDA meeting. The new lift will join Holiday Valley’s fleet of high-speed quads, including Mardi Gras (left, photo/Bob Knab) and Tannenbaum (right, photo/Josh Spaulding).

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Plans are moving ahead for Holiday Valley to construct a new quad chairlift. Two resolutions associated with the project were approved last week by the County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency. The new chairlift should be ready for use in time for the start of the 2010-2011 ski season, according to Jane Eshbaugh, marketing director at Holiday Valley. The idea is to create a faster and more comfortable skiing experience. Eshbaugh expects construction to begin next summer, and explains that the new lift will be a “high-speed quad.” Once people get on, it will be a much quicker ride to the top. “It’s a longer chairlift,” thus allowing a skier more time going down the slope. Eshbaugh notes the new lift will service intermediate terrain, which is “one of our most popular areas” on Saturday and Sunday mornings. “We have five

Each year the students of ECS, through their clubs and sports groups, help out with cleanup at Fall Festival and in return receive a donation. At the request of the school, this year’s donation of $1,000 was given to the Varsity Club.

By John Thomas“The whole idea of hope led me to the ministry” is the way Reverend Deb Packard of the United Church of Ellicottville sums up her calling to a life in the church. But religion was not her first ambition.

Up Close & Personal: Rev. Deb Packard ... page 7

By Stephanie Keis TimblinWaring Financial Group located in Hamburg, New York is expanding their offices to the Ellicottville area. Thomas Waring, Jr. and his team of professionals will be available in their new satellite office located at 9 West Washington Street beginning in mid-November.

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Ellicottville and neighboring communities are gearing up for this weekend’s Halloween celebrations. There are plenty of fun events planned locally for both kids and adults. On Friday at noon, students from ECS in grades K-5 will venture downtown to parade Ellicottville’s Main Street, collecting trick-or-treat treasures from the businesses they pass. On Saturday, the American Legion on Maples Road will host a Halloween Party from 5-8pm. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, the evening will provide fun and games in a safe and supervised environment. All local children are invited. Regular trick-or-treat hours in the Village of Ellicottville will be Saturday from 6-9pm. For adults, many of the bars and restaurants in town are holding Costume Contests, including Balloons, the Gin Mill, Double Diamond and Madigan’s (see their ads in this issue.) Nightmare Hayrides also invites the public to come out and get spooked during their last weekend of the season. Hours for the haunted hayrides are Friday and Saturday from 7:30-9:30pm (see ad page 2.) Happy Halloween to everyone! And please remember to be safe.

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The Tragically Hip, Canada’s much revered rock band and favorite amongst music critics and fans will bring their vigorous and improvisational show to the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel next Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8pm. They are finishing up the 2nd leg of their U.S. tour in support of their new album, We Are The Same. The album features relaxed tempos and a mix of electric and acoustic arrangements. It focuses on hope in hard times and identifies the commonness among all people. The Villager spoke with Paul Langlois, rhythm guitarist and high school friend of lead singer Gord

Downie and got a glimpse of what you can expect at the show. When Langlois joined the group in ’86 they had just signed with MCA records. “We were playing local bars and moving into full time mode. A good year later it was solid touring up and down the 401 in Canada and it was becoming clearer that we could actually keep going and make a living at this.” Today the band holds a place in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has received two Best Rock Album titles for their 1998 release, Phantom Power and their 2000 release of Music at Work. Today the band holds a place in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

and has received two Best Rock Album titles for their 1998 release, Phantom Power and their 2000 release of Music at Work.

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Town Board ReviewTown Amends Zoning Laws; HoliMont Advances on Canfield Project

In the Oct. 22-28, 2009 edition, The Villager featured an article on Peggy Filock and the workshops she is currently offering. The article incorrectly indicated that Peggy is a massage “therapist.” Please note that Peggy is not certified as a therapist. The article accurately explains that Filock is a certified infant massage “instructor” who is teaching parents (and grandparents) the benefits of infant massage. We apologize for the error in giving Mrs. Filock an incorrect title.

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And wasn’t it a beauty? Nature has its own version of “trick or treat” you know. And for most of the month, it was a real pleasure for those of us who relish the crisp weather, the blue skies and the gorgeous palate of colors one

can only find in the Enchanted Mountains. And now? We’re down to one last weekend – one last fling for fall. The transition to November can be a rough one, so you better saddle up and come on in to Ellicottville this weekend to see some sights of a different variety. I speak, of course, of the trick or treaters. Halloween falls on a Saturday night this year, and the early evening hours are for the little ones to parade from house to house, busily collecting candy while dressed as their favorite animal, vegetable or mineral. Later in the evening, while the wee ones empty their pillow cases and count their loot, there’s no doubt the village will have more than its fair share of slightly more mature revelers and lunatics,

also dressed in a wide (and sometimes very strange) array of frightening garb. If you’ve never been to Balloons on Halloween night, you are really missing out. And over at Double Diamond? Well, Brooks really knows how to throw a Halloween party, and the stranger the costume, the better he likes it. And don’t forget to visit our good friends over at Sommerville Valley’s “Nightmare Hayride.” Just the ticket to get you in the spirit of things, (pun intended). So, dear readers, the last weekend of October can hold a lot of fun for folks of all ages. Pull out something interesting, put it on, and c’mon downtown! Happy Halloween, y’all! Until next week …

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The Ellicottville Town Board convened on Tuesday, October 28. Many topics were on the agenda for the evening. First on the agenda was the Ellicottville Zoning Laws. An amendment was on the table to extend part of Ellicottville’s LD (Low Density Residential) district, approximately 4,500 acres or 7 square miles northwest of town into the AR (Agricultural Residential) district that currently encompasses most of the outlying areas of the Town of Ellicottville. Being that it was a public hearing, various town residents were on hand to express their concerns regarding the possible wind turbines that a few area residents have discussed allowing on their land. Buffalo Bison farm owner Richard Southard, who owns approximately 600 acres to the northwest of town, asked the board to consider a modification to the proposed zoning amendments that would allow him to be able to put windmills on his property without requiring a variance. As some of the Buffalo Ranch land is currently zoned AR and was being proposed to change to LD (where windmills would be prohibited), Southard expressed concern that he would like to possibly be able to put the wind turbines on the land proposed to be designated LD. The board took his remarks under advisement. Town Planner Carol Horowitz expressed that even AR land has “ridgeline” guidelines that do not allow the turbines to be built if they would be visible on a protected ridgeline. Resident and Buffalo Ranch neighbor Bill Brown expressed that though his property is LD, he is surrounded by some of the Buffalo Ranch’s land currently zoned AR, where turbines could be built. He expressed that the wind turbines “do not benefit the (Ellicottville) community” and that there would be “no relief to homeowners” regarding a reduction in electric bills. Local resident Jack Kramer

also voiced his concern that “even though there is a ridgeline ordinance in place, the structures (which reach up to 550 feet tall) would reach above the ridgeline.” The board voted to accept the amendment to the zoning laws, thus expanding the LD district around Ellicottville. Dave Riley, President of HoliMont, and Sean Hopkins, Attorney from the law firm of Hopkins and Sorgi who represent HoliMont, discussed with the board the Canfield Expansion project. They are working closely with the Town of Mansfield, the Town and Village of Ellicottville in order to obtain sewer and water rights for the building of 225 condominium units on the property adjacent to HoliMont to the east. Hopkins said that “all DEC requirements have been met” and that it is now up to the three entities to come to an agreement on the water and sewer rights. The Canfield project should take approximately “ten to fifteen years to build out” according to Hopkins. He also affirmed that HoliMont would contribute $550,000 to be put towards the Town and Village sewer system over a five year period. Hopkins is hoping for the Town and Village to come to an agreement regarding the sewer system by the next session. Bill Brown again spoke at the public hearing regarding the new Village Hall building that the Village was proposing. Board members are looking at whether to expand the existing building, or to build something new that would be shared by both the Village and Town. He suggested to the board that various Town and Village entities could be consolidated and wondered “why are there two engineers and two clerks” and suggested to the board that they could possibly “work closer together.” A board member questioned whether he was suggesting that the Town and Village should become one. Brown answered that the “very thought would be heresy.” In Fall Fest news, Town

Supervisor John Burrell praised the police forces for their work in controlling the crowds over the weekend. He commented that there was “good and successful policing of a large, large festival.“ 114 arrests took place, with 79 of those being citations for open containers. There were four DWIs over the festival weekend. Police Chief Larry Graham told the board that they had been awarded a $1,250 grant towards the use of extra patrollers or road block inspections. In all, the board praised the police department and Town employees for a good and safe Fall Fest. Graham also appreciated the use of the Electric ATVs donated by EVS (Electric Vehicle Systems) of Ellicottville. Highway Department Superintendent Dave Golley discussed the bridge that needs replacing on Sommerville Valley Road. He anticipates a cost of $250,000 to replace the bridge, but suggested that if done “in house” it would be much cheaper. He anticipates work to be started on the new bridge next summer. In other Highway Department news, over 4,000 tons of salt and sand have been delivered to combat the heavy snowfalls anticipated this winter. A public hearing has been set on the 2010 budget on November 10 at 7:30pm. Town Supervisor John Burrell said that the upcoming budget is “higher than I’d like” but will be looking to reduce it further. The belief is that town revenues will be less than last year, but suggested that the Tamarack Club mortgage revenues have not been accounted for, which would then fall commencing under next year’s budget. The meeting concluded with a dedication to the late Don Pritchard, a past Town Zoning Board member and great contributor to the community. The board agreed that he will be sorely missed. The next meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6pm.


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Each year the students of ECS, through their clubs and sports groups, help out with cleanup at Fall Festival and in return receive a donation. At the request of the school, this year’s donation of $1,000 was given to the Varsity Club. Pictured above accepting the check from Brian McFadden, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce are Coach Bergan and Coach Neilon, who along with Coach Mendell, organize and supervise the cleanup each year. The Chamber is extremely grateful for all the help the students provide year after year.

Appearing At The BallThe Old School B-Boys Scheduled to Perform at Christmas Party

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that The Old School B-Boys will be performing at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party on December 10! Get your dancing shoes polished up and ready to go as this R&B band formed in 1999 has opened for many national acts such as The Manhattans, The Delfonics, Ray, Goodman and Brown and Roy Ayers. The Old School B-Boys have also entertained many at The Tralf, The Main Street Ball Room, The Franklin Inn, Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo and Rochester, NY, Taste of Buffalo and the M&T Bank Main Street Concert Series. This is going to be one fun band! Tickets will be available at the Chamber office. Call 699-5046 for more information.

Christmas In EllicottvilleNew Family Friendly Events Planned for Nov. 28-30 Event

Christmas in Ellicottville is quickly coming upon us. Committee chair Joanne Timkey of Ellicottville Oasis is aiming to make this year’s event the largest yet. New events are being offered by different restaurants in town such as a “Tom & Jerry’s” party complete with

Elves and Biscotti at the Silver Fox Restaurant and a Kid’s Cookie Decorating session at the Ellicottville Brewery. Another new free event is the Family Holiday Square Dance to be held at the American Legion. As always, we will have the pancake breakfast and fire truck

rides with Santa, horse and wagon rides, carolers, a strolling stilt walker, reindeer, storytelling and more! Joanne has been steadfastly looking for more events and volunteers. If you are able to help, contact her at Ellicottville Oasis, 699-8996.

Member In The NewsKazoo II Storefront Celebrates ‘Days of the Dead’

In the United States, death is often a taboo subject, but not in Mexico. There, Days of the Dead are celebrated Oct. 31-Nov. 2. It’s a joyful time when the living celebrate the lives of those who have died. By being remembered, the spirits of the dead remain a part of the living. Stop by the storefront of Kazoo II in Ellicottville and read about some of the many traditions that are connected to this fiesta, all of which help to create a lively atmosphere. Calacas, handmade Days of the Dead skeleton figurines, are placed on the ofrendas or las tumbas. Calacas often represent a favorite activity of a relative such as dancing or playing a guitar. Calaveras, chocolate and sugar skulls, are given to the children as a treat. Ofrendas, altars, are set up as offerings to help remember people who have died. Family members put candles, pan de los muertos, photographs, food and familiar objects on top of the altar. Relatives talk about

the ones who have died, telling stories and asking for their help with “earthly” problems. Pan de los muertos, “bread of the dead,” is bought at the market. Each anise-flavored loaf is decorated with sugar “bones” or angel faces. Las tumbas, the graves,

are where relatives gather to celebrate. The graves are cleaned and weeded and then the old ones’ favorite foods are set out – it is said the dead inhale the “essence” of the food, leaving the rest for the living to eat – along with armloads of flowers and calacas.

Stop by the storefront of Kazoo II in Ellicottville and read about some of the many traditions that are connected to the ‘Days of the Dead’ fiesta, all of which help to create a lively atmosphere.

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Congratulations to the Ellicottville Midget Football team which came home champions last Saturday after defeating the Franklinville Panthers in the Midget Football Championship Game, played at West Valley, with a final score of 31-14. We want to let our midget boys know that all of their hard work and determination did not go unnoticed. They played hard from start to finish, as a team and never gave in. The midgets showed us that they truly are champions! There is no one more deserving than this devoted group of boys. Many thanks go out to all of the families, coaches, volunteers and supporters who devoted their time and energy throughout the season. A special thanks to the midget cheerleaders and their coaches for all of their hard work and valued support. A special farewell goes out to the “senior players” who will move up to the JV level next year: Cameron Wilson #11, Cody Mowery #31, Tanner Gregory #36 and Jeremy Bordini #29. Best of luck to you and thank you for all of the memories you have left with us! Photo/Mary Jo Mowrey (see more photos on this week’s Photo Page.)

Ellicottville Curb AppealBarn Behind the Ellicottville Inn Building Makes Way for Upgrades

As part of the overall improvement of the Ellicottville Inn building, the storage barn which sat in the parking lot behind the building was recently torn down to make room for additional parking. Upgrades will include curbing, landscaping, exterior lighting and a total of 29 parking spaces. Each residential unit above the Inn will be allotted two spaces, and each commercial unit will have one space: Alexandra, Cooling’s, and the businesses that move into the former Foster’s Restaurant and Lobby of the Inn. The inside of the building is undergoing a facelift as well. The sub floors are being finished and the cabinetry for six of the residential units are ordered. The owners are in the process of getting an approval for their offering plan for the commercial spaces downstairs and are in hopes of having these spaces up and running by the holidays. Photo/Bob McCarthy

Thanks For The MemoriesThe Barn Dedicates a Bar Stool to the Late Don Pritchard

On Sunday, October 25 friends gathered in dedication of Don Pritchard’s stool at The Barn Restaurant on Monroe Street in Ellicottville. Also in memory of Don, the family has set up the Donald J. Pritchard Mesothelioma Trust at Five Star Bank in Ellicottville, PO Box 562, Ellicottville, NY. They hope to grow a broader awareness of this rare form of cancer most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. In order to help inform the public about Mesothelioma, daughter Melanie Pritchard will speak on a talk show in Buffalo. Friends gathered at The Barn Restaurant last weekend to dedicate a bar stool in Don Pritchard’s memory. Pictured left to right: Mark Schmidt, Jerry DeClute, bartender Eddie Szpaicher, Bud King, Dan McCandless and Brian McFadden.

are where relatives gather to celebrate. The graves are cleaned and weeded and then the old ones’ favorite foods are set out – it is said the dead inhale the “essence” of the food, leaving the rest for the living to eat – along with armloads of flowers and calacas.

Catt. Co.’s Got TalentCompetition Names Three Winners Following Last Saturday’s Final

“Cattaraugus County’s Got Talent,” a local talent competition for kids of all ages and organized by SalamancaCARES, wrapped up this year’s series last Saturday evening. Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the top three finishers. Pictured above, left to right: Marissa Hamilton (2nd place) who performed a modern dance; Madison McClelland (1st place) who sang “Maybe” from the musical, Annie; and Mitchell Eddy (3rd place) who sang the song “Free” in which he wrote and played the guitar. To learn more about the SalamancaCares organization, visit their website at www.salamancacares.com. Photos/Donna Eddy


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Allegany Area Historical Association MeetingALLEGANY – The Allegany Area Historical Association will meet on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2pm at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street in Allegany. Mr. John Baronich will speak on Quilt Codes and the Underground Railroad. Secret messages in the form of quilt patterns aided slaves in the Southern States seeking freedom before and during the Civil War. Most slaves could not read or write, but the quilt patterns used in a certain order relayed instructions on where to go to escape the bonds of slavery. Mr. Baronich has been a principal for 20 years with the Catt-Allegany and Erie 2 BOCES, and is currently the principal at Springville Middle School. He is a re-enactor who portrays a blacksmith with the Reynolds Battery group and has built a reproduction of an 1849 blacksmith forge wagon, one of only 6 in the U.S. He sews his own uniforms and has also made 13 quilts. He is also an avid rock climber and opened WNY’s only indoor rock climbing gym, the Lumber City Rock Gym, in North Tonawanda. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 716-372-2918.

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Parade ApplicationsEntries Now Being Accepted for Olean’s Santa Claus Lane Parade

OLEAN - Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking float applications for the Santa Claus Lane Parade. The Santa Claus Lane Parade is always the highlight of the holiday season, and will be held on Friday, November 27 after Thanksgiving in downtown Olean beginning at 7 pm. The Santa Claus Lane Parade would like to invite area municipalities and organizations to create a float, send in a musical unit, or display historical/public vehicles in the parade. Applications for this year’s parade may be obtained by going online to the Chamber’s

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are allowed) in the parade, you must provide scoopers to clean up droppings. To participate in the parade, a float or unit must be decorated in holiday fashion. A Safety Committee will review all floats before they enter the parade route. All parade participants must have a waiver signed and Chamber officials ask that all waivers be handed in by November 24 to the offices at 120 North Union Street. For more information on the Santa Claus Lane Parade, or to learn about other GOACC events and activities, please call 716-372-4433 or e-mail [email protected]

BRADFORD, Pa. – The Univ. of Pitt-Bradford Sport and Recreation Management Club will hold a Fun Run/Walk on Halloween. The 6th annual 5K event will begin at 10am this Saturday, Oct. 31, with registration at 9:30am in the Sport and Fitness Center on campus. Participants can also preregister by calling 814-362-0249. The route will take participants along Campus Drive and the Pitt-Bradford loop road. Registration is free and includes lunch as well as an entry for door prizes from the Buffalo Bills, Holiday Valley, Tops, Pine Acres, McDonald’s, The Panther Shop and Allegheny Recreational Vehicles.

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NIAGARA FALLS, NY - The Seneca Niagara Casino announces that on Halloween night only, multi-platinum rock band TESLA will take the stage at the Seneca Niagara Events Center at 8pm. The band formed in Sacramento, Calif. in 1985 and are known for their melodic songs and down to earth appeal. Thanks to their die-hard, loyal fan base and their younger generation offspring, TESLA tours the world playing to sold-out crowds. The Niagara Falls stop is part of the band’s 2009 FOREVER MORE tour in support of the new album of the same name, and showcases a 25-year musical journey. Tickets start at $25 and are available by calling 1-877-8SENECA, in person at the box office, or online at www.senecaniagaracasino.com. Costumes at the performance are encouraged, but masks and Halloween face paint are not permitted inside the gaming area.

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Concert Benefit A Success10,000 Maniacs Perform Live to Raise Funds for Griffis Sculpture Park

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The Ashford Hollow Foundation, which owns and operates Griffis Sculpture Park and the Essex Arts Center, held a fundraiser last Saturday which featured a live performance by the 10,000 Maniacs. The fundraiser, held at the Essex Arts Center in downtown Buffalo, was organized to offset the cost of damages the sculpture park incurred during the devastating floods of the past summer. The concert was a resounding success with more than 295 attendees. The 10,000 Maniacs were a welcomed friend of the Griffis Sculpture Park. The band played a concert at the park in 1994, which drew more than 5,000 people. The event

last Saturday gave a unique experience to concert goers, with the band playing inside the Griffis Studio for Youth, an active arts-in-education metal studio. Other performers included A Potter’s Field and

Red Widow. The John R. Oishei Foundation also graciously matched the proceeds raised up to $10,000 to help ease the $45,000 cost of clean-up the storms caused.

Funds raised during last weekeend’s concert will help to off-set costs of repair for the damage incurred at Griffis Sculp-ture Park in Ashford Hollow during the August storms.

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the committee aided over 40 families in the Little Valley area who were in need of help during the holiday season. The committee is assisted by several organizations and individuals who “adopt” families by providing gifts for their children. Others furnish food, money and cleaning products. The program is coordinated by Ann Poole (938-6802), Gretchen Taft (938-6332) and Little Valley Elementary School nurse Sue Labuhn (938-9155). Families in need and people who would like

to help may contact any of these women for more information. Along with the dinner, the Holiday Cheer Committee is raffling two Wiis. The Wiis are currently on display at the Cattaraugus County Bank in Little Valley and will be at the Memorial Library of Little Valley prior to being shown at the dinner. Tickets may be purchased at the bank, the library and at the dinner. The cost is $1.00 for one, $2.00 for three and $5.00 for ten. The drawing will be held at the end of the dinner.


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Waring Financial Group located in Hamburg, New York is expanding their offices to the Ellicottville area. Thomas Waring, Jr. and his team of professionals will be available in their new satellite office located at 9 West Washington Street beginning in mid-November. Tom grew up in Derby, NY, where his family remains. Tom feels very connected to the Southern Tier area. As a young man, Tom worked on many local farms in the North Collins, Collins, and Gowanda area. Tom’s father worked for many years at the North Collins Agway. Immediately following college, Tom entered the financial services field,

eventually opening THW & Associates, and soon thereafter, the Waring Financial Group. Waring Financial Group is a full-service financial firm committed to helping people pursue their financial goals. They also offer a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners. Waring Financial Group can help execute a sound financial program utilizing many products and services that include tax reduction strategies, investment management, retirement strategies, estate planning, and insurance and annuity products. Tom said he “loves Ellicottville” and hopes to create a whole package experience for his current clients and new. Tom envisions his clients traveling to the new Ellicottville office where they can take advantage of the many opportunities the area has to offer. Tom believes that the new office will afford his clients the occasion to relax, center their minds, become introspective and ease into discussions about matters that can often be very sensitive for individuals and families. Tom remarked that when discussing the preservation of wealth, it is important to not only “prepare the wealth for the family, but also to prepare the family to receive the wealth.” Waring Financial Group will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. Choosing Waring Financial Group can help you

gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. There is a value in working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals. According to Tom, “Our firm has a relationship with a variety of financial services companies, so if we don’t have a product or service, we know a group that does.” Waring Financial Group maintains a working partnership with BNY Mellon, who they were introduced to through their broker dealer. “Working with BNY Mellon gives us significant bench strength; they provide long-term experience in the investment world, and understand the preservation of capital.” The Waring Financial group strives to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. You will be better able to identify your goals and make sound decisions to help reach them. While developing a customized financial program, you will walk through a step-by-step process that will help make you feel confident in your decisions. Once your goals have been established, they will customize appropriate strategies to suit your vision and objectives. Tom is excited about opening his new Ellicottville office. “Ellicottville is pretty special, pretty unique, and provides a different atmosphere for our clients.”

Tom Waring, above, is excited to open his new office here in Ellicottville The office, to be located at 9 W. Washington Street, is expected to open mid-November.

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“The whole idea of hope led me to the ministry” is the way Reverend Deb Packard of the United Church of Ellicottville sums up her calling to a life in the church. But religion was not her first ambition. After graduation from Oberlin Conservatory as a voice major, she headed off to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. As she says, “I realized very soon that I like to eat and have a roof over my head.” But, after a while she enrolled in NYU to get a masters in Music Therapy. “I thought I could put my music together with my passion for wanting to do good in the world.” In 1978 marriage and family came along with a move to the suburbs. When the Berlin Wall fell and the eastern European countries began to embrace capitalism, her family moved to Hungary. Her husband at the time was a financial consultant whose advice was sought by the former communists trying to convert government assets to private enterprise. Deb got involved in the Church of Scotland congregation beginning there. “That whole experience definitely led me to considering the ministry,” she tells me. After living in Hungary for two years, her family moved back to the Rochester area where Deb took a job as director of a family resource center. The center offered classes in nutrition, parenting skills and other types of support for families with limited resources. “I came in contact with a lot of single women, raising children, without money, on welfare, and got a whole new appreciation of what that life is like.” But she was frustrated by the fact that as beneficial as her support was, what she could offer these women fell short of

meeting their spiritual needs. “But I also saw that you can’t give people hope by saying, ‘Cheer up, welfare will help you out.’ There’s a spiritual calling in these women, too. But you can’t talk about that in government funded programs, and that’s what really propelled me into applying to seminary and pursuing that goal.” Deb attended Colgate Rochester Crozer Seminary, and after graduation served in churches in Webster, New York, followed by First Church in Manhattan, Springville Presbyterian and now the United Church of Ellicottville. Deb sees the church as allowing her to bring together the physical and spiritual needs of the community. “You won’t be hungry here - literately, we’ll give you food, but also just because you’re poor doesn’t mean you don’t have spiritual

needs too; that you aren’t asking those big questions. Beyond that, she sees the church as an equalizer. “The richest person in this town and the poorest person in this town should be able to sit in that sanctuary together and share bread.” It’s in that spirit of sharing that the church sponsors its annual Election Day Turkey Dinner, an event that has been going on for so long that no one at the church seems to be able to remember when it started (estimates go back as far as twenty years). Most of the church membership is involved including providing the turkeys. Deb adds, “Great homemade pies, homemade bread, Ken Rouch of Tips Up makes our gravy.” The dinner starts at 4:30pm and runs til 7pm on November 3 in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $8.00 adults; $4.00 children. For more info call 699-4003.

Deb Packard sees the church as allowing her to bring together the physical and spiritual needs of the community. It’s in that spirit of sharing that the church sponsors its annual Election Day Turkey Dinner. The dinner will be offered next Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 4:30-7pm at the United Church of Ellicottville. Photo/John Thomas

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10,000 Maniacs Perform Live to Raise Funds for Griffis Sculpture Park

Funds raised during last weekeend’s concert will help to off-set costs of repair for the damage incurred at Griffis Sculp-ture Park in Ashford Hollow during the August storms.


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of how they might upgrade the garage next spring – the garage, I tell you! How much improvement does a garage ever need? The truth is, not much – in this case, the need is more for Tom and Mary to expend their considerable energy doing what they love, which is making their beautiful home more beautiful. The result is a masterpiece that would fit in easily among the eye popping estates you find in neighborhoods such as Gates Mills (Cleveland), Amherst (Buffalo), or King City (Toronto) – but it’s even more special when you find it here amid the scenic splendor and fun loving ambiance of Western New York ski country. The home began on paper thirty years ago with plans the couple drew up to reflect their passion for Tudor architecture and Tom’s expertise as a stonemason and then all phases of construction. With the finished product fixed in their minds, the house emerged piecemeal – then continued to emerge as Tom came home from his various worksites filled with new ideas that world class architects and decorators had incorporated in the upscale homes he built. Thus, while the living room and master bedroom receive regular upgrades such as new carpeting and wall treatments, the adorable kitchen with its chalet-like cathedral ceiling is altogether new, and the recently renovated master bath is as up-to-date as the one you might find on the cover of this month’s Pottery Barn catalog. In truth, Tom’s version may be even better, as he personally custom built every inch of the bathroom’s new features. I was especially impressed with the under-sink cabinet which is as well constructed and stylish as any furniture I’ve seen anywhere. It was a gratifying experience for me to see this house inside and out, and learn that it was not, as you’d expect, the

country home of some wealthy scion of industry, but rather the result of a hard working couple from Little Valley who had a dream, stuck to it, and experienced the pleasure of seeing it come true. The home has a place in my

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again. Now I find that it was pulled off the market as the Stolls were having too much fun improving it and weren’t ready to let it go. “Maybe next year,” they say. “Maybe when the new garage is finished.” Maybe so. I’ll let you know.

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Bread pudding, known to have originated as early as the 11th century, has worked its way up the culinary taste ladder to earn its spot within the hearts of countless dessert addicted foodies across America - perhaps one of the most sophisticated, sweet and savory conceptions the culinary world has ever seen. From simple recipes, many of which are served up at diners, to the multi-ingredient and dimensional tasting wonders pouring out of five star kitchens, bread pudding without a doubt has left it’s mark on our palate. So, what is it about this trendy dessert that makes it absolutely to die for scrumptious? Is it the rich, creamy and delightful blend of spices to the cream and eggs? Or how about the topping, such as an espresso crème anglaise? A dessert so evocative, that when done right, may bring tears to your eyes. That’s right, I said it. Either way, it’s a tantalizing taste manifesto, and no matter how you slice it, yes, it’s scrumdiddlyumtious Bread pudding, by no mistake, was this culinary masterpiece invented. Throughout the 11th century, food was at

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Growing up in my house, around harvest season, pumpkin pie was always a star. But, being the Sicilians we are, we couldn’t pass up our panettone bread pudding with a sambuca custard and espresso crème anglaise.

METHOD for Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and add the diced Panettone. Drizzle with the melted butter and toss to coat. Bake in the oven and lightly golden brown, removing and tossing several times. This should be repeated for about 12 minutes. Once the bread has evenly browned, remove and let cool slightly. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the cream, whole milk, sugar, cinnamon, sambuca, vanilla bean and seeds in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate and whisk until melted. Strain the mixture into a medium size bowl. In a separate medium bowl whisk together the eggs and yolks and slowly add the warm chocolate mixture, whisking as you add. Place half of the bread cubes in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of the custard mixture over the bread and half of the ganache. Press down on the bread, allowing the liquid to soak in. Place the remaining bread over the top, add the remaining custard and ganache, and again press down to completely submerge the bread. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes before baking. While the bread is sitting, continue to check and press down on the bread so that it is completely submerged with the custard mixture. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Uncover the bread pudding, and place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Fill the outer roasting pan with warm water until it comes halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Place the roasting pan in the oven and bake until the sides are slightly puffy and the center is slightly set (but still jiggles a bit). You want to have the bread bounce back when pressed. Top off with espresso crème anglaise and enjoy while still warm. Serve up with a freshly perked cup of dark and rich espresso!

METHOD for Ganache: In a small bowl place the chocolate. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat bring the cream to a simmer and then pour over the chocolate. Let the chocolate mixture sit for 30 seconds and then whisk until smooth, keep warm.

a record low. Famine and pestilence had swept across the lands, devastating many small farming communities from its rich sources of oats and wheat. Bread, being the major staple of diet, was by no means thrown out. All of it was saved, including the ends. Pure, culinary genius - that is what bread pudding represents. By taking the leftover stale bread, peasants were able to manipulate the bland tastes of the day-old bread and turn it into a most satisfying, delectable eye popping treat. Known for its finer qualities, liquors and spices have been incorporated within recipes and served up at finer establishments across America and Europe. Chefs, whom always push the taste envelope, have been able to warp the flavors to create divine and full-bodied recipes. Some recipes, which call for a more mellow approach in spice, make up for it with a nectarous fruit in substance syrup, creating a most palatable and luscious culinary following. Growing up in my house, around harvest season, pumpkin pie was always a star. But, being the Sicilians we are, we couldn’t pass up our panettone bread pudding with a sambuca custard and espresso

crème anglaise. The blend of the liquor, along with the flavor of spices was absolutely dreamy! I’m talking about homemade, not that imitation stuff you buy in a store that tastes like it was made in an ashtray. A family affair, like always, we would gather together in the kitchen, throw on our aprons, crank up the tunes and slice up the bread, toasting it slightly in the oven. We all took turns tempering the eggs and cream mixture. The sambuca, noted for its strong anisette flavor, is a key ingredient which always seemed to disappear. Little did us kids know, the adults would be off in the other room playing a hand of cards conducting quality control to make sure it was good enough to use … if you know what I mean. Even though this recipe may be somewhat complicated and time consuming, it is without a doubt worth the time and effort. As always, whether it’s a fancy pasta dish or as simple as panettone bread pudding, always remember if you put love into it, you’ll be creating more than just great food. Lukas Tremblay is an aspiring Chef and writer. He currently works at Balloons Restaurant in Ellicottville.

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It’s hard to realize that the Christmas holiday season is just around the corner, bringing with it Christmas parties and celebrations. If you’re looking to lose a few pounds before the festive season, then NOW is the time to start! Many people desperately seek to achieve a thinner silhouette through extreme calorie-restricted dieting or gimmicks, only to soon learn the reality of it: empty wallets, non-lasting

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Something strange has happened in America. Soon after Barack Obama became President a massive polar shift took place in the misty realm of idealism and almost no one noticed. Or, more likely, everyone noticed but no one likes to admit it. Suddenly our ideas on how the “War on Terror” should be handled changed depending on which candidate you supported in the election. All of a sudden, liberals who were opposed to the way the war was being handled when Bush was in office became cheerleaders for the American Military cause, and conservatives who were staging massive “support the troops” rallies across the country pulled a bewildering 360 and decided it was time to scram. Health care became the cause of the day and the war was placed on the back burner. Then things began to go horribly wrong. Again. I’m going to do something different today. I’m not going to entirely blame George Bush for our missteps in the war. Before you start nodding your heads and saying “I told you so,” let me say that I’m not blaming Obama either. What I am going to do is tip toe

towards the dreaded Vietnam comparison. Part of the reason why the sixties have become so ingrained in our collective memories is because they were lived completely under the dark cloud of a seemingly never-ending war. Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and, to a degree, Ford, all served under the weight of Vietnam. The missteps of their predecessors became their Albatross to bear. So it is for Obama. Each one of the Presidents who served during Vietnam came into office believing that they could bring the war to an end. Each one had a different idea on how that goal was going to be accomplished and total victory was always part of the equation. Sound familiar? I’m not going to pretend to be an expert military tactician but there are a few obvious connections to be made here. Historically speaking, when a sitting President places too much freedom in the hands of his Generals, he loses. The same can be said of a President who tries to run the war by himself. There has to be a middle ground somewhere. Eisenhower sidelined Patton when the iconic General became too hard to reign in. Truman outright fired Macarthur and Vietnam went down the toilet with an unbending Westmorland leading the way. We cannot allow this to happen in the War on Terror. Obama must listen to his generals but also remind them who really runs the show. In contrast, Bush refused to listen to his Generals at all, placing all of his faith in the decisions of the Defense Department and Donald Rumsfeld. So where does Afghanistan fit in? First off, Generals are

an ambitious bunch. They didn’t get to where they are without bringing attention to themselves. Our current head of Central Command, Gen. David Petraeus and his second in command, Gen. Stanley McChrystal are no less ambitious. Petraeus, like Macarthur before him, is said to be eying a future Presidential bid. Nothing short of a total military victory in Afghanistan will get him to the White House. Both of these men are advocates of the current doctrine of counterinsurgency which calls for a massive troop buildup and a village by village campaign to defeat the enemy and win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. Sound familiar? It’s the same doctrine that we followed in Vietnam with disastrous results. So where is the middle ground that Obama must find? Only time will tell, but I can tell you, a massive troop buildup is not the answer. We are fighting a war on several different fronts and, contrary to popular belief, a surge won’t work. It will just shift the front to a new battlefield. The enemy will dissolve into the countryside and reappear again in Iraq or Pakistan or Yemen or any one of a hundred different places and the whole thing will start over again. So, to my Liberal and Conservative friends, we must redefine the meaning of total victory. When do we know we’ve won? Who knows. The question is how many American men and women are we willing to sacrifice in order to achieve the General’s definition of total victory? Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]

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From a humble beginning of just 38 crafters, ’Christmas in the Country’ has grown over the past quarter of a century to become the number one craft show in the nation, named by Sunshine Artist magazine. This year’s event will take place Nov. 5-8 at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY.

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in the Emergency Room at Olean General Hospital. In 1977 and 1979 Elliott gave birth to her two daughters. She was looking for ways to work at home to take care of her children and to supplement her husband’s nursing income. “Behind the barn there was an old machinery shed and it seemed like a good place to set up a studio,” she said. “In 1982 we established Hog-Shed Studio Pottery. Until that time pottery was just a hobby for me.” The unique thing about Elliott’s pottery is that no two pieces are the same. Each piece starts out from just a lump of clay. She explains it as a “creative process” and she enjoys the entire procedure. “The one thing I like best is the glazing and doing the decorating,” she said. “But, the potter’s wheel is a lot of fun, too. You can press your hands very gently and change the shape of the clay quickly.” The process is not quick, though. First you start out with moist clay and then you shape it, dry it slowly, trim it, and then dry it completely. At this point it is called greenware. Then you have to do the first firing, which is called bisque firing. Next you put a layer of wax on the bottom of the piece, and then glaze. The last step is called the glaze firing. During the glaze firing the kiln reaches temperatures of 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit. “We have about 12 glaze firings per year,” Elliott said.

Michael maintains and repairs the equipment throughout the studio. He also works the kiln, which is an art in itself, he explained. There are several factors that need to be considered that can effect the production of the kiln. Is the wind pushing the firing ahead of schedule? Is there more oxidation going on that I need? Etc. All of Elliott’s pieces are made out of stoneware clay and safe for the oven, microwave, and dishwasher. “The pieces are decorative for sure,” Elliott said. “But, they are meant to be used!” The shelves are packed full of beautiful bowls, mugs, vases, casserole dishes, ornaments, candleholders, and more! Hog-Shed Studio Pottery is open from May 1 through Christmas, Wednesday through Sunday 10am-5pm or by appointment. Robin Zefers Clark (Brookside Studio Watercolors) is described as a “storyteller who uses watercolor brushes to tell her tales.” For the past 40 years she has been replicating life onto canvas. Robin went to Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, where she received her Master’s in oil painting, but during her coursework she took a class in watercolor, which completely won her heart. In 1979 she started teaching at Cattaraugus Elementary School as the art teacher. In 1991 she moved up to the high school, where she continues to teach a variety of art classes. In 1986 Robin started selling her paintings from within the dining room of her home.

There was only so much space though, so in 1989 she hired the Amish to come and build a studio. Brookside Studio is where she now sells her paintings. Most of the subjects in her pieces are local farms, family and friends which capture rural and wildlife themes. A great present for any member of the family is a painted portrait. Do you have a photo you want painted? Maybe a photo of the grandkids for Grandma? Robin is willing to paint you a special watercolor painting. “My favorite paintings to do are from old photos. You get lost in the photo. It takes you back to a different time,” Robin said. “I do a lot of research to see what the clothing styles and colors were back then. It feels like you get to know the person in the photo, in a way. And, I have always been a history buff.” These photos are what she calls “Grandcestor” portraits. The name came from her son, Morgan, now 17. When he was little he thought ancestors were grandcestors, and the name stuck. Robin has many original watercolor paintings as well as limited edition reproductions. The studio is also filled with prints, cards and gifts. She has a size and prize to fit every budget. Hog-Shed Studio Pottery is located at 8420 Otto-Maples Road (CR 13) in Otto, NY. Brookside Studio Watercolors is located at 8363 Otto-Maples Road For a directional map and more info, visit their website at www.eastotto.com or call 716-257-9549.

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and ten year long range plans, so it’s been planned for awhile, but now we decided it’s time to do it. People will really appreciate the comfort and speed of the new lift.” The Industrial Development Agency will provide sales tax relief of eight percent for the $4.5-million construction project, according to Corey R. Wiktor, the agency’s Executive Director. Wiktor said the IDA conducted a public hearing on the project October 20 in the Great Valley town hall. “There was no one in attendance,” and thus no comments or concerns were submitted or expressed. Board members approved the final SEQR resolution declaring that the project poses no negative impact to the environment. IDA board member Joseph Eade of Olean commended Holiday Valley as “a classic example of becoming successful” by

plowing money back into their business. Wiktor noted “a total re-investment back into their campus of around $7.5 million” not counting improvements where they did not seek IDA assistance. About the Bonaventure Square project in Allegany, Wiktor said there have been several preliminary discussions with the developer, but nothing concrete or formal in terms of IDA involvement. “There are potential avenues where the IDA would be able to assist the Bonaventure Square development.” For example, the IDA could assist in formulating a PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes agreement with the Town of Allegany. Last month, St. Bonaventure University proposed the largely recreational and residential complex located on the former Castle properties along Route 417, across from the university campus. In other business from last week’s meeting, Wiktor reported attending a roundtable meeting of the

local IDA directors in the Western New York region on October 19. He stressed that IDAs and Empire Zones are “basic tools” needed to sustain the economy in upstate New York and “the Northeast as a whole.” The Empire Zone program is due to expire next May. Wiktor and the other directors have been working with State Assemblyman Robin Schimminger of Kenmore and Brian McMahon, executive director of the New York State Economic Council “to come up with proposals and plans.” Wiktor expressed cautious optimism in that “we’ve made some great strides” with lessening the IDA reform Hoyt-Thompson bill, which opponents feel would hurt the local economy. “It’s not even on the (state) assembly’s agenda.” Critics feel the bill would force businesses to pay union-level wages and neutralize benefits offered by Empire Zones and Industrial Development Agencies, thus driving businesses out of the state.

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like to mix it up. That is what’s keeping us happy; it’s fun.” Tickets to next Friday’s performance are still available. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased at any ticketmaster outlet or by logging onto www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com


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2009-’10 Seasonal Guest House, Cabins & Cottage Rentals: 4-BR furnished house sleeps 8-10, 2.5 baths, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer $1,000/month plus utilities. Two furnished cottages $500/month plus utilities sleeps 4-5 people. Cabins $400/month plus utilities. 8 miles from ski resorts. www.elkdalervresort.com. Call 716-938-6136.For Rent: 1-BR, 1 bathroom, with kitchen & dining area, gas & electric included, private park-ing space. $450 monthly. Call 216-401-7060 or e-mail [email protected] Rent: 1-BR efficiency, 1 bathroom, gas & electric included, private parking space. $375 monthly. Call 216-401-7060 or e-mail [email protected] For Rent: Updated 2-BR apartment in Great Valley. Semi-furnished. 3 miles from Holiday Valley. $3,500 season or $500 monthly yearly. No pets. 716-479-3141.Seasonal Rental: Furnished, rear-upper apartment. 2-BRs, 1 bath, sleeps 6. Walk to the village. Off-street parking. $5,000 plus utilities, Dec. 1st-April 15th. Call Donna at 716-885-3855.Home For Rent: 4-BRs, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, minutes from the slopes. Ski on land! Snow removal, no smoking, no pets. Security & lease a must. $1,100/month. Call 716-479-3057.Home For Rent: 6-BRs, 3 baths, 3 kitchens, 3 fireplaces, steam room, minutes from the slopes. Ski on land! Snow removal, no smoking, no pets. Security & lease a must. $1,200/month. Call 716-479-3057.Clean & Spacious 2-BR Apartment: Available now. Located near Main and Broad in Sala-manca. No smoking, no pets, street parking. Month to month lease, $475/month plus deposit. Please call 716-257-0722.

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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.

LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE: Wolfinger Holdings, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Secre-tary of State on September 14, 2009. The office of the limited liability company is in Cattarau-gus County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as an agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served upon him or her to Wolfinger Holdings, LLC, 2434 Haskell Road, Cuba, New York 14727. The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law.Legal Notice: Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: WEBER RENTALS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/16/2009. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O WEBER RENTALS LLC, PO Box 314, South Dayton, NY 14138. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On August 26, 2009, FIDURKO CONSTRUCTION, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Or-ganization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is des-ignated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is PO Box 32, 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.COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES OF WESTERN NY LLC: Notice of forma-tion of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 09/01/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 434 North 9th Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.Notice of Formation of OSBORNE TOWING & RECOVERY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/15/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. of-fice of LLC: 132 N. 21st St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert S. Osborne Jr. at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of Formation of HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/05/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY desig-nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 1803, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: Any lawful activity.LEGAL NOTICE: Articles of Organization of CATT RAFTING ADVENTURES, LLC., filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/10/2009. Office 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 Main Street, 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 filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 10/20/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 644 Grandview Avenue, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

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SUMMONS, NOTICE AND BRIEF STATEMENT OF NATURE OF ACTIONCONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTIONSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUSIndex No. 75718______________________________________________________

M&T BANK f/k/a MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,

Plaintiff, -against- GEORGE SARRAF; ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC A/P/OGE MONEY BANK; CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1- #50” and “MARY ROE #1- #50”,the last two names being fictitious, said parties intended being tenants or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendants. _______________________________________________________

TO THE DEFENDANT GEORGE SARRAF: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if the Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Trial is desired in the County of Cattaraugus. The basis of venue designated above is that the real prop-erty, which is the subject matter of this action, is located in the County of Cattaraugus, New York.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summon and Complaint: You are in danger of losing you home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and com-plaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Source of Information and Assistance: The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, includ-ing trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-226-5697 or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. Foreclosure rescue scams: Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit form a hom-eowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable Larry M. Himelein, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on the 4th day of September 2009, at Little Valley, New York and to be duly entered in the Cattaraugus County Clerk’s Office, at Little Valley, New York. The Nature of this action pertains to a note and mortgage held by Plaintiff on real property owned by the defendant, GEORGE SARRAF. The said defendant has defaulted on the note and mortgage and the plaintiff commenced a foreclosure action. Plaintiff is seeking a judgment foreclosing its mortgage against the real property and premises commonly known as 88 North Franklin Street, Town of New Albion, County of Cattaraugus and State of New York with a mailing address of 88 N. Franklin St., Cattaraugus, NY 14719, and all other relief as to the Court may seem just and equitable. DATED: 9/30/2009 SCHILLER & KNAPP, LLP BY: DANIEL N. YOUNG, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff 950 New Loudon Road Latham, New York 12110 Telephone: (518) 786-9069

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Ellicottville 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.

NOTICE: Wolfinger Holdings, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Secre-tary of State on September 14, 2009. The office of the limited liability company is in Cattarau-gus County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as an agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served upon him or her to Wolfinger Holdings, LLC, 2434 Haskell Road, Cuba, New York 14727. The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law.Legal Notice: Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: WEBER RENTALS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/16/2009. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O WEBER RENTALS LLC, PO Box 314, South Dayton, NY 14138. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On August 26, 2009, FIDURKO CONSTRUCTION, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Or-ganization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is des-ignated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is PO Box 32, 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.COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES OF WESTERN NY LLC: Notice of forma-tion of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 09/01/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 434 North 9th Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.Notice of Formation of OSBORNE TOWING & RECOVERY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/15/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. of-fice of LLC: 132 N. 21st St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert S. Osborne Jr. at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of Formation of HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/05/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY desig-nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 1803, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: Any lawful activity.LEGAL NOTICE: Articles of Organization of CATT RAFTING ADVENTURES, LLC., filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/10/2009. Office 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 Main Street, 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 filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 10/20/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 644 Grandview Avenue, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

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