The Villager-Ellicottville: Sept. 24-30, 2009

September 24-30, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 38

GRIFFIS SCULPTURE PARK UNVEILS NEW INSTALLATION BY LATVIA ARTIST LAURA FELDBERG . . . PAGE 7

TAKE A CHILD OUTSIDE WEEK: SEPTEMBER 24-30 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER, PORTVILLE

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SEE VETTES PAGE 11

SEE ALPACA PAGE 11

National Alpaca Farm DaysLocal Alpaca Farms Opening their Doors this Weekend to the Public

‘Vettes’ Coming To Holiday ValleyBuffalo Club to Share their Love of Corvettes this Weekend in Ellicottville

Sneak PeekIn This Issue . . .

Inside Business Track:E’ville Brewing Co. Releases New Brew ... page 7 Submitted By Dan MinnerThis past August, EBC owner Peter Kreinheder and Brewmaster Dan Minner (pictured at right) traveled to Yakima, Washington to attend the 6th annual Hop and Brew School event. Here, alongside nearly 200 of the nation’s craft brewers, they learned about hops production. EBC recently released their newest creation, ‘Hopicity’ - a wet hopped beer brewed with freshly picked hops from the Pompey Mountain Hop Farm.

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Music Notes

20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162

Saturday, Sept. 26th, 9pm-1amRAY D. O’FLYER

20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530

Every Monday, 10pmMONDO MONDAYS

With Jack DarvasetPlaying music for no reason

whatsoever other than to have fun!

26 Monroe Street ~ 699-8990

Every Thursday, 7-11pmKUK & FREDDIE

Every Wednesday, 9pm-1amWAGNER & WINSTON

SEE TOWN PAGE 11

Every Monday, 7-10pmBLUE MULE BAND

Saturday, Sept. 26th, 5-9pmTOMMY Z BAND

We can’t get enough of this band! They’ve become an international touring act & recording artists!

Residents Voice Concern Over ZoningTown Board Discusses Amendments to Comprehensive Plan, Proposed Windmill Zoning and More

Bradford, Pa. ~ 814-362-5113 (box offi ce)

Monday, Sept. 28th, 7:30pmBromeley Family Theater

GRAND DERANGEMENTFolk, Celtic and rock - Refl ecting

French, Acadian and Cajun culture, a Grand Derangement concert

defi es the audience to sit still while the bow fi res up the fi ddle & sparks fl y!

Univ. of PittsburghBradford

Salamanca, NY ~ 1-877-553-9500Coming Oct. 10th, 8pm

THE SCINTASTickets start at $35 & are available www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

and all Ticketmaster outlets1-800-745-3000

BY NICHOLAS PIRCIOWPIG 95.7 FM

Corvette owners are heading to Holiday Valley to show off their cars this weekend. “Vettes at the Valley” is being presented by Corvettes of Buffalo Club and Emerling Chevrolet. Spectators are encouraged to check out the famous line of sports cars near the driving range across from the main lodge building. Participants will arrive for a welcome party on Friday, to begin two days of

activity. They plan to drive through Cattaraugus County on Saturday and return to Ellicottville for dinner. That’s according to Diane Althans at Holiday Valley. The show will go on rain or shine. “It’s actually been over a year that we’ve been working with them,” said Ms. Althans. The Corvette Club “reached out to us” when they learned about a Porsche show held at Holiday Valley. “Everything will be outside under a tent” and the cars will be parked in the green areas, “not the driving range itself.” Spectators are

welcome, and admission is free. Corvettes of Buffalo is based in West Seneca. Club President Bruce Messehl came to Ellicottville early this week, prior to the show. The club started about twenty-seven years ago. A group of six to eight Corvette enthusiasts got together to form the club, “and that was the start of it.” Messehl estimates there are now 108 members. Most of the members come from towns across Western New York and nearby Ontario,

Participants will arrive for a welcome party on Friday, to begin two days of activity. They plan to drive through Cattaraugus County on Saturday and return to Ellicottville for dinner. Spectators are encouraged to check out the famous line of sports cars near the driving range across from the Holiday Valley main lodge building.

BY ERIC HUND

The Ellicottville Town Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, Sept. 22. The board meeting opened with a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The amended plan altered the agricultural-residential zone from a minimum size of 3 acres to 2 acres. Resident Tammy Hanst voiced her concern over the designation of land immediately north of the Wetland Mitigation Project as a general commercial zone. Hanst, whose home is located in the commercial

zone, said she and other residents wish to keep the area rural, and that they do not want potentially disruptive businesses moving into the area. She said the area currently is composed only of residential buildings, and that she wants the area to remain that way. She said the Ellicottville Planning Board should follow the lead of Great Valley’s board by not placing a general commercial zone near a state designated wetland area. Town Planner Carol Horowitz said the area had been designated a general commercial area in case the Concord Ski Club, the owners of the site on Poverty Hill, decide to restore the resort.

Horowitz said that the board could change the designation in the comprehensive plan from a general commercial zone to a low-density zone without calling another public hearing, because it is a local resolution, and accept the comprehensive plan. The board made a motion to change the designation of the area from a general commercial zone to a low-density zone in the comprehensive plan. The board reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review, and found that there would be no signifi cant environmental impact caused by the comprehensive plan. The board accepted the SEQR review and the amended comprehensive plan.

The Town Board opened a public hearing on adopting the proposed zoning law, and resident Bill Brown stated his concern about the board allowing industrial windmills to be constructed in low-density zones with special use permits. He said the plan would encourage the construction of windmills, and that he does not believe they offer anything to the community. He added that the plans do not take changes in technology into account, and that the plan needs to be redefi ned to solve these issues. Brown also raised concerns that the windmills, which can be up to 300

BY STEPHANIE HACKERST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

Visit a neighborhood Alpaca Ranch and help celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days September 26 and 27. Alpacas are native to the Andean Mountain Range in South America. For the past 25 years they have been commercially imported to the United

States. Currently 150,000 registered alpacas reside in the U.S. Sue and Paul Mager of Mager Mountain Alpacas in Little Valley started their adventure with alpacas about eight years ago when looking for something to do during Paul’s retirement, which was not far in the future. They did a lot of research in livestock and farming and knew they

didn’t want to raise chickens, pigs, or cows. During his research he came across an alpaca smiling in a photo, he sent it to Sue and she immediately said, “That’s it!” A month later they had four girls and two boys. Now their herd consists of 24 alpacas, with three pregnant mamas due any day, and two guard llamas. Llamas are cousins to alpacas.

Sue and Dave Jones of West Valley started their journey with 4 gelded males at West Winds Alpaca Ranch in February of 2002. The ranch has grown tremendously and is now one of the biggest ranches in WNY and the biggest in Cattaraugus County. The ranch is home to 50 alpacas (2 are shown atleft) and a vacation destination for 18 boarded alpacas. Mager Mountain Alpacas of Little Valley (pictured at right) started their adventure about eight years ago. Their herd today now consists of 24 alpacas and 2 guard llamas. Just yesterday (Sept. 23), they welcomed the birth of a new baby girl!

“Coyotes and neighbor dogs won’t get past the llamas,” Paul Mager said. “Alpacas are a nearly defenseless animal, especially the newborns, known as crias. The llamas are much bigger and extremely intimidating. They will chase off anything that comes into the pasture; sometimes

~ The Villager ~ September 24-30, 2009

OKTOBERFEST: SEPTEMBER 26 ~ SPRINGVILLE FIREMEN’S PARK, 10AM-5PM

Have you ever wanted to

start your own business? Let the professionals at the Cattaraugus County Business Development Corporation assist you in getting started. The CCBDC provides entrepreneurial training to individuals with little or no prior business experience.

In our 6-session “Business Basics” course you will learn how to write a business plan, fi nd unique selling perspectives, fi nancial basics, employee issues, taxes, pricing, start-up steps, marketing and advertising. Participation in “Business Ba-sics” is the 1st step of eligibility for a business loan through the Microenterprise Development Loan Fund.

Classes start Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in the Conference Room of the

Little Valley Memorial Libraryfrom 5:30 - 8:00 pm.

For more information or to register,call Laurie Andrews at

716-938-9531

Salamanca’s 32nd Annual

October 2-4, 2009Jefferson Street Park, Salamanca, New York

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Friday, October 25-7 p.m. Art & Craft Vendors5-9 p.m. Food Concessions & Beer Tent5-9 p.m. Amusement Rides & Games5-9 p.m. Sam Turek Sound 6 p.m. Satin N Spurs

6:30 p.m. Olean Area Irish Dancers

Saturday, October 37 -10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast9 a.m-3 pm. Car Cruise In 11 a.m. 3-on-3 Senior Basketball Tournament 11 a.m.-1 p.m. WBRR The Hero Live Remote11 a.m.-1:30pm Music by Kuk & Freddie11 a.m-7 p.m. Art & Craft Vendors11 a.m.-9 p.m. Food Concessions 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Amusement Rides & Games1 p.m. Meet & Greet Queen & Pow Wow Princess 1 p.m. Contests - Hot Dog & Hula Hoop1-5 p.m Morton’s Pony Rides & Petting Zoo1-5 p.m. Hawk Hideaway Raptor Center2-3 p.m. Bed Races

2-4 p.m. Music by Blue Mule2-4 p.m. WPIG The Pig Live Remote3 p.m. Cattaraugus County’s Got Talent 4:30-6:30 p.m. Music by Skiffle Minstrels6 p.m. USA Amateur Boxing Compeition7-9 p.m. Music by Oliverio8 p.m. Warriors Fundraiser Dance

9 p.m. Fireworks Show

Saturday, October 3

Sunday, October 49 a.m.-4 p.m. Car Show 11 a.m. 5K Walk/Run by ACHIEVE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Music by Cruisin11 a.m.-1 p.m. WXMO The Mix L:ve Remote11 a.m-5 p.m. Art & Craft Vendors11 a.m.-5 p.m. Food Concessions 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Amusement Rides & Games 1-3 p.m. Grande Parade1-5 p.m. Morton’s Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 1-5 p.m. Hawk Hideaway Raptor Center3-5 p.m. Music by The Leftovers sponsored by Brady & Swenson

September 24-30, 2009 ~ The Villager ~

APPLE CIDER FESTIVAL: SEPTEMBER 26-27 ~ PUMPKINVILLE, GREAT VALLEY

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Letters To The PublisherLittle Valley Lions Club 5K Run/Walk a Success

As the developers, we have a keen appreciation of pristine land and the call of nature. Our Lofty Mountain development is much more than a place for people to have a home on. It is also a place for families to recon-nect with the deeper rhythms of life. Being with family and friends and the joys, sites and sounds of nature is what living at Lofty Mountain Grandeur is all about. It’s a lifestyle residence community, embodying rustic elegance through our award-winning timber frame homes – along with a mile of professionally designed nature trails to capture meander-ing streams and lofty vistas of surrounding mountains with all their grandeur. My sincere advice to potential buyers: view the home, walk the trails, take in the views and listen to the sounds. After your visit, tour other properties for sale. We think you’ll feel the way we do and buy the one that keeps calling you back. We have confi dence Lofty Mountain Grandeur will be that voice. Sincerely, - Developers of Land

Michael Incorvaia and Donald Matre

– a name that was inspired from the spiritual hymnal,

How Great Thou Art.

Your Lifestyle Calls ... Welcome to

Our magnifi cent Lofty Mountain development is located just 9 minutes from Ellicottville.

Watch for our OPEN HOUSE Fall Festival Weekend!

Call Michael Incorvaia 716-583-0535 or Ciji Riley 716-244-8924

DAVID A. BLANCHARD, ASSOCIATE BROKER

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6478 Northwood Dr.New home just completed. Offers 5 bdrms + loft, 3.5 baths, great room w/custom kit, fam. room. Radiant in-fl oor heat throughout. Approx. 3,600 sq. ft. Great view of both ski slopes & walk to village. Asking ... $569,000

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15 Rockwell Avenue2-unit home in the village. Sepa-rate driveways, utility meters & each w/an outside deck. Heart of Ellicottville. $184,900

3502 Bryant Hill-FranklinvilleHillside wooded retreat w/view of surrounding hills. Stocked pond. Electric, gas, septic + well on site. Great hunting getaway. $98,500

25 Jefferson StreetHistoric village home w/original charm intact! 5bdrms w/1bdrm loft apt. & lock-out room over ga-rage. VC-1 zoning! $299,000

FOX RIDGEFOR SALE OR RENT

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SUGAR PINE LODGELUXURY SUITE RENTALS

Charming Bavarian manor w/up-scale suites, f/ps, Jacuzzi & private entrances. Includes heated pool.

2-A SunUpPrime E’ville location. Lot rent covers taxes, garbage, grass cut-ting & snow removal. Furnished. Walk mins. to village. $54,900

7032 High MeadowsOff Bryant Hill. 5bdrms, 2 baths, 3-car garage, on 7.5 wooded acres w/treehouse & great view. $359,000

6870 Springs Road4bdrm unit w/added master suite & open great rm. Sweeping views, furn. Extra sound proof. Great for rentals, fam. gatherings. $496,000

VALLEY VILLAGETOWNHOMES

FOR SALE OR RENTSki in/out from the Chute chairlift at Holiday Valley Resort.

5673 Bryant HillKick back & relax in this totally renovated 5bdrm, 3 full bath farm home. Minutes to village. Year round fun! $275,000

210 West Main-SpringvilleBusiness opportunity! Tavern/restaurant & 4 apts. w/good rent-al income. $125,000

Mountainview TownhomesFull view of both ski slopes! 3bdrms, 2.5 baths, great room w/gas f/p + lower level rec. room. 2000 SF. Call for more details.

7349 Kent RoadLog cabin on 6 acres. Beauti-fully landscaped. Heated garage w/40x28 room above. More acres available. $295,500

Your Hometown Realtors!

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The Little Valley Lions Club would like to thank all the sponsors and donors for the recent annual Fall 5K Run/Walk. The club is also grateful for the great publicity from the papers. Sponsors include, from Salamanca: Parkview, Hampshire Mills, Peters & Ploetz, Parks Pharmacy, Holiday Inn Express, Salamanca Lions, Den’s Auto Center, Gary Grown Insurance, Andrea Hair Styling, Hairmaxx, Swan’s Florist, Central Perk ‘n Deli, and New Beginnings.

From Little Valley: American Legion, VFW, Mentley Funeral Home, Cattaraugus County Bank, Cattaraugus Abstract Corp., Rock City Dodge-Jeep, Sixt Lumber, Vail Hardware, Hughes Hotel, Coach Inn, Bill’s Saw Shop, Salamanca Beverage, Brooks Market, Divine Occasions, Teddar Brooks, and Schubert Enterprises. From Ellicottville: J.D. Northrup Construction, Elicottville Dental Group, Watson’s Chocolates, Gin Mill, Tangled Twigs, Hoagies, The

Edge Hair Salon, and Kabob Kafe. Others: Randolph Airport, RA Mercer PC, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Assoc., Keith Carini DDS, Gernatt Asphalt Products, Eddy’s Restaurant, Haley’s Auto Body, Juanita and Mrs. T. Thanks also to the sponsors of the rescue dogs: Landmark Chevrolet, Edna Northrup, and Lynda & Bob. We’ll see everyone again next year!

Myrna ReynoldsLittle Valley Lions Club

Pictured at left are the winners of the 5K Run/Walk, left to right: Grace Whitaker, Gail Keenan, Paul Whitaker and Shelby Toth (not shown). Pictured at right is Little Valley Lion Myrna Reynolds with a unique hanging quilted composite of animals in varied candids. The quilt is from the Western Dakotas and is being raffl ed off by the Little Valley Lions Club, in memory of Lion Harry Boyce. All funds raised will go to benefi t the Memorial Library of Little Valley. Lion Boyce was a huge supporter of the library and an avid book reader. In his travels, he obtained this quilt. Tickets are available from any Lion member and from the library.

‘Benebration’ for Kathleen Hogan: Gotta Kiss Cancer Goodbye

The newly formed organization, Gotta Kiss Cancer Goodbye (GKCG) announces its fi rst benefi t and celebration, or “Benebration!” for its founder, Kathleen Hogan. The event will take place at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge on Sunday, October 18 from 12-6pm. Kathleen Hogan, a current resident of Buffalo, who

grew up in Salamanca, NY, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in January 2009, a cancer of the white blood cells - the cells that normally fi ght infections. ALL is most commonly a cancer found in young children, so it is rare that someone Kathleen’s age (27) would be affl icted with this disease. Treatment for individuals with ALL is complex and involves multiple drugs given in precise schedules for over a period of two years. Kathleen is thankful for the tremendous support of her family and friends, and is hoping YOU will help us celebrate how far she has come! The Benebration will include food, drinks, a live auction to begin at 2pm, 50/50 Split and raffl es of numerous themed baskets. There will also be a separate art auction held in the loft of the lodge. GKCG is also teaming up with local salon, Toscana Salon & Day Spa to provide attendees an opportunity to donate their hair to Locks of Love or to receive a Pink Hair for Hope hair extension, with proceeds going to GKCG. Tickets for the event can be

purchased for $20 before the event, or for $25 at the event. Each ticket purchase comes with a chance to win a Nintendo Wii, $100 Applebee’s Gift Card or a $50 Gift Card to The Melting Pot. Gotta Kiss Cancer Goodbye is a not-for-profi t, independent, community organization that serves as a way to raise awareness of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) and other cancers. GKCG will also act as an agent for education through collaboration with other organizations to help identify and address cancer issues through education, patient support service, research and advocacy programs. Funds raised by the organization through an array of events go towards improving the quality-of-life of cancer patients and their families, and reducing the stress associated with treatment, by providing emotional support and fi nancial assistance to patients and their families who are battling cancer. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Hogan at 716-984-1128 or e-mail [email protected]

A benefi t for Kathleen Ho-gan, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leuke-mia this past January, will take place Oct. 18 at Holiday Valley. Kathleen is originally from Salamanca.

The offi cial start of autumn serves as a reminder to all of us, mothers are best at doling out sage advice. Many’s the time growing up when Mother MaryAnn and I would politely disagree (ahem) over such

issues as how I should dress, where I should or shouldn’t go, who I should date, how much I should spend, where I should live, and other matters where adolescents just don’t have a clue. I wish I could say I always took her advice – it sure would have saved me from a few calamities. But hey mom – I turned out okay after all. I imagine if I heeded all your warnings, I’d be the fi rst female president by now. I’m also pretty sure Mother Nature had a plan when she provided us with one of the wettest summers on record. There is simply no way you would have said, “Yes, the weather’s lousy but I’m sure autumn is just going to be peachy-keen.” And yet, here we are. Twenty-three days in a row without rain. The sun’s been shining more often than

not and the temps have just been lovely. The wet summer must have been the perfect recipe for building what I like to call “the big bowl of Trix” – those gorgeous fall colors we’re well known for down in this neck of the woods. We’re not quite to October yet and already Mom Nature’s handiwork is starting to peak through everywhere you look. Cool mornings and warm afternoons are the order of the day – and I love warm sweaters and turtlenecks, so I’m a happy camper! So, dear readers – get ready for what promises to be one of the most spectacular Autumn seasons we’ve had in a very long time. And don’t forget to thank your mom for helping you out along the way! Until next week …

Jeanine Z. Bosworth


NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY: SEPTEMBER 26-27 ~ THROUGHOUT CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

Rock ‘n Oldies Thank YouChamber Gives Thanks to All Who Volunteered

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Thank you to everyone who participated in last weekend’s Rock N’ Oldies Festival. Ifyou spent the weekend in town, then you are certainly aware of what a huge success itwas! Thanks to the efforts of co-chairs Sean Lowes (owner of the City Garage) and MikeNickolson (owner of the Silver Fox Steakhouse). The car show was our biggest one yet! With over 255 registered cars and the beautiful weather, the streets were fi lled with car enthusiasts, visitors and locals. Terry Buchwald (Elvis) packed the Gazebo lawn and fun was had by all. A special thank you goes out to Chuck Richardson and all of his volunteers who parked cars; John Cady, Jim Noonan, John O’Laughlin and Smitty whodid an incredible job of judging these vehicles; the Village and Town police and Mort andhis DPW crew for all of their hard work closing and cleaning up the streets. Once again the joint efforts of the community coming together made this event the success that itwas. Thank you! Photo/Gary Kinn

Member In The NewsDekdebruns and the Gin Mill Team Up for Outdoor Movie Night

Are you looking for something totally different to do on a Saturday night? Is the Fall Season starting to stir your cravings for skiing and snowboarding? Why not come out and support two Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce members who are hosting free outdoor movie nights! Dekdebruns and the Gin Mill will be co-sponsoring these ski and snowboard movie nights Saturdays at 7:30pm October 26 through November 7. Seetheir ad in this week’s publication of The Villager!

Fall Fest Two Weeks AwayThis Year’s Event will Highlight New Vendors in the Food Court

The 34th annual Fall Festival is only two weeks away and every year it just seems to continue to become a more family-friendly event. Moms and dads will enjoy meanderingthrough the over 300 art, craft and curb market vendors while the children take their turnon the Ferris wheel, giant slide or other attractions that the kids carnival has to offer.This year you will want to make it a point to visit the food court area as new vendors witha great variety of foods have been added. Your taste buds will be tickled with choices such as bison burgers, jerk chicken, chicken satay and smoked turkey legs. Of course,the food court will also include all of the old favorites like steak sandwiches, fried dough and blooming onions. Yum – this will be just too good to miss!

Join The CommitteeChamber Looking for ‘Christmas in Ellicottville’ Ideas

It is hard to believe that the Christmas season is approaching, but it is - and quickly! As you may all remember, the season starts here on the weekend of November 27 with our Christmas in Ellicottville celebration. This three-day

event includes all things Christmas from strolling carolers, breakfast and fi retruck rides with Santa to interactive children’s activities. This year we are asking anyone in the community who has an idea of what Christmas in Ellicottville means to them

to let their ideas be heard by volunteering to be a part of the Christmas in Ellicottville Committee. If you are interested in helping to make this event one that truly encompasses the spirit of Christmas, please give the Chamber offi ce a call at 699-5046 to sign up.


ELLICOTTVILLE GOLF CLASSIC: SEPTEMBER 29-30 ~ HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT

Safety On The Golf CourseElkdale Country Club Now Equipped with Two AEDs

Little Eagles Football Teams Celebrate VictoryThe Ellicottville Eagles Pee-Wee football team stayed undefeated at 5-0 after a great overtime win against the Pine Valley Longhorns last Saturday night, 13-12 in front of a large hometown crowd! The Ellicottville Eagles Midget football team won as well, running their record to 2-3 with a 32-26 win over the Longhorns! Both teams are back in action at 1:30pm this Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Legion fi eld in Little Valley, NY. Please come out and support your Little Eagles!

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Year Round Enjoyment!Snowmobilers, cross country skiers, mountain bikers, hungers & all out-door enthusiasts! Beautiful 3BR, 2 full BA chalet on over 3 acres! Less than 10 mins. from E’ville’s skiing, golfi ng, shopping, dining & night life!

Agent: Joe EysamanML# 315519 ... $259,000

Country Living!Little Valley: Check out this spacious 3+BR, 1.5BA ranch on 3 scenic acres with pond. Lower level is part fi nished with fam. room & offi ce. Attached 2-car garage. More land available. Must see!

Agent: Tina DillonML# 344675 ... $169,000

Ski In/Ski Out!Wonderful family-time 3BR, 2BA, ski in/out condo at HV. This Snow-Pine Village unit is fully furn. & will sleep & entertain 9. GREAT rental opportunities. Incredible view from the balcony of this top fl oor unit!

Agent: Amy DeTineML# 341330 $227,500

Priced to Sell!NEW PRICE on this rustic farm-house set on 5.3 private acres with pond, so close to the village or Ho-liMont, in an area of high demand, with workshop at entrance of the property.

Agent: Amy DeTineML# 335609 ... $149,000

New Price!Franklinville: Spacious 3+BR, 2BA ranch-style home on 4 acres. Double sided FP separates dining & fam. rms. LR leads to deck. Large 7-stall barn with indoor riding arena. More land available-up to 16 acres total!

Agent: Tina DillonML# 343843 ... $135,000

12 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY

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You deserve the best! Distinctive townhomes located on E’ville’s vil-lage edge. Offering the fi nest ameni-ties & fi nishes, & cutting edge design.

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Retreat to the country! 3BRs, 2.5 baths. View surrounding hills from the front

deck. Nice pond on 77 acres!Price: $299,000

Room to Roam! Unique Find! Prime End Location!

Want to enjoy ski life? Rustic style chalet w/3BRs, 2 baths, FP, furnished, deck. New parking area August ‘09.

Price: $415,000

Wall of glass opens to deck, full view to both ski resorts & village park. Short

walk to shop/dine. 3BRs, 2.5 baths.Price: $369,000

Adorable chalet ! Upper living area to kit/dining. Master BR w/sliding doors

to deck, lower level has fam. room, 2BRs & laundry. Price: $219,000

Looks Small, Lives BIG! Steps to the Slopes!

Easy ski life at HoliMont. Sunset slope just steps from this furnished unit.

Bright interior. 3BRs, 2 baths, Jacuzzi.Price: $299,000

LAND FOR SALE

6627 Bracken ........................ $184,9000 Hencoop .............................. $109,0000 Maples .................................... $59,0000 Sugartown .............................. $84,0006 Watson Hill ............................ $34,9006 Sundance ............................... $79,9000 W. Bucktooth ........................ $29,900

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(716) 499-8839Offi ce: 12 Washington StreetEllicottville, NY 14731

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On the way to E’ville from the north! Enjoy all seasons at this 2-BR home plus guest house on 4.75 acres. Treed walk-ing lanes lead to Cattaraugus Creek for fi shing! Easy drive to ski & hunt. Short distance to Springville shopping centers.MLS# 338358 Asking ... $114,900

Route 240, Ashford

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All you can want right here in the vil-lage! 3-BR mobile home with decks, hot tub, fi replace, 2 full baths, pleas-ant location plus lawn & road service! $340.00/month lot rent. Offered fully furnished! Walk to shop & dine!MLS# 331608 Only ... $59,900

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Amazing views! 4.5 acres, 3+BRs, fi n. bsmt, 2-car garage. Must see!

ML# 315992 ... $175,000

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Charming, well kept home. Lg. kit, 3+BRs, great yard, LV area.

ML# 340682 ... $129,000

Country cottage. 2-BRs, 1.9 acres, great rental potential!

ML# 323847 ... $99,000

Happy Birthday: JACKSON BACON . . . . . . SEPT. 26

Happy Birthday: SHANNON PALMATIER . SEPT. 30

Happy 13th Birthday: ROBBIE KNAB . . . . . . SEPT. 28

HV Projects ContinueChampagne Warming Hut, Snowmaking, and Slope Extension

Holiday Valley continues the construction of the new Champagne Warming Hut. Located at the top of the Yodeler and Mardi Gras lifts, the Champagne Warming Hut is a small picnic facility which will feature a fi replace and expansive deck that overlooks the Valley. The Champagne Warming Hut replaced an existing building at the same location. The old building was the base terminal of the Yodeler T-bar from 1958 through 1980, then it was recycled to the top of Champagne. The new building

is slightly larger with plenty of windows, bathrooms and a large deck to take advantage of the wonderful views of the Valley. This summer, crews have replaced several supply lines and continue to automate the system for effi ciency and energy savings. Snowmakers are welding together one mile of new snowmaking pipe for system upgrades. Each 42-foot section of 6-inch pipe was welded at the top of Mardi Gras and then pulled down and installed on Edelweiss and the Chute. This project will result

in a 45% increase in water available for snowmaking on those trails. Slope work is underway at the base of Eagle and Morning Star. The bottom terminal of Eagle has been raised fi ve feet. The Morning Star trail is being extended to the base of Eagle and we are prepping that area for the base of the new Morning Star detachable to be constructed during the summer of 2010. To learn more about Holiday Valley, visit www.holidayvalley.com

Left: Construction continues on the new Champagne warming hut, which will feature plenty of windows, bathrooms and a large deck to take advantage of the views. Right: Crews are replacing several supply lines and continue to automate the system for effi cien-cy and energy savings. Also, snowmakers are welding together one mile of new snowmaking pipe for system upgrades. Photos/Gary Kinn

SALAMANCA - Jack Widger, PGA at Elkdale Country Club, announced that after a very successful fundraiser, Elkdale Country Club is happy to implement their new Automated External Defi brillation (AED) program. “We decided to place two AEDs in our club for the safety of our members and their guests,” stated Widger. “An AED may stand as one of the greatest emergency safety measures ever developed in the golf and recreation fi elds.” The staff at the Elkdale Country Club is working with the American Red Cross, Southwestern NY Chapter to complete their AED/CPR training. In the cases of Garland Dempsey and Jerry Fuents, AEDs certainly demonstrated their value at golf facilities. Fuents was a spectator at a 1999 PGA event in Texas, and Dempsey was working inside the ropes as a caddie. Each suffered a heart attack during the event.

Both men received prompt EMS care, and both men were saved because medics were equipped with AED units, which restarted their malfunctioning hearts and helped save their lives. The AED is a device used to assist someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, defi ned as a sudden cessation (stopping) of one’s heartbeat. In many cases cardiac arrest occurs when the heart has been, or is in, ventricular fi brillation: a disruption in its proper muscular rhythm and pulse resulting in a disruption of blood circulation. According to the American Heart Association, and despite general advances in medicine and individual health and dietary practices, more than 800 people still die every day from cardiac arrest. That’s one person every 29 seconds and more than 300,000 deaths from cardiac arrest each year. Cardiac arrest does not discriminate. Any one, at any age, can suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. There is often no indication that the victim has

any problem with their heart. Only an AED can save someone suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. If that fi gure can be swallowed, then here’s one that will be of interest to all those in the golf business. Statistics have shown that a golf course is now the 5th most likely place where those 300,000-plus cardiac arrests may occur. When you consider that hospitals and homes are No. 1 and No. 2, the golf course’s No. 5 ranking is surprising indeed. In addition, it’s estimated that almost 20 percent of all golf course facilities will have a cardiac emergency, and it’s now the No. 1 cause of death at golf facilities worldwide. New York State offers a $500 tax credit to individuals and corporations who purchase AEDs. Go to www.nysaed.com to learn more about the laws regarding AEDs, the tax credits available and how to equip your place of business or home with an AED.

Poetry Night In SpringvilleAn Evening with Paul Hogan and Jimmie Margaret Gilliam

SPRINGVILLE - The Springville Center for the Arts proudly presents an evening of original poetry by and with Mr. Paul Hogan and Ms. Jimmie Margaret Gilliam on Saturday, October 3 at 7pm at the Center in the Carol Mongersen Theater. Mr. Hogan will be reading excerpts from his most recent publication, Points of Departures and Ms. Gilliam will be reading from her extensive body of work. Tickets are $25.00 for non-members and $10 for members and are on sale now at the Arts Center. Please come by the Arts Center, call 716-592-9038, or e-mail [email protected] for will call reservations.

Mr. Hogan accepted the David Gray Fellowship in Poetry and Letters under the late, internationally acclaimed poet Robert Creeley. After completing all coursework toward a Ph.D, he decided against a career in academia, relinquished the Fellowship, and began work in the non-profi t

sector. Over more than 25 years, he has actively promoted writing and the arts in the community, including as host and producer of Spoken Arts Radio (PBS affi liate WBFO-FM) and coordinator of the former Writer’s Cramp Reading Series. He was also director of the Writers-in-Education program for the Just Buffalo Literary Center. While he has published sparsely, he has done many public readings, and several poems were included in the 1989 collection entitled, The Legend of Being Irish: An Anthology of Irish-American Poetry. His fi rst book, Points of Departures: Poems was published by White Pine Press in November 2008. Ms. Jimmie Margaret Gilliam is a poet, teacher, workshop leader, editor and mentor. Born and raised in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville, she has made her home in Western New York since her graduation from Houghton College and

SUNY/AB. Her teaching career spans fi ve decades, twenty-three years as a Professor of English at ECC/City Campus from its opening in 1971-1995. Her workshop for Just Buffalo Literary Center - The Translation of Silence - is the origin of the writers group, The Women of The Crooked Circle, who have met weekly since 1991. Her workshop, The Pearls, meets monthly at her home (2005-present.) Publications: The Rhyme and Roar of Revolution, Canfi eld, Jimmie (with Bob Dickens), Friends of Maletesta Press, Buffalo, NY, 1975; Ain’t No Bears Out Tonight, Jimmie Gilliam Canfi eld, White Pine Press, Buffalo, NY, 1983, 1984; Pieces of Bread, Jimmie Gilliam Canfi eld (with artist, Priscilla Bowen), White Pine Press, Serendipity Arts and Dream Seasons, Buffalo, NY, 1987. Springville Center for the Arts, a multi-purpose arts facility, is located at 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141.


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Live At Bromeley TheaterAcadian Music Group to Perform at Pitt-Bradford Sept. 28

Bonagany FestivalAn Annual Tradition Invites Families to Gather in Allegany

ALLEGANY – Bring the whole family to Allegany’s Main Street for the 5th annual Bonagany Festival on September 26, 2009 from 11am-5pm. Festival chairperson Lori Tiller encourages everyone to visit Allegany’s Main Street this Saturday. She said of the event, “It’s really one of the most family-friendly festivals of the region. Most of the activities for kids are free, including infl atable amusements, wagon rides, the balloon man, a caricature artist, a juggler, local dancing showcases, and some of my alpacas from Elderberry Farm Alpacas. There’s plenty for the adults to enjoy too, with regional artists, local eateries, festival food, classic cars, and a line-up of local music which is really fantastic.” For the fi rst time, Bonagany will feature two stages right on

Main Street. On the main stage, located in front of Allegany’s Town Hall, the line-up will start at 11am and will feature (in order) the Allegany Alumni Band, Living My Last Day, The Wild Rovers, and The Jam. Stage 2, located near the Allegany Public Library, will feature The Blues Brothers of Olean and Generations, as well as performances by the Olean Area Irish Dancers and other groups from St. Bonaventure. In addition, a re-dedication ceremony of the Allegany Public Library with Senator Young and Assemblyman Giglio will take place promptly at 2:45pm Once again, there will be a wide variety of local food vendors, including Randy’s up the River, Angees, Pendergast Sausages, Cablecar Concessions, Larry’s Food Wagon, Fowler’s Taffy, and a pig roast in front

of the Other Place Tavern. Inaddition, Main Street businessesand restaurants will have theirdoors open for festival-goers. Bonagany also showcasesthe best of St. BonaventureUniversity, including the 2009-‘10 men’s and women’s varsitybasketball teams and coacheswho will be on-hand from11am-4pm to conduct kids skillssession, run a free-throw shootingcontest, and sign autographsand pose for photos. The SBUcheerleaders will be performingas well. And like previous years,student clubs and associationswill have informational tables,and the ROTC program willfeature a free climbing wall.Held on Bonaventure’s annualFamily Weekend, the festivaloffers a great opportunity forparents to get out and enjoy thecommunity. Bonagany 2009 also continuesan emphasis on regional arts.Committee member AnneConroy-Baiter, ExecutiveDirector of the festival’s co-sponsor, the Cattaraugus CountyArts Council says, “The artistsdisplaying this year includeDeb Eck, Mike Weishan, DeeSmith, Jonathan Gilroy, CherieAntle, Trenton Lutes, Ron andAmy Peterson, Green PearPress, Stone Hill Studios, andmore. The Arts Council is proudto be part of this communityevent, which is so integral to thelong-term relationship betweenAllegany’s town and village andSt. Bonaventure University.” Bonagany was founded in 2005with the mission of celebratingthe friendship between thevillage and town of Allegany,NY and St. BonaventureUniversity. Since then, thefestival has unanimously beendeclared a huge success withmuch improved university-community relationships. Lori Tiller comments, “Seethe village of Allegany and thecommunity of St. Bonaventurein an entirely new way. We’ll seeyou this Saturday!”

Along with infl atable amusements, wagon rides and many other activities available for the kids, Bonagany will also showcase festival food, classic cars, regional artists (above) and live music for the adults. The St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams and coaches will be on-hand to conduct kids skills session, run a free-throw shooting contest, sign autographs and pose for photos.

BRADFORD, Pa. – Grand Dérangement, an award-winning Acadian musical group from Canada, will perform on Monday, Sept. 28 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The musicians will take to the stage at 7:30pm in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall as part of the Prism Series, formerly the Season Subscription Series. Admission is $26/$22 for the public (cheaper seats in the back of the hall) and $11/$9 for all students. Taking its name from the

exodus of Acadians from Canada in 1755, the Nova Scotia group sings English and French folk, Celtic, rock and Broadway songs. Grand Dérangement, which means “great disturbance,” also performs poetic songs, blended with insights of French, Acadian and Cajun culture. “Acadian music is fun and an important part of the history of eastern Canada, and its impact spills over in the New England and mid-Atlantic region as well,” said Randy Mayes, director of arts programming at Pitt-

Bradford. “Grand Dérangement has an excellent reputation and its unique mixture of French, English, traditional Acadian songs and upbeat modern music appeals to all generations. The group almost redefi nes the word ‘unique’ and defi nitely deserves a place on any program that seeks to present diverse performing arts experiences.” Since emerging onto the stage in the 1990s, Grand Dérangement has released four albums, most recently two years ago. In 2004, the band won the theme song contest for the World Acadian Congress, a three-week cultural festival in Canada. The band includes Daniel LeBlanc, fi ddle and vocals; Briand Melanson, percussion and lead vocals; Jean-Pascal Comeau, bass guitar and vocals; Charles Robicheau, guitar; Suzanne Comeau, step dance; and Danielle LeBlanc, step dance. “Every performance the crowd explodes into applause, and people surround them like rock stars, which is pretty unusual for an Acadian music group, but understandable when you see the concert,” Mayes said. “We try to book groups that cover each area of the performing arts disciplines.” For ticket information, call the Bromeley Family Theater Box Offi ce at 814-362-5113. For more information, also visit www.grandderangement.com For disability-related needs, contact the Offi ce of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or [email protected]

Taking its name from the exodus of Acadians from Canada in 1755, the Nova Scotia group sings English and French folk, Celtic, rock and Broadway songs. Grand Dérangement, which means “great disturbance,” also performs poetic songs, blended with insights of French, Acadian and Cajun culture. Tickets to the Sept. 28 performance are still available.

SPRINGVILLE - The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is set for its 4th annual Oktoberfest event this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10am-5pm at the Springville Fireman’s Park. The day-long event will feature Spar’s authentic European sausages; the Oktoberfest beer selection will include premium and seasonal brews from Southern Tier, Ellicottville Brewing Company and Spatan as well as a few standard favorites. “The Frankfurters” will deliver a rousing selection of authentic German tunes featuring hand-carved wooden Swiss Alphorns, the haunting Singing-Saw, the Swiss Hackbrett and Alpine bell ringing, along with yodeling and good, old-fashioned German “Gemutlchkeit!” Quality handmade crafts, local Amish items, pumpkins, gourds, corn and other autumn favorites will be for sale. The event will raise funds to support Springville Area Chamber of Commerce programs, such as scholarships for local college-bound seniors and for business owners seeking to continue their education through workshops, conferences or classes.

Springville Oktoberfest this Saturday, Sept. 26


GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF: OCTOBER 4 ~ PUMPKINVILLE, GREAT VALLEY, NOON

Up Close & PersonalGriffi s Park Unveils New Installation by Latvia Artist Laura Feldberg

Inside Business TrackE’ville Brewing Co. Applies Knowledge from Washington to Local Hops

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On Sunday, Sept. 22, Griffi s Sculpture Park held a dedication to honor a new sculpture entitled “Flood.” The sculpture is one of many new attractions at the park. This year the park welcomed an exhibit of large-scale metal sculptures by local artist Michael Joseph Hibbard. Hibbard is a regionally and nationally collected sculptor

and the park was honored to show this work. Also this fall, Simon Griffi s will be installing a new work titled “Between a Rock and a Hard Plate.” Sunday’s dedication was a celebration of a long-term project. The park worked in conjunction with Buffalo State College to win a grant competing against Germany, France, and many other European countries. This allowed instillation artist

Laura Feldberg from Latvia to live and work at the park, culminating in a large-scale permanent installation titled “Flood.” Along with hosting Feldberg, the park also became home to three Buffalo State College students who assisted Feldberg in the creation of the sculpture. The piece is located at the top of the Mill Valley Road site near the “Castle Tower” and takes direct inspiration from the damaging rainstorms experienced this summer. Sunday’s ceremony included the artist discussing her work, along with music from Red Widow, and a reception honoring Feldberg. Griffi s Sculpture Park is the fi rst and largest park of its kind in the United States. The 425 acres that comprise the park are home to rolling hills, forest, open meadows, ravines, seven ponds, and breathtaking views. Incorporated with the natural beauty of the park are more than 225 monumental works of art from local, national, and international artists. The park is busy with visitors all season long and hosts more than 1,500 children in workshops, tours and programs. The park’s operating hours are dawn till dusk May 1-Oct. 31. The leaves have already begun to change but you still have plenty of time to see the new works of art and enjoy the fall foliage!

Sunday’s dedication was a celebration of a long-term project. The park worked in conjunction with Buffalo State College to win a grant competing against Germany, France, and many other European countries. This allowed instillation artist Laura Feldberg from Latvia to live and work at the park, culminating in a large-scale permanent installation titled “Flood.”

SUBMITTED BY DAN MINNER

Once a year in September, a handful of breweries around the country are able to get their hands on freshly picked hops. Their goal is to get these freshly picked hops from the fi elds to their brew kettles as quick as possible to make a “wet hopped beer.” In Western New York and on the East Coast in general, this has been logistically complicated and cost prohibitive, especially with today’s rising shipping costs and growing environmental concerns over our carbon footprint. Today most of our nation’s hops are grown in Oregon, Idaho and the Yakima Valley of Washington. Just this past August, Peter Kreinheder, owner of the Ellicottville Brewing Company and Brewmaster Dan Minner took the opportunity to go to Yakima, Washington and attend the 6th annual Hop and Brew School event. Here, alongside nearly 200 of the nation’s craft brewers, they learned about hops production. Upon graduation the brewers were able to step into the fi eld to see the hops fi rsthand. Through

this experience, Ellicottville Brewing Company was able to observe techniques and bring knowledge back to New York. Because it is so time crucial as to when the hops are picked and immediately put into the brewing procedure, it is lucky EBC is located near a region that used to be the Hop Capital of our young brewing nation, so they don’t have to depend on importing the crop from Washington. During the early 1900s, 43 of New York’s counties had hop farms operating within their boundaries. Farm communities throughout the state reaped the benefi ts from the growth of the beer industry as new breweries were built to quench the thirst of our growing population. Unfortunately, Downey mildew killed off a signifi cant amount of hop acreage and farmers were forced to change crops or face losing their plot. The farmers who were fortunate enough to avoid the devastating mildew were made obsolete by Prohibition in 1914 … until now. Brewers from around NYS have been working in conjunction with local farmers to make hops a viable crop in our fi elds once again.

EBC employs the help of the Pompey Mountain Hop Farm. Owner Tim Manchego tends to his crops on land that has been growing hops since the late 1700s. He watches until the hops are just right - plump, vibrant green, and having a pungent citrusy fl oral aroma. When the hops have fully matured, he hand picks them off the vine, packs them up in the back of his wife’s Subaru and drives them down to Ellicottville. EBC patiently awaits the arrival of these delicate fl owers, having our batch of harvest ale ready for its hop additions. Their New York State wet hopped ale is called Hopicity and it benefi ts from having all the delicious qualities of using whole fresh hops. The bigger benefi t however may just be a rebirth, no matter how small, of an industry that greatly infl uenced our area. EBC received the hops three weeks ago from Pompey and released the wet hopped ale this week. Stop in, help support your local brewery and local hop farming, and try a pint. To learn more history on NYS brewing go to www.iloveny.com/brewerytrails and look for the brewing history link.

This past August, EBC owner Peter Kreinheder and Brewmaster Dan Minner traveled to Yakima, Washington to attend the 6th annual Hop and Brew School event. There, alongside nearly 200 of the nation’s craft brewers, they learned about hops production. EBC recently released their newest creation, ‘Hopicity’ - a wet hopped beer brewed with freshly picked hops from the Pompey Mountain Hop Farm. Stop in and try a pint!

SALAMANCA – The community is invited to come play games, eat, and help Salamanca High School get geared up for Homecoming 2009! Salamanca High School will host a Tailgate Party on Friday, Oct. 9 from 6-7:30pm in the H.S. parking lot. SHS is challenging all homerooms and/or sports teams to set up a game or food stand at the tailgate party. Each group is responsible for set-up, clean-up, and supplies. (Have all ideas into Levi Sponeybarger by Friday, Oct. 2. No alcohol and no grills.) To learn more, call 716-945-2404 ext. 6201. Wear your red and gray! See you at the Tailgate Party!

Salamanca Homecoming 2009 Tailgate Party

Happy Birthday: SHARON METZ . . . . . . . . SEPT. 26

Happy Birthday: LOVE SLAYTING . . . . . . . SEPT. 28


HARVEST FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 10 ~ FIREMEN’S FAIRGROUNDS, RANDOLPH

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If ever one walks around the Village of Ellicottville, you can fi nd all sorts of interesting buildings. What I have noticed since living here the past year is a number of churches that have been converted into residences. These churches were surely once busy houses of worship, but with passing generations, and a decline in church membership, many churches around the country have been neglected. It is good to see then, that many, including the disused churches of Ellicottville, have been saved and renovated by compassionate owners and

converted into dwellings or offi ce buildings. One such church is located at 9 Park; kitty corner, northwest of the town hall. It has been owned since1979 by Florida resident John Perkes who converted the church into three separate and large apartments that total over 3300 square feet. “We bought the property from the Methodist Church who had converged from two congregations into one.” A friend from Canada was an architect who consequently drew up the plans in exchange for a piano that had been left by the church. Perkes “did a lot of the work himself” and

used red oak wood from the alter and pews in various parts of the now apartments. There are in total, two 3-bedroom, one and a half bath apartments, and a one bedroom one and a half bath apartment. From the street, the building still looks as original as it did after it was built in 1920. Many of the original design features have been left in the house (church) including ample woodwork and the grandiose stained glass windows that can be found throughout each individual dwelling. The fi rst 3-bedroom apartment is reached through the main entrance and up a set of stairs. The front door to the apartment harks back to the gothic infl uenced era with its rounded and pointed top. Entering this particular apartment (or almost town home with its three stories), one is immediately struck by this massive stained window and large fi replace that extends the height of the living room. These large windows, found in all three of the apartments, give them each a majestic and airy feel. The apartments are large by Ellicottville standards and the two 3-bedroom apartments are set up over three fl oors. In each, the ground fl oor fi nds the living area, a good-sized u-shaped kitchen and half bathroom. The kitchens have some newer appliances and the siding and roof are nearly new and in tip-top shape. In the kitchen, there is plenty of storage space to be found for all of your kitchen utensils. The living areas in all apartments are spacious and the vaulted ceilings in each lend a sense of grandeur to the space. The second fl oor of the two 3-bedroom apartments has two good-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Additionally, each has a window overlook of the great room below. There is also a balcony that overlooks the living area. A staircase then leads up to the third bedroom which is

currently used as a bunk room in each unit. This could also be used as a den, playroom for the kids or an offi ce depending on one’s needs. “Heating costs are kept low by the thick walls” said Perkes. “I believe they are up to a twelve inches thick in places” he said, which attributes to the lack of a need for air conditioning and minimal use of electric in the winter. That coupled with the fi replaces keeps the cost

down. The front apartment is smaller in that it is a one bedroom abode, but still retains all of the character of the other apartments. “It was used as the choir room for the church”, said Perkes. One could keep the home as apartments, possibly living in one and renting the others, or convert it into a single-family unit. The possibilities are endless. There is also a large

full basement that could beconverted into a family roomor play area. Perkes has takengood care of the buildingover the years and its upkeepshows. The property is bothinteresting and full of charm.Perkes currently is listing it forsale as he has since relocatedsouth for half of the year, butwill be sorry to see it go. Thebuilding is listed for sale byCathy and Melanie Pritchardof ERA Realty in Ellicottville.

From the street, the building still looks as original as it did after it was built in 1920.Many of the original design features have been left in the house (church) including amplewoodwork and the grandiose stained glass windows that can be found throughout eachindividual dwelling.

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cider fl oats, and caramel andcandy apples. Pumpkinville is New YorkState’s oldest, continuouslyworking pumpkin farm andis open through October 31from 9am-7pm each day. The200-acre farm in Great Valleytransforms into a family-friendlyattraction with two-dozenactivities that appeal to people ofall ages. It is the largest regionaltourist destination for WesternNew York’s autumn season. On Sunday, October 4 atnoon, New York State’s largestGiant Pumpkin Weigh Offcomes to Pumpkinville. TheGiant Pumpkin Weigh-Off is amajor event, usually attractingat least 10 pumpkins weighingmore than 1,000 pounds each.$5,000 in prize money willbe offered this year. There arealso Giant Pumpkin sculpturedemonstrations all weekend.Anyone can enter; just callPumpkinville at 716-699-2205for more information. Pumpkinville is located at 4844Sugartown Road (off Route 98)in Great Valley, just a few shortmiles from Ellicottville. For more information aboutPumpkinville, call 716-699-2205 or 699-2994.

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I’m a bread junkie, and a true carboholic at heart. If there were a rehab center for those addicted to its starchy deliciousness, I’d be there. Whenever a new type of fl our or baking pan comes out, I must have it. From white and wheat, to rye and sourdough, along with pitas, fl at breads and banana breads to whole grain - you name it, I’ve probably had it. Is your mouth watering yet? You know I’ve got a problem when I’m baking a loaf of Ciabatta in my underwear at the obscene hour of three in the morning. How about when you break open a loaf of fresh baked bread and watch in amazement as the heat escapes and steam rises out from the top. It’s a beautiful thing and often I’m usually enjoying some sort of bread with every meal - that’s how I roll. Whether it be stuffed or cut thick with a slab of butter and grated cheese on top, it doesn’t matter because as soon as I know I’m about to

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Throughout time, the world and all the cultures within it have become attached to the love bread has so wonderfully given. So, I entice you to try this simple recipe, invite your family over and make it a good time. Hey, you never know, you might have a new family favorite once it’s all said and done.

let the loaves rise until very puffy, about an hour. Brush the loaves with egg wash, then sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 25 minutes, until the loaves are golden brown. For a crispier crust, turn off the oven, prop the door open, and allow the bread to cool in the oven. Enjoy!

eat a piece I go crazy. I must say, one of my most favorite ways to eat bread is when it’s served alongside an assortment of cheeses, meats and infused herb oils. Like a hunter’s bait, it lures me in, tugging at me, wanting me to eat it, and I can’t resist. Losing it, the bread takes control and the yeast beast from within breaks loose. The only thing left after the smoke clears is a few measly crumbs and an intense sugar high followed by a starch coma. Two things make me happy: the taste of bread and the smell of bread. I love the soft airy texture and the feeling I get as I down each bite. The pure indulgence and essence makes me go into a culinary nirvana which could last for days on end. You never know when that craving’s going to hit, but once it does, you’re going down. Have you ever craved some delicious sweet bread, or pastry? How about a savory loaf stuffed with olives and swirled with pesto? There are so many different types

and styles of bread, and just as many recipes to make one happy. I can guarantee: if I’m able to eat, my last meal will defi nitely consist of a slice of heaven. Usually, a conversation involving food leads to a “help I’m addicted to bread and I can’t stop eating it” topic. When I come across a good loaf, I simply cannot have just one slice. Oh, no, it has to be the whole thing. Clear my schedule - and my mind - then go to town. If I’m going to eat some bread, I’m going to do it the right way. It’s the simple things in life like a piece of toast with cinnamon and sugar that makes a soul happy. The smell of yeast may turn some, but it sure does it for me. I love walking into my local bakeries early in the morning with a cup of coffee just to enjoy that aroma of the freshly baked breads as it hits me smack dab in the face. Bakers share the same love as they’re a passionate breed, whom often live their lives in the shadows spending the early pre-dawn hours of the

morning toying away with an assortment of doughs and batters just to get ready for the morning surge of customers coming to get their fi x. There’s something about bread that simply makes people feel all warm and tingly inside. When you sink your teeth in, the fi rst bite sends you on a taste bud adventure beckoning you to dive back in for another taste. The combination of fl avors hits you hard, and once you’re done with your fi rst one, you’ll fi nd yourself going for another, and another. It’s all about the right dough, letting it rise, taking your time and baking it with love. So, bread … talk about a rich history. Do you know bread has been baked and eaten since the early neolithic period? A major staple of our diet, it is amongst the oldest of prepared foods that has ensured our survival of humanity even through the harshest of times. The fi rst breads were most likely made from water and a mixture of ground grains. Yeast or leavened breads are considered by historians to have been eaten by the Ancient Egyptians and also enjoyed during the Middle Ages throughout Europe. The history on bread itself and the ingredients along with the methods used to bake it are entirely vast. Throughout time, the world and all the cultures within it have become attached to the love bread has so wonderfully given. So, I entice you to try this simple recipe, invite your family over and make it a good time. Hey, you never know, you might have a new family favorite once it’s all said and done. As always, whether it’s a fancy pasta dish or as simple as freshly baked bread, 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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I have a strong personal belief that there is a connection between the mind and body. The mind and body need to be in balance to live an optimal life. I am talking about the connection between our physical well-being, and our emotions and thoughts. It has been proven through science that our state of mind powerfully affects our physical bodies. If our minds are full of negative thoughts and we feel a constant state of stress, our bodies will respond in a negative way. We negatively infl uence our bodies if our thoughts are negative. Chronic stress, depression, and anxiety will lead to disease, obesity and a decreased immune system. A negative state of mind will

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I have a homework assignment for you this week. Get your thinking caps out, take note of my e-mail address at the end of this column and get ready to write. Last week I wrote a column titled ‘The Death of Civility.’ Now look up. This week’s column is titled The Rebirth of Civility. That’s where you come in. Read on. For those of you who missed it, last week’s column concerned our nation’s sudden and dramatic downward spiral in political discourse. Our continuing nastiness towards one another reached a deafening crescendo a few weeks back with Rep. Joe Wilson’s ill advised heckling of President Obama during a joint session of congress. Wilson’s shouted accusation toward the President has become a lightening rod for political hacks and thinkers on both sides of the aisle. The letters I received concerning the column were pretty much split right down the middle. Some of you blamed the conservatives for the death of civility and some of you

blamed the liberals. No one, however, offered any solutions. Everyone seems content with hating everyone else. This week we’re going to take a small step towards fi xing ourselves even if that means taking a tiny step towards civil discourse in our own little neck of the woods. I remember reading an interesting article towards the end of last year’s Presidential race. The author of the article, who’s name I forget, conducted an experiment in civics at several political rallies across the country. He would ask Obama supporters to say something nice about John McCain and ask McCain supporters the same question. It never failed. Everyone he asked had something nice to say about the other guy. Those were the good old days. Today there’s been a line drawn in the sand and no one seems willing to cross it. Until now. Hopefully. I’d like to try and get everyone who reads this article to send me an e-mail about a political fi gure they dislike. I don’t care who it is. It could be the President, a radio or television personality, a blogger, a member of congress. Anyone at all as long as you disagree with their politics. In the letter I’d like you to say something nice about that person. Be genuine and concise. If I get enough mail I’ll write about the results at a later date and maybe even publish a few of the best letters. I know we can do it. We’re human and if we become so consumed with hate towards the other side, we’ll be in danger of losing ourselves in a morass of

fi nger pointing and profanity. We cannot allow ourselves to forget the humanity on the other side of our accusations. People we hate have families and loved ones. People we hate have lives outside of politics and they live and die the same as we do. Opinions do not defi ne an entire life. They cannot. I’ll get the ball rolling. I don’t like George W. Bush. Everyone knows that already. What they probably don’t know is that I’ve always considered Bush to be a person I might like outside of politics. He seems like a genuinely normal guy. Someone I might like to have a beer with. I have a distinct feeling that the untouchable, sneaky image I have of Bush was created by his handlers as a way to separate him from his policies. You might fi nd this amazing, but I’ve always felt sorry for Bush and the way I sometimes speak about him. Bush truly believes in what he did as President. He seems to be a man of deep convictions and I respect that in a person. I also like the fact that Bush has stayed above the current political fray. He respects the offi ce no matter who’s sitting in the chair. Phew. That was tough. Now you. Take your time. Think about it. You don’t have to love or even respect a person to fi nd something nice to say about them. Trust me. You’ll feel better about yourself after doing it. Let’s try to move beyond the hatred and seek some sort of compromise. Our very humanity may depend on it. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]

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Herman bought three pregnant females to start their ranch, located in Ellicottville. They now have 22 including 5 show champions. People from 15 states across the country come to breed their alpacas with the champion males at Sugartown Farms. Helen and Timm show their alpacas across the east including Syracuse, NY, Harrisburg, Pa. and Louisville, KY. Show alpacas are halter trained, much like a horse. They walk on a lead and can turn, jog and run. They may show like a horse, but are easier to take care of. “They LOVE the winter,”

said Sue Jones. She said that they were incredibly easy to take care of during the winter. Helen explained that they need daily hay and water, worming shots about once a month, and

routine vet visits, especially when breeding. Large windows in Sue and Paul Mager’s home that overlook the pasture give the perfect view to watch the crias at dusk. “They all stretch their legs and run around the fi eld,” said Paul. “They look like pogo sticks as they pronk around the fi eld. It is a lot of fun to just sit and watch them.” “I love hanging out with them,” Sue Jones said with a smile. “I can have the absolute worst day and I go over to the ranch and go out to the pasture, watch the babies run and jump, get a few kisses and life is good again.” “They are so cute,” Helen Herman said. “And once you get them they are hard to get rid of. But they are livestock, and we defi nitely are interested in their fi bers.” Alpaca fi bers are often compared to cashmere - soft and warm. It is as warm as wool but ¼ of the weight. A couple of times per year they are shorn without any harm, much like a sheep. Helen said they send a lot of their fi ber to the North American Fiber Co-op to make sweaters, socks and blankets, and sends the rest to a fi ber mill to make yarn. One thing many alpaca owners have in common is their willingness to help new farmers get started. “It doesn’t matter to us where you get them, but we want everyone in the business to

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Canada. “Our chairman, John Meyerhoff of Sardinia, wanted to hold the event at a (ski) resort” and is familiar with Holiday Valley. In describing Saturday’s activities, Messehl noted “this is a judged car show” open to all area Corvette owners and enthusiasts. “All classes will be judged by our judges.” The oldest models date back to 1953. While noting there have not been a lot of pre-registrations, Messehl is hoping for a good turnout on Saturday while noting that they are “weather dependent.” Messehl was quick to agree that Corvette owners are a passionate group when it comes to their cars. He noted that

Corvettes of Buffalo is a “social club” that does a lot of traveling. Some members have fi ve or six cars each, “and that’s quite a passion.” One person spent ten years restoring a drag race car “pretty close to the way it came from the factory.” Messehl encourages everyone to come out and take a look at “some pretty nice cars.” Corvettes of Buffalo “doesn’t go out and recruit (new members) because we don’t have to.” A Corvette Caravan held this year at Salvatore’s Restaurant near Buffalo attracted 150 cars. The caravan involves a 75-mile police-escorted drive through the countryside. Also, “it seems every year someone writes that they’ve seen us on the internet” and becomes interested in joining the club. John Meyerhoff said he set about to fi ll a void and “have the

best Corvette show that people around here have ever seen.” He said Saturday’s road tour will provide people along the route with a chance to see the cars. The route will include Otto, Cattaraugus and Little Valley before returning to Holiday Valley for the awards dinner. Meyerhoff wants to thank the fi fty volunteers from the club who helped put on this show. “We had a group of volunteers who agreed to organize the welcome party” while others helped with the parking, the tent and the DJ music. Other club members are working on the road tour, the dinner, registration of cars, and selling 50/50 tickets. Gene Hilts from West Valley and his band will also provide musical entertainment. To learn more about the Corvettes of Buffalo Club, visit www.corvettesofbuffalo.com

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feet tall, would be visible above the ridgeline, and stated that the towers would be unsightly. The board responded by stating that there is a 100-foot linear line extending out from each side of the town’s protected ridges, which severely limits potential tower sites, and that the structures cannot exceed the height of the top of the protected ridges or their tree line. The board also noted that the town originally created its rules on windmill construction at a time when the state government attempted to take away the towns and villages’ abilities to control construction of windmills in the hopes of limiting state power over the town. After the public hearing closed, some board members expressed concern over allowing windmill construction in low-density zones, and a motion was made to remove the ability to build windmills in the low-density zones from the zoning law. The motion passed 3 to 2. A resolution to change the zoning laws to prevent windmill construction in low-density zones was accepted, and the board will hold a public hearing at their next monthly meeting. The effective date for the implementation of the new zoning law has also been moved from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. The board discussed plans to have up to 18 police offi cers working during the 2009 Fall Festival, with the town, village and chamber of commerce splitting the cost. The board noted that they are paying the offi cers, instead of contracting out the Sheriff’s Department, because they wish to give the communities involved direct control over the event. The

board appointed fi ve special events offi cers, which they can hire at any time of the year for up to three days a month, in anticipation of the event. Mark Alianello, head of the Engineering Department, informed the board about a reply he received from Morningside Estates in response to a letter from the planning board asking them to connect the site’s water supply to the town’s. The response from Morningside Estates said that they lacked the funds and had ownership issues, and would be unable to make the suggested repairs. Alianello asked the board if they would fund the costs to connect the water systems since the site currently poses a fi re hazard. He said the project’s estimated cost is under $4,000, though an exact fi gure was not possible without investigating the site. He said the owner has agreed to pay the legal fees to cover the dedication of the water system to the town. He stated that a county health inspection at the water treatment facility found that a gas sensor needed to be lowered, a visible and audio sensor needed to be installed and that paint and other materials needed to be removed from storage in the chlorine room. The county set a compliance date of Oct. 1. Alianello noted that a water surfacing issue located at Hilltop Drive is not connected to the town’s water supply, and appears to be caused by an old drain trench. He noted that the road is on private property, and since the damage is not caused by the town’s water supply, it is not a town issue. The board accepted a motion to accept a draft of the proposal to sell or lease the Town Highway Barn. The board agreed that a cover letter would be sent to any interested parties noting that the property’s assessment and environmental impact report are available to anyone interested in purchasing or

leasing the property. The board set the deadline for proposals at Jan. 19. Alianello said they will work on replacing a washed-out culvert next week, and are seeking funds to repair or alter a bridge on Sommerville Valley Road that was damaged during last month’s rainstorm. He said that he is seeking FEMA assistance in paying for the realignment of the bridge to prevent the damage from occurring in the future, but would simply repair the bridge they cannot secure the necessary funds. The board noted that the Highway Department is up-to-date on all county, state and FEMA requirements in relation to the August storm. Deputy Assessor Harry Weissman said the town’s assessed value refl ects the current economic state of the region, but they still need to update the value of vacant property and Holiday Valley and HoliMont Resorts. He noted that the cost to assess the resorts would probably exceed the costs the town budgeted for the assessment done this year covering residential and other businesses. The board discussed early plans for installing an elevator to the Town Hall that would bring the building up to current ‘Americans with Disabilities Act’ requirements. The plan would create an external elevator that could service any potential additions to the building. The board agreed to a resolution turning Beaver Meadows Road over to Cattaraugus County so that the county can perform necessary roadwork. The board accepted the Supervisor’s August 2009 fi nancial report and accepted a motion to pay the town bills. The members also accepted the Clerk’s Report, the Justice’s Report, the Building Inspector’s Report, the Planner’s Report and the Police Report.

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succeed,” said Sue Jones. Whether someone is looking to invest in alpacas, or needs help setting up their books and business, other alpaca owners are willing to lend a hand. Ranchers continue to educate themselves through workshops, seminars and continual research. If you visit one of these alpaca farms this weekend, you are sure to get hands-on experiences with the animals as well as the opportunity to take a souvenir home from each of their gift shops. Sugartown Farms is open to the public so stop by to see their champion alpacas. At Mager Mountain you can watch Sue and Paul’s 11-year-old granddaughter spin alpaca fl eece on a spinning wheel. She will demonstrate how to make raw fi ber turn into yarn. This year will be West Wind’s 7th open house during Alpaca Farms Day. They will have ranch tours, fi ber artists that will be weaving, spinning and knitting, and refreshments. Where they are? Mager Mountain Alpacas is located at 69 Mountain View Drive off Routes 353 and 242 at the east entrance to Little Valley, phone 938-9077. West Winds Alpaca Ranch is located at 5486 Twichell Road in West Valley, phone 942-3886. Sugartown Farms is located a half mile from downtown Ellicottville at 6277 Sugartown Road, phone 307-2634.


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Jackson ran for a career-high 163 yards. Young offense line controlled the time of possession in 2nd half. Maybe some-body will advise Lynch to continue his misbehaving ways.Edwards showed signs that he is beginning to shed the label of “Captain Checkdown” he earned this preseason. Defi nitely getting better at no huddle - must be getting some advice from the K-Gun! (Jim Kelly)

With the help of an opportunistic defense effort led by safety Donte Whitner, the Bills held the Bucs to a staggering 57 years rushing. That’s 2 strong games in a row!

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B- McKelvin got a standing ovation on fi rst kickoff return. Shows what classy fans the Buffalo Bills have.

B+ Especially defense, giving the team points once again. Play calling was excellent, but that’s because of Fred Jackson. Let’s see if it continues.

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