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Volume 14 ~ Issue 39
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Area Events Ellicottville Readies for Bicentennial Approaching 200 and Going Stronger than Ever
NIGHT LIGHTS @ GRIFFIS
September 18th-21st • 7:30 pm Griffis Sculpture Park, East Otto
Amish Country Running Festival Sign Up Today for September 28 Event through Randolph
OUT OF THE DARKNESS Sept. 13th - Nov. 3rd • 12pm Regina A Quick Center, Olean
PUMPKINVILLE 2019
Sept. 14th - Oct. 31st • 9-7 pm Sugartown Road, Great Valley EVL LACROSSE FESTIVAL September 20th - 22nd • 2 pm Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville VFD ATV DICE RUN Saturday, September 21st • 9 am Knapp Creek Fire Dept., Knapp Creek CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
Sunday, September 22nd • 12:30pm
Nannen Arboretum, Ellicottville
FRIENDS OF GOOD MUSIC
Sunday, September 22nd • 3 pm Regain A Quick Center, Olean
NIGHT LIGHTS @ GRIFFIS
Saturday, September 14th • 6 pm Griffis Sculpture Park, East Otto EVL LACROSSE FESTIVAL September 20th - 22nd • 2 pm Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville PIE IN THE PAVILLION Saturday, September 14th • 1-3pm Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville
2019 WOODSIDE MUSIC FEST
Without the Old Chautauqua Road 200 years ago, would our region still be part of the wilderness?
Carol Fisher Ellicottville! You hardly look your age. As I sit on my deck in the sunshine of this dazzling (but waning) summer day, I easily visualize travelers passing my property high on Bryant Hill Road, one of the first places settled in the region. Oh, look, there goes Mr. Drown from just
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Electric Cars Spark Rally
September 14th • 1:30-12 am Woodside Tavern, Olean
Electric Cars Slowly Coming of Age
NIGHT LIGHTS @ GRIFFIS
September 25th - 28th • 7:30 pm Griffis Sculpture Park, East Otto
By Ann-Marie Gariepy The Amish Country Running Festival is back on Saturday, September 28th this year and it’s better than ever! Rolling hills, changing colors of fall and breathtaking views will provide a stunning backdrop for runners of all ages and levels to enjoy. If you’re new to the running scene or even just want to walk one of
the races, the 1-mile and 5k events are a great starting point for you. More seasoned runners may enjoy the 10k or Half Marathon and true competitors can look forward to the Full Marathon bracket. Whatever your skill or speed this family friendly, healthful event will have you outdoors and inhaling the fresh, crisp, cooler air of the season. See “RUNNING” Page 6
Kinzua Bridge “Fall Festival” State Park Hosts 22nd Annual Event Next Weekend
Story and Photo By John Thomas, Staff Writer
NIGHTMARE HAYRIDES Sept. 27th - Oct. 27th • 7:30 pm Sommerville Road, Ellicottville
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down the road past the cemetery, with a wagon filled with apples for the market. The wild apple trees dotting the length of this road stand as testimony to the bounty of fruit this hill provided for the early settlers. This road, part of the Old Chautauqua Road established
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The author’s Chevy Bolt EV on display at the electric car event in Ithaca.
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Holiday Valley Updates Fall Festival Only Weeks Away .... Page 5
In the great grand scheme of things, cultural revolutions don’t happen overnight; they evolve slowly. No one in Italy ever woke up one morning and said, “Oh gosh, it’s the renaissance! I better start painting!” Likewise, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is happening, but its pace is more modest than you might think. In case you missed it, last week was National Drive Electric Week. Organized by PlugInAmerica, the group sponsored events across the county, mostly to educate the public about the advantages of EVs. One such rally was held in Ithaca last weekend, and your correspondent attended. Alas, Ithaca is just outside the trip range of my Chevy Bolt EV. See “ELECTRIC” Page 5
The 22nd Kinzua Bridge State Park “Fall Festival” will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2019 from 10am-6pm daily, rain or shine. The Fall Festival is organized by the Kinzua Bridge Foundation, Inc., a group of volunteers dedicated to the restoration and preservation of
Additional Shelter for Families in Need in Olean
Looking for a fun and unusual outing? National Alpaca Farm Days is September 29th and 30th where alpaca farms nationwide will open their farms to the public. This is a great time to get out to alpaca farms and learn about alpacas, their background, their fleece and what can be done with it, the products the fleece makes, the tax benefits to owning alpacas, costs of raising alpacas, and of course, the babies or crias.
Village Board Hears About Noise Village and Town Cope with Deployment By John Thomas, Staff Writer
Genesis House of Olean is currently in the process of taking the former St. John’s Church convent in North Olean and making it into a home. The building dates back to the 1960s and is structurally sound in the fashion of an old brick and mortar schoolhouse. You can see the plans taking shape as the office and bedrooms are
Mayor’s Report As he likes to do, Village Mayor John Burrell started Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting off with good news. Deanna Walker from NYCOM (New York Conference of Mayors) took a tour of Holiday Valley to consider it to host an upcoming training session. Ellicottville has been recognized by the state as being one of four communities that implemented a shared services program in the first year of the requirement. Mayor Burrell said the state might send some money the Town and Village’s way. The Western New York Scenic Byways Organization has placed 15 interpretive signs in Erie County explaining the local history. They now want to put up two signs in Cattaraugus County; one in Springville and the other in Ellicottville explaining the history of skiing here. The signs cost $5,000, and the group will put up the first $1,000 for the sign. The Village and Town will have to provide the remaining $4,000. The grant application to the Tony Hawk Foundation for the skateboard park has been submitted. Now, it’s just a question of waiting. Engineering Report
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Be sure to visit Holiday Valley for Fall Festival Weekend starting Friday, October 11th and continues until Monday, October 14th. The Sky High Aerial Park will be open from 9am-6pm along with the Mountain Coaster opening at 11am. Starting Friday at the resort, the ski and snowboard swap will begin at the Main Lodge from 4pm8pm. Be sure to also check out the tent sale with items from the mountain shop and golf pro shop! Deals that you don’t want to miss!
Local Alpaca Farms Open to the Public, September 29 & 30
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National Self Care Awareness Month, September 2019
Genesis House Making New Home
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the Kinzua Bridge and State Park. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Over 110 sites filled with Art/Craft Vendors will be set up in the wooded picnic area and the lawns located across from the Visitors Center near
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Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival : September 20th - 22nd, 2019 : Town Of Ellicottville
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~ The Villager ~ September 19th - September 25th, 2019
Publisher’s Word “Another Great Weekend in Ellicottville!” furniture in storage, and start rummaging around your closet for warmer clothing. What a great festival weekend we had last weekend! I would say it was the best to date. I hope you were able to get out and see all the great cars and bands that were in town! “Rock ‘n Roll” Weekend is over for another year and it’s time to turn our attention towards the next season. Autumn in the Enchanted Mountains is truly magical. Soon, those gorgeous autumn leaves will be like flaming torches, lighting the way to winter. We’re not quite to October, but Mom Nature’s handiwork is starting to peek through everywhere you look.
National Alpaca Farm Days
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Locals Alpaca Farms Open To The Public, September 29th & 30th
Cool mornings and warm sunny afternoons are the order of the day – and I love warm sweaters and turtlenecks, so I’m a happy camper! Get out there and catch all of the action! Holiday Valley is offering chairlift rides to the top of Spruce Lake through mid-October. We went up last weekend and took the hike down, then headed into town to catch the game, see the great cars and mingle with the Looking for a fun and unusual always so gracious guests and outing? National Alpaca hosts of Ellicottville. Summer, as they say, has Farm Days is September Get ready for what promises 29th and 30th where alpaca officially left the building. For to be another spectacular farms nationwide will open those of you keeping track, the Autumn season in Ellicottville. their farms to the public. This first official day of Autumn is It’s a perfect time to take a long is a great time to get out to September 23rd. It’s time to walk in the woods! Until next alpaca farms and learn about pull out the air conditioner, week… JZ put the bulk of your lawn alpacas, their background, their fleece and what can be TEAMPRITCHARD.COM done with it, the products the fleece makes, the tax benefits to owning alpacas, costs of Teamwork. Trust. Results. (716) 575-SELL raising alpacas, and of course, the babies or crias as they are called. Most farms will be open between 9-5 both days. See the specific farms in our County and what they will be hosting for the weekend. If you never have visited an Cathleen Pritchard alpaca farm, here is a blog & Melanie Pritchard about one first experience! 1. Mager Mountain Alpacas Lic. Assoc. R.E. Brokers 12 Washington Street Ellicottville at 69 Mountain View Dr. in Little Valley will be open both days this year from 10am to 5pm. Paul and Sue Mager have enjoyed sharing their alpacas and llamas with Lilian Dirito... 9/19 • Aiden Schultz... 9/19 • Ed Evans... 9/20 • visitors for over 15 years and John Rounds... 9/21 • Julie Szur... 9/21 • Shanell Kiersz... 9/24 • promise this year’s event will be better than ever. As Margarat McIntosh... 9/25 • Shannon Metz... 9/26 • always, visitors can expect Jackson Bacon... 9/26 • Robbie Knab... 9/28 • to experience an “alpaca Shirley Folts Lindell... 9/28 • Shannon Palmetier... 9/30 • adventure” learning about Jack Little... 10/2 alpaca history while enjoying watching the crias (baby alpacas) pronk and play. There may even be a brand new cria! The Villager is currently updating the 2019-2020 Ellicottville Phone Visitors can pose for pictures
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and get up close and personal with Mager’s very peoplefriendly alpacas. They may even get an alpaca kiss! The So Soft Gift Shop featuring a large variety of alpaca products will also be open. The gift shop has a large viewing window where shoppers can watch the alpacas while they browse items made from their fleece. You are invited to touch and feel everything so you too will say, “oh it’s so soft”. For more details visit www. magermountainalpacas.com or call 716-938-9077. 2. A Slice of Heaven Alpacas and Simply Natural Gift Shop, located at 11144 Pope Rd. in Randolph will be open on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. They will have discounts on items sold in their gift shop, and are having DRAWINGS for a $25 gift certificate and a $50 gift certificate. Their herd recently had a baby (called a cria) and they are expecting another one any day now! Come and visit the two young ones who are full of curiosity and fun! Visit their website for more specific information on the Farm. 3. Sugartown Farms at 6277 Sugartown Rd. in Ellicottville is located just 1/4 mile away from the downtown village of Ellicottville and close to Pumpkinville as well! They will be open both days from 10am to 5pm. They will have alpacas for people to visit with and a store, which offers a wide variety of alpaca products including sweaters. They also hold an open house the weekend of Ellicottville’s Fall Fest, Columbus Day Weekend. Please visit their website. Here are some more farms that aren’t able to participate in this weekend, but do offer
tours/visits to their farm: 4. LadySong Farms will be at the Western NY Fiber Festival that weekend! Judith would be happy to meet anyone interested in alpacas while there and discuss the prospects of the future of the industry, raising suri alpacas, or designing and marketing alpaca fiber products! If you plan to go to the Fiber Fest, please make sure to say “hi!”. Located at 2473 Bunker Hill Rd. in Randolph, the farms sell handspun yarn from their Suri Alpacas on their website. Like them on Facebook! 5. Never Ending Alpaca Farm at 1285 Lillibridge Rd. in Portville welcome visitors to stop by either by calling ahead first or just dropping (may not always be available). They specialize in breeding and selling alpacas and Jerry is eager to help others who wish to start an alpaca farm or are interested in the benefits of having an alpaca farm and the ins and outs of breeding alpacas. Please call 716 9338561 or visit their website. 6. Cardinal Acre Alpacas at 9759 Manley Hill Rd. in Little Valley. “Sorry, our farm will not be open for farm days due to a family wedding, but we welcome visitors any other time, just call ahead. Put us on your Fall travel list of places to go. You will be able to see up close all of our alpacas, all color, all ages. Learn about their history; daily care routine, incredible value of their fleece. Our gift shop carries a wide variety of alpaca related products, many hand knit or crafted from our alpacas fleece. We look forward to your visit.” Please call 716-307-4582 for hours/ directions or follow them on Facebook!
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in the early 1800’s, drew would-be settlers heading west, affording them inns and taverns to rest themselves and the oxen, cows, and horses they bravely brought to their new homes. During the 1790’s, the Holland Land Company bought over 3 million acres of the land west of the Genesee River with surveyor, Joseph Ellicott, appointed local agent in Batavia. Getting to Franklinville, although not without its challenges, was simpler than getting over that cussed Bryant Hill Road, filled with brush, undergrowth, trees, creeks and valleys impeding rapid progress. Hence the history of many inns along the way, it could take a day to go a mile or less on the rough, unfriendly terrain depending whether travelers were on horseback (faster) or with a team of oxen (painfully slower) pulling wagons filled with all their earthly goods. Pushing on through Ellicottville, the “road to the west” made its way up Fish Hill Road (where there sat another inn with large pens for the travelers’ herds), through Mansfield and onto Dublin Road and beyond into Ohio. Those early pioneers may have not seen it as such, but it was truly an exciting time for our little geographic region. We
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played a large role in opening afoot: Dawn Westfall, the head of the Town of Ellicottville America toward the West! Our pioneers were either Bicentennial committee gives crazy or unimaginably clever up a peek of what is to come. Cont. From Cover as they followed their dreams Holiday Valley will kick off of a better, more prosperous the festivities at it’s March and exciting life in this wild, 2020 Winter Carnival by land settled only by Native encouraging attendees to wear the picnic pavilion. There Americans before their arrival. period clothing and bring will be a large variety of An interesting fact about vintage ski gear to show off. food vendors in the paved aforementioned Peter Drown The Historical Society will parking lot, as well as live who settled first on Bryant Hill feature displays throughout the musical performances daily Road is that he is a probable buildings, helping visitors to at the stage area. Events descendant of Shem Drowne. travel back in time. Later that on Saturday begin at noon In the Oct. 1986 edition spring, on Monday, April 13, with opening ceremonies, of Americana magazine 2020, (the official birthday) followed by continuous (Vol. 14, No. 4) there is a a 200th by-invitation-only music by local and regional story indicating that he was birthday party is planned to musicians. America’s first recorded honor the pioneer families Saturday Schedule - Noon: weathervane maker. Shem and bestow upon them Opening Ceremonies; 1pm: entertainment Drowne “fashioned the world- certificates celebrating their Continuous famous glass-eyed grasshopper long connection to the Town on stage; 4-5pm Sasquatch in 1742 for Faneuil Hall. of Ellicottville community. Calling Contest. … the grasshopper has See the Historical Society Sunday Schedule - 11amsurvived an earthquake, a fire, Facebook page to order your 1pm: Non-denominational service, Gospel music and a entanglement in the flagpole own certificate). halyard, and ‘vanenapping’ in At the July 17-19 Olde Home variety of musicians; 1pm: entertainment 1974.” The grasshopper has Week, the descendants of the Continuous been called America’s most 154th Civil War regiment will begins on stage; 2pm – famous weathervane and have their annual gathering Zem Zem cars; 3-6 pm – drawings, still sits atop the renovated at the Town Center with Entertainment, prizes and raffles bicentennial festivities in the Faneuil Hall. Check out the complete and colorful saga works for that entire weekend. Types of art and craft vendors at exchange. http://www. Other events on the table are include: photography, handnewenglandhistoricalsociety. a Parade (see Steve Crowley made jewelry, embroidered knitted and com/legend-faneuil-hall- if interested), a street dance, products, g o l d e n - g r a s s h o p p e r - BBQ, dinners and much more. crocheted goods, candles, We have a year to celebrate, specialty soaps, painted wood weathervane/ The first land contract issued so if you have any ideas, crafts/toys, bird feeders, in Ellicottville was in 1813. please attend the next meeting cloth items, Avon and spa The town of Ellicottville on October 8, 6 pm at the products, kitchen accessories, was established in 1820 - Library. Look for Bicentennial scrapbooking/card making 45.19 square miles named calendars (hopefully) at Fall items, books, decorative Ellicottville, after Joseph Festival and please consider Ellicott. Thus, the calendar becoming a sponsor by going says it’s getting close to the to their Facebook, or contacting time to celebrate. Plans are the Historical Society.
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Classic Rock and Blues music by The Freeze out of Dunkirk/Fredonia, enjoy the “Beer Zone” brought to you by Southern Tier Brewing Company and be part of one couples very special day as they tie the knot at the finish line! You heard right! The couple met at last year’s inaugural event and will become running partners for life on race day. You won’t want to miss it! Finishers of the races will be awarded medals and race t-shirts will be passed out to those that registered prior to September 10. Volunteers are an integral part of the event from start to finish in the planning and success of the Amish Country Running Festival. 13 Aid stations will be scattered along the course to provide runners with a drink, a Band-Aid or just some encouragement. With participants of this years festival ranging in age from 4 through 77 and coming in from all over the USA and Canada the event is really exploding. “Our numbers have really increased this year”, said Tonia Wilson. “We are at almost 200 registered this year. We had
Cont. From Cover 125 last year.” Additional sponsors of the Amish Country Running Festival include Simply at least partially furnished. Natural Alpaca of Randolph, The mission of the Genesis NY featuring warm, soft and House is “to offer temporary hypoallergenic alpaca wares, shelter for those seeking an Southern Tier Professional atmosphere of love, dignity Pest Control, Randolph, NY and belonging.” Right now, the Genesis and Mike Frame Images and Computer Consulting, House is in the process of specializing in landscape, seeking state government nature, dance and sports grants to aid in the renovation, according to Executive photography. The East Randolph Methodist Director Linora Lounsbury, Church and their amazing who invites people over to volunteers will be providing inspect the building. There all of the eats for the day. Food are nine bedrooms, and they is available to the public for a hope to add a handicappeddonation. The party doesn’t end equipped bedroom. This until the last runner crosses the would allow for ten families finish line. Volunteers are still to stay there. Lounsbury said some of the needed. residents will be single ladies, For further info on volunteering or to register and some have children, for the race go to www. noting that the numbers can runsignup.com, call change depending on custody Tonia WIlson at 716-353- arrangements. “We will do 1288, email her at tonia@ what we can do, according coachmarkwilson.com or find to (city) codes. Codes have the Amish Country Running been here often and know the building well. We’ll do Festival on Facebook. Bring your family and friends! everything on the up and up.” Run, walk or lend encouragement. There is currently no date as All are welcome to the 2ndAnnual to when the building will be Amish Country Running Festival! open. Lounsbury said that will happen when they are ready. “Because a lot will have to be
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Ellicottville Board, a literacy volunteer, as President of the Ellicottville Alumni and past Village of Ellicottville Mayor and Village Board member. He enjoyed sports, partaking in many golf leagues at Holiday Valley through the years and also played basketball for the Senior Olympics. Besides his wife, Alice, Mr. Stokes is survived by seven sons; John Mark (Reiko) Slating of Honolulu, HI, Michael (Melanie) Stokes of Martinsburg, WV, Peter (Debbie) Stokes of Great Valley, NY, William (Annamae) Stokes of Great Valley, NY, Gerard (Helen) Stokes of Ellicottville, NY, , Matthew (Karen) Stokes of Cattaraugus, NY, and Andrew Stokes of Ellicottville, NY. Also surviving are five daughters; Catherine (John) Earley of Great Valley, NY, Ann Henderson of Allegany, NY, Louise Oeffling of Ellicottville, NY, Rachel Galway of Olean,
the parking areas. There is no fee for the Trolley ride. At the Kinzua Bridge Foundation’s tent, visitors can purchase a newly designed T-shirt or Sweatshirt, raffle tickets for hundreds of prizes donated by the vendors, and other souvenirs. Information on how to personalize and purchase a brick for the “Be A Part Of History” commemorative brick fundraising campaign will also be available. A new project kick-off will begin at the festival for the construction of a Train themed playground outside for the kids. Corporations, businesses, organizations and individuals are asked to consider donating to “Steam Start” the fundraiser for playground equipment to be in place by the 2020 Fall Festival. Any size donation will get the “steam engine moving on track”. Donations can be made at the Foundation tent site or to: Kinzua Bridge Foundation, Inc. c/o Hamlin Bank & Trust Company, 34 Fraley Street, Kane, PA 16735. Admission to the event is free. Bring a chair; stay all day! For more information go to www. kinzuabridgefoundation. com. Come and enjoy the Kinzua Bridge State Park and Visitors Center during the Fall Festival!
done by volunteers, and again we’re waiting on state grants. While she feels the building is beautiful, Lounsbury said a lot of work needs to be done, like making sure the bathrooms are working, and putting in an access ramp. “People don’t think about strollers and baby carriages, but they need a ramp too. Back stairs are decayed and need to be replaced. We need to put shelving in the basement for food and supplies.” Genesis House also maintains a shelter for families at 107 South Barry Street. But they need more room, according to Lounsbury. “We’re turning away a lot of families and singles. We don’t allow anybody using drugs or alcohol, and if people are trying to stay straight, then they know they are safe with us. This way, we won’t have to turn them away; we can put them in this facility (the former convent) or the other facility (near St. Stephen’s Church and Lincoln Park). And we still have the men’s shelter in Olean.” A few hundred volunteers come out to help with fundraisers, but volunteers are needed to help in the Genesis houses with laundry, meals and decorating. People are invited to join one of the many committees. “People can
either share their expertise or they can get an expertise. We need receptionists, and we need people to give tours. There are lots of fun things to do.” Genesis House will be holding their first-ever raffle on September 21st. “We’re selling 250 tickets at $50. The prize money is $2,000.” There are smaller awards as well, with the event taking place at St. Stephen’s Club in North Olean. “We’ll have the band Freddy and the Jets and some raffles and things there too.” They’re also planning a hot dog sale at the Allegany WalMart on Saturday, September 28th. Lounsbury said donated items are always appreciated, like coffee pots, crock-pots and other kitchen items. “Crock pot dinners help when our people move. We call it a crock pot ministry. People can just plug it in, since they can’t afford to go out for supper.” There’s some good news to report at the old Victorian home on South Barry Street. “We just got it sided, we got it roofed, we got a new kitchen. This week we got a grant to do new bathrooms, furnaces and hot water tanks.” Anyone wishing to help the Genesis House can call them 716-373-3354, or you can find them online.
of a truck the purchase should be possible. The Mayor knows of a used vehicle that is available. A motion was passed to purchase a truck for no more than $30,000 delivered. A question came up about repairing Monroe Street, with the comment, “The whole street is terrible.” The Village budgets $80,000 per year for all street work, and Niles Pierson has a fiveyear plan for maintaining the streets. Old Business Some garbage bags were put out by Plum Creek and weren’t picked up for days. The Board agreed to review the garbage and refuse laws. Mr. Burrell said the Village had agreed to reimburse the trailer park for replacing its water meters. After checking into it the Mayor discovered the meters had frozen, meaning it is not the Village’s fault. The Mayor withdrew the reimbursement offer. Engineer Niles Pierson is officially the Town’s
employee, although he does work for the Village. This means the Town is going to have to determine how much to pay Mr. Pierson while he is on reserve duty. The Town is required to pay him a minimum of 30 day’s pay, but his mission could last longer. Nevertheless, the Village will need to pay half the final amount. The noise law was discussed. Burrell said he had received complaints about construction noise early Sunday mornings. The law says on Saturday night the quiet time is from 10pm-8am Sunday morning. The Board will look into a way to have citations issued to offenders. That lead into a discussion about the bar noise on weekends; about which the Mayor has also had complaints. The Mayor pointed out it does no good to complain to Mary on Tuesday about noisy neighbors the previous Saturday. The meeting was adjourned.
NY, and Mary Stokes of Cont. From Cover Little Valley, NY. He is also survived by three step-sons; Christopher McClory of Niles Pierson submitted his Rush, NY, Terence (Tracy) report in writing. He is still McClory of Franklinville, on reserve duty in Texas. He NY, and Robert McClory of has been in communication Franklinville, NY as well as with National Grid regarding several grandchildren, great- changing the streetlights to grandchildren, and several LEDs. A training session nieces and nephews. for the software from Dud Besides his parents and first Solutions was held for wife, Margaret, Mr. Stokes DPW workers in August. is predeceased by a step-son, The program “went live” Timothy McClory, step- on August 13. The project daughter, Patricia Clark, a at Town Center to replace brother, Gerard Stokes, a sister the windows is now 80% Catherine Stokes, and a sister complete. The Engineer Abigail Junker. reported patching potholes, Friends may call on Friday, catch basin cleaning, and September 20, 2019 from sidewalk repairs are all 10- 11 AM from Holy Name ongoing. The Mayor stated of Mary RC Church in the bucket truck needs Ellicottville. replacing. The Village has Memorials may be made about $18,000 to purchase to the Ellicottville Memorial equipment, but since the Library. Town would pay half the cost Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley. Come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Library. Free program, all supplies provided. Bring Out Your Inner Child!!!
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Ellicottville, NY - Paul J. Stokes, 90, of Ellicottville, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1929 in Olean, NY, son of the late Timothy and Beatrice (Hart) Stokes. He was previously married to the former Margaret Laidlaw, who predeceased him in 2014. Mr. Stokes then married the former Alice Rupert McClory who survives. Mr. Stokes was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He was an auditor for many years with NYS Insurance Fund until his retirement in 1992. Mr. Stokes was an active member at Holy Name of Mary RC Church in Ellicottville, where he served as altar server and a lecturer and volunteered for religious education classes. He was also a member of the Ellicottville American Legion and volunteered throughout his community at the Ellicottville Library, as a member of the
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slide for your glide till 2 am. Back at the beautiful new Gin Mill Mo Porter will rock the house from 8-11 pm. They play rock covers from the 60-90’s with an emphasis on The Doors. There are always 26 beers on tap to accompany a great menu. Madigan’s will be rockin the deck with Dj Cobra Con blowin up the sound booth with some chug-a-chug so you can cut a rug from 10-2 am. There’s foosball and pool tables and you can also play stump the bartender with bonus points for blender drinks. Saturday: Balloons is first up again with The Nick Black Band from 6:30-10 pm. This Memphis band plays blues/soul/R&B style originals and covers. This is an, if you can only see one show. Qwister will be in the back bar from 10-1:30 pm playing a mod/prog/techno reggae set of covers. Dj KT Stylez will be layin down the thump, thump for your bump, bump till 2 am. On the north end of Monroe Villaggio will host Jay McDonnell from 7:30-10:30 pm. Jay plays an acoustic set of folk/country/rock covers to accompany some Italian delicacies. Try the specials; they always rock. On the other end of Monroe we’re at The Public House. They will host Chris O’Malley from 8-11 pm. Chris plays an acoustic,
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The leaves are beginning HELP WANTED: Edelweiss Lodge is looking for laundry help on weekends, if interested to turn and fall is upon us. please apply in person at 27 Jefferson St Soon the colors will be breathtaking. Try a ride on Spruce lift or take a climb on High Rise Adventure Park OCTOBERFEST WEEKEND... House available for rent. 3 bedrooms. Sleeps 10 comfortably.or hike on one of the endless Fully furnished. Clean. Private. Beautiful view. $400 per night. 3 night minimum. 5 minutestrails behind our ski areas. from village. Call or text 716-949-4233. email dmskrzynski@hotmail.com. House is also Maps are available for the bike trails at the Chamber available for upcoming ski season. $4,200 for season. office or Bike and Bean for a UNITS FOR RENT - Stone Cold Storage: 2- 10’ x 24 and 1- 10’x 48 w/2nd Floor. Insidenominal fee and proceeds go storage for Snowmobiles & Trailers. Anything you need inside. After May 1st. Call 716-to the WNY Mountain Bike Association. If you like your 699-4752 entertainment indoors we SEASONAL RENTALS - 2 & 3 Bdrm, fully furnished, in Village, 1 mi. from slopes startingalways have music all about at $5000.00. Email - rosiepeaks@hotmail.com • Phone - (905) 357-9163 or (905) 651-3342town. Let’s see who’s where. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom mobile home, 5 miles from downtown Ellicottville, Available July The seven-day weekend begins on Thursday at The 1st, great home base for skiers, great place to live. Call 716-397-9525 Gin Mill with Joseph & SEASONAL RENTAL: Fully equipped, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 mile to HV, electric, gas, dish tv,Company. Freddy teems up garbage, plowing, all included. $8,800. (941-468-9149) with local musicians to play FOR LEASE: 1200 Sq’ ground floor unfinished village office space available immediately.some multi genre covers Full bathroom, many windows, covered patio, off street parking, $1200/ month. Potential forfrom the 60’s till today. The latest kitchen in E’ville is more or less space can be negotiated. 37 Mill St. (716) 913-6707 Daryl open till 11 pm weeknights. FOR RENT: 1 bedroom upper apartment in Ellicottville, includes appliances. $750 a month Balloons has an open mike plus security deposit. Tenant pays electric. No pets. Includes appliances, washer and dryer.night from 9-11 pm hosted Contact Janet @ 716 969 3946 for appointment. by Greg Mach, fiddle/ FOR RENT: CHALET WALK OUT UNIT. 2 BDRM. 2 BATH. Designed and built with guitar/vocals and Mikee taste and elegance. Peaceful. Walking distance Village/HoliMont. Email villagewalk123@ Strongman, guitar/vocals. Bring an instrument or just a gmail.com. Seasonal or longer. voice and participate. FRIDAY: Balloons lights the candle with Darkwater from 7-10:30 pm. These SELLING TAMARACK CLUB FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP. Unique one bedroom Bradford musicians play condo with murphy bed sleeps 6, valley side, for $69,000 FIRM. $15,000 BELOW last an alt/mod/prog/pop set of sold price for comparable unit. Unobstructed view. EXTRA XMAS WEEK 2018. Cash covers and originals and are very danceable. Evan Dillon flow positive. info@playlongpoint.com (905) 407-7529. will be playing a mod/prog/ FIREWOOD - Two years seasoned firewood for sale. $80 cord, pickup. Delivery available alt/set of acoustic covers for extra charge. Call Paul at 716-474-6534. and originals till 1:30 pm. Dj Xcite will rock the sound FOR SALE: Seasoned Cherry Firewood, Call: 716-450-0836 or 716-560-8920 booth with some slip and
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Stephanie T. - My Mom bought me a scarf that had a depiction of a young cancer patient’s rendering of a snowman from Roswell. The young lady was named Stephanie as well, and I love snowmen. Of course I still have it and often wonder about the girl’s outcome.
Bob O. - When the Rotary Club heard about my situation and donated check.
through and through is the way to a perfect gift. Alas when it has to be something really special it can seem overbearing and cause anxiety. Likewise, receiving the perfect gift can be overwhelming too, not knowing exactly how to thank them … and tears may follow. What was the most thoughtful gift you’ve received?
Leanna P. - My ice cream cake from Jay B. was pretty freaking Melissa N. - My son, Palmer thoughtful. was 4 and went to Disney World. He got us a Winnie the Pooh bear. It said “I Miss You.” But he said he got it because he thought it said “I Love You”... I can still see it like it was yesterday.
Anita C. - My Aunt Alice Botsford taught me Kadie R. - A Mother’s Day to crochet for my 16th poster my son made for Birthday. That gave me Mother’s Day in Head Start. life long pleasure.
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: Notice is hereby given that the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider: ZBA-2019-01 - the appeal by Daniel Miller for an area variance from Section 3.2.D.(1) of the Town Zoning in order to construct a residential addition and a covered deck less than the required minimum 60 feet from the front property line (front setback). The site is located at 7860 Tough Row Hill; identified as tax map parcel 37.004-1-48.2. Application materials are available for review at the Town Hall, One West Washington Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Written comments may be mailed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, PO Box 600, Ellicottville NY 14731.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: Notice is hereby given that the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider: ZBA-2019-02 - the appeal by Daniel Andera for an area variance from Section 3.2.D.(1) of the Town Zoning in order to construct an addition to a barn less than the required minimum 60 feet from the front property line (front setback). The site is located at 6370 Sommerville Valley Rd; identified as tax map parcel 56.001-1-16.1. Application materials are available for review at the Town Hall, One West Washington Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Written comments may be mailed to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals, PO Box 600, Ellicottville NY 14731.
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To show the appreciation of love is reciprocation that means something wonderful. To receive something that is thoughtful is endearing; a memorable something or other that has tenor. Finding that perfect gift to make someone feel that specific way can be difficult. Knowing someone
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