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Opening Day Nov. 18 By Hannes Dziak

Well, it’s that time of year. Alarm goes of at 4:15 a.m.— not that it matters because you were awake all night with heavy anticipation of what the morning might bring. Nope, I’m not referring to Christmas, but to the other “holiday” that many western New Yorkers can’t wait for—opening day of regular season for big game. This Saturday, Nov. 18 marks the start of gun season for deer. Many hunters plan for this day all year, whether it’s planting food plots, setting up cameras to follow deer activity, staying sharp with your aim with target practice, or putting up tree stands and ground blinds. This time of year is much more than just hiding out in the woods for this hunter; it’s about camaraderie. Every hunter has their own tradition. For me, my two friends leave the city life

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and move in with my family for the weekend. We stay up late talking about all the deer that will be hanging out by us, have a big breakfast, and head out to our spots before sunrise. There is just something about sitting deep in the woods before the sun comes up. Everything is still, except for maybe an owl saying goodnight to his friend or a coyote signing off for the night. As soon as it’s

light, that’s when the buck of a lifetime shows his head— well, not really, but that’s the thought that keeps us coming back, just like that one good hole of golf that makes you think, “Yeah, I could be good at this game if I played more.” Many days, no deer will be seen; that doesn’t mean the day was a waste though. In my days of sitting in tree stands, I’ve seen beavers,

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Gobble for Groceries This Thanksgiving

By Alicia Dziak

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for everything you have, and also a time to give back to those who might not have as much. In Springville, a great way to give back on Thanksgiving morning is Gobble for Groceries, a 5K and fun walk to benefit the Trading Post. Located at 38 Franklin Street in Springville, the Trading Post provides meals or food items to over 40,000 people a year. Gobble for Groceries helps the cause by asking for monetary donations to support the food pantry instead of a traditional race entry fee. “With every dollar we get, we can buy $7 of food,” explained Christine Greene, who chairs the event with Rick Manzone and Joe Wolniewicz.

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Upcoming Events Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23 Gobble for Groceries 5K and Fun Walk Trading Post, Springville Nov. 24-25 A Very Merry Main Street Springville Nov. 25 Holiday Craft Show Springville Moose Lodge Dec. 3 Springville Community Chorale Christmas Concert

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Holland Heading to State Meet in Ithaca By Alicia Dziak and Karen Reynolds

This week, Elle Holland, a junior at SGI on the Varsity Girls Swim team, will be attending the New York State Swimming and Diving meet held at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. She will be leaving Thursday morning and competing Friday and Saturday . This is Elle’s second year attending the NYS Meet and she is excited about returning back this season as a stronger and more confident swimmer. She qualified in three individual events; however, she can only swim in two because of the rules in swimming. She has chosen to swim in the 100 freestyle and the 100 backstroke events. Going into the preliminaries, Elle is ranked 59/64 in backstroke and ranked 36/69 in See Holland at States page 4

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Last week, the Concord Town Board nominated Spc. Brian K. Baker, a Springville native who died in 2004 while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom, to be honored by naming the new bridge over the Cattaraugus Creek in his memory. The town board, during its Nov. 9 meeting, unanimously approved the nomination, which is part of Assemblyman David DiPietro’s Commemorate Our Hometown Heroes Bridge and Road Name Program. Concord Town Supervisor Gary Eppolito said the nomination is no guarantee the name will be approved, but said the nomination “is a great thing” and “appropriate.” The information will be sent on to DiPeitro’s office. The new South CascadeMiller Road Bridge over the Cattaraugus Creek, which

carries old Route 219 over the gorge, opened to traffic in May. The new twin Route 219 bridges to the east were named earlier this year in memory of former Cattaraugus County Legislator Gerard “Jess” Fitzpatrick. Baker was 27 years old when he was killed in an explosion in Baghdad, according to a report from the Associated Press. He was assigned to the

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Letter from the Editor

This Saturday is Opening Day for the regular season, what us non-hunters refer to as “gun season.” To me, this marks the beginning of the few weeks when I barely see my husband because he’s outside in the woods during every minute of free time he has. His dinner will be wrapped up in the fridge since he usually comes inside after we’ve eaten, and I grumble at him when he sets his alarm for some insanely early hour on the weekends when I want to sleep in. But, I realize it’s also something he immensely enjoys, and something he looks forward to all year long. He was also so kind as to write this week’s cover story on the subject. For me, the good thing about this time of year is that it’s a perfect excuse to have “girl time” with my daughters. We don’t feel bad about spending the day shopping, not cooking dinner or vegging out on a Sunday watching season 3 of Lost, our current obsession. It’s also a great time to catch up with my friends, some whose husbands also hunt, and some who I just haven’t seen in a while because we all get busy. In fact, on Saturday night, I get to hang out with two of my Springville mom friends who I haven’t spent time with in probably a year. Yes, hunting season means different things to different people, but it’s hard to argue that it’s not fun in some way, shape or form to everyone it affects. So, get out and enjoy, be safe and good luck! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville Times

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By Carlee Frank

Springville firemen and firewomen, town officials and family members gathered at 65 Franklin Street on Nov. 11 to usher in the completed renovations on the Springville Fire Hall. These renovations will assist Springville’s first responders to better protect the people of Springville and its surrounding areas. The department was also granted new equipment, such as new Jaws of Life and AEDs. To end the event, the Hall was blessed by Buffalo Fire Department Chaplain, Father Joe Bayne. Nov 17 M&T Third Fridays at the Buffalo History Museum Free admission to the museum and Resource Center (459 Forest Ave). 1-3 pm – Free Docent Led tours; 3-4:30 pm – Free Kids Activities. www.buffalohistory.org Nov. 18 NY Regular Hunting Season Opens www.dec.ny.gov Nov. 18 Cattaraugus County Arts Council Winter Arts Festival Holiday Valley Lodge. Paintings, prints, photographs, pottery, jewelry, and fiber arts are a few of the many original artworks that will be for sale at this juried exhibition and sale. Shoppers are eager to meet the artists in person and find unique holiday gifts for family and friends. Hours are 11-6. Nov. 18 3rd Saturday Trek at Allegany State Park Explore the area behind the Administration Building, collect pine cones and turn them into a bird feeder. (716) 354-9101 ext. 236 or Heidi.tschopp@parks.ny.gov.

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If people cannot provide a monetary donation, they can also “pay” with a bag of groceries, which should be staples like peanut butter, spaghetti sauce and cereal. The fun, informal race is not chip-timed. The route has been tweaked slightly from last year’s, but still begins and ends at the Trading Post, right in the heart of town. The course splits for the 5K and the 2-mile fun walk. Awards will be given for male and female, over and under 40, as well as some non-traditional awards for oldest competitor and who came from the furthest away. Manzone will DJ the event. Other highlights include a post-race party that includes coffee from Tim Horton’s, a variety of snacks, an auction for a one-year gym membership and, of course, a turkey mingling with the crowd for all your race photo opps. Registration for Gobble for Groceries begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, with the race starting at 9. For more info, visit the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Gobble-for-Groceries-171174929892610. “What a wonderful way to start out Thanksgiving!” said Greene. “This run/walk is the true meaning of giving back to our community in the form of donations and/or groceries. It’s also builds a tremendous sense of how very blessed we are to live in WNY and have our families and friends here and a part of our lives.”

Nov. 18-19 St. Aloysius Regional school 51st annual Christmas Bazaar Parish Hall, 186 Franklin st. Springville. Saturday 10-4 p.m. lunch available, Sunday 11:304 p.m. Chicken BBQ, handcrafted items, baked goods, wreaths, theme basket raffle, craft vendors, $1000 money raffle and more! Drawings begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Nov. 23 Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner All are invited. Salem Lutheran Church & Preschool, 91 W. Main St., Springville, Thanksgiving Day, 3 - 6 pm. Take outs and local delivery available. Questions - call the church office at 592-4893. Thanksgiving Worship Service at 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 Gobble for Groceries 5K and Fun Walk 9 a.m., Trading Post, Springville Nov. 24-25 A Very Merry Main Street Springville Nov. 24 Target Opening Day, Holiday Valley Nov. 24-26 Christmas in Ellicottville wwww.ellicottvilleny.com Nov. 25 Holiday Craft Show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. , Springville Moose Lodge #1249, 13080 Buffalo Rd., Springville. Given by Women of the Moose #1183. Shop Local. Nov. 25 Graham Cracker Houses at Boston Free Library 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 12 - 1 p.m. All materials are provided. All ages (Family activity - younger children need help.) Call (716) 941-3516 to register. Nov. 25 Family Nature Quest: Turkeys at Reinstein Woods Discover the secret world of turkeys as we search for wild birds and make turkey calls. Registration required; call (716) 683-5959 to sign up. Nov. 25-26 The Polar Express On your journey enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie, music from the movie, a storybook reading, and a special gift for the kids -a magic silver bell- from Santa himself! www.medinarailroad.com Nov. 25-26 The Nutcracker at Shea’s Enjoy a beloved holiday tradition - The Nutcracker Ballet - performed by Neglia Ballet with music from the BPO. www.sheas.org

Dec. 1-5 Buffalo Festival of Trees Come celebrate the 40th year with us returning where we started at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Designer Showcase- Dec. 1, Festival of Trees Black Tie Gala-Dec. 2, Festival of Trees Fashion Show- Dec. 5. To Benefit the new John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital www.facebook.com/ events/958606947602678/

Dec. 1-2 Christmas in Gowanda 2017 Come help us start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Santa Snowflake Pet Walk, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. www.facebook.com/Christmasin-Gowanda-553440464724679

Dec. 2 Christmas around the World - Holiday Cookie and Bake Sale. at Salem Lutheran Church & Preschool, 91 W. Main St., Springville. 5924893, Saturday, December 2 from 9 am - 12 pm. (fruit cakes, strudels, fudge, sweet rolls, stollen and more.) A special visit from Santa from 10 am - 11 am. Bring your kids and grandchildren. Offering your choice of a small / large box or a plate size of cookies. Dec. 3 Springville Community Chorale Concert 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 472 East Main Street, Springville. Dec. 6 Outdoor Adventure Series at Allegany State Park - XC Skiing Dec. 9 Santa at Gowanda HarleyDavidson www.GowandaHarley.com

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Serving Up Amazing Pies at The Pizza Glen

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During the 16th century, tomatoes were brought to Europe from Peru and were widely believed to be poisonous. They eventually entered the diets of the poor of Naples, Italy and were placed as toppings on flat yeast dough. The dough has a longer history, but this Napolitano dish is accepted as the first simple pizza. Since then, pizza was adapted by nearly every world culture. There is the lahma bi ajeen from Lebanon, the okonomiyaki in Japan and the deep dish of Chicago. At The Pizza Glen of Glenwood, NY, who, of course, serves New York style. The Pizza Glen was opened in April 1980 by Mike Rowan and Tom Calhoun, but due to an unfortunate accident some years after opening, Calhoun passed away. Since then, the pizza parlor has been run by Rowan and his family. Rowan has been in the business so long that it has become part of his identity. “Everyone calls me Pizza Mike. I’ve had regulars for years who don’t know my last name,” Rowan said. “I always tell them my last name is Mike and my first name is Pizza!” he added jokingly. He has seen almost every pizza topping combination imaginable, but the one that takes the cake is his customer who orders a small pizza with every topping on it except anchovies. “If you look at my menu and see what our toppings are, his small pizza is probably 4 inches thick. He gets it loaded and it’s really something,” Rowan said. The atmosphere of The Pizza Glen is casual. The walls are decorated with vintage beer and sports paraphernalia, and a pool table in the back overlooks the outdoor deck. The restaurant is eat-in, and has a bar and takeout option. “I like to come down each night and mix with all of the people –it’s a nice friendly atmosphere,” Rowan said. He noted that many of his regulars are from Craneridge and Glenwood, but The Pizza Glen has a coupon in the Night-

Out Book Buffalo Edition which brings customers from out of town as well. Located just a stone’s throw away from Kissing Bridge on Route 240, ski season is usually the busiest time of year for Rowan and his family. Not only do skiers frequent the joint, but he said shorter days of winter mean less outdoor work time and people want something to do –so they stop by for a bite to eat. However, mild winters are hard on local businesses. “It’s been a struggle for the last few years because the snow is just not there, the weather’s not cooperating with anybody,” Rowan said. But business is still good because, he said, the pizza is so good. The dough is made fresh in-house every day and has customers raving. Some have even been coming since they opened in 1980. Another tradition from the restaurant’s early days is The Pizza Glen Mug Club. Customers could buy a 12-ounce mug from the bar, put their name on it and hang it up for their use every time they visited. Rowan said it made them feel like they were a part of the business. He now has nearly 700 mugs from over the years, and if a mug club member passes away, he will

return the mug to their family. Rowan also gives back to the community by donating baskets to benefits and charities. Similarly, The Pizza Glen prints gift certificates, which he said sell a lot more during the Christmas season. They open at 11 a.m. Monday to Saturday and at 12 p.m. on Sunday, and close time depends on flow. “When the phone stops ringing and the people at the bar leave, that’s the end of it,” Rowan said. If you want a delicious slice of pizza, with your choice of over 15 toppings, tacos, wings or one of the other tasty food items offered at The Pizza Glen, stop by 9764 State Road, or visit their Facebook page and website for more information.

Springville Honors Veterans By Carlee Frank

In honor of Veterans Day, the Springville American Legion (Post 431) and the VFW (Post 5260) held a ceremony to commemorate veterans and current military personnel at Shuttleworth Park. After many years, more names have been added to the memorials that line the park, and veterans from the Fiddlers Green Nursing Home were wheeled to the ceremony by the Boy Scouts. As a country, we paid respect to the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

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On Tuesday, Nov. 7, voters in headed to the polls to vote the local elections. In Concord, Town ballot included a race for Clyde Supervisor, won by and the GAR monuments Drake (R, C, I). Jim Krezmein The master carver of Batterson, James Batterson (R, C, (R, I) and Phil Drozd distant cousin of David at his shop. I) won the Town Councilmen seats. the GAR monument in Springville. in As of press time, By Derek M. Otto Locally, the ﬁrst one built are as in Last year at this time, I wrote unofﬁcial election results cabin the area was in Ellicottville the about the GAR and the log follows: and was put in place in 1883 built they that Street the Concord on Buffalo cemetery. Cemeteries were Supervisor, Clyde Drake as there home in 1892. About also See Look Back page 11 that same time, they were with 65 percent of the votes. a Councilmen, Philip Drozd petitioning for funds to build votes; with 33 percent of the 33 James Krezmien with percent of the votes. See Election Results page

SGI Students Designing Village Seal By Alicia Dziak

from Christy On Monday, Nov. 6, students design class graphic Komenda’s high school for a Village seal to presented their ideas Charge Nick Budney Springville Ofﬁcer in Wikman. Springville and Village Trustee Nils currently has no Village seal. in the year with The students met earlier of the project, and Lt. Budney about the scope as a class, they Komenda said that afterwards, Springville’s natural discussed incorporating and community into the resources, history, heart design. at creating a seal Each student was tasked things, combining hand that encompassed these These components drawing and Photoshop. students, different to clearly meant different things like farming and the but some recurring elements,

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Teams forming now for spring/summer 2018. Four teams: U16 (birth years 2002 and 2003) and U14 (birth years 2004 and 2005), boys and girls.

There is a maximum number of players per roster and tryouts will be held if needed. Home games will benow heldfor in Springville on the SYI/school fields. Away Teams forming spring/summer 2018. games will Games will beU16 played a week, Wevary. will have four teams, (birthonce years 2002 and early 2003) May and through late July 2018. Practices will be 1-2 per week the coach’s discretion. U14 (birth years 2004times and 2005), boys at and girls.

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All players will be responsible for a separate uniform fee, TBD. Home games will be held in Springville on the SYI/school fields. Away games will vary. Games will be played once a week, early May through late July 2018. Practices will be 1-2 times per week at the coach’s discretion. For more information, contact: Alicia Dziak • 716-984-5458, adziak@hotmail.com

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The Springville-Griffth Institute Board of Education held their monthly business meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. and opened with a presentation of the fall sports season report given by student athletes. School Board President Allison Duwe gave a recap of issues the board discussed at their workshop meeting held on Oct. 24 regarding the future of thinking about education at SGI. “The notion of this work of thinking about our future and how we want to change the school in Springville will not be led by the board or administration,” said Duwe. “ We need a coalition of different voices to participate in this work and open up dialogue and make sure we are listening to all different members of the community and make sure we are acting really intentionally about that.” The board will continue to discuss and explore this issue throughout the year in various workshop sessions. Board Member Chris Cerrone gave the Legislative Committee update, reporting on a planning meeting that was held between

area districts and the State Senate. The school districts are coming together with one common voice to advocate for an increase in state funding from the current level of 40 percent to 50 percent in the upcoming year. The Legislative committee will meet again with State Senators before the next session opens in January. Superintendent Kimberly Moritz reported that with the resignation of Larry Strauss, who served as Director of Facilities, the District posted, interviewed and offered Dave Seiflein, currently Director of Facilities in Cattaraugus/Little Valley, the position, which he accepted and will begin on Dec. 11. The West Valley School District has started their annexation study and Springville is committed to do whatever they can to support their needs over the next few weeks while gathering data. The capital project was approved at the State Department of Education and bids for work have been sent out with the anticipated timeline of awarding contracts in January 2018 and beginning work in February 2018. Moritz will be meeting with

the Football Fanatics later this month to discuss ideas of partnering on a long-term donation the organization wishes to make to the school. In other news, Moritz announced a tentative collaboration with Alfred State University and Erie 2 BOCES for a Pathways to Technology program that would provide area students the opportunity to receive a high school diploma and associates degree within six years, starting in the 9th grade, in the fields of electronics and computer science. “There’s a huge need for skilled trades in this area,” stated Mortiz. “We hope to develop a great partnership with industries in the community through this program.” The concept behind this program is similar to the one that currently exists in Dunkirk, and would be managed by BOCES, but housed locally at SGI. Preliminary meetings will be held in the weeks ahead to discuss this future collaboration and BOCES is currently working to secure grant funding for the program. The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Media Center, 290 North Buffalo Street.

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raccoons, minks and bear. And, of course, there are the deer that stop by for a second, while you’re sipping your coffee or crunching on trail mix, just to prove to you that they do exist. Some hunters have traditions that were rooted generations ago. A great friend of mine was lucky enough to marry into a hunting family and slipped seamlessly into tradition. For Tim Smith, a chiropractor in Derby, hunting camp is Allegany State Park. It’s here

that three generations gather for 10 days. I was lucky enough to be “adopted” into this camp and I get down there as many days as I can. The family gathers here from WNY, the Adirondacks , and even as far south as the Carolinas. It’s really special to gather around campfires, have a few drinks and relive all the deer that were harvested or almost. Of course, most are lies, but that’s what makes it special. Whatever your tradition is, I hope you have a safe and

fulfilling deer season. As my opening weekend house guest Ryan says, “ a bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.” Whatever your plans are this deer season, embrace this time of year, tell one more story and make one more memory—because the off season feels like an eternity, my friend. Read up on safety tips and the new regulations set, places to hunt, safety tips and more at www.dec.ny.gov.

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DEC Announces Summer Camp Registration Dates

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for the agency’s 2018 Summer Camps program will open Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. Applications should be submitted through the online registration program available through a link from the Summer Camps website. Parents and guardians are encouraged to register early since some of the weeks fill up quickly. Commissioner Seggos said, “DEC’s Summer Camps program is a great way to introduce kids to the outdoors and everything it offers. Our camps provide opportunities for kids to experience camping, canoeing and hiking while learning about environmental stewardship. It’s adventure and an education that is preparing our next generation of conservationists.” Now in its 71st year, the Summer Camps program offers week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11-17. DEC operates four residential camps for children: Camp Colby in Saranac Lake (Franklin County); Camp DeBruce in Livingston Manor (Sullivan County); Camp Rushford in Caneadea (Allegany County), and Pack Forest in Warrensburg (Warren County). New this year, camps Colby and DeBruce will offer two weeks of programing for children aged 14-17 as “returnee weeks” and offer programming for ages 11-13 the rest of the summer. Camp Pack Forest will continue to host children aged 14-17 for six weeks and ages 11-13 for two weeks. Camp Rushford will continue to offer

two weeks of programming for children aged 14-17 and five weeks of programming for ages 11-13. The complete schedule of camp weeks and ages is available on the Summer Camps website. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of outdoor adventures and are encouraged to try new things. Activities may include fishing, bird watching, fly-tying, archery, canoeing, hiking, camping, orienteering, and hunter safety education. One hunter education program for either gun, bow, or trapping is offered at each camp each week. Class size is limited for hunter education programs and campers must sign up for it during registration and complete the homework in advance. Along with adventure experiences, DEC campers engage in fun, handson activities, and outdoor exploration focused on field, forest, stream, and pond ecological principles. Campers might collect insects in a field, use nets in a stream, investigate soil composition, measure tree sizes, or practice taking field notes, and writing in journals. Trips to nearby state lands might include kettle bogs, state parks, fish hatcheries, or nature museums. Also new this year, Camp Pack Forest will offer “Outdoor Adventure Week 2.0” during Week 5 (July 22-27). DEC encourages teens ages 14 to 17 who love being outdoors to sign up for this redesign of the Outdoor Adventure Week that will help deepen their enjoyment and widen their horizons while exploring environmental careers at Camp Pack Forest. During this week, campers will develop hands-

on outdoor skills that go above and beyond the traditional camp week. Alongside canoeing, fishing, and games campers will engage in forestry, citizen science, conservation science, and more. Guest DEC, higher education, and natural resource professionals will provide opportunities to consider career paths. All four camps will operate for seven one-week sessions (Sunday to Friday) beginning June 24, 2018; Pack Forest operates for eight weeks. Dropoff time is 3 p.m. on Sunday, and the closing ceremony and pick-up time is Friday at 4:30 p.m. One week of camp remains $350 per child for the 2018 year, and includes meals, trips, and a camp t-shirt. In addition to inviting parents to register their children to participate in the DEC environmental education Summer Camps program, sporting clubs, civic groups, and environmental organizations are encouraged to sponsor one or more children for a week at camp. Groups that deposit funds to sponsor six (6) paid campers in one transaction will receive a scholarship to send a seventh child to camp for free. The seventh camper will use a sponsorship code generated by the Albany Camps administrative. Information about becoming a sponsor and managing sponsor accounts is available on DEC’s website. For more information please visit the DEC’s website at www. dec.ny.gov, call (518) 4028014, visit “NYS DEC Summer Camps” on Facebook or write to DEC Camps, 3rd Floor, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-5256.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency will operate two deer and bear check stations on opening weekend of the regular big game season and encourages hunters to visit these stations. DEC’s Region 9 annual check station, located on Route 16, in Holland, Erie County (northbound about one mile south of the town of Holland), will operate Saturday, Nov. 18 from noon until 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Participation is voluntary and helps DEC gather valuable data to help assess the status of the area’s big game population. In cooperation with Cabela’s®, DEC will also be hosting a second check station

on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Cheektowaga Cabela’s, located at 2003 Walden Ave. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a Hunter’s Processing Package valued at more than $400. “We welcome hunters to participate in DEC’s data collection and research efforts again this year,” said Ken Baginski, DEC Regional Wildlife Manager. “Although it is a completely voluntary program, we encourage hunters to take a few extra minutes to help increase our knowledge about the 2017-18 Big Game Harvest, and to provide us with valuable biological data for ongoing and future big game studies.” Hunters are encouraged to bring their deer to the check

station where DEC staff will determine deer age and collect other important biological and harvest information. With black bear season opening the same day as deer season again this year, staff will check harvested bears, as well. Technicians from State Department of Health may also be present at the check station to examine deer for ticks and collect samples to test for Lyme disease. As in previous years, hunters wishing to donate their harvest to “Hunters Helping the Hungry” sponsored by the Venison Donation Coalition, may drop off a deer at the Holland check station during days of operation before 6 p.m.

1. Raw or undercooked turkey- raw or uncooked meat can carry dangerous bacterias that can cause severe gastric upset, leading to vomiting, bloody diarrhea and severe dehydration. If you are so tempted to give your pet turkey, be sure it is cooked thoroughly and is without any fat or skin, which also can lead to gastric upset, including pancreatitis in a pet. 2. Alcholol- while we all enjoy our beer in front of the game or our glass of white wine with dinner, our pets should not! Alcohol can lead to fever, rapid heartbeat, liver damage and even seizures. Again, keep your glasses and bottles out of reach of your pet to avoid any potential exposure. 3. Grapes and raisins- Though tasty in our fruit salads, just one grape can be toxic to a dog. Grapes and raisins both cause life threatening kidney failure, so again, keep your pet away! 4. Onions and garlic- These can flavor to our delicious meal, but onions and garlic are toxic to dogs, causing destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia. 5. Nutmeg- This can cause central nervous problems and even seizures in your pet. A must to avoid! 6. Mushrooms- These fungi can be healthy for you, but not for your pet! Ingestion of mushrooms can cause severe vomiting, seizures, and even death.

Knowing all this, what is safe for your pet? 1. Bread/rolls- Without butter and in small volumes, bread is just fine for your pet to ingest. 2. Green beans- Often used for pets dieting, green beans can be a tasty treat and filling for your pet 3. Lean, cooked turkeyAgain, in moderation, without bones , fat or skin, turkey can be a good source of protein. 4. Sweet potatoes , mashed potatoes and pumpkin are safe for your pet, once again, in moderation! 5. Cranberry sauce- In small volumes, this tasty treat can also be a part of your pet’s Thanksgiving feast but be careful of large volumes, due to the sugar content. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember, your pet can enjoy this holiday too as long as you keep these tips in mind! Happy Holidays and be safe! Dr. Fitzpatrick an expert in her field, and a 1983 graduate of Ellicottville Central School. She’s also a graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and owns Mountain Mobile Veterinary Service in Eagle and Vail, CO, where she cares for small and large animals. She’s a frequent visitor to Ellicottville where her family still lives.

Vet Talks Pets: Thanksgiving Safety for Your Pets

By Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM

Thanksgiving is a fabulous, food- fille” holiday for families, but not necessarily the best holiday for your pet! As you are preparing the most delicious meal of the year in your kitchen, while the rest of the family is enjoying football and a relaxing day off, your pet may be contemplating just what table scraps he/she may be able to sneak off the table, scrape up off the floor or even get from the sympathetic owner! It has been found in a study by PET MD, that 56 percent of owners are likely to give their pet something from their Thanksgiving Feast. Knowing this, what is safe and not safe for your pet to ingest at Thanksgiving? Bones- if not properly chewed, bones can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, and intestinal blockage in your pet! So please be sure to keep the bones out of your pet’s reach and dispose of them properly in a safely closed container. Other Thanksgiving concerns include:

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BCH Announces New Physician Assistant for Primary Care Center

Melanye Deuble-Hankins will join the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Primary Care Center on Monday, November 27 as a physician assistant. Deuble-Hankins has nearly two decades’ experience as an NCCPA-certified physician assistant, and has worked in cardiology and clinic settings. As a primary care provider at

an occupational health clinic in Salamanca, she has also been in charge of emergency response for about 13 years. “I am so happy to be joining the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital medical staff,” said DeubleHankins. “I am looking forward to greeting patients with a genuine smile, a willing ear, and sound judgment. I never forget what an honor and privilege it is, to be caring for you and your family!” Deuble-Hankins began her career in the healthcare field as an ambulance attendant and flight medic with the STARFLIGHT program in Jamestown, New York. She moved into cardiology as a cardiac ultrasound technologist before earning a bachelor’s degree from D’Youville

College. She has been a physician assistant in medical offices in Chautauqua County and Cattaraugus County, bringing extensive cardiology diagnostics training to the care she gives to her patients. “Our primary care practice has been able to recruit patientfocused providers to our staff since opening in 2010,” said Nils Gunnersen, BCH CEO. “We’re excited to have Melanye join our team.” The BCH Primary Care Center is scheduling patients with Deuble-Hankins immediately, and she will be accepting all major health insurances. For an appointment, call (716) 592-8140.

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Concord Senior Center Upcoming Events

CONCORD SENIOR CENTER WEEK NOVEMBER 20-24 Monday, Nov. 20-11 a.m. Stay Fit Exercises, 12 p.m. Stay Fit Lunch 1 p.m. LEARN ABOUT & HOW TO DEAL WITH ARTHRITIS, 3 p.m. Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, Nov. 21-9:30-Yoga, 11 a.m.-Stay Fit Exercise, 11 a.m. Cooking Demo By Erie County, 12 p.m. Stay Fit Thanksgiving Lunch, 1 p.m. Paint Owl W/Caroline Wednesday, Nov. 22- 10:30 a.m. Exercise W/Kim, 12:30 p.m. Senior Club Pot Luck Lunch Thursday, Nov. 23- Closed, Happy Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 24- Closed Stay Tuned On How To Win $100 Next Month—Come & help us decorate the Center for the holidays. Don’t forget to come to our Africian Safari. Come in for our Cookie Exchange. For the third year, we are making Christmas gift tags. Stop in and give the gift of life to someone – blood— on the third Wednesdays of every month. Come in for lunch and visit with someone new. QUESTIONS OR IDEAS-592-2764---EMAIL concord2017sc@gmail.com For meal reservations, call the Erie County Stay Fit Program at (716) 592-2741 Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program Standard Menu

Local Civil War Letters to be Read Nov. 29

Letters sent from local Civil War soldiers home to family members, friends and other loved ones will be read during a special presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Lucy Bensley Center in Springville. Joyce Abbott and Jolene Hawkins will read a variety of letters, which describe what soldiers endured during their time in service, a bit about their relationship with those they corresponded with and other topics that will give attendees a peek into soldiers’ lives through these primary sources. The Lucy Bensley Center is located at 23 N. Buffalo St. in Springville. The presentation is part of a monthly series hosted by Echoes Through Time Learning Center in conjunction with The Western New York Civil War Society. Meetings are traditionally held the last Wednesday of each month; however, there will be no meeting in December due to the holidays and meetings will resume in January 2018. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. be served and door prizes will Donations will be accepted be awarded. for the Civil War Preservation For additional information, Trust. Light refreshments will contact Tom Place, curator at

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: I want to thank the residents of Concord who have supported my candidacy for town supervisor. I want thank the Elect New Concord team that has worked day after day to bring the issues of our campaign to Concord. I thank the team that worked day after day to raise the funds needed to launch our campaign and bring our ideas to the community. I thank the Concord Democratic Party for its endorsement and support. And to the people who wrote letters to the editor in support of our campaign, posted signs in their yard, knocked on doors, and worked the phone lines, please accept my sincere thanks. We will await action on the issues that our opponents have promised during the campaign. We know now that issues such as taking care of our Community Park, coordinating Senior Services, and advocating for rural broadband need to be addressed by Concord government, and we look forward to speedy action on their part. We ran a positive campaign that set a tone for cooperation. I hope that our Republican neighbors feel the same, and will look to me, Jon and Matt as willing volunteers to improve the economy, recreation opportunities and services in our town. Bill Krebs Springville Mayor Dear Editor: Earlier this year a committed team of Concord residents set out to give our community a choice on Election Day. Our candidates - Bill Krebs, Jon Hamann and Matt Mayer - campaigned on issues and a positive vision for Concord. Although our candidates were unsuccessful, their campaign brought issues to the forefront and engaged many new people in local politics. On behalf of the Concord Democratic Committee, I want to congratulate Clyde Drake, Jim Krezmien, and Phil Drozd on their victory in the election. I am incredibly proud of the campaign that Bill, Jon, and Matt ran, the volunteers who helped endlessly, and the members of the Concord Democratic Committee. I am humbled by the generosity of donors, some who have never been involved in politics, who supported their campaign. And I am looking forward to the future - I hope you are too. We still need your help in holding the Concord Town Board accountable for the promises they made during their campaign. We have an opportunity to work for a town government that welcomes a new generation of politically minded people - much of our committee - to the conversations about decisions that are going to affect us all. For the sake of our families, our children, and the future of Concord, we will not accept anything less. Thank you all for your generous support. Lacey Miller Concord Democratic Chairwoman Editor: The Springville-Griffith Community Education Foundation, Inc., (SGCEF) would like to thank everyone for their generous sponsorship and involvement toward our success over the past ten years. The SGCEF extends gratitude to this year’s Wine Tasting event volunteers, Terry Dormer, Elaine Krezmien, Sam and Jessica Johnston, Jon Shelly, Charles Weber, Jennifer Rumfola, Kellee and Ziggy Kucewicz, Tiffany Frazzini and spouses of Board members as well as sponsors, food and auction items donors, The Springville Jazz Orchestra and Joe Wagner Band. This year’s grant recipient is Springville-Griffith Institute Technology & Engineering Department spearheaded by Jon Shelly. SGCEF funds raised over the last ten years in excess of $300,000 have gone back into the community through grant programs to organizations, including the Concord Historical Society and Heritage Building, The Children’s League, Mercy Flight of WNY, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Boys and Girls Club of Springville, Springville Rails to Trails, Springville-Griffith School District plus many other organizations in our community. I would like to thank the Board members both past and present for their support with special recognition to Dr. Patrick Hurley, Don Feuz, Mike and Mary Hannon, Mary Irish and Dr. William Canavan. Thank you for your commitment to the community. The SGCEF Board welcomes new members. Please contact Jennifer @ allthingsjenniferweber@ gmail.com if interested. Grover Riefler - President SGCEF

Lego Club: Monday, November 20 at 630pm. Ages 4-12, registration is helpful but not required! Thanksgiving Story Hour: Tuesday, November 21 at 6pm. Come and enjoy turkey themed stories turkey crafts and turkey games, best for ages 3-10. Please sign up to attend! The library will be CLOSED Thursday November 23 for Thanksgiving and will reopen for normal hours Friday November 24. You can access your account online any time! Tinkering: Monday, November 27 at 6pm. Tinkering program brought to you by Explore and More Children’s Museum! Registration is required, please stop in or call to sign up! Senior Movie: Friday, December 1 at 1pm. TBD Computer Basics Class: Saturday, December 2 at 11am. Designed for beginners, this class includes a review of the hardware and software of a computer as well as an introduction to how to use the mouse and keyboard. Space is limited so stop in or call to sign up today!! Craft Club: Monday, December 4 at 6pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Board Meeting: Thursday, December 7 at 7pm. Open to the public! Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. Stay up-to-date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library. Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30 am -5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday - CLOSED. Telephone - 532-5129.

Free Computer Class At the Collins Library

The Collins Library is pleased to announce on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. they will be holding a free Computer Basics Class for patrons who want to learn more about how to use a computer. Designed for beginners, this class includes a review of the hardware and software of a computer as well as an introduction to how to use the mouse and keyboard. Our classes are free and open to the public, designed for Patrons 17 and above. Space is limited, so please call the library at 532-5129 or stop in to register. Please check back for more new classes coming next year! The library always has many computers available for free public use. The Collins Library is located at 2341 Main Street in Collins.

facebook.com/springvilletimes Springville Chorale Christmas Concert Dec. 3

The Springville Community Chorale is happy to rehearse and sing two concerts a year under the enthusiastic leadership of Director Colleen Marcello Brecker, known to many in the Springville area as a professional vocalist and director. Under her direction, the chorale will present a warm, traditional Christmas concert on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 472 East Main Street, Springville. The chorale is composed of singers, director and accompanist from Springville, East Concord, West Valley, Gowanda and other communities nearby. It is a group open to all who love to sing and presents concerts that include a wide variety of musical styles in four-part harmony. The Christmas concert consists of many popular Christmas songs familiar to most people, some of which are accompanied by local instrumentalists. There is no charge for attending, but in the spirit of the season, there is an opportunity to contribute canned or paper goods to the local food bank.

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HOLLAND PROPANE - GENERAC Sales, Parts & Service - We are a factory authorized dealer. We install, service and perform warranty repairs. Ask us about our LG ductless air conditioning units, and “On-Demand” Navien water heaters. Budget ted_Ad_Square.indd 8:21:15 AM Ski Season1 Rental, Beautiful Three11/1/2017 Level program and auto-delivery propane programs Townhouse, Heart of Ellicottville, Cathedral available. Call M&M Holland Propane at 592Ceilings, Fully Furnished ,4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 7242 or 1-800-640-0370 for more information, Flat Screen TV’s, Cable, Best Location, Walk or visit us at 10035 Route 219 iust south of to Shops, Restaurants,etc. (Dec 1 to April 1) Springville. HollandPropane.com $12,000 Plus Utilities (716) 941-6146)

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Horton’s and Dunkin Donuts, a quick pick up with the morning paper at Crosby’s or Country Fair. A weekend refill or three at your favorite breakfast spot. And soon, we will have Art’s Cafe right in the center of town on Main Street to satisfy our caffeine addiction. But until that moment arrives, I challenge everyone to go out of your cozy coffee comfort zone and discover a new place in WNY to cross off your bucket list. There’s no better time than the present—while the days are getting colder and darker—to warm up and enjoy a cup of coffee (and dessert, because who are we kidding— the two go hand in hand) at one of the following local coffee shops. The first thing you might not notice about the outside of Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery, located at 580 South Park Avenue in the First Old Ward of Buffalo, is in its past life, the building was a funeral home. Once inside, however, that theme is abundantly clear and reason enough to visit! In addition to serving cups of coffee to die for, they offer a very cool Roastery Club where you can choose to honor a dead person of your choice (famous, not famous, the possibilities are endless) and a local artist will create a unique handcrafted mug in their honor to keep on a shelf for your use whenever you visit. And even better, the five different varieties of coffee beans they serve are locally hand roasted weekly. For more information visit www. undergroundscoffeebuffalo. com.

Tipico Coffee, located at 128 Fargo Avenue on the West Side of Buffalo, boasts of being a coffee shop designed around the largest Kachelofen masonry stove in North America. Of course, when I visited, I had no idea of this fact at the time. I just enjoyed the very clean, classic, modern feel and the delicious cup of coffee. Currently on the menu, they are serving coffee beans roasted by Plume Coffee, Ruby Coffee Roasters and Detour Coffee Roasters. For more information, visit www. tipicocoffee.com. Perks Cafe located at 448 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo, offers locally roasted coffee beans from Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters. On the menu, the must adored Butterbear Latte, which is created by a blending espresso, steamed milk, caramel, hazelnut and toffee flavors. You can also find a unique option called the Rose Latte created by blending espresso, homemade rose syrup and steamed milk. For more information, visit www. perksbuffalo.com. Public Espresso + Coffee has two locations in Buffalo: Hotel Lafayette at 391 Washington Street (moving this week from a space at the lobby bar to their own corner retail space) and at Larkin Square at 745 Seneca Street. They are a smallbatch coffee roastery made up of “self-proclaimed nerds dedicated to the science and art of coffee and espresso.” In addition to their very fine coffee selections, Public Espresso partnered with Lockhouse Distillery to make Revolution Coffee Liquor, Lake Effect

Ice Cream to make Revolution Coffee Ice Cream and you can find Revolution Chicory Coffee served exclusively at Toutant Restaurant in Buffalo. You can also find their beans at Hertel Avenue Lexington Coop. For more information, visit www. publicespresso.com. The Daily Planet, located at 1862 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo, has a mission statement of “Make People Happy, Make Good Friends, Make Good Coffee, and do something nice for the planet, daily.” With this mission in mind, they do not do their own coffee roasting, rather they choose to support already existing local roasters who create blends specifically for their customers. For more information, visit www. dailyplanetcoffee.com. Taste, located at 634 Main Street in East Aurora, is one of those places you can’t miss because of the giant threefoot steaming coffee cup sign located outside the building. The cafe was once an old grain mill and everything inside the walls was found and preserved from East Aurora, Orchard Park and Buffalo, including the lighting from the former Westinghouse Plant, a countertop refurbished from a metal sign from a 1950s diner and so much more! In addition to a long list of coffee (and noncoffee beverages), Taste also is one of the few coffee shops around that not only serves breakfast and lunch, but dinner too. For more information, visit www.tasteofea.com.

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graduating from SpringvilleGriffith Institute in 1996, according to the AP. In the application form, DePietro’s Commemorate Our Hometown Heroes program seeks relevant information about the veteran’s wartime service and why the individual should be commemorated. Bridges and street signs that are approved are dedicated by the assemblyman on location with an informal ceremony for family and friends, according to the application form. In other business, during a relatively short half hour meeting, the town board also approved potential changes to the Erie County Tax Act, giving its approval for the county to push up the start of the

foreclosure process from two years to one year. “It’s just a shame because some of these homes are gorgeous places and they are just being left there,” Eppolito said. “But by the time anybody can get into them and get the title — part of the reason is because the foreclosure process takes so long.” Eppolito said at least 14 towns in the county had already passed the resolution. The board also gave the go-ahead for board member James Krezmien and highway superintendent Dennis Dains to approve the lowest bidder for a roof repair project on the town’s highway barn. “We don’t have any leaks yet, but I noticed this past summer

that some of the seams are showing stress and some of the exterior extrusions are starting to show a little wear,” Dains said. The board was presented three requests for proposal quotes for work on the garage, with the lowest bidder expected to be approved. The board also reminded the public of a meeting at 7 p.m. On Monday, Dec. 4 at the East Concord Fire Hall to discuss the proposed roundabout at the Genesee Road/Route 240 intersection. The next meeting of the Concord Town Board is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Wiggle Over to the Jell-O Museum

By Jennifer Weber

Just a short drive across the I-90 in LeRoy, NY, sits a small, unassuming and adorably kitschy museum dedicated to “America’s Most Famous Dessert.” Nope, not apple pie, not chocolate cake, but the birthplace of the wiggly, jiggly Jell-o. Yes, a whole museum dedicated to Jell-o. The same Jell-o you find various varieties of floating fruits suspended in on the Thanksgiving table. It’s worth a visit. The Jell-o Museum is located at 23 East Main Street in LeRoy, a town known as the birthplace of Jell-o. The day I went to visit the museum with friends, the former mayor of LeRoy, gave us the introduction to the Jell-o Museum History Lecture. Who knew there were so many things to learn about America’s Dainty Dessert? For example, in 1897, a carpenter in town expanded on the gelatin patent and then sold the rights to a local salesman in town for only $450. The Jell-o Marketing campaign involved the owner personally visiting one small town to the next small town, passing out free samples and cookbooks along the way to the people in the community. From there? He went to the local grocers and told them to stock up because people would be asking for Jell-o. Guess what? It worked! Thank goodness it did; otherwise, his family would have had him institutionalized— they thought he was going mad! After the door-to-door method, advertising in ladies’ journals and magazines and the radio took the popularity of Jell-o to a world-wide audience. The museum has a wonderful variety of advertising campaigns over the years on display, which once included a shrine to Bill Cosby, as well as the little blonde-haired Jell-o girl. While walking through the exhibit, you will see vintage videos of Jell-O television commercials from the past five

decades and hear recordings from past Jell-o spokespeople, such as Jack Benny, who helped get that never ending jingle of J-E-L-L-O stuck in our heads as children. In addition to the advertisements, there’s an entire gallery of oil paintings featuring Jell-o desserts hanging on the wall. So fancy for such a simple dessert. Throughout the museum, you will find many quirky artifacts and tidbits of trivia. • For example, while you can find over 60 of flavors of Jell-o today on the shelves, the original four flavors were lemon, orange, raspberry and strawberry. Over the years, more interesting flavors have been produced as well, such as coffee and tomato. • In 1993 a hospital in Batavia tested a bowl of lime Jell-O with an EEG machine and confirmed that a bowl of wiggly Jell-O has brain waves identical to those of adult men and women. • And did you know that Utah named Jell-o the Official

State Snack? Yes, you can read the declaration right there on the wall. “Be it resolved by the Senate of the state of Utah: WHEREAS, Jell-O® brand gelatin was introduced to the country in 1897, just one year after Utah was admitted to the Union as the 45th state; WHEREAS, Utah has been the number one per capita consumer of Jell-O® brand gelatin for many years; WHEREAS, Jell-O® is representative of good family fun, which Utah is known for throughout the world.” And it goes on...but you have to read it for yourself. The other not-to-be missed part of the museum experience is the gift shop, which has Jell-o EVERYTHING. I came home with a pair of boxer shorts that say “See it Jiggle! Watch it Wiggle!” and a chef hat, which I promptly put on my head and did not take off for the rest of the day. And while you might think that was enough fun for one museum, there’s more. Downstairs there was not only a fiberglass Jell-o Cow on display, but a smattering of historical transportation items at the LeRoy Historical Museum. Jell-O left the small town of LeRoy in 1964 and is now manufactured by Kraft/General Foods in Dover, Delaware. However, the legacy of the dessert lives on at the Jell-o Museum, which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 6-11 and free for kids under 5 years old. For more information visit http://www.jellogallery.org or call (585) 768-7433.

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The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce will present its annual awards night on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at St. Aloysius Hall in Springville. In preparation for the event, the Chamber’s board is calling for nominations for its awards, which include several new categories that reflect the substantial contributions of the area’s business and nonprofit communities. Categories include: • Business of the Year (2017 winner: Sheret Jewelers) • Non-profit of the Year (2017 winner: Love INC of Springville) • Citizen of the Year (2017 winner: Nils Wikman) • Small Business of the Year (new) • Community Service - Business (new) • Community Service - Individual (new) • Entrepreneurial Spirit (new)

And as another new initiative, the Chamber will be featuring four local individuals in its “4 Under Forty” program. Self-nominations are welcomed, and nominees should work for, volunteer for or otherwise be affiliated with a current Springville Area Chamber of Commerce member business/ organization. Submit your nominations online at bit.ly/ sacc2018 (Awards) and bit.ly/sacc2018forty (4 Under Forty) or email them to director@ springvilechamber.com. Nominations for the Awards Night and “4 Under Forty” close on Dec. 29. Tickets are available at the chamber office for $30/each or $50/pair. Sponsorship opportunities for awards categories and the event are available. Please contact Chamber Director Jennifer Weber at director@springvillechamber.com or (716) 592-4746.

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Winter Arts Festival Nov. 18 The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) will once again assemble the region’s talented fine artists and artisans for the Winter Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Valley Lodge in Ellicottville. Visitors will find original handmade gifts for their holiday shopping list from among the many booths displaying paintings, prints, photographs, pottery, jewelry, baskets, wood carving and fiber arts. In addition to giving your friends and family one-of-akind gifts, you’ll be supporting local artists and artisans! CCAC is pleased to welcome several new artists to this year’s event, including underwater photographer Jerry Cummins Sr. of A and D Scuba, basket artist Gail Kemp, wooden decoy carver Paul Schonhart of King Decoys, spirit artist Heidi Jimerson and artisan soap maker

Katie DeCerbo of Earthology. This year’s participating artists include Cherie Antle (Jewelry), Jerry Cummins Sr. (photography), Katie DeCerbo (artisan soaps), Bev Fehringer (ceramics), Marshall Green (ceramics), Karen Fitzpatrick (glass), Pauline Hoffman (body care products), Rockey Holland (photography), Elliott Hutten (ceramics), Heidi Jimerson (drawing), Myra Johnston (painting, drawing & wood), Gail Kemp (baskets), Rose Nuszkowski (glass), Paul Schonhart (wood carving), Miranda Turner (painting), Eileen Weishan (Fiber), Michael Weishan (photography), Maria Welka (jewelry and mixed media), Mikel Wintermantel (painting), Lisa Yohon (jewelry). Many area businesses support arts and culture in the region and have graciously donated

raffle baskets to attract shoppers to the event. We encourage you to visit these businesses throughout the year! Purchase tickets and take your chance to win items from: Studio 4 East, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a knife set courtesy of Cutco, tickets to Southern Tier Symphony, Mager Mountain Alpacas, tickets to a University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Bromeley Family Theater event, and a special basket from the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. The Winter Arts Festival is produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council with special support from Holiday Valley Lodge, the Ellicottville Times and the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The event is free and open to the public.

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Local Artist Taps Into Spirit Realm

This weekend’s third annual Winter Arts Festival will feature a variety of talented local artists sharing their creative talents with guests in the Holiday Valley Lodge. One new artist debuting at this year’s show is Heidi Marie Jimerson, a spirit artist. Jimerson, who works with children at Seneca Intermediate School in Salamanca and whose own kids attend Ellicottville Central, has been doing spirit art for almost 20 years. She said she got into it after attending a psychic fair and meeting spirit artist and registered medium Bonnie White, who resided in Lily Dale, NY and created a spirit art piece for her. “I had one done by her and was amazed,” Jimerson explained. She ran into White several years later and had another one done, at which time White suggested that Jimerson take her class on the subject. Jimerson did, and was inspired. “I thoroughly enjoy tapping into the spirit realm while peacefully creating art,” she said. For years, she did it as a hobby for personal enjoyment and relaxation. Over time, Jimerson began to share her work with friends and family, who encouraged her to share her unique and abstract art with the world. Jimerson explained her process of creating each unique piece involves lighting a candle and meditating a moment. She then chooses a color, closes her eyes and lets the chalk in her hand flow across the paper. “I then open my eyes and begin exploring the drawing,”

she explained. “I will try to highlight or outline some things I see in the drawing. I’m always amazed by the things that appear in my drawing, especially considering the majority of my work is done with my eyes closed.” Animals, objects, faces, symbols, letters and sometimes angels literally appear on the paper. “Throughout the entire process, intuitively, information comes in, which I share with the recipient,” Jimerson explained. “My passion is to be able to share this gift with others. We are all born with intuition, but some are born with it to help others. It is truly a fascinating

and rewarding experience and I feel very honored to have received this gift.” Jimerson will have limited edition framed prints of her work for sale at the Winter Arts Festival Nov. 18. She noted that while these are prints, she has always believed in the mystical appearance of sparkles, and added glitter to each print to make each one truly unique. Jimerson will also be booking individual sessions during that time. For more info, contact Jimerson at heidimariespiritart@gmail.com.

Meet the Makers as You Shop The Winter Arts Festival is a juried fine art and artisan show and sale happening on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lodge at Holiday Valley. Here you will find unique, handmade gifts — paintings, prints, photographs, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, wood carvings, purses, scarves, and baskets all created by regional artists and artisans devoted to their crafts and mediums. Their artistic vision and skills have been honed over the years, resulting in fine quality craftsmanship that cannot be replicated by a machine. Winter Arts Festival potter Elliott Hutten has been working with clay for 35 years, describing the accumulation of her experience this way, “Working as a functional potter for over three decades has taught me to value my use of time. Clay is a simple material which can be easily manipulated while it is soft. Once it dries however, it becomes brittle and fragile. A potter must learn to handle the clay at the right moment, taking care to do each important step at the critical time in order to achieve a successful finished product. Making pottery is much more labor intensive than one might think at first glance!” Hog-Shed Studio Pottery, Hutten’s business, has many devoted customers who appreciate and value her work. She explains, “It is wonderful to know that people enjoy using the pottery I make. Drinking coffee or tea from a handmade mug is different from using a commercial one that has been manufactured in a factory. There is character in something which has been made by hand — no two pieces are exactly the same.” Working in a completely different medium, but still very much hand-made, is basket artist Gail Kemp. Kemp has always been interested in nature and using what is available to make into useful and decorative items. She has been working at her craft for 30 years, starting with kits and patterns, then exploring basket books, and taking a few instructional classes. Her baskets are colorful and rustic, sometimes incorporating antlers as handles. Although Kemp has been weaving baskets for thirty years, the Winter Arts Festival is her first formal show and she is looking forward to it.

For stained glass artisan Karen Fitzpatrick, her business, Just Fitz LLC, has evolved from beginning with a stained glass class in 2003, progressing to a custom window for the music room in her house in 2006 and then becoming an obsession with improvisation using glass as a medium. As she explains, “I use my own designs from my own photographs or drawings, but often jump in without a pattern to follow and see where it takes me.” After participating in a gallery show and joining the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Karen began to take part in the Routes to Art Studio Tours from 2009-2014, showcasing her beautiful works that play with color and light. She exhibits and sells her work at art shows and festivals and does commission work as well (http://www.justfitzstainedglass.com/). Come meet these and other artists and begin your holiday shopping. You will bring home some of the most beautiful items you will ever own! The Winter Arts Festival is produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council with special support from Holiday Valley Lodge, the Ellicottville Times and the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. There is no admission charge for shoppers, but you are invited to participate in the basket raffle fundraiser for CCAC featuring wares from regional businesses.

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stk#17013

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stk#17216

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stk#17166

stk#17195

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stk# 17115

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