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East Otto Holiday Open House Artists Welcome You Fox’s New Studio Open Nov. 2-3 By Jeff Martin
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This past year has been a banner one for Barbara Fox. Not only as the California native opened her own gallery, Mill Street Art Gallery at 42 Mill St. in Ellicottville, but also after 25 years in watercolors, she’s now dabbling in oils. “I’ve always wanted to try it,” Fox said. “People are responding to it well, too.” It shouldn’t come as a surprise. One look at her work shows her unmistakable talent, one that she began cultivating at the University of California. While her main source of income is commercial work, specifically illustrations for green cards and for the United States Mint, Fox has perfected a medium that showcases a wide variety of subjects. Newcomers to Fox’s work can come see for themselves during the East Otto Country Holiday Open House on Nov. 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The open house is part of the East Otto artist series, which also includes watercolorist Robin Zefers Clark and pottery maker Elliott Hutten. Originally, Fox wished to be a veterinarian, but that wasn’t meant to be. Like all artists, Fox desired one thing and found a talent, a skill, in See East Otto Country Associates page 6
State, County and Local Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau Celebrates 100 Years Elections Nov. 5 Six Amendments to State Constitution on Ballot By Mary Fox
By Jann Wiswall
All registered voters in Cattaraugus County have the opportunity to vote next Tuesday, Nov. 5, for State Supreme Court Justice, County District Attorney, County Sheriff and County
Coroner. In addition, voters in Ellicottville, Great Valley and Mansfield will select some of their municipal leaders. Throughout the state, voters will choose between Democrat Mark A. Montour and Republican Paul B. Wojfaszek. In Cattaraugus County, incumbent Lori P. Rieman is running unopposed for District Attorney and Timothy S. Whitcomb is running unopposed for Sheriff. Democrat David G. Siafakas is running against Republican Kevin M. O’Rourke for County Coroner. Town of Ellicottville Incumbent councilmember Steven J. Crowley and Richard P. Jackson are running for the two vacant seats on the Town of Ellicottville Board.
More than 70 members of the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau gathered Wednesday, Oct. 23, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for the 100th annual dinner meeting of the Farm Bureau. “Agriculture has expanded and exploded,” said guest speaker Crystal Abers, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic
Development, Planning and Tourism. Farmers milking cows, planting wheat and corn and baling hay is only one definition of agriculture. The term broadly includes any product produced on the land. Some of these niche agricultural businesses may be orchards or vineyards. They may be businesses that raise alpacas, horses, goats or other animals.
What a season it has been for Ellicottville’s sports teams. On October 26, the Ellicottville Little Eagle Midgets WON THE SUPERBOWL with a 28-14 win over the Randolph Raiders! Congratulations Midgets! This week, sectional championships begin for the boys’ varsity soccer team. On Oct. 26, the team won an astounding match against West Valley after two overtimes,
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Have you heard about Headstands for Humanity (H4H)? If you haven’t, it’s a pretty cool fundraising event that is also attempting to break the Guinness World Record for most people doing simultaneous headstands — yes, headstands! The group, headed by Mike Paterniti, has sprung to life recently to raise money for local children’s charities and non-profits. The event takes place at Holiday Valley on Saturday, Nov. 2 and everyone is welcome to attend this free event! Registration the day of the event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Holiday Valley Driving Range by the Golf School. The event begins at noon. Headstands for Humanity invites all individuals, school groups, athletic teams,
Or they may be food-related industries, such as food banks, farmers markets or agricultural education programs. Abers also noted some interesting facts about the history of agriculture in our area. “The assets of soil, timber and water, which we have today,” said Abers, “are the same resources that brought settlers here in the 1800s,” she
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Bacon. Wine. Winery Tour. How Can You Resist? By Alicia Dziak
The Winery of Ellicottville has put two of the best flavors on earth – bacon and wine – on the menu for a Bacon Wrapped Wine Pairing, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event features a selection of the Winery’s very own award-winning wines along
with savory bacon-themed appetizers prepared by Chef John Haley. The casual event also includes a winery tour and a complimentary glass of wine following dessert. Reservations are required by calling 6991055. Tickets cost $25; $20 for See Winery of Ellicottville page 11
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Arts Corner: Exhibits at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Ellen Steinfeld
St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is home to world renowned traveling exhibitions and those owned by the university. Galleries at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts are open to the public at no charge Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday, noon–4 p.m. Holiday hours may vary. House & Home Drawn from the flagship installation at The National Building Museum, House & Home embarks on a tour of houses both familiar and surprising, through past and present, to explore the varied history and many cultural meanings of the American home. On view at the Winifred Shortell Kenney Gallery. Ellen Steinfeld: Explorations This current exhibition of the artist’s work displays various pieces from her advanced repertoire of imagery and techniques including
abstracted, painted “plates,” sculpture and handmade paper pieces. On view in the Paul W. Beltz Gallery through Dec. 1, 2013. Holbein Taken from the F. Donald Kenney Collection, this exhibition will feature prints of portraits by Hans Holbein the Younger, a 16th century German artist and print maker known as one of the greatest portraitists of his era. Currently on display in the Front Gallery. Fine Arts Photography Two contrasting exhibitions by Barbara Luisi will be on view: “Pearls, Tears of the Sea,” which features underwater photography, will be on display in the Marianne Letro Laine Gallery, and “Glowing Nights,” featuring artificial light photography, will be on display in the Paul and Toni Branch Gallery. Exhibits run through Nov. 24, 2013.
Clocks Fall Back Sunday, November 3 Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour!
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Connections: WHY ART?
Now that I’ve had the opportunity to visit three extraordinary artists, I have even more to say beyond the who, what, when and where. When practicing modern journalism, the question “Why?” is often used. It wasn’t always so. In the recent past, it was enough to just report the facts and be done with it. Fortunately, publishers and editors began to see the importance of asking and answering why – why is this story important, why should readers care, why does the subject have relevance? The importance of the annual East Otto Artist Open House, scheduled for this weekend, cannot be stressed enough. Elliott Hutten of Hog Shed Pottery, Robin Zeffers Clark of Brookside Studio Watercolors and Barbara Fox of Mill Street Gallery form what I call a Holy Trinity of Perspective. In other words, together they offer a powerful way of looking at the world. By way of paint brushes, a pottery wheel and kiln, the three artists represent and manipulate mediums in such simple yet g rand ways that, upon visiting their studios, a person can’t help but be moved emotionally. This world we live and work in becomes harder the older we become, and for this reason alone it is important to meet and experience those people in our midst who dare to look at the world differently than most of us do. Artists are the earth movers, the soul shakers, the g reat agents of change that help us all appreciate the world around us. If nothing else, but perhaps most importantly, they help us look at the world once again as if we were children. Aside from the basic conversations I reported in the Ellicottville Times during the past three weeks, all three artists had plenty to say about their lives that I didn’t include in the articles. They share many things in common – from their educations to their sudden realizations years ago that they were artists. But the most important thing they shared is how they once and continue to struggle in their effort to illuminate the importance of art to Western New York residents. I don’t want to say that one artist among the three experiences more success than the other, but I got the feeling that it must be diff icult practicing their art in an area that is predominately ag ricultural. Most people in this area are practical beings and would just as soon search for a “useful” purpose for a painting, rather than simply hang ing it in a living room and appreciating its deeper meaning and how that deeper meaning translates to the meaning of life in general. The meaning of life? As experienced through a f ire-forged mug, a canvas? Really? You betcha. The g reat paradox of art is that it is both useless and necessary at the same time. One does not need a painting of a snowy wood to enhance their life; yet one does need the g race of another’s perspective to see something of life that they would otherwise not. We live our lives through a pair of eyes – why not trust the eyes of artists to show us something we otherwise could not see? As artists, Hutten, Fox and Clark are searching the landscapes of their very souls and, through intensely hard work, bring ing those landscapes to light. They are showing us what must be very intimate parts of themselves, and for that they deserve our respect and appreciation. If nothing else, they deserve at least a visit this weekend. Who knows how you’ll see the world – or yourself – afterwards.
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Audubon Celebrating Owls Day & Night November 9 Despite being easily recognized with their large heads and eyes, owls are rarely seen. The Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary will celebrate these fascinating creatures both day and night on Saturday, Nov. 9, with live owls featured in special programs in the afternoon and an “Owl Prowl” in the evening. At Owl Day from 1-5 p.m., visitors can learn about these silent hunters of the night with hands-on activities that demonstrate their unique hunting techniques. You can find out what owls eat by dissecting an owl pellet, or you can make an owl craft to take home. The highlight of the afternoon will be a demonstration by Mark Baker, a licensed raptor (bird of prey) rehabilitator. Baker will bring several of his owls that are unable to be released back into the wild. You can visit with him and his owls and then learn more during his programs at 2 and 4 p.m. New this year will be food including soups, hot dogs and cookies, and behind-thescenes viewings of Liberty, Audubon’s resident Bald Eagle. There will also be an owl calling contest at 3 p.m., and prizes will be awarded. Scout leaders are reminded to call (716) 569-2345 to make reservations for their Scouts to earn Owl Patches. On arrival they can check in at a special table where they will be made
Visiting fascinating creatures like these red and gray screech owls will be part of “Owl Day” at Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary on Saturday, Nov. 9. honorary Friends of the Nature Center for the day. Reservations are not required for this event. The fee is $8 for adults, $6 for Friends of the Nature Center, $6 for Children ages 3-12 and free for children age 2 and under. The program fee includes building admission. The “Owl Prowl” will be held from 6- 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 9. After a short indoor presentation, participants will head outside, where recordings of several owls will be used to try to get a response. “Prowlers” will learn and try their own owl calls and find out how their senses compare to that of an owl’s. Participants should dress for the weather and bring only flashlights with a red lens or filter. Owl Prowl participation is limited and reservations are required by Thursday, Nov. 7. The fee is $8; $6 for
Friends of the Nature Center. Reservations can be made by calling (716) 569-2345 or clicking on “Program Listing” under Quick Links at http:// jamestownaudubon.org and following the links. Audubon’s Blue Heron Gift Shop features owl finger and hand puppets as well as many books for both adults and children. Young ones will be fascinated by Jennifer Keats Curtis’s Baby Owl’s Rescue and adults will find both The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors and Sibley’s Owls of North America, a waterproof “folding-guide,” of interest. The Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary is at 1600 Riverside Road, onequarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown, NY, and Warren, PA. For more information, call 716-569-2345 or visit http://jamestownaudubon. org.
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A Tribute to the Music of Levon Helm and The Band Through a selection of songs from his 55-year career, a group of musicians come together to recognize the legacy of Levon Helm and The Band at Springville Center for the Arts on November 9, 2013 at 8 p.m. Performers include Nick Kowalski, Dana Oakes, Aaron Peters, Tim Brown, Lori Martin, Ray Cook, III, David Jones, Charlie Porter, Ted Lambert and Peter Sorkin. Born in Arkansas in 1940, Helm discovered a love for music and performing from watching the traveling variety shows that came to town throughout his childhood. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Helm was a member of Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, which toured across America, but found greater success around Toronto where he met the other future members of The Band.
The Band became the foundation of the modern day Americana movement and the development of country rock. The Band went on to record seven albums before their highly acclaimed farewell concert, The Last Waltz, was filmed as a documentary by Martin Scorsese in 1976. In 1998, Helm was diagnosed with throat cancer, which caused him to lose his singing voice. After undergoing treatment for the disease, his cancer eventually went into remission, allowing him to gradually regain use of his voice. His 2007 comeback album “Dirt Farmer” earned the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album in February 2008. In November that year, Rolling Stone ranked him No. 91 in the list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2010, “Electric Dirt” won the first Grammy Award for Best
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Americana Album, and in 2011, his live album “Ramble at the Ryman” earned the Grammy in the same category. On April 19, 2012, Helm lost his battle with cancer. He is remembered for his strong, rich voice and his unique drumming technique. Selections to be performed range from hits such as “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” from The Band’s formative albums, to newer songs such as “Move Along Train” and “A Train Robbery” from Helm’s more recent solo albums. Springville Center for the Arts is located at 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $12 by calling 592-9038 or online at www. SpringvilleArts.org. Tickets at the door are $15. All proceeds benefit the Center. This is a K-3 Production.
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While it may be time to put away the tents and RVs for the season, park lovers need not fret. Die-hard Allegany State Park fans can rejoice in the fact that many ASP cabins are open year-round, and even if you just have a day to spend, there’s still plenty to do at the park. If you hit the park before the snow flies, bring your bike and enjoy the paved bike path that leads around Red House Lake. The path runs just over three miles around the lake and includes several offshoots that let riders explore two more miles. A favorite section for my family leads through the woods between Camp Allegany and the covered bridge. The paved trail also leads to the bottom of the waterfall cascading off the lake, and by the old ski jump, and you can read all about it when you cross over the water. Many hunters take advan-
“’The Red House Five Plus One’ is what I call this caption, as this shows some of the area’s former top skiers of yesteryear from the Allegany State Park (ASP) area,” said Bob Schmid, director of the Allegany State Park Historical Society. On the left is Ellicottville’s unstoppable Edna Northrup, who is in her 90s and still skis, hikes, mountain climbs and travels the world looking for new challenges that have included climbing Mt. Everest. Edna also touched upon skiing in Ellicottville, as her family was one of the originators of getting skiing started in Ellicottville. The other five people seen here were all born and raised in Red House and lived a good portion of their lives in Red House. All six here gave a joint talk on the history of skiing at Allegany State Park for the May 21, 2011, ASP Historical Society meeting inside of the Quaker Museum, as all six are former ski trophy champions of past ASP ski competitions. To the right of Edna are Larry Anderson, his younger brother Lanny Anderson, their sister Sonya Anderson Durphy, and brothers Ted and Terry LaCroix.
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OLEAN – The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee began hosting seminars every six weeks in 2011. Each seminar featured a topic of concern to our membership and were held at the chamber office at no cost for chamber members. The schedule of seminars has been set for the 2013/2014 season. Smart Phone, iPhone, iPad, Laptop? The next seminar will show you ways to manage your time using new technology on Nov. 6 at noon. One of the perks of working in our modern environment is the abundance of technology available to make the way we work simpler, slicker, and more effective. But do smartphones truly enhance our productivity, or do they hold us back from the task at hand? One of the key points to remember when using a smartphone to help streamline
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LinkedIn, March TBA. Mystified by the ins and outs of LinkedIn? Fret no more. This powerful social media tool for your business will be de-mystified by Samantha Disorbo. Sam will cover that and will also show you how to set up a LinkedIn profile, the “dos and don’ts” of LinkedIn etiquette, ways to increase your connections and build credibility, how LinkedIn can be used to build your business through LinkedIn groups, updates and more. April TBA will feature Basic (Non-Social Media) Marketing Skills. The seminars, held at the Chamber office at 120 N. Union St. in Olean, are free for members, with a $10 charge for non-GOACC members. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact GOACC at (716) 372-4433 or email betty@oleanny.com.
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“One Summer: America, 1927 ” by Bill Bryson
In One Summer Bill Bryson, one of our greatest and most beloved nonfiction writers, tran transports readers on a journey back to one amazing season in American life. T summer of 1927 began with one of the signature events of the twentieth century: The on May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first man to cross the Atlantic by plan nonstop, and when he landed in Le Bourget airfield near Paris, he ignited an plane exp explosion of worldwide rapture and instantly became the most famous person on the pla planet. Meanwhile, the talented Babe Ruth was beginning his assault on the home run rec record, which would culminate on September 30 with his sixtieth blast, one of the mo resonant and durable records in sports history. In between those dates a Queens most ho housewife named Ruth Snyder and her corset-salesman lover garroted her husband, lea leading to a murder trial that became a huge tabloid sensation. Alvin “Shipwreck” Ke sat atop a flagpole in Newark, New Jersey, for twelve days—a new record. The Kelly American South was clobbered by unprecedented rain and by flooding of the Mississippi basin, a great human disaster, the relief efforts for which were guided by the uncannily able and insufferably pompous Herbert Hoover. Calvin Coolidge interrupted an already leisurely presidency for an even more relaxing three-month vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The gangster Al Capone tightened his grip on the illegal booze business through a gaudy and murderous reign of terror and municipal corruption. The first true “talking picture,” Al Jolson’s The Jazz Singer, was filmed and forever changed the motion picture industry. All this and much, much more transpired in that epochal summer of 1927, and Bill Bryson captures its outsized personalities, exciting events, and occasional just plain weirdness with his trademark vividness, eye for telling detail, and delicious humor. In that year America stepped out onto the world stage as the main event, and One Summer transforms it all into narrative nonfiction of the highest order. This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format only. Other formats such as large print and audio book may be available through our inter library loan program in the next few months. Stop in and check out our selection of over 8,400 items in our adult fiction and nonfiction sections.
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tage of ASP’s wilderness in November and early December. For rules and regulations, visit www.dec.ny.gov. Winter brings a whole new crowd to the park, and what better place than ASP to enjoy the season’s outdoor activities? Snowmobilers can pack up their sleds and enjoy 90 miles of trails meandering through the scenic woods and open fields. If it’s adventure you’re after, a trek over the trails on snow shoes or cross country skis is a must. The Art Roscoe Ski Touring Area, which is easily accessed near the Summit Trail on the Red House side of the park, boasts some of the finest groomed cross country skiing and mountain bike trails in the Northeast. (Note snow shoes are not allowed on groomed trails.) The Summit Mountain Shop rents cross country skis and snowshoes, and the retail
shop offers a selection of ski waxes, tuning equipment and souvenirs. After you work off some energy, you can refuel at the snack bar, where soups, chili and tasty beverages are served. Hiking in snow boots is also a great way to burn some calories and enjoy the crisp winter air. Many of the hiking trails with trailheads beginning and ending in the main drags of the park are still easily accessible in winter; if not, plan on some hard work getting back to your starting point. An important thing to remember is to plan ahead for your hike. Last year, two of my friends, who shall remain nameless, headed out onto the 6.5 mile Beehunter Trail in the afternoon, ended up veering off the trail, and were lost in the park for hours, until well after darkness had fallen. It’s a good idea to give yourself extra time
for hikes since snow slows most people down, and be prepared with snacks and flashlights. Also remember there is limited cell phone reception in the park, so don’t count on that as your backup, and pay close attention to trail markers, as hiking and snowmobiling trails often intersect. If you want to bring the kids, or just act like a kid, bring a sled and find a hill. There are many to choose from if you’re willing to look. My family likes the long, gradual one near the Beehunter Recreation Area, where it feels like you’re heading downhill for five solid minutes. Get down to ASP and check out all the winter fun it has to offer! To see what cabins are available for your winter adventure, and for more information, visit www.reserveamerica.com. For ski conditions, visit www.alleganynordic.org.
Southern Tier West Plans Regional Farmers Market Summit Nov. 4 Salamanca, NY – The Southern Tier West (STW) Regional Development and Planning Board announces the agenda for “Growing Our Regional Farmers Markets by {net}Working,” the first regional summit designed to bring representatives of the region’s farmers markets together for a day of networking, assessment and shared planning for the future. Breakout work sessions will be facilitated by Diane Eggert, executive director of the Farmers Market Federation of NY, who will lead participants through strategic planning activities that will help define areas of opportunities for farmers markets to expand and diversify their vendor bases while also enhancing the overall farmers’ market experience for their customers. The summit also will feature a keynote address by Jim Farr, manager of Rochester’s Public Market, who will talk about strategies to grow and evolve farmers markets into vital community assets. The summit is especially designed for farmers’ market stakeholders such as farmers, growers and other vendors; managers and coordinators; board members and volunteer; and market host organizations. Kimberly LaMendola, regional development coordinator of STW, says that the idea for a first-ever meeting of regional farmers’ market representatives stemmed from analysis of two major consultant studies recently conducted by STW to determine the feasibility of developing a coordinated local food and aggregation supply
chain. Findings showed that the three-county region is rich in agriculture assets and directto-consumer local food outlets, such as farmers markets and roadside stands, but that there was room to build capacity among those venues and to grow demand for local food products. Notes LaMendola: “Our assessments show that the western Southern Tier region has a strong foundation of agricultural and local food assets and an emerging local food economy. A key strategy to building a strong, consistent and resilient local and regional food economy in western Southern Tier is to grow a strong and consistent market demand for local food products. One way to achieve this is to build on the assets of the existing farmers markets in the three counties and provide professional development and market capacity building opportunities for the vendors and market managers so that they can take full advantage of the potential customer base and use a variety of business management and marketing approaches to more strongly position their market for longterm growth and success.” LaMendola said she turned to Eggert to help develop the agenda for the day-long summit because of her interest in helping farmers markets in the Southern Tier grow their capacities. Eggert will lead breakout sessions that will explore the areas of challenge and opportunities among the existing markets and also chart the path for the development of a functional network of representatives from the
region’s farmers markets. “A formal network of regional farmers markets representatives can function effectively to share resources, coordinate event planning, solve problems and provide a platform for each market to succeed on its intrinsic assets while working with other markets to build a vibrant and diverse direct-to-consumer local food economy,” says LaMendola. STW is fortunate to have Eggert helping us connect the region’s farmers markets with each other and guiding them on best practices of market management, customer development and the development of a regional market network.” “Growing Our Regional Farmers Markets By {net} Working” takes place on Monday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Magnano Room of the Cutco Theatre on the Olean campus of Jamestown Community College. Thanks to grant support, the event is free to attend and breakfast and lunch are included. Meals will be prepared by Chef Sheila Darrow using fresh local farm products. All vendors of any type from the region’s farmers markets are invited to participate. The regional focus includes farmers markets in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, the northern tier of Pennsylvania and southern Erie County. The full agenda, additional details, and registration forms are available online at www.freshlocalwny. org, or contact Kimberly LaMendola at 716-945-5302 x 211 or email klamendola@ southerntierwest.org.
Dr. Frederick K. VanDeusen, Jr., 75 Bradford, PA Dr. Frederick K. VanDeusen, Jr., 75, of 829 West Washington St., passed away Thursday (Oct. 3, 2013) at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 14, 1937, in Fort Edward, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frederick K. and Frances Fra Smith VanDeusen Sr. Dr. VanDeusen was a 1955 D graduate gra of Schuylerville High School; Sch he was also a 1961 graduate gra of Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine, where he received his doctorate. After college, he worked in A the Machias Veterinary clinic for one year. In May of 1962, he owned and operated his own veterinary clinic in Otto, N.Y., vet and then in 1985 he moved
to Bradford and opened the Bradford Veterinary Clinic, which he operated until his death. He was a member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity and was actively involved with the Student Agencies at Cornell University. He was a contributor to Operation Smile and for 25 years at Child Fund and Children International. Surviving are two sons, Frederick K. VanDeusen III of Allegany, N.Y., and Timothy L. VanDeusen of Ithaca, N.Y.; a sister, Mary Renois of Lake George, N.Y.; a brother, Spencer VanDeusen of Glenns Falls, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Ryan Barta, Devan Barta and Shayne
VanDeusen; his former wife, Rosamond Haire VanDeusen of Otto, N.Y.; and two nieces and one nephew. Private services will be held at the convenience of family with the Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
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It has been more than a year since the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board held a preapplication conference and saw a presentation for a proposed subdivision at the 1,100 acre site of the former Poverty Hill ski area. So what has become of the project? According to Andy Gow of engineering firm Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., his clients, 8232602 Canada, Inc., and Gestion Blueberry Lake, Inc. of Montreal, are in the midst of finalizing the engineering plans for the site and expect to be back before the Town Planning Board in the next two or three months. If all goes well, the developers’ plan is to start construction in 2014.
The proposed subdivision would involve 144 acres and 24 lots – 21 of which are five acres each with private wells and septic systems – accessed by a private road off of Poverty Hill Road. As reported after last year’s Planning Board meeting, Gestion Blueberry Lake is the developer for Blueberry Lake near Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Blueberry Lake consists of 50 freehold properties of between 2,350 and 3,250 square feet, all located on individual plots of at least one acre and set within nearly 300 acres of land. The development features tennis courts, swimming pool, spa and an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Blueberry Lake attracts visitors
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As a professional in the fitness industry, I am always looking for more ways to keep my clients and myself looking great. I have a clear understanding of how strength training and cardio training will rev up your metabolism and help you to build a strong body and heart, but as a personal trainer, I have had to learn a great deal more about nutrition and supplementation. Personally, I always thought I ate really well. But recently I challenged myself to cleanse my body of carbs (any processed, refined or simple carbohydrate that creates inflammation, spikes your blood sugar, and increases your cravings). It seemed very simple — for five days I needed to eliminate breads, grains, cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes, sugar, candy, soda pop, juices and booze. “So what’s left to eat?” you may be asking yourself — protein, veggies and water. I love those three things … this should be easy. Easy, it was not.
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headache and the aches, and actually felt so clear headed it was unnerving. I was finally getting it. A clearer picture of what simple or processed carbs can do to even the healthiest of people emerged — how starting the day with cereal and fruit was really just getting the vicious cycle started. I understood that cheating was cheating you. That certain food groups needed to be eliminated altogether. Day 4 and Day 5: Were great! I felt light on my feet. I slept better than I ever had. I was ready to go further with this and adapt a cleaner eating lifestyle. Slowly, I have added whole grains and fruits back into my diet. I need these. We all need these for energy and fiber. I have no desire at all to grab a cookie for a sweet craving or to pack a sandwich for lunch anymore. I have eliminated cold cuts altogether (highly processed) and added grilled chicken, eggs, grilled steak or seafood. I eat a ton more veggies and steer clear of “fast food.”
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Highlights Advanced Manufacturing Growing Sector Offers Job Opportunities By Victoria Detmering
Western New York has not always been recognized as the haven for flourishing and creative jobs; at least that is not the image you get when traveling through the beautiful Enchanted Mountain filled with scattered farms and livestock, with the quaint little off-road villages and the occasional industrial cities along the way. But the Dream It. Do It. campaign is creating change for the positive. What is Dream It. Do It.? “Dream It. Do It. is a national campaign to promote careers in advanced manufacturing to students, parents, educators and the community,” said Kathleen Martel, project coordinator for Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. “In Western New York, we have a five-county partnership (Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara) working together to bring the message to our schools. Manufacturers cannot find the skilled labor they need and are facing serious shortages as the baby boomers retire over the next five to seven years.” Martel said that the campaign hosts several events throughout the year to teach students about modern manufacturing. In addition, activities and presentations that highlight manufacturing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) careers as well as encouraging the development of soft skills (communications, work ethic, team work), are presented at area schools. Martel explained, “Here in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, we started the effort in 2007 as the Southern Tier
Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (STAMI). Our first major success was helping BOCES in Olean open their Advanced Manufacturing training facility for students and adults. It was in 2009 that we joined Chautauqua County in the Dream It. Do It. program. This year, Erie and Niagara County joined the effort.” Currently, manufacturers are suffering from a shortage of workers because the current generation does not realize that there are lucrative jobs available. That is why Martel is pioneering a new awareness of the manufacturing industry through the Dream It. Do It. program by developing a pipeline for skilled labor. Martel said, “My goal is to help our area industries grow and possibly encourage other industries to come to Western New York, because we have a program in place to develop a pipeline of skilled labor. Without that pipeline, our industries suffer and may be forced to move … Western New York is a great place to live and raise a family. We need to make sure we keep the jobs here so our children have the option to stay.” Martel most recently worked for Dresser-Rand, where she gained experience and valuable knowledge about the manufacturing industry, its workforce, and all that it entails. This experience is allowing her to bring a new awareness of manufacturing and production industries. Through the Dream It. Do It. campaign, students will be able to witness manufacturing operations firsthand through
school tours and event days to inform and increase awareness of future career opportunities. If schools cannot visit for some reason, Martel can offer presentations of the program and simulate a day in the life of a manufacturing/technical staff employee. “The most effective way to break the image is through company tours. Manufacturing definitely has changed over the years. It’s mainly clean and very safe. Bringing students into the factories is the best proof we can provide,” she said. Other campaign publicity includes career fairs and college open houses. Martel goes into classrooms and gives presentations to all high school students. With her coworkers, they engage students in the classroom in hands-on activities while informing them about the industry. The next event is a Tech Tour scheduled for Nov. 15. Schools that choose to participate are paired with manufacturers. The students receive a tour of the company and then a presentation about the company and the types of jobs available. College fairs then help students determine the best educational paths to gain the knowledge and training to work in this industry. Martel’s vision is for more manufacturing businesses to become involved and to show their support of Dream It. Do I. She said, “The key to this program is teamwork. We have great manufacturers, schools and colleges here. Working together, we can do great things for Western New York.”
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another. “I just found that I was an artist, that it interested me,” she said. When she and her husband and son moved to Western New York, where her husband grew up, Fox found that sustaining a career in graphic arts and commercial work was more difficult than she imagined. “We moved to the country, and there was no email, no technology, like there is now,” she said. “So I started to paint,
really put myself into it.” During the last five to six years, Fox has been employed by the U.S. Mint. Work there includes commemorative coins and, recently, a Congressional Gold Medal. But it’s her paintings, oil or watercolor, that move her most. Inspired by photographs, general observation and what she describes as “intuition,” Fox begins each painting with a pencil drawing. She adds colors and thus value, multiplying the
layers until she achieves the desired realism. “They’re moody and intense,” she said. One watercolor, displayed on her webpage at www. barbarafoxartstudio.com, is a brilliant example of how precise watercolor can be. At first glance, it appears as if it’s an oil painting, perhaps even a photograph, but it’s a watercolor. And yet for all her success, Fox admits that it’s difficult selling art in Western New York. “I don’t think many people in the area understand how much pleasure can be felt by having art in the house, especially original works,” she said,
adding that most art hanging in WNY homes is art that has no emotional connection to the inhabitant. “I just don’t think people here are used to buying it,” she said. To combat that, Fox offers a wide variety of prints in a wide variety of price ranges. It’s her way of ensuring that she’s doing her best to introduce art to an otherwise cautious audience. Opening her studio earlier this year, Fox also hopes to host shows at the studio. She’d like to switch the shows and displayed pieces in order to keep it fresh. “I want to have a place where artists feel at home, and where people can come to appreciate art,” she said. Until her dream is realized, people can come down to the gallery on Nov. 2 and 3 and see what she has to offer. More information about the East Otto Country Holiday Open House and participating artists can be found at www. eastotto.com.
Upcoming Arts Events Nov. 2–3 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days East Otto Country Associates Holiday Open House East Otto, Little Valley and Ellicottville
Come to the Open House at Hog-Shed Pottery Studio, Brookside Studio and Mill Street Gallery to see the newest paintings, pottery and fiber art. All three artists are a short country drive from Ellicottville.
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Wonderful examples of the excellent contemporary work being produced in the Southern Tier today. Free and open to the public. On view until Dec. 13.
Nov. 15 • Opening Reception 7–9 p.m. Joelle Wolters-Kubiak Grand Opening & Reception Cattaraugus County Arts Council Gallery 100 W. Main Street, Allegany
Meet Joelle and get a photojournalistic view of Cattaraugus County and Batey 50, Dominican Republic, illustrating the similarities and interconnectedness of humanity despite the degrees of separation. Live music, artist’s speech and refreshments. Free to attend. Exhibition hangs through November.
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Nov. 30 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Art on Main Grand Reopening 100 W. Main St., Allegany
Re-launch of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council’s fine arts shop in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. New displays, new artists and new atmosphere — pottery, jewelry, plush toys, wood bowls, paintings, prints, cards and more by regional artists. Do some holiday gift shopping in your own backyard!
Dec. 7 • Event Opening 6–9 p.m. 5x7: Art For Everyone Exhibition & Sale 100 W. Main St., Allegany
Buy original artwork, prints, jewelry, fabric art and more at this high-energy party. General admission is $15 and includes happy hour refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Guests will choose artwork for $25 each, and 30 first-pick tickets will be sold for $50 to those wanting better odds at choosing works by Mikel Wintermantel, Thomas Paquette, Sean Huntington, Barbara Fox, and other regional artists.
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This week was Red Ribbon Week at ECS. During Red Ribbon Week, kids (grades Pre-K through 12) learn to stay away from drugs. All of the elementary students and some middle school students enjoyed decorating their doors. This year’s theme was “Team Up Against Drugs.� To kick off Red Ribbon Week, all students were encouraged to wear red. The winners of the Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest were Mrs. Keller’s kindergarten class, Mrs. Bower’s first grade class, Mrs. Donoghue’s third grade class and my own class, Mrs. Moore’s fifth grade. There is also a Web site you can log onto to sign the Red Ribbon pledge. This pledge is about teaching other kids about the life-threatening dangers of drug abuse. The Web site you can visit is www.redribbon. org/pledge. Did you know that Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation? If you want to show that you’re antidrug, you can wear red or organize a group that discusses drug-free worlds. So, Red Ribbon Week is a very big deal, especially for Ellicottville Central School.
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4-H to Host Horse Program Meeting November 13 Are you interested in horses? Are you a child between the ages of 5 and 18, a parent, a 4-H leader, a teacher, a volunteer or a friend of a horsey kid in Cattaraugus County? If you are, please attend the meeting of the 20132014 Cattaraugus County 4-H Horse Program on November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Cattaraugus County Cooperative Extension Service’s office in the Town Center building in Ellicottville, NY.
4-H educator Krista Humbert and the volunteer members of the 4-H Horse Committee will fill you in on all of the exciting events planned for this year, including field trips, educational clinics and more. Attendees will learn about all of the different types of 4-H horse competitions that are available to you, even if you don’t have a horse! You’ll also be able to meet the coaches and cheerleaders of the Horse Bowl, Horse
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organizations, clubs, yogies, businesses, etc. to participate. Can’t do a headstand (like most people)? Not a problem. You can participate standing on your feet, too. Paterniti said, “We REALLY want to stress participation by all comers of all abilities. In other words, they don’t have to do headstands to be involved.� The world record is 246 people doing headstands, but the group is aiming for more than 400 headstand participants. Participants will have to hold the headstand position for a minimum of 15 seconds to be counted. So if you plan to participate, start practicing. “Patty Watson, of Patty’s People Pictures, is organizing an aerial photo People Picture with everyone in attendance.
There is no fee, and pictures will be available to purchase through Patty, as well!� stressed Paterniti. According to Paterniti, there will also be a “heart-shaped group hug (photo) maybe with some headstanders in there somewhere too.� Remember, this is free for anyone who wants to participate. Proceeds from the headstands and People Picture, as well as action photos throughout the event, will be donated to the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski/Board program at Holiday Valley, the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail and Take a Stand4Heroes through the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Photos will be provided by Ready Image. Again, there is no fee or minimum donation to take part in the Headstands for
Humanity event! Paterniti explained, “We are (just) asking for a donation from all participants and anyone else who may like to contribute. It is designed to be a pledge drive where individuals and teams can raise pledge dollars in any amount, so no participant has to pay out of their own pocket.� All donations from the event participants and teams will be accepted the day of the event. The pledge team with the highest team total will receive a prize. The pledge form and specific Guinness guidelines are available at www. h e a d s t a n d s f o r h u m a n i t y. com. Stay up to date with daily headstand photos on the Headstands for Humanity Facebook page.
Town of Great Valley Ted LaCroix, Ann L. Rockwell and Daniel R. Smith are vying for two positions on the Town of Great Valley Board. Town of Mansfield In Mansfield, two board positions expire this year. Incumbents James A. Hammond and Donald F. Mosher both are running for reelection and are being challenged by two Patriot Party candidates, Gregory L. Meyer and Larry A. Johnson. Voters will be asked to vote for two of the four candidates. Mansfield voters also will select a new Town Highway Superintendent. Republican Brad Hurley, who has served for many years as Deputy Superintendent and currently is serving as Acting Superintendent, is running against Patriot Party candidate Jeffrey J. Williams. Three incumbents are running unopposed for reelection to another term in their current posts: Robert C. Keis for Town Supervisor, Betty Jane Horning for Town Clerk and Randy E. Alexander for Town Justice. Ballot Proposals In addition to these elections, voters throughout the state will be asked to vote “yesâ€? or “noâ€? on the following proposed amendments to the state constitution. Proposal Number One: Authorizing Casino Gaming. “The proposed amendment ‌ would allow the legislature to authorize up to seven casinos in New York State ...â€? Proposal Number Two: Additional Civil Service Credit for Veterans with Disabilities
Certified Post-Appointment. “The proposed amendment ‌ would entitle a veteran who has received civil service credit for an appointment or promotion and subsequently is certified as disabled to additional civil service credit at a subsequent appointment or promotion.â€? Proposal Number Three: Exclusion of Indebtedness Contracted for Sewage Facilities. “The proposed amendment ‌ would extend for ten years ‌ the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to exclude from their constitutional debt limits indebtedness contracted for the construction or reconstruction of sewage facilities.â€? Proposal Number Four: Settling Disputed Title in the Forest Preserve. “The proposed amendment ‌ would settle longstanding disputes between the State and private entities over ownership of certain parcels of land in the town of Long Lake, Hamilton County. In exchange for giving up its claim to disputed parcels, the State would get land to be incorporated into the forest preserve that would benefit the forest preserve more than the disputed parcels currently do.â€? Proposal Number Five: In Relation to a Land Exchange in the State Forest Preserve with NYCO Minerals, Inc. “The proposed amendment ‌ would authorize the Legislature to convey forest preserve land ‌ in the town of Lewis, Essex County, to NYCO Minerals‌ [which] plans on expanding an existing mine that the adjoins the forest preserve land. In exchange, NYCO Minerals would give the State‌the same amount of land of at least the
same value, with a minimum assessed value of $1 million, to be added to the forest preserve. When NYCO Minerals finishes mining, it would restore the condition of the land and return it to the forest preserve.â€? Proposal Number Six: Increasing Age Until Which Certain State Judges Can Serve. “The proposed amendment ‌ would increase the maximum age until which certain state judges may serve as follows: (a) a Justice of the Supreme Court would be eligible for five additional two-year terms after the present retirement age of 70 ‌ and (b) a Judge of the Court of Appeals who reaches the age of 70 while in office would be permitted to remain in service ‌ for up to 10 years beyond the present retirement age of 70 in order to complete the term to which that Judge was appointed.â€? Finding an objective explanation of the rationale behind and impact of these amendments can be difficult. The New York City Campaign Finance Board has posted a well-organized description of each proposal that includes pros, cons and statements of support and opposition from various issues advocates. Visit http://www.nyccfb.info/public/ voter-guide/general_2013/ ballot_proposals.aspx. In addition, the League of Women Voters of New York has posted a pdf of its voter’s guide to the ballot proposals. This, too, describes the views of opponents and supporters of each amendment. Visit http://lwvny.org/advocacy/ elections/2013/VotersGuide_ Part%20II_2013.pdf.
Election Day Dinner The 49th annual Election Day Dinner will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the United Church of Ellicottville. Organizers and volunteers will prepare and serve their traditional Thanksgiving sneak-peak menu of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, squash and gravy, along with homemade pies and brown breads for dessert. Dinner will be served from 4:30–7 p.m. The dinner costs $10 per person; $5 for children under 10. Proceeds support the church’s mission and community services.
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Reunions — Insult Contests with Nametags Never trust anyone over 30 for they are the ones who organize reunions. For most of my life, I have successfully avoided attending reunions — high school, baseball, college and especially that weird family reunion in Kansas a couple years ago at which 33-year-old Richard Lorenc finally found his biological mother Vivian Wheeler, 62 who just happened to be ‌ and this would have been great for Richard when he was little Dick in short pants and looking for free tickets ‌ Barnum & Bailey’s Bearded Sideshow Lady. AWKWARD!!! Look, I’m not saying your long lost Aunt Elizabeth once went by the name of Lizzie Borden but it could happen ... and probably at a reunion. At reunions, age jokes come with weight jokes the way hairpieces accompany platform shoes. Familiar faces come with forgotten names and long, very long pauses. “Oh sorry, no, I only asked if your daughter was pregnant because she has that wonderful glow about her.â€? Last month, against my better judgment, I attended the Dain City Reunion to honour the longevity and vibrance of the little village on the Welland Canal where I spent the first 17 years of my life. I only went to spend time with my childhood buddy Malcolm Hilton who, showing much better judgment than me, did not show up. And it was fine, really. Old scores were not settled, nobody streaked the stage while I was speaking and a lot of compliments were exchanged ... followed by “for your age, of course.â€? Everybody avoided the guy holding up a photo and looking for “the one who got awayâ€? mainly because he
was still with the one who didn’t. No real fathers were discovered if you know what I mean. But there’s always that question you never want to hear: “Do you remember how you humiliated me when we were growing up in Dain City?!?� I didn’t, of course, but I had a feeling I was about to hear all about it. We were having a drink, me and my buddy Paul Stout who married Brenda Poll who was still staring at me. “Well, do you?� One summer, as the story goes, I coached the Dain City Girls Softball Team. I was about 16 years old and the girls were 12 and 13. As Brenda started naming the players ... ace pitcher Carolyn Rominger, Joanne Williams, Lynn Dorsey and Nancy Jowett, it all started coming back to me but not in a good way. I was hitting grounders to the infield, which was anchored by Brenda at third base. Brenda was one of the best players on the team but today was not her day. The drill was called “bring it home� in which I’d hit to an infielder and she would throw to home plate to stop a run from scoring. The first one I hit to Brenda went between her legs and into left field. The second grounder hit her in the shin and the third popped out of her glove. In a real game, we’d be behind by three runs, all on errors by the third baseman. That’s when I lost it. I walked out to third, relieved Brenda of her glove and told her to sit on the bench nearby. “Watch and learn,� I said, as sternly as a 16-year-old with acne and clam diggers could. “Penny!� I yelled. “Come!� No, not a girl but my super dog
Penny, a mediumsized reddish mutt with buck teeth, the result of a collision with a motorcycle. In a flash, Penny was sitting beside the third base bag, panting and smiling and watching my every move. “Stay!� I ordered returning to home plate where my catcher had her mask up on her head, squinting toward third base. I hit a sharp grounder toward third that took three hops before it reached the base. Penny jumped straight up in the air, rising twice as high as he was tall and cleanly caught the ball in his mouth. “Bring!� I yelled, and in front of 10 disbelieving teenage girls, Penny articulated the routine. He brought it home. “Now Brenda,� I said, using the bat as a pointer, “when you can play that position as well as my dog can, I’ll give you your glove back.� There was a fair bit of gigging and stifled laughter, and not all of it was from the dog. I realize now it was the wrong thing to do and I understand how Brenda must have felt humiliated. I just didn’t realize she’d be still bitter about it 50 years later. Much more mature and wiser now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t use household pets to show humans how to perform rudimentary tasks in life. I’m saying do not attend reunions where you can be confronted by these kinds of embarrassing stories. Reunions — no place for old men with a bit of a checkered past. For comments, ideas and copies of Guys - Not Real Smart And Damn Proud Of It!, go to www.williamthomas.ca.
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said. Efforts to bring windmills to the region date back to the early 1900s. And, in the early 1900s, she said, the main crop in Cattaraugus County was hops, which disappeared with Prohibition. As Farm Bureau President Chuck Couture said, “the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau gives farmers and nonfarmers alike the opportunity to be a part of an organization dedicated to supporting and enriching agriculture. It provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the food system, land issues and rural living to join together and make their voices heard. We are active within the political system on a broad range of issues that concern every New Yorker, from conservation and taxation to local food availability.� During the meeting, eleven resolutions supported by the Farm Bureau were voted on
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President of Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau, Chuck Couture with wife Phyllis. and passed by members. They included resolutions to: • support the COOL (Country of Origin Label) designation for foods produced AND processed in the U.S. • encourage each town in Cattaraugus County to support their local agriculture by adopting a right to farm law. • encourage a continued emphasis on hunter safety training courses and other gun handling education.
• support the adoption of farmland protection techniques by towns in Cattaraugus County to protect our existing agricultural way of life. More information about the Farm Bureau can be found on the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Development Board website at www. ccAgHelp.com and on the Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau’s Facebook page.
The old Kwik Fill site no longer sports the large canopy that covered the old gas pumps, and the underground gas tanks have been removed. These are the first two major actions United Refining Company (URC) has made to prepare the site for use. As required by state law, gas stations that will be permanently taken out of service must have underground tanks removed. In addition, liquid and sludge must be removed from the tanks and their connecting lines and the waste must be disposed of according to applicable state and federal laws. In addition,
the tanks themselves must be “rendered free of petroleum vapors.� URC will be completing its responsibilities toward meeting all these requirements and any other environmental remediation issues over the next several weeks in cooperation with state agencies. Peter Conley, vice president of retail marketing for United Refining Company, which owns Kwik Fill/Red Apple (as well as the Country Fair and Keystone brands), says there are no firm plans for the site going forward. “The company is not actively pursuing leasing or purchase offers at this time,� he said. “We need to get the
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October 30-November 2 Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park Walk a portion of the Mill Valley Rd site of the sculpture park, where the trails and sculptures will interact with creative lighting www.griffispark.org
to hear that my lucky day has arrived and my new forever family is coming to pick me up. Please email us at empirerescue@gmail.com for adoption information. Also, visit our website at www. empire.petfinder.com to see more of the wonderful animals we have up for adoption.
November 2 Guiness Book of World Records Group Headstand Record Break Attempt headstandsforhumanity.com November 2 & 3 East Otto Country Fall Open House 3 Art Studios open their doors for their annual open house. Mill Street Gallery in Ellicottville, and Hog-Shed Studio Pottery and Brookside Studio Watercolors in East Otto. www.eastotto.com
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November 3 2013 Great Pumpkin Shoot Benefit will support the Genesis House of Olean. 12-3 pm at Besecker & Coss, Olean. 716-372-0565
November 16 Routes to Art Holiday Sale 10 am to 5 pm at Holiday Valley’s New Lodge www.RoutesToArt.com
November 30 Amahl and the Night Visitors at Springville Center for the Arts www.springvillearts.org
November 5 Election Day Dinner 4:30-7 pm at the United Church of Ellicottville. Proceeds support the church’s mission and community services.
November 23 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at St. Bonaventure Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Chris Dudley Foundation www.sbu.edu
December 4 Visit with Santa at his Cottage Visit with Santa Claus at the Olean headquarters - Santa’s Cottage in Lincoln Park! Children can visit from 6 - 8 PM, talk to Santa, and receive a small treat. 372-4433
November 8-9 Brewmasters Dinner & Annual Beer and Wine Festival Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com November 8 Bacon Wrapped Wine Pairing at Winery of Ellicottville Reservations are required. To reserve tickets please call the winery at 716-699-1055.
November 29 - December 1 Christmas in Ellicottville Activities will include Christmas carolers, a live reindeer, breakfast with Santa, horse and wagon rides, interactive children’s activities as well as Fire Truck rides with Santa. www.ellicottvilleny.com/
November 9 Tribute to Levon Helm at Springville Center for the Arts A musical tribute featuring 10+ musicians on stage. www.springvillearts.org
November 29 GOACC’s Santa Claus Lane Parade 2013 Traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa lights thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration. www.OleanNY.com
Night Sky Class - In this class you will learn how to survey the night sky for objects that are easily recognized with the greatest optical instruments known to man; your own two amazing eyes. The class will be led by long time amateur astronomer Bert Probst. It will meet at the library on consecutive Wednesday evenings November 6th and November 13th from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. The class is designed for adults 17 and older. Class size is limited to 15 so call the library at 699-2842 to reserve your place. There is no charge.
Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings - the fifth annual Winter Theatre in Ellicottville Program will be held on Saturday November 30th at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 7 PM. The Olean Community Theater group will perform this show which is a holiday version of the incredibly popular Forever Plaid musical. Tickets are $10.00 (children 12 and under are $5.00) and are available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, Alexandra’s and at the door on Saturday evening. For more information, call the library at
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699-2842. Funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council Movie Night – “Monsters University� will be shown on the large projector screen in the Community Room of the library on Friday, November 1st at 6:30 pm. Come join us for a family-friendly evening where admission, popcorn and a drink are all free! This movie is rated G. Make Your Own Christmas Mouse – Instructor Cathy Lacy
•Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am •St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am •First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm •United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am •Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfield 7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm will teach this class which will be held on November 19th at 6:30 pm. The fee is $5.00 to cover the cost of materials. This class is open to adults and children ages 14 and up and does involve a small amount of hand sewing. Registration is required due to limited class size. Book Club - meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The November 13th book is “What I Never Told Youâ€? by Candy Kyler Brown. The author will be at this meeting and will trace the wartime imprisonment
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Welcome Home, Frank Leyk! Love, The Burrells By Jann Wiswall
Sheila Burrell’s eyes well up when talking about the recent reunion with her German exchange student, Frank Leyk. “He once was lost, and now he’s found,” she smiles. Leyk lived with John and Sheila Burrell and their son John, Jr. from 1981-82 through the American Field Service exchange program. “It was serendipitous to get an exchange student that year,” Sheila says. “The school contacted us and asked us to consider it. It didn’t take us long to decide ‘yes.’ We’d always had other kids living with us, so we just thought we’d add another. We didn’t expect it to turn into a love affair with this young man. He still calls us Mom and Dad.” Leyk was a senior at ECS that year. He made friends with just about everyone in the school and town, and he was a wonderful athlete, says John. Having played soccer (European football) for many years in Berlin, Mark Ward, who was the football coach at the time, asked Frank if he thought he could kick an American football. “Why not?” said Leyk. And so he did, and immediately became the team’s star kicker. He also was an MVP with the basketball team under coach Tim Bergan. And, of course, he’s a skier and enjoyed many days of skiing at Holiday Valley. At the end of that year, talking Leyk into going home was difficult. “He really didn’t want to leave,” says John. It was so traumatic that AFS arranged to have all its WNY students meet up in Ellicottville “just to make sure Frank got on the bus to the airport!” Over the next few years, Leyk came back to visit his American family and friends. “We had another exchange student one summer several
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years later. Frank heard about it and came back to live with us during that time. He must have been jealous,” John laughs. And then he disappeared. An invitation to John, Jr.’s wedding came back undeliverable. Letters to his parents were returned. “We kept looking for him for 16 years,” says Sheila. “We were sure something bad had happened.” Well, it seems, life happened. Leyk had become a physical therapist, had kids, moved around, settled in a central-German town called Bad Zwesten, got busy with his patients, etc. “He said there wasn’t a day he didn’t think of us, but life just got in the way,” Sheila says. Then a few months ago, one of his patients, Walter Desch, convinced Leyk to travel to the U.S. with Desch and his wife Kathe. The plan was to visit the Desch’s friends in the south, but Leyk said he would only join them if they could also
travel to Ellicottville. And so, after reconnecting with John and Sheila through John, Jr., Leyk and the Burrell’s had a reunion to beat all reunions for a precious eight days in October. “Frank really was overwhelmed by the feelings he had on his return. So much has changed – Holiday Valley, new businesses and buildings – all the growth. But so much has stayed the same, as well,” says John. Leyk had a chance to visit some old friends from ECS, including Mark Waters and Rick Jackson and Carrie Widger Roth (who just happened to be in town visiting as well). He visited with his former coaches Mark Ward and Tim Bergan, too. And mostly, he caught up with Mom and Dad Burrell, who don’t really care that they lost touch for a time. “We’re just glad he came back,” they both agreed. “We won’t lose touch again.”
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Yes. And no. Although New York law does not require that a will be drafted by an attorney, that it be typed, or that certain form language be used, there are certain minimum requirements that must be met for the will to be valid. The will must “be signed at the end...by the testator.” Although the definition of “signature” is flexible, and another person is permitted to sign for the testator if she is physically unable to do so, the signature must be “at the end.”
The will must also be signed, at the end, by two witnesses. In most cases, any will provisions that fall after the signature will not be considered. These minimal requirements serve as examples and are not inclusive; they should not be relied on to draft your own will. Although Surrogate’s Court typically takes intent into consideration, whether intent can trump a technical failure is case specific. Technical requirements aside, there are several important substantive factors to consider when drafting a will — among other things, property being disposed of; estate tax consequences, if applicable; who is gifted specific property; who is gifted the remainder; special concerns where the beneficiary is a minor. I would not consider
these factors lightly or without legal advice. Although several websites are available to assist in creating legally binding documents, such as wills and formation documents for business entities (LLCs, corporations, etc.), these sites usually contain a disclaimer stating that they do not provide legal advice. As such, I would recommend using those sites with caution. I certainly wouldn’t try to do my own electric work!
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Wine Club members. The Bacon Wrapped Wine Pairing is the latest in a long list of events sponsored by the Winery. The recent “Wine & Wags,” a fundraiser for the Cattaraugus County SPCA, was a huge success, said Bridget Dean, board chair of the SPCA. “We are hoping to make it an annual event and are already looking forward to next year!” Of course, you don’t need an event to find a reason to visit the Winery at 14 Monroe Street. It’s a great place to visit any time. Just by stepping into the store, you enter a world of award-winning wines. In just the last year alone, the EVL White won a Double Gold in the Indy International Wine Competition, EVL Red won Gold in the Finger Lakes Wine Competition, and EVL Blue won Silver in the Florida State Fair Wine Competition, among others. Wines are displayed with their numerous awards on the large tasting bar running alongside one wall of the Winery. Running along the opposite wall of the Winery are large windows giving customers a glimpse into the Winery’s operation.
“We do everything right here, except the crushing and pressing of the grapes, which we do at another location because we don’t have the space here,” explained Dominic Spicola, co-owner of the Winery with son-in-law Sam Sheehy. “We do all the bottling and labeling, and also distribute our wines to 18 wine and liquor stores throughout Western New York.” Also in this back room are several large tanks, including a new one that holds 1,100 gallons, and 16 wine barrels, each used for only three to four seasons to ensure premium oak flavor. The selection of delicious wines ranges from sweet, to dry, to fruity. If you’re not sure what you like, or just want to narrow down your options, tastings are available daily. For just $3, you can try six different wines and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful when trying to discover wines that suit your palate. Tasting packages are also available that include specialty chocolates made just for pairing with the Winery’s wines. “I generally like sweet wines, so it was great being able to sample so many different
wines geared toward people with tastes similar to mine,” said customer Judy Emerling of Springville. The Winery, of course, is a great place to do some holiday shopping. The wide selection of wines is complemented by an array of wine accessories and other fun gifts. Another gift idea for your favorite wine connoisseur is a membership in the all new Wine Club in which members receive four automatic selections per year via mail or for pickup at the Winery. Members receive benefits such as waived tasting fees, discounts, recipes and more, and the cost to join is free. Different membership levels are available to suit individual needs. And, if you’re looking for a fun place to hold your next event, the Winery is a great location for parties of up to 30 people in their secondfloor banquet room. “We can provide a caterer, or you can bring in your own food,” says Spicola. “Just give us a call to make your reservations!” For more information about the Bacon Wrapped Wine Pairing, other upcoming events and descriptions of the a penalty kick round and a Winery’s offerings, visit www. penalty kick shoot out period. wineryofellicottville.com. The final score was 6-5 after three hours of play. This win assured the Eagles a place in Friday’s sectionals match against North Collins. It will be played at Hamburg High School. The girls’ varsity soccer team won its first sectionals championship game on October 26 against West Valley, with an impressive score of 5-0. The sectionals finals game
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is at Dunkirk High School against Pine Valley on Friday, November 1. The varsity volleyball team also has had a great year defending last year’s State Class D Championship. Their latest win of 3 games to 1 over North Collins on October 29 put them into the Class D semi-finals with a number three ranking. The semi-final game is against number two ranked Randolph on its court on November 1.
Meanwhile, the varsity football season is in playoff mode. After a convincing, 30-8 win against Cassadega High on Oct. 25, and a 22-7 win the previous week against Nichols, the Eagles play number 1 ranked Randolph on Friday, November 1. The start times for all of Friday’s games are in flux; please check with your coaches to confirm start times.
Pets of the Week: Meet “Neko, Twist and Shout” Hi my name is Neko, and these are my two daughters, Twist and Shout. I’m a young mom, and the girls are just about 6 weeks old and full of all awesome things kitten. It should be obvious to you that the girls get their good looks from me, I just love the ginger and white! I know it’s hard to believe we could be THIS pretty and ALSO super friendly and playful, but it’s not an over statement, we really are! Anyway, the point of all this is that lately all we can think about is finding our forever home. I mean, we like our foster mom and all, but we think we each deserve a home of our own, with room to run, sun spots to lay in and a family to call our own forever and ever. Could you be the one? Is there room in your life for more kitty love? If you think we could meet up and make friends, gimme a shout out at empirerescue@gmail.com and we can meet up and hang out! If we don’t get adopted soon we may even be at the Pet Expo on the Hamburg Fairgrounds on November 15th animal and pet related vendors and adoption groups. I heard that it is totally pawesome! (Friday) and 16th (Saturday) with EARS. Please stop in and check out all of the amazing
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