THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE AND THE TOWNS OF ELLICOTTVILLE, GREAT VALLEY AND MANSFIELD,
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NOVEMBER 1-7, 2013
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,
Headstands for Guinness Record Nov. 2 By Eva Potter
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Champions!
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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