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SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 3, 2019
VOLUME 8 ISSUE 39
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TIMES The official Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of East Otto. Great Valley and Mansfield, NewYork
Learn about alpacas during National Alpaca Farm Days this weekend By Deb Everts
On Saturday and Sunday, alpaca farms across the country will participate in National Alpaca Farm Days. During this weekend, families will have the opportunity to visit the farms where they can get up-close to alpacas for a hands-on experience. Visitors can learn about the animals and their history, how to raise them, their fleece and the products made from it. Alpaca farm owners will be happy to offer tips and suggestions to visitors who might be interested in beginning their own small alpaca operation. People will also learn the cost of having an alpaca and the tax benefits. Mager Mountain Alpacas at 69 Mountain View Drive, in Little Valley, will be open both days this year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paul and Sue Mager have enjoyed sharing their alpacas and llamas with visitors for over 15 years and promise this year’s event will be better than ever. As always, visitors can expect to experience an “alpaca adventure” learning about alpaca history while enjoying watching the crias (baby alpacas) pronk and play. Paul said there may even be a brand new cria to join the four already born this spring. Visitors can pose for pictures and get up-close and personal with Magers’ very people-friendly alpacas. They may even get an alpaca kiss. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lynn Tellak will offer an alpaca obstacle course demonstration and teach visitors the proper way to handle alpacas. She
See Alpaca Farm Days, page 2
Photo submitted Sue and Mike Bean of Randolph welcome visitors to their open house at A Slice of Heaven Alpacas on Saturday, Sept. 28 during National Alpaca Farm Days. Visitors will have the chance to see three-month-old Bayleigh and a new cria (baby) that is due to arrive very soon.
Time for fall’s bountiful harvest and other activities By Rick Miller
Photo by Rick Miller Fall colors are abundant on the ground at the Hinman Hollow Wetlands area off Route 219 north of Ellicottville. Autumn hues are slowly starting to appear in the leaves of trees as well.
Fall’s bountiful harvest of pumpkins, squash and other vegetables we have all been waiting for is upon us. Roadside fruit and vegetable stands throughout the Enchanted Mountains are awash in fall colors and the smell of apples. The Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Planning and Tourism Department encourages residents to get out and drive around. Gardner maintains the best way to see Cattaraugus County in the fall is to pick your trail and get out and drive or ride on a motorcycle. The department has a booklet Ride Guide Motor Tour Trails. They include: • Amish Trail Ride, 26 miles. • Explore Our Villages Ride, 45 miles. • Enchanted Mountains Ride,
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40 miles. • Town and Country Ride, 59 miles. • Heritage Ride, 77 miles. • Blue Highway Ride, 42 miles. For more information, visit Enchanted Mountains.com or call toll free (800) 3310543. There are dozens of attractions, according to Jacquie Gardner, tourism specialist. Just to name a few, in no particular order: • Nightmare Hayrides — The scariest place in Ellicottville, where fall weekend nights turn into nightmares on the hayrides on Sommerville Valley Road.
See Time for Fall, page 4
Running the race in Ellicottville this October
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Race season continues this fall, and what better way to burn off some calories than gathering friends and family and joining in? Whether you’re in it to win it or just for the camaraderie, hitting the pavement or hitting the trails, this October will surely be memorable for races in Ellicottville. Fall Fest weekend in Ellicottville means many traditions for thousands of people, and the annual 5K could be one of your newest traditions while at the village’s largest festival of the year. On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m., head to Holiday See Running the Race, page 3
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UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 28-29
National Alpaca Farm Days
Sept. 29
Yoga on Tap At The Steelbound Distillery
Oct 11-13
EVL Fall Festival
Oct. 19
HoliCX4 at HoliMont
Oct. 26
EVL Half Marathon
Nov. 8
Beer and Wine Festival
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Valley for a 5K race on area roads held during Fall Festival Weekend. Runners take to the local streets on this fun, challenging and climbing finish course. Compete for awards in 5-year age groups, enjoy a great post-race party and great door prizes. Help support the HEART Animal Shelters and the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol and see how you stack up against hundreds of runners during Fall Festival Weekend. The following day, mountain bikers have their turn during the annual Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race. Grab your bike and test your skill on a wicked 4.7-mile course starting at 10 a.m. Oct.
Just a few blocks east of downtown Ellicottville
By Kellen M. Quigley
Thur - 8pm • Jim & Tyler Fri - 9pm • 2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer Sat - 9pm • Steelhorse Wed 8pm • Wagner & Winston
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