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Ever wonder about alpacas? Why have they become so popular in recent years? Why are so many alpaca farms popping up? And why can’t people get enough of the super soft fiber they produce? Well, now’s your chance to find out! National Alpaca Farm Days are this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2728, and a lineup of incredible farms throughout the region are opening their doors to all for a weekend of education and fun! This is your opportunity to feel alpaca fleece, tour local farms, experience live demonstrations, learn about raising and breeding alpacas, shop for alpaca products and support local farms. Celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days with a relaxing drive along the Alpaca Adventure Trail, winding through the region’s scenic hills and valleys. Be sure to check out the map on page 5 for exact locations. BearKat Alpacas, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this weekend, is located at 4685 Route 98 in Humphrey. BearKat offers a gift shop with socks, scarves, blankets, slippers, gloves and more — and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, just ask — chances are they can special order it for you! For more information, visit www. bearkatalpacas.com. VanDyke’s Alpaca Ranch is located at 5500 Howe Hill
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5 Weeks of Halloween Activities and Events You Decide Your Scare Level By Alicia Dziak
Open House scheduled for 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at the Town Center. The event is free to attend and will offer several activities for children and adults, including a trail scavenger hunt and two bike raffles. A draft Master Plan and maps of the proposed trail will be available for viewing, and local athletic shops will be on hand to showcase their latest trail worthy gear. Trail sweatshirts, T-shirts and baseball hats will also be available for purchase, and the Ellicottville Rotary will serve snacks from their Free Event with Kids’ Activities, hot dog cart — all proceeds to benefit the trail. The trail is designed to accommodate light Food and Trail Gear The board of directors of the Ellicottville- recreational activities including walking, Great Valley Trail is pleased to announce an See Trail Open House page 4
This time of year means falling leaves, shorter days and of course, Halloween fun! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, or thrills and chills, you’ll find it in Western New York!
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After nearly two years of planning and review, the Gestion Blueberry Lake subdivision
received the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board’s approval for its preliminary plat plan with seven conditions at its Monday, Sept. 22 meeting. And it got a new name from its developers: “Forty-Two Degrees North.” Forty-Two Degrees North is a 144-acre subdivision with 24 lots on 5 acres each, accessed by a private road off Poverty Hill Road. Homes will be sold primarily for vacation use and owners will be governed by a homeowners association. A community lodge on 10 acres, owned by the developers, will be constructed for residents’ use. Trails throughout the heavily wooded community, including the existing See Town Planning Board page 9
Family Fun Fun for the whole family starts at Pumpkinville, located at 4844 Sugartown Rd. in Great Valley. Pumpkinville, open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Halloween, offers
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Town Board Tables Townline Road Decision EVGV Trail Gets Sen. Schumer’s Attention
the board about the status of their request to re-institute town maintenance of the road leading to the home. The board said at the time that it needed more time to consider the situation and to get Town Highway Superintendent Dave Golley’s input. At this month’s meeting on Sept. 24, Ann Williams and
Richard Steinberg returned to contest a letter they received from Town Supervisor John Burrell stating the board determined that the road is actually a driveway, was never legally owned by the town and would not be maintained by the town going forward. See Town Board Meeting page 8
Mansfield Reviews Speed Limits, FEMA Contract, 2015 Budget No Property Tax Increase in 2015
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By Jann Wiswall Did you know that all roads in the Town of Mansfield have
a 55 mph speed limit unless otherwise posted? Some residents of Kidney Road think that’s too fast and asked the town’s board to take action to lower the speed limit along their road.
Residents Wade Hendricks, Chris Polino and Urie Hochstetler came to the Sept. 22 board meeting prepared with talking points, aerial See Mansfield Reviews, page 9
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big enough to enter, new eatery building and the fabulously fun Jumpin Pillows. With gift shops galore and thousands of pumpkins to choose from, you’ll leave with everything you need to be ready for the season, plus fantastic memories! For more information, visit www.pumpkinville.com. Wendel’s Poultry Farm, located at 12466 Vaughn St. (Route 240) in East Concord, offers weekend hay rides, a variety of apple products and hundreds of pumpkins. Stop by before Halloween to take advantage of their famous chicken barbecue! For more information, visit www.wendelspoultryfarm.com. The second annual HallowScream Spooktacular takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Little Valley. This festive event includes the obstacle run Monster Dash, beginning at 3 p.m., where runners try to complete the course as they’re being chased by monsters ($15 entry, register as either a runner or a monster), and the Pumpkin Derby, where participants decorate a pumpkin and insert two axles and attach four wheels and race them downhill on South Court Street ($5 entry). There are also several free events like the pumpkin carving contest, a costume parade at 2:15 p.m., a haunted house for the older set held 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. downstairs in the fire hall, and a trick or treat trail for children 12 and under. The day concludes with a martial arts demonstration and a dance performance, both upstairs in the fire hall. There will also be food and craft vendors in the fire hall parking lot throughout the day. For more information, visit www.LVVFD.com. Sky High at Holiday Valley is an experience you won’t soon forget — tackle it at night and it’s even more spooktacular! Night Crawlers After Dark in the Aerial Park takes guests through its ropes, obstacle and zip line courses in the dark, using the provided headlamp as your guide. The 2.5 hour night climb offers
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Road in Great Valley. This weekend, stop in either day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, visit www. vandykesalpacaranch.com or call (716) 699-2425. Sugartown Farms Alpacas is located at 6277 Sugartown Rd. in Ellicottville, and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend. This year, Sugartown had 13 cria (babies), so there will be lots of little ones to see! Their retails store offers sweaters, hats, gloves, teddy bears, and more. For more information, visit www.sugartownfarms. com. A Slice of Heaven Alpacas and Simply Natural Alpaca Gift Shop are located at 11144 Pope Road in Randolph, boasting a variety of alpaca products, as well as alpacas for sale and sires for breeding. Drawings will take place on Sunday at 5 p.m. for a pair alpaca slippers, an alpaca bear and an alpaca blanket. Chili, cider, donuts and coffee will be available for sale, with all proceeds going to the Randolph Community Cupboard. Open 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. both days. For more information, call (716) 3585242. Nearby is Mager Mountain Alpacas, located at 69 Mountain View Dr. in Little Valley. Stop in between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. this Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and browse the So SoftGift Shop, freshly stocked with items like sweaters, scarves, teddy bears and more. They have eight new alpaca babies of all colors for visitors to enjoy. You will also be treated to watching an alpaca obstacle course and meet Tony, the friendly alpaca! There will also be old-fashioned spinning demonstrations throughout the weekend. For more information, visit www. magermountainalpacas.com. If you’re out and about on Saturday, be sure to check out the 10th annual WNY Fiber Festival at Emery Park’s Ski Lodge in South Wales. (To get there, take Route 16 north from Franklinville, then go left on Emery Road.) The Fiber Festival, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will offer demonstrations
from local guilds including spinners, weavers, knitters, quilters, rug punching and lace makers. In addition, vendors will be on-site offering handmade, one-of-a-kind creations. It’s a great chance to get started on your holiday shopping or buy yourself something special! Admission is $5, free for children under 10. For more information, visit www.wnyfiberartsfestival. com. Did you know that alpacas produce one of the world’s finest natural fibers, claimed to be as soft as cashmere and stronger than wool? Did you know alpaca fiber comes in a variety of colors? Did you know that alpacas weren’t introduced to the United States until 1984? Learn all this and more during a fun-filled weekend along the Alpaca Adventure Trail. Don’t miss the National Alpaca Farm Days this weekend! For more information, visit www.nationalalpacafarmdays. com.
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running, biking and crosscountry skiing. The 8-10 foot wide trail is planned to run from Tim Hortons on Route 219, behind the Lutheran Church to the Town Center, and then work its way down to Ellicottville Central School. The immediate goal is to connect popular destinations and activities with a safe and accessible trail. Ultimately, the trail is proposed to be approximately 14 miles and would link to existing trail systems throughout Holiday Valley and HoliMont. Trail board and committee members have been working diligently on the trail’s Master Plan with landscape architect and trail planner Rick Manning. The process involved in creating the Master Plan allows board and committee members to investigate opportunities and
obstacles that may come up. The Master Plan engages the community and looks for feedback about the proposed trail; it also serves to compare this trail to other trails to determine what will work best for our community. The extent of the trail routes will depend on funding, including multi-million dollar grant applications to New York’s Transportation Enhancement Program and Transportation Alternatives Program. Although state grants may take several years
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to obtain and implement (if awarded), private fundraising is expected to be in place for the first leg of the trail within the next year. The Oct. 5 afternoon Open House will be held at the Town Center and Nannen Arboretum located at 28 Parkside Dr. Head north on Fillmore from Washington Street, and take a right at the stop sign. If you can’t make the Open House but would like to make a donation, please send checks to Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Fund c/o the Community Foundation, 120 North Union St., Olean, New York 14760. Contact Kathleen Moriarty at kmoriarty@ petersandmoriarty.com with questions. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/evgvtrail and stay up to date on the latest news and events!
The ECS school board was treated to a PowerPoint presentation prepared by senior class officers Molly Woodarek (president), Alexis Woodin (vice president) and Becca Hagon (treasurer) at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The students outlined plans for this year’s senior class trip to Boston. The May 2015 trip includes motor coach transportation, a three-night stay, four days of sightseeing, meals and admission fees to many of the city’s cultural and historic gems. To date, 25 of the 37 seniors have signed up for the trip, which will have three chaperones. The cost is $745. The board was impressed with the presentation and enthusiastically approved the trip. Following their presentation, ECS Superintendent Mark Ward reported that the capital construction project is moving ahead on schedule. Demolition, which is now visible from the outside, is progressing and photographs are being taken daily to illustrate and document progress. The only potential glitch is that steel manufacturers are running behind schedule throughout the region due to extensive construction projects that are underway in Buffalo. The ECS construction team is working hard to make sure this doesn’t become an issue. Ward also reported that final
preparations are being made for the all-school emergency evacuation drill, which will test the school’s emergency systems and processes. The drill, which also involves local fire departments, as well as local, county and state police and emergency personnel, will enable the school to identify any weaknesses and improve processes. The date for the drill has not yet been finalized. Ward shared the state comptroller’s office’s audit report of the school’s purchasing program. Most of the comptroller’s four recommendations have already been addressed by the school. As stated in his response letter, Ward noted that the report “will allow us to strengthen controls, maintain appropriate purchasing documentation and improve accountability.” Principal’s Reports Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin reported that the K-6 Reading Celebration has been well received and that participation and competition for prizes is strong among the students. She also said that students who are new to Ellicottville this year are adjusting to their settings; teachers and staff are also meeting with parents to help them “understand Ellicottville’s ways.” Project KNOW, an ageappropriate sexuality education program, begins for certain grades next week. Fifth grade parents are invited to a program
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orientation on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. In her role as special education chairperson for the district, Poulin has been busy applying for federal and state grants to support Ellicottville’s programming and has attended a presentation from a state attorney on new regulations and laws that impact the program. Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller reported that the open house for parents on Sept. 18 was well attended, as have all of the fall sporting events to date. Details about homecoming weekend events are being worked out between ECS and its sports-partner schools. The homecoming pep rally will be held outside, weather permitting. The “My Big Campus” online learning platform for juniors and some seniors is getting good reviews from teachers and students alike. Miller said he would arrange for the board to see a presentation about the program at an upcoming meeting. Miller also noted that parents of sixth graders will be receiving a letter introducing them to the qualification requirements for entry into the seventh grade accelerated math and science program. The Oct. 7 meeting of the school board has been cancelled. Its next regular meeting will be held on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. All are welcome.
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Small-Town Hardware Stores Big on Selection and Service Vail Hardware, Springville Hardware and Homewear Deliver the Goods
By Alicia Dziak
In a world of sometimesoverwhelming home improvement stores, it’s nice to know that small-town stores with big selections are still an option. Two such places are just a stone’s throw from Ellicottville. Vail Hardware, located at 104 Main St. in Little Valley, is owned by Robert Vail, who bought it in 1995. The store previously had two other owners and has been around for about 100 years. Vail Hardware offers everything from automotive supplies, work clothing and
building materials to lighting, power tools and home accents. “We have a housewares department, a gift shop, and $1 section,” said Mary Stoll of Vail Hardware. She also added that Vail boasts a decor section that follows the seasons, a colormatching computer to mix
paint colors, and an active heating/plumbing/repair service. And just what is the big advantage of shopping at a place like this? The intimate setting and personalized service. “We have the same people working every day, so we’re more apt to know who you are,” said Stoll. Besides the friendly service customers get in-store, they can also enjoy the ease and convenience of shopping online and having their items delivered to the store for pickup, without paying for shipping and handling. Check out the huge selection of products at www.vailhardware. doitbest.com. Vail Hardware is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Springville Hardware, established in 1933, is a traditional, full-service hardware store, offering a full line of Pratt and Lambert paint, window repair service, and old time items like individual nuts and bolts, so customers aren’t forced to buy large boxes they don’t need. “We pride ourselves on our customer service, and we walk our customers through projects,” said Sue Putney, who owns Springville Hardware and Homewear with
her husband Bill Skura. The couple has owned the hardware store for 28 years, and 14 years ago, they expanded into the building next door to open Homewear, which specializes in gifts and decor with folk art primitive style. “Homewear also carries in-stock wallpaper, which is harder and harder to find,” explained Putney. Springville Hardware and Homewear are located at 46 E. Main St. in the heart of Springville, and are both open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you’re in search of that one specific item, or working on a huge home project, small, family-owned hardware stores offer the best of both worlds, combining a huge selection with knowledgeable staff and very personalized service. Stop in and say hi — you’re sure to find just what you need at a great price and get a glimpse into how small town service should be!
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PUBLIC NOTICE MANSFIELD TOWN BOARD - SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town Board of the Town of Mansfield has scheduled a Special Meeting on September 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss FEMA issues, said meeting to be held at the Town Hall in Eddyville 7691 Toad Hollow Road. By Order of the Town Board - Betty Jane Horning, Town Clerk
Ellicottville Sports Round Up Soccer, Football and Little Eagles Highlights By Todd Palmatier
In girls’ varsity soccer, the young squad is proving to be hard to handle for some teams and is giving much larger schools a handful as well. The girls beat back Franklinville on Sept. 17 with an 8-0 shutout. The team was led by freshmen Evie Cortez with 3 goals and an assist; Morgan Zlockie with 3 goals; and Jenna Aldrich and Allison Raecher with a goal; and Tarah Scharf and Courtney Charlesworth combined for the shutout. The girls lost a tough battle to class A Amherst on Sept. 19 with a score of 3-2 in overtime. Morgan Zlockie scored both goals and Scharf had 11 saves in the loss. The Lady Eagles lost a hard-fought 2-1 battle on Sept. 22 to Portville, when Zlockie scored the lone goal for the Eagles. In JV girls’ soccer, the Lady Eagles finished the week 0-1-1, with a 0-0 tie to class B Springville and a 5-0 loss to class B Allegany as well. Coach Taylor said the girls are playing very hard and very competitive against these larger schools, and things look promising for the Lady Eagles soccer program. In girls’ modified soccer, the team finished the week with a tie 1-1 with Franklinville. In boys’ soccer, the varsity team finished the week 2-1 with wins over Franklinville and Randolph, and a 1-0 loss to Salamanca. In the 5-1 win over Franklinville, the team was led
by Matt DiDonato, Patrick McMahon-Eagan, Jack Haley, Jay Borowiak and Robert Sawicki, all tallying a goal for the Eagles. In their 2-1 win over Salamanca, the Eagles’ scorers were Robert and McMahon-Eagan. The boys’ record stands at 4-2. In varsity football, the combined team of Ellicottville/ Franklinville/West Valley ran its record to 3-0 with a convincing victory over the Frewsburg Bears on Sept. 19. The team played stellar on both sides of the ball. The ground game was led by Phalla “The Cambodian Comet” Musall, who rushed for 238 yards on 28 carries and 3 touchdowns. Junior quarterback Tommy Easton also chipped in for 2 rushing touchdowns. The offense had over 400 yards on the night. Senior Callum Watt led the defense with 10 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks. He also rushed for 56 yards from the fullback spot. Frewsburg was held to 80 total yards on the night with a minus 20 yards on the ground. The coaching staff challenged the team to get after it this week and step up and dominate. And that’s what these young men did. The team travels to Brocton/Westfield this Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The JV football team travelled to Frewsburg Monday night and walked away with a 28-6 victory behind the rushing triplets of Austin Grinols (2 TDs), Griffin Chudy (1 TD) and Brock Blecha. The trio combined for well over 150 yards rushing as the Bears had no answer for the three backs. Caleb Palmatier was on point at the QB position, hooking up on a nice 20-yard pass to Dooley
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Williams and Steinberg said that they have evidence that the road was maintained at least until 2003, implying town ownership. It is still being plowed, though that is being done by the Town of Ashford. Williams stated that the “decision seems arbitrary and doesn’t take into account the evidence.” They asked the board to reconsider its decision. Burrell said he is open to continuing the discussion, but that Golley must definitively weigh in on the decision as the elected official in charge. Golley did not attend the meeting. After Williams asked the board to formally “withdraw the letter,” the board broke into executive session to discuss the matter further. Upon its return, the board made a motion to let the letter stand but to table further discussion until its next meeting, pending the highway superintendent’s opinion. Also at last month’s board meeting, Police Officer in Charge Don Auge reported that two of his officers and the county dispatcher had trouble finding a judge to arraign an individual who had been arrested on a felony charge at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night. Ellicottville Justice John C. Nelson attended this month’s meeting to report that the 8th Judicial District is developing a plan to establish a better process to ensure a judge is always available for late-night arraignments. He also assured the board that local judges have worked out an after-hours schedule for Fall Festival weekend. Supervisor’s Report Burrell reported that he is working on developing policies, contracts, pricing and other details related to renting the Town Center auditorium and Nannen Arboretum space for weddings, parties and other special events. Burrell said he is considering requiring a security deposit or cancellation
fee at the time of booking. The information will be presented to the board at a later date for its approval. After discussion with colleagues at a recent county supervisors meeting, Burrell has concluded that the county’s alarm law and processes for regulating home security systems is not adequate for the needs of Ellicottville. The board agreed that the town needs its own law and system. It will begin the process by drafting an amendment to an existing law and developing administrative processes for permits and enforcement. The board hopes that these efforts will help reduce the number of false alarms received by the fire department. 2015 budget preparations have begun and several budget work sessions were scheduled for the board. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for the next regular board meeting on Oct. 15. Engineer’s Report Town Engineer Mark Alianello reported that he had conducted a final inspection at WestMont Ridge and that the contractor is working on the final punch list. A next step in the process is for HoliMont to “dedicate” sewer and water utilities to Mansfield. Once that is done, Mansfield must finalize an agreement with the village to continue to treat the wastewater and maintain the collection system, and with the town to provide water and maintain the distribution system. Once that months-long process is complete, owners of the single family lots can begin to apply for Mansfield building permits. The East Tank Project is moving along smoothly. The water tank was constructed in less than two weeks; waterline placement and other work is under way. The project must be completed and operational this year. The board authorized Burrell to sign a contract
with Municipal Solutions, a consulting firm that handles all the financial aspects of the East Tank project, which obtained bond anticipation notes for the first year of the project at a rate of less than one percent. Alianello also reported that the water distribution system’s booster station #2 broke down on Aug. 30, causing massive water damage to all of its electrical systems, transformers and the telemetry panel. The exact cause of the breakdown is not known, but was probably due to a worn, 30-year-old pump. Alianello described the list of damages and interim fixes that were done, and relayed conversations with the insurance company’s engineer. He estimates long-term repairs will cost some $50,000, much of which will be covered by insurance and will result in a “renewed” booster station. The board agreed to cover the balance of repairs. Finally, Alianello was informed by the State Department of Transportation that the “HoliMont sidewalk” project, which includes redesigning the intersection at Fillmore Road, Elizabeth Street and Route 219, will not be completed this year as promised. Recreational Trail Update Board member Ken Hinman said that, as a result of a press release sent to and published in the Buffalo News, an aide from Senator Schumer’s office called to ask how the Senator can help with the Ellicottville/ Great Valley Recreational Trail. Committee members described the project and its efforts to obtain state grants and invited the aide to attend the EVGV Trail open house on Oct. 5 at the Town Center and Nannen Arboretum. The open house, Hinman said, is open to all and the committee is expecting a great turnout. The next meeting of the Town Board will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the Village/ Town Hall.
Brennen. The defense was stifling as well today, only giving up the one touchdown, but keeping the Bears to negative yardage overall. The 3-0 squad entertains Catt/LV at 6 p.m. next Monday night at Ray Gray memorial field on the ECS Campus. The Ellicottville Little Eagles played the Seneca Sachems on Saturday night in Irving, N.Y. The Pee Wee team has run its record to 4-0. The defense held the Sachems’ offense to negative yards on the field and won the game 20-0. The Eagles were led by Logan Grinols, Ryan DeKay and Thomas Snashell. In the ground game, the offensive line held their own and Joshua Coolidge and Giancarlo Nuzzo led the push. The defense was led by Andrew Bolya, Brett Kryniski and Chuck Pfeffer. The Eagles’ white and blue teams, which are led by a group of first-year players, played an outstanding game on both sides of the ball. The Midgets got back to their winning ways by beating the Sachems 23-6. The offense was led by Jacob Perkins, Jordan Grinols, Mitchell Gregory and Wyatt Chudy, while the defense was led by Griffin Haley, Emily Durandetto and Steven Rowland. Coach Tim Grinols challenged the boys and girls to step up after their first loss, and he stated the kids did just that and played tremendously. The teams square off this Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. at Ray Gray Memorial field at ECS against Pine Valley.
By William Thomas
Dog Eats 43½ Socks, Owners Get Cold Feet Earlier this month, a three-yearold Great Dane from Portland, Ore. was found to have eaten 43½ socks. His owners starting asking questions when the family budget revealed they were spending more money on socks than water, heat and hydro. Although the dog’s name has not been revealed, we’ll refer to him as Hamlet, the greatest Dane of all. Whereas Shakespeare’s Hamlet dealt largely in soliloquies, the Portland Dane apparently had a toe-to-heel fetish for wool. One day, Hamlet just started writhing and retching and was immediately rushed to the nearest animal hospital. The vet was certain it was something the dog had eaten, but he had no idea at the time it was the argyles. Argyles disagree with everybody. X-rays at the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital revealed the dog’s stomach to be bursting with “a large quantity of foreign matter.” After two hours of surgery, the vet removed enough socks from Hamlet’s tummy to outfit a Boy Scout troop. A spokeswoman for the hospital claimed: “It was the strangest case in the hospital’s history.” No real upside to this story, but you have to admit – better socks than 43½ shoes. Hamlet was discharged from the hospital the day after his surgery and about an hour after, he ate his own hospital gown, the kind that ties up in the back and leaves your bum exposed to the elements, and by elements, I mean a dozen people watching from the waiting room who snicker as you leave even though by then you have pants on. I hope that didn’t sound too personal, but it happened.
Hamlet’s owners are in seclusion and not commenting on the matter, except to say they’re being treated for third-degree blisters on their feet after two years of wearing shoes … without … and wait for it … socks. The hospital found the sock pile in the dog’s stomach so strange that they entered the incident, with corroborating x-rays, in a national veterinary magazine’s annual contest called “They Ate WHAT?” Amazingly enough, Hamlet did not win. An exotic frog treated at a vet clinic in Plano, Texas won the $1,500 first prize after he consumed more than 30 small ornamental rocks from the bottom of his tank. When told he did not win, Hamlet offered to redeem himself by eating the frog, the stones and the “Welcome To Plano, Texas” sign. Fact of the matter is, veterinarians equate the stomach of a dog to a Mexican piñata. They never know what kind of crazy stuff they’re going to find in there until they open it up. Years ago I wrote about the dog in Montreal who swallowed and, after a week’s worth of cod liver oil, passed the owner’s cell phone. At the time, I was able to confirm that indeed some incoming calls were lost, mainly in the lower colon. And then there was Nukey, a massive Siberian Husky owned and poorly operated by my friend John Grant. Nukey had a thing for money, the cash kind that John kept rolled up in a wad on the top of his dresser. Nukey had eaten cash before, but never an $800 roll like the one John was adding to daily, saving enough to buy a new windsurfing board. Gulp!
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Once John’s wife, Nancie, talked him out of backing his car over the dog in the driveway, John began his rescue and restoration program. It was quite a sight in John’s backyard that February: there was a very big dog not taking a poop being followed around by a man with a pair of tweezers and a bucket of warm water. Most days it seemed like the dog knew the game was on and he intentionally would not cooperate. On the real cold days, John would have to work faster. Never mind if everything was freezing up, Nancie had made it very clear that this was an outdoor operation. But when Nukey made his move, John was onto that pile like a prospector panning for gold in a Colorado creek. John tweezed every morsel of paper money out of the lumps Nukey left on that back lawn, washed them, dried them and taped them all back together. As long as you have the serial numbers, he assured me, the bank has to cash them. When you think about it – Nukey stealing people’s money and giving them back crap – he was kind of the Bernie Madoff of the canine world. Dog— man’s best friend or his worst embarrassment? John’s nickname is “Tweezer Man.” Does that answer the question? For comments, ideas and copies of The Dog Rules – Damn Near Everything! go to www.williamthomas.ca
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16 and older are required to purchase and carry the current Federal Duck Stamp. Conservationists, stamp collectors and others also may purchase the stamp in support of habitat conservation. A current Federal Duck Stamp can be used for free admission to any national wildlife refuge open to the public. Ninety-eight percent of the proceeds from sale of the $15 Federal Duck Stamp goes to the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, which supports the purchase of migratory bird habitat for inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System. You can contribute to conservation by buying Federal Duck Stamps at many national wildlife refuges, the U.S. Postal Service or online at http://www.fws.gov/ duckstamps/stamps.htm. Electronic files of the winning artwork can be downloaded from www.fws. gov/duckstamps. A gallery of all 2014 Federal Duck Stamp Contest entries is at: http://bit. ly/1qwTOMS.
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northern shoveler, red-breasted merganser and ruddy duck. “The federal Duck Stamp is one of this nation’s most successful conservation efforts,” said Jerome Ford, the Service’s assistant director for Migratory Birds. “Buying a Federal Duck Stamp is the simplest way to help save our nation’s disappearing wetlands and ensure ducks, geese and thousands of other species of birds and other wildlife don’t lose their homes.” The judges for this year’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest were: Gloria Erickson, chair of the Nebraska Environmental Trust Board; Delwin Benson, professor and extension wildlife specialist in the Colorado State University Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; George Petrides Sr., founder of Wild Bird Centers of America Inc.; Peter Anastasi, a retired employee with the Federal Duck Stamp Program; and Terry Miller, a wildlife artist who works primarily in the medium of graphite. Waterfowl hunters age
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Jennifer Miller, an artist from Olean, N.Y., is the winner of the 2014 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. The announcement was made on Sept. 20 by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Deputy Director Rowan Gould at the annual art contest, held at the Service’s National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, W.V. Miller’s acrylic painting of a pair of ruddy ducks will be made into the 2015-2016 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or Duck Stamp, which goes on sale in late June 2015. The Service produces the Federal Duck Stamp, which sells for $15 and raises about $25 million each year to provide critical funds to conserve and protect wetland habitats in the National Wildlife Refuge System for the benefit of wildlife and the enjoyment of people. “I am continually amazed by the talent of these artists, and I congratulate Jennifer Miller on her win,” said Gould. “People talk about how art can change the world, and the Duck Stamp is a perfect example. You just need to look at the more than 6.5 million acres of waterfowl habitat protected by funds provided through the purchase of the stamps for proof of the power of this art.” Of 186 entries in this year’s competition, 17 entries made it to the final round of judging. Eligible species for this year’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest were the brant, Canada goose,
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payment, a process that takes an average of 14 weeks. As of the Sept. 22 regular meeting, Keis reported that SRC had submitted one additional project to FEMA. The three submitted projects total some $97,000 in qualified damages. The board expressed concerns that SRC, which had indicated it would be submitting three to four projects per week, had only submitted one since the last meeting and that its initial 30-day contract not-to-exceed $30,000 is only a few days from expiring. The firm, which had no representatives present at the board meeting, also estimated that all 17 projects would be submitted by earlyto mid-October. Several board members felt that not enough progress had been made and that they were concerned the firm is not performing as promised. Keis and highway superintendent Brad Hurley both felt that significant progress has been made and that, while the number of submitted projects may be lower than expected, all of the remaining projects are much closer to submission. They could not be more specific, however. The board felt it needs to see documented progress and wants a firm deadline for project completion. In order to keep the project on track, the board authorized Keis to sign a not-to-exceed $10,000 contract on the condition that SRC attend another special meeting on Sept. 29 with documentation of progress in hand. Keis also asked board member Robert Schmidt to talk in person with SRC’s representative before the special meeting to explain the board’s concerns and expectations. The special meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the town hall. 2015 Town Budget Keis provided the board with a tentative 2015 budget that included 2013 budget year actual figures and 2014 approved budget figures for comparison. Overall, the tentative budget is balanced, with expenses for general government totaling $352,845 compared to the 2014 budget of $340,453. Highway department expenses total $764,137, compared to $751,633 in 2014. Revenues will meet expenses. The board will not increase the property tax rate in 2015. The rate will remain at $4.75 per $1,000 of assessed property value, a number that has not changed since 2013. The largest increase to
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photos, speed crash data, and correspondence with Tom Messana, the regional traffic engineer for region 5 of the State’s Department of Transportation. They argued that many drivers along Kidney Road far exceed the 55 mph speed limit, which is used as a cut-through to and from points north. Because of the road’s conditions, the presence of children, pedestrian and Amish buggy use, the residents feel that there are significant safety issues that can be reduced with a lower speed limit. They also understood from their contact with Messana and Mansfield Town Supervisor Bob Keis that there is a formal process that must be followed, which Keis explained to the board. The first step is for the board to pass a resolution requesting a lower speed limit. That request must go to the county highway superintendent. Then the county superintendent must submit a request to the state, which then would conduct a traffic engineering study. If the study concludes that a lower speed limit is warranted, the state assigns that maximum speed. Keis noted that, in his experience, the state rarely changes speed limits since its policy, as confirmed by Messana, is “to establish a speed limit that represents the speed at which most vehicles are already traveling.” Keis said the existing laws were established partially to keep municipalities from creating “speed traps.” The board felt that the issue had merit, however, so resolved to make the request. FEMA Consultant Contract At a special board meeting held on Sept. 10, the board authorized town staff to advertise a request-forproposals for continuing disaster recovery consulting services to complete the task begun under emergency contract by Simmons Recovery Consulting (SRC). The deadline for proposals was Sept. 19. SRC was the only firm to reply. At that special meeting, SRC shared its initial analysis and progress, noting that, in its first 2 ½ weeks of work, it had identified an estimated $343,500 of damage to 17 of the town’s roads, bridges, drainage ditches and culverts that can be attributed to heavy storms last May. They also were working on preparing engineering estimates for mitigation. Two of the road projects had been submitted to FEMA for approval and
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Holiday Valley’s Road Realignment Finger Lakes Trail (which will be re-routed per the planning board), will allow for yearround “passive” recreation, including hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc. The planning board had held over the public hearing on the plan from last month’s meeting to allow more time for town engineer Mark Alianello and town planner Carol Horowitz to review some remaining issues and allow the public to comment further. No formal comments were made in the interim or at the September meeting. At the end of the two-hour discussion and a detailed State Environmental Quality Review on the 22nd, the board approved the plan with conditions that include: A requirement to provide easements for drainage pond maintenance; Development of a draft Homeowner’s Association Declaration and Offering Plan with specific provisions related to tree cutting on individual lots, well and septic system placement, trail maintenance and markings and a requirement that homeowners submit erosion and sediment control plans for their properties as part of their application for building permits from the Town of Ellicottville; Improvement of the intersection with Poverty Hill Road to include tree removal and signage in consultation with the town highway superintendent; A requirement to present a site plan review to the planning board for structures built on the 10-acre community parcel; and A requirement to work with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference to relocate the trail through the property.
The site of 42 Degrees North HV Road Realignment Bonnie Koschir, director of operations at Holiday Valley, walked the planning board through the resort’s final plans to realign Holiday Valley Road to improve traffic/parking flow and pedestrian safety. Engineer Dave Johnson described efforts to address water treatment, saying that a detailed plan will be provided to the planning board at its next meeting. The board has been generally satisfied with the informal plans as presented over the last several months and moved to schedule a public hearing on the matter at its Oct. 27 meeting. Ellicottville Distillery Bryan Scharf and Charlie Bares, owners of a site on Robbins Road they intend to adapt for a wholesale and retail apple brandy and apple vodka distillery, asked the board to review preliminary site plans for the proposed business, which also requires a special use permit from the town and additional permits from state and federal governments. At earlier meetings, Horowitz concluded that a distillery would come under zoning laws intended for food processing establishments. Under state law, the production site will be classified as a “farm distillery.” With that classification, the state requires that 80 percent of the business’s products —
in this case, apples — must come from New York State growers. Down the road, the owners hope to distill grains to produce other types of liquors, which would require additional equipment and permits. In reviewing the site plan, the board was shown an aerial photo of the 40’ by 60’ building on the 3-acre site. The owners plan to bury two, 5,000-gallon holding tanks on the property. One will be used for wastewater and waste products (which will be offered as livestock feed); the other will be used for cleaning and sanitizing waste. The second tank requires county health department approval. No exterior changes to the building are planned other than signage. There also are plans to construct a small retail space in front of the building, and at some point in the future, a tasting room for customers. Horowitz noted that there is adequate parking for those uses. The board approved a motion to hold a public hearing on the preliminary site plan and special use permit at its Oct. 27 meeting. The Holiday Valley Road and Ellicottville Distillery hearings, as well as the next regular meeting of the planning board will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Town/ Village Hall.
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Digital magazines are here! – All Ellicottville Library card holders can now access full digital copies of 67 of your favorite magazines on your computer, tablet and mobile device. Check out complete, multi-access digital magazines with no holds, checkout periods, or maximum quantities. Go to www.cclslib.org to get started or stop in the library for directions. Paper Cutting Class (Scherenschnitte) – Come join instructor Cathy Lacy on October 21st from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Paper cutting can be traced back to ancient China but credit is given to German immigrants in Pennsylvania for turning it into a popular folk art. In the 1800s, paper cutting
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September Book Sale - Our annual fall Book Sale has started and it will continue through the first week in October. Largest selection of books in our history including great fiction books just released this year, lots of children’s books, paperbacks and non-fiction!
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There’s a lot to do in the Olean/Allegany area over the next several weeks, so get out your calendars and add these great activities and events to your things-to-do list. Sept. 26-27 Southern Tier Symphony The Southern Tier Symphony is scheduled to perform “Overture Across the Ages,” described as a selection of “musical epochs from Mozart to Copland and everywhere in between.” Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 at Olean High School and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, Pa. Tickets are free for all students. Visit www. southerntiersymphony.com. Sept. 27 Bonagany Festival The entire weekend of Sept 26-28 is Bonagany Family Weekend, but the signature event is on Saturday, Sept. 27 when the entire Allegany/SBU community celebrates fall and back-tocollege with music, food and fun rolled into one big street festival in downtown Allegany. The festival features music, food, games, information booths for student groups, and many other fun activities. Visit www.sbu.edu. Oct. 4 March for Babies The local chapter of the March of Dimes invites friends, families and companies to form teams to participate in its annual “March for Babies” on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event raises funds to support the organization’s work to “improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.” Registration for the walk along the Allegheny River Valley Trail begins at 10 a.m. Starting time is 11 a.m. Visit www. marchforbabies.org, or call (716) 691-3805.
Oct. 11-13 Rock City Park’s Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Rock enthusiasts will have the chance to view, purchase and learn about rare and common rocks from around the world at the seventh annual Rock City Park Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, Oct. 11 through Monday Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Chicken and rib dinners, honey and apple vendors, fresh cider and more will be available all weekend long. Visit www.RockCityPark.com. Oct. 15 Los Habaneros Ensemble from Cuba The Regina A. Quick Center for the arts is hosting this ensemble of five musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, which opens its program with Mozart’s Quintet for String Quartet
and Clarinet. The second half of the performance is devoted to works by leading Latino and Cuban composers and is supported by a multimedia presentation of footage and hundreds of images of Cuba. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a glimpse into the culture and life of Cuba! The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.sbu.edu and click on “About SBU.” Oct. 23-26 Olean Theatre Workshop The Olean Theatre Workshop will present “Anne of Green Gables” on Oct. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Based on the beloved classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, children of all ages and adults will enjoy the humorous adventures of Anne and the rest of the characters living in a farming community on Prince Edward Island. Visit www. oleanworkshop.org. Oct. 24 TheatreWorks USA: “Fly Guy & Other Stories” St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center is hosting this exciting new musical revue based on the favorite contemporary children’s books geared toward kindergarten through fourth grade. Seven delightful stories come to life. Books featured in the show include: “Fly Guy meets Fly Girl,” by Tedd Arnold; “Diary of a Worm,” by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez; “Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig,” by Steven Lutvak and Robert Freedman; “Kitten’s First Full Moon,” by Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel; and “Paper Bag Princess,” by David Kirshenbaum. Performances will be held at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Visit www.sbu.org and click on “About SBU” or call (716) 375-2232. Oct. 26 – Autumn in Allegany Train Show Choo-choo! The Toy Train Collector’s Society — New York’s largest organization devoted to the collection, preservation and operation of toy trains “of days gone by” — will be hosting the Autumn in Allegany Train Show on Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Daniel Carter Events Center, 2383 W. Five Mile Rd., Allegany. Adults and children alike will enjoy the train show and sale, with model trains of all scales and gauges! Visit www.ttcsltd. org. All Month Long: If you haven’t had the chance to visit yet, the Quick Center is featuring an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Paquette. “On Nature’s Terms: Paintings by Thomas Paquette Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act” Thomas Paquette, includes more than 60 oil Spreading Maple and gouache paintings. The show runs through Nov. 22. And, Sprague’s Maple Farms, just a few miles from Olean in Portville, is another must for your fall to-do list. After a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can take a walk along the trails to the sugarhouse, where you can enjoy some gorgeous views and learn more about the maple syrup-making process. On weekends in Oct., you can take a wagon ride to the sugarhouse where fresh maple cake donuts and hot mulled cider will be served. Visit www.spraguesmaplefarms.com.
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