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Ellicottville’s Fall Festival is HereWelcome to the Greatest Arts and Crafts Party

By Chad Neal

Fall Festival Time Again!

Photo by Chad Neal

The scent is in the air. The crunchy leaves are under foot, and the nights are getting longer. Autumn has arrived and revealed her beauty once again. The distinct colors arise from the green hues of summer to reveal the underlying reality of this part of the hemisphere, the cold season. Luckily, we have adapted to the winter, and flourish during it because of the ski industry here, in Ellicottville. So, unlike the harvest rituals of yore, which gave thanks for a bountiful take, we here prepare for the onslaught of commerce by having our

own ritual this weekend, Fall Fest. This celebration of the coming season brings folks from all over the world to partake in a weekend-long arts and craft show and sale that has blown up to epic proportions. For over three decades now, Ellicottville has hosted the event and has seen a bounty of her own, which has seen charities and businesses enjoy relief from the slower summer season of the past.

The popularity of Fall Fest has been steadily increasing since its inception in the late 1970s, and each year

brings something new and different for all the visitors and locals alike, to take in. People return year after year to experience similar times to the festivals of years past, always to enjoy it a different way, but enjoy it all the same. One thing that comes with a large ado such as this is the age-old law of supply and demand, although it doesn’t seem to bother too many of the visitors. The commotion before hand, in the village, doesn’t go unnoticed as all the businesses and residents alike prepare for Fall Fest with candor trying to make

sure the mistakes of the past are not repeated and the festival runs smoother, and it seems to work, but, of course, every year there is always going to be something new to avoid in the following years.

The ski shops have their own preparation process as they set up the big tent for their cooperative super ski sale. Each of the shops including The Boardroom, Mud Sweat and Gears, and The City Garage erect a huge tent in front of the huge white church on the corner (St. John’s Episcopal) and trade their wares. The sale is so

huge they set up a week prior to Fall Fest, and start dealing out winter goods for the early birds to snatch up. Another thing that will not go unnoticed is the hustle and bustle of the restaurateurs and boutique owners and also the Chamber of Commerce will probably be marking off the lots for all of the vendors that shut down the streets of Ellicottville for this jubilant event.

All of the bars have jam packed their walk-in coolers with beer while jamming their liquor shelves with a plethora of bottles to quench

the thirst of the jovial visitors. There will be an influx of ex-locals as well; some to make a few extra bucks working for the weekend and some just to take in the spirit of the weekend and to get treated like VIPs by the regular locals plugging away for that little bonus the festival draws. The open spaces in resident’s yards and factory lots will be prepped for parking cars. The Department of Public works will be setting detour signs to

Photography Business in the Trade of Preserving Vacation Memories

Ready Image High Quality Imagery in Ellicottville

By Chad Neal

Tony DiStefanoLocal Business

Memories are what life is all about. The only thing you can really take with you after life. During life, memories can be fogged up with thoughts and apprehensions and recollections can sometimes be mistaken as well, so, seeing a moment in time, suspended forever, is a great resource for nostalgia. The photo, an image on paper that resembles the exact moment at which is was captured can be gazed upon for hours as the onlooker has a swell of reminiscence. Jonathan

Kaye, knows this and studied the art of photography. Kaye started the business, Ready Image, to help folks hold onto the past. And Kaye strives to make the best quality product for his clientele, as well.

Ready Image is “the ultimate source for event, sport and venue photography. Based in Western New York, Ready Image specializes in concession photography

Photo courtesy Ready Image

Local Focus

It’s not unusual for individuals to move to Ellicottville. Many have come and gone, and many have stayed. It is certain that some people come to Ellciottville with the wrong attitude or assumption, and are then “chewed up and spit out” to other places or back home. It takes the right kind of person to come to Ellicottville and find their niche and we all know who we are. Some folks have been here all their lives while others move away after graduation and some have found Ellciottville to be the ideal spot them for plant their roots after they have dug them up elsewhere and transplanted themselves. Tony DiStefano has decided that Ellicottville is his home. He admits he pines for his past in Virginia, but is also very enthusiastic to be considered a local.

DiStefano grew up in Leeper, PA, nearly two hours south of

Ellicottville, outside the Cook Forest State Park. He was born in Oil City, PA, in 1974 ,and has been a part of the service industry all his life too.

“I grew up in the restaurant/ bar business. My Dad owned Vice’s

Tavern in Leeper, PA and my Grandparents owned the Vowinkle Hotel in Vowinkle,” DiStefano said offering more history on himself, “I graduated

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show those not in the know about Fall Fest figuring they’d just travel through Ellicottville on their way somewhere else ,the way around the congested village. Some of the more conservative residents pack up and head out of town to avoid the loud and boisterousness of the Festival.

Some of the homeowners whether they rent out their place for the weekend or plan on staying themselves come out this weekend previous to the big one to scout out the situation and set up their digs for the largest arts and crafts festival of the year. The town and village government along with the Chamber of Commerce have their plans settled

weeks before the show, but the planning lasts right up until the huge weekend begins. The matter of security is in place to help keep the visitors and locals safe and to keep some poor celebrants from doing deeds they otherwise wouldn’t do without the party atmosphere Fall Festival brings. This year is shaping up to be the largest yet and the question being asked by many to all of the locals in town is “So, are ya ready for Fall Fest?” and the bevy of answers range from sarcastic to serious but no matter what, the weekend always comes and whether or not someone decides to try and cancel it, there will always be a Fall Fest in Ellicottvile. Play safe.

for any occasion.” Kaye grew up in Salamanca, and graduated from Salamanca High School. He had his first taste of the ski/tourism industry was working at Mud, Sweat n Gears. He went to college at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, for Digital Media. “I had a strong desire to be a ski bum, which led me to move west, Steamboat, in 2004. My first “real job” was working for Sharp Shooter Imaging, as a mountain photographer in 2004,” Kaye recalled, explaining how he came into business, “In 2009, I purchased Wilmack Photography, located in Williamsville, NY. Wilmack was, and still is, a traditional photography studio with a strong focus on high quality portraiture including High School Seniors, Families and Weddings.”

A couple years later, in 2011,when Holiday Valley opened the Sky High Adventure Park, Ready Image began full-time operations with Holiday Valley, and later in the year, December 2011, Ready Image was spawned out of the Wilmack brand to more specifically focus on higher volume operations, Kaye said. He mentioned that the Ready Image style of photography operation was a great fit for Ellicottville. Kaye also shoots at the ski racing events at Holiday Valley and Holimont. “Our growth in Ellicottville has really been a response to the demand for high-quality images and print photography,” Kaye said, acknowledging his plans, “Our future goals for Ellicottville are to continue to provide, not only photography service to a volume of people, but also to more discerning clients.”

Kaye is set up at the Sky High Adventure Park, where his lifelong friend, Kiel Bowles, runs the operations. “He is my local boots on the ground guy that can execute on short notice,” Kaye said, explaining that he loves shooting and would if he could all the time, but, “unfortunately, business doesn’t work like that. That’s where Kiel comes in. He works very hard, keeping the day-to-day operations going, so I

have time to focus on photography and business growth.”

Kaye revealed the dream for Ready Image is to have the resort contract for ski photos, the Sky High souvenir photos and event photography, and to have a dedicated studio space for focus on the high quality portraiture, the nature and art photography, he wants to provide as well. “I know my product is rock solid in all that I mentioned, now we are just taking our time and making sure not to stray away from what we do so well,” Kaye confidently stated and boasted further that, “Ready Image is continuing to grow. In May we opened a second Ready Image site in Sandy Spring, Maryland. I also have a few additional locations in mind.”

Ready Image is a state of the art photography business. Kaye knows the ins and outs of the business and has a well conceived notion of the tourism industry as well. He knows that Ellicottville is growing and wants to be part of it. “We have the capabilities, and are already executing photography for large sporting events. In 2011 we provided coverage for the IBO (International Bowhunters Organization) in Ellicottville. We captured images of nearly all of the 1,600 competitors, a total of over 10,000 photos. All of which were available for viewing and on-site printing the same day as the event. I see a tremendous area of growth in offering this type of photography service,” he said.

Kayes’ idea is that everyone who takes pictures now do not really benefit from the image because it is in a computer. “With digital photography becoming somewhat ubiquitous in recent years, there has been sort of backlash. People have thousands upon tens of thousands of images living on hard drives that are virtually ignored. We, Ready Image/ Wilmack produce high quality printed products that actually go on display. It’s an easy product for people to enjoy in their homes. Also our imagery tends to have lasting power.”

from North Clarion High School in 1994 and went to the Penn College of Technology, majoring in Forestry. After my first year, though I switched majors and schools. I went to Butler County Community College and majored in Business Administration/ Hospitality Management.”

After college Distefano made his way down south, “In late 1996 I moved to Harrisonburg, VA to kind of spread my wings.” DiStefano professed, “After spending all that time in Virginia, I considered it my home. It’s truly one of the prettiest places on the East Coast, in my opinion. I really love VA- I have so many good friends there, like family. I do hope to return to VA someday.”

DiStefano said that his reason for moving to Ellicottville was the recession basically. He made his career in Home Furnishing Sales. “During the beginning of the recession furniture sales bottomed out, so I decide it was high time to move on and do something different. I considered different career options and then decided to do what I love. In 2010 I went to work in a little gear shop (Wilderness Voyagers) selling backpacks, rock climbing equipment and outdoor apparel. At the same time I took up a job bartending at the Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, VA.” Distefano recalled expressing that he loves Micro Brews, as he is now tending bar at the Ellicottville Brewing Company.

DiStefano told EMVN that he enjoyed selling the outdoor gear and slinging brews at the Blue Mountain Brewery but that he needed a change of scenery. His father owns some rental units in Ellicottville so he decided to work for him maintaining them. “My dad mentioned that he needed some work done on the rental units and suggested I work for him

and I was lucky enough to get a job at another awesome brewery, after he told me about EBC.” He said, “ I made the decision after pining about it for a month. I decide to take a blind leap and move. Just Do It! Within a week of my decision I was living here. I took a chance and it paid off. Ellicottville has grown on me in the last 4 and a half months. It’s a big change to me. The culture in the area is much different than I am used to. I consider myself lucky to work with great people.”

DiStefano also explained that he had to relearn how to tend a full bar as the Blue Mountain Brewery only served beer. His history with Ellicottville stems from his childhood when he came to Holiday Valley to ski with his father and high school ski club. “So I did know a little about Ellicottvile before I moved here.” He divulged, and answered the question about what he likes and wants to see in Ellicottville, “I would love to see a disc golf course here. I was thinking maybe next summer bringing it up at a board meeting and try to feel it out. I’m not sure how all that works. I do plan on staying here, I have grown to really like this area. The summers here have perfect weather. I feel like this is a good place too, because it has four seasons unlike Virginia, It is either real hot or real cold, not much else in between.”

DiStefano expressed his love for Ellciottville and wanted to let others know. He may have only just planted his roots but he and his friends here agree he has reached a local status. He may come across some variables considering he hasn’t experienced Fall Festival yet or a Winter season, but his attitude seems to be in the right spot for Ellicottvlle. EMVN wants to wish him luck during his first Fall Festival and to anticipate a great and snowy winter.

People in the Southern Tier Love Their Hometown

School Sports TeamsWith the start of

the school year, area stadiums and athletic fields began filling with parents and grandparents eager to watch young athletes compete. School children work hard and overcome challenges to on and off the field to help their team win. One challenge they shouldn’t have to face is the threat of second-hand smoke during athletic events.

The Tobacco Cessation Center at Southern Tier Health Care System wants to remind people that studies have shown that second-hand smoke is particularly dangerous for children whose lungs are still developing.

Despite the danger, many parks, playgrounds and athletic fields off school grounds aren’t smoke-free zones. Children should be able to enjoy fresh, smoke-free air when they are outside.

According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke is especially dangerous to kids resulting in more ear infections, asthma

attacks and colds. Creating smoke-free

parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields is essential to providing a healthy environment for children but doing that takes public support.

To help protect children from second-hand smoke, please take the time to educate local elected officials, PTAs and other community members about the dangers of second-hand smoke and the need for smoke-free parks, playgrounds and athletic fields. If you smoke, please take steps to protect children around you and refrain from smoking at outdoor athletic events.

For information about quitting smoking, please call the Tobacco Cessation Center at (716) 372-0614. You can also call the toll-free NYS Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-697-8487 or visit the Smokers’ Quitsite at www.nysmokefree.com.

For more information about Southern Tier Health Care System and its programs to improve health and wellness in the Southern Tier, please visit www.sthcs.org.

Aquariums to be on Display at Olean LibraryThe Allegheny River Valley

Aquarium Society (ARVAS) will hold its annual Tropical Fish and Aquarium Supplies Auction on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the John Ash Community Center, 112 N Barry Street, in Olean, NY. Registration starts at 10 AM and the auction will start at11 AM. This auction is open to everyone and admission is free. Anyone can buy or sell items but it is limited to items related to the fish-keeping hobby. Items being sold will include all kinds of tropical fish and critters, aquatic plants, fish food, medications, books, and new and used equipment like tanks, lights, filters, and

air pumps, etc. Many of the fish in the auction have been spawned and raised by area club members. Besides the more popular fish such as Guppies, Angelfish, Bettas etc. there will also be fish that are not often found in local pet shops. For anyone wishing to sell items, there is a 70-30 split (70 percent to the seller and 30 percent to the club) and a seller’s ID number is needed. For a seller’s ID number, directions, or more information, phone 716-373-2639 and leave a message. Refreshments such as snacks, sandwiches, pizza and beverages will be available.

Jamestown Audubon Part Of Largest Sustainable Energy Event In The

NortheastThe Audubon Center

and Sanctuary invites you to join them for the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s Green Buildings Open House (GBOH) on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Both the Nature Center and the home of Jamestown Audubon President Ruth Lundin and her husband, Paul, will be included in this annual open house that is the biggest sustainable energy event in the northeastern United States.

During the 2011 GBOH, nearly 11,000 people toured 500 homes, businesses, and public buildings showcasing energy-efficient design, systems, and products, as well as renewables.

The Audubon Center, at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren, features solar panels that provide nearly half of its electricity.

Ruth Lundin’s home, at 4307 Nutt Road in the town of Busti, recently received an award from Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards for Residential Energy Conservation Initiatives.

Of her house, Ms. Lundin said, “We envisioned our home to

minimize energy costs, maximize interaction with the natural surroundings, and develop expertise in the local contractor community to implement green building practices.”

With its open floor plan and ADA accessible downstairs, this home fosters interaction and conversation. It minimizes the footprint of the home while the access to the outdoors makes it feel much larger. Attention to repurposing materials, energy conservation, and local sourcing throughout provides the opportunity for almost everyone to take home an idea for his/her personal use. The super-insulated envelope consists of insulated concrete forms (ICFs), strawbale and structural insulated panel (SIP) balloon frame, and monolithic SIP roof. The main roof is a Living Roof over a rubber (EPDM) membrane. Solar energy is harnessed both for electricity and radiant hot-water heating.

For more information, and to see more sites that will be open on October 13, visit http://www.nesea.org/gboh/.

To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OcTObeR 5TH-7THcreekside Roundup Fall Trail Ride Weekend, Fri., Sat. & Sun., October 5-7 - camping @ Harwood Haven Camp Grounds

SATURDAY, OcTObeR 6THVictim Services Division of cattaraugus community Ac-tion will hold its annual Domestic Violence Walk & Health Fair on Sat., October 6 at War Vets Park in Olean. Registration at 10am, walk at 11am. The Health Fair from 10am-3pm and will include a basket raffle and Chinese auction, as well as many child-friendly activities. For more info. contact Eric at (716) 945-1041, Ext. 122 or ehice@ccaction.org or the Victim Services 24-hour hotline at 1-888-945-3970.

Annual Pie Sale at Holy Name of Mary R.C. Church in Ellicot-tville - Sat., October 6.

Olean Public Library Star Wars Reads Day - Sat., October 6, 1-3:30pm. Patrons of all ages are invited to try a 5-fold origami Yoda, enter trivia contests, view Star Wars displays, and enjoy “galactically” cool refreshments. Star Wars related memento for all attendees! Kids are welcome to come in costume for an extra treat! Star Wars Reads Day is a national event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. It was created by Lucasfilm and its pub-lishing partners--Abrams, Chronicle Books, Dark Horse, Del Rey, DK Publishing, Random House Audio, Scholastic, Titan Maga-zines and Workman. There are over 1,000 Star Wars Reads events scheduled at libraries and bookstores on October 6th throughout the United States. For more information please call the Olean Public Library, 716-372-0200 or visit our website at www.olean-library.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OcTObeR 6TH & 7THGun Show - Hinsdale Fire Dept. - Oct. 6, 9am-4pm and Oct. 7, 9am-3pm. Pistol permit clerk available both days. For more info. contact: Ed Ewing at 716-378-9648 or Steve Myszka at 716-307-2161

TUeSDAY, OcTObeR 9THellicottville Historical Society Meeting at the Ellicottville Memorial Library - October 9, 7:30pm. Featuring a forum of four local people who grew up in Ellicottville. Tim Brown will pres-ent different topics to the panel to discuss. Jim Morton of Great Valley, Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge, and retired teacher Lucille Harris will share their memories in what promises to be a very entertaining meeting. Admission is free and refresh-ments will be served.

WeDNeSDAY, OcTObeR 10THGreat Valley Senior Group October Meeting - including the towns of Great Valley, Humphrey, Salamanca, Ellicottville and Mansfield, will meet at the Great Valley Fire Hall Wed., October 10, 1pm, we will have our potluck luncheon followed by our meeting. Please bring a dish to pass and your own place setting, but come early to visit and catch up on activities and news of the previous month. We will be making our reservations and paying for our members’ Fall Dinner to be held on November 14, which will be catered by Sue Williams. You MUST have a reservation and pay your share of the dinner cost by November 7. If you have any questions, please call Yvonne Darts at 945-4586. See you there!!

Ghostly Tales of cadiz - Join the Ischua Valley Historical Society for an evening of ghostly tales featuring early residents of the hamlet of Cadiz. Wed., October 10th, 7pm at the Miners Cabin, 9 Pine St., Franklinville.

This fascinating hamlet has an incredible history as a thriv-ing “industrial” town, and is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Come learn when and why it died.

cadiz 200th Anniversary and program at the Miner’s Cabin entitled “Voices from the Grave Part II.” Wed., October 10. Hear about the lives of early pioneers who settled in Cadiz.

SATURDAY, OcTObeR 13THbenefit for cystic Fibrosis - Sat., October 13 - Salamanca American Legion, Wildwood Avenue. The Frankfurters German Band from Buffalo. German food and beer 5pm. Prizes, baskets, raffles, 50/50.

contra Dance - Sat., October 13; 7:30pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church - N. 4th and Laurens Streets, Olean.

Hinsdale Historical Museum open Sat., October 13, 1-3pm. The Hinsdale Historical Society will meet the 3rd sunday of the month at the Hinsdale Historical Museum on Main St. in Hins-dale. Any Question you can e-mail me at carrshobbyhorse @aol.com Thank You Ann Carr

SUNDAY, OcTObeR 14THFranklinville Fireman Open House - Sun., October 14 - Franklinville Fire Hall, 75 N. Main St., Franklinville.

MONDAY, OcTObeR 15TH“effects of the civil War” by craig braack - Mon., October 15, 7pm at the Hinsdale United Methodist Church, Main St. Mu-seum open from 6-7pm that evening. Sponsored by The Hinsdale Historical Society.

Secret Symbols of the Underground Railroad - Mon, October 15, 6:30pm - Learn about the Secret Symbols of the Underground Railroad and hear stories from speaker John Baronich. Free Ad-mission! Part of the 2012 Speaker Series hosted by the Salamanca Historical Society and Museum - 125 Main St., Salamanca 716-945-2946

FRIDAY, OcTObeR 19THchinese Auction - the Pines in Machias - Fri., October 19. Ticket sales will from 9:30am-12:30pm with the auction to be held at 1pm. You need not be present to win. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more info., contact the Activities Dept. at 353-8516 ext. 4612.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OcTObeR 20TH & 21STOlean Rod & Gun club, Inc. Fall 2012 Gun Show - Sat., Oct. 20, 9am-4pm and Oct. 21, 9am-3pm at the Carter Event Center - I-86, exit 24 in Allegany (follow the signs). A $10 donation allows you free admission on either day and enters you into the 3pm drawing on Sunday.

MONDAY, OcTObeR 22NDbreast cancer Workshop - At King Memorial Library, 3-5pm on Mon., October 22 in the Community Room. The program is free and open to the public. Speakers include June Brennan and Amy Benjamin, both breast cancer survivors and advocates. The workshop is sponsored by Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and the Susan G. Komen WNY affiliate. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. For more info., contact the library at 716-353-9915.

SATURDAY, OcTObeR 27THHam & Turkey Raffle - Sat., October 27, 7 pm at the Fire Hall, 828 Lyndon Center Road. In addition to raffle items such as gusn, meat and cash, there is a Chinese auction, 50/50, door prizes and free refreshments and food. Contact Cherie Slocum at 716-676-2277 for more info and to make donations.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OcTObeR 27TH & 28THGun Show at the Seneca Allegany events center - Sat., Oct. 27, 9am-5pm and Sun., Oct. 28, 9am-4pm. Just in time for hunting season, this first annual gun show will take aim at an extensive showcase of hunting rifles, ammunition, ar-chery products, outdoor gear, etc. Free prize drawings with over $9,000 in prizes. For more info., contact Jim Buck, show chairman at 716-569-6810.

TUeSDAY, OcTObeR 30THcattaraugus county Dementia care conference - Tues., Oct. 30, 1-5pm at The Pines in Machias - 9822 Route 16, Machias. Free for family caregivers and $30 for professional caregivers. Registration is required. For more info./vendor table call 1-800-272-3900.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVeMbeR 3RD & 4THLittle Valley VFD Sportsmen’s Showroom - Sat, Nov. 3, 9am-4pm, Sun, Nov. 4th, 9am-3pm at the Cattaraugus County Fairground, Rt 353, Little Valley. Admission is $5, there will be over 150 tables. Buy, sell, trade. Refreshments available, armed security, plenty of parking. Cattaraugus County Pistol permit clerk will be available both days for the convenience of Cattaraugus County residents.

ON-GOING eVeNTS & MeeTINGSAlcoholics Anonymous - Meetings Saturdays, 8pm, Franklinville Free Methodist Church, 41 S. Main St.

Alzheimer Support Group Meeting - Second Fri. of the month, 1pm, The Pines Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, Machias Cam-pus. For caregivers and family members or friends of Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. Public is encouraged to attend. For more info. 716-353-8516

AMeRIcAN ReD cROSS bLOOD DRIVeS• Fri., Oct. 12, 9am-2pm at Salamanca High School, 50 Iroquois Dr., Salamanca. Notes: Buy any large pizza, receive a personal pan pizza (up to 3 toppings) FREE• Fri., Oct. 12, 10am-3pm at Lionel R John Health Center, RC Hoag Dr., Salamanca. Notes: Buy any large pizza, receive a per-sonal pan pizza (up to 3 toppings) FREE• Wed., Oct. 17, 1-6pm at Salamanca American Legion, 67 Wild-wood Ave., Salamanca. Notes: Buy any large pizza, receive a per-sonal pan pizza (up to 3 toppings) FREE• Tues., Oct. 23, 2-7pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9037 Otto-East Otto Rd., Otto. Notes: Buy any large pizza, receive a personal pan pizza (up to 3 toppings) FREE• Thurs., Oct. 25, 11am-4pm at Cattaraugus County Build-ing, 303 Court St., Little Valley. Notes: Open to the public from 1-4pm. Buy any large pizza, receive a personal pan pizza FREE• Tues., Nov. 6, 9:30am-2:30pm at Ellicottville High School, Great Valley Ellicottville Rd., Ellicottville. Notes: All presenting donors can enter the Turkey-A-Day raffle for a chance to win a $50 Grocery Gift Card• Wed., Nov. 7, 2-7pm at St. Johns Church, 5381 Depot St., West Valley. Notes: All presenting donors can enter the Turkey-A-Day raffle for a chance to win a $50 Grocery Gift Card

bLOUNT LIbRARY - FRANkLINVILLeMon. 9am-7pm; Tues.-Thurs. 9am-6pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-1pm• Bridge Lessons are being held on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm at the library. Please come and learn how to play.• Breakfast Every Sunday - Breakfast will be served every Sun., 8-11am, Franklinville VFW. Breakfast Buffet on the last Sun. of every month (except in December). Kingsbury Hill Rd and Hardy’s Corners Rd., Franklinville. For more info. 676-2058.• Quilt classes - October 1, 7pm will be an information ses-sion. Projects start October 15 and 22. Classes approximately 2 hours long. Students are asked to bring their own sewing ma-chines and a small amount of supplies (needles, thread, scis-sors) Kits will be available for $2-$3. Space is limited, sign up today! The class is for anyone 13 years of age or older. If anyone is younger than 13, call the library for more information.

Potluck Lunch At The brooklyn Free Methodist church - 9387 East Otto Rd., E. Otto the first Sunday of the month after the morning service. Anyone and everyone from the community is welcome to attend.

cattaraugus county Tea Party Patriots - 1st & 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, John Ash Senior Center, 112 N. Barry St., Olean - Meet-ings are open to the public. The group was formed by local resi-dents concerned about excessive government spending and regula-tion www.cattcoteaparty.org

The concerned citizens of cattaraugus county – Next meeting is scheduled for 7 PM, date TBA at The Pines, West State Street (next to Tops) in Olean, NY. Local environmental issues are discussed monthly. For more information go to CCCC’s website at: www.concernedcitizens.homestead.com

craft Group - Meets every Monday (except holidays) at 2 PM at the Franklinville First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Bring a craft, learn a craft, teach a craft!

cATTARAUGUS cOUNTY INFLUeNzA SHOT cLINIcSGet your flu shot! Bring your insurance card – we will bill the following: Medicare, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Independent Health, Univera, Fidelis, Today’s Options, Evercare, and Humana. No in-surance? Cost = $20.00. Sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Health Department.Tuesday, Oct. 9 - Allegany Senior Center 9AM -1:30 PMThursday, Oct. 11 - Cattaraugus Firemen’s Club 2-6 PMWednesday, Oct. 17 - St. Bonaventure - Doyle Hall 2-6 PMTuesday, Oct. 23 - Salamanca Health Dept. 2 – 6 PMMonday, Oct. 29 - Olean County Building 2-6 PM

cattaraugus county Museum Announced that it will be open on the third Saturday of the month from May until October from 10am-2pm. The museum is located on the first floor of the Stone House, 9824 Route 16, Machias. For more info. 716-353-8200 Tues-day-Friday, 9am-4pm.

eLLIcOTTVILLe MeMORIAL LIbRARY• Local artwork on display – the gallery area of the library cur-rently has artwork on display by Judy Leasure, pastel artist from Smethport, PA. Judy specializes in custom pet portraits however she chose a variety of subjects to display this month. Stop by the library and check out these amazing pieces of art.• Book Sale –The fall book sale will be up for one last week. We have received some very nice donations of books so why not take a few minutes to stop in and browse and help support your local library. Many of the books are “like new” and would make excel-lent Christmas gifts!• Book Club - meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The October 10th book is “Russian Winter” by Daphne Kalotay. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.• Growing With Music Class – Classes will meet at the Library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. This mu-sic and movement class for pre-school age children is designed to facilitate developmental skills through the magic of music. Children play various rhythm instruments, use their imagina-tion and sing old-time favorites while sharing special moments with a parent. For more information, contact Terri Steinbar at 257-9619.• Exercise classes – We have a variety of exercise classes being offered throughout the week. Please call or stop by the library for a list of dates and times.• Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.

•Franklinville Area Chamber of Commerce - Meetings are the first Wed. of the month, Morgan Hall, Franklinville

Franklinville Senior citizens - 4th Tues. of the month. Din-ner - 5pm, Meeting - 6pm, Presbyterian Church, S. Main St., Franklinville.

GeNeSee cOMMUNITY cOLLeGe eVeNTSAll events will be at the main campus in Batavia.

• Abraham Lincoln: A Man of his Time, A Man for All Time Exhibit- October 1st- 28th, Alfred O’Connell Library, the event starts at 11:00AM on October 1st.Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History National Endowment for the Humanities.• Dr. Eric Foner Lecture- Wednesday, October 10 at 1:00PM in the Stuart Steiner Theater. Internationally renowned historian and Abraham Lincoln expert will discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning book “The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery,” and sign copies of his book immediately following his talk.• “What’s so great about Lincoln?”- Lecture by GCC History in-structor Derek Maxfeild, October 17th at 12:30PM in the Central Forum.• Excelsior Brigade Fife and drum Corps Performance & “School of the Soldier” Presentation- Saturday, October 20 at 12:30PM in the Forum. After the live performance of the Excelsior band, Civ-il War re-enactors will present “School of the Soldier” for young people to learn about the Civil War soldiers’ uniforms, weapons and drills.• Discover Lincoln Contest - Contest Deadline: October 20, 4:00PM. Illustrate this question and transport our legendary American hero into today’s presidential election; If Abraham Lin-coln was running for president today, what would his campaign look/sound like? For complete details and entry form visit: http://genesee.edu/library/about-the-library/lincoln-discovery-contest/

Howe-Prescott Pioneer House in cadiz open by appointment - 716-676-2590.

Memorial Library Of Little Valley crochet classes - the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm in the Community Room. Everyone is invited and there is no fee. Please bring a ball of cotton yarn, a G crochet hook, scissors, and a skein of your favorite color yarn. The instructors will be Linda McCubbin and the gradu-ates of last years class. We look forward to seeing everyone. The next class is September 25th at 7 pm to 9 pm. For more information please call the library at 938-6301 or Linda McCubbin at 938-9430.

Museums Open by Appointment - Effective September 2, 2012, the Miner’s Cabin, located at 9 Pine Street in Franklinville and the Howe Prescott Pioneer House in Cadiz will be open by appoint-ment only. To tour either of these Ischua Valley Historical Society buildings, please call 716-676-2590 to make an appointment.

Narcotics Anonymous - Every Sun., 7 pm, Franklinville Free Methodist Church, 41 S. Main St., Franklinville.The group is open to anyone experiencing problems with substance abuse.

Overeaters Anonymous - Sundays - 4541 Route 219, Great Val-ley. 8:00 PM No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! (716) 945-2683

Salamanca Historical Museum is now open Tues., Thurs., Sat from 10am - 4pm. Three floors of Salamanca history. Please visit us at 125 Main Street Salamanca, NY. “WE MAKE HISTORY COME ALIVE” - free of charge and totally handicapped accessible.

Supper & Study - every Thursday evening at the Machias UM Church, 9741 Route 16 in Machias. Supper is at 6PM. Study at 7PM. Call 716-353-4641.

Toastmasters - Have you always wanted to learn public speak-ing or perhaps hone your skills in the art? Did you know that the public speaking group meets each month? 2nd Tues. of the month, 7pm, JCC College Center, Olean, Room 227.

Ashford - (4th Tuesday) October 23rd 7:30cattaraugus county Legislature - (2nd & 4th

Wednesdays) 3 PM October 10th & 24thcattaraugus Village - (2nd Monday) October 8th

centerville - (2nd Tuesday) October 9theast Otto - (2nd Tuesday) October 9th

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Farmersville - (3rd Monday) October 15thFranklinville Town - (2nd Tues.) October 9th (7:30 PM)

Franklinville Village - (2nd & 4th Mon.)October 8th & 22nd

Great Valley - (2nd Monday) October 8thHumphrey - (2nd Monday) October 8th

Ischua - (2nd Tuesday) October 9thLittle Valley Town - (2nd Monday) October 8th

Little Valley Village - (4th Tuesday) October 23rdLyndon - (2nd Tuesday) October 9th

Machias - (3rd Monday) October 15thMansfield - (3rd Monday) October 15th

Otto - (3rd Tuesday) October 16thSalamanca city - (2nd & 4th Tues.)

October 9th & 23rdSalamanca Town - (2nd Tuesday) October 9thRushford - (2nd Monday) October 8th (8 PM)

Yorkshire - (2nd Monday) October 8thellicottville cS board - (2nd and 4th Tues.)

October 9th & 23rdFranklinville cS board - (3rd Thurs.) October 18th

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Five new shows are part of the entertainment lineup at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel from November through January, including blockbuster performances by Jackie Mason and Earth, Wind & Fire at Seneca Niagara Events Center. In addition, the Bear’s Den Showroom welcomes Canadian rocker David Wilcox in December and the return of Kelley Hunt in January, as well as two New Year’s Eve performances by Chuck Negron – formerly of Three Dog Night.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 5, at noon to see comedian Jackie Mason perform at Seneca Niagara Events Center this November. Mason has enjoyed a career of more than 50 years in the business and is regarded as one of the top-50 comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. His performances are described as combining “pungent political satire, insightful observations on the foibles of modern life and impeccable timing – making audiences laugh until they cry and critics raving show after show.” Mason earned numerous awards for his Broadway act, “The World According to Me,” in the 1980s, and

in 1992 was the first guest star to win an Emmy for his role on “The Simpsons” as Rabbi Hyman Krustofski. Tickets start at $45 for Mason’s 8 PM show on Friday, Nov. 9.

Earth, Wind & Fire will deliver hit after hit in Niagara Falls USA at Seneca Niagara Events Center on Saturday, Dec. 29, at 8 PM. The group is widely regarded one of the twentieth century’s most influential musical acts, and delivers a unique mix of soul, rock, disco, R&B, jazz and dance. Earth, Wind & Fire has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide, earned six GRAMMY® Awards, and wrote numerous No. 1 hits such as “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Shining Star” and “Sing a Song.” Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 15, at noon and start at $75.

The intimate, 440-seat Bear’s Den Showroom plays host to David Wilcox and Chuck Negron to close out the final two days of 2012, followed by the return of Kelley Hunt on Jan. 19. Canadian rockerDavid Wilcox brings his wit, tunes and talent to the stage, with powerful guitar riffs in songs such as “Hot, Hot Papa,” “Riverboat Fantasy” and the hilarious “Layin’ Pipe.” Tickets for his Sunday,

Dec. 30 performance at 8 PM start at $50 and go on sale Monday, Oct. 8, at noon. Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, is the lead singer on smash hits like “Joy to the World,” “One” and “Old Fashioned Love Song.” He performs two shows on New Year’s Eve at 8 and 11 PM. Tickets for each show start at $55 and go on sale Monday, Oct. 8, at noon. Returning to the Bear’s Den for the third time in as many years on Saturday, Jan. 19, is singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt, who delivers a blend of gospel, blues and jazz in her soulful performances. Tickets for her 8 PM show go on sale Monday, Oct. 29, at noon and start at $30.

Tickets for all shows are available at Seneca Casino box offices, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at 800-745-3000.

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Tony Bennett, Oct. 5, 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Events Center, $75 Gino Vannelli, Oct. 5, 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $55 Martina McBride,

Oct. 6, 7 PM, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $70 Gino Vannelli, Oct.

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Ricci Martin – A Tribute to Dean Martin, His Son Remembers..., Oct. 12, 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $35 Original ASIA –

30th Anniversary Tour, Oct. 13, 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, SOLD OUT How Big Can You

Get – 100 Years of Cab Calloway featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Oct. 20, 3 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $30 How Big Can You

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Maytals – Unplugged Tour, Nov. 2, 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $50 Gary Allan, Nov.

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– The Original Voice of The Buckinghams, Nov. 10, 8 PM, Seneca Niagara Casino Bear’s Den, $40 JOHN HIATT &

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Storm Wilson grew up in Great Valley and has been a student at Ellicottville Central School since he started in Kindergarten, and now he is a senior. His parents are Mary Gilman and Rance Wilson. He is an athletic student as well, playing football and basketball.

“I’d have to say football is my favorite sport. I have won two All-Star Awards for football so far, and I’ve been playing varsity football and basketball since I was a freshman,” Storm said, adding that he has been told by many people that your senior year of high school is the best and he related, “That statement hasn’t failed yet!”

About his school career, Storm expressed that he has had a lot of fun at ECS and plans to have a lot more before the year is over. He tried to come up with some specific memories to share, but said he couldn’t single any out, “I have a lot of great memories at school it’s kind of hard to name just one. Just love being with my friends,” he wrote adding further, “When we are all together, you’re guaranteed a great time, whether it’s in the

hallways, on the football field, or in the classroom, so, my favorite memory from school so far is just hanging with my friends and playing sports, I’d have to say.”

Storm does have specific recollections from the gridiron. “A good example from sports memories would be beating Panama last year in a double-overtime football game and beating the undefeated Sherman football team at my Senior Homecoming game this year,” Storm reflected, saying, “I hope to play at Ralph Wilson Stadium this year for the championship. It’s one of my dreams. So far it’s looking great for us.”

Storm is a teenager with teenage tastes and has his own perception of what is cool. He said he likes the old school slasher movies with the three big names in horror from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, Jason Vorhees, Freddy Krueger, and Michael Myers, “Those movies were the best,” he said, listing some of the more lighthearted flicks and television shows he enjoys, “Step Brothers, Dewey Cox and Division 3 Football. I just love to laugh, any of my friends would agree with that

statement. My favorite TV shows are definitely Seinfeld, Friends, and Cheers. Now those shows make you laugh!”

Storm comes off as someone who is very athletic. He explained that it is his life and he wants it to be that way always. “My favorite subject in school is Phys. Ed. Sports are my life. No doubt, I am very competitive and athletic, which is why I plan on going to college for sports management, or something along those lines,” Storm explained, saying he is not sure which college he wants to attend, “Playing sports in college would be the cherry on top, I’d love to but we’ll see how that goes.”

Storm is striving to be a Physical Education teacher and a sports coach. His dad is the head coach of the midget football team, and Storm said he helps his dad coach when ever he can. “When I don’t have practice of my own, I am at his practice, offering a helping hand, because it’s what I love to do and I hope to one day coach my own kids, like my dad did for me and my brothers,” Storm revealed confessed his parents are his motivation and inspiration, “Everything I do is to make them proud, and they haven’t missed one of my sports games or activities in my life.”

Storm is one of a few seniors at ECS. Being a senior football player at ECS definitely gives him an edge. He like many others who have passed through the halls of ECS have many friends throughout the grade levels. “The advice I give to the underclassmen,” Storm offered, “is live it up while you can, because it goes by faster than you think. When I was younger I always said I couldn’t wait to get out of school, but now that it’s almost here I am regretting those statements.”

His final remarks include gratitude towards friends and family, “I’d like to give a shout out to my parents, my brothers Cam and Brett, my girlfriend Kaitlyn and all my friends, Rinko, Ben, Phalla, and Greg just to name a few, and the football team!”

ECS Senior SpotlightStorm Wilson

By Chad Neal

Franklinville X-C hostsFour-team CCAA Meet

On Sept. 18, Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville hosted a four-team CCAA cross-country meet on the Panthers’ 3.1-mile course.

Southwestern of Lakewood won the boys’ meet, after the Trojans scored 21 points. Frewsburg finished second, after the Bears compiled 47 points. Randolph finished third, with the Cardinals tallying 71 points. The host Panthers finished

fourth after scoring 90 points and Forest Swaciak finished 13th (20:19) to pace Franklinville.

Frewsburg won the girls’ meet, after the Bears totaled 25 points. Southwestern finished second, with the Trojans scoring 31 points. Franklinville and Randolph did not field complete teams (five runners minimum) and both finished incomplete.

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SPORTSSPORTSRoller Derby Diva Linda Phiansouri a.k.a.

“McMayhem””by Chad Neal

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Franklinville Boy Booters

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Linda “McMayhem” Phiansouri grew up in Franklinville. She attended Ten Broeck Academy and went on to receive some credits from Genesee Community College, in Batavia, for Human Services. Right now, she is a stay-at-home mother and a roller derby girl. She has two sons, Caden and Calvin. Her affiliation with roller derby started when some skaters from the Rockin Rural Roller Girls tried to get her to join, she admitted she was apprehensive at first. She confessed she did not know what roller derby was, “but last spring, my sister-in-law, whom I discovered derby with, were spending a lot of time together, because I was going through a rough break-up and her husband, my brother, was working out of town for weeks at a time. She was persuaded by one of the girls to go and check it out, so I decided to tag along,” McMayhem recalled and

then stated, “After watching the first practice we were both hooked and started skating the next practice.”McMayhem has been rolling on the derby track since April 2011. McMayhem revealed that most people think that roller derby is a sport for show and not for real. “A lot of people who know nothing about roller derby think it’s just about hot girls skating around in skimpy clothes and fishnets hitting each other. Of course that is part of it, but roller derby is an actual

sport. I’m not there for the gimmicks and glam, I’m there to play the game. I love the competition,” she said.McMayhem has been through the ranks on the Rockin Rural Roller Girls (RRRG) and defected over to the Enchanted Mountain Roller Derby league before the escalation that lead to the demise of RRRG. “I guess you could say my most memorable time in my derby experience was switching leagues from RRRG to EMRD. That was one of my most difficult decisions, because I had to leave my very first derby family to join my new one and the absolute worst part for me was disappointing my old coach,” McMayhem lamented, and recoiled, stating, “But, I made that decision for myself, because I wanted to further my career in roller derby and better myself as a skater. The only hard part about the switch is

going from a top skater with RRRG and starting all over as “fresh meat” with EMRD.”As anyone who has been keeping up with the roller derby scene in EMVN knows there is a common denominator in all the interviews with the roller derby girls and that is the team spirit and companionship the ladies all have with each other. “Since joining roller derby, I have met and made friends with people I would have otherwise never talked to. Nation-wide, we are one big derby family and it’s great to have that connection with so many people. And the friendships that I’ve made with all diverse and different kinds of people I know will last a lifetime,” McMayhem devoted, and went on to describe the feelings her and the other roller derby girls have, “In the future, I do plan to play roller derby for as long as my body can handle it and hope for our league (EMRD) to become WFTDA certified so we can start playing nationwide instead of just locally.”Even though it will seem as everyone in the world is in Ellicottville celebrating Fall Fest there will be a Roller Derby bout in Jamestown at the Allen Park Ice Rink at 6pm Saturday, October 6. The Enchanted Mountain Roller Derby Facebook page has the information ,if you want to check out the “Girl’s Night Bout”. Something tells me McMayhem will be skating her best to prove she is no longer “fresh meat”. McMayhem and the Hellbilly Heartbreakers are skating against their sister Souther Tier team, the Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath. Above: Peewee Cheerleaders

Bottom row mascots: Brooklyn Cole, Jayme Newberry, Katie Forrester, Grace Herbert, Olivia Pockey, Madiline Woodruff, Onsa PhianisouriSecond row:Emilee Langdon, Samantha Rimbey, Mikayla Tatlow, Raven Bliss, Austin Lawton, Ilana Phianisouri, Jayde Smith, Delaney PfeifferThird Row: Coach: Christie Cole, Paige Smith, Mary Bergevin, Emily Lockhart, Tayne Swanick, Michaella Gann, McKenzie Martin, Nicole Hoeckh, Ciara Pixley, Victoria Simmons, Coach: Meagan LawtonFourth Row: Junior Coach: Kayla, Chloe Woodruff, McKenzie Welch, Katelyn Brown, Hannah Ives, Sadie Hood, Jaida Perry, Ayana Metcalf, and Junior Coach BrittneyMissing: Abigail Little

Above: Peewee Football TeamTop row: (left to right) Head Coach Jim Brown, Louie Hudzinski, Avery Pokey, Malakhai, Holiday, Vincent Marchese, Zack Wolfer, Josh Haskell, Coach Dan Dieffenbach. 2nd row(left to right) Cleon Lawton, Abby Burrell, Zack Burrell, Logan Frank, Devin Mersmann, Tyler Clear, Jake Simmons, Simon Watts, Connor Terwilliger and Assistant Head Coach Jesse Frank 3rd Row (left to right) Kyle Gann, Zack Scheopflin, Nolan Palmatier, Devon Neamon, Dalton Hood, Rilley Davis, Michael Stewart, Sam Faliero Front row: Logan Green, Dakota Mattern, Blake Frank, Cayden Hatch, Joe Stover, Matt Peters, Devon Belscher

Franklinville Pee Wee Panthers

In CCAA girls’ soccer action, Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville won two games in six starts. The Panthers are 3-4 overall.

Visiting Cattaraugus-Little Valley defeated Franklinville in a CCAA interdivisional game on September 17, 5-2. Ashley Leederman and Cheyenne Staufenberger netted one goal apiece, while Goalie Carli Lembicz saved eight Timberwolf shots.

Visiting Ellicottville beat Franklinville, 3-0, in a CCAA III game on September 20. The Eagles netted three second half goals after a 0-0 halftime. Morgan Zlockie netted two goals and Hailey Musall netted one, while Goalie Liz Wendel saved three shuts to earn the shutout. Goalie Lembicz tended the net for the Panthers.

On September 21, host West Valley beat Franklinville, 3-0, in another CCAA III game. Rachel Zimmer netted two goals

for the Wildcats and Jessica Baker scored one. Goalie Ashley Blackmon saved 11 shots and earned the shutout. West Valley improved to 4-3. Goalie Lembicz saved eight shots for the Panthers.

Visiting Pine Valley of South Dayton defeated Franklinville on September 24 in a CCAA III game and battle of Panthers, 3-2. Staufenberger and Linnea Pollock netted one goal apiece for Franklinville. Goalie Lembicz saved 13 shots.

Franklinville bounced back and beat visiting North Collins on September 28 in a CCAA III game, 4-3. Ally Ciesla netted two goals, while Staufenberger and Leederman scored one goal apiece. Goalie Lembicz saved 24 Eagle shots.

On September 29, Franklinville beat visiting Chautauqua Lake of Mayville, 6-2. Leederman, Pollock, and Staufenberger netted two goals each. Goalie Lembicz saved 20 Thunderbird shots.

In CCAA girls’ swimming action, Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville lost two meets on September 20 and 25.

Host Salamanca defeated Franklinville on September 20, 66-36. The Warriors and Panthers won six events each.

Whitney Farrand and Johanna Farrand tripled for the Panthers. Whitney Farrand and Johanna Farrand won the 200-medley relay (2:13.20), with Cheyenne Wright and Connie Miller. Whitney Farrand won the 50-freestyle (27.31 seconds) and the 100-backstroke (1:09.96), while Johanna Farrand won the 200 IM

(2:42.15) and 100-butterfly (1:07.96). Jessica Schneggenburger won the 100-breaststroke (1:26.35). Ten Broeck Academy graduate-athlete Laura Lafferty-John coaches the Warriors.

On September 25, host Frewsburg defeated Franklinville, 118-68. The Bears won seven events and the Panthers won five. Johanna Farrand quadrupled and Whitney Farrand tripled, while Miller and Schneggenburger doubled.

The Farrands joined Schneggenburger and Miller to win both the 200-medley relay (2:27.48) and 200-freestyle relay (2:10.38). Johanna

Farrand won the 200 IM (3:01.39) and 100-butterfly (1:20.24). Whitney Farrand won the 100-backstroke (1:18.62).

Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville lost both CCAA III boys’ soccer starts in last week’s action.

Host Frewsburg blanked the Panthers on September 25, 6-0. The Bears gave Franklinville its sixth shutout of the season.

Visiting West Valley beat Franklinville in an overtime heartbreaker on September 27, 1-0. Ethan Boberg scored for the Wildcats, assisted by Derek Wells, five minutes into sudden victory overtime. Goalie Dylan Westfall saved 10 shots and earned his fourth shutout for the Wildcats. Goalie Jared Finch saved 32 shots for the Panthers.

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October 5 - 7, 2012 Village EventsFriday ................................................. 6PM -12AM ............................................... Food Court ................. Jefferson St.Saturday ...................... Events ............................. Sunday ........... Location10AM-Dark ......................................... Food Court ..............................................10AM-Dark ..................... Jefferson St.10AM-5PM .......................................... Poster & T-Shirt Sales ............................10AM-5PM ..................... Washington St. & Monroe10AM-5PM .......................................... Art Show & Sale ......................................10AM-5PM ..................... Washington St.10AM-5PM .......................................... Craft Show & Sale ...................................10AM-5PM ..................... Washington St. & Jefferson St.10AM-5PM .......................................... Curb Market ............................................10AM-5PM ..................... Visitors Ctr/Monroe St.11AM-6PM .......................................... Kids Carnival Rides ................................ 11AM-6PM ...................... Washington Square............................................................. Shults Auto Group Ellicottville Idol .......... 11AM-4PM ...................... Village Gazebo

Holiday Valley Resort EventsFriday ............................. Events ...................................................... LocationLunch & Dinner Daily .......................... John Harvard’s Brew House ............................................................ Tamarack Club9AM-6PM ............................................. Sky High Aerial Park ............................... ....................................... Tannenbaum Lodge11AM-6PM ........................................... Mountain Coaster ..................................... ....................................... Tannenbaum Lodge12PM-7PM ......................................... Mountain Shop Tent Sale ................................................................ Resort Service Plaza Deck4PM-8PM ............................................ Ski Swap Sale/Check in .................................................................... Creekside LodgeSaturday ....................... Events ............................ Sunday ............ Location9AM-12Noon ...................................... Ski Swap Check in ............................................................................ Creekside Lodge9AM-6PM ............................................. Sky High Aerial Park ............................... 9AM -6PM...................... Tannenbaum Lodge9AM-5PM ............................................ Jr. Ski Team/Snowboard Swap ................. 10AM-2PM ..................... Creekside Lodge9AM-5PM ............................................ Mountain Shop/High Performance ......... 10AM-3PM ..................... Resort Services Plaza Deck............................................................. Ski Swap Pick Up ..................................... 3PM-5PM ....................... Creekside Lodge9AM-6PM ............................................. Sky High Aerial Park & Mtn. Coaster........ 9AM-6PM ....................... Tannenbaum Lodge10AM-4PM .......................................... Customer Service Open House ................ 10AM-4PM ..................... Resort Services Center10AM .................................................. 5K Race (Reg. 9AM) ........................................................................ Outside Mountain Crew Garage..............................................................Mtn Bike Race (Reg. 8:30AM) ................. 10AM ............................. Mountain Sports Center11AM-6PM ........................................... Mountain Coaster ..................................... 11AM-6PM..................... Tannenbaum Lodge12Noon-4PM ...................................... $2 Chairlift Rides .................................... 12Noon-4PM ................. Mardi Gras Xpress12Noon-4PM ...................................... Mountain Top Cookout ............................ 12Noon-4PM ................. Top of Mardi Gras12 - 4PM ............................................. “Tommy Z Band” ............................................................................. Top of Mardi Gras............................................................. Live Music “Party Squad” ........................ 12-4PM .......................... Top of Mardi Gras3:30 - 7:30PM ..................................... Live Music “Strangers” - Cabana Bar.............................................................. Live Music ............................................... 3:30-7:30PM ................. Cabana BarMonday ......................................... Sky High Park 9AM - 6PM & Mtn. Coaster ............. 11AM-6PM ..... Tannenbaum Lodge

For more information, call 1-800-349-9099 or info@www.ellicottvilleny.com or www.ellicottvilleny.com

Shuttle Service $3 available from the Village to the Inn at Holiday Valley and Resort Services running from 7PM - 3AM Friday, 10AM - 4AM, Saturday and 10AM - 3AM Sunday. A Taxi service is also available by calling 716-375-TAXI.

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Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

9/30/12 – Ryan W. McCarthy, 30, of Ellicottville, was arrested in the Town of Ashford, on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 percent. The charge stems from a checkpoint on Route 219, in the Town of Ashford. He was taken to the Town of Ashford Court for processing and released on his own recognizance. He is due to return to the same court at a later date to further answer the charge.

9/30/12 – Jacob C. Dunmire, 28, of Springville, was arrested on a charge of unlawful possession of marijuana after being identified at a roadblock on Route 219 in the Town of Ashford. An investigation revealed Dunmire had a small quantity of what is believed to be marijuana in his pocket. He was released and is due to return to the Town of Ashford Court to further answer the charges.

9/30/12 – John J. Bird, 44, of Olean, was arrested on a charge of cruelty to animals after allegedly letting his dog go free on a back road, failing to provide the necessary sustenance, food and water, for the dog. The dog was later found hanging off a bridge on the Underwood Road by its leash, in the Town of Hinsdale. He was issued an appearance ticket and it due to appear in the Town of Hinsdale Court

Oct. 24 at 6 PM.

9/28/12 – Elizabeth M. Bunker, 27, of Steamburg, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content greater than .18 percent after, it is alleged, she was seen by deputies to miss the drive way of the parking lot to the Coldspring Fire Hall and drove into a ditch. She was processed and released on tickets, due to return to the Town of Coldspring Court at a later date.

9/26/12 – Raymond E. Sage, Jr., 32, of Delevan, was arrested on three (3) warrants issued by the Family Court for violation of the Family Court Act. Sage was taken to the Machias Town Court for arraignment and transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail to appear in Family Court at a later date to answer the charges.

9/25/12 – Mark F. Ciancio, 57, of Westons Mills, and Desiree S. Culverwell, 25, of Bradford, were arrested on a charge of trespass for unlawfully being on the property of a Carrollton smoke shop without permission. It is alleged that, while on the property, the two were in a pick up truck to steal metal for scrap from a field behind the smoke shop. They were issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Carrollton Court at a later date.

New York State Police

9/29/12 –Danny B. Kinney, 45, of Great Valley, was charged in the Town of Great Valley with one count of second-degree harassment:physical contact regarding a domestic dispute. Kinney was released on his own recognizance.

9/28/12 – Elizabeth G. Falcone, 21, of Centerville, was involved in a one vehicle, property damage accident on Higgins Road at Bates Road, in the Town of Centerville.

9/26/12 – Lorrie B. Fisher, 55, of Franklinville, was involved in a property damage accident on Marble Springs Road at Edmunds Road, in the Town of Freedom.

9/26/12 – Jennifer S. Skiver, 27, of Franklinville, was charged in the Village of Franklinville, with one count of second-degree harassment: physical contact. Skiver was given an appearance ticket.

9/25/12 – William J. Sloand, 52 and Richard D. Carr, 73, both of West Valley were involved in a property damage accident on Depot Street at State Route 242 in the Town of Ashford.

9/23/12 – A 16-year old Machias female was charged with three counts of violation of probation. She is presently being held.

Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office

Lori Pettit Rieman, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, reported the following activity in Cattaraugus County Court on Monday, October 1, 2012:

Allen Larkin, Jr., 34, of Salamanca, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to a determinate term of seven years incarceration with the NYS Department of Corrections for his conviction of Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony. Additionally, he will be subject to a term of

two years post release supervision once he is released from prison. On or about December 11, 2011, in the City of Salamanca, with intent to cause serious physical injury to a person, he caused such injury to such person.

David F. Cooper, 47, of Cattaraugus, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to a term of incarceration having a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years with the NYS Department of Corrections, his driver’s license was revoked, fines totaling $1,000 and will be subject to the Interlock System once he is released from prison for his convictions of Driving While Intoxicated, a class D felony, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree, a misdemeanor. On or about April 25, 2012, in the Town of Persia, he operated a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition, having a BAC of .19, and without a valid driver’s license as a result of prior alcohol-related convictions. Additionally, he was sentenced to a term of incarceration having a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years with the NYS Department of Corrections for violating the terms and conditions of a previous imposed sentence of probation. These two sentences are to be served concurrently with each other.

Kimberly A. Bigelow, 34, of Salamanca, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to a term of incarceration having a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years with the NYS Department of Corrections for her conviction of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony. On or about May 10, 2012, in the City of Salamanca, she stole property consisting of a credit card. Additionally, she also was sentenced to a term of incarceration having a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years with the NYS Department of Corrections for violating

the terms and conditions of a previous imposed sentence of probation. These two sentences are to be served concurrently to one another.

Harry R. Little, 39, of Allegany, New York, but presently incarcerated with the NYS Department of Corrections, was sentenced to a term of incarceration having a minimum of fifteen months and a maximum of 48 months with the NYS Department of Corrections, his driver’s license was revoked, fined $1,000.00 and will be subject to the Interlock System once he is released from prison for his convictions of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree, a misdemeanor. On or about September 30, 2011, in the Village of Ellicottville, the defendant operated a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition, having a BAC of .10, and without a valid driver’s license due to a prior alcohol related conviction.

Adam Gerland, 22, of Olean, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Erie County Holding Center, was sentenced, as a Second Felony Offender, to a determinate term of 18 months incarceration for his conviction of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a class D felony. The incident occurred on or about November 18, 2010, in the City of Olean, when the defendant knowingly and unlawfully sold a controlled substance, to wit crack cocaine. Additionally, he was sentenced to a definite one year term of incarceration for his conviction of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. The incident occurred on or about June 12, 2010, in the City of Olean, when the defendant knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a dwelling. His two sentences are to be served concurrently to each other and he will be subject to a one year term of post release supervision once he is released from prison.

James R. Freeman, 18, of Gowanda, New York, waived prosecution by indictment and entered a plea of guilty by Superior Court Information to one count of Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D felony. On or about and between May 4, 2012 and May 6, 2012, in the Town of Persia, he knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein. He will be sentenced on January 28, 2013.

Dustin D. Jones, 38, of Delevan, New York, waived prosecution by indictment and entered a plea of guilty by Superior Court Information to Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree, a class E felony. On or about and between June 2, 2012 and June 18, 2012, in the Town of Yorkshire, he knowingly attempted to enter or remain unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein. He will be sentenced on December 17, 2012.

Trudy L. Oldshield, 37, of Salamanca, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of guilty to one count of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony, to satisfy a pending indictment. On or about April 14, 2012, in the Town of Mansfield, she operated a motor vehicle on a public highway in an intoxicated condition, having a BAC of .20 percent. She will be sentenced on December 17, 2012.

Derek P. Brantley, 23, of Olean, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony. The Indictment charged that on or about June 1, 2012, in the City of Olean, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic drug, to wit, Heroin. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

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OBITUARIESOBITUARIES

Marjorie A. HolmesSalamanca, Formerly of

Franklinville

Tammy J. SouterLime Lake

Joseph N. SwainRushford

Police ReportsCarmen C. Burney, 26, of Olean, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged her with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, class B felonies, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, class B felonies. The Indictment charged that on or about November 21, 2011, in the City of Olean, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic drug, to wit, Cocaine. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

George M. Englehardt, 25, of Machias, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony; Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a class A misdemeanor; Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, a class A misdemeanor; Reckless Driving, a misdemeanor; Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree, a misdemeanor; Unlicensed Operator, a violation; Speeding, a violation; No Turn Signal, a violation, and Failure To Comply with Lawful Order, a violation. The Indictment charged that on or about March 4, 2012, in the Town of Machias, he knowingly possessed stolen property with a value exceeding $1,000, did not have a valid driver’s license, and was speeding, driving recklessly and failed to stop his vehicle when directed to do so by a police officer. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Alexander J. Hope, 18, of Friendship, New York, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D felony. The Indictment charged that on or about June 9, 2012, in the Village of Portville, while acting jointly and in concert with another, knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein and stole property valued in excess of fifty thousand dollars. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Ronald R. Hultin, 47, of Jamestown, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an

indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with two counts of Driving While Intoxicated, class E felonies; Moved From Lane Unsafely, a violation, and Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, a violation. The Indictment charged that on or about April 14, 2012, in the Town of Coldspring, he operated a motor vehicle on a public highway in an intoxicated condition, having a BAC of .17. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Carl L. Kettle, 30, of Salamanca, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony; Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, a class E felony. The Indictment charged that on or about March 24, 2012, in the City of Salamanca, he operated a motor vehicle on a public highway, with a BAC .19 percent, and without a valid driver’s license due to previous alcohol related convictions. The matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions. Thomas Smith, 34, address unknown, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony. The Indictment charged that on or about October 26, 2011, in the City of Olean, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic drug, to wit, Cocaine. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

April M. Suckow, 25, of Olean, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged her with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony. The Indictment charged that on or about September 15, 2011, in the City of Olean, she knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic drug, to wit, Cocaine. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

David Showers, 30, address unknown, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County

Jail, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony. The Indictment charged that on or about May 31, 2012, in the City of Olean, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic drug, to wit, Heroin. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Chad E. Smith, Sr., 39, of Olean, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, class C felonies, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, class D felonies. The Indictment charged that on or about two separate occasions, January 21, 2012 and January 14, 2012, in the City of Olean, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic preparation, to wit, Buprenorphine. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Corry C. Wymer, 30, of Olean, New York, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in connection with an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a class C felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a class D felony. The Indictment charged that on or about January 21, 2012, in the City of Olean, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed and sold a narcotic preparation, to wit, Buprenorphine. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Kate Ventimiglia, 32, of Salamanca, New York, entered a plea of guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a class A misdemeanor. On or about August 9, 2011, in the City of Salamanca, he knowingly and unlawfully possessed a narcotic drug. She will be sentenced on December 17, 2012.

Marjorie A. Holmes, formerly of Franklin St. in Franklinville, died September 25, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo. She was the daughter of Emmons “Bud” Smith and Eleanor Giesler. In 1963 in Winchester, WV, she married Lawrence Jay Holmes who died Jan. 16, 2012.

Mrs. Holmes was a graduated of Ten Broeck Academy in Franklinville and was proud to be a homemaker and took great pride in raising her children. She enjoyed

cooking and sewing.Surviving are 4 sons:

Clay (Elizabeth) Holmes of Chaffee, Wade (Kristie) Holmes of Delevan, Tyrel (Linda) Holmes of Fillmore, Traven (Amy) Holmes of Delevan, a daughter, Beth (Sam) Wingeier of Salamanca, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great- grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren 12 step great grandchildren, 2 brothers: Jerry (Bernadine) Smith of Machias, Stuart (Kathleen) Smith of WISC., 3 sisters: Hope (Bill) Reed of Warsaw,

Kay (Mike) Kyler of PA, and Emily (Tom) Taylor of Franklinville, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Farmersville Center Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home in Franklinville. Online condolences can be sent to www.babbitteastonfh.

com

Tammy J. Souter of Delevan, died September 25, 2012 at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 53 years old and was a loving home maker and mother.

Born November 18, 1958 in Tonawanda she was the daughter of Robert P. Schwindemann of Holland and Evelyn J.( Sarokon) Maryanski, of Franklinville who survive. On March 4, 2005 in Machias she married her long time companion James

Souter who survives.Along with being a

devoted mother and wife, she enjoyed flower gardening and true love of the wildlife, and the outdoors, and music.

Along with her loving husband, James C. Souter of Delevan, she is survived by 3 daughters: Wendy J. Walker of St. Petersburg, FL, Rachael L. Lynn of Gordonsville, VA, Amber R. Souter of Holland, NY, and eight admiring grandchildren, a brother, Randy D. Schwindemann of Yorkshire, and a sister,

Cindy L. (Michael) Farrell of Bismark, Arkansas.

A celebration of her life was held in the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home 7 N. Main St. Franklinville on September 30, 2012.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Home Care 2225 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760. Arrangements are under the direction of Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home in Franklinville where on line condolences can be sent to www.babbitteastonfh.com

Joseph N. Swain, a former resident of Rushford, died September 28, 2012 in Olean General Hospital. He was born in Rushford on July 30, 1924 a son of the late Charles and Marsha Lafferty Swain. He married Eunice O. Blake who predeceased in 2005. Mr. Swain was a truck driver for Western Concrete in Batavia.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph (Rose) Swain of Hume, Jeffery (Beverly) Swain of Lexington, Tennessee, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by an infant

daughter, Joanne Swain.A memorial service will

be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in Hardy’s Corners Cemetery, Rushford.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the

Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 North Genesee Street, Fillmore.

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BROOKLYN FREEMETHODIST CHURCH

9387 East Otto Rd., E. OttoSunday service - 11am

Adult Sunday School Class - 10am.

Pastor Christopher Cole

FARMERSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

9791 Church St.Farmersville

StationSunday School 10 am

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716-945-4629Sunday School - 9:30am,

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HOLY NAME OF MARY RC CHURCH

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The Rev’d Michael Lonto, VicarBill Burrell & Dick Chase, WardensTed LaCroix Lay Eucharist Minister

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ST. PHILOMENA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Robert Marino,Administrator

26 N. Plymouth Ave.Franklinville

676-3629 Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM

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EllicottvilleRev. Deborah Packard

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TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Town Board of the Town of Mansfi eld is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Town Planning Board. Town residents are to contact Supervisor Keis, Town Supervisor at 257-5170.By Order of the Town BoardBetty Jane Horning, Town Clerk______________________________

TOWN OF MANSFIELDZONING BOARD OF

APPEALSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

The Town Board of the Town of Mansfi eld is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. Town residents are to contact Robert Keis, Town Supervisor at 257-5170.By Order of the Town BoardBetty Jane Horning, Town Clerk______________________________

TOWN OF MANSFIELDPRELIMINARY BUDGET

FOR THE YEAR 2013PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Preliminary Budget for the

Town of Mansfi eld fi scal year be-ginning January 1, 2013 has been completed and fi led in the offi ce of the Town Clerk where it is avail-able for inspection by any interest-ed persons at all reasonable hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN that the Town Board of said Town of Mansfi eld will meet and review said Prelimi-nary Budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Mansfi eld Town Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley at 7:10 p.m. on the 15th day of October 2012 and at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the Preliminary Bud-get as completed, or for or against any item, items thereon, contained Pursuant to Section 113 of the Town Law. The following are the proposed salaries of the Town of-fi cials: Councilpersons, (4) $9,400, Town Supervisor $8,900, Bud-get Offi cer $2,000, Town Justice $10,100, Justice Clerk $3,200.00, Clerk, Collector $17,000, Regis-trar of Vital Statistics $500, Asses-sor $11,000, Dog Control Offi cer $2,300, Highway Superintendent $44,000, Code Enforcement Of-fi cer $6,250, Planning Board Members $25.00 for each meeting

attended. Total Assessed Value $114,013,533, Assessed Value Mi-nus Exemptions (Town Taxable) $109,407,955, Assessed Value For fi re Tax is $111,815,815.

By Order of the Town BoardBetty Jane Horning, Town Clerk

______________________________

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEAR-ING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF THE TOWN OF MAN-SFIELD ENTITLED: “A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012”

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a reso-lution of the Town Board of the Town of Mansfi eld, adopted Sep-tember 17th, 2012, the said Town Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall in the Town of Mansfi eld, New York, on the 15th day of October, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to hear all interested persons for or against the adoption of a pro-posed Local Law entitled: “A LO-CAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012”

By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Mansfi eld

Betty Jane Horning, Clerk

LEGALS • LEGALS • LEGALSCLUES ACROSS

1. Syrian president 6. Grand Caravan brand 11. Immeasurably small 14. Myriagram 15. Yellow-fever mosquito 16. Radioactivity unit 18. Anklebone 21. Adobe house 23. Direct to a source 25. Piper __, actress 26. Leuciscus leuciscus 28. Moral excellences 29. Describes distinct concepts 31. Rubberized raincoat 34. Inhabitants of the Earth 35. Distress signal 36. Destroyed by secret means 39. Skin abrasions 40. Caesar or tossed 44. Supplied with a chapeaux 45. Fictional elephant 47. Forced open 48. Pole (Scottish) 50. Browning of the skin 51. Boy Scout merit emblem 56. British thermal unit 57. Decomposes naturally 62. Freshet 63. Lawn game

CLUES DOWN 1. Fished in a stream 2. Left heart there 3. Yes in Spanish 4. Nursing organization 5. Cease to live 6. River in NE Scotland 7. Former CIA 8. Didymium 9. Gram 10. Audio membranes 11. 8th Jewish month 12. Touchdown 13. Madames 14. Metric ton 17. Fabric colorants 19. Capital of Bashkortostan 20. Extra dry wine 21. An Indian dress 22. Expenditure 24. Ribbed or corded fabric 25. Can top 27. So. African Music Awards 28. Weather directionals 30. A scrap of cloth 31. Gin & vermouth cocktails 32. A way to lessen 33. Contended with diffi culties 36. Egyptian beetle 37. CNN’s Turner

38. A quick light pat 39. Shipment, abbr. 41. Resin-like insect secretion 42. Goat and camel hair fabric 43. Superfi cially play at 46. Network of veins or nerves 49. Atomic #44 51. Wager 52. The time something has existed 53. Physician’s moniker 54. Talk excessively 55. Pre-Tokyo 58. Out of print 59. Ducktail hairstyle 60. Carrier’s invention 61. Canadian province

CROSSWORD FUN

Pickin’ Punkins, Porkers andPetting Zoo at Pumpkinville!

Pumpkinville was packed with people peering at porkers, petting ponies, and picking pumpkins the last weekend of September. Pumpkinville ap-pears to be growing each year with new sights, foods, and activities of which to partake.

Friday, October 5, 2012 Mountain & Valley News Page 11

NeighborWorks® Home Resources Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Fund Raising Begins for Cemetery in Ellicottville

“Great Hair” in Great Valley

Ellicottville Central School graduates Renee Olson and Lisa Traina recently stepped out on their own, creating a new business in Great Valley. “Great Hair” at 4915 Route 219 is the brainchild of the owner, Renee Olson.

Both women had worked at other salons and decided they wanted a change. But, change usually doesn’t come without at least a few challenges. Renee and Lisa both agreed that sometimes, “little things pop up” unexpectedly, like a problem with a chair or getting things

to flow smoothly. There are the normal concerns that every entrepreneur experiences, too. Budgets, advertising, a customer base—all real concerns for new business owners. But, as Lisa said, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

Taking about four months from idea to fruition, the two licensed cosmetologists who are best friends, are in full swing now and they agreed that the favorite part of the job is, “being one’s own boss.” Lisa said that she likes making her own rules. Renee said that being on your own, you can do things your own

way, you can be flexible with schedule and the ability to spend time with your family, too.

“Great Hair” hours are: Monday by appointment, Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 12 Noon. To make an appointment, contact Renee at 716-378-4507 or Lisa at 716-353-0228. Prices range from men’s haircuts at $11 to women’s at $12-$13. Kids 10 and under are $10. “Great Hair” is a full service salon also offering perms and colors which start at $45.

Renee Olson and Lisa Traina pose for a quick photo at their salon in Great Valley

Fund raising efforts are beginning in Ellicottville to make improvements at the Jefferson Street Cemetery. A group met at the Ellicottville Historical Society building on September 28th to present project manager, Gail Carucci monies to begin that project.

The Jefferson Street Cemetery in Ellicottville dates back to 1817 and its 1.75 acres is located at the southern edge of the town on Route 219 just south of the village. A committee has been formed to oversee various projects such as the building of a granite monument to remember those buried at the cemetery who have no headstone. According to research, 34 people buried there do not have a marker. The committee would also like to see a sign erected for the cemetery, a plaque to designate the recent listing of the cemetery on the State and National Register status, complete the repair of the stone wall, have a permanent bench installed, landscaping and a field guide to the cemetery. The committee has a current goal of $20,000 to pave the

way for the improvements. A group of volunteers

began efforts to clean the stones in the cemetery, ridding them of fungal growth, dirt and oxidation. They also began repairing the stone wall. Crandall Memorials of Olean, NY began repair of several broken and toppled markers and are continuing their work of stone cleaning.

This past summer, anthropology students from Buffalo State College, SUNY and Dr. Lisa Marie Anselmi and Dr. Kevin Williams spent two days plotting and using their GPR machine to determine if they could locate unmarked graves. Initial reports show areas of unmarked graves.

Several descendants of those buried at the Jefferson Street Cemetery are contributing to the fund raising cause. Hobart Hall, of Great Valley was on hand at the fund raising kickoff. He told the story of his grandfather, who is buried at the cemetery but no marker was found. Willis Hall, had been stabbed by an itinerant railroad worker in 1892 and later died of his wounds.

Linda Wilbur of Little Valley was also on hand. She said that she has several family members buried in the cemetery. Her great-grandmothers, Viola Bassett Bentley, died in May of 1887 giving birth to her seventh child who also died. Viola’s 8 year old daughter, Mabel died in 1892—none of them have grave markers. Diana Brodie, Wilbur’s daughter, also from Little Valley is contributing to the project as well.

Jim Griffith, Cattaraugus County Clerk has great-grandparents, Joseph and Sarah Chamberlain buried in Jefferson St. Cemetery; however they do have a headstone. Jim is interested in assisting with the project.

Anyone interested in making a donation can do so by mailing a check to JSC Fund, Ellicottville Historical Society, PO Box 485, Ellicottville, NY 14731. For more information, contact Gail Carucci, Project Manager at 716-307-5510 or email at glcarucci@aol.com. Or Mary Elizabeth Dunbar, Ellicottville Town Historian at 716-699-2162.

Hobart Hall, Diana Brodie, Gail Carucci, project manager, James Griffith and Linda Wilbur pose for a photo at the Ellicottville Historical Society on September 28 for the fund raising kickoff to benefit the Jefferson Street Cemetery.

Rural Revitalization Corporation doing business as NeighborWorks® Home Resources celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary with a reception at Dresser-Rand Atrium in The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on the St. Bonaventure University campus on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

Founded in 1982, the community-based non-profit housing organization highlighted three decades of involvement in repairing homes, promoting homeownership, and developing housing throughout Cattaraugus County.

Over its thirty year history, NeighborWorks Home Resources has made a direct investment in our community of over $14.5 million, completed repairs on 1,120 houses, helped create 120 new homeowners, and developed 49 housing units.

Lee James, representative from Congressman Tom Reed’s office, presented a certificate of recognition to celebrate the organization’s anniversary.

Bill Heaney, representative from NYS Sen. Catharine Young’s office, read a proclamation from the State Senator.

City of Olean Mayor Linda Witte extended her congratulations to the organization during her remarks.

David Trent, President

of the Board of Directors of NeighborWorks Home Resources (NWHR), spoke on behalf of the Board, and presented a bouquet of flowers to founding Board member Suzanne Jakovac, who is retiring from the Board after serving 30 consecutive years.

In another special presentation, SolEpoxy CEO Jeff Belt donated a check

to NWHR to kick-off the Walkable Olean project, a new initiative to revitalize North Union Street in downtown Olean by re-imaging the commercial space as one that is more pedestrian-friendly, more walkable.

NWHR’ Executive Director Mark Sabella served as master of ceremonies.

Santa Sheriff’s Program Kicks off Ninth Year of Giving

Jolly Old St. Nick made an early visit to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office to meet with the Santa Sheriff’s Program Director Deputy Brian Keis to discuss the growing need for area families in the 2012 giving season. He was pleased to find that efforts have been ongoing this year with monthly raffle baskets and that letters will be going out to area businesses seeking local support through monetary donations. These donations will help the program purchase gifts for families in the community.

The Santa Sheriff’s Program modeled after a similar initiative in Texas, began in 2004 and has been steadily growing. Partnering agencies and schools raise funds and refer less fortunate Cattaraugus County families to the program. Gifts are purchased at area businesses. Youth and volunteers from area

schools and other county agencies wrap the gifts and package them for delivery.

In 2004, the goal had been to serve five families; the program grew to 26 families in 2010 and 2011 providing a total of 117 men, women and children. These families were provided gifts, as well as a complete Christmas dinner, along with dry goods donated through the efforts of the staff and students at the Salamanca Middle School. The program hopes to raise the funds to provide Christmas to 40 families this year.

As in the past years, the Sheriff’s Office has also pledged funding to the program through a donation from the Employees’ Association and the Supervisor Units, as well as receiving donations from the CSEA Supervisory Unit. Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Keis, Program Director, sees the Santa

Sheriff’s Program as, “a way for us to give back to the community”. Fundraising efforts continue to grow each year adding new partners.

While the program is designed to provide Christmas gifts for area families, it also offers participants lessons in cooperation, volunteering and caring for others.

This year the program is looking to raise nearly $10,000 so that the needs of area families can be met. Individuals interested in donating to this project may contact Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb at 938-9191 ext. 2247 or Deputy Brian Keis at 938-9191 ext. 2899. Contributions can be made payable to the CCSO Santa Sheriff’s Fund, c/o Deputy Brian Keis, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Court Street, Little Valley, New York 14755. Together let’s make a families Christmas memorable.

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Kyle B.“Knowing the bartenders at Madigan’s so you don’t have to wait in line.”

Stephanie K.“The benefit to all the local charities! And the SHOPPING!

Robert S.“When you’re in the front of the line at Madigan’s and two people leave and they finally let you in!”

Sara N.“It is always amazing to watch a small town pull together to throw such an amazingly big event. To walk down the streets on Saturday morning and see the calm before the storm and the clean up that has taken place over night. It’s also wonderful to see the homemade crafts.”

Brad G.“Getting to see friends you haven’t seen since March and scheme and dream for the season to come.”

What Your Neighbors are saying

What is the Best Thing About

Fall Festival in Ellicottville?

The Fall Festival in Ellicottville should be close to, if not, in full effect by the time these words meet your eyes. The festival is viewed differently from the locals in the area. The younger generation is eager to see the influx of visitors and the old-timers who have seen enough avoid it at all costs. It is a unique festival that sprouted as a small arts and crafts jubilee with a beer tent, provided by the Ellicottville Fire Department. The rate at which it morphed into a lollapalooza was quick, as the ski crowd who knew of Ellicottville as the party town with a skiing problem let their friends know. The word of mouth let all the fun-loving characters join together to celebrate the changing colors all over the mountains around Ellicottville. There are those few that think nothing of others and are disrespectful to

our community, but they are quickly taken care of, as the security during the festival is top rate. The vast amount of cash that flows through Ellicottville during the Fall Festival is amazing too, from parking cars to selling condos, Fall Festival is a spectacle to behold. The many different activities and events during the Fall Festival are epic, compared to other autumn attractions. Many different people have different ideas about the whole shebang. Many locals agree the Sunday night, after the village empties out a bit, is the greatest time, calling it “Survivor Sunday”, “Sunday Night Spectacular” and “Sunday Night at Madigan’s,” but there are other ideas about the most memorable part of the show. What is the best thing about Fall Festival in Ellicottville?

Jackson R.“The speed at which the judge processes offenders. Plead guilty, pay your fine and your back to the party in fifteen minutes!”

Patty W“Getting to see a lot of my ski friends again.”

Application to be Made for Countywide Broadband Service

by L.A.Zendarski

The Cattaraugus County Legislature approved an application for grant money through Southern Tier West to set the infrastructure extending broadband access across Cattaraugus County. October 5th being the deadline for applying, Crystal Abers, Director of the County Economic Development and Tourism Department said that she spoke with County Administrator Jack Searles saying that the county had to come up with $50K to obtain the $250K grant.The first phase of the program, should

the County receive the grant monies, would have to be completed within a twelve month period. DFT, a Dunkirk, NY based internet supplier would be installing microwave receivers in Olean, Little Valley and Gowanda. Abers said that, “By setting these three main towers, we can hit voided areas. In the future, spot checking cost won’t be as great as it is now.”DFT would provide service and once

operational would contact end customers with costs. Verizon was mentioned however,Verizon is not interested in broadband for the rest of the county and DFT is putting money into it to boost the infrastructure that it already has. County wide broadband service will

give those who only have dial up service the ability to go to a high speed internet system. This system also has the possibility of expansion. The time frame for extending service to the entire county is approximately 3-5 years. Patricia

Davison, Director of Information Services for the county said that the proposed broadband service is faster than dial up but not as fast as cable service. The average bill for this service would be $34.99. In other news:* Appointments of election

commissioners were made at the County Legislature meeting held on September 26, 2012. Paul J. Snyder, Chairman of the Cattaraugus County Republican party recommended the appointment of Sue A. Fries as the Republican election commissioner for a term of four years effective January 1, 2013. Joyce Melfi, Chairman of the Democratic party in Cattaraugus County recommended the appointment of Kevin Burleson as Democratic election commissioner for a four year term effective January 1, 2013. * The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s

Dept is planning a purchase of a vehicle for security around the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salmanca. The vehicle is available for purchase through NYS bid for $22K and various appropriations and revenue accounts will be adjusted in order to cover said cost. The purchase will be paid according to the contract between the County and the Seneca Nation of Indians.* A public hearing was held regarding

local law 10-2012 which provides that the County become the tax collection agency for the purpose of collecting taxes and special assessments in installments.

Burr to Retire

Karen S. Burr, assistant to the County Legislature received a standing ovation from lawmakers and others at the September 26th meeting of the legislature. Burr is retiring after her thirty-three year tenure with the County. She began her career as a temporary typist in 1974 and has served in many capacities over the years. A proclamation was read at the September 26th meeting of the county legislature describing her duties over the years and wishing her well in her future endeavors. Here, Legislature Chair Norman Marsh reads the proclamation as Burr looks on.