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National Alpaca Farm Days are Here!

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Ellicottville’s Fall Fest is Just Around the Corner

Barbara Fox Designs Congressional Medal

Enchante’ Cabaret Presents ‘Witches Brew’ at Holiday Valley Oct. 4

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Increasing Primary Care Capacity

EVGV Trail Master Plan Nears Completion

Fall Fest Educational and Fundraising Tent Planned

By Eva PotterWhat do Bradford, Broadway and brew have

in common? A lot more than you could ever

By Jann WiswallAccess to top-quality

primary healthcare services within a short distance from home is getting easier for those living in Ellicottville and surrounding areas.

Springville’s Bertrand Chaffee Hospital (BCH) will be expanding its Primary

Care Center when Catholic Health — a major non-profi t healthcare system in Buffalo — transitions its patients from Springville Primary Care Center (SPCC) to BCH by the end of November.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to expand primary care services at the local level

where they are needed most, while affi liating more closely with Catholic Health,” said BCH CEO Nils Gunnersen.

SPCC will continue to operate its Community Based Outpatient Clinic for the Veterans Administration. All other patients will be able to

imagine.Bradford has produced many theatric talents

over the years, among them Todd Wagner, co-owner of Enchante’ Cabaret, a professional performing arts company that tours throughout the Northeast and Midwest Regions of the United States and is based in Bradford, Pa.

Enchanting is an accurate description of Enchante’ Cabaret and its productions, which are loaded with incredible, Broadway-quality talent and have been hailed “the best cabaret show in the Northeast.” Captivating original stories and professional talent create an intimate cabaret experience for every audience member.

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By Alicia DziakIf you’re up for a little

adventure this weekend, you won’t want to miss the many wonderful stops along the Alpaca Adventure Trail, part of this weekend’s National Alpaca Farm Days, where alpaca farms across the country will welcome visitors of all ages to meet alpacas and learn about the alpaca lifestyle.

According to the website for the Alpacas Owners and Breeders Association, “Alpacas were a cherished treasure of the ancient Incan civilization and played a central role in the Incan culture that was located on the high Andean Plateau and mountains of South America. Alpacas were fi rst imported to the United States in 1984, and are now being successfully raised and enjoyed throughout North America.”

Alpacas are gentle and easy to handle, require minimal fencing, and can be pastured at 5–10 per acre. Adult alpacas are about 36 inches tall, generally weigh between 100–200 pounds and live about 20 years.

The popularity of alpacas has soared in recent years due to the fi ber they produce.

Alpacainfo.com states, “Alpacas produce one of the world’s fi nest and most luxurious natural fi bers. It is clipped from the animal without causing it injury. Soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter and stronger than wool, it comes in more colors than

by Eva PotterEllicottville’s oldest, most popular weekend—

Fall Fest — is only two weeks away and the village is gearing up for the best festival ever.

On Oct. 12–13, tens of thousands of festivalgoers will converge on our quaint little town ready to enjoy themselves for the weekend (responsibly, of course).

In the village, it’s a jam-packed weekend of great entertainment and dancing, ski bargains, fabulous food, friends getting reacquainted, kids enjoying carnival rides, loads of arts and crafts vendors, and a range of other fall fun. Be sure to check out the Ellicottville –Great Valley Trail tent and check out the master plan.

Be sure to visit the local shops and restaurants. There are even a few new ones you’ll love. You may not know this, but the Fall Festival vendors each make a donation to local charities or civic groups!

Both Holiday Valley and HoliMont have a variety of festival fall happenings that weekend.

Holiday Valley events include the annual Ski Swap in Creekside Lodge (Friday night through Sunday mid-day), the Mountain Shop Tent Sale, Chairlift rides from noon–4 p.m. and a “Gotta Be There” party at the top of Mardi Gras including music, food and drinks, not to mention beautiful scenery! Tommy Z is set to play on Saturday

by Jennie AcklinThe Ellicottville-Great

Valley Trail committee held a meeting on Sept. 17, 2013, at the Town Center building.

TEP GrantMark Alianello talked in

detail about the TEP grant application that was submitted last month. He worked closely

with landscape architect and trail planner Rick Manning, from Ithaca, N.Y., who was hired by the committee to create the master plan for the trail. Kate O’Striker and Lynda Stevens were also instrumental in putting the application together, as were many other

By Eva PotterSept. 15 was a dark day in

Birmingham, Ala., when the 16th Street Baptist Church was bombed by white supremacists, killing four young, African-American girls — Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley — and injuring 22 others.

Known as the 16th Street

Baptist Church Bombing, the event served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement and spurred support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

That was 1963 and now, 50 years later, they have been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest Congressional civilian

Barbara Fox and Dr. Pijeaux, the Director of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. See Congressional Medal page 8

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Opening receptions at the Olean Public Library and JCC Center Gallery in Olean on Sept. 28. Congratulations to the 2013 STB Best of Show winner, Jason Green! Honorable Mention prizes were awarded to Barbara Fox, Hall Groat II and David Higgins. The exhibition will be on display at the Olean Public Library Gallery and JCC’s

Center Gallery in Olean until October 25. Visit www.southerntierbiennial.com for full details.

Gin Mill donates to Phoenix Adaptive ProgramEd and Maribeth Rick, owners of the GinMill, made a $1,000 donation to

HoliMont’s Phoenix Adaptive Program this past week. Maribeth has been volunteering with them for several years, and hopefully plans to become a level 1 certifi ed instructor for them this year.

Pictured l to rt: Ed and Maribeth Rick, Dan Murray, Linda Hiam, Maureen Daley, Marueen Quinn, Tom Farrell, (Assistant Director of Phoenix Adaptive Program) and Chuck Richardson (Director of Phoenix Adaptive Program). photo by Jennie Acklin

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Friday, Sept. 27Gin Mill, 9 p.m.2 Guys Drinkin’ BeerRon and Terry, also known as

“acoustic West minus one,” are back again for a Friday night foray of great tunes everyone knows ... pop, rock or country.

Balloons, 7 p.m.Only HumenThis award-winning classic

rock trio from Buffalo has been an EVL regular for years. Frank, Rick and Chris puts on

a high-energy, polished show that keeps audiences happy wherever they play.

Saturday, Sept. 28Gin Mill, 9 p.m.3 Easy PiecesThe electric and bassy

version of Freddie & Rod, classic rock , country and modern rock favorites have that Saturday night edge. With Jeff on bass, this sublimely powerful trio pulls out all the stops so you can really party.

Balloons, 6 p.m.The A-ListThe Niagara Falls area’s

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Wednesday, Oct.2Gin Mill, 8 p.m.Wagner & WinstonWhat better way to celebrate

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Thursday, Oct. 3Gin Mill, 8 p.m.Fred & TuckPart mellow, part rockin’,

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Springville, NY — The Friday Night Gala to support Springville Center for the Arts will take place at the East Concord Fire Hall, 9398 Genesee Road, East Concord on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.

The Red Hot Club of Buffalo, a gypsy swing band comprised of members of Babik and Djambossa, will provide the soundtrack for silent auctions, raffl es and more. The quartet features acoustic guitars, violin and upright bass in a fast-

moving brand of jazz that was fi rst made world famous by Django Reinhardt.

Auction items include a sailboat excursion from Bob Adler, gift certifi cates and gifts from Spring Creek Athletic Club, the Buffalo Bills, Springville Music Center, My Best Friend’s Closet, Main Street Pizzeria, Tractor Supply, Springville Homewear, Just Buffalo Literary Center, Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza, Against the Grain Studio and many local

businesses. Event sponsors featured at

the gala and on the green at Concord Crest Golf Course during the golf tournament the following morning include K&D Development, Kelly O’Neal Adams, Julie’s Pizzeria, Springville Faculty Association, GCC-Arcade, William Leach Associates, ALP Steel, City Garage, Creighton, Johnsen & Giroux, Hamburg Casino, Metro Group, Nova Glass, Emerling Ford, Horschel Brothers Precision, Cooper Planning Associates, Doug Bailey, Bruce and Lori Morrell. All proceeds support the arts center’s mission to provide low-cost arts events to the community.

Tickets are only $15 presale and $20 at the door and include beer, wine and food. Tickets are available at Arts Underground, 66 East Main St., by calling (716) 592-9038 or online at springvillearts.org.

Night ClimbsCont. from Front GatefoldClimbs begin at 6 p.m. and

end at 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Grand Rapids and Black courses will not available for night climbs. Additional Night Crawlers climbs will take place Oct. 4–5 and Oct. 18–19. Special Halloween Fright Nights will be Oct. 25–26. For more information, call (716) 699-HIGH (4444).

Route 219 Bridge Cont. from Front Gatefold

Due to the limited access at the bridge site and size of the inspection equipment, it will be necessary to temporarily close the bridge for a period of time to facilitate a portion of the inspection. The bridge is scheduled to be closed on

Monday, Sept. 30 thru Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The remainder of the bridge inspection will be done while the bridge is open, with traffi c restricted to a single lane controlled by fl aggers.

Motorists are advised to

follow the posted detour routes. For real-time travel

information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org. Find NYSDOT on the web at www.dot.ny.gov, and on Twitter @NYSDOTBuffalo.

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ALLEGANYALLEGANYState ParkState Park

Just minutes away from Ellicottville!Just minutes away from Ellicottville!

September 28National Public Lands Day

at ASPVolunteer at your favorite park!

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Allegany State Park Calendar of Events

By Alicia DziakYour ASP camping

experience can only be enhanced by the numerous amenities the park has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a home-cooked meal, a grocery item you overlooked or that special gift, you’re sure to fi nd what you need and then some at ASP’s restaurant and stores.

The Park Restaurant, located on the second fl oor inside the Red House Administration building, offers casual dining year round and is perfect for a day trip to the park or for those times you just need a break from cooking over a fi re. The restaurant is open seven days a week during peak season (late June through Labor Day) and is currently open Fridays noon to 8 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Red House Gift Shop, located on the fi rst fl oor inside

Food, Fun and Recreation at ASPPark Restaurant, Gift Shops and General Stores Have

Something for Everyonethe Red House Administration building, offers patrons a variety of unique souvenirs, including picture frames, logo wear, mugs, car decals and everything in between. There’s also a pressed penny machine by the entrance, so even if you only have 51 cents, you can still take home an ASP souvenir. Hours vary throughout the year and currently are Monday–Thursday 9:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Red House Gift Shop is the only store within the park that is open daily this time of year.

If you’re taking in the scenery at ASP on weekends, you have many more options, as all other stores in the park are currently open Friday through Sunday. The Quaker Museum and Gift Shop, located on ASP 3 past the Quaker Rental Offi ce, offers many of the same items as its Red House counterpart but in a smaller space. A second door off the porch leads visitors into a museum full of photos and artifacts of ASP past and is worth checking out.

The Quaker General store, located across from the Quaker Rental offi ce on ASP 3, offers an impressive array of camping essentials, as well as fun items like glow sticks and small toys.

“My family is always impressed at the selection in

the Quaker store,” said David Hannes, 38, of Sardinia. “They carry anything we could possibly need while camping. We always seem to forget that one important item, whether it be spoons, ketchup or marshmallows, and we can always fi nd it at the Quaker General Store. We’ve even seen camping chairs and sleeping bags there.”

The Quaker General Store also houses an ice cream and food stand, serving guests via an exterior window, offering inexpensive frozen treats and grillables to hold you over until your next camping meal.

If you’re camping across the park, necessities can be found at the Red House General Store, located on ASP 1 across from the Red House campsite loops. This store offers campers a selection of food, ice, fi rewood, paper plates and bug spray, and is conveniently within walking distance of all the tent and trailer sites on Red House.

If it’s recreation you seek, the Red House Boathouse, located next to Red House Beach, is the place to go. Paddleboats, hydrobikes and rowboats can all be rented for $10.95 per hour or $28 per day. Bikes can be rented for $8.95 per hour or $26 per day, and bike trailers are available for those toting little ones. The Boathouse is open daily in the

summer months, but this time of year hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

While at the lake, visitors can also check out the Red House Snack Bar, offering ice cream and other quick treats at Red House Beach. New this year, the snack bar will remain open on weekends through Columbus Day.

For more information, call (716) 354-9282, or visit www.facebook.com/pages/Allegany-State-Park-Shops-Restaurant.

Do you have a few hours to spare on Sept. 28? Then consider volunteering at Allegany State Park on National Public Lands Day!

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is an organized volunteer day designed to bring people together to achieve the common goal of improving the lands that so many people enjoy.

NPLD began in 1994 with three sites and 700 volunteers and by last year had grown to 2,206 sites and 175,000

National Public Lands Day Sept. 28volunteers. This will be its ninth year at ASP.

Some of the highlights from the nationwide 2012 event included volunteers collecting an estimated 23,000 pounds of invasive plants, building and maintaining an estimated 1,500 miles of trails, removing an estimated 500 tons of trash from trails and other places, and planting an estimated 100,000 trees, shrubs and other native plants.

“NPLD is our nation’s single day, all-volunteer event

designed to give the public a chance to care for our public lands,” said Heidi Tschopp, park naturalist and ASP’s NPLD coordinator. “For those who love Allegany State Park, this is a great way to spend a few hours giving back. The projects we work on really help to enhance our park and make it an even better experience for all who visit.”

At ASP, the focus this year will be the Quaker side of the park, and volunteers will work on various projects including

trail work, landscaping, gardening, litter pickup and more.

Volunteers should enter the park at Quaker, and assignments will be given at the Quaker toll booth between 9–10 a.m. This event takes place rain or shine, so come dressed to get dirty.

The fi rst step in making a difference is as easy as making a phone call. To register, call the park at (716) 354-9101, ext. 236. For more information, visit www.publiclandsday.org.

Enjoy naked eye viewing of our beautiful night sky on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at Park Site #52 located at the south end of Quaker Lake.

You are probably familiar with the Big Dipper, but can you fi nd the Little Dipper? Have you seen the baseball diamond among the stars or a graceful swan gliding across the autumn sky? You’ll learn about these and other celestial wonders.

Longtime amateur astronomer Bert Probst will

Stars OverQuaker Lake

Paul Probst Leads Fall Astronomy Eventlead you on a tour of the splendors of the autumn sky. Be sure to dress warm and bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Please, no pets or unshielded fl ashlights. Red cellophane covering a fl ashlight will provide adequate illumination and yet preserve our night vision. Any plastic wrap painted with a red magic marker may also work.

In case of clouds or rain, the event will be cancelled.

Fall Foliage Report as of Sept. 25For those of you have paid close attention, you already know

that the already leaves began their fall change within the past two weeks — subtly at fi rst. Now, every day brings a new shade of brilliance.

We appear to be a bit ahead of schedule this year. Fewer daylight hours, cooler temperatures, and early frosts by a couple weeks have given the fall foliage boost in color, which means peak season may happen a bit earlier this year.

Percent of Trees Changed: 40-50%. This weekend we should be near midpoint.

Help Build the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail

For more information: Visit and “like” the trail’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/EVLTrail)

Call Jennie Acklin at (716) 699-4062 • Call trail chairman Ken Hinman at (716) 474-8214

Ellicottville and Great Valley will have a new off -road, multiuse trail in the nextfew years, creating an easy way to access local businesses, schools, the library,

government offi ces, parks, area resorts and other destinations.

Donations can be made online at:www.cattfoundation.org,or mail your check payable to: Community Foundation/ Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Fundc/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation 120 N. Union St., Olean NY 14760

Please consider makinga tax-deductible donation!

Visit us during Fall Fest to view maps and information! Visit us during Fall Fest to view maps and information! Our tent will be next to the Gazebo

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Attention leaf peepers! This year, Mother Nature promises another spectacular show. Enjoy Ellicottville’s brilliant fall foliage as you ride Holiday Valley’s Spruce Lake chairlift to the top of the mountain.

Starting Sept. 28 – 29, the Spruce Lake lift will be open from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 20, weather permitting.

Rides are only $5. Walk around the top and photograph the stunning views. Then take the chairlift back down or hoof it for a little downhill exercise.

Please note that on Oct. 12 –13, for Fall Fest weekend, the Mardi Gras chairlift will offer rides to the top. The Spruce Lake lift will be open for rides on Columbus Day, Oct. 14.

Plan a lift — it’s worth the trip!

Connections: GREAT BOOKS TIE US TOGETHER

BY JEFF MARTIN

I have a rule that I follow each year.When the leaves beg in to turn and I start wearing my black hooded sweatshirt, I head to the

library. Well, I always go to the library, but my visits during the spring and summer are more cursory and obligatory than business.

Facing the winter cruelty (especially here in Western New York), I realize I’m going to need something to keep the mind active, keep the imag ination vivid so that I can defeat the doldrums g ray, the slapping winds, the gargantuan snows.

So every so often I’m going to write my column about books I’m reading or books that I would like to read. I would very much appreciate any input on this topic. Send me a note about books you’re reading or would like to read.

Great books are the threads that tie us together. Great books are the pulse of humanity. Great books somehow tell a distinct story about the whole world and its human themes. Great books are wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, children. Best fr iends. Yeah, best fr iends — you cherish them your entire life.

As I do every year, I dip into the Pulitzer Prize-winning works. In the 20 years I’ve been reading the Pulitzer winners, I’ve been disappointed only twice. Most of the works have turned out to be my favorites. They’ve become my best fr iends, works that I return to time and again for inspiration and understanding.

1. I just f inished this year’s f iction winner, “The Orphan Master’s Son.” Set in modern North Korea, the novel is part historical fact and part f iction. Following the life of an orphan, Pak Jun Do, the story examines the nature of identity, love and freedom. Jun Do is forced into becoming a professional kidnapper for the state; forced to become a radioman aboard a North Korean f ishing vessel; and, in a twist of fate, becomes a high general to Kim Jong ll before setting out to free a famous actress, Sun Moon, from the crushing North Korean empire. The work is dense and complex, and the best f iction weaves drama and humor in equal portions. This work has it all.

2. To this day, I still cannot forget “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.” I read this book during a dif f icult time in my life — and three months before I visited New York City for the f irst time, where most of the novel takes place. Following the lives of two Jewish cousins, one of whom is smuggled out of Europe, the story traces the popular and culture-chang ing r ise of American comic books. Again, it has drama, love and humor — all important ing redients in a novel.

3. I’ve been revisiting some short story writers I’ve loved in the past, including Sam Shepard. Check out “Day out of Days” and “Great Dream of Heaven” if you want to understand masculinity in the modern age, not to mention the weirdness of the modern age and the human blunders that comprise it.

4. When I lived in Kansas City, I stumbled on the book “PrairyErth.” Compared to Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden” for its close examination of “place,” the book changed how I looked at the prair ie, or that g iant swath of geog raphy and ecosystem that cuts the center of the United States in half, f rom Canada into Texas.

With that, I would love it if readers of this column could send me f iction and/or non- f iction works that focus on the Buffalo and/or Western New York area specif ically. I’ve dipped into a few, but none so far have changed the way I look at life.

That’s what the best books do.(Email Jeff Martin at jwmartin38@gmail.com with your feedback.)

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committee members. Over 20 letters of support

were received, and submitted with the application, which included letters from Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Catherinre Young, Congressman Tom Reed, Assemblyman Joseph Giglio, as well as local supporters.

Putting the application together was a highly detailed process, and many new trail opportunities were discovered while doing so. A general description of the route encompassed by this potential “transportation” grant, connects key community facilities and areas: Ellicottville’s new Town Center building (formerly the Cooperative Extension Building), the Village Park, the Ellicottville Memorial Library, the Town and Village Hall, the Village Square, downtown businesses, out to the intersection of Holiday Valley, and onward to Ellicottville Central School buildings.

It may be several months until the committee will know if their application has been accepted, but everyone involved is very optimistic.

Trail Master Plan StatusA general discussion of

potential routes, phases and loops was led by Manning, with map details of potential routes presented. It is important, as Manning and Alianello pointed out, that these are merely possible routes and directions, not fi nalized plans. It is hoped

to have a completed master plan in the next month or so. Having a master plan will allow the committee to have a formal document to present during fundraising efforts, grant applications and other presentations.

The report contents will include a summary of the proposed project, a regional trails overview, a section on Trails and Tourism — Comparable Trails in Other Communities, Existing Conditions, Obstacles and Opportunities. Also, a section will be included for detailed Network Description of a Trail by Trail Summary, Trail Design Standards, and a section for Cost and Implementation, and Funding and Maintenance will be included. Our diverse recreation area allows for many opportunities and connection points, and the challenge is to include ways to connect as many as possible.

Board Elections HeldThe committee held elections

over the summer and a board of directors was formed. Ken Hinman, Mark Alianello, Ted LaCroix, Kate O’Striker, Jennie Acklin and Kathleen Moriarty were all nominated by committee members. The board of directors also elected offi cers, as part of the requirements to form non-profi t corporation, which also has been accepted by the IRS. Ken Hinman was elected president, Jennie Acklin as vice

president, Kathleen Moriarty as treasurer, and Kate O’Striker as secretary. Ted LaCroix and Mark Alianello will serve as members of the board.

EVGV Trail Fall Fest TentThe EVGV Trail will have

a tent at Fall Fest this year and will be located next to the Gazebo by the Town Hall. The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce gave permission to Hinman to set up a tent for educating the public about the trail and to encourage donations.

Brochures and maps will be available, and trail donation envelopes and merchandise will be available for any individual or business interested in donating to the trail. Committee members will be available to talk with anyone interested in details of the trail.

Several items will be raffl ed at the Fall Fest tent. Anyone interested in donating items should contact Ken Hinman at (716) 474-8214 or any other board member or trail committee member.

Trail Logo DesignA logo design was presented

at the meeting and, after a few revisions from Jane Eshbaugh and Jennie Acklin, a fi nal logo was created. The image depicts the local mountain terrain and a winding trail, used by cyclists and joggers. EVGV TRAIL will be used as a shortened acronym for the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail (as shown).

A web page design will be the next project undertaken, so that information is quick and easy to fi nd, and making a donation will be an easy “click.”

Volunteers and Donations Needed

Please consider volunteering your talents and time to help build the trail or making an individual or business tax-deductible donation. A trail fundraising campaign to pay for planning, as well as construction and future maintenance of the trail, has been launched — and you can help today.

Make a tax-deductible donation online today at www. cattfoundation.org, or by mailing your check payable to: Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Fund, c/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, 120 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14706.

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any other fi ber producing animal (approximately 22 basic colors with many variations and blends).This cashmere-like fl eece, once reserved for Incan royalty, is now enjoyed by spinners and weavers around the world.”

Lucky for Western New Yorkers, we have a variety of alpaca farms within short driving distance, and together, these farms are part of the new Alpaca Adventure Trail™, created by the Ellicottville Times.

Beginning in Bradford, Pa., trail visitors will enjoy Kendall Creek Farms Alpacas, located at 41 Looker Trail. Kendall Creek Farms is one of the oldest alpaca ranches in Pennsylvania and boasts a Yarn Barn and Gift Shop offering a variety of alpaca products. This weekend, they will open their doors both days from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Traveling northwest to Randolph, visitors can head to Ladysong Farm, located at 2473 Bunker Hill. This Saturday, they will offer spinning and weaving demonstrations, as well as carding, yarn painting and hand shearing demonstrations

both days. The farm store will be open and free refreshments will be available during this weekend’s festivities, 9 a.m. –6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

A short distance away is A Slice of Heaven Alpacas & Simply Natural Alpaca Gift Shop, located at 11144 Pope Rd. in Randolph, boasting a variety of alpaca products, as well as alpacas for sale and sires for breeding. This weekend, they will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days.

Continuing on toward Little Valley, trail visitors will come across Cardinal Acre Alpacas, located at 9759 Manley Hill Rd/ in Napoli. (See their ad on page 7 for detailed driving directions.) Cardinal Acre will be open 9 a.m. –6 p.m. both days this weekend, offering a wide selection of gifts in their farm store and free refreshments.

Nearby is Mager Mountain Alpacas, located at 69 Mountain View Dr. in Little Valley, which will be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mager Mountain visitors are welcome to see the new alpaca babies, called crias, browse the So Soft Gift Shop, and see hand spinning demonstrations, as well as enjoy the “alpaca kissing booth” where visitors get a chance to have their picture taken with an alpaca.

Heading east toward Ellicottville, visitors can stop at Sugartown Farms Alpacas, at 6277 Sugartown Rd. in Ellicottville. Their retail store offers sweaters, hats, gloves, teddy bears and more, and will be open this weekend 10 a.m.–5 p.m. each day and will be serving refreshments. You can also “meet and greet” an alpaca, as well as take a farm tour or a farm store tour! They had 10 cria born this year.

Just south is VanDyke’s Alpaca Ranch, located at 5500 Howe Hill Rd. in Great Valley. This weekend, they will be open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. both days. Guests can visit with three baby alpacas and one

baby llama and will enjoy the many gifts for sale in the store.

A short drive east will bring visitors to BearKat Alpacas, located at 4685 Route 98 in Humphrey. BearKat Alpacas’ gift shop offers socks, scarves, blankets, slippers, gloves and more. This weekend they will be open both days from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and will be serving hot cider, coffee, tea, and Timbits®. Amish produce and bakery vendors have been invited for Saturday.

Heading north from Humphrey, the WNY Fiber Festival will be in full swing at Emery Park’s Ski Lodge in South Wales. (Take Route 16 north, then go left on Emery Road.) The Fiber Festival, open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, will offer hands-on activities, demonstrations and numerous vendors.

Celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days with a beautiful fall drive along the Alpaca Adventure Trail™. Besides seeing some beautiful scenery along the way, expect to learn a lot about alpacas and the fi ber they produce, and support these local farmers, while getting a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.

For more information, visit www.nationalalpacafarmdays.com and check out the map on page 7.

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Cardinal Acres Gift Shop

honor, to posthumously commemorate this turning point in American history.

This medal is awarded to people “who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s fi eld long after the achievement.” Each award is specifi cally designed by the United States Mint and is individual to the person honored.

What does this have to do with Ellicottville? Local artist Barbara Fox, whose studio and gallery are located at 42 Mill Street in Ellicottville, designed the obverse (heads side) of this very special medal.

As a United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer, who has received approval for many previous coin designs, Fox was contacted last June and asked to work on a design for this medal.

According to Fox, medals and coins usually have a one- to two-year lead time, creating real sense of urgency. (Fox also designed Montana’s Glacier National Park quarter and First Spouse, American Eagle and Girls Scouts coins for the U.S. Mint.)

“I was happy to accept the

assignment and was given three weeks to design the obverse. There were two other artists working on an obverse design, and a few artists working on a reverse design as well,” she said. “We had three weeks to get our fi nished drawings to the Mint in order for them to present to the committees involved in selection of the designs.”

Before she starts designing, Fox tends to do a lot of research and the fi rst steps in designing this medal included a “lengthy phone conference with people involved in the Civil Rights movement, the Coin Advisory Committee, and Mint employees involved in producing the medal.”

Fox felt strongly about using the images of the four little girls, because their deaths played an important part in the Civil Rights movement.

“People all over the world realized what a powerful struggle was taking place in the United States,” said Fox.

Although the artists were given quite a bit of freedom in their design, but they did face some challenges. They could not use the girls’ images on the medal because of copyright issues, so Fox decided to use a silhouette image.

She explained, “It had the emotional quality I wanted and was representative of the four girls.”

The medal was “sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-

Engraver Jim Licaretz and features the silhouette of four young girls … The victims’ names, ‘Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley,’ are inscribed around the border of the design. The quote ‘Pivotal in the Struggle for Equality’ and additional inscriptions ‘September 15’ and ‘1963’ are incused across the silhouettes.”

Fox was invited to the presentation ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 10.

“This was the fi rst Congressional Medal I have designed and I was excited to go,” said Fox . “One gold medal was made and given to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The medal is solid gold and is about 3 inches in diameter.”

Fox said the ceremony was held in the Capitol and was attended by many family members of the four girls, the mayor and several council members of Birmingham, Ala., and other people involved in the Civil Rights movement. Spike Lee, who had had directed and produced a documentary fi lm about the bombing, also attended. Several members of Congress including Representative Terri Sewell, who was instrumental in having the medal awarded, gave speeches.

You can purchase bronze replicas of the medal at www.usmint.gov.

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Enjoy the beauty of Fall, take a drive to visit our 22 alpacas,we are approx. 20 mins. from Ellicottville

Travel Rt. 242W, at light in Little Valley, take a left, travel approx. 6 miles (do not make a left onto Bucktooth Run Rd.!)

At the Napoli intersection turn left, at Manley Hill Rd. turn left, we are 1 mile up on the right.

Cardinal Acre Alpacas9759 Manley Hill Rd •

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A Slice of Heaven AlpacasA Slice of Heaven Alpacas & Simply Natural Alpaca & Simply Natural Alpaca

Gift ShopGift Shop

Come and enjoy the alpacas, and shop in our gift shop for that unique gift of alpaca. Enjoy it’s warmth, comfort and softness. We carry a large variety of alpaca products to cover you from head to toe! There’s nothing like it! We also have alpacas for sale and sires for breedings.

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VanDyke’s Alpaca Ranch

VanDyke’s Alpaca Ranch, owned by Diane and Todd VanDyke, welcome you to visit their alpacas and llamas, nestled within the hills of Great Valley off Rte 98, minutes from Ellicottville.

Stop and see their cria (camelid babies) born this year, including three alpaca and a beautiful llama.

Th e ranch off ers a store featuring high quality alpaca fi ber items such as yarn, socks, hats, and of course - teddy bears so soft you will never want to set them down.

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716-699-6682Open 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun

Bruce & Kathleen Rossette4685 Route 98, Humphrey, NY 14741www.BearKatAlpacas.com

Our Farm Goal is to breed quality, show winning, fi ne, dark fl eeced Alpacas, with a concentration on true black, gray and dark brown.

Aft er three shows one of our black yearlings has taken three blue ribbons and three Reserve Color Championships. Several of our other yearlings and cria have also earned ribbons.

Th e Gift Shop off ers a small variety of items made of Alpaca fl eece. Keep warm with alpaca socks from dress socks to super dense hunter socks. Th ere are dress scarfs and beautiful sweaters for the ladies; chulo hats, mittens and sweaters for kids of all ages and snugly warm blankets for everyone.

If you don’t see what you want, ask, we can always special order for you.

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Alpaca Farm DaysAlpaca Farm DaysGift Shops • Farm Visits • Fiber Festivals

Along the Alpaca Adventure Trail!©

September 28 & 29, 2013September 28 & 29, 2013

41 Looker Mountain TrailBradford, PA 16701814.362.4561

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Directions to the farm: three miles outside Bradford, PA on State Route 46 South.

Kendall Creek Farms, LLC is proud to be one of Pennsylvania’s largest and oldest alpaca ranches. Since 1997, we have focused on creating the highest quality Huacaya alpacas across all color classes. Whether you are just curious and would like a photo op, or ready to develop your farm and looking for that great package to get you started, we offer you that opportunity.

Our 75 acre ranch is located just outside beautiful Bradford, PA, where we invite you to come see the results of a world class breeding program, with the customer service and support to match.

Come Visit the Yarn Barn and Gift Shop!

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Demonstrations of spinning, weaving (Saturday only), carding, yarn-painting and hand shearing.Available for sale: Suri

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by Jesse MastFor athletes and outdoors

enthusiasts, there may be nothing quite like a long run or bike ride, and Ellicottville’s Fall Fest will provide opportunities to do just that. Two challenging and fun athletic events, the Fall Fest 5K Run and the Fall Fest Mountain Bike Race, will take place at Holiday Valley Oct. 12–13.

Fall Fest 5K RunThe annual Fall Fest 5K

Run is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 12. A part of Fall Fest for over 10 years, this USATF-sanctioned event is “a traditional Saturday morning kickoff for those looking to have a fun, challenging athletic start to the weekend,” according to event organizer Mark Lawrence.

Start time for the race is 10 a.m. The race will begin on Holiday Valley Road near the main chalet. Then heading down Route 219, the course will take runners south around the school before looping back toward the fi nish line.

A water station will be available at the halfway point. There will be split times at miles 1 and 2.

Upon completing the course, runners may enjoy a post-race party at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center, complete with a disc jockey, door prizes and an awards ceremony to recognize the top racers. Trophies will go to

the overall male and female fi nishers, as well as overall male and female in the Masters class.

The preregistration fee for the 5K Run is $22, and race-day registration is $25. Event T-shirts are available to the fi rst 300 registrants and as they last on race day. To register, visit www.heartrateup.com, fi nd the 5K Run event page and follow the registration link provided.

Race-day registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Valley Lodge.

In addition to the 5K Run will be a 1-mile Fun Walk for those wanting to participate without the rigor of the competition. Walkers will line up behind the runners but enjoy the view at an easier pace. Walkers may also obtain event T-shirts and participate in all the fun at the post-race party.

Fall Fest Mountain Bike Race

The competition continues Sunday, Oct. 13. This time, though, athletes mount bicycles and take to the hills for the Fall Fest Mountain Bike Race.

Comprising a 4-mile loop, the course takes racers along the scenic and colorful trails of Holiday Valley. Besides its natural beauty, the course is also quite challenging. So, it’s not surprising that cyclists travel from several surrounding states to participate in this event, which has been a tradition since the ‘90s.

The race begins at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center. Class divisions will begin in waves at 1-minute intervals. The Beginner class will complete one lap, Novice two laps, Sport three laps and Expert four laps.

Helmets are mandatory for all cyclists. USAC licenses are not required for this race.

Trophies will be awarded to overall male and female fi nishers in each class, and custom plaques will go to the winners in each age group. Additionally, cash prizes will be awarded to the top fi ve cyclists in the Expert class.

Following the awards ceremony will be a post-race party at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center. Athletes may enjoy refreshments, snacks and a chance to win from a variety of door prizes.

Preregistration is encouraged, though race-day registration will be available. Registration fees are as follows: $15 for Novice; $20 for Beginner; $25 for Sport and Expert.

Race-day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Valley Lodge.

To register online, visit www.heartrateup.com, look for the event page on the left-hand menu and follow the provided link to the registration page.

Both of these events will continue rain or shine — or snow. “We have seen beautiful weather in the 80s, cold rain and even a light covering of snow on the bike trails years past,” Lawrence said. “The past few years have been beautiful and ideal conditions, and the long-term forecast is shaping up for another nice weekend in the 60s.”

But even if the weather does change, that’s just part of the fun.

5K Run, Mile Walk and Mountain Bike Race

Part of Fall Fest Fun

Bertrand ChaffeeContinued from Front Page

transfer their care seamlessly to BCH. To ensure continuity of that care, SPCC’s nurse practitioner and two physician assistants also will make the transition to BCH, as will patients’ medical records. Of course, patients who choose a primary care provider outside of BCH may have their records transferred accordingly.

And there’s more great news for BCH and patients in the region. It was recently announced that Edwin Heidelberger, M.D., Ph.D., is returning to BCH to serve as its vice president of Medical Affairs after fi ve years working with the State Department of Health. Dr. Heidelberger, a Springville resident for almost 20 years who has served on Bertrand Chaffee’s Board of Directors, also will be seeing pediatric and adult patients at the new primary care center.

“As soon as word got out that Dr. Heidelberger was coming back, our phones didn’t stop ringing,” said Gunnersen. “He is a highly respected physician and another key to making the Primary Care Center a success.”

BCH and Catholic Health have had an affi liation agreement since 2009, which has allowed them to collaborate on programs and services that benefi t patients throughout southern Erie and northern Cattaraugus Counties.

BCH offers preventive primary care for children and

adults, ongoing outpatient care for patients with acute or chronic conditions, inpatient acute and critical care, complete diagnostic and imaging services, outpatient surgical services for urologic, orthopedic, podiatric, endoscopic and gynecologic procedures, and many patient education programs. The hospital also operates an emergency room, the Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home and the only cardiology center in the entire service area.

While the hospital is small compared to most, it has a big impact not only on the health of patients, but also on the community’s economic health.

“Hospitals are big economic drivers in all communities,” said Gunnersen. “BCH is one of Springville’s top three employers, with more than 330 staff members. We

have some 130,000 patient visits every year. When you consider salaries, equipment and supplies, vendor services, prescription purchases, etc., we estimate we provide some $30 million in economic benefi t to the area.”

“At a time when small hospitals in rural areas all over the country are closing, our board of directors has worked diligently to ensure that this hospital will be here for the long term. Our patients deserve to have access to quality healthcare right here in their community, and the community deserves the benefi ts derived from having a healthy hospital in town,” Gunnersen added.

BCH is located at 222-224 East Main St. in Springville. For more information, visit www.bertrandchaffee.com or call (716) 592-2871.

Nils Gunnerson, CEO of Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

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Thank you. The Nicaraguan Educational fundraiser was again a great success!

Laurie and Bill Barrett hosted the event at the Birdwalk Restaurant and were assisted by Beth and Sean Callaghan of the Clinton Restaurant (Salamanca).

Through all the generous donations, we will be able to accomplish a great deal again this year. Countless children will receive much needed school supplies, books and uniforms. Also, several older students will be receiving tuition for technical school training, to become auto mechanics, nurses, carpenters and chefs.

Our committee members, Etta Walker, Nita Widger, Teresa Mercer, Linda Wiatrowski, Cyndi O’Dell, Rita Richardson, Patricia Perks, Kathy Weishan, Carol Thomas, Donna Brooks, Time Brown, John Thomas, Liz Boberg and Jack Little, deserve a special thank you. They have worked tirelessly for the past 5 years to better the lives of the Nicaraguan children. And their chairperson, Judy Brown, has donated her time, energy, and love to making this effort a success.

We are overwhelmed by your generosity and continual support of our educational efforts. On behalf of the Nicaraguan youth, much as gracias, Amigos!

Lucie Olson and Anneen Barrera

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Girls Varsity Soccer: Front Row: Managers: Ainsley Watt, Courtney Sexton, Jordan Bund, Elizabeth Wendel, Tarah Scharf, Julia Schwartz, Manager: Allison Calarco. Second Row: Manager: Elsa Woodarek, Michaela Pierce, Chantel Perez, Samantha Uhrinek, Morgan Zlockie, Evelyn Cortez, Madison Swalcy, Haily Musall, Manager Julianna Giannicchi. Back Row: Coach Jenn McAndrew, Kaleigh Hunt, Alexis Woodin, Amy Borowiak, Rebecca Golley, Hannah Doro, Sarah Wojtowicz, Emily Uhrinek, Mary Bohn, Shelby Imhoff, Coach Mary Neilon.

Football: Front Center: Cody Will. First Row: Noah Butler, Gabe Ling, Phalla Musall, Cory Tomblin, Cody Mowery, Dylan Paprocki, Alex Delity, Calum Watt, Lorenzo Smith. Second Row: Fletcher McComb, Jacob Sloand, Andrew Quinn, Aaron Blank, Eddie Button, Ben Marsh, Liam Watt, Preston Hutchinson. Third Row: Josh Garthwaite, Jordan Andrews, Phillip Deboy, Zach Golley, Jacob Rowland, Dylan Sherman, Jonas Hurlburt, Caleb Rinko, Tyler Slaughenhaupt. Back Row: Coaches Tim Bergan and Chris Mendell, Jacob Marsh, Walter Woodarek, Cameron Wilson, Jesse Pollock, Tom Easton, Tanner Gregory, Coaches Mike Telaak and Chad Bartoszek.

Varsity Volleyball: Front Row: Anne Prentice, Kayla Dunkleman, Alyssa Gregory, Elissa Cole. Back Row: Coach Heather McIntosh, Marissa Hamilton, Courtney Scan-lan, Kara Conroy. Absent: Amber Davies.

Cheerleaders: Front Row: Ryanna Scott, Noehah Knight, Shelby Manning, Hannah Birchall, Erin Baldwin. Back Row : Coach: Jamie Baldwin, Harley Lafferty, Shelby Spell, Emily Rinko, Jess Wojtowicz, Lauren Dukes, Logan Whitmore, Haylee Adams

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JV FOOTBALL9/30 4:30 pm @ Franklinville10/7 6:00 pm vs Portville

BOYS’ VARSITY SOCCER9/30 4:30 pm @ Portville10/2 4:30 pm vs Allegany/Limestone10/4 4:30 pm @ FranklinvilleBOYS’ JV SOCCER10/16 5:00 pm vs Fillmore

BOYS’ MODIFIED SOCCER9/30 4:30 pm @ Portville10/2 4:30 pm vs Allegany/Limestone

GIRLS’ VARSITY SOCCER9/27 4:30 pm vs Frewsburg9/28 11:00 am @ Holland10/1 4:30 pm @ Portville

10/3 4:30 pm vs Allegany/LimestoneGIRLS’ JV SOCCER9/27 4:30 pm @ Allegany/Limestone10/4 5:00 pm vs Holland

GIRLS’ MODIFIED SOCCER9/27 4:30 pm vs Frewsburg10/1 4:30 pm @ Portville10/3 4:30 pm vs. Allegany/Limestone

GIRLS’ SWIMMING (with Franklinville)10/1 5:00 pm @ Southwestern

GIRLS’ VARSITY VOLLEYBALL9/27 6:00 pm vs Salamanca9/30 6:00 pm @ Pine Valley10/2 6:00 pm vs Silver Creek10/4 6:00 pm @ North Collins

GIRLS’ MODIFIED VOLLEYBALL9/30 4:30 pm @ West Valley10/3 4:30 pm @ Randolph

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Just as men with brooms begat curling, men with balloons cause crashes. It happened again last week.

American Jonathon Trappe left Caribou, Maine, on a Thursday, hoping to become the fi rst person ever to cross the Atlantic in a basket towed through the air by a bunch of party favours. I must say, the photograph of him rising above the ocean under a colourful cluster of 300 helium-fi lled balloons was spectacular. It was eerily reminiscent of “Up,” a beautiful little animated fi lm in which an old man sets off to see South America from the front porch of his house, which is also suspended by a huge bunch of balloons.

The next day Royal Canadian Mounted Police were rescuing Jonathon Trappe from the wilds just inland from York Harbour, Newfoundland. Fortunately, the man was thrown clear in the crash. The irony of the headline “Trappe trapped in his own contraption” might have been too much to bear.

Trappe was not the fi rst to trip the light fantastic skyward, high on helium and big on risk. By far, the best pioneer in the sport of gas-driven ballooning is still Larry Walters of North Hollywood, Calif. Many years ago, I wrote a newspaper article urging “Time” magazine to name Larry Walters their Man of the Year. For sheer brilliance of mind, for complete wisdom in thought and for absolute physical control of the elements — well, you’ll have to fi nd your own Man of the Year.

Me, I picked Larry Walters who went where no man dared to go before, not in a lawn chair anyway. And not altogether willingly. Larry was my kind of guy, because he accepted the challenge of the human spirit and although, as any woman could have predicted, he did screw up big time, he also did

not die.With no apparent

help from mind-altering drugs or even a rap on the noggin with a blunt instrument, Larry experienced a “Peter Pan-style dream to hook himself to a bundle of balloons and fl oat high past the sprawling Los Angeles metropolis into the desert beyond.” This of course is the dream of every man, at least every man who wears leotards that are way too tight. So Larry built his dream ship and it consisted of a fold-up aluminum lawn chair attached to 42 helium-fi lled weather balloons and a bunch of milk jugs fi lled with water for ballast. Simply by design, Larry’s homemade dirigible had going-up power, going-down power and a lawn chair where a cockpit might normally be.

Larry’s onboard equipment consisted of a two-way radio, an altimeter, a wristwatch and a pellet pistol. Because he lacked an overhead compartment, Larry’s aviation tools were selected for their ability to fi t in his pants pockets.

I know what you’re asking yourself — why the wristwatch? Well, that was so Larry could make it home in time for supper after his inaugural fl ight. The purpose of the pellet gun was to shoot out the weather balloons in the event Larry had to make an emergency landing.

One afternoon, Larry was doing a manned rehearsal of his aircraft in his girlfriend’s backyard in nearby San Pedro. It was windy and he noticed the ropes he had secured to the eaves troughs of the house had been rubbing against the sharp metal edge and — whoaaaaa! Larry Walters hurled himself into the space age a little prematurely.

Rising faster than a speeding

basket, not one but two commercial airline pilots from Delta and TWA reported to the control tower the sighting of a man

in a lawn chair airborne over L.A. International Airport. Drug testing being what it is in the airline industry, I don’t think any of us can imagine the courage it took those pilots to make those calls. Had a passenger made the spotting, you can be sure those tiny airline liquor bottles would be the fi rst to go under lock and key.

At 16,000 feet going higher and getting dizzy in the cold thin air, Larry began shooting out the weather balloons with his pellet gun. His theory worked only too well and he came down out of the sky faster than … well … faster than a guy strapped in a lawn chair and attached to a lot of milk jugs fi lled with water.

He was headed for a crash landing on a golf course until the balloons’ tethers wrapped themselves around high-voltage lines. Larry, as the miracle and legend goes, was not killed. Untied like a tangled-up puppet, Larry was rescued by some extremely surprised golfers.

He later appeared in magazine ads for Timex, the maker of the wristwatch he was wearing during his fl ight. There’s no doubt that Larry’s Timex was still ticking and his face still twitches every time he spots a lawn chair.

Larry was paid $1,000 for the Timex ad and fi ned $1,500 by the United States Federal Aviation Administration for entering international airspace without an airplane.

My 1994 Man of the Year — free falling from 16,000 feet in a lawn chair — guys like Larry do not fold.

the music-fi lled production “Witches Brew” at Holiday Valley. As Enchante’s longest running production, “Witches Brew” is a story of Halloween unlike those you have heard before and will be performed cabaret style on the top fl oor of the Holiday Valley Lodge.

The production company got its start when Todd Wagner and John Attanasio decided it was time to form their own company so each could pursue their passions — for Wagner is was singing and performing, for Attanasio it was writing and producing.

As a child, Wagner was on the shy side even though he had been singing since the age of six. But his world changed around the age of 12 when his parents took him to see “Phantom of the Opera.” He instantly knew that singing is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. After fi nishing school, he spent 14 years performing theater in regional and national tours.

Co-owner of Enchante’ Cabaret John Attanasio said he and Wagner formed the company in 1999 because they “wanted to create a small traveling troupe of the best singers, dancers and actors that we could fi nd.”

Attanasio explained, “Our

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goal was to bring excellent entertainment to audiences that were used to the same old song and dance.”

With Wagner, “who has been compared to the greatest vocalists of Broadway,” at the forefront of their shows, you are guaranteed an impressive performance.

Each member of the company is chosen personally by Wagner and Attanasio and goes through a rigorous selection process. When he puts out a call for singers, Wagner said he receives 400–600 applications each time.

“Once we fi nd somebody, we like to keep them around as long as we can,” said Wagner.

Enchante’ Cabaret’s visionary creator, Attanasio, writes original stories and scripts weaving in Broadway classics, pop songs, classical and contemporary pieces. Cast size varies depending on the show, which Attanasio said can take anywhere from nine months to a year from concept to stage.

“Writing has just been something I have always done since my childhood,” said Attanasio. “My inspiration for my work comes from my life experiences and my wildly creative imagination. I am also driven to make people feel.”

“Witches Brew,” with a cast of fi ve, is Enchante’’s longest running show and is currently going into its seventh season.

Attanasio said, “The music in this show is like all of our productions in that it is diverse. Songs in ‘Witches Brew’ range from the Doors to Beethoven. ‘Witches Brew’ is the perfect show for people who love this time of year and Halloween.”

According to Wagner, you don’t want to miss this show, “because you’re going to have an amazing time, you’re going to see amazing talent, and nobody does Halloween the way we do it!”

The cash bar opens at 6 p.m. for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and include choice of roast prime rib au jus, salmon with mango salsa or traditional turkey dinner. All entrees are served with a crisp green salad, freshly baked rolls and butter, and dessert. Lodging combo packages are also available.

To make a reservation online, visit www.holidayvalley.com and type “witches brew” into the search bar at the bottom, or call (716) 699-2345 for more information.

Being a personal trainer is not just a really cool job title, it is also an amazing career choice. This is a job where you can really make an impact on someone’s life and longevity, transform a client’s body and mindset, as well as, inspire them to be healthy and happy in all aspects of their lives.

However, not all trainers are cut from the same cloth. Over the years, I have worked under and alongside of several different trainers. I would consider just a few to be elite in the industry, while the others are no more than number counters in sweats.

So what makes a personal trainer elite?

Theses trainers are deeply passionate about their work and often take steps toward improving themselves, their craft and their knowledge base. Typically, they spend a great deal of time reading and working in the fi eld with other professionals developing the skills and background knowledge. They are certifi ed by nationally accredited organizations that require continued education units (CEU). An elite trainer looks at these CEUs as an opportunity

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to build their education and to learn new techniques. They strive to stay up to date on the latest research in the fi eld that is constantly changing to advance themselves professionally, while the other trainers view these requirements as a bother.

An elite personal trainer will do more than just train their clients. They consult with them as well. There is a special relationship that develops between a client and a trainer who work really well together, a relationship built on trust, faith and commitment. The relationship will thrive and goals will be achieved as long

as both participants pull their weight.

Typically, trainees need to work on improving their eating and hydrating habits. Sometimes a client just needs that enthusiastic push to get them to see the benefi ts of all the extra hard work they are putting in. Nothing sounds better to a trainer than hearing that their client is so pleased with their experience that they are now referring business. An elite trainer will take the extra time to communicate with their clients to make sure they are happy with the quality of their product.

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As Ellicottville readies itself to host its largest Festival of the year, we would like to let you know what we have been working on.

The Special Events committee, Ellicottville Police Dept., Catt Co. Sheriff’s Dept., NY State Police, EVL Fire Dept., Village and Town Boards, Code enforcement, DPW, Chamber of Commerce along with input from local residents, merchants and bar owners have been working diligently since Nov. of 2012 on ways to improve and refi ne Fall Festival as we know it.

Numerous work sessions and meetings have been conducted to review and address both the weak and the strong points of the Festival, with the main goal being to provide a quality event while maintaining safety, control and integrity to our residents, guests and properties.

ZERO TOLERANCE is the LAW and will be strictly enforced. This means absolutely no alcohol is allowed on village streets. You will not be allowed to leave an establishment or private property and walk anywhere in the Village of Ellicottville with open containers containing alcohol. Drink it or leave it. Public intoxication and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.

NOISE LEVELS have been addressed with the local bars and beer tents. Outdoor live music will end at 11pm and q uieter background music must stop at 12 pm. (midnight) in accordance with the local sound level ordinance. Establishments with indoor music will follow the sound ordinance for volumes as written.

House parties will also be obligated to obey this law.PARKING: We strongly encourage carpooling, using shuttles or walking! Space is limited

and illegally parked vehicles (including motorcycles) will be ticketed and towed. Fire lanes, hydrants, and sidewalks are not to be blocked. Observe all temporary and regular no parking signs.

Flagmen for private lots are not allowed in the streets.Illegally parked vehicles on private property are the land owners’ responsibility. BUSES: Hired bus drop off and pick up site will be located at the DPW building on Mill &

Martha Street. Parking for the buses is on RTE 219 beyond Holiday Valley Rd at the old driving range site. Buses will not be allowed to load or unload elsewhere.

Bus lines will be notifi ed of the open container law and will be expected to adhere.SHUTTLE SERVICE: Daytime loading site will be at Jefferson Street & Martha Street on

Sat & Sun from 10 am – 7 pmEvening site is in front of Kwik Fill from 7-pm to 3 amThe shuttle destinations will be to most of the condo areas. Other destinations will require

the taxi service (call chamber for info: 699-5046). Taxi Call: 375-TAXIPOLICE WILL NOT GIVE YOU A RIDE! REST ROOMS: There will be plenty of port-o-johns provided throughout the festival area.

They are cleaned routinely, so use them! Public urination is against the law. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID LOCATION: Sheriff and First Aid trailers will be

located on Washington Street by Coffee Culture.OCCUPANCY CODES: Code enforcement offi cer will be on duty to inspect occupancy

loads both public and private. CELL SERVICE: Have a plan if the towers go down. Know where to meet if you are

separated.VENDORS: Must visibly display vendor & Health Dept. permits on tents. Sandwich boards and/or tables and chairs will not be allowed on sidewalks or tree lawns, they

must remain open for use by emergency personnel.Help make Fall Festival safe and enjoyable. If you see something illegal, report it. If you see

a mess, clean it up. Play by the rules, the future of Fall Fest depends on it.Sincerely,Special Events CommitteeEllicottville Village and Town BoardsLocal, County and State Police Depts.Ellicottville Fire Dept.Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce

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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library

“W is for Wasted” by Sue GraftonTwo dead men changed the course of my life that fall. One of them I knew and the

other I’d never laid eyes on until I saw him in the morgue.The fi rst was a local PI of suspect reputation. He’d been gunned down near the beach

at Santa Teresa. It looked like a robbery gone bad. The other was on the beach six weeks later. He’d been sleeping rough. Probably homeless. No identifi cation. A slip of paper with Millhone’s name and number was in his pants pocket. The coroner asked her to come to the morgue to see if she could ID him.

Two seemingly unrelated deaths, one a murder, the other apparently of natural causes. But as Kinsey digs deeper into the mystery of the John Doe, some very strange linkages begin to emerge. And before long at least one aspect is solved as Kinsey literally fi nds the key to his identity. “And just like that,” she says, “the lid to Pandora’s box fl ew open. It would take me another day before I understood how many imps had

been freed, but for the moment, I was inordinately pleased with myself.”In this multilayered tale, the surfaces seem clear, but the underpinnings are full of betrayals,

misunderstandings, and outright murderous fraud. And Kinsey, through no fault of her own, is thoroughly compromised.

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Betty Meierjurgen of Little Valley, N.Y., is the featured artist at the Ellicottville Memorial Library through Oct. 15. Betty’s love of nature shines through in her beautiful landscape paintings featuring the scenery near her country home in Little Valley and her winter retreat in Florida.

Betty is young at heart, always learning, experimenting and challenging herself. Hard work at her craft and her

artistic vision shine through in her portrayal of the sun breaking through the morning mist or the dappled light on the snow in a forest.

Says Betty of her artistic journey and philosophy: “I began as a self-taught oil painter while in my teens and early twenties; however, marriage, family and work, forced me to put away my paints. Many years later, I realized I was in a position to

retire and get back to my love of oil painting. There are those who say that when the pupil is ready the teacher appears, and so it was with me. After a few years of working alone, I was able to contact a wonderful professional to work with and have never regretted my early retirement to return to painting.

“I look at my paintings as a form of communication. The message is evolving in my work, but I know it involves the possibilities of an unknown future. Many of my paintings are landscapes that have creeks, roads, paths, dark areas, things with an uncertain ending that provoke the individual’s curiosity. Those who go ahead into uncharted waters have always inspired me. This desire to look around the corners, to grow, explore and develop in spite of the unknown, is what makes us who we are: human.

“The Ellicottville Memorial Library is located at 6499 Maples Rd. in Ellicottville, N.Y. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily except Sunday. Evening hours are 5–8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Betty Meierjurgen on Display until Oct. 15

By Brian MinichThe summer is rapidly

transitioning into fall. Leaves are changing, adding more color to the hills and valleys every day. The nights are very cool and the days are not so warm. I’m sorry to say, summer is over. Not to worry. Fall brings its own unique opportunities, not to mention that it may be the prettiest time of year.Take to the Woods October 1

This change in weather signifi es the beginning of the hunting season. Many sportsmen are gearing up to spend their time in the woods chasing the many different species of game in our area. Hunters have already taken to the woods and water for squirrel and early goose, but Oct. 1 starts the archery deer and the beginning of the big game season.

Pennsylvania hunters will also be taking to the woods on Oct. 5 for the opening day of archery and the beginning of their hunting season.

Hunters will occupy the woods from now until mid-December chasing nature’s bounty with deer, bear, turkey, grouse, pheasant, squirrel, and waterfowl being the most popular. Hunting season seems to come and go very quickly. Most avid hunters have been anticipating the start of this season since the end of season last year!

Fall Fishing FrenzyThe fall season also brings

great opportunities for fi shing. The bass, walleye, pike and musky are starting to feed up for the long winter. This means that they are not as picky as

they had been in the heat of the summer.

These fi sh will feed at any opportunity and are very susceptible to both live bait and lures. You can even try some bigger baits and faster retrieves, because the fi sh will get very aggressive as the water gets colder. Although this is a good season for catching these fi sh as they load up for winter, there are a couple other species that are doing just the opposite and may be even more popular.

Fall marks the time when steelhead and salmon make their annual spawning run from the depths of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario into the streams and rivers where they were born. Thousands of anglers will take to these Great Lakes tributaries in both New York and Pennsylvania in chase of these hard-fi ghting and

acrobatic fi sh. Nothing is quite the same as

the explosion of a salmon or steelhead when fi rst hooked. With steelhead averaging 5-10 pounds and salmon that can grow to over 40 pounds, it is not hard to imagine why these fi sh draw such a large number of anglers.

With both hunting and fi shing in full swing, it is sometimes hard to decide what to do if you are passionate about both.

William Shakespeare’s wrote the famous line “to be, or not to be.” But to the fall season sportsmen in this area I say, “To hunt or to fi sh? That’s the question.”

(Brian Minich is a seasoned outdoor adventure guide who can be reached at minich83@yahoo.com.)

October 1 Marks Start of Fall Hunting and Fishing

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The Chamber Music Society of Olean presents Transfi gured Night, a special concert on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Angels church located at 202 South Union Street in Olean, N.Y.

The internationally acclaimed Attacca Quartet, a product of the Julliard School in New York City and one of America’s premier young performance ensembles, will present a free concert for the

public. The program includes Fanny

Mendelssohn Hensel’s “String Quartet in Eb Major.” Arnold Schoenberg’s “Transfi gured Night (1899)” will be performed with Steve Thomas of Fillmore, N.Y., and Viola and Rintaro Wada on cello. Franz Schubert’s “String Quintet in C Major , D. 956” will include Rintaro Wada on cello.

Please do not miss this wonderful night of chamber music (string quartet, quintet and sextet) and feel the exciting spirit of the top musicians performing live in an inspiring setting!

This concert is funded in party by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.

More information at www.attaccaquartet.com.

Free Chamber Music Concert by Attacca QuartetSt. Mary of Angels Hosts Oct. 4

Rotary Donates Creating the Rotary Auditorium

Ellicottville, NY - The Rotary Club of Ellicottville announced today that they will be donating funds to renew the fl oor in the Auditorium of the Ellicottville Town Center, helping to create the “Rotary Auditorium” within the Town Center.

The Rotary Club of Ellicottville joined with members of the Ellicottville Town board to help create

a new multi use auditorium within the Town Center.

The partnership involves an initial $5,000 donation by the Rotary Club to provide an Epoxy fl oor for the auditorium with the help of a Rotary Foundation Grant. “The Rotary Club of Ellicottville” wanted to help create a space within the town for the good of our community,” explained Kathy Trost, Secretary of

Rotary. “We hope that this auditorium will provide a needed space for educational, creative, recreational and community programs within the Town.”

The Rotary Club hopes that this will be an ongoing program with potential funding for improvements to the auditorium in coming years and appreciates the opportunity to help with this fantastic project.

Bleeding Hearts playing at the Cabana Bar.

Don’t forget to check out the new features at Sky High Adventure Park. The Aerial Park has two new courses for outdoor adventurers. There’s also a new Climbing Forest, a 3-D version of a climbing wall on trees. It’s the only one of its kind in the Northeast and features 10 trees outfi tted with color-coded climbing holds for a variety of diffi culty levels reaching heights up to about 45 feet. And let’s not forget the Mountain Coaster that sends you zigzagging down the side of the mountain on a thrilling 2,490-foot descent.

HoliMont will be running

the Exhibition Express on Saturday 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for anyone who wants to come and take a ride to the top of HoliMont to check out Mother Nature’s brightly painted hillside. Slopeside Ski Shop will be open on Saturday and Sunday with some great deals on gear.

For those looking for a little active competition, you can sign up for the 5K run or Mile Walk on Sept. 12 starting at 10 a.m. at Holiday Valley. Or gear up for the Fall Fest Mountain Bike Race on Sept. 13 also at Holiday Valley. Go to www.heartrateup.com for details about the run and mountain bike race.

If you have the children in tow, then make the short trip to Pumpkinville in Great Valley. The 200-acre farm is the oldest continuously working pumpkin farm in New York State and is loaded with kid-friendly activities including Pumpkin Jumpin Pillows, Hayrides, Singing Chickens, Corn Cannon, Goat Mountain, Cow Train, Gem Mining, Storyland, Corn Maze, as well as helicopter rides, live entertainment and the most delicious pumpkin treats.

Fall Festival Weekend is sure to be a great time! For many, there is nowhere else better to be this time of year.

Fall Fest Continued from Front Gate

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COMMUNITY CALENDARA Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities

Community Meetings

All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Ashford(2nd Tuesday) October 8

Cattaraugus Village(2nd Monday) October 14

East Otto(2nd Tuesday) October 8

Ellicottville Town(3rd Wed) October 16, 6pm

Ellicottville Village(2nd Monday) October 14 9 6pm

Great Valley(2nd Monday) October 14

Humphrey(2nd Monday) October 14

Little Valley Town(2nd Monday) October 14

Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) October 8

Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) October 21

Otto(3rd Tuesday) October 22

Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) October 9

Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) October 8

Religious Services

•Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville

20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pmSun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am

•St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville

Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820

Services 5pm Sat

•St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville

6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30amSun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am

•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts.

699-4003Sun Sch, begins in Sept

Worship, 11am

•First Baptist Church, Great Valley

5049 Rt.219, 945-4629Sun Sch. 9:30am

Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm

•United Methodist Church, Great Valley

5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am

•Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfi eld

7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138

Sat 7pm, Sun 10am

Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfi eld

7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship

11:0am & 6pmWed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm

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September 28Acoustic Autumn: Hiroya Tsukamoto

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September 28-29 Alpaca Farm Days

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September 28-29 Autumn Chairlift Rides

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October 12 & 13Fall Fest Weekend

Ellicottville’s oldest and largest Festival takes place when the

foliage of the surrounding hills are ablaze with color! Thousands of festival goers make for a lively weekend of unique foods, an art and

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October 4-27Nightmare Hayrides on

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October 5, 12, 19, 26Screamsville Historic Downtown Springville

Family-friendly events for fall and Halloween: ghost walks, scavenger hunts, parades, etc.

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October 11-13Rock City Park’s 2013 Gem,

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rare and common rocksfrom around the world

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October 11Acoustic Autumn: Muriel Anderson Last in a series of

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October 19-20 Autumn Chairlift Rides

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October 19Annual Indian Foods Dinner

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October 25-26Sky High Night Crawlers

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Nov 2 & 3East Otto Country Fall Open House

3 Art Studios open their doors for their annual open

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Studio Pottery and Brookside Studio Watercolors in East Otto. www.eastotto.com

Nov 8-9 Brewmasters Dinner & Annual Beer and Wine

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November 22-23Christmas in Ellicottville

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Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park

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Big Library Read – patrons of the library are being invited to participate in what could be the largest global reading event ever! Big Library Read is offi cially underway, with more than 7,500 libraries participating from 10 countries across fi ve continents. Join millions of eBook and audiobook readers around the world enjoying one book. The book for this event is “Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth” which is the fi rst in a series of delightful middle-grade mysteries.

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offering a single eBook to their cardholders from September 16th to September 30th. The program is designed to unite library patrons from all around the world. Anyone with a valid Ellicottville Memorial Library card can borrow the eBook for free from the Library’s website (www.evml.org) and read the book on all major devices.

Movie Night – Come join us on Friday, September 27th at 6:30 pm for a showing of the movie “Epic”, rated PG. From the creators of Ice Age comes the year’s funniest, most exhilarating animated adventure! Transported

to a magical world, a teenager (Amanda Seyfried) is recruited by a nature spirit, Queen Tara (Beyoncé Knowles), to help the “Leafmen” save their forest from evil warriors. The whole family will love this fast-paced thrill-ride, with its astonishing animation and an all-star voice cast that includes Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz and Steven Tyler! Popcorn and drinks will be provided!

Book Club - meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The October 9th book is “The Last Runaway” by Tracy Chevalier. Contact Bev Webster

at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group!

Growing With Music Class – Classes will meet at the Library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. This music and movement class for pre-school age children is designed to facilitate developmental skills through the magic of music. For more information, contact Terri Steinbar at 257-9619.

September Book Sale - Our annual fall Book Sale will has begun and will continue until mid-

October. The sale is open during the library’s normal business hours. We have some great donations of newer books as well as some of the classics.

Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.

www.evml.org – check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.

Cattaraugus County Health Department Infl uenza Clinics

Tuesday, 10/1 2 -6 pm, Franklinville, Fire HallThursday, 10/3 2 -6 pm, Ellicottville, St. Paul’s ChurchWednesday, 10/9 2-6 pm Allegany, St. Bonaventure, Doyle HallThursday, 10/10 2-6 pm, Cattaraugus, Firemen’s ClubTuesday, 10/15 12-4 pm, South Dayton, Free Methodist ChurchTuesday, 10/22 9 am -1:30 pm, Allegany, Senior CenterTuesday, 10/29 2-6 pm, Salamanca, Health Dept, Iroquois Dr

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This is a partial list. For more dates and information, contact the Cattaraugus County Health Department, (716) 701-3439 or

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Sept. 14–15 brought sunny skies, cool fall temperatures and a perfect weekend to enjoy the season opening of Great Valley’s Pumpkinville. As we pulled into the familiar parking lot, my kids could hardly wait to get out of the car and check everything out, especially the new jumping pillows, which naturally had to be our fi rst stop.

After purchasing reasonably priced tickets for $3.50, they waited only a brief time for the group before them to fi nish their jumping session, listened to a quick recording that went over the rules and they were off!

Two giant air-fi lled “pillows” provide separate spaces for younger and older children. Since both my girls are over 52 inches tall, they made it onto the “big kid” pillow, where I snapped photos of them fl ying through the air giggling.

“I liked the jumping pillows because it feels like you’re weightless,” said my 10-year-old daughter, Ava.

“The jumping pillows were really bouncy,” added my 8-year-old daughter, Lily. “It felt like we were jumping into a big parachute.”

I was happy they had fun, because immediately after they were done, they were able to take part in the Pumpkinville commercial being shot in the same area. A camerawoman fi lmed a small group of kids as they bounced and smiled, and then the director sat them down

to yell, “Pumpkinville means excitement!” into the camera.

“I thought it was really fun because we got to stay on the pillows for a long time while they were shooting the commercial,” said Lily.

Afterwards, the camera crew wandered around, fi lming different groups of kids in different areas, all enjoying the many activities for which Pumpkinville is famous.

Next on our agenda was the Corn Maize. At the entrance, the kids picked up a pumpkin drawn on an orange piece of paper and were told to look for stencils within the maze to complete the pumpkin’s face. Upon entering, we all noticed how tall, green and lush the cornfi eld was this year as we trekked through in search of stencils.

“The corn maze was fun because we were kind of on a pumpkin treasure hunt,” Lily said.

“Corn mazes are fun because you don’t know where you are and you have fun trying to get out,” Ava added.

My 5-year-old nephew, Eli, chimed in, “I liked this corn maze because it was longer than the other one I’ve been in and it had a lot of corn!”

The bonus was that everyone (including the adults) got a small pumpkin at the end of the maze.

For us, no trip to Pumpkinville would be complete without posing in a majority of the wooden cutouts that are sprinkled throughout the property. It seems like they add several every year, and it’s always fun to take goofy

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“I liked the one with the truck and the three pumpkins because you can fi t a lot of kids in it and I think it’s cute,” Ava said.

“I liked the skeleton one because it had skeleton bones and made me look like a skeleton,” Eli told me.

Next, we had fun fi lling a bag of mix-and-match apples, and thought the $6 price tag was a bargain for all we got. We stocked up on Jonamacs and Galas, perfectly sized for lunch boxes.

Of course, who can pass by the aromas coming from the food stands and not buy something?

The last stop was to pick out a treat to take home. Both my girls chose the maple cotton candy, which they later devoured.

“It was delicious!” exclaimed Ava. “It tasted like maple candy except when your mouth touches it, it evaporates!”

The kids had a blast, and as a parent, it was nice that I didn’t spend a fortune to provide them with a few solid hours of outdoor entertainment.

Pumpkinville is the kind of place you can visit again and again and have a new and exciting experience every time. And really, how can you go wrong taking your kids to a place that makes them smile from ear to ear the entire time you’re there?

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• Outdoor Grilling • Fireplaces Gas Firepits • Patio Heaters

Our business sells and installs quality space heaters, fi replaces and water heaters from companies like Monessen, Napoleon, Rinnai Modine, Bradford, Generac and Weber. We stock motor and hydraulic oils, methanol and racing gas. Patio heaters and gas fi re pits are also available.

Ryan, Rob and Kim, and Mick and Molly Holland, as well as our dedicated staff – Wes Sabin (16 years) and Sharon Dietrick (12 years) and Dave – have been committed to serving your family with reliable

Call Ryan at (716) 592-7242

or (800) 640-0370

service, quality brands and competitive pricing.Located in the heart of ski country, we are dedicated to local sales and

service. Just like you, the Holland family, as well as our grandchildren, enjoy skiing at Holiday Valley and HoliMont.

“We love working and playing in Ellicottville and the surrounding area, but best part is meeting and

becoming friends with so many people from all parts of the world.”

Winter is Coming Soon! Are You Prepared?Winter is Coming Soon! Are You Prepared?Holland Propane. A Family Run Business in the Heart of Ski Country.

M &M Holland Propane • 10035 Route 219 • Springville, NY 14141

We Service Olean and Olean and Allegany

plus Ellicottville, plus Ellicottville, Springville (and north), Springville (and north),

Great Valley, Otto, East Otto, Great Valley, Otto, East Otto, Little Valley, Mansfi eld, Little Valley, Mansfi eld,

and Salamanca!and Salamanca!

Appointments or Walk-Ins: 15% off for seniors

& retail products

Now off ering

Only 20 minutes from EVL!

Complete Family Hair Care at Great Prices!Men and women’s cuts

starting at $13Kids’ cuts $9

716.592.2603

Kim Duke’s Core Performance

Fitness & Training StudioClasses Include:

Power & Strength Training, AB Lab, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga

ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME!

716-698-1198kduke65@gmail.com

September Classes:• Power & Strength 5pm Mon & Thurs

• Pilates Tues & Thurs 8am• Metobolic Burn & Ab Lab Tues 5:30am & Weds 5pm

• Zumba Class Tues 6pm & Sat 8am

NEW & Bigger location at 33 Bristol Lane, E’ville Neta & Afaa Certified • Personal Trainer • Nutritional Advisor

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

NEW! Laura Solly’s Yoga Classes start Oct 7

Mondays at 6:00 pm

Where did you get those smiles?Where did you get those smiles?

Crowns • Root Canals • Implants Veneers • Bridges • Bleaching

MDI Denture Stabilization

State-of-the-Art Low Radiation Digital Radiography

Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry for All Ages

Quality Dentistry with a Gentle Touch

Over 24 Years’ Experience Emergencies &

New Patients Welcome

John C. Gengo,John C. Gengo, D.D.S. D.D.S.120 N. Second St. Olean, NY

www.johncgengodds.com(716) 372-8970372-8970