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Mountain & Valley NewsVolume 24, Issue 3

January 18, 2013

Flu Epidemic Hits Catt. Co.Not as Bad as Other Areas

By Chris Chapman and Lois Zendarski

Ellicottville Bike Shop to Add Burritos to Menu

by Tim Crino

Street Changes, Flood Plain Study Top Village Board

by Chris Chapman

Coughing, high fevers, sneezes. All have embraced every corner of the nation. Some areas have been hit so hard, government officials have been forced to declare states of emergency and states of epidemic.

The situation in New York State pushed Gov. Andrew Cuomo to declare a situation in the state so children can also receive vaccination from pharmacists, not just the family doctor.

According to Dr. Kevin Watson, director of the Cattaraugus County Health Department, Western New York has been safe, so far.

“We have seen an epidemic in the Northeastern part of the United States,” Dr. Watson said. “With that, there has definitely been an incline of those going to the emergency room with flu-like symptoms.”

Those symptoms,

according to Dr. Watkins, include a cough and a high fever, defined as between 101 degrees and 103 degrees.

In New York State, a severe uptick has been noticed, Dr. Watkins said. “As of Jan. 5, there has been 3,000 hospitalized with lab-confirmed cases of the flue. In comparison, there were 1,169 admissions in the same period last year.”

Dr. Watkins says there have been two deaths of children attributed to the flu as of the same time frame.

Originally not hit as hard as other areas, Franklinville Central Schools, absenteeism was up significantly as of Monday morning with 46 children absent in the elementary school, reported School Supt. Michelle Spasiano. The

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The Village of Ellicottville Planning Board had a busy meeting Tuesday evening.

The board met at 5:30 p.m. to discuss several issues with members of the public.

The first item of discussion was a new medical billing business coming to the Sprague Development on Bristol Street. The business will be occupying the corner of Bristol and Fillmore and will operate during normal business hours. Alicia Linek, a homeowner on Fillmore Ave attended the meeting to bring forth concerns and complaints about the new business. Linek is disappointed with the business’s current signage and lighting.

“With all due respect I think it’s quite ugly,” said Linek of the signage. She also commented that the security lighting outside the building shines right into her windows and her neighbors’ windows. A representative of the new medical billing business promised the board that the lighting complaint would be addressed and that the signage would be landscaped and decorated

in the spring. The second public

hearing began as a discussion of a new apartment going in over Bruce Candles. Kathleen Moriarty, the building owner, came to the meeting to obtain the board’s approval of changes in the building’s architecture. It was Moriarty’s plan to lease a parking spot behind Dina’s restaurant store that sparked controversy.

Several citizens came forward with concerns that adding an overnight parking spot to the area would cut down on parking for other businesses around the candle shop. Allegedly, employees of the liquor store are taking up more than their allotted share of parking spots which makes parking difficult for surrounding homeowners and businesses. Moriarty said that her parking spot would be on the opposite side of the building and would not affect parking in front of the candle shop, however the planning board resolved to

When the streets of Ellicottville were laid out, someone wasn’t thinking through on the design of the intersection of Elizabeth Street, Fillmore Drive and Route 219. Those three roads come together in a way that creates a public hazard, according to Village Mayor, Charles Coolidge.

That confluence has been eyed by the New York State Department of Transportation as a potential area to change, at the request of Village Engineer Mike Smith, of Nussbaumer & Clark, Inc., of Buffalo.

According to , the State DOT has expressed the possibility of incorporating the reconfiguration of

the intersection into improvements that are being developed along Route 219, through the Village. The biggest problem is the access for emergency vehicles and larger delivery-style trucks that need to make the turn down the oddly-shaped streets. The current configuration makes turning down the street from the west a difficult angle, even for skilled drivers.

The project is going to need some development done ahead of the State approving its completion. The DOT has already said that they have no desire to design the project or to do specification and plan on the project that would smooth the 15-foot by 30-foot triangular piece of real estate.

With the project needing to be designed, surveyed, and speced out by an outside company, Smith was ready to submit a bid from his firm, Nussbaumer &Clark, for $14,500, should the state approve the project. Plans for the Route 219 project through the village are still in the early stages. If the work is to be completed by the State DOT, it would not happen until 2014 with bidding of the rest of the project to take place in late 2013.

The plan, though in the very preliminary stages, has been endorsed by State Senator Catherine

Local FocusFrank Morlock

Ellicottville has been home to Frank Morlock for most of his life, all of his childhood , going to ECS and playing sports such as baseball, football, basketball and soccer. Morlock has always been a part of his community. Morlock was, and is, part of Ellicottville, no matter which way you look at it. He has always been involved with sports of his own, and is now involved with his children’s sports. He told MVN that he played all of those sports growing up, and through high school, except for football. “I didn’t grow until I was 18, so I stopped playing football after JV. I definitely have grown since then, a little too much,” Morlock jested, saying, “I loved to go fishing and hunting with my Dad when ever I could and still do now.”

After graduating from

ECS, Morlock joined the armed forces and traveled over the oceans, “I proudly joined the United States Navy and went to boot camp in Great lakes, Ill., and then on to Meridian, Miss., for my trade school. I, then, was stationed with VF-103 at Naval Air Station Oceana, in Virginia Beach, Va.,” Morlock shared, explaining his duties further, “VF-103 was an F-14 Tomcat Squadron, and I was a Yeoman. My first deployment with them was on the aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, in 1996, for six months. I sailed all over the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Adriatic Seas, and then to the Persian Gulf. I, then deployed for a second time on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower for another six

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CommentaryAmerica Divided

By Gun Control LawsArguments and Hypocrisy

on the Great Firearms DebateBy Chad Neal

The news and social media have become inundated with the opinions and facts about the gun control initiative that has been quickly swelling into a deluge. Similar rants and arguments were typed and recorded during the long election process, this past year. The sides are split, but the opinions on social media sites make it seem the plan to indoctrinate new “draconian” laws on the American citizenry is vehemently opposed by a large portion of the population. It is understood that bad people do bad things and need to be punished, but the argument, by those opposed to new legislation, believe that good and responsible gun owners are being punished, as

well. The two sides have legitimate arguments concerning this enormous discussion about the legislation, one that seems to be bypassing the people and the Constitution. The rationalization of the anti-gun lobby uses children in an attempt to persuade the opposition to look into their hearts, but this has been thwarted by alot of pundits spinning the issue.

The massacres of late have turned the discussion into a battle. A ban on certain types of firearms has been proposed, and recently signed into law in New York State, by Governor Cuomo, which has the advocates for the Second Amendment to the

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high school has not seen significant absenteeism. There is one confirmed case of Influenza A. There were a few more teachers absent as well.

School Nurse Roxanne Wall is telling teachers what to look for in their students with regard to the flu. Younger children have a tendency to get hit hard.They touch surfaces, rub their eyes, or put their fingers in their mouth spreading the virus. Teachers are asked to look for students who are feverish, look flushed, perhaps with their head down, tired and just “not themselves.” If there are any flu like symptoms exhibited, they are asked to send the child to the nurse’s office. Younger children may have vomiting issues and head aches. The older children and teens may complain of body aches. Look for symptoms that come on quickly.

Wall said that the flu vaccine is not 100% effective, having 60%-65% coverage. She said that if you have symptoms of the flu to stay home, and call your doctor. If influenza is diagnosed, he may start you on Tamiflu, an antiviral drug, which may slow the spread of the flu virus.

Early rumors of the

vaccine held that it was not for the strain of the flu that is attacking. According to Dr. Watkins, it is “spot on.”

Preparation of the vaccine is an educated guess by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Watkins said. “The CDC determines what strains are in the vaccine by going off of the previous year. Last year, we saw the H3N2 and H1N1 strains. That is what’s in the vaccine this year, along with Influenza B.”

Dr. Watkins said it is important that children, pregnant women, and elderly receive the vaccine, but it is also important that those with chronic disabilities like diabetes, COPD and asthma also receive the injection. There are also important safeguards to be taken, but, above all, Dr. Watkins said, if you are infected, stay home. Do not go to school or work.

Wall emphasized the importance of hand washing and covering one’s sneezes. A sneeze travels at 70 to 120 mph, so it is vitally important to cover your mouth. Use alcohol to wipe door knobs, cabinet handles, etc. and keep washing hands to get rid of germs.

investigate the accusations and to look into developing a parking-pass system. The third public hearing was fairly straightforward. The Ellicottville Bike Shop plans to add a burrito shop to their existing business. The new shop will be called “Ellicottville Beans and Bikes.” The special permit was approved with much enthusiasm from the public. The anticipated opening date for the shop is January 30.

The last item on the agenda concerned the property at 5 Park Avenue. The building is currently zoned for industrial use. However, the current tenants are vacating the building and the owners want to explore different rezoning options in order to maximize the building’s renting or selling potential. The board will consider the rezoning options and consult the master plan.

Young (R-Olean), in the form of a letter of support.

News sounded potentially mixed, as the new flood plain study reaches the 95 percent point in modeling. The good news, according to Smith, is that the plans should be completed for presentation to the Boards and other entities that sponsored the project prior to the February meeting of the Village Board.

“Everything looks favorable,” Smith told the board members. “The plan is to have the study submitted to FEMA, for their approval, by March 1. That would make it reasonable to have it returned with their decision by late spring to early summer.”

A thought that had occurred to Trustee Robert Kaine pertained to possible repercussions of the study.

“I am concerned that this could lead to some people that are not in the flood plain being added to it,” he said. “I am curious

to see what will happen with the new maps. Will people be forced to pay extra insurance?”

After a consultation with some of the maps on the wall of the room, Mayor Coolidge said it doesn’t look as though anyone in the village would be impacted in that way. Advances in bridges and changes in hydrology push water through the village at such a high rate that people should have no issues. The only area that could be seen as potentially being impacted would be south of the Village, where some of the farm lands would potentially be in the newly designated flood plain.

A date was not set for the presentation of the completed study. As soon as it becomes available Mountain and ValleyNews will bring it to you.

The next regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, Feb., 11, at 6 PM.

months. We spent a lot of time in the Persian Gulf on that deployment. I am very proud of my service to my country.”

Morlock also spent time on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. trolling around the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. before his time was up and he moved back to Ellicottville. His father passed away shortly after his return to his hometown. Then fate would knock on his door as he met, “a great girl,. named Megan, and married her,” He exclaimed, “We have two beautiful children, which are my life. Isabella is seven and Noah is five. I stay very involved with them and the community as much as possible by coaching Little League Baseball, soccer, and now, youth wrestling.”

Morlock said that he and his family searched through Florida and Utah for a place to settle and raise their family, “but we always ended up back in Ellicottville,” he said. “I love this town.”

Morlock is currently the general manager of Coffee Culture in Ellicottville, and at 448 Elmwood Ave., in Buffalo. “I’ve been working here for two years, this week, and have two great bosses that treat me, and our employees, great.” he proclaimed, adding, “I love the coffee business, because I get to really interact with my customers and really get to know alot of them. It is a cool laid back atmosphere, other than Octoberfest, that

sucks!”MVN asked Morlock

what he enjoyed most about Ellicottville, “Definitely the people, locals. My history here, for 37 years, and all of my great friends and acquaintances that I have met over the years, oh yeah and the deer [hunting] is really good.”

When asked about what he would change in Ellicottville. if he could, Morlock said “I don’t think I would change much about Ellicottville. It has changed enough lately, and I love it here. That’s why me and my family are here. I really, someday, would like to have a role in our town and/or school. I think the most important thing we can do is be active in our community and raise our children to be the best humans possible.”

Frank Morlock has shown to the many people that know him he is a responsible and intelligent member of the community. His striving to be more and more a part of the community solidifies that statement. His sense of humor and down home attitude make him an easy person to relate to, in most situations. If you go into Coffee Culture, he is easily found if he is there, either by his smile or his laugh. A positive person living and harmonizing with a positive town, Morlock will certainly be a leader in the area, as he and his family grow right along with the community. He is a proud parent, coach and local in Ellicottville.

United States Constitution up in arms, pun intended. The idea has been brought up by conspiracy theorists that the mass murders were made up, even planned and carried out by certain political entities. The adage that history repeats itself is well used in the argument against stauncher gun control, saying certain tyrants in history disarmed their subjects before murdering millions. And the gun control advocates scoff as such notions using the excuse that Americans do not need certain firearms to hunt, and having more than a certain amount of bullets in the guns clip or magazine will save lives. The arguments are becoming both obscene and intelligent on both sides.

Ellicottville is part of America and has its politics, but it is also very fortunate. The outside world is just that, outside, although the discussions are often brought up. But the main concern in this neck of the woods is snow, at this time. We had some great holiday weather and then the annual January thaw quickly came and turned the beautiful white stuff, brown. Those in the know realize that the hard-working snow makers made sure the slopes are covered with a base to keep the outdoor winter sports enthusiasts unaware of the outside world. Knock on wood, there is no gun violence in the area, well the deer might argue, and many residents are responsible gun owners. It could be that the gun control advocates shy away from spouting their opinion, but it seems most of the people are against starting a rolling ball of regulations and laws against law abiding, responsible, American gun owners. There are many memes on social media using phrases, sayings and quotes from many famous historical figures. Many of the historical figures quoted are the Founding Fathers of these United States of America. The tyrannical King George was the common enemy and all the ex-colonists agreed that if they did not have arms and ammunition that their property could be seized by those that do, the British. The main argument by the Second Amendment crusaders is that this will eventually turn into a gun grab. This has gun-control

supporters scoffing more and defending the newly amended laws. The President of the United States, Barrack Obama, used his executive powers to instate new laws, and is urging Congress to pass even more defined gun control laws into legislation. This action has backed the scenarios that critics have foreshadowed and they claim it is leading to a police state and martial law.

Scare tactics are being used by both sides of the gamut. The argument, it seems, will never go away. And, if it goes further, will it bring out the worst in people? Will the hypocrisy elevate into a melee, causing these foreshadowed scenarios to come to fruition? Is it a diversion from something else? The answers to questions are being fabricated and speculated by many on the indicator and those who can’t conclude their own opinions will follow a side and ignore facts. The best way to go about the problems we have is not to create laws turning law abiding citizens into outlaws or name calling and finger pointing, but to rationalize the situation. We the people do not need to be baby sat, but we do need to look out for each other. If law-abiding citizens are still allowed to carry weapons to protect themselves and others, then the criminals who care not for laws will be stopped much easier. Education is key.

Those that do not own guns are protected by those that do. Those that do not own guns are also easily taken advantage of; hurt, robbed, or killed. If no one owned a gun the world would be a different place, but history explains that evil men used weapons to gain power over common men who know true love and less material desire. In order for the righteous man to live the life of happiness evil must be thwarted. Protection from the dark-that does exist-is how virtuous man has survived all these millennia. Evil man has used that to his advantage by demanding payment for protection, but as soon as the oppressed gained more levelness the oppressor had to give freedoms back. Americans do not want our freedoms taken because there are bad people out there, most Americans are good.

The HomeCare & Hos-pice Guild is accepting pre-sale orders for the 19th Annual Spring Bouquet Sale.

Bouquets may be ordered online at www.homecare-hospice.org or through hundreds of volunteers at local workplaces in communities served by HomeCare & Hospice.

“By purchasing a Tradi-tional Bouquet for $8 or a Bouquet of Hope for $16, you can make a difference! Your dollars help support HomeCare & Hospice pa-tients in your community,” said Linda Cummings, development manager.

Pre-sale orders and payment must be placed

by Feb. 1. Persons who pre-order bouquets online may choose one of five HomeC-are & Hospice offices for pickup. Flowers ordered through pre-sale at work-sites will be delivered to those businesses on March 4 and 5. On-site sales at local businesses will begin March 4.

HomeCare & Hospice, a non-profit United Way agency, provides specialized medical care and social/emotional support for pa-tients and families coping with life-limiting illness in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyoming counties. This institution is an equal opportunity pro-vider and employer.

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Tuesday, January 22Blount Library Card Making Class - Tues., Jan. 22, 6-8pm. $5 per person for 2 cards (prepayment and sign up required). Call the library at 716-676-5715 for more info.

Equine Advisory Committee Meeting - Tues., Jan. 22, 7pm in the Legislative Chambers (3rd floor) of the County Center - 303 Court St., Little Valley. This meeting will be a work session reviewing the guidebook.

Sunday, February 10Victorian Valentine Tea at the Miner’s Cabin, 9 Pine St., Franklinville. Sun., Feb. 10, 2-4pm. Catered luncheon, elegant setting, learn about a time gone by! Contact Cheryl Walker 716-676-4018 for prepaid reservations. Seating is limited - $15 per person.

ON-GOING EVENTS & MEETINGS

AUDUBON CENTER AND SANCTUARYAll take place at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between

Jamestown and Warren. To learn more, call (716) 569-2345 or visit http://jamestownaudubon.org/.

Sat., Jan. 19, 10am.-4:30pm, Doors Open Jamestown: free admission to audubon and several other attractions in Jamestown! Sat., Jan. 19, 10am-Noon, Beekeeping Workshop: learn the basics so you can start keeping honeybees. $12; $10 Friends of the Nature Center. Reservations are required by Wed., Jan. 16: call (716) 569-2345, email [email protected], or use the on-line form by clicking through the program listing at http://jamestownaudubon.org.Sat., Feb. 2, 10am-4pm, Snowflake Festival: enjoy terrific outdoor and indoor activities: live birds program, snowshoe-ing, sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, sledding, children’s crafts, building bluebird nest boxes, reptiles, sled dogs, winter camping and outdoor cooking demonstrations, green energy, astronomy, photography, great food & beverages, and more! $5; Children 12 and under $2; babes in arms free. For more information, call (716) 569-2345 or click through the program listing at www.Jamestownaudubon.org for details.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Meetings Sats., 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 Campus. For caregivers and family members or friends of Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. Public is encour-aged to attend. For more info. 716-353-8516

Breakfast Every Sun. - Breakfast 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. 716-676-2058.

Bingo - Mondays at the Ischua Fire Hall, 7:15 PM.

ELLICOTTVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY• Tax Forms – Many of the frequently used Federal and NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are now available at the li-brary. Please note - several of the federal forms are arriving a few weeks late this year.• eBooks available at the library – Did you know that eBooks are now available through the library. All you need is a library card and a computer. Browse through over 2,000 eBook titles and download (for free) onto a compatible computer or device. Stop or call the library for more details on this exciting new technology.• Night Sky Classes – the following two classes to be held in February still have a few spaces available: METEORS, METE-ORITES, CRATERS AND COMETS - Do rocks really fall from the heavens? Do you know the answer? We’ll be talking about “shooting stars” and meteorites. A “shooting star” becomes a meteorite if it reaches the ground. Yes, there are many craters on the moon; however, did you know there are over 170 docu-mented craters here on earth? We’ll learn about four of the better known among these including the famous Meteor Cra-ter in Arizona and the most recent in Tunguska Siberia. And those beautiful, however infrequent, visitors to our part of the solar system, comets; where do they come from and how are they related to shooting stars, meteorites and craters? We’ll tie all of these together. This class will meet at the li-brary on Tuesday February 5th from 7PM to 8:30PM. There is no fee. LET’S TALK TELESCOPES - This class will meet on Tuesday February 19th from 7PM to 8:30PM. There is no fee. These classes have filled quickly in past years so register early. If significant waiting lists develop every attempt will be made to offer repeat classes during March and April.• Magazines available for checkout – don’t forget, thanks to some generous donations, we have over 30 magazine titles avail-able at the library. These can be borrowed for three weeks at a time.• Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The February 12th book is “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more informa-tion.• Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.

Franklinville Central School Weight Room Open for the public to use on Mon. and Thurs., 5:30am-7:30am and Mon., Tues. and Thurs. evenings, 6-8pm! The public also has access to the walking track.

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

SEMINAR SERIES HOSTED BY GOACC’s membership com-mittee - The seminars, held at the Chamber office, 120 North Union St., Olean, are FREE for members, with a $10 charge for non-GOACC members, but are limited in attendees. For more info. or to make a reservation, please contact GOACC at 372-4433 or email [email protected].

Feb. 20 - LEGAL SURVIVAL Tips for Your Business in this Economy.April 3 - MARKETING Tips and Strategies.

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

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

BROOKLYN FREE METHODIST CHURCH9387 East Otto Rd., E. Otto

Sunday service - 11am - Adult Sunday School - 10am.Pastor Christopher Cole

FARMERSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH9791 Church St., Farmersville Station

Sunday School 10 am -Sunday Services 11 am & 6 pm

Wednesday Bible Study 5:45-7pm

FARMERSVILLE CENTER COMMUNITY CHURCH Route 98 N, Farmersville

Sunday Worship—11:00 AM - Sunday school—9:45 AM Bible study—7 PM Wed.

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

3556 Roszyk Hill Rd., Machias • 716-353-8286 Sunday services: 9:45 AM & - Sunday Worship 10:45 AM Sunday school 9:45 AM - Wednesday night study 7 PM

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GREAT VALLEY

5049 Route 219, Great Valley • 716-945-4629Sunday School - 9:30am, - Morning Worship - 10:45am,

Evening Worship - 6:30pm

FRANKLINVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Pete Spear, Pastor

27 S. Main St., Franklinville • 716-676-5262Sunday School 9:30 AM -

Sunday Worship at 10:45 AM

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9658 Main St., Machias • 716-353-4171

Pastor Ross Thompson 716-481-9348Services are: Sunday School 9:30 am and

Church service 10:30 am, Bible study Thursday 7 pm.

MISSIONARY ALLIANCE 7813 Pine St., Franklinville • 716-676-3314

FRANKLINVILLE FREE METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. David Fisher, Pastor 41 South Main St., Franklinville • 716-676-3777

Sunday Services 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

FRANKLINVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Jason Cashing, Pastor

25 S Main St., Franklinville • 716-676-3883 Sunday Service 11:00 AM

GRACE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley • 716-257-3645

Rev. Richard Godinez, Pastor www.faithbaptistlvny.orgSunday School: 10 am - Morning Worship: 11am

Sunday Evening: 6 pmPrayer & Bible Study - Mon. - Wed.: 7 pm

GREAT VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH5242 Route 219, Great Valley • 716-945-4375

Sunday School - 10AM, Worship Services - Sunday 11AM

HOLY NAME OF MARY RC CHURCH20-22 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville • 716-699-2592

[email protected]. Ronald B. Mierzwa, PastorSaturdays: 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sundays: 8:00 am Holy Mass, 10:30 am Holy Mass

MACHIAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Route 16, Machias (across from Post Office)

Saturday Evening 6:30pmSunday Worship-- 9 AM - Church School--10:15 AM

Pastor: David Kubiak

JOY CHURCH 9878 Main St., Machias • 716- 353-5397

10:00 AM Sunday Service

SOLOMON’S PORCH MINISTRIES7705 Toad Hollow Road, Mansfield, NY 14755

Pastor Gail McCrory 716-257-9138 • 716-560-7767Saturday Svcs. 7 pm - Sundays 10 am

[email protected]

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL MISSION81 N. Main St., Franklinville, NY 14737 • 716-676-3468 Pastor--Rev. Joseph Dedde - Services-Sunday 9:30 AM

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHWashington and Jefferson Sts. (Route 219), Ellicottville

www.stjohnsofellicottville.org 945-1820The Rev.’d Dr. R. William - Franklin, Bishop

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

Services at 5:00 pm Saturday

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH6360 Route 219/242 East, Ellicottville • 716-699-2265

www.stpaulsellicottville.orgWORSHIP Sat. 5:00 PM, Sun. 10:30AMSun. School & Adult Bible Study 9:00am

ST. PHILOMENA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Robert Marino, Administrator

26 N. Plymouth Ave., Franklinville • 716-676-3629 Saturday 5:00 PM - Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM

UNITED CHURCH OF ELLICOTTVILLE

53 Elizabeth Street, EllicottvilleRev. Deborah Packard 716-699-4003

Sunday School at 9-10:15am, Sunday Services at 10:00am

TOWN & VILLAGEMEETINGS CALENDAR

All meetings are at 7 PM unless otherwise stated Ashford - 2nd Wednesday) 7:30Cattaraugus Co. Legislature - 2nd & 4th WednesdaysCattaraugus Village - 2nd MondayCenterville - 2nd TuesdayEast Otto - 2nd TuesdayEllicottville Town (6 pm) - 3rd WednesdayEllicottville Village - 2nd MondayFarmersville - 3rd MondayFranklinville Town - 2nd Tues. (7:30 PM)Franklinville Village - 4th ThursdayGreat Valley - 2nd MondayHumphrey - 2nd MondayIschua - 2nd TuesdayLittle Valley Town - 2nd MondayLittle Valley Village - 2nd & 4th TuesdayLyndon - 2nd TuesdayMachias - 3rd MondayOtto - 3rd TuesdayRushford - 2nd Monday (8 PM) Yorkshire - 2nd MondayEllicottville CS Board - 2nd and 4th TuesdayFranklinville CS Board - 3rd Thurs.

COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULEAll meetings are held at 7 PM on the last Thursday of each month, at the County Center, 3rd Floor in the large committee room- 303 Court Street, Little Valley, NY.,unless otherwise scheduled.All items/referrals to be placed on the Agenda must be received in the Planning Office no later than noon the Thursday prior to the meeting.


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Franklinville Boy Cagers Lose Two

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Franklinville Girl Cagers Split Two

Franklinville Matmen Beat GOW;Panthers Win Own Tournament

Clockwise, top left: Franklinville’s David Westlake keeps his Letchworth oppo-nent on the mat during the Franklinville Duals. Top right: Denton Gilley uses a head and arm to pin his opponent during the meet. Right: Franklinville’s Shain Krzeminski lifts his Addison opponent off the mat in the consolidation round of the Franklinville Duals.

All photos copywrited 2013 by Patrick Burns

In wrestling action this week, Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville defeated Gow School of South Wales in a non-league dual meet, 63-21, on January 8. The Panthers also won their own Franklinville Tournament team title for the second year in a row on January 12.

Against the Ravens, Devon Wesolek (113 lbs., 3:01), Dave Wesolek (126 lbs., 38 seconds), Nick Winter (132 lbs., 1:29), Brandon Winter (145 lbs., 3:54), Pat Defoe (152 lbs., 3:34), Eric Michaelis (160 lbs., 59 seconds), and Charlie Furman (170 lbs., 3:15) pinned for the Panthers. Dean Cole won a decision at 220 lbs.

Carl Ratzel (195 lbs.) and Dillon Dash (285 lbs.) won forfeits. Franklinville improved to 7-2 overall.

In their own tournament, the Panthers scored 192 points and finished first in the 12-team field. Addison (Section V) finished second, after the Knights recorded 184 points. Letchworth, also of Section V, finished third, with the Indians tallying 176 points. Neighbor Pioneer took fourth place, after the Panthers scored 173.5 points.

Defoe was the lone champion for the Panthers, as he won the 138 lbs. title. Defoe defeated Brandon Winter, 8-7, in

an all-Franklinville final. Nick Winter (126 lbs.), Matt Bacher (120 lbs.), and Dean Cole (220 lbs.) finished second. Matt Mondo of Pioneer beat Nick Winter in the 126 lbs. finals, 6-4.

Dash (285 lbs.) and Alex Mahnk (195 lbs.) finished third, while Furman (170 lbs.) and Michaelis (145 lbs.) came in fourth. Dave Wesolek (126 lbs.) and Denton Gilley (170 lbs.) finished fifth, while Shane Krzeminski (145 lbs.) and Ratzel (182 lbs.) came in sixth.

Drew Marra of Olean, who won the 113 lbs. title, was named Most Outstanding Wrestler.

In CCAA boys’ swimming action last week, Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville split two meets, as the Panthers improved their times and seek qualification for both the CCAA and Section VI post-season meets.

Host Southwestern of Lakewood defeated Franklinville on January 8, 96-72. The Panthers won seven events, but the Trojans’ depth won the meet. Christian Bigham and Justin Hatch tripled, while Josiah Farrand and Seth Farrand doubled.

Seth Farrand, Bigham, Hatch, and Josiah Farrand won the 200-medley relay (1:56.30). Bigham won the 50-freestyle (24.51 seconds) and the 100-breaststroke (1:10.82), while Hatch won the 200 IM (2:27.42) and the 100-butterfly (1:06.81). Josiah Farrand won the diving (138.37

points) and Seth Farrand won the 100-backstroke (1:02.86).

Franklinville bounced back on January 10 and defeated visiting Dunkirk, 62-36. The Panthers won nine events from the Marauders. Bigham, Hatch, and Seth Farrand quadrupled, while Josiah Farrand doubled.

Seth Farrand, Bigham, Hatch, and Josiah Farrand won the 200-medley relay (1:56.13) and the same quartet won the 200-freestyle relay (1:52.24). Seth Farrand won the 200-freestyle (2:04.84) and 100-backstroke (1:02.49); Hatch won the 200 IM (2:25.89) and 100-butterfly (1:03.98); and Bigham won the 50-freestyle (24.47 seconds) and 100-breaststroke (1:11.65). Matt Wright won the 100-freestyle (1:07.35).

Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville’s winter cheerleaders are ready for the 2012-13 winter sports seasons. Karie Erickson serves as the squad’s advisor.

The cheerleading squad members are: Seniors Whitney Farrand, Cassidy Goodemote, and Keira Stark; Juniors Haley Scott and Katrina Geleta;

Jessica Schneggenburger, a sophomore; Freshmen BreAnn Stewart, Courtney Panzarella, and Cassidy Langdon; Aleysha Bowser, Elizabeth Bushnell, Alicia Defoe, Kassidy Phetteplace, and Brittany Stewart, who are eighth grade students; plus Sonya Belscher, a seventh grade student.

Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville lost both CCAA III boys’ basketball starts in last week’s action. The Panthers are 1-9 overall.

Visiting Westfield Academy defeated Franklinville on January 7, 78-35. The Wolverines led 20-16 after one quarter, but went on a 24-8 second quarter run to take a 44-24 halftime lead. Westfield pulled away in the second half.

Collin Seamans scored 21 points and hit six trifectas, while Ethan Lawrence netted six points and Nick Terwilliger added on five points. Lawrence and Terwilliger hit one trifecta apiece to give the Panthers eight treys as a

team.Host Chautauqua Lake of Mayville

defeated Franklinville on January 10, 71-55. The Thunderbirds led 13-7 after one quarter and built a 31-15 halftime lead. The teams were even in the second half, but the Thunderbirds held off the Panthers to win.

Lawrence scored 16 points, pulled down seven rebounds, and hit two trifectas. Ben Erickson also tallied 16 points and hit three trifectas. Seamans netted 13 points and hit one trifecta, which gave the Panthers six treys as a team. Jordan Milks added on eight points.

In CCAA III girls’ basketball action last week, Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville split two games. The Panthers improved to 4-6 overall and 1-4 in CCAA III.

Franklinville defeated host Westfield Academy on January 8, 37-36. Anna O’Neal hit the front end of the one-on-one with 12 seconds left in regulation to give the

Panthers their winning point. Franklinville held off the Wolverines to win.

Jen Blum scored 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, while Ashley Leederman tallied eight points, pulled in 10 rebounds, and stole six balls. O’Neal finished with eight points and Vanessa Pfeiffer added on five points. The Panthers were 7-of-21 from the foul line, but O’Neal hit the

biggest free throw of all.Host Chautauqua

Lake of Mayville beat Franklinville on January 11, 54-25. The Thunderbirds led 20-5 after one quarter and led 29-8 at halftime. The Panthers had to play catch up. O’Neal netted 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Pfeiffer scored eight points and hit both of the Panthers’ trifectas.

Mary LightSalamanca

Mrs. Mary Light, age 84, Salamanca, New York died January 8, 2013 at the Absolut of Salamanca, New York.

Born on December 25, 1928 in Salamanca, New York she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Gibbons Fisher. She was married on April 22, 1948 to Mr. Robert Light who predeceased her on November 20, 1997.

Mrs. Light was employed by the former Sheble & Wood Woolin Mills in Salamanca, New York.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mary Simms, Carrollton, New York; a son, Robert (Carol) Light, Olean, New York; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Lillian Light, a son, Frederick Light, a great granddaughter, Anna Simms, and a brother, Dalt Fisher.

There was no visitation. A graveside service

was held in the Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca, New York Deacon Michael Anderson, of Our Lady of Peace Parish, officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

E-condolences can be sent to [email protected], or posted to facebook.com/onofh.

OBITUARIESOBITUARIES

Roland “RC” Carnes Sr.Army Veteran

Roland “RC” A. Carnes, age 75 of Killbuck, New York, died January 11, 2013 at Olean General Hospital. Born November 19, 1937

in Great Valley, New York, he was the son of the late Albert and Ethel Kenyon Carnes. He married in Salamanca, NY on October 13, 1965 to the former Joanne E. Storey , who survives.He was a Veteran of the

US Army where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Carnes owned and

operated Red Carnes Industries in Killbuck NY. He had previously been

employed at the former York-Merit in Ellicottville, NY and Fancher Furniture in Salamanca, NY. Mr. Carnes was a member

of the American Legion Hughes Skiba Post # 535, and a former member of the VFW John F. Ahrens Post # 5296 , the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1002, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving besides his

wife are 1 son, Roland (Tiffaney) Carnes, Jr of Great Valley, NY; 1 daughter, Kelli (Michael Manis) Carnes of Kennedy, NY; 2 sisters, Ruth Carnes of Great Valley, NY, Nancy (Don)

Ramsten of Great Valley, NY; 1 brother, James Carnes of Ellicottville, NY and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 1

brother, Glenn Carnes. Funeral services were

held on January 16, 2013 at O’Rourke & O’Rourke Funeral Home in Salamanca, NY with Pastor Terry Davis of the Alliance Missionary Church officiating. Burial was in Green

Cemetery.E-condolences can be sent

to [email protected], or posted to facebook.com/onofh.


OBITUARIESOBITUARIES

Margaret M. Fuller,Harvest Fields Ministries Member

Melanie A. HubbardVolunteered with Special Needs Children

George A. MitchellGreat Valley, NY

Sharon E. WilsonLeague Bowler and Gardener

Donald B. YardIschua

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MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a Special Meeting of the Town Board will be held on Wednes-day, January 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Said meeting is scheduled to discuss preliminary plans for construction of the New Highway Garage.By Order of the Town Board Betty Jane Horning, Town Clerk

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SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a Special Meeting of the Town Board will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Said meeting is scheduled to meet with National Fire Adjusters.By Order of the Town BoardBetty Jane Horning,Town Clerk

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COLLECTORS NOTICETOWN OF MANSFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I the undersigned collector of taxes in and for the Town of Mansfield, Cattaraugus County, State of New York have received the warrant for collection of taxes of said town for the year 2013. I will collect tax payments from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving payment of said taxes. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2013 without charge of interest. On all taxes collected after such date there shall be added interest of one percent for February and two percent for March, until the return of the unpaid taxes is made to the Cattaraugus County Treasurer on the first day of April 2013. PLACE: at the Mansfield Town Hall in Ed-dyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road Little Valley, NY 14755. DATES Mondays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Betty Jane Horning, Collector

Wendy H. BourgeoisFormer Commissioner of Social Services Former Commissioner

of Social Services in Cattaraugus County, Wendy H. Bourgeois, died Monday, January 15, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She passed away in her son’s home in Amherst, NY.

Bourgeois retired from the position of Commissioner this past Fall with congratulations and accolades from the County Legislature, having cited a long list of goals she achieved over her sixteen-year tenure.

Bourgeois began serving Cattaraugus County as the Commissioner of Social Services on June 3, 1996. Among the long list of goals achieved over her sixteen year tenure were the “one stop career center, initiating and procuring a grant for the OATS bus system using CST funding until 2008., collaborated with St. Bonaventure University and United Way on the volunteer income tax assistance program since 2003.

She realigned staff for more efficient provision of services thereby cutting down overtime and making services more available to working families. She

established contracts for cost containment to provide better service and redesigned the strength-based service plan for families with children in foster care.

As commissioner, Bourgeois established agency disaster plan response, was a Class of 2004 Leadership Cattaraugus and Alumni of the year in 2006 and also developed the dept. of Social Service employee orientation and hand book

Bourgeois held a bachelor of arts in education from University of Massachussets at Amherst in 1965 and a master of arts in Administration and

leadership in 1993 from SUNY Plattsburg. She was also a Peace Corps volunteers serving in Bahia, Brazil from 1965 to 1967 and had 20 years social service administration experience with Clinton county, NY. She has served on a variety of boards and committees.

Surviving are four children: Donald (Ann) Boyd of Williamsville, Tania (David) Blow of Queensbury, Diana (Mark) De Nitto of Wolfeboro, NH, and Renee Beebe of Corvlalis, MT, seven grandchildren, two sisters, Carol (Mark) Hall-Jordan of Lanesboro, MA and Nancy (David) Armstrong of Verona, VA and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents. Private funeral services were held and under the direction of Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean, NY. Memorials may be made to the Center of Hospice and Palliative Care in Buffalo, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com

George A. Mitchell, age 73, Great Valley, New York went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family, January 13, 2013. Born February 7, 1939 in Salamanca, New York he was the son of the LeRoy and Georgina Cleveland Mitchell. He was married on April 14, 1973 to the former Sandra Schwartz who survives.

Surviving besides his wife are: 4 sons, George Mitchell, Jamestown, New York, Wesley (Cheryl)

Mitchell, Clark Summit, PA, Jason (Darla) Mitchell, Vernon, TX, John (Erin) Mitchell, Taylor, PA; 8 daughters, Doris Mitchell, Jamestown, New York, Brenda (Kevin) Atwall, Taylor, PA, Aletha Mitchell, Jamestown, New York, Kimberly (Kirk) Rowland, Humphrey, New York, Jennie Davies, Hinsdale, New York, Holly Mitchell, Richmond, VA, Molly Mitchell, Olean, New York, Amy Mitchell, Buffalo, New York; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a

sister, Dorothy McCracken, Great Valley, New York; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mitchell’s funeral and committal was held on January 16, 2013 at O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York with Pastor Joshua Freundschuh of the Humphrey Baptist Church officiating.


Melanie A. Hubbard, age 53, of Elgin, Texas died unexpectedly January 4, 2013 at her home.

Born on January 30, 1959 in Salamanca, New York she was the daughter of the late Warren & Marilyn Edel Horton. She had been married to Michael Hubbard of Alabama who survives.

Melanie was a volunteer to special needs children and participated in horse therapy. She enjoyed fishing, frogging, and spending time outdoors. She was a devoted mother, sister and friend. She was always there for others,

compassionate and caring. She had lived in various places, her favorite being Singapore.

Surviving are: a daughter, Sheila (Kevin Greaser) Hubbard, WI; a brother, Sidney (Angie Kennedy) Horton, Salamanca, NY; 2 sisters,

Helen (Gerard “Jigger”) Stokes, Ellicottville, NY, Diane (Reggie Smith) Crusen, Fayetteville, NC; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Michael Matthew Hubbard in 2004 and a brother, Walter Lee Horton in 1975.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on January 19, 2013.

Burial will be in Steamburg Cemetery, Steamburg, New York.


Sharon E. Wilson, age 70, Salamanca, New York died January 8, 2013 at her home following a battle with ovarian cancer.

Born on July 15, 1942 in Salamanca, New York she was the daughter of Wilma Hanson Waite. She was married on July 1, 1983 to Mr. Gary Wilson who survives.

Mrs. Wilson had been employed in maintenance at the Salamanca Central High School for 25 years prior to her retirement. After retirement she went back to work as a Toll Booth Operator at the Bradford Entrance to Allegany State Park.

She had been a member of the former St. Michael’s Lutheran in Little Valley, New York. She was a member of the Sunday night couples bowling league and the Thursday night ladies bowling league. She loved reading, gardening, and traveling.

Surviving besides her

husband and mother are: 4 sons, Daniel (Kris) McCord, Veronia, OR, Steve (Mary) McCord, Salamanca, New York, Jay (Glenda Hartson) McCord, Steamburg, New York, Paul (Kim Walters) McCord, Salamanca, New York; a daughter, Cindy (Joe Baker) McCord, Ft. Worth, Texas; 2 step sons, Stephen (Gail) Wilson, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Kevin (Kendra) Wilson, Starks, LA; 2 step daughters, Gail (Ernest) Robinson, Bolivar, New York, Susan Wilson, Salamanca, New York; 10 grandchildren; 1 great

granddaughter; 3 sisters, Marcia (Monte) Van Buren, Washington Street, Salamanca, New York , Sue (Jim) Scharf, Hancock Street, Salamanca, New York, Betsey Waite, Ward Street, Salamanca, New York and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Wayne “Sonny” Waite.

Funeral services were held in the United Congregational Methodist Church on January 18, 2013 with Pastor Joshua Schallert officiating.

Burial was in Crawford Cemetery, Salamanca, New York.

The family suggests memorials to Ovarian Cancer Research, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, New York 10122.


Margaret M. Fuller, Allegany, NY, died January 7, 2013 shortly after arrival at the Olean General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born Aug. 28, 1946 in Olean and was a daughter of Howard and Gladys Grimes Freer. She was formerly married to Morice Fuller.

Margaret was 1964 graduated from Selinsgrove Girls School, in Selinsgrove, PA. She went to nursing school and worked at Bradford Hospital and most recently worked as a medical secretary for Southwest Regional Medical Center in Ft. Myers, FL. Margaret is a member of the Harvest Field Ministries

in Olean and she enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, camping, singing and she loved Elvis. Most of all, Margaret loved her family and all of her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

Margaret is survived by one son, Morice E. (Sheri) Fuller, III of Iowa; one daughter, Elizabeth J. Manchester of Salamanca; five grandchildren, H’Keem R. Fuller, Sabrina M. Manchester, Jade F.H. Manchester, Destiny R. Jimerson, and Patricia Fuller; one great granddaughter, Sofie Fuller; one brother, Howard Lehman Freer of Michigan; three sisters, Muriel J. (Carol) Strait of Allegany, Betty J. Weed of Salamanca, and Susan

(Bill) Williams, Jr. of Prentice Ville, PA; and several nieces & nephews.

Margaret was predeceased by two sisters, Rebecca A. Shields & Gloria Jean Freer; and one brother, Leon Harris Freer.

A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be announced at the Harvest Field Ministries 406 West State Street. The Rev. Douglas Travis, Pastor, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Harvest Field Ministries, 406 West State Street, Olean, New York 14760. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. #646 East State Street, Olean, New York.

Donald B. Yard of Ischua, passed away January 4, 2013 in the Palliative Care Unit at Cuba Memorial Hospital. Born February 14, 1939 in Punxsutawney, PA. he was a son of Rowland and Sarah Lucille Mottorn Yard. He was formerly married to Sharon Parke. Don was a 1957 graduate of Sweet Home High School. He served in the US Army from February 5, 1958 to November 22, 1960. He drove truck for various trucking companies and drove bus for Blue Bird and then for Short Line until his retirement

in the mid 1990’s. Later, Don drove cab in Olean for about ten years. Don enjoyed collecting die cast cars but is most noted for his love of HO and Lionel Trains, which he built and collected. Don also enjoyed going to the races and even drove in an amateur race for about four years. He was a life member of the Ischua Fire Department.

Surviving Don are his mother Lucille Yard of Ischua; a daughter, Audrey M. (Steven) Knapp of Franklinville; three sons, Michael B. (Dawn) Yard of Friendship, Henry J. (Evelyn) Yard of Angleton,

Texas, and Jeffrey E. Yard of Ischua; five grandchildren, Heather, Steven, Michelle, Evelyn and Ryan; two great grandchildren, Christopher and Elizabeth; a brother, Robert L. (Debra) Yard of Town Line, New York; a sister, Tina S. (Tim) Schurr of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held at the Letro-McIntosh Sprink Funeral Home, Inc, 24 Genesee Pkwy in Cuba on January 9, 2013. The Rev. Larry A. Poelma, Pastor of the Cuba First Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Ischua Fire Department.


Police Reports

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Ellicottville Town Police

01/04/13 – Daniel J. Pachucinski, 21, of Buffalo, was charged with theft of services following an incident at Holiday Valley Resort. Pachucinski was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to answer to the charge in the Town of Ellicottville Court at a later date.

01/04/13 – Ralph Foster, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operator following a traffic stop in the Town of Ellicottville. A passenger in Foster’s vehicle, Benjamin Watson, was found to have a warrant out of the city of Olean. Watson was taken into custody and turned over to the Olean Police Department. Foster is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ellicottville Court at a later date.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office

1/12/13 – Christopher M. Beehler, 37, of Bradford, Pa., was arrested on Route 219 in the Town of Carrollton on charges of unlicensed operation, driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 percent following an investigation in the same town. Beehler was taken to the Salamanca Police Department and processed and is due to return to the Town of Carrollton Court at a later date to answer the charges.

1/12/13 – Nathan A. Domenech, 27, of Bradford, Pa., was arrested on Route 219 in the Town of Carrollton, on charges of unsafe lane change, following too closely, driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08

percent, and unlicensed operator. Domenech was arraigned int eh Town of Carrollton Court and released to appear at a later date.

1/11/13 – Donald L. Beckman, II, 28, of Cattaraugus, was arrested in the Village of Cattaraugus on a charge of second-degree harassment after a domestic situation. He was arraigned in the Town of Dayton Court and released to appear in the New Albion Town Court at a later date to answer the charge.

1/8/13 – Jason A.F. Hogle, 28, of Delevan, was arrested on Main Street, in Delevan, on charges of second-degree aggravated harassment for unspecified reasons. He was taken to the Town of Franklinville Court for arraignment. He was released to appear in the same court at a later date for more proceedings.

½/13 – James W. Mitchel, 26, of Olean, was arrested at a residence on Route 16, in Olean, on a charge of forcible touching of an 18-year old male. Mitchel was arrested, arraigned and remanded to the custody of the Cattaraugus County Jail in lieu of an undisclosed bail.

New York State Police

1/9/13—Jason A. Hogle, 28, Delevan, NY was charged in the Village of Franklinville regarding an incident reported on 12/11/12 in the City of Olean. He was charged at Franklinville Village Court with 1 count criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree:possession of credit cared and on 2 counts identity theft in the 3rd degree:obtain goods. He was additionally charged at the Franklinville Police Dept regarding an incident

in the Town of Hinsdale on 1 count each: intimidation in the 3rd degree—instilling fear /injury and aggravated harrassment in the 2nd degree-telephone. Hogle is being held.

1/6/13—Randall T. Marinchek, 32, N. Tonawanda, NY was charged in the Town of Machias on 1 count unlawful possession of marijuana. Marinchek was given an appearance ticket.

1/6/13—Joseph M. Crawford, 24, Buffalo, NY and Robert M. Appleby, 62, Olean, NY were involved in a property damage accident on Route 219 at Plato Rd. in the Town of Ellicottville.

Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office

Lori Pettit Rieman, Cattaraugus County District Attorney, reported the following activity in Cattaraugus County Court on Monday, January 14, 2013:

Joshua P. Tyler, 27, of Olean, but presently in the Cattaraugus County Jail was sentenced to a term of 1 to 3 times 2 to run concurrent with the New York State Department of Corrections and to include restitution for his conviction of Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D felony, with the first indictment. The incident occurred on or about November 23, 2011, in the Town of Hinsdale, when the defendant knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein, and for his conviction to Attempted Assault in the second degree, a class E felony, with the second idictment. The incident occurred on or about February 9, 2012, in the City of Olean, when the defendant, while resisting arrest, attempted to cause

injury to a police officer.

Paul E. Tyler, Jr.,25, of Olean, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail, was sentenced to a term of 4 years plus 1-3 years to run concurrent with the New York State Department of Corrections and also to include 1and a half years post release supervision and restitution. Tyler was convicted of attempted burglary in the second degree, a class D violent felony; reckless endangerment in the first degree, a class D felony; criminal mischief in the third degree, a class E felony; and reckless driving, a misdemeanor. The first incident occurred between June 3, 2011 and June 11, 2011, in the City of Olean, when the defendant, acting jointly with others, knowingly attempted to enter or remain unlawfully in a dwelling with intent to commit a crime therein. The second incident occurred on or about March 29, 2012, when the defendant led members of law enforcement on a high speed chase from Olean to Kane, Pennsylvania, reaching speeds of 75 miles per hour on City Streets.

James E. Allshouse, 44, address unknown, but presently incarcerated in the Cattaraugus County Jail was sentenced to 5 years probation; weekend work program for 4 months; $1000 fine; drivers license revoked for six months and ignition interlock for six months for his conviction to aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, a class E felony and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, a misdemeanor. The incident occurred on or about November 25, 2011, in the Town of Perrysburg, when the defendant operated a

motor vehicle on a public highway at a time when he was in an intoxicated condition and while a child who was fifteen years of age or less was a passenger in such motor vehicle. Richard P. Hirliman, 41, of Allegany, was sentenced to 90 days in the Cattaraugus County Jail; 5 years probation to include drug court; $2000 fine; ignition interlock for six months. The incident occurred on or about June 25, 2011 in the City of Olean when the defendant operated a motor vehicle on a public highway at a time when he was in an intoxicated condition.

Demetrious Mack, 27, of Franklinville, entered a plea of guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, a class D felony. The indictment charged that on or about February 8, 2012, in the City of Olean, when he knowingly and unlawfully sold a narcotic drug, to wit, cocaine. Sentencing is scheduled for April 8, 2013 at 9:30 AM.

William E. Bailey, 30, of Olean, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E felonies; two counts of petit larceny (class A misdemeanors) and two counts of conspiracy in the fifth degree (class A misdemeanors). The indictment charged that on or about and July 27, 2012, in the Village of Allegany with intent to defraud, that included intent to commit another crime, or to aid or conceal the commission thereof, made or caused a false entry in the business records of an enterprise and stole property. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Breion M. Cooper, 27, of Cheektowaga, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with criminal obstruction of breathing (class A misdemeanor). The indictment charged that on or about and July 15, 2012, in the City of Olean, the defendant, with intent to impede the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Brandon J. Clifton, 26, address unknown, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with two counts of burglary in the third degree, class D felonies. The indictment charged that on or about and between June 3, 2012 and June 6, 2012 in the Town of Randolph, the defendant knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. This matter has been adjourned 45 days for motions.

Eric R. Smith, 23, of Olean, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment handed up by a Cattaraugus County Grand Jury which charged him with one count of burglary in the second degree, class C felony; one count of petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor; one count of resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor. The indictment charged that on or about and between June 3, 2012 and June 6, 2012 in the Town of Randolph, the defendant knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. This matter has been adjourned 45 days


HIDDEN TREASURESRohr Hill Road through Rose Colored Glasses

Editorial & photos by Robin Frey

The Silent ThreePhotos by RobinFreyPhotography.com

As a photographer and outdoor enthusiast, I am perpetually on the lookout for the next alluring adventure. Lush forests, pristine lakes and enchanted mountains beckon to be found and explored- right here in our own backyard! On an otherwise forgettable evening this past fall, my boyfriend and I had nothing much to do so we decided to take one of his cars out for a drive. Following the back roads wherever they decide to take us always seems to turn into a more memorable experience than the alternative – and this is how we found ourselves on Rohr Hill Road.

With the sun beginning to sink in the Indian summer-y sky and the warm wind blowing through our hair, the cares of the day quickly faded away. The vintage Cutlass cruiser effortlessly navigated the steep incline of Rohr Hill Road as we eagerly took in the expansive, breathtaking views of the enchanted mountains burnished with the spectacular colors of the changing autumn leaves. As we crested the top of the hill, towering mystical figures of steel emerged out of the serene countryside.

Situated in Ashford Hollow, eight miles outside of Ellicottville, Griffis Sculpture Park is one of America’s largest and oldest sculpture parks. Hiking through the park’s

miles of trails, over 250 larger than life sculptures can be seen gracing the woods, fields and even ponds! This 450-acre property is the creation of artist and visionary Larry Griffis, Jr., who transformed the rolling farmland into an incredible regional attraction. You might ask “What would inspire someone to build a sculpture park?” I know I did. It was while living in Italy, watching as his children played amongst the ancient ruins of Hadrian’s Villa, that Larry’s idea started to form. He recognized the importance of physical interaction with artwork in an ever changing landscape. When Larry returned home from Italy, creating a “haven for imagination” became his mission and Griffis Sculpture Park was born.

We pulled the sleek gas guzzler over to the shoulder, and I popped out, camera in hand. I stood

in awe of the magnificent figures jutting into the slowly setting sky. We moseyed around from sculpture to sculpture appreciating the creative structures, trying to guess what the creator was thinking when they sculpted them. I stopped at three majestic statues that commanded my attention – they stood like stately aristocrats in a semi circle as if they were discussing a royal strategy. Silent, but yet so lucidly sovereign. I was overcome by the dreamy effect of the pinkish purple colored sky in the background and began capturing the moment with my camera. What a gorgeous sunset – I could hardly remember such a vibrant sunset! Much to my dismay, I realized I was wearing my sunglasses. I whipped them off to reveal a not so magnificent composition and my stomach sank. I became disenchanted as I reviewed the photos in my

camera display– they did not at all evoke the feelings I was experiencing. Those dang sunglasses- they always make things look better than they seem – which is why I love them so much, I thought wryly. Then I had an idea…why not take the photo with the camera behind the lenses? No, that is not realistic is it? What if it turns out really good and I have to stand there in an art gallery explaining to some nice people how I created the shot by taking the photo with my sunglasses in front of my camera?! Ha, I’m sure that’s not very classy- I smirked- that could actually be fun. But wait, why not? Why not try to show others

the way I see it? So I did. And that shot became the photograph I named ‘The Silent Three’.

As I watch and hear people’s reactions to the photograph and the story behind it, I can’t help but point out the intrinsic analogy that unfolded for me that day. Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses might not be ‘realistic’, some might even think you’re being a little kooky living in your own la la land, but if it enables you to see the brighter side and brings you a little more joy in life, what can be the harm in that? I think Martha Beck says it best when she writes, “The more you defy your innate negativity

bias, building from your strengths, finding relief, and embracing delight wherever you can, the more you become a walking cyclone of peace. The repercussions of one person living in stubborn acceptance of gladness are incalculably positive. Become that person, and you’ll find that in spite of everything, there is music. . . .” Not only will it bring more joy to your life, but it will spill over, affecting those around you and spreading the passion for life that is meant to be lived. I choose the glasses.

For directions, trail maps and photography, visit www.robinfreyphotography.com

Country Roads Take Me Home

Country Roads Take Me Home


What Your Neighbors are saying

Is there a question that you would like us to ask your neighbors? Submit your

question today by emailing Mountain & Valley News at [email protected]

Shad N.I think you asked this last week....

Jonathan B.It’s a reminder that our minds have raw, untapped mysterious power.

Captain AlA momentary loss of oxygen to the brain, where the thought process does a stutter step

Jason C.A glitch in the matrix. I thought everyone knew that.

Joe C.French for “I think I already did this.”

Glenn H.Time travel overlap.

Kelsey K.I get freaked out. It’s almost like my life has a rewind to that point and I get another chance to do something differently...

Jessica F.Something you’ve dreamt about, then relive that split moment.

Meagan P.It reminds me I am on the right path in life when it happens. Then I briefly think of my past lives, what I’ve learned and go on.

Ed M.One of the greatest albums of all times! Crosby Stills Nash & Young.

ECS Senior SpotlightTaylor Grinols

By Chad Neal

Taylor Grinols is a second-generation Ellicottville Eagle, who has made it to Ralph Wilson Stadium. He has gone to ECS his whole life and has been an athlete, as well playing little league baseball and making it to the All-Star team. He also played a little soccer, but then when he hit 8-years old, and was allowed to play football, it “was my life,” Grinols exclaimed. “I looked for football all the time, no matter what time of year. I played all three years of pee-wees, skipped midgets then played JV my freshman year.”

Grinols played quarterback for most of his football career, but was a starter on offense when he was senior. As a captain, he played split end and “I got my first touchdown catch,” he said. “Then, later went on to play at Ralph Wilson Stadium, carrying on, playing there like all the rest of my family, on both sides of the family.”

Charlie and Tammy Grinols are Taylor’s parents, and his only sibling is his sister, Cassie. The have resided in Great Valley all of Taylor’s life. Taylor shared some of his sports roles and achievements with MVN, saying his all-time favorite memory of high school is going to Ralph Wilson Stadium with his football team this past November.

“Football is my favorite sport by far, but in my junior year, I ran track and got “Most Improved” my first year. I plan to run this year, also,” he said. “I also played basketball for the first time since 8th grade, and that is going very well. My junior year, I was asked to be on the Envirothon Team, so I did that and plan to this year also.”

Grinols is a student of Natural Resources at BOCES as well. He told MVN that he has already

been on a few internships and he really enjoys the class. Grinols’ expectation of his senior year isn’t going as planned. His perception was the year would go by slowly, and he quickly came to realize, “it’s the fastest year,” he said. “It upsets me to think I’m not going to see alot of my classmates or friends for years, or forever, again. I also thought that your senior year was supposed to be easy, but it’s project after project.”

Grinols tells MVN that his inspirations are his mother and father. “My Mom encourages me to do anything I want and my Dad pushes me to be the best I can at anything I put my mind to. They have raised me so well and made me into the man I am today,” Grinols said. “My Dad, especially, has helped encourage me into a lot of things most kids haven’t done. As a little kid, we would go repelling off the rocks at Little Rock City, and still do sometimes. I’m also a whitewater kayaker, which is something your everyday normal teenager wouldn’t do. I have paddled around five white water rivers, with Class 1 to 5 rapids on them.”

Grinols is also a member of the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company. “I have been around it for three or four years, but have been in it for over a year and have accomplished a lot. I was

Rookie of the Year like my Dad and Uncle Tim (Grinols) both were, I was also in the Top 5 Responders of the Year. I am also certified in SCUBA Search and Rescue and we’re trying to form a County team,” he shared. “Also, this year, I am planning to take my EMT Course, to help people out as much as I can.”

Grinols’ college plans are going to either Alfred State or Morrisville, for Diesel Tech, and he told MVN that he would love nothing more than to

play football at college, but doesn’t think it’s going to happen. He had some words of wisdom to share with underclassmen as well, “Juniors: Enjoy school while you’re not a senior, because it flies by. For everyone else I know you say you can’t wait until school is over, I was the same way, but it seriously goes by a lot faster than you think and you’re out and done. To all my best friends; Ben Scott, man I’m gonna miss having every class with you. Pat Morton, we have been through about every good, bad and totally off the wall situations you could think of. Charlie Scott, man I’m gonna miss how crazy you are. Greg Knier, I’m gonna miss giving you a ride to school and playing football together. Football Boyz-Rinko, Stoll, Storm, Greg, Wil and underclassmen, man I’m gonna miss you. You boys better make it Ralph again next year. Calum I’m gonna miss leveling people with you, man you’re a good cousin. We all stand up for one another. Boys, I love you guys,” he reminisced , concluding, “My family has helped me through everything. I love you all. Making it to my games, no matter how far away. Uncle Chad, all the way from Boston, twice. I love you, man. I’m blessed to have such a loving, caring family, and the best friends that I do.”

What do You Think De’Ja’ Vu is?

Most of us have had that moment, or several of them, where we stop and wonder what just happened. The situation seems oddly familiar, and it seems we have already lived that exact moment before. De’Ja’ Vu is an occurrence that has baffled scientific researchers forever. There are many theories out there, and a lot of them may seem far-fetched. The most scientific theories give a degree of possibility that seem more reasonable. I have experienced the phenomenon on several occasions, and I struggle to

understand why those brief glimpses seem so familiar. For instance; Walking into a situation and seeing someone you know, and they say something and move their hands to gesture which spills a glass of water, sparks a weird memory of it already happening and wonder ensues, momentarily. “I just had a de’ja’ vu!” Is it something mystical? Does time and space loop through each other? Are we just a computer program and when the experience occurs is it because we’ve started over, as in a video game? What do you think de’ja’ vu is?

MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN

FRANKLINVILLE The Cattaraugus

County Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition (SWAN) program needs your help. We are currently in need of volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Franklinville area. Most volunteers deliver 5 to 15 meals once a week. It takes about an hour to complete a route (10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.), and lunch is provided to the volunteer.

The Senior Wellness and Nutrition program provides home delivered meals to homebound

seniors in Cattaraugus County. The purpose of the program is to maintain the independence, delay or prevent nursing home placement, and improve or maintain the current health status of homebound meal recipients. Without volunteers, the delivery of meals would be impossible.

If you would like to volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels, please contact the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator, David Rodkey, at 716-373-8032 or 800-462-2901.

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