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Falling Leaves Festival35th Annual Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca on September 29 & 30

Town Board Discusses Trails, Finances, Cemetery and other at Meeting on Wednesday

Bear Creek And Bonaventure Square Discussed

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In this Issue

ECS Walk Through

Trail System in Town

CCIDA Meeting

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Superintendent Discusses What Needs to Be Done

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Casino All Star Tribute 5 Days Of Country Music All Star Tribute at SAC

Rock N’ Roll Weekend.... Pg 12

8th Annual Bonagany 2012... Pg 4Main Street In Allegany, Sept. 22

The eighth annual Bonagany festival, in con-junction with St. Bonaventure University’s Family Weekend, will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22 on Main Street in Allegany. Main Street will be filled with a variety of attractions, including the work of regional art-ists, local food vendors and music from local acts. This year’s musical acts include Mojo Hand Blues Band, Us Too & Company, The Wild Rovers and Sean O’Shea. Children can enjoy the inflatable amusements, wagon rides, a mechanical bull, the Balloon Man, caricature artists, a juggler, old-time photographs and alpacas from Elderberry Farm Alpacas.

See all the great shots from Rock N’ Roll Weekend, This Past weekend In Ellicot-tville, NY on page 11.

Corrie Sachs performs as the red-headed Reba. She’s looking for-ward to the show in Salamanca, which she will host. To learn more about “A Country Music All-Star Tribute” and to book rooms at the expanded hotel tower, visit www.LuxuryWorthSharing.com.

Woods of Bear Creek in Franklin-ville, a new family resort.

The Native Roots Artists Guild (NRAG) brings you the rich culture for which Native American Artists are known at the 35th Annual Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca on September 29 & 30. Come out and welcome in the autumn season in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and enjoy traditional and contemporary arts and crafts produced by Native American artists. View stunning interpretations of ancient potters, hand carvings, paintings, beadwork designs or

view the symbolism captured from traditional native stories and legends. You can start your Saturday morning in Jefferson Street Park with a pancake breakfast that starts at 8am and goes to 10am, for all the late sleepers. The whole day is packed with activities includes a donut eating and a hula-hoop contest and amusement rides. There will be plenty of arts and crafts vendors, food concessions, And there will be music. At 1:00 pm the Good Old Boys will perform

and at 3:00 the Salamanca Dance Center will entertain. From 4 pm to 6 pm The Leftovers take the stage (sponsored by Joan & Tom Brady) and the Blue Hounds close the evening from 7 pm to 9 pm. Now is the time to get your team together and start the challenge. Register your team at www.salamancachamber.org All new for 2012 is the Falling Leaves Festival Tug-of-War Challenge. Teams of eight (6 men and 2 women or 6 women and 2 men) will be competing against each other

in three different age groups ages 9-12; 13-17; and 18 and older. Sunday is equally as packed. The day will start at 11 am with a farmer’s market. The community circus begins at 12 and a Grande Parade will be from 1 to 3 pm. Oliverio will wrap up the evening by performing from 3 pm to 5 pm. The Falling Leaves Festival is definitely an event that you do not want to miss. For more information please visit www.salamancachamber.org.

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How to make Ellicottville Central School more “fit” for today is on the minds of some area residents. School Superintendent Mark Ward, along with school board members and some staff, took residents on a tour of the district facilities recently to discuss what has been done and what could be. “I want you to get a drift for what it was like and how it was,” Ward told

residents taking the tour. He said construction of the school building was approved in 1957, but a struggle about location postponed it’s building until 1960. Portions have since been modernized. There is no question, he said, newer portions are really nice. He wanted residents to see what their tax dollars

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The very best hits from country music’s best performers will be featured for five days at the Seneca-Allegany Events Center at the Seneca-Allegany Casino, during the Country Music All-Star Tribute. The show is scheduled to take place from September 26th to the 30th, and will include some of the very best impersonators direct from Las Vegas. The performers look, sound, and act like the stars. Fans will hear some of the best songs of Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and Reba McIntire. Corrie Sachs performs as the red-headed Reba. She’s looking forward to the show in Salamanca, which she will host. Sachs is on the road now and then, but performs mainly in Las Vegas.

Come out and welcome in the autumn season in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and enjoy traditional and contemporary arts and crafts produced by Native American artists.

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The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) met on Tuesday, September 18th and reviewed an application for a new family resort in Cattaraugus County. The Woods at Bear Creek Family Resort is located on 750 acres in Franklinville, just ten minutes from Ellicottville. The resort’s main facilities overlook a twenty acre spring-fed lake. The IDA board authorized its Executive Director, Corey Wiktor, to

set up and conduct a public hearing, and to begin the SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) process with respect to the project. The information will be presented to the IDA board for the October 23rd board meeting, when a final decision could be expected for the Woods at Bear Creek. Wiktor said the public hearing will be conducted in the Town of Machias, in about fifteen days. The Woods at Bear Creek is seeking mortgage recording tax abatement

Ward said they are primarily looking to upgrade the older part of the building, continue regular maintenance (roof replacement, electrical upgrades) and reconfigure the space the district already has to match the changing program and facility needs we face in 2012.

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The monthly meeting of the town council started shortly after 6:00pm. There were multiple items on the agenda. As a preliminary matter, the motions to approve the minutes from the August 15, 2012 meeting and the minutes from the special meetings

of August 24 and August 29 were affirmed unanimously.

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The first matter before the council was a brief presentation by Joe Higgins who is working with a committee on establishing a trail system within the town of

Ellicottville. He worked on a similar project in Olean with great success. He stressed the importance of having a comprehensive master plan (which is required if federal funding is to be received) and the point that the

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And my follow up question: “Where the heck did summer go?” For those of you keeping track, the first day of Autumn is September 22nd. It’s time to get your boat squared away for its long winter nap, put the bulk of your lawn furniture in storage, and rummage around your closet to find warmer clothes. Sadly, with “Rock N’ Roll” Weekend over with for another year, (and what an awesome festival it was), we need to turn our attention to bigger and brighter things…Autumn in the Enchanted Mountains is truly magical. The dry summer has been the

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Starsky And Hutch CarA Replica Of One Of TV’s Famous Cars Pays A Visit To Ellicottville

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Jett Yaskow stands next to the General Lee, one of the many famous movie and TV replica cars he has restored and makes available for hire through his company “TV and Movie Cars for Hire”. Always a popular stop for pictures, Jett and the General were a popular attraction at the 14th annual Classic Car Show this past Sunday in Ellicottville. Some other famous cars in his extensive collection are Herbi the Love Bug, an original Batmobile, Kit from Knight Rider, and the Gran Torino from the Starsky and Hutch show. To learn more, visit Jett and his company at www.TVandMovieCarsforHire.com. “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”

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After reuniting for the first time in more than 20 years, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner – musicians at the heart of legendary band Bachman-Turner Overdrive – continue to thrill fans around the world with their power-driven tunes. The Masters of Rock are back on the road this summer as a new, full-throttle rock machine: Bachman & Turner. Among their classic hits are “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.” They performed at the Seneca Allegany Performing Arts Center this past Saturday, September 15, 2012.

Alderman Ward 5, CTSub1 Ward 5, Republican: 1 out of 1 election district(s) reported. Jonathon N. Teachman Received 16 votes (20.253%); James E. Finch received 62 votes (78.481%); and there was one write-in (1.266%). Total of 79 votes. The leading candidate is James E. Finch. Mayor, Salamanca, Democratic: 5 out of 5 election districts reported. Carmen A. Vecchiarella received 399 votes (55.417%); Edward J. Dry received 319 votes (44.306%); and there were two write-ins (0.278%). Total of 720 votes. The leading candidate is Carmen A. Vecchiarella. Alderman Ward 4, CTSub1 Ward 4, Democratic: 1 out of 1 election districts reported. Michael R. Smith received 82 votes (48.235%); Sandra L. Magiera received 88 votes (51.765%); and there were

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zero write ins. Total of 170 votes. The leading candidate is Sandra L. Magiera. Superintendent of Highways (To Fill Vacancy)(3 year term), Allegany, Democratic: 3 out of 3 election districts reported. Donald M. Yehl received 75 votes (29.762%); John M. Moshier received 94 votes (37.302%); Daniel A. French received 82 votes (32.540%); and there was one write-in (0.397%). Total of 252 votes. The leading candidate is John M. Moshier. Town Justice, Ashford, Republican: 2 out of 2 election districts reported. Carl W. Stiles received 147 votes (76.963%); Stephen Kowalski received 43 votes (22.513%); and there was one write-in (0.524%). Total of 191 votes. The leading candidate is Carl W. Stiles. Town Justice, Perrysburg,

Republican: 1 out of 1 election districts reported. Constance M. Johnson received 55 votes (48.246%); Lori A. Dankert received 58 votes (50.877%); and there was one write-in (0.877%). Total of 114 votes. The leading candidate is Lori A. Dankert. Town Justice, Perrysburg, Conservative: 1 out of 1 election districts reported. Constance M. Johnson received 1 vote (100%). Lori A. Dankert received 0 votes. Total of 1 vote. The leading candidate is Constance M. Johnson. Town Justice, Perrysburg, Independence: 1 out of 1 election districts reported. Constance M. Johnson received 9 votes(52.941%). Lori A. Dankert received 8 votes (47.059%). Total of 17 votes. The leading candidate is Constance M. Johnson.

Saturday, September 15, our Little Eagles traveled to Cattaraugus-Little Valley Highschool and beat the Cowboys. The Little Eagle Pee Wees, with their third shut out in a row, won 15-0. The Little Eagle Midgets beat the Cowboys in a high scoring game, 41-22. Way to go Eagles. Come support the Little Eagles at home, this Saturday starting at 6 pm against the Allegany / Limestone Gators. (Photos From Ellicottville Little Eagles)

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Congratulations to the Ellicottville Rotary for another great fundraiser in honor of Michael Kerns, who in my eyes, was a successful man. Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself, it’s what you do for others, and Mike was always doing for others. The tribute the Rotary club does in Mike’s name each year gets better and better. Great food, entertainment, friends, people, prizes and ambience all fit together to make a perfect evening. If you have not been able to participate in this yearly event in the past, put it on your “to do” list. What a wonderful way to honor a beautiful man and have a great time too. The miracle is this: the more you share, the more you have.

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The Little Valley Lions Club holds its annual David Campbell 5k Run/Walk on Sunday, September 23. Registration at 9am, at the

David Campbell 5K WalkLittle Valley Lions Club Holds Benefit 5K on September 23

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age of 17 just $15.00. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club’s “Vision Beyond Site” fund. Beverages, Snacks and Prizes following the event.

Book Sale –The fall book sale will be up for another week or two. We have received some very nice donations of books over the last few weeks.

Please take a few minutes to stop in and browse and help support your local library. Many of the books are “like new” and would make excellent

Christmas gifts!

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take so much pride in their appearance,” said Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert at the Paint Quality Institute. “The places involved in our competition are a tremendous inspiration to us all, and by giving them recognition, we hope to instill in the public a better appreciation for the role exterior paint can play in protecting and enhancing the appearance of any home or building,” she said. A wide variety of “places” have been entered in the competition -- big city neighborhoods, tiny rural towns, historical districts, “Main Streets” and communities with exterior mural programs. Nominees range from well-known places, such as Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Napa, California to hidden gems like Vashon-Maury Island, Washington and Bell Buckle, Tennessee. In case you’re curious, the names and locations of all of the nominees are posted on the Paint Quality Institute website at blog.paintquality.com. THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF NEW YORK NOMINEES: Chautauqua Institution: Founded in 1874, Chautauqua is a unique Victorian community with an abundance of beautifully painted homes that is designated in its entirety a National Historic Landmark. Village of Ellicottville: Often called the “Aspen of the East,” the historic village retains its 19th century charm with lovingly preserved homes and buildings situated on beautiful tree-lined streets. Village of Malone: Located not far from the Canadian

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St. Bonaventure, N.Y. - The eighth annual Bonagany festival, in conjunction with St. Bonaventure University’s Family Weekend, will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22 on Main Street in Allegany. Main Street will be filled with a variety of attractions, including the work of regional artists, local food vendors and music from local acts. “We try to make changes each year to make things a little different,” said Lori Bennett Kolasa of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. “This year, we are doing something new with our musical entertainment. All of our music

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will be under one tent and will be located near our food court area of the festival.” This year’s musical acts include Mojo Hand Blues Band, Us Too & Company, The Wild Rovers and Sean O’Shea. Children can enjoy the inflatable amusements, wagon rides, a mechanical bull, the Balloon Man, caricature artists, a juggler, old-time photographs and alpacas from Elderberry Farm Alpacas. Some of the food vendors include Larry’s Food Wagon, Fowlers Taffy, Christy’s Old Fashioned Kettle Corn, Millie’s Dawgs and The French Fry Stand. Main Street businesses and restaurants will have their

doors open during the festival, too. The festival will allow students and their families to have the opportunity to see more of what St. Bonaventure has to offer. “All of these changes should keep the festival fresh, keep the flow of traffic moving and add to the overall experience for our visitors,” Bennett Kolasa said. St. Bonaventure’s Family Weekend runs from Sept. 21-23. The schedule is available at www.sbu.edu/familyweekend. If anyone would like to become a committee member and help with the planning process, contact Lori Bennett Kolasa at loribennett5@gmail.com After five months of

extensive renovations, owners Miguel Azcarate and Kimberly Reading brought a conscious construction approach to the new store location of specialty ski and snowboard shop – Mud, Sweat n’ Gears, while offering technological advances in a spacious 4,900 square foot storefront that caters to skiers, snowboarders and those who simply love the outdoor life. Having recently moved and relocated to the historic Marketplace Building at 18 Monroe Street, in the heart of Ellicottville, NY, Mud, Sweat n’ Gears made the decision to invest in building choices that paid homage to the outdoors. Extensive restoration and renovation plans married the old with the new, creating a contemporary, yet rustic aesthetic. This approach is called ‘conscious construction’ and is identified as one of the top trends and techniques for 2012 in visual merchandising [Action Outdoor & Bike Magazine]. According to Reggie Medford of Grand + Benedicts (Portland, OR), “People are using more natural, recyclable, renewable types of materials in their stores.” Azcarate and Reading

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recognized this trend and took it a step further. With the assistance of Phil Vogt Construction and the hard working Mud, Sweat n’ Gears staff, they created a retail showplace like no other. The local area was scoured for materials that fit their vision. “We wanted to reclaim, recycle and repurpose as many materials as we could,” says Reading, “Our customers respect the environment and the importance of sustainability. We like to think our choices will strike a chord with the environmentally conscious consumer.” You won’t find common finishes here; rather you’ll discover unique and unexpected items such as the turquoise antler chandeliers, repurposed furniture, rusted corrugated metal light fixtures, aged barn board and rough sawn hardwood that create an eclectic and diverse aesthetic. A highlight of the facility is the new Speed Factory - a new tuning and service center that features the finest, most innovative tuning machinery from Montana of Switzerland. The investment in new machinery validates Mud, Sweat n’ Gears commitment to servicing the customer

from start to finish. The Speed Factory caters to competitive skiers, along with recreational skiers and snowboarders in search of a quality tune that enhances their skiing and riding. Even the counter of the Speed Factory reflects the conscious construction approach – utilizing reclaimed wood from an old chalet that was previously owned by the family. While aesthetically diverse, the new store delivers on technological advances within the ski and snowboard industry as well as overall product. As part of the move, customers will see expanded offerings and services – hallmark characteristics of the Mud, Sweat n’ Gears shopping experience. The additional square feet of functional retail space allows for a fully outfitted high performance demo and rental center, new outerwear and lifestyle brands, as well as convenient off street parking. Miguel and Kim love what they do and this new store allows them to provide their customers with the best ski and snowboard gear in the industry: Rossignol, Volkl, Nordica, Head, Fischer, Blizzard, Elan, Dalbello, Tecnica, Marker, Burton, K2, Ride, Rossignol Snowboards, Rome, DC, Giro, Smith, Bern, POC, Uvex, Oakley, Anon, Scott, Space Craft, Dakine, Coal, Pistil, Nomis, Grenade, Oakley Outerwear, Analog, Arc’teryx, Marmot, DNA, Marker Ltd., Orage, Spyder, Lole, Karbon, Rossignol Technical Outerwear, Obermeyer, Neve, Swix, Salomon, Smartwool and so much more! So the next time your skiing the slopes of Ellicottville, NY stop by Mud, Sweat n’ Gears at 18 Monroe Street to experience a retail space that’s as much a gathering place as it is a specialty ski and snowboard shop.

Dear WNY friends & family I’m happy to announce that I will be coming home to WNY one weekend each month to see clients at Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville. The services I’ll be providing include: Holistic Health Assessment & Naturopathic Assessment: http://holisticlakewood.com/services/holistic-health-assessment/ Enzyme Therapy: http://holisticlakewood.com/services/enzyme-therapy-program/ Amethyst Biomat Sessions:

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http://holisticlakewood.com/services/amethyst-biomat-2/ Detox Foot Baths: http://holisticlakewood.com/services/detox-foot-bath/ I’ll be in town this coming weekend 9/22 & 9/23 and have appointment slots available Saturday 12 - 1 and 3 to 5:30 and Sunday from 11 am to 5pm. Appointments can be scheduled by calling me at 216-904-2524 or by e-mailing me at Rachel@HolisticLakewood.com Please feel free to share this with anyone you think would

benefit from holistic wellness care! I’ll be in town again October 6-8 and November 3-5 I am also available to do group wellness presentations on topics such as Women’s Hormone Health, pH Balancing your Body, Holistic Nutrition, Candida, group cleanse programs and more! Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a group wellness presentation. Thanks & see you soon! Rachel Anzalone, ND

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September 20 - September 26, 2012 ~ The Villager ~ ~ The Villager ~ September 20 - September 26, 2012

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(Pictured Left to Right) 1. An open space has been cut in the ceiling along the back wall (above the window). At the top is a skylight that floods the room with sunlight. 2. The kitchen features electric appliances, and handsome white and wood cabinets. 3. A gas fireplace warms the living room. The sliding glass door leads out to the patio.

(Pictured Left to Right) 1. Master: The master bedroom has a high cathedral ceiling. In the alcove on the right is a closet. 2. The dining table sits just in front of the breakfast bar.

(Pictured Left to Right) 1. The unusual roof design keeps the units from looking like they were stamped from a cookie cutter. 2. This upstairs bedroom is being used as an office. The windows have a ski slope view.

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Usually in this space we highlight a large free standing home. But not everybody who lives or visits Ellicottville wants or needs a starter castle. Sometimes a small place is perfect for single person or small family. After all, condos need love too. This condo in question is easy to love, and unlike so many developments, this unit doesn’t feel like it was stamped out by a cookie cutter. Just across the street from Holiday Valley this 1200+ square foot unit, has one of the more intriguing roof lines I’ve seen. The roof creates a clever

open space in the living room, where a skylight bathes the room in well diffused sunlight. Here in the open floor plan of the first floor the main room has a sense of spaciousness unusual for a small area. A gas fireplace with a fan warms the room. The dining table is next to the breakfast bar, and a pass through for the all-electric kitchen. At the front entrance there is room for a shoe changing bench and hooks for hanging ski gear. A full bath is just off the entrance, perfect for a quick warm-up shower when coming home from a frigid Winter’s day. Off the back of the unit is a patio with room for a barbeque. Upstairs are the bedrooms.

One bedroom is currently being used as an office by the owner, but there is room for a couple of bunk beds. A notch cut in one wall looks down on the living room. The large windows at the end of the room feature a ski slope view. A full bath with a shower/tub unit is here. The master bedroom feels spacious due to the towering cathedral ceiling. There is a loft here that can be converted to a sleeping area, or storage. An alcove leads to a generous closet. There are certainly bigger homes in Ellicottville, but none that have the combination of proximity to the slopes, and cute efficiency that make this unit the perfect ski or golf get-away. Even better is that most of the furniture is being sold with the home. For more information about this home contact Larry and Louise Oeffling at Ellicottville Real Estate 716-699-6748

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Visiting the quaint seaside village of San Juan del Sur on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast, it’s easy to get lost in this surfers’ paradise. But beyond the beautiful beaches, colorful markets and charming shops of the popular tourist destination is a heartbreaking reality for the area’s local schoolchildren. Five years ago, retired Spanish teacher Anneen Barrera was on vacation in San Juan del Sur visiting Patricia Brania – also of Ellicottville – and quickly became aware of the stark contrasts in this country rich in so much natural beauty, yet so poor in educational resources. Barrera’s Nicaraguan Educational Fund is a result of that first visit. Joining forces with fellow retired Alleghany-Limestone Central teachers Etta Walker and Lucie Olson; Barrera helps make a significant

difference in the lives of children in the town of San Juan del Sur and surrounding villages. For the fourth year in a row, the group is preparing for their annual fundraiser that will enable them to purchase a variety of school supplies - including backpacks, uniforms, pencils, shoes, text books and more - that will directly benefit dozens of children in the impoverished country. This year’s fundraiser is taking place Wednesday, September 26 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Birdwalk Restaurant, located at 5816 Rt. 242 in Ellicottville. For the admission price of just five dollars, attendees will get pizza courtesy of the Birdwalk, wings from the Clinton Restaurant of Salamanca, appetizers, sandwiches and desserts. The band EZ3 will also be performing, and you can also take part in the Chinese Auction and bid for baskets donated by

area businesses and individuals. One hundred percent of the money raised during the event will be used for the children’s school supplies and scholarship opportunities for select children who don’t have funds for college or technical education. Barrera and Lucie Olson make San Juan del Sur their home for three months of every year and work with a local team – including Jane Mirandette and Catholic priest Father Bismark Cruz – to identify families with the greatest needs. Mirandette is the president of The Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries for All Program, a non-profit organization which established the very first public lending library in Nicaragua. She also manages a bookmobile, which travels throughout the 33 villages surrounding San Juan del Sur and serves as a library on wheels for the local schoolchildren. In addition to visiting the schools in San Juan del Sur, Barrera and Olson often travel with the bookmobile, literally measuring children’s feet for shoes and providing other supplies as needed. To learn more about the Nicaraguan Education Fund and meet the passionate women behind this important endeavor, join the party at the Birdwalk on September 26 and learn what a difference just five dollars can make.

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It began with Mitt Romney’s disastrous oversees trip during the London Olympics. Something familiar was happening. Here was a candidate who, as the former head of a multi-billion dollar corporation, was supposed to be used to facing adversity and charging full steam ahead. Following his London misadventure came a long-winded, short on facts lackluster convention, a wildly inappropriate shot at President Obama following the recent carnage in Libya and now, with only two months to go until election day, a tape of Romney speaking to a room full of fellow rich dudes where he openly states that it’s not his job to worry about the supposed 47% of Americans who already plan on voting for Obama because they rely on some sort of government assistance and pay no income tax! I’m starting to recognize this guy and his floundering campaign. As much as I hate to admit it, Mitt Romney is Al Gore! Hold on, hold on. Don’t start

burning piles of garbage outside my house just yet. I’m not saying that Mitt and Al share the same views or believe the same things, I’m saying that Mitt seems to have ripped a page directly out of Al’s campaign book. I’m not the only one who sees this either. They’ll never mention Al Gore but even some commentators on the Right including His Fatness, Rush Limbaugh, have begun to loudly point out the fact that Mitts campaign has begun to run out of steam. With only two months to go, Romney has actually begun to scale back his campaign appearances. Every single poll shows the Presidents lead widening and, at a time when his voice should be hoarse and there should be bags under his eyes, Mitt has virtually vanished. There are downsides to being a man who has never struggled. Overconfidence is one of them. Part of Romney’s problem is that this CEO is failing at being the CEO of his own campaign. Sound familiar? It should. Al Gore did the same thing in 2000, relying too heavily on handlers and advisors when he should have been following his own gut and political instincts. Romney, a Centrist if ever there was one, has been mismanaged from the start by a group of Ultra-Right hacks and Tea Party wannabees who believe that the President is so unpopular that he can’t win. Unfortunately for these advisors, to paraphrase former President Clinton, it’s all about the arithmetic son. Romney’s advisors believe that a loud and vocal group of Birthers, zealots and Tea Bag heroes will magically transform into an

electoral majority. Ain’t gonna happen. All the screeching in the world can’t change the numbers. Both Al Gore and Mitt Romney faced more than winnable elections when they decided to enter the fray and, even as the numbers began to slide, both still had a chance at pulling even. Al blew it by sticking with his unloaded guns and Mitt is blowing it by relying on yes-men who keep telling him everything will be fine. Romney seems to be relying more and more on Paul Ryan these days and that, my Middle-Class friends is a disaster. Ryan’s insane Randian philosophy simply doesn’t apply to the Middle-class and it never will. This “philosophy now policy later” approach has only sent more and more undecided voters over to the man they see as the lesser of two evils, Barack Obama. Don’t get me wrong. I would never give Mitt Romney advice. I’m as transparent as they come when it comes to politics. Liberals are too right wing for my taste, so every time Mitt sticks his foot in his mouth or, as is often the case, simply does nothing, I get a warm fuzzy feeling. But seriously, the comparisons between Romney and Gore seem to obvious to ignore. If Mitt and his handlers choose to tread the same campaign path that Gore did in 2000, well then, I can’t wait to say “I told you so” on election day. They have no one to blame but themselves. Questions or Comment… email Doug at: shakedowndoug@hotmail.com

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have done in the past and wants input on what those dollars could do in the future. Today, the “school revolves around the gym area” far more than it did fifty years ago when it was built. We need to consider reconfiguring the facilities to meet the changing and growing needs of our school. The gym is the hub of everything and hosts such events as: graduation, testing, athletic contests, banquets, assemblies, band and chorus performances for K-12 and even community functions. By looking carefully at this space we may be able to address a number of needs including: a dedicated performance area, larger practice areas for the band and chorus, upgraded

gym, modern locker rooms, a large group instruction room, a weight and fitness room available to the community, several areas of the roof need replacement in addition to addressing the ventilation in the 1988 elementary addition. Ward said some lighting is archaic, and asbestos, along with handicapped areas would need to be addressed if a building project is undertaken. “We’re starting to talk about the scope,” he said, adding officials know there is a need to address issues but the scope of the project has not been defined. Without a defined scope the cost is not known. Ward said they are primarily looking to upgrade the older part of the building, continue regular maintenance (roof replacement, electrical upgrades) and reconfigure the space the district already has to match the changing program and facility needs we face in 2012.

“How we use the building today is far different than it was in 1960,” Mr. Ward told everyone present. He continued to say, “We need to make it match more with how we use it today. We are not asking for Cadillac things.” Ward said discussions about improving the building began about two years ago with the Board and Administration and a Building Condition Survey was conducted in the summer of 2011 (as required every 5 years by the State of New York) that provided an in-depth examination of our facilities. Ward said some debt was recently retired, with some reserves available to address the needs. Before deciding how to spend that he said he would like district residents’ input on a building project. He invites them to attend a meeting on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 to further discuss the possible scope of a future

She’s currently part of a show at the Golden Nugget called “Country Superstars.” The “Review Journal” voted her as the Best in Las Vegas for a Tribute Act. The show will feature a four-piece band and two back-up singers. Corrie’s husband, Bob Sachs, will be playing bass and conducting the show. So why do a tribute show to living artists? According to Corrie Sachs, tribute shows go over very well in Las Vegas. “People just love to see the old stars. They’re so familiar with the stars already, so that when we look like them and sound like them, they (the fans) just perk up when they see us. It always goes over well. Of course, everyone loves Dolly.” Sachs is no stranger to the stage. She’s been in show

business for 21 years. She’s been in many different shows like “Legends,” “American Superstars,” and “Country Superstars.” Performing as herself, Corrie was approached by a producer who though she looked like Reba. She had her doubts, but the producer was persistent. “He told me that ‘Listen, I’ll have you try on a red wig, and if you don’t think you look like Reba, I’ll never bother you.’ And once I put on the red wig it was, OK, I see what he sees.” After that, Corrie Sachs began studying Reba and within a few years, Reba McIntire’s husband called and asked her to be Reba’s look-alike, to go on tour with her. At the time Corrie had to turn her down because she was already booked in a show and under contract. “But it was nice to be asked and she (Reba) does know who I am. And she was very gracious.” It took awhile before the two finally met, but Corrie says Reba had

no qualms about someone impersonating her. Corrie Sachs spent years studying how Reba McIntire speaks, her inflections and her drawl. “Fortunately when her TV show was such a big hit, I got to see her all the time. It did come pretty natural to me. And I just enjoy portraying her, it’s fun.” Tickets for the Country Music All-Star Tribute start at $20, and are on sale at all Seneca Casino box offices, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Matinee shows take place on Wednesday, September 26th, Thursday September 27th, and Sunday, September 30th. Evening shows at 7 p.m. take place on Friday, September 28th and Saturday, September 29th. To learn more about “A Country Music All-Star Tribute” and to book rooms at the expanded hotel tower, visit www.LuxuryWorthSharing.com.

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CCIDAand New York State sales tax abatement for reconstruction, purchases, and acquisitions. They plan to construct an upscale camping park with full amenities. The property, formerly operated as Camp Lakeland by the Jewish Community Center in Buffalo, closed in 2008. It was purchased in 2011 by entrepreneur and business developer John Hutchins, who plans to renovate the buildings and cabins, which will feature “Glamping” services. Hutchins, who will serve as CEO, says “Staying in the great outdoors doesn’t mean roughing it. Guests at The Woods at Bear Creek will stay in comfortable cabins near our beautiful lake and nature trails.” Those who prefer a more traditional form of camping will find Glamping tent options. Plans state that the Resort will

feature fourteen miles of nature trails plus an Olympic size swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, and horseback riding. There will be a 6,800 square foot banquet facility able to serve over 400 guests inside or outside. Facilities will be available for private events, parties, or corporate retreats. Construction and renovations to the property are expected to begin soon, and the resort is slated to be open in the spring of 2013. Additional information about the Woods at Bear Creek can be found at www.TheWoodsAtBearCreek.com. Wiktor notes that the project offers services and options to travelers not yet available in Cattaraugus County. He says that about 45 new positions will be created within the first year alone, and will also create many local construction jobs. Local suppliers will be used with the reconstruction of this project. In other action, the IDA board was updated on the status of Bonaventure Square, the retail and recreation complex planned in the Town of Allegany, at the former Castle properties along

Route 417. The project has met with delays, but construction on phase one is expected to start on April first of 2013. Wiktor says the developer, Kinley Corporation, has been working closely with St. Bonaventure University to hopefully bring the project to fruition. “We’re pleasantly optimistic and we’re here to help and assist Jason (Crisafulli, President of Kinley Corporation) and his development team in whatever capacity we can, we think this is a tremendous project.” The first phase of Bonaventure Square will include a new hotel, a retail center, and a family entertainment center near the St. Bonaventure University campus. Phase two of the project is still under design, with the total cost of the project possibly approaching $65-million. The previous site plan proposal has a Sports Facility as part of phase two. Kinley Corporation states that, “We are carefully weighing our options for phase two until we know we have the best design of that property, in order to accommodate the University and the community.”

Obituary ~ 1920-2012 Herbert A. Thomas Jr.

Herbert A. Thomas Jr. of Moraga California died August 9, 2012 in Lafayette, CA. He was born in Montana in October of 1920. He was the son of Herbert and Viola Thomas of Northeast Harbor. Herb Junior graduated from Gilman High school in Northeast Harbor in 1937 and when on to study civil engineering at Norwich Univeristy in New Hampshire. After graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, training others to fly. He married Lorraine Manchester of Northeast Harbor. After his service he homesteaded 80 acres of land just outside

Anchorage Alaska. There he built a log cabin on land he cleared himself, utilizing the first thermopane windows shipped to the state. A year later Herb accepted a job with the engineering firm Fey, Spofferd and Thorndike in New Jersey. He left the engineering firm to serve as Director of Railroad Transportation for New Jersey. In 1968 Herb moved the family to Moraga California to become Vice President of Kaiser Engineers where he oversaw the companies transition to building rapid transit systems, and decommissioning nuclear power plants. The capstone position of his career was to be appointed Vice President of Australian Operations for Raymond/Kaiser Engineers. Upon retirement he returned to Moraga to engage his passions for gardening, mountain climbing, tennis, and the stock market. He climbed Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. When he was sixty-five he scaled the highest peak in Paupa New Guinea.

He also enjoyed rare trips to visit a family hunting cabin in Upton, Maine. Herbert A. Thomas Jr. was a devoted family man and husband. Those who knew him remember his restless energy, which he channeled into hiking and gardening. He was well regarded for his honesty and integrity, and was generous to his family as well as friends. Always concerned with the welfare of his children, he spent as much time has he could with his siblings, and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Frank, and sisters Delia, Caroline, Montana, and Merna. He is survived by: Lorraine Nixon of Ellicottville NY his wife Marcia of Moraga, CA, his children Cheryl Berrara of Ellicottville NY, Herbert III of Northeast Harbor, ME, and John of Ellicottville, NY. He is also survived by grandchildren Julie, Phillip, Heather, Lindy, Cecilia, and several great grandchildren Phillip Jr. Bode, Kadin, and Koa. He will be interred in the family plot in Andover Maine.

The Memorial Library of Little Valley is holding a pie sale on at the Little Valley Branch of the Cattaraugus County Bank. Donations are appreciated. Take pies to the Library on Thursday, from 10-6, or to the bank on Friday, at 9:00.

Pie Sale - Little ValleySeptember 21, 2012 From 9 am to 1 pm.

Pictured left to right: Shirley Reinhart, Darlene Baugh, Judy Roush, Linda Moss & Joany Bund

Birthday Celebration5 Local Ladies Celebrate Theirs Birthdays at Dina’s Restaurant

primary beneficiaries of trails are the local residents. He also raised the very important point that New York has a law on the books that shields landowners from civil liability for accidents that happen to others while using the trails that cross over private lands. A motion was made later in the meeting to make the town the lead agency on the bike path planning.

FiNaNcial rePOrt The next matter was a motion to pay the outstanding bills, which was passed. Then the Financial Report from the Town Supervisor was accepted via motion. The most recent Four Flushers Meeting was discussed which includes regional plans for economic development by the state of New York. At stake for the western region is $281,000.00 out of 1.3 million. The council seemed optimistic but realistic about the western region’s

chances of receiving the award. The next meeting is set for September 28, 2012.

caretaKiNG OF ceMeterY

The caretaking project of the Jefferson Street cemetery is proceeding on schedule. The money given to the historical society is being used primarily to clean the headstones. The next row will be cleaned next week. It has also been established that there are 33 people buried there that do not have headstones. A plan is being considered that would dedicate a universal headstone with the names of those without their own markings. Another consideration is the addition of a sign designating the cemetery.

tOWN iNsuraNce iNcrease

The proposal submitted by Evans Insurance Agency for insurance coverage for the next calendar year was discussed. The premiums increased by approximately $1,100.00 due to the new equipment owned by the town that needs coverage. The possibility of having all town-owned buildings

appraised was also discussed. Other busiNess

The motion to approve the Police Report was approved. A motion to approve and set the salaries of the temporary and seasonal workers who are working on the pole barn was approved. A bid of $8,500.00 for a used truck formerly used for plowing was accepted via motion. The council received a building progress report on the pole barn, which appears to be coming along. A motion to accept bids for raw material for the floor was approved. Great attention was paid as to whether to pour concrete or asphalt for the floor. The project to extend the water line out Route 242 is on schedule. Lock City Supply Company was the low bidder and the motion to accept their bid was unanimously accepted. The last items on the agenda were the consideration of various pieces of correspondence upon which no decisive action was taken. All public business being concluded, the meeting adjourned at 8:11pm.

~ The Villager ~ September 20 - September 26, 2012 Page 10

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LEGAL NOTICESNotice of Formation of ELLICOTTVILLE MARKETPLACE, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 7/31/12. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 1109, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of WILLIAM & CHARLIE CLUB, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 07/26/2012. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 12647 Randolph-Jamestown Road, Randolph, NY 14772. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of GLOW TANNING & HAIR SALON, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 07/26/2012. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 1206 West State Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.NOTICE OF FORMATION: B.P. HAEN MECHANICAL CONTRACTING, LLC. Under Section 203 of the NY Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is B.P. Haen Mechanical Contracting, LLC. The Articles of Organization of B.P. Haen Mechanical Contracting, LLC were filed with the NY Secretary of State (SOS) on August 14, 2012. The county within this state in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Cattaraugus. The SOS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the SOS shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon is: 4223 Block Road, Delevan, New York 14042. The character and purpose of the business of B.P. Haen Mechanical Contracting, LLC is to engage in any lawful activity pursuant to New York Limited Liability Company Law.Notice of Formation of Golden Stride Walker Ranch, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/17/12. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 6442 Route 242 E., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.Notice of Qualification of Quest Resource Management Group, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/17/12. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. bus. addr.: 6175 Main St., Ste. 420, Frisco, TX 75034. LLC formed in DE on 4/6/09. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc. (NRAI), 111 8th Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011. DE addr. of LLC: c/o NRAI, 160 Greentree Dr., Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

Notice of Organization of Hide-A-WayRestaurant, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is Hide-A-Way Restaurant, LLC (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 10, 2012. The LLC office is located in Cattaraugus County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any such process to 2597 Route 394, Steamburg, NY 14783. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful business activity.

Notice of Substance of Articles of Organization. On May 8, 2012, JOHN C. GENGO, DDS, PLLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NYS Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the PLLC is 120 North 2nd Street, Olean, NY 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in the practice of the profession of Dentistry.

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PUBLIC NOTICESDue to the October 9th holiday the Village Board Meeting will be held onMonday, October 15th at 6:00pm.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: The Village of Ellicottville Board will hold a public hearing on Monday October 15th at 6:00pm at the Town & Village Hall, located at One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York re: Local Law #3 Rules and Regulations Governing Water Service.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK:The Village of Ellicottville Board will hold a public hearing on Monday October 15th at 6:00pm at the Town & Village Hall, located at One West Washington Street, Ellicottville,New York re: Local Law #4 of the Village of Ellicottville for Authorizing the Use of the Best Value Procurement Standard.

The meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board that had been scheduled for Monday, September 24, 2012, has been cancelled, because there are no active applications pending before the Board. The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall.

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For Rent in Ellicottville – 2 BR Furnished apartment with laundry room, long term or short-term, no smokers or pets. Please call – 649-6922

SEASONAL & FESTIVAL RENTAL - 3 bdrm, fully furnished, in the Villageemail - rosiepeaks@hotmail.com Phone - (905) 651-3342 or (905) 357-9163.

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For Rent: 2 bedroom house in quiet location. 13 miles from Ellicottville. Rent $800 a month. Security deposit required. Call 716-942-3003.

Seasonal Rental: $6000. 2 Bd, 1BA, FP, and WiFi. Views of the slopes. Family atmosphere. Great Ski Rental. (716) 307-0558

3 bedroom / 2 bathroom - house for rent in Little Valley. 10 mins from the slopes. 3000 sq ft. $725 a month. First month, last month, and security deposit required. Call 716-498-0749

Seasonal Rental – 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home in Duckville Park, Route 219. $1300 per month, utilities and internet included. Email fstuart@cogeco.caApt for Rent: Monthly or for Ski Season. 2 Bedroom, upper furnished apt in village, utilities included. No smokers or pets. $1600/mo or $8000/season. Email: millstrental@gmail.com

SKI SEASON RENTAL, 1 BLOCK FROM DOWN TOWN. 2 bedrooms; Sleeps 6+; lots of parking. Families only - no groups & no smokers. Pets allowed. $6,500 for season from Dec 1st/12 to Apr 31st/13. Included utilities & cable. Located at 26 Martha St. Call 1-800-387-8765, 905-536-4096, or 905-643-2852.

COMMUNITYPSYCHIC HOLISTIC FAIR. Readers, Vendors and Practioners, Saturday, October 6th 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday October 7th 11 am – 7 pm. Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive (Rt. 5), Dunkirk. For more information www.psychicdennismorley.com or 716-595-2836. Call Clarion 716-366-8350 for discounted room rates.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALEFor Sale By Owner: Manufactured home in Sun Up Holiday Park. Walk to Downtown Ellicottville. Furnished, new kitchen, central air, major renovations in 2002. Take a virtual tour with forsalebyowner.com $70,000 OBO. Call 716-244-7214

Seasonal rental – across from Holimont Sunset Run – furnished 3 BR house sleeps 10. Incl 2 full bathrooms, dining room, living room and family room. 3 Decks, 5 Appls. $8,900 Call 416-226-0735.

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For Sale: Dark Wood 7 - Sided Poker Table With Matching Chairs; Accenting Marroon Leather and Brass. Premiere Condition. $8,000. Call 716-699-2058

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Pumpkinville Open September 15 - October 31, 2012Helicopter Rides, Singing Chickens & Lots of Pumpkin Fun - Sugartown Rd, Great Valley NY

Visit and enjoy the spirit of the fall harvest and the beauty of Western New York Autumn. Open every day, 9 AM to 7 PM, from the 3rd Saturday in September through October 31st.(Dogs are welcome if on a leash and well mannered.) Just minutes from Ellicottville, NY and Holiday Valley Ski Resort - Phone: 716-699-2205 Photos/John Thomas

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