BEAT ON THE STREET:...... PAGE 11 September 17th - September 23rd, 2020 Volume 15 ~ Issue 38 A FREE Weekly Publication Serving Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities Visit our website at: www.thevillagerny.com FREE CHQ-CATT CO’s Community Newspaper

Area Events Public Market Thrives Pumpkinville 2020 GRIFFIS SCULPTURE PARK May 1st - October 31st • Till Dusk Jamestown Public Market Sees Increase Over Last Year Great Seasonal Fun Returns Despite Pandemic Mill Valley Road, East Otto NANNEN ARBORETUM Open Daily • 24 Hours Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville

EVL VILLAGE PARK Open Daily • Till Dusk Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville ALLEGANY Open Daily • 24 Hours , Salamanca

LETCHWORTH STATE PARK Open Daily • 6-11pm , Castile

CHESTNUT RIDGE PARK Open Daily • 7-Dusk Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park

KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK Pumpkinville is a 200-acre farm and is ’s oldest continu- Open Daily • 8-6pm market has done phenomenally this year, with recorded sales increasing 18% over last year. ously working pumpkin farm that features a wide variety of food 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt. Jewett and attractions to satisfy any family member and they are taking all Covid-29 precautions seriously. LONGPOINT STATE PARK By Judy Shuler people can purchase a Public Open Daily • 24 Hours Market bag filled with produce By Jessica Schultz Lantern. Many were concerned that 4459 NY-430, Bemus Point This is how to reimagine the and goods gathered from the due to the Covid-19 situation that annual farm market to dining market, everything needed to The fall season isn’t truly official would be another tradition lost, but table fundraiser when COVID-19 create a unique recipe at home. Open Daily • 8-Dusk until you can walk through the crisp have no fear; Pumpkinville is open 5838 NY-5, Brocton prevents gathering at a shared table. Choose from meat or vegetarian fallen leaves, smell the delicious for the 2020 season. Market to Table becomes ‘Market options. Then watch a Facebook scent of apples in the air and stop Located at 4844 Sugartown WOODLAWN BEACH PARK to YOUR Table,’ says Linnea demonstration on how to prepare by the local pumpkin patch to Road in Great Valley, NY (just Open Daily • 7-8pm Carlson, director of Jamestown collect the perfect specimen to 3580 Lake Shore Rd, Blasdell Public Market. This weekend See “MARKET” Page 12 carve into the Halloween Jack-o- See “PUMPKIN” Page 11

CHIMNEY BLUFFS PARK Open Daily • 6-9pm Reopening of Movie Theaters EVL Chamber Member Spotlight: 7700 Garner Rd, Wolcott Salt Cave Reg Lenna CFA in Jamestown Readies for Business Ellicottville Salt Cave’s Tracy Draper DARIEN LAKE STATE PARK Open Daily • 8-9pm 10475 Harlow Rd, Darien Center

SCOBY DAM PARK Open Daily • 7-9pm Scoby Hill Rd, Springville

For more information on NY Parks visit parks.ny.gov

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In 2014, the Ellicottville Salt Cave was the 4th Himalayan salt By Cara Birrittieri cave to open in North America.

They are knowledgeable, highly When was the last time you went By Casey Barber Sneak Peek out to see a movie? Can you even professional, and go out of their Inside this Issue... remember the last movie you saw The Ellicottville Salt Cave is way to make the experience at the theater? Chances are you had a must-visit in town. Located unique and relaxing. They also no idea it would be the last time at 32 West Washington Street provide thorough explanations on Fall Scramble Off Road Run ... Pg. 5 you sat inside a theater for many in Ellicottville, the staff knows everything. I recently spoke to Owner Tracy 4 & 8 Mile Options in October 11 Event how to give clients an amazing See “THEATER” Page 13 and personal experience. See “SALT” Page 13 Up Close: Fat Boys Celebration Business: Demonstration Project Men Arrange 15th Annual E’Ville Retreat Local Returns to Support West Valley Cleanup

Join the fall fun at Holiday Valley Resort, located at 6557 Holiday Valley Rd in Ellicottville, NY US 14731 on October 11, 2020 By Shelby Toth Lowes pictured with former DOE Director Williams in 2002 at conclusion of HLW solidification. If you’re roaming the streets of Ellicottville this Ellicottville Village Voting Results ... Pg. 3 weekend and think you hear a swiss alpine horn, By Jessica Milller Mayoral Incumbent John Burrell Recieves Majority Vote no, your ears are not deceiving you. The Fat Boys are back in town. Amidst the onset of COVID-19 restrictions, longtime Despite fears of the Coronavirus, voting for the Village Mayor and That’s right, the Fat Boys. A group of about local Elizabeth Lowes had the opportunity to return two Trustee positions was about average at Tuesdays polls. 30 men aged 49-70, who take an annual trip to to as the Regulatory Strategy Ellicottville to celebrate life, motorcycles, and Manager for CH2M Hill BWXT, LLC (CHBWV), the Department of Energy’s (DOE) contractor at the West

EVGV Trail Makes Progress ... Pg. 6 See “BOYS” Page 5 See “CLEANUP” Page 6

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Ellicottville Village Voting Tina J. Dillon Publisher’s Word Lic. Real Estate Sales Assoc. “So Long Summer” Mayoral Incumbent John Burrell Receives Majority Vote Cell: 716.474.5646 www.tinadillon.net September 22. It’s time to pull and catch all of the action! Email: [email protected] out the air conditioner, put the Holiday Valley is offering bulk of your lawn furniture in chairlift rides Saturdays and storage, and start rummaging Sundays to the top of Spruce around your closet for warmer Lake through October 18 and clothing. Autumn in WNY will continue to lift you up is truly magical. Soon, those Mardi Gras through the last gorgeous autumn leaves weekend of October. Hours will be like flaming torches, are noon to 4pm, $10 per lighting the way to winter. rider, children 6 and under We’re not quite to October, are free. Backpacks or bags TWO FOR ONE $ MOVE IN CONDITION! FURNISHED STUDIO! but Mom Nature’s handiwork are not allowed on the lift, Move out to the country & live Spacious 2-3 bedroom, 1 bath Great personal or income is starting to peek through nor are dogs. in/rent out either of these front/ remodeled home w/ formal dining, investment. Updated Studio w/ fp, back homes on almost. enclosed front porch, det garage. patio, Holiday Valley slope views. everywhere you look. Cool Get ready for what promises MLS#B1287486...$54,900 MLS#B1283300...$69,900 MLS#B1235271...$92,900 mornings and warm sunny to be another spectacular Summer, as they say, has afternoons are the order of the Autumn season here in WNY. officially left the building. For day – and I love warm sweaters It’s a perfect time to take those of you keeping track, the and turtlenecks, so I’m a a long walk in the woods! first official day of Autumn is happy camper! Get out there Until next week… JZ

TURNKEY DOWNTOWN TO BE BUILT! Story & Photo By 25 absentee ballots were 39 votes. Mr. Burrell ran RESTAURANT! John Thomas, Staff Writer received. Incumbent John under the Republican and Nice side street location will be Relocate your business or take SALE PENDING! Burrell faced opponent Bill New Village tickets, while this 2 bedroom, 2 bath duplex style over this well established 125 seat units w/ fp, basement, att garage. restaurant w/ parking. Despite fears of the Coolidge for the Mayor’s the challenger ran under the MLS#B1263264..$240,000 MLS#B1290222...$22,000 Coronavirus, voting for office. Doug Bush and Village Strong ticket. Doug MLS#B1038615...$649,900 the Village Mayor and Ed Imhoff were running Bush received 106 votes two Trustee positions unopposed for the Trustee while Mr. Imhoff received was about average at seats being vacated by Patra 95 votes. Both ran under Tuesdays polls. There are Lowes and Joe DiPasquale. the Republican and New 285 registered voters in Once the polls closed and Village tickets. Voters could the Village and 101 voters the absentee ballots counted, vote for two of the Trustee made their choices at the the winners were announced. candidates. There was one polls, about normal for an John Burrell received 81 write-in vote for Mayor; the off-year election. Another total votes to Mr. Coolidge’s name was not released. SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! Two Woods Units Happy Birthday MLS#B1286609...$142,900 MLS#B1215020...$309,000 234,900/$221,900 Lilian Dirito... September 19th • Aiden Schultz... September 19th • Fall Fest Adapts to New Restrictions Ed Evans... September 20th • John Rounds... September 21st • Julie Szur... September 21st • Shanell Kiersz... September 24th • Village Board Discusses Adopting “Roswell Park Day” THIS COULD BE YOU! Margarat McIntosh... September 25th • Shannon Metz... September 26th• Story by nomination. Attorney Stanton watering the flowers as INVENTORY IS LOW! 12 Monroe Street Jackson Bacon... September 26th • Robbie Knab... September 28th • John Thomas, Staff Writer also said the Village and Town needed and cleaning catch Ellicottville, NY 14731 Shirley Folts Lindell.... September 28th • need to create a Prosecutor basins. He said, “Everything CALL/TEXT ME TO GET Shannon Palmetier... September 30th • Jack Little... October 2nd The Village Board continued position for the Town Court. is going pretty smooth right it’s Microsoft Teams Board He nominated Susan Dowd now, and they are looking SALE PENDING! YOUR PROPERTY SOLD! - meetings again on Tuesday. for the position. The Attorney forward to a busy fall.” Office: 716-699-8888 Village Mayor John Burrell also suggested an amendment 716-474-5646! Modifications to Fall MLS#B1244541...$274,900 2020/2021 Directory opened the meeting by to the Village’s noise Festival were discussed. welcoming all participants ordinance that can be applied Mayor Burrell said the Village The Villager is currently updating the 2020-2021 Ellicottville Phone Directory. If you joining the meeting via to the residential section of the was going to try to “play TURNING YOUR DREAMS INTO YOUR NEXT ADDRESS! would like to add, update or remove your contact information or place an ad in the computer. There was no one Village as well as downtown. down” the festival weekend. I WILL HELP YOU GET THERE! directory, please email [email protected]. We are also including e-mail in Town/Village Hall. This A public hearing was set for No camping or tents will CALL/TEXT ME TODAY!! and cell phone numbers at your request. did not deter the Mayor from October 20. Mr. Stanton said be allowed in any area of opening the meeting with the Village would have to the Village. No parking or good news, as he often does create a new shared services camping will be permitted on Caitlin Croft David Blanchard Andrew Cerza Ellicottville Skatepark Donation for regular meetings. The agreement with the town to the Iskalo lot, and the police RE Salesperson Associate RE Broker RE Salesperson good news was a check from include the new Town/Village will have extra patrolman on Cell: 716-440-7933 Cell: 716-474-7024 Cell: 716-479-6545 Alpine Surf Club Uses T-Shirt Sales to Raise Money For Local Project the county for the second Engineer. With that, the Mayor duty. The café permits will not ELLICOTTVILLE, NY, quarter sales tax receipts for introduced Ben Slotman, the be extended past September Sept. 11, 2020 — Last ski $95,841.26. Mr. Burrell said new Engineer, who was on the 30. Bars and restaurants will season, a couple of avid local the good news was the check call, by saying, “on behalf of have to remain compliant with snowboarders banded together amount was down from the the whole board, welcome.” state Covid-19 mandates. No Jonathan Orlow and created the Alpine Surf same time as last year, but Mr. Slotman replied he was sidewalk sale tents will be Manager Club. Sharing a passion for was not down nearly as far as “looking forward to the allowed. The EVGV Trail is Associate RE Broker the winter sport, it was a fun he had thought. The Mayor challenges.” planning on having a chicken had nominated Sean Lowes Gary Palumbo reported he dinner fundraiser on October Cell: 716-997-0046 Margaret Kandefer James Pierce Brooke Szpaicher and informal way of getting out each week to shred the to take the Board position is working with Adventure 10. They plan on cooking the RE Salesperson RE Salesperson RE Salesperson vacated by Spencer Murry Bound and Hatchet Ratchet dinners in front of Village Cell: 716-244-060 Cell: 716-904-0394 Cell: 716-244-7752 slopes of Holiday Valley with friends. when he moved out of the on the problems with the Hall. The Board questioned Following the early 2019- Village. Burrell welcomed dumpsters behind there stores. the wisdom of the plan. 20 season ender, the group, Mr. Lowes to the Board, He talked about a letter he had Mayor Burrell said he would spearheaded by Mike Miller and Lowes replied he was sent to the Southern Tier Trail talk to Matt McAndrew about and Jason Klein (both of “looking forward to helping about linking their trail with the plan. Ellicottville) began working out.” There was no business the EVGV Trail. Mayor Burrell made a on branding Alpine Surf Club from the floor. The proposed Southern Tier proclamation to establish a with custom t-shirts, designed The meeting was turned Trail bypasses the downtown date in late October to be by Miller himself. Familiar over to Rich Stanton, the area and travels to Great Valley designated as Roswell Park with the efforts of a local group SK8EVL committee Any person, business or Village Attorney. Mr. alongside the railroad right of Day. He feels Roswell Park of skateboarders to build a member. “We’re all a bunch organization interested in Stanton unveiled a proposed way. The trail will install a has had a “huge impact” on skatepark in Ellicottville - and of local skateboarders and donating to the project can law to create a FOIL officer, vertical barrier between the our community, including former skaters themselves - snowboarders, and we all have do so through a secure link someone designated to path and the railroad, and himself, and the town should the duo decided to use their kids who will benefit from the at sk8evl.com. Sponsorship handle FOIL requests Palumbo suggested it would recognize the hospital’s club’s t-shirts to help raise new skatepark. Thank you packages are available; you (Freedom of Information not be safe or scenic. He benefit on the Village. Burrell money for the skatepark Alpine Surf Club. Glad to can request a sponsorship Law). That is someone suggested joining the EVGV made a motion to adjourn the project. They sold Alpine Surf have you a part of this!” brochure by emailing to produce governmental Trail through part of the meeting to acknowledge the Club t-shirts to fellow club SK8EVL, with support from ellicottvilleskatepark@gmail. records for public review. Village and going long Great “many, many, many years members, friends and family, the Ellicottville Village Board, com. He suggested Village Valley Creek. Patra Lowes has served and donated all proceeds to is currently in fundraising Donations can be made to the Clerk Mary Klahn as the Mark Chudy’s report said the community. The other Re-Opening Advertising Incentives the Ellicottville Skatepark mode and is working towards Ellicottville Skate Park Fund designated officer. A motion crews had performed various Trustees joined in with their fundraising campaign. their goal of raising $250,000 at CRCF, 301 North Union St., was passed to accept the projects around the Village, thanks. Altogether, Alpine Surf Club to build a skatepark in Suite 203, Olean, NY, 14760 raised $800 from the sale of Ellicottville’s Village Park. online at cattfoundation.org. t-shirts, and on August 25th, Thanks to a matching grant, the Established in 1994, Alpine Surf Club presented a Tony Hawk Foundation/Ralph the Cattaraugus Region Kayaking, Biking & Running Community Foundation is KBR Triathlon Held At Cassadaga Lake, September 19th, 10-1pm Let Us Help You donation check to SK8EVL, C. Wilson Jr. Foundation is the advocating group doubling every dollar they growing good by connecting spearheading the skatepark raise. As a result, the Alpine donors to the causes they Lake. Using the same course current USAT member, you project. Surf Club’s $800 donation care about most in the region. as the Southern Tier Triathlon will be required to purchase It’s been Difficult. “Growing up, skateboarding will turn into $1,600 to apply Grants from the foundation Club’s Summer Tri Series; one day event coverage was a nice outlet for me,” towards the construction of the support many areas, including we will kayak around the for an additional fee ~ $15 said Miller. “It gave me skatepark. It is the initiative education, scholarships, health lake, bike a hilly 13 mile loop Adults/$10 17 & Under. Lets Start Making It Easy. drive, focus, and a sense of taken by individuals and care, the arts, community and then run a flat 2 mile out Parking is available across accomplishment. I’m glad we groups like this, that, when development, human service, and back along the lake shore. Maple Ave. at the Cassadaga Contact Our Offices Today could give something back to pieced together, will result and youth development. This is a great Relay Team Fireman’s grounds or the skateboarding and support a in future success for our To learn more, call (716) Come out and test your event or perfect to test your Park Church. Unloading only for Your Personalized great cause that will benefit community as a whole. 301-CRCF (2723), email skills at kayak, bike, run at skills. at the race site. Advertising Plan. Oen for coctil lit foo our community.” The skatepark committee [email protected] annual KBR Triathlon Any kayak and bike are All races USAT sanctioned. “On behalf of the Ellicottville has until November 30th of org, or visit online at www.on Saturday, September acceptable for this event. Life All rules apply. There is no ri Str -12 Skatepark Committee, we’re this year to raise as much cattfoundation.org. CRCF is 19th from 10-1pm! Finisher preservers and helmets are refund for this race. All ages (716) 699-2058 etrin octil one excited to have Alpine Surf funding as possible for the also on Facebook (facebook.Medals, Race swag and Beer required! welcome. Overall, team and [email protected]. Club be a part of the fundraising match. They are currently com/cattfoundation) and zone will be available. Covid protocols in place. age group awards. process,” said Chris Perks, 1/4 of the way to their goal. Twitter (@CattFoundation). This is a fun event to be held There will be NO race day Find us on Facebook or call (716) 699-9143 on the beautiful Cassadaga registration. If you are not a 914-466-9214 9 e. Washington St, Ellicottville NY Town Hyrdrant Flushing, Starts October 1st Remember To Shop Local For Takeout/Delivery The Villager Newspaper Serving Chautauqua & Cattaraugus Counties.

EVL Town Park: Open Daily Till Dusk, 20202 : Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Nannen Arboretum: Open Daily 2020 : Village of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Annual Hydrant Flushing Page 4 ~ The Villager ~ September 17 - September 23, 2020 September 17 - September 23, 2020 ~ The Villager ~ Page 5 Fall Scramble Off Road Run 4 & 8 Mile Options in October 11 Event sanitation, personal spacing, and reporting. I am coming from out of state; can I sign up? Yes, but there are some exceptions. Please see the New York State’s website for the latest guidance for those traveling from other states. How do I transfer my entry from a deferred Endurance Factor event? Just send an email to info@ endurancefactor.com with your name as well as the deferred event and we will take care of it. DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES: Make a weekend of it! Hotel rooms and condos available at Holiday Valley Resort - Reserve your room online at holidayvalley.com IMPORTANT COVID-19 SAFETY DETAILS: Join the fall fun at Holiday for the 8 miler. For tentative Our number one priority is Valley Resort, located at courses, please see the map offering a safe event and we 6557 Holiday Valley Rd in at runsignup.com/race/ny/ will be following guidelines Annual Golf Outing Huge Success Ellicottville, NY US 14731 Ellicottville/fallscramble put forth by USA Track & ELLICOTTVILLE DISTILLERY on October 11, 2020 for the IMPORTANT RACE Field, the CDC, and New Ellicottville Chamber’s Annual Event on September 10th annual Fall Scramble Off DAY INFORMATION: State Department of Health. Road Run at Holiday Valley Please download the race Because of this we ask all Resort! day instructions document participants to agree to the With in-person races from our website as it has following requirements. cancelled the last few months, details on packet pickup, Please wear a face covering. an off road race is great way start procedures, course Other than when you are to get back into it. The race information, as well as safety running or seated while will be on Holiday Valley procedures. eating, we ask everyone to resort property with 4 and 8 FEEL GOOD BY wear a face covering. mile off road options. Ride HELPING OTHERS: With Please be respectful by the chairlift to the top of the so many people struggling keep a 6-foot distance from hill for the Start! right now we want to help. everyone while running, In order to keep everyone All profits and 100% of all before, and after the race. well spaced out throughout donations will be given to Do not pass on course the course, we have various our local food pantries in if you can’t maintain 6 1st Annual Golf Tournament start windows set up during Ellicottville & Great Valley. feet separation from other sign up. Start time for the 4 Our goal is to raise $1,000 to runners. 95% of the course Coming September 16th Mile is 9am and start time help those in need. will have plenty of space but for the 8 mile is 9:30am. Just HERE IS WHAT YOU there may be a short section Proceeds For Oishei Children’s Hosptial Pictured: Overall Best Team (left) and the Most Honest Team. arrive ready to run anytime GET! To help keep you that is a bit narrow which will during your start window and motivated, here is what all be marked as no passing. Open Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays 1-8pm Ellicottville, NY – All of weather was perfect for a late About Ellicottville away you go! We will have runners will get! Custom, Please use provided Ellicottville Distillery Retail Sales and Tasting Room the craziness going on has afternoon of golf. Everyone Chamber of Commerce: chip timing to keep track of super warm, pom hat (check sanitation stations. had many wondering when enjoyed the 9-hole scramble The Ellicottville Chamber your overall time. website soon for image!), If you are sick or been 5462 Robbins Road Ellicottville, NY (about 1.5 miles past the tubing park) they would have a chance to that was followed by dinner of Commerce provides Entries Limited: Due to Running gloves, Lightweight exposed to anyone with For More Information, Contact Bryan Scharf: 597-6121 or [email protected] kick back, relax, and enjoy at the main lodge. After the advocacy, promotional the short notice and spacing face buff, Chip timing, After COVID-19 around the race Find Us on Facebook themselves; that is what numbers were calculated the and benefit solutions forrequirements, entries will race recovery food, Safe/ date we ask you not to attend. happened at the 2020 Chamber winners were announced. The its members - setting the be very limited. Online secure course and Free and If you reside in a state other golf outing held September best overall team shooting a standard for excellence in registration will close easy parking close to start/ than New York, please see Open Tuesday 12-7pm 10th at Holiday Valley. 31 was Mary Wopperer, Jon member service, community Thursday October 8th at finish the mandatory requirements Wednesday - Thursday 12-9pm Golfers lined up in their golf Wopperer, Diane Kaiser and collaboration, business growth midnight. FAQ from the state government’s carts while maintaining the Jim Kaiser. The most honest while achieving a high quality COURSE: Pick your With just about every other department of health on Friday 12-11pm social distancing protocols, team shooting a 38 was of life in Ellicottville and the Course. The 4-mile is mainly event cancelled is this race restrictions HERE. however it seemed like any Cynthis Gibbons, Mike Kay, surrounding area. We foster downhill and the 8-mile is really going to happen? AWARDS: Overall Women’s Saturday 11am-11pm other year with everyone Jim McAndrew, and Phil Bund and promote business with our more of a challenge with Yes!! Because this course and Men’s as well as age Sunday 11am-7pm smiling and laughing with and raffle winners enjoyed the members while stimulating plenty of climbing. In skiing is entirely on Holiday Valley group winners will get a cool those they had not seen since many door prizes donated by local economic growth. For terminology think of the four- property we are not dependent Fall Scramble Award! Men & the year prior. It was like our amazing members. more information about mile as a green circle and the on permits and approvals Women’s overall. Age groups FARM TO TABLE nothing was different it was A huge thank you to Holiday the Ellicottville chamber eight as a black diamond. Our from government agencies. U18, 18-34, 35-44, 45-50, just a little smaller following Valley for putting together a of Commerce, including courses loop around Holiday We will be following all 51-65, 65+ I LOCALLY SOURCED I the 50 maximum gathering safe and enjoyable golf outing, membership, please visit Valley property with the vast federal guidelines, state Unfortunately due to HAND CRAFTED rules. and to all of those that joined http://www.ellicottvilleny. majority 15 feet wide of non- executive orders, and local gathering size limitations The sun was shining, and the us for some fun and relaxation! com. technical trail running. municipality’s requirements we can’t hold awards There will be one water stop for COVID-19 safety in ceremonies. All awards will for the 4 mile run and three regards to gathering sizes, be mailed to winners. What’s Shakin’ In E’Ville “One of my favorite things is weekend. Boys when we pull out, you know, As the weekend draws to Whether Outside or In, Ellicottville is the Town to be In just leaving Hermitage,” a close, Richards noted that Story From Cover Richards said. “Here we go. the trip back is a tough ride. By MouthSayTongue beer selection. a farm to table and locally When you have that many After getting up early to Finnerty’s joins the party sourced organic, Italian menu bikes together, it’s awesome.” finish cleaning the different The days are getting shorter, with Tui Osborne from and they offer t/o and delivery treating themselves. After they arrive at Richards’ condos they are all staying the nights are getting colder 7-10pm. This E’ville favorite in addition indoor and outdoor The group is led by Terry ski condo, the men hook up at, the team heads back and the leaves are turning. is Bona’s rugby coach and dining. Richards, who originally the speaker and celebrations to Hermitage, and group 243WEST MAIN ST, SPRINGVILLE, NY • 716 794 3555 This is the most beautiful has represented the U. S. in Wednesday we return began the venture to celebrate begin. members slowly peel away to time to visit the enchanted national competition. He plays to Tony’s Napoli for Not his brother’s 50th birthday. The Olympic theme plays their respective homes. mountains. The Valley has the an island groove/reggae/pop Norman from 6-9pm. They Richards’ brother was after the National Anthem, and With an event of this size, mountain coaster running and set of music to accompany play acoustic and classic rock diagnosed with leukemia two men light an Olympic- worthy of an honorary the Sky High Adventure park your meal. Try the best corned covers from 70-90’s. The at age 40 and given a 50% style torch. “The torch never festival title here in town, is open and you can ride the beef sandwich in town and wings are a big favorite in survival rate. Fortunately, goes out,” Richards said. “The traditions have of course Custom Homes • Historical Restoration Spruce lift up to Spruce Lake join them on Mondays for the reviews and I know, from Richards himself was a whole weekend, it stays lit.” been developed throughout Custom Mill Work • Bars & Back Bars and look down on the village Asian night, sushi and dinner experience the pizza is good. perfect match for a bone What proceeds is a weekend the years. Any member of Distributors for: Window Fashions - Cirrus, Levolor, Comfortex in its fall splendor. specials from 6:00pm till it’s Shout out to Nick Pitillo marrow transplant, and saved of hanging out downtown, the group who has celebrated Brass Tubing & Hardware The restaurants and shops are gone. and the gang at Villaggio who his brother’s life. riding the motorcycles through a birthday ending in 0 or 5 Conestoga Cabinets open in town, there are some SATURDAY: We’re back reopened last week. Great to This year, Fat Boys weekend the area, mountain biking, and (50,55,60, etc.) that year is Armstrong Vinyls GE Appliances great deals on ski equipment outside at Balloons for Evan have them back with great turns 15. When asked about cooking and drinking together. dubbed the Fat Boy of the Plate Mirrors to be had and we’re lucky Dillon from 7-10pm. Evan Italian cuisine and a fantastic the title of the event itself, Every year the group lays out weekend. The Fat Boys take Carpeting enough to have some music is a singer, song writer from wine selection. The veal or Richards laughed, “We’re not a menu for dinners each night, shots out of a shot ski, and www.gmnickolsonconstruction.com in the area. Let’s see who’s the Finger Lakes region and chicken parm are two of my all fat.” He continued, “When and of course, no expense is small speeches are given in I was 44 years old, I bought playing where. plays a classic rock/country/ favorites. Mangia,Mangia. spared. their honor. This year, nine G. Michael Nickolson Phone/Fax: (716) 699-4516 FRIDAY: Tony’s Napoli, blues style set of covers and All the venues mentioned a heritage softail Classic. “A lot of us like sushi, so crew members will be Fat General Contractor Ellicottville, New York on East State Street in Olean, originals. If you’re watching in this article offer musical Harley has a bike called the one guy flies in a big chunk Boys, Richards included. will host Bottoms Up from the waistline try the chicken edification as a therapeuticFat Boy, and it’s pretty much of ahi tuna from California There is also a tradition to 6-10pm. This duo says they souvlaki salad. Delish. event, incidental to their the same exact bike as I have. every year,” Richards said. get a new piece of Fat Boy have the sound of a band and Sunday we swing over to food offerings and require So that name stuck, and “The FedEx truck pulls up on memorabilia every year. 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DOE Great Valley Recreational history with the Project and its V: What drew you to was directed by Congress Trail Committee celebrated current status. environmental cleanup work? to conduct the Project on clearing the first section of the The Villager (V): What is Also, what educational/career a portion of the New York trail between Town Center your connection with West path led to your opportunities? State-owned property. The and Tim Horton’s on 219. Valley and what impact did EL: I think it is very primary mission at the The committee members and that history have on this new difficult for most 18-year- WVDP is to remove the Village Mayor John Burrell position? olds to know how to start waste from the tanks, stabilize attended a groundbreaking Elizabeth Lowes (EL): I moving toward a particular it, and decontaminate and ceremony. As spring 2020 grew up in Ellicottville and career path! At the time I was decommission the facilities. came, the trail had high hopes was fortunate to get a job starting to think about college, The high-level liquid waste for fundraising and grant at the nearby West Valley my sister was attending solidification project is now opportunities that would Demonstration Project Clarkson University studying complete (using vitrification, help pay for the continued over the winter heavy snows coming winter. The group (WVDP) shortly after chemical engineering. Our a technology to solidify the progress on this segment and water eroded parts of the started the 2020 Summer/Fall graduating from college. I parents were a big influence material in a very stable of trail. Unfortunately, newly cleared path. Some of Challenge to raise the funds spent the first 17 years of I believe in encouraging glass form), and demolition as Covid-19 hit, all of the the topsoil has been lost and on Facebook and Go Fund my career at the WVDP, science and engineering, and of the Vitrification Facility grant opportunities were areas where the drainage is Me. Donations are coming where I gained experience in I had excellent teachers and is also complete. The focus postponed. As donated funds poor have degraded. in at the Cattaraugus County environmental compliance, guidance at ECS! I chose is now on demolition of the have been depleted, many of To respond to the damage, Community Foundation remediation, safety, and waste the Industrial Hygiene and former spent nuclear fuel the projects planned for 2020 the committee has estimated website. Several local management. That experience Environmental Toxicology reprocessing plant and safe such as the stumps removal, they would need to raise contractors have stepped opened up other opportunities program at Clarkson, in part management and disposal ground work and seeding $25,000 to repair the damage which I will never regret, but because it was heavy on of the radioactive waste were put on hold. In addition, and prepare the trail for the See “Trail” Page 12 also required travel away biology and chemistry, which generated from the cleanup from home; initially to Utah to were a couple of my favorite mission. support the Army at a project subjects in high school (thanks V: Have you heard about any to destroy old chemical agent to Mr. Calarco and Mr. Smith!) future plans for the recovered 2020 Pumking Festival munitions, and most recently So, in my case, the choice of land? to the Santa Fe, NM area degree and curriculum set me EL: No, I have not; however, Returning to Southern Tier Brewing, September 26 & 27, Multiple Sessions to support cleanup work at on the path, and it was the it is important to recognize opportunity at West Valley that although significant Pumking Fest is back the Los Alamos National Laboratory. In recent years I that really influenced a focus remediation progress at West on September 26 & 27at on environmental cleanup. 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Carved fact that Salamanca’s City of our STEAM Adventure directly to the campers’ homes “Jack-O-Lanterns” creating one for display or pumpkins must be dropped with a face covering (for The aged torpedo bomber Lewy returned to the U.S. School District completed its Camp since its inception,” filled with exciting materials originated in Ireland with visiting us to place a vote off to the cabin at Lillibridge when they are indoors), incapacitated the mighty after the war, earned a degree third annual summer STEAM said Gene Jankowski, high such as robots, heliballs, and the hollowing out and for your favorite pumpkin. between 5 pm and 7 pm snack, lunch, water bottles, Bismar- ck so the British in accounting and his CPA Camp amidst the COVID-19 school science teacher. “Just rockets. Meanwhile, STEAM placement of candles into This free event is open to Friday, October 2nd or 9 am insect repellant, sunscreen, a navy could close and sink designation, and went on to pandemic is a tribute to the like in previous years, we Camp teachers facilitated large turnips and potatoes folks of all ages and carving and 11 am Saturday, October complete change of clothes, the powerful battleship. The a long and successful career value of teacher innovation brought the American Canoe camp instruction over Zoom. and the name comes from capabilities! For pumpkins 3rd. You can let us know and gear appropriate for the biplane also was employed with two Boston-based hotel and community relationships. Association to facilitate our Through the STEAM Camp, an Irish folktale about a man in the contest, a “popular at the time of drop off if weather. in the surprise attack on the chains. He is now retired and Every year, the district third annual staff training on “Invention Champions,” named “Stingy Jack”. When vote” winner will be chosen you would like to enter the The fee for the program is Italian navy at Taranto, a full in his mid-90s and living in proudly offers a variety kayak safety in preparation for Seneca Intermediate campers Irish immigrants brought and need not be present to pumpkin in the contest or for $56, Nature Center members year prior to the Japanese Buffalo. of summer programs that camp. However, we were not discovered the great inventors the craft to America in the claim their prize. Pumpkins show. Your pumpkin can be receive 10% discount. attack at Pearl Har- bor. Greg Peterson interviewed provide science, technology, comfortable bringing student behind their favorite sports. 1800’s, pumpkins were used can be carved with any theme reclaimed at 7 pm Saturday Scholarships may be The second feature in that him for the Robert H. Jackson’s engineering, art, and math groups on the river due to the “They traded inventor instead as they provide a in mind. Pfeiffer reserves the October 3rd or by special available, call for details. magazine focuses on Stephan “Defenders of Freedom” (STEAM) enrichment to new safety regulations passed playing cards, created and much bigger canvas for the right for approval for display. arrangement. This event Enrollment is limited and Submitted Photo Lewy, a native Ger- man who project. That interview is one prevent summer learning loss. down to us in July from played high-energy hover-ball artwork. In time, pumpkins The carved pumpkins will is free to all contestants paid reservations are required made it to the U.S. and was of more than 300 interviews “One of the goals of STEAM Albany.” games, and designed and built became a very popular be available for viewing and visitors. Donations are the Tuesday before each drafted into the U.S. Army. that can be viewed on the Camp is to help bridge the gap With four weeks to go until the ultimate sports complex,” symbol of Halloween and the between 1 pm and 7 pm. gratefully accepted. This program. Calling (716) 569- He was sent back to Europe a Jackson Center website. that exists between school and camps were scheduled to said sixth grade science fall carving of this gorgeous Lights inside the pumpkins event will be canceled in the 2345 during business hours month after D-Day to serve as Zimmer has researched, summer break,” said STEAM start, Salamanca schools were teacher, Annie Kostrzewski. gourd continues to be a will be turned on at 4 pm. event of rain. If the weather or by going to AudubonCNC. an interpreter and interrogator written and placed more than Coordinator Aaron Straus. determined to offer summer In the Design Thinking favorite American pastime. To reserve a free spot appears questionable, look From September 17 through December 18, your 7- to org/Programs and clicking on of captured Germans. 30 articles on World War II in “These hands-on activities programming for their STEAM Camp, campers To celebrate the artistry of for your pumpkin along for a cancellation notice on 10-year-old can spend 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a Thursday or “Current Schedule” can make Phil Zimmer, a self-described Lewy was one of the “Ritchie several national journals and allow them to get immersed in students and looked to distance learned the value of their pumpkin carving, Pfeiffer the trail, RSVP by 4 pm the top of our website home Friday at The Outdoor Classroom at Audubon Community reservations. “World War II history hound,” Boys,” a group of German magazines. a variety of different science learning alternatives that could creativity as they brought their Nature Center is hosting a Monday, September 28th page. Pfeiffer Nature Center Nature Center. Children will have a combination of formal Audubon’s COVID-19 has placed two extended Jews who were trained to Now retired, he had and technology experiences replicate the experience from biggest ideas to life. pumpkin carving contest and by visiting our Program is supported by United Way learning and free-choice activities. safety precautions require features in the current issue analyze captured documents an extensive career in that will prepare them for the home. “To become successful show along the interpretive Calendar on our website at funding. Pfeiffer Nature Jamestown, N.Y. – With itself is an outdoor space, face coverings for all visitors of World War II History in real time on the battlefield. communications and academic school year.” “Our team researched entrepreneurs, new business trail at Lillibridge. Join www.pfeiffernaturecenter. Center where science, art & so many children learning at with tents to provide shelter if ages 3 and up for indoor magazine. It was dangerous business, marketing. The Jamestown The STEAM Camp program virtual trips, simulators and leaders compose sketches, in on the fun by entering org or contacting the office nature come together. home, Audubon Community needed. There is a dedicated programs. Face coverings are One feature centers on the though, because if captured native holds a bachelor’s was started in 2017 when other solutions as possible build prototypes, and design Nature Center has a new room inside the Nature Center also required outdoors when Fairey Swordfish, a slow- they were in danger of being degree in history from the Salamanca teachers saw a replacements for the in-person logos,” said special education opportunity for kids ages 7 to if weather is particularly visitors cannot maintain six moving, venerable biplane shot out of hand as “traitors” State University at Fredonia need to connect the disciplines experiences,” said Straus, who teacher, Tammy Levine. “Our to learn basic music theory,” facilitate hands-on flight10. severe. feet of distance between used successfully by the to the Nazi cause, Zim- mer and a master’s in journalism in a non-traditional school also holds a degree in Virtual STEAM Camp explored Hands Skiba said. experiments with students From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Each morning, trained family groups. British early in the war. notes. from Penn State. setting. Instruction. “Options like how to market a product According to Computer and getting to see how excited Thursdays and Fridays Audubon educators will lead Audubon Community “Teachers of all different these are great for skill-based while protecting intellectual Story From Left Science teacher, Dr. Graham they were to be learning,” from September 17 through lessons based on the Next Nature Center is located at subjects got together in a distance training such as high property.” Hayes, the capstone of Kostrzewski said. “Many of December 18, Audubon Generation Science Standards 1600 Riverside Road, one- room with post-it notes after school labs, but none of the Meanwhile, in STEAM Intermediate teachers Amy the camp was Flight Lab, them told me how they want is presenting The Outdoor that have been adopted quarter mile east of Route 62 school, not sure where this current solutions could capture Rescue Squad, students Witman and Brook Skiba where children explored the to come here next year, which Classroom. by New York State public between Jamestown, N.Y., Tools to Keep Our Workplace Safe showed me how enthusiastic journey would take us,” Straus the magic of actually getting learned about the Earth’s developed a distance-learning principles of flight with the Since the same program is schools, or the Pennsylvania and Warren, Pa.The first floor Written by: Todd J. Tranum, President of the Chautauqua County Chamber said. “We put all our ideas on on the river or soldering a ecosystems. music and art camp. assistance of robots. they were for the STEAM offered both days each week, State Education Standards, of the Nature Center building, the board and from there, the physical part on a robot that “These were inspiring Students used kit supplies “The campers’ imaginations Camp and just for learning in children should be registered combined with the hands- including the Blue Heron Gift vision for STEAM Camp was students built and programmed activities where students delivered to their homes to soared as they constructed general.” for only one of the days. on teaching techniques Shop, is open to the public The recent increase in each type of work setting – be chautauquachamber.org. We born.” for competition.” explored energy conservation, build and paint their custom paper planes, gliders, and To learn more about the Registration is separate for designed by the University of Mondays through Saturdays, COVID-19 cases in Western it a restaurant, retailer, office, have compiled a variety of In past years, campers Then it occurred to the eliminating pollution and ukuleles while they learned hand-copters. They also had Salamanca City Central each program. California at Berkeley “Better 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Because New York has demonstrated manufacturer, farm, or other resources over the past several completed thematic activities STEAM Camp planning helping wildlife in habitats basic notes and created an great fun, purposely taking School District visit www. The Outdoor Classroom Environmental Education, not all of the building will be the importance of workplace type of business – by visiting months that remain posted such as examining Ohi: yó team, why not ship the camp across the country,” said original song. apart one of the two robots SalamancaNY.org. You can provides hands-on, outdoor, Teaching, Learning accessible, admission is by safety. It is extremely www.forward.ny.gov. In some and available for all local River water samples with to students? Spanish teacher, Nadia “With its relative ease of they were provided.” also find us on Facebookinquiry-based learning in & Expertise Sharing” donation only. important that we all do our cases, the guidelines may have businesses. microscopes, programming “The National Inventors Kohler. playing and availability at low- “Some of my favorite at www.Facebook.com/the morning combined with (BEETLES) program (see You are welcome to part to help stop the spread of changed since they were first We strongly encourage robots, and building remote Hall of Fame museum is a Not all the distance learning cost, ukuleles are a great way highlights were getting to SalamancaWarriors. free-choice activities in the video at BeetlesProject.org/ visit the 600-acre nature this virus, in our social lives announced. It is incumbent everyone to remain safe, control cars for competition. not-for-profit organization that camps were created in afternoon. Lessons revolve About). preserve from dawn to dusk and in our workplaces. This is upon each business to remain socially distant whenever This year, due to COVID-19 also ships STEM activities partnership with the National around state educational Afternoon free-choice daily. Enjoy the native tree especially critical as schools up to date and in compliance possible, masked, and aware closures and safety regulations directly to students’ homes,” Inventors Hall of Fame. standards in both New York activities include play, arboretum, gardens, picnic return to session this month. with those guidelines. that the pandemic is still with for school, the district had Straus said. “I thought, Inspired by the cross- Public Notice: Offices Open and Pennsylvania and serve discovery, investigation, a area, and six miles of trails, This is a good time to In addition, you can find other us. Safety is the key factor to think outside the box to ‘STEAM kits shipped directly curricular foundation of The Ellicottville Town and Village Clerk’s Office will be REOPENING JUNE 15TH as an excellent supplement continuation of the morning and view Liberty, Audubon’s revisit the guidelines you resources, links, and safety in keeping our business deliver the same level of to the students’ homes? That is STEAM Camp’s past, Seneca for regular office hours, 9am to 4pm, M-F. Doors to the building will be closed at to virtual or homeschool lesson, reading, or other non-releasable Bald Eagle, have implemented at your plans, as well as marketing tips community, our schools, quality programming. exactly what we need.’” all other times. Please practice social distancing and wear face masks. Only one curricula. outdoor, self-led choices. while practicing safe social workplace. 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One Gia A. - Besides the openings this year because long-sleeved shirts, closed- Inc., and stadium, it has to be the 14th. The focus this year is mask on, sanitizing UV lights available for students ages 18 Make an appointment to test. To protect the health and Church, 219 Berry Road toe shoes, and insect repellent Watershed Management Bills Drive... whatever the of COVID-19 restrictions, hell they call it now. First Clinton in Salamanca. When to keep everyone safe, while installed, air purifiers in all months old – adults and offer donate by downloading the safety of Red Cross staff and Jamestown: 9/17/2020: it can be expected to sell are recommended. Halloween Alliance, Inc., Hal and having a great time in class, rooms, limited classes to only a great positive environment free Red Cross Blood Donor donors, it is important that 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., time in over 40 years I I can’t be home for football, out even earlier than usual. costumes are welcome. Mary Comarro, Metallic missed opening day! Moondoggies in Las Vegas Marissa K. - Madigan’s!! learning technique, being in a 8-9 students. All students this during this crazy time. App, visiting RedCrossBlood. individuals who do not feel American Red Cross On Friday and Saturday ACNC requires a face Ladder Manufacturing is where I watch the game. social atmosphere for kids and season get a NSD branded For more information org, calling 1-800-RED well or believe they may be Jamestown Chapter, 325 E evenings, October 9 and 10, covering when you cannot Corporation, and Univera 10am! Best backer bar out bringing joy and positivity to facemask, which is included in contact Brittany Thierman at CROSS (1-800-733-2767) ill with COVID-19 postpone 4th St 9/24/2020: 12:30 p.m. animals have the ability to maintain physical distance, Healthcare. Audubon there. Makes me feel like I’m class each week. their membership fee. 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To learn and additional precautions – Company, 122 Park Street along a luminary-lit trail this year. However, craft symptoms of COVID-19, more and sign up to host a including temperature checks, Westfield: 9/21/2020: 11where you will meet talking bags (including materials or have come into contact Book & Art Sale at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, September 19 & 20 blood drive this fall or winter, social distancing and face a.m. - 4 p.m., Eason Hall, 23 animals that engage your and instructions) will be with a probable or confirmed visit RedCrossBlood.org/ coverings for donors and staff Elm Street The Roger Tory Peterson Visitors will receive a 30% and conservation programs. imagination, maybe make available to take home. Space COVID-19 case, please stay Institute (RTPI) is emptying discount on artwork and Regular admission applies to you laugh, and teach you is limited. 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Renaissance Corporation and goods, the encouragement period of time.” venues pose the most Market stand as a separate entity. of a healthy, nourishing Theater Still the Reg, like other challenge, particularly given Classifieds “The move was the result lifestyle, and the offering theaters, has upgraded its most movies are at least 90 Story From Cover of analyzing the success of of related educational and Cont. From Cover ventilation and made further minutes long, and live shows FOR RENT TRC DENTAL IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! the market and its trajectory economic opportunities. changes to prevent the spread are even more daunting since moving forward. Becoming a The market continues of COVID. The most drastic any musician, singer, actor, or UNITS FOR RENT - Stone Cold Storage: 2- 10’ x 24 and 1- 10’x 48 w/2nd Floor. Inside it. more independent community 10am-2pm each Saturday months. All theaters closed change when walking into dancer should maintain at least storage for Snowmobiles & Trailers. Anything you need inside. After May 1st. Call 716- The meal bags can be ordered program has allowed us to through October 31 on in New York in March, and the theater is 75 percent of 12 feet distance at all times 699-4752 through the Jamestown Public expand our partnerships Cherry Street downtown. it appears Governor Cuomo its seating is taped off, so just from each other and audience Market page on Facebook and community support,” “We really enjoy being is in no hurry to open them, 300 out of the 1100 seats are members. Also, since indoor SEASONAL RENTALS - 2 & 3 Bdrm, fully furnished, in Village, 1 mi. from slopes starting and picked up 1-5pm Sunday, according to Carlson. open for fall because of the not in New York City or available. Managers have venues, including schools, at $5000.00. Email - [email protected] • Phone - (905) 357-9163 or (905) 651-3342 September 20, or 10am-5pm They have grown their abundance of produce such rural Chautauqua County, or also put traffic flow charts on have only recently opened in We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our patients and our staff. These include air filtration; plastic barriers between each Monday, September 21, at volunteer base, and are as apples and pumpkins. We floors in the lobby, at the box New York and other states, it room; limited seating in our waiting room; and sanitizing all areas in each treatment room after every patient. anywhere in-between. FOR SALE St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, working with a community are a rain or shine market, However, that hasn’t office, and the concessions, will take some time to assess TRC Dental is open to the public and has been committed to meeting your family’s 410 N. Main Street. At advisory board to create long- so encourage people to stopped those at the historic so people can’t randomly whether all the preventive dental care needs for more than 25 years! 5:30pm Monday, September term goals for both the Public come out and support local Reg Lenna Center for The congregate in any areas. methods are working. TAMARACK CLUB FRACTION FOR SALE: Studio unit, valley side, lobby level, TRC Dental offerscomplete dental care, including state-of-the-art equipment, digital x-rays, and 21, Sean Jones and Steven and Mobile Market programs. vendors.” Arts in Jamestown from Director of Marketing, Len Borrello credits the sleeps 4. Amenities include: owner locker room, valet parking, heated pool, fitness center. electronic dental records. TRC Dental accepts Medicaid, DentaQuest, HealthPlex, Delta, Nova and Cobb of the Mental Health “We are so much more than New vendors this year making sure every last detail Barry says all surfaces in the Governor for all the extra Call or text (716)-258-0109. many other insurances. TRC Dental also offers anAssistive Lift for patients with physical limitations. Association will present a a ‘farmers market,’ ” Carlson include produce and flower is in place to open once the theater and public areas will caution, realizing the TRC Dental still offerstele-dental care services, which allow patients to speak with a live tutorial plus tips on how says. “Our markets focus farm Sauntering Roots of word comes down from be thoroughly disinfected tremendous responsibility he dentist through technology or the phone. to be a community partner for on food as a bridge to grow Mayville, Terri’s Country the Governor’s office. At a after every show. Barry is shoulders, however, he is also WANTED Call us at 661.1447 to make an appointment today. change through food. community. We focus on local Books and Crafts, and Mario media tour in which several optimistic about opening ready to open some theaters, “In March we were unsure food, yes, but also how to Vargas, who hand crafts local and state public officials soon, “We anticipate we “it’s important to strike a HELP WANTED: Looking for caregiver for elderly male. Needs assistance for ADL skills. if we would even be able prepare that food, how to shift beautiful rosaries. attended, Chautauqua County can open later this month to balance between caution Moderate assist walking with walker. Is verbal and quiet. Lives in my home in separate living to open,” Carlson says. a mindset to shop and support Like other venues they have Executive PJ Wendel noted, show movies to a reduced and economics. All people area. All shifts. Part time rate of pay $12-$ 15 per hour. Experience preferred. Non-smoker DENTAL SERVICES “However New York State local, and share opportunities added a hand washing station. “The announcement will capacity of 25%. Masks will who are comfortable going preferred. Please Call 716 310 0062 West Valley agreed with area farmers that for community members to All vendors are expected be required and temperature to a show, should be able to come and guidance will FITZPATRICK & WELLER, INC.: HELP WANTED for manufacturing of hardwood TRC Dental - 890 East Second Street | Jamestown, NY 14701 farmers markets are essential give back and address issues to wear masks and offer follow.” Wendel believes the checks and sanitizer will be come.” businesses.” Not only did it of hunger.” hand sanitizer to customers. provided.” Barry and Reg Lenna components. Immediate openings for Machine Operator positions. Woodworking experience Where Your Health Matters! | www.resourcecenter.org recent uptick in active cases preferred. Must have a strong work ethic. Apply on our website at Fitzweller.com or in person 8 open, it thrived. “Our market There is particular focus Customers are asked to wear may be the reason for the Movie theaters are open Executive Director Hillary has done phenomenally this on expanding their Mobile a mask and maintain social in many states, including Meyer say they are ready to AM to 4 PM on weekdays at 12 Mill St., Ellicottville, NY. Contact [email protected], delay in opening for this kind 716-699-2393. year, with recorded sales Market program, a “farmers distance. of indoor venue. neighboring Pennsylvania. welcome patrons through the increasing 18% over last year. market on wheels” that “The community has been Cuomo has remained The Reopening Pennsylvania doors as soon as possible. HELP WANTED: Come be a sales rep for WGWE and make 40 hours per week, PLUS Many of our vendors have also visits food desert areas of very supportive, as these quiet on when he will allow guidelines allow movie Live performances sales commission pay!! Sell and service new and existing accounts for WGWE while coaching seen record-breaking seasons. Jamestown to bring fresh, guidelines must be followed movie or any kind of theater theaters to seat at 50 percent however, will likely remain clients on how best to market their business with us. You must have a high school diploma or We have been overwhelmed affordable produce to for us to stay open. We to open. Back in April during capacity. Also attending postponed with the hopes GED. Some college preferred but not required. Prior sales related experience and/or training is with the community’s support community members in need. anticipate that some changes an interview on a public radio the Reg tour, State Senator of returning sometime next beneficial but not required. Because some area travel is required to call on clients, you MUST and hope that it continues into “Our mission is to build the may become permanent, station in Albany, he said, George Borrello, an early year. Currently there are have a valid driver’s license and the use of a reliable insured personal vehicle. Apply in person the years to come.” City of Jamestown’s local we are all very mindful “Movie theaters I think are proponent of the regional seven 2021 live shows on at the Seneca Nation Human Resources dept. at either the Allegany or Cattaraugus territory The market has grown food system through the of cleanliness particularly next.” Since then, the public approach to re-opening New the schedule. Once open for administration buildings. Or download an application at sni.org and submit with your resume. strong enough to emerge from promotion of locally grown, when it comes to handling hasn’t heard much. In August York, remains in favor of business, they hope to add Hurry, we’re interviewing soon as we have a position to fill and money for YOU to make! The the umbrella of Jamestown raised and crafted foods and produce.” during a press briefing he local risk dictating decisions, a night for a total of three Seneca Nation of Indians is an equal opportunity employer revealed that he believes “We continue to push for a movie nights per week for movie theaters are, “not that regional approach. Even this people to enjoy an evening high on the list of essentials.” uptick has had a net zero out. In the meantime, all PUBLIC NOTICES He said theaters pose a risk effect on hospitalizations. So involved in the business of simply based on the length people are more ready here movies wait with fingers LEGAL NOTICE: JGK LEADERSHIP CONSULTING LLC: Application for Articles of time people sit in one than other parts of the state crossed. of Incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on May place, “It is congregant. It is to re-open, and public health For updates, check local 1, 2020. The LLC’s office is in Cattaraugus County. The Secretary of State has been named as one ventilation system. You statistics support it.” theater websites or follow agent of service of process against the LLC and shall mail such process to the LLC at 410 North are seated there for a long In terms of risk, indoor on social media. Clark Street, Olean, NY 14760. 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Garden Girl: A Fine Farewell Did You Know: Different Types of Bees Bittersweet is the Tag For the End of Summer 2020

Weekly Column By Donna Germain

Did you know…? Summertime brings out the flower and the vegetable gardens, along with warm weather. Summertime also brings out insects and bugs (yes there is a difference) such as fireflies, mosquitoes, grasshoppers, ants and bees. Bees seemed to be everywhere this year. I actually have been By Linda Katherine Yates stung twice this year. I had only Artist & Gardener been stung twice before in my life. Getting stung by a bee can be fatal for a child. Africanized honey bees and stingless bees Bittersweet is the tag for be very dangerous, especially honey bees are dangerous and produce enough honey to make the end of summer 2020. if you are allergic to them. have been known to chase it worth harvesting. Honey bee, Although there is a sense of There are actually over 20,000 people for more than a quarter bumble bee and stingless bee excitement attached to the different types of bees in the of a mile once they get excited worker bees (females) work start of autumn, there is also a world. Not all bees can sting. and aggressive. This is why very hard. However, many touch of melancholy in saying For example, male bees cannot they got the nickname “killer males don’t do any work in the goodbye to summer. entertaining buzzing bees and almost look out of place but sting. The stinger, or sting, is bee” Today, Africanized honey nest. Females of the solitary But the beauty and bounty late butterflies. The gardens actually blend in nicely with a modified egg-laying device, bees are found in southern bee species may only work for of late September prevail. burst with the late bloomers, late blooming perennials like therefore only females have California, southern Nevada, a couple weeks. Solitary bees Everything is like the like hardy rosy pink Sedums, phlox and bee balm. them. However, despite having Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, live only a few weeks—just old Donovan song of the paler pink tall windflowers So even though they let us a stinger, there are many types Oklahoma, Louisiana, southern long enough to mate, build 1960’s ‘Mellow Yellow’. or Anemones, large flowered know that summer is now of female bees that cannot sting. Arkansas, and central and nests and produce offspring. ‘Fields of gold’ is another off white and lime green coming to a close, they bring Bees tend to sting to defend south Florida. Africanized Honey and bumblebee workers title that is unmistakably an Hydrangeas and glorious us the gift of promise from their nest, so most bees won’t “killer bee” venom is no more and males live about six weeks. ode to September. Golden purple Morning glories. The Nature that all is well, right sting unless they are provoked dangerous than that of regular The workers spend half their rod covers the land here true harbingers of fall though on schedule and that there is or feel threatened. The female honeybees. However, these time working. It requires 556 around Chautauqua Lake as are the Chinese lanterns still more sublime beauty to bees (worker bees and queens) bees tend to attack in greater worker bees to gather a pound the corn ripens along with or Physalis and autumn come right up until the leaves are the only ones that can sting, numbers. Bee stings can be of honey. Bees fly more than pumpkins, gourds, vegetables blooming crocus, botanically change colours and the first and their stinger is a modified deadly to people who are once around the world to and wildflowers. There’s a named Colchicum. These are frost tells the plants to take ovipositor. The queen bee has allergic to them. However, fatal gather a pound of honey. The definite softness to the month a special treat because they are their rest. But still, as always, a barbed but smoother stinger bee stings are very rare. From queen honeybee’s life lasts in the temperature, colours and tremendously floriferous and parting with summer is such and can, if need be, sting skin- 1999 to 2007, the Centers for between a year and five years. soundscapes. The crickets and multiply themselves in great sweet sorrow. bearing creatures multiple Disease Control reported 509 A queen bumblebee lives only hummingbirds are gentle like numbers year after year. Their “By all these lovely tokens times. It is rare that the queen deaths from wasps, hornets one year. The bees use about the sound of a train whistle colour is a luminous carmine September days are here, with bee leaves the hive. Honey bee or bees stings, and fewer than 8 gallons of water to make 1 from across the lake. Gardens raspberry shade of pink that summer’s best of weather workers can sting other insects 1 percent of children and 3 gallon of honey. During peak are slowing down and making almost seems unreal at this and autumn’s best of cheer.” multiple times but, barbs in percent of adults are prone to nectar flows, a healthy hive can their seed pods while still time of year. They maybe -Helen Hunt Jackson- their stingers get caught in the anaphylaxis (an acute allergic produce 2 to 5 pounds of honey skin of the animals they sting, reaction). On a sweeter note, per day. Incredibly, on average especially mammals with thick out of the 20,000 different types a worker bee will produce skin such as humans. Once the of bee the Western honey bee 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey CENSUS 2020 stinger is gone from the bee it often referred to as European in their lifetime. So it takes 12 Census 2020: YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS: The census determines the state’s representation in Congress and influences federal funding for essential programs in education, dies. If you’re not allergic to honeybee, is the most common worker bees to produce a single highway planning, community development and other areas. Ellicottville and Cattaraugus bee stings, the average person species worldwide due to its teaspoon of honey! So if you County are in danger of being undercounted. This could leave communities without the can tolerate 10 stings per one honey production capabilities are out wandering around and services they need. As of 7/15, only 50.1% of the County’s population has responded to pound of body weight. Most and pollination capabilities. happen to encounter a bee hive the census. The Village of Ellicottville has had a 14.6% self-response rate. The Town of adults can tolerate more than Less than 5 percent of bee or just bees, Bee Careful! Now Ellicottville is urging you to be counted. Please go to 2020census.gov for more information. 1,000 stings. 500 stings may species make honey. Only you know...

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