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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 33
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OCTOBER 24 - 30, 2014
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Halloween Events to Get Your Scream On
Calendar of Events Open through Oct. 31 Pumpkinville
Local Happenings for the Entire Family
Open through Nov. 2 Nightmare Hayrides
Halloween is almost here, which means there’s limited time left to squeeze in all the chills and thrills of the season. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities for the younger set or scary activities for a large group of friends, this area has something for everyone. Family fun is synonymous with Pumpkinville, located at 4844 Sugartown Rd. in Great Valley. There, you’ll find endless activities for kids and adults alike. Enjoy the allnew pedal car track, a newly designed giant corn maze, Jumpin’ Pillows, hayrides, a corn cannon, cow train and loads of food options, including their famous pumpkin donuts. Daily hours are 9 a.m.–7 p.m. through Halloween. For more information, visit www. pumpkinville.com. The second annual HallowScream Spooktacular takes place this weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Little Valley. The event includes the obstacle run Monster Dash, the Pumpkin Derby, a pumpkin carving contest, a costume parade, a haunted house and a trick or treat trail for children 12 and under. There will also be food and craft vendors in the fire hall parking lot throughout the day. For more information, visit www.LVVFD.com.
November 1 EVL Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Race
October 25 Job Fair Holiday Valley
By Alicia Dziak
November 1-2 East Otto Country Associates Open House November 7 Beer Fest Brewers Dinner Holiday Valley November 8 Beer and Wine Festival November 16 Routes to Art Holiday Sale at Holiday Valley
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November 28 Christmas in Ellicottville November 28 Target Ski Slopes Open at Holiday Valley December 5 Irish Christmas December 6 Christmas Stroll & Living Nativity December 20 Demo Day at Holiday Valley December 31 Torchlight Parade Holiday Valley
See Get Your Scream On page 6
Beer & Wine Festival at Holiday Valley Lodge November 8 The festival, hosted by Holiday Valley, Ellicottville Brewing Company and Southern Tier Brewery, will take place at Holiday Valley on Saturday afternoon. The weekend kicks off with the Friday, Nov. 7 Brew Master’s Dinner with a Cirque de Bière theme at Holiday Valley Lodge. The evening will feature combinations of nationally recognized craft beers with seasonally focused cuisine, and brewers will be on hand Brew Master’s ‘Circe de Bières’ to discuss each beer with you and explain the pairing decisions. Chefs will create locally Dinner November 7 sourced dishes you’re sure to love, especially if By Alicia Dziak Beer, wine, hard cider, local fare and unique you are adventurous and enjoy tasting interesting dishes — you’ll find it all at the 11th annual Beer foods. and Wine Festival on Nov. 8. See Beer and Wine Fest page 8
Region to be Rebranded on International Scale
Chamber Reports Third Quarter Lodging up 9 Percent Building a year-round destination is more than just creating events and activities. In Ellicottville, it means cooperation and teamwork. Through social and traditional media
penetration increases, Ellicottville is on the move once again, setting records along the way. Media efforts make Ellicottville easier to find than ever. New events, facilities and methods have made the area even harder to leave for visitors. As the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce’s ad tag line says, “Easy to Find, Hard to Leave.” Through the use of Facebook, Twitter, television and radio, and visits from journalists, our festivals are seeing near record years, our businesses are growing and our lodging options, from hotels to bed and breakfasts, are seeing fewer and fewer empty rooms throughout the week. A new, more aggressive, marketing and media strategy has aided in bringing the message of what Ellicottville has to offer to even more people. See Region Rebranded page 4
Southern Tier West Lands USDA and ARC Grants By Jann Wiswall
Richard Zink, executive director of Southern Tier West, announced during the board of directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16 that STW was awarded a grant from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture for its project titled “Meat and Poultry Processing Facility Feasibility Study.” The $24,750 grant will provide funding to hire a consultant to do the
feasibility study, with project management support provided by Kim LaMendola, STW’s local food promotion program coordinator. STW’s GIS staff, Zink and others also will See Southern Tier West page 5
IDA Prepares for Mystery BuyerAbout of 50Olean Company Jobs to be Retained By Jann Wiswall
An unnamed international firm is looking to purchase an unnamed Olean manufacturing company, and the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) board of directors is preparing for the eventuality by authorizing a
public hearing to be scheduled as soon as the firm’s application for tax benefits is received. As explained by CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor at the IDA’s board meeting on Oct. 21, the IDA has been working through an intermediary for the potential
buyer, who does not want any information to go public until the Olean company’s employees are notified. By all accounts, Wiktor said, all 50 or so existing jobs will be retained. Wiktor characterized the project as having the potential See Mystery Buyer page 3
Mansfield Board Approves 2015 Budget Enters Phase 2 of FEMA Recovery Process
By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Mansfield’s Board held a public hearing on its preliminary 2015 budget at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 20. No town residents attended the hearing, and the board
adopted the budget as final. The 2015 budget is balanced, with expenses for general government totaling $352,845 compared to the 2014 budget of $340,453. Highway department expenses
total $764,137, compared to $751,633 in 2014. Revenues will meet expenses. The board will not increase the property tax rate in 2015. The rate will remain at $4.75 See Mansfield Board page 5