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Music Notes Library Dedicates New Patio

Lowry Family and Board Members Attend Ribbon Cutting

20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162

Saturday, May 30th, 5-9pm
SKY
Classic Rock, Blues, Top 40 & Pop
Rock. Playing your favorites from
the decades 50’s through 2000!

26 Monroe Street ~ 699-8990

Friday, May 29th, 10pm
ZORA & THE EXPLORERS
Saturday, May 30th, 9:30pm
NO NAME TRIO
Every Monday, 10pm
MONDO MONDAYS
With Jack Darvaset
Playing music for no reason
whatsoever other than to have fun! On Saturday, May 23, over 30 members of the Lowry family, in addition to members of the Ellicottville Memorial Library Board, gathered for
the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Lowry Family Patio. Last fall, Tom Lowry made a generous donation of his time, talent and
materials towards a beautiful new patio located at the base of the hill behind the library. The Lowry family has dedicated this area in memory
of Marjorie Lowry who, having been the mother of ten children, certainly understood the importance of education in children’s lives. We know
she would be pleased to have such a wonderful area named in her memory. It is a perfect addition to the library and will be enjoyed by the
community for years to come. What a thoughtful gift and a great way to help the library continue to grow! The new library has been referred
to as “Ellicottville’s gathering room” and it is so named because of the spirit of generosity and good will that lovingly went into, and continues
20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530 to go into, the project by so many people. The Board of Directors thanks Tom for his generous donation. The Lowry family’s support and
Every Thursday, 7-11pm commitment to the library is truly appreciated. Photos/Gary Kinn
KUK & FREDDIE
Saturday, May 30th, 9pm-1am
CROSSFIRE
Every Other Monday, 9pm-1am
Spring Sportsman’s Show This Weekend
(May 25th) Over Forty Vendors will Display their Wares at Green Gable Village; Pistol Permit Clerk on Location
BLUE MULE BAND
Every Wednesday, 9pm-1am BY ERIC HUND the opportunity to buy, sell and trade
WAGNER & WINSTON with the various vendors. There will
Lovers of outdoor sports will be refreshments available during the
have the chance to peruse and show, and there is plenty of parking
purchase products during the Spring available.
Sportsman Show held at Green There will also be armed security
Gable Village in Great Valley this at the show, so patrons can feel
Saturday and Sunday. comfortable about bringing their
Jim Miller, event organizer, said the valuable antiques and collectibles
Salamanca, NY ~ 1-877-553-9500 show would feature products ranging for sale or trade.
JUST ANNOUNCED! from fishing and hunting supplies Miller said a Cattaraugus County
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! to trapping and target shooting and Pistol Permit Clerk would be at the
everything in between. He said that show both Saturday and Sunday,
Friday, July 17th, 8pm allowing for the legal sale of
LEANN RIMES there would also be antiques and
Tickets start at $30 collectibles for sale, and customers handguns, according to New York
could find some military surplus State law.
Saturday, July 25th, 8pm items as well. The Little Valley Sons of the
BILLY SQUIRE American Legion is presenting the
Tickets start at $30 The show will take place from 9am-
4pm on Saturday, and from 9am- Sportsman Show, with proceeds
Tickets to both concerts are 3pm on Sunday. The show is open to from the show used to benefit the
available at The Logo Shop, the public, and admission is $4 for organization.
www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com This weekend’s show will feature products ranging from fishing and
adults, children under 12-years-old The Sons of the American Legion hunting supplies to trapping and target shooting and everything in
and all Ticketmaster outlets
1-800-745-3000 can enter free. between. There will also be antiques and collectibles for sale, and
During the show, people will have SEE EXPO PAGE 9 customers may find some military surplus items as well.

Sneak Peek Art and Adirondack Chairs

In This Issue . . . Arts Council Teams with Allegany State Park for Inspiring Fundraiser
BY AMY VENA
An Adirondack chair with a
custom flair … and the public has
an opportunity to collect them? An
innovative summer fundraiser is only
a few days away. As a fundraiser, the
Cattaraugus County Arts Council
teamed with Allegany State Park to
put 18 Adirondack chairs on display
within the State Park, in Salamanca,
New York. Nestled in the enchanted
Mountains, Allegany State Park is
a fantastic way to relax, and this
summer check out some really
unique Adirondack chairs. The
chairs will be on display from June
1-August 14, 2009, when they will
be sold to the public. Bids for the
chairs can be made all summer long
at the CCAC website.
Up Close & Personal: Adirondack chairs are an icon
Relay for Life in Ellicottville ... page 5 for summer décor in Western New
By Nicholas Pircio, WPIG 95.7 FM York. Back in 1903, or so the story
The Ellicottville community is gearing up to battle cancer in this year’s goes, a man wanted to build a truly
Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society, which takes place comfortable lawn chair to furnish With materials donated by Fitzpatrick & Weller and the Home Depot,
his summer home in the heart of students in the Collins Correctional Facility constructed the chairs. After
Saturday, June 6 on the track outside the Ellicottville Central School. being constructed they were hand-painted by area artists with their own
Enthusiasm is evident with displays of purple ribbons, posters in school, and New York State’s Adirondack forest
preserve. Thomas Lee began nailing unique style and flair. Once seen, you’ll want at least one of them. And
the words of those involved. Sandy Reed is finishing up the preparations. lucky for us (the public), if you see a chair, and envision lounging in it on
Plans for this year’s relay have been underway since June of 2008. pine boards together, with their
your own property, you can purchase it! On Friday August 14 at 6pm, all
SEE ART PAGE 9 of the chairs will be auctioned off at the Full Moon Beach Party.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENING MOTORCYCLE EVENT: MAY 29-31 ~ THROUGHOUT GOWANDA

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May $99 Stove Service Special! Publisher’s Word

A Job Well Done . . .
barbeque, etc.? I think I also than once I overheard someone
mentioned you could use the exclaim, “This is why we live in
time to “finally get those flowers Upstate New York.” Yes, the sun
planted.” I’m now wondering was glorious, the temperatures
just how many of you spent were just perfect and the mood
the long holiday weekend – the was definitely upbeat! This
WHOLE weekend – toiling on combination, along with the
pre-summer outdoor projects. long holiday weekend, made
No barbeque and no relaxing. for a Memorial Day holiday that
Loving family members staying should go down in the record
far away for fear they would books as one of the best ever.
be sucked into your exhausting So, dear readers, I’ll leave
and endless list of late spring you with this thought: always
chores. Judging by the number remember to stop and smell
Wood Pellet Gas & Coal Didn’t I just write last week
of people I saw Saturday at the
garden store, I’ll wager quite a
the roses, but never forget how
much work it takes to get them
Stoves & Fireplaces Memorial Day weekend was a
great time to relax, enjoy some
few of us were relieved to get
back to work on Tuesday!
in the ground and blooming!
Until next week …
Service must be completed by July 1, 2009. Price does not include parts. downtime, visit with family, eat But what a weekend – more Jeanine Z. Bosworth

BICYCLING for The Library: Rob Lanza to Ride 100 Miles

172 North Main St., Bolivar, NY 14715 On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Rob Lanza of Ellicottville is going to ride his bicycle 100
miles to raise money for the Ellicottville Memorial Library. If you would like to
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm 585-928-2530 sponsor him with a tax-deductible contribution, please make your check payable to:
Sat 8am-12noon www.sissonstore.com Ellicottville Memorial Library, and drop off at the library or mail to Rob Lanza at PO
Box 310, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

Letters To The Publisher

Ellicottville Central Spring Sports Banquet Scheduled for June 10
To: Parents, families of all other family members should Banquet for the 2008-‘09 school
student-athletes, Spring Sports – also purchase tickets through year will award the Male and
Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified the High School Main Office Female: Most Valuable Athletes,
Baseball & Softball, Track, Trap on or before June 5 by returning Most Improved Athletes, Heart
and Golf. the reservation card along with & Hustle Awards, in addition
The ECS Spring Sports the cash or check sufficient for to two Memorial Awards – The
Banquet, presented by the additional family members. Dana Stark - “For the Love
Board of Education and Sports Cost is $6 adult, $3 students and of the Game” and the Kristen
Boosters Club, is scheduled for Sr. Citizen. Hintz – “Heart of a Warrior”
June 10, 2009 at 5:30pm in the Parents and student-athletes awards.
High School Gymnasium. All are asked to remain for the entire The Board of Education,
student-athletes have received program and to be courteous to Administration, Coaches
reservation cards from their all of the programs and players. and Community members
coaches. Those completed All of our attendees are asked are exceptionally proud of
cards are to be returned to the to dress neatly and adhere to the dedication, character and
office no later than June 5. For the dress code. We anticipate sportsmanship that our student-
reservation purposes, please to be finished by 7:30pm, athletes demonstrate at all our
indicate the number attending, and we encourage all of our competitions. Congratulations
your son/daughter(s) is/are senior student-athletes to be to all ECS teams!!
free, compliments of the Sports in attendance. In addition to Karl Schwartz,
Boosters Club! Parents and Spring Sports, the final Athletic ECS Athletic Director
E

ROUTES TO ART: Thank You Local Newspapers for Your Support w

Thank you for promoting the Routes to Art Open Studio tour on May 16 and 17. The I
Cattaraugus County Arts Council and the participating artists worked hard to make V
the tour a success, but the hardest part of an event like this is promotion. I’m proud
that our local papers did such a wonderful job of inspiring interest and providing
information about the tour. Sincerely, Barbara Fox t

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An Early Birthday Celebration for Local Resident Cathy Pritchard
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Local real estate agent Cathleen Pritchard (top left) celebrated an early birthday on Cinco
de Mayo. Friends and family gathered at The Barn Restaurant in Ellicottville on May 5
and surprised her with a Happy 60th Birthday Party! Cathy’s real birthday is coming up t
this Saturday, May 30. If you see her, be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday! H

WOODS WALK & TRAIL RUN: JUNE 6 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER, PORTVILLE, 9AM
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Building Comes Down THE RED DOOR

Fitz & Weller Begins Demolition of Washington/Mill Street Facility
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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
facility was deemed unsafe and could not be renovated, according to Greg Fitzpatrick.
Once the site is cleared, Fitpatrick plans to put the lot up for sale. Photos/Gary Kinn
Are you concerned about:
• Likely NYS changes in Medicaid Rules for Nursing Home care?
• Unnecessarily losing family money to Estate Taxes?
MASTER GARDENERS: Wednesdays at the Nannen Arboretum • The cost and delay of Court Probate?
E’VILLE - The Master Gardener Volunteers of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties • The cost of long term care?
have planned an exciting series of gardening lectures to be held on Wednesday • Leaving enough for your family?
evenings at the Nannen Arboretum in Ellicottville, NY from 7-8:30pm. Come enjoy
the beautiful surroundings of the Nannen Arboretum while attending lectures in Come to our workshop and discover proven techniques
the outdoor classrooms. Every Wednesday in July and August speakers will deliver to answer these questions.
information on two different topics. The classes will take place in the Northrup Nature
Hall and the Chapman Nature Sanctuary. In case of rain, the lectures will take place
inside the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at the Arboretum. All lectures are The Fox Fire Room
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Bryant Hill Restoration 6:30pm-8:30pm
~ Refreshments Served ~ Seating is Limited ~
Town Supervisor Releases Updated Schedule for Cemetery Project Call 938-9133
E’VILLE - The Town of press release, the Town Board possible. The grant is being for a reservation.
Ellicottville is pleased to approved the services of administered by the Office of
announce that the restoration Fannin-Lehner Preservation Parks, Recreation and Historic Sponsored by:
work on the Bryant Hill Consultants for Phase Three Preservation. Brooks & Brooks, LLP Stephen P. Grillo, CLU.ChFC
Cemetery will begin Phase of the restoration project. In Restoration of many head A Private Client Law Firm , Little Valley, NY Northwestern Mutual Financial, Bradford, PA
III on Monday, June 1. 2000, Fannin-Lehner visited stones were completed in the
Volunteers are welcome Ellicottville and prepared summers of 2006-2008 and
anytime after 10am on June a Gravestone/Monument the balance of grant funds
1, 9:30am Tuesday June 2
through Saturday, June 6 and
Condition Assessment Report
that outlined a three-phase
will be expended this summer
with what the Town hopes
Your Hometown Realtors!
9:30am Tuesday, June 9 and restoration project that could will be the completion of the
Wednesday, June 10. take place over several years remaining work.
“This year, we thought that as funds became available. Volunteers are essential to
Saturday would be a much A grant from the Rural the completion of restoration
more convenient day for New York Planning and at Bryant Hill. For more
volunteers that work during Preservation Grant Program information on how to get
the weekdays,” commented and a 2007 Member Initiative involved, contact the Town
Supervisor’s Clerk Lindsey Grant through Senator Young Supervisor’s Office at 699-2100 Village Place 21 Greer Hill
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Historical Museum Route 219 @ Wildflower

Ellicottville, New York
Ellicottville Landmark to Open for the Season on Saturday, June 6 Plenty of Parking!
E’VILLE – The Ellicottville of Washington and Jefferson Land Agent; Chauncey J. Fox, OPEN 7 DAYS!
Historical Museum will be Streets, at the intersection of Lawyer, State Assemblyman
opening for the 2009 season on Routes 219 and 242. It will be 1833-1834, member of the 8831 Otto-Maples Road Real Estate Sales 2 Upper Mountainview
Saturday, June 6 with displays open June through September, State Senate 1836-1839; Robert
centered around Cattaraugus Saturday and Sunday afternoons H. Shankland, Newspaper
5400 SF w/9+bdrms, 2.5 baths,
ceramic tile floors (w/in-floor
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24’x30’ garage. $229,900 Rentals: 699-2000, ext. 4600 tral vac. ready. $347,500
2008, and theme “Our Town” Ellicottville Town Historian Alexander Bird, Civil War
- early Ellicottville including Mary Elizabeth Dunbar. Veteran, Ellicottville Highway
many pictures of the village Volunteers from the Historical Superintendent; Beals E.
and its early settlers. The Society and community will Litchfield, Agriculturalist; and
1853 building which houses serve as hosts. Commodore Perry Vedder,
the museum is located in the Featured are six early residents:
Historic District at the corner Staley N. Clarke, Holland SEE MUSEUM PAGE 9

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while the open floor plan with hardwood floors and wainscot
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SIDING / INSULATION / OUTBUILDINGS / HANDICAP MODIFICATIONS put a shine on Main Street in Salamanca. Starting early in the morning, the group washed
windows, swept sidewalks, pulled weeds, and dusted off building facades. The City
Hencoop
played its part too – the previous Sunday, city fireman hosed down the sidewalks. The
Hollow Rd. Build to Suit • 1+ Acre Lots cleanup effort was organized by the Business Action Team, an arm of the Salamanca Area
ELLICOTTVILLE Chamber of Commerce. The Team’s next project is a downtown walking promotion and
All Inclusive Lot and prize giveaway called “Walk to Win.” This promotion is being organized in conjunction
New Build from $229,000 with another Salamanca organization, ACHIEVE, and is hoped to encourage both wellness
and increased foot traffic in downtown businesses. The Business Action Team will meet
on Wednesday, June 6, 2009 from 5:45-6:30pm at the Chamber office (26 Main Street.)
Anyone interested in revitalizing downtown Salamanca is welcome to attend.
Call Me Today To View Your Next Home!

Science In Motion
Bradford Fairway Sales & Leasing Donates Van to Pitt-Bradford
Perkins, sales and business
Sandra Goode manager for Fairway Sales and
Chalet style home w/views of HoliMont Associate Broker This home sleeps a crowd & is located in Leasing, said, “We feel fortunate
slopes & the surrounding hills. the heart of the Village of Ellicottville. to have an accredited university
ML# 332474 ... $189,000 ML# 309038 ... $159,000 in our local community,” said
Cell: (716) 378-2733 E-mail: [email protected] Perkins, sales and business
Office: 12 Washington St., Ellicottville, 699-4800 www.ellicottvilleresorthomes.com manager. “A lot of dealerships
do not get to have their
involvement in the community

8,000 Reasons To Buy NOW! seen as we do. It is our pleasure

to assist Pitt-Bradford with its
vehicle needs.”
Buyers Incentive up to 4143 Fish Hill Road, Great Valley Pitt-Bradford is one of 11
$8,000 BACK! institutions that form the
Pictured from left: Brenda Brandon, Melanie Acker and consortium that, as part of the
3+ Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Baths James Baldwin of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Pennsylvania Basic Education/
4+ Wooded Acres Science In Motion program with Chad Perkins, sales and Higher Education Science
Amazing views! business manager of Bradford Fairway Sales and Leasing. A
donation by Bradford Fairway provided the mobile science and Technology Partnership
program with a 2006 Ford Freestar van, shown here. Program, serves schools in the
ML# 315992 ... $178,000 commonwealth. The program
Contact Margie today! BRADFORD, Pa. -- The Pitt-Bradford program going consists of a full-time mobile
MARGIE KANDEFER Independently University of Pittsburgh at from a two-van operation to a educator, administrative
Sales Associate owned & operated Office: 12 Washington St., Ellicottville
(716) 699-4800 Bradford Science In Motion one-van operation. In order to assistant and lab technician.
Direct: (716) 244-0608 For more info e-mail [email protected] program has received a new help address the fiscal crisis, The Pitt-Bradford program
van thanks to a donation from a van that required very little supports a region about the
Bradford Fairway Sales and maintenance, would get fairly size of the state of Connecticut,
The Sky Isn’t Falling ... PRICES ARE! Leasing.
The 2006 Ford Freestar will
good gas mileage and had ample
storage space was required.
providing service to the
most rural and economically

NOW’s the Time to Buy! be used to transport the Science

In Motion team to area middle
schools and high schools to
“Because Science In Motion
educators travel more than
15,000 miles visiting 33 schools
disadvantaged
Pennsylvania.
regions

A review of the Pennsylvania

of

Presented by Tina Dillon, REALTOR, GRI bring high-quality, state-of-

the-art science equipment into
per year, the Freestar is ideal,”
said James Baldwin, assistant
System of School Assessment
scores for each school in the
the schools to enhance existing dean of academic affairs, counties served by the Pitt-
Direct: 716-474-5646 programs and to expand the registrar and director of Science Bradford SIM program revealed,
science knowledge of the In Motion. “Thanks to Linford collectively, considerably higher
students. Toy, Benjamin Shearman and scores in science than in math
Earlier this year, the budget of Chad Perkins, Fairway Sales and reading (and with two
each Science In Motion program and Leasing was able to donate exceptions, in writing). Every
was reduced nearly 9 percent by a significant portion of the cost Pennsylvania student in grades
the state. This resulted in the of the van.” 4, 8 and 11 is assessed in science.
22-24 W.Washington H203 SnowPine Village 16 Four Wheel Drive

Olean Fireworks
Ellicottville Ellicottville Ellicottville
HEART OF THE VILLAGE! TURN-KEY! SKI IN/OUT!
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new in this 4+BR, 3.5 bath Village home the golf course & slopes. Master suite, tri-level chalet. Two master suites, FP,
on a double lot. Need room for guests? FP, deck, ski storage. All appliances & fam. room, office, deck w/hot tub, ski/ Hot Dog Sales and Dress Down Days to 4th of July Celebration
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studio-style units above the garage. nience. Great investment for you! the bells & whistles. Owners want offers! OLEAN - The City of to the Firefighters’ Association those that choose to sit in War
ML# 292135 $419,000 ML# 326142 $198,000 ML# 326207 $949,000 Olean’s Annual Fourth of Fireworks Fund. Veterans Park and on the dikes
July Fireworks Celebration The first scheduled Dress around the stadium.
The Market is Changing. ARE YOU? is set for Saturday, July 4 at
Bradner Stadium in Olean. The
Down Day took place Friday,
May 22 (Memorial Day
The Fireworks committee
would also like to offer an
If you’re looking to make a move, give me a call today! fireworks are organized by the weekend.) The following days opportunity for businesses to
Olean Professional Firefighters are also designated for Dress take a vendor booth (retail,
716-474-5646 Association, OPFFA. Down Days: Friday, June 5 and food, craft) at the event. For
www.tinadillon.net • MyEllicottville.com The fireworks celebration Friday, June 12. The firefighters more information on the
is funded through donations. will also be serving up hot dogs fireworks or vendor space,
There are several ways for and other refreshments on June please contact firefighters
the community to assist. 12 at the Olean Area Federal Dave Bauer or Ed Jennings
Andree McRae Lic. Associate Broker Greater Olean Area Chamber
of Commerce, in conjunction
Credit Union.
Volunteers Needed: The
at the Olean Fire Department,
716-376-5609 or by e-mail at
For All of Your Real Estate Needs with the OPFFA, has scheduled OPFFA is looking for some fireworks@oleanfireworks.
Dress Down Days throughout volunteers for July 4. Volunteers org. To sign up your business
the Olean area. GOACC is are needed the day of the event or organization for Dress Down
asking area employers to to assist with taking donations Days, please contact GOACC
(716) 499-8839 allow their staff to dress down
patriotically on scheduled days
at the door, with organizing
the events in the stadium, and
by phone at 716-372-4433 or
by e-mail at tourism@oleanny.
Office: 12 Washington Street www.andreemcrae.com and donate a dollar (or more) with seeking donations from com.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 [email protected]

Franklinville Salamanca Ellicottville Otto Springville Arts Center

SCA to Present an Evening of Bagpipe and Celtic Music W
SPRINGVILLE - Springville of present and former members Commencement on May 16.
Center for the Arts presents of the well-known bluegrass They led the processional
an Evening of Bagpipes and band, Creek Bend. Energy and and recessional of Faculty
Celtic Music on Saturday, June instrumental fire coupled with and Students at the Wesleyan
JUST 12 MILES FROM TUCKED AWAY ON STAY IN THE BRING YOUR 13, 2009 at 8pm, featuring their penchant for telling the Methodist Church in Hamburg.
VILLAGE OF E’VILLE! THE EDGE OF TOWN! VILLAGE! HOUSE PLANS! Hamburg’s own Emerald Isle, occasional joke and singing The pipers have workedh
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Wood decor, WBFP, fam. room, workshop, laundry LR w/WBFP, dining area bath & added room for liv- Emerald Isle’s love of Irish crowd pleaser throughout New Valley’s premier singer Leanna
room plus open porch. & storage. Enclosed & & 2 decks w/hot tub & ing. Just add a kitchenette ballads and pub sing-alongs York State. Erlandson, and the very talented
Overlooks perennial gar- open decks overlook brand cabana. Walk to shops & you can stay while you has developed over the last Trinity Episcopal Pipes and Nick Kowalski on guitar. p
dens w/walking lanes & new pool! Gardens, garden & restaurants. Furnished. build on this hilltop site decade, but their instrumental Drums have been playing Doors open at 6:30pm.
2-car barn-style garage. shed & 1-car garage. Anxious Sellers! overlooking pond.
skills stretch back much further Western New York venues for Tickets prices are $10 General
MLS# 337371 MLS# 337889 MLS# 331608 MLS# 335820 to their roots in American years. Most recently The Pipes Admission, $8 Seniors or
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Bluegrass and traditional fiddle and Drums performed at the Students. Call 716-592-3098
playing. The group is comprised 48th Annual Hilbert College and reserve your seat today!

CIVIL WAR & VICTORIAN DANCER / DINNER: JUNE 6 ~ FRANKLINVILLE FIRE DEPT., 6PM
 May 28-June 3, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 5

Up Close & Personal ELLICOTTVILLE . . . Your Home Away From Home

Owner Says Sell - Florida Property Awaits Him!
Enthusiasm Apparent for Relay for Life Event in Ellicottville This “A” rated unit has a proven track record for rental success.
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Sandy Reed is finishing up involved in cancer research.” opens the event and “you can
the preparations. Plans for Registration is $10.00 per hear a pin drop.” Luminary bags
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in 1985. “A doctor there wanted 6 and continue through 1am lost a stepsister at the age Real Estate Sales and Vacation Rentals
to celebrate the successes that
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new, it was well supported. caregiver’s lap, for people with skin cancer. “If we all stop and
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f Humphrey Community Sale & Chicken BBQ Wooded Setting! Morningside Estates! First Class!
HUMPHREY – The Town of Humphrey Community Sale and Chicken BBQ will take Just 4 miles from the village of E’ville. You deserve the best, and it has Without a doubt this upscale town-
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r ML# 331964 ... $129,900 ML# 326266 ... $375,000

Inside Business Track

Coffee Culture Brews Up a New Location in Ellicottville

You Have to See this Property! New Price! Fully Furnished!

3BR, 2 full BA chalet on over 3 Chalet in a beautiful setting nestled This 2+BR mobile is as nice as they
acres of land w/pond. Large fam., in the woods. Updated kit tile floor- get. A 1997 model has been well
dining & kit area features a great ing, granite countertops w/river rock taken care of. The home comes fully
r FP. 2BRs & BA round out 1st floor. backsplash & knotty pine T&G in furn. & sits on 3.9 acres of land. The
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. Coffee Culture’s opening date has not been set as of yet, but construction is near completion, Overlooking ski slopes at HoliMont. Newer built 4BR, 3BA home on a Great Valley: Walk to the nearby
Main house totally refurbished park-like setting. After a hard day’s pond when you own this 3BR, 2BA
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n BY IAN BIGGS statement states that “each one coffees. Arabica beans (meaning open kit, dining, LR w/wet bar, FP, for a fam. dinner, watch TV or just Appl. & most furnishings stay. Side
C plus 3 rental properties for year round chill. Beautiful stone faced island sep- street, dead-end location. Don’t
of our locations is a part of a gourmet coffee beans) have income. Zoned high density area. arated the LR from the first class kit. miss out on this deal ... buy today!
r Coffee Culture has only been community and we fully take been selected from around Agent: Amy DeTine Agent: Joe Eysaman Agent: Tina Dillon
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this short time span has opened good neighbor. It really is about taste than just regular coffee
twenty eight franchises in human connection.” They beans. Different techniques are
Canada and is now expanding intend to be a “meeting place for applied in the roasting process.
to the U.S. and Internationally. all ages and occupations, for old Culture’s Mild Roast coffee
Ellicottville is Coffee Culture’s and new friends.” for instance is touted to have
second U.S. store after one in Indeed, the cozy atmosphere “lemony sharpness, underlying
Williamsville. Three more in in the Ellicottville store looks tones of blackberry, white wine
the Buffalo area are slated to like just a place to do that. It is and black currants” whereas
open soon. designed as an Old World style their Dark roast has “deep earthy
The company is expanding coffee house with comfort in flavors, rich and syrupy with New Price! Chalet in Holiday Valley! Motivated Seller!
quickly and building on a mind Warm colors and a friendly a pleasant and smoky finish.” Over 2100 sq. ft. of living space, an Are you looking for the best chalet Exceptional log home w/personal
success of offering a friendly ambience make coffee culture a They go on to say that there is att. garage & full bsmt! Finished w/ at Holiday Valley? Your search is characteristics throughout. Wonder-
high end hdwd, ornate moldings, over! Come & take a look at this ful full bar for entertaining. Charm
and warm place to come and place to come and hang out. Flat “nothing mild mannered” about tile, granite counters, 3BRs, 3.5BAs, beauty. Featuring 6 large BRs, & elegance w/decorative touches.
hang out. Jim Geiger, VP of screen TVs and free wireless their Dark Roast. master suites w/their own balconies. 5.5BAs, spacious LR, huge great Hot tub/log bar on back deck. New
Real Estate and Franchise internet add to the attractiveness In addition to the coffee, latte, Owner hold available! room, pool table/game room. Mas- 2-car log sided garage w/1BR, 1BA
Development for Coffee of ‘hanging out’ with friends espresso and cappuccinos, they Agent: Amy DeTine ter suite w/sitting area. loft apt./FP/deck/flatscreen surround
ML# 323642 ... $305,000 Agent: Joe Eysaman sound. Extra rental income to cover
Culture said that “we want this or holding a business lunch. will be offering fruit based frozen ML# 327674 $899,000 cost of taxes & maintenance.
Ellicottville location to be a Coffee and food are the main beverages and cold drinks and Agent: Kelly Christie
place where friends and families sell here with Culture’s different ‘real’ freshly squeezed orange ML# 330752 $449,900
can hang out and families can blends of coffee available to stay juice. Their food selections
come and enjoy a nice cup of or to go. are wide with bakery selections Visit Us On The Web:
coffee and meal.” Their slogan Culture’s coffee selection runs from muffins to Danishes, soups
is “Come for the taste. stay the gamut from mild and dark
for a visit” and their mission roasts to gourmet and specialty SEE COFFEE PAGE 9
www.ellicottville.com Multiple Listing Service

MLS

ST. MARY’S CHURCH FESTIVAL: JUNE 12-14 ~ WEST HENLEY STREET, OLEAN
Page 6 ~ The Villager ~ May 28-June 3, 2009

Architectural Digest
Tis the Season to Give Ellicottville a Good Look
BY ANNE LONDON air, gorgeous mountains, the Wingate Inn in the middle
and friendly ambiance of the
of town, or more intimate
Aah, the first days of Ellicottville area. hoteleries like The Edelweiss
summer. That’s when our part Newcomers tend to try us
Lodge.
time neighbors leave their out by staying in places likeSubsequent visits are often
miserable urban lives behind The Inn at Holiday Valley,based in the private homes and
and beat a path to the sparklingwhich borders the golf course,
condos that are offered through
rental programs at Holiday
Valley Real Estate and ERA
Vacation Properties or at the
luxurious Bed & Breakfasts
that are available in the village
or the peaceful countryside.
We suggest that you let your HoliMont’s cliffdwellers enjoy This is the BACK of one of Ellicottville’s most magnificent
keypad do the walking; the good living, great views, and homes. Its “yard” is the runout and loading platform for
Chamber’s website www. ski in, ski out convenience. HoliMont’s Greer Hill ski lift.
ellicottvilleny.com is a good
place to start.
Can you believe that we have
homeowners who regularly
commute here from as far
away as Pittsburgh, Columbus,
Williamsburg, Houston, and
Atlanta? That gives you an
Enjoy a brand new condo on Holiday Valley’s doorstep. idea how seductive it is to
own a second home here.
Though the Ellicottville real
estate market is unique and
has remained more stable than
elsewhere in the country, it
cannot be denied that 2009 is
a buyer’s market year and as
great an opportunity as you’ll
probably ever have to settle
into the part time or retirement
home of your dreams. Right
Architecture in Ellicottville is open, carefree, fun - and to- A sophisticated home in the
now, homes are affordable, the day there are many choices. woods formerly owned by
selection is breathtaking, and Bills kicker Steve Christie.
the banks are loaning money
A classic yet modern day country gentleman’s estate, cur- at very attractive rates.
rently available We urge you to stop by.

This home is like a castle looking out over its 80 acres & large pond. Sail to your own island! Seeking a hideaway that’s really hidden away! It’s easy to find here.

Ellicottville Car Wash Closing on May 31st

After many years of serving the
Ellicottville community, the
Ellicottville Car Wash will close
permanently on May 31st.
We thank you for your
loyal patronage over the years.
John Northrup

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Tom’s Mom’s Caffe Weekly Recipe

The Great Lakes: Home of Numerous Freshwater Fish Sauteed Walleye with Beurre Blanc Sauce
BY THOMAS KNEELAND

Have you ever wondered how

the Great Lakes were formed?
It was billions of years ago
that the history of this region
was set in motion. Earth was
a very different place. In fact,
North America was the center
of the first “supercontinent”
known as Rodinia, a Russian
word meaning “homeland.” It
was a hostile environment and
Rodinia dominated the earth for
millions of years.
The land mass broke apart,
shifting and eventually forming
a new continent of Pangaea. Try this week’s recipe for the sautéed walleye with a fresh
Again millions of years of lemon, thyme, beurre blanc sauce. You say you don’t have
flooding and volcanic activity time to cook, but love fresh walleye? Stop in at Dina’s
brought different soil materials Restaurant this weekend when they will feature fresh walleye.
such as mud, clay and sand,
as well as sea life to the Great INGREDIENTS for the Fish Stock*:
Lakes Basin. Remnants of some 8 oz. fish trimmings or fish filet
of these ancient beginnings can Tom Reed and Bryan McKenyon, Cattaraugus County residents, set a New York
½ large onion sliced
even be found on the northern State record in January of this year when they caught an enormous walleye from the 1 carrot sliced
shores of Lake Michigan where Tunungwant Creek in Limestone, NY. Their catch was 34 inches, 16 pounds 9 ounces, 2 celery stalks sliced including leaves
fossils of coral named ”Petoskey and was an amazing 28 inches in width. 4 whole cloves (crushed)
Stones” are located. The cliffs 1 t. kosher salt
and rock formations in New “Laurentide” and was formed earth. industrial lakefront cities sprung 4 cups water
York City, Niagara Falls, as well around 100,000 years ago. It From the lake of Kitchi-gummi up along the shoreline.
as the prehistoric ocean floor covered Central North America. (Lake Superior, the largest of The Great Lakes consists of a METHOD for the Stock:
of Rock City Park in Olean, In some places the ice was over the Great Lakes) to the great variety of native and introduced Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and add the water.
also give geologists clues to the 6,500 feet thick and almost waters of Michigan, Huron, to species of fish, many of Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through a mess strainer.
ancient location and history of a-mile-and-a-quarter high. The Lake Erie (the third largest of which are restocked regularly. Refrigerate or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
North America. weight of the ice and the rocks the Great Lakes), and to shores Common fish caught in our lakes
Between 600-280 million beneath it created dams and of beautiful Lake Ontario, are lake trout, salmon, walleye, INGREDIENTS for the Beurre Blanc (serves 6-8):
years ago the first fish, insects, dikes that obstructed the ancient ancient Indian tribes appeared perch, whitefish, smallmouth 1 shallot finely chopped (2 T.)
reptiles, conifers and tree river system. As the glacier in the region. Among the tribes bass, steelhead, and brown trout. 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
ferns appeared on the earth. grew the ice leveled mountains were the Iroquois, Allumettes, Over the years fishing has been 1 T. canola oil
Dinosaurs, mastodons, birds, and began to carve out large Chippewas, Hurons, Ottawas, threatened due to over fishing, ½ cup white wine
mammals, and flowering plants valleys. It was around 14,000 Senecas, Mohawks, Eries and pollution, and the invasion ½ cup fish stock* (above)
began to appear in the Lakes years ago that the glacier began Ojibwas. Many cities, states and of non-native species. But in 1 T. fresh thyme
region. The lake basin was to retreat and the Great Lakes of course the lakes themselves recent years a great deal of fish The juice of 1 fresh lemon
expanding and the ancient river filled with “meltwater” which took on the names of the tribes have made a major resurgence ½ t. kosher salt
system was feeding the area. once again connected the lakes and chiefs. They relied on the such as the walleye in Lake ½ t. white pepper
This giant continent would to the Atlantic Ocean by the St. fish of the “great water,” such Erie, trout in Lake Superior, and 2 sticks of butter (room temperature)
also fall victim to new shifts Lawrence River. Our “Water as trout, whitefish, sturgeon and Salmon in Lake Ontario due to
of the earth’s plates, and North Wonderland” was taking shape. walleye to feed their families. improved habitat, water quality METHOD for the Beurre Blanc:
America would over millions The Great Lakes hold six The early fisherman harvested and stream conditions. In a sauté pan heat the canola oil. Add the shallots and sauté
of years travel to its current quadrillion gallons of fresh the fish in large birch bark The commercial and sport for 1 minute. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
location taking with it the water. In fact, it’s one-fifth of canoes and nets also made from fishing industry on the Great Deglaze the pan with the white wine and reduce to one half. Add
history of the past. the world’s fresh water supply strands of willow bard. Lakes is valued at more then the fish stock, thyme, salt, and white pepper and reduce one half.
The earth was becoming colder and forms the largest body of The French traders were 4 billion dollars annually, Add the lemon juice to a blender and blend slowly, adding the
and the last ice age known as the freshwater in the world. If you the first Europeans to see the supporting thousands of jobs in soft butter until creamy. Serve over fresh sautéed fresh Walleye,
Pleistocene Epoch Era began were to spread all the water over Great Lakes in 1612. By the our region. The Great Lakes and garnish the plate with fresh lemon and vegetables.
between 1.6 million to 10,000 the continental United States, the War of 1812 the region was region today also has many
years ago. At least four times a Great Lakes would submerge highly contested by the French, national parks, state parks, and Area Chef Thomas Kneeland is an avid researcher of culinary
glacier advanced and retreated the entire country under nine English, and the early American natural scenic areas that have history. The developer and franchisor of Tom’s Mom’s Caffe in
over the surface of what is and one half feet of water with settlers. The opening of the become an important year-round Michigan, Kneeland was responsible for stocking the White House
now North America. The last the shorelines equaling almost Erie Canal in 1825 helped these SEE RECIPE PAGE 9 every month with his famous Tom’s Mom’s Cookies for President
major glacier was called the 44% of the circumference of the regions develop, and large Regan. Kneeland is currently a chef at Balloons in Ellicottville.

Come Experience What You Never Knew You Were Missing!

Noel’s New Menu Coming Soon!
Playing music for no reason whatsoever other than to have fun!
Mondo Mondays w/Jack Darvaset
No Name Trio
Saturday, May 30th, 9:30pm:

Zora & The Explorers In Town!

PULLED PORK
Friday, May 29th, 10:00pm: “The Best
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26 Monroe Street, E’ville Today’s Hot Music Mix.

Flavor Haus
Playing the largest variety
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80’s, 90’s and today.
Featuring
THE RENEGADE HOG COMPANY
Serving Freshly Roasted Whole Pigs Starting Saturday, Dec. 13.
We will be offering BBQ Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket
EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH THIS SKI SEASON!
WINTER HOURS:
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• Haddock (fried or boiled) as well as Mussels, Clams WEDNESDAY: Wing Night • THURSDAY: Homemade Meatloaf • FRIDAY: Fish Fry
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• Linguini & Clams, Chili Rubbed Samon
• BBQ Half Chicken
LIVE MUSIC Each Week!
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THIS SATURDAY, May 30th, 9pm-1am: Crossfire
Coming Saturday, June 6th: Doug Yeomans & Lo Blu Flame
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Machias Rocks & Boulders Motivational Inspiration

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Doug III for those of you informed and up to date. My
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suffered through rheumatic head of cardiothoracic surgery
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ELLICOTTVILLE LANDSCAPING
we tend to do our best to ignore to be a severe degradation of comes. I can probably count,
its presence. Sometimes, his aortic valve, the valve that on one hand, the number of
however, when we least expect pumps blood out of the heart. times over the past thirty-eight
it, the fragility of our own He potentially had a couple of years that my parents have
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 May 28-June 3, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 9

Expo “It’s a good way to raise

funds for the club; it sure beats
the usual spaghetti dinners that
are offered,” he said. “If we
the 1,200-square-foot Auction
Gallery. Some of the vendors
are coming from as far away as
Rochester and Pennsylvania.
Full Service Hair Salon . . . CUTS
COLORS
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE Monica Harrington
can benefit clubs through this, Brown said, “Over 1,000 Owner, Hair Stylist FOILS
is an organization that allows it is good for all of us.” people came to the last show,
the sons and grandsons of Miller added that, in general, and each show is a little Sarah Smith PERMS
individuals who have served sportsman shows have been stronger than the one before.” Hair Stylist, Manicurist
FACIAL WAXING
in the armed forces to become doing well this year, and that Brown is a licensed auctioneer Tracy Keyes
part of the American Legion. they are a great way for people in New York, Pennsylvania Nail Tech NAIL ENHANCEMENTS
This is the second Spring to find bargains. and Ohio, and has been in the
Sportsman Show held at the He said the Sportsman Show business for 20 years. 39 Mill Street MANICURES
Green Gable Village, though offers great prices, and that it According to the Green Ellicottville, New York (716) 699-8757 PEDICURES
Miller has also organized two
fall shows in the past, which
raised money for the Little
is a great place to find gifts for
father’s day, as well as gifts
for high school and college
Gable Village website, their
facility is a nationally known
provider of fine antiques and
Gift Certificates Available! TANNING

Valley Library Building Fund. graduates who enjoy outdoor quality auction services.
Miller, who has chaired the sports. Green Gable Village is
Little Valley Fire Department’s Corey Brown, auctioneer at located at 4343 South Whalen Massage Therapy * Facials * Microdermabrasion
Sportsman show for the past 18 Green Gable Village, said 42 Road, which is off Route 219 Body Treatments * Waxing * Makeup
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Art one of them. And lucky for us

(the public), if you see a chair,
and envision lounging in it on
your own property, you can
the quality of life for the people
of Western New York by making
art and cultural workshops
accessible to the public. Classes,
(716) 699-8996
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE 23 Jefferson Street, Rte # 219
purchase it! On Friday August workshops and other services
signature wide armrests that 14 at 6pm, all of the chairs will make the Council a fantastic
have become the hallmark of the
Adirondack’s comfortable style.
be auctioned off at the Full Moon
Beach Party. Even if you do not
resource in our community. The
CCAC also administers NYSCA www.EllicottvilleOasis.com
After resting in one of these intend to purchase a chair, one grants to art organizations, and
chairs, Lee’s carpenter friend, should still consider attending so much more. The Full Moon
Harry Bunnell quickly realized the benefit. There will be music Beach Party and Adirondack
the chair was the perfect item to and other activities in addition to Chair Auction is a great way
sell to summer residents. In 1904 the chair auction. Besides, who to fundraise for the CCAC and
Bunnell filed for and received a can resist a Beach Party that have a great time supporting art
patent of the Adirondack chair. fundraises money for the arts in in Western New York! National
Original colors were green or a our community? Ann Conroy Fuel also donated money to
medium dark brown. Presently Baiter, executive director of bring CCAC sponsored Fine
you can find these seats in a CCAC says, “We the Arts Arts Workshops to Allegany
range of varieties and colors. Council are happy to partner State Park campers and the
Some even come hand painted with Allegany State Park again. public all summer long!
by local artisans! In times of economic despair, To acquire more information 768 Broad Street 11099 Route 5
With materials donated by relationships are essential and on the CCAC, one of their Salamanca, NY 14779 Irving, NY 14081
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Home Depot, students in the positive one.” member, please visit there
Collins Correctional Facility The Cattaraugus County Arts website at www.myartscouncil.
constructed the chairs. After Council is an independent, non- net. If you want more Salamanca BINGO HALL Events Salamanca VIP GAME ROOM Events
being constructed they were profit organization committed to information on the Beach Party
hand-painted by area artists with reforming Western New York. and the Adirondack chairs, or BINGO AFTER DARK KING OF THE ROAD GIVEAWAY
their own unique style and flair. Formed over ten years ago, the Allegany State Park please visit Every Wednesday thru Saturday Thursday, June 11th at 10pm
Once seen, you’ll want at least Arts Council strives to enrich www.enchantedmountains.info at 10pm Keep earning entries thru June 11th
for your chance to win a
We apologize for the inconvenience. 2009 Road King Classic

Museum
The Bingo Hall will be CLOSED on the
Canal was completed. Along the morning dress and bonnet, and following dates due to construction: Harley Davidson
way, inns and taverns were built a night gown with embroidered Monday, June 8th We will also have hot seat drawings for $500
at 7pm, 8pm & 9pm and $1,000 at 11pm.
Tuesday, June 9th
to accommodate travelers, and night cape. A collection of Wednesday, June 10th Stop on it for all the fun!
CONT. FROM PAGE 3 later drovers who drove cattle children vintage clothing, However, the VIP Room will remain OPEN.
Seneca Gaming & Entertainment
back over this route to markets shoes, and photos are also We make Winning FUN !!! We’re Not Just Bingo Anymore !!!
Civil War Veteran, Lawyer, in New York City. Brochures on display. Coordinating the
State Senator, two terms, State are available outlining the clothing exhibits was Dottie Poker Rooms also located in the Seneca Allegany and Seneca Niagara Casinos
Assemblyman, three years. route with a map for persons Fredrickson, Great Valley,
Each has a vignette devoted to
them which was developed by
interested in retracing this trail
or its alternative routes.
a member of the Historical
Society. Visit our website at www.senecagames.com
Cathy Lacy, Great Valley, Vice- A display of old time The museum hours are posted
Chairperson of the Ellicottville equipment includes an ox yoke, on the front door. Appointments
Historical Society. flax breaker, flax carder, swift can be made to schedule a
Another exhibit is “The Old yard winder, trunk, large woven group tour, or for persons doing
Chautauqua Road,” a pioneer basket, press, flail, and a harness research.
trail that brought many families horse to stitch harnesses. Take a stroll down memory
and individuals through the Vintage clothing includes a lane by visiting local museums
county in the early 1800s to wedding dress and veil, two- in Cattaraugus County this
purchase land and settle in piece long beige dress with summer. Bring your family and
Cattaraugus and Chautauqua appliqué and hat, a Victorian friends. For more information,
County or moved on to Ohio. dress with detail, black Civil contact Mary Elizabeth Dunbar,
This primitive route was in use War era bustle skirt and top Ellicottville Town Historian, at

Friends don’t let

about 15 years before the Erie with embroidered cape, a 699-2162.

Coffee in, or to finish tomorrow’s can get their coffee and come

friends pay fees.

project for work. It is bringing next door for a shot of Bailey’s
a good number of new jobs to or Grand Marnier!” she said.
CONT. FROM PAGE 5 town in hiring some 25 locals. The opening date has not been
You can apply online at www. set as of yet, but construction
and grilled sandwiches and coffeeculture.us , which will also is near completion, with most
culture specialties, breakfast give you further information on of the large equipment in place
bagels and late night decadent the company itself. It will also and with large booths and as
desserts. Prices are reasonable feature outdoor seating and Jim Geiger calls it “soft seating”
(think $5.49 for a sandwich) soon, a fire pit. The neighbors with comfy leather chairs.
so you won’t spend a fortune are excited too. Grace Kell, Coffee Culture is looking to the
at Coffee Culture. Culture will owner of Madigans said “We future in Ellicottville as being a
also be open early and close are thrilled to have them as bright one. “We are looking for
late (possibly 6am to 1am on our neighbor.” Kell hopes that a long standing relationship with
weekends), for those wishing the coffee business will help this wonderful community” said N W ID
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dusk and feed in weed beds or
rocky shoals. They can live
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Bryan convinced Tom to take it
in for an official measurement
and sure enough it was a State
CONT. FROM PAGE 7
around 5-6 years in age. They record.
retreat, having an important
impact on the economy of the
whole region.
The Great Lakes have
are olive and gold in color with
darker shades along the upper
side, and have very sharp teeth.
Going fishing is always a good
Nothing is better than relaxing
on the mysterious, breathtaking
and refreshing lakes of our
region. The origins of the
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HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfield Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be Little Valley, at WoodcrestKennel.net or call SPA 716-945-2700, KENNEL 716-945-5799.
held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:20pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfield Town
Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfield Subdivi-
sion Regulations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, Mary Ann and Raymond HELP WANTED
Brenner request Planning Board approval to divide a 3.092 acre parcel into two 1.546 acre lots, upon
which there currently is a residence located on the 1.546 easterly one half of the existing parcel. Said WRITERS: Become part of a growing team! The Villager newspaper of Ellicottville, NY is
property is located off the Hencoop Hollow Road, Tax Map Number 046000-46.003-1-28. A Public looking for feature writers & writers to attend the Ellicottville Town/Village Board meetings.
Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any persons who may have comments to attend the Please send your resume and writing samples to: PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731.
Public Hearing. By Order of the Planning Board, Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 23, 2009
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfield Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held Employment Opportunities!
on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:00pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfield Town Hall in
Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfield Subdivision Regu-
lations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, David Zafuto request Planning Board COFFEE CULTURE
approval to subdivide 11.15 acres into two lots. Said property is located at 7436 Barse Road, Little •Managers
Valley, Tax Map Number 046000 45.002-1-12. A Public Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity •Shift Supervisors
for any persons who may have comments to attend the Public Hearing.
By Order of the Town of Mansfield Planning Board, Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 18, 2009 •Customer Services
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS Open interviews held on June 1st & 2nd, 2009
HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfield Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held Between 12pm and 7pm
on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:10pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfield Town Hall in 38 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731
Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfield Subdivision Regu- By email to: [email protected]
lations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, Robert Erdman request Planning Board
approval to divide the existing 7.69 acre lot into two lots, 4.44 acre vacant lot and a 3.25 acre lot upon
which the current residence is located. Said property is located off the Dublin Meadows Road, Tax
Map Number 046000-55.001-1-16.18. A Public Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any LEGAL NOTICES
persons who may have comments to attend the Public Hearing. By Order of the Planning Board,
Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 23, 2009 Notice of Formation of TANGLEWOOD OF ALLEGANY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with
Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/7/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 97
HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfield Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 1465, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.
held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:20pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfield Town
Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfield Subdivi- Notice of Formation of KINSEY DEVELOPMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of
sion Regulations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, Mary Ann and Raymond State of NY (SSNY) on 04/15/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal office of
Brenner request Planning Board approval to divide a 3.092 acre parcel into two 1.546 acre lots, upon LLC: 203 Jefferson Ave., Allegany, NY 14706. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom
which there currently is a residence located on the 1.546 easterly one half of the existing parcel. Said process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its prin-
property is located off the Hencoop Hollow Road, Tax Map Number 046000-46.003-1-28. A Public cipal office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any persons who may have comments to attend the Notice of Formation of GRANNY’S VERONA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State
Public Hearing. By Order of the Planning Board, Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 23, 2009 of NY (SSNY) on 04/15/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal office of LLC: 200
W. Ohio St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against

★ Sudoku Challenge ★
it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to DiCerbo and Palumbo Attorneys, 410 Community
Bank Bldg., Olean, NY 14760. The registered agent of the company upon whom and at which
★ ★ process against the company can be served is Robert L. Vogtli, at the principal office of the
LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
This Week’s Difficulty Level: To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place
a number into each box so that ANNSCOTT WEBWORKS, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with
★ ★ ★ ★ each row across, each column
down, and each small 9-box
the Sec of State of NY on 3-11-2009. NY Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is des-
ignated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy
square within the larger diagram of any process to The LLC, 10452 Delevan-Elton Road, Delevan NY. Any Lawful Purpose.
9 4 2 1 6 (there are 9 of these) will contain
every number from 1 through
9. In other words, no number
Notice of Formation of Vocon Partners New York LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of
State on 4/21/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business address: 6434 Plum
2 5 3 9 8 will appear more than once in
any row, column, or smaller
9-box square. Working with
Creek Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process
against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY,
NY 10011, registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.
4 7 2 the numbers already given as a
guide, complete each diagram
with the missing numbers that Notice of Formation of Northeast Wholesale Retail Group, LLC. Articles of Organization
filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/30/09. Office locatioin: Cattaraugus County.
9 4 7 will lead to the correct solution.
Good luck! Principal business location: 35 South Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779. SSNY has been desig-
nated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which
Last Week’s Puzzle:
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process shall be mailed is: c/o C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY
10011. C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, is to be the agent
of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. Purpose: Any
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lawful business not statutorily prohibited.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABIL-
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NY, LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was filed with the NY Department of
5 4 2 3 8 9 6 7 1 State (“NYSS”) on 4/2/2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Minnesota
3 5 7 4 9 2 3 6 8 5 4 1 9 7 on 3/5/2009. Office location is Cattaraugus County. Principal business location is 13829 Jay
Street NW, Andover, MN. The NYSS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom
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process against it may be served, and the name and address to which he or she shall mail a copy
of any such process served is Jeffrey S. Meister, 13829 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Purpose is any lawful business.

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 VIEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Memorial Day Services in Ellicottville
Many Gathered at the Gazebo this Past Monday to Pay their Respects as Post #659 Conducted Services
Photos/Gary Kinn

Garage Sales Welcome Bargain Shoppers and Plenty of Sunshine

The Annual Tradition Continued Throughout the Holiday Weekend in and Around the Village of Ellicottville

Photos/Gary Kinn

Start Your Engines! Little Valley Speedway Opens Their Track

Over 3,000 Spectators were in Attendance for the Memorial Day Late Model Special Held Last Sunday

Photos/Ian Biggs

Ellicottville’s Weekly Newspaper Online: www.thevillagerny.com