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Bob McCarthy started building things to be raffled – he’s good at that. He built a 97 square foot Poet’s Cottage, which has been on display in the village since March. It will be moved down to the Depot for the Tuesday night raffles, pizza and wings party, music by Weekly Notice Band and a lot of other fun. It all starts at 6:00 pm at the VOLUME 1 ISSUE 19 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 19 FREE FREE FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 www.EllicottvilleTimes.com THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK See Village Board Page 5 See Planning Board page 4 See Szpaicher Golf Classic page 4 By Jennie Acklin After she moved her business to 27 Monroe St. this past spring, Nature’s Remedy Owner Gretchen Mendell has noticed that some of her customers are having difficulty locating the store’s new location. In fact, Mendell said some patrons have even driven all the way to her other store in Allegany, thinking that her Ellicottville business, which was located at the corner of Monroe and Washington streets for 19 years, has closed. Village Board Meeting Nature’s Remedy Signage • Trash Talk At the invitation of village board member Patra Lowes, Mendell shared her problem with the village board during its meeting Monday night and made several requests that could help customers locate her Ellicottville business. Mendell has spent an undisclosed, but substantial, amount of money purchasing the former Double Diamond building and making extensive renovations, which are not even complete yet. And now is not the time to be losing customers due to a lack of important directional signs. She requested a temporary sign in the Alley Katz flower barrels at the intersection of Monroe and Washington streets, through the end of the growing season, which was approved by the board. She also requested permission to keep her sandwich board at the same corner. Discussion involved required materials, colors, professional look Pulling up a blanket or a chair and getting caught up in music being performed live by a band located within an ornate Ellicottville gazebo is a great way to kick back and relax after a hard day’s work. It’s also a great way to enjoy something for nothing. From 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the village gazebo, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce will present the 2012 Gazebo Series, featuring a different musical performer every week. Each concert is free and sponsored by Five Star Bank. The Midnight Riders, a classic rock, southern rock and blues cover band, kicked off the gazebo series June 30. Girls Gone Mild, four regional female music stars, performed July 5 and the Celtic and world music band Stone Row played at the gazebo Thursday night. The remaining lineup is as follows: July 19 - Tony DeRosa Band (original styling of popular songs) July 26 - Vitamin D (highly stylized favorites) Aug. 2 - The Visitors (Maria Sebastian’s American/pop band) Aug. 9 - Mirage (nuevo- flamenco and world-flavored music) So unfold a chair or roll out that blanket and have a picnic while enjoying the music with someone you love. Oh and try not to sit too far away. SUMMER GAZEBO SUMMER GAZEBO MUSIC SERIES MUSIC SERIES By Jennie Acklin An Ellicottville home- owner’s opposition to the details of Bill Paladino’s Ellicott Development Project prompted the village’s planning board to set a one-month Village Planning Board Meeting Shared Driveway Disputed • Two Public Hearings Held resolution deadline during its July 10 meeting. Homeowner Pat Pagenkopf’s complaint stems from several issues related to the shared driveway between 9 E. Washington St. and 11 E. Washington St., which is planned to be used for several purposes. These include delivery vehicles needing access to the new shops in the building, employee traffic to and from the employee parking area, garbage trucks one to two times per week and emergency vehicle access. The smell and sight of the dumpster located at the end of the shared driveway are also of concern to Pagenkopf, as well as the increased traffic “right outside my By Jennie Acklin A sold out event. 236 golfers are registered for the first annual Eddie Szpaicher Golf Tournament next Wednesday, July 18 at Holiday Valley Resort. Quite a tribute to our friend Ed. Big Eddie was a huge part of our community, and when he suddenly passed away last January, many people needed a BIG way to memorialize him. So the idea of a scholarship fund and an annual golf tournament to fund the scholarship started taking form. An incredible number of volunteers have made this happen over the past several months. To date, over $15,000 has been donated to the scholarship fund, which will go to two college bound Ellicottville Central School seniors, with consideration given to academics and athletics. Anyone can donate in the name of the scholarship at M&T Bank in Ellicottville. 1st Annual Eddie Szpaicher Golf Tournament July 18 Depot – tickets are $25 per person. The actual tournament gets underway Wednesday at 7:00am with registration, and an 8:00 am shotgun start. The second flight starts at 1:00pm. Over 60 hole sponsors have signed up – all friends of Big Eddie, and wanting to be a part of this terrific community event. As everyone finishes on the golf course, the event moves over to Holimont at 6:00pm for appetizers and cocktails, dinner, and auction and entertainment by Only Humen. Over 250 reservations have been made so far – and is sure to be a memorable evening. The list of silent auction items include weekend stays at Tamarack and Holiday Valley, greens fees at Moonbrook CC, Springville CC, numerous August 25 & 25 Downtown Ellicottville Dozens of Artist & Craftsmen
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Bob McCarthy started building things to be raffl ed – he’s good at that.
He built a 97 square foot Poet’s Cottage, which has been on display in the village since March. It will be moved down to the Depot for the Tuesday night raffl es, pizza and wings party, music by Weekly Notice Band and a lot of other fun. It all starts at 6:00 pm at the
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKTHE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK
See Village Board Page 5
See Planning Board page 4See Szpaicher Golf Classic page 4
By Jennie Acklin After she moved her
business to 27 Monroe St. this past spring, Nature’s Remedy Owner Gretchen Mendell has noticed that some of her customers are having diff iculty locating the store’s new location.
In fact, Mendell said some patrons have even driven all the way to her other store in Allegany, thinking that her Ellicottville business, which was located at the corner of Monroe and Washington streets for 19 years, has closed.
Village Board MeetingNature’s Remedy Signage • Trash Talk
At the invitation of village board member Patra Lowes, Mendell shared her problem with the village board during its meeting Monday night and made several requests that could help customers locate her Ellicottville business. Mendell has spent an undisclosed, but substantial, amount of money purchasing the former Double Diamond building and making extensive renovations, which are not even complete yet.
And now is not the time
to be losing customers due to a lack of important directional signs. She requested a temporary sign in the Alley Katz fl ower barrels at the intersection of Monroe and Washington streets, through the end of the growing season, which was approved by the board.
She also requested permission to keep her sandwich board at the same corner. Discussion involved required materials, colors, professional look
Pulling up a blanket or a chair and getting caught up in music being performed live by a band located within an ornate Ellicottville gazebo is a great way to kick back and relax after a hard day’s work.
It’s also a great way to enjoy something for nothing.
From 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the village gazebo, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce will present the 2012 Gazebo Series, featuring a diff erent musical performer every week. Each concert is free and sponsored by Five Star Bank.
The Midnight Riders, a classic rock, southern rock and blues cover band, kicked off the gazebo series June 30. Girls Gone Mild, four regional female music stars, performed July 5 and the Celtic and world music band Stone Row played at the gazebo Thursday night.
The remaining lineup is as follows:
July 19 - Tony DeRosa Band (original styling of popular songs)
July 26 - Vitamin D (highly stylized favorites)
Aug. 2 - The Visitors (Maria Sebastian’s American/pop band)
Aug. 9 - Mirage (nuevo-fl amenco and world-fl avored music)
So unfold a chair or roll out that blanket and have a picnic while enjoying the music with someone you love. Oh and try not to sit too far away.
SUMMER GAZEBO SUMMER GAZEBO MUSIC SERIESMUSIC SERIES
By Jennie AcklinAn Ellicottville home-
owner’s opposition to the details of Bill Paladino’s Ellicott Development Project prompted the village’s planning board to set a one-month
Village Planning Board MeetingShared Driveway Disputed • Two Public Hearings Held
resolution deadline during its July 10 meeting.
Homeowner Pat Pagenkopf’s complaint stems from several issues related to the shared driveway between 9 E.
Washington St. and 11 E. Washington St., which is planned to be used for several purposes. These include delivery vehicles needing access to the new shops in the building, employee traff ic to and from the employee parking area, garbage trucks one to two times per week and emergency vehicle access.
The smell and sight of the dumpster located at the end of the shared driveway are also of concern to Pagenkopf, as well as the increased traff ic “right outside my
By Jennie AcklinA sold out event. 236
golfers are registered for the fi rst annual Eddie Szpaicher Golf Tournament next Wednesday, July 18 at Holiday Valley Resort. Quite a tribute to our friend Ed. Big Eddie was a huge part of our community, and when he suddenly passed away last January, many people needed a BIG way to memorialize him.
So the idea of a scholarship fund and an annual golf tournament to fund the s c h o l a r s h i p started taking form. An incredible number of volunteers have made this happen over the past several months. To date, over $15,000 has been donated to the scholarship fund, which will go to two college bound Ellicottville Central School seniors, with consideration given to academics and athletics. Anyone can donate in the name of the scholarship at M&T Bank in Ellicottville.
1st Annual Eddie Szpaicher Golf Tournament July 18
Depot – tickets are $25 per person.
The actual tournament gets underway Wednesday
at 7:00am with r e g i s t r a t i o n , and an 8:00 am shotgun start. The second fl ight starts at 1:00pm. Over 60 hole sponsors have signed up – all friends of Big Eddie, and wanting to be a part of this terrifi c c o m m u n i t y event. As e v e r y o n e fi nishes on the golf course, the event moves over to Holimont at 6:00pm for appetizers and cocktails, dinner, and auction and entertainment by Only Humen. Over 250
reservations have been made so far – and is sure to be a memorable evening. The list of silent auction items include weekend stays at Tamarack and Holiday Valley, greens fees at Moonbrook CC, Springville CC, numerous
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Two upcoming Seneca Nation pow wows will give the public the opportunity to learn about the area’s oldest native culture and have a lot of fun in the process.
The fi rst pow wow is sponsored by Iroquois Post American Legion 1587 and will run from July 13-15 at the Cattaraugus Community Center, 12767 Route 438 in Irving. The theme this year is “Honor All Veterans.” The event will feature color guards from all over the country and present the opportunity to honor family American fl ags and local veterans.
Several Native American tribes will participate in the “Seneca Pow Wow 2012,” which will be held July 21-22 at Veterans Memorial Park on Broad Street in Salamanca. Both events will feature drum and dance competitions, traditional food and craft vendors, educational exhibits, competitive western-style and smoke dances and drum competitions.Photos submitted by Stephanie Crowley, SNI Official Newsletter
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by Jeff ColeWhile some people
may be familiarized with the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency and even recognize the acronym “IDA,” they might still hold some misconceptions and be puzzled about what the CCIDA is and does.
To clarify, the CCIDA, according to its Executive Director Corey Wiktor, is a public benefi t corporation set up under New York state law to encourage redevelopment and reinvestment by the private sector by issuing abatements. What it isn’t, is an agency that just removes a tax, which he said is a misconception held by some people.
“That couldn’t be further from the truth,” said Mr. Wiktor. “The IDA looks to encourage reinvestment, looks to off er minimal abatements on the value added.There’s never a retraction of a tax, if you will. It’s simply the value added is abated for a period of time to help that initial investment by private sector.”
Mr. Wiktor said that
Construction of the new Dopplemayr high speed detachable quad chair, (replacing a 1992 fi xed grip chair) an approx $3.6M project at Holimont this summer, with an anticipated completion date by Fall Fest in early October.
CCIDA Creates Local Jobs the primary advantages of utilizing the IDA for startup businesses and existing businesses within Cattaraugus County are the IDA’s abilities to abate New York sales tax, real property tax and mortgage recording tax and to also issue tax-exempt bonds if the developer chooses to do fi nancing the tax-exempt route. He explained that abatement, which can only be obtained if a project developer has a project investment, is basically forgiveness of a tax in lieu of the reinvestment.
“So, let’s say you’re buying $100,000 worth of equipment to invest in your manufacturing center. Typically there
would be 8 percent sales tax associated with that purchase. We have the ability to basically wipe out that 8 percent to sort of save the business $800 to reinvest or put all back into the project. It’s kind of a forgiveness of investment made to expand or grow one business,” he said.
Currently the CCIDA, which has served Cattaraugus County since 1971, is working on a plethora of projects, including a private development project on Elizabeth Street in Ellicottville. Mr. Wiktor said that project involves redeveloping an old 60,000-square-foot manufacturing
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variety in musical acts, new automotive entertainment and some returning favorites characterize the grandstand lineup in this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair.
For the past 14 years, the fair has featured exclusively country music entertainment, according
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to Kristina Charlesworth, treasurer of the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society, which runs the fair. With southern rock band .38 Special and the rock/blues group Jeff Fetterman Band joining country music performers Josh Turner and Mallary Hope as the fair’s musical entertainers for this year, concert-goers can now
either boogie down or rock out.“I think it’s going to give
a little more variety to those people who didn’t necessarily want to come to a country (music concert),” said Ms. Charlesworth.
Known for such arena-pop classics as “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught up in You,” .38 Special will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1, with special guest The Jeff Fetterman Band. Josh Turner, who has sold more than 5 million albums and garnered numerous multi-week No. 1 hits, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 2, with special guest star Mallary Hope.
Tickets to .38 Special are $20 for track seating and $15 for grandstand seating. The cost for the Josh Turner concert is $35 for track seating, $30 for bleacher seating and $28 for grandstand seating. The track seats to the Josh Turner concert,
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It is Friday The Thirteenth and the neat July weather is still with us. It’s warm, sunny, hot and humid. Our rain has been spotty at best. For out door stuff July couldn’t be any better. For those of us who enjoy golf, things couldn’t be any better either. Both Holiday Valley and Elkdale Country Club are available and in wonderful shape. Just call either location, make a Tee time then get out and enjoy the really FUN times both of these clubs offer to us all.
In spite of the date, our music, and other FUN STUFF line up are still maintaining the upper version of excellence. In fact this weekend will be a Bluzie preview to Jazz & Blues Fest. So here we go, starting today, Friday July 13, 2012 through Thursday July 19, 2012, we will have twelve Bands, two DJ’s, a couple of Sound System Music Events, a fi fty year celebration of The Rolling Stones concerts plus the usual food and beverage specials that are offered by our wonderful clubs and restaurants. All of which will add to the FUN times we get to experience here in Ellicottville.
The fi fty year celebration of The Rolling Stones concerts which began July 12, 1962 will be celebrated in The Depot beginning yesterday July 12 and continue through out this coming weekend all the hours The Depot is open.
The fi rst of the Sound System Events will happen in Madigans & Madigans Up-Stairs Party & Patio Bar beginning around 7:00 PM Friday and Saturday. First you will hear their neat version of “Party Favorites” till 10:00 PM. At that time, Club Madigans will take over increasing The FUN & Festivities till close.
One more item before we get rolling, The PUB in Great Valley will again, be LIVE music free. However, any and all visitors will still be able to enjoy their wonderful, reasonably priced food and beverages plus the local friendly GOOD PUB TIMES.
Friday’s music kicks off at 7:00 PM in Balloons, when “Stinger” takes the music stage. This new fi ve-piece Buffalo Band, including Kenny G, on keys, formally of The Strangers, has played here twice before. Their web site portrays them as an electrifying band playing classic rock/pop and dance music from the sixties thru today. Their song list also really looks good. We are in for another really neat Balloons Music Night. After “Stinger” gets done, “Personable DJ John Barry” will be in Balloons Sound Booth doing his LIVE Personality Show Off & Party Continuation Show featuring his unique chitter-chatter and FUN danceable tunes, till close.
Returning to 9:00 PM Friday, our second music show will commence in The Gin Mill with a performance by, acoustic guitarist and singer, “Jay McDonnell”. His music and show are similar to Jackson Browne, James Taylor or Cat Stevens. Also, he does create a neat way to unwind from the daily grind. So stop in The Gin Mill, partake of an excellent
fi sh fry. Then enjoy Jay McDonnell’s performance, which will be wonderful.
Saturday’s music begins at 6:00 PM in Balloons with “Richie Leeper and The Soul Revival” on stage. This veteran fi ve-piece Chautauqua County Band, playing Soul, R&B and Pop to Jazz has played here a few times in the past year or so. Their music ability and showmanship is the best and will prove what their billing says; “Everybody will have a good time with this great band of iconic Jamestown musicians”. Following “Richie Leeper”, “DJ Flakey Frank Watson, The Party Monster,” has extended his weekend pass from The Disoriented DJ Home. His excellent party continuation skills will be on display as he keeps the Party and Good Times going from Balloons Sound & Light Booth with his all-ages friendly chatter and neat, FUN tune selection till close.
Returning to 7:00 PM Saturday, The Silver Fox will have “Acoustic Kuk” entertaining their outdoor dining crowd with his neat, acoustic version of many singer/songwriter tunes from the last several decades. Kuk’s music, done in his unique, audience friendly and entertaining style, is a very up-lifting music happening that will create a great Silver Fox Dining Experience & Music Show.
Then at 9:00 PM Saturday The Gin Mill will host the return of “Robin & The Rubes” to Ellicottville. A quote from their web site tells it all. “Robin & The Rubes are a hard driving quartet that mixes tradition with an emphasis on improvisation to create a cool blend of old school blues with a modern edge”. With Robin Mayerat on lead vocals along with guitarist Paul Iannello from “The Hurricanes”, Bassist Dan Shays and drummer Phil Moodie, we are in for quite a show in The Gin Mill this Saturday.
Moving to Sunday, beginning at 5:00 PM, Balloons will host another Blues Show performed by a new & rising Memphis star, Brandon Santini. A review from Brandon’s web site describes Brandon as one of the brighter new stars on the blues harmonica horizon. His play is heavily infl uenced by John Popper. However, Brandon does incorporate a lot of elements from both country and Chicago styling as well. On this trip to New York, besides Balloons, Brandon will be doing gigs in Buffalo’s Tudor Lounge and The Armor Inn in Hamburg. Both of which are excellent Blues Venues.
WOW what a weekend and we still have another six band gigs to go. Three of which will happen on Monday. First The Ellicottville Brewing Company at 6:30 PM will host their “Brews and Bluegrass Show” featuring “The Blue Mule Band” doing their really FUN and excellent version of Bluegrass with Heart. This band now being fi ve-piece really puts on a neat version of bluegrass.
Next, The Gin Mill starting around 7:00 PM, besides their “All U Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner” for
only $6.99, will have “Home Made Jam” doing their “Country Oldies Pure & Simple Music Show”. Their music and the performance of vocalist Liz Boberg is among the best we get to see here in Ellicottville. So stop by The Gin Mill this Monday to enjoy a great spaghetti dinner and wonderful music by “Home Made Jam”.
Monday becomes complete at 10:00 PM Sharp with Madigans Church on Monday. The Reverend Jack along with Deacon Dan are providing a really neat show of original Honky Tonk to Rock-A-Billy to good time ROCKIN tunes done in a unique and FUN way. Last Monday was among the best gigs I’ve seen them do.
Moving on to Wednesday at 8:00 PM, when The Gin Mill will, as always, have “Joe Wagner and John Winston” doing their wonderful “Folk to Southern Rock Acoustic Music Show”. This excellent gig, that has taken place for over twenty-fi ve years, is further enhanced by The Gin Mill’s great munchies and superb wings.
Thursday completes this great week of music with two gigs. First at 7:00 PM The Town Park Gazebo will host the fourth gig of our Chamber’s excellent Summer Concert Series. This week it will be “The Tony DeRosa Band”. Tony has performed here before as a duo with his brother Vincent, this will be his debut performance with his own band. They will offer original music styling of quite popular tunes in a crowd friendly way.
Then Thursday, at 8:00 PM, “The Weekly Notice Band” will be back ROCKIN The Gin Mill. This week’s version, will again be “The FAR Out Band”, or “The Rod And Freddie Outstanding Band”. With Freddie on bongos and vocals and Rod on guitar and vocals, we will hear some excellent country to southern rock tunes that will create a FUN Gin Mill Night of Music.
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Cattaraugus County and area emergency responders are invited to a unique seminar on preparing for various horse emergency situations, such as a barn fi re, overturned trailer, stuck in the mud, trapped in a barn collapse, evacuating for a natural disaster, or entrapment in a fence. This is an opportunity to learn from specialized experts on how the addition of a live horse in these situations should best be handled for the safety and successful outcome of all involved.
The course syllabus includes sections from the perfect rescue and public perception and media, to large animal unpredictability and body language, chemical restraint with sedation and tranquilizers, manipulation and lifting, owner psychology at the scene, and medical triage and treatment. With a complete course manual, this training would be valuable to
fi re departments, law enforcement, animal control, veterinarians, and other emergency responders.
The course will be taught by Justin McLeod and Tori Miller of the North Carolina Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team. McLeod and Miller have10 years experience with their business, have received extensive training and accreditation with the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, Inc., and presently work as a supervisor at a 911 Emergency Communications Center and Firefi ghter Engineer and EMT, respectively. They each have over 15 years of experience in the Fire/Rescue and Emergency Services both in the fi eld and as instructors, and are both Fire Services Level II instructors. They also teach these Large Animal Rescue courses at the college level and through-out the United
States. Kelly Sigler, a three-star Parelli Natural Horsemanship Professional Instructor, joins the teaching team with the specialized horse psychology and training portion of the presentation.
This course, Friday, September 21 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, may qualify for continuing education credit. It is provided free of charge to area emergency responders by the Ellicottville Fire Department, the Golden Stride Walker Ranch of Ellicottville, and the Western New York Horse Resource. Attendance will be limited by space, so reservations are required. Priority will be given to emergency responders, and any spaces not reserved by July 15 will be off ered to the interested public. Contact Cathi Peters [email protected] at Cattaraugus County Off ice of Emergency Services (716) 938-2213 for reservations for the Friday evening course.
A complete clinic taught by the same instructors, with actual horses being trained for various emergency situations, will be off ered on September 22 & 23. The clinic fee is $395 for participants with their horse, and $150 for participants without a horse. For clinic reservations, contact Debbie Fredrickson: 716-699-8632, [email protected] or visit www.GoldenStride.com.
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(Reprinted from the March 30, 2012 issue of the Ellicottville Times)
As you probably know by now, if you have read this column before, I have some sort of addiction to the road. I don’t quite know how to explain it or how it came about. I have always been interested in hiways and will write a future piece on some of my favorite roads, such as the Lincoln Hiway. But I feel that it is important to note that there are downsides to a life of travel. I’m not referring to automobile breakdowns or less than clean Laundromats. There are things we leave behind that we’d rather not and there are things we miss. And I don’t just mean birthdays or anniversaries.
Perhaps the greatest and saddest disappointment associated with my wanderings occurred on January fi rst. That evening I received a call, while in Charleston, South Carolina, from my good friend Linda Moss. With a shaky and breaking voice she informed me that we lost a great friend, Eddie Szpacher. Even now, months later, just the thought of Eddie being gone unnerves me.
I am sure that much has been said and written about this great man. And, yes, I mean Great. I don’t use that word
often nor do I take it lightly. So now, with the luxury of this column, I will say my piece.
There are few people in our lives that so move us they appear to be bigger than life. There is some sort of dynamic that is a combination of charm, warmth, sincerity and love. For so many of us Eddie was one of those people. Certainly he was an imposing fi gure. With that size came a smile and laugh that could wipe out the worst and darkest load a friend might be carrying. Be it a hangover, a personal loss of some kind or just some general self pity, Eddie could blow it away with just a few words. I know this to be true because he did it for me many times.
I wonder, sometimes, where people like this come from. His siblings, Mark and Kim, pretty much come from
the same mold. I had told them all on several occasions, that of the few good friends I have, three were Szpachers. There is his wife Becky and his daughters who were the recipients of his huge capacity for love and pride. Did these people help make Eddie into this very special person? Or his parents? They say the apples don’t fall far from the
tree. What ever the source or cause, we were all blessed to know and love this man.
Looking back I can still vividly recall so many evenings sitting across the bar from him sharing a joke or a story. And when I traveled, it was Eddie who looked after my house and forwarded my mail to me when I would be at a place for a while. Sometimes when I am out somewhere and I hear a warm, low laugh I spin around thinking it’s him. Maybe it is. You know, I don’t care to believe that the people we love ever leave us. They are around us somewhere.
So, Eddie, I miss you. Bad. I wish there had been a little more time to tell you again how much you meant to me and to so many others. But you must know that. I think of you a lot. And now the words in front of me are starting to blur.
Until next time….
dining room window.” She said she has lost all privacy within her property and said her property value has declined because of the Paladino project. Pagenkopf is currently having a property valuation conducted.
A conditional agreement between Bill Paladino and homeowner Pat Pagenkopf is needed for a plan approval to be given to Paladino, and no such agreement has been reached. Following a lengthy discussion by both parties and all board members, it was decided that no building permits would be issued as yet, and one month was given as a deadline for resolution.
The planning board also held two public hearings during its meeting. The
fi rst hearing was for a special-use permit submitted by Bill Soff el of ERA Real Estate, to create a residential condo in an existing commercial building located at 12 Washington St. No comments were received from the fl oor and the public hearing was closed.
The second hearing was submitted by Bill Paladino for a special-use permit for approval to locate the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency in an existing building located at 9 E. Washington St. After some discussion from neighbors who had some concerns about the driveway access, which was not part of the public hearing topic, no pertinent discussion was received and the hearing
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was closed.The next agenda item
was presented by Bill Sprague and Bill Gugino of Sprague Development, who sought a special-use permit for 11-13 Elizabeth St. for off ice space and residential apartments. Board members requested a site plan, along with detailed drawings showing layouts for doors, windows, and complete interiors. Revised drawings will be resubmitted in two weeks, and a public hearing was set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14.
The planning board gave architectural approval for 12 Greer Hill and to Paul Iskalo’s garage addition at 19 Greer Hill.
The next village planning board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14.
by Jeff ColeRock City Chrysler
Jeep Dodge in Little Valley may not be a large, urban dealership located alongside a busy stretch of road.
But for Kevin Frantz, co-owner of Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge, that’s OK.
“We’re kind of out in the country and we still run a very good business,” he said. “We’re not a city dealer that sells 300 to 400 cars a month, but for being out in the country in Little Valley, we do pretty well.”
Mr. Frantz and Max Crandall founded Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge, located at 520 Rock City St., in September 2008, when they purchased the Tri-County Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership. According to its website, www.rockcitychr ysler.com, Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge proudly serves the cities of Little Valley, Salamanca, Jamestown, Randolph and many more.
The website also states that the dealership provides new and preowned sales, service,
business profile
Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Little Valleyparts and fi nancing. Mr. Frantz listed numerous benefi ts of being a customer at Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge.
“We treat every customer the same. We can guarantee credit approval. We have certifi ed technicians to service all makes and model vehicles,” said Mr. Frantz.
The dealership off ers an extensive inventory of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep cars, trucks and SUVs, according to its website, including the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Avenger and Jeep Grand Cherokee. It also sells other quality preowned make and model vehicles.
Currently, Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge is holding a year-end sales event for Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
“It’s a new-car event that will encompass all of their product lines and they put out additional rebates and incentives to get customers into a new vehicle,” said Mr. Frantz.
Getting customers into a
new vehicle is obviously a big goal of the dealership’s.
“We work hard to get you into the vehicle you have always wanted. That new Chrysler Dodge Jeep is waiting for you and we work with a vast array of lending sources to make sure you will get the most complete and comprehensive fi nancial package available,” the dealership’s website states.
In addition to car sales, Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge also has a service department that performs all kinds of maintenance and repairs, such as oil change, tire rotation and brake service on all Chrysler Dodge Jeep models and other vehicles sold at the dealership.
To request a service appointment, fi ll out a credit application, order parts or simply browse new or preowned inventory, visit www.rockcitychr ysler.com. Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge can be reached at (716) 938-6936.
Kevin Frantz, co-owner of Rock City Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Szpaicher Golf TournamentCont. from Front Page
gift certifi cates, skis, Sabres gear, plane rides, an autographed Jim Kelly football, an authentic Joe Namath signed jersey........
(it’s a loooong list!)Anyone wishing to
donate to the scholarship can do so at M&T Bank, or send checks to the Ed
Szpaicher Scholarship Fund, PO Box 131, Ellicottville NY 14731. Go to www.bigedgolf.com for more information.
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BBQ Rib Teams and Johnny Cash Tribute Coming to Salamanca
The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 1st Annual Allegany Rockin’ Ribfest at Veterans Memorial Park in Salamanca, NY on Thursday, August 16 – Saturday, August 18, 2012. Professional, national, champion rib teams aka “Ribbers” will compete for trophies while offering their specially prepared foods to the public. The champion cooking teams include: Smokin’ Joe’s Hog Wild Barbeque, TWO FAT GUYS BBQ, Wells Hog Wild, My Happy Place BBQ, and SGT. Oink’s BBQ Co.
Allegany Rockin’ Ribfest will also feature an outstanding entertainment lineup with “The Spirit of Johnny Cash” - Harold Ford & The Cash Band featuring Laura Lucy as June Carter, West of the Mark from Buffalo NY, Willow Creek Band from Dunkirk NY, The Blues Hounds from Irving NY, and The Bob Hartle Band from Bradford PA.
The festival is packed with fun for the whole family! Ribfest will feature a kid friendly “Kid Zone” with bounce houses and face painting; art & craft vendors; and a variety of scrumptious desserts and specialty comfort foods will also be available. There is no admission cost! For more information on the 1st Annual Rockin’ Ribfest and updated information, visit www.salamancachamber.org or call (716) 945-2034.
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facility that formerly manufactured Little Leauge and miniature Louisville Slugger baseball bats.
“Unfortunately, that business left not only Cattaraugus County but New York state as a whole around 2006, 2007, so that building has sat idle for fi ve or six years. A developer is looking to invest a signifi cant amount of money into the facility to open up. The initial phase would be a restaurant, as well as bowling alleys, so we’re seeing these types of redevelopment occurring just here within Ellicottville,” he said.
The CCIDA also has continual projects going on with Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski resorts, which have worked with the agency for more than 20 years, according to Mr. Wiktor. He estimated that the CCIDA has been a part of roughly $30 million worth of projects with those two tourism destinations during the last two to three years.
“We’ve been part of a variety (of projects) at Holiday Valley, anything from the terrain park to the skycoaster to their new lodge that they are
currently building as we speak. HoliMont, we’ve been associated with a variety of improvement projects there, (such as) the recent purchase of their quad-chairlifts, so, a variety of projects with HoliMont, as well,” he said.
Dave Riley, president of Holimont, mentioned a
long list of projects that the IDA has been a part of. The current project, a new $3.6M high-speed detachable quad chairlift is being constructed this summer, and will be ready for the upcoming 2012-13 ski season. The IDA also is a part of the new purchase of a Pisten Bully 600W (winch) snowcat, which will allow Holimont crews to fi nesse their grooming capabilities even more so. Holimont is also self-suff icient when it comes to power, thanks to the “HoliWatts 3.5 meg power plant, also a project with IDA. “We are able to put more back into the infrastructure, “the bones
of the business “such as snowmaking, at Holimont thanks to the IDA’s involvement,” says Riley, “We want to be a very successful ski resort, and with the help of the IDA, we can accomplish that, and ultimately bring more jobs to the WNY area.”
In addition to abatements and encouraging
development and reinvestment within Cattaraugus County, the CCIDA also works in concert with a lot of the other economic development agencies within the county. As evidence of
this, the CCIDA is one of 10 members of the Cattaraugus County Economic Development Team, which works to assist businesses that exist within or are looking to move to Cattaraugus County.
“Another big part of our business is networking and working with our county off icials, state off icials, community off icials basically to encourage any type of retention or growth within Cattaraugus County. We’re more than happy to help and assist where we can,” said Mr. Wiktor.
CCIDA Creates Local JobsCont. from Page 2
“HoliWatts”, HoliMonts 3.5 meg power plant
“We want to be a very successful ski resort, and
with the help of the IDA, we can accomplish that, and ultimately bring more jobs
to the WNY area.”Dave Riley, President, Holimont
and design, and size and location of the sandwich board. She then sought permission to add a MOVED sign to the bottom of the board, as it could take at least a full season to let all of her customers know where her new location is.
Several board members agreed that she is enduring a business hardship if customers cannot fi nd her, and that they should help her. Mendell’s requests were approved with certain provisions as to size and professional look of her sandwich board.
The board’s attention then moved to Jayne Martin, who requested clarifi cation on where businesses were permitted to stack cardboard trash for pickup by the Village crew. It was decided than until the building construction at Gado Gado and Nature’s Remedy was complete, they could continue placing cardboard across the street for pickup. Once all of the remodeling is fi nished, businesses will be required to keep the cardboard behind their own buildings.
Harold Morton gave the Department of Public Works report, which included review of several blacktop projects, daily watering of the Alley Katz fl owers, a water leak repair on Martha Street, with the assistance of Ken Hinman, and the ongoing issue of water meter replacements. Many village residents are still not complying with the request for access for new water meter installation, with more than 100 remaining.
Last Saturday’s thunderstorm and lightning strike knocked out the backup battery and now a new battery has to be ordered. A new project at the Village Park was completed on Monday, of a tennis back stop. Funds for this project were donated by our 700 Club.
Howard Giff ord gave the village constable’s report. Police issued 26 vehicle and traff ic summonses, 24 warnings and made three non-criminal arrests. Off icers also recorded several complaints, including a theft of services of the Wingate’s dumpster, with persons dumping more than 30 bags of trash.
Police further issued warning letters were issued for brush piles and seven letters for use of improper garbage bags.
Giff ord said, as reported the 6-29-12 Ellicottville Times, that brush and leaves will be collected at curbside from April 1 to Nov. 30 on the fi rst Monday of each month; only one time per month, not multiples times per week. Off icers issued fi ve parking tickets and the police department received a total of $445 in parking ticket receipts.
The sewer report included the installation of the new circuit board in the ultraviolet system by Carrier Controls and two new relays installed by the DPW. Two bids for the garage roof materials were received, and the project was awarded to House of Steel, Springville.Materials were ordered, picked up, and installation started. Ditches were dug for the ultrasonic wiring and creek fl ow meter by Hinman Contracting. Two ultrasonic meters were installed in lagoon 4. A test sample was taken to measure the eff ectiveness of the ultrasonics.
Four building permits were issued in June. BP12-21 was issued to Sprague Development for their project on 11-13 Elizabeth Street. Two permits were issued to John Northrup for townhouse units on Abbey Lane, and a permit was issue to John Lewisky for a deck at 8 HoliHilton.
Mike Smith gave the village engineering report. The sewer pipe relining project on Rockwell Avenue was completed in June, with a total cost of $43,850.
Mike presented the DEC’s creek discharge consent
order SPDES application for signatures. The stream meter is the next step in the compliance process, and must be done by the end of September.
The board discussed the water ordinance and received a fi nal draft version, which includes a revised water rate schedule. The topic of stand-by power was discussed at last month’s meeting, and was discussed again this month. A 60 kilowatt natural gas generator estimate was given of $30,000, which included the transfer switch.
Village garbage was the next discussion topic. The Village provides weekly trash removal at the cost of approximately $60,000 per year and collects about 10 percent of that cost through the sale of off icial garbage bags.
Residents are not complying with the ordinance, as far too many are using their own black or white generic bags. The contract with Modern Trash expired in June and increases are expected. Discussion involved options to off set the costs, and included the possibility of the DPW taking on trash pickup. Mayor Coolidge asked board members to consider all options and prepare for more trash discussions.
Patra Lowes gave the special events report and included applications for the Jazz and Blues Festival, Taste of Ellicottville, Centurion Cycling and Bob McCarthy’s Americana Folk Art Festival.
The next village board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 13.
Village Board MeetingCont. from Front Page
Village Crew workers installed a tennis backstop at the Village Park this week.
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Saturday August 11Mansfi eld Area
Historical Society7691 Toad Hollow Rd. 11:00 am Presentation on the Keis home once the summer home of actor James Whitmore.
August 11-12 Taste of Ellicottville
Sample the best that Ellicottville’s 22 fi ne restaurants have to off er, tickets are $1 each 12-4pm
August 16- 18 Allegany Rockin’ Ribfest11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at Veterans Memorial Park in Salamanca. Professional, nat’l champion barbecue teams will compete for trophies while off ering their specially prepared foods to the public.
August 17-19 Centurion Cycling Event
A brand new cycling event to Ellicottville with multiple distances: C100, C50, C25, Team Time Trial, Kid’s Ride, Expo Village. All cycling ability levels can participate on controlled courses.
August 20 Salamanca Historical Society
6:30 p.m. Mary McQueen and Robin 2009 Eukanuba Champion in Law Enforcement, Robin’s Story, 125 Main St., Salamanca 716-945-2946
August 25 Voodoo MoonA tribute to Michael Kerns, 6 p.m. Cajun Cook off at John Harvard’s pool complex-Holiday Valley, proceeds go to Ellicottville Rotary Club, tickets are $65 call 716-699-8758
August 25-26 Americana Folk Art Festival
EllicottvilleFolk artists of all kinds! Call for more information: 716-378-0916
August 31- September 3 Little Valley Trail RidersLabor Day Weekend
Thursday July 19Free Gazebo ConcertTony DeRosa Band
Original styling of popular songs, sponsored by Five Star Bank 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Village Gazebo.
July 21 Kids & Cancer Motorcycle Benefi t Run
Bikers cruise around Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York, there will also be a motorcycle raffl e, Bradford, PA, 814-386-6738 or kidsandcancerbenefitrun.com
July 21-22 Festa ItalianaSt. John’s Church, Olean, enjoy Italian-American cuisine, food, and music. Kids games, games of chance, music and more!
July 21-22Seneca POW WOW
Salamanca, Veterans Memorial Park, drum and dance competitions as well as food and craft vendors.
Thursday July 26Free Gazebo Concert
Vitamin D - Highly Stylized Favorites, sponsored by Five Star Bank 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Village Gazebo.
July 27- 29 Jazz and Blues Festival
Ellicottville, choose from a variety of Jazz and Blues performance areas ranging from restaurants, bars & nightclubs, street-side, and the Village Square.
July 13 6:00 pmRock the Park
Allegany State ParkLive music with Kevin McCarthy and the Porcelain Bus Drivers at Red House Beach.
July 13Mtn Bike Race Series
The Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Race Series. Race dates are June 29 and July 13, 20 and 27. Registration at the Mountain Sports Center from 5 - 6:15 pm each night. Race starts at 6:30.
July 13-15 Veterans Pow Wow
Cattaraugus Community Center at 12767 Route 438 in Irving, NY. The theme this year is “Honor All Veterans”
July 13, 14, 15 Little Valley Trail Riders
Trail Ride N’ Learn Weekend, Little Valley NY, l i t t leval leyr [email protected]
July 14 Cattaraugus County Arts Council Cause for Celebration
Raffl e6-8 p.m. at CCAC’s studio, 100 W. Main St. Allegany. Call 716-372-7455
July 14Bona Fest
St. Bonaventure Church; enough food, music, games, and celebration to keep the whole family happy.
July 15 6 Hours of Power Mountain Bike Race
Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center, Ellicottville www.heartrateup.com
July 16-19Camp Creation
@ Canticle FarmWhere Children Learn About Care for Creation Ages 6-10 $30 registration fee-deadline: July 9, 2012 Visit www.canticlefarm.org or call 716-373-0200,
July 16 Salamanca Historical Society
6:30 p.m. Karen Hubbard and John Crocitto with Tammy Cummings, The Ghost of American Legion Post 535, 125 Main St., Salamanca 716-945-2946
Ken Hinman6296 Witch Hollow Rd Ellicottville NY 14731
716.699.8202Cell 716.474.8214
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Landscaping, Post Holes, Top Soil, Gravel, MulchSnow Plowing & Sanding
Call the Ellicottville Times at 716-699-4062 or email [email protected]
Chapman’s Electrical Service
Tom Chapman716-699-2832 or 716-474-6848 cell
Residential • Commercial • Industrial WiringElectrical Motor Service
Bucket Truck Line Service7113 Kent Road, Ellicottville NY
COMMUNITY CALENDARA Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities
HELP WANTEDNow Hiring Waitress, Bartender and a Cook. Apply after 4pm at the Birdwalk or call 699-2749.
The Ellicottville Times is seeking a newspaper delivery person every Friday for about 4-5 hours to service Bradford, Olean and Salamanca beginning immediately. Must have own vehicle. Includes gas allowance. Contact Jennie at (716) 699-4062 or (814) 688-0083.
Help Wanted Roofers needed. Must be Experienced, will not train. (716) 572-7303
FOR RENTFully furnished one bedroom apartment fi ve minutes from downtown Ellicottville. Garage parking, stainless steel appliances including wine refrigerator. $825 includes electric, satellite TV and water. 837.6519.
August 5 Ultra Trail Run4 mile and 12 mile Trail Runs, Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center, Ellicottville www.heartrateup.com
August 8-12 World Karting
Association NationalsThe largest sanctioning body for kart racing in the United States will be held at the Chapel Hill Raceway in Great Valley. Starts at 12 a.m. both days, www.chapelhillraceway.com
Thursday August 9Free Gazebo Concert
Mirage - Nuevo fl amenco & world-fl avored music, sponsored by Five Star Bank 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Village Gazebo.
August 10Beach Party at
Red House Beach Allegany State Park
Live music, jugglers, face painting & crafts.
Ellicottville Memorial Library
Open Daily 10 am – 5 pmTues. and Wed. until 8 pmClosed Sun www.evml.org
716-699-2842 Kids – The Summer
Reading Program has started! “Dream Big, READ” is the theme for this year. Come in and sign up to participate this summer. Programs on bats, constellations, dreams, camping and much more!
Campfi re Songs and S’mores – On Tuesday, July 17th, Katie Benatovich will present a kids program on camping and campfi re songs. The program will fi nish with the making (and eating) of S’mores! The program begins at 1 pm.
Art Around the World, a week-long series of art classes taught by Cathy Lacy. This series will run from July 16-20 from 9:30-11:30am. Individual classes are $30 per session, or $25 when you register for 3 or more sessions. Call 716-372-7455.
ArtMobile – The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be coming to the Ellicottville Library this summer. Session II will be held on July 17th from 12:30 to 1:30 and participants will view photos from The Native American collection and explore the history of the dream catcher.
Participants will build their own dream catcher. Kids ages 6 to 13 who are interested in this program should contact the library to register.
Exercise classes – We have a variety of exercise classes being off ered throughout the week. Please call or stop by the library for a list of dates and times.
Bugs have arrived at Great Valley Baptist Church for this year’s Vacation Bible School.
Join the fun at the “Bug Zone” at Great Valley Baptist Church. There will be crafts, games, skits, bible stories, snacks, and prizes.
This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held July 16,
Do Not Get Bugged Out!2012 through July 20, 2012. Each night will start at 6:30 pm and run until 8:45 pm. This event will take place at Great Valley Baptist Church on the corner of Rt. 219 and Mutton Hollow. The Vacation Bible school is open to ages 3 to 17. For further information, please call (716)-945-4629.
Services are regularly held every Sunday. Sunday School starts at 9:30 am, with the morning service to follow starting at 10:45 am. The evening service begins at 6:30 pm and Wednesday night prayer meeting begins at 7 pm.
77 North Buffalo Street, PO Box 411Springville, NY 14141
Ellicottville Memorial Library Summer Reading Program
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12 Washington Street PO Box 780Ellicottville, NY 14731Business: (716) 699-4800 Ext. 115Cell: (716) 499-8839Email: [email protected]
Legal Notices
Historical Society photos by Mary Fox
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Great Valley’s Summer Youth Program is running from July 9 through August 17, 2012. The program runs daily, Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm, and offers games, crafts and weekly swimming. Please bring a packed lunch. Call the Town Clerk’s Offi ce with any questions at 716-945-4200 ext. 100.
By Kimberly Duke, Core Performance Fitness
Summertime! A glorious time of year~ a season fi lled with vacations, weddings, barbeques and other warm weather activities that make it easy to forget about our healthy habits. This time of year can be fi lled with opportunities to over eat and over drink and over expose ourselves to the sun.
The best way to reduce the risk of the problems related to the “overs” is to make your
Embrace the
Challenge
healthy habits habitual. Kind of like brushing your teeth or applying sunscreen before heading out to the pool-these are habits that are typically automatic. Healthy habits should be on automatic too. You know if you do not brush your teeth you risk getting a cavity. If you do not apply sunscreen you risk getting burned. If you spend the majority of your summer over eating or drinking too many unhealthy beverages you risk a host of unwelcome experiences, not to mention weight gain.
One of the best ways to make a new habit habitual is to repeat the behavior repeatedly (Say that 10x fast). A great way to start a wanted habit is to write it down. Since healthy habits means creating more than one, write up a short list. This will allow you to see what you need to do, and even check them off as you get them done on a daily basis. Once it becomes part of your lifestyle, this to-do list will become part of your routine.
Let’s start with EATING REAL~ Summer is one of the best times to enjoy ideal health foods. Peaches,
plums, berries all have healthy properties and should be included I salads, on the grill or in hand. Vegetables are also plentiful and fresh during the summer months. Enjoy them raw or grilled to experience their fi ne fl avor and texture.
I would place HYDRATE on the list next. In the heat your body naturally loses essential minerals due to sweating. These fl uid need to be replaced or you will experience fatigue, cramps, exhaustion. Drinking fi ltered water throughout the day will defi nitely alleviate this problem. Sports drinks and soda should be avoided, especially if your activity level is low. Those drinks contain sodium and sugar/sugar substitute- both are caloric beasts that wreck havoc on your systems.
Thirdly, I would put EXERCISE on that list. Summertime is the best time to get outside and play! Go hiking, swimming or running. Throw a Frisbee, take a walk or get on your bike. Just get outside and move. Include your family to encourage healthy habits for all…A family that plays together, stays together.
Finally, SLEEP…resist the urge to stay up too late during long summer days. Create a sleep routine, keeping bedtime and wake up time regulated. Avoid drinking alcohol within three hours of your bedtime. Shoot for a full eight hours.
So, what are you waiting for-Write up your list and post it in your home so you are reminded of theses simple routines everyday. Your summer will still be full of fun and your body will thank you by feeling fantastic!
BY BARBARA KOZLOWSKI WELCOME BACK!!!
KABOB KAFE is scheduled to reopen Monday July 16, and locals and visitors can once more enjoy the wonderful fare ‘Iccky’, Tom and staff prepare. They have had quite a journey, moving a building from Monroe Street to their present location behind Balloons but defi nitely more visible from Washington and from Mill Street. The building has a front deck that seats 12 and the lower level now boasts a full-service bar, serving all legal beverages, not just wine and beer. There is also a new back deck upstairs that seats 30 patrons and the interior seats about 60. The complete remodel includes a beautiful new bar, new seating areas inside, upstairs, and out on the numerous decks.. I’m looking forward to seeing these new changes and enjoying their wonderful dishes.
Tasting EllicottvilleKabob Kafe
Sheikh Zafar Iqbal or ‘Iccky’ to his friends and patrons began his journey more than 10 years ago from Pakistan to the US and to Olean and Ellicottville. He opened KABOB KAFE on Monroe Street in January of 2006 and is living his American dream. He learned English by listening to customers and American friends and talking to people. His father-in-law taught him the restaurant business while he was working at Rafi ’s in Olean. A friend of his wife’s told him that Ellicottville would be the perfect place to open a new restaurant and with a little investigation opened on Monroe Street. The rest is history and we haven’t had a restaurant moved - building and all - to a new location with the possible exception of when the Ellicottville Depot was moved by rail to its present location in the late 1970’s.
KABOB KAFE offers Greek, Kabobs Kafe is scheduled to open Monday July 16, after a long journey across town, literally, and fi nally settling into their new location at 37 Washington Street.
Italian and Asian cuisine. Their lentil soup is a favorite. Salads include Walnut, caesar, Greek and a Buffalo Chicken salad. A variety of appetizers like roasted red pepper hummus with warm pita triangles stimulate your palate for entree fare. Entrees include Souvlaki made with chicken or beef, Kabobs made with chicken, beef, vegetables or shrimp; Tandoori dishes and several
pasta dishes which include seafood Asiago, vegetable medley, stuffed shells and chicken or eggplant parmesan. There is also a children’s menu featuring many of their favorites.
Be sure to stop by KABOB KAFE’S new location, check out the new decks and the remodeling they have done and enjoy their unique Mediterranean cuisine.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPLANNING BOARDTOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNotice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 274-b (Special
use permits) and Section 274-a (Site Plan Review) of NYS Town Law, the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider:
PB-2012-05, the application by Miranda Holdings, Inc. for Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval to allow a new Tim Horton’s restaurant, with drive through window. The project would also include a future retail/offi ce use on the fi rst fl oor and 5-6 apartments on a second fl oor. The site is located at 6599 US Route 219 North and is further identifi ed as Tax Map Number 46.004-1-49. The project site is currently the location of the Town of Ellicottville Highway Barn, which will be relocated.
The Planning Board will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, N.Y. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZONING BOARD OF APPEALSTOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNotice is hereby given that, pursuant to Sections 267, 267-a,
and 267-b of New York State Town Law, the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider:
ZBA-2012- 01, the appeal by Miranda Holdings, Inc. for two area variances related to a new Tim Horton’s restaurant. One variance is a request to allow some portions of the parking lot, including parking spaces and drive aisle, to come to within approximately four (4) feet of the front property line, where Section 3.9B(1) of the Town’s Zoning Law provides that a parking lot for a commercial use in a General Commercial (GC) zoning district shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet. The second variance is a request to reduce the width of the landscaped buffer, required by Section 3.6E(3) of the Town’s Zoning Law, from a minimum width of 20 feet to an approximate proposed width of from eight (8) to four (4) feet. The site is located at 6599 US Route 219 North and is further identifi ed as Tax Map Number 46.004-1-49. The project site is currently the location of the Town of Ellicottville Highway Barn, which will be relocated.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Town Hall, One West Washington Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPLANNING BOARDTOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNotice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 274-b (Special
use permits) and Section 274-a (Site Plan Review) of NYS Town Law, the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 23 at 6:10 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider:
PB-2012-03, the application by Cold Spring Construction Company for a renewal of their Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval for an existing gravel mine. Access to the mine is from Canada Hill Road, and the property also has frontage on Route 240. The lot is further identifi ed as Tax Map Parcel 29.004-2-3.2.
The Planning Board will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, N.Y. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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8 Eff ective Exercises You’re Not DoingIt’s easy to get comfortable with a tried-and-true workout
routine. But if it’s results you want, you’ll need to shake things up occasionally. “Changing your routine around every 4 to 6 weeks keeps muscles challenged so you continue to see results,” says Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, author of Beat the Gym (William Morrow, 2011). Swap out your regular exercises with these moves to get more bang for your workout buck. Each week we’ll feature one new exercise you need to be doing. Start with 2 sets and work up to 3 when it feels easy.
One-arm pull down (Works: back and biceps) What you need: medium to heavy resistance tubing with a
handle on one end How to do it: Attach the end of exercise tubing high up on the door hinge above your head. Stand in a semi-lunge (for balance) with one foot about six inches in front and to the side of the other, knees slightly bent, and pull the handle straight down with one arm; pause and slowly return to starting position. Do 12 to 15 reps on each side. Why you need it: A traditional rowing exercise using both arms at once allows the dominant side to take over, which can lead to injury, says Holland. This move strengthens muscles equally on each side of the spine, which reduces the risk of low-back pain.
Ridiculous – unreasonable, farcical, absurd, deserving of derision or laughter.
Maybe it’s me – a good wire walk spoiled – but I still think Nik Wallenda’s death-death-defying walk across the roiling maw, of ‘The Mighty Niagara’ made safe by wearing a security harness is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard. Like Spider-Man wearing a parachute or Pamela Anderson wearing a bra – somehow it’s just not right.
It seems that as the planet gets hotter, smaller and more populated, the incidence of the ridiculous is increasing at an alarming rate. Although it’s diffi cult to defi ne the exact beginning of this ‘age of ridiculousness,’ I believe it began in 1973 when Henry Kissinger, the brains behind America’s secret wars in Laos and Cambodia where the US military planes dropped one million tons of explosives, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Or maybe it began in 1867 when Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, for whom the Nobel Peace prize is named,
By William Thomas
Ridiculousness - Ridiculousness - the contestthe contest
received a patent for his invention of dynamite which led to the making of bombs.
Or maybe it began as late as 1994 when a US court awarded Stella Liebeck $2,860,000 for personal injury suffered when she spilled a cup of McDonald’s hot coffee in her lap.
I know it was long before NBA star Ron Artest changed his name to Metta World Peace and Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta became Lady Gaga. (No, Justin Time and Ben Dova had every right to change their names.)
You could argue that this ‘era of the absurd’ began with trends – the hula hoop, the twist, planking, owling, ice cream coning and men who wear beards shaped like monkey tails.
Maybe it’s preposterous products that fuel the faction of the farce. Like the ‘cateyeciser’ – a hand-held laser that has your feline lunging around the room at a disappearing light. Or the ‘booty pop’ described as a bootylicious wonderbra for you not-so-perky butt. Or ‘tiddy bear,’ a small teddy bear women are urged to place on their chest while driving so that the top of
the seat belt does not irritate … okay, their ‘tiddies.’ Sketchers anyone?
Maybe you were watching TV one evening, dozed off, woke up and still half asleep noticed that Paula Abdul was a highly paid judge … of talent!?!
Perhaps it was that bizarre scene outside a Los Angeles courthouse as the world awaited the OJ Simpson verdict. Hundreds of African Americans marched up and down the sidewalk with signs echoing lawyer Johnny Cochrane’s line about the mysterious glove: “If it doesn’t fi t, you must acquit!” Across the street a small, balding white man sat on a lawn chair with a sign that read: “If they acquit, they’re full of ----!”
Or maybe you share my sense of the ludicrous about Marcia
Clark, the lead prosecutor in the OJ trial who lost the case while having a love affair with fellow prosecutor Christopher Darden, then received a $4.2 million advance to write a book about it and today still makes millions going around the country talking about it. (Perennial losers like the Toronto Maple Leafs should be so profi table! Okay, bad example.)
Maybe the ridiculous revolution came to you very recently. Like last week’s news item that a British auction house is offering a vial of former President Ronald Reagan’s dried blood up to the highest bidder. Or with Wimbledon’s center court tread to shreds and the Olympics only weeks away, the Brits are actually paying a man to watch grass grow. Or the piece on the front page of today’s Toronto Star about the York University student who accidentally sent a demonic photo of Nicholas Cage to a job posting instead of her resume and … got the job!
Maybe it’s current politics. Which you fi nd most ridiculous? A. The Stephen Harper government ordering a fl eet of Arctic ice breakers that are being built just as fast as the Arctic ice is melting? B. The Stephen
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gJuly 18 “Inspirational Gardens” - Linda
Blackmar, MG Pruning for Bloom” – Tina Szulewski, MG
July 25 “Micro Greens” – Barb Kozlowski, MG
Touring and Learning in the Carolyn Lowe Herb Garden”-Judy Ragona, MG
Free Gardening LecturesWednesday Evenings at the Nanen Arboretum
28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville NY • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmThe Master Gardeners of Cornell University Cooperative Extension Allegany and
Cattaraugus Counties present this series of gardening lectures, through August 29. In case of rain, the lectures will take place inside the CCE building.
Historical Society photos by Mary Fox
Candida albicans…”The Yeast Beast”
After picking up a booklet at Nature’s Remedy entitled, “Is CANDIDA Sabotaging Your Health?”, I embarked on the 7-step plan to lower the mild yeast (Candida albicans) overgrowth taking a summer vacation in my body. I highly recommend this booklet as our sugar-rich diets, increased use of medications (especially antibiotics), mold and mildew exposure and increased acidity (or low pH) create the perfect environment for yeast overgrowth, possibly leading to a systemic yeast infection.
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Candida overgrowth, whether mild, moderate or severe, is very common in our society contributing to my systemic problems and preventing the body’s ability to heal.
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My Testimony“I have fi ve days left after taking
the Candida Cleanse (which is six capsules with three meals and two capsules three times/day on an empty stomach), Probiotic 11, changing my diet and increasing my alkalinity. I have lost 5 pounds, I have better energy, my mood is more stable, the coating on my tongue has diminished, I crave less sugar and carbs and I have better mental function with no anxiety. I feel better overall and much calmer.” -Dr. Kristina
Community Testimony“The Candida Cleanse,
L.Acidophilus and Trigger Immune reset my body…my thoughts are more focused, I have more energy, my skin is more clear, I lost four pounds, I stopped craving carbs and sugar, my gas and bloating are gone, my two month cough with respiratory infections are healed and the white coating on my tongue disappeared. I also began thinking more about my food choices and what I choose to feed my children.” -EVL Local Mom
Contact Info: Please call Kristina C. Barlow, N.D. for more information or to make and appointment. 716-353-0786 or [email protected]. Also, Nature’s Remedy…26 Monroe Street, EVL or 716-699-4372. Kristina is a naturopathic doctor and craniosacral therapist practicing in Western NY and the NYC/Tri-State Area, specializing in mental and emotional health, nervous system challenges and musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
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Harper government building jails just as fast as the crime rate is falling? C. The Stephen Harper government ordering an expensive and some say malfunctioning fl eet of fi ghter jets now that we’re pulling out of Afghanistan? D. Stephen Harper.
The ContestPlease, send me your most
ridiculous whatever-event, thought, quote, product, idea – and the best will appear in an upcoming column. Keeping in mind that brevity is the soul of wit, the very best, most ridiculous entry will be rewarded a 8x10 photocopy of the most ridiculous newspaper pictures I have hanging on my offi ce wall.
As hard as I try, I can’t keep up. Help!
Your choice of … President George W. Bush in his spiffy air cadet uniform aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1st
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2003 announcing the end of all major combat in the war in Iraq. (On that day there were 130,000 American troops in Iraq. Four years later there were 156,000.)
Che Guevara and Fidel Castro putting on Cuba’s only golf course at the time, near Varadero, both wearing berets, military fatigues and combat boots. (You never know when the water hazard suddenly turns into The Bay of Pigs.)
“The Double Whammy.” Prime Minister hopeful Stockwall Day on a jet ski and … and Prime Minister Stephen Harper wearing a Stetson and a cowboy outfi t looking like he’s oh so desirous of being the third man into the tent on Brokeback Mountain.
For comments, ideas andcopies of The True Storyof Wainfl eet, go towww.williamthomas.ca
The 7-Steps (Start with 14 days)
1. Eat a diet that starved down the yeastEliminate Sugar, All Grains, Dairy and Processed foodsFruit: only Berries, Lemons, Limes and GrapefruitVegetables: no Starchy veggiesSo sorry…no Beer, Wine or Sugary Drinks!2. Balance the pH (increase alkalinity, reduce acidity)ExerciseDeal appropriately with StressRaw Greens…juicing is great!3. Use ProbioticsProbiotic 11 4. Take Supplements that systemically “kill” the yeastCandida Cleanse (Pau d’Arco) 5. Support the immune systemProbioticsImprove elimination (2-3 bowel movements/day)Immunomodulating Herbs6. Clear out the yeast as it dies offEnzymes (which are part of the Candida Cleanse)Silver Shield (the Gel is GREAT for yeast infections on thebody)7. Repair the “leaky gut”25 grams of fi ber/day (I love the Nature’s Three fi ber!)l-Glutamine repairs the mucosal wall of the intestines
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Before any musical act takes the stage there, the grandstand will serve as the venue for a demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. July 30. The Western New York small car and large car demolition derbies will also take place there at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. The derbies are usually very successful, according to Ms. Charlesworth.
“We just had one for July Fourth and it was one of the most record crowds that we’ve ever had at that show,” she said.
Another returning favorite to the fair is monster mash truck rally, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. The rally will feature some returning trucks, such as Bigfoot, Aftershock and Crazy Train, a new truck, Toxic, and trucks that are not from the area, Sampson and Illuminator.
“The kids really enjoy the monster trucks, so it’s kind of fun to see that. We have a pit
Saturday August 4 features the USA East Sanctioned Big Rig Truck Pull at 6:30pm
party ahead of the monster truck show. You can come to that when you’ve got your paid grandstand admission to meet the drivers and see the trucks up close. You can walk right down on the track and see them. It’s kind of fun to see the kids and the “big kids” come up and see the trucks,” said Ms. Charlesworth.
As for new events, Tony Petersen’s Hell Drivers will perform a variety of automobile tricks and stunts at 7:30 p.m. July 31 at the grandstand, ranging from two-wheel driving to deliberate crashes to jumping over other vehicles. The show will return to the fair for the fi rst time in many years.
Another new grandstand-
held event is the USA East Sanctioned Big Rig Truck Pull, which, along with the fan-favorite Western New York Pro Stock Tractor Pull, will occur at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4. According to www.cattarauguscofair.com, the world-famous Big Rigs Pulling Series is the oldest and the best of the modifi ed semi-truck pulling programs and features a number of former national and regional championship trucks. The WNY tractor pullers are based out of Springville.
General admission to the fair covers the gate and rides and is $9, while presale admission, which is available until July 29, is $7. The cost for Senior Citizen Day, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, is $6, as is the cost on 15-and-under youth day, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1. The monster truck rally, the truck and tractor pulls and the WNY championship large and small car demolition derbies also carry a $5 charge in addition to the price of admission to the fair.
Presale fair tickets are on sale at the fairgrounds;Cattaraugus County Banks in Little Valley, Salamanca, Jamestown, Randolph, Springville, Cherry Creek, South Dayton, Franklinville and Dunkirk; Olean Area Community Banks; and the Gowanda Area Credit Union.
Tickets are also available at the Ellicottville Times offi ce, located at 1 Washington St., room 12. Pur hours vary, so please call fi rst - 699-4062.
Cattaraugus County Fair July 30 - Aug 5
July 2-8 marked the week of the Net Skins Event for the Members Big 10 at Holiday Valley
Mens Skin WinnersGord FlisCharlie FitzpatrickMike Czopka (2 Skins) Womens Skin WinnersGail Czopka (6 Skins)Mindy Doerfl er (3 Skins)Susan Knapp (2 Skins)Robin Carlson (2 Skins) This upcoming weeks
event is the the Net throw 2 holes out event.
Five hours of power are simply not enough for an upcoming bicycling race at Holiday Valley’s Mountain Sports Center.
6 Hours of Power Race Sunday6 Hours of Power Race Sunday
The 13th annual 6 Hours of Power will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15 at Holiday Valley’s world-class 10-mile course and will feature
cyclists from all around the country. Cyclists competing in a solo and two-person tag-team mountain bike race format will attempt to complete the most laps in order to land within the race’s winner circle, which means cash, trophies, prizes or a combination of these.
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Ellicottville Times PastTh e Churches of EllicottvilleBy Mary Fox
The Ellicottville Historical Society met Tuesday, July10 at the Ellicottville Memorial Library.
The presentation for the evening was on the churches of Ellicottville and Old Home Week. Old Home Week will be covered in a future article.
The fi rst settlers came to Cattaraugus County predominately from the New England States. They left behind the established churches bringing into the forested wilderness, their Bibles, their moral and spiritual standards and their faith in the future.
In the early years, survival occupied the settlers seven days a week. The need was so great for the pioneers to establish themselves on the land, clear the forest, build homes, and raise crops that it was said, “The Sabbath did not extend beyond the Genesee River”.
Ministers of various denominations followed the settlers into the wilderness. Itinerant preachers visited homes preaching and baptizing then moved on to the next home.
The pioneers had little concern for denominations; they were just glad to have what they could get from a circuit rider or traveling preacher.
Once the settlers became established, they were able to gather for religious services in each others’ homes. As settlements were built families formed churches, usually meeting in school houses before building a church.
Eventually denominations began to establish individual congregations and built more permanent buildings bringing bells, organs, and hymnals, from the East.
Churches were often used as the site of town meetings, and social gatherings as well as worship.
Many denominations were established in Ellicottville. We are fortunate that most of these historic old buildings still exist as places of worship or have been restored into beautiful
homes and apartments. Presently we have four active churches.
Churches of EllicottvilleThe Episcopal Church was
established in 1829 and met in the courthouse until 1837 when the present church was built. It is the oldest church in Ellicottville and stands on the square which the Holland Land Company designated for a religious purpose. Its interior as well as its exterior has been preserved and it is still open for worship. The bell in its steeple came from Spain and the story of its long odyssey to Ellicottville is common lore.
The Catholic ChurchIn 1851 Nicholas Devereaux
brought Jesuit priests to Ellicottville to start the church of St Philip Neri. It stood on the corner of Washington and Mill Streets. It burned in 1881 and was rebuilt. In 1909 it burned again. It was rebuilt on its present Jefferson St. site and renamed The Most Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church.
The Lutheran ChurchIn 1910 six families began
to gather in each others’ homes to worship. In 1923, they purchased their fi rst building on the corner of Mechanic and Elizabeth Sts. in Ellicottville. Here, they offi cially organized the congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
In 1959 property was purchased on Rt. 219 and a new church was built which was added onto in 2008.
The Presbyterian Church
was organized in 1829. Their present building was built in 1852 on the corner of Elk and Elizabeth Sts.
In 1845 the fi rst Methodist Episcopal Church was formed. Their fi rst building was built on West Elizabeth St. In 1892 a new church was built on Park Square. In 1978 the church building was sold and turned into 3 apartments.
In 1976 The Presbyterian and Methodist churches mutually agreed to combine the two churches and became the United Church of Ellicottville.
The Episcopal Church
The Catholic Church
The Lutheran Church
The Presbyterian Church
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