June 11-17, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 24 ANNUAL SKI DAY AT HOLIMONT BENEFITS UNITED WAY; CHECK PRESENTATION THIS FRIDAY . . . PAGE 3 ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: JUNE 13-14 ~ MAIN STREET, RANDOLPH A FREE Weekly Publication Serving Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities Visit our website at: www.thevillagerny.com CATTARAUGUS COUNTY’ S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SEE LIBRARY PAGE 9 SEE BIKING PAGE 2 Mountain Bikers Kick Up The Dirt Trail Enthusiasts Prepare for a Summer Full of Events Apts. Above Coffee Shop Brew Up Concern Village Planning Board Reviews Permit Request; New Italian Restaurant Also on Agenda More Than Just Reading ... The Ellicottville Memorial Library Offers Programs for Everyone Sneak Peek In This Issue . . . Inside Business Track: Parelli Horsemanship Program Returns to Golden Stride Ranch ... page 5 By Ian Biggs The world’s most successful horsemanship program is returning to Ellicottville. The Parelli program, recognized worldwide as being at the forefront of horse training, and three star Instructor Tina Giordano, will be giving a three-day clinic at the Golden Stride Walker Ranch on Bryant Hill Road from June 19-21. Proprietress Lori Northrup has been gracious enough to host the event for the past three years at her farm on Bryant Hill. Horse owners and auditors alike have the opportunity to take part in the Parelli clinic over the course of the three days. Pictured above: Northrup’s Ranch Manager, Barb Loveless. FREE Music Notes 20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162 Every Other Monday, 9pm-1am (June 8th & 22nd) BLUE MULE BAND 20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530 Every Monday, 10pm MONDO MONDAYS With Jack Darvaset Playing music for no reason whatsoever other than to have fun! 26 Monroe Street ~ 699-8990 Friday, June 12th, 9pm STEVE DUDLEY Every Thursday, 7-11pm KUK & FREDDIE Saturday, June 13th, 5-9pm THE STRANGERS Classic Rock, & Party Hits All the tunes that get you partying & get you up dancin! Saturday, June 13th, 9pm-1am Exit 20 Salamanca, NY ~ 1-877-553-9500 Friday, July 17th, 8pm LEANN RIMES Tickets start at $30 Every Wednesday, 9pm-1am WAGNER & WINSTON Saturday, June 13th, 9:30pm SUPER TREAT To Honor, Educate And Celebrate Being A Woman Ellicottville will Host the Annual Women’s Weekend Event June 19-21; Over 30 Different Events Featured! Tickets to both concerts are available at The Logo Shop, www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com and all Ticketmaster outlets 1-800-745-3000 Saturday, July 25th, 8pm BILLY SQUIRE Tickets start at $30 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO WPIG 95.7 FM If you enjoy mountain biking, get ready for a summer full of the sport on the hills and trails surrounding Ellicottville. There’s ample opportunity with several events coming up. This includes Wednesday night racing at Holiday Valley, which is just starting up this week. When it comes to mountain biking, the place to turn is the Western New York Mountain Biking Association. The club’s vice president, Todd Fiore, is focused on the weekend of July 31-August 2. Those are the dates for the Association’s sixth annual Mountain Bike Festival at HoliMont Ski Area. For Fiore, “it’s the highlight for the summer.” The festival includes weekend camping, rides for all levels of ability, and fun events like a hill climb, a night ride, a bike toss, and skill clinics. Fiore brings the whole family, noting that his four-year-old daughter “had a ball” last year. Participants can enjoy a Saturday evening chicken barbecue and swimming in the lake. Tents Holiday Valley will host the Dirty Duathlon this Sunday, June 14. The event features both a trail run and a mountain bike race. Participants can enter solo or as part of a two-person tag team, which would include a runner and a biker. Mark Lawrence, who hosts the website www.heartrateup.com, describes the course as “intermediate” in difficulty. “It’s certainly a blast and anyone can do it,” noting that riders can get off their bikes and walk the tough spots. The funds raised support the American Diabetes Association. BY ERIC HUND The Village Planning Board opened their June 9 meeting with a public hearing on the proposed apartment to be located above Coffee Culture. Jean Dominesey began by requesting that a fence, which the board discussed in prior meetings, be installed before permits are issued for the creation of the apartment. She said she would be willing to have the fence on her property, except that it would block off the alley, and prevent the village from accessing the sewer. Members of the Planning Board agreed that any fence would have to allow access to the alley. Dominesey said that she does not want to close off the alleyway; she simply wants to create a clear distinction between the commercial and residential lots, and that she is concerned that without the fence people and their pets would trespass on her property. William Sprague, owner of the site where the apartment will be located, said that he had a new survey done on his property, and found that there is no We know that “girls just want to have fun” so grab your friends, sisters, mother or daughter and escape for a girls only weekend in Ellicottville. The 3 rd annual Women’s Weekend Celebration kicks off next Friday night at The Wingate by Wyndham at 6pm with a Wine and Chocolate Reception. At the same time grab your goodie bag and catch up with old and new friends as you pre-register for events and classes followed by the event’s keynote speaker. Over 30 events and classes will be available, overlapping all weekend long. Here are just a few examples: Hiking, Herbal Tea Party, Cooking Classes, Fly Fishing, Archery, Yoga, Pilates, 5K Run, Beer Tasting and Basic Brewing, and so much more … (A complete schedule of events will be posted in next week’s issue of The Villager.) This year there will be a $25 registration fee which covers most activities. Additional charges may apply to certain events. You can pre-register by calling the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 716-699-5046 or toll-free 800-349-9099 to avoid any lines at the Wine and Cheese Reception Friday night. SEE PLANNING PAGE 9 BY IAN BIGGS The Ellicottville Memorial Library is now just over two and a half years old, and is growing everyday with new books and fun programs. Circulation and library usage have increased “well beyond what was expected” according to Library Director Laura Flanagan. Since 2006 circulation has quadrupled, computer usage has tripled and total library visits is almost seven times (28,234 visits) what it was at the old library. They have increased their large print section and have added over 300 books this past year. The library also houses a community center room. On this particular day the room was being used by local resident and artist Todd Plough who was holding an art class. In addition to the many books (over 13,000) the library has ongoing events throughout the year for children and adults. Preschoolers have the added advantage this summer of story time on Wednesdays at 11:15am; they also participate in making a craft. Also, from September to June, preschoolers will have the opportunity to participate in a ‘Growing with Music’ class (dates and times to be announced). The Summer Reading Program, which is open to all school age children, runs every day from July 6 through August 9 with weekly prizes and incentives. At 1pm on Wednesdays, the Summer Reading program will host classes that include building a medieval castle, cake decorating, and making creative quilt squares. Adults will not be left out of the loop with upcoming events planned such as the ongoing Cake Decorating class (yes, the adults get to have fun too!) and a series of Genealogy classes with more classes to follow Ellicottville Librarian Laura Flanagan (left) and library employee Becky Conolly pose inside the Kerns Family Fireplace Lounge of the Ellicot- tville Memorial Library, Maples Road.
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June 11-17, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 24
ANNUAL SKI DAY AT HOLIMONT BENEFITS UNITED WAY; CHECK PRESENTATION THIS FRIDAY . . . PAGE 3
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: JUNE 13-14 ~ MAIN STREET, RANDOLPH
A FREE Weekly Publication Serving Ellicottville and Surrounding CommunitiesVisit our website at: www.thevillagerny.com
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
SEE LIBRARY PAGE 9
SEE BIKING PAGE 2
Mountain Bikers Kick Up The DirtTrail Enthusiasts Prepare for a Summer Full of Events
Apts. Above Coffee Shop Brew Up ConcernVillage Planning Board Reviews Permit Request; New Italian Restaurant Also on Agenda
More Than Just Reading ...The Ellicottville Memorial Library Offers Programs for Everyone
Sneak PeekIn This Issue . . .
Inside Business Track: Parelli Horsemanship Program Returns to Golden Stride Ranch ... page 5 By Ian BiggsThe world’s most successful horsemanship program is returning to Ellicottville. The Parelli program, recognized worldwide as being at the forefront of horse training, and three star Instructor Tina Giordano, will be giving a three-day clinic at the Golden Stride Walker Ranch on Bryant Hill Road from June 19-21. Proprietress Lori Northrup has been gracious enough to host the event for the past three years at her farm on Bryant Hill. Horse owners and auditors alike have the opportunity to take part in the Parelli clinic over the course of the three days. Pictured above: Northrup’s Ranch Manager, Barb Loveless.
FREE
Music Notes
20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162
Every Other Monday, 9pm-1am(June 8th & 22nd)
BLUE MULE BAND
20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530
Every Monday, 10pmMONDO MONDAYS
With Jack DarvasetPlaying music for no reason
whatsoever other than to have fun!
26 Monroe Street ~ 699-8990
Friday, June 12th, 9pmSTEVE DUDLEY
Every Thursday, 7-11pmKUK & FREDDIE
Saturday, June 13th, 5-9pmTHE STRANGERS
Classic Rock, & Party Hits All the tunes that get you partying
& get you up dancin!
Saturday, June 13th, 9pm-1amExit 20
Salamanca, NY ~ 1-877-553-9500
Friday, July 17th, 8pmLEANN RIMES
Tickets start at $30
Every Wednesday, 9pm-1amWAGNER & WINSTON
Saturday, June 13th, 9:30pmSUPER TREAT
To Honor, Educate And Celebrate Being A WomanEllicottville will Host the Annual Women’s Weekend Event June 19-21; Over 30 Different Events Featured!
Tickets to both concerts are available at The Logo Shop,
www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com and all Ticketmaster outlets
1-800-745-3000
Saturday, July 25th, 8pmBILLY SQUIRE
Tickets start at $30
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
BY NICHOLAS PIRCIOWPIG 95.7 FM
If you enjoy mountain biking, get ready for a summer full of the sport on the hills and trails surrounding Ellicottville. There’s ample opportunity with several events coming up. This includes Wednesday night racing at Holiday Valley, which is just starting up this week. When it comes to mountain biking, the place to turn is the Western New York Mountain Biking Association. The club’s vice president, Todd Fiore, is focused on the weekend of July 31-August 2. Those are the dates for the Association’s sixth annual Mountain Bike Festival at HoliMont Ski Area. For Fiore, “it’s the highlight for the summer.” The festival includes weekend camping, rides for all levels of ability, and fun events like a hill climb, a night ride, a bike toss, and skill clinics. Fiore brings the whole family, noting that his four-year-old daughter “had a ball” last year. Participants can enjoy a Saturday evening chicken barbecue and swimming in the lake. Tents
Holiday Valley will host the Dirty Duathlon this Sunday, June 14. The event features both a trail run and amountain bike race. Participants can enter solo or as part of a two-person tag team, which would include arunner and a biker. Mark Lawrence, who hosts the website www.heartrateup.com, describes the course as“intermediate” in diffi culty. “It’s certainly a blast and anyone can do it,” noting that riders can get off theirbikes and walk the tough spots. The funds raised support the American Diabetes Association.
BY ERIC HUND
The Village Planning Board opened their June 9 meeting with a public hearing on the proposed apartment to be located above Coffee Culture. Jean Dominesey began by requesting that a fence, which the board discussed
in prior meetings, be installed before permits are issued for the creation of the apartment. She said she would be willing to have the fence on her property, except that it would block off the alley, and prevent the village from accessing the sewer. Members of the Planning Board
agreed that any fence would have to allow access to the alley. Dominesey said that she does not want to close off the alleyway; she simply wants to create a clear distinction between the commercial and residential lots, and that she is concerned that without the fence
people and their pets would trespass on her property. William Sprague, owner of the site where the apartment will be located, said that he had a new survey done on his property, and found that there is no
We know that “girls just want to have fun” so grab your friends, sisters, mother or daughter and escape for a girls only weekend in Ellicottville. The 3rd annual Women’s Weekend Celebration kicks off next Friday night at The Wingate by Wyndham at 6pm with a Wine and Chocolate Reception. At the same time grab your goodie bag and catch up with old and new friends as you pre-register for events and classes followed by the event’s keynote speaker. Over 30 events and classes will be available, overlapping all weekend long. Here are just a few examples: Hiking, Herbal Tea Party, Cooking Classes, Fly Fishing, Archery, Yoga, Pilates, 5K Run, Beer Tasting and Basic Brewing, and so much more … (A complete schedule of events will be posted in next week’s issue of The Villager.) This year there will be a $25 registration fee which covers most activities. Additional charges may apply to certain events. You can pre-register by calling the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 716-699-5046 or toll-free 800-349-9099 to avoid any lines at the Wine and Cheese Reception Friday night.
SEE PLANNING PAGE 9
BY IAN BIGGS
The Ellicottville Memorial Library is now just over two and a half years old, and is growing everyday with new books and fun programs. Circulation and library usage have increased “well beyond what was expected” according to Library Director Laura Flanagan. Since 2006 circulation has quadrupled, computer usage has tripled and total library visits is almost seven times (28,234 visits) what it was at the old library. They have increased their large print section and have added over 300 books this past year. The library also houses a community center room. On this particular day the room was being used by local resident and artist Todd Plough who was holding an art class. In addition to the many books (over 13,000) the library has ongoing events throughout the year for children and adults. Preschoolers have the added advantage this summer of story time on Wednesdays at 11:15am; they also participate in making a craft. Also, from September to June, preschoolers will have the opportunity to participate in a ‘Growing with Music’ class (dates and times to be announced). The Summer Reading Program, which
is open to all school age children, runs every day from July 6 through August 9 with weekly prizes and incentives. At 1pm on Wednesdays, the Summer Reading program will host classes that include building a medieval castle, cake decorating, and making creative quilt squares.
Adults will not be left out of the loop with upcoming events planned such as the ongoing Cake Decorating class (yes, the adults get to have fun too!) and a series of Genealogy classes with more classes to follow
Ellicottville Librarian Laura Flanagan (left) and library employee Becky Conolly pose inside the Kerns Family Fireplace Lounge of the Ellicot-tville Memorial Library, Maples Road.
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It’s time to take a moment and think about what a great place Western New York is in the summertime. It’s easy to see for those of us who live in little old Ellicottville - just look around at the majestic dark green mountains with enough
hiking and biking trails to fi ll our daily calendars. Mother Nature has indeed been very kind to us down this way. But there’s another reason why early summer is so sweet in this neck of the woods. Western New Yorkers sure do love their music, and summer is the perfect time to enjoy all this natural beauty with a soundtrack! Outdoor festival time is starting and there’s no better place to be for music lovers than right here in WNY. You’ve already read about some of the great acts coming to us right here in E’ville during the Summer Festival of the Arts July 3-5. The Buffalo Philharmonic, Sean Patrick McGraw and Three Dog Night will all be on hand that great weekend.
And if you’re willing totravel just an hour or so, thereare many awesome venueswith incredible acts comingup during the month of Juneand on into the summer. Thelist of acts is, (as always),impressive and many of theshows are free! Just hop onyour nearest computer andsearch out websites for Artpark,the Seneca Allegany Casino &Hotel, Lafayette Square, DarienLake PAC, the Avalon Ballroom– the list is endless and so arethe entertainment possibilities! So, dear readers, go to aconcert or two, or as many asyou desire, but make sure youtake advantage of this month’slineup of fantastic artists. It isyet another gift for all of us toenjoy! Until next week …
Jeanine Z. Bosworth
can be set up at the bottom of the ski slope. Add to those ride-in movies on Friday and Saturday. Awards given out for games winners “are really awesome.” People always try to win them because “they are so hilarious.” “It’s basically a weekend to ride as much as you want, or as little as you want.” At Holiday Valley, a six-week series of mountain bike races began this past Wednesday night. There are several different divisions, depending on your ability, according to Director of Marketing Jane Eshbaugh. Dates for these races are June 10, 17 and 24, and July 8, 15 and 22. Don’t forget to mark July 19 on your calendars for the Six Hours of Power, “kind of an endurance mountain bike race.” This can be entered by an individual or
a team. The idea is to ride as many loops as possible in a six-hour period around a route on the Holiday Valley trails. The world-class event goes for six straight hours. Mark Lawrence, who hosts the website called “Heart Rate Up.Com” (www.heartrateup.com), is getting set for the Holiday Valley Dirty Duathlon. The event takes place this Sunday, June 14, with a 10am start. “A lot of people are coming from a couple of states around for it, and it’s a pretty challenging event.” It’s both a trail run and a mountain bike race. Entrants fi rst do one lap of running on a four-mile course. Then they grab their bikes for two laps of riding. You can enter solo or as part of a two-person tag team, which would include a runner and a biker. Lawrence described the course as “intermediate” in diffi culty. “It’s certainly a blast and anyone can do it,” noting that riders can get off their bikes and walk the
tough spots. The funds raisedsupport the American Diabetes Association. Lawrence is also involved with the Raccoon Rally cycling festival weekend, June27-28 at Allegany State Park.Activities include a road bike race on the fi rst day, whichinvolves a 24-mile lap aroundpark roads. There’s also a short track event on grass. Adownhill race and a trial eventalso take place that Saturday.Trying to stay in the saddle during the trial event “canbe pretty interesting.” The biggest part of the weekend is the cross-country race onSunday, which takes place onthe Art Roscoe trail system.The last event of the day is thekids’ race. To learn more about this summer’s mountain bikingevents, visit the WesternNew York Mountain Biking Association’s website atwww.wnymba.org or Mark Lawrence’ website at www.heartrateup.com
Letter To The PublisherSalamanca Chamber Seeking Volunteers for Allegany River Festival
The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with our 1st Annual Allegany River Fest on July 11-12. This country western themed festival is jam-packed with events all weekend long and celebrates two of Salamanca’s greatest assets: the Allegheny River and Veteran’s Memorial Park. To help execute this festival, the Chamber is seeking community volunteers to assist with various aspects and dealings over this fun-fi lled weekend. Friday night is the kick-off to a major Lacrosse Tournament, which will be played at local area ball fi elds around Salamanca, and runs through Sunday afternoon. On Saturday night, country music superstars, Heartland, will headline a concert at the park. Also making an appearance is Sean Patrick McGraw, a fi nalist from the 2004 Nashville Idol Contest, and local favorite, The Bobby Hartle Band. Following the music, we are pleased to present the Seneca Nation Allegany River Dancers. Saturday night will be capped off by a spectacular fi reworks display, which is being brought to you by the City of Salamanca. PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABE NOW! Admission is $15 for
adults and $8 for children under 12 during pre-sale; $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12 on the day of the event. Sunday will be fi lled with awe and laughter as participants in The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta®, a copyrighted program of TIPS Foundation, Inc., try to get their creative cardboard boats to run a 200-yard course in the Allegheny River. The entrance fee for the race is $20 per boat with registration starting at 10am. Races will be held at the Front Avenue boat ramp, which is located across from the Salamanca Middle/High School, at 12pm with the starting gun being shot by Senator Cathy Young. Numerous trophies will be awarded including the Vogue Award, Pride of the Regatta, Best-Dressed Team, Team Spirit Award, and Titanic Award, along with the fastest boats in Class I and Class II categories. Immediately following the regatta, the Salamanca Youth Bureau will sponsor a Rubber Duck Race. There will be entertainment on Saturday and Sunday for everyone in the family to enjoy, including a mechanical bull, a western obstacle course, hayrides, petting zoo and pony rides, western style photos and much, much more! Entrance to
Veteran’s Memorial Park and all these fantastic activitiesare FREE on Sunday. Plentyof western style food, beer,and other beverages will beavailable all weekend long. A wide variety of volunteers are being sought to helporchestrate all these wonderfulweekend events. Volunteers are needed to line the ball fi elds, help with equipment set-up for the concert, beticket takers at the festival gate and for the many ridesbeing offered, and generalassistance through Veteran’sMemorial Park. The Chamber is also seeking assistance withThe Great Cardboard BoatRegatta®. Aid is needed tohelp with boat registration,chute and technical crews,timers, scorekeepers, judgesand people to help at thestarting line. All volunteers will be given free tickets for entrance tothe Heartland concert andother Saturday activities fortheir participation. If you are interested in assisting theSalamanca Area Chamber ofCommerce as a volunteer forthis festival, please contactAnn Smith, Vice President, at 716-938-6095 or Jane Paskuly,Tourism & Events Manager at 716-945-2034 or 716-353-2592.
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June 11-17, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 3
WOMEN’S WEEKEND: JUNE 19-21 ~ THROUGHOUT ELLICOTTVILLE
Relay For Life A SuccessLocal Residents Honor Cancer Survivors During Last Saturday’s Event
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The Villager Rockies beat out the Little Valley Mets 17-10 last Thursday, June 4. The Rockies were led at the plate by Robert Spell with a Homerun, Evan Palmatier with a triple and double, and key hitting from Evelyn Cortez and Mitchell Sexton. The Rockies were led on the mound by Frank Neff and Conner Fitzpatrick. Monday’s game against the Great Valley Brewers was rained out. The Rockies will play again this Thursday, June 11 against the Cattaraugus Royal for 1st place at the Village Park in Ellicottville. Please come out and support you Villager Rockies! Photos/Mike Painter
The Villager RockiesLittle League Team vies for 1st place against Cattaraugus Royal
E’VILLE - The American Cancer Society kept residents in Cattaraugus County walking the track - but no one seemed to mind since it was for this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cattaraugus County. They joined a national movement that, since inception in 1985, has raised over $1.8 billion for the fi ght against cancer. Over 40 cancer survivors celebrated their triumph over the disease by walking in the Survivors’ Lap to kick off the Relay. They were then joined by more than 250 others who took turns moving around the track at Ellicottville Central School throughout the night in honor of cancer survivors, caregivers, and those who have lost the battle with cancer. More than $31,000 was raised during the annual event. At sundown, hundreds of
candles were lit in an emotional luminaria ceremony. Local residents shared their touching stories of why they Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back and most of all maintain HOPE. Funds raised from the Relay For Life event help support American Cancer Society research programs, as well as education, advocacy and local patient service programs for cancer patients and their families. “The American Cancer Society is appreciative of the overwhelming show of support from the community,” said Mike Porpiglia, community executive for the American Cancer Society. “We are especially grateful to Ellicottville Central School and the many volunteers and their families for all of their hard work to make Relay For Life a reality. They represent
hope that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that the disease will one day be eliminated.” For more information about Relay For Life in your community, call the American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345. Donate online anytime at www.relayforlife.org/nynj. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. The American Cancer Society Eastern Division has 46 community-based offi ces, involving thousands of volunteers throughout NY and NJ. For 24-hour cancer information, the public can call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Plenty of vendors and teams were present during last Saturday’s Relay for Life event held on the track at Ellicottville Central School. More than $31,000 was raised during the annual event, which will help support American Cancer Society research programs, as well as education, advocacy and local patient service programs for cancer patients and their families. Photo/Gary Kinn (See more photos on this week’s Photo Page.)
Library Grand OpeningOffi cial Ceremony Slated for June 13 at Little Valley Memorial Library LITTLE VALLEY - Marking the one-year anniversary of its ground-breaking ceremony, the Memorial Library of Little Valley will host a Grand Opening to feature the completion of an expansion project which has virtually doubled the size of the library. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 1pm on Saturday, June 13. Reservations are appreciated, but not necessary. The library is located at 110 Rock City Street, near the heart of Little Valley. Guests of honor will include New York State Senator Catherine Young and New York State Assemblyman Joe Giglio. Sen. Young was responsible for a matching library construction grant which supported the expansion project. Assemblyman Gilio has been instrumental in obtaining several matching book grants to support the library’s collection. Included in the ceremony will be the dedication of the Mildred Milks Reading Nook, which was established by family members to memorialize Mrs. Milks, who served as librarian in the 1960s and ‘70s. Also featured will be an art exhibit, the result of this spring’s Soar with A.I.R. (Artist in Residence) program.
The art workshops, conducted by Cathy Lacy, were sponsored in part by a grant from the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. Best of Show will be awarded in both the adult and student categories. The exhibit will remain open throughout the month of June. The library expansion project has created space for approximately 3,000 additional volumes. It also houses a new Community Room, “which is our way of giving back to the community who has so generously supported us,”
remarked Gretchen Taft, library director. Following the ceremony, tours will be conducted and refreshments will be served. The Memorial Library of Little Valley is a member of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System. Hours are Monday-Tuesday 10am-4:30pm and 6-8pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-4:30pm, and Saturday 10am-noon (September through June). Contact the library at [email protected] or 716-938-6301.
Included in Saturday’s ceremony will be the dedication of the Mildred Milks Reading Nook, which was established by family members to memorialize Mrs. Milks, who served as librarian in the 1960s and ‘70s. Guests of honor will include Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Joe Giglio.
HoliMont DonationAnnual Ski Day Benefi ts United Way; Check Presentation this Friday OLEAN - The United Way
of Cattaraugus County, Inc. supports 17 agencies that provide over 50 programs to the vulnerable population in our community. Yes, in OUR community. You can be assured that all donor dollars stay right here in Cattaraugus County. While payroll deductions from local businesses contributes the majority of funding to the campaign, the United Way staff, board members, and volunteers organize several fundraisers throughout the year to encourage the community to “Live United” and to contribute to the campaign goal. One such fundraiser is Ski
Day. Hosted by and held at HoliMont Ski Area on the fi rst Thursday in March, this event has become a favorite for all who participate. With HoliMont donating all lift passes for the day of the event, the United Way offers an all inclusive package to skiers that includes a Continental breakfast, lunch, event t-shirt, and an after glow celebration. Being in just its 2nd year, this event has grown in proceeds from $1,900.00 in 2008 to over $4,300.00 this past March. With the generous support of HoliMont, local sponsors and funded agencies, Ski Day is very close to a pure profi t
event. Of course, none of this would be possible without the initial support of the group at HoliMont Ski Area. After two years, this event has added a total contribution of $6,384.74. Candace Plant, Director and CPO or the United Way of Cattaraugus County Inc. is thrilled with the growing success of this event and the selfl ess generosity of HoliMont and their employees for making it happen. On Friday, June 12, a check for the total amount raised at this year’s event will be presented to Candace by Chris Hauber, the General Sales Manager at HoliMont.
~ The Villager ~ June 11-17, 2009
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FEELING RIGHT AT HOMEThese days, prospective buyers commonly visit homes in which they are interested three or four more times before they fi nally decide to make an offer. With the permission and support of their clients, savvy real estate agents can turn this prolonged house hunt to the sellers’ advantage. By extending an invitation to “hang out” in the house and yard for a few hours, seller-agents can help potential buyers feel right at home. Taking a cue from some cable TV shows that focus on real estate negotiating, some agents are even inviting potential buyers with serious intentions to spend the night in homes that they are considering purchasing. Under the right circumstances, this “test drive” strategy may help seal the deal. I hope you found this topic to be both interesting and informative. With the wide number of properties on the market, many buyers are taking their time when making a purchasing decision. Making appropriate improvements and the proper staging can make the difference when competing for buyers. I have a successful track record of assisting sellers to prepare their homes for sale. Contact me at (716) 474-5646. I will arrange an initial meeting. Learn how I have earned a superior reputation.
HINT: Sellers’ agents are increasingly conducting “extended showings” for serious buyers with the intention of getting beyond fi rst impressions and revealing the true nature and comfort levels of the homes they are marketing.
5673 Bryant Hill RdTotally renovated, owner must move on. Offers 5 large BR, 3 full updated bath, new kit, fl ooring, (hdwd, tile), electric, screened sunroom, 2 car garage & more. $275,000
Women Of DistinctionFeatured Guests of Ellicottville’s ‘Women’s Weekend’
Senator Catharine Young (top left) will be attending the Wine and Chocolate receptionfeaturing Keynote Speaker Gretchen Fierle (bottom left) at the Wingate by Wyndhamon the Friday evening of Women’s Weekend (June 19). Gretchen will be speaking on“The Journey to Self Discovery.” Senator Young has attended Women’s Weekend sinceits inception and is always a huge proponent for local business and local events. OnSaturday, Cattaraugus County Legislature Crystal Abers (right), Chair of CattaraugusCounty Legislature, will be hosting an Herbal Tea Party at The Birdwalk Restaurantat 11am. To join these Women of Distinction and many others who will be attendingthis weekend set up “to honor, educate and celebrate being a woman,” please call theChamber offi ce at 800-349-9099.
Ontario VisitorsChamber Looks to Increase Visitor Base with Public Relations Firm
In an effort to increase our visitor base from Southern Ontario, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has hired a public relations fi rm in Ontario in addition to purchasing radio time in the Hamilton, St. Catherine’s region. The PR company has been engaged to organize familiarization trips (FAM trips) to Ellicottville for Ontario travel writers and to assist us in getting stories about
Ellicottville in a broad range of publications. Our fi rst FAM trip was this past weekend and we entertained travel writers who publish in over 25 Southern Ontario newspapers. They spent three days with us visiting restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions, taking over 300 photographs. It is our hope that the radio campaign, coupled with our
PR campaign will result in a greater awareness for Ontario travelers of all the things to see and do in Ellicottville. To measure the success, we have also purchased a clipping service in Ontario that will e-mail us copies of any article written about Ellicottville. We’ll keep everyone informed at our monthly BusinessDevelopment Committee meetings.
Summer Fest SpotlightSean Patrick McGraw will Play at HoliMont Friday, July 3
Runner up at the Nashville Idol competition, Sean Patrick McGraw will play at HoliMont on Friday, July 3 as part of the Ellicottville Summer Festival of the Arts. What great timing for Ellicottville! Sean has just released a fast rising single, “A Dollar Ain’t Worth a Dime” in conjunction with a brand new CMT music video. As Sean
has said, it is so uncanny how the lyrics from his new song so clearly portray today’s economy considering he wroteit long before the bailouts started. And if all this isn’t exciting enough, Sean is opening forToby Keith at six different concerts just before his Ellicottville performance. As they say, timing is everything.
Tickets for the sponsor’s reception featuring Sean Patrick McGraw are $45 (includes dinner and concert) or $10 for the concert only, $25 for the BPO Saturday, and $25 for Three Dog Night on Sunday. Advance tickets (until June 28) can be purchased at the Chamber
offi ce, E-Ville Spirits, Village Wine Rack, Tops Markets or at www.tickets.com. Children 12 and under are free. All inclusive VIP and Sponsor packages are also available! For a complete schedule of events, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099.
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To learn more about Nashville recording artist Sean Patrick McGraw, visit him on the web at www.seanpatrickmcgraw.com
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has launched a newly redesigned site. Statistics show that in this day and age, over 70% of travellers will research a vacation destination on the internet before actually ever visiting that location. Therefore it is extremely important to be able
to convey the look and feel of your vacation destination through it’s website. The most obvious way to acheive this is through images. As the old adage goes “a picture is worth a thousand words”. This is especially true if that image invokes the longing of wanting to put yourself there,
in that particular activity orlocation. The newly redesignedChamber website has kept allof the functonality of the oldsite while giving the user the“wow” factor of lots of images.Log onto www.ellicottvilleny.com and allow yourself to beswept away to Ellicottville!
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June 11-17, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 5
IBO WORLD QUALIFIER: JUNE 27-28 ~ DOUBLE J ARCHERY, OTTO
Up Close & PersonalEllicottville Chefs Sharpen Their Knives for Women’s Weekend
Inside Business TrackParelli Horsemanship Program Returns to Golden Stride Ranch
... to this magnifi cent 2-level ranch on the hill! View for miles, including mag-nifi cent pond w/its very own island! Not to mention, your own 78 acres adjoined by state land. Excellence in design greet you as you enter this beautifully decorat-ed home w/its 5-BR’s, 3.5 baths, 3 FP’s, 2 fam. rooms, att. 3-car garage, radiant heat & an enhanced workshop for the creative mind. 12 miles from HoliMont.
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Agent: Andree McRaeML# 337371 ... $89,900
The Best Deal in Ellicottville!Resort town amenities at such an af-fordable price! 2000 sq. ft., 4BRs, new paint & fl ooring throughout, new metal roof & windows.
Agent: Amy DeTineML# 311696 ... $147,000
Newer Home!Newer built 4BR, 3BA home on park-like setting. After a hard day’s work, settle down in the great room for a family dinner, watch TV or just chill. Beautiful stone faced island separate LR from 1st class kitchen.
Agent: Joe EysamanML# 321814 ... $259,000
New Price!A new price on this rustic farm-house set on 5.3 acres so close to the village or HoliMont slopes, acreage is private & includes a pond in an area of high demand, w/workshop at entrance of property.
Agent: Amy DeTineML# 335609 $145,000
Near the Lake!Cuba: Discover your personal para-dise when you own this larger than it looks 3BR, 1BA raised ranch style home on 11 park-like acres. Woods, pond ... need I say more?
Agent: Tina DillonML# 327516 ... $179,500
You Have to See this Property!3BR, 2 full BA chalet on over 3 acres of land w/pond. Large fam., dining & kit area features a great FP. 2BRs & BA round out the 1st fl oor. Loft has master BR & BA. 2-car garage & rec. room in bsmt.
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What a Beauty!This beauty sits on 19 scenic acres. It has 3BRs, 2 full BAs, a large LR, a formal DR & eat-in kitchen. A mix of oak hdwd, tile & carpeting covers the fl oors. Covered front porch & awning covered side deck.
Agent: Joe EysamanML# 339168 ... $490,000
Chalet in Holiday Valley!Are you looking for the best chalet at Holiday Valley? Your search is over! Come & take a look at this beauty. Featuring 6 large BRs, 5.5BAs, spacious LR, huge great room, pool table/game room Mas-ter suite w/sitting area.
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Some of Ellicottville’s Top Chefs will be cooking up a storm for the upcoming Women’s Weekend. Chefs will be featured on Saturday, June 20 at various times throughout the day at their well-known restaurants. The sign up for these events is ongoing at the Chamber of Commerce (1-800-349-9099) and will also be available the Friday evening and Saturday morning of Women’s Weekend at the Wingate hotel. Registration for Women’s Weekend is $25 and includes a gift basket and gift certifi cates. The optional, albeit must do, chef events are only an additional $10. These include the following: Starting at 12pm at Tips Up Café, Chef Anton Rousch will be preparing steamed mussels in a white wine sauce, seared sesame Ahi-tuna salad and
dessert crepes. Now back in Ellicottville after fi nishing his four-year degree at WVU, Anton is in town helping his family run the consistently good restaurant. Adding new recipes to his father Ken’s already well-rounded menu, the young Anton is adding innovation and vitality to this well-established venue. At 1pm we have local Chef and writer Tom Kneeland in the kitchen at Balloons. Tom will refresh you with some cool summer cocktails and Apple Tarts. Tom, well established in Ellicottville, has been cooking since he can remember and had the distinguished honor of baking the cookies for the White House during the Reagan administration. At Dina’s Restaurant at 2pm, Chef Patti Laidlaw of Dina’s will dazzle you with “The Art of Baking Bread”. Chef Laidlaw bakes all the goodies at Dina’s and you
must stop in and try some of her delectables. The Birdwalk at 3pm is the place to be for Chef Bill Barrett’s Cajun cuisine. Bill will reveal some secrets of the blending of spices and will show methods of true Cajun cooking. The Birdwalk has an extensive and colorful menu and always produces good food. There’s something for everyone there. Chef and owner Mike Nicholson will be cooking Eggs Purgitory and Stuffed Tenderloin beginning at 4pm. You will meet at the Silver Fox and drive to Mike’s lovely home where you will be charmed by the atmosphere and culinary delights. Each of the events, apart from Balloons, will have a limited number of seats available, so sign up quickly for this tasty event. For more information, contact the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 716-699-5046.
Bill Barrett of The Birdwalk (left) and Anton Rousch of Tips Up (right) are just two of the chefs that will be offering cooking demonstrations during Ellicottville’s Women’s Week-end, scheduled for June 19-21.
The Parelli Program uses natural approaches to com-municating with the horses based on their behavior. The goal is to achieve trust and respect in the relationship between the horse and the individual. Tina Giordano, from Arizona, will be hosting a three-day clinic at Golden Stride Ranch, Brant Hill Road in Ellicottville, next weekend.
OLEAN – The Olean General Hospital Auxiliary will host their annual Strawberry Festival and Health Fair on the lawn of the hospital, 515 Main Street , on Thursday, June 18 from 10 am-6pm. Plenty of home-style strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, Texas Hots, snacks, beverages and more will be readily available. Highlights of the day include a bake sale, crafts, raffl es, local musicians, entertainers, plus informational health booths. See you June 18!
OGH Auxiliary Strawberry Fest and Health Fair
BY IAN BIGGS
The world’s most successful horsemanship program is returning to Ellicottville. The Parelli program, recognized worldwide as being at the forefront of horse training, and three star Instructor Tina Giordano, will be giving a three day clinic at the Golden Stride Walker Ranch on Bryant Hill Road from June 19-21.
Lori Northrup has been gracious enough to host the event for the past three years at her farm on Bryant Hill. Horse owners and auditors alike have the opportunity to take part in the Parelli clinic over the course of the three days.
The Parelli Program uses natural approaches to communicating with the horses based on their behavior. The goal is to achieve trust and respect in the relationship between the horse and the individual. Giordano, from Arizona, has been around horses her entire life. According to Giordano, “love, language and leadership are the staples of what the Parelli natural horse program is about.” Whereas many people train
horses with intimidation and fear, the Parelli program is more of a “people teaching program” according to Giordano. “It is never ending development” she said. Giordano continued “The program is designed specifi cally around horses in order to have a mastered understanding of equine behavior.” According to its website “The Parelli System allows horse lovers at all levels and disciplines to achieve: success without force, partnership without dominance, teamwork without fear, willingness without
intimidation and harmony without coercion.” Lori Northrup and her Ranch Manager Barb Loveless have been implementing the Parelli program with their horses for several years, which they attest to having done wonders in their horses’ behavior. The program has different levels of attainment, much like a ski instructor or karate student. Lori is reaching her level four in the program whereas Barb is working on her level three. Loveless said that the program has “changed the way she trains and relates to horses.” She attests that through the program the horses at the Golden Stride Walker Ranch, and at her own home, have greatly benefi ted from what she has learned. “The horses are much calmer, much more relaxed.” she said.
Many of the program’s courses can be taken online and through books. The clinic offers a much more personal approach with the Parelli Instructor Tina Giordano. Level 1 class is held Friday 2-6pm and is appropriate for beginners with the Parelli system. Adv. Level 1/Beg. Level 2 classes is held Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm and is for those who have taken part in Level 1 class and are familiar with the 7 games. Adv. Level 2/Beg. Level 3 will be held Saturday & Sunday 2-6pm and is appropriate for students that have been playing in Level 2 to Level 3 ground/riding. Auditors are welcome. Horse lovers and those that want to learn more about the Parelli Program Clinic should contact [email protected] or visit www.parelli.com.
~ The Villager ~ June 11-17, 2009Page 6
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BY ANNE LONDON
There’s a house near the end of Niles Road that hits you like a fresh breeze rolling off
the HoliMont slopes – a fresh breeze in the way rooms open up skyward to let the outdoors stream in – and breezy also in the way the architect has
found innovative ways of meeting the challenge of a steeply inclined, well wooded site. You enter through an archway that gives you your fi rst taste of the exquisite woods and wood craftsmanship that are, to the creators of the home, the highest form of ornamentation. The rounded pillars aren’t plaster; they’re nature’s own trees, fl ared slightly at the bottom to suggest their rootedness. The double doored entrance is more than glass and hardware; its knotty pine surroundings suggest a canopy of trees where you might fi nd welcome shelter in a rainstorm. The design world is doing such beautiful things with nature’s raw products these days, it’s nice to see it all come together in one home that showcases the best of today’s environment-inspired art. Once inside, you marvel fi rst at the antlered chandelier that lights your path. Then you notice that the house is upside down. Rather than entering and climbing to the bedrooms, you enter on the bedroom level, which is bisected by an elegant wrought iron stairway that invites you down to the Great Room in all its splendor. As you descend, (think Scarlet O’Hara), the Great Room, with its vaulted ceilings, giant two story stone fi replace, tree trunk support beam, rough hewn balcony, and furnishings that proudly display the roots from which they grew, alongside an awesome modern kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom suite, fi ll you with pleasure; this is a home that got everything right. If this house stood on a city lot you would still fi nd it appealing. Fortunately, though, it stands squarely facing HoliMont’s ski slopes, and the home was designed to capture the full breadth of the panoramic view spread out across the valley. It is because of HoliMont that the glass
windowed ceilings soar. It is because of HoliMont that the Great Room is placed below the entrance level as the full view can best be appreciated there. A few more points about
the home: there are three large bedrooms, each master bedroom calibre, each with balcony and private bathroom featuring a custom double sink and glass-walled walk-in shower; a lower level
stands ready to be fi nished foradditional bedrooms or as aseparate guest suite; the homeis currently for sale throughERA Vacation Properties’ TinaDillon who can provide detailsat 716-474-5646.
If this house stood on a city lot you would still fi nd it appealing. Fortunately, though, it stands squarely facing HoliMont’s ski slopes, and the home was designed to capture the full breadth of the panoramic view spread out across the valley. It is because of HoliMont that the glass windowed ceilings soar. It is because of HoliMont that the Great Room is placed below the entrance level as the full view can best be appreciated there.
You enter through an archway that gives you your fi rst taste of the exquisite woods and wood craftsmanship that are, to the creators of the home, the highest form of ornamentation.
June 11-17, 2009 ~ The Villager ~
Live Music This Weekend!
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NATURE WALK: JUNE 27 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER, PORTVILLE, 9AM
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Honey: One of the Oldest and Sweetest Forms of Life Available Right in Our Backyard
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INGREDIENTS for the Pastry:1 ½ cups all-purpose fl our½ stick unsalted butter¼ cup Crisco shortening½ t. kosher salt¼ cup ice water with 1 t. cane sugar
METHOD for the Pastry: Add the fl our, butter, Crisco shortening and salt to a bowl. Mix with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse meal (do not over work). Add the water/sugar to the fl our mixture, and mix until it just comes together. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Roll the pastry to fi t the tart pan. Place a piece of parchment paper over the pastry and fi ll with dried navy bean (this is done so the sides of the pasty stay in place while baking). Bake in a 375-degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove the beans. Cool the pastry and fi ll with the honey pecan fi lling. Bake for 25 minutes in a 375-degree oven.
Area Chef Thomas Kneeland is an avid researcher of culinary history. In his weekly column, he will share with you recipes, culinary tips and historical facts. Kneeland, the developer and franchisor of Tom’s Mom’s Caffe in Michigan, was responsible for stocking the White House every month with his famous Tom’s Mom’s Cookies for President Regan. Kneeland is currently a chef at Balloons Restaurant in Ellicottville.
Left: The bumblebee, like their distant cousin, the honeybee, feed on nectar of the sunfl ower and are used in agriculture as pollinators, but do not produce large amounts of honey. Right: One of local beekeeper Bob Brachmann’s Queen Honeybees and worker bees were featured on the cover of the December 2007 issue of Bee Culture magazine.
BY THOMAS KNEELAND
The earth was very hot, the ice sheets had melted, sea levels were higher and fl owering plants, insects, and dinosaurs were roaming our planet. This was the Cretaceous Period, that’s 80-145 million years ago, ending with one of the largest mass extinctions in Earth’s history where many of the species disappeared. Amber from this era offers some of the earliest glimpse of early life on earth. During this period, fl owering plants evolved with bees being one of the fi rst insects. Specimens of amber are found all over the world. The most important insect fossils are frozen in time and encapsulated in pieces of this ancient tree resin. The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has the oldest example of amber from a New Jersey site with a bee that dates to 65-80 million years ago. The sweet taste of honey was discovered by the earliest animals roaming the earth. Primitive man began to discover the honey, harvesting the sweetness from the bee’s nests. Can you imagine the fi rst encounter? Bee stings, honey dripping from their chins, and the smiles on their faces when they tasted it! Early cave paintings in South Africa dating to 15,000 years ago give us a look at this time. Ancient paintings of honey sites were as well discovered in Spain, Turkey, Asia and India that are over 9,000 years old, and religious ceremonies in the Mayan culture celebrated the bee-god, Ah-Muzen-Cab. Eventually man would understand how to establish colonies of bees - building homes for them in pottery, trees, baskets, or hollowed out logs. The earliest depiction of beekeeping by prehistoric man is from a carving from an Egyptian temple that dates to 4,500 years ago. Men are shown collecting honeycombs, pouring the honey into jars
and separating the honey from the beeswax. Honey was of considerable value to these early civilizations, and was used as the fi rst sweetener, medicine and temple rituals to their gods. Recently the fi rst remains of an ancient beekeeping industry were unearthed in the “land of milk and honey” in Northern Israel. It’s from 3,000 years ago during the time of King David and King Solomon, and is the oldest known remnants of “human made” beehives in the world. Bees were becoming important food. The Romans Greeks called it the “nectar of the gods,” and the early athletes of the time used honey to boost their energy. The magical drink of mead is believed to be the fi rst alcoholic beverage made directly from the bee to the bottle, and the Roman Pliny would believe that drinking a glass of honey and cider every day cleans your system and promotes good health. Indeed today honey has many benefi ts. There are over 25,000 kinds
of bees in the world, and over 3,500 different varieties in North America. But, you may be surprised to learn that the bee had to be introduced and imported into the early colonies by the 1600’s since the European honeybee didn’t exist in North America. Honeybees are social insects in the genus Apis Mellifera. They play an important role in the human and natural world. Honey is produced by certain varieties of bees from the nectar of a fl ower. Many insects will consume nectar, but it is the honeybee that refi nes the nectar to produce the honey. Some hives will contain from 60,000-80,000 bees and is able to travel great distances to collect the nectar. The honeybees work together and are grouped as queens, drones, and workers. The female bee is the only bee that has a stinger. The queen is the mistress to a hive, and her main purpose is to lay eggs. The virgin queen’s fi rst fl ight will search the landscape to get
acquainted with the area. On the seventh day she will take a fl ight and mate. Not just once, but many times. The males will swarm, fl ying after the queen, forming what is known as a “drone comet,” all lining up to get a piece of the action. The mating is quick, resulting in the death of the drone. The worker bees are sterile females and are called house bees, making the combs of the hives, tending to the queen, cleaning, regulating temperature and defending the hive. The older worker bees are the fi eld bees. They gather the nectar, pollinate, water, and plant resins that are used in the hive constantly. The reproduction of many of the plants in the world need to be pollinated, and the bee is a major source of this pollination process. Without bees the world would be in big trouble. Amongst some hives of the world, even within our in local area, colony collapse disorder
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I’d like you to meet Cortney Bish and her mom, Susan.My name is Cortney. I am 12 years old and have been on the kidney transplant list for about two years. I am “O” Positive. I like cheerlead-ing, dancing and swimming, but am unable to participate anymore because of the tube in my stomach. I’m a very active person and would like to have a kidney soon so I can be free from a machine. I usually have no energy, and I don’t eat much. I try so hard to help my mom but sometimes I can’t because I don’t feel so good due to my dialysis treat-ments. My mom just found out that she also has kidney problems and needs a kidney. My mom’s bloodtype is “A.”
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To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you just may be the world.Thank you from the Western New York Kidney Connection.
Editorial:
Truth Or ConsequencesGone to Glory
BY DOUG ARROWSMITH
Sixty-fi ve years ago, on June 5, 1944, Jim Norene woke up in England knowing, with the certainty of someone who was about to face the greatest challenge of his life, that he might be living his last hours. He had a few moments to steady himself as he thought about his family and his home in Oregon. He was told to “gear up” and he headed, with the rest of the young men from company G of the 101st Airborne Division, to the tarmac where he would be among the thousands of elite American soldiers who would soon board the planes that would deposit them in the middle of hell. Jim Norene was heading for Normandy. We don’t think much about our aging veterans anymore. The “greatest generation” along with their brothers in arms from Korea and Vietnam are disappearing from the American conscience. The men with whom Jim Norene served during the Second World War are disappearing completely. The men who once cheated death in the Pacifi c and North Africa and Europe are being killed by time. Our schools spend a few minutes talking
about them before moving on to math and business class and our secondary education systems tend to mention them only to the few students left who plan on becoming educators. Labor Day and Memorial Day are nothing more than long weekends. We celebrate the fact that we don’t have to work on Monday without even thinking about why that is. It’s all about the hot dogs and beer. It’s a shame. Jim Norene was among the bravest of them all. He had joined up in 1942 and served until the end of the war as a member of the elite 101st Airborne division. During Normandy the 101st was tasked with dropping behind enemy lines in France to knock out artillery sights and secure the bridges and roads that would be necessary to get the men off the beaches during the invasion. Something of this magnitude had never been attempted before and it almost ended in disaster. Panicked pilots, alarmed by the amount of ground fi re, either veered far from their intended drop sights without realizing it or simply gave the jump command too early. Many of the heavy, overloaded planes, without the security of fi ghter escorts, were simply shot out of the sky. The men who did eventually make it to the ground were a mess. Many of them had lost their gear during the jump and ended up miles from their intended drop points. Most of the men on the ground had lost their units or were mixed in with other units. No one knew where they were. Without the convenience of modern technology enjoyed by today’s military, it was left up to the men on the ground to get themselves together
as a cohesive fi ghting group and achieve their objectives. Against all odds, they did it and, during the invasion on the 6th
of June, the largest amphibious invasion in history was asuccess. Jim Norene was a part of it. Jim Norene liberated Europe and secured our future. Jim Norene was a hero. Tuesday was the sixty-fi fth anniversary of the Normandy invasion. President Obama was there along with a handful of aging survivors. Jim Norene was there too. The 85 year-old retired veteran was gravely ill with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma but, despite the odds, he had made the trip. Alone. It was personal for him. He had refused the company of his only daughter and her family to make this fi nal pilgrimage. Norene needed to remember and he needed to see the place that almost killed him and did kill many of his friends. He needed to be with them on this anniversary that many of us completely ignored. On Monday, Norene checked himself into a hotel, showered, donned his uniform and began his journey. He visited Omaha beach where so many brave American boys spent their fi nal, terrifi ed moments. He visited the cemeteries with their stark rows of crosses and stars of David. He shed tears and he remembered. Jim Norene then returned to his hotel knowing that he was still a soldier. He had dinner and went to sleep. Sometime during the night on the shores of the country that, sixty-fi ve years earlier, he had helped to liberate, Jim Norene died. Another Soldier gone to glory. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]
Shakespeare in Delaware Park: 34th Season of Free Theatre
Day Trippin’ BUFFALO - Shakespeare in Delaware Park is pleased to announce its 34th season of free professional outdoor theater. The summer’s exciting season will begin June 18
when The Tempest takes the stage. Originally listed as a comedy, modern editors have relabeled The Tempest as one of Shakespeare’s late romances, and it is now considered to be one of his greatest works. The part of Prospero has been played by many great actors, and this anticipated production will not disappoint when Shakespeare
in Delaware Park founder and artistic director Saul Elkin takes on this role, directed by Derek Campbell. Filling the second slot and opening on July 23 will be the classic tragedy, Julius Caesar. This crowd-pleasing tale of honor, patriotism, friendship and betrayal will be directed by Steve Vaughan and star Dan Walker as Caesar and Doug Zschiegner as Brutus. Shakespeare in Delaware Park reaches over 40,000 audience members each season and is proud to be celebrating 34
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professional theatre, which remains free for the public toenjoy. The Tempest runs June18-July 12 with Julius Caesaron stage July 23-August 16. Performances are held every evening (except Mondays) at 7:30pm (no performance July 4.) Shows take place on Shakespeare Hill in Delaware Park, next to Hoyt Lake behind the Rose Garden, off Lincoln Parkway near the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Further information may be obtained at www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org or by calling 716- 856-4533.
BY DR. DIONNE KRESS. DM
The 3rd Annual Women’s Weekend is just around the corner, and I felt it was important that I focus this week’s article on the empowerment of women. Women’s Weekend is a time for women to honor, educate, and celebrate who they are. Last year my life transformed at this event never to be the same again. I can say with honesty that I am not the same woman this year as I was last all because of my involvement in the weekend. Last year, Women’s Weekend empowered me beyond what I could envision possible for my life. Participation in the weekend is intended to provide women with opportunities to be courageous, step outside of their comfort zones, and be fearless.
Women are encouraged to face challenges, participate in events they have never considered and simply discover who they really are. The strength is in the numbers, and it truly is an amazing occasion when women honor, celebrate, and empower each other. I want to share a quote I discovered: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? ...” - Marianne Williamson The author makes an insightful point, we need to present ourselves with confi dence and believe in who we are - the complete package. I believe we as women, sometimes hold back our power because it is unfamiliar to us, even making us uncomfortable at times. If we allow our light to shine, who knows what we may discover. Participation in the events and activities of the Women’s Weekend is an opportunity to be surrounded by amazing women who will help you unleash your personal power. Become self-empowered. Enter into each day of life as a confi dent authentic woman. Live by only your own standards and expectations. Be
courageous, create your own rhythm, and dance as if no one is watching. When we dare to be different and real, people begin to respect us more. Celebrate your accomplishments, appreciate your talents, and embrace your rough spots. Know that you are beautiful and believe in your whole being. When we use our voices, speaking out for ourselves, we are liberated by our power. Take charge of your destiny. The most successful women are not those who wait for the promotion, but those that step out on their own. One of the necessary self-empowering activities we as women need to be engaging in is nurturing our spirit from the inside. Discovering your sacred place to re-energize is essential to your core health. You can do this by taking a yoga class, meditation or simply watching the sun fall off the edge of the earth. Nurturing your spirit creates time to be alone and rebuilds your spiritual foundation. Make a promise to yourself that you will begin to work on becoming a self-empowered woman. This will create a ripple effect in your life. You will feel more energized, satisfi ed with who you are, and will create a more confi dent you. Women’s Weekend is a safe comfortable place to spread your wings and see how you can fl y.
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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: JULY 3-5 ~ ELLICOTTVILLE
The Russians are coming to the hills and valleys of our Enchanted Mountains. Don’t worry … it’s the Russian Queen Honeybee we are talking about. Bob Brachmann, Ellicottville beekeeper, now produces about 1,000 pure Russian Queen Honeybees and ships them all over North America. His bees will also produce some 25,000 pounds of honey from the wild fl owers, plants and trees from our beautiful countryside.
(CCD) has caused bees to lose their way home. Scholars seem to believe that the environment, agricultural practices, mites, pesticides, genetically modifi ed crops, and antibodies used by some beekeepers are causing the problem. One third of America’s crops, with more than 90 fruits, vegetables, nuts and seed crops are all dependent on bees for pollination. Beekeepers are concerned and are trying to fi nd solutions, sometimes fi nding it necessary to simply move the hives out of agricultural areas that use pesticides. The honeybee will need to
pollinate over 2 million fl owers to make one pound of honey, and is the natural sugar alternative. Honey is organic, has no additives, and is an excellent sweetener for the chef. Early Romans, Greeks and Egyptians would use honey to bake cakes, cheesecakes, and drizzle honey over fresh cheeses. Honey is also fabulous when used to can fresh fruits and helps maintain their fresh fruit fl avor. Baked goods will be moister, enhancing the taste which will also give them a longer shelf life. Honey is delicious in juices, in marinates, with fresh baked biscuits, as well as making delicious salad dressing.
Honey has been used as currency, ancient offerings to gods, and has been considered to have special powers. Where’s the best honey from? It’s the local honey that is produced in Ellicottville, right in our backyard, just down the road on Maples Road at Country Honey. You see, they say that eating the honey of your area helps your body get accustom to the pollen that is located around you. Some believe it helps with
allergies, and collected bee pollen is also said to be good for our immune systems. Bee venom is sometimes used for rheumatoid arthritis and honey is just simply a better sweetener. The Queen Bee may be the ruler of her hive, but local beekeeper Bob Brachmann, “the man bee” has been the main ruler of his hives for thirty years. It was interesting talking with him about his bees. He will produce thousands of pounds of honey, which is strained through fi ne mesh cloth. The fl avors of the honey will vary as nature provides different nectars from sources of maple trees, dandelions, honeysuckle, wild berries, goldenrod, asters and other wildfl owers of our area. Bob’s honey can be purchased locally at his countryside stand on Maples Road, Nature’s Remedy, The Store, Lexington Food Co-Op in Buffalo, and the Olean Farmers market. His main business is however, to raise and sell “Russian Queen Bees” to beekeepers all over the country.
This summer, Ellicottville will be the place to discover the ancient history of the honeybee at the Americana Folk Art & Music Fair on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, featuring a bee demonstration as you enjoy the family fun of music, food and art. The Eastern Apicultural Society will also have a workshop at Holiday Valley Resort beginning on August 3, where hundreds of people from the Eastern United States and Canada will hold their annual convention and workshop. Beekeepers, educators and scientists will all gather to celebrate the history of the honeybee. It will be fun to learn more about one of the oldest and sweetest forms of life that still exists from the days of the dinosaurs. God made the amazing universe and gave us “a little piece of heaven” in jars of honey to sweeten our day. Make this week’s recipe featuring the wonderful taste and smell of fresh honey right from our enchanted mountains. Bon Appétit!
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easement granted to the village along his side of the property line. The board noted that a previous survey found there was a village easement for the sewer, and that this posed serious issues. Sprague said he had no issue with giving the easement, and asked the board to accept his plan for the apartment. The board responded by stating that they need to maintain the health and safety of the community, and with a potential confl ict between neighboring properties that could interfere with future developments, they would have to wait until the issue is resolved before they make a resolution. Although the board decided not to take action on the plan until next month’s meeting, they did discuss other concerns dealing with the planned apartments. They stated that they were
concerned that the apartments
might be rented for fewer than thirty days, though this is against present zoning laws. The board accepted a proposal to add a clause to the permit that specifi cally states any second story apartment rentals on these lots must be for more than thirty days, and that the building inspector can revoke the license if this clause is violated. The board also reviewed the updated parking space plans for the development. The update includes two handicapped spaces, and now number 45 spaces. The maximum number of parking spaces required for the building to comply with zoning code are 44, including proposed future apartments, so the board accepted the new plans. The plan for the apartment consists of a two-bedroom residence, though there are plans for an additional two-bedroom apartment and six single-bedroom apartments in the future. In other matters, the board
reviewed a request for a license to turn Cooling’s Ice Cream Café into an Italian restaurant. The proposed plan would keep the breakfast and lunch format, and the board agreed the owners had the right to ask for the license. The board said they must hold a public hearing before they can issue the license, and set the hearing for 5:30pm on July 14. The fi nal issue the board dealt with during the meeting involved additions to 9 Madison Street that was not part of the original plan approved by the board. The members of the board wanted to record in their minutes that the work did not follow their approved plan, and that it is their job to protect the unique and quant nature of the village from becoming an extension of surrounding communities. The board also accepted that there might be precedents that allow the village to force changes to the building in order to comply with the approved plans, and recommends that the owner make said changes.
(please contact the library for more information.) In addition to the adult library programs, the Creative Women’s Alliance meets the last Wednesday of the month in the Community Room at 6:30pm. (Contact Barabara Fox at 699-4145 for more information). Pilates is held on Mondays at 10am for $5.00, conducted by Lili Dirito (945-7889), and a Drawing Class with live clothed model, meets every Thursday from 7-9pm (call Jennifer Widger for more information at 699-5813.) Events will take place all year long. This December mark your calendars as WKBW weatherman Mike Randall will be conducting a solo performance of “Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol”. Randall has spent over a year researching and studying to recreate Mr. Dickens’ presentation of his most well known story. It will be performed November 28, 2009 at 7pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran church here in Ellicottville and is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Re-grant program of which Director Laura Flanagan was instrumental in obtaining. The support of the library goes far beyond taxes received from
local towns. Flanagan mentions the great amount of work that goes into keeping the library afl oat including memorial book donations, fundraisers (which include book sales), the Memorial Brick campaign, and donated books. Local businesses hold fundraisers throughout the year to benefi t the library. For example, Holiday Valley annually hosts events such as pond skimming and the Pro-Am golf tournament. Proceeds from these popular events benefi t the library. “The library staff and volunteers also help out at Fall Fest running the Chamber of Commerce booth” said Flannigan. This past Saturday, local resident and library board
member Rob Lanza rode his bicycle 100 miles to raise funds for the library. It is his hope that in future years more participants will join him on the ride for the cause. The library is a great place to hang out and read. The modern lodge building complete with fi replace, leather seating and large antler chandelier has not only books, but DVDs and computers as well. Its new patio outside, friendly staff, and with the cozy fi replace indoors for the colder months, it is a welcome refuge from the bustle of everyday life. Library hours are Thursday-Monday (closed Sundays) from 10am to 5pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am till 8pm.
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The Ellicottville Memorial Library is now just over two and a half years old, and is growing everyday with new books and fun programs. Since 2006 circulation has quadrupled, computer usage has tripled and total library visits is almost seven times (28,234 visits) what it was at the old library.
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TOWN OF MANSFIELD ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfi eld Highway Department is accepting applications for a Temporary employee. It is required that applicant must have a CDL License when applying. For further information and employment applications, please contact Highway Superintendent Gary Hahn. He may be reached by calling the Town Highway Barns at 716-699-2225. It is noted that if equally qualifi ed, preference would be given to a Town of Mansfi eld resident.
By Order of Gary Hahn, Highway SuperintendentBetty Jane Horning, Town Clerk, Dated May 6, 2009
LEGAL NOTICESNotice of Formation of Northeast Wholesale Retail Group, LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/30/09. Offi ce locatioin: Cattaraugus County. 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 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 lawful business not statutorily prohibited.NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABIL-ITY COMPANY. The name of the foreign limited liability company is DST PROPERTIES NY, LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was fi led with the NY Department of State (“NYSS”) on 4/2/2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Minnesota on 3/5/2009. Offi ce 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 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.Notice of Formation of Nature’s Remedy Natural Market, LLC. Arts. Of Org. fi led with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 05/26/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Ross A. Peters, Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicotville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of FOREVER IMPRESSIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/28/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. offi ce of LLC: 10888 Cagwin Rd., Delevan, NY 14042. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. offi ce. Purpose: To market original artwork on notecards.
Worship Services In & Around Ellicottville
Would you like your place of worship and times listed? Call The Villager at 716-699-2058
Community Church of Eddyville, 7705 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, 257-3703Sunday 10am
Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., E’ville, 699-2592Mass Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am
The United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, 699-4003Sunday 10:00am, Communion held the 1st Sunday of each month, Sunday School 10:15am
Faith Baptist Church of Mansfi eld, 7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley, 257-3645Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am & 7:00pmWednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Bible Study
First Baptist Church of Great Valley, 5049 Route 219, Great Valley, 945-4629Sunday School for all ages 9:30am, Sunday Worship Service 10:45am & 6:30pm
Alliance Community Church, 6748 Route 417, Killbuck (next to Post Offi ce), 945-4292Sunday 11:00am
Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am
Artist Applications Now Available for 60th Annual Art in the Park OLEAN - The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is currently accepting applications
from regional artists to participate in the 60th Annual Art in the Park celebration, to be held in conjunction with Taste of Olean on Sunday, July 26 on the JCC Campus in Olean.
Formerly managed by the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce, CCAC has been invited to take over production of Art in the Park, now in its 60th year. Executive Director Anne Conroy-Baiter comments, “This is our second year managing Art in the Park, and CCAC is excited to further increase the number quality of the fi ne artists. We’re also looking for artists who can also demonstrate during the day, to make the Art in the Park section of the festival interactive and fun.” Local artist, Sean Huntington, Art in the Park 2008 artist, stated the 2008 Art in the Park was a “great show, easy to do, close to home, and the most profi t I made all summer - I’m driving from Pittsburg to do it again!” Conroy-Baiter also commented that the arts council is looking for Art in the Park memorabilia to celebrate the festival’s 60th year. “We’d love to hear from people who may have old Art in the Park posters or photographs CCAC can display on the 26th. This festival has played such an important part in the arts and cultural history of the region, and we’d like to properly commemorate its history.” Art in the Park and the Taste of Olean will be held on Sunday, July 26. Due to the economic downturn, funds are not available to pay for the large tent to house all exhibitors. All Art in the Park exhibitors will be required to provide their own tent and all assigned spots will be individual outdoor designations. Spots will be assigned based on the date your application is received. Spaces measuring 10x10 will be $45. CCAC will also be offering double tent spaces (20x20) for $80. Applications can be downloaded from www.myartscouncil.net or www.oleanny.com, by calling CCAC at 716-372-7455 or e-mailing [email protected]. Deadline to apply is June 1 but applications will be accepted until June 30 with a $20 late fee. CCAC is a nonprofi t organization funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, Cattaraugus County, and members and donors. For more information on CCAC or for information on Community Art and Pottery Studio (CAPS) classes, see www.myartscouncil.net.
SATURDAY JULY 25, 2009
8 PM
SENECA ALLEGANY EVENTS CENTER
Tickets starting at $20
All ages welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets on sale at The Logo Shop, SenecaAlleganyCasino.com and
FRIDAY JULY 17, 2009
8 PM
SENECA ALLEGANY EVENTS CENTER
Tickets starting at $30
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2009
7 PM
EXIT 20 OFF I-86777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard Salamanca, New York 14779
