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July 1-7, 2010 Volume 05 ~ Issue 26
AMERICANA E’VILLE STYLE: FOLK ART & MUSIC FAIR RETURNS TO ELLICOTTVILLE JULY 17-18 . . . PAGE A-5
GIVE THE DOG A BONE TOUR: JULY 3 ~ GARGOYLE PARK, OLEAN, NOON-11PM
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Ellicottville Championship RodeoThe 2nd Largest IPRA Rodeo Returns For Three Days of Fast Action Entertainment; Fireworks on Friday
Summer Festival Of The Arts‘Survivor’ to Perform This Weekend On the Slopes of Holiday Valley
Music Notes
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Every Monday, 10pmMONDO MONDAYSWith Rev. Jack Darvaset
Allegany River FestThe Great Cardboard Boat Regatta; Headliner Crazy White Boys
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Sneak PeekIn This Issue . . .
Inside Business Track: Gear Up Mountains Sports,E’ville’s Newest Mountain Bike Outfi tters ... page A-5 By Anjanette NicolazzoAfter holding their grand opening on June 1, 2010, Indrek and Tracey Kongats have been busy with bicycles at their new store, Gear Up Mountain Sports. Focusing primarily in bike rentals, the store has the most convenient “park and ride” location, next to the main chalet at HoliMont. The shop sits quaintly on the hill at the beginning of the bike trail.
Saturday, July 3rd, 5-9pmTRACY ABRAMS BAND
Day Trippin’: Seneca Hickory Stick Gof CourseRedefi nes WNY Golf Landscape ... page B-3Western New York has a new destination that the golfi ng public is sure to notice. Representatives from the Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca Gaming Corporation and the Town of Lewiston joined together earlier this week to celebrate the ceremonial opening of Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course, a $25 million public golf course that will offi cially open for play on July 2.
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Coming July 11th, 4pmTHE SCINTAS
Buffalo’s own singing comedy group.Tickets start at $30
Coming July 17th, 6pmMIXED MARTIAL ARTS
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It’s doubtful that Creedence Clearwater Revival had cardboard boats in mind when they sang the “rolling on the river” lyrics to Proud Mary. But then they missed out on lots of fun, like maneuvering the homemade craft along the Allegheny River and being cheered on by fans along the riverbank. That’s what happened last year during the fi rst annual such event, part of the Allegany River Fest. This year, the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta joins country music stars Mark Wills and Josh Gracin on Saturday, July 10 as part of the second annual Allegany River Fest at Veterans Park in Salamanca. Activities are being presented by the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce. According to Events Specialist Jenny Ingrao, “The chamber is very excited to bring Mark Wills and Josh Gracin to this area. It’s not every day people can meet (and hear) two well-known artists.” So how did the River Fest get started? Over at the chamber, Jane Fenton explains, “We felt we really needed to add another tourism-oriented event that focuses on one of our big assets here, the Allegheny River. We thought a country river fest made a lot of sense.” She notes that the fi rst festival went extremely
well. Fenton notes, “We probably had the worst rainstorm of the year” which kept some people away. “The good news is that it was our fi rst large concert event of this nature, and everything came off perfectly. We’re all rehearsed and ready for this one.” Joining Mark Wills and Josh Gracin (touring as the Crazy White Boys) on stage will be the Bob Hartle Band, the Western New York award-
winning band West of the Mark, and Native Son, a Seneca country rock band from the Cattaraugus Territory. Traditional Seneca social dances will be performed by the Buffalo Creek Dancers. You’ll also experience Tom Bishop’s Wild West show. The chamber’s Jenny Ingrao notes, “Best known for their participation in The Murdoch Mysteries, a turn of
Country music stars Mark Wills and Josh Gracin will headline this year’s Allegany River Fest in Salamanca, scheduled for Saturday, July 10 in Veterans Park. According to Events Specialist Jenny Ingrao, “The chamber is very excited to bring Mark Wills and Josh Gracin to this area. It’s not every day people can meet (and hear) two well-known artists.” Tickets are available in advance at www.alleganyriverfest.com, Wegmans or by contacting the Salamanca Chamber offi ce at 716-945-2034.
Ellicottville’s Summer Festival of the Arts has arrived! Outdoor concerts, fi ne arts & crafts, and plenty of scrumptious food will light your fi re all weekend long! On Friday, July 2, HoliMont will host a Country and Western concert featuring Jeff Beckly. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on Sunday, July 4 on the slopes of Holiday Valley and will feature 11 additional performers doing a tribute to Motown. Sunday evening will wrap up with the 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever. But perhaps the most anticipated concert scheduled is the headliner for this year’s Summer Fest. Legendary rock group, Survivor (creators of Rocky’s “Eye of the Tiger”) will play on Saturday, July 3 on the slopes of Holiday Valley, with a fabulous fi reworks display to follow. Rounding out the weekend will be an Arts & Craft show from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday on Jefferson Street, as well as the annual Pet Parade at 11am on Saturday down Washington Street. Downtown will also offer a rock-climbing wall, and the Gazebo will be host to the ever-popular Strawberry Festival. Don’t forget about the House & Garden Tour on July 3! (Call the Chamber for ticket info.) To inquire about this year’s Summer Festival of the Arts, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com or call the Chamber directly at 716-699-5046. Photos/Gary Kinn
Head ‘em up and move on out to the annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo this weekend! It’s all happening on Sommerville Valley Road with all the Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddle and Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing you can handle! As the 2nd largest paying IPRA rodeo in the country, this weekend’s events are anticipating over 500 competitors from all over the world! Thousands of rodeo fans will fl ock to Ellicottville during this July 4th holiday weekend. Shows will take place on Friday, July 2 at 7pm, Saturday, July 3 at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday, July 4
at 2pm. A special fi reworks display will take place following the Friday night performance. Rodeo tickets are $15 adults and $8 for children; 5 and under are free. Plus there will be plenty of soft drinks for children and a beer tent for parents, and more than enough chicken BBQ to go around. Each show will last 2 hours and 45 minutes with eight events and will feature new competitors each day with the prize money being handed out on Sunday. The gates will open two hours before show time. For more information and directions to the rodeo visit www.ellicottvillerodeo.com or call 716-699-4839.
~ The Villager ~ July 1-7, 2010
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Students of all faiths, entering grades 3-8are eligible to compete.
Full and partial scholarships will be awardedin 2 grade level categories.
Competition will be heldJuly 27th & 28th at the school.
Grades 3-5 will compete at 9:30Grades 6-8 will compete at 1:00
Please call the school at 716.592.7002to register by Monday, July 26th at 3:00.Winners will be notifi ed by August 12th.
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July 1-7, 2010 ~ The Villager ~ Page A-3
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Happy birthday, America! And a warm, Fourth of July welcome to all our friends, locals and visitors alike. There’s no place on this green earth I would rather be than right here and right now. You could just feel the excitement building as our little village prepared itself this past week for three days of red, white and blue festivities and unbelievable sensory delights. Food, music, arts and crafts, parades, fi reworks – you name it, we got it! It all seems so appropriate to me, as we are celebrating “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” – this is what our nation is all about, isn’t it? Although the majority of Americans (with a sprinkling
of our northerly cousins!) associate July 4th with the independence of the United States from Great Britain, for many it also represents quality time with loved ones, cookouts, summer sports and vacations. While fi reworks explode against the distant night sky, and the bratwursts sizzle on the grill, take a moment to appreciate all things good in your life. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there’s no better place to be than right here, right now! So, dear readers, keep your fi ngers crossed for great weather, great food, and great fun this weekend. Happy Independence Day! Until next week …
Jeanine Zimmer
Thank You ... From HoliMont’s Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program
We have a group of very appreciative people consisting of parents and students in the program. A big thanks goes to the creators of the HoliMont Cookbook sale. Those are Dennis Bell, Peter Sullivan and Marcy Hazard. Now, along with the local merchants and newspapers, with the administrative management of Evan Evans, the sale continues to grow. Proceeds go to purchasing more equipment, to help these students develop into bigger ski enthusiasts and competitors.
The Phoenix Program has come a long way in the past 15+ years, and has developed into the top PSIA program in the U.S. (PSIA-professional ski instructors of America-eastern division). Its success is largely dependent on donations, for the instructors’ training, volunteers and parents to assist these students for their skiing enjoyment. We are very proud to have this close knit club within our HoliMont Ski Resort. The cookbook sale has become so successful that we
are now gaining support from some of the top professionals in the adaptive ski industry. They help assist in procuring additional equipment as these students progress. In the future, we hope to include adults, wounded soldiers and veterans in the adaptive program. Again, many thanks to the Cookbook Sales Team that is helping this program become a bigger reality.
Chuck RichardsonProgram Founder
and Director
A Celebration for John Elsen Planned for July 10 at Elkdale
The family of John Francis Elsen wishes to express our deepest appreciation to all of our friends, family and neighbors that offered so much love and support after John’s passing. So many of you took the time to send a card, bring food, share memories, make a phone call or stop by to visit. These thoughtful acts meant so much to Alta and the rest of the family. We will be hosting a Celebration of John’s Life
at Elkdale Country Club on Saturday, July 10, 2010 beginning at 11am. Please do stop by and join us for food, drinks and laughter as we joyfully remember and celebrate our John’s amazing life. With our love,
Alta Elsen, Steve and Virginia Elsen, Dan
Elsen, David and Geri Anne Elsen,
Mike and Mary Kay Elsen Naimoli
New Realtor In E’villeHoliday Valley Realty Co. Welcomes Dan Sipko, Licensed Agent
Holiday Valley Real Estate Company is pleased to welcome Dan Sipko, Licensed Agent, to its successful sales team. Dan brings with him previous real estate sales experience in our market and is a lifelong resident of the area. Dan and his family currently reside in Great Valley, and are familiar faces on the Ellicottville scene. He and his wife Jackie are active parents in the Ellicottville School district,
and enjoy everything about our community. Dan is a vocal and active participant in Ellicottville and Holiday Valley. He enjoys skiing and golfi ng and all the activities in the area. Dan and his family are a welcome addition to the Holiday Valley family and we wish him well going forward. Stop in and say hello or give Dan a call to extend your good wishes. His cell phone is 716-474-7587.
Holiday Valley Realty Agents Enjoy a Weekend in Chautauqua
This past weekend, Holiday Valley Realty Co. sent the top sales agents and their spouses to Chautauqua for the weekend. They started on a dinner cruise on the Summerwind to Chautauqua Institution for the Jersey Boys concert and then headed back to the Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point.
Everyone had a ball and this trip was well deserved as recognition for their terrifi c mid-season sales standings. Congratulations to David Blanchard, Ed Szpaicher, Wendy O’Neil and Joany Bund.
~ The Villager ~ July 1-7, 2010
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Get Your Tickets!Summer Fest Concerts This Weekend! Fireworks Saturday Night
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Find us on Facebook, Twitter and coming soon Ellicottville joins the blogosphere.Ellicottville is ready to match its real-world status as a world class travel destination inthe online world. We’re creating a new blog that will feature posts on everything fromwhat to see and do in the area, to great insider tips and advice from past visitors. To haveyour say, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com
Give The Perfect GiftThe Gift of Ellicottville!
Ellicottville, a great place to get away to, can now be shared with all of your family and friends. A perfect hostess, birthday or any day gift, the exciting new Ellicottville Gift Card is available at the Chamber offi ce or purchased over the phone at 800-349-9099 and in the gift shop at Seneca Allegany Casino. Give the perfect gift … the gift of Ellicottville! This unique card can be used at most Ellicottville merchants, accommodations, restaurants and even to buy event tickets!
Don’t miss this spectacular open air concert weekend right on the slopes of Holiday Valley highlighted by Oscar nominated and Grammy award winning Survivor with opening act The Mick Hayes Band followed by a breathtaking fi reworks display. Rounding out this weekend is the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra but with a TWIST! Get ready to boogie down with the Old School B-Boys playing the top Motown hits accompanied by the orchestra. Tickets are $35/concert and are available at both liquor stores in town, Inn at Holiday Valley, Wingate, Holiday Inn Express Salamanca, tickets.com and at the gate.
Why Ellicottville?Vacation Planning, Trip Tips, and Transformative Travel
Affordable Family Fun for All Ages: If you think a summer vacation in Ellicottville is beyond your budget, it’s time to think again. Not only are mid-week travel savings available on accommodations, but you can also pitch a tent at nearby Allegany State Park or Allegheny National Forest. From there, a number of affordable family activities are at your disposal. Take a simulated space fl ight at the Challenger Learning Center (www.twintierclc.com), visit Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary (www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com), step back into a different era on a guided tour of Amish country (www.amishtrail.com), or feast your eyes on more than 225 sculptures at the truly one-of-a-kind Griffi s Sculpture Park (www.griffi spark.org). For added entertainment, plan your
trip around one of Ellicottville’s many unique summer festivals and smiles are guaranteed all around. Carve Your Own Trail This Summer: Looking for a great outdoor escape? Why not grab your cycling gear and head to Ellicottville to take on some of the best mountain bike trails in the U.S. Built by bikers for bikers, Ellicottville’s well-maintained trail network challenges riders with its steep climbs and rocky descents, easily accessible from both the Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski resorts. With more than 40 miles of single-track, including the Big Merlin, Porcupine, Pale Ale and Rim Trails, it’s no wonder Ellicottville has earned its stripes as a National Geographic “Best Adventure Town” and International Mountain Bicycling Association “Epic Ride.”
Ladies Laugh, Play, Learn in Ellicottville: Henna tattoos,archery lessons, cooking classes and laughter were amongthe most popular activities as the ladies descended on Ellicottville June 11-13 for Women’s Weekend. The ‘ladies only’ event is a chance to try all that the town has to offer, from fl y fi shing, mountain biking and self defense, to Zumba dancing, spa treatments and shopping. And what better way to do it than with friends, both old and new. “I sat down with women I’d never met before and by the end of dinner we were giggling like you wouldn’t believe,” says participant and Ellicottville businesswoman Shanell Kiersz. “This is a fun place to get together any time of year.” Don’t miss next year’s Women’s Weekend! Visit www.ellicottvilleny.com for more information!
Grab your picnic gear, get to the slopes and enjoy thisweekend’s Summer Festival of the Arts in Ellicottville!
July 1-7, 2010 ~ The Villager ~
FESTA ITALIANA: JULY 16-18 ~ ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, OLEAN
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Americana E’ville StyleFolk Art and Music Fair Returns to Ellicottville July 17-18
SEE FAIR PAGE A-9
Saturday, July 37:00 p.m.
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Sunday, July 47:30 p.m.
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E’VILLE - The Rotary Club of Ellicottville, Foundation for Youth presents the Americana Folk Art and Music Fair July 17-18. This two-day family event will feature artists, musicians and family fun in the Ellicottville Town Square on Saturday, with a Music Fair and artisans at Holiday Valley on Sunday. This event is sure to instill the spirit of creativity in children and adults alike.The popularity of the hands-on demonstrations in previous years made us want to do more to capture the spirit of the artistic community that makes up the Ellicottville and the Enchanted Mountains area. On Saturday, July 17, artists
and artisans of all sorts will be featured in the Town Square for this free event, showing you how to weave, spin, carve, paint, sketch, sculpt and craft candles. Some of the best artists in Western New York will demonstrate glass blowing and metal crafting. Antique metal painting along with rustic furniture making and basket weaving will give you a peek at the skills of days gone by. There will be
a caricature artist on site both days who will capture your light side for all to see. The ever-popular hay wagon and tractor rides will take you on a tour of the village passing the petting zoo, carvers and the art show. Added for this year’s event are free pony rides for children around the Town Square. You can see Bob McCarthy’s unique art in many of the storefronts around
town for a fl avor of what will be shown on Saturday. A very unique demonstration this year will be Hughey Dunn demonstrating the art of growing mushrooms. A homemade chicken BBQ, hot dogs, great pies from Pumpkinville, popcorn, snow cones and mouthwatering deserts will be available all
For the second year, the Bluegrass and Roots Music Fair will take place on Sunday, July 18 from noon-7pm on the hill in front of Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley. The gates open at 11am for this outdoor concert and interac-tive music fair.
A Booming FourthCity of Olean Set for Annual Fireworks Celebration
OLEAN - The City of Olean’s Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for Sunday, July 4 at Bradner Stadium in Olean. The fi reworks are organized by the Olean Professional Firefi ghters Association, OPFFA. The stadium gates open at 4pm. Coolers and packages carried into the stadium will be checked for security reasons. City of Olean Firefi ghters
took over the local fi reworks program in 2001. Prior to that, the Dempsey Club (City of Olean Police Department) ran the fi reworks. The fi reworks have been held in Bradner Stadium since the early 1960’s. The actual fi reworks program, not just the ground displays, were shot inside the stadium. However, due to the rising safety issues, the fi reworks are now being shot from Forness
Park. The ground displays are still shot inside the stadium, but at a safe distance away from the spectators. Young Fireworks of Rochester, NY, shoot the shows. A wide range of shells are shot in their programs. The shells range from 1” shells all the way up to 10” shells. The 10” shells are the largest shell that can be shot safely in the area. “The 2010 Fireworks Celebration will be a fun-fi lled evening of great music, mouth-watering food, family entertainment and socializing culminating with a spectacular fi reworks show at dusk,” reported Captain Ed Jennings, Olean Fire Department staff and co-chair of the Fireworks. Again this year there will be a Bounce House and Infl atable Slide inside the stadium. Music will be performing inside the stadium by area bands:
Realeyze with Devon Dwyer, Signs of Life, The Phones, Lake Effect, and Sauce. The WMXO-FM Radio Station, the fi reworks broadcast sponsor, and Squirrel City Sound will be on hand and provide music to accompany the fi reworks. In case of inclement weather, the fi reworks will be scheduled for the next clear night. Please remember the fi reworks are funded all through your donations. The OPFFA is looking for a non-profi t organization for the July 4 event to assist with seeking donations from those that choose to sit in War Veterans Park and on the dikes around the stadium. For more information of the fi reworks, please contact fi refi ghters Dave Bauer or Ed Jennings at the Olean Fire Department, 716-376-5609 or e-mail fi reworks@oleanfi reworks.org
Kickball TournamentLittle Valley Lions Club to Host Fundraiser for New Skate Park
LITTLE VALLEY - The Little Valley Lion’s Club will hold a Kickball Tournament during the annual Village Street Festival on Saturday, August 14 at the First Street Field in Little Valley. Teams must have their roster and donation fees in by Aug. 1. Rules and forms may be obtained at the local Little Valley Village Hall. For information or to receive forms by mail call 716-938-2563 or 716-353-0177.
The donation is $10 per player per team. Teams must have a minimum of ten players, must be co-ed, and over 21 years of age. A team may have a maximum of 15 players. Games are 4 innings. Prizes will be available.
Monies raised from the tournament will aid the festival goal for a youth skate park and help Lion’s Goals for Sight.
Pictured above are CLVCS teacher Sharon Delity and Lion Myrna Edmonds, planning the tournament.
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OLEAN – The Macker is Back in Olean! Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played August 21-22 on Delaware Avenue in downtown Olean. The Olean City School District Foundation and the Olean Sports Booster Club are co-sponsoring the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to Olean. Joe DeCerbo, Gus Macker Co-Chair stated, “We anticipate having over 350 teams and 10,000 spectators from a 100-mile radius to attend the three-day event and
see this as a great opportunity to showcase Olean.” More than four thousand registration forms will be mailed to team captains from tournaments held in Hornell, Jamestown, Buffalo and Olean last year. Entry deadlines for teams interested in this year’s tournament are Friday, July 30 for applications that are submitted by mail, and Monday, August 2 for internet entries. The entry fee for a four player teams is $124. The tournament, based on basketball played in driveways throughout the
U.S., will include players who have no experience to those who have played college and semi-professional basketball. Primarily based on their age and level of experience, players will be placed in divisions where they will be most evenly matched. Depending on the number of teams placed in a specifi c division, players and the teams they’re on will be playing for fi rst, second and third place trophies. Also teams that fi nish last in their divisions could receive “Toilet
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Holliday Valley Resort and the village of Ellicottville will host this year’s New York Rural Letter Carriers Associations Convention from July 5-8. Members of the rural letter carriers union will carry out offi cial business at the convention, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the village in their spare time. Vicky Raecher, a rural carrier
for Salamanca and one of the planners for the event, said that representatives of the state board would be arriving within the next few days in preparation for the convention, as would some of the rural carriers and their families. She said the last time the Cattaraugus County Chapter hosted the event was in 1991 at the former Castle Inn and Restaurant.
According to Raecher, approximately 150 to 200 people would take part in the convention, and that it would include NYRLCA Auxiliary members, and Junior members. The Auxiliary members are the spouses of letter carriers, and they often act on behalf of letter carriers who are absent from the meetings. They also raise funds for charity, such as their current program with the American Cancer Society to combat skin cancer. The Junior group consists of the children and grandchildren of letter carriers. Raecher added that during the
convention many clubs within the union would also be meeting, such as letter carriers who were in the armed forces, and even retired letter carriers. Each day of the convention,
from 8am-5pm, the members would focus on offi cial business, such as the election of offi cers, the approval of contracts and discussion of resolutions they could present at national convention. Katie Widger, a local carrier,
said that members of the Cattaraugus County Chapter started discussing whether to host the convention and teamed up with Holiday Valley Resort to create a plan for the event. NYRLCA members at last year’s convention in Liverpool approved the proposal to hold this year’s event in Cattaraugus, and that the convention committee has been working since early January preparing for
the event. Raecher said the committee wanted to make certain the convention was memorable, while at the same time, addressing the limitations of transport in a small village. Without a mass transit system, and with a number of different restrictions on the use of school buses as means of transport, the committee needed to fi nd activities that were close-at-hand, she said. This was especially important for the Junior members, which made Holiday Valley Resort a good choice for the venue because it offers a large number of onsite activities. Raecher said the convention would offi cially start on July 5 with the registration of NYRLCA members, followed by an evening memorial service to honor deceased letter carriers, their spouses and children, and an icebreaker featuring an impromptu talent contest by the carriers and their family. DJ David Allen would perform at the icebreaker. On July 6, Salamanca police offi cer Mary MacQueen and her rescue dog, Robin will present a K-9 demonstration to the Juniors. MacQueen and Robin were awarded the 2008 Police Offi cer of the Year award for Salamanca, and Robin has received the American Kennel Club’s 2009 Award for Canine Excellence in Law Enforcement. Robin is the fi rst golden retriever to receive the award, and he has appeared on NBC’s Today
Show. In the evening, attendees will ride in horse drawn carriages from Holiday Valley Resort to the village to familiarize themselves with the various shopping and dining establishments. The group will then have dinner at The Depot, and enjoy another presentation by DJ David Allen. The convention committee scheduled a visit to Herman’s Alpaca Farm for the Juniors on July 7, followed by a Mardi Gras themed banquet at Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge. Adult attendees will enjoy a banquet and awards program at the Tannenbaum Lodge featuring the entertainment of Liz Boberg. The convention will also feature a used book sale at The Inn at Holiday Valley. The book sale will feature many different types of books including fi ction, autobiographies, history and romance, and even some videos. It will take place July 5 from 2-6pm, and from 9am-6pm on July 6 and 7. Raecher said the book sale would help fund the 2012 national convention that is to be held in Erie County. She said this convention would draw rural letter carriers from across the country, and that the Erie County chapter, which is hosting the event, needed to raise funds to cover many of the costs. She added that this is the second year of fundraising for the upcoming event, and that the group would gladly accept the donation of well-maintained used books.
BY ANJANETTE NICOLAZZO
After holding their grand opening on June 1, 2010, Indrek and Tracey Kongats have been busy with bicycles at their new store, Gear Up Mountain Sports. Focusing primarily in bike rentals, the store has the most convenient “park and ride” location, next to the main chalet at HoliMont. The shop sits quaintly on the hill at the beginning of the bike trail. With everything from urban
street bikes to downhill racers, the primary brand that Gear Up is carrying is Rocky Mountain Bikes, which is a line from Canada and British Columbia. “We chose Rocky Mountain Bikes because nobody else is carrying them. We wanted a premier brand that wouldn’t infringe on anyone else’s territory,” says Indrek. Rentals are $28 per 24 hours, and helmets are $5 per 24 hours. Looking for something a little more extreme? High-performance demo bikes are available for $60 per 24 hours. The store has virtually anything you’d need, including helmets, clothing and accessories.
According to Indrek, the best bike in the house is the Rocky Mountain Slayer, a full suspension mountain bike. “This is the best in style because it’s a super cross country bike, for a variety of vertical descents. It has well over 152 millimeters of travel in the rear and over 160 millimeters of travel in the front forks - which is over 6 inches of travel. The sophisticated framework absorbs shock and anything a cyclist could throw
at it – rocks, logs, you name it,” he says. The convenient location of the shop makes it a haven for mountain bikers. “The trail that starts out at our cross country ski trail is friendly enough for beginners without too much steepness. It has a scenic connection to both Little Rock City and Spruce Lake, with a level ride after the hill climb,” says Indrek. The staff at Gear Up is very familiar with the local trails, for the most part, which are very extensive. Trails here connect to the Finger Lakes Trail System, which can take a cyclist from here to the Adirondack Mountains. There is also a trail that connects to the Bruce Trail System in Canada. “We are doing staff rides and all learning the trail systems together,” says Indrek. “We
sell a map for $6 that has every trail listed in Allegany State Park, Golden Hill, Nine Mile Road Trail and the Ellicottville Network.” All trails in the area are labeled by diffi culty. Both Indrek and Tracey hope to set up repair services very soon for everyday problems. They currently have a tire fi lling station and water hose for cleaning bikes that come off the mountain. Shop hours are Friday from 9am-3:30pm, Saturday from 7am-4:30pm, and Sunday from 10am-4pm; however, the hours are very fl exible. You may call anytime during the week a day ahead of time to set up an appointment to reserve bikes or ask questions. For more information, call Indrek or Tracey at Gear Up Mountain Sports Rentals at 716-699-5582.
With everything from urban street bikes to downhill racers, the primary brand that Gear Up is carrying is Rocky Mountain Bikes, which is a line from Canada and British Columbia. The shop offers plenty of bike and helmet rentals, and sits conveniently next to the main chalet at HoliMont.
Holliday Valley Resort and the village of Ellicottville will host this year’s New York Rural Letter Carriers Associations Convention from July 5-8. Members of the rural letter carriers union will carry out offi cial business at the convention, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the village in their spare time. There will also be a used book sale at the Inn at Holiday Valley to help raise funds for next year’s convention.
~ The Villager ~ July 1-7, 2010
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Has America’s longest war become a forgotten war? Last week after General Stanley McCrystal was forced to resign because of some very ungeneral-like comments made to a Rolling Stone reporter, the American media went into hyper drive trying to fi gure out what was going on and how they managed to miss it. Afghanistan never had the “made for TV” feel of Iraq which made it a hard war to cover. It also makes it a very dangerous war to cover. The pretty faces at the networks don’t like to appear on camera sans makeup so they’ve managed to collectively dismiss the war altogether. They never imagined that they would be scooped by a reporter for a music magazine and they didn’t like it. Many people assume I’m some sort of “peace and love” hippy who opposes all war all the time. That’s not the case. I’ve supported our efforts in Afghanistan from the beginning. The Taliban were an evil oppressive regime and they harbored the masterminds of 9/11. They’re not nice people. I did, however, recognize the idiocy of invading Iraq for no reason while simultaneously
weakening our forces in Afghanistan. Our ugly little war in Iraq made our job in Afghanistan much harder and prolonged our efforts there. Leadership is another issue altogether. Insubordinate Generals are nothing new. Some of America’s greatest war heroes were insubordinate snots. Patton anyone? Stanley McCrystal, however, was in charge of the war effort. He wasn’t a battlefi eld commander and he didn’t have the luxury of hiding behind his men. For the sake of the grunts engaged in actual combat, the General must always appear level-headed and in command even if they don’t agree with the suits in Washington. War is just as much a political game as it is a military one. Generals like Eisenhower recognized this fact and managed to hold the greatest alliance in history together even though he sometimes didn’t like the choices Washington had to offer. Stanley McCrystal mouthed off about his bosses, told the world who he voted for and made jokes about his job. The idea that he believed his comments were somehow “off the record” is laughable. President Obama had no choice but to accept his resignation. Now let’s come up with a new strategy and win the war. As for the media. To put it mildly, they’re a bunch of prima-donnas and they have been for a long time. The hilariously shocked faces of the network talking heads when they realized that they had missed the military story of the year is a story in it’s own right. I’ve been a Rolling Stone reader for several years so it came as no surprise to me
when the story broke. Rolling Stone has been home to some of the best correspondents journalism has to offer. The big surprise was the vengeful reaction by other members of the media who now fear that their inner circle jobs are no longer safe. For too long now the media has been controlled by people more concerned with padding their own reputations. The idea that the American people might actually want to know what’s really going on has never crossed their minds. CBS’s chief foreign affairs correspondent, Lara Logan, is a perfect example of this. During an appearance on CNN she complained that Michael Hastings, the reporter who broke the McCrystal story, had violated some sort of understanding between the media and the military. According to Logan, “if they believe the coverage is balanced they will let you back in.” Balanced? Are we all supposed to be some sort of cheerleader for the Generals just so they’ll let us in to their inner circles? Where’s Ed Murrow when we need him? Rolling Stone and Michael Hastings have accomplished something here besides pointing out the incompetence of a General. They’ve managed to make the media’s job a little harder and, from a journalistic point of view, that’s a good thing. Reporters should have to work for their stories. When a reporter starts to compromise his or her own journalistic integrity just to gain entry into some imaginary club, then the story is already dead. Maybe now America’s longest war will get a little honest coverage. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]
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OLEAN - The national Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) has announced that local resident Hank Gilbert is one of 19 fi nalists in their 2010 American Volunteer contest. Hank is a Meals on Wheels volunteer at the Brookside Community Senior Apartments in Olean, New York. Monday through Friday, Hank delivers meals to approximately 13 residents of the apartment building, which is over 250 meals each month. Hank is an energetic and youthful 93-year-old gentleman who states, “It’s a privilege for me to do this.” Hank not only delivers meals, but also can be seen
delivering mail or packages to some of the homebound residents receiving meals. He often will take the time to truly visit with each person, and was once the fi rst person to assist when a Brookside resident fell and broke her hip. He was recently recognized for his kindness to others and willingness to volunteer with a certifi cate of appreciation from the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Barbara Beckman, Brookside Community apartment manager, admires Hank’s energy and dedication to his daily task of delivering meals.
She refers to Hank as a “Meals on Wheels driver without a car.” The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging is now working on getting Hank votes to win the MOWAA’s 2010 American Volunteer contest. Barbara Woodarek, nutrition services coordinator at the Department of the Aging said, “Anyone can log onto the MOWAA website at www.mowaa.org/american_volunteer and vote for Hank. The more votes Hank receives, the better chance he has of becoming the national 2010 American Volunteer. And not only will Hank win the contest to be the 2010 American Volunteer, our local Meals on Wheels program will receive a check for $1,000 from MOWAA.” Cherianne Wold, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging said, “We appreciate the entire 400-plus Meals on Wheels drivers in Cattaraugus County. Voting for Hank in this national contest gives all Meals on Wheels volunteers in the county your vote of approval for their dedication to their communities and to this vital service. Please take the time to vote for Hank to be the 2010 American Volunteer.” If you have any questions about the Meals on Wheels program or the American Volunteer contest, please call the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging at 716-373-8032 or 1-800-462-2901.
Hank Gilbert is an energetic and youthful 93-year-old gentleman. Hank not only delivers meals, but also can be seen delivering mail or packages to some of the homebound residents receiving meals at the Brookside Community apartments in Olean. Hank is pictured above with Barbara Beckman, apartment manager.
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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE
INDEX NO.: 76397 MIDFIRST BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. EDWARD G.V. KNOUSE A/K/A EDWARD KNOUSE, BAMBIE J. KNOUSE A/K/A BAMBIE KNOUSE, Defendant(s).
MORTGAGED PREMISES: 9 HOWARD STREET, FRANKLINVILLE, NY 14737 SBL #: 40.063-6-29 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The At-torney for Plaintiff has an offi ce for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Cattaraugus. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 2nd day of June, 2010, TO: EDWARD G.V. KNOUSE A/K/A EDWARD KNOUSE and BAMBIE J. KNOUSE A/K/A BAMBIE KNOUSE, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. MICHAEL L. NENNO of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 17th day of May, 2010 and fi led with the Complaint in the Offi ce of the Cattaraugus County Clerk, in the City of Olean. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by EDWARD G.V. KNOUSE A/K/A EDWARD KNOUSE and BAMBIE J. KNOUSE A/K/A BAMBIE KNOUSE dated the 9th day of June, 2003, to secure the sum of $40,200.00, and recorded at Liber 1077 of Mortgages at Page 104 in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County of Cattaraugus, on the 9th day of June, 2003; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 9th day of June, 2003, and recorded on the 9th day of June, 2003, in the Offi ce of the Clerk of Cattaraugus County at Liber 1077, Page 114; which mortgage was further assigned by assignment dated the 31st day of August, 2009, and sent for recording in the Offi ce of the Clerk of Cattaraugus County; The property in question is described as follows: 9 HOWARD STREET, FRANKLINVILLE, NY 14737 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Village and Town of Franklinville, County of Cattaraugus, and State of New York distinguished as being a part of Lot No. 40, Township 4, Range 4 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Howard Street, 280.83 feet northerly as measured along the centerline of Howard Street from the intersection of the center-lines of Howard Street and Chestnut Street; Thence easterly making an interior angle of 90°, a distance of 182.78 feet; Thence southerly making an interior angle of 75° 03’ 20”, a distance of 56.17 feet; Thence westerly making an interior angle of 104° 56’ 40” a distance of 168.30 feet to a point in the centerline of Howard Street; Thence northerly along the centerline of Howard Street, making an interior angle of 90° a distance of 54.27 feet to the point or place of beginning. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFUL-LY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMME-DIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid offi ce, there are government agencies and non-profi t organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profi t from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profi t to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fi led this foreclosure proceeding against you and fi ling the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further in-formation on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: June 2, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law fi rm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.
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with something to see and do for all ages while benefi ting the Rotary Foundation for Youth as well as the Ellicottville Historical Society and the Alley Katz.
For the second year the Bluegrass and Roots Music Fair will take place on Sunday, July 18 from noon-7pm on the hill in front of Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley. The gates open at 11am for this outdoor concert and interactive music fair. The Music Fair will feature
The Doerfels - Family Bluegrass National recording artists. The band composed of fi ve permanent members ranging in age from 13 through 20 is often joined by others from this family of 10 children. Originally from Springville, the band spends most of the year on the road while making the Keys their home away from home. They are regular performers at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West. Their upbeat bluegrass music will have the crowd on their feet for the entire performance. The show will also feature
Angelica Grimm who brings her high energy country/bluegrass sound to WNY
from California. She will do an acoustic set to open the show and brings her band for a second set. A hit at last year’s concert, “Homemade Jam” with Pete Boberg features Gene Hiltz on pedal steel with Liz Boberg’s fabulous vocals. The three original members Bernie, Dug and Gail, the heart of the Blue Mule Band, have added Don and Steve to deliver the unique sound that is Blue Mule. The concert features two stages this year so that the music never stops. Local author and musician, Tom Naples brings his band Cold Creek and their unique sound. A new sound from Jack Little’s group Zazoo will round out the music. Holiday Valley will be serving up a BBQ chicken dinner and many other treats for concert-goers.
This is not just a concert but as everyone found out last year it is a great family outing. Bring your chairs, blankets and basket for a fun day in the Enchanted Mountains. Tickets are only $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a parent. Tickets can be purchased at Holiday Valley, A Touch of Ellicottville, The Barn, The Gin Mill, Red Door Ski Shop and from any Rotarian or call 699-8758. A great looking t-shirt created for this event is also available for only $10. Mark your calendar as this is a musical event in a beautiful setting you will not want to miss. Kids under 12 accompanied by adults are free so bring the whole family to experience this truly remarkable summer fair.
On Saturday, July 17, artists and artisans of all sorts will be featured in the Town Square for this free event, showing you how to weave, spin, carve, paint, sketch, sculpt and craft candles. The ever-popular hay wagon and tractor rides will take you on a tour of the village passing the petting zoo, carvers and the art show. Added for this year’s event are free pony rides for children around the Town Square.
Bowl” trophies. Registrations forms are available at the Jamestown Community College, Olean Recreation Center, Olean Family YMCA, Dunkin Donuts, Dan Horn Pharmacy, Napoli’s Pizza, Angee’s Restaurant, Ray’s Hairstyling, Olean Physical Therapy, Tasta Pizza, Pizza Hut, Community Bank, HiHo, Olean Public Library, Paul Brown Motors, Olean Center Mall, Hampton Inn, Country Inn, Best Western,
McDonald’s Restaurant, Prizel’s Pharmacy, Olean Area Federal Credit Union, Old Library Restaurant, Olean General Hospital, Sports Locker, and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. Attention ‘ol skool players and driveway legends: New this year, the Olean Gus Macker will host a court featuring men 50 years and older. If you still (think) you got game and want to prove it against those your own age, bring your sneakers and your game to Olean! To ensure proper placement of these teams, please make sure that all four players fi t the established age category. If a
player does not meet the age requirement, that team will be placed into the category of the youngest player. The Charter Founding Members of the Gus Macker Olean are Park Centre Development, Southern Tier Health Care System, CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center, Old Library Restaurant, and the Village Green. Tournament sponsorships and marketing efforts information is available. For more information about this year’s event or sponsorships, contact David Carucci at 716-372-9289, or Meme K. Yanetsko at 372-4433.
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the century horse and buggy television suspense series, four Wild West performers will dazzle concert-goers with rope tricks, a Texas bull whip act, and a Fast Draw Challenge by Smilin’ Dan, who will be looking for audience volunteers.” What about those cardboard
boats? How well can they fl oat? You’ll fi nd out at 10am at the boat launch across from the Salamanca High School. Fenton says there’s been “an incredible amount of interest; we’re expecting well over fi fteen entries this year.” Everybody makes their own boat out of cardboard. “Believe it or not, cardboard fl oats for a very long time. Participants will have to do a 200-yard route, usually a couple of heats, and then the fi nal race.” Following the race, Veterans Park opens up at noon and the concert starts at 1pm. Right now, the Salamanca
Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking 65 volunteers to help with the festival. “We hope many people who helped last year come back, plus we can
use a few more.” Volunteers should contact the chamber as soon as possible, for taking and selling tickets at the gate, and to sell ride tickets. “We need people to assist our headliners with their equipment,” and to take them to and from the concert area. They could also use some people to man the beer tent and the Chamber of Commerce booth.
You can also enter to win VIP passes to meet Mark Wills and Josh Gracin until July 2 by contacting the Chamber of Commerce. Advance tickets are being offered at $22. The price at the gate will be $27. For more information visit www.alleganyriverfest.com or call the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034.
One of the major highlights from last year’s Allegany River Fest was the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta, which is mak-ing a comeback during this year’s event. Participants will launch their homemade creations at 10am on July 10 from the boat launch across from Salamanca High School. To get involved in this year’s Regatta, contact the Salamanca Chamber at 716-945-2034.
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LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: 219 Motors, LLC fi led Articles of Organization in NY on April 19, 2010. Principal offi ce location is in Cat-taraugus County, NY. Registered agent for service of process is NY State Secretary of State. Service of Process will be forwarded to P.O. Box 67 Salamanca, New York 14779. The dura-tion of the company is perpetual. The LLC is formed to carry on any lawful business in NY.
Notice of Formation of Professional Boat Detailers Of WNY, LLC. Arts. Of Org. fi led withSecy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 04/26/10. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY desig-nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail processto: 20 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of Michael MilesCo., LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 5/19/10. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 111 North14th St., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of Alliance Radiology, PLLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. Of State ofNY on 4/28/2010. Offi ce Location: Cattaraugus County. Agent of PLLC upon whom processagainst it may be served is United States Corporation Agents, Inc, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202,Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Rupp Family Forest, LLC fi led Articles of Organization with the New York Secretary of Stateon May 28, 2010. The offi ce of the limited liability company is in Cattaraugus County, NewYork. The Secretary of State has been designated as an agent of the limited liability companyupon whom process against it may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of anyprocess served upon him or her to Rupp Family Forest, LLC, 7009 State Land Road, Cattarau-gus, NY 14719-9711. The purpose of the limited liability company is to own, manage, preserveand protect real property as a healthy sustainable forest ecosystem indefi nitely for the benefi t ofthe members, future generations and the larger community where such real property is located.
Notice of Formation of SCOUT PILOT CAR SERVICE LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on April 6, 2010. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: PO Box 156, Allegany, NY 14706. Purpose: all lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of Point Break Farm, LLC. Arts. Of Org. fi led with Secy. Of State ofN.Y. (SSNY) on 6/11/10. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5115 BryantHill Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of NICKEL CITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi ledwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/17/10. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. of-fi ce of LLC: 15 Euclid Ave., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Dominic P. Rogers at the princ.offi ce of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of Formation of LANE BRYANT OUTLET # 4163 OF OLEAN, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/22/10. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. offi ce of LLC: 450 Winks Ln., Bensalem, PA 19020. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Retail sale of women’s clothing.
PUBLIC NOTICESZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK, NO-TICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-728 of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 4:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Zoning Board of Appeal Application No. ZBA-2010-05. An application by Jay Stoddard (owner) of 34 Elizabeth Street for an Area Variance of the Front Yard Setback requirements for platted lots in the Village of Ellicottville as established for the Village Residential (VR) zoning district as defi ned by Section 3A.2.C.4 of the Village Zoning Local Law of 2009. The purpose for this Area Variance request is to allow for construction of a front porch to the existing residential structure located at 34 Elizabeth Street. The proposed porch is proposed to be 9.6 feet from the front property line with the Front Yard Zoning Setback for the Zoning District requirement being 25 feet. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Build-ing Inspector/Code Enforcement Offi cer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons with regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the hearing. Mary J. Klahn, Village Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: The Village of Ellicottville Board will hold a public hearing on Monday July 12th, 2010 at 6:00pm at the Town & Village Hall, located at one West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York re: Amending LOCAL LAW NO, 1 OF THE YEAR 2010 – NOISE LOCAL LAW. A copy of the Amended Noise Local Law is available at the offi ce of the Village Clerk, and may be inspected during offi ce hours; 8:00am till 4:00pm.
Town of Mansfi eld, Notice of Public Hearing: The Mansfi eld Town Board will hold a public hearing on the application by HoliMont for the establishment of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district and approval of a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan for the WestMont Development. The project consists of 93 single family homes; 72 townhouses; new day lodge; a relocated ski slope, new skate pond and other recreational features; a 400 vehicle parking lot, and associated infrastructure. The property is located on Canfi eld Hill Road and consists of tax map parcels 55.001-2-27, 55.001-2-32, and 55.001-2-33.2. The PUD zoning district would encom-pass these three parcels and the right-of-way of Canfi eld Hill Road. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the Mansfi eld Town Hall, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. The Town Board will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at the public hearing or prior to the public hearing at the Town Clerk’s Offi ce. Application materials are available for review at the Town Clerk’s Offi ce, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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WANTEDLooking To Rent For Next Winter’s Ski Season: A comfortable home or condo close to Holiday Valley. Interested in renting year after year. 2-BRs, 1.5 to 2 baths, gas heat, references available. E-mail [email protected] or call 716-863-0839.WANTED: House for rent in the Ellicottville area for the 2010-2011 winter ski season. For a clean, responsible family of four. Please contact Bill at 716-440-7708 or e-mail [email protected]
FOR RENTVacation Rentals: Plan your next getaway, wedding, reunion, golf or ski vacation with ERA Vacation Properties. Visit our website at www.ellicottville.com for virtual tours of our properties, or call 716-699-4800.House For Rent: Available Aug. 1st. Spacious 4-BR, 2 bath, unfurnished, with attached garage & hot tub. Ellicottville school district. 5750 Clark Road, Great Valley. $1,100/month plus utilities. Please call 716-353-3865.Available August 1st: 3-BR, 1 bath house across from Tops in Ellicottville. $600/month plus utilities. First, last & security. Call Bill at 716-699-2734.AVAILABLE NOW: 1, 2 & 3-BRs in Ellicottville. Fireplace, Whirlpool bath, pool table. For more information please call 814-688-1592.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALEFor Sale: Scenic 2760 sq. ft. home with 4-BRs, 2.5 baths, 33.5 acres, 15 minutes from Ellicottville. $325,000. See our website: http://ashfordhollow.webs.com or call 716-942-3909.
Land For Sale: 22 acres, 8 minutes from Holiday Valley. Call 716-648-1366.FOR SALE OR RENT: 4-BRs, 4 baths, 3500 sq. ft., (2) 2-car garages & (1) 1-car garage. 40 acres. Located 5 miles from the slopes. Brick & vinyl siding, very secluded, very good price. Call Clark at 716-699-4135 for more info.Ellicottville, SunUp Holiday Park, Mobile Home For Sale: A super short walk to town from this 3-BR unit with 2 bathrooms, laundry, all appliances, furnished, large deck. Affordable &hugely convenient. $69,000. Please call Sandra or Will at 716-699-6910 or 905-737-2021 ore-mail [email protected]
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COMMUNITYAttention Soccer Players: Pick-up soccer at the Ellicottville Park (next to the Co-op extension building). Every Sunday at 5pm. All athletes, co-ed, serious teenagers and adults.
Ellicottville Historical Society Meeting: The Ellicottville Historical Society will meet on Thursday July 8 at 7:30pm in the meeting room of the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Mr. Jack Searles, Cattaraugus County Administrator, will speak on the History of the U.S. Postal System in Cattaraugus County. The public is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.
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Ellicottville Central School GraduationCongratulations to the Class of 2010; Commencement Ceremonies Held Friday, June 25
The Nannen Arboretum Receives a Helping HandHoliday Valley Realty Co. Sales Staff and the Alley Katz Aid in Weeding/Gardening Early Tuesday Morning
Simon Griffi s: Sculptor, Educator, Friend To The CommunityIn Loving Memory; Service to be Held July 7 at Canisus College, Buffalo
Photos/Gary Kinn
Photos/Gary Kinn
Sculptor, educator and executive director of the Ashford Hollow Foundation that operates Griffi s Sculpture Park in East Otto will be deeply missed. He was a loyal community member and leader in both Erie and Cattaraugus Counties. A service will be held for him next Wednesday, July 7 at 4pm in the Chapel of Canisus College in Buffalo, New York.