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May 28-June 3, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 22

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Library Dedicates New PatioLowry Family and Board Members Attend Ribbon Cutting

Spring Sportsman’s Show This WeekendOver Forty Vendors will Display their Wares at Green Gable Village; Pistol Permit Clerk on Location

Art and Adirondack ChairsArts Council Teams with Allegany State Park for Inspiring Fundraiser

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Up Close & Personal:Relay for Life in Ellicottville ... page 5 By Nicholas Pircio, WPIG 95.7 FMThe Ellicottville community is gearing up to battle cancer in this year’s Relay for Life to benefi t the American Cancer Society, which takes place Saturday, June 6 on the track outside the Ellicottville Central School. Enthusiasm is evident with displays of purple ribbons, posters in school, and the words of those involved. Sandy Reed is fi nishing up the preparations. Plans for this year’s relay have been underway since June of 2008.

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Lovers of outdoor sports will have the chance to peruse and purchase products during the Spring Sportsman Show held at Green Gable Village in Great Valley this Saturday and Sunday. Jim Miller, event organizer, said the show would feature products ranging from fi shing and hunting supplies to trapping and target shooting and everything in between. He said that there would also be antiques and collectibles for sale, and customers could fi nd some military surplus items as well. The show will take place from 9am-4pm on Saturday, and from 9am-3pm on Sunday. The show is open to the public, and admission is $4 for adults, children under 12-years-old can enter free. During the show, people will have

the opportunity to buy, sell and trade with the various vendors. There will be refreshments available during the show, and there is plenty of parking available. There will also be armed security at the show, so patrons can feel comfortable about bringing their valuable antiques and collectibles for sale or trade. Miller said a Cattaraugus County Pistol Permit Clerk would be at the show both Saturday and Sunday, allowing for the legal sale of handguns, according to New York State law. The Little Valley Sons of the American Legion is presenting the Sportsman Show, with proceeds from the show used to benefi t the organization. The Sons of the American Legion

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An Adirondack chair with a custom fl air … and the public has an opportunity to collect them? An innovative summer fundraiser is only a few days away. As a fundraiser, the Cattaraugus County Arts Council teamed with Allegany State Park to put 18 Adirondack chairs on display within the State Park, in Salamanca, New York. Nestled in the enchanted Mountains, Allegany State Park is a fantastic way to relax, and this summer check out some really unique Adirondack chairs. The chairs will be on display from June 1-August 14, 2009, when they will be sold to the public. Bids for the chairs can be made all summer long at the CCAC website. Adirondack chairs are an icon for summer décor in Western New York. Back in 1903, or so the story goes, a man wanted to build a truly comfortable lawn chair to furnish his summer home in the heart of New York State’s Adirondack forest preserve. Thomas Lee began nailing pine boards together, with their

This weekend’s show will feature products ranging from fi shing and hunting supplies to trapping and target shooting and everything in between. There will also be antiques and collectibles for sale, andcustomers may fi nd some military surplus items as well.

On Saturday, May 23, over 30 members of the Lowry family, in addition to members of the Ellicottville Memorial Library Board, gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony to offi cially open the Lowry Family Patio. Last fall, Tom Lowry made a generous donation of his time, talent and materials towards a beautiful new patio located at the base of the hill behind the library. The Lowry family has dedicated this area in memory of Marjorie Lowry who, having been the mother of ten children, certainly understood the importance of education in children’s lives. We know she would be pleased to have such a wonderful area named in her memory. It is a perfect addition to the library and will be enjoyed by the community for years to come. What a thoughtful gift and a great way to help the library continue to grow! The new library has been referred to as “Ellicottville’s gathering room” and it is so named because of the spirit of generosity and good will that lovingly went into, and continues to go into, the project by so many people. The Board of Directors thanks Tom for his generous donation. The Lowry family’s support and commitment to the library is truly appreciated. Photos/Gary Kinn

With materials donated by Fitzpatrick & Weller and the Home Depot, students in the Collins Correctional Facility constructed the chairs. After being constructed they were hand-painted by area artists with their own unique style and fl air. Once seen, you’ll want at least one of them. And lucky for us (the public), if you see a chair, and envision lounging in it on your own property, you can purchase it! On Friday August 14 at 6pm, all of the chairs will be auctioned off at the Full Moon Beach Party.

~ The Villager ~ May 28-June 3, 2009

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Didn’t I just write last week Memorial Day weekend was a great time to relax, enjoy some downtime, visit with family, eat

barbeque, etc.? I think I also mentioned you could use the time to “fi nally get those fl owers planted.” I’m now wondering just how many of you spent the long holiday weekend – the WHOLE weekend – toiling on pre-summer outdoor projects. No barbeque and no relaxing. Loving family members staying far away for fear they would be sucked into your exhausting and endless list of late spring chores. Judging by the number of people I saw Saturday at the garden store, I’ll wager quite a few of us were relieved to get back to work on Tuesday! But what a weekend – more

than once I overheard someone exclaim, “This is why we live in Upstate New York.” Yes, the sun was glorious, the temperatures were just perfect and the mood was defi nitely upbeat! This combination, along with the long holiday weekend, made for a Memorial Day holiday that should go down in the record books as one of the best ever. So, dear readers, I’ll leave you with this thought: always remember to stop and smell the roses, but never forget how much work it takes to get them in the ground and blooming! Until next week …

Jeanine Z. Bosworth

To: Parents, families of all student-athletes, Spring Sports – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modifi ed Baseball & Softball, Track, Trap and Golf. The ECS Spring Sports Banquet, presented by the Board of Education and Sports Boosters Club, is scheduled for June 10, 2009 at 5:30pm in the High School Gymnasium. All student-athletes have received reservation cards from their coaches. Those completed cards are to be returned to the offi ce no later than June 5. For reservation purposes, please indicate the number attending, your son/daughter(s) is/are free, compliments of the Sports Boosters Club! Parents and

other family members should also purchase tickets through the High School Main Offi ce on or before June 5 by returning the reservation card along with the cash or check suffi cient for additional family members. Cost is $6 adult, $3 students and Sr. Citizen. Parents and student-athletes are asked to remain for the entire program and to be courteous to all of the programs and players. All of our attendees are asked to dress neatly and adhere to the dress code. We anticipate to be fi nished by 7:30pm, and we encourage all of our senior student-athletes to be in attendance. In addition to Spring Sports, the fi nal Athletic

Banquet for the 2008-‘09 school year will award the Male and Female: Most Valuable Athletes, Most Improved Athletes, Heart & Hustle Awards, in addition to two Memorial Awards – The Dana Stark - “For the Love of the Game” and the Kristen Hintz – “Heart of a Warrior” awards. The Board of Education, Administration, Coaches and Community members are exceptionally proud of the dedication, character and sportsmanship that our student-athletes demonstrate at all our competitions. Congratulations to all ECS teams!!

Karl Schwartz, ECS Athletic Director

ROUTES TO ART: Thank You Local Newspapers for Your Support

Thank you for promoting the Routes to Art Open Studio tour on May 16 and 17. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council and the participating artists worked hard to make the tour a success, but the hardest part of an event like this is promotion. I’m proud that our local papers did such a wonderful job of inspiring interest and providing information about the tour. Sincerely, Barbara Fox

An Early Birthday Celebration for Local Resident Cathy Pritchard

Local real estate agent Cathleen Pritchard (top left) celebrated an early birthday on Cinco de Mayo. Friends and family gathered at The Barn Restaurant in Ellicottville on May 5 and surprised her with a Happy 60th Birthday Party! Cathy’s real birthday is coming up this Saturday, May 30. If you see her, be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday!

BICYCLING for The Library: Rob Lanza to Ride 100 Miles

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Rob Lanza of Ellicottville is going to ride his bicycle 100 miles to raise money for the Ellicottville Memorial Library. If you would like to sponsor him with a tax-deductible contribution, please make your check payable to: Ellicottville Memorial Library, and drop off at the library or mail to Rob Lanza at PO Box 310, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

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Bryant Hill RestorationTown Supervisor Releases Updated Schedule for Cemetery Project

E’VILLE - The Town of Ellicottville is pleased to announce that the restoration work on the Bryant Hill Cemetery will begin Phase III on Monday, June 1. Volunteers are welcome anytime after 10am on June 1, 9:30am Tuesday June 2 through Saturday, June 6 and 9:30am Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10. “This year, we thought that

Saturday would be a much more convenient day for volunteers that work during the weekdays,” commented Supervisor’s Clerk Lindsey Coburn.

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press release, the Town Board approved the services of Fannin-Lehner Preservation Consultants for Phase Three of the restoration project. In 2000, Fannin-Lehner visited Ellicottville and prepared a Gravestone/Monument Condition Assessment Report that outlined a three-phase restoration project that could take place over several years as funds became available. A grant from the Rural New York Planning and Preservation Grant Program and a 2007 Member Initiative Grant through Senator Young in the amount of $15,000 has made the refurbishment

possible. The grant is being administered by the Offi ce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Restoration of many head stones were completed in the summers of 2006-2008 and the balance of grant funds will be expended this summer with what the Town hopes will be the completion of the remaining work. Volunteers are essential to the completion of restoration at Bryant Hill. For more information on how to get involved, contact the Town Supervisor’s Offi ce at 699-2100 or e-mail [email protected].

Historical MuseumEllicottville Landmark to Open for the Season on Saturday, June 6

E’VILLE – The Ellicottville Historical Museum will be opening for the 2009 season on Saturday, June 6 with displays centered around Cattaraugus County’s Bicentennial in 2008, and theme “Our Town” - early Ellicottville including many pictures of the village and its early settlers. The 1853 building which houses the museum is located in the Historic District at the corner

of Washington and Jefferson Streets, at the intersection of Routes 219 and 242. It will be open June through September, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm, according to Ellicottville Town Historian Mary Elizabeth Dunbar. Volunteers from the Historical Society and community will serve as hosts. Featured are six early residents: Staley N. Clarke, Holland

Land Agent; Chauncey J. Fox, Lawyer, State Assemblyman 1833-1834, member of the State Senate 1836-1839; Robert H. Shankland, Newspaper Publisher and Printer; Alexander Bird, Civil War Veteran, Ellicottville Highway Superintendent; Beals E. Litchfi eld, Agriculturalist; and Commodore Perry Vedder,

MASTER GARDENERS: Wednesdays at the Nannen Arboretum

E’VILLE - The Master Gardener Volunteers of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties have planned an exciting series of gardening lectures to be held on Wednesday evenings at the Nannen Arboretum in Ellicottville, NY from 7-8:30pm. Come enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Nannen Arboretum while attending lectures in the outdoor classrooms. Every Wednesday in July and August speakers will deliver information on two different topics. The classes will take place in the Northrup Nature Hall and the Chapman Nature Sanctuary. In case of rain, the lectures will take place inside the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at the Arboretum. All lectures are free of charge. Come to one or all of the following Wednesday lectures. For a complete schedule, call the Cornell Cooperative Extension building at 699-2377.


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SALAMANCA - Business owners and volunteers were out in force on Saturday, May 16 to put a shine on Main Street in Salamanca. Starting early in the morning, the group washed windows, swept sidewalks, pulled weeds, and dusted off building facades. The City played its part too – the previous Sunday, city fi reman hosed down the sidewalks. The cleanup effort was organized by the Business Action Team, an arm of the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce. The Team’s next project is a downtown walking promotion and prize giveaway called “Walk to Win.” This promotion is being organized in conjunction with another Salamanca organization, ACHIEVE, and is hoped to encourage both wellness and increased foot traffi c in downtown businesses. The Business Action Team will meet on Wednesday, June 6, 2009 from 5:45-6:30pm at the Chamber offi ce (26 Main Street.) Anyone interested in revitalizing downtown Salamanca is welcome to attend.

Science In MotionBradford Fairway Sales & Leasing Donates Van to Pitt-Bradford

BRADFORD, Pa. -- The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Science In Motion program has received a new van thanks to a donation from Bradford Fairway Sales and Leasing. The 2006 Ford Freestar will be used to transport the Science In Motion team to area middle schools and high schools to bring high-quality, state-of-the-art science equipment into the schools to enhance existing programs and to expand the science knowledge of the students. Earlier this year, the budget of each Science In Motion program was reduced nearly 9 percent by the state. This resulted in the

Pitt-Bradford program going from a two-van operation to a one-van operation. In order to help address the fi scal crisis, a van that required very little maintenance, would get fairly good gas mileage and had ample storage space was required. “Because Science In Motion educators travel more than 15,000 miles visiting 33 schools per year, the Freestar is ideal,” said James Baldwin, assistant dean of academic affairs, registrar and director of Science In Motion. “Thanks to Linford Toy, Benjamin Shearman and Chad Perkins, Fairway Sales and Leasing was able to donate a signifi cant portion of the cost of the van.”

Perkins, sales and businessmanager for Fairway Sales andLeasing, said, “We feel fortunateto have an accredited universityin our local community,” saidPerkins, sales and businessmanager. “A lot of dealershipsdo not get to have theirinvolvement in the communityseen as we do. It is our pleasureto assist Pitt-Bradford with itsvehicle needs.” Pitt-Bradford is one of 11institutions that form theconsortium that, as part of thePennsylvania Basic Education/Higher Education Scienceand Technology PartnershipProgram, serves schools in thecommonwealth. The programconsists of a full-time mobileeducator, administrativeassistant and lab technician. The Pitt-Bradford programsupports a region about thesize of the state of Connecticut,providing service to themost rural and economicallydisadvantaged regions ofPennsylvania. A review of the PennsylvaniaSystem of School Assessmentscores for each school in thecounties served by the Pitt-Bradford SIM program revealed,collectively, considerably higherscores in science than in mathand reading (and with twoexceptions, in writing). EveryPennsylvania student in grades4, 8 and 11 is assessed in science.

Pictured from left: Brenda Brandon, Melanie Acker and James Baldwin of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Science In Motion program with Chad Perkins, sales and business manager of Bradford Fairway Sales and Leasing. A donation by Bradford Fairway provided the mobile science program with a 2006 Ford Freestar van, shown here.

Olean FireworksHot Dog Sales and Dress Down Days to 4th of July Celebration

OLEAN - The City of Olean’s Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for Saturday, July 4 at Bradner Stadium in Olean. The fi reworks are organized by the Olean Professional Firefi ghters Association, OPFFA. The fi reworks celebration is funded through donations. There are several ways for the community to assist. Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the OPFFA, has scheduled Dress Down Days throughout the Olean area. GOACC is asking area employers to allow their staff to dress down patriotically on scheduled days and donate a dollar (or more)

to the Firefi ghters’ Association Fireworks Fund. The fi rst scheduled Dress Down Day took place Friday, May 22 (Memorial Day weekend.) The following days are also designated for Dress Down Days: Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 12. The fi refi ghters will also be serving up hot dogs and other refreshments on June 12 at the Olean Area Federal Credit Union. Volunteers Needed: The OPFFA is looking for some volunteers for July 4. Volunteers are needed the day of the event to assist with taking donations at the door, with organizing the events in the stadium, and with seeking donations from

those that choose to sit in WarVeterans Park and on the dikesaround the stadium. The Fireworks committeewould also like to offer anopportunity for businesses totake a vendor booth (retail,food, craft) at the event. Formore information on thefi reworks or vendor space,please contact fi refi ghtersDave Bauer or Ed Jenningsat the Olean Fire Department,716-376-5609 or by e-mail [email protected]. To sign up your businessor organization for Dress DownDays, please contact GOACCby phone at 716-372-4433 orby e-mail at [email protected].

Springville Arts CenterSCA to Present an Evening of Bagpipe and Celtic Music

SPRINGVILLE - Springville Center for the Arts presents an Evening of Bagpipes and Celtic Music on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 8pm, featuring Hamburg’s own Emerald Isle, and the world famous Trinity Episcopal Pipes and Drums. Emerald Isle’s love of Irish ballads and pub sing-alongs has developed over the last decade, but their instrumental skills stretch back much further to their roots in American Bluegrass and traditional fi ddle playing. The group is comprised

of present and former members of the well-known bluegrass band, Creek Bend. Energy and instrumental fi re coupled with their penchant for telling the occasional joke and singing the poignant ballad has made Emerald Isle a very popular crowd pleaser throughout New York State. Trinity Episcopal Pipes and Drums have been playing Western New York venues for years. Most recently The Pipes and Drums performed at the 48th Annual Hilbert College

Commencement on May 16. They led the processional and recessional of Faculty and Students at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Hamburg. The pipers have worked on a special arrangement of Amazing Grace featuring West Valley’s premier singer Leanna Erlandson, and the very talented Nick Kowalski on guitar. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets prices are $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors or Students. Call 716-592-3098 and reserve your seat today!

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HUMPHREY – The Town of Humphrey Community Sale and Chicken BBQ will take place on Saturday, June 6 from 9am-3pm. BBQ will be ready at noon. Cost is $6.50 per person, $5.50 for senior citizens. Many set-ups will be located throughout the town and at the fi re hall. Maps will be available at Weber’s Greenhouse and at the fi re hall. Enter free drawings! Please call 945-4008 to be added to the map or to reserve space at the fi re hall. A fee will be charged to cover advertising costs.

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The Ellicottville community is gearing up to battle cancer in this year’s Relay for Life to benefi t the American Cancer Society, which takes place Saturday, June 6 on the track outside the Ellicottville Central School. Enthusiasm is evident with displays of purple ribbons, posters in school, and the words of those involved. Sandy Reed is fi nishing up

the preparations. Plans for this year’s relay have been underway since June of 2008. According to Reed, “For us it’s a year-long adventure.” In reviewing the event’s history, Reed noted that Relay for Life started in Tacoma, Washington in 1985. “A doctor there wanted to celebrate the successes that he’d had with his patients.” He decided to run laps, and ended up running 83 miles, collecting over $27,000 from people who supported his run. “It kind of took off from there.” Tina Barrett was instrumental

in bringing Relay for Life to Ellicottville several years ago. Reed said when the event was new, it was well supported. “Then it kind of dwindled, but now it’s on the rise.” She feels this year’s is probably the best

relay she’s been involved with. At least 27 teams will take part, and four of them are from Ellicottville Central School. These are teams formed by the Teacher’s Association, Odyssey of the Mind, a team of seniors, and a team of baseball players called the Army Ants. You can expect to see “many children and many adults.” So how do groups get started? “You just have to make up your mind that you want to be involved in cancer research.” Registration is $10.00 per person. Anyone who comes up with funding ideas should contact the Relay for Life website. “Anyone at the (Cornell Cooperative) Extension can help you get started.” Activities start at noon on June 6 and continue through 1am Sunday. A cancer survivor will usually speak at the opening ceremony. That person’s story will inspire people, “and makes us realize what a tough battle they’ve been through.” Afterward comes the survivors lap, for people who are either fi ghting cancer or who have already won, which is “pretty moving.” There is also a caregiver’s lap, for people with family members who have had cancer and have helped them “fi ght the fi ght.” Reed said

this will make you cry because “you cannot imagine how many people this disease affects.” After that the fun begins. Visitors will fi nd “all kinds of booths,” raffl es, bounce houses, a chicken barbecue, a dime pitch, a disc jockey, and Ellicottville’s “famous taco in a bag. It makes for a carnival atmosphere for the whole day.” The luminary ceremony is probably the most serious part of the day. At dusk, a bagpiper opens the event and “you can hear a pin drop.” Luminary bags that will be lit are $5.00 a bag, and all the money goes to cancer research. A loved one’s name is placed on each bag, in memory or in honor of that person. Reed said her life was touched by cancer because her husband lost a stepsister at the age of eight with leukemia. Her daughter-in-law was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when she was expecting a child, and “it was a battle for several years” for her. “With God’s blessing she’s doing well now, and so is our granddaughter.” Reed’s other sister also had cancer and Reed just found out that her second sister is battling skin cancer. “If we all stop and think, there is someone we know and love who has been touched by this disease.”

This year’s Relay for Life will take place Saturday, June 6 on the track at Ellicottville Central School. Activities start at noon and continue through 1am Sunday. One of the most touching events of the night is the luminaria ceremony (pictured at right). At dusk, a bagpiper opens the event and “you can hear a pin drop.” Luminary bags that will be lit are $5.00 a bag, and all the money goes to cancer research. A loved one’s name is placed on each bag, in memory or in honor of that person.

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Coffee Culture has only been around for three years, yet in this short time span has opened twenty eight franchises in Canada and is now expanding to the U.S. and Internationally. Ellicottville is Coffee Culture’s second U.S. store after one in Williamsville. Three more in the Buffalo area are slated to open soon. The company is expanding

quickly and building on a success of offering a friendly and warm place to come and hang out. Jim Geiger, VP of Real Estate and Franchise Development for Coffee Culture said that “we want this Ellicottville location to be a place where friends and families can hang out and families can come and enjoy a nice cup of coffee and meal.” Their slogan is “Come for the taste. stay for a visit” and their mission

statement states that “each one of our locations is a part of a community and we fully take on the responsibility of being a good neighbor. It really is about human connection.” They intend to be a “meeting place for all ages and occupations, for old and new friends.” Indeed, the cozy atmosphere in the Ellicottville store looks like just a place to do that. It is designed as an Old World style coffee house with comfort in mind Warm colors and a friendly ambience make coffee culture a place to come and hang out. Flat screen TVs and free wireless internet add to the attractiveness of ‘hanging out’ with friends or holding a business lunch. Coffee and food are the main sell here with Culture’s different blends of coffee available to stay or to go. Culture’s coffee selection runs the gamut from mild and dark roasts to gourmet and specialty

coffees. Arabica beans (meaning gourmet coffee beans) have been selected from around the world to provide superior taste than just regular coffee beans. Different techniques are applied in the roasting process. Culture’s Mild Roast coffee for instance is touted to have “lemony sharpness, underlying tones of blackberry, white wine and black currants” whereas their Dark roast has “deep earthy fl avors, rich and syrupy with a pleasant and smoky fi nish.” They go on to say that there is “nothing mild mannered” about their Dark Roast. In addition to the coffee, latte, espresso and cappuccinos, they will be offering fruit based frozen beverages and cold drinks and ‘real’ freshly squeezed orange juice. Their food selections are wide with bakery selections from muffi ns to Danishes, soups

Coffee Culture’s opening date has not been set as of yet, but construction is near completion, with most of the large equipment in place.


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Ellicottville Car Wash Closing on May 31stAfter many years of serving the

Ellicottville community, the Ellicottville Car Wash will close

permanently on May 31st. We thank you for your

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BY ANNE LONDON

Aah, the fi rst days of summer. That’s when our part time neighbors leave their miserable urban lives behind and beat a path to the sparkling

air, gorgeous mountains, and friendly ambiance of the Ellicottville area. Newcomers tend to try us out by staying in places like The Inn at Holiday Valley, which borders the golf course,

the Wingate Inn in the middle of town, or more intimate hoteleries like The Edelweiss Lodge. Subsequent visits are often based in the private homes and condos that are offered through rental programs at Holiday Valley Real Estate and ERA Vacation Properties or at the luxurious Bed & Breakfasts that are available in the village or the peaceful countryside. We suggest that you let your keypad do the walking; the Chamber’s website www.ellicottvilleny.com is a good place to start. Can you believe that we have homeowners who regularly commute here from as far away as Pittsburgh, Columbus, Williamsburg, Houston, and Atlanta? That gives you an idea how seductive it is to own a second home here. Though the Ellicottville real estate market is unique and has remained more stable than elsewhere in the country, it cannot be denied that 2009 is a buyer’s market year and as great an opportunity as you’ll probably ever have to settle into the part time or retirement home of your dreams. Right now, homes are affordable, the selection is breathtaking, and the banks are loaning money at very attractive rates. We urge you to stop by.

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The Great Lakes: Home of Numerous Freshwater Fish

Tom’s Mom’s CaffeSauteed Walleye with Beurre Blanc Sauce

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INGREDIENTS for the Fish Stock*:8 oz. fi sh trimmings or fi sh fi let½ large onion sliced1 carrot sliced2 celery stalks sliced including leaves4 whole cloves (crushed)1 t. kosher salt4 cups water

METHOD for the Stock:Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and add the water. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through a mess strainer. Refrigerate or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

INGREDIENTS for the Beurre Blanc (serves 6-8):1 shallot fi nely chopped (2 T.)2 garlic cloves fi nely chopped1 T. canola oil½ cup white wine½ cup fi sh stock* (above)1 T. fresh thymeThe juice of 1 fresh lemon½ t. kosher salt½ t. white pepper2 sticks of butter (room temperature)

METHOD for the Beurre Blanc:In a sauté pan heat the canola oil. Add the shallots and sauté for 1 minute. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and reduce to one half. Add the fi sh stock, thyme, salt, and white pepper and reduce one half. Add the lemon juice to a blender and blend slowly, adding the soft butter until creamy. Serve over fresh sautéed fresh Walleye, and garnish the plate with fresh lemon and vegetables.

Area Chef Thomas Kneeland is an avid researcher of culinary history. The developer and franchisor of Tom’s Mom’s Caffe in Michigan, Kneeland 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 in Ellicottville.

BY THOMAS KNEELAND

Have you ever wondered how the Great Lakes were formed? It was billions of years ago that the history of this region was set in motion. Earth was a very different place. In fact, North America was the center of the fi rst “supercontinent” known as Rodinia, a Russian word meaning “homeland.” It was a hostile environment and Rodinia dominated the earth for millions of years. The land mass broke apart,

shifting and eventually forming a new continent of Pangaea. Again millions of years of fl ooding and volcanic activity brought different soil materials such as mud, clay and sand, as well as sea life to the Great Lakes Basin. Remnants of some of these ancient beginnings can even be found on the northern shores of Lake Michigan where fossils of coral named ”Petoskey Stones” are located. The cliffs and rock formations in New York City, Niagara Falls, as well as the prehistoric ocean fl oor of Rock City Park in Olean, also give geologists clues to the ancient location and history of North America.

Between 600-280 million years ago the fi rst fi sh, insects, reptiles, conifers and tree ferns appeared on the earth. Dinosaurs, mastodons, birds, mammals, and fl owering plants began to appear in the Lakes region. The lake basin was expanding and the ancient river system was feeding the area. This giant continent would also fall victim to new shifts of the earth’s plates, and North America would over millions of years travel to its current location taking with it the history of the past. The earth was becoming colder and the last ice age known as the Pleistocene Epoch Era began between 1.6 million to 10,000 years ago. At least four times a glacier advanced and retreated over the surface of what is now North America. The last major glacier was called the

“Laurentide” and was formed around 100,000 years ago. It covered Central North America. In some places the ice was over 6,500 feet thick and almost a-mile-and-a-quarter high. The weight of the ice and the rocks beneath it created dams and dikes that obstructed the ancient river system. As the glacier grew the ice leveled mountains and began to carve out large valleys. It was around 14,000 years ago that the glacier began to retreat and the Great Lakes fi lled with “meltwater” which once again connected the lakes to the Atlantic Ocean by the St. Lawrence River. Our “Water Wonderland” was taking shape. The Great Lakes hold six quadrillion gallons of fresh water. In fact, it’s one-fi fth of the world’s fresh water supply and forms the largest body of freshwater in the world. If you were to spread all the water over the continental United States, the Great Lakes would submerge the entire country under nine and one half feet of water with the shorelines equaling almost 44% of the circumference of the

earth. From the lake of Kitchi-gummi (Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes) to the great waters of Michigan, Huron, to Lake Erie (the third largest of the Great Lakes), and to shores of beautiful Lake Ontario, ancient Indian tribes appeared in the region. Among the tribes were the Iroquois, Allumettes, Chippewas, Hurons, Ottawas, Senecas, Mohawks, Eries and Ojibwas. Many cities, states and of course the lakes themselves took on the names of the tribes and chiefs. They relied on the fi sh of the “great water,” such as trout, whitefi sh, sturgeon and walleye to feed their families. The early fi sherman harvested the fi sh in large birch bark canoes and nets also made from strands of willow bard. The French traders were the fi rst Europeans to see the Great Lakes in 1612. By the War of 1812 the region was highly contested by the French, English, and the early American settlers. The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 helped these regions develop, and large

industrial lakefront cities sprung up along the shoreline. The Great Lakes consists of a variety of native and introduced species of fi sh, many of which are restocked regularly. Common fi sh caught in our lakes are lake trout, salmon, walleye, perch, whitefi sh, smallmouth bass, steelhead, and brown trout. Over the years fi shing has been threatened due to over fi shing, pollution, and the invasion of non-native species. But in recent years a great deal of fi sh have made a major resurgence such as the walleye in Lake Erie, trout in Lake Superior, and Salmon in Lake Ontario due to improved habitat, water quality and stream conditions. The commercial and sport fi shing industry on the Great Lakes is valued at more then 4 billion dollars annually, supporting thousands of jobs in our region. The Great Lakes region today also has many national parks, state parks, and natural scenic areas that have become an important year-round

Tom Reed and Bryan McKenyon, Cattaraugus County residents, set a New York State record in January of this year when they caught an enormous walleye from the Tunungwant Creek in Limestone, NY. Their catch was 34 inches, 16 pounds 9 ounces, and was an amazing 28 inches in width.

Try this week’s recipe for the sautéed walleye with a freshlemon, thyme, beurre blanc sauce. You say you don’t havetime to cook, but love fresh walleye? Stop in at Dina’sRestaurant this weekend when they will feature fresh walleye.


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What if you had the opportunity to do whatever it is that you were truly passionate about. What if you could walk into work tomorrow and say I have decided to quit. What if you could tell your boss you are leaving to start a career doing what it is that you have always desired to do? Could you do it? Would it be worth the changes you would face to truly be happy? Think about it! We are all very aware of the changing world around us. We are all aware that life is short and we should live it to the fullest. But do we? I am not convinced that we are willing to take the risks in order to receive the rewards. Rationalization is often what keeps us stuck in the status quo. We make excuses about why we cannot do what it is that we truly enjoy and are genuinely passionate.

Let me share a personal story. I have recently quit my day job. I decided it was time to take the risk in order to reap the rewards. I decided life is too short to feel stress and anguish over a job that did not fulfi ll my passion. The decision was long overdue and affecting my physical health and wellbeing. For too long, I allowed my personal fear to keep me stuck in the status quo. Since I have quit and started to pursue my passion in life, people have asked why I look different, what has changed? They say to me, “wow you look so happy and healthy.” I realized I was stressed and overwhelmed by the pressure of my job, but I had no idea the effect it had on how I was perceived by those around me. I did not realize the extent of the physical and mental toll it had on my wellbeing. I can say with genuine sincerity that I feel happy and have begun to laugh again. Setting out on this new journey is not only exciting, it is energizing. I feel that I have entered into a completely new world with unlimited opportunity. I have met dynamic new people with interesting perspectives and optimistic life views. I fi nd it interesting, but not surprising, that when you arrive at the place you know you are supposed to be, everything seems brighter and just less resistant. I wanted to share this story because I believe that personal fulfi llment is the key to true

success. It is not money or prestige of a position or title. Money and material things do not bring long-term happiness; happiness comes from living life from your core values. I also believe that success breeds success. Feeling a sense of personal fulfi llment will bring prosperity naturally and in abundance. The changing world around us is encouraging us to re-evaluate our core values and explore our personal integrity. Consider the amount of time and effort you put into something that provides minimal to no personal fulfi llment. Do you preserver because of the money, prestige, or feeling that you have no other choice. What are the short-term gains versus the long-term consequences? Life does not stop moving forward. Time does not wait for the opportune moment. What is the worse thing that can actually happen? … You have to return to the humdrum of what you have always known. You can always go back to the place you came from if you need to. Now consider the great thing that can happen. You fi nd yourself more successful than you were before doing what makes you feel satisfi ed and fulfi lls your passion. You feel fulfi lled, happy, and you fi nd yourself laughing again. Take from me … the risk is worth the reward! Questions? Comments? E-mail Dr. Dionne Kress, DM at [email protected] or visit her website at dmkress.com.

BY DOUG ARROWSMITH

Life. Death, and everything in between. Those are the things we try not to dwell on. The spectre of mortality is always lurking just beyond the edges of our day-to-day activities but we tend to do our best to ignore its presence. Sometimes, however, when we least expect it, the fragility of our own existence rears up and kicks us in the teeth. For those of you who regularly read this column you probably noticed that it was missing from last week’s edition. Last Tuesday, when I usually pick at society’s scabs in this column, my father was having his chest cracked open like a lobster during an aortic valve replacement procedure at the Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. There he was. The Reaper. Peeling back the curtain and giving my family a glimpse of what lies beyond. My dad, however, had other ideas. Four days after this complex, open heart surgery, he had begun to annoy the good people at Hamot to such a point that they were forced to admit his visit had come to an end. He’s home and recovering at a remarkable pace. A testament to both his will to survive and the skill and care of a truly professional hospital staff.

About three weeks ago my father, who’s been an asthma sufferer for about thirty years, began to experience shortness of breath that was, obviously, something more serious than he was accustomed to. The next two weeks were an unbelievable whirlwind of diagnosis and fear. My Dad, Doug III for those of you who might be interested, had suffered through rheumatic fever when he was nine years old. That illness had left his heart slightly damaged, a condition that no one had ever thought would be serious enough to warrant live saving, emergency surgery. What had initially been diagnosed as clogged arteries was revealed, after a series of tests at Hamot, to be a severe degradation of his aortic valve, the valve that pumps blood out of the heart. He potentially had a couple of months to live. In an ironic twist, it was also revealed that his arteries were clear, his blood pressure was perfect and his overall health was fi ne. Except for that pesky valve. This is where things get interesting. I had come to believe over the years, after a series of mishaps and minor health issues, that the picture of an effi cient, professional and caring hospital was nothing more than a Hollywood invention. In that imaginary world, patients were constantly looked after and updated as to their condition. Doctors and Nurses treated the patient as something more than a potential commodity. In the real world, the world that I had become accustomed to, patients spent entire days lying in a room while an overworked and under funded staff ran around trying to keep track of who was who. In the real

world you were at the mercy of your insurance company and the hospital staff didn’t make a move without approval from the money people. Then came Hamot. From the very beginning my Father was tested and retested. His condition was constantly monitored and the staff kept us informed and up to date. My dad’s doctor, who is actually the head of cardiothoracic surgery at the Hamot Heart Center was a reassuring presence. When the time came for the actual surgery, we were as ready as we could possibly be. Then they wheeled him away and everything changed. All the reassurance in the world doesn’t make a difference when that time comes. I can probably count, on one hand, the number of times over the past thirty-eight years that my parents have been apart for more than a few days at a time. My Mother, understandably, was beside herself at the prospect of losing the one constant presence in her life. Thanks to the kindness of the head ICU nurse, my Mother’s worries were made a bit more bearable. We were given updates as to the progress of the surgery and, before we knew what was happening, the procedure was over and, we were told, a complete success. So that, my friends, is why my column was missing from last week’s Villager. Life. Death, and everything in between. Thanks to Dr. Anderson and the remarkable staff at the Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania we are still enjoying the Life and everything in between part. We’re not going anywhere just yet. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]

LITTLE VALELY - The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Offi ce will hold New York State Boaters Safety Courses starting in the month of June. Persons between the ages of 10 and 18 must have attended a boater safety course in order to operate a boat. Persons 14 years old to adults must hold a safety certifi cate to operate a personal watercraft in New York State. As of 2004, anyone who operates a personal watercraft in New York State must have attended a NYS required eight-hour boater safety course. The fi rst course offered will take place on Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 at Salamanca High School in Salamanca from 5:30-9:30pm in Room 89. Those wishing to take the course must attend both days of the classes. The remaining course schedule is Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14 at South Valley Town Hall, Onoville from 8am-noon; Monday and Tuesday, June 22-23 in Salamanca High School, 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca from 5:30-9:30pm; and Monday and Tuesday, June 29-30 at the Gowanda Fire Hall, Aldrich Street, Gowanda from 5:30-9:30pm. For more information and/or to register, please contact the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Offi ce at 938-9191 ext. 0.

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The Great Lakes have numerous varieties of freshwater fi sh. The walleye pike are my favorite local fi sh to cook with since they are moist, mild and fl aky. They are found in all of the Great Lakes, fresh water lakes and streams in our area, particularly Lake Erie. Walleyes are members of the family of Esocidae and are closely related to the European pikeperch. They are native to the freshwaters of Canada and the Northern United States. The name is from the fact that their eyes, like those of the cat, refl ect light. It allows the fi sh to see well in low-light conditions. Walleyes can grow to 30 inches in length and can weight about 15 pounds, but have reached the size of 42 inches and 25 pounds in weight. The average length is from 13-25 inches and weigh between 1-5 pounds. During the day, the walleye are often found resting on the bottom

of the lake. They emerge at dusk and feed in weed beds or rocky shoals. They can live for decades, however most are around 5-6 years in age. They are olive and gold in color with darker shades along the upper side, and have very sharp teeth. Going fi shing is always a good day, especially when you go with your fi shing buddy. January 20 of this year was just another day, but this time Tom Reed and his friend Bryan McKenyon, Cattaraugus County residents have a fi shing story to tell, and a New York State record walleye to brag about. After chopping a hole in the ice and setting their tip up, they waited for hours for a walleye to take the bait in the backwaters of the Tunungwant Creek in Limestone, NY. Once triggered, and coming up with an empty line, Tom patiently re-set his line and immediately a walleye took the bait, but this time he hooked the fi sh. He pulled the line in by hand, however the fi sh was so big he had trouble getting it through the ice. Tom’s friend Bryan noticed the dilemma and rushed over to help. They pulled in a walleye, which was 34 inches, 16 pounds 9 ounces, and was

an amazing 28 inches in width. Bryan convinced Tom to take it in for an offi cial measurement and sure enough it was a State record. Nothing is better than relaxing on the mysterious, breathtaking and refreshing lakes of our region. The origins of the early Great Lakes region may seem to be lost, but clues have survived through the landscapes of our land. Its summertime, so discover the great outdoors - go camping, fi shing, sailing, boating, or hike the many fascinating sites of Western New York. Have a great summer, and invite your family and friends over for some fresh grilled, sautéed, or baked fi sh from the abundant freshwaters of New York. Life is about making people happy, so try this week’s recipe for the sautéed walleye with a fresh lemon, thyme, beurre blanc sauce. You say you don’t have time to cook, but love fresh walleye? Stop in at Dina’s Restaurant this weekend since they have fresh walleye being featured, or just simply grab you fi shing pole, and try to fi nd the next largest walleye that is waiting to be discovered in our lakes and streams.

signature wide armrests that have become the hallmark of the Adirondack’s comfortable style. After resting in one of these chairs, Lee’s carpenter friend, Harry Bunnell quickly realized the chair was the perfect item to sell to summer residents. In 1904 Bunnell fi led for and received a patent of the Adirondack chair. Original colors were green or a medium dark brown. Presently you can fi nd these seats in a range of varieties and colors. Some even come hand painted by local artisans! With materials donated by

Fitzpatrick & Weller and the Home Depot, students in the Collins Correctional Facility constructed the chairs. After being constructed they were hand-painted by area artists with their own unique style and fl air. Once seen, you’ll want at least

one of them. And lucky for us (the public), if you see a chair, and envision lounging in it on your own property, you can purchase it! On Friday August 14 at 6pm, all of the chairs will be auctioned off at the Full Moon Beach Party. Even if you do not intend to purchase a chair, one should still consider attending the benefi t. There will be music and other activities in addition to the chair auction. Besides, who can resist a Beach Party that fundraises money for the arts in our community? Ann Conroy Baiter, executive director of CCAC says, “We the Arts Council are happy to partner with Allegany State Park again. In times of economic despair, relationships are essential and our relationship is defi nitely a positive one.” The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is an independent, non-profi t organization committed to reforming Western New York. Formed over ten years ago, the Arts Council strives to enrich

the quality of life for the people of Western New York by making art and cultural workshops accessible to the public. Classes, workshops and other services make the Council a fantastic resource in our community. The CCAC also administers NYSCA grants to art organizations, and so much more. The Full Moon Beach Party and Adirondack Chair Auction is a great way to fundraise for the CCAC and have a great time supporting art in Western New York! National Fuel also donated money to bring CCAC sponsored Fine Arts Workshops to Allegany State Park campers and the public all summer long! To acquire more information on the CCAC, one of their workshops or to become a member, please visit there website at www.myartscouncil.net. If you want more information on the Beach Party and the Adirondack chairs, or Allegany State Park please visit www.enchantedmountains.info

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is an organization that allows the sons and grandsons of individuals who have served in the armed forces to become part of the American Legion. This is the second Spring

Sportsman Show held at the Green Gable Village, though Miller has also organized two fall shows in the past, which raised money for the Little Valley Library Building Fund. Miller, who has chaired the

Little Valley Fire Department’s Sportsman show for the past 18 years, volunteered to organize the event for the Legion.

“It’s a good way to raise funds for the club; it sure beats the usual spaghetti dinners that are offered,” he said. “If we can benefi t clubs through this, it is good for all of us.” Miller added that, in general, sportsman shows have been doing well this year, and that they are a great way for people to fi nd bargains. He said the Sportsman Show offers great prices, and that it is a great place to fi nd gifts for father’s day, as well as gifts for high school and college graduates who enjoy outdoor sports. Corey Brown, auctioneer at Green Gable Village, said 42 vendors would display their wares over 125 tables, fi lling

the 1,200-square-foot Auction Gallery. Some of the vendors are coming from as far away as Rochester and Pennsylvania. Brown said, “Over 1,000 people came to the last show, and each show is a little stronger than the one before.” Brown is a licensed auctioneer in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and has been in the business for 20 years. According to the Green Gable Village website, their facility is a nationally known provider of fi ne antiques and quality auction services. Green Gable Village is located at 4343 South Whalen Road, which is off Route 219 between Salamanca and Great Valley.

Civil War Veteran, Lawyer, State Senator, two terms, State Assemblyman, three years. Each has a vignette devoted to them which was developed by Cathy Lacy, Great Valley, Vice-Chairperson of the Ellicottville Historical Society. Another exhibit is “The Old Chautauqua Road,” a pioneer trail that brought many families and individuals through the county in the early 1800s to purchase land and settle in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua County or moved on to Ohio. This primitive route was in use about 15 years before the Erie

Canal was completed. Along the way, inns and taverns were built to accommodate travelers, and later drovers who drove cattle back over this route to markets in New York City. Brochures are available outlining the route with a map for persons interested in retracing this trail or its alternative routes. A display of old time equipment includes an ox yoke, fl ax breaker, fl ax carder, swift yard winder, trunk, large woven basket, press, fl ail, and a harness horse to stitch harnesses. Vintage clothing includes a wedding dress and veil, two-piece long beige dress with appliqué and hat, a Victorian dress with detail, black Civil War era bustle skirt and top with embroidered cape, a

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morning dress and bonnet, and a night gown with embroidered night cape. A collection of children vintage clothing, shoes, and photos are also on display. Coordinating the clothing exhibits was Dottie Fredrickson, Great Valley, a member of the Historical Society. The museum hours are posted on the front door. Appointments can be made to schedule a group tour, or for persons doing research. Take a stroll down memory lane by visiting local museums in Cattaraugus County this summer. Bring your family and friends. For more information, contact Mary Elizabeth Dunbar, Ellicottville Town Historian, at 699-2162.

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and grilled sandwiches and culture specialties, breakfast bagels and late night decadent desserts. Prices are reasonable (think $5.49 for a sandwich) so you won’t spend a fortune at Coffee Culture. Culture will also be open early and close late (possibly 6am to 1am on weekends), for those wishing to get some late night studying

in, or to fi nish tomorrow’s project for work. It is bringing a good number of new jobs to town in hiring some 25 locals. You can apply online at www.coffeeculture.us , which will also give you further information on the company itself. It will also feature outdoor seating and soon, a fi re pit. The neighbors are excited too. Grace Kell, owner of Madigans said “We are thrilled to have them as our neighbor.” Kell hopes that the coffee business will help Madigan’s’ business too. “They

can get their coffee and come next door for a shot of Bailey’s or Grand Marnier!” she said. The opening date has not been set as of yet, but construction is near completion, with most of the large equipment in place and with large booths and as Jim Geiger calls it “soft seating” with comfy leather chairs. Coffee Culture is looking to the future in Ellicottville as being a bright one. “We are looking for a long standing relationship with this wonderful community” said Geiger.


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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfi eld Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:20pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfi eld Town Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfi eld Subdivi-sion Regulations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, Mary Ann and Raymond Brenner request Planning Board approval to divide a 3.092 acre parcel into two 1.546 acre lots, upon which there currently is a residence located on the 1.546 easterly one half of the existing parcel. Said property is located off the Hencoop Hollow Road, Tax Map Number 046000-46.003-1-28. A Public Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any persons who may have comments to attend the Public Hearing. By Order of the Planning Board, Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 23, 2009

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfi eld Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:20pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfi eld Town Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfi eld Subdivi-sion Regulations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, Mary Ann and Raymond Brenner request Planning Board approval to divide a 3.092 acre parcel into two 1.546 acre lots, upon which there currently is a residence located on the 1.546 easterly one half of the existing parcel. Said property is located off the Hencoop Hollow Road, Tax Map Number 046000-46.003-1-28. A Public Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any persons who may have comments to attend the Public Hearing. By Order of the Planning Board, Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 23, 2009

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfi eld Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:10pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfi eld Town Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfi eld Subdivision Regu-lations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, Robert Erdman request Planning Board approval to divide the existing 7.69 acre lot into two lots, 4.44 acre vacant lot and a 3.25 acre lot upon which the current residence is located. Said property is located off the Dublin Meadows Road, Tax Map Number 046000-55.001-1-16.18. A Public Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any persons who may have comments to attend the Public Hearing. By Order of the Planning Board,

Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 23, 2009

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE, TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfi eld Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:00pm. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Mansfi eld Town Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley. Pursuant to Town of Mansfi eld Subdivision Regu-lations Article III, Section 2 Approval of Minor Subdivision, David Zafuto request Planning Board approval to subdivide 11.15 acres into two lots. Said property is located at 7436 Barse Road, Little Valley, Tax Map Number 046000 45.002-1-12. A Public Hearing is scheduled to give the opportunity for any persons who may have comments to attend the Public Hearing. By Order of the Town of Mansfi eld Planning Board, Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, Dated May 18, 2009

LEGAL NOTICES

ANNSCOTT WEBWORKS, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) fi led withthe Sec of State of NY on 3-11-2009. NY Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is des-ignated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copyof any process to The LLC, 10452 Delevan-Elton Road, Delevan NY. Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of TANGLEWOOD OF ALLEGANY LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led withSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/7/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 97Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 1465, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of KINSEY DEVELOPMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. ofState of NY (SSNY) on 04/15/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal offi ce ofLLC: 203 Jefferson Ave., Allegany, NY 14706. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its prin-cipal offi ce. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of GRANNY’S VERONA, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 04/15/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal offi ce of LLC: 200W. Ohio St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mail process to DiCerbo and Palumbo Attorneys, 410 CommunityBank Bldg., Olean, NY 14760. The registered agent of the company upon whom and at whichprocess against the company can be served is Robert L. Vogtli, at the principal offi ce of theLLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Vocon Partners New York LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Dept. ofState on 4/21/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business address: 6434 PlumCreek Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY,NY 10011, registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Northeast Wholesale Retail Group, LLC. Articles of Organizationfi 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 whichprocess shall be mailed is: c/o C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY10011. C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, is to be the agentof the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. Purpose: Anylawful 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 PROPERTIESNY, LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was fi led with the NY Department ofState (“NYSS”) on 4/2/2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Minnesotaon 3/5/2009. Offi ce location is Cattaraugus County. Principal business location is 13829 JayStreet NW, Andover, MN. The NYSS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served, and the name and address to which he or she shall mail a copyof any such process served is Jeffrey S. Meister, 13829 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304.Purpose is any lawful business.

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