The Villager_Ellicottville_Apr25-May2, 2013 Volume 8 Issue 17

FUNKTIONAL FLOWFriday, May 3rd, 7-11PM

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BB KINGSaturday, June 8 @ 7 PM


PAUL REISERSaturday, June 22 @ 7 PM


JEFF DUNHAMFriday, July 12 @ 7 PM


April 25 - May 1, 2013 Volume 08 ~ Issue 17

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Eat Dessert To End PolioRotary Event Aims to Eradicate Ancient Disease, Event May 3 at St. Bonaventure

Up Close & Personal.... Page 4Ellicottville’s Kathleen Moriarty – Legal Eagle for Towns

Inside this Issue...

see CHamBer page 9

Day Trippin’ ... Page 5Ribbon cutting & garden party planned to Open decorators’ show house

Chamber of Commerce Annual Report

Annual Meeting of COCBoard Discusses Renovations in CHAQ & CATT Co.

Regional Planning

The official ribbon cutting and opening of the 17th Decorators’ Show House, co-sponsored by the Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo News, will be held on Friday, April 26th at 5:30 p.m. at The Knox Summer Estate at Knox Farm State Park. Attendees to the ribbon cutting and Garden Party will be the first to tour the former Knox family home, which has been transformed....

Agency Assists Holiday Valley, Sprague Dev. & Olean Based Painting Co. IDA Signs Off On Three Projects

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By Leo McCarthy In recent weeks, Ellicottville attorney Kathleen Moriarty has officially moved her law firm Peters & Moriarty from the old 1887 School building into the former Bruce Candle Shop building on Monroe St. A busy attorney with a full case load, the Villager was fortunate to have her graciously take some time to answer a few questions about one of the more interesting legal roles she has taken on. Villager: So, how do you like your new offices? Phones hooked up, pictures hung? Moriarty: We LOVE our new office... still plenty of boxes to unpack, but that’s okay! We were very sad to leave the 1887.....

Riders find Ellicottville is a great place to ride. They appreciate the wide roads and many will return again. Ellicottville has also been subject to many news stories throughout the Eastern US and Ontario including a full page article that appeared in 15 city newspa-pers on the same day.

Public Hearing to Be Held May 20

Town Planning: Special Use

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see poLio page 9

Southern Tier West serves as a clearinghouse for funding of local projects in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Allegany Counties: the board on plans to redo the Village Casino restaurant building in Be-mus Point, through an application for grants funding. The project involves roof replacement, and needed upgrades such as an elevator, second floor HVAC ventilation system, thermal envelope upgrades for energy code compliance, and some essential fire and life safety improvements. (See story “PLANNING”, page 9.)

By NicholaS Pircio95.7 Fm, WPiG

Meeting on Tuesday April 23rd, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) gave its approval to three projects, two of which are in Ellicottville, with the third project in Olean. The projects are from Holiday Valley, Sprague Development Corporation, and M-J Painting Corporation on Homer Street in North Olean.

holiday valley imProvemeNtS Holiday Valley plans to renovate its pool/Cabana area and purchase a new snow groomer, plus 70 new HKD SV-10 automated snow guns, a new plow truck, Rangers, and snowmaking equipment. Also being planned are renovations to rooms at the Inn, and a new climbing tower at the Sky High Adventure Park. The total project cost/investment comes to $2,805,000. This week, Holiday Valley has announced plans to reinvest

$3.1-million in resort improvements. Holiday Valley President Dennis Eshbaugh states, “It is a priority to continually improve Holiday Valley, not only to keep up with the current technology but to give our visitors the best experience possible.” The projects include improvements to both winter and summer operations. The Win-Sum Ski Corporation (Holiday Valley) will receive New York State sales tax abatement on the project, following a vote taken by the IDA board. Executive Director Corey Wiktor says the tax abatement amounts to about $130,000, to advance the $3.1-million in improvement projects. Wiktor notes that each year, Holiday Valley upgrades and improves the resort. “But obviously we do not take that lightly. When you consider a $3-million ‘annual’ investment, it’s significant to the resort and the region, and we will do all we can to help and

The Cabana Bar, located near the pools and the Golf Shop, will be re-placed with a new timber beam roof system that will have open sides in the summer, but can be enclosed with glass panels for cold weather use. This work will take place in the fall in preparation for the 2013-14 winter season. Holiday Valley plans to renovate its pool/Cabana area and pur-chase a new snow groomer, plus 70 new HKD SV-10 automated snow guns, a new plow truck, Rangers, and snowmaking equipment. Also being planned are renovations to rooms at the Inn, and a new climbing tower at the Sky High Adventure Park. The total project cost/investment comes to $2,805,000. Pictured: “The pool/Cababa area as it currently looks at Holiday Valley, from last summer.”

By JohN thomaSStaFF Writer

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Board looked back on a positive year last year, and acknowledged a couple of “blips.” Board President Arleen Solly thanked Executive Director Brian McFadden for his “strong leadership” in the past and for his efforts towards enhancing Ellicottville. She mentioned the growth in chamber membership, and congratulated them on a “wonderful year.” Revenue for the bike race fell a bit short of projections, although the many riders said they felt the town was a great place to ride (wide roads,

Rotary International has created the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to wipe the disease off the planet for good. You can help and have a good time doing so. The Rotary Club’s of Ellicot-tville, Olean and Salamanca have joined together to create “Dessert Night” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University.

By JohN thomaSStaFF Writer

Polio: the ancient scourge. If you are of a certain age the mere mention of the disease conjures images of children in leg braces, clunky metal crutches, and young people lying in iron lungs. Today, thanks to aggressive vaccination drives in the 1950’s and 60’s, it is all but non-existent in the United States. But, it still casts a deadly pall over many developing countries, among them: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. But it is not all bad news: Polio is on the run. Thanks to eradication efforts by the UN and other organizations, the disease that used to be worldwide is now endemic in just a few countries. Rotary International has created the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to wipe the disease off the planet for good. You can help and have a good time doing so. The Rotary Clubs of Ellicottville, Olean and Salamanca

By SharoN turaNo A public hearing will be held May 20 regarding a special use permit for Pat Burke to build a second floor apartment on his garage. The hearing was set during a Monday meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board. Planners also requested Cattaraugus County Health Department documentation proving the septic

system would be adequate to handle the housing. Although the apartment was discussed during the meeting, planners also took time to review Burke’s subdivision properties on Witch Hollow Road, since he was in attendance. Planners will work with Burke to ensure all lots are in compliance. Also at the meeting, planners decided to correspond with those

involved with a Route 242 house. During a January meeting of the board, property owners proposed the Overell property on Route 242 be split between two owners. Town law dictates if no one is heard from regarding a project in six months, it will be considered abandoned. Planners decided to make those involved with the Overell property

~ The Villager ~ April 25 - May 1, 2013

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Happy BirthdayJohn Centi .... April 25

Lisa Mendell .... April 29Don Paul .... April 29

Ann Wallace .... April 30Anjanette Nicolazzo .... April 30

Patti Crist .... May 1

Generally, it’s going to be a quiet weekend. And you know what? That’s okay by me! It gives everyone a chance to catch up on things you should’ve finished already, or a head start on things you’ll need to get done so you can enjoy all the fun stuff later this season. That’s the best part of late April/ early May. Honest Abe said: “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” I’ve been taking advantage of this early slack period by spending considerable time in Bemus Point, working on The Villager’s sister paper, (“ Chautauqua Lakeside: getting in gear for the new summer

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Ellicottville Food PantryDonations Needed - Collections From This Week

Please donate your deposit paid cans, bottles and plastic containers to help Ellicottville Public Charities support The Ellicottville Food Pantry and others from Cattaraugus County. Just call Sherman 716-912-8306 or drop them off at 21 Madison Street in Ellicottville. Collected this week 1,039 - Year to date 30,348!

EBC Hiring Bring your resume and references, EBC is hiring!! A range of jobs include: restaurant & banquet servers, bartenders & hosts, 3rd shift culinary prep, culinary restaurant & banquet line cooks, and possible tour guide positions for just the right candidates. Starts at 1 pm Friday, April 26 at 28 Monroe Street, Ellicottville.

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season– exciting stuff!) I know many like myself are following suit by performing lawn and garden chores, putting away the last remnants of the ski season, and tuning up their mountain bikes. Last Sunday, I packed 25 bags full of left over leaves from last season! Now it’s also time to take those golf lessons, which might save you some embarrassing moments later this summer. So, dear readers, it’s time to take care of your serious business so you can partake in all Ellicottville has to offer during the lazy days of summer. Get crackin’! Until next week!

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Eddie Szpaicher GolfEntry Fees Being Accepted For 2013 Golf Classic

Entry fees now being accepted for this years Eddie Szpaicher Golf Classic, which will be held at Holiday Valley on Wednesday, July 17th. The festivities start Tuesday the 16th with a party at The Depot. The fees have not changed and this years fees are: Tuesday party- $25.00, Dinner only- $50.00, Golf and dinner- $100.00, Golf, dinner, & party- $125.00. Please email Jay Stoddard with any suggestions or ideas at [email protected].

Larry R. Smith Larry R. Smith, age 61, of Ellicottville, NY, died April 16, 2013 at Tri Point Medical Center in Concord Twp., OH. He was born April 10, 1952 in Lackawanna, NY. Mr. Smith was the owner/operator of Modified Asphalt Coating, INC. He enjoyed skiing, swimming, sailing, deep sea diving, cooking, riding motorcycles, biking, hiking, loved music, playing the guitar and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ellicottville. Dear father of

Jennel (Jay Heferle) Smith and Jesse W. (Tezia Skowronski) Smith. Loving grandfather of Karagen and Lylah Heferle and Julia Smith. Son of George “Bud” Smith and of the late Rosemary Smith. Brother of David (Debbie) Smith, Bill Smith and Alan (Nancy) Smith. Dear companion of Amy Nelson. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Online obituary www.brunners.com

Sponsored yearly by the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company, this 10 mile regatta is fun for spectators and participants. Prizes for best costume, group

Regatta Sold OutThe Great Valley Fireman’s Regatta No Longer Accepting Registrations

and fire department. Dinner, music and refreshments top off the day! Registration is now closed and the regatta is sold out, they are not

accepting anymore registrations for 2013. Thank you for your support! For more information visit www.greatvalleyfireco.com/regatta.

In accordance with Local Law # 3 of 1982, amended by Local Law # 4 of 2011, in regard to brush and leaf collection: Brush and leaves will be collected at curbside from April 1st to November 30th on the 1st Monday of each month. Brush is defined by law as branches and trunk material from trees and shrubs grown on the premises, but the branches and trunk material

Reminder To ResidentsBrush And Leaf Collection On The 1st Monday Of Each Month

must NOT be longer than four feet, or wider in diameter than six inches. The Village WILL NOT collect cut grass, and cut grass shall NOT be placed at curbside for collection. Brush and leaves to be collected shall be placed at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the day designated, but not more than 48 hours prior to such time. Brush and leaves from the premises are the ONLY vegetation which

shall be so placed for collection. Additionally, the next “MAJOR TRASH” collection will be Monday, April 29. Please remember that electronics equipment, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves and air conditioners WILL NOT be picked up. Thank you for your cooperation. Howard T. Gifford, Constable, Village of Ellicottville

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New Sound Stage • New Menu • Great Music!

Ozone Rangers - Friday, April 26th, 7-11PM

The Stevie Project - Saturday, April 27th, 6-10PM

Funktional Flow - Friday, May 3rd, 7-11PM

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accepting anymore registrations for 2013. Thank you for your support! For more information visit www.greatvalleyfireco.com/regatta.

Reminder To ResidentsBrush And Leaf Collection On The 1st Monday Of Each Month

shall be so placed for collection. Additionally, the next “MAJOR TRASH” collection will be Monday, April 29. Please remember that electronics equipment, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves and air conditioners WILL NOT be picked up. Thank you for your cooperation. Howard T. Gifford, Constable, Village of Ellicottville

Last October, Creedence Clearwater Revisited played the E Center at the Edgewater. The house was packed for a very good reason. The music strikes the right chords with a cross section of listener. It is the music of the Vietnam era, high school dances, biker rides, baseball games, love found, love lost, rebellion...and eternal youth. No wonder the place was packed. Creedence Clearwater Revisited has been rolling on their way longer than their original configuration as Creedence Clearwater Revival. It wasn’t what original CCR members Doug Clifford and Stu Cook set out to do after CCR called it quits in 1972, when incessant touring and heavy recording schedules finally took their toll. But when a few private gigs turned into demand for more and more public concerts, the love for the music couldn’t be denied. The “Revisited” works, not only because it has two of the original CCR pieces in place and thus, directly connected to history, but it works because it captures a slice of time. In addition to Cook and Clifford, band members are Steve Gunner (guitar, keyboards), John Tristao (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Kurt Griffey (guitar, vocals).We talked with Stu Cook via a phone interview last week. Here’s his take on... Without Fogerty… Cook: We had to get over it. Doug Clifford and I are two of

CCR InterviewInterview With Steve Cook Of Creedence Clearwater Revisited

the founding members of the band and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. We don’t play this project to personalities. We tie it to the music and that’s why people come to the shows. They come for the music. They’re not interested in the drama. We had a very strong rocket ride to fame and it burned out quickly, but the legacy lives on and we’re celebrating it. That’s what we do. Touring now vs. touring then… Cook: We don’t have to worry about the industry on our backs anymore. We created a great vehicle to have fun and get us out of the house. When we had the idea 19 years ago to start this thing up again, we had to find something to get into trouble with. It has turned out as we hoped it would. There are no butterflies, no pressure, we just go out there with the goal to be having fun—and when we have fun, everyone else will too. For the love of the game… Cook: We love what we do. That’s why we do it. There are a lot of other things we could be doing, but the feedback is immediate. We always have a great time on the senior rock tour. We feast on it. That’s the beauty of having audiences that are a cross-pollination of socio-economic circumstances, a melting pot for such differences in political followers—right-wingers, left-wingers, professionals, working people, military, the prison population—everybody

loves Creedence. What’s not to like? My favorite thing is seeing the look on people’s faces when we play a song they’ve forgotten we do and you see that recognition and appreciation look and then that smile when they remember. At the E Center, we’re close enough to see people’s faces and that’s pretty cool. Longevity Cook: We had no idea that the songs would live on. We were just trying to get on radio in real time, become successful and live the dream. We were just thrilled to hear the music on radio. Now it’s just amazing that there’s this much interest and that it has carried over into so many generations. The band was lucky to make some great records that have stood the test of time—and our fans get to hear them live from us, not someone else’s versions. The music Cook: It’s very accessible, it’s not complicated and it’s extremely direct. It’s not difficult to play. People seem to relate to the music for their own reasons, they get involved and make it their own. It’s universal in a lot of ways. Everyone has memories of what they were doing when they heard “Proud Mary.” Maybe that’s what endears the music to people—it becomes the fabric of their lives. I never get tired of playing it. Favorite to perform Cook: “Put a Spell on You,” that’s my current favorite. Live show Cook: We do 22 songs a night and they’re all good. We usually play something that has to do with motorcycles…so we know everyone will have a good time. There’s always a risk in taking people off into the unknown by playing something they don’t know, and the irony with a lot of groups is always the urge to expand the envelope. People come to see us for very specific reason and they don’t want to be disappointed. We stick pretty close to the playbook.

Walmart DonationWalmart Store Manager David Liskiewicz presents Sherman Wilkins with a donation of $500 to the Salvation Army Ellicottville Service Unit. This is the 10th year that Walmart has made a donation to the Ellicottville unit. “We are very very appreciative of the longstanding support of Walmart,” said Wilkins.Story and Photo By John Thomas

Walmart Presents $500 To The Salvation Army Ellicottville Service Unit

Farm Kings At HV Tune in this Thursday to the Great American Country network to see Farm Kings, a reality TV show about a family of farmers who take a vacation right here in Ellicottville. The Kings, a large family of farmers from the Pittsburgh region stopped by Holiday Valley for a family vacation, which will air Thursday, May 25th at 9:00pm.

Reality Show Family’s Vacation Airs This Thursday

Opening Soon May 3rd Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park will be open! Photo from Ellicottville, New York Facebook page. You can follow Ellicottville, New York by visiting www.facebook.com/Ellicottville.

Sky High Adventure Park

City Garage Re-Opening

The City Garage will reopen Friday, April 26th. Photo from The City Garage Facebook page. You can follow The City Garage by visiting www.facebook.com/thecitygarage.



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In recent weeks, Ellicottville attorney Kathleen Moriarty has officially moved her law firm Peters & Moriarty from the old 1887 School building into the former Bruce Candle Shop building on Monroe St. A busy attorney with a full case load, the Villager was fortunate to have her graciously take some time to answer a few questions about one of the more interesting legal roles she has taken on. Villager: So, how do you like your new offices? Phones hooked up, pictures hung? Moriarty: We LOVE our new office... still plenty of boxes to unpack, but that’s okay! We were very sad to leave the 1887 Building, but it just wasn’t a good fit anymore.

Villager: Now that you’ve moved into your new office, how much time do you actually spend there? With court dates and board meetings to attend - do you spend a lot of time away?

Moriarty: Well, yes and no. I prefer to stay out of Court... it’s an important job, but it’s time consuming. A lot of attorneys love being in the Court room, but I’d rather spend time in the office with clients. Those personal relationships are more rewarding for me. As far as board meetings go, they’re mostly at night, so those don’t really take up office time.

Villager: Do you have an office staff?

Moriarty: Yes. Cindy and Karen are our real estate paralegals... Cindy works here in Ellicottville, and Karen is in Salamanca. Candace is our wills and estates paralegal, and she spends a few days a week in each office. They’re all fantastic.

Villager: Along with wills, estates, and real estate transactions – you also specialize in municipal law. How many

and who are the town/school boards you represent?

Moriarty: Attorneys aren’t ethically allowed to use the word “specialize”, but a fair amount of our practice concentrates on municipal law. I represent the Towns of Ellicottville, Great Valley, Franklinville, Leon, Otto, Conewango and Salamanca, as well as the Village of Little Valley. I’m also on the Board at Southern Tier Catholic/Archbishop Walsh Academy, the Ellicottville-Great Valley Recreational Trail Committee, and the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, but I don’t represent them as clients.

Villager: Serving as a town or school board attorney requires a unique skill set and temperament that not all lawyers possess. Not only do you have to know organizational rules of order, complex procedures, zoning law, environmental ordinances, etc… you also have to be able to recite and articulate them instantly - usually in front of a room full of people. Is this something you feel comfortable doing?

Moriarty: Well, Leo, I think you’re giving me more credit than I deserve... I have a fair amount of experience practicing municipal law, but there’s a lot to know. Most Towns and Villages will call me in advance of a Board Meeting to let me know what the issues are. That way, I can research the issue, if necessary, so that I’m prepared to offer advice or answer questions at the meeting. The truth is that the Board members, including members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Inspectors, etc. know the law very well. Most of the time they know the answer to the question; my job is to research the issue to make sure we’re covering all of the bases and to provide advice on matters that don’t come up every day.

Villager: There’s a chance, that as a town or school board attorney, you may find yourself

in the position of having to be the “bad guy” if a controversial issue pops up. Elected board members may disagree with your counsel, town residents may disagree with your decision, or sometimes, both go after the town attorney! Have you experienced anything like this yet?

Moriarty: Wow, Leo... I don’t know what board meetings you’ve been to, but it sounds like a reality show waiting to happen!! The towns and villages I represent are relatively drama free... my experience so far has been that board members work very hard to do the right thing for their community. Unless there’s a “bright line rule”, the law can usually be interpreted to support more than one perspective. The likelihood of success of each perspective varies, however, depending on the circumstances. It is my responsibility to offer my interpretation of the law, given the facts of the situation, and advise my client of the likelihood that their perspective will prevail. The decision is theirs.

Villager: Not sure if this is a philosophical or a technical question, but I’m interested in what your thoughts are on it > As a town attorney, who do you actually work for – the elected board members who hire you and request your counsel, or the taxpayers who pay for it?

Moriarty: That’s an interesting question. The Board Members are elected by, and represent, the taxpayers. Similarly, although my interactions are with the boards, I represent the taxpayers...but not as individuals. My job is to act in the best interest of the Town or Village as a whole. It’s a tough question to answer; I hope that makes sense.

Villager: As an attorney, you have probably had many opportunities to join other firms located in much larger municipalities. Is there something about Ellicottville or small town life that keeps you here?

Moriarty: Yes! I could have stayed in Buffalo or moved elsewhere, but I made a conscious choice to move to Ellicottville. Both of my brothers live here, and my parents have had a house here since 1978. We came down all the time as kids, and my dad loved coming down to get away from his busy practice in the city... to “get a mow in”, as he used to say. He’d ride around mowing for hours and hours! I prefer being in a place where you get to know people and where you feel a greater responsibility to protect and serve your community. That might sound dramatic or corny, but it’s what I love most about working with the Town and Village Boards... there’s a strong sense of pride in ensuring your community thrives.

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in the position of having to be the “bad guy” if a controversial issue pops up. Elected board members may disagree with your counsel, town residents may disagree with your decision, or sometimes, both go after the town attorney! Have you experienced anything like this yet?

Moriarty: Wow, Leo... I don’t know what board meetings you’ve been to, but it sounds like a reality show waiting to happen!! The towns and villages I represent are relatively drama free... my experience so far has been that board members work very hard to do the right thing for their community. Unless there’s a “bright line rule”, the law can usually be interpreted to support more than one perspective. The likelihood of success of each perspective varies, however, depending on the circumstances. It is my responsibility to offer my interpretation of the law, given the facts of the situation, and advise my client of the likelihood that their perspective will prevail. The decision is theirs.

Villager: Not sure if this is a philosophical or a technical question, but I’m interested in what your thoughts are on it > As a town attorney, who do you actually work for – the elected board members who hire you and request your counsel, or the taxpayers who pay for it?

Moriarty: That’s an interesting question. The Board Members are elected by, and represent, the taxpayers. Similarly, although my interactions are with the boards, I represent the taxpayers...but not as individuals. My job is to act in the best interest of the Town or Village as a whole. It’s a tough question to answer; I hope that makes sense.

Villager: As an attorney, you have probably had many opportunities to join other firms located in much larger municipalities. Is there something about Ellicottville or small town life that keeps you here?

Moriarty: Yes! I could have stayed in Buffalo or moved elsewhere, but I made a conscious choice to move to Ellicottville. Both of my brothers live here, and my parents have had a house here since 1978. We came down all the time as kids, and my dad loved coming down to get away from his busy practice in the city... to “get a mow in”, as he used to say. He’d ride around mowing for hours and hours! I prefer being in a place where you get to know people and where you feel a greater responsibility to protect and serve your community. That might sound dramatic or corny, but it’s what I love most about working with the Town and Village Boards... there’s a strong sense of pride in ensuring your community thrives.

The official ribbon cutting and opening of the 17th Decorators’ Show House, co-sponsored by the Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo News, will be held on Friday, April 26th at 5:30 p.m. at The Knox Summer Estate at Knox Farm State Park. Attendees to the ribbon cutting and Garden Party will be the first to tour the former Knox family home, which has been transformed into Show House. The events at Show House are a celebration of the efforts of hundreds of Junior League and community volunteers as well as over 55 local decorators and landscape companies. Decorators’ Show House 2013 is open to the public from Saturday, April 27th until Sunday, May 19th. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,

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First off forget all those things you’ve heard about condos (and some that I have said). While the exterior of this unit may smack of the cookie cutter, the interior takes most condo stereotypes and turns them on their head. This Fox Ridge unit is located just across the street from Holiday Valley. Through the trees you can see the runs, and the lifts are just moments away. It inside where the condo really shines. The overall feeling is that of an African safari. Custom decorator touches are everywhere: from the stone back splashes in the kitchen and bathrooms, the log disks on the mantel, and the stone or pebble finish on some walls. The two-story living room is the first to grab your attention. The bank of

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April is coming to an end and we are out playing golf at both Holiday Valley’s Double Black Diamond Course front nine and Elkdale Country Club all eighteen holes. After the extended ski season we had and the reasonable weather we are now experiencing, our spring outdoor FUN AND GOLF time is on the rise. Both courses, as we said, are up and running. Hopefully things will continue to get better as we move into May. The Great Valley Ya Gotta Regatta is scheduled for the weekend of May 3 and 4, which is the official beginning of the summer season. The music and other indoor FUN STUFF is still rolling along in pretty good shape. For the week beginning Thursday April 25, 2013 through Wednesday May 1, 2013, we will have seven Bands, four DJ’s, two will have a Karaoke Show as part of the gig, several Sound System Music Happenings, plus the usual super food and drink specials that are offered in our wonderful clubs and restaurants, thereby creating an excellent place for us Ellicottvilleites to have FUN. One final note, Reverend Jack DarVazette has returned to Madigans Church On Monday. Welcome Back Jack, we have missed you. The first of The Sound System Music Events will again happen in Madigans. Around 7:00 PM, most hours they are open. Madigans will have their Sound System playing their version of Party Favorites until 10:00 PM when Club Madigans takes over. Then, as they always do, The FUN & Festivities will increase till close. Also, weather permitting; Madigans Up-Stairs Patio & Party Bar might be open. THURSDAY, the week begins in the usual way with a band and a DJ including a Karaoke show. The FUN begins at 8:00 PM in The Gin Mill with Fred & Tuck doing their very interesting acoustic, folk rock to country music show.

Neat cover tunes performed in Fred & Tuck’s unique style will, again, have a really FUN Gin Mill Music Night happening this Thursday. Then at 9:00 PM Thursday, The PUB in Great Valley will host DJ Felony, and his Karaoke Show. As we always say, this neat show gives The PUB Patrons two options. Be part of the show or just enjoy local atmosphere found regularly in The PUB. Moving to FRIDAY at 7:00 PM The Ozone Rangers will be in Balloons. This Ellicottville favorite, classic to southern rock band is the very best of it’s kind. As we all know, this three-piece group resembles ZZ Top. Their second set is usually dedicated to the music and show of ZZ Top. They are very crowd friendly and totally FUN. Therefore, Balloons will be a hoppin place this Friday. Following The Ozone Rangers, Personable DJ John Barry will have his LIVE Personality Show-Off Show going strong from Balloons Sound & Light Booth. John’s personality and tune selection will keep the FUN and good times happenin in Balloons till close. Also remember, Balloons excellent Fish Fry will also be available this Friday. Returning to 9:00 PM Friday RT Live will be WOWING The Gin Mill Crowd with his acoustic version of many classics to country rock tunes. Like always when billed, as “RT Live” RT will be a solo act creating a FUN acoustic Gin Mill Music Night. For those of you who enjoy a later meal, especially a Fish Fry, The Gin Mill is the place. They serve their excellent, reasonably priced, menu till midnight on weekends. We now move to SATURDAY, another two band and a DJ night. The FUN begins at 6:00 PM in Balloons with The Stevie Project in house. Joseph Michael Mahfoud, who is The Stevie Project, does a really fine tribute show celebrating the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Besides the excellent cover tunes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mr. Mahfoud will do several more blues tunes that are referred to as Smokin Blues. Therefore, if you enjoy excellent blues you can feel all the way to your soul, Balloons will be the place to be this Saturday. Following The Stevie Project, DJ Flakey Frank Watson, Ellicottville’s Original Party Monster, will be in Balloons Sound & Light Booth. His last week’s pass from The Disoriented DJ Home has been extended to this week, allowing him to continue his innovative plan of party continuation along with trend

setting chit-chat and FUN tune selection till close. Then at 9:00 PM Saturday, The Gin Mill will complete our Saturday’s music with Ray D. O’Flyer on their music stage. Ray D O’Flyer, or Radio Flyer, as they are known, is a neat Honky Tonk, Oldies to Retro Rock N Roll Band playing tunes from the fifties and sixties in a way that returns us to Ellicottville’s Rock N Oldies Festival days. This FUN Gin Mill Band always brings out the bobby socks, poodle skirts and slicked back hair for all the good time “Rock N Roll” party people here in Ellicottville. Another excellent Gin Mill Music Night will happen this Saturday. SUNDAY our weekend’s FUN becomes complete at 9:00 PM with Captain Karaoke doing his neat Karaoke show in Madigans Downstairs Party Bar. The Captain, as always, will be playing good ROCKIN tunes and offering Karaoke for those who wish to join the show. So, visit Madigans this Sunday, say hi to The Captain and be part of the show or just enjoy the GOOD TIMES. MONDAY, a one Band and good eats evening begins in The Gin Mill with their many dinner specials including a spaghetti dinner and a special stuffed steak roll. Again, good times will happen in The Gin Mill this Monday. Balloons Monday Delights will also happen. Balloons great pizza & fifty cent wings plus their happy hour drink specials will be available and hosted by Domino Derrick. Lovely Tiffany, we believe, will still be on leave. She will be missed. Monday rounds out at 10:00 PM Sharp with The return of Madigans Church on Monday. Reverend Jack accompanied by Deacon Dan will again have the house BOPPIN & ROCKIN to the beat of their original Honky Tonk to Rock-A-Billy tunes that they do in their own FUN and entertaining way. We all welcome the return of this Unique Madigans Music Night. WEDNESDAY at 8:00 PM our week’s final music gig happens in The Gin Mill with Joe Wagner &Friends doing their traditional and long standing, acoustic folk to southern rock music show. Joe’s friends usually include Bongos Freddie and Gary London. As always, Retro Little Joey is also a probable friend. The music & good times in The Gin Mill are further enhanced by their excellent chicken wings, which are among Wednesday’s specials. C U Round The Music Scene. Good Stuff. No Worries.

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Left photo Riley’s gets Best Overall award. Right photo The Shop recieved the Judges Choice award. See more photos from the event on page 11.



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These are truly sad and extraordinary times we live in. I remember, right after the attacks of 9/11, feeling alone. I was with my family and as we huddled around the television set watching the events unfold there was a feeling of disconnect. A feeling of helplessness. Manhattan seemed so far away. After watching and, in a sense, experiencing the events in Boston last week, I’ve come to realize just how much we’ve changed since those dark days of terror in New York. The question is, have we and the times we live in, changed for the better? Yes and no. There’s a dark side to many of us now. A “stick a pitchfork in them first and ask if they’re guilty later” side. As every conceivable form of media went into hyper-drive last week, many innocent victims got caught up in the information wave. At first all we knew was that there had been two, nearly simultaneous bombings, near the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Everyone

knew who was responsible. Or so they thought. “Catch the Bomber” sites and sub-sites popped up everywhere. People racing to ID the terrorists before the FBI could. It became a game of sorts. On the Social media sight Reddit, users began combing over every available photo from the marathon and posting pictures of dark-skinned men and women carrying backpacks, duffel bags or even purses. Some of those labeled as possible suspects were actually racers who had finished and returned to encourage their fellow marathoners. Some of the posted photos went viral and the moniker “possible suspects” eventually morphed into “suspects.” The comment sections of many of these posts became openly racist rants about everything from gun control to immigration. The anonymous nature of the internet allows these techno-vigilantes to continue on with their petty little lives victims be damned. Eventually, the New York Post, jumped on the band wagon and posted a front page picture of two innocent high school athletes under the heading “Bag-Men.” The Post has yet to issue an apology or retraction. Then there’s the heart-breaking case of Sunil Tripathi and the ordeal his family has been forced to endure. Tripathi is a Brown University student who vanished, without a trace, on March 16th. At some point during the online witch hunt for the bombers, a photo of Tripathi that had been posted on a Facebook page his parents set up under the heading “help us find Sunil” went viral and

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Research has shown that caring for and nurturing our skeletal system could be the best investment of our lives. After all it is one of the systems that keep us standing up and moving around! More and more people complain about sore, stiff joints these days. Arthritis and osteoporosis are very common diseases in our society today, however studies show that changing your diet and exercise patterns can prevent and help these diseases. Osteoarthritis is considered a disease everyone will experience, but some people never suffer from it. For example, people in Africa do excessive heavy work which puts extreme strain on the joints, yet they don’t get osteoarthritis. In trying to discover how the African people avoid this painful disease, scientists found that Africans who moved

to America, began eating American food and changed to a more sedentary lifestyle also had osteoarthritis when they were older. Luckily there are natural remedies to help arthritis: There is an herbal formula called Everflex with Hyaluronic Acid, one of my favorites, because it is a combination of Chondroitin, glucosamine, msm, and devil’s claw in one convenient tablet. Chondroitin is a substance produced by the body that helps to build cartilage and connective tissue to help in the repair of damaged joints in arthritis and other joint diseases. Glucosamine is derived from crab shells. It is an aminoacid/sugar substance used by the body to produce connective tissues. MSM is an organic sulfur compound that reduces inflammation and pain. Devil’s claw has been shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent in chronic arthritis, including both OA and rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical trials show devil’s claw reduces pain and improves movement and range of motion. According to Herb Allure Inc., the Hart Book research, in an 8-week randomized, double blind placebo-controlled trial involving patients with OA of the knee found that hyaluronic acid supplement was more effective than placebo in improving pain relief and improving quality of life. Since arthritis is an inflammatory condition, remedies that reduce inflammatory reactions are a must. It is also crucial to work with the pH balance of the body. The more acidic the body, the more to inflammation

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Also coming before the IDA board were plans to renovate the historic 1887 Building into a hotel, as proposed by Sprague Development Corporation. The work amounts to a reinvestment of roughly $2-1/2-million, according to Wiktor. “They look to increase employment by maybe eight to ten people, have foot traffic there, while increasing sales tax, bed tax, and real property tax (revenue). The

board offered its full support to Sprague Development, to see what they can do to get that project off the ground.” Plans call for renovation of the 1887 Building into a 24-room boutique hotel, and possibly to add a community room on the down floor, with potentially a small-scale type movie theater. Wiktor says, “The big picture is that it preserves a true cornerstone building in Ellicottville, an historic landmark.” He notes that older buildings offer a lot of challenges for re-development. This is Sprague Development’s third project in Ellicottville, in about five years. Public hearings for both the Holiday Valley and Sprague

Development/1887 Building projects were held on April 11th, at the IDA office in Ellicottville.

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M-J Painting, located in Olean at 299 Homer Street, employs 27 people. Wiktor notes that they are looking to grow their business. Owner Michael John wants to expand the business on its current site. The IDA gave initial approval to sell a 1.6-acre parcel to M-J Painting, for the purpose of doing their expansion project. The next meeting of the Cattaraugus County IDA is set for Tuesday June 11, 2013 at 11:15 a.m. at the IDA office in Ellicottville.

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Richard Zink, Executive Director of the Southern Tier Regional Planning and Development Board, covered various subjects during the April 18th board meeting, held at the Center for Regional Excellence in Salamanca. Among them is an update on the continuing effort to provide eligible schools with locally grown foods. The agency will seek a competitive grant through the US Department of Agriculture. Zink said the Support Services Grant, if obtained, would allow Southern Tier West to continue discussions with schools, food producers, and other entities involved. “How do we best get the food to the schools? How do we package it correctly, or get them the product the way they (schools) would like to see it? What’s the easiest way to distribute it (food) to the kids?” Speaking of local foods, the Wellsville Campus of Alfred State College was set to host a networking event on Wednesday, April 24th, at the Culinary Arts Dining Hall. Representatives from school districts in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties were invited to meet regional farmers and food producers, and learn about local food procurement opportunities for school meal programs. The idea is to learn

how schools and food producers can partner for healthy kids and healthy community initiatives. Alfred State culinary arts students were to showcase their cooking skills by preparing tasty new recipes for school meals using local products.

reNovatioN oF villaGe caSiNo, BemuS PoiNt Zink also updated the board on plans to redo the Village Casino restaurant building in Bemus Point, through an application for grant funding. The project involves roof replacement, and needed upgrades such as an elevator, second floor HVAC ventilation system, thermal envelope upgrades for energy code compliance, and some essential fire and life safety improvements. There would be fire alarms and handicapped accessibility for the second floor. The idea is to transform the second floor of the Village Casino into a year-round facility. Zink says lengthening the season and making the second floor of the building usable to the general public will increase the building’s economic impact. The estimated project cost is $466,710. An application for the grant funding has been submitted. Broadband Internet Service Expanded Members of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board were also updated on the continuing plans to establish broadband Internet service in areas that are currently underserved. Tower locations were recently discussed for Gowanda, Little Valley, and the Town of Allegany. In Chautauqua County, new towers

could be located in Arkwright and Clymer. Zink said locations would be decided as to which ones make the most sense for maximum coverage. “The goal is to have all this deployed this calendar year.” Zink said participating libraries and hospitals have been contacted explaining the process, and what they need to do in order to receive reimbursement for their purchases.

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It was learned during the meeting that U-S Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert will visit the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown on Friday May 17th to give an address and to meet with various dignitaries. Details can be obtained by contacting the Jackson Center and its website. There may be some opportunities for the general public to listen to Justice John Roberts, according to board member Bill Daly. Daly is the Administrative Director and Chief Executive Officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency. He is also Director of Planning and Economic Development for Chautauqua County, which works closely with the Jackson Center. “It’s very rare when you get a visit by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. This is a wonderful thing for the Southern Tier, certainly Chautauqua County, the City of Jamestown, and the Jackson Center.” Jackson was a Supreme Court Justice, and the chief prosecutor for the Nuremberg war crimes trials following World War II.

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Chambernot too many hills). Many said they expected to return to ride here again, which will still bring revenue to the town. July 4th fell on a Wednesday last year, which affected the turnout for the Summer Music Festival. Revenue for that event also fell a bit short. Nevertheless, due to good management, and an increase in bed tax revenues, the balance sheet for the chamber is in excellent shape.New Members The board elected new members. They were: Peter Krienheder, from Ellicottville Brewing Company, Jim Carls from Dina’s, William Krysick from Krysick & Co. and Kathleen Moriarty from Peters and Moriarty Attorneys. E’Ville in the Press Mr. McFadden reported that the town was the subject of many news stories throughout the Eastern US and Ontario including a full page article that appeared in 15 city newspapers

on the same day. He said that such stories generate a tremendous amount of publicity for area. Not only could we not afford to buy that amount of press but because it is written by a third party provides an endorsement for Ellicottville. He said that Ellicottville is becoming well known as an outdoor adventure community and is on National Geographic’s home page for our “epic” mountain bike trails.www.ellicottvilleny.com The chamber web site is doing well, visitor traffic was up by 50% in 2012 with most of the visitors logging on in June to October. He credits this to keeping the site fresh and the ability to buy tickets to festivals online, as well as new online videos. They are offering pre-sale deals for online event purchases, and once a purchase has been made the site goes directly to a page to book accommodations. This has created a big jump in early festival ticket sales. He pointed out that Gretchen Wilson has a link on her web site to purchase tickets to her Summer Music Festival appearance. McFadden also talked about

the chambers use of QR codes in their promotional materials. The codes, which look like the fingerprint of the bionic woman, can be used to direct a cell phone or web browser directly to the chambers site to purchase tickets to a specific event.Conferences at HV McFadden brought up that the new lodge for Holiday Valley is allowing them to book more meetings and conferences. The first will be the May 16th Entrepalooza business conference. He said he is looking at a program to have local merchants and restaurants put up “welcome conference attendees” signs in their windows, and offer them conference specials.Parking There was a discussion about parking downtown. Some merchants were complaining that employees of other stores are taking up parking space in front of their stores. Comments were made that it shouldn’t be difficult to have employees park on Elizabeth Street. McFadden said he would put a friendly reminder about that in the next newsletter.

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Poliohave joined together to create “Dessert Night” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. The event is Friday May 3rd from 7 to 9pm at the gallery on the St. Bonaventure campus. The evening will include the gallery exhibits, wine, beer, coffee and several tempting desserts. Music will be provided by “not Norman” who promises “some Beatles covers and many others.” Tickets are $30 presale and $35 at the door for presale tickets call Kegs at 699-8758. You’ll be joining some heavy hitters. Rotary International has

made a funding commitment of $75 million over three years. The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have all joined in the cause. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, has made eradicating polio a top priority for his second term. The commitment of Rotary is clear. “Governments need to step up and honor their commitments to polio eradication if we are to achieve our goal of a polio-free world,” said Wilfrid Wilkinson, chair of The Rotary Foundation. “We are at a true tipping point, with success never closer than it is right now. We must seize the advantage by acting immediately, or risk breaking our pledge to the world’s children.” Even the Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation has signed on, “The evidence is clear: if we all do our part, we can and will end this disease. But we must act quickly and give ourselves the very best chance to succeed,” said Bill Gates. Since 1988 the progress in conquering the disease has been amazing. The world is closer than ever to an extinction we can all celebrate. Now, you can help by having a little desert and viewing some art. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is located on Cornelius Welch Drive at St. Bonaventure University. Use the main entrence on Route 417. Handicapped parking is available in front of the Quick Center building and is wheelchair accessible. All others are asked to park at Hopkins Hall to the East of Quick Arts.


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April 27 - 28Franklinville’s 2013 WNY

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made maple syrup and learn the process of making it from 7am to 5pm

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2013-03 An application by Mike Kerns for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct an outdoor dining area adjacent to an existing building located at 20 Monroe Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish an outdoor dining area located adjacent to the rear of the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, May 14, 2014 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE: The Village of Ellicottville will be having the Re-Organizational Meeting immediately following the Regular Village Board Meeting on May 13th at 6:00pm in the Town and Village Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

Book ClubThe Ellicottville Library Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The May meeting will be the annual luncheon and outing and will take place on Monday, May 13th. The June 12th book is “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information

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Team from Deperados Barbecue, Angola NY

Frosty’s, East Otto

Theo’s, Arcade

White Star Inn, Chaffee

Riley’s, 219: Ellicottville

The “Taste of the Southtowns” was held on last Sunday inside the Springville Fire Hall. The fundraiser helps save the birds and help Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary continue to add new species to their fl ock. Gooseneck Hill is a 501c3 non-profi t organization and has the two largest covered aviaries in the US with over 60 species and 600 endangered and protected ducks, geese and swans.

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John Harvard’s Brew House, located in the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley is a lively restaurant and bar serving a wide range of “comfort” food and over 20 craft beers on tap.

Locals Hospitality Week

April 22-26 and April 29 - May 2

The management and staff at John Harvard’s would like to extend our gratitude to all of our patrons for such a wonderful winter season!

• Local Beer at a Local Price - $3 Pints

• Caramel Apple Martini - $5

• All Burgers as Advertised on our Menu - $9.99

• 10 Buffalo Wings and a Pint of Beer - $12.99

• Any Specialty or Two Topping Pizza with a DomesticPitcher of Beer - $20

• Buy-1-Get-1 ~ Half Price on All Appetizers

• Buy-1-Get-1 ~ Half Price of Equal or Lesser Value on All Dinner Entrees

• 1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs served with Sweer Potato Fries, Coleslaw, and a Pint or Beer or Glass of House Wine - $14.99

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Holiday Valley Spring Session Last Saturday: Benefi ts Food Pantry

Approximately 200 skiers and riders came to Holiday Valley this past weekend for an end of the season spring riding session. All attending had to donate a non-perishable food item as their admission in that would be donated to Ellicottville Food Pantry. It was a great day to see everyone having fun while doing something good for the community.

Photos By Kristy Koebel

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