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Music Notes Salamanca Readies For Pow Wow


Experience Native American History & Culture This Weekend!

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Celebrate the region’s diversity this weekend at the 2009 Seneca Allegany Casino Veterans Pow Wow. Held each summer at Veteran’s Park
in Salamanca, the Pow Wow will offer individuals the chance to experience authentic Native American history and culture in a family friendly
20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530 event. Arts and crafts, authentic foods, and competitions in traditional dancing, singing and drumming will be featured throughout the two-
Every Thursday, 7-11pm day event. The participating vendors for the event are Native American, and they will be selling authentic craftwork and souvenirs from
KUK & FREDDIE various tribes across the country. Daily admission is $10 adults, $5 for elders 60+ and children 7-12, children 6 years and under are admitted
free. The Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel and the Seneca Nation of Indians are the chief sponsors for the Pow Wow. To learn more about
Friday, July 17th, 8pm-midnight the event or to view the full schedule, visit www.senecapowwow.org
LAMBERT FARMER BAND
Saturday, July 18th, 9pm-1am
DOUG YEOMANS
MOUNTAIN RUN BAND
Americana Folk Art & Music Fair This Weekend In Ellicottville
Two-Day Family Event Filled with Artists, Musicians, Food and Family Fun
Mondays, July 6th & 27th, 7-10pm
(throughout the summer!) The Rotary Club of Ellicottville’s Foundation for Youth will host the Americana Folk Art & Music Fair this weekend in Ellicottville! On Saturday,
BLUE MULE BAND July 18 artists and artisans of all sorts will be featured in the Town Square of Ellicottville, showing you how to weave, spin, carve, paint, sketch,
Every Wednesday, 9pm-1am sculpt and craft candles. Capture the spirit of our artistic community! Hay and tractor rides will take children on a tour through the village. There
WAGNER & WINSTON will also be a petting zoo, plenty of food and dessert, as well as a live antique auction for bargain hunters looking for the unique and unusual.
All Saturday events are free! On Sunday, July 19 a Bluegrass and Roots Music Fair will take place from noon-7pm outside of Holiday Valley’s
Tannenbaum Lodge. The music fair will feature music performed by The Doerfels, Tom Wilson with his new band Lee Osmond, Homemade Jam,
and Mountain Run with Doug Yeomans. A delicious chicken BBQ will satisfy your hunger pains and provide you with the energy to get up and
dance! Tickets to Sunday’s Bluegrass and Roots Music Fair are only $10 in advance ($15 at the gate) and are available by calling 699-8758 or at the
Holiday Valley Realty office and many other outlets in the village. Children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Proceeds from the weekend
will benefit the Rotary Foundation for Youth, as well as the Ellicottville Historical Society and Alley Katz. (See schedule page 2.)

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Saturday, July 25th, 8pm
BILLY SQUIRE
Village Board Seeking Water Meter Grant
Tickets start at $30 Funding will Pay for New Water Meters to be Installed Throughout the Village
Friday, August 7th, 8pm
BILL COSBY BY IAN BIGGS public parks were mowed. The city the month of June. A motion was the Village/Town Hall. The zoning
Tickets start at $60 received violations from the Health accepted by the board for Constable report is currently available at the
Saturday, August 15th, 7pm The Ellicottville Village Board Department on two wells and have Gifford’s report. Ellicottville Library, Chamber of
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT meeting commenced this past Monday since fixed the problems related to In other news, they have applied Commerce office, and at Town Hall
featuring with the DPW (Department of Public booster pumps that were in question. for a permit to change Cooling’s Cafe for the public viewing.
LORETTA LYNN Works) report. Maintenance has Mayor Coolidge said the “Village into an Italian Restaurant. A resolution The State Auditor had contacted
with special guest Pale Face been completed around the village, park is ready for the summer.” was passed to update the local zoning the Village Justice regarding ticket
including, but not limited to 300 feet From June 1-30, only six traffic laws, though a public hearing will violations issued by the village
Tickets available at The Logo Shop, tickets were issued including three need to be held to pass the ordinance police on state highways (Routes 242
www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com of new gutter on the left side of Mill
and all Ticketmaster outlets Street, and newly painted handicap DWIs. Constable Howard Gifford for a change in zoning laws in the and 219). The town is looking into
1-800-745-3000 signs on Monroe Street and next to also reported three noise complaints, village. The public hearing will be
M&T Bank. Holes were patched, and an assault and a traffic violation for held Tuesday, August 4 at 6pm at SEE VILLAGE PAGE 11

Sneak Peek Mangia At Festa Italiana


In This Issue . . . St. John’s Church Event in Olean Focuses on Heritage, Food, Music and More
BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO
WPIG 95.7 FM

Years ago, Italian immigrants


found their way to North Olean in
search of work, bringing with them a
love for native Italian foods. Today,
descendents of those same immigrants
celebrate their heritage each year
during the Festa Italiana, one of the
largest summertime events in the
Olean area.
Today, as it has been in the past, the
focus is on food. “Typically, we go
through 2,700 meatballs, 280 pounds
of pasta, and 320 pounds of sausage,”
according to Publicity Coordinator
Craig Maguire. For the most part,
cooking begins during the week
leading up to the festival. “Everything
is pretty much made on the premises,”
Up Close & Personal with Liz Boberg ... page 7 and is all done by volunteers, who
number over two hundred for the
By Stephanie Keis Timblin event. Among other preparations, they Festa Italiana began in 1983 as a neighborhood block party. It has since
This weekend’s Americana Folk Art and Music Fair will showcase roll their own meatballs and make their proven to be very popular, and offers plenty of homemade food, live
plenty of talented artists and musicians. There will be many hands-on own cannoli. Results can be sampled music, carnival rides and a bocce tournament. There will be a few firsts
demonstrations to capture the true spirit of a time gone by. One artist in this Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, this year as well. It marks the first festival for the new pastor, Fr. Edward
particular that will be displaying her talents on both days of the Fair is on the grounds surrounding St. John’s Sheedy, who just began his duties at St. John’s last month. And there’s
local favorite, Liz Boberg. a new game called “I Got It” Bingo. Festa Italiana will take place this
SEE ITALIANA PAGE 11 weekend, July 18-19 on the grounds of St. John’s Church in Olean.

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Saturday & Sunday, July 18-19, 2009 Publisher’s Word


Ellicottville, New York Eat, Drink and Make Merry
funds for worthwhile causes – to the beat. Next to apple pie
the Foundation for Youth, the and baseball, bluegrass is
Historical Society and our very indeed true Americana. So, I’ll
own Alley Katz. be outside relaxing at Holiday
This weekend’s “Americana Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge,
Folk Art and Music Fair” listening to some very uplifting
Sponsored by the promises to be an event to music by some very talented
Rotary Club of Ellicottville remember. Where else could groups.
Foundation for Youth you go with your entire family Did I mention I was going
and experience a weekend of off my diet this weekend?
Saturday: Americana Folk Art Fair in the Village Square home-spun, down-home fun? Chicken barbeques, hot dogs,
Arts, music and food are a scrumptious desserts, and (I
DISPLAYS OPEN 10AM-5PM • ROTARY HOT DOGS / BBQ CHICKEN 11AM-4PM tough combination to beat, and hope!) kettle korn will be on
BLUE MULE PLAYS NOON-3PM • MCCARTHY’S AUCTION AT 4PM we’ve got all three in spades this weekend’s smorgasbord.
this weekend. Which means no cooking for
Saturday you’ll find me me … and that’s always a good
strolling through our Town thing!
Now that we’re almost smack Square, watching artists weave, So, dear readers, whether
dab in the middle of our favorite spin, carve, paint, sketch, you’re a genuine Yankee
season, (sorry snow folks), it’s sculpt and craft the most Doodle or a patriotic Canadian,
time for some serious fun! And beautiful creations you’ve ever c’mon down and experience
Sunday: Americana Music Fair Ellicottville is right where you seen. And on Sunday – well a traditional American
want to be, by golly. … I love bluegrass music – happening. You’re going to
TANNENBAUM LODGE, HOLIDAY VALLEY • GATES OPEN AT 11AM Our wonderful Rotarians could I listen to it 24/7? No, love being in the best little place
OPENING ACT: THE DOERFELS, NOON • HOMEMADE JAM, 1PM • THE DOERFELS-REPRISE, 2:30PM are up to their old tricks but when you hear it on those in the Enchanted Mountains – I
MOUNTAIN RUN WITH DOUG YEOMANS, 3:30PM • TOM WILSON WITH LEE HARVEY OSMOND, 4:45PM again – providing the local special occasions, something guarantee it! Until next week
FINAL CURTAIN AT 6:30PM populace with fine food and strikes a chord (pun intended) …
entertainment while raising and you find yourself bogeying Jeanine Z. Bosworth

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Olean Hospitality Wall of Fame
excellence in Sponge Candy. a magazine devoted to style, the company his parents had
In the summer issue of Buffalo culture and the arts in the founded 63 years ago was The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and its Taste of Olean Event Committee
Spree Magazine, just released Western New York area. still prospering and collecting have announced its third class of inductees to the 2009 Taste of Olean Hospitality Wall of
July 6, Watson’s sponge candy Watson’s Chocolates was awards under the steady hand Fame Awards program: William “Bill” Augostini; Quinto and Dora Bagazzoli; Nicholas
was given the title of the “Best founded in 1946, and presently of his daughter, Whitney, the “Nick” Fratarcangelo; and Louis Marra.
Product Made in WNY,” operates 8 stores in the company President, and her The Hospitality Wall of Fame recognizes individuals and/or businesses who have made
beating out competitors from Western New York area. When husband, Dennis Beecher.
a significant contribution and given exceptional service to the food service/hospitality
industry in the past and who may continue to do so. All have succeeded in excelling

Leading Figure Honored at all the most important elements of a great restaurant - inviting atmosphere, friendly
staff and impeccable food in its stylish artistic presentation and its innovative flavor
combination.
SBU President Named One of Top 100 Educators in North America The winners of the Taste of Olean Hospitality Awards will be recognized during the
said Niall O’Dowd, founding parish of the Devereux family. 19th Taste of Olean, held July 26, 2009 at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown
publisher of Irish Voice. “More Nicholas Devereux, who Community College CUTCO Theater, 1:30pm.
than a reflection of the past, we emigrated to the U.S. in 1806, Past inductees to the Hospitality Wall of Fame include: the late Guerino “Butch”
endeavor to build a creative was the founding benefactor
communication network that of the university. His family Butchello and Chef Anthony Lentola from the Castle Restaurant; the late Chef Pasquale
will strengthen Irish identity is well known in Wexford and “Patsy” Piccioli; John Sawaya, Sr.; Carl Iseman; Louis and Nancy Giannechini; and the
in the 21st Century with new beyond for its generosity to late Lucia “Lou” Bardenett.
collaborations, partnerships Catholic causes and religious
and friendships. We view orders.
educators as the central link Sr. Margaret is also well
with Ireland in our globalized known in Franciscan circles
world.” and has lectured in Ireland and
A lifelong educator, at the Shrine of Our Lady of
Sr. Margaret came to St. Knock.
Bonaventure University in Sr. Margaret was the first
1997 to serve as a faculty woman to earn a doctorate
member of its world-renowned
Franciscan Institute. Within
from the Franciscan University
of Rome. She studied in Welcome to Americana Weekend
two years she was named dean
and director. In 2004, she was
Europe after completing
master’s degrees in theology
Folk Art & Music Fair
named the 20th president of the at Duquesne University and
university. Franciscan Studies at St.
She was the leader in Bonaventure University.
A lifelong educator, Sr. establishing the Father A leader with a strong
Margaret Carney came to St. Mychal Judge Center for Irish impulse for collaborative
Bonaventure in 1997 to serve Exchange and Understanding, models, Sr. Margaret is
as a faculty member of its 114 Thornbush Trail 6660 Maples Road
a unique venture that will working with Trustees and 3bdrm, 3 bath townhouse. Mas- New build. 4bdrms, 3 baths & 2 half
world-renowned Franciscan offer St. Bonaventure the university community to ter suite w/gas f/p & deck. Hd/wd baths. Custom finishes, 2 master
Institute. Within two years students, faculty, and cultural develop a 21st century plan floors, oak trim, stainless appliances suites, rec. room w/bar, 2-car garage
she was named dean and & Berber carpet. Furn. $459,000 & more. $630,000
director. In 2004, she was exchanges with the Republic for educational excellence in
named the 20th president of of Ireland, Northern Ireland, a student-centered learning
the university. and the United States, environment.
including academic study, Sr. Margaret holds five
ST. BONAVENTURE - service learning, co-curricular honorary doctorates and is Route 219 @ Wildflower
St. Bonaventure University seminars, and research. the recipient of a number Ellicottville, New York
President Sr. Margaret Carney, Proud of her Irish heritage, of other honors. She holds Plenty of Parking!
O.S.F., S.T.D., has been named Sr. Margaret’s maternal leadership roles with the OPEN & DAYS
a leading figure in education and paternal grandparents Association of Catholic
by Irish Voice newspaper. Sr. were born in Ireland and Sr. Colleges and Universities, and 5 Dublin Terrace East Real Estate Sales 7349 Kent Road
Margaret is part of the weekly Margaret’s sister, Sr. Sheila the Association of Franciscan 5bdrm, 3 bath chalet w/3 acres on (see Architectural Digest, pg. 8)
newspaper’s Irish Education Carney, is an internationally- Colleges and Universities. quiet road near Ellicottville, state Direct: 699-3954 Log cabin on 6 acres, mins. to slopes.
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leading educators in North Catherine McAuley, foundress the Irish Education 100 list
America. of the Sisters of Mercy whose is St. Bonaventure alumnus
“The Irish Education 100 headquarters is in Dublin. and trustee Daniel F. Collins
is our inaugural effort to Last summer, Sr. Margaret of Corning, vice president of
recognize the central role led a pilgrimage to Wexford corporate communications at
of educators in our history,” to the ancestral lands and Corning Inc.

MASTER GARDENERS: Wednesdays at the Nannen Arboretum Village Place We proudly support and help sponsor 44 Pine Tree
Our 1st ‘Green’certified (Gold Status) this event! See you downtown on Sat- NEW PRICE!
E’VILLE - The Master Gardener Volunteers of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties proposed development for down- urday & at the Music Fair on Sunday, 4bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse w/wet
have planned an exciting series of gardening lectures, which are being held on town E’ville. 3bdrms, 2 baths, 1949 Tannenbaum Lodge! Presale tickets bar. Gas f/p & glassed-in hot tub on
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Classes are underway and continue to receive great reviews! 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 more information
on the gardening lectures, or for a complete schedule of lectures, please call the Cornell
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Due to various conflicts, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has changed the dates of
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of land w/pond. Large family, dining finally come in these distinctive been completely refurbished & owner of Gentle Thunder Farm
& kitchen area features a great FP. townhomes located on Ellicot- is ready for your family. Elegant escorted Lisa on a horseback
2BRs & BA round out the 1st floor. tville’s village edge. Offering the hdwd, new metal roof, side porch, adventure that showcased a few
Loft has master BR & BA. 2-car ga- finest in amenities & finishes, and high profile location! of the numerous opportunities
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Agent: Joe Eysaman Vacation Properties today for a pri- ML# 338597 ... $159,900 for breathtaking scenery that
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We often forget that most of
our visitors travel from relatively
flat geographical locations
and the Enchanted Mountains
surrounding Ellicottville offer a
visual paradise.
Just before Women’s
Weekend, another travel writer
was hosted by the Chamber
Motivated Seller! Location! Location! A Beauty! and a subsequent full page, full
Exceptional log home w/wonderful Just a hop, skip & a jump from Ho- Stunning chalet loaded w/amenities color story appeared in the St.
full bar for entertaining. Charm & liMont’s Cascade chairlift. With & views of the ski slopes, a short Catharine’s Ontario Standard.
elegance w/decorative touches. Hot almost 1 acre of land, in the village, walk to the village. 4BRs, 3BAs,
tub/log bar on back deck. New 2-car just imagine what you could do w/ stone FP. Numerous travel writers will
log sided garage w/1BR, 1BA loft this diamond in the rough. Listing Agent: Cathleen Pritchard be in Ellicottville during the
apt./FP/deck - extra rental income! agent must accompany. ML# 334161 $499,000 balance of 2009 as the area
Agent: Kelly Christie Agent: Joe Eysaman Chambers have been successful
ML# 340534 $449,000 ML# 339607 $375,000 Pictured above: Canadian Travel writer Lisa Van de Ven in receiving a County grant
(left) with Gentle Thunder Farm owner Annie Widger. from the Casino funds that have
As part of the Chamber’s writer Lisa Van de Ven. Lisa been earmarked for tourism and
Ontario-based Public Relations writes for several Toronto economic development. This
campaign, last weekend and Southwestern Ontario grant allows us to continue the
Gentle Thunder Farm was publications and is an avid contract with an Ontario-based
host to Canadian Travel horseback rider. Annie Widger, PR firm until the end of the year.

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Although the BPO concert was
the weekend a huge success.
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all helped to let people know
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SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO VETERANS POW WOW: JULY 18-19 ~ VETERANS PARK, SALAMANCA
July 16-22, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 5

Sunday Summer Concert FOR SALE: 14’ x 70’ Mobile Home


Salamanca Chamber Brings The Roadrunners to Town July 19
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casino bookings including their Grab a picnic basket and your lawn chairs and join the 716-847-1100 x 6
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So grab a picnic basket and complete schedule of bands 945-2034 or visit us online at
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us for this fantastic event. contact the Salamanca Area Come and enjoy the summer
For more information and a Chamber of Commerce at 716- entertainment with us!
Sandra Goode
Associate Broker

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For All of Your Real Estate Needs
Proceeds from August 8 Event to Benefit Genesis House of Olean
PORTVILLE – Bethel Christmas Ornaments, Wall dressing and a roll with butter.
Lutheran Church, 79 Brooklyn
Street, Portville, NY is getting
Hangings, Plants, Ceramics,
Woodworking items.
We will also have hot dogs,
chips, fresh popcorn and
(716) 499-8839
ready for their third annual Bake Sale: Members of our beverages for sale. Office: 12 Washington Street www.andreemcrae.com
Bazaar and Chicken BBQ. All congregation are well known Children’s Games: There are Ellicottville, NY 14731 wnyhomes@roadrunner.com
proceeds will benefit Genesis in Portville for their pies. several different games in the
House of Olean. We have However, we can bake all children’s section, including
raised over $7,000 over the sorts of other goods also. We a train ride. Present from Green Valley Estates North Otto Road, Otto
past two years, and have set will also have homemade jams noon-1:30pm will be “Clowns
a goal of $5,000 for this year. and jellies for sale. Extraordinaire,” a married
The festivities will be held Silent Auction: We presently couple of retired ministers
on Saturday, August 8 at the have over 30 theme baskets who do free balloon sculptures
church. The chicken barbecue and gift certificates for our and face paintings.
will begin at noon, all other silent auction. There are many Entertainment: Several area
events will take place from more coming in every day. musicians will be performing
10am-4pm. Most of the theme baskets are during the day. Presently we
New items: Donated by donated by our congregation, have “Bent Brass”, a group
gseveral businesses in the Olean, some are donated by local of local instrumentalists who
tCuba, Eldred, Shinglehouse, businesses. There will be play brass instruments; and a
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Shredding Summer Snow


Snowboarders Strap In for Red Bull Butter Cup at Snow Park Niagara

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July 9 proved to be the perfect follow-up to an event that was, up until now, known to
only take place during the winter months. The Red Bull Butter Cup competition held
last Thursday at Snow Park Niagara provided spectators the opportunity to soak in the
summer sun … and snow as they witnessed fifty of the top amateur riders in the country
battle it out on butter boxes at the base of the tubing runs. Photos/Bob Knab (rkgraphics.
smugmug.com). See more photos on our Photo Page.
BY BRENDA PERKS as snowboarding, and now it as from Holiday Valley
is practically year round. The Resort, and then set in place.
Full Service Hair Salon . . . CUTS
“The thundering waters of riders competing at the Butter Snowmaking continued
COLORS Niagara Falls provided the Cup are all so talented; my throughout the evening and
Monica Harrington perfect backdrop for the latest aim was to capture their facial into Thursday morning, salting
Owner, Hair Stylist FOILS installment of the Red Bull expressions while in motion.” efforts were completed, test
Sarah Smith PERMS Butter Cup Contest Series,” (Knab’s photos from the event runs were made, and various
Hair Stylist, Manicurist describes Pat Morgan, event can be viewed and purchased other event infrastructure,
FACIAL WAXING organizer and Holiday Valley through his website, http:// staging, etcetera were finalized
Tracy Keyes Youth Connection Specialist, rkgraphics.smugmug.com). in time for the venue.”
Nail Tech NAIL ENHANCEMENTS
of last Thursday’s snowboard From the start of the contest, “We couldn’t have asked for
39 Mill Street MANICURES competition held at the new the audience was treated to a better night,” states Jennifer
Ellicottville, New York (716) 699-8757 PEDICURES
Snow Park in Niagara Falls,
NY. “With several successful
a fantastic display of skill,
which progressed incredibly
Pauly, Marketing Director for
Snow Park Niagara. “We had
Gift Certificates Available! TANNING stops gracing the east coast
this season, what better to
as the finals ticked closer.
Riders came out strong and
great weather, a great turnout;
we’ve learned a lot from this
compliment these prior events rode hard, hoping for a spot on event. The set-up committee
than a summer event, at Snow the podium. and staff made it run smooth.”
Massage Therapy * Facials * Microdermabrasion Park Niagara.” Four qualifying heats and Snow Park Niagara is the
Body Treatments * Waxing * Makeup Indeed, July 9 proved to be the two semi-final rounds later, first attraction of its kind in
perfect follow-up to an event eight top competitors were the Buffalo/Niagara region,
Pevonia Skin Care * Manicures * Pedicures
that was, up until now, known chosen to contend for top which officially opened June
Gift Certificates * Spa Parties to only take place during honors, which included $2,500 16. Equipped with the latest
Fabulous New Gift Shop the winter months. The off- in cash. Spectators crowded in snowmaking technologies,
season competition provided inside Snow Park Niagara to visitors to the park can enjoy
spectators the opportunity to witness the intense final, while the white stuff any time of year.
(716) 699-8996 soak in the summer sun … and
snow as they witnessed fifty of
more lined the street outside
the park in anticipation. After
The park offers a twelve-lane
tubing hill, NHL regulation
23 Jefferson Street, Rte # 219 the top amateur riders in the a grueling twenty-minute size ice rink, a SnowZone play
country battle it out on butter session and a difficult decision area … and soon a terrain park
www.EllicottvilleOasis.com boxes at the base of the tubing
runs.
Snowboarders as young as
for the judges, this year’s Red
Bull Butter Cup awarded 1st-
Tim Humphreys (NJ) $2,500;
for snowboarders.
“In the near future, we hope to
offer snowboarding as another
12 (Kyle Mack of Mich.) and 2nd-Shaun Murphy (Mass.) activity in our park,” said
as wise as 32 (Chris Naugle, $1,000; 3rd-Forest Bailey Pauly, of Snow Park Niagara’s
Phatman Snowboard Shop (Vt.) $500 plus an additional expansion. “We would like to
of Buffalo), including local $500 for Best Trick; 4th-Hans include a terrain park, similar
Holiday Valley riders (Paul Mindnich (Vt.) $250; and 5th- to what was featured during
Quiter, Marcus Stephens, Ricky Beuler (Colden, NY) the Butter Cup.”
Frank Knab, to name a few) $250. Pauly expressed her interest
and others from as far as Col., “I couldn’t have been happier in a continued partnership with
Calif. and all over the east with how the event came Red Bull, and hopes to make
coast, mid-west and Canada together,” stated Morgan. the Butter Cup an annual event
strapped in and buttered “Snow Park Niagara’s at the park. The event has been
their way across the features, resources and commitment labeled a success, and it’s just
throwing down as many to getting the job done were a matter of time before we see
technical and creative tricks as second to none. The crowd shredders returning to the park
time would allow during the and riders who came were on a regular basis.
jam format session. amazing. I never expected to Morgan concluded, “Special
The event, emcee’d by retain that enthusiastic of a thanks to the sponsors: Red
Morgan, also provided a live crowd for the duration of the Bull, Snow Park Niagara,
deejay spinnin’ tunes and event.” Holiday Valley Resort, Burton
grand opportunities for many An event like this takes much Snowboards, Oakley, and
area photographers and filmers time and effort to organize … Snow Magic for pulling out all
to capture this winter-turned- let alone attempting to host the stops and providing one of
summer contest. The event a snow competition in the the best summer event venues
also offered many riders and middle of summer. the east coast has ever seen.”
spectators (who never see each “The process began Tuesday When all was said and done,
other during the off-season) a evening, with the removal of the breakdown of the course took
chance to reconnect and catch tubing lanes, and Snow Magic place, and the tubing lanes
up on their shared love of the snowmaking beginning,” of Snow Park Niagara were
sport. stated Morgan. “By up and running the following
“I was thrilled with the idea Wednesday, full snowmaking morning … business as usual
of a summertime snowboard efforts were underway, at a snow park in the summer.
event,” said Bob Knab, features were trucked in from To learn more about
photographer, “and it was great the MSI (Mountain Sports Snow Park Niagara, visit
to see everyone again! I enjoy International) warehouse their website at www.
shooting extreme sports such in New Hampshire, as well snowparkniagara.com

Music Spotlight
The Massacoustics Perform to a Full House at the Gin Mill
This past Monday, The
Massacoustics performed to a
packed house at The Gin Mill in
Ellicottville.
The Massacoustics put a
new and powerful twist on the
term acoustic duo. If you take
the energy of McCartney’s
melodies, the confident vocals
of Crowded House and added
the depth of Al Green, you
would get a sound similar to
the infectious groove called The
Massacoustics.
The duo consists of Andy
Thompson on guitar and vocals
and Matt Thompson on bass,
percussion and vocals. The pair
grew up just south of Boston,
Massachusetts and started
playing music early on in grade Brothers Andy and Matt Thompson, who are originally
school. When you combine from Massachusetts and now based out of Nashville, were
superb musicianship and stellar very impressed with their first visit to Western New York,
vocals to their unique songs, you our lovely village and the enthusiasm of the crowd. A
end up with an undeniable brand return engagement is in the works! (See who’s playing at
of acoustic rock. the Gin Mill this week, page 8.)

LIVE IN CONCERT: BILLY SQUIER: JULY 25 ~ SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO, 8PM


July 16-22, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 7

Up Close & Personal Call to learn more about mat classes


and new group equipment
Liz Boberg: Americana Art to Americana Music
BY STEPHANIE KEIS TIMBLIN
Get Your Pilates
This weekend’s Americana
Folk Art and Music Fair will
Summer Body!
showcase plenty of talented • Increase Core Strength
artists and musicians. There • Improve Posture, Balance & Flexibility
will be many hands-on • Lengthen & Strengthen Muscles
demonstrations to capture the Sherrie DeShong, LPTA
true spirit of a time gone by. (412) 417-6008
One artist in particular that will Schoolhouse Room #14, 1 Washington St., Ellicottville sbdeshong@yahoo.com
be displaying her talents on
both days of the Fair is local
favorite, Liz Boberg. I’d like you to meet Cortney Bish and her mom, Susan.
Liz is the lead vocalist for the My name is Cortney. I am 12 years old and have been on the kidney
band Homemade Jam, a four- transplant list for about two years. I am “O” Positive. I like cheerlead-
member band that hails from ing, dancing and swimming, but am unable to participate anymore
West Valley. Homemade Jam because of the tube in my stomach. I’m a very active person and would
performs country standards like to have a kidney soon so I can be free from a machine. I usually
including pieces by Hank have no energy, and I don’t eat much. I try so hard to help my mom but
Williams Sr., John Denver and Liz Boberg is a dynamic woman with boundless energy. sometimes I can’t because I don’t feel so good due to my dialysis treat-
classics like “Walking After As a fine artist and experienced musician, she contin- ments. My mom just found out that she also has kidney problems and
ues to display her talents at various events in Ellicottville needs a kidney. My mom’s bloodtype is “A.”
Midnight” and “Honky Tonk
oMerry Go Round” by Patsy throughout the year. You can see Liz this weekend during If you are blood type “A” or “O” Positive and would like to be
the Americana Folk Art & Music Fair. She will be demon- Cortney’s or Susan’s living kidney donor,
eCline. You may also hear “You strating acrylic painting on Saturday, and will perform with please e-mail rostrom@stny.rr.com or call 716-450-8958.
yAin’t Woman Enough To Take ‘Homemade Jam’ on Sunday.
My Man” and “Blue Kentucky To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you just may be the world.
Girl” by Loretta Lynn. When I Pa. where she earned a painting, sketching, sculpting, Thank you from the Western New York Kidney Connection.
asked Liz if she was going to Bachelor’s of Fine Arts. Liz’s and craft candles free of
the Seneca Allegany Events brother had a rock and roll charge. Metal artists from
Center to see Loretta Lynn in band in Edinboro, the band around Western New York will
August, she said, “You bet!” needed a singer, and Liz got demonstrate plasma cutting and
Liz describes her band as “fun her feet wet as a band member. metal crafting. There will also
loving, kick back and relax, After graduation, Liz came to be a working sawmill, wagon
and enjoy kind of music.” The Western New York and fell in rides, a petting zoo, a chicken
name Homemade Jam was love with the area. She will be BBQ, beehive demonstrations,
chosen while the band was displaying her artistic abilities bentwood furniture, and
looking for a name and decided during the Art Show on birdhouse creations.
“Homemade Jam” was perfect Saturday, by painting on metal Beginning at noon on Sunday,
for a group of musicians that using acrylic paint. the outdoor concert on the
had been “at everybody’s Liz is a dynamic woman slopes of Holiday Valley at
home, just jamming.” with boundless energy; she has Tannebaum Lodge will fill
You can see Liz, along with been with the Red Door Ski the valley with the sounds of
Pete Boberg on bass, Gene Shop on Washington Street in Bluegrass and Roots music.
Hiltz on pedal steel guitar, and Ellicottville for 21 years. Liz People are encouraged to
Larry Szciak on guitar perform is the proud mother of “Cody” bring their lawn chairs, picnic
on Sunday at the Tannebaum who is currently an Airman baskets, and blankets to enjoy
Lodge at Holiday Valley during in the U.S. Navy stationed in seven straight hours of music.
the music fair. Other performers Jacksonville, Fla. She enjoys Admission for the music fair
include Mountain Run Blue kayaking, hiking, skiing, and is $10 in advance, and $15 at
with Doug Yeomans, The snowshoeing. the gate. Gates open at 11am.
Doerfels, and Tom Wilson’s The Ellicottville Rotary Children twelve and under are
new Lee Osmond band. Foundation for Youth is free when accompanied by
Liz was born and raised in hosting the Americana Folk an adult. The concert is rain
Pittsburgh, Pa. During high Art and Music Fair on July or shine, and tickets can be
school she was a performer 18-19. On Saturday, artists and purchased at Holiday Valley, A
in many choirs and choruses artisans will be featured in the Touch of Ellicottville, The Barn
throughout the years. She Town Square demonstrating Restaurant, from any Rotarian,
attended college at Edinboro, weaving, spinning, carving, or by calling 716-699-8758.

Inside Business Track


Bradford Regional Launches New ER Plus Program for Patients
What happens when you’re
too ill to wait for your doctor’s
office to open in the morning,
or you have a minor injury that
needs immediate attention?
Bradford Regional Medical
Center officials have launched
a new branch of its Emergency
Department services, ER Plus,
focused on providing care to
those who need “after-hours”
medical care to alleviate
symptoms and manage minor
injuries.
“It’s not intended to take the
place of physician appointments,
but sometimes the doctors’
offices are already closed for the
day and the patient could benefit Hospital officials on Friday, July 10 hosted a press conference
from earlier treatment or care,” to discuss details of the new program. The new ER Plus
explained Anne Hardy, RN, program provides additional physician assistant hours and
BSN, CEN, Emergency Room coverage seven days a week from 5-9pm in the Emergency
Department to more quickly attend to the needs of those who
Nurse Manager. seek treatment for minor problems.
Hospital officials on
Friday, July 10 hosted a press Department services,” Mrs. emergency situations arise, the
conference to discuss details Hardy explained. staff will be needed to assist in
of the new program. The new The concept of ER Plus, those cases.
ER Plus program provides hospital officials said, was Dr. Walters addressed how the
additional physician assistant developed through studies new “streamlined” process can
hours and coverage seven days which showed a surge in patient result in a shorter wait time for
a week from 5-9pm in the visits in the BRMC Emergency patients. Rather than moving
Emergency Department to more Department on a daily basis the patient to different areas
quickly attend to the needs of generally from 5-9pm. for triage, registration, vital
those who seek treatment for “This confirmed for us that signs and other necessary steps,
minor problems. patients were managing their patients move to a designed ER
“It could be a child who’s symptoms at home throughout Plus area within the Emergency
been sick at home all day with the day, or caring for their Department where more is
sore throats, or adults with children at home, or possibly conducted at bedside.
headaches, stomach or flu- working through the day but not Those arriving for the
like symptoms - anyone who feeling well, and then coming ER Plus option should use
shouldn’t wait till morning to get to the Emergency Department BRMC’s existing Emergency
relief,” Mrs. Hardy explained. after their physician offices had Department pedestrian entrance
In addition, the hours closed for the day,” Mrs. Hardy at 116 Interstate Parkway in
accommodate those who may said. “We started to look at other Bradford. With regard to the
need minor treatment for home options to get these patients cost of the service, official stress
or sports injuries. with more minor care needs a that fewer hours in the hospital
“Sometimes, adults and quicker way to be treated.” doesn’t mean less cost.
children have strains, sprains While additional physician “Our rates are set according
or injuries that they nurse at assistant hours will be to the reimbursement we expect
home for a while when they available during the ER Plus from our payors,” explained
really should have a medical shift, officials say it doesn’t BRMC’s Senior Vice President
professional take a look and necessarily guarantee faster of Patient Care Services
order tests for. We can do that service but most patients’ care Deborah Price.
on site without having them should be managed within 90 No change is expected in
wait for morning when the minutes. the registration process, or the
doctor’s office opens 12 hours “We have a process for responsibility of the patient to
later,” she said. assessing patients quickly when provide co-pay at the time of
However, officials stress that they arrive to determine which service.
y
the new service is not meant to track they’re most appropriate Last summer, BRMC
ereplace physician office visits. for. In most cases, ER Plus completed a $3.5 million
“In some cases, the patient will should be able to manage renovation and expansion of
Astill need to follow-up with their most of the quicker cases,” Emergency Department. For
town physician as they currently Mrs. Hardy said, noting that in more information, log onto
do through our Emergency situations where higher-level www.brmc.com.

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Architectural Digest
Romantic Hideaway for a Honeymoon that Never Ends
BY ANNE LONDON picture you may have in your you.
mind’s eye when you imagine It is a log home, actually.
There’s something special an idyllic honeymoon cottage, Built of knotty white pine from
about the place. To say it’s as neat which is to say that, if you were Vermont Log Homes. It lies
as a pin is an understatement; a new bride being carried over off Kent Road, on a six acre,
instead you might use words the threshold, you would surely wooded parcel of land inscribed
like adorable or maybe even be giddy with delight as the within a large circular driveway
precious. The home fits the pleasures each room holds for that lies so well hidden from
the road that no one would ever
know you live here unless you
had invited them to stop by for
a visit.
The land, besides being
beautiful, appeals to birds
and wildlife of many varied
species. This is no accident,
but rather the result of years of
benevolent stewardship of the
land by owners who feel that the
environment enriches a family’s
life as much as things that are
found indoors. A graceful little
potting shed assures a supply
of the native hummingbirds’
favorite wildflowers while
shrubs and trees were selected
for their appeal to the larger
community of nesting birds,
chipmunks, squirrels and deer.
A fine place from which to
enjoy both indoor and outdoor
pleasures is the charming round
picnic table that adorns the
westernmost deck. It seems like
a fine place for a couple of lovers
to greet the day or, since it’s just
off the kitchen, to do lunch.
At the other end of the house,
the easternmost deck provides
a grouping of Adirondack
chairs for great bird watching,
particularly on the day of my The land, besides being beautiful, appeals to birds and wildlife of many varied species.
visit when baby robins could This is no accident, but rather the result of years of benevolent stewardship of the land
be viewed from their nest in by owners who feel that the environment enriches a family’s life as much as things
that are found indoors. A graceful little potting shed assures a supply of the native
the eaves impatiently awaiting hummingbirds’ favorite wildflowers while shrubs and trees were selected for their appeal
worms from their mother who to the larger community of nesting birds, chipmunks, squirrels and deer.
circled overhead.
The tone of the home’s interior about in every room. Adjoining century with its modern heat have a barn dance, a Halloween
is set by the kitchen, which the kitchen, for instance, is a plant, laundry room, oversized party, or perhaps build a second
fills its open timbered ceiling family room that uses decorative cedar closet and TV, audio and home for visiting guests. Like
with artifacts like toy trains and items as diverse as a trombone computer center. the house, the garage has its own
tractors while the walls add to and farm implements to adorn A third building at the entrance heat and sound system.
the general merriment of the its tall, half timbered, barn-like to the property completes this All in all, it sounds like a lot
room with more warmth and wall. The living room offers a private complex. That would of stuff, doesn’t it – but then a
color. The kitchen has, of course, view of its good, old-fashioned be the garage, or perhaps you lot of homes have a lot of stuff.
all the must-have appliances rear porch through Anderson may think of it as a garage/slash/ This home is very special in a
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Tom’s Mom’s Caffe Weekly Recipe


Ellicottville Celebrates Americana Meatloaf Wrapped in Swiss Chard

Tammy Hanft purchased her little piece of Americana in 1987. Her crescent shaped property
is a little more than an acre of land nested in the hills just outside of Ellicottville. A beautiful
stream runs along one side, which outlines the 20x30 foot vegetable garden, as well as show-
casing the flower and herb gardens within her back yard. What a relaxing space!
This week’s recipe celebrates Americana with an old diner favorite of meatloaf and mashed
BY THOMAS KNEELAND they grew many crops and in the world. Agriculture is the potatoes. It’s American comfort food. This recipe, however, puts a new twist on the old by
raised sheep and cattle. The largest industry in America, adding a summer garden favorite of Swiss chard.
The earliest beginnings of Romans used ancient methods producing twenty percent of the
farming took place about 10,000 of farming. Large estates were U.S. Gross Domestic product. METHOD: INGREDIENTS:
years ago in the Middle East. worked by slaves and many There is nothing more American In a sauté pan with the canola oil add the 2 pounds ground beef
Wild grasses were discovered smaller farms were worked by than the small family farm, and diced celery, diced onion, diced carrot, and 2 cups diced celery
by the early “hunter-gathers.” families. over 22 million are employed in sweet red pepper. Sauté until soft (about 1 cup diced onion
Cities such as Catal Hüyük in In the middle ages most people farm related jobs. 5-10 minutes). Add to the ground beef, 2 carrots diced
Turkey and Jericho in the Holy lived in small villages and land It’s “the good old summertime” Worcestershire sauce, eggs, ketchup, salt, 1 cup diced red sweet pepper
Land are two of the earliest was set aside to grow crops. Each and I find it fun to travel the peppercorns, and bread crumbs. Lightly 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
settlements where people would peasant had some strips of land back roads of Western New mix and form into eight single mini meatloaf 2 eggs lightly beaten
begin to use seeds, plant crops, in each field for his own needs. York; you will discover the portions and place in a baking dish with 1 cup 2 T. ketchup
and would store these crops for Farming did not fundamentally beauty of the farm and find the beef broth. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 1 t. kosher salt
the next season. change until the 1700s. An roadside farmers markets as you minutes. Remove the meatloaf portions and 1 t. cracked peppercorns
Water was important as well, agricultural revolution would wind through our “enchanted set aside to slightly cool. Melt the butter. Lay 1 cup bread crumbs
so most cities of the world would take place, and more crops and mountains.” the fresh Swiss Chard leaves out flat on a work 1 cup low sodium beef broth
be created along major river new plants were being imported This weekend Ellicottville will surface (five leaves per meatloaf). Remove Fresh Swiss Chard leaves (5 per meatloaf)
systems. These ancient people from around the world, which be celebrating “Americana.” the center stem of the chard, but leave the Melted butter for the leaves
were now supporting their increased food production. The term refers to the history leaf in one piece. Lightly brush the leaf with
tribes by farming wheat, barley, The Industrial revolution in the and heritage of the United States. melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Place the meatloaf in the center of the leaves and roll
peas and lentils. Permanent 1850s would change farming We are a country of immigrants the leaves around the meatloaf, and fold the ends in, creating a wrapped bundle with the meatloaf
settlements were beginning to forever with new equipment from all over the world. What completely enclosed. Brush with butter and bake in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes. Serve with
be established. Agriculture was that steadily increased the yield our ancestors have brought mashed potatoes and brown gravy.
as well independently being of crops. With the addition of to the American culture is in
invented in other parts of the steam power and later the gas essence the values, foods, arts, For the gravy, place 4 cups of low sodium beef broth in a sauce pan. Bring to a slight boil. In a
world. engine, even bigger crops would and our family traditions. Today small bowl mix ¼ cup flour with ½ cup water and mix until smooth. Slowly add to the beef broth,
By 7,000 B.C. man was be produced. it makes up what we consider to add 1 t. kitchen bouquet for color, and whisk until smooth. You can also purchase Knorr brown gravy
domesticating sheep, pigs Agriculture was the key to be American. mix at the supermarket.
and goats. A thousand years the development and rise of Many symbols of “Americana”
later cattle were also being civilization. In fact, up until give us the feeling of nostalgia. Area Chef Thomas Kneeland is an avid researcher of culinary history. The developer and franchisor
domesticated. Farming spread the Industrial Revolution, most A child’s first Kool-Aid or of Tom’s Mom’s Caffe in Michigan, Kneeland was responsible for stocking the White House every
from the Middle East to Europe. of the populations of the world lemonade stand, going to a month with his famous Tom’s Mom’s Cookies for President Regan. Kneeland is currently a chef at
It was about 4,000 B.C. that the labored in agriculture. It was county fair, an outdoor barbeque, Balloons Restaurant in Ellicottville.
ancient people of Europe would agriculture that made civilization fried chicken, soda fountains, or
begin to use oxen to plough possible. When these small a 50’s diner. Just put a quarter Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Cafeteria. 1800 President John Adams
the land. In the Middle East farmers produced more than in the “juke box” and listen to or Willie Nelson, or how about The home garden is also part and First Lady Abigail Adams
the donkey was used, and the their small tribes needed, people some rock and roll with Elvis some Grateful Dead? Travel of “Americana”. The idea of planted the first vegetable garden
horse was being domesticated in were able to leave the time Presley, Rolling Stones, or The Route 66, go to a baseball game, a home garden is certainly not on the White House lawn.
Eurasia. consuming demands of the farm Beatles, some soul with The eat a hot dog or hamburger, new, since ancient people had However, they were never able
The Egyptians had the gift to develop and support their Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The drink a green river, eat a slice of often relied on them for food. to enjoy the fruits of their labor
of the Nile which provided families in new ways. Temptations, Aretha Franklin, mom’s apple pie or order a blue Our first Presidents all through after being ousted in 1801 by
fertile land for their crops. The Today the United States has Chubby Checker, or an old plate special of meatloaf and our American history grew
Greeks had rocky soil; however the most abundant food supply country song of Johnny Cash, mashed potatoes at an American gardens for their own food. In SEE RECIPE PAGE 11

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attempt by the Liberal media fan, but there was no denying
Today’s Hot Music Mix. to undermine the war effort.
The Bush administration
the enormous talent we were
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actually outlawed coverage him or indifferent to him, you
Playing the largest variety of returning, flag draped couldn’t look away from an MJ
of music from the 70’s, coffins to the air base in video for very long. Nothing
Dover Delaware fearing that like this had ever been seen
80’s, 90’s and today. any reminder that young before. Unfortunately, much
Americans were actually like his future father-in-law,
being killed might make the the other King, his talent came
public less likely to embrace with a price. As he became
the Bush war doctrine. more and more isolated from
When Dan Rather began the his fans and from reality, his
practice of ending his nightly behavior deteriorated to the
broadcasts by memorializing point where Michael Jackson
BY DOUG ARROWSMITH the war dead, he was branded the spectacle overwhelmed
as a traitor by the right-wing Michael Jackson the musician.
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with the death of a certain mountains of hate mail every So, much like MTV has
somebody without dwelling time I so much as broach the become a joke, so has
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of the whole sordid affair. So, imagine my surprise hour news coverage. The
While trying to run sideways when, last week during the mainstream, Conservative
at a subject I really don’t non-stop coverage of the media (I’m going to get mail
care much about, I’ve found Prince of Pop’s death, the about that) wants to shock its
myself agreeing, to a point, right-wing mouth breathers viewers into action while the
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members of the mainstream of coverage of that week’s anything to keep up. They’re
Conservative media who, with particularly sad numbers all guilty and, in a sense, they
their usual underhandedness coming out of Afghanistan. have become caricatures of
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a counter at the bottom of When Elvis died, my family
every network broadcast that and I had to listen to coverage
with Sizzlin’ Country!” by MJ coverage while brave keeps track of every soldier of his Memphis funeral
men and women are still killed in combat. We need to procession on the radio. Can
Mark & Casey In the Morning being killed in Iraq and be constantly reminded that we really blame the networks
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Unfortunately, it’s a subject war. We need to be reminded covering this if the numbers
Bethany Smitty they’ve already rejected more that, while we enjoy our day- weren’t there. CNN bested
9am-noon noon-6pm than five thousand times as to-day lives, members of the FOX news last week for the
being un-patriotic. American military are being first time in almost eight
Jesse Gary Since early 2002, when killed half a world away. We years. That says something
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servicemen and women with back when MTV actually did have one final message for
a delicate touch. Any attempt showed twenty-four hours of us after all. Thanks Mike.
to bring attention to casualty non-stop music videos. I was Comments? E-mail Doug at
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regarding State and Village
requested for a $4,500 creek
flow meter purchase, which was
approved by the board.
signs need to be in place before
the event begins.
The Village is also trying to
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laws. The building Inspector’s


report was limited and accepted
as was the Engineer’s Report.
The Village judge requested
a raise for his court clerk, the
Village Board decided that this
secure a grant to pay for new
water meters in the Village.
“There are some that are
Contracting, LLC
• Custom Homes / Additions
Cattaraugus County Health needed further discussing with inoperative at the present time, • Doors / Windows • Kitchens / Baths
• Garages / Pole Barns CARRY WORKMANS COMP. • Hardwood Floors / Tile
Department performed an the Judge himself. The Village and this grant will help pay • Porches / Decks FULLY INSURED • Retaining Walls / Uni-Lock
analysis on the city water. The Board agreed that Summer Fest for new meters to be installed • Roofing / Siding • Drywall / Painting
Village is working with the this year was a success. The throughout the Village,” said P.O. Box 326, Ellicottville, NY 14731 • Call Pat Burke (716) 378-4223
county regarding the water. The board discussed the upcoming Mayor Coolidge. www.burkecontracting.com • info@burkecontracting.com
treatment plant has sustained Jazz Fest, which will have The Ellicottville Village Board
some bank erosion; the Village events throughout the town with will meet again on Monday,
has petitioned the State regarding a tent on Monroe and activities August 10, 2009 at 6pm at the
this ‘emergency action’ to move at the Gazebo and elsewhere. Village/Town Hall.
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Italiana Heating • Air Conditioning • Regency Fireplaces
Refrigeration & Stoves • Aprilaire Dealer • Gas Fireplaces
Pool Heaters • Patio Heaters • Boilers
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New Builds • Additions • Remodels • Gas Lines
tRoman Catholic Church located
eat 931 North Union Street. We help the do-it-yourselfer • Free advice by phone
Hours are from noon-11pm on New and used equipment and parts Jim Mahoney
Locally Owned
eSaturday, and noon-6pm on Since 1983 DUCT CLEANING and SEALING (716) 864-5785
Sunday. All the proceeds benefit
the church, and all the food is All Your Needs Are Right Here!
ehomemade. Speroni’s Coffee
ewill serve iced coffee.
e The festival began in 1983 as
a neighborhood block party. At
one point, St. John’s was looking Let the Experts Handle it!
ffor a fundraiser and decided
fto host the party on church
nproperty. The Festa Italiana has
proven to be very popular, and
ysome people plan their summers In the past, monies raised from the festival were used for
around it. According to Maguire, physical improvements to St. John’s Church like a new
someone from Virginia called roof or to remodel the church hall. With no major projects Quality Work at Reasonable Rates
tthe rectory last week to check
this year, funds will “probably go into the general fund.” Our Work is Guaranteed Roofing/Siding
Maguire estimates the number of visitors that attend to be
the dates, “so they could plan in the thousands for the two days. All Materials Used are American Made

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their trip around the festival.” Snowplowing and
gMaguire notes that the festival Sunday. With no major projects this year, Rooftop Snow &
rserves as family reunions for This year’s entertainment funds will “probably go into the Ice Removal
Certified • Licensed • Insured
lmany of the ethnic Italians who kicks off with Dick Otto and his general fund.”
grew up in North Olean or North orchestra on Saturday afternoon, Maguire estimates the number
rEnd. featuring many Italian favorites. of visitors that attend to be in the
d The festival is usually blessed
dwith fine weather, which
makes for a leisurely day for
Afterward, the Larry Lewicki
Band will play polkas. The
headliners are “A Tribute to
thousands for the two days.
There will be a few firsts this
year. It marks the first festival Roofing • Painting
eenjoying the food, the musical
eentertainment, or perhaps a
xgame of bocce. You will find
ABBA,” who will play from
8-11pm. On Sunday, Nick
Battistella will sing the songs of
for the new pastor, Fr. Edward
Sheedy, who just began his
duties at St. John’s last month.
Foam Insulation
.carnival rides and games for the Frank Sinatra. He’ll be followed
by an R&B group called the
And there’s a new game called
“I Got It” Bingo.
Over 30 Years Quality Work
nkids, and adults can take their
Soul Providers. Parking can be found in a few
Eberle Contracting, Inc.
chances at the Best Poker table
nor pull tabs. You don’t have to In the past, monies raised parking lots in the neighborhood Since 1977
rbe an expert to try your hand at from the festival were used for and along city streets. Visitors
dbocce, and all are welcome to physical improvements to St. are asked to be respectful of Fully Licensed, Insured & Bonded • Residential / Commercial • FREE ESTIMATES!
rparticipate in the Weeks Rogers John’s Church like a new roof others’ property and not to block
eMemorial Bocce Tournament on or to remodel the church hall. driveways or fire hydrants. E-mail: noleaks@earthlink.net (716) 945-1414

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America’s favorite pastimes. The Village of Ellicottville is just about as American as you “Marine Grade,” Solid Cherry
Again the “First Family” is
establishing a garden on the
can get. It really does take a village to grow our children,
and Pete and Carolyn Widger have certainly been a big part Adirondack Chairs
of making our community part of the Americana experience. Highly Rot Resistant Cherry
White House lawn. Not only to Stronger than Cedar,
grow delicious fresh vegetables, make her a pie. moved into the farmhouse in Stainless Steel Hardware,
but to showcase to children the The Village of Ellicottville is 1966. They remodeled, raised Sikkens Cetol-SRD Finish
importance of fresh produce. It just about as American as you a family of four, and took over Comfortable, Curved Back Design
is not only delicious, but it is fun can get. It really does take a the responsibility and pleasure
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of planting the vegetable and
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property is a little more than an Pete loves to ski, and started they relax on their front porch. Custom Homes • Historical Restoration
acre of land nested in the hills working in the winter sports They plant tomatoes, corn, Custom Mill Work • Bars & Back Bars
just outside of Ellicottville. A programs in 1959 at Holiday peppers, Swiss chard, onions,
beautiful stream runs along one Valley Resort as the assistant ski beans, squash, potatoes, carrots, Distributors for: Window Fashions - Cirrus, Levolor, Comfortex
side, which outlines the 20x30 school director. He has been a beets, cucumbers, dill, lettuce, Brass Tubin
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showcasing the flower and herb was manager of HoliMont Ski several blueberry bushes. The Armstrong
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What a relaxing space! is always the first to hit the slopes Red Maple, Apple, Spruce trees, Plate Mirrors
Tammy began gardening about in the morning and this year he flower and vegetable gardens Carpeting
nine years ago; just a small space returned to Holiday Valley as make this the perfect place to
at first. Every year the garden the voice of the morning daily spend your day with the ones
was expanded, because she ski reports. He skied 151 days you love. Their memories live G. Michael Nickolson Phone/Fax: (716) 699-4516
simply fell in love with planting this year, and just ask him: there on; they live the “American General Contractor Ellicottville, New York
seeds, watching them grow, is never a bad day of skiing in Dream.”
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vegetables that were produced. Pete like to do in the warmer Americana with an old diner

ELLICOTTVILLE LANDSCAPING
Organic, heirloom seeds is what weather? It’s gardening! Pete favorite of meatloaf and mashed
she uses. Over ten varieties says that once you start you potatoes. It’s American comfort
of tomatoes - from green, red, can’t stop, and this year Carolyn food. This recipe, however, puts
purple and black cherry just to had him build a fence to keep a new twist on the old by adding
name a few. Then there’s the him home! a summer garden favorite of Landscape & Design Service
tomatillos, grapes, beans, snap Pete and Carolyn’s little piece Swiss chard. You say you
peas, potatoes, squash, mixed of “Americana” is one of my don’t have time to cook this • Timber/Stone retaining walls & stairs
lettuce greens, and one of my favorite spots in the village. weekend? How about coming • Shrub & planting bed installation
favorites is the Swiss chard It’s the old “Hayden Farm,” into Balloons to order off our • Lawn grading & installation
that comes in so many vibrant built in 1895. Jack and Elsie featured “Americana Menu,” JACK KRAMER
• Tree planting & maintenance
colors. This is the season she Widger bought the property in where we are highlighting a
• Minor miracles
5431 Burleson Rd.
has been waiting for, and I just 1948 and raised six children on New York Chicken Barbeque
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009, 6:00 P.M., TOWN/VILLAGE HALL, VIL-
LAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Village of Ellicottville Board of Trustees, EMPLOYMENT
by official Resolutions adopted June 8, 2009, moved to initiate consideration of adoption of the update of the
Zoning Local Law of 2005 by introduction of a proposed “Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2009”, entitled “A Local WRITERS: The Villager newspaper of Ellicottville, NY is looking for writers to attend the
Law to Amend the Zoning Local Law of 2005 to Provide for a Comprehensive Zoning Plan of the Village of Ellicottville Town/Village Board meetings. Please send your resume and writing samples to:
Ellicottville and Adopting the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Ellicottville.” The proposed law generally PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731.
modifies the existing zoning law by modifying and adjusting provisions for and, permitting of certain land uses
within the Village Zoning Districts, modifies and adjusts certain zoning required administrative procedures and Help Wanted: Experienced Shinglers, 5 years minimum experience required. 716-572-7303.
allowable uses. In review, the Village Board has determined that this action will not adversely affect the natural
resources of the State and/or the health, safety and welfare of the public and is consistent with social and eco-
nomic consideration. The local law by itself will not result in any actions taking place. Any project undertaken ENTRY DEADLINE
under this Zoning Local Law will require full compliance with the environmental review process. In accordance
with the provisions of the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Village of Ellicottville Cattaraugus County Fair: Anyone wishing to enter cattle, horses, livestock, small animals
Board of Trustees has been established as the Lead Agency for this action. The provisions of the proposed or any domestic exhibits in this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair should complete an entry
amendments to the currently adopted Zoning Local Law of 2005 of the Village of Ellicottville are intended as
the continuation of the current zoning laws, ordinances and resolutions, and will be reaffirmed by the adoption blank and return it to the Fair office by Monday, July 20. Fair books were mailed out to the
of this proposed local law. To the extent of any modifications or changes to the existing local law, ordinances Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society members and all past exhibitors in early June. If you
and resolutions contained in this local law, such changes shall be deemed to be effective as of the effective date have not received your book, please contact the Fair office at 716-938-9146 or visit the website
of enactment of this local law.THEREFORE, pursuant to the Municipal Home Law Rules and the Zoning Local to download sections of the book at www.cattarauguscofair.com. Fair entry blanks, if mailed,
Law of 2005 (Section 21), a public hearing shall be held before the Village of Ellicottville Board of Trustees at must be postmarked by Monday, July 20.
the Ellicottville Town/Village Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday
the 4th day of August 2009, for the purpose of considering the adoption of proposed Local Law no. 3 of 2009
entitled “ A Local Law to Amend the Zoning Local Law of 2005 to Provide for the Comprehensive Zoning Plan FLOWER SHOW
of the Village of Ellicottville and Adopting the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Ellicottville” and hearing
all persons interested in the proposed Local Law No. 3 of the Year 2009. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that such Salamanca Garden Club: The Salamanca Garden Club will present their 6th Annual Flower
public hearing will be held for the further purpose of soliciting public comment on the proposal contained in a Show on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 10am-4pm at the Salamanca Public Library, 155 Wildwood
Full Environmental Assessment Form prepared in regard to such Zoning Local Law and Comprehensive Plan
by the Village Engineer and filed with the Village Board of Trustees on June 8, 2009, that the adoption of such Avenue, Salamanca, NY. The members will display some of their best indoor and outdoor plants,
local law and plan will not have significant impact on the environment and that, therefore, a negative declaration flowers, etc. and will be judged, with ribbons awarded. Local Master Gardener trainees and Master
will be prepared. Copies of the aforesaid proposed Zoning Local Law of 2009 and the associated Full Environ- Gardeners will present informal talks on a wide range of garden topics during the Flower Show.
mental Assessment Form are available at the office of the Village Clerk for inspection by any interested person There will be potted plants available for a donation. There will also be a 50-50 drawing. Come and
during business hours. Copies of the draft Zoning Local Law of 2009 with the proposed amendments will also join us and bring a friend. No admission charge. Free Refreshments and door prizes. If you have
be available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and on line through any questions, please call Nan Miller, Master Gardener, at 716-945-3845.
the Village Engineer’s web site a www.nussclarke.com
BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mary Klahn, Village Clerk LEGAL NOTICES

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BIG DAWG PROPERTIES OF WNY, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability
Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on
06/08/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC
upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to:
This Week’s Difficulty Level: To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place
a number into each box so that
The LLC, 29 South Main Street, Portville, NY 14770. Purpose: any lawful act.
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down, and each small 9-box
Notice of Formation of D & J’s Lawn Service and Snowplowing, LLC. Articles of Organiza-
tion filed with NYS Department of State on 05/26/2009. Office location: Cattaraugus County.
square within the larger diagram
Principal business address: 3235 State Park Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779. NY Secretary of
9 1 7 6 (there are 9 of these) will contain
every number from 1 through
9. In other words, no number
State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NY Secretary
of State shall mail process to the LLC at its principal address. Purpose: Any lawful business.
5 7 4 will appear more than once in
any row, column, or smaller
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BOKMAN PROPERTIES, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Com-
pany (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on
1 7 4 the numbers already given as a
guide, complete each diagram
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06/18/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the
LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process
served to: The LLC, 3560 West Branch Road, Allegany, NY 14706. Purpose: any lawful act.
5
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6/15/09. Office in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be
Last Week’s Puzzle:
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served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 433, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose. Principal business location: 201 W. Water St., Olean, NY 14760.
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Notice of Formation of MJK ACCOUNTING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State
of NY (SSNY) on 06/16/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of LLC: 620 W.
Henley St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it
4 3 9 4
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Bank Bldg., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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5 2 6 1 2 6 4 5 3 8 9 7 Notice of Formation of CAPSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with
Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/23/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal of-
8 5 9 7 1 6 4 2 3
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fice of LLC: 16 Main Street, Salamanca, NY 14779. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 16 Main Street, Salamanca,
NY 14779. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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VIEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Gazebo Series Continues in Ellicottville Through the Summer
There is Always Good Music to be Found at the Downtown Gazebo on Thursday Nights from 7-9pm

Photos/Gary Kinn

Salamanca Chamber Hosts the First Allegany River Fest


Folks Enjoyed Music and Entertainment; Creative Minds Brought in Many Unique Cardboard Boats

Photos/Gary Kinn

Snow Park Niagara Hosts Summer Snowboarding Competition


Snowboarders Gathered on the Summer Snow Last Thursday to Compete in the Red Bull Butter Cup

Photos/Bob Knab
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