July 2-8, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 27

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: ROBERT FRANZ RETURNS TO ELLICOTTVILLE WITH THE BPO . . . PAGE A-7

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Fourth Of July In EllicottvilleSummer Festival of the Arts & Championship Rodeo this Weekend!

Red Bull Buttercup Rides To Niagara FallsHoliday Valley Helps to Promote New Outdoor Snow Park’s First Summer Snowboarding Event

Americana Folk Art & Music FairJuly 18-19 Event to Feature Bluegrass & Folk Roots Music at Holiday Valley

Sneak PeekIn This Issue . . .

A New Face in Ellicottville ... page A-3HoliMont Ski Area has donated a decorative clock to The Village and Town of Ellicottville to show both its appreciation and support of the community. The clock sits an impressive 10 feet nine inches above its base and is located on the corner of Washington and Jefferson Street, in front of the 1887 Building. It was installed by the Village DPW this past Tuesday.

Music Notes

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Monday, July 13th, 7pmTHE MASSACOUSTICS

Putting a new & powerful twist on the term ‘acoustic duo’ - an

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Every Monday, 10pmMONDO MONDAYS

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Friday, July 3rd, 9:30pmGREG JUKE &

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Saturday, July 4th, 9pm-1amCROSS FIRE

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Get ready to sit back, relax and set a spell. No, it’s not Jed Clampett and the “Beverly Hillbillies” gang, but part of this year’s Americana Folk Art and Music Fair. For the fi rst time the fair will feature the sound of bluegrass and folk roots

music at Holiday Valley. The music at Tannenbaum Lodge is the second of a two-day event in Ellicottville. The fi rst day will draw folk artists to the area around the Town Hall. The weekend of July 18-19 promises family fun for everyone. For four years the Antique Farm Fair was limited to a single day, on a Saturday. The former event

has developed into the Americana Folk Art and Music Fair, because organizers felt it was time for a change. The old farm fair was more geared toward farming and antique tractors. This year, visitors who come on Saturday can expect to see a number of artisans who will

The American Folk Art & Music Fair, scheduled for July 18-19 in Ellicottville, will feature plenty of activities and entertainment for the entire family, including artisan demonstrations, a chicken barbecue and seven straight hours of live bluegrass and folk music at Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum Lodge.

Welcome to the Summer Festival of the Arts in Ellicottville! The weekend promises to deliver a plethora of events and activities for the entire family, including a juried art & craft show, the lovable Pet Parade, gazebo entertainment, a strawberry festival, food vendors and more. Highlighting the weekend are the live musical performances, including country sensation Sean Patrick McGraw (Friday at HoliMont), the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Saturday at Holiday Valley followed by a spectacular fi reworks display) and headliner Three Dog Night (Sunday at Holiday Valley) with opening act Party Squad. For a complete schedule of events or for concert ticket information, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com or see schedule on page A-3. Coinciding with Summer Fest is the 21st annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo (see ad page A-3). Located on Sommerville Valley Road, the rodeo returns each year to offer a great display of competition, plenty of food and an awesome Western Trade Show. This year’s rodeo is complete with seven major events including Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Calf Roping, Bull Riding and Trick Riding. It is the largest IPRA sanctioned Rodeo in the Northeast! Shows will take place Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. To learn more, visit www.ellicottvillerodeo.com or call 716-699-4839.

BY IAN BIGGS

Whoever thought snowboarding was only a wintertime sport has yet to visit the Snow Park in Niagara Falls, located at 427 First Street. With year round snow, a twelve lane tubing park, skating rink and all the accoutrements of a winter resort, the Snow Park is quickly becoming a favorite destination for those visiting Niagara Falls, NY. On July 9, the Snow Park will be the place to be in Western New York for the Red Bull Buttercup snowboarding event. This night time (7-10pm) event will see fi fty of the top East Coast Regional riders going head to head, spreading the snow for cash and prizes totaling $5,000. Chris Naugle, event rider and owner of Phatman Board Shops (www.phatmanboardshop.com) is one of this year’s participants. He said he’s impressed with the “big pros on the list of riders” including the likes of Steve Pelc and Ricky Beuler. He attests that “any event out of its element adds a

whole new level of excitement” and a snowboarding event in the summer is just that. A wall ride (a Red Bull signature feature) will be in place for the riders to groove on and an ‘A’ frame box

will see the riders “... throwing down technical and creative ‘butter’ tricks (which means pressing, fl exing and rotating on a fi xed axis point on the board),” according to Pat Morgan, one of the event organizers. “This is

not the fi rst Red Bull Buttercup event; there have been eight highly successful events at resorts like Stowe, Seven Springs, Loon, Big Boulder, the fi nals

On July 9, Snow Park Niagara will host the Red Bull Buttercup snowboarding event, where 50 top notch riders will throw down technical and creative ‘butter’ tricks to win cash and prizes totaling $5,000. Sponsors for the event include Red Bull, Oakley, Burton and Holiday Valley. Picture at left/Bob Knab

~ The Villager ~ July 2-8, 2009

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Happy birthday, America! And a warm, Fourth of July welcome to all our friends, locals and visitors alike. Ellicottville’s “Summer

Festival of the Arts” is fi nally here – the Chamber’s warm weather answer to the ever-popular “Fall Festival.” You could just feel the excitement building as the village prepared itself this past week for three days of red, white and blue festivities and unbelievable sensory delights. Food, music, arts and crafts, parades, fi reworks – you name it, we got it! It all seems so appropriate to me, as we are celebrating “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” – this is what our nation is all about, isn’t it? Although the majority of Americans (with a sprinkling of our northerly cousins!) associate July 4th with the independence of the United

States from Great Britain, for many it also represents quality time with loved ones, cookouts, summer sports and vacations. While the Buffalo Philharmonic plays the Star Spangled Banner in the distance, and the bratwursts sizzle on the grill, take a moment to appreciate all things good in your life. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there’s no better place to be than right here, right now! So, dear readers, keep your fi ngers crossed for great weather, great food, and great fun this weekend. Happy Independence Day! Until next week …

Jeanine Z. Bosworth

HoliMont Ski Area has donated a decorative clock to The Village and Town of Ellicottville to show both its appreciation and support of the community. The clock, a black fi nish

with gold highlights, stands an impressive ten feet nine inches above its base, is made of cast aluminum, and manufactured by Electric Time of Medfi eld, Massachusetts. It was installed by the Village DPW in front of the School House/1887

Building this past Tuesday. HoliMont feels that the combination of the Ellicottville community and its two outstanding ski areas generates a great overall appeal for this area. HoliMont recognizes that the triad is responsible for its individual success as well as the success of the community. HoliMont is honored to be a part of the Ellicottville community and has donated the clock to express its appreciation of the

community’s contribution and continued support. “The clock is a great addition to our village,” stated Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge. “On behalf of the Village Board of Trustees, the residents and myself, I would like to thank HoliMont and the committee who worked so hard to make the clock a reality. So the next time you are passing through the village, take a moment to check out our new clock.”

The decorative clock, a black fi nish with gold highlights, stands an impressive ten feet nine inches above its base, is made of cast aluminum, and manufactured by Electric Time of Medfi eld, Massachusetts. It was installed by the Village DPW in front of the School House/1887 Building this past Tuesday.

E’VILLE - Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Ellicottville Little League Football and ECS hosts the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Saturday July 25, 2009 at 1pm at the Ellicottville Central School football fi eld. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. Age classifi cation is as of December 31, 2009. For competition information, call Kevin Watt at 716-945-5102. Entry forms are available online at NFLyouthfootball.com or from www.ellicottvillelittleeagle.com. Skills practice and coaching will take place on July 5 and July 19 from 1:30-3pm at Ellicottville Central School football fi eld.

NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK COMPETITION AT ECS

Music SpotlightThe Massacoustics to Perform at the Gin Mill Monday, July 13

The Gin Mill in Ellicottville will be hosting a special performance come Monday, July 13. The Massacoustics will appear live at 7pm. The Massacoustics put a new and powerful twist on the term acoustic duo. If you take the energy of McCartney’s melodies, the confi dent 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 school. To any musical connoisseur, it’s impossible to beat sibling harmonies. When you combine superb musicianship and stellar vocals to their unique songs, you end up with an undeniable brand of acoustic rock. Individually, Andy and Matt have logged thousands of hours as studio and touring musicians. With extensive travels throughout the United States, Canada and parts of Europe, they’ve shared the stage with everyone from Bill Wyman and the Rhythm Kings (of The

Rolling Stones) to Nickel Creek, Bad Finger and Willie Nelson. They have done studio sessions with legendary cats like Al Cooper And Steve Earle . After years of playing in different bands all over the world, it seemed obvious that the two should pool their natural talents and focus exclusively on writing and performing as a unit. The duo originally formed with the sole purpose of getting some of their songs heard, but after

the response of the crowd, it was evident that they were on to something. From their fi rst note on stage, it was hard to believe that a sound that big was coming from just two people. Since 2001, audiences everywhere have felt the excitement of their live performances, and every return trip is met with an epidemic buzz. Come hear The Massacoustics this coming Monday at the Gin Mill in Ellicottville!

The Massacoustics put a new and powerful twist on the term acoustic duo. The pair consists of Andy Thompson on guitar and vocals and Matt Thompson on bass, percussion and vocals. They will be performing live this coming Monday at the Gin Mill in Ellicottville.

~ The Villager ~ July 2-8, 2009

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The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the Summer Gazebo series, sponsored by Five Star Bank. The series starts this Friday, July 3 at 7pm with a performance by Mama Earth’s Kitchen Band. The series then moves to Thursday evenings through Aug. 6 and will take place at 7pm each week at the Ellicottville Gazebo, located in front of Town Hall. If you miss this week’s performance, be sure to come next Thursday, July 16 as Neil Jacobs (www.neiljacobs.com) will be hitting the stage. Bring a chair, blanket … the whole family! … and enjoy a different musical performance each week – FREE! For a complete schedule, log onto www.ellicottvilleny.com

ELLICOTTVILLE’S SUMMER GAZEBO SERIES

Summer Festival of the Arts not only draws visitors from afar for the top notch concerts and art and craft show, but it also draws some great media coverage and celebrities. Broadcast Media Ideas out

of Cleveland, Ohio will be in town all weekend fi lming all of the concerts as well as street scenes including the village stores, hot spots and restaurants to be used in our upcoming TV commercials. You never know

when or where you could be caught on camera so keep your happy face on! Erie Life magazine will be here for a follow-up story to our full page ad in June as will the Buffalo News and regional TV stations. Also, Sue O’Neil, Star 102.5 on-air radio personality will be broadcasting live Saturday in the village. Sue, as well as other Entercom air personalities, will be enjoying all of the festivities and concerts throughout the weekend. If you have been listening to 102.5 and heard one of the numerous commercials that have been airing for the Summer Festival, then you have probably heard Sue speaking very highly of Summer Fest and all the fun she has in Ellicottville. Last but not least, our Canadian Public Relations team will be here to help spread the word back in Canada. Last week we received a full page, full color story in the St. Catharines Standard newspaper courtesy of the PR team!

Broadcast Media Ideas out of Cleveland, Ohio will be in town all weekend fi lming all of the concerts as well as street scenes including the village stores, hot spots and restaurants to be used in the Chamber’s upcoming TV commercials. You never know when or where you could be caught on camera so keep on your happy face!

The Annual Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Historical Society will take place Sunday, July 5 from noon-3pm at the Gazebo. This is a fundraiser for the Historical Society so stop by and enjoy some fresh Strawberry Shortcake!

STRAWBERRIES & WHIPPED CREAM ... YUM!

Fiddlin’ Fun!Historical Society to Host 2nd Annual Fiddle Contest this Friday

This Friday, July 3 at 1pm, the Ellicottville Historical Society will be hosting the 2nd annualFiddle Contest in the Town Gazebo. Last year this contest featured a great variety of localFiddlers displaying their unique talents to a large crowd of onlookers. This year therewill be $250 in cash plus prizes awarded to the best competitors. If you consider yourselfadept at the fi ddle, come on out and showcase your skills. Registration is at the Gazebo.Bring your $10 entrance fee, your fi ddle and of course your best performance! All non-fi ddlers are welcome to come and enjoy some great local talent.

Summer FaceliftThe Barn Restaurant is Ready for their Summer Visitors!

The Barn Restaurant, built in 1890, has just undergone an outdoor facelift. Cheryl Kane, proprietor and member of the Chamber Board has spent a lot of time and energy getting the outside of the Barn in tip top shape for the summer. With everyone getting their window boxes planted, the great job the Village has done with the grass and the fantastic work the Alley Katz continue to do, it looks like we are in great shape for the Chamber’s 4th of July celebrations.

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July 2-8, 2009 ~ The Villager ~

OLEAN - The Summer 2009 Teen Volunteer Program at the Olean Public Library is about to begin! If you are in grade 5 thru 12 and interested in volunteering, pick up an application in the library or print it out on the website. Applications are due by July 3. Volunteer interviews and positions start after July 6. Visit www.oleanlibrary.org/teens/ to learn more.

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Allegany River FestSalamanca Event to Feature Country Headliner Bobby Hartle

SALAMANCA - The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our First Annual Allegany River Fest, July 10-12, 2009. Our new festival showcases two of Salamanca’s greatest assets, the Allegheny River and Veteran’s Memorial Park. Saturday afternoon events will showcase the performance of several great country music groups, including superstars Heartland, Sean Patrick McGraw and The Bobby Hartle Band. This is sure to be the summer’s ultimate place for country-western fun and entertainment the whole family will enjoy!

The Bobby Hartle Band performs Country to Bluegrass and Country Rock. This band presents a fast-paced country show offering solos, three part harmonies and instrumentals that are tailored to meet the interests of a variety of audiences. They have performed with acts such as Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson, Mark Chestnut, Jack Green, Alen Jackson, Blake Shelton and most recently The Marshall Tucker Band and Black Foot! Bob Hartle started playing

guitar at the age of eight but did not take it seriously until he was about 14 years old. Bob played in his fi rst band with his stepfather and brother at the age of 16 with his fi rst performance happening at the Antler Hotel in Hazlehurst, Pennsylvania. A few years and a few bands

later, he auditioned and starting playing with Keystone at 25. He toured all over the East Coast with Keystone for several years. In 1990, he had the honor to play at the Knoxville Theater in Tennessee for the Independent Music Label awards. The following year he played lead guitar for David Frazell. Bob settled back home at the end of 1991 and reformed a local band with his brother Steve, known as the Hartle

Brothers Band. Now having his own band “The Bob Hartle Band” with a CD titled “Unemployed Cowboy,” he pursues his own career in songwriting and performing in Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York. One of Bob’s favorites songs he has written, the one closest to his heart, is titled “Thank God for St. Jude.” He wrote this song

OLEAN - The Olean High School Sports Boosters are hosting the ‘Make Haste to the Taste’ 5K Run/Walk held during the Taste of Olean. The Run/Walk will take place Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the Jamestown Community College in downtown Olean. The cost of the 5K Run/Walk for pre-registered participants is $20 if received by July 20, with a fee of $22 day of registration. Registration on July 26 will

be held from 9-10:45am, with the run starting at 11am. The course starts on the new bike trail leaving the campus. All competitors will receive $5

in coupons to use at any of the food booths at the Taste of Olean. Registration will take place outside the CUTCO Theater on campus. The race categories include Men and Women: 18 and under; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over. The purpose of the Booster Club is to promote, sponsor, and carry out projects to aid and assist in the Olean High School athletic program and to show recognition to participants in the Olean High School Sports. For more information or to receive a registration form, please contact the OHS Sports Boosters, Mike Nenno,

at 716-378-1000 or by e-mail at mnenno@verizon.net. For more information on the Taste of Olean, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or e-mail taste@oleanny.com. The CUTCO Theater is located on the Jamestown Community College Olean Campus. From North Union Street (Route 16), you will turn onto Hamilton Street, take a right onto North Barry Street. Take a left onto Tompkins Street, and then a left onto North Clinton Street. You will enter the parking lot with the Theater located at the left edge of the lot.

Race To The TasteMake Haste as the Taste of Olean Brings in a 5k Run/Walk

Zippo Lighter ShowRoseart Company Presents Annual Show July 17-18 in Bradford

As part of Bradford Summer Daze Events, the Roseart Company has announced plans to present a Zippo Lighter Show July 17-18, 2009 at St. Bernard Parish Center in downtown Bradford. Zippo collectors will be set up to buy, sell and trade Zippo lighters or Case knives. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 17 from 9am-5pm and Saturday, July 18 from 10am-2pm. “We look forward to seeing everyone who plans to attend,” said Kelly Rose Platko, Roseart Company president. Other downtown Bradford events being planned include a car show, sidewalk sales, karaoke and the 12th annual Kids and Cancer Benefi t Motorcycle Run beginning with registration ($10 per person) at the Zippo/Case Museum on Saturday at 8am. The run is slated to roll through northern Pennsylvania and Western New York rain or shine, led by the 1947 Zippo Car. Although the event has typically involved motorcycles, anyone with any vehicle is welcome to participate. A limited quantity of numbered Zippo collectible lighters will be for sale to registrants on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Individually numbered event Zippo lighters will be available for sale at

registration. Kids and Cancer organizers are also raffl ing off a 2009 Harley Dyna Series Fat Bob with a custom paint job representing the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania. Tickets can be obtained for a $20 donation until the winning ticket is drawn at the conclusion of the run. Winner need not be present to win. “Every year, we have

participants travel from as far as North and South Carolina, Ohio, Maryland, Texas, Florida, and Canada to ride in this event, while some others have only a few blocks to travel. We are thankful for every person that takes time out of their busy lives to spend the day at this run,” event organizers Kathy Peace stated. For more information e-mail the Kids and Cancer organizers at kidsandcancerrun@yahoo.com.

Zippo collectors will be set up to buy, sell and trade Zippo lighters or Case knives during the Zippo Lighter Show July 17-18 in downtown Bradford. Other downtown Bradford events being planned include a car show, sidewalk sales, karaoke and the 12th annual Kids and Cancer Benefi t Motorcycle Run.

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The Bobby Hartle Band presents a fast-paced country show offering solos, three part harmonies and instrumentals that are tailored to meet the interests of a variety of audiences. They have performed with acts such as Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson, Mark Chestnut, Jack Green, Alen Jackson, Blake Shelton and most recently The Marshall Tucker Band and Black Foot! They will be performing live during Salamanca’s Allegany River Festival.

~ The Villager ~ July 2-8, 2009

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This summer Springville, NY will echo with the tight grooves and polyrhythms of a Community Rhythm Circle. The Circle, sponsored by the Springville Center for the Arts, will convene from 7-8:30pm Wednesday evenings, July 1 through Sept. 2 at Fiddlers Green Park, Franklin & N. Buffalo Streets in Springville. A variety of percussion instruments will be used including hand drums (djembe, ashiko, ngoma, conga, et.al.), shakers, wood-sounds and bells. Some instruments will be provided, however participants are encouraged to BYO. Participation is free of charge and is open to all adults and motivated MS/HS-aged students. No drumming experience is necessary but rhythm afi cionados are certainly welcome. The Circle will include a combination of facilitated and freestyle playing, with Steve Bell and Charlie Houseman undertaking initial facilitation roles. Circle participants will be encouraged to facilitate as sessions progress. The Circle is designed to emphasize group spirit, creativity and fun through rhythm. Please join us. For additional information contact Steve at Percprinc@aol.com.

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Graduation AwardsCattaraugus County Bank Awards Graduates at Eleven Schools

LITTLE VALLEY – 2009 marks the fourth year Cattaraugus County Bank (CCB) sponsored awards at high school graduations in the areas CCB operates branch locations. CCB worked with each high school to establish the following awards, which are given out every year to graduating high school students in the area:• Cattaraugus Little Valley Central School: CCB Commercial Award. The award is presented to the best student overall in accounting and this year’s winner was Adam Gerwitz. Congratulations Adam!• Ten Broeck Academy and Franklinville Central School: CCB Community and Academic Excellence Award. The award is presented to a community-oriented graduate that volunteers their time, while maintaining their grades on the honor roll. This year’s winner was Richard Carson. Congratulations Richard!• Randolph Central School: CCB Community Service Award. The award is presented to a graduating senior that is involved in the community and volunteers his/her time. This

year the award was given to Kelly Davies. Congratulations Kelly!• Salamanca Central School: CCB Award for Excellence in Leadership. The award is presented to a student that has held a leadership position and was successful in their efforts. This year the winner was Molly Grochowina. Congratulations Molly!• Springville-Griffi th Institute High School: CCB Academic Scholarship. The award goes to a hard working senior who has shown consistent and conscientious study habits and involvement at school. The winner this year was Emily Baronich. Congratulations Emily!• Pine Valley Central School: CCB Scholarship. The award winner must be enrolled in a college and their fi eld of major must be in Business/Marketing/Sales area and they must have maintained an average of 85 or higher. This year’s winner was Melissa Spencer. Congratulations Melissa!• Ellicottville Central School: CCB Commercial Award. The award is presented to a graduating senior that is

interested in the fi eld of Business. The award this year went to Brittany Dennett. Congratulations Brittany!• Jamestown Central School: CCB Community Business Award. The award winner is a business student who has worked with the community. The award this year went to Margaret Mims. Congratulations Margaret!• Southwestern High School: CCB Community Business Award. The award winner is a business student who has worked with the community. The award this year went to Josiah Caprino. Congratulations Josiah!• Fredonia High School: CCB Community Academic Award. The award was based on academic excellence and dedication to the community. The award this year went to Elizabeth Sciarrino. Congratulations Elizabeth!• Dunkirk High School: CCB Community Leadership Award. The award was based on leadership excellence and dedication to the community. The award this year went to Morgan Sebouhian. Congratulations Morgan!

Growing & MovingGreat Valley Senior Citizens Take a Trip to Attend ‘The Wedding’

On June 8, the Senior Citizens of the Towns of Great Valley, Humphrey and Salamanca took a bus trip to Dunkirk to attend “The Wedding.” All

that attended participated in the event. Each person was assigned a part. It was very silly and great fun. The next trip for Senior

Citizens is a boat trip on Thursday, July 16. The bus leaves the G.V. Town Hall at 10:30am. It is a boat trip based on Grand Island. A luncheon is included with other sites to see. For details, call Evelyn Parsons at 945-1073 by July 6. BIG NEWS! An agreement has been reached and budgeted to have senior citizens from Ellicottville join the group. Although the opportunity to go on trips not take effect until 2010 (due to budgeting), the group welcomes any senior citizens living in the town or village of Ellicottville to all of the regular meetings. The next regular meeting will be held at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Wednesday, July 8. We plan on eating at 1pm. It is our annual picnic. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided along with beverages. Please join us. Bring your own place setting and a dish to pass. If you have any questions about the picnic/meeting, call Yvonne Darts at 945-4586.

Area senior citizens recently took a bus trip to Dunkirk to attend ‘The Wedding.’ The hilarious audience participation evebt took place to unite Sally Smith (Ned McMillen) and Walley Wesson (Dorothy Wingard) in wedded bliss.

The Allegheny Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America, recently kicked off the 100th

anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America early by welcoming a travelling road show fromDetroit, Michigan. These dedicated volunteers have an ambitious agenda to visit over 300 boyscout councils this year and present them with a replica of a mural done in Detroit depictingscenes and people famous to the boy scouts’ 100 years of existence. Bill Morrison, an Eaglescout and former Disney artist who has also worked on the Simpsons, created this paintingto commemorate scouting’s rich past. The van, manned by 14 teams of volunteers, willtravel over 45,000 miles across the continental United States ending up at the Boy ScoutsNational Museum in Irving, Texas, on the 100th anniversary day, February 8, 2010. Picturedabove, left to right: Receiving a signed copy of the mural is John Wojciechowicz, ScoutExecutive; Herb Hern, Council President; and Dale Carlson, Council Commissioner.

July 2-8, 2009 ~ The Villager ~

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BY JOHN THOMAS

This Saturday night when Robert Franz takes up the baton on stage, conducting the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Holiday Valley, he will be conducting in one of his favorite places. “This will be my fourth time down…in Ellicottville. I just love the setting, I think it’s beautiful. The people are so warm and welcoming,” Franz tells me. A genuine note of excitement comes into his voice in describing the program for the fourth. “The fi rst part is very patriotic with more of the 19th century patriotism…We’re going to do a wonderful version of ‘When Johnny Comes Marching Home’, a Stephen Foster medley, and a piece that describes John Henry” (referring to the song that depicts the famous rail laying race between John Henry and a steam engine). He goes on to explain; “We’re ending the fi rst half with “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland, which is a narrated piece that has excerpts of famous Lincoln speeches.” The Buffalo actor Niel Garvey will be reading the spoken portions from “Lincoln Portrait”. The second half of the concert will strike a slightly different tone, “You know each year we have something that has a little bit of participation… This year we are going to turn that area in front of the stage into a dance area, and anybody in the audience can come up and dance.” He continues, “We’re going to do some music from the 40’s like “Begin the Beguine” and “My Funny Valentine”,

we’re going to do the “Hustle”, and we’re going to end that portion of it with “Sing Sing Sing” which is a high powered sort of big band romp that I think will be really fun to dance to”. But the fun is not over yet, “The program is going to end the way it always does with the “1812 Overture”, and (John Phillip) Sousa marches while the fi reworks go off” said Franz excitedly. Locally, Mr. Franz has been active in expanding the music education program of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. “I’ve created programs that integrated into the curriculum...so that when we performed for these students we would be teaching music. We partnered with more school systems, so each year we were playing for more students.” He further adds, “Music education is, for me, vitally important and I think the BPO has a place at the table. I think the most important thing

we as an orchestra can teach is active listening skills, which are required for listening to classical music and are also key to being a good reader.” He is also dedicated to expanding the audience for classical music, traveling each year to conduct orchestras in such diverse places as Houston, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Mansfi eld, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. In addition he has also performed with James Galway, Joshua Bell, Rachel Barton, and such contemporary performers as Chaka Khan and Judy Collins. When asked about the weather forecast for this weekend’s performance, he laughs and replies, “I don’t want to jinx it, but the last three years have been pretty nice, so I’m anticipating this year being nice too.” Either way, both the audience and orchestra will make the best of it. Asked to sum up his feelings about playing in Ellicottville, he exclaims, “I love it!”

BY ANN WYNN

“Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” - Ben Franklin Times are tough right now.

The sagging economy is hitting everyone – hotels, specialty stores, restaurants, pubs. To stay small and large, businesses need to keep moving forward, changing things up, offering great values, and as always, offering the best customer service. Ellicottville Brewing Co., or EBC, is fl ourishing right now with theme nights, special tours, specialty brews every month, and for summer – the best beer garden in the southern tier at the Ellicottville location.

Peter Kreinheder opened Ellicottville Brewing Co. on Monroe St. in Ellicottville in 1995 with brothers Skip and Walter Yahn. Through hard work and perseverance, there is now a second location on West Main St. in Fredonia, NY. The original brewmaster was

Phin DeMinke, who married into the Yahn family and later opened his own brewery called Southern Tier. Phin still does all the bottling for EBC beer. Phin also took on an apprentice – Dan Minner. Dan learned everything about beer from Phin and is now the brewmaster for both EBC locations. The brewmaster for EBC is

a big job – one that requires a strong background in chemistry and biology. Dan has two assistants: Jim Antonio and Dustin Hazer. EBC brews over 30 beers plus seasonal brews each year. EBC in Ellicottville runs 9

taps of specialty brews, and ten bottled beers of their own brand. The Fredonia location runs sixteen taps of specialty brews, and the same number of bottled beers. EBC is known for their EBC Pale Ale, Nut Brown, and Blueberry Wheat beer. The next seasonal beer due out next month is Hefe Weizen, a

cloudy wheat beer that is a light summer beer. Hefe Weizen (pronounced “heffa visen”) has a banana and clove aroma and is usually garnished with a slice of orange or lemon. A very unusual beer being brewed at EBC is the Bourbon Barrel Imperial. This beer is aged in bourbon barrels and has 11% alcohol content (watch out!). If you’re looking for something lighter, try the Summer Pale Ale or the Ultra Pale Ale. Both brews are hoppy and less fi lling. Later in the year their famous Oktoberfest Lagers will come out. These are heavier, full bodied brews. EBC Brews’ distribution includes Tops Markets and Wegman’s, Consumer’s Beverage as well as numerous other locations throughout WNY and the Southern Tier. Here are a few upcoming and ongoing events offered by Ellicottville Brewing Co.: Just the name of the event sounds great, doesn’t it? On Saturday, August 8th, EBC in Ellicottville will be offering a private event in their beautiful beer garden featuring fresh Maine lobster, Eden roasted corn, Bobby Flay’s potato salad

and beer tastings with beers such as the Bourbon Barrel Imperial mentioned previously and additional brewers beers from throughout New York State at the event. Reservations are required and the price is $58 per person. If you are not interested in the lobster dinner but still want to try the beer, the price is $20 per person. Have you ever thought of brewing your own beer? Sign up for a “Be a Brewer” Day at either the Ellicottville location or the EBC in Fredonia for a full day with Dan Minner, Brewmaster of Ellicottville Brewing Co. Dan will spend the day showing you how they brew beer at EBC. The $350 cost includes working with Dan brewing beer, lunch, beer tastings throughout the day, and at the end of the tour you can have your better half join you to enjoy dinner for two in the restaurant. Take a tour of the brewery: learn how seasonal brews are made. Price is only $10 and includes beer tastings and a pilsner glass souvenir. EBC is located in Ellicottvile on Monroe Street 716-699-2537 and in Fredonia on West Main Street 716-679-7939, www.ellicottvillebrewing.com

Robert Franz (above), conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will be performing this Saturday on the slopes of Holiday Valley as part of this year’s Summer Festival of the Arts.

Have you ever thought of brewing your own beer? Sign up for a “Be a Brewer” Day at either the Ellicottville location or the EBC in Fredonia for a full day with Dan Minner, Brewmaster of Ellicottville Brewing Co. Pictured above is the EBC-Fredonia location.

Camp Turner Open House will be held on Saturday, July 4 from 1-4pm. Camp Turner is a not-for-profi t organization operated by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The camp offers week-long summer camping experiences. You may also reserve the site for your conference, party or gathering. Come tour the facility, try the activity areas and meet the staff. Lunch and other great treats also available. Take a 45-minute tour which includes cabins, dining hall, arts and crafts, archery, foxfi re, games-in-the-woods, horses and more. Or, stroll around and try the activities at your leisure. Space is still available to sign up this summer! Camp Turner is located one mile past Quaker Lake, in the Quaker Area of Allegany State Park. To learn more, visit www.CampTurner.com

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~ The Villager ~ July 2-8, 2009

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ST. BONAVENTURE - Countless hours of preparation and practice become policy Monday afternoon when four police agencies signed an Emergency Preparedness Law Enforcement Memorandum of Agreement at St. Bonaventure University. The MOA puts on paper the “common understanding and agreement of each other’s responsibilities and roles in the event that there is an emergency situation at St. Bonaventure,” said Rick Trietley, vice provost for student life and head of

the university’s Emergency Preparedness Planning Group. Signing the MOA were representatives from the New York State Police, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, and the Olean and Allegany police departments, as well as Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president. Representing the police agencies were Major Christopher Cummings of the New York State Police; Sheriff Dennis John of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department; Allegany Police

Chief Dominic Papasergi; and Sgt. Michael Vitello of the Olean Police Department. State Assemblyman Joseph Giglio and Sister Margaret also spoke. “When we began this process, some doubted that we could ever achieve the level of cooperation and collaboration that would be necessary to develop and implement this,” Trietley said. “Well, I am proud to say that we did not experience any of that negative energy. Rather, I observed a group of professionals dedicated to only one thing - the safety and security of all members of this campus community in the event of a life-threatening emergency here at St. Bonaventure.” Comprehensive emergency planning began in earnest at the university in September, and culminated with a campuswide disaster drill and lockdown March 25 involving a shooter and hostage scenario. More than 60 area police and emergency responders took part in the drill. “I feel very good about what we have accomplished,” Trietley said. “This agreement helps take guesswork out of the process should an actual emergency occur. This should give students, their parents and the campus community a sense of security that there is a plan in place.”

Editorial:

Truth Or ConsequencesI’m Just Trying to Help

BY DOUG ARROWSMITH

I’m reaching out today. Reaching out to the downtrodden and destitute. Reaching out to the morally challenged. Reaching out to the fallen amongst us. Today I’m reaching out to those who have lost the respect of their friends and peers. On this day I’m doing something that I once vowed to never attempt. For better or for worse I’m reaching out to the Republican party. Life, for me, would be much less interesting without ya’ll around to pick on so, with a heavy heart and tongue fi rmly planted in cheek, I am going to try and repair the broken GOP today. God knows someone needs to. This is a monumental effort and I realize that it could feasibly take several columns to even attempt such an undertaking. With that in mind, I’m only going to focus on the most obvious problem facing the GOP these days. That being the apparent inability to keep their pants on for longer than a few minutes at a time. Let’s face facts here. The Grand Old Party has become the

Grand Old PARTY! On second thought, maybe I’ll just switch parties. My life has been a bit stale lately. Let’s start with the issues. In case you haven’t fi gured it out by now, the Republicans have lost the moral high ground. Actually, they never had it but that’s an argument for another day. The Party of Lincoln has spent the past several years trying to convince us that they were the moral guardians of a society that had lost its way. I think Mark Sanford was the naked straw that broke the camel’s back. When the South Carolina Governor vanished off the face of the Earth last week, his staff half-heartedly tried to convince us that the wayward lawmaker was hiking the Appalachian Trail when, in reality, he was in Argentina hiking the infi delity trail. If this had been an isolated incident, it would have been laughable, but, as we all know, the Governor’s little Latin tryst was just the latest in a long line of extramarital shenanigans for the pro-marriage, anti-gay party of God. Let’s not forget that these are the very people that were howling for blood like a pack of rabid lemurs when Bill Clinton lost track of his knickers. These are the very people who are so adept at quoting scripture when trying to explain the holy covenant of marriage between a man and woman. So here’s my advice to the Republicans. Find a new issue. This one isn’t working for you. If the party leaders can’t convince their own members to control their animal urges, then

it is time for the old whitewash. Push all the skeletons back into the closet, forget about the radio crazies and the TV preachers on speed dial and move on. Sweep it all under the rug and switch gears. Try using education or healthcare or anything else for that matter. Take a look around you and actually try listening to your constituents for once. Marriage and your versions of morality aren’t exactly pressing issues these days. Try focusing on putting food back on people’s plates and getting the country out of debt and quit pointing your fi ngers at your neighbor’s bedroom window. No one cares. This is an issue that shouldn’t be an issue. What happens between a husband and wife is nobody’s business. Unfortunately, for the Republicans, they are the ones that keep trying to shove this down our throats. Every time the subject is brought up, almost on cue, another party member gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar. They tearfully confess their sins, wrap themselves in scripture and promise to be better people. Some of them even go to rehab. A week later they get caught peeking under a bathroom stall somewhere. It’s so hilarious it’s almost sad. Let’s put it this way. If you’re going to try to force a lifestyle on us that is based on a religious belief, you should at least familiarize yourselves with the basic teachings of said religion. Let’s start with the obvious. “Let those who live in glass houses cast the fi rst stone.” Comments? E-mail Doug at shakedowndoug@hotmail.com

ST. BONAVENTURE - It’s summer vacation. The St. Bonaventure University campus is quiet. Most students have returned home for the summer. But that hasn’t stopped BonaResponds, the university’s volunteer-run disaster-relief group, from working hard. If you’re looking for something to do this summer or are feeling extra Franciscan, join BonaResponds for its summer Local Service Day on July 11. The service day is open to the public. “With the vast majority of our students away for summer, we really need your help,” said Dr. Jim Mahar, associate professor fi nance and founder of BonaResponds. “If you are available and in the area, we’d love to have you come out.” BonaResponds will team up with Rebuilding Together,

Volunteers Needed for BonaResponds’ Summer Local Service Daythe nation’s leading nonprofi t working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities, to work on three homes in the Olean area. Work will include prepping homes so that they can be repainted on July 25. The work day will go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers should meet at Dresser Auditorium of the John J. Murphy Professional Building. Volunteers should enter the campus using the west entrance. Volunteers should be prepared with work clothes and gloves. They are also encouraged to bring water and sun protection as the vast majority of the work will be outside. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers should sign up at http://bonaresponds.blogspot.com. There, they can also sign the waiver form at http://

bonaresponds.org/waiver.pdf. BonaResponds was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It has taken approximately 500 volunteers to the Gulf Coast and led just as many volunteers in service projects throughout Western New York. BonaResponds aims to be a world-class organization whose mission is to help people in need, as well as to build better leaders and better communities. The group, comprised of students, faculty, staff, alumni and local residents, is run completely through donations. BonaResponds welcomes new members, regardless of affi liation with St. Bonaventure. For more information regarding BonaResponds or the winter service trip, visit www.bonaresponds.org or contact BonaResponds at bonaresponds@sbu.edu.

Rick Trietley (standing) choreographs the signing of fi ve copies of the MOA during the Monday afternoon ceremony in the Quick Center for the Arts. Seated from right are: Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president; Major Christopher Cummings of the New York State Police; Sheriff Dennis John of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department; Sgt. Michael Vitello of the Olean Police Department; and Allegany Police Chief Dominic Papasergi.

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demonstrate their particular talents. For example, you can see a live beehive (behind glass) with explanations of how a bee colony works and how honey is made. You can also talk with people who do welding and make metal crafts. Weavers will use yarn supplied by alpacas that will also be there. There will also be sculptors, potters, painters, wood carvers, and a blacksmith, who will demonstrate what they do and how they do it. Or, for a small fee you can sit down and learn how to do oil painting. A caricature artist will be available to draw your likeness. A full working sawmill will turn logs into boards, an activity that proved to be popular last year. There is no admission charge for participating in Saturday’s events. The Rotary Club’s Foundation for Youth and Bob McCarthy are the driving forces behind the activities. McCarthy said the emphasis now is on what is “unique and different.” McCarthy does a lot of Americana folk art himself, “not for economic gain but because it’s creative.” He hopes to see a crowd of about 1,500 or 2,000, but not much bigger. He describes the weekend as “not for mass consumption,” but rather “by the people and for the people.” The intent is to keep the weekend on a smaller and more intimate scale. “This is about our local community doing things for people.” Food vendors are limited to a chicken barbecue put on by the Lutheran Church, and there are no beer tents. Families who come can experience “the wonders of history” without having to spend much money. “My goal is to leave

a lasting memory in a child’s mind,” McCarthy said. Ninety percent of the artists who will be attending are local. “We are not for donations” but rather just for legitimate crafts people “just to come and have a nice day and talk to people.” The idea is for the artists to set up “like a village fair” where visitors can stroll around and experience the various skills on display. People “just kind of slow down” as the day enfolds, and “no one is in a hurry.” McCarthy said activities include a “hillbilly event” with guaranteed laughter the night of Friday, July 17 at the Gin Mill Pub. “It’s hysterical, a lot of fun.” Sunday features the new bluegrass and roots Music Fair at Holiday Valley, “which promises to be an extraordinary (and inexpensive) day.” People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets to enjoy seven straight hours of music. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children under twelve are free when accompanied by an adult. This is not just a concert, but an interactive hands-on music fair. Some of

the musicians in attendance will bring extra instruments and teach children a little bit about music. The main concert stage at Tannenbaum Lodge “is in a pristine setting” and provides an intimate venue for a concert, which will take place rain or shine. One of the headliners, “The Doerfels,” have appeared on NPR Radio a number of times and are an inventive bluegrass group. The second headliner is a group from Canada that plays roots music known as “Lee Osmond” led by Tom Wilson, who is a Juno Award winner. Also appearing are “Blackie and the Rodeo Kings,” another Canadian super group whose music can be compared to “The Band,” who have appeared on Austin City Limits. The two other groups are more local. The bluegrass group “Mountain Run” from Buffalo, featuring Doug Yeomans, is very popular locally. “Home Made Jam” out of Springville performs country oldies, led by Liz Boberg from Ellicottville. Organizers are expecting about a thousand people. Tickets are currently on sale at several establishments around town.

People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets to Holiday Valley (above) to enjoy seven straight hours of music. This is not just a concert, but an interactive hands-on music fair. Some of the musicians in attendance will bring extra instruments and teach children a little bit about music.

for the benefi t held every year in Olean at the Premier Banquet Center. He has the utmost respect for Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith and the whole gang at WPIG for putting this event together every year. Every now and again, you may hear one of Bob’s songs being played at WPIG. The weekend will be fi lled with entertainment for everyone in the family to enjoy! Friday night is the kick-off to major Softball and Lacrosse Tournaments, which will be played at local area ball fi elds, and runs through Saturday afternoon. The children are sure to love the adorable animals at the petting zoo or taking a pony ride while the adults can attempt to defeat the

mechanical bull or conquer the western obstacle course. And do not forget to grab all your relatives for a fantastic western style photo. There will plenty of hayrides, line dancing, wonderful country western-style food and music provided by Sam Turek Sound. Entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park on Sunday and all these fantastic activities are FREE. Sunday will be fi lled with awe and laughter as participants in The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta®, a copyrighted program of TIPS Foundation, Inc., try to get their creative cardboard boats to run a 200-yard course in the Allegheny River. The entrance fee for the race is $20 per boat with registration starting at 10am. Races will be held at the Front Avenue boat ramp, which is located across from the Salamanca Middle/High School, at 12pm

with the starting gun being shot by Senator Cathy Young. Numerous trophies will be awarded including the Vogue Award, Pride of the Regatta, Best-Dressed Team, Team Spirit Award, and Titanic Award, along with the fastest boats in Class I and Class II categories. Immediately following the regatta, the Salamanca Youth Bureau will sponsor a Rubber Duck Race. Pre-sale tickets are now available! Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12 during pre-sale; $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12 on the day of the event. For more information and a complete schedule of events for the weekend, please contact the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034 or visit them online at www.salamancachamber.org. Come one and all to enjoy all the wonderful festivities!

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at Mount Snow, and of course Holiday Valley,” according to Morgan. Judging is done from a purely technical standpoint, seeing who can best ‘butter’ on this summer snow. “It’s like spreading butter on toast,” said Naugle, referring to the way the riders smooth out the snow. Some sweet snowboarding will be on hand throughout the nighttime event, making it an awesome night time event to attend. The park will be closed that evening, but watching the boarders will be all the fun you’ll need. There will be concessions and sponsor Red Bull available to satisfy your hunger and thirst. Jennifer Pauly, Marketing Director for Snow Park Niagara said that this is “a family friendly event.” DJs will be on hand to put the riders and spectators in the mood to see some rad tricks performed. Along with Red Bull, Oakley, Holiday Valley and Burton will be sponsoring the event. Only open for a few weeks now, the Snow Park is the brainchild of Joe Anderson, owner of Smokin Joes. Joe’s son Alex, an avid snowboarder, is actually responsible for putting the bug in his father’s

ear about having a Snow Park. Now with its conception and realization met, the Park is now open every day from 2-10pm throughout the year. “We are getting a healthy mix of tourists and area families,” said Pauly. “It’s a great place to come on a hot summer’s day.” When asked about how to dress when coming to the Snow Park she tells me, “You dress for the weather,” meaning that you won’t be any colder or warmer than normal, unless of course you’re “making snow angels in the snow zone,” said Pauly. Ticket prices are very reasonable and people are coming and taking advantage of

that fact. The park is already looking into expansion and including snowboarding as one of its activities. “We have the opportunity to expand, and the Buttercup event is giving people the awareness of what our capabilities are,” said Pauly. Pauly is really enthusiastic about the Snow Park Niagara and its future in the Niagara Falls area. So get a hold of your boarding enthusiasm and head to The Red Bull Buttercup next Thursday, July 9 from 7-10pm at Snow Park Niagara. For more information go to www.snowparkniagara.com

Whoever thought snowboarding was only a wintertime sport has yet to visit the Snow Park in Niagara Falls, located at 427 First Street. With year round snow, a twelve lane tubing park, skating rink and all the accoutrements of a winter resort, the Snow Park is quickly becoming a favorite destination for those visiting Niagara Falls, NY. Photo/Bob Knab

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PLANNING BOARD, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK, 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, July 14, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to con-sider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2009-05. An application by Jean Bielli (represented by attorney Brian Downey) for a Special Use and Zoning Permit for approval to establish an Italian food restaurant with liquor sales (a project titled as Bielli’s LLC) to be located at 10A Washington Street where “Coolings Café” in now doing business in the Village Commercial District location. A Special Use Permit is required for the proposed change of use from the current business operation located at this address. The Applicant’s proposal to establish a new type of restaurant at this location is in conformity with the provisions and requirements of the Village Commercial - One (VC-1) District as established by the Village of Ellicottville Zon-ing Local Law of 2005 and permitted by Special Use Permit in the VC-1 District by review and approval by the Planning Board. Consistent with the Zoning Law, a public hearing has been scheduled for this Special Use Permit application on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code En-forcement Offi cer at the Town Hall, 1 West Washington 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

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Springville Center for the Arts Presents Children’s Summer Workshops!

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V I E W S F R O M T H E V I L L A G ECongratulations Ellicottville Central School Class of 2009!

Emotions were High Last Friday as Graduates Walked the Aisle to Receive their Diplomas

Double J Archery of East Otto Hosts International Bowhunting QualiferCompetitors Took Aim Last Weekend in Anticipation of the IBO Championships, Aug. 12-15 at Holiday Valley

Raccoon Rally Returns to Allegany State ParkMountain Bikers, Road Racers and Short Track Racers Hit the Trails Last Weekend During Annual Event

Trophies Awarded to The Villager RockiesECLV Little League Baseball Team (9-10 Year Olds) Celebrate their Winning Season

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