The Villager: April 16-22, 2009

April 16-22, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 16

COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION JASON ALDEAN TO HEADLINE THIS SUMMER’S CATT. CO. FAIR . . . PAGE 3

HOME & GARDEN SHOW: APRIL 17-19 ~ WILLIAM O. SMITH REC. CENTER, OLEAN

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Tickets For Summer Festival Now On SaleJuly Concerts to Feature Sean Patrick McGraw, BPO and Three Dog Night

Tickets for this year’s Summer Festival of the Arts concerts are now on sale! The festival, to be held July 3-5, 2009, will feature country music artist Sean Patrick McGraw during the sponsor’s reception at HoliMont on Friday; the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on the slopes of Holiday Valley on Saturday (followed by a spectacular fi reworks display); and the return of Three Dog Night on the slopes of Holiday Valley on Sunday. Tickets for the sponsor’s reception are $45 (includes dinner and concert) or $10 for the concert only; $25 for the BPO; and $25 for Three Dog Night. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Ellicottville Chamber offi ce (9 W. Washington Street), Tops Markets or at www.tickets.com. Children 12 and under are free. Other events during the weekend include: arts & crafts show, pet parade, strawberry festival, garden luncheon with TV personality Sally Cunningham, free gazebo entertainment, children’s activities and more! For a complete schedule, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099.

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Buddy Guy Comes To SalamancaE’ville Locals Refl ect on Legendary Blues Guitarist at the Belle Starr

Spring Projects In The VillageMayor Discusses Request to Install Sidewalk on Martha; Grass on Main Street & More at Village Board Meeting

Victorian High Tea ReturnsEllicottville Historical Society to Host 2nd Annual Event May 2 at the United Church

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Broadway Musical:‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Coming to Pitt-Bradford ... page 4“Bye Bye Birdie,” a Broadway musical comedy based on the early career of Elvis Presley, will be staged Thursday, April 30 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Bye Bye Birdie provided the launching pad for the Broadway careers of songwriters Charles Strouse and Lee Adams. The stage production garnered eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Life Magazine described the show as “a tuneful teenage rampage ... a buttercup-bright musical hit that adds a note of fun to the Broadway season.” Woodwind Productions will present the Rock ‘n’ Roll era-inspired show at 7:30pm at the university’s Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall.

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The Ellicottville Historical Society will host their 2nd annual Victorian High Tea Saturday May 2 at 2pm. This year the tea will be held at the United Church of Ellicottville on Elizabeth Street. The menu will include fi nger sandwiches, scones, sweet breads, tea and hot chocolate. A special blend of tea called “snowfl ake” from Lana’s Little House in Forestville will be featured. Admission is $10; however ladies over 80 years will be honored guests of the Historical Society. This is a wonderful opportunity for daughters, mothers, grandmothers and friends to start a tradition by attending this tea. All are welcome. For reservations call 699 4618. Pictured above: last year’s inaugural event. Photo/Gary Kinn

BY ERIC HUNDUNIV. OF PITT-BRADFORD

The Ellicottville Village Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Monday, April 13. The meeting began when a resident asked if the board would condemn a vacant house bordering his property, which he claimed posed a potential

health and fi re risk. Mayor Charles Coolidge said he was not certain of what legal steps the board could take, and he would have to talk to the village attorney before he could decide what steps to take. He added that before a house can be sold, the village building inspector would have to investigate the building, and until the inspector does this, there is little the board can do.

The resident then voiced concern that the property’s owner would rent the building to other people, and then get around the building inspection. Coolidge said the village really would not be able to force him to improve his property, since there are no laws in place for this situation. Village Constable Howard Gifford added that the only laws he knew of

dealt with state building codes. In new business, the board opened the public hearing on next year’s budget. They then voted to accept the plan. They also agreed to transfer $52,000 from the water surplus fund to pay for the telemetry system. Harold Morton, head of the DPW,

The 47th Annual Western New York Maple Festival is fast-approaching and is sure to deliver on its promise of pure maple syrup, as well as free family fun for an entire weekend, April 25 and 26. As the last of this year’s sap is drawn from the maple trees, the Maple Festival committee rounds out its plans for one of New York’s longest-running festivals. The events are free, the food is fabulous! Come out and enjoy the music and dance entertainment and fun activities for every age and interest.

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BY IAN BIGGS

For those of you who don’t know Buddy Guy, you’re missing out. This legendary American Blues and Rock guitarist and singer has been entertaining the crowds for generations with his infamous way of getting the crowd up and dancing. Buddy was born in Lettsworth, Louisiana to a sharecroppers family and began performing in Baton Rouge

at an early age before making the move to Blues capital Chicago where he met Muddy Waters. Buddy said ‘Mud’ asked him if he was hungry, and Buddy replied, “Well if you’re Muddy Waters, I’m not hungry no more.“ “Just meeting him fi lled me up,” said Guy. Now, with over fi fty albums to his credit and fi ve Grammys, Buddy is still going strong. His mastery of the guitar is known throughout the world, as is his showmanship.

His songs have been covered by such renowned artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones to name but a few. On PBS’s show ‘Soundstage,’ he joined John Mayer on stage for a few great songs including ‘Come Back to Bed,’ ‘Feels Like Rain’ and an extended set of ‘Damn Right I Got the Blues,’ his soulful voice stealing the show. Throughout his years he has been an inspiration to guitarists from all

genres of music and to many famous musicians such as Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn. While Buddy will be performing at the Seneca Allegany Casino this Friday, it was his performances in the 70’s with harmonica player and singer Junior Wells at the venerable Belle Starr Lodge in Colden, NY that gets the crowd talking around here. Locals

While Buddy will be performing at the Seneca Allegany Casino this Friday, it was his performances in the 70’s with harmonica player and singer Junior Wells at the venerable Belle Starr Lodge in Colden, NY that gets the crowd talking around here. Locals from Ellicottville and elsewhere remember the Belle Starr days fondly with musicians from all around who would come and play late into the night.

~ The Villager ~ April 16-22, 2009

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Greetings from someplace other than Ellicottville! I know, I know – each week I sing the praises of our little village, write about how much

I love living in this beautiful resort town and report on how much fun we all have through the four seasons. But hey – I’m human, you know – and an opportunity to visit the Virgin Islands in mid-April is just too tempting to pass up. So, I packed my bags and here I am – poolside enjoying the warm trade breezes, palm trees, sunshine and beautiful blue water. It’s the perfect setting to thaw those last few Holiday Valley ice crystals remaining in my blood stream. The winter was wonderful – don’t get me wrong – but it seemed especially cold and long. And like many others who make the annual spring break pilgrimage, I have a tough time waiting for Mother Nature to warm me up at

home. Thank goodness for The Villager’s able-bodied andmost hardy staff of dedicatedmaniacs. I never have toworry about a thing when I go on these trips. Actually, I’m beginning to think things go smoother when I’m not around… Better be careful I don’t vacation myself out of a job! And so, dear readers – please excuse the brevity ofthis week’s message, but I’mgetting into my best “down-mode” and wish to fi nish thispiece in an upbeat manner. I realize no vacation goes unpunished, but the sun, warmth and blue water make it all seem worthwhile. Hope things warm up for y’all athome. Until next week …

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I am personally sorry to send this favorable report out well into the 2009 year. The Fund has brought so much meaningful experiences to the children of the Ellicottville Central School District and 2008 was a very benefi cial year for them. The list of support for these events started with a community drive in 1996 and the Fund keeps on giving to the students. 2008 brought the following to them:• ECS Musical Production of Beauty and the Beast: March 28-30; $1,000 towards the license and rights.• Amherst Saxophone Quartet:

2 performances, $1,2000. Grades 6-12 performance, Grades Kindergarten-5th grade performance• Corning Glass Works Tour: 15 students attended at $21 each; total: $315• Hills Brothers - A Rockin’ Concert to Celebrate Reading: one performance, Grades Kindergarten-5th grade. Kick-off for Reading Success Week, $600 (actual cost was $710)• Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra – Pictures at an Exhibition: Kleinhans Musical Hall April 25, Grade Level 9-12 (104 students attended). $6 per

person; total cost: $264 The Endowment Fund has suffered some loss due to the current recession and 2009 will be a bit constrained in sponsoring events. However, I am positive for the year and years to come. The retirement of Patricia Haynes concluded 6 years time with her help in developing programs for the school and I would be remiss not to mention that she was totally instrumental in the success we achieved together. A remarkable lady! Sincerely,

Anthony J. Cassetta

Cutter’s Camp 2009Holiday Valley Sends Park Crew Members to Mt. Snow, Vermont

It’s No Secret … Planning, cutting, maintaining and marketing terrain parks and pipes involves a considerable amount of resources. Whatever the budget, machinery or snow conditions, the key to reaping the rewards of the investment is to have knowledgeable, well-trained staff. With this in mind, Holiday Valley sent Pat Morgan and Chris Perks to Cutter’s Camp ’09 at Mount Snow, Vermont, April 6-10. Each day, the crew started in the classroom and then took their skills to the slopes the second half of the day. At the start and end of each day, the guys took part in an all-group session on risk-management, signage, snow science, park and pipe ops, marketing, management - just to name a few topics. Stay tuned for more great developments coming out of the 42/78 Parks at Holiday Valley. Pictured above, left to right: Another day at the offi ce for Pat Morgan, Paul Quiter, and Chris Perks, part of the 42/78 Parks team at Holiday Valley. The new Piston Bully park cat, one of the many machines available for test driving at Cutter’s Camp.

Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet. This year’s Earth Day will fall on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. To learn more about how you can help protect our planet and about the many volunteer opportunities available, visit www.Earthday.gov.

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The ECLV Little League Baseball & Softball program is still looking for Boys 11-12 years of age to play Little league Baseball and also Girls from 9-12 years of age to play softball. If your child is interested in playing, parents should contact Marty Burroughs at 801-0944, Todd Palmatier at 244-0964 or 938-6770, or Mary Jo Woodarek at 938-9179 by April 20.

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The annual Spring Park Session at Holiday Valley will take place this Saturday, April 18 on Foxfi re (weather permitting). Snowboarders and Freeriders are invited to hike the park to ride special features set up for the day and take part in a fun competition. For more information, visit www.holidayvalley.com.

SPRING SESSION: Hike the Park on Foxfi re this Saturday, April 18

Get ready … get set for Ellicottville Summer Soccer! Sign-ups will be held at the Ellicottville Memorial Library on the following dates and times: April 23 and 30 from 5:30-7:30pm, and on May 2 from 10am-noon. Ellicottville Summer Soccer is for ages 5 through 17. Cost is $25 for 1st and 2nd child of the same family, $15 for the 3rd child, and free for the 4th child. You must make it to one of the above sign-up dates to participate. Sign-ups will not be accepted after May 2. For more information or if you have any questions, contact Connie Hellwig at 699-4456 or Kyle Woodin at 699-4833.

SUMMER SOCCER: Sign-Ups Start April 23 at Ellicottville Library

Routes To Art Kick-OffThis Saturday: Exhibit, Reception and Native American Dancers

OLEAN - The Cattaraugus County Arts Council kicks off the Routes to Art open studio tour with an exhibit of art beginning this Saturday, April 18 at the Regina Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. The exhibition begins with a public reception from 6-8pm and features the Allegany River Dancers performing traditional Native American dances at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. The reception will provide an opportunity to meet and preview the unique art of more than 40 regional artists, including Native American artists working in traditional and contemporary mediums. The

exhibit will hang until May 11 and is open during regular Quick Center gallery hours. Routes to Art is the region’s premier arts and cultural tourism event featuring an open studio weekend on May 16-17. Visitors can plan their self-guided driving route to over 40 artist studios throughout the greater Cattaraugus region. This year’s event features a partnership with the Seneca Nation of Indians in celebration of the area’s cultural and artistic diversity. Routes to Art offers the chance to visit eleven artists from the Seneca Nation of Indians and to see work in mediums including bone carving, soapstone sculpture, painting, clay, jewelry, corn

husk dolls, beadwork, basketry, and photography. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council has also once again partnered with staff from Cattaraugus County’s Department of Tourism to market the Routes to Art program throughout a three-state, two nation area. A new feature this year is a downloadable points of interest fi le for travelers who use GPS technology to guide their travels. Detailed information about the artists and the program can be found at the Routes to Art website at www.routestoart.com or by calling the Cattaraugus County Arts Council to request a program brochure by mail, 716-372-7455.

LITTLE VALLEY - The Cattaraugus County Fair is pleased to announce country music sensation, Jason Aldean, live in concert! This concert event of the summer will be Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 7:30pm on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds! Opening act will the The Willow Creek Band. Jason Aldean’s tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 9am at the Corporate Building on the fairgrounds or over the phone at 716-938-9146. After selling two million copies of his fi rst two albums, topping the charts with fi ve smash hits, racking up award nominations and hitting every stop on the requisite “new artist” tour circuit for the last three years, country rocker Jason Aldean is running full throttle into Spring. Having just wrapped his fi rst full and very successful headlining tour, he just released his third album, Wide Open, on April 7. The Macon, Georgia native wrapped up 2008 on a high note. Aldean’s debut of ‘She’s Country,’ the fi rst single off the forthcoming CD and now the fastest-rising single of his career to date, was introduced with a lights-out performance on the CMA Awards in November. Upon hearing the lyrics and energy in the demo of ‘She’s

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Rascal Flatts and Toby Keith. In 2008, Jason Aldean headlined the 2008 CMT Tour with Lady Antebellum. Don’t miss this concert event of the summer! Jason Aldean at the Cattaraugus County Fair August 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are only $28 track and $23 grandstand plus gate admission. Tickets go on sale April 17. See you there!

Jason Aldean (above) will be performing at this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair in Little Valley on Thursday, August 6. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 17.


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E’VILLE – Mike and Patty will be returning to Balloons Restaurant & Night Club in Ellicottville on Wednesday, April 22 from 6-10pm for readings and guidance. These two gifted spiritual guides will share their insights and your messages from your guides. They will offer 15-minute readings for $20. No phone calls to sign up in advance. A sign-up list will be at the bar the evening of the event.

PSYCHIC NIGHT: Returning to Balloons April 22 from 6-10pm

Broadway Musical‘Bye Bye Birdie’ to be Performed April 30 at Univ. of Pitt-Bradford

BRADFORD, Pa. – “Bye Bye Birdie,” a Broadway musical comedy based on the early career of Elvis Presley, will be staged Thursday, April 30 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Woodwind Productions will present the Rock ‘n’ Roll era-inspired show at 7:30pm at the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Admission is $29 at the door and $24 in advance for the public, $25 at the door and $20 in advance for Pitt-Bradford faculty and staff, and $12 at the door and $10 in advance for students. The show is part of the university’s Season Subscription Series. Bye Bye Birdie provided the launching pad for the Broadway careers of songwriters Charles Strouse and Lee Adams. The title character is a Presley-esque Conrad Birdie, idol of teens across the country. Conrad, like Presley, is drafted, throwing his agent, Albert Peterson, out of work. Albert and his girlfriend

hold a nationwide contest - a lucky girl will give a good-bye kiss to Conrad on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The winner, Kim McAfee, gets a visit from Conrad at her Midwestern home, frustrating her father and making her boyfriend jealous. “Bye Bye Birdie is the historical ancestor to ‘Grease’ and ‘High School Musical’,” said Randy Mayes, director of arts programming at Pitt-Bradford. “Birdie is the teen musical that started the trend, and it’s a lot of fun to see where these modern musicals originated.” Making its debut on April 14, 1960, Bye Bye Birdie had 607 performances on Broadway before being turned into two movies in 1963 and 1995. Dick Van Dyke and Charles Nelson Reilly portrayed roles in the original production. The lineup of songs include ‘How Lovely to be a Woman,’ ‘Put on a Happy Face,’ ‘Kids’

and the famous scene of ‘The Telephone Hour.’ The stage production garnered eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Life Magazinedescribed the show as “a tuneful teenage rampage ... a buttercup-bright musical hit that adds a note of fun to the Broadway season.” A pre-show dinner will begin at 5:45pm in the KOA Dining Hall of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The menu includes grilled chicken with vodka sauce, sour cream smashed potatoes, carrots Vichy, Caesar salad with homemade croutons, rolls with butter, vanilla custard with mixed berries and fresh whipped cream, iced tea, water and coffee. Cost is $18. For disability-related needs, contact the Offi ce of Disability Resources and Services at 814-362-7609 or e-mail [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> For tickets, call the Bromeley Family Theater box offi ce at 814-362-5113.

Woodwind Productions’ ‘Bye-Bye Birdie,’ which will take the stage at the Bromeley Family Theater on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford April 30 at 7:30pm. Admission is $29 at the door and $24 in advance for the public, $25 at the doorand $20 in advance for Pitt-Bradford faculty and staff, and $12 at the door and $10 in advance for students. The show is part of the university’s Season Subscription Series.

FRANKLINVILLE - The 47th Annual Western New York Maple Festival is fast-approaching and is sure to deliver on its promise of pure maple syrup, as well as free family fun for an entire weekend, April 25 and 26. As the last of this year’s sap is drawn from the maple trees, the Maple Festival committee rounds out its plans for one of New York’s longest-running festivals. Anyone who has attended the Maple Festival in Franklinville in the past few years will recognize the sugar shanty. Members of the Western New York Maple Producers Association are busy each year boiling sap in the shanty and providing live demonstrations of the sugaring process. If you’re looking to try something new, be sure to visit the Western New York Maple Producers exhibit. At the 2008 Maple Festival, the producers shared the all-new Maple Pop. Taste-testers commented that the pure maple syrup in the

soda offered a smooth, mellow taste something along the lines of a cream soda and a root beer. The response was exciting and positive, and the producers will be selling the sweet, new pop at the sugar shanty this year! Offering another new opportunity this year, the Franklinville Central School will be holding a silent auction on Saturday, April 25, in the high school gymnasium. You’ll want to be sure to place your bids for the tools, equipment, and supplies that the school district is auctioning from its surplus inventory. For more information, please visit the school’s website at tbafcs.org http://tbafcs.org or call 716-676-8005. As always, the festival kicks off with the Maple King and Queen contest. Seniors from Ten Broeck Academy will compete on Thursday, April 23, starting at 7pm in the high school’s auditorium. The young people exhibit their talent, as well as knowledge of maple syrup and production, while providing

a free night of entertainment in Franklinville. The king and queen also serve pancakes at the breakfast and sell maple products at the festival throughout the weekend. It wouldn’t be a Maple Festival without pure, sweet maple syrup drizzling down fresh, hot pancakes, stacked alongside delicious sausage patties. Area volunteers serve the crowds from 7:30am until 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The deal couldn’t be any sweeter than getting all you can eat for $6 per adult or $5 per child or senior citizen! The festival parade will kick off at 11am. on Saturday, April 25. In addition to the Ten Broeck Academy Marching Band, the parade will feature other music and dance exhibitions, as well as fl oats, fi re trucks, and horses. Local businesses, school clubs, and youth groups are always encouraged to enter a fl oat or marching unit in the parade, and interested participants can call 716-676-3504 for more information about being part of this year’s line-up. Be sure to grab your viewing spot along Main Street before 11am on Saturday, so you won’t miss any of the surprises this year’s parade might offer! Saturday’s events also include the antique gas engine show, live music and Irish dance exhibitions, and the fi re department’s ham-and-leek dinner. Visitors to Franklinville are encouraged to take a stroll around the quaint community on Saturday or Sunday. Be sure to stop by Ischua Valley Historical Society’s open house at “Miner’s Cabin” on Pine Street, and wind your way back to the high school, where the Ten Broeck Academy FFA will host a petting zoo. More than 120 craft and business vendors and all festival activities will be

The events are free, the food is fabulous! Come out and enjoy the music and dance entertainment and fun activities for every age and interest. You will defi nitely want to make Franklinville your destination for the 47th Annual Western New York Maple Festival on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26!


RIDE FOR ST. JUDE: MAY 2 ~ THE CROSSPATCH HORSE RANCH, LITTLE VALLEY, 10AM

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at West Point in 1990. LTC Kneis’ fi rst assignment was with the 1st Battalion Airborne Field Artillery Regiment at Fort Bragg, NC where he served as a Company Fire Support Offi cer (DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM), Battery Fire Direction Offi cer, Battery Executive Offi cer and Battalion Assistant S3 for Operations. Following his tour in Korea as the 2d Infantry Division Artillery Plans Offi cer, LTC Kneis was reassigned back to Fort Bragg where he served as a 82d Airborne Division Assistant Fire Support Offi cer and Battery Commander for C Battery, 2d Battalion Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. Selected to command a second time, LTC Kneis served as the D Battery, Airborne Field Artillery Regiment Commander; 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Fire Support Offi cer (KOSOVO) and G3 Training Chief, Southern European Task Force (SETAF) while stationed at Vicenza, Italy. Following graduation from the Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, LTC Kneis accepted a third assignment to Fort Bragg in the XVIII

Airborne Corps G3 shop as a tactical, operational, and force management planner (OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM). LTC Kneis’ fi nal assignment has been with US Northern Command J5, Directorate of Plans, Policy and Strategy where he has served as a Contingency Plans Branch Chief for the Civil Support, Special Technical Operations, and Homeland Defense Plans Branches. Additionally, LTC Kneis has been the lead planner for the US Northern Command Theater Campaign Plan. LTC Kneis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Masters degree in Military Arts and Sciences. His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Saudi and Kuwait Liberation Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal. He has earned the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Wings and Air Assault Badge.

LTC Mark Kneis (above), his wife Heather, son Mark, and daughter Kieran will reside in Colorado Springs following retirement where LTC Kneis will continue service to the nation as a Global Strike Planner for the Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army Forces Strategic Command.

Attention ECS Alumni, former Classmates and friends! Circle your calendar for Friday, July 17, 2009. This year’s Alumni Reunion Dinner will again be held at the Tannenbaum Lodge, Holiday Valley, beginning at 6pm, and the Committee is busy with plans for another wonderful evening. Details, including reservation information, menu, etc. will be published in the near future. Each year, more former classmates gather to enjoy the festivities, and we’d like to see you there, so plan now to attend! ECS Alumni Committee, PO Box 1033, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

ECS REUNION: Ellicottville Alumni Association Plans July 17 Event

E’VILLE – A seminar is planned on Sunday, April 19 at noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville on the subject of Internet Safety, a topic on which every child and adult needs to be informed. Vern McMillen, Senior Investigator for the New York State Police will lead the presentation and discussion. The public is encouraged to attend this very important program. There are many ways for the community to get involved in activities at St. Paul’s. Special programs and activities are always in the works to which the community is invited, such as the Internet Seminar on April 19. Future programs are being planned with speakers brought in to present timely topics. The public is welcome to participate

Internet Safety SeminarThis Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville

in these programs. Sharing our facilities is an outreach mission of St. Paul’s. Many groups presently use the church hall such as the American Red Cross Blood Drive, Weight Watchers, AA, Tai Chi, and more currently being considered. Use of the new Fellowship Hall/Community Room when fi nished will be available for community functions. Spring cleanup has begun at St. Paul’s. Plans are being made for landscaping the grounds around the new addition and the old building to include, besides shrubbery, trees and other plantings, a Memorial Garden. St. Paul’s is fortunate to have members who have the expertise to plan and create a landscape worthy of honoring the house of our Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ. Walkways in the Memorial Garden will be laid bricks that have been purchased for $50 and engraved with a loved one’s name. More bricks will be needed to complete the walkway and will be added as they are purchased. Anyone is welcome to purchase a brick to be placed in the Memorial Garden. Call the church offi ce at 699-2265 if you would like to order one. Having all who come to St. Paul’s feel at home in God’s house is important. St. Paul’s doors are always open to all who wish to visit. Feel free to stop in and take a look around and join us for worship on Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9am and all children are welcome to attend.

HEALING SERVICE: Let the Angels Sing ... April 23 in Ellicottville

You are invited to attend an evening of Healing and Inspiration on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7pm at the 1887 Building, located on the corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets in Ellicottville (entrance at the back of the building.) Musicians: Annette Ieda and Karen Clopp. Offi ciating: Rev. Michael. All are welcome. Hear the voice within and rejoice with the angels …

WNYKidneyConnection.org is a website for potential living kidney donors and people in need to communicate. Over the past two years, the website has been the meeting place for donors and recipients across the country. Spearheaded by Jeanette Ostrom, Patti Merritt, and Tina Long, it is their hope that the website will help neighbors and friends make that connection and that more people will be able to give and receive the gift of life. The three women (pictured above) were recently presented with the Gift of Life Extraordinary Achievement award from the National Kidney Foundation for their dedication to bringing help to people affl icted with kidney disease. The comments upon the presentation of this award were so heartfelt, glowing and supportive of the work these “women on a mission” have done to bring patients and donors together through the website. Their mission is to duplicate this program all across America. If you or someone you love are in need of a kidney, or to learn more about how you can help, visit www.WNYKidneyConnection.org.


VICTORIAN HIGH TEA: MAY 2 ~ UNITED CHURCH OF ELLICOTTVILLE, 2PM

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BY ANNE LONDON

From the moment you step inside and see the glass brick room divider that casts its refracted light on the pool room and the fi rst of the home’s window walled sets of stairs you think to yourself whoa, I must not be in Ellicottville any more. But you are. Right there

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up the amenities of the good life in a home base with the sophistication of a Manhattan penthouse. Not all homes in EVL, you see, are Victorian or A framed or built of logs. Our community of rugged individualists makes room for every taste and style of architecture as evidenced by the unique beauty of this well designed, dramatically different ski home. You start, as said, with a pool table-dominated game room. Then you take fl ight. The home soars skyward with an openness that feels wild and free, quite different from the snug environment that defi nes many of the window walled timber clad great rooms that dot the area’s countryside. An interesting stairway ties the entire four bedroom four bath aerie together. It starts just past the glass bricked entranceway, wrapping itself around the wall as it invites you to enjoy a tour of the outdoor world as you pass by large glass panels set into the exterior walls. After leveling off at the second fl oor with its living room, twin dining tables, kitchen, deck and marvelous three-sided fi replace, your outdoor window tour continues as you ascend to the bedroom fl oor where you can lean out over the railing and look both up and down at glorious indoor views as well. From this vantage point, it is interesting to note the ‘windows’ cut into walls that open up the ultramodern bedrooms to the home’s core, and also that the stairs-turned-hallway have a kind of ambling quality to them – it may seem as though the wedlen turns you’ll be doing later on the ski slope start back here before you even leave the house! The next time you drive by the library, take a look at the home just to its right, and consider for a moment how gracefully Ellicottville brings people together – and architecture as well.

Not all homes in EVL, you see, are Victorian or A framed or built of logs. Our community of rugged individualists makes room for every taste and style of architecture as evidenced by the unique beauty of this well designed, dramatically different ski home.


TASTE OF THE SOUTHTOWNS: MAY 3 ~ SPRINGVILLE FIRE HALL, 11AM-5PM

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SPRINGVILLE - Help save the birds and support Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, a 501 c3 non-profi t organization and the largest waterfowl sanctuary in the U.S. Come to Springville’s Taste of the Southtowns on Sunday, May 3 from 11-5pm inside the Springville Fire Hall on Rt. 39, Main St. Over forty delicious food items will be available, as well as the biggest Chinese Auction in all of WNY featuring 50 fantastic baskets. There will also be a silent auction and three live bands! Watch next week’s Villager for more details, or call 1-716-942-6835. You can also visit www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com.

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I have a very clear memory, as a young boy, walking into the kitchen only to fi nd my mom and dad both preparing a leg of Lamb for dinner. Upon my fi rst taste as a child, it was nothing less than ignoble. The impeccable fl avors of the meat, wrapped in its own fats, along with the rich and savory natural juices accompanied with a healthy portion of that succulent bone marrow. We would prepare, eat and always laugh together. Knowing we would have lamb for dinner meant it was going to be a great day. 10,000 years ago within Central Asia, a group of farmers domesticated the fi rst sheep. Lamb, a name given to describe a young sheep under twelve months of age, is considered by many cultures to be the most holy and purest of red meats. Consumed on nearly every continent, a multi-purpose animal with over 200 breeds and nearly one billion worldwide. It’s by no mistake, they are simply an agricultural gemstone. The top ten sheep producing countries are China, Australia, India, Iran, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Sudan, Turkey, South Africa and Pakistan. During biblical times, sheep production was already well established. The Old Testament states lamb to be holy and pure, it is what would have been served at the table of the last supper. Throughout the world the most popular Easter symbol is the lamb. The reference to lamb in Christianity goes back to the book of Genesis,

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century the Benedictine monks wrote a prayer for the blessing of lambs. A few hundred years later the pope adopted it and a whole lamb was roasted which became the feature of the Pope’s Easter Dinner, and has been ever since. The 1400’s hosted Queen Isabella of Spain who used the money derived from the wool of the sheep to fi nance Columbus and other conquistadors’ voyages. In 1493 on his second voyage to the New World, Columbus took sheep with him as a food supply and trading commodity. In 1519, Cortez, who began his exploration of Mexico and the Western U.S., took with him sheep that were offspring of Columbus’ sheep. The Navajo Indians breed of sheep, the Churro is the oldest breed in the Untied States. England throughout the 16th and 17th centuries discouraged the wool industry within many of the American colonies. Nonetheless, colonists quickly learned to smuggle sheep into the states, which aided in the development of today’s wool industry. By 1664, 100,000 sheep popularized the colonies, causing the General Court of Massachusetts to pass a law requiring youth to learn the art of spin and weave. By the time 1698 came around, America was exporting wool goods. England became outraged and outlawed wool trade, punishing anyone who stood up against them by cutting off their right hand. The restrictions on sheep raising and wool manufacturing, along with the Stamp Act, led to the American

Revolutionary War. Thus, spinning and weaving were considered patriotic acts. Even after the war, England enacted a law forbidding the export of any sheep, but wethers. George Washington raised sheep on his Mount Vernon Estate while Thomas Jefferson kept sheep at Monticello. Presidents Washington and Jefferson were both inaugurated in suits made of American wool. James Madison’s inaugural jacket was woven from the wool of sheep raised at his home in Virginia. President Woodrow Wilson grazed sheep on the White House Lawn. Sheep raising has played a role in several historical confl icts such as the “Highland clearance,” the U.S. Range Wars, and the English “enclosing of the commons.” The Highland Clearances consisted of the replacement of an ancient almost feudal system of land tenure in Scotland with the rearing of sheep. In the Middle Ages, farmers learned that sheep were not only profi table, but that they provided wool for clothing, skins for parchment, milk, cheese and butter. But, most importantly sustenance, in this case, meat. What is it about Lamb that drives us as a culture - whether we enjoy a plate of lamb at a fancy restaurant, or just simply count them to fall asleep. Sheep are key symbols in fables and nursery rhymes, novels and movies. Lamb has made a deep impact within us as people. In antiquity, symbolism involving sheep cropped up in religions within middle eastern countries. The

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When undergoing a fi tness test, the push-up is commonly cited as a requirement in a series of exercises. I often get asked about proper form and technique, regarding the successful execution of a push-up. Prior to engaging in any physical activity, please consult with your medical doctor, regarding your health status, if necessary. Begin with your body resting fl at on the ground in a pronated (face down) position. As in every exercise, spinal alignment is vital. Both legs are extended and hip-width apart. Body weight-bearing will occur on the balls of your feet and on your palms. For less intensity, the push-up can be performed with your body weight resting on your knees, thereby making the length of your body’s “lever” much shorter. This stance is commonly referred to as a “female push-up.” (Note: prior to preparing for any physical fi tness test, it’s important to confi rm which type of push-up is expected.) As mentioned, body weight-bearing occurs on your palms. Hands are positioned with palms fl at on the fl oor and laterally in alignment with your shoulders. Avoid bringing your fi ngers

tightly together, as your base of balance decreases by doing so. Instead, allow your fi ngers to rest fl at on the fl oor in a natural, comfortable spread. As well, your upper arms should also be extended outwards to the sides (laterally) and in line with your shoulders. In this position, your wrists should be directly under your elbows. Here, we are greatly engaging the chest or pectoralis major (pectorals muscle group). Remember to keep your neck fl at and in line with your spine, with your sight facing the fl oor. Too often, people will either cock their heads or drop their chins, thereby mis-aligning their spines and creating unwelcomed strain on their necks and upper backs (trapezius). With your body now in proper position, exhale on exertion while pushing your body upwards with the use of your arms until your arms are vertically extended. As well, achieve a 95% extension of your elbows instead of “locking” them. Using your arms, slowly begin to lower your body downwards to your starting position while inhaling. Continue to lower your body down until a right angle of 90% has been created at your elbow joints. (If your body lowers beyond this point, unnecessary strain may occur for your rotator cuff, as your shoulder girdle is forced to over-extend at this point.) You have now completed one proper push-up! Please keep in mind the following:• All movement should be smooth and well-paced; any jerking or sudden upward thrusts or rushed downward descends should be avoided.• Avoid allowing your pelvis, abdominals or torso to sag/ drop; keep your spine fl at throughout

the entire movement.• When pushing your body upwards, avoid allowing your gluts (buttocks) to rise higher than your spine. Variations of the push-up: • Station your palms on a higher level (e.g. on a wall or bench) while both legs are outstretched and the balls of your feet are anchored on the fl oor out from the wall.• Station your palms on a less-stationary surface such as a Stability Ball, balance/fulcrum board or BOSU Ball. Both legs are outstretched and the balls of your feet are anchored on the fl oor.• Station the balls of your feet on a higher level (e.g. on a bench). Both legs are outstretched and your palms are anchored on the fl oor.• Station the balls of your feet on a less-stationary surface such as a Stability Ball, balance/fulcrum board or BOSU Ball. Both legs are outstretched and your palms are anchored on the fl oor.• An “alligator” push-up: both elbows and upper arms are positioned alongside of your torso. Here, great demand is placed on the triceps (back of the upper arms).• Perform a push-up while weight-bearing on the balls of only one foot, thereby greatly decreasing your base of balance and increasing the level of intensity. Katherine Preston is a Registered Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, Older Adult Specialist, and Fitness Instructor through the Canadian Fitness Professionals Assoc. Katherine founded and operates ABSolute Fitness Training & Consulting. Questions? Comments? You can contact Katherine at absfi [email protected] or visit her website athttp://home.cogeco.ca/~absfi t

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There’s been a lot of talk about piracy lately. Of course we all know of the drama that unfolded this week off the coast of Somalia as a street gang in a skiff attempted to hijack a U.S. cargo ship as it rounded the horn of Africa. Those so-called pirates weren’t quite up to the challenge of facing down the Navy Seals and they’re currently resting comfortably with Davy Jones’ locker at the bottom of the sea. There is, however, another form of pirate that lurks much closer to home for most of us. I’m talking about the pirates that seem to have hijacked our lives in Albany. These Buccaneers disguised as politicians are attempting to sink the Empire State and they seem to be doing a pretty good job of it. Thanks, in part, to the incompetence of the current state administration and the monkey-like howling of a group of know-nothing radio hosts and tea-party re-enactors, the Governor has decided that the solution to our state’s current budget crises is to decimate the ranks of state workers who

toil everyday working to make our lives bearable. It should be noted that the Governor’s plan for massive state layoffs doesn’t include elected offi cials or political appointees. It should also be noted that both of my parents work for the state so my bias concerning the issue is obvious. So. What, exactly, is a state employee? It seems that when the proponents of these layoffs talk about state workers they’re envisioning three piece suit wearing fat cats driving around in state owned Lincoln Towne cars and knocking off early to have a few Lattes at the local Starbucks. Or maybe they see, in their minds eye, a guy in a hard hat leaning on a shovel when he should be fi xing the road. Some of the proponents of the Governor’s layoff plan are probably riding around Red House Lake right now on their mountain bikes, or casting off looking for that giant rainbow trout they’ve been dreaming of. They’re enjoying their summer vacations while, all around them in our state parks, there are state workers cleaning toilets, scrubbing fl oors, clearing trails and, generally, making sure the rest of you enjoy your time off by having a safe and enjoyable time. Sure. Go ahead. Lay them off and thumb your noses at the state unions. Then grab yourself a toilet brush and clean up after yourselves because no one else will. Make no mistake about it, our current budget fi asco has nothing to do with us and everything to do with New York City. State taxpayers are still footing the bill for construction that has yet to offi cially begin

at ground zero. We’re paying for a building that may never be built or occupied. The state and the City are actually trying to pay people to set up shop in a building they’re deathly afraid of. I’ve been called unpatriotic for criticizing plans for the formerly named “freedom Towers” when, in actuality, it’s unpatriotic to ask people to give up they’re jobs to fund a project that makes no sense. But, then again, let’s not forget that the Governor and most of our representatives are from down state. As far as they’re concerned, we are simply a form of income to fund their pet projects in the city. We don’t count and the employees that work for them and us are expendable. Pirates are known for one thing and one thing only. Making themselves rich at the expense of others. While Patterson and his ilk, Republican and Democrat, in Albany, continue to give themselves pay raises they expect everyone else who works for the state to bow out gracefully. The Governor recently granted a raise to one of his top advisors, William Cunningham, to the tune of $178,500. I’m willing to bet that Mr. Cunningham’s job isn’t on the chopping block while the person who cleans the bathrooms in the State Park is in danger of being forced to walk the proverbial plank. Remember that. Patterson is doling out raises to his people while threatening to sendeveryone else to the bottom of the sea. Where are the Navy Seals when we need them. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected].

The May meeting of the Senior Citizens of the Towns of Great Valley, Humphrey and Salamanca will be a SPRING DINNER for MEMBERS ONLY. This meeting will be May 13 at the Great Valley Fire Hall, and will be a catered buffet served at 1pm featuring Swiss steak and boneless chicken breasts. There is a $5.00 charge for this dinner. Reservations and payment must be made by April 30. Call Yvonne Darts at 716-945-4586. Trips are open to all senior citizens (60 or over and spouses) living in the towns of Great Valley, Humphrey or Salamanca. Our next trip is Monday, June 8 to the Dunkirk area for a participating dinner theater experience. It will be the hilarious “The Wedding” of Sally Smith & Wally Wesson. Every person plays a role, gets a new look and a new name. Bring your camera and your dancing shoes. The bus will be leaving the Great Valley Town Hall at 9am, and we should return to the Town Hall at approximately 5pm. There is a $15.00 charge per person. Reservations and payment must be made by May 25. Call Evelyn Parsons at 945-1073.

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budget. Gifford noted in the Constable’s Report that for the month of March, fi ve traffi c tickets were issued, two calls went to the town when patrols were unavailable, they responded to two alarms, and there were two counts of criminal mischief. There was also one garbage complaint, one noise complaint and a trash fi re. Twenty parking tickets were issued during March, Gifford said. At the time of the meeting, the village had received $2,065 in fi nes payments. He said that over the month there were four arrests for disorderly conduct and three for public urination. However, three of the disorderly conducts and two of the public urination arrests occurred following the Mardi Gras celebration. During the celebration, there were also 18 open container arrests, one criminal impersonation and one arrest for underage drinking. He noted that the town police department had two DWI, two cases of petit larceny and one disorderly conduct. Gifford said that for most of the Mardi Gras celebration there were no problems. The detours worked well he said, and the extra offi cers hired by the village did an excellent job. He added that problems only started after midnight. He suggested that the village hire extra offi cers to work staggered shifts, so there is always an extra offi cer on duty during special events. The board agreed that the bar owners had to take a more active role in preventing these incidents by not serving alcohol to individuals who exhibit drunken behavior. The Zoning Report stated some planned developments for

Sprague Development have to be delayed until after the updated zoning laws are approved. The board agreed the changes need to occur quickly, and may hold a special meeting to deal with the issues if necessary. Mike Smith presented the Engineer’s Report, said the village is concerned about future growth with the Town and the future water pressure problems. Coolidge added specifi cally if we have a major fi re it could affect the water pressure. He added that without a new water tank, the Town would have to slow down the expansion. Smith said that after speaking with U.S. Representative Eric Massa, he thinks there is a good chance the village will be able to get a grant covering 50 percent of the cost of the water supply upgrade. He said he would continue to work with Massa’s offi ce, in the hope that the project could get underway by summer. Coolidge informed the board that the HoliMont Association purchased a clock worth $12,000 to $13,000 to be placed on the lawn of the 1887 building. The board also discussed whether they should try growing grass along Washington Street, or if they should install artifi cial turf or pavers. The DPW department is ready to start the grass process once again. We have the top soil and seed and will proceed as soon as possible. Last weeks burst of winter has delayed the process. The board also discussed the topic of public restrooms. They all agreed that the village could not afford to #1 buy land for the rest rooms, #2 install public restrooms due to costs and #3 maintain the restrooms due to cost.

waiting for you at Franklinville Central School and Ten Broeck Academy on North Main Street, where you’ll want to spend the afternoon and entire weekend enjoying all the festival has to offer. On Sunday each year the crowds return for the Road Knights Auto Show, which has welcomed approximately 300 cars in recent years. Young and old come together for a car show that promises delight for everyone!

The Creekside Roundup horse plowing demonstrations welcomes teams of horses from all over New York State. The demonstrations are sure to remind us that in the not-so-distant past, time moved a bit slower and the work was honest between a man and his horse. Almost as a right of passage from spring into summer, the Sunday chicken barbeque will tease your taste buds all morning, and you will surely be relieved when the doors open at 12:00pm at the fi re hall. The Maple Festival Committee welcomes you; however, the committee also encourages you to leave your beloved four-

legged friends and pets home or in a safe environment. Animals will not be allowed on the festival grounds or in the school buildings this year. The Franklinville school district, historical society, library, fi re department, religious community, and many other organizations have been the benefi ciaries of proceeds of past festivals. The committee thanks the many volunteers who work to make the weekend such a success. The events are free, the food is fabulous! Come out and enjoy the music and dance entertainment and fun activities for every age and interest!

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from Ellicottville and elsewhere remember the Belle Starr days fondly with musicians from all around who would come and play late into the night. The 70’s were a time of freedom and the Belle Starr was the place to express that. Grace Kell, owner of Madigan’s along with her husband Kevin, remembers fondly the times at the Belle Starr. “It was a different time back then,” Grace refl ects. “We had all these great bands, and it was such an amazing time of expression.” She noted that “it was there to get away from Disco.” The lodge had many different acts from Muddy Waters to John Lee Hooker to Johnny Shines, all who came south of Buffalo to play and jam into the wee hours of the night to this place in the middle of nowhere. People would drive from all over to come and listen, dance, laugh and sing the likes of Jimmy Page to Joni Mitchell, Gregg Allman to Muddy Waters, They were all at one time or another during its 10-year-run from 1970 to 1980, players on the stage at the Belle Starr. Ellicottville’s Robert Peter Obenauer, known as “O.B.” remembers the time probably better than anyone. As a part owner of the Belle Starr, he, among other obligations, booked bands with the help of Grace Kell. He recalls Buddy Guy as a “great guy” who played with Junior Wells “ten or fi fteen times” at the WNY establishment. He speaks about many of these musicians whom have generated and formed the Blues in America - “It is a great opportunity to listen to these heroes of the blues.” “They weren’t respected in the 60’s and 70’s, but are revered now,”

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celebrate its 20th anniversary of being in business. The Belle Starr was destroyed by electrical fi re in 1980. Grace Kell remembers the sign “This Place Cooks” that was ironically saved from the fi re. It now hangs in O.B.’s antique shop. Many great memories were made at the Belle Starr, which is why, even after all these years, people still talk about it. Though now, just a pasture, the place where the Belle Starr stood still gets people driving by today to reminisce about times and to maybe think about the time Buddy Guy and Junior Wells played in this bar in the middle of the woods. Buddy Guy’s iconic sound and voice will be fi lling the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca this Friday at 8pm.

Madign’s owner and former Belle Starr employee, Grace Kell, is pictured here in an article printed in the Courier-Express, circa 1970’s, when the Belle Star was booming.


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IS YOUR WOOD DECK MOLDY OR GRAY? Vinyl siding dirty or covered in road grime? GREG THOMPSON CONTRACTING offers pressure washing services. Call now for early season rates. Insured. 716-699-6212.

Interior Finishing By Tom Clauss: Painting, plastering, remodeling, repairs, restoration work, electrical, plumbing & more. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SPECIAL: DISCOUNTED PRICES! Free estimates. Call today! 716-949-9155.

LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Formation of VanDyke Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with theSecretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/2009. Offi ces located in Cattaraugus County, NewYork. Street address of Principal Business location is: 4115 South Nine Mile Road (Lot 125),Allegany, NY 14706. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. The Post Offi ce address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any processagainst the LLC served upon him is: VanDyke Consulting, 4115 South Nine Mile Road (Lot125), Allegany, New York 14706. Purpose of LLC: to engage in any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of MCCRACKEN OIL & GAS, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy.of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/03/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal offi ce ofLLC: Carl A. McCracken, PO Box 231, Limestone, NY 14753. SSNY designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at theaddress of its principal offi ce. The registered agent of the company upon whom and at whichprocess against the company can be served is Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of MCCRACKEN OIL INTERESTS, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led withSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/03/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal of-fi ce of LLC: Carl A. McCracken, PO Box 231, Limestone, NY 14753. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to theLLC at the address of its principal offi ce. The registered agent of the company upon whom andat which process against the company can be served is Corporation Service Co., 80 State St.,Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

KING’S EQUIPMENT LLC: Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Compa-ny (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fi led with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on03/10/2009. Offi ce location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such processserved to: The LLC, 1595 Olean-Portville Road, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of NATIVE OFFERINGS FARM, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy.of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/20/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8501Maples Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Enchanted Mountain Kustom Towing & Recovery LLC. Arts.of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/12/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus Co.SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: Vickie Tuttle, 1649 Camel Back Lane, Olean, NY 14760, also the registeredagent. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of ASJ CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led withSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/26/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principaloffi ce of LLC: 16 Broad St., Salamanca, NY 14779. SSNY designated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ricky L. Ray at the princi-pal offi ce of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of Formation of ROSEWOOD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC, a domestic LLC.Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 01/05/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to: Julie Rosenthal, 2797 California Hill Rd, Delevan, NY 14042. Purpose:Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of SCHACHTER’S SHUTTLING, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/8/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal offi ce of LLC: 120 N. Third St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom pro-cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to DiCerbo and Palumbo Attorneys, 410 Community Bank Bldg., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Worship Services In & Around Ellicottville

Would you like your place of worship and times listed? Call The Villager at 716-699-2058

Community Church of Eddyville, 7705 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, 257-3703Sunday 10am

Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., E’ville, 699-2592Mass Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am

Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, 699-5751Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2 W. Washington Street, EllicottvilleSaturday 5:00pm with Communion

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East, E’ville, 699-2265Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:30am

The United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, 699-4003Sunday 10:00am, Communion held the 1st Sunday of each month, Sunday School 10:15am

Faith Baptist Church of Mansfi eld, 7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley, 257-3645Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am & 7:00pmWednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Bible Study

First Baptist Church of Great Valley, 5049 Route 219, Great Valley, 945-4629Sunday School for all ages 9:30am, Sunday Worship Service 10:45am & 6:30pm

Alliance Community Church, 6748 Route 417, Killbuck (next to Post Offi ce), 945-4292Sunday 11:00am

Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am

FOR RENTVacation Rentals: Plan your next getaway, wedding, reunion, golf or ski vacation with ERAVacation Properties. Visit our website at www.ellicottville.com for virtual tours of ourproperties, or call 716-699-4800.

Seasonal/Monthly Guest House, Cabins & Cottage Rentals: 4-BR furnished house sleeps 8-10people, 2.5 baths, FP, Jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer $1,000 per/week, $2000 per/month plus utilities.Two furnished cottages $500 per/week, $1,200 per/month includes utilities, sleeps 4-5 people. 8miles from ski resorts, available for ski season. www.elkdalervresort.com 716-938-6136.

FOR RENT: Luxury 2 & 3-BR townhomes in Salamanca. Private entrances, FP, granite counters,Berber carpet, stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, grounds keeping, snow removal, electric, wa-ter, garbage, sewer included. Various lease lengths available. Prices range from $900 to $1,100monthly. No pets. Call to set up your appointment today! Palmer Rentals 716-945-1906.

700 Square Feet, Main Street, Commercial Space For Rent: Great location. $1,000 permonth plus utilities. Lease. Call 716-572-9192.

Nice 1-BR Apartment Available In Salamanca: Small offi ce could be walk-in closet. Stove,refrigerator, washer/dryer included. Low utilities. $450/month includes water. No smoking,no pets. References, security deposit required. 716-244-0604.

FREE RENT!!! Studio Condo, 34 Wildfl ower, fully furnished, all appliances, fi replace, $450per month plus utilities. Available NOW - Sept. 30. Book today & your last month’s rent isFREE. Contact Tara Ebert at 716-699-3952.SnowPine Condo: 2-BR, completely furnished. Washer/dryer, private deck. Large masterbedroom with King. Loft with Queen & Bunk. $730/month including utilities. Call 814-873-3312 or visit www.bobrentals.com.

House/Apartment: Spacious Victorian on Court Street in Little Valley. 4+BRs, $700/monthplus utilities. Or lower apt. with 2+BRs, $475. Or upper apt. with 1+BRs, $325. Hardwoodfl oors, appliances, yard, no smoking. Minimum 8-month lease. 716-480-3474.

HELP WANTEDMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: HoliMont Ski Area is accepting applications for a LiftMaintenance Technician. Position is year-round with benefi ts. Applicants should possess electrical,mechanical experience & be able to work at heights & under extreme weather conditions. Skiingability preferred. Must pass pre-employment drug screening. Reply in writing by May 1, 2009 toHoliMont, Inc., Attn: Lift Department, PO Box 279, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

WRITERS: The Villager newspaper of Ellicottville is looking for writers to attend the Ellicottville Town/Village Board meetings. Send resume to: PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONThe Allegany Area Historical Association: The next meeting will be held on Sunday, May 3 at 2pm at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany. Dr. Richard Frederick, director of the History and Political Science Program at the Univ. of Pitt-Bradford, will speak on and give a slide presentation about the Kennedy Assassination. About 75% of Americans still think there was some sort of conspiracy involved in the assassination, but no one has yet produced (and proved) a plausible explanation involving a conspiracy. Dr. Frederick will talk about this conspiracy theory and show why he believes the Warren Commission explanation was mostly correct. Dr. Frederick has published a book on President Warren Harding, and is completing a biography of President William Howard Taft. He earned his doctorate from Penn State, and has worked at Pitt-Bradford since 1979. The meeting is open to the public.

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V I E W S F R O M T H E V I L L A G EEllicottville Fire Co. Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Children of All Ages Searched the Village Park Last Saturday for Special Treats Left by the Easter Bunny

HoliMont Calls ‘Last Run’ of the 2008-09 Ski SeasonSkiers Enjoyed the Season’s Ending Last Weekend with Blue Skies and Fabulous Spring Conditions

Gin Mill Celebrates Dyngus Day with Special CeremonyMonday Evening Attracted Much Attention with the Unveiling of ‘Gus’ the Moose

The Villager: April 16-22, 2009

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