June 18-24, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 25

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Welcome To Women’s WeekendEllicottville Showcases a Full Line of Fun ... Just for the Girls!

Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf TournamentAnnual Event Slated for June 29; Proceeds to Benefi t the Ellicottville Memorial Library

Proposed Wind FarmsControversy Created Throughout Cattaraugus County

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Day Trippin’: Venture Out to Griffi s Sculpture Park this Saturday a Special Installation ... page B-2Michael Joseph Hibbard will exhibit his large-scale metal sculptures this June in two outdoor exhibitions. A solo exhibition of eight works by Hibbard will be held at Griffi s Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow, New York, with an opening reception held this Saturday, June 20 at 2pm. The exhibition will run through October 31, 2009. An installation of four of Hibbard’s pieces, along with a work by Luisa Caldwell, is now open for viewing at Heckscher Park in Huntington, NY. The work will be on display for the next 12 months.

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We know that “girls just want to have fun” so grab your friends, sisters, mother or daughter and escape for a girls only weekend in Ellicottville. This is the one event geared toward all the Women in the world so get ready to have a blast, relax, unwind and try new things. Ellicottville’s 3rd annual Women’s Weekend Celebration kicks off this Friday night at The Wingate by Wyndham at 6pm with a Wine and Chocolate Reception. At the same time grab your goodie bag and catch up with old and new friends as you pre-register for events and classes followed by the event’s keynote speaker. Over 30 events and classes will be available, overlapping all weekend long. Here are just a few examples: Hiking, Herbal Tea Party, Cooking Classes, Fly Fishing, Archery, Yoga, Pilates, 5K Run, Beer Tasting and Basic Brewing, Comedy Night and so much more … (A complete schedule of events can be found on page A-2.) There is a $25 registration fee which covers most activities. Additional charges may apply to certain events. You can pre-register by calling the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 716-699-5046 or toll-free 800-349-9099 to avoid any lines at the Wine and Cheese Reception Friday night.

The 7th Annual Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament on June 29 has become an annual favorite on The Valley’s summer events list. It is a great day of friendly competition on the links. Participants of the Pro Am are amateurs and Professionals from around Western New York. All the proceeds from the event benefi t the Ellicottville Memorial Library. “The Ellicottville Memorial Library has been busier than ever,” said Laura Flanagan, library director. “Since opening the new library in November of 2006 our circulation statistics have more than tripled and our usage fi gures have far exceeded our expectations with an increase

from 4,298 visits per year in 2006 to 28,234 visits during 2008. The new library has been referred to as ‘Ellicottville’s gathering room’ and it is so named because of the spirit of generosity and good will that lovingly went into, and continues to go into, the project by so many people.” She continued, “In the coming year we hope to expand our collection of materials and increase our programs. The valuable programs and services the library provides would not be possible without the generous donations we receive throughout the year. Thank you in advance for helping the library continue to

grow!”“Holiday Valley is again very happy to be hosting the “2009 Ellicottville Library Pro-Am,” stated Steve Car-ney, Holiday Valley PGA Golf Pro. “The WNY PGA professionals en-joy playing in the event because of the challenges of the Double Black Diamond course and the good cause that we are all playing for.” Event info for the Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament is as follows: Monday, June 29, 2009, 11am Shotgun Start. The format will be a 2 Best Ball of 4, with full USGA handicap. Cost is $90 for members, $110 for non-members and includes greens fees and cart, as

well as lunch and dinner. $1,600 in gift certifi cates will be awarded asamateur prizes. Entry deadline is the fi rst 60 participants. The Tournament Committee consists of Steve Carney, KristenWidger, Jane Eshbaugh and Laura Flanagan. Sponsorship opportunitiesare also available for those interested. Sponsorship levels include the Presenting Sponsor ($4,000), MajorTournament Sponsor ($1,000), and Tee Sponsor ($150). For more information or an entry form into the Holiday Valley Pro Amon June 29, please contact Holiday Valley Golf Pro Steve Carney at 716-699-2345.

BY IAN BIGGS

The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency met on Tuesday, June 9 to discuss, among other things, the proposed wind farms here in the county. Wind farms in Allegany and the Yorkshire areas of Cattaraugus County are in the developmental stages, but are a controversial subject wherever you turn. The four hundred and fi fty foot turbines planned for Allegany (at the highest point of the blade) have people either curious, puzzled or enraged. Gary Abraham, an environmental lawyer from Allegany represents the Concerned Citizens of Cattaraugus County, a group that opposes the wind farms coming to the small town. The proposed 32 wind turbines are slated to be put up over thousands of acres off of Chipmunk Road on the southwest side of Allegany. In August of 2008, the town received an application from Everpower, a New York City based Turbine Company. The planning board conducted a coordinated seeker review and Everpower was to be providing an environmental impact statement which the town has yet to receive. According to town planning supervisor Carol Horowitz, there is “no time limit” for Everpower to submit the statement. In the interim, the applicant (Everpower) did provide the board with preliminary data. The Town of Allegany has hired a consultant to advise the planning

board and act as an “independent eye,” according to Horowitz. With the town in the preliminary stages however, concerned citizens are beginning to speak up about the impact these large objects will have on the town. Gary Abraham is vehemently opposed to the Cattaraugus County structures. He currently represents

towns and landowners in litigation against the turbine companies. Currently, Allegany has an ordinance in place prohibiting ambient noise levels to rise over three decibels 2500 ft. from the structure. That said, “property owners can choose to have

The four hundred and fi fty foot turbines planned for Allegany (at the highest point of the blade) have people either curious, puzzledor enraged. Gary Abraham, an environmental lawyer from Alleganyrepresents the Concerned Citizens of Cattaraugus County, a groupthat opposes the wind farms coming to the small town. The proposed 32 wind turbines are slated to be put up over thousands of acres off of Chipmunk Road on the southwest side of Allegany.

By Ian BiggsWhen the Women’s Weekend committee was looking for someone to be their keynote speaker, they had to look no further than Gretchen Fierle. With over twenty years of experience as a communications and business leader, Fierle brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Up Close: Business Maverick Gretchen Fierle to Commence Women’s Weekend ... Page A-5

~ The Villager ~ June 18-24, 2009

Publisher’s WordLet’s Get This Party Started, Ladies!

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OLD HOME WEEK: JUNE 23-27 ~ FIREMEN’S PARK, ALLEGANY

* All activities are included in the $25 registration fee except where noted by a $. * All classes are 45 mins. long.

Thank You to our Sponsors: Bradford Hospital Foundation, Entercom-Star 102.5, CCB, Shayne Certo & Wingate by Wyndham

Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce 800-349-9099Web: www.ellicottvilleny.com E-mail: info@ellicottvilleny.com

Friday, June 19th . . . Registration Friday, June 19th . . . Registration

6:00pm ... Wine and Chocolate Reception ... Wingate by Wyndham • Goodie bag and door prizes with registration • Activity Sign Up

6:30pm ... Horse and Carriage rides by Gentle Thunder Farm .. Wingate by Wyndham

8:00pm ... Keynote Speaker Gretchen Fierle: Journey to Self Discovery ... Wingate by Wyndham

9:00pm ... Cosmo Party at Madigan’s ... $ based on Consumption

... Make-up and Glamour Shots at Madigan’s

June 19-21, 2009To Honor, educate, and celebrate being a woman.

Workshop Schedule

9:00am ... Golf Lessons with HV Golf Pro Steve Carney at the HV Driving Range ... Pilates with Sherrie Deshong at Schoolhouse Pilates Studio, 1887 Bldg.

10:30am ... Yoga with Laura at the Gazebo

12:00pm ... Edna Northrup Luncheon at Holiday Valley ... $18.00 • Presentation of Honorees • Announcement of the winner of the Scavenger Hunt

8:00am ... 5k Run for the Suzan G Komen Fund $15 proceeds benefi t breast cancer

... Hiking with Liz Boberg ... all levels at HoliMont

9:30am ... Yoga with Laura at the Gazebo

10:00am ... Fly Fishing with Julie Szur at HoliMont ... Speaker Dr. Kenneth B Goodrich MD: New Esthetic Treatment for a Younger You at the Wingate by Wyndham

... Mat Pilates with Lily Dorito at the Ellicottville Library

10:30am ... Yoga with Laura at the Arboretum

11:00am ... Herbal Tea Party with Crystal Abers at The Birdwalk

... Art Class with Deb McGowan at the Wingate by Wyndham ... Self Defense with Kasey at the Gazebo

12:00pm ... Cooking Class: Tips Up with Anton Roush ... $10.00 ... Master Gardener: Tree Identifi cation with “Tree Key” at the Arboretum ... History of Belly Dancing with Dylaina Young at the Library ... Self Defense with Kasey at the Gazebo

1:00pm ... Cooking Class: Balloons with Thomas Kneeland ... $10.00 ... Fly Fishing with Julie Szur at HoliMont ... Tai Chi with D.J. at the Gazebo ... Art Class with Deb McGowan at the Wingate by Wyndham

1-4:00pm .. Local Artists at the Ellicottville Library

2:00pm ... Archery with Darlene Lyons at the Holiday Valley Driving Range ... Tai Chi with D.J. at the Gazebo ... Change Your Brain, Change Your Life with Lily Dorito, CPNHP at the Wingate by Wyndham ... Master Gardener: Plant Identifi cation Edible Flowers and Herbs at the Arboretum ... Pilates with Sherrie Deshong at Schoolhouse Pilates Studio, 1887 Bldg. ... Cooking Class: Dina’s ... $10.00

3:00pm ... Dionne Kress: Life Coaching at the Wingate by Wyndham ... Beer Tasting and basic brewing class at EBC ... Fly Fishing with Julie Szur at HoliMont ... Cooking Class: The Birdwalk ... $10.00

3:30pm ... Beer Tasting and basic brewing class at EBC

4:00pm ... Wine and Fashion Show at Besty’s and Village Wine Rack Henna with Pritee at Kabob Kafe ... Cooking Class: The Silver Fox ... $10.00

4-8:00pm .. Palm reading with Lynn Timon at the Ellicottville Library ... Secret to Permenant Weight Loss with Lily Dorito, CPNHP at the Wingate by Wyndham

8:00pm ... Women’s Comedy Night at Madigan’s ... $10.00

Saturday, June 20thSaturday, June 20th

Sunday, June 21stSunday, June 21st

E l l i c o t t v i l l eE l l i c o t t v i l l e

Arriving with the beautiful weather, Ellicottville’s Festival Season is now close at hand. Before we jump into the musically-alive month of July, however, we roll out of June with one of the village’s

more popular weekends for the fairer sex – appropriately named “Women’s Weekend.” Ladies, keep your calendars wide open for big fun June 19-21. Designed to honor, educate and celebrate women, this very special weekend will be fi lled with two days of healthy (and fun!) activities, such as hiking, yoga, pilates, seminars, speakers, comedians, spa treatments and (my favorite) – the Wine and Fashion Show. Almost all of the weekend’s activities are covered by the $25 registration fee, although some of these awesome events may require a nominal charge. You can check it all out at the special pre-registration party at the Wingate by Wyndham Friday night at 6pm, where our hosts will be providing two of the

most important food groups for women – chocolate and wine. No worries if you can’t make this informational meeting– you can also simply pre-register online and show upat the particular events you wish to attend! Just go tothe Ellicottville Chamber ofCommerce website (www.ellicottvilleny.com) and click on “Women’s Weekend.” So, dear readers, whether you’re from Mars or Venus, this summer is going to be ablast for everyone – Summer Festival of the Arts, the Folk Art and Music Fair, Jazz Fest … it just goes on and on! Be sure you make plans to spendthe weekends in Ellicottville– we’re where it all happens! Until next week …

Jeanine Z. Bosworth

ROCHESTER - Brendan Lokes, an industrial design student at Rochester Institute of Technology, was featured as an exhibitor at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. Lokes presented at the Student Conference for RIT History. His presentation studied the impact of Title IX on women’s sports at RIT. Lokes is the son of Nancy and Dave Lokes of Ellicottville, NY. Lokes is a 2006 graduate of Ellicottville Central School. Imagine RIT showcased the work of engineers and artists, entrepreneurs and designers, scientists and photographers. More than 400 interactive exhibits and displays were featured at the festival on May 2. For more on the festival, visit www.rit.edu/imagine. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is an internationally recognized leader in professional and career-oriented education, enrolling nearly 16,500 students in eight colleges. Students hail from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. RIT’s modern 1,300-acre campus is located in Rochester, NY, the third largest city in the state. RIT has one of the oldest and largest cooperative education programs in the world. Visit www.rit.edu.

EXHIBITOR: Local Participates in RIT Innovation & Creativity Festival

Grand OpeningGovernment Offi cials Attend Little Valley Library Celebration

Pictured above left to right: NYS Senator Catherine Young, Library President and Board of Trustees Pat Kerl, Library Director Gretchen Taft, NYS Assemblyman Joe Giglio, and Cattaraugus County Sheriff Dennis John. Photo/Gary Kinn

The Grand OpeningCelebration of the Little ValleyMemorial Library expansionwas held last Saturday, June 13,2009 from 1-3pm at the libraryon Rock City Street. The library expansion projectwas funded by grants obtainedthrough NYS, and has createdspace for approximately 3,000additional volumes. It alsohouses a new CommunityRoom, “which is our way ofgiving back to the communitywho has so generouslysupported us,” remarkedGretchen Taft, library director. Special guests at the grandopening celebration includedSenator Catherine Young,Assemblyman Joe Giglio andCattaraugus County SheriffDennis John.

From The Sheriff’s Desk‘Sharing the Road’ with Motorcycles

LITTLE VALLEY - Motorcyclists fatalities have steadily increased over the past decade. In fact, in 2007, there was a seven percent increase in fatalities from 4,837 in 2006, to 5,154. That’s why the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Offi ce announced this week that they are joining with other federal, state and local highway safety, law enforcement, and motorcycle organizations in proclaiming June 2009 as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month”

in New York State. All motorists are reminded to safely “Share the Road” with motorcycles and to be extra alert when driving to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists in case other drivers are not looking out for motorcycle riders. “As the weather improves, more and more motorcyclists are hitting the roads, and with that in mind, drivers of all vehicles, whether you’re driving an SUV, passenger car or truck,

need to be extra attentive and make sure you ‘Share the Road’,” said Sheriff Dennis John. “Motorcycles are some of the smallest vehicles on our roads, often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot so everyone needs to really look out for them.” It’s crucial that motorists always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffi c and at intersections.

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United Way Accepts Proceeds from Ski Day at HoliMont

The United Way of Cattaraugus County, Inc. supports 17 agencies that provide over 50 programs to the vulnerable population in our community. You can be assured that all donor dollars stay right here in Cattaraugus County. While payroll deductions from local businesses contributes the majority of funding to the campaign, the United Way staff, board members, and volunteers organize several fundraisers throughout the year to encourage the community to “Live United” and to contribute to the campaign goal.

One such fundraiser is Ski Day. Hosted by and held at HoliMont Ski Area on the fi rst Thursday in March, this event has become a favorite for all who participate. With HoliMont donating all lift passes for the day of the event, the United Way offers an all inclusive package to skiers that includes a Continental breakfast, lunch, event t-shirt, and an after glow celebration. With the generous support of HoliMont, local sponsors and funded agencies, Ski Day is very close to a pure profi t event. Of course, none of this

would be possible without the initial support of the group at HoliMont Ski Area. After two years, this event has added a total contribution of $6,384.74. Candace Plant, Director and CPO or the United Way of Cattaraugus County Inc. is thrilled with the growing success of this event and the selfl ess generosity of HoliMont and their employees for making it happen. On Friday, June 12, a check for the total amount raised at this year’s event was presented to Candace by Board Members at HoliMont.

Being in just its 2nd year, the Ski Day event at HoliMont has grown in proceeds from $1,900.00 in 2008 to over $4,300.00 this past March. HoliMont Board members presented this season’s check to United Way director/CPO Candace Plants last Friday. Photo/Gary Kinn

Holiday Valley Fulfi lls Library Pledge of $100,000 E’VILLE - Back in 2002, several ambitious citizens of Ellicottville decided the Ellicottville Memorial Library, housed in the quaint but technically challenged 1887 Building, needed a major overhaul. After much discussion and planning it was determined that an entirely new building was needed. The community was asked for support and Holiday Valley’s President, Dennis Eshbaugh, responded with a $100,000 pledge. Along with direct donations, Holiday Valley hosted several fundraising events over the past seven years, and last Thursday, July 11, 2009, the $100,000 pledge was fulfi lled. Eshbaugh stated, “We value the relationship the resort has with our community. We feel that this library, which has become a very busy center of education, art and

social activities for residents and visitors, is an excellent way to show our support.” The fundraising events over the years included the Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Pond Skimming, Dunk Tank (featuring Mayor Charlie Coolidge!), Spin to Win wheel, Parrot Toss, Cardboard

Box Races, Margaritaville, several auctions, Dummy Downhill, Safety Patrol cookouts, Chili Cookoff, Fall Festival chairlift rides and Ski Patrol Beer Tent. Holiday Valley patrons have been very generous in their support of these events - and they had lots of fun, too!

Pictured left to right: Kristen Sciara (Holiday Valley Marketing Assistant), Carolyn Widger (Library Board), Laura Flanagan (Library Director), Paul Kingston & Frank Bianco (Library Board), Dennis Eshbaugh (Holiday Valley President) and Rob Lanza (Library Treasurer). Photo/Gary Kinn

HV Mountain Crew Distributes Checks to Local Organizations

Holiday Valley also presented additional checks totaling $11,603 to local organizations. Recipients included the Great Valley Youth Program, Ellicottville Youth Soccer, Ellicottville-Little Valley Little League

Baseball, Ellicottville Little League Football and Mercy Flight. Various fundraisers were held throughout the year including Fall Festival chairlift rides, the Winter Carnival Snowbar, Guns n’ Hoses Snowmakers Race

Day, the Dummy Downhill and the Mercy Flight raffl e. Mercy Flight also received direct donations from the Gin Mill as a sponsor of the Guns n’ Hoses Snowmakers Race, and the J&A O’Neil Powers Foundation.

Pictured left to right: Nadine Litchfi eld (Great Valley Youth Program) and Jim Curtis (HV Mountain Operations Manager); Marty Burroughs (Ellicottville-Little Valley Little League Baseball) and Bob Klahn (HV Snowmaking); Jeff Clancy (HV Snowmaking Supervisor) and Crystal Page and Samantha Ryan (Mercy Flight) and Mary Beth Rick (Gin Mill); Todd Palmatier (Ellicottville Little League Football) and Dennis Eshbaugh (HV President), Steve Crowley (HV Director of Mountain Operations) and Kristen Sciara (HV Assistant Marketing Director). Missing from photo is Joe Delity (Ellicottville Youth Soccer). Photo/Gary Kinn

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Meet The StaffStaff Members of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce

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Brian McFadden has been Executive Director of the Chamber since 1998 and prior to that President elect for 5 years. Brian spends most of his time managing the marketing and promotion efforts of the Chamber in both the U.S. and Canada. Brian enjoys music, golfi ng, swimming and the many great restaurants and activities available in Ellicottville. Heather Snyder, Administrative Coordinator has been with the Chamber for the past two years. Heather is involved in

many different facets of the Chamber business from media promotions, website and e-newsletter management, to health insurance and event coordination. Prior to her employment with the Chamber, Heather was employed in the tourism industry for several years. Heather has been an avid skier all of her life and is a member of HoliMont and also enjoys hiking, boating, yoga, reading and spending time with her family. Jennifer Freiburger, Member Services Coordinator

has been with the chamber since April of 2008. Jennifer handles all areas of membership within the Chamber including managing the membership database, member website listings and ensuring that the Chamber members are involved in all that the Chamber has to offer. Jennifer also assists in all aspects of day-to-day Chamber business. Previously, Jennifer was employed in the banking industry. Her favorite things to do are to be with her family and enjoy all that life has to offer.

Pictured left to right: Administrative Coordinator Heather Snyder, Executive Director Brian McFadden and Member Services Coordinator Jennifer Freiburger. Be sure to stop in the Chamber offi ce and say hello!

Golf LessonChamber Welcomes New Member: Phil Ritson Me Sole Golf School

Heather Snyder and Jennifer Freiburger recently had the opportunity to participate in a golf lesson with the Chamber’s newest member Phil Ritson Mel Sole Golf School. Pat Hofmann, a PGA class A instructor was informative,

concise and most importantly extremely patient! Since this was a fi rst time venture for both Heather and Jennifer, Pat had his hands full. The lesson started with the two girls taking their best shot at whacking balls to the best

of their non-existent abilities while Pat fi lmed for critiquing. As the pair sat in the golf school and viewed the videos, Pat very constructively compared both the girls on screen to a golf pro. Heather and Jennifer sure had a new appreciation for the sport and what they had to learn if they were to even set foot on a course let alone invest in shoes! After critiquing, it was back out to the driving range to put some of these new skills to use. WOW what a difference! “With the one-on-one attention from Pat and his endless encouragement, I think that Jennifer and I can both say that we now feel confi dent in our grip and posture, and with some practice maybe even our swing,” commented Heather. “Remember, we were never-evers and after our lesson and maybe a few more, you might even catch us out on the course! Watch out fellow golfers or should I say FORE!” If you are thinking of trying out the sport of golf or even if you consider yourself one stroke away from Tiger Woods, Heather and Jennifer would both agree that the Phil Ritson Mel Sole Golf School can give you the encouragement and skills that you need. In conjunction with Holiday Valley, the Mel Sole Golf School is offering lessons throughout the summer months. To learn more, contact Holiday Valley at 716-699-2345 or visit www.holidayvalley.com

If you are thinking of trying out the sport of golf or even if you consider yourself one stroke away from Tiger Woods, the Phil Ritson Mel Sole Golf School can give you the encouragement and skills that you need. In conjunction with Holiday Valley, the Mel Sole Golf School is offering lessons throughout the summer months.

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Inside Business TrackInferno Studios: Allegany’s Newest Tattoo Art

The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 6360 Route 242 East in Ellicottville on Monday, June 29. The blood drive will be held from 1-6pm in the basement of the church. In order to donate blood, you must meet the following requirements: be at least 17 years of age (or 16 years old with a signed American Red Cross Parental permission slip), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health the day of the blood drive. Donors are encouraged to eat and drink plenty of fl uids prior to donating blood. Appointments are not necessary, but can be scheduled by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Walk-ins are welcome! To learn more about the American Red Cross, please visit their website at www.redcross.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: June 29 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville

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This past weekend Allegany, New York opened its arms to a new tattoo shop. Inferno Studios hosted its grand opening on Saturday, June 13. The controversial addition of a tattoo parlor in Allegany, New York has had its share of skeptics. Along with a tattoo shop comes a lot of misconceptions. Allegany is represented in our Enchanted Mountain area as one of many artistic and creative thresholds in Western New York. Built on community ethic, small business and St. Bonaventure University, Allegany is a beautiful town dedicated to family enrichment. Inferno Studios will enhance Main Street by striving to create a business that enhances the community artistically. The studio is also an art gallery for many local artists to display and sell their work at 0% commission. It is hard, if not impossible to fi nd a gallery that will give the artists all their profi t. Also the artists at the studio will offer advice and educate the beginning artist on how to further their career as a professional artist. Whether it’s a basic critique or recommendations on framing

and portfolio building, education is a major priority at Inferno Studios. Even the employees at Inferno are required to conceptualize ideas and develop drawing skills to further their advancement as artists in our area. Jason Ferguson, owner and lead artist at inferno, recently graduated from Nazareth College with his Bachelors in Fine Arts, and employee Amy Vena will be perusing her Masters in Fine Arts this fall. All of the employees share the same belief, “that once you believe you know everything is when you conquer nothing.” Advancement in knowledge is a fi rm priority at the studio, but the number one priority is customer service. Co-owner Bob Price is a family man who believes that the customer is number one priority when it comes to any service. Any customer can walk into Inferno with their ideas and be met by open-minded creative artists. Unlike some shops, Inferno Studios will take the time to customize and develop a unique personal tattoo for the customer. They will make sure your idea is as beautiful, or meaningful, as you envision. Another unique attribute of the studio is that

they will answer all questions when it comes to the process of tattooing or piercing. Maybe your son or daughter is thinking of getting a tattoo or piercing? Inferno Studios will take the time to answer any of your questions. Shop manager Jason Frazier believes that “all concerned customers can sit reassured because Inferno Studios is certifi ed by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration, meaning it is above and beyond what is regulated by Cattaraugus County.” In Short, Inferno Tattoo Studios is NOT your everyday tattoo studio; they are local artists striving to give tattoos a new name. Bob Price, co-owner of Inferno Studios said, “I want to create a place whose demographic is 18 to 100!” And when Jason “Ferg” Ferguson was asked “what are you most excited for at Inferno, his answer was, “working with the community. Allegany is a very nice place; I want to show them my world, and I want them to show me theirs.” Please come and check out the amazing artwork and meet the employees Monday through Saturday from 10am-10pm or you can visit their website at www.inferno-studios.com.

Inferno Studio’s employees gathered for a quick photograph outside the studio. Pictured left to right: Robert Price (co-owner and tattoo artist), Jennifer Price (co-owner), Jason Ferguson(co-owner and head tattoo artist), Jason Frazier (shop manager and tattoo artist), Molly Callahan (piercer) and Amy Vena (tattoo artist).

BY IAN BIGGS

When the Women’s Weekend committee was looking for someone to be their keynote speaker, they had to look no further than Gretchen Fierle. With over twenty

years of experience as a communications and business leader, Fierle brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Currently Fierle is President of Invisionit LLC, a service company that conducts personality assessments for young adults in their teens and twenties to determine natural strengths, personality traits and passions. According to its website (www.invisionitllc.com), “Our goal is to help young adults gain insight into who they are so they can make decisions that bring about personal and professional happiness and success.” As a graduate of Bard College and leadership Buffalo, she has served on the board of many successful companies. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and was named one of “25 Women Who Mean Business” by Business First. Prior to joining Invisionit, she served as Vice President of communications and community relations for Independent Health, a 1.5 billion dollar health care

company. “Women are natural caregivers,” Fierle said, “though they are fi nding it increasingly diffi cult to put themselves on the front burner in life.” She hopes her speech on Friday will be “motivational and thought provoking to women.” She fi nds that these days “women’s energies are going outward, not inward,” and hopes that they can have more “introspection to make their life experience more satisfying.” Invisionit recently had its fi rst ‘women’s’ assessment session. She said it was a huge success and will be conducting more assessment and evaluation sessions directed at women in the future. The program is “an opportunity to discover, or re-discover who we are,” said Fierle. “Insight is a resource for life,” she said. For more information on invisionit, Fierle and the programs offered, please go to www.invisionitllc.com. A complete schedule of this weekend’s events for Women’s Weekend can be found on page A-2.

“Women are natural caregivers,” Gretchen Fierle (above) said, “though they are fi nding it increasingly diffi cult to put themselves on the front burner in life.” She hopes her speech on Friday will be “motivational and thought provoking to women.”

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Cardboard Boat RegattaSalamanca Chamber to Host Second Boat Clinic June 24

SALAMANCA - The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce challenges you to join in The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® in the Allegheny River during our 1st annual Allegany River Fest. This is a family-oriented event that gets people to creatively problem-solve and learn how to design and build a human-powered boat made of only corrugated cardboard. While watching The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta, you are sure to see plenty of interesting and crazy entries. Other circuit participants have seen kayaks, paddle wheels, barges, pirate ships, riverboats, submarines, aircraft carriers, a Titanic and the Queen Mary. There have also been pick-up trucks and exotic automobiles, tacos and other foods, islands, space shuttles and airplanes, animals, Elvis on his guitar, toothbrushes, fl oating

outhouses, sports shoes, helicopters, dragons and other sea monsters, beds, jeeps, and much, much more - all made of cardboard, of course! Anyone, male or female, young or old can participate! The youngest participant to date was 4 years-old; the oldest was in their 80s! Children, students, adults, grandparents, aunts and nieces, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, science clubs, junior high and high schools, colleges and universities or local civic organizations can meet “The Challenge” by designing and building a human-powered boat made of corrugated cardboard that is capable of completing a 200-yard course. People may think this is impossible and that a cardboard boat cannot possibly fl oat - that’s the intriguing part. Soon they realize it can be done, and they do it - that’s the challenging part. The beauty of this event is

watching the improbable come true and we hope you will join in all the fun and laughs! The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta has three classes.Class I boats are propelled by oars or paddles and must be made entirely of corrugated cardboard. Class II boats may use other means of propulsion (paddlewheels, propellers, sails, etc.) and certain other materials for propulsion and steering systems, but these boats also must be made mostly of corrugated cardboard. Class III boats, known as “Instant Boats,” are made by spectators-turned-participants, using a Secret Kit available only that day. Personal or group creativity is a crucial ingredient! Other awards include Vogue Award-most spectacular or prettiest looking boat, Pride of the Regatta-most creative design and best use of corrugated cardboard, Best Dressed Team-the costumes may be funny, spiffy, or elegant ... but they must be creative! Team Spirit Award-most- pirited team ... the looks of the boat don’t count here! Titanic Award-most spectacular sinking ... to qualify, you must salvage the remains completely. A clinic to learn what supplies you need, how to build a cardboard boat, and the rules & regulations of boat design will be held at the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce Offi ce – Boat Clinic on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm. For more information, please contact the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034. For a complete schedule of events for the Allegany River Fest visit us online at www.salamancachamber.org.

The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta will be a part of this year’s Allegany River Festival in Salamanca. For those interested in participating in the Regata, a clinic to learn what supplies you need, how to build a cardboard boat, and the rules & regulations of boat design will be held at the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce Offi ce – Boat Clinic on Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm.

Sunday Concert SeriesKuk & Freddie to Perform this Sunday in Salamanca’s Jefferson Park

SALAMANCA – The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce announces another FREE concert this Sunday, June 21 from 6-8pm at Jefferson Street Park. As

June bestows Salamanca with warmth and sunshine that brings a smile to your face, so too, will the musical entertainment performing this week.

Brought to you by Seneca Gaming & Entertainment and Indian Smokes, this week’s summer concert series features Kuk & Freddie. Their ear-pleasing acoustical sounds and easy listening soft rock style always thrill and delight the crowd. Kuk & Freddie are one of the local favorites who perform every week at the Gin Mill and have upcoming performances at the Ho-Sta-Geh Restaurant and the Bartlett Country Club. The wholecommunity is sure to enjoy all of their wonderful songs. Grab a picnic basket and your lawn chairs and join us for this fantastic event. For more information and a complete schedule of bands playing this summer, please contact the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034 or visit us online at www.salamancachamber.org.Come and enjoy the summer entertainment with us!

Kuk (left) and Freddie’s (right) ear-pleasing acoustical sounds and easy listening soft rock style always thrill and delight the crowd. Bring your lawn chairs and check them out this Sunday from6-8pm in Salamanca.

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SALAMANCA - What a night at Seneca Gaming and Entertainment in the VIP Room! On Thursday, June 11 it was the King of the Road Giveaway. The Night started off with three $500 hot seat drawings at 7, 8 and 9pm. The 7pm winner was Marina Barnes of Franklinville, NY; at 8pm it was Diane Guay of Olean, NY and at 9pm our winner was Joanne Tidd of Allegany, NY. The Grand Prize drawing was at 10pm and Dennis Brewer of Kill Buck, NY won a new 2009 Road King Classic Harley Davidson

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June 18-24, 2009 ~ The Villager ~

Clambake A Success!Olean Event Hits 700 in Attendance Three Years in a Row

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OLEAN - Offi cials at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have announced that the 41st Annual Chamber Clambake was a great success. The clambake was held Wednesday, June 10 at Olean’s War Veterans Park. David Carucci, Clambake Chair, states, “The Clambake is a great kickoff to the summer with fun, food, music and prizes for our Chamber members and guests. The

Clambake had another record-breaking attendance - seven years in a row the attendance has grown. This year’s attendance was 744 Chamber members and guests. Our members realize the event catered by the Old Library Restaurant guarantees great food and a wonderful time. The event is sponsored by the thirty-eight corporate sponsors.” Chamber member, the Old

This year’s Clambake saw 744 Greater Olean Area Chamber members and guests. Even Jolly Mon squirrel came down from Prizel’s Pharmacy to the clambake to celebrate the theme: Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville!

Library Restaurant, catered the event. The restaurant served up Beef on Weck, Clams Casino, Clam Chowder, Sausage Sandwiches, BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs, and BBQ Ribletts. The next event for the Chamber is the Annual Taste of Olean Sunday, July 26. For more information on upcoming Chamber events, please contact the GOACC offi ce at 716-372-4433 or e-mail events@oleanny.com.

The Macker Is Back!3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Returning to Olean August 14-16

OLEAN - The original 3-on-3 basketball tournament known to all as “Gus Macker” will hit the streets of downtown Olean again this year. The 3-day event will be held August 14-16, 2009. In 2008, the fi rst Gus Macker in Olean attracted 948 players and thousands of spectators from eight states.

The three-day festival of basketball begins on Friday, August 14 with a Corporate Cup Basketball Contest and early registration and continues through the division championships on Sunday, August 16. The tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels who are computer-matched by age, height and experience so that all participants can be competitive. The Olean High School Sports Booster and the Olean City School District Foundation host the tournament, but it would not

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The three-day festival of basketball begins on Friday, August 14 with a Corporate Cup Basketball Contest and early registration and continues through the division championships on Sunday, August 16. The tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels who are computer-matched by age, height and experience so that all participants can be competitive.

OLEAN - The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking food, retail, and craft vendors to participate in the 7th Annual Rally in the Valley event, August 21-23, 2009 at Bradner Stadium in Olean. The three-day event is a motorcycle rally with the proceeds benefi ting a host of community charities: Cattaraugus County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.; Interfaith Caregivers; DARE Program; HomeCare & Hospice; Olean Airport Support Group; Southern Tier Military Support; South Olean Football; and Healthy Families of Cattaraugus. The “Rally” is expected to once again draw several thousand motorcyclists from across the region. GOACC would like to offer companies an opportunity

Rally In The ValleyAugust 21-23 Event in Olean Seeks Food and Retail Vendors

to take a vendor booth at the event. This year, the event will open with a FRIDAY KICK OFF to the RALLY with a Bike Parade and regional music entertainment. Saturday’s events will include bands, extreme cyclists, mechanical bull ride, and contests (slow ride, ball drop, tire toss, hot dog.) Sunday’s activities will consist of music, a dice run starting at 11am and the raffl e of a 2009 Harley-Davidson Flame Blue Pearl Electra Glide®. The three events will all be held at one location - vendors will not need to move and set up their spaces like in the past. Past food vendors served up beef on wick, pizza, fried dough, Texas hots, chili dogs, tacos, milkshakes, sausage sandwiches, nachos, chicken

wings, roasted corn, and more. Past retail vendors showcased jewelry, motorcycle accessories, clothing, sunglasses, leather wear, motorcycles, even a truck/trailer to haul your motorcycle! Vendors must apply to be considered. Vendors will be selected based on minimum qualifi cations, as well as experience, quality of service, variety, cleanliness, and availability. Vendors supply their own tables, canopies and materials. Electricity is available for the food operators. There will be overnight security at the stadium both Friday and Saturday nights. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 26. For more information or for an application, stop in at the GOACC offi ce, check the Rally website, www.oleanny.com or call 716-372-4433.

OLEAN – It’s back! And you’re invited … Give the Dog a Bone Tour XV will take place July 5 beginning at noon in Gargoyle Park, Olean. This fundraiser, which supports the SPCA in Cattaraugus County, will feature ten of the area’s most awesome bands, as well as a dice run, loads of raffl es, food, beverages, nail art, face painting, a huge yard sale and vendors. Get your dog microchipped for only $15 from 1-3pm. Pre-sale tickets are now available for $5.00 and can be purchased by calling 716-372-8492.

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ST. BONAVENTURE - As curator of education at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Evelyn Sabina spends a lot of time in area schools connecting with young artists at the elementary and secondary levels. Her visits leave her with one central thought: There is some real talent out there. “I was going into a lot of schools and seeing some pretty amazing artwork,” said Sabina. “I got to thinking that this should be in The Quick Center.” A meeting with some like-minded teachers has resulted in the inaugural Middle and High School Juried Exhibition at The Quick Center, a showcase of approximately 100 pieces of art created by students from 20 area schools. The exhibition, which opened with an artists’ reception Wednesday, June 3, runs through this Sunday, June 21. Nearly 300 people – the young artists, their art teachers, parents and guests – fi lled The Quick Center’s atrium for Wednesday evening’s opening, a sight that Joseph LoSchiavo, the center’s executive director, said would have pleased the late Regina Quick. It was a gift from Regina and Leslie C. Quick Jr., parents of 1975 SBU graduate and university trustee Leslie C. Quick III, that launched construction of the center, which opened in 1995. “This is a very special event for us and it’s great to see so many people in this room,” said LoSchiavo. “The outreach to young people was

enormously important to Mrs. Quick and it’s one of the most important things that we do here.” More than 300 pieces were submitted to three jurors who selected about 100 works for the exhibition. The jurors – Art Mohagen, retired art teacher at Allegany-Limestone Central School; Melissa Meyers, an artist featured in this year’s Cattaraugus County Arts Council’s Southern Tier Biennial exhibition; and Mary Anne Kirkpatrick, a certifi ed decorative artist – said their task was not easy. “The talent is unbelievable,” said Meyers, who attended Wednesday’s opening. “I did not expect the quality that I saw. I was really blown away by it and it made it very diffi cult to judge the various pieces. To have been selected is a real honor for these students.” Heather Lee, a high school art teacher at Allegany-Limestone Central School, said the opportunity to exhibit at The Quick Center excited and inspired her students. “A lot of my students are overwhelmed by how many people are here,” she said at the opening. “I think that when students show their work, especially in a public exhibit like this, it gives them self-confi dence and makes them more motivated to create more pieces of artwork.” Olean Middle School art teacher Dan Brown said the exhibition is important as a means of exposing students to other artists and artwork. “This is a great opportunity for our kids to get over here to

the university and not only seewhat everybody else is doing,but to also get a chance tosee what treasures this schoolhas,” he said. The exhibition includesan assortment of art formsincluding photography, mixedmedia, oils and watercolors,pastels, ceramics, charcoaldrawings and more. Each young artist receiveda letter on Quick Centerletterhead congratulating himor her on being included in theexhibition. The letter is a greatway for a student interestedin art to begin building aportfolio, said Sabina. “The Quick Center is hometo St. Bonaventure’s world-class collection that includesart and historical artifactsdating from the beginningsof Western civilization to the21st century. Being selected forexhibition here is a signifi cantrefl ection of the quality of astudent’s work,” she said. Students from middle andhigh schools in the followingcommunities in New Yorkand Pennsylvania participatedin exhibition: Allegany/Limestone, Hinsdale, Fillmore,Friendship, Jamestown, Kane,Olean (including ArchbishopWalsh), Otto/Eldred, PortAllegany, Portville, Randolphand Salamanca. The plan is to make theexhibition an annual event,said Sabina. The Regina A. Quick Centerfor the Arts at St. BonaventureUniversity is open year roundat no charge. Galleries areopen from 10am-5pm Mondaythrough Friday and from noon-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Pictured at left: Salamanca High School senior Caleb Abrams stands before his painting “In The Hands of Compassion.” At right: Julia Collver, a sophomore at Port Allegany (Pa.) High School, stands in front of her work “Artists’ Eyes” as she greets a visitor at the exhibition opening.

Science in Motion: Pitt-Bradford Invites Elementary Students to Explore

Science In Motion is a partnership between Pitt-Bradford, the Pennsylvania Departmentof Education and area high schools and middle schools. In summer, however, elementary-school-age children come to campus for a week of science exploration. Camp for childrenwho have completed grades 4, 5 and 6 will be held the week of June 22-26. Picturedat left: Kalee Gross watches and holds a test tube as Alex Safran pours liquid from abeaker during a lesson on the fl uorescence of chlorophyll at Science in Motion Campat the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The girls mashed spinach leaves and mixedit with acetone to make the green liquor, which glowed red when the students shone afl ashlight on it in the dark. Pictured at right: David Niegowski, 6, of Bradford presseswater from a piece of paper he made as part of a lesson about plant fi bers, biodiversityand how people use plants at Science In Motion Camp this week at the University ofPittsburgh at Bradford.

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vehicle on the roadway. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width - never try to share a lane.• Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffi c and at intersections.• Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffi c.• Don’t be fooled by a fl ashing turn signal on a motorcycle - motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed.• Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when behind a motorcycle, so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver to stop in an emergency. And don’t tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. In addition, he said

motorcyclists can increase their safety by:• Avoid riding in poor weather conditions.• Wearing brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet.• Using turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if the rider thinks no one will see it.• Combining hand and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves.• Using refl ective tape and stickers to increase conspicuity.• Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers. Sheriff Dennis John concluded by saying my message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: make this the fi rst year in recent years when motorcycle fatalities do not increase. Help to share in the responsibility and do your part by safely “Sharing the Road.”

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Village Green have stepped up and become the Charter Founding Members of the Tournament. These charter members have pledged their commitment and support for the fi rst three years of the tournament. In addition to these sponsors, other major support for the event is being provided by Olean General Hospital, Dr. Green Lawn, Sanzo Beverage, Iroquois Landscaping, and Visions Hotels represented

by Hampton Inn of Olean, Country Inn & Suites of Olean and Best Western University Inn. Additionally, the important roles of media sponsorships are being provided by WPIG-FM, WXMT-FM, and the Olean Times Herald. Every player in the Macker is guaranteed at least three games, so no matter how you fare the fi rst time on the court, you’re not out by any means. Those who do make it on to the championship rounds can look forward to trophy presentations for fi rst through third places. A special sportsmanship trophy is also awarded at each court for the team that exemplifi es good

sportsmanship. All registered players also receive t-shirts for participating in the event, which is made by possible by area sponsors. The entry fee for a four-person team is $124. Deadlines for registration are July 24 for postmarked applications, or July 27 for those submitted online through the offi cial Gus Macker website at www.macker.com. For information on the Gus Macker tournament, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities, please contact John Irving at 716-397-8223, David Carucci at 716-372-9289, or Meme Yanetsko at 372-4433.

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Last week’s issue of The Villager highlighted the local restaurants/chefs that will be offering cooking demonstrations during the upcoming Women’s Weekend event. Patti Laidlaw of Dina’s will dazzle you with “The Art of Baking Bread,” however, please note that it is Amanda Reynolds who bakes all the goodies for the restaurant. “Amanda makes all of our desserts, cookies, pies,cakes,wheat,white and raisin breads form SCRATCH!” She has a degree from Alfred State in baking production manage-ment. Patti Laidlaw, who has worked for Dina’s for 14 years thus far, is the Catering chef and bakes too!

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25 people that live on Chipmunk Road in between the two ridges that would “get magnifi ed sound impacts.” Though the Allegany Noise ordinance is in effect, Abraham believes that the sound impact could travel up to a mile. He said that the turbine companies “come up with novel ways of impacting sound so that they can comply with any law.” He worries that they may fi nd a way around the stringent Allegany law. He currently represents seven cases regarding noise impacts from Turbines in different communities around the state. He calls the studies that turbine companies produce

as “junk science.” Additionally, shadow fl icker (waves of light that pass through the turbines creating shadows) can also be a problem. “Companies don’t want to move their turbines because of the shadow fl icker,” Abraham said. His main concern however is the decrease in property values. “Within fi ve miles of a project, property values may decline. Ask any realtor, if view-shed is blighted by a wind farm, property values can go down as much as 30 to 50 percent. The town will lose revenue due to the decrease in property value.” At the CCIDA meeting, concerned Yorkshire resident John Schenne was concerned that the proposed farms would be a detriment to his property value. He asked the board, “If a big wind farm was to come onto my road, do you really think it wouldn’t affect my property value?” Corey Witkor, Director

of the CCIDA pointed out that he “hasn’t received one person’s tangible opposition” to the wind farms, though Chairman Thomas Buffamante was quick to point out that he would ostensibly “like to have between three to six meetings over the next 90 days throughout the county, concerning the projects.” Proponents of the project do attest to its environmental benefi ts as wind power emits no air pollution unlike fossil fuel power sources. Within the U.S., wind power produces 1.5% of electricity; in Denmark that fi gure is 19%. Though Gary Abraham is fi ne with the turbines producing power out on the plains of the mid-west, the idea of wind farms coming to Cattaraugus County doesn’t sit well with him. For more information: www.garyabraham.com, www.everpower.com

SPRINGVILLE - The Western New York Chapter of View Finders, directed by professional photographer Bonita Chimes, returns to Springville Center for the Arts’ gallery for the eighth consecutive year with Nature’s Edible Art, an exhibition dedicated to the edible wild and perennial plants indigenous to Western New York. The photographs have been taken as viewed “through the lens” and have not been digitally manipulated. View Finders, established in 1994, is an ongoing group of adventurous amateur and professional photographers here in Western New York and in Northern California. For information on participating in next year’s exhibit, call Bonita at 916-988-7887. Come meet the artists at a reception this Saturday, June 20 from 6-8pm.

VIEW FINDERS: Photo Exhibition at Springville Center for the Arts

The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is hosting a free community-wide Open House event for all commercial real estate properties. The event, which will take place Saturday, June 20 from 11am-2pm, invites potential business owners and commercial real estate agents to tour available local commercial properties for sale, rent or lease. Representatives from the Concord Industrial Development Agency (CIDA), Village of Springville, Town of Concord, and the SACC will be on hand to answer questions and provide detailed information about the fi nancial assistance and incentives available to businesses within the CIDA and village. For more information on the event call the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce.

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PUBLIC NOTICESZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK, NO-TICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-728 of the NYS Village Law, a pub-lic hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will be held onTuesday, June 23, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street,Ellicottville, New York to consider: Zoning Board of Appeal Application No. ZBA-2009-02. Anapplication by John Chew (owner) of 13 Van Buren Place for an Area Variance of the Rear YardSetback requirement for platted lots in the Village of Ellicottville as established for the VillageMedium Density (MD) zoning district as defi ned by Section 3A.4.C-5 of the Village Zoning Lo-cal Law of 2005. The purpose for these Area Variance request is to allow for the addition of anew garage and deck to the residential structure locate at 13 Van Buren Place. An 8.9 foot RearYard Setback Area Variance to the twenty-fi ve foot (25’) Setback requirement setback is beingrequested to allow for the addition of the proposed new garage and deck to extend into the RearYard Setback area. This variance would allow for the new structure to be situated 16.1 feet fromthe property line. Application materials are available for review from the Village of EllicottvilleBuilding Inspector/Code Enforcement Offi cer at the Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street from9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested per-sons with regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submitwritten comments at or prior to the hearing. Mary J. Klahn, Village Clerk

LEGAL NOTICESNotice of Formation of Northeast Wholesale Retail Group, LLC. Articles of Organizationfi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/30/09. Offi ce locatioin: Cattaraugus County.Principal business location: 35 South Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779. SSNY has been desig-nated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to whichprocess shall be mailed is: c/o C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY10011. C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, is to be the agentof the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. Purpose: Anylawful business not statutorily prohibited.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. The name of the foreign limited liability company is DST PROPERTIES NY,LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was fi led with the NY Department of State(“NYSS”) on 4/2/2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Minnesota on3/5/2009. Offi ce location is Cattaraugus County. Principal business location is 13829 JayStreet NW, Andover, MN. The NYSS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served, and the name and address to which he or she shall mail a copyof any such process served is Jeffrey S. Meister, 13829 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304.Purpose is any lawful business.

Notice of Formation of Nature’s Remedy Natural Market, LLC. Arts. Of Org. fi led with Secy. OfState of N.Y. (SSNY) on 05/26/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Ross A. Peters,Esq., 1 Washington St., PO Box 682, Ellicotville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of FOREVER IMPRESSIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy.of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/28/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. offi ce ofLLC: 10888 Cagwin Rd., Delevan, NY 14042. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ.offi ce. Purpose: To market original artwork on notecards.

BIG DAWG PROPERTIES OF WNY, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liabil-ity Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fi led with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”)on 06/08/2009. 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, 29 South Main Street, Portville, NY 14770. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of D & J’s Lawn Service and Snowplowing, LLC. Articles of Organiza-tion fi led with NYS Department of State on 05/26/2009. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County.Principal business address: 3235 State Park Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779. NY Secretary ofState designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NY Secretaryof State shall mail process to the LLC at its principal address. Purpose: Any lawful business.

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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

Cattaraugus Co. Sheriff’s Offi ce & Cattaraugus Co. Council on Alcohol and Substance Partner with the “TIPLINE”

LITTLE VALLEY - Cattaraugus County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, the WNY Prevention Resource Center and Regional Action Phone (RAP) are partnering with the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Offi ce to provide Tipline services to the residents of Cattaraugus County. Tipline is an anonymous, confi dential phone line for concerned community members to report underage drinking activities. Tipline offers a toll-free number to report underage drinking parties and even prevent them from happening. Call information is passed on from RAP to the respective Sheriff’s Offi ce for investigation. Tipline services expanded into Monroe County in 2007, Erie County in early 2009 and now Cattaraugus County. In 2006, the effort generated 25 phone calls. In 2007, the number jumped to 114 and in 2008, calls totaled 141. The WNY Prevention Resource Center will serve as the hub for all nine counties by managing statistics, printing materials and coordinating distribution to all participating counties. “The Tipline has been an effective prevention tool for parents and youth. We know that underage parties have been broken up and in some cases avoided because of a call to the Tipline,” said Tom Talbot, Assistant Director. The 24-hour phone number for the Tipline is 716-343-1932 or toll free 1-800-851-1932.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALEHOUSE IN VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3-BRs, 2 baths,family, living, dining with wrap-around deck & 2-car garage. By appointment, please call 716-867-1128 or visit www.ellicottville.net

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