The Villager: May 14-20, 2009

May 14-20, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 20

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Up Close & PersonalLocal Artist Shad Nowicki ... page 5 By Stephanie Hacker, St. Bonaventure UniversityTake a pizza box you picked out of the garbage, a few different colors, the stroke of a paintbrush, and fi nished! You have a masterpiece, or so Shad does anyway. Local artist Shad Nowicki will display his pizza box art, along with many other artworks this weekend at Double Diamond.

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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. Detailed information about all the artists and the Routes to Art program can be found at the Routes to Art website at www.routestoart.com or by calling the Cattaraugus County Arts Council at 716-372-7455.

May 16 marks the beginning of the 20th year of the REAP sponsored Olean Farmers Market. This season will be the market’s second year in the arched parking lot of Jamestown Community College on North Union Street. The market will operate every Saturday through October 31 from 8am-2pm, rain or shine. For those who prefer to “buy fresh, buy local,” all of the goods offered at the Olean Farmers Market are grown or produced in Western New York or in the nearby McKean and Potter counties in Pennsylvania. Every produce vendor is also a grower, bringing a selection of items straight from the farm or garden. Some vendors enhance their displays with specialty produce purchased directly from other area farmers, while others grow all of their own fruits and vegetables. Interested customers can talk directly with the

REAP, the Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, is a member-supported, not for profi t organization started in 1987 with the help of Cornell Cooperative Extension. REAP operates farmers markets in Olean (above) beginning this Saturday, in Salamanca beginning May 19, and in Franklinville beginning June 24.

BY ERIC HUND

The Ellicottville Village Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Monday, May 11. Village Board members want to remind residents that the DPW will only pick up brush and leaves left on the curb on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The crews will also only accept small shrubs and brush, not trees. Mayor Charles Coolidge said that people who do not want to wait for the Village to pick up their brush, or that have larger trees to dispose of, can take the materials

to various dumps around the region. The board would also like to remind residents that they must place their building permits in their window during construction. Village attorney Bob Simon has fi nalized a new law requiring the installation of ice barriers on buildings within 15 feet of sidewalks, and board members agreed to hold a public hearing on the law next month. If the village passes the law, the building owners must complete the installations by Nov. 30, 2009. In the DPW report, Harold Morton said his crews have rolled and

mowed the lawn at the village park, and opened the park’s bathrooms. They have also washed and cleaned Main Street, and swept streets around the village. The DPW has begun to repair damaged sections of Jefferson Street, and lowered high sections on the sides of Elk, Mill and Mechanic Streets. The Village has planted grass seed along sections of Jefferson Street. The Village Board voted to accept installing artifi cial turf along sections of Washington Street, where there has been diffi culty successfully growing grass. The turf, including

installation, will cost about $5,382. According to the Constable’s report for April, the village police assisted the town on two calls when they didn’t have a patrol available. The police answered one alarm call, an animal complaint and a fi ght with multiple participants. The police responded to a motor vehicle accident in which the fi re department and National Grid were called to the scene. There was one complaint of vehicular harassment, and arrests for aggravated unlicensed operation

BY IAN BIGGS

When the Little Valley Speedway opens Sunday, May 24 at 5:30pm during Memorial Day weekend, over 3,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance for this fast paced event. Racers from all over Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Canada will be vying for the fi rst place fi nishes. Families from all generations will be watching, cheering on the racers, hoping for close fi nishes and the occasional wreck. Fans are dedicated to the sport and the drivers and pit crews even more so. First place in the ‘Super Late Model’ race will take home $3,000. Twenty-four to 26 cars will start this race alone, and over 100 cars will race throughout the day in the different race classes including the Super Late Model, Can Am Series, E-mods and Street Stock cars. The Super Late Model cars have to up 800hp and have been clocked at over 100mph on the half-mile track.

Little Valley Speedway has much to offer during the race season. Races usually last a little over 3 hours.Food vendors from popcorn to hot dogs and hamburgers are available and vendors are selling theirwares. The Speedway will open for the season on Sunday, May 24 at 5:30pm when they host the MemorialDay Late Model Special, sponsored by Close Racing Supply. The Speedway offers free camping and acovered grandstand for the comfort of its guests. Admission is regularly $14 for adults with kids under 12admitted for free. Photos/Jay Pees

~ The Villager ~ May 14-20, 2009

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Obituary NoticeHarriette Louise Panek (nee Stachowski), 1912-2009

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With Spring comes a new direction for us lucky enough to live around here. You can turn your face into the warm

sun and stride confi dently into all the great new activities which come with the (fi nally!) warm weather. Although a few crazies are still hiking up and snowboarding down the tiny slivers of snow left on the hill, most of us have put the boards away and are switching over to our mountain bikes. Early morning drives to work reveal dedicated runners pounding the pavement; they seem to be popping up faster than the dandelions in my yard. Golf leagues at The Valley and Elkdale have just started the annual ritual of summertime frustration and tennis courts around the town are beginning to fi ll up. Trout fi shing, turkey

hunting, hiking, canoeing – there’s simply not enough time for all the leisurely pursuits one is afforded to have living here. And did I mention shopping? It’s a sport you know, and I’m Captain of the varsity squad … We can thank dear ol’ Mom Nature for the gorgeous spring weather we’ve been having of late. I’m so glad I sent her a Mother’s Day card last Sunday … So, dear readers, get that spring cleaning done; out with the old and in with the new, as they say - and enjoy what has got to be one of the best Springtime starts we’ve seen in many years! Until next week …

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Mrs. Panek, a grand lady who practiced unconditional love and blessed everyone she met with her famous Million-Dollar smile and her runway model walk, embarked on the fi nal voyage to her eternal home at 96-1⁄2 years of age, on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from the TLC Health Care Facility, Irving, NY. She was born on Oct. 28.1912 at home in Buffalo, NY, and predeceased by her father, John Stachowski, and mother, Stephania Zdrojewski of Sloan, NY. She was married to Walter L. Panek (Aug. 30, 1910) on Feb 12, 1934 at St. Adalbert’s Church in Buffalo. He predeceased her on June 18, 1968. She is also pre-deceased by her dear friend of many years, Albert Wagner. She graduated from St. Andrew’s parochial school in Sloan, was a life-time member of St. Andrew’s R.C. Church, and lived in NYS in Sloan, West Seneca, and Silver Creek. Mrs. Panek was the proud mother of Phyllis Reinstein

(Robert); Mary Panek (deceased); Lawrence T. Panek (deceased) and spouse Carol; Robert M. Panek (Hedda); Carol Ann Fisher (S.O. Dennis Linn). Her brother Edmund Stachowski, and sisters, Florence Osuch and Alfreda Petersen pre-deceased her. She is survived by two sisters: Regina Garbacz (late Roger) of Alden, and Maxine Klodzinski (late Frank) of West Seneca. A member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Frank L. Gierlach Post (founded by her husband, Walter), she enjoyed friendships and travels with the Sloan and West Seneca Sr. Citizen groups. Her legacy includes twelve Grandchildren: Robert Reinstein (Anna) and Ronald Reinstein (Natala); Dawn Cobb, Audrey Brett (Thomas), Lawrence (Christopher) Panek (Natalia), Michael Panek; Daryle Panek, Jason Panek (Sara), Lisa Manganiello; Kurt Fisher (Cindy), Kyle Fisher (S.O Tammy Hendershot),

and Kalinda L. Fisher-Cassiol (Anthony Cassiol). She was lovingly known as “GiGi” and “Nahnie Boo” to19 Great-Grandchildren, and “Gram” to many friends who loved her. Among her many delights, Mrs. Panek loved gardening, crafting, collecting dolls, building dollhouses and dollhouse furniture, Polish cooking and European travel. She was a talented wedding/all-occasion cake maker but was truly best known for her Award-Winning smile. Visitation was held at Sliwinski Funeral Home in Cheektowaga on Thursday and Friday, May 7 and 8, with burial services out of Slininski Funeral Home on Saturday, May 9 at 9am, and at 10am at St. Andrew’s Church in Sloan. Mrs. Panek will rest alongside her husband, Walter, at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, Dale Rd, Cheektowaga, NY. Donations in her name are gratefully accepted for St.Columban’s on the Lake, 2546 Lake Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136 or SPCA.

BICYCLING for The Library: Rob Lanza to Ride 100 Miles

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Rob Lanza of Ellicottville is going to ride his bicycle 100 miles to raise money for the Ellicottville Memorial Library. If you would like to sponsor him with a tax-deductible contribution, please make your check payable to: Ellicottville Memorial Library, and drop off at the library or mail to Rob Lanza at PO Box 310, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

As Director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, I would like to remind seniors that they will be receiving a one-time $250 stimulus check. This check will be sent automatically to all recipients of Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement, and VA Benefi ts. Eligible recipients should expect to receive a check by the end of May 2009, and you do not need to do anything to receive this check. The check will be sent separately from your usual Social Security benefi t.

Letter To The PublisherCattaraugus County Seniors to Receive Social Security Stimulus Check

If you have not received your stimulus check by June 4, 2009, you can call the Social Security toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Please do not call before June 4, 2009. I would also like to stress that this payment is automatic and seniors need to be on alert to scam artists who may ask for personal information to process payment. If someone contacts you about your payment, or if you have any question about the identity of someone claiming to be a Social Security employee, call toll-free 1-800-772-1213

to verify the call. You may also report suspicious activity involving Social Security programs to the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271 or online at www.socialsecurity.gov/oig/hotline. For information about additional services available to Cattaraugus County seniors, please contact our local Department of the Aging offi ce at 716-373-8032 or toll-free at 1-800-462-2901.

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Last week, the Ellicottville village crew and Dr. Green Lawn teamed up to prepare the soil and seed the grass areas in the business district. According to Steve Beattie of Dr. Green Lawn, we should have growth within 3 to 4 weeks, but emphasized that it takes a little TLC. Kevin Kell of Madigan’s was quick to lend a hand and watered the areas in front of his business. If everyone pitches in we’ll have a green streetscape in no time. “Speaking of curb appeal, it’s very close to window box planting time and with some help from mother nature in the temperature department, we will all have a chance to do paint touch-ups and window washing,” said Brian McFadden of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “Our summer season will be starting early with a convention of 600 coming to town from June 2 until June 5. Then on June 5 until June 7, the Chamber will be hosting travel writers from Ontario who will be here to gather information and pictures for articles in Ontario newspapers and magazines this summer,” Brian went on to say. Then two weeks later is Women’s Weekend and two weeks after that, Summer Festival is upon us. The Chamber, through its subsidiary the Ellicottville Development Corp., has just fi nished painted the welcome signs at the entrance to the village, built a new planter at the

Kevin Kell of Madigan’s was quick to lend a hand and watered the areas in front of his business. “If everyone pitches in, we’ll have a green streetscape in no time.”

Villager building and contracted to paint the building as well. The EDC will also be painting the interior of the Post Offi ce in the next couple of weeks.

We only get one chance to make a good fi rst impression and curb appeal is what our visitors notice when they arrive. Let’s all put our best foot forward.

Ski Club Celebrates 50!Lederhosen Club Continues to Share their Enthusiasm for Skiing

Franz Eisigan and Dennis Brown decided that there was a need in Western New York for a club dedicated to the sport of skiing. They formed the Lederhosen Ski Club in 1959, electing Bill Becker as the fi rst president of the new club. Since its inception, the activities of the Club have been many and varied. The fi rst ski trip was in 1960 and there have been continuous trips since then. The ski trips have journeyed not only to other New York State ski areas, but also to New England, the American West, Canada and Europe. Beyond skiing, there

have been toga parties, picnics, golf outings, tennis, biking, bowling parties, volleyball, softball teams, hiking, gourmet dinners, Monte Carlo nights, Warren Miller movies, ski expos, and other activities that encompass the interests of the membership. Although Lederhosen has promoted sociability, the purpose of the Club is to promote skiing for skiers of all levels from novice to expert. Lederhosen sponsors a Niagara Adult Racing (NAR) team and supports adaptive ski programs at both Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski areas. This

support is not only fi nancial but also in volunteer hours. There are a number of members who have belonged to Lederhosen for almost fi fty years, many of whom met their spouses at Lederhosen. Twenty-nine people have belonged to Lederhosen for 40 or more years. They will be recognized at the annual Lederhosen Ski Club Installation Dinner Dance, the gala affair of the Ski Club. The 50th Anniversary Installation Dinner Dance, chaired by Chuck Gaiser, will be held this Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Buffalo Launch Club.

SALAMANCA - Salamanca businesses, the Cattaraugus County Department of Tourism, and the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce are working to attract more tourists into downtown Salamanca. A new marketing ‘rack card’ will be distributed in and around the county promoting a fun day in the downtown. The rack card encourages visitors to go to the Salamanca Antique Mall, have lunch at one of three nearby restaurants, and end the day at the Railroad Museum and Salamanca Area

Historical Society Museum. The rack card is the brainchild of the Salamanca Chamber’s Business Action Team, a recently formed group of downtown Salamanca businesses focused on improving business results for Main Street businesses. The Team has two new projects in the works. A downtown cleanup day is scheduled for this Saturday, May 16. Businesses are encouraged to wash their windows, clean their facades, and sweep their walks. The Team is also developing incentives for walking

downtown and is working with another Salamanca group, ACHIEVE, to promote community wellness. The Team also thought of ways to incorporate local history and Seneca culture into its projects. The next meeting of the Business Action Team will be held at the Salamanca Chamber offi ce (26 Main Street) on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 5:45-6pm. Anyone interested in revitalizing downtown Salamanca is invited to attend. Contact the Chamber at 716-945-2034 for more information.

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SPRINGVILLE - Playback Theatre of Buffalo is coming to the Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street, on Sunday, May 17 at 2pm. Playback is a form of improvisational theatre performed by a small troop of actors who “play back” real life stories shared by members of the audience. The actors listen for the heart of each story and then act it out, improvising movement and dialogue, sound and visual imagery to bring that story to life. Call 716-592-9038 for tickets to this powerful and moving experience. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 for students or seniors.

LITTLE VALLEY – In conjunction with the Little Valley Community Lawn Sale, the Memorial Library of Little Valley will be holding its annual book sale on Saturday, June 6 from 9am-2pm. The Bag Sale will begin at 1pm. Buyers are welcome to bring large paper grocery bags for this. The sale will feature hardcover and paperback adult and juvenile books as well as videos, DVDs and CDs. Donations will be accepted during regular hours. Please do not bring encyclopedias dated before 1999 or Reader’s Digest condensed books, as they do not sell. Pickups can be arranged by calling the library at 938-6301.

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MILLION $ VIEW!Drive off the main road & discover the incredible view! Newer built 4+BR, 2.5 bath log home on 10-44 acres. Master suite, deck, workshop, oversized garage, pond. Don’t miss out on this beauty!ML# 315529 $348,000

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The latest addition to the Outpatient Services Center lobby at Bradford Regional Medical Center tells the storyof nearly two years of effort,say hospital offi cials. On Thursday, May 7, the installation of BRMC’s new Mission/Vision/Values statement was completedby Dan Stutzman (onladder) and Shane Lather ofFASTSIGNS®, Erie. Set just inside the main door, the art and words represent theMedical Center’s new missionstatement as adopted byBRMC’s Board of Directors in 2007, along with detailedvision and values concepts, designed by a multidisciplinaryhospital committee. The installation was completed during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

Pictures tell a thousand words: On May 7, the installation of BRMC’s new Mission/Vision/Values statement was completed and unveiled in the lobby of the Outpatient Services Center. Photo/BRMC

Community ActionOrganizations Across the Nation Celebrate the Month of May

SALAMANCA - Cattaraugus Community Action is joining with more than a thousand anti-poverty agencies around the country in celebrating National Community Action Month. It’s been 45 years since President Lyndon Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, declaring “War on Poverty,” but Community Action’s programs are just as critical as they were in 1964. “People here in Cattaraugus County are feeling the pain of the national economic downturn,” says CCA Executive Director Tina Zerbian. “Families who have never needed to use our services in the past are coming to us in need of foreclosure prevention, utility and food assistance, and just the basic supports necessary to get by in the face of layoffs and rising credit interest rates. And, if they haven’t ever had the need to navigate the human services system before, they need our guidance even more.” In addition to Community Action’s standard programs like Weatherization, nutrition assistance, homeless prevention, victim services, housing rehab, and youth

services, the agency will get increased funding from the federal economic stimulus package. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will bring over $3 million in additional resources to help county residents in areas like energy effi ciency, jobs, and access to health care. “We are already weatherizing over 150 homes in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, but the Stimulus funds will allow us to make over 285 additional low income homes energy effi cient over the next eighteen months,” says Zerbian. “We’ll also be focusing on developing new jobs, especially in the areas of green and energy effi cient construction and home improvements, and targeting many of these jobs to youth and dislocated workers. We’ll maximize the impacts through partnerships with the One-Stop employment centers, the Seneca Nation, and the workforce investment board.” To better serve the low income people of our area, the agency is offering special training to its employees and board members during National Community Action Month. In partnership

with its sister agency, Chautauqua Opportunities, CCA is bringing nationally renowned author and trainer, Dr. Donna Beegle, to Jamestown on May 15. Dr. Beegle works with human services, schools, and communities to more effectively move families out of poverty. Having grown up with frequent homelessness in a migrant farm worker family, and having dropped out of school at the age of 15, Dr. Beegle knows the pain of poverty. She earned a GED, an Associate’s Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree, a Masters in Communication, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership as a result of both her determination and the supports she got from others, including Community Action. She will present “See Poverty, Be the Difference” at the Scharmann Theater at the Jamestown Campus of JCC. “Our staff and board members are excited to learn more effective techniques so that we can better accomplish our anti-poverty mission,” adds Zerbian. For more information on Community Action programs, call 716-945-1041 or visit www.ccaction.org.

Cheers To Little ValleyA Taste of Spring, A Teaser of Summer: Wine Tasting Being Planned

LITTLE VALLEY - The Little Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans have begun for the annual “Cheers to Little Valley” wine tasting. The event will take place on the evening of June 6 at VFW Post 8734 Pavilion in Little Valley. Directors of the Chamber are delighted for the response this fun-fi lled event receives. The tasting begins at 7pm and will feature wines from a relatively new winery, Liberty Vineyards & Winery. Wine will be offered for tasting and purchase. As always, there will

be refreshments, raffl es, prizes and musical entertainment provided by Take 2. This year the theme will be grape vines, grapes and the colors gold, green and purple. Tickets for the event are $8.00 pre-sale (2 for $15 pre-sale) and $10.00 at the door. Pre-sale tickets will be available at Cattaraugus County Bank and VFW Post 8734. They are currently on sale. In addition to wine tasting, the event this year will feature “beer tasting” from around the world. Some of the brands of beer that will be provided by local

distributor Salamanca Beverage are: New Castle Brown Ale from England; Tyskie from Poland; Grolsch from Holland; Peroni from Italy; and others from the USA. So, no matter how you choose to say “Cheers to Little Valley,” it promises to be a relaxing, pleasurable evening with friends and acquaintances. The Chamber encourages you to take a “taste” of spring and a teaser of summer ... get out and listen to music and maybe even win some great prizes donated by local merchants. For more info visit www.littlevalleyny.com.

SALAMANCA - In the months of June, July and August the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce offers the Summer Concert Series at Jefferson Park, with FREE entertainment from local musicians like Oliverio, Art Cooney’s Ragtime Band, The Roadrunners Band, The Kokomo Time Band, Steve Gordon’s Coyote Band, Red Rhythm, The Polka River Boys and performances from The Seneca Youth Dancers. Food is available from Clute’s Big Apple, Friends of Strays, The Dudley Hotel, and the Salamanca Lions Club. The series is sponsored by The Seneca Nation of Indians Tourism Division, Indian Smokes and Iroquois Landscape Unlimited. To learn more, call the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-945-2034 or visit www.SalamancaChamber.org

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SPRING SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: MAY 30-31 ~ GREEN GABLE VILLAGE, GREAT VALLEY

Up Close & PersonalArt Reception at Double Diamond By Local Artist Shad Nowicki

SEE UP CLOSE PAGE 9

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Agent: Tina DillonML# 327836 ... $489,800

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Carefully Crafted!Chalet nestled in the woods! Built in 2006. Updated kit incl. tile fl ooring & granite countertops w/river rock backsplash. Knotty pine T&G in the 1st level fam. room & BR. Original hdwd fl oors in maple & ash.

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Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess Diana of Wales, is pictured here with local resi-dent Carol Erickson at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina.

BY IAN BIGGS

When Brian and Carol Erickson attended the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC recently, they thought it would just be another Market of viewing fi ne furniture and meeting buyers and sellers. What they didn’t anticipate, was meeting Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess Diana of Wales.

Charles Spencer, owner of the family Althorp Estate in Northampton, England, was in North Carolina introducing the furniture from his Althorp Collection, part of Sherrill Furniture’s sister company Theodore Alexander. The Sherrill Co., a large manufacturer of fi ne furniture is located in NC with factories in China and Vietnam. All of Spencer’s collection of furniture represents copies of furniture from the Althorp Estate itself. Carol, with her outgoing personality, was not leaving the furniture exposition without saying ‘hello’ to Spencer before they left. It was just by chance that

the Ericksons met Charles Spencer, but were very thrilled at the opportunity. Brian said that Spencer’s presence was immediately known. “You could tell right away it was him,” said Brian. Spencer is an imposing man with that distinct high brow British accent. Carol said he was “very charming and polite.” Not only is Charles Spencer an advocate for his late sister’s causes, but along with maintaining and managing Althorp, he is overseeing the furniture division, and he also is an author, having penned six books so far. Enjoying a conversation about his collection and his authorship, Carol was lucky enough to get a signed copy of his novel, Blenheim, Battle for

Europe, about the Duke of Marlborough’s involvement in the early 1700’s war, that was the greatest land victory won under an English commander on foreign soil since 1415, and where the English defeated the French and became a major power in Europe. Spencer has also penned other novels including a history of the Althorp Estate, and a book about the Spencer Family and a novel on Prince Rupert, a British naval commander, artist and inventor. The Ericksons have been in the furniture business for over forty years, having in the past ten years started their own company, Contract Sales. They currently are intermediaries to the Hospitality Industry, working with hotels, resorts, retirement and assisted living facilities, and represent other fi ne factories such as Henredon, Drexel Heritage, Maitland-Smith and Lexington. They supply furniture to Toronto based Four Seasons Resorts,

Ritz Carlton and Fairmont Hotels amongst others. They recently have been involved in supplying canopy beds that retail over 12K each to The Savoy hotel in London, which is undergoing a one hundred and fi fty million dollar refurbishment under Fairmont Hotels. One of the companies that they represent, the Sherrill Company, a large furniture manufacturer in North Carolina produces fi ne quality furniture for the public and trade, including the furniture of Charles Spencer. Carol and Brian are charming, humorous and fun. Their home on Maples Road exudes comfort, class and livability. The Ericksons love living in Ellicottville, but also enjoy the success their furniture business has provided them to be able to travel far and wide, seeing spectacular things and meeting interesting people along the way, such as Charles Spencer, and then returning to their favorite farmhouse, here in Ellicottville.

The Cattaraugus County Bicentennial ended with the burial of the time capsule on March 11, but some memorabilia is still available at the County Museum. Also, a reprinting of the book “The Cattaraugus County Bicentennial History 1808-2008” is still underway with the books available by summer. Available at the museum are: historical postcard collections on DVD (countywide, Allegany, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Hinsdale, Leon, Little Valley, Salamanca, Persia/Gowanda); “Recipes & Remembrances Cookbook” by the Department of Aging; T-shirts (sizes small through 4XL). The price per item is $4.00 plus shipping. Contact the Cattaraugus County Museum at PO Box 352, Machias, NY 14101 or e-mail [email protected].

BICENTENNIAL MEMORABILIA Still Available

BY STEPHANIE HACKERST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

Take a pizza box you picked out of the garbage, a few different colors, the stroke of a paintbrush, and fi nished! You have a masterpiece, or so Shad does anyway. Shad Nowicki grew up in

North Boston, New York. About 13 years ago he ventured about 20 miles south to where he now calls home, right here in Ellicottville. Shad currently lives in his studio apartment above Balloons Restaurant.

Shad has been painting ever since he was a little kid. Without any formal education, he taught himself to paint. “Painting is pretty much all I do now,” Shad said. Shad has been selling his

artwork regularly for about 12 or 13 years. When asked to describe his

painting, the best way to put it was that if you walked into his booth at a show, you would think there is about 30 different artists’ work. But, in fact, the only artwork he displays is his own. His paintings range from modern portraits of models, antique paintings of the Wild West, to “making a mess with different colors and mediums and making pop art.” “My favorite thing to do is to paint,” Shad said. He does not have a favorite

style of painting. This morning he was working on a piece that was more of a disciplined form of art, and this afternoon he was painting an alien head on a pizza box. Yes, that’s right, a pizza box. He said he has no

When asked to describe his painting, Shad said the best way to put it was that if you walked into his booth at a show, you would think there is about 30 different artists’ work. But, in fact, the only artwork he displays is his own. His paintings range from modern portraits of models, antique paintings of the Wild West, to “making a mess with different colors and mediums and making pop art.”

one favorite; he likes to see a mix of styles. “I am like a kid,” Shad said, “the excitement I get to see a fi nished piece … It is cool to see the image in your head and then put it down, that’s what I am excited about.”

Shad’s typical medium to paint on is canvas, but it gets expensive. And there is no stopping him from painting. Last year when he was tight on cash, he glued VHS cassette


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BY ANNE LONDON

Pinch me! I don’t believe my eyes! I’m standing here on the crest of a hill looking down on pretty much all of Cattaraugus County and thinking 1) I never knew that our area is so beautiful, and 2) it seems that the beauty exists solely to add pleasure to the lives of those who live in this one house! Who knew? The house is just a hop, skip

and a jump from my house, but

I never knew about it before – never knew we had houses like this before. It is huge. Not just the structure itself, but the way it seems to own the countryside that surrounds it. Its view spans forests and valleys and mountains so distant they have a blue cast like the Blue Ridge Mountains. And where are all the other houses? From the vantage point of this home’s deck it would seem that this is still Indian country and, like a ranch in big sky country that

monopolizes all that surrounds it, the house appears to be the beginning and the end of all there is for miles and miles around. Just below the house, and symbolizing its grandeur, there is a pond that is more than the average little fi shing hole that graces so many of our backyards. It is an outsized pond, sparkly, blue, a real hike if you walk all the way around it. It is, of course, a private pond, not shared with other houses because there are no other houses, but a private pond with an island in the middle and water with ripples that catch the sunlight and create little sparkles when the angle is right. The pond accessorizes nearly every room in the house and the wall-to-wall deck as well. So when you’re sitting at the dining table or cozying up to the living room’s fi replace or reading a book in one of the fi ve bedrooms’ easy chairs, you have a sense that something pleasant and tropical is at the edge of your vision, especially when the island is within your eye view. Soon enough, you may fi nd yourself drawn outside, and that’s a good thing. The home lies on approximately 80 acres of private land abutting the 552 acres of the Cattaraugus State Forest, home to cross country skiing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, fi shing and turkey hunting. The home’s site is also convenient to HoliMont and Holiday Valley ski resorts as well as the new Seneca Allegany Casino. The territory indoors includes a grand entry room with stained glass entranceway, which leads to an open concept living room/kitchen/bar/dining area clustered around an impressive fi eldstone fi replace under an open beamed ceiling which complements fl ooring of polished cherry. A second fi eldstone fi replace is the centerpiece of the adjacent master suite which is both spacious and well appointed, offering a private double sink

bathroom with multi-jet shower and Jacuzzi tub, room-sized walk-in closet, and access to the deck which enwraps the bedroom on both the pond and meadow sides. This level also provides two more bedrooms, along with an open area that combines laundry facilities with storage racks, benches, niches which accommodate skis and other sports equipment, and access to the three-car garage. A second, lower living

level offers a family room that is serviced by yet another fi eldstone fi replace and is almost as grand as the living room above. Here, guest families or groups of children can sleep and play in luxury and privacy, also sharing in the pleasure of great views and access to the pond. A sizeable workshop is another feature of this level. Here is the room every family needs for power tools and crafts projects, plus a second area set aside for

ski tuning, waxing and so on. Today, this home, and the little world of which it is part, is being offered for sale through Andree McRae at ERA Vacation Properties. This article barely skims the property’s many features, and so I suggest that you give Andree a call at 716-499-8839. Don’t be surprised if, like me, you fi nd yourself amazed that such a spread exists so close to the area’s prime attractions.

Top to bottom: House on crested hill shows mountain panorama. Formal entrance way with stained glass door panel. A sizeable workshop for power tools and crafts projects, plus a second area for ski tuning, waxing and so on.

Just below the house, and symbolizing its grandeur, there is a pond that is more than the average little fi shing hole that graces so many of our backyards. It is an outsized pond, sparkly, blue, a real hike if you walk all the way around it.


CIVIL WAR & VICTORIAN DANCE / DINNER: JUNE 6 ~ FRANKLINVILLE FIRE DEPT., 6PM

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This Week’s RecipeGrandma’s Ham Tarts (makes approximately 45 small tarts)

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INGREDIENTS for Filling:6 eggs1 ½ cups cubed ham (1/4” cubes) (a purchased ham steak works well. No deli ham, please!)8 ounces shredded mozzarella¾ cup grated parmesan½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper (or more to taste)2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives3 packages phyllo pastry shells (15 per package)

INGREDIENTS for Topping:2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs1 tablespoon melted butter1 tablespoon grated parmesanAdditional ground pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper if desired

METHOD: Preheat the oven to 400°. Place the phyllo shells in mini muffi n tins sprayed with cooking spray, or on a baking sheet. (Note: Do not use paper muffi ng cup liners: they will make the tarts soggy.) Mix all the fi lling ingredients except the ham together in a food processor until just mixed, fold in the ham cubes. Combine the topping ingredients. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of fi lling into each shell. Sprinkle each fi lled shell with a small amount of the crumb topping. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes, until the fi lling has puffed and turned a bit golden. Cool to warm or room temperature. The recipe makes 45 small tarts.

Carol Anderson is a retired Spanish teacher who has always been passionate about cooking. She has attended the Culinary Institute of America, as well as several other cooking schools, including some Cordon Bleu instruction, but she owes the majority of her culinary knowlegde about Mediterranean cuisines to her study abroad in Spain as well as her time spent in the kitchens of her mother and grandmother. Carol is now the owner of the Country Cuisine Cooking School, where she teaches private cooking classes in her home. For more information go to www.ellicottville.net/anderson/school.htm or call 716-945-5776.

BY CAROL ANDERSON

Our memories of childhood are always colored by times shared with family, and family holidays are especially memorable because of all the special foods associated with them. Easter at our house was, of course, marked by the highlight of the sweet tooth’s year: chocolate! But it took a back seat as soon as dinner was forthcoming, because we were going to have my grandmother’s ham pie, a treat she only made once a year. We loved it! Beautiful little chunks of baked ham wrapped in their cheesy goodness in a rich crust. We enjoyed

nibbling on this delicacy with wanton abandon while dinner was being prepared. Since we always had lamb at Easter, the ham in the pie was an extra special addition to our meal. But, when I looked at the recipe this year, hoping to bring back a few happy smiles, I realized that it was perhaps a miracle that any of us have lived long enough to tell about it. This recipe is a cardiologist’s dream. I like to refer to it as the “heart stopper special.” To further elaborate: in the crust alone, there was a stick of melted butter and 4 eggs, not to mention the fl our and a few other ingredients. The fi lling contained an

additional twelve to fi fteen eggs, a pound of ham and more than a pound of cheese. Did I mention the egg yolk to be brushed on the crust after fi lling it? This “appetizer” probably contained a day’s worth of fat and calories. But it is sooo good! So I set out to lighten it. Now keep in mind that it still does not come under the heading of diet foods; but with a smaller portion, a radical change to the crust and a few other tweaks, the recipe can be served with a bit less guilt. The crust has been eliminated completely and substituted with small Fillo shells. Because of the small size of the shells, I was able to cut the recipe

for the fi lling completely in half, and the serving sizes are much easier to control. Three packages of 15 shells each makes one batch, perfect for a party where each guest consumes about three. To make up for the lack of a top crust, I added a topping of crunchy breadcrumbs, allowing the butter to be reduced to just a tablespoon. It turned out so well that I wanted to share it with you. Please don’t save it just for the holidays. This is a wonderful appetizer to bring to a party or a picnic. Who knows? It may become a memory for someone at your house, and you’ll all live longer to tell about it!

BY KATHERINE PRESTON

Spring is fi nally here! With temperatures experiencing such drastic changes all in the very same day, it’s hard to choose your outerwear for the day. This is especially true when taking part in an outdoor physical activity. Let’s look at some helpful hints to keep fi tness safe and appealing during the spring season. Prior to any fi tness activity, please consult with your M.D., regarding your health status and your participation, if necessary. It’s important to remember that, in spring, when temperatures begin to climb and the sun is stronger, your body will work hard to cool you. In turn, your heart works harder to meet this demand. In doing so, your blood pressure may rise. Physical exertion increases this outcome even more. As well, if you’ve been inactive over the winter months and have only recently became active, your heart may not be strong enough to take on the added stress incurred by warm conditions and may dangerously be overwork. People suffering from any respiratory issues (asthma, etc.) should also be aware that the increased demand placed on the lungs may easily trigger an attack. Again, if in doubt, check with a medical practitioner fi rst. Staying hydrated is vital when taking part in outdoor activities, regardless of the season. In physical activity, your body perspires. When the weather gets warmer, we exert ourselves

more in order to accomplish basic physical tasks. The more we tax our bodies, the warmer we get, and the more we sweat. If fl uids aren’t replaced, then dehydration occurs and your ability to regulate your body’s temperature becomes strained. Drink before, during and after physical activity to stay hydrated. (Too often, we tend to focus on drinking only after any fi tness activity and neglect the strong need to continually replenish our ongoing water loss during the activity, too.) However, avoid liquids containing sugar, salt and alcohol - these will strongly work against you, causing even greater dehydration. Often, we can be fooled into believing that the sun is less harmful on our skin in spring. However, skin damage can easily occur without the blazing rays of summer. Remember to protect your face, neck and head from the sun’s rays by wearing a ventilated hat and sunscreen. Any exposed arms, legs and hands should also be protected with sunscreen. Avoid hoods, as they tend to restrict airfl ow. Don’t forget to also protect your eyes from the bright sun with a good pair of sunglasses. If possible, try to exercise during the cooler hours of the day, before the sun is at its peak time. Morning hours are often popular. However, beware of any morning dew on the grass, which can result in unstable footing. After the sun sets may also be a cooler time, due to the absence of the sun. If exercising in the evening, remember to wear refl ective clothing, let others know your path before starting out and stick to familiar territory in order to insure your safety. Select comfortable clothing and dress in layers. Trapped air heated by the body adds extra insulation that you may need during the chilly temperatures of the evening and especially in the morning after a cooler night. Make sure the choice of


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As the spring approaches, the world seems to start moving and turn green before our very eyes. The air smells fresh and alive. The birds begin to chirp and sing, while we feel a bounce in our step. The spring brings new energy and inspiration for the months ahead. Spring is a great time of year to cleanse our soul and personal space of old items that create negative energy. Cluttered spaces slow us down, limiting our creativity and preventing us

from receiving positive energy. Think of a time when you just could not take it any longer, the day you cleaned the garage or purged a closet. Remember the feeling. This is what I am recommending: cleaning out some area of your life, creating new space and positive energy for new arrivals. Spring brings new energy, increased motivation, and inspiration to grow. My recommendation is that you take a moment and refl ect. Consider the current condition of your home or work environment and determine if it is bogging you down. Think about what you can get rid of, making room for new energy. Start with one room. A room that is personal to you. Clean the space, purge it of items you no longer need. Organize it so you feel lighter and more energized when you enter it. You want to create a space that fi lls you with positive energy and makes you feel happy. Research has shown that color positively affects our mood. Adding a bright happy color to one wall of a room can reduce blood pressure, stress,

and change our overall energy. Bouquets of fresh fl owers placed throughout the home can add a quick splash of color, improving our mood and increasing energy. As you engage in the spring cleansing process, put on your favorite music. Listening to music as you rid your space of negative energy will help you stay focused and upbeat. Try to fi nish the one room you have chosen before you get bored. You want to ensure you feel good about the completion of the project and do not want to leave it undone. Inspire yourself through the cleansing process with a reward, like your favorite dessert. Our home and work environments should contribute to our well-being. A positive environment will help us with our relationships, wellness, and prosperity. Cleansing our personal space of clutter improves the clarity of our thoughts, brings us back to balance, and creates a positive fl ow of energy. Questions? Comments? E-mail Dr. Dionne Kress, DM at [email protected] or visit her website at dmkress.com.

BY DOUG ARROWSMITH

Stop the presses! Literally. “BREAKING NEWS!” Good Lord what could it be? Are we under attack? Has someone died? Has something terrible happened? We’re still at war. Something must have gone horribly wrong. Hold on to your hats boys and girls because there’s some sort of earth-shattering news conference about to begin. The event? Miss California, after a series of gut-wrenching meetings with Donald Trump, has decided to keep her crown! Well thank God for that. I can rest peacefully again. Let’s play catch-up. A few weeks ago, during the Miss USA pageant, there was a bit of a dust-up between internet gossip monger and pageant judge Perez Hilton and Miss California, Carrie Prejean. In a brilliant bit of casting, Trump, the pageant chairman, pitted the openly gay Hilton against the pure as snow born-again Prejean in a question and answer segment during the Miss USA contest. Hilton, not exactly known for his subtlety, asked Miss California where she stood on California’s gay marriage issue. Prejean, of

course, announced that she was opposed to it at which point she was blessed by a group of Angels who were secretly watching the pageant and she was instantly assured of, not only her crown, but also a seat at the right hand of God. Hilton, who it would seem, is more powerful than God (at least on the internet), had other ideas. America was suddenly fl ooded with some old, semi-nude photos of Miss California, which, of course, left us with the sick feeling that we weren’t going to hear the end of this for a while. Trump, who is more powerful than Hilton, Prejean and God combined, made sure of that. So here we are. The Right Wing, anti-gay marriage people had another conservative beauty queen to latch on to (Sarah Palin we hardly knew ya) and the Left Wing, gay marriage advocates had someone else to burn in effi gy while sipping their Lattes and fraternizing with illegal immigrants. Politicians became involved. There were rallies and demonstrations. Ratings for The Apprentice skyrocketed and Rush Limbaugh came out of his Oxycontin stupor just long enough to belch out his opinion. The Culture Wars are back baby! This whole thing leaves me feeling a bit queasy. It also makes me angry. I’m a gay-marriage proponent. I believe that, along with politics, religion has no place in the decision making process when it comes to who should have the right to marry. Yeah I know. The Bible says so. Who cares? The Bible also says that it’s perfectly OK to keep slaves, beat your children and stone adulteress women to death in the village square. Fifty years ago there were a bunch of

racists running around saying that, according to the Bible, inter-racial marriage was also a sin. But that’s not why I’m angry. Everyone, including Miss California, has a right to their own opinion. She was asked a question and she gave an honest answer. I’d have been more offended if she had lied. I’m mad because Perez Hilton is an idiot. He’s the last person gay-marriage advocates should want as their poster-boy. This issue will eventually be decided by the voters and whatever happens in a beauty pageant held by The Donald should be considered irrelevant. I’m also angry because this is somehow news. Miss California keeping her crown is not worthy of a “Breaking News” tag. This is a legitimate subject for debate and should not be relegated to an argument between three celebrities and the news networks. Sure, it’s worthy of mentioning, but breaking news? Really? The Sheeple who get their political directives from the networks are already taking to the streets and, I’m afraid, the rest of us are going to get caught in the crossfi re. Three weeks ago thousands of people took to the streets for one reason and one reason only. Because FOX news told them to. Is this the new media? Will subjects like gay marriage, illegal immigration and the war get people fi red up? No. The people who cover those stories will get people fi red up. The voters and the courts are no longer in charge of our decision making process. If they were the opinions of Hilton, The Donald and Perez Hilton wouldn’t matter. Comments? E-mail Doug at [email protected]

fabric “breathes” and allows your skin to do so. Look for styles and fabrics which provide ventilation and “wick” away perspiration, especially in the warmer afternoon temperatures. Proper footwear should never be compromised. Although an open sandal may be tempting on warm days, a running shoe

offers the safe support your feet will need. Good-fi tting socks are a must in order to avoid abrasions/blisters. Above all, use common sense. Regulate your time spent outdoors and moderate your speed and intensity according to the weather. Remember to include a warm-up with large movements before each fi tness session and a proper cool down of static stretching to safely bring your body back to a calmer state. If inclement spring weather

prevails, choose an indoorfi tness activity as a healthy substitute. Katherine Preston is a Registered Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, Older Adult Specialist, and Fitness Instructor through the Canadian Fitness Professionals Assoc. Katherine founded and operates ABSolute Fitness Training and 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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A fundraiser to benefi t Joel Fleckenstein will be held this Sunday, May 17 at 11am at the Springville Fire Hall. Joel (of Springville) has a rare form of lymphoma and needs a bone marrow transplant. Sunday’s event will feature a bake sale throughout the day, a Chinese basket auction at noon, drawings for 50/50 raffl e and Chinese Auction at 3pm, and a Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ from noon-4pm. Presale tickets are $8 and can be purchased at Springville Hardware, Lamb & Webster and Main Street Antique Co-op. There will be a $5 cover charge after 3pm (with proceeds going to Joel) for special performances by popular Buffalo band Guns of Camden, along with local guys The Barley Tones. Monetary donations may be made to “Friends of Joel Fleckenstein” at any M&T Bank location or mailed to Sheila Solomon, 14424 Scoby Hill Rd., Springville, NY 14141. Cans in bags can be brought to the benefi t for “Cans for Joel.” Cans and bottles can also be brought to The Can Man with proceeds to benefi t Joel.

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growers; each farm is unique, and most use a variety of sustainable growing methods. “I love the fresh produce and other items, and being able to talk to the grower is an added bonus,” said Nancy Consedine, a long-time customer. “I enjoy the camaraderie, but I really have a thing for fresh veggies!” Nancy recently joined REAP offering her time and consumer’s point of view. In addition to fresh produce,

the market features a wide assortment of local baked goods, garlic and herbs, fl owers, potted plants, handmade crafts, maple products, honey, soy candles, jams and jellies, bison meats and more. The REAP Olean Farmers

Market may have changed locations over the past twenty years (from the original spot on E. Sullivan Street to the City lot on N. Barry Street to War Veterans Park and back again to JCC), but, notes REAP member Dick Childs, “One thing hasn’t changed. The market still maintains a core foundation and commitment to giving you the best in locally grown produce, with the best service to go along with it.” Among the vendors returning this year are: Barbara’s Fresh Baked Goods, Briggs Hill Farm, Briggs Hill Maple Farm, Canticle Farm, Faulkner Farm, Fox Valley Greenhouse, George Farm, Green Darner Farm, Lazy Day Soy Candles, Maple Ridge Bison Ranch, Sadie Mast, Schindlbeck Farms, and Wild Acres Farm. The market also hosts Beanies for Diabetes, a non-profi t, charitable endeavor.

“It’s been such a privilege to serve the Olean Community over the past twenty years,” said Doug Durow, president of REAP. He’s been there since the beginning. “I’ve watched the market grow, and I’ve seen children who used to come with their parents grow up to become customers themselves.” REAP, the Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, is a member-supported, not for profi t organization started in 1987 with the help of Cornell Cooperative Extension. REAP also operates farmers markets in Salamanca on Tuesdays from 11am-5pm (beginning May 19 in Jefferson Park, located at Park Ave. and Broad St.) and in Franklinville Wednesdays from 2pm-6pm (beginning June 24 in Town Square, Route 16). Market questions may be directed to Chuck Couture at 716-942-3710.

and an open container. The police department assisted in a burglary investigation at HoliMont, and assisted a patient during an ambulance call. Constable Howard Gifford said the department performed three property checks for individuals who were away for extended periods. He stated that more people should inform the department when they are going away so the department knows to monitor the empty buildings more often. He said they should also provide contact information in case of emergencies. During the Zoning report, the board discussed the proposed new zoning code, and made a motion to send the code to the Planning Board in order to move the process along. The Engineer’s report noted that the Telemetry Project is completed with the installation of a switch at the reservoir, and the moving of a chlorine sensor. Morton said the only problem encountered so far has

been a blown electrical fuse, which may have been caused by power spikes following a recent windstorm. Engineer Mike Smith said the plans for the new Village Hall are nearly complete, and he would begin taking bids following approval by the Planning Board. He added that the plans would be sent to the USDA to determine if the project is eligible for grant monies. In the Sewer report, Smith noted that all the daily, weekly and monthly tests and maintenance have been performed. The crews have fi xed a faulty commutator switch, fi xed the road to the U.V. building, and repaired and reseeded the lawns damaged by plows. He said he has also talked with Quality Markets about their plans to repair their sewage drains. Coolidge said Quality Markets must inform the village where they will connect to the sewage lines. The Starlight Village townhouse subdivision will maintain their own sewage grinder station for fi ve of their housing units, reducing possible stress on the village sewer system.

Coolidge said he is still waiting to hear from Congressman Eric Massa’s offi ce about potential stimulus funding, though he is hopeful to hear from the offi ce soon. Coolidge also signed an application for a “Green Grant,” which would cover the installation of new water-meters. The board voted to accept the resignation of court clerk Sharon Coolidge due to health reasons, and to hire Mary Schuster as her replacement. The board also accepted the resignation of Robyn George, which will take effect on May 29. The board voted to allow Relay for Life to place ribbons along Jefferson Street, and to allow two signs for the Rodeo and Nightmare Hayride to be placed on Mill Street for a maximum of 30 days before the events. The board accepted the DPW report, the Constable’s report, the Zoning report, the Building Inspector’s report, the Engineer’s report and the Treasurer’s report. They also accepted the minutes from the previous meeting, and there was nothing to report for Special Events this month.

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some dye, ink, and oil. The time each piece takes is independent on the piece. Some of his work may take several months, but most of his work he can pull off in 24-32 hours. He sometimes spends nearly an entire day working on a piece without stopping to take a break. This Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 from noon-6pm both days, Shad will be hosting his own art show at Double Diamond on Monroe Street in Ellicottville. This show will have over 85 paintings in it. There will be some older pieces, and a lot of his newest artwork. All of the

pizza box art will be there for the public to see and purchase. This is the third annual show that Shad has put on at Double Diamond, and by far it will be his biggest. He is self employed and not affi liated with any gallery, art company, or broker. The show is open to the public, so if you are interested in buying or just previewing some of Shad’s work, stop down this weekend and take a look for yourself. If you would like more information or to book a private showing, please contact Shad directly at [email protected].

Specifi cations for these types of cars are high, and much work has gone into maintaining and getting the cars ready for the racing season. The engines in these babies can cost over twenty grand! The Speedway itself has been around since the 1930s, but closed down in the 1970s. In July of 1997 races began again after much work and refurbishment on the old track. The Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society runs the show. A non-profi t organization, it’s up to 500 members strong, including a board of directors and volunteers. The Agricultural Society runs and owns the Little Valley Fairgrounds, having purchased it from the State over ten years ago. In addition to the races, the ‘Ag’ Society holds the Cattaraugus County Fair (which regularly sees over 70,000 visitors each year) and various other events including horse and farm events and the races at the speedway. The Speedway has much to offer during the races, which usually last a little over 3 hours. Food vendors from popcorn to hot dogs and hamburgers are available and vendors are

selling their wares. The Ag Society does much upkeep to the grounds, having built “six new buildings over the past ten years,” according to John Charlesworth, President of the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society. He also said they have “spent a lot of money on new lighting, concrete walls around the track, and they have made the track wider.” The track is made of clay, which requires a lot of time and care from the volunteers that maintain it. Races are planned through every weekend in the summer, except one. The race schedule and other information for drivers and spectators can be found online at http://www.

littlevalleyspeedway.com July 4th weekend will see the always entertaining Demolition Derby with small and large car derbies and fi reworks display with admission only $8. The Speedway offers free camping and a covered grandstand for the comfort of its guests. Admission is regularly $14 for adults with kids under 12 admitted for free, so it is a great deal for large families. Only a ten-minute drive from Ellicottville to the fairgrounds in Little Valley, the races are a great day out for all. For more information on the races, please call 716-938-9146 or visit the aforementioned website.

When the Little Valley Speedway opens Sunday, May 24 at 5:30pm during Memorial Day weekend, over 3,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance for this fast paced event. Racers from all over Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Canada will be vying for the fi rst place fi nishes. Families from all generations will be watching, cheering on the racers, hoping for close fi nishes and the occasional wreck. Fans are dedicated to the sport and the drivers and pit crews even more so.


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EDDIE ELECTRIC: Electrical Services. Certifi ed electrician, 35 years experience, excellentreferences. 247 Hardy Corner Rd., Franklinville, NY 14737. Phone 716-437- 2921 (offi ce) or716-353-0593 (cell) or 716-353-0594 (cell). E-mail [email protected]

Woodcrest Pet Spa and Kennel: Treat your pet to the SPA experience at 140 Lincoln Ave. in Salamanca. OR maybe they need a vacation. Take a tour of our Kennel on Sawmill Run in Little Valley, at WoodcrestKennel.net or call SPA 716-945-2700, KENNEL 716-945-5799.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.Bookkeeping Services: Customized to suit your business. Work done off-site. Scheduled on-site visits. Quickbooks training and/or set-up. Call 716-904-0626.CUSTOM FRAMING: 10 years experience. $$ Reasonable Prices $$! New, Refurbished & Antique Frames. Call for an appointment. Rosemary Gray Koubel, 2 Charles Avenue, Salamanca. 716-945-2005

HELP WANTEDWRITERS: Become part of a growing team! The Villager newspaper of Ellicottville, NY is looking for writers to attend the monthly Ellicottville Town/Village Board meetings. Writers are also needed in the Chautauqua region for feature stories. Interested? Please send your resume and writing samples to: PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731.

PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATE (Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law): Notice is here-by given that the assessment inventory and valuation date is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Ellicottville, which will be fi led on or before May 1, 2009. The information may be reviewed by appointment, in the assessor’s offi ce at 1 W. Washington Street on May 18 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm and on May 23 between the hours of 11:30am and 3:30pm. Dated this 1st day of May, 2009, Robin Pearl-Lamphier, Assessor

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law): Notice is hereby given that the Assessor for the Town of Ellicottville, County of Cattaraugus, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at 1 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731, where it may be seen or examined by any interested person(s) until the fourth Tuesday in May. The Assessor(s) will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll: May 4 from 4pm to 8pm, May 11 from 4pm to 8pm, May 18 from 4pm to 8pm and May 23 from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Grievance Day is May 26 between the hours of 5pm and 9pm at Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 W. Wash-ington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 in said Town where The Board of Assessment Review will hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any person(s) believing himself to be aggrieved. Assessor E-mail: [email protected]. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s offi ce or at: www.orps.state.ny.us.

Dated this 1st day of May, 2009, Robin Pearl-Lamphier, AssessorLocation of Assessor’s Offi ce: 1 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Phone: 699-8137

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATE (Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law): Notice is here-by given that the assessment inventory and valuation date is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Mansfi eld, which will be fi led on or before May 1, 2009. The information may be reviewed by appointment, in the assessor’s offi ce at 7691 Toad Hollow Road on May 21 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm and on May 30 between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. Dated this 1st day of May, 2009, Robin Pearl-Lamphier, Assessor

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law): Notice is hereby given that the Assessor for the Town of Mansfi eld, County of Cattaraugus, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the cur-rent year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755, where it may be seen or examined by any interested person(s) until the fourth Tuesday in May. The Assessor(s) will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll: May 7 from 4pm to 8pm, May 12 from 5pm to 9pm, May 21 from 4pm to 8pm and May 30 from 2pm to 6pm. Grievance Day is May June 2 between the hours of 5pm and 9pm at Mansfi eld Town Hall, 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755 in said Town where The Board of Assessment Review will hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any person(s) believing him-self to be aggrieved. Assessor E-mail: [email protected]. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s offi ce or at: www.orps.state.ny.us.

Dated this 1st day of May, 2009, Robin Pearl-Lamphier, AssessorLocation of Assessor’s Offi ce: 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. Phone: 307-3959

LEGAL NOTICES

ANNSCOTT WEBWORKS, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) fi led withthe Sec of State of NY on 3-11-2009. NY Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY is des-ignated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copyof any process to The LLC, 10452 Delevan-Elton Road, Delevan NY. Any Lawful Purpose.

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 ofLLC: 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, 410Community Bank Bldg., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of TANGLEWOOD OF ALLEGANY LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led withSecy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/7/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 97Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 1465, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of KINSEY DEVELOPMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. ofState of NY (SSNY) on 04/15/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal offi ce ofLLC: 203 Jefferson Ave., Allegany, NY 14706. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its prin-cipal offi ce. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of GRANNY’S VERONA, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/15/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal offi ce of LLC: 200 W. Ohio St., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to DiCerbo and Palumbo Attorneys, 410 Community Bank Bldg., Olean, NY 14760. The registered agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Robert L. Vogtli, at the principal offi ce of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Vocon Partners New York LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY Dept. ofState on 4/21/09. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business address: 6434 PlumCreek Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY,NY 10011, registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice 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 LIABIL-ITY COMPANY. The name of the foreign limited liability company is DST PROPERTIESNY, LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was fi led with the NY Department ofState (“NYSS”) on 4/2/2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Minnesotaon 3/5/2009. 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.

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V I E W S F R O M T H E V I L L A G EThe Villager Rockies Open Up the 2009 Season with a Win!

Little League Baseball Team Celebrates a 7-3 Victory in First Game

T-Ball League Gets UnderwayThe Red Socks and Orioles Take to the Field at Ellicottville Village Park

Happy Mother’s Day in Ellicottville, New York

Game #1: The Villager Rockies Little League Baseball Team kicked off the 2009 Baseball Season last Wednesday and fi nished week one at .500. They won their fi rst game 7-3 against the Great Valley Brewers. Both teams played very well for their 1st games of the 2009 season. Parker Rieman led the Rockies with a game saving catch in Right Field that helped preserve the win. Robert Spell and Frank Neff led the hitting and Liam Watt took the win on the mound! The Brewers were led by Austin Grinols & Halie Mowery.

Game #2: The Villager Rockies suffered a tough loss at the hands of the Salamanca Angels 12to 5 last Thursday evening at the Ellicottville Village Park. The score was 6 to 5 in the 4th in-ning until the Angels’ Bats got Hot. The Rockies were led at the plate by Mitchell Sexton andWalter Woodarek. Connor Fitzpatrick had a great game on the mound! Zach Golley was teamplayer of the game! The Villager Rockies will head to Little Valley this Thursday, May 14 at6pm to take on the Little Valley Dodgers.

Photos/Mike Painter

Photos/Mike Painter

Photos/Gary Kinn

The Villager: May 14-20, 2009

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