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Saturday, June 13th, 5-9pm
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& get you up dancin!
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Friday, June 12th, 9pm
STEVE DUDLEY
Saturday, June 13th, 9:30pm
SUPER TREAT
Every Monday, 10pm
MONDO MONDAYS
With Jack Darvaset
Playing music for no reason
whatsoever other than to have fun!
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Every Thursday, 7-11pm
KUK & FREDDIE
Saturday, June 13th, 9pm-1am
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Every Other Monday, 9pm-1am
(June 8th & 22nd)
BLUE MULE BAND
Every Wednesday, 9pm-1am
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Friday, July 17th, 8pm
LEANN RIMES
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Saturday, July 25th, 8pm
BILLY SQUIRE
Tickets start at $30
Tickets to both concerts are
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and all Ticketmaster outlets
1-800-745-3000
Trail Enthusiasts Prepare for a Summer Full of Events
BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO
WPIG 95.7 FM
If you enjoy mountain biking,
get ready for a summer full of
the sport on the hills and trails
surrounding Ellicottville. There’s
ample opportunity with several
events coming up. This includes
Wednesday night racing at Holiday
Valley, which is just starting up this
week.
When it comes to mountain biking,
the place to turn is the Western New
York Mountain Biking Association.
The club’s vice president, Todd
Fiore, is focused on the weekend
of July 31-August 2. Those are the
dates for the Association’s sixth
annual Mountain Bike Festival at
HoliMont Ski Area. For Fiore, “it’s
the highlight for the summer.” The
festival includes weekend camping,
rides for all levels of ability, and fun
events like a hill climb, a night ride,
a bike toss, and skill clinics. Fiore
brings the whole family, noting that
his four-year-old daughter “had a
ball” last year. Participants can enjoy Holiday Valley will host the Dirty Duathlon this Sunday, June 14. The event features both a trail run and a
a Saturday evening chicken barbecue mountain bike race. Participants can enter solo or as part of a two-person tag team, which would include a
and swimming in the lake. Tents runner and a biker. Mark Lawrence, who hosts the website www.heartrateup.com, describes the course as
“intermediate” in difficulty. “It’s certainly a blast and anyone can do it,” noting that riders can get off their
SEE BIKING PAGE 2 bikes and walk the tough spots. The funds raised support the American Diabetes Association.
Apts. Above Coffee Shop Brew Up Concern
Village Planning Board Reviews Permit Request; New Italian Restaurant Also on Agenda
BY ERIC HUND in prior meetings, be installed before agreed that any fence would have to people and their pets would trespass
permits are issued for the creation of allow access to the alley. on her property.
The Village Planning Board opened the apartment. She said she would Dominesey said that she does William Sprague, owner of the site
their June 9 meeting with a public be willing to have the fence on her not want to close off the alleyway; where the apartment will be located,
hearing on the proposed apartment to property, except that it would block off she simply wants to create a clear said that he had a new survey done on
be located above Coffee Culture. the alley, and prevent the village from distinction between the commercial his property, and found that there is no
Jean Dominesey began by requesting accessing the sewer. and residential lots, and that she is
that a fence, which the board discussed Members of the Planning Board concerned that without the fence SEE PLANNING PAGE 9
To Honor, Educate And Celebrate Being A Woman
Ellicottville will Host the Annual Women’s Weekend Event June 19-21; Over 30 Different Events Featured!
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. The 3rd annual
Women’s Weekend Celebration kicks off next 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, and so much more … (A complete schedule of events will be posted in next week’s issue of The Villager.)
This year there will be 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.

Sneak Peek More Than Just Reading ...

In This Issue . . . The Ellicottville Memorial Library Offers Programs for Everyone
BY IAN BIGGS
The Ellicottville Memorial Library
is now just over two and a half years
old, and is growing everyday with new
books and fun programs. Circulation
and library usage have increased “well
beyond what was expected” according
to Library Director Laura Flanagan.
Since 2006 circulation has quadrupled,
computer usage has tripled and total
library visits is almost seven times
(28,234 visits) what it was at the old
library. They have increased their
large print section and have added over
300 books this past year.
The library also houses a community
center room. On this particular day the
room was being used by local resident
Inside Business Track: Parelli Horsemanship and artist Todd Plough who was
holding an art class.
Program Returns to Golden Stride Ranch ... page 5 In addition to the many books (over
By Ian Biggs 13,000) the library has ongoing events Ellicottville Librarian Laura Flanagan (left) and library employee Becky
Conolly pose inside the Kerns Family Fireplace Lounge of the Ellicot-
The world’s most successful horsemanship program is returning to throughout the year for children and tville Memorial Library, Maples Road.
Ellicottville. The Parelli program, recognized worldwide as being at adults. Preschoolers have the added
the forefront of horse training, and three star Instructor Tina Giordano, advantage this summer of story time is open to all school age children, runs Adults will not be left out of the
will be giving a three-day clinic at the Golden Stride Walker Ranch on on Wednesdays at 11:15am; they also every day from July 6 through August loop with upcoming events planned
Bryant Hill Road from June 19-21. Proprietress Lori Northrup has been participate in making a craft. Also, 9 with weekly prizes and incentives. such as the ongoing Cake Decorating
gracious enough to host the event for the past three years at her farm on from September to June, preschoolers At 1pm on Wednesdays, the Summer class (yes, the adults get to have
Bryant Hill. Horse owners and auditors alike have the opportunity to will have the opportunity to participate Reading program will host classes that fun too!) and a series of Genealogy
take part in the Parelli clinic over the course of the three days. Pictured in a ‘Growing with Music’ class (dates include building a medieval castle, classes with more classes to follow
above: Northrup’s Ranch Manager, Barb Loveless. and times to be announced). cake decorating, and making creative SEE LIBRARY PAGE 9
The Summer Reading Program, which quilt squares.

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: JUNE 13-14 ~ MAIN STREET, RANDOLPH

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Publisher’s Word
It’s time to take a moment
and think about what a great
place Western New York is in
the summertime. It’s easy to
see for those of us who live in
little old Ellicottville - just look
around at the majestic dark
green mountains with enough
Happy 60th Birthday: NITA WIDGER . . . . . . JUNE 12
Happy Birthday: PATTI PERKS . . . . . . . . . . . JUNE 13
Letter To The Publisher
Salamanca Chamber Seeking Volunteers for Allegany River Festival
The Salamanca Area
Chamber of Commerce is
looking for volunteers to help
with our 1st Annual Allegany
River Fest on July 11-12.
This country western themed
festival is jam-packed with
events all weekend long and
celebrates two of Salamanca’s
greatest assets: the Allegheny
River and Veteran’s Memorial
Park. To help execute this
festival, the Chamber is
seeking community volunteers
to assist with various aspects
and dealings over this fun-
filled weekend.
Friday night is the kick-
off to a major Lacrosse
Tournament, which will be
played at local area ball fields
around Salamanca, and runs
through Sunday afternoon.
On Saturday night, country
music superstars, Heartland,
will headline a concert at
the park. Also making an
Do you worry about an appearance is Sean Patrick
McGraw, a finalist from the
older adult in your family 2004 Nashville Idol Contest,
and local favorite, The Bobby
Hartle Band. Following the
or community? music, we are pleased to
present the Seneca Nation
Allegany River Dancers.
Someone who: Saturday night will be capped
- is frail or needs assistance with daily activities? off by a spectacular fireworks
- is struggling to take care of himself/herself? display, which is being
brought to you by the City
- wants to remain in their own home in their of Salamanca. PRE-SALE
own community? TICKETS ARE AVAILABE
- seeks a solution tailored to individual needs NOW! Admission is $15 for
and preferences?
Biking
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE
can be set up at the bottom
of the ski slope. Add to those
Now there is a choice: ride-in movies on Friday and
Saturday. Awards given out
for games winners “are really
awesome.” People always try
to win them because “they are
so hilarious.” “It’s basically a
A comprehensive program from Total Senior Care weekend to ride as much as
you want, or as little as you
designed to provide you with the best want.”
At Holiday Valley, a six-week
in health and long-term care, in order to keep you series of mountain bike races
began this past Wednesday
night. There are several
safe and secure in your home and community. different divisions, depending
on your ability, according to
Director of Marketing Jane
For more information, call us today at Eshbaugh. Dates for these
races are June 10, 17 and 24,
716-379-8474.
and July 8, 15 and 22. Don’t
forget to mark July 19 on your
calendars for the Six Hours of
Power, “kind of an endurance
mountain bike race.” This can
be entered by an individual or
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DIRTY DUATHLON: JUNE 13 ~ HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT
Music to My Ears!
hiking and biking trails to fill
our daily calendars. Mother
Nature has indeed been very
kind to us down this way.
But there’s another reason
why early summer is so sweet
in this neck of the woods.
Western New Yorkers sure do
love their music, and summer
is the perfect time to enjoy
all this natural beauty with a
soundtrack! Outdoor festival
time is starting and there’s no
better place to be for music
lovers than right here in WNY.
You’ve already read about
some of the great acts coming
to us right here in E’ville during
the Summer Festival of the
Arts July 3-5. The Buffalo
Philharmonic, Sean Patrick
McGraw and Three Dog Night
will all be on hand that great
weekend.
adults and $8 for children
under 12 during pre-sale; $20
for adults and $10 for children
under 12 on the day of the
event.
Sunday will be filled
with awe and laughter as
participants in The Great
Cardboard Boat Regatta®, a
copyrighted program of TIPS
Foundation, Inc., try to get
their creative cardboard boats
to run a 200-yard course in
the Allegheny River. The
entrance fee for the race is
$20 per boat with registration
starting at 10am. Races will
be held at the Front Avenue
boat ramp, which is located
across from the Salamanca
Middle/High School, at 12pm
with the starting gun being
shot by Senator Cathy Young.
Numerous trophies will be
awarded including the Vogue
Award, Pride of the Regatta,
Best-Dressed Team, Team
Spirit Award, and Titanic
Award, along with the fastest
boats in Class I and Class
II categories. Immediately
following the regatta, the
Salamanca Youth Bureau will
sponsor a Rubber Duck Race.
There will be entertainment
on Saturday and Sunday for
everyone in the family to
enjoy, including a mechanical
bull, a western obstacle course,
hayrides, petting zoo and pony
rides, western style photos and
much, much more! Entrance to
a team. The idea is to ride as
many loops as possible in a
six-hour period around a route
on the Holiday Valley trails.
The world-class event goes for
six straight hours.
Mark Lawrence, who hosts
the website called “Heart Rate
Up.Com” (www.heartrateup.
com), is getting set for the
Holiday Valley Dirty Duathlon.
The event takes place this
Sunday, June 14, with a 10am
start. “A lot of people are
coming from a couple of states
around for it, and it’s a pretty
challenging event.” It’s both a
trail run and a mountain bike
race. Entrants first do one
lap of running on a four-mile
course. Then they grab their
bikes for two laps of riding.
You can enter solo or as part of
a two-person tag team, which
would include a runner and
a biker. Lawrence described
the course as “intermediate”
in difficulty. “It’s certainly
a blast and anyone can do
it,” noting that riders can get
off their bikes and walk the
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And if you’re willing to
travel just an hour or so, there
are many awesome venues
with incredible acts coming
up during the month of June
and on into the summer. The
list of acts is, (as always),
impressive and many of the
shows are free! Just hop on
your nearest computer and
search out websites for Artpark,
the Seneca Allegany Casino &
Hotel, Lafayette Square, Darien
Lake PAC, the Avalon Ballroom
– the list is endless and so are
the entertainment possibilities!
So, dear readers, go to a
concert or two, or as many as
you desire, but make sure you
take advantage of this month’s
lineup of fantastic artists. It is
yet another gift for all of us to
enjoy! Until next week …
Jeanine Z. Bosworth
Veteran’s Memorial Park and
all these fantastic activities
are FREE on Sunday. Plenty
of western style food, beer,
and other beverages will be
available all weekend long.
A wide variety of volunteers
are being sought to help
orchestrate all these wonderful
weekend events. Volunteers
are needed to line the ball
fields, help with equipment
set-up for the concert, be
ticket takers at the festival
gate and for the many rides
being offered, and general
assistance through Veteran’s
Memorial Park. The Chamber
is also seeking assistance with
The Great Cardboard Boat
Regatta®. Aid is needed to
help with boat registration,
chute and technical crews,
timers, scorekeepers, judges
and people to help at the
starting line.
All volunteers will be given
free tickets for entrance to
the Heartland concert and
other Saturday activities for
their participation. If you are
interested in assisting the
Salamanca Area Chamber of
Commerce as a volunteer for
this festival, please contact
Ann Smith, Vice President, at
716-938-6095 or Jane Paskuly,
Tourism & Events Manager
at 716-945-2034 or 716-353-
2592.
Salamanca Area
Chamber of Commerce
tough spots. The funds raised
support the American Diabetes
Association.
Lawrence is also involved
with the Raccoon Rally
cycling festival weekend, June
27-28 at Allegany State Park.
Activities include a road bike
race on the first day, which
involves a 24-mile lap around
park roads. There’s also a
short track event on grass. A
downhill race and a trial event
also take place that Saturday.
Trying to stay in the saddle
during the trial event “can
be pretty interesting.” The
biggest part of the weekend
is the cross-country race on
Sunday, which takes place on
the Art Roscoe trail system.
The last event of the day is the
kids’ race.
To learn more about this
summer’s mountain biking
events, visit the Western
New York Mountain Biking
Association’s website at
www.wnymba.org or Mark
Lawrence’ website at www.
heartrateup.com
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held on the track at Ellicottville Central School. More than $31,000 was raised during MANICURES
h the annual event, which will help support American Cancer Society research programs, 39 Mill Street
as well as education, advocacy and local patient service programs for cancer patients Ellicottville, New York (716) 699-8757 PEDICURES
and their families. Photo/Gary Kinn (See more photos on this week’s Photo Page.)
E’VILLE - The American candles were lit in an emotional hope that those lost to cancer Gift Certificates Available! TANNING
Cancer Society kept residents luminaria ceremony. Local will not be forgotten, that
in Cattaraugus County residents shared their touching those who face cancer will be
walking the track - but no stories of why they Celebrate, supported, and that the disease
one seemed to mind since it
was for this year’s American
Cancer Society Relay For Life
Remember, Fight Back and
most of all maintain HOPE.
Funds raised from the Relay
will one day be eliminated.”
For more information
about Relay For Life in your
The Villager Rockies
of Cattaraugus County. They For Life event help support community, call the American Little League Team vies for 1st place against Cattaraugus Royal
joined a national movement American Cancer Society Cancer Society 1-800-227-
that, since inception in 1985, research programs, as well 2345. Donate online anytime
has raised over $1.8 billion for as education, advocacy and at www.relayforlife.org/nynj.
the fight against cancer. local patient service programs The American Cancer
Over 40 cancer survivors for cancer patients and their Society is dedicated to
celebrated their triumph over families. eliminating cancer as a major
the disease by walking in the “The American Cancer health problem by saving lives,
Survivors’ Lap to kick off the Society is appreciative of the diminishing suffering and
Relay. They were then joined overwhelming show of support preventing cancer through
by more than 250 others who from the community,” said research, education, advocacy
took turns moving around the Mike Porpiglia, community and service. The American
track at Ellicottville Central executive for the American Cancer Society Eastern
School throughout the night Cancer Society. “We Division has 46 community-
in honor of cancer survivors, are especially grateful to based offices, involving
caregivers, and those who Ellicottville Central School thousands of volunteers
have lost the battle with cancer. and the many volunteers and throughout NY and NJ. For
More than $31,000 was raised their families for all of their 24-hour cancer information,
during the annual event. hard work to make Relay For the public can call 1-800-227-
At sundown, hundreds of Life a reality. They represent 2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

HoliMont Donation
Annual Ski Day Benefits United Way; Check Presentation this Friday
OLEAN - The United Way
of Cattaraugus County, Inc.
supports 17 agencies that
provide over 50 programs to
the vulnerable population in
our community. Yes, 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
first 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.
Being in just its 2nd year, this
event has grown in proceeds
from $1,900.00 in 2008 to over
$4,300.00 this past March.
With the generous support
of HoliMont, local sponsors
and funded agencies, Ski Day
is very close to a pure profit
The Villager Rockies beat out the Little Valley Mets 17-10 last Thursday, June 4. The Rockies were led at the plate by
Robert Spell with a Homerun, Evan Palmatier with a triple and double, and key hitting from Evelyn Cortez and Mitchell
Sexton. The Rockies were led on the mound by Frank Neff and Conner Fitzpatrick. Monday’s game against the Great
Valley Brewers was rained out. The Rockies will play again this Thursday, June 11 against the Cattaraugus Royal for 1st
place at the Village Park in Ellicottville. Please come out and support you Villager Rockies! Photos/Mike Painter
event. Of course, none of this
would be possible without the
initial support of the group at
HoliMont Ski Area. After two Your Hometown Realtors!
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
selfless generosity of HoliMont
and their employees for making Village Place 21 Greer Hill
it happen. Our 1st “Green” certified (Gold Ski in/out at HoliMont. 7bdrms,
On Friday, June 12, a check for Status) condominium. True village 6.5 baths, unmatched craftsman-
living, 3bdrms, 2 baths, 1948 SF & ship. Heated drive & security/
the total amount raised at this garage. Avail. from ... $359,000 monitoring system. $1.645M
year’s event will be presented
to Candace by Chris Hauber, Route 219 @ Wildflower
the General Sales Manager at Ellicottville, New York
HoliMont.
Plenty of Parking!

Library Grand Opening 11 Elk Creek

Official Ceremony Slated for June 13 at Little Valley Memorial Library
LITTLE VALLEY - Marking
the one-year anniversary of its
ground-breaking ceremony,
the Memorial Library of
Little Valley will host a
Grand Opening to feature the
completion of an expansion
project which has virtually
doubled the size of the library.
The event, which is free and
open to the public, will begin
at 1pm on Saturday, June 13.
Reservations are appreciated,
but not necessary. The library
is located at 110 Rock City
Street, near the heart of Little
Valley.
Guests of honor will include
New York State Senator
Catherine Young and New
York State Assemblyman
Joe Giglio. Sen. Young was
responsible for a matching
library construction grant
which supported the expansion
project. Assemblyman Gilio
has been instrumental in
obtaining several matching
book grants to support the
library’s collection.
Included in the ceremony will
be the dedication of the Mildred
Milks Reading Nook, which
was established by family
members to memorialize Mrs.
Milks, who served as librarian
in the 1960s and ‘70s.
Also featured will be an
art exhibit, the result of this
spring’s Soar with A.I.R.
(Artist in Residence) program.
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Senator Catharine Young (top left) will be attending the Wine and Chocolate reception
featuring Keynote Speaker Gretchen Fierle (bottom left) at the Wingate by Wyndham
on the Friday evening of Women’s Weekend (June 19). Gretchen will be speaking on
“The Journey to Self Discovery.” Senator Young has attended Women’s Weekend since
its inception and is always a huge proponent for local business and local events. On
Saturday, Cattaraugus County Legislature Crystal Abers (right), Chair of Cattaraugus
County Legislature, will be hosting an Herbal Tea Party at The Birdwalk Restaurant
at 11am. To join these Women of Distinction and many others who will be attending
this weekend set up “to honor, educate and celebrate being a woman,” please call the
www.ellicottville.com Chamber office at 800-349-9099.

Take advantage of your

buying power! Ontario Visitors
Chamber Looks to Increase Visitor Base with Public Relations Firm
Cathleen Pritchard Melanie Pritchard
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Real Estate Broker Salesperson visitor base from Southern publications. greater awareness for Ontario
(716) 983-4234 (716) 480-8409 Ontario, the Ellicottville Our first FAM trip was this past travelers of all the things to
Chamber of Commerce has weekend and we entertained see and do in Ellicottville.
hired a public relations firm in travel writers who publish To measure the success, we
3 Lots Available! New Price! Ontario in addition to purchasing in over 25 Southern Ontario have also purchased a clipping
3 building lots on Bonne Spacious floor plan w/ radio time in the Hamilton, St. newspapers. They spent three service in Ontario that will
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& schools, yet setting is Woodstove, kit w/loads company has been engaged to shops, accommodations and written about Ellicottville.
definately country with of counter space, dining
woods & views. Sewer area, newer deck to ga- organize familiarization trips attractions, taking over 300 We’ll keep everyone informed
& water on site - saving zebo w/hot tub. Newer (FAM trips) to Ellicottville for photographs. at our monthly Business
you $1,000s in building roof, siding, & carpet. Ontario travel writers and to It is our hope that the radio Development Committee
costs. Each lot: ML# 330712 assist us in getting stories about campaign, coupled with our meetings.
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Summer Fest Spotlight
walls of glass on 2 lev- Sean Patrick McGraw will Play at HoliMont Friday, July 3
els. 2 fireplaces, 1st flr
master ste., Kit w/granite Runner up at the Nashville has said, it is so uncanny how
counters. 2 car garage Idol competition, Sean Patrick the lyrics from his new song
ML# 329368 McGraw will play at HoliMont so clearly portray today’s
$699,000
on Friday, July 3 as part of the economy considering he wrote
Ellicottville Summer Festival it long before the bailouts
of the Arts. started.
What great timing for And if all this isn’t exciting
Ellicottville! Sean has just enough, Sean is opening for
released a fast rising single, “A Toby Keith at six different
PRICES ARE! Dollar Ain’t Worth a Dime” in
conjunction with a brand new
concerts just before his
Ellicottville performance. As
CMT music video. As Sean they say, timing is everything.

Tina Dillon, REALTOR, GRI

Concert Tickets On Sale Now
Presented by
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Direct: 716-474-5646 reception featuring Sean Patrick Wine Rack, Tops Markets or at
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dinner and concert) or $10 for and under are free. All inclusive
To learn more about Nashville the concert only, $25 for the VIP and Sponsor packages are
recording artist Sean Patrick BPO Saturday, and $25 for also available!
McGraw, visit him on the web Three Dog Night on Sunday. For a complete schedule of
at www.seanpatrickmcgraw. Advance tickets (until June 28) events, visit www.ellicottvilleny.
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decide to make an offer. With the permission and support of their clients, savvy real estate agents can turn this prolonged house of Commerce has launched of your vacation destination location.
hunt to the sellers’ advantage. By extending an invitation to “hang out” in the house and yard for a few hours, seller-agents can help
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even inviting potential buyers with serious intentions to spend the night in homes that they are considering purchasing. Under the Statistics show that in this day The most obvious way to Chamber website has kept all
right circumstances, this “test drive” strategy may help seal the deal. and age, over 70% of travellers acheive this is through images. of the functonality of the old
I hope you found this topic to be both interesting and informative. With the wide number of properties on the market, many buyers
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 June 11-17, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 5

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Ellicottville Chefs Sharpen Their Knives for Women’s Weekend

Nice 3-BR, 2 full bath home w/oversized

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Office: 716.699.4800
Bill Barrett of The Birdwalk (left) and Anton Rousch of Tips Up (right) are just two of the E-mail: amy@ellicottvillehomes.com
chefs that will be offering cooking demonstrations during Ellicottville’s Women’s Week-
end, scheduled for June 19-21.
Office: 12 Washington Street
BY IAN BIGGS dessert crepes. Now back in must stop in and try some of Ellicottville, NY 14731
AND GRACE KELL Ellicottville after finishing her delectables.
his four-year degree at WVU, The Birdwalk at 3pm is
Some of Ellicottville’s Anton is in town helping his the place to be for Chef Bill
Top Chefs will be cooking family run the consistently Barrett’s Cajun cuisine. Bill Andree McRae Lic. Associate Broker
up a storm for the upcoming good restaurant. Adding new will reveal some secrets of the
Women’s Weekend. Chefs recipes to his father Ken’s blending of spices and will For All of Your Real Estate Needs
will be featured on Saturday, already well-rounded menu, show methods of true Cajun
June 20 at various times the young Anton is adding cooking. The Birdwalk has
throughout the day at their innovation and vitality to this an extensive and colorful
well-known restaurants.
The sign up for these events
well-established venue.
At 1pm we have local Chef
menu and always produces
good food. There’s something
(716) 499-8839
is ongoing at the Chamber and writer Tom Kneeland for everyone there. Office: 12 Washington Street www.andreemcrae.com
of Commerce (1-800-349- in the kitchen at Balloons. Chef and owner Mike Ellicottville, NY 14731 wnyhomes@roadrunner.com
9099) and will also be Tom will refresh you with Nicholson will be cooking
available the Friday evening some cool summer cocktails Eggs Purgitory and Stuffed
and Saturday morning of
Women’s Weekend at the
and Apple Tarts. Tom, well
established in Ellicottville,
Tenderloin beginning at 4pm.
You will meet at the Silver
Magnificent 2-Level Ranch on the Hill!
Wingate hotel. Registration has been cooking since he Fox and drive to Mike’s
for Women’s Weekend is $25 can remember and had the lovely home where you will Bring Everyone
and includes a gift basket and distinguished honor of baking be charmed by the atmosphere with You ...
gift certificates. The optional, the cookies for the White and culinary delights.
albeit must do, chef events are House during the Reagan Each of the events, apart from ... to this magnificent 2-level ranch on
only an additional $10. These administration. Balloons, will have a limited the hill! View for miles, including mag-
include the following: At Dina’s Restaurant at number of seats available, so nificent pond w/its very own island! Not
Starting at 12pm at Tips Up 2pm, Chef Patti Laidlaw of sign up quickly for this tasty to mention, your own 78 acres adjoined
nCafé, Chef Anton Rousch will Dina’s will dazzle you with event. For more information, by state land. Excellence in design greet
m you as you enter this beautifully decorat-
nbe preparing steamed mussels “The Art of Baking Bread”. contact the Ellicottville
ed home w/its 5-BR’s, 3.5 baths, 3 FP’s,
ein a white wine sauce, seared Chef Laidlaw bakes all the Chamber of Commerce at
2 fam. rooms, att. 3-car garage, radiant
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s heat & an enhanced workshop for the
t creative mind. 12 miles from HoliMont.
g OGH Auxiliary Strawberry Fest and Health Fair ML# 322145
e Pre-qualified buyers: see by appointment Asking . . . $799,000
OLEAN – The Olean General Hospital Auxiliary will host their annual Strawberry
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June 18 from 10 am-6pm. Plenty of home-style strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, Texas
Hots, snacks, beverages and more will be readily available. Highlights of the day
include a bake sale, crafts, raffles, local musicians, entertainers, plus informational Real Estate Sales and Vacation Rentals
health booths. See you June 18!
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The world’s most successful

horsemanship program is
returning to Ellicottville. The
Parelli program, recognized
worldwide as being at the
forefront of horse training,
and three star Instructor Tina
Giordano, will be giving a
three day clinic at the Golden
Stride Walker Ranch on Bryant
Hill Road from June 19-21.
Lori Northrup has been
gracious enough to host the
event for the past three years at
her farm on Bryant Hill. Horse
owners and auditors alike have
the opportunity to take part
in the Parelli clinic over the
course of the three days.
The Parelli Program
uses natural approaches
to communicating with
the horses based on their
behavior. The goal is to
achieve trust and respect in
the relationship between the
horse and the individual.
Giordano, from Arizona, has
been around horses her entire
life. According to Giordano,
“love, language and leadership
are the staples of what the
Parelli natural horse program
is about.”
Whereas many people train
horses with intimidation and
fear, the Parelli program is
more of a “people teaching
program” according to
Giordano. “It is never
ending development” she
said. Giordano continued
“The program is designed
specifically around horses
rin order to have a mastered
understanding of equine
dbehavior.” According to
its website “The Parelli
dSystem allows horse lovers
at all levels and disciplines
to achieve: success without
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The Parelli Program uses natural approaches to com-
municating with the horses based on their behavior. The The Best Deal in Ellicottville! What a Beauty! Newer Home!
goal is to achieve trust and respect in the relationship Resort town amenities at such an af- This beauty sits on 19 scenic acres. Newer built 4BR, 3BA home on
between the horse and the individual. Tina Giordano, from fordable price! 2000 sq. ft., 4BRs, It has 3BRs, 2 full BAs, a large LR, park-like setting. After a hard day’s
Arizona, will be hosting a three-day clinic at Golden Stride new paint & flooring throughout, a formal DR & eat-in kitchen. A work, settle down in the great room
Ranch, Brant Hill Road in Ellicottville, next weekend. new metal roof & windows. mix of oak hdwd, tile & carpeting for a family dinner, watch TV or just
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intimidation and harmony Many of the program’s ML# 311696 ... $147,000 porch & awning covered side deck. separate LR from 1st class kitchen.
without coercion.” courses can be taken online Agent: Joe Eysaman Agent: Joe Eysaman
Lori Northrup and her Ranch and through books. The clinic ML# 339168 ... $490,000 ML# 321814 ... $259,000
Manager Barb Loveless have offers a much more personal
been implementing the Parelli approach with the Parelli
program with their horses Instructor Tina Giordano.
for several years, which they Level 1 class is held Friday
attest to having done wonders 2-6pm and is appropriate for
in their horses’ behavior. The beginners with the Parelli
program has different levels system. Adv. Level 1/
of attainment, much like a ski Beg. Level 2 classes is held
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program has “changed the be held Saturday & Sunday at entrance of property. room, pool table/game room Mas- two, golf, take a hike, ride a horse,
way she trains and relates 2-6pm and is appropriate for Agent: Amy DeTine ter suite w/sitting area. dine out in your best haunts. Call
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force, partnership without from what she has learned. Parelli Program Clinic should MLS
dominance, teamwork without “The horses are much calmer, contact lori@northrup.com or
fear, willingness without much more relaxed.” she said. visit www.parelli.com.

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Page 6 ~ The Villager ~ June 11-17, 2009

Architectural Digest
Light, Space, Air + Timbers That Look Like They’re Still in the Forest
BY ANNE LONDON the HoliMont slopes – a freshfound innovative ways of
breeze in the way rooms open meeting the challenge of a
There’s a house near the end up skyward to let the outdoorssteeply inclined, well wooded
of Niles Road that hits you stream in – and breezy also site.
like a fresh breeze rolling off in the way the architect has You enter through an archway
that gives you your first taste
of the exquisite woods and
wood craftsmanship that are,
to the creators of the home, the
highest form of ornamentation.
The rounded pillars aren’t
plaster; they’re nature’s
own trees, flared slightly at
the bottom to suggest their
rootedness. The double
doored entrance is more than
glass and hardware; its knotty
pine surroundings suggest a
canopy of trees where you
might find welcome shelter in
a rainstorm. The design world
is doing such beautiful things
with nature’s raw products
these days, it’s nice to see it
all come together in one home
that showcases the best of
today’s environment-inspired
art.
Once inside, you marvel first
at the antlered chandelier that
lights your path. Then you
notice that the house is upside
down. Rather than entering
and climbing to the bedrooms,
you enter on the bedroom
level, which is bisected by an
elegant wrought iron stairway
that invites you down to the
Great Room in all its splendor.
As you descend, (think Scarlet
O’Hara), the Great Room, with
its vaulted ceilings, giant two
story stone fireplace, tree trunk
support beam, rough hewn
balcony, and furnishings that
proudly display the roots from
which they grew, alongside
an awesome modern kitchen,
dining room, and master
bedroom suite, fill you with
pleasure; this is a home that If this house stood on a city lot you would still find it appealing. Fortunately, though, it
got everything right. stands squarely facing HoliMont’s ski slopes, and the home was designed to capture
If this house stood on a the full breadth of the panoramic view spread out across the valley. It is because of
HoliMont that the glass windowed ceilings soar. It is because of HoliMont that the Great
city lot you would still find Room is placed below the entrance level as the full view can best be appreciated there.
it appealing. Fortunately,
though, it stands squarely windowed ceilings soar. It is the home: there are three stands ready to be finished for
facing HoliMont’s ski slopes, because of HoliMont that the large bedrooms, each master additional bedrooms or as a
and the home was designed Great Room is placed below bedroom calibre, each with separate guest suite; the home
to capture the full breadth of the entrance level as the full balcony and private bathroom is currently for sale through
You enter through an archway that gives you your first taste the panoramic view spread out view can best be appreciated featuring a custom double ERA Vacation Properties’ Tina
of the exquisite woods and wood craftsmanship that are, to across the valley. It is because there. sink and glass-walled walk- Dillon who can provide details
the creators of the home, the highest form of ornamentation. of HoliMont that the glass A few more points about in shower; a lower level at 716-474-5646.

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RACCOON RALLY CYCLING FEST: JUNE 27-28 ~ ALLEGANY STATE PARK


Honey: One of the Oldest and Sweetest Forms of Life Available Right in Our Backyard
BY THOMAS KNEELAND
The earth was very hot, the
ice sheets had melted, sea levels
were higher and flowering
plants, insects, and dinosaurs
were roaming our planet. This
was the Cretaceous Period,
that’s 80-145 million years ago,
ending with one of the largest
mass extinctions in Earth’s
history where many of the
species disappeared.
Amber from this era offers
some of the earliest glimpse of
early life on earth. During this
period, flowering plants evolved
with bees being one of the first
insects. Specimens of amber are
found all over the world. The
most important insect fossils are
frozen in time and encapsulated
in pieces of this ancient tree
resin. The American Museum
of Natural History in New York
City has the oldest example of
amber from a New Jersey site
with a bee that dates to 65-80
million years ago.
The sweet taste of honey
was discovered by the earliest
animals roaming the earth.
Primitive man began to
discover the honey, harvesting
the sweetness from the bee’s
nests. Can you imagine the
first encounter? Bee stings,
honey dripping from their
chins, and the smiles on their
faces when they tasted it!
Early cave paintings in South
Africa dating to 15,000 years
ago give us a look at this time.
Ancient paintings of honey
sites were as well discovered in
Spain, Turkey, Asia and India
that are over 9,000 years old,
and religious ceremonies in
the Mayan culture celebrated
the bee-god, Ah-Muzen-
Cab. Eventually man would
understand how to establish
colonies of bees - building
homes for them in pottery, trees,
baskets, or hollowed out logs.
r The earliest depiction of
beekeeping by prehistoric
man is from a carving from
an Egyptian temple that dates
to 4,500 years ago. Men are
shown collecting honeycombs,
pouring the honey into jars
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NATURE WALK: JUNE 27 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER, PORTVILLE, 9AM
Tom’s Mom’s Caffe
Left: The bumblebee, like their distant cousin, the honeybee, feed on nectar of the 2 cups whole pecans
sunflower and are used in agriculture as pollinators, but do not produce large amounts 2 T. heavy cream
of honey. Right: One of local beekeeper Bob Brachmann’s Queen Honeybees and worker
bees were featured on the cover of the December 2007 issue of Bee Culture magazine. ½ t. pure vanilla
and separating the honey from
the beeswax. Honey was of
considerable value to these
early civilizations, and was used
as the first sweetener, medicine
and temple rituals to their gods.
Recently the first remains of
an ancient beekeeping industry
were unearthed in the “land of
milk and honey” in Northern
Israel. It’s from 3,000 years
ago during the time of King
David and King Solomon, and
is the oldest known remnants of
“human made” beehives in the
world.
Bees were becoming
important food. The Romans
Greeks called it the “nectar of
the gods,” and the early athletes
of the time used honey to boost
their energy. The magical drink
of mead is believed to be the
first alcoholic beverage made
directly from the bee to the
bottle, and the Roman Pliny
would believe that drinking a
glass of honey and cider every
day cleans your system and
promotes good health. Indeed
today honey has many benefits.
There are over 25,000 kinds
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of bees in the world, and
over 3,500 different varieties
in North America. But, you
may be surprised to learn that
the bee had to be introduced
and imported into the early
colonies by the 1600’s since the
European honeybee didn’t exist
in North America.
Honeybees are social insects
in the genus Apis Mellifera.
They play an important role in
the human and natural world.
Honey is produced by certain
varieties of bees from the nectar
of a flower. Many insects will
consume nectar, but it is the
honeybee that refines the nectar
to produce the honey. Some
hives will contain from 60,000-
80,000 bees and is able to travel
great distances to collect the
nectar.
The honeybees work together
and are grouped as queens,
drones, and workers. The
female bee is the only bee that
has a stinger. The queen is
the mistress to a hive, and her
main purpose is to lay eggs.
The virgin queen’s first flight
will search the landscape to get
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acquainted with the area. On
the seventh day she will take a
flight and mate. Not just once,
but many times. The males will
swarm, flying after the queen,
forming what is known as a
“drone comet,” all lining up to
get a piece of the action. The
mating is quick, resulting in the
death of the drone.
The worker bees are sterile
females and are called house
bees, making the combs of the
hives, tending to the queen,
cleaning, regulating temperature
and defending the hive. The
older worker bees are the field
bees. They gather the nectar,
pollinate, water, and plant
resins that are used in the hive
constantly.
The reproduction of many of
the plants in the world need to
be pollinated, and the bee is a
major source of this pollination
process. Without bees the
world would be in big trouble.
Amongst some hives of the
world, even within our in local
area, colony collapse disorder
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Honey Pecan Tart
METHOD for the Filling;
In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the honey, brown sugar
and cane sugar, stirring until incorporated. Add the heavy cream
and vanilla. Stir. Add the pecans. Pour the filling to a pre-baked
9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake for 25 minutes in a
375-degree oven. Cool and serve with Vanilla ice cream.
INGREDIENTS for the Pastry:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ stick unsalted butter
¼ cup Crisco shortening
½ t. kosher salt
¼ cup ice water with 1 t. cane sugar
METHOD for the Pastry:
Add the flour, butter, Crisco shortening and salt to a bowl. Mix
with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse meal (do not over
work). Add the water/sugar to the flour mixture, and mix until
it just comes together. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Roll the
pastry to fit the tart pan. Place a piece of parchment paper over the
pastry and fill with dried navy bean (this is done so the sides of the
pasty stay in place while baking). Bake in a 375-degree oven for
10 minutes. Remove the beans. Cool the pastry and fill with the
honey pecan filling. Bake for 25 minutes in a 375-degree oven.
Area Chef Thomas Kneeland is an avid researcher of culinary
history. In his weekly column, he will share with you recipes,
culinary tips and historical facts. Kneeland, the developer and
franchisor of Tom’s Mom’s Caffe in Michigan, was responsible
for stocking the White House every month with his famous Tom’s
Mom’s Cookies for President Regan. Kneeland is currently a chef
at Balloons Restaurant in Ellicottville.
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work on Monday without even
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It’s a shame.
Jim Norene was among the
BY DOUG ARROWSMITH bravest of them all. He had
Tuesday was the sixty-fifth
anniversary of the Normandy
invasion. President Obama
was there along with a handful
of aging survivors. Jim Norene
was there too. The 85 year-old

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Something of this magnitude
had never been attempted before
and it almost ended in disaster.
Panicked pilots, alarmed by the
amount of ground fire, either
only daughter and her family
to make this final pilgrimage.
Norene needed to remember
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spend a few minutes talking
veered far from their intended
drop sights without realizing it or
simply gave the jump command
too early. Many of the heavy,
overloaded planes, without the
security of fighter escorts, were
simply shot out of the sky. The
men who did eventually make
it to the ground were a mess.
Many of them had lost their
gear during the jump and ended
up miles from their intended
drop points. Most of the men on
the ground had lost their units
or were mixed in with other
units. No one knew where they
were. Without the convenience
of modern technology enjoyed
by today’s military, it was left
up to the men on the ground
to get themselves together
himself into a hotel, showered,
donned his uniform and began
his journey. He visited Omaha
beach where so many brave
American boys spent their final,
terrified moments. He visited
the cemeteries with their stark
rows of crosses and stars of
David. He shed tears and he
remembered. Jim Norene then
returned to his hotel knowing
that he was still a soldier. He
had dinner and went to sleep.
Sometime during the night on
the shores of the country that,
sixty-five years earlier, he had
helped to liberate, Jim Norene
died. Another Soldier gone to
glory.
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Planning
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE
easement granted to the village
along his side of the property
line. The board noted that a
previous survey found there was
a village easement for the sewer,
and that this posed serious
issues. Sprague said he had no
issue with giving the easement,
and asked the board to accept
his plan for the apartment. The
board responded by stating that
they need to maintain the health
and safety of the community,
and with a potential conflict
between neighboring properties
that could interfere with future
developments, they would have
to wait until the issue is resolved
before they make a resolution.
Although the board decided not
to take action on the plan until
next month’s meeting, they did
discuss other concerns dealing
with the planned apartments.
They stated that they were
concerned that the apartments
Library
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE
(please contact the library for
more information.) In addition
to the adult library programs,
the Creative Women’s Alliance
meets the last Wednesday of the
month in the Community Room
at 6:30pm. (Contact Barabara
Fox at 699-4145 for more
information). Pilates is held on
Mondays at 10am for $5.00,
conducted by Lili Dirito (945-
7889), and a Drawing Class
with live clothed model, meets
every Thursday from 7-9pm
(call Jennifer Widger for more
information at 699-5813.)
Events will take place all
year long. This December
mark your calendars as
WKBW weatherman Mike
Randall will be conducting a
solo performance of “Charles
Dickens: A Christmas Carol”.
Randall has spent over a year
researching and studying
to recreate Mr. Dickens’
presentation of his most well
known story. It will be performed
November 28, 2009 at 7pm at St.
Paul’s Lutheran church here in
Ellicottville and is funded in part
by the New York State Council
on the Arts Decentralization
Re-grant program of which
Director Laura Flanagan was
instrumental in obtaining.
The support of the library goes
far beyond taxes received from
Recipe
CONT. FROM PAGE 7
(CCD) has caused bees to lose
their way home. Scholars seem
to believe that the environment,
agricultural practices, mites,
pesticides, genetically modified
crops, and antibodies used by
some beekeepers are causing the
problem. One third of America’s
crops, with more than 90 fruits,
vegetables, nuts and seed crops
are all dependent on bees for
pollination. Beekeepers are
concerned and are trying to find
solutions, sometimes finding it
necessary to simply move the
hives out of agricultural areas
that use pesticides.
The honeybee will need to
pollinate over 2 million flowers
to make one pound of honey, and
is the natural sugar alternative.
Honey is organic, has no
additives, and is an excellent
sweetener for the chef. Early
Romans, Greeks and Egyptians
would use honey to bake cakes,
cheesecakes, and drizzle honey
over fresh cheeses. Honey is also
fabulous when used to can fresh
fruits and helps maintain their
fresh fruit flavor. Baked goods
will be moister, enhancing the
taste which will also give them
a longer shelf life. Honey is
delicious in juices, in marinates,
with fresh baked biscuits, as
well as making delicious salad
dressing.
Honey has been used as
currency, ancient offerings to
gods, and has been considered
to have special powers. Where’s
the best honey from? It’s the
local honey that is produced
in Ellicottville, right in our
backyard, just down the road
on Maples Road at Country
Honey. You see, they say that
eating the honey of your area
helps your body get accustom to
the pollen that is located around
you. Some believe it helps with
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might be rented for fewer than
thirty days, though this is against
present zoning laws.
The board accepted a proposal
to add a clause to the permit that
specifically states any second
story apartment rentals on these
lots must be for more than thirty
days, and that the building
inspector can revoke the license
if this clause is violated.
The board also reviewed the
updated parking space plans for
the development. The update
includes two handicapped
spaces, and now number 45
spaces.
The maximum number of
parking spaces required for the
building to comply with zoning
code are 44, including proposed
future apartments, so the board
accepted the new plans.
The plan for the apartment
consists of a two-bedroom
residence, though there are
plans for an additional two-
bedroom apartment and six
single-bedroom apartments in
the future.
In other matters, the board
The Ellicottville Memorial Library is now just over two and
a half years old, and is growing everyday with new books
and fun programs. Since 2006 circulation has quadrupled,
computer usage has tripled and total library visits is almost
seven times (28,234 visits) what it was at the old library.
local towns. Flanagan mentions
the great amount of work that
goes into keeping the library
afloat including memorial
book donations, fundraisers
(which include book sales), the
Memorial Brick campaign, and
donated books.
Local businesses hold
fundraisers throughout the
year to benefit the library.
For example, Holiday Valley
annually hosts events such as
pond skimming and the Pro-Am
golf tournament. Proceeds from
these popular events benefit
the library. “The library staff
and volunteers also help out at
Fall Fest running the Chamber
of Commerce booth” said
Flannigan. This past Saturday,
local resident and library board
The Russians are coming to the hills and valleys of our
Enchanted Mountains. Don’t worry … it’s the Russian Queen
Honeybee we are talking about. Bob Brachmann, Ellicottville
beekeeper, now produces about 1,000 pure Russian Queen
Honeybees and ships them all over North America. His bees
will also produce some 25,000 pounds of honey from the wild
flowers, plants and trees from our beautiful countryside.
allergies, and collected bee
pollen is also said to be good
for our immune systems. Bee
venom is sometimes used for
rheumatoid arthritis and honey
is just simply a better sweetener.
The Queen Bee may be the
ruler of her hive, but local
beekeeper Bob Brachmann,
“the man bee” has been the
main ruler of his hives for thirty
years. It was interesting talking
with him about his bees. He will
produce thousands of pounds
of honey, which is strained
through fine mesh cloth. The
flavors of the honey will vary as
nature provides different nectars
from sources of maple trees,
dandelions, honeysuckle, wild
berries, goldenrod, asters and
other wildflowers of our area.
Bob’s honey can be purchased
locally at his countryside stand
on Maples Road, Nature’s
Remedy, The Store, Lexington
Food Co-Op in Buffalo, and
the Olean Farmers market. His
main business is however, to
raise and sell “Russian Queen
Bees” to beekeepers all over the
country.
reviewed a request for a license
to turn Cooling’s Ice Cream Café
into an Italian restaurant. The
proposed plan would keep the
breakfast and lunch format, and
the board agreed the owners had
the right to ask for the license.
The board said they must hold
a public hearing before they
can issue the license, and set the
hearing for 5:30pm on July 14.
The final issue the board dealt
with during the meeting involved
additions to 9 Madison Street
that was not part of the original
plan approved by the board. The
members of the board wanted
to record in their minutes that
the work did not follow their
approved plan, and that it is
their job to protect the unique
and quant nature of the village
from becoming an extension of
surrounding communities.
The board also accepted
that there might be precedents
that allow the village to force
changes to the building in order
to comply with the approved
plans, and recommends that the
owner make said changes.
member Rob Lanza rode his
bicycle 100 miles to raise funds
for the library. It is his hope that
in future years more participants
will join him on the ride for the
cause.
The library is a great place to
hang out and read. The modern
lodge building complete with
fireplace, leather seating and
large antler chandelier has not
only books, but DVDs and
computers as well. Its new
patio outside, friendly staff, and
with the cozy fireplace indoors
for the colder months, it is a
welcome refuge from the bustle
of everyday life. Library hours
are Thursday-Monday (closed
Sundays) from 10am to 5pm
and Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from 10am till 8pm.
This summer, Ellicottville
will be the place to discover the
ancient history of the honeybee
at the Americana Folk Art &
Music Fair on Saturday, July 18
and Sunday, July 19, featuring
a bee demonstration as you
enjoy the family fun of music,
food and art. The Eastern
Apicultural Society will also
have a workshop at Holiday
Valley Resort beginning on
August 3, where hundreds
of people from the Eastern
United States and Canada will
hold their annual convention
and workshop. Beekeepers,
educators and scientists will all
gather to celebrate the history of
the honeybee. It will be fun
to learn more about one of the
oldest and sweetest forms of life
that still exists from the days
of the dinosaurs. God made
the amazing universe and gave
us “a little piece of heaven” in
jars of honey to sweeten our
day. Make this week’s recipe
featuring the wonderful taste
and smell of fresh honey right
from our enchanted mountains.
Bon Appétit!
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Artist Applications Now Available for 60th Annual Art in the Park
OLEAN - The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is currently accepting applications
from regional artists to participate in the 60th Annual Art in the Park celebration, to be held in
conjunction with Taste of Olean on Sunday, July 26 on the JCC Campus in Olean.
Formerly managed by the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce, CCAC has been invited to take
over production of Art in the Park, now in its 60th year. Executive Director Anne Conroy-Baiter
comments, “This is our second year managing Art in the Park, and CCAC is excited to further
increase the number quality of the fine artists. We’re also looking for artists who can also demonstrate
during the day, to make the Art in the Park section of the festival interactive and fun.”
Local artist, Sean Huntington, Art in the Park 2008 artist, stated the 2008 Art in the Park was a
“great show, easy to do, close to home, and the most profit I made all summer - I’m driving from
Pittsburg to do it again!”
Conroy-Baiter also commented that the arts council is looking for Art in the Park memorabilia to
celebrate the festival’s 60th year. “We’d love to hear from people who may have old Art in the Park
posters or photographs CCAC can display on the 26th. This festival has played such an important part
in the arts and cultural history of the region, and we’d like to properly commemorate its history.”
Art in the Park and the Taste of Olean will be held on Sunday, July 26. Due to the economic
downturn, funds are not available to pay for the large tent to house all exhibitors. All Art in the Park
exhibitors will be required to provide their own tent and all assigned spots will be individual outdoor
designations. Spots will be assigned based on the date your application is received.
Spaces measuring 10x10 will be $45. CCAC will also be offering double tent spaces (20x20) for
$80. Applications can be downloaded from www.myartscouncil.net or www.oleanny.com, by calling
CCAC at 716-372-7455 or e-mailing artscouncil@verizon.net.
Deadline to apply is June 1 but applications will be accepted until June 30 with a $20 late fee.
CCAC is a nonprofit organization funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, Cattaraugus
County, and members and donors. For more information on CCAC or for information on Community
Art and Pottery Studio (CAPS) classes, see www.myartscouncil.net.
Vacation Rentals: Plan your next getaway, wedding, reunion, golf or ski vacation with ERA
Vacation Properties. Visit our website at www.ellicottville.com for virtual tours of our
properties, or call 716-699-4800.
SnowPine Condo: 2-BR, completely furnished. Washer/dryer, private deck. Large master BR
with King. Loft with Queen & bunk. $695/month including utilities. Call 814-873-3312 or visit
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FOR RENT: Luxury 2 & 3-BR townhomes in Salamanca. Private entrances, FP, granite counters,
Berber carpet, stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, grounds keeping, snow removal, electric,
water, garbage, sewer included. Various lease lengths available. Prices range from $900 to $1,100
monthly. No pets. Call to set up your appointment today! Palmer Rentals 716-945-1906.
For Rent In Great Valley: 2-BR upper apartment. Reference, security. Call 716-945-5873 or
716-378-5260.
For Rent In EVL: Recently remodeled 2-BR furnished apt. with laundry room. Located 1/2 mile
from the village. No smoking, no pets. 716-649-6922.
Commercial Space For Rent: 42 Mill Street, Ellicottville, NY. 900 sq. ft. Ample parking.
Please call 716-699-4516. Lease terms.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
The Villager Classified Ads: Rate: $8.00 per week (30 words or less - $0.10 each additional
word over 30). Send your ad, along with payment, to: The Villager, PO Box 178, Ellicottville,
NY 14731 or stop by our office at 39 Mill Street. Deadline: each Monday at 4pm.
Furniture Repaired, Refinished Or Replicated: New Solid Cherry Adirondack Chairs For
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work, electrical, plumbing & more. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SPECIAL: DISCOUNTED
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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
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.
Board Your Pet: At East Otto Country Kennel. Over 10 years of quality pet care. Clean &
comfortable with covered outdoor patio, playtime 3 times a day. Grooming available. 716-592-
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Worship Services In & Around Ellicottville

Alliance Community Church, 6748 Route 417, Killbuck (next to Post Office), 945-4292
Sunday 11:00am
Community Church of Eddyville, 7705 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, 257-3703
Sunday 10am
Faith Baptist Church of Mansfield, 7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley, 257-3645
Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am & 7:00pm
Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Bible Study
First Baptist Church of Great Valley, 5049 Route 219, Great Valley, 945-4629
Sunday School for all ages 9:30am, Sunday Worship Service 10:45am & 6:30pm
Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., E’ville, 699-2592
Mass Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am
Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150
Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am
Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, 699-5751
Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville
Saturday 5:00pm with Communion
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East, E’ville, 699-2265
Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:30am
The United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, 699-4003
Sunday 10:00am, Communion held the 1st Sunday of each month, Sunday School 10:15am
Would you like your place of worship and times listed? Call The Villager at 716-699-2058
353-3865 or e-mail tcal2009@live.com
EDDIE ELECTRIC: Electrical Services. Certified electrician, 35 years experience, excellent
references. 247 Hardy Corner Rd., Franklinville, NY 14737. Phone 716-437- 2921 (office) or
716-353-0593 (cell) or 716-353-0594 (cell). E-mail enlgriffelec@aol.com
PERKS CONSTRUCTION: General contracting & remodeling, including drywall, painting,
flooring, tilework, stonework, finish work, siding, electrical, plumbing & more. Your local
carpenters with over 30 years experience! Insured, many references. Call Jeff Perks at 716-
244-3559 or Josh Perks at 716-969-5115.
EMPLOYMENT
WRITERS: Become part of a growing team! The Villager newspaper of Ellicottville, NY is
looking for feature writers & writers to attend the Ellicottville Town/Village Board meetings.
Please send your resume and writing samples to: PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731.
Territory Manager Wanted: Animal Medic is a mid-atlantic distributor of animal health
products to dairy farms and dealers. We are seeking a territory manager for Western New York
located in the Wyoming County area. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, selling
products to established customers, soliciting new customers in Western New York, achieving
sales objectives and working in a team environment. This is a base salary plus commission
position. The job requires a goal oriented, competitive sales person with a strong work ethic.
Solid inter-personal skills and organizational abilities are also needed. Experience with live-
stock is desired. Send resume to: Animal Medic, Inc., Attn: Tom Borders, PO Box 575, Man-
chester, PA 17345 or call Tom at 610-331-2489.
TOWN OF MANSFIELD ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS: NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfield Highway Department is accepting applications for a
Temporary employee. It is required that applicant must have a CDL License when applying.
For further information and employment applications, please contact Highway Superintendent
Gary Hahn. He may be reached by calling the Town Highway Barns at 716-699-2225. It is
noted that if equally qualified, preference would be given to a Town of Mansfield resident.
By Order of Gary Hahn, Highway Superintendent

★ ★ Sudoku Challenge ★ ★
Betty Jane Horning, Town Clerk, Dated May 6, 2009

LEGAL NOTICES
This Week’s Difficulty Level: To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place
a number into each box so that Notice of Formation of Northeast Wholesale Retail Group, LLC. Articles of Organization
★ ★ ★ ★ each row across, each column
down, and each small 9-box
filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/30/09. Office locatioin: Cattaraugus County.
square within the larger diagram 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 which
29 5 8 (there are 9 of these) will contain
every number from 1 through
9. In other words, no number
process shall be mailed is: c/o C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY
10011. C T Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, is to be the agent
9 6 will appear more than once in
any row, column, or smaller
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of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. Purpose: Any
lawful business not statutorily prohibited.

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missing numbers that will lead to
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABIL-
ITY COMPANY. The name of the foreign limited liability company is DST PROPERTIES
NY, LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was filed with the NY Department of
4 3 6 7 1 the correct solution.
Good luck! State (“NYSS”) on 4/2/2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the State of Minnesota
on 3/5/2009. Office location is Cattaraugus County. Principal business location is 13829 Jay
Last Week’s Puzzle: Street NW, Andover, MN. The NYSS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom
5 9 6 3 6 9 7 4 5 8 3 2 1
process against it may be served, and the name and address to which he or she shall mail a copy
of any such process served is Jeffrey S. Meister, 13829 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304.
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of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/28/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of
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LLC: 10888 Cagwin Rd., Delevan, NY 14042. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom
process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ.
office. Purpose: To market original artwork on notecards.

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 VIEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Relay For Life in Ellicottville Raises Over $31,000
Over 300 Local Residents Participated in Last Saturday’s American Cancer Society Event at the ECS Track

Photos/Gary Kinn

Salamanca Kicks Off Summer Concert Series

The Dustman - “More Fun than a Barrel of Guinness” Entertained Last Sunday in Jefferson Park

Photos/Gary Kinn

Coffee Culture Opens its Doors to the Public

Ellicottville’s Newest Coffee Shop Now Serving Up Good Brew and Great Service
Photos/Gary Kinn

Balloons Over Letchworth

Experience the Beauty of Western New York from Above ... Visit www.balloonsoverletchworth.com
Photos/Jeff Witherow

Ellicottville’s Weekly Newspaper Online: www.thevillagerny.com