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This is a great chance to try this year’s equipment on snow before you buy - for free! Major manufacturers reps will be on hand with a wide selection of skis and boards from Atomic, Elan, Rossignol, K2, Line, Head, K2 Snowboards and more. Talk to the reps, fi nd out what they recommend for your skill level, interests and preferred terrain, then try them out on the slopes (lift ticket and credit card required). You can try as many skis as you like. Representatives from our local shops will be on hand should you decide to purchase - BUY LOCAL, and support the specialty retailers of Ellicottville. The booths will be set up at the Clocktower Plaza by the Clubhouse Chalet on Saturday, December 18 from 9am-3pm. After the demonstration, head upstairs at the Clubhouse Chalet for Dan Egan’s Wild World of Winter 2010 Fall Tour movie premier at 5pm. The fi lm is an adventure fi lled evening with ski and snowboard footage from New England and around the world, featuring some of the best “extreme” and “Big Mountain” athletes on the planet. You’ll hear the behind the scenes stories that have made up Extreme Skiing Pioneer Dan Egan’s career as he explores the evolution of skiing, snowboarding and other extreme sports, and shares his insights on the past, present and future of these sports. Plus Dan shares his views on equipment and ways to stay fi t for skiing. Dan Egan launched his television series Wild World of Winter in 1998, and today his show is syndicated nationally to over 70 million homes. Over the last 12 years more than 100 episodes have been produced featuring locations across Europe, South America and North America. The show airs regularly on broadcast, cable and satellite networks, including CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Fox Sports Net, and regional networks. Narrated live by Dan, this is a 90-minute presentation that includes prizes such as lift tickets and lodging packages. Skiclinics.com, Kneissl, and Cloudveil are sponsors of the tour. Tickets are $12/adults, $6/students, and children 10 and under are free. Photos/Bob Knab, RKgraphics.smugmug.com

BY NICHOLAS PIRCIOWPIG, 95.7 FM

This year marks the second time for the Luminaria Night being conducted by the Genesis House of Olean. Luminaria Night is December 21st, the longest night of the year. Genesis House has been doing its part in the community for many years helping people in need get back on their feet. They’ve been selling kits to brighten the night during the fall months. Executive Director Linore Lounsbury will probably still let you have one, even though the offi cial deadline has already passed. “I’ll

sell them until they’re all gone.” Just don’t wait too long! What’s in the kit? Each kit contains ten bags, ten candles, and ten pounds of sand. The bags look like donut bags. You simply fi ll the bag with sand and a candle, then light the candle from 6 to 8 p.m. on the night of December 21st. Lounsbury notes that, “Last year, we were so fortunate, we had 9000 candles throughout the City of Olean and in Allegany.” The kits were purchased by individuals and by groups. “Whole streets were purchasing them. We would have a captain of a street and they’d go to their neighbor’s house.” From

there, the lights continued to spread. “People would stay outside and chit chat with their neighbors.” How did Luminaria Night in our area come about? Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has been active withthis program for several years. “They said for any community who’d like to start, they should contact them and they’d give them the information. Which they did (forus).” Lounsbury said there are about fi ve places conducting Luminaria Nights across the country. Why does Genesis House hold a

A piece from a recent exhibition at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts has been given to the university by the artist’s family, and St. Bonaventure students were allowed to choose the work. The work is of Masket, a 23-year-old artist with severe autism who uses markers, duct tape and peel-and-stick numbers and letters to create intricately arranged and beautifully balanced works of art dominated by color and form.

BY MEGAN O’DONNELLST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

For the past 34 years, the Salamanca Youth Bureau has been open to helping area children, but this year things are a little tighter than usual. Throughout all the different programs the center offers, the center records about 15,000 visits. Already from last January to this November the Youth Bureau has received 12,261 visits, Brundage said. The center is a part of the state’s Youth Bureau Association, which fi rst started after WWII. When the program initially started, the state provided

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50 percent of the bureau’s funding; now the Salamanca center is lucky to receive between 6-8 percent, Brundage said. With all the funding cuts, the center has had to reduce its hours and reduce staffi ng. Now, two staff members take care of up to 60 children each day after school. Those members provide homework assistance, supervise recreation and offer “a safe place for children to recreate and congregate,” Brundage said. Every program provided to the children of the area is at no cost to parents. The Salamanca Youth Bureau

is the only free program for children. Others require some type of fee or enrollment. The Youth Bureau is open to any child between the ages of 5-18. Many of the children that attend the programs are residents from outside of Salamanca. “We provide for all children no matter what race, creed or color. Any child can come as long as they follow the rules,” she added. The Salamanca Youth Bureau partners with 25 agencies, such as a senior citizen group, a home school co-op and The Rehabilitation Center, Cattaraugus County Department

BY NICHOLAS PIRCIOWPIG, 95.7 FM

You can’t go wrong with internationally fl avored ice hockey, disco boogying on the dance fl oor, or outdoor skating similar to Rockefeller Center. Whichever one tickles your fancy, it can all be found in Jamestown

this winter. Let’s start with the hockey. The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena is proud to be hosting three World Junior Championship preliminary games in December. Visiting teams from Norway, Russia, and Slovakia will join Team USA in making appearances. The national teams are slated to

be in Buffalo for the World Junior Tournament. But before that happens, local enthusiasts can enjoy seeing some great hockey in Jamestown during the preliminary games. The schedule calls for Norway to take on Slovakia on Tuesday, December 21, at 7 p.m. There’s a doubleheader on Thursday, December 23, when Russia

plays Slovakia at 4:30, followed by Team USA versus Norway at 7 p.m. The General Manager of the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, Michael Ferguson, is honored to play host to the four hockey powers. “This is only the fi fth time in the tournament’s

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There is a stink of a debate heating up (all the gas related puns intended) over an updated natural gas drilling method known as hydraulic-fracturing, horizontal hydrofracking, or the commonly used term of fracking. The majority of people have never heard of it before, but you will because all the fracas over fracking is coming our way. Lois Hilton, a resident in Cattaraugus County is concerned enough about fracking that she is holding a public screening of a

documentary fi lm about the topic with a discussion afterwards. The free Frack Facts event will take place Sunday, December 19th, at 1pm at the Tickletown Trust & Trade 4484 Humphrey Rd. in the Town of Humphrey, 14741. There will be a speaker as well, Natalie Ware Brant from the Town of Collins, NY who recently stated, “It has had a very serious impact on the health of my family and my neighbors”. She lives next to a well that was fracked by U.S.

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Mr. John W. Nuthall, age 57 of Route 242 E., Ellicottville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Born on February 27, 1953, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late George and Margaret Brady Nuthall. He was married on July 11, 1981, in New City, NY, to the former Lynne Murray, who survives. Mr. Nuthall was a graduate of SUNY Geneseo, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education, and did his Masters studies at SUNY Albany. He was employed with the West Valley School District for over 30 years, where he taught high school English, Global Studies, American History, and JCC English. He devoted time to his students in a variety of acitivities throughout his

Obituary NoticeMr. John W. Nuthall: February 27. 1953 ~ November 30, 2010

career, including supervising the morning announcements, coaching bowling, directing plays and most recently serving as the student council advisor. Mr. Nuthall was a loving husband and father. He was a licensed civilian pilot, and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He was also a member of the Olean Theatre Workshop for over 15 years performing in numerous plays, the National Rifl e Association, and a social member of the American Legion in Ellicottville, NY. He was a former member of the Ellicottville Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid bowler and Boston Red Sox fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, John

P. Nuthall, of Brooklyn, NYand his twins, Anne Nuthall, ofCleveland, MS, and TimothyL. Nuthall of Utica, NY; twobrothers, Thomas (JoAnn)Nutthall of Titusville, FL, andGeorge Nuthall of Elmira, NY;several nieces and nephews.A mass of Christian Burial washeld on Saturday, December4, 2010 at the Holy Name ofMary Roman Catholic Churchin Ellicottville, NY, withReverend Ronald Mierzwapastor, as celebrant. The family suggestsmemorials to the Jack NuthallMemorial Scholarship Fundc/o West Valley CentralSchool, 5359 School StreetWest Valley, NY 14171. E-Condolences can be sentto john@orourke-orourkecom.

The Kruszynski Family (Dan, Carla, Jackson and Dan-iel) proudly welcome their newest addition Cayda Marie Kruszynski. Cayda was born on December 2, 2010 at 10:36am. Cayda was 7lbs. 3ozs. and 19.75 inches long at birth. Mommy and baby are both doing great and enjoy-ing being home.

New Arrival!Cayda Marie Kruszynski, December 2, 2010

OLEAN -- Santa’s Back in Town! Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Olean, Home Depot, and Duggan and Duggan General Contractors will host the ‘Visit with Santa’ at his cottage in Olean’s Lincoln Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with the children from 6 - 8 PM on Wednesday December 15. A mailbox, created by families of the EvenStart program, was

Santa Arrives in OleanClaus to Open His Cottage, Wednesday December 15

constructed and is placed by Santa’s Cottage in Lincoln Park. Santa is encouraging all children to write a letter to Santa and place it in the mailbox. On December 11th, the Annual Santa on the Roof will be held in Allegany at Gallets House Bed & Breakfast, from 6 - 8 PM. Children can come and talk to Santa. Bring a paper product or canned foods for the area food panty. All are invited to join

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As winter weather is settling in, hear the snow crunch and see the kids bunch as week 3 of Silver Bells in the City features an assortment of activities perfect for the children! Give the perfect gift this holiday with a little help from the Silver Bells in the City Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, December 11 at Myer’s Steakhouse & Inn from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Shoppers will be joyful of the selection of unique shopping at the many art & craft vendor booths. Along with the Holiday Craft Show, families will not want to miss Breakfast with Santa Claus. All the good little girls and boys are sure to enjoy this fun-fi lled morning with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus while eating their favorite breakfast at Myer’s Steakhouse & Inn from 9:30 – 11:00 am. On Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 pm families and children will be meeting smiles after smiles as they stroll to Ray

Evans Seneca Theater and are entertained by the talents of “Tiger” Tom Walsh as he performs “Christmas on the Farm”! In his inspiring capacity as Singer and Storyteller, “Tiger” Tom Walsh springs his stories and songs to life in a rich and unique celebration of Childhood Merriment and Good Old Fashion Holiday FUN Down on the Farm! This performance is FREE to all those who attend. Don’t miss the excitement as everyone joins in the fun as “Tiger” tells tall tales and sings silly songs about life on the farm. Silver Bells in the City events for the Week of December 5: • December 9 - Santa’s Kids Carnival, Community Action Center, 3:00 - 5:00 pm• December 11 - Holiday Craft Show, Myer’s Steakhouse & Inn, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm • December 11 - Breakfast with Santa, Myer’s Steakhouse & Inn, 9:30 – 11:30 am• December 11 - Christmas

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ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - A piece from a recent exhibition at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts has been given to the university by the artist’s family, and St. Bonaventure students were allowed to choose the work. The exhibition “Sticky Fingers: The Art of Alex Masket” ended a six-week run at the Quick Center Nov. 28. It featured the work of Masket, a 23-year-old artist with severe autism who uses markers, duct tape and peel-and-stick numbers and letters to create intricately arranged and beautifully balanced works of art dominated by color and form. Masket attended the Quick Center opening with his parents, who are left to try to explain the creative genius of their functionally nonverbal son. Elaine Masket, Alex’s mother, said the family was so impressed by their visit to campus that they decided to donate one of the pieces from the exhibition to the university’s Permanent Collection. “Alex has had 10 exhibitions and we’ve never done this before,” said Elaine Masket. “We were very moved by the university’s extraordinary hospitality and the Quick Center’s absolutely beautiful and extremely sophisticated installation. We are honored that St. Bonaventure accepted our offer of a donation.” The Quick Center let students select the work in balloting

Artist Makes DonationAutistic Painter Gives in Appreciation to St. Bonaventure University

Alex Masket piece, “Untitled (The White Sea),” from a recent exhibit at the Regina A. Quick Center has been donated by the Masket family to St. Bonaventure University.

before the Thanksgiving break. “I was really overwhelmed by the level of student response and involvement with the Alex Masket exhibition,” said Joseph LoSchiavo, executive director of the Quick Center. “Students were involved in the planning phase, in the opening event, in refl ective activities and in class work. So, it seemed only natural that students should be the ones to choose which work would enter the university’s Permanent Collection.” The students selected the piece “Untitled (The White Sea),” a 5-by-9 foot painted canvas with adhesive overlay. The piece was created by Masket for the Quick Center exhibition. The work is hanging in

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About the University: St. Bonaventure is ranked 29th in U.S.News & World Report’s 2011 ranking of Northern universities that offer master’s degrees. It has a history of accomplishment and service that extends back more than 150 years. At the heart of St. Bonaventure is the Franciscan affi rmation of the dignity and worth of the entire created order. Fundamental to this vision is an awareness that it is within relationships and community that individuals discover and develop their potential.

Holiday greetings from the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging Senior Wellness and Nutrition Program. We hope this Christmas is your jolliest, and that happiness is yours the whole year through. As part of the holiday season, the nutrition program will be hosting two special events in December. Our annual Christmas dinner will be served at noon on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at all nutrition sites. The menu will consist of baked chicken breast with seasoned bread stuffi ng, mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable blend, cranberry sauce, marble rye bread with margarine, and

Upcoming Holiday DinnersCattaraugus County Department of the Aging Announces Dates

cherry cheesecake for dessert. Then, on Thursday December 30, everyone is invited to ring in 2011 with a New Year’s Eve party which will begin at noon. The party menu in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Ellicottville, Gowanda, Little Valley, Olean, Portville, Randolph, Salamanca, South Dayton and West Valley will be roast pork with mashed potatoes and gravy, red cabbage, sparkling grape juice, marble rye bread with margarine, tropical fruit salad and lemon cream cake. In Franklinville and Delevan, the menu will be baked ham with pineapple sauce, scalloped potatoes, broccoli fl orets, sparkling grape juice,

wheat bread and margarine, and lemon cream cake for dessert. The senior nutrition program is open to people over the age of 60 and their spouses. Reservations can be made by calling the nutrition site in your community. A suggested voluntary donation of $2.00 is requested for the meal; however no one is denied a meal for inability or unwillingness to contribute. For more information about the upcoming holiday parties, or other services available to seniors, please call the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging offi ce at 716-373-8032 or 800-462-2901.

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OLEAN, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2010 – The Gift Tree Endowment at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is adding a little extra holiday cheer to Gift Tree families’ packages in the form of Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce gift certifi cates. This is the fund’s fourth year giving certifi cates. The Gift Tree Endowment gave $20 GOACC gift certifi cates to each of the Gift Tree’s 189 families, for a total contribution of $3,780. Donations to the fund are

welcome and will help support next year’s Gift Tree families. “The Community Foundation is pleased to once again be able to add to the giving season through the Gift Tree Fund,” said Bob Busan, Community Foundation Executive Director. “It is cooperative efforts like the Gift Tree program that make our community unique.” The Gift Tree Endowment was established in 2004 by Carroll Anstaett. It was originally intended to provide for families of the Gift Tree

who were not “adopted.” Since the program has been so successful and no families have been left out, Mr. Anstaett felt the fund could better serve Gift Tree families through gift certifi cates. Donations to the Gift Tree Endowment can be made care of the Community Foundation at 120 North Union St., Olean, NY 14760, or online at www.cattfoundation.org. For more information, call (716)372-4433, email foundation@oleanny.com or visit www.cattfoundation.org.

6819 Holiday Valley RoadBest of the best! Ski in & out. Fabulous home w/heated driveway, custom finish-es, gourmet kitchen. $1.2 M

1887 Bldg. “A Village Landmark”School House. 28 rental spots (20 rented), gym lower level. $550,000

6753 Poverty Hill Road10 ac w/ski hill views, 5800 SF, 8 BR/6 BTH furnished, A/C, pond, 3 stone fi replaces. $1.3M

6870 Springs Road7 BR/4 BTH double unit overlooking HoliMont. $450,000

6833 Buchan Ridge4 BR/3 BTH log home. Granite counters, stainless appl., loft, cathe-dral ceilings, lg. deck. $499,500

3653 Cooper Hill Road5 BR / 2 BTH custom built home on approx. 100 wooded acres w/ pond. $340,000

5300 Partridge Hill Ct.3 BR/2 BTH, hd/wd fl rs., kitchen w/granite, f/p, pond. $398,000

8 Van Buren5 BR/3 ½ BTH home on quiet cul-de-sac walking distance to Village. Huge rec rm. $399,000

24 Plum RidgeSki in/out at HoliMont! 3 BR/3 BTH end unit w/wrap around deck. Fully furnished. $319,000

6471 Mutton Hollow Road3 BR/3 BTH home w/5+ acres. Stone fi replace, walkout lower level rec. rm. $398,000

128 The WoodsTurn key property w/great view of Holimont! 3BR/2 BTH. Lg frt yard. $259,000

11 Elk Creek5 BR/3 BTH, backyard w/deck & hot tub. Att. 2 car gar. $289,500

5673 Bryant Hill RoadTotally renovated 5 BR/3 BTH farm home minutes to Village. $254,900

5300 Whig St.9+ ac next to State Forest. 2 BR/2 BTH, 2 f/pl, master suite w/dressing rm., full fi n. bsmt. $249,500

5330 Baker Road4 BR/2 BTH farm home, 29 acres. Nat’l wd/wk, custom kitchen. $249,900

38 Alpine MeadowsWalk to the lifts or to town, w/ a pri-vate hillside setting. Fully furnished! Excellent rental potential. $274,900

8068 Bailey Hill Rd.Attention handymen! You can easily fi nish this home. 6 acres, garage. Much potential! $74,900

H204 SnowpineTrue ski in and out fro this 3 BR/2 BTH. Totally renovated, move right in. $238,000

5717 Plum Brook Rd.Custom cabin, 3 mi. to Holiday Val-ley, open fl oor plan, 1 BR/1.5 BTH on 32+ acres. $238,600

6293 Sullivan Hollow Rd.69.5 acres, 3 BR home on par-tially wooded parcel. Oak wood-work. $249,000

4441 Ford Hollow Rd.Wonderful mountain views, high ceiling skylights, lg. Amish barn, fully furnished. $169,900

5009 Perrault Road3 BR/2 BTH custom built chalet in the woods just mins. to skiing at Holi-day Valley. $179,900

44 Wildfl owerFurnished. Half bath on Main level. Antler chandelier is hung from ca-thedral ceiling. Must See! $146,900

7500 Poverty Hill Rd.Country retreat w/brook! 3 BR/2 BTH, full basement. $134,000

19 Washburn, FranklinvilleIncome property opportunity! Vil-lage townhouse on quiet street. Great rental history. $61,900

115 Park Place, Little ValleyCentrally located. 5 unit bldg., re-modeled inside & out, all utilities separate. $160,000

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National Grid customers don’t have to be Scrooges to save money on lighting and festivities this holiday season. By following some simple energy effi ciency and safety tips, customers can benefi t from a more environmentally friendly, safe and cost-effective season. Save Big on Lighting Over the past few years, new lighting alternatives have become available that may cost more initially, but cost much less to maintain and operate. Energy-effi cient miniature or light-emitting diode (LED) lights use considerably less energy than traditional lighting technology. The list below provides customers with the potential costs associated with each type of lighting. Traditional Lights -- These lights use about 10 watts per bulb. A typical residential customer with a rate of 10 cents per kWh will pay $37.50 a month to operate 10 strings of 25-bulb traditional bulbs. Miniature Lights -- The average miniature light uses 0.4 watts per bulb. Operating ten strings of the bulbs, at 100-bulbs per string, will cost the typical residential customer $6 per month. Icicle Lights -- Icicle lights use the same amount of energy per miniature bulb as miniature light strands, but a string of icicle lights

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Last Sunday, a community choir presented a Christmas Cantata at the United Church of Ellicottville. Weaving familiar Christmas carols with new material and also including a narrative, this performance helped to bring the Spirit of Christmas to our community. After a standing ovation, the choir delivered an encore!

Christmas CantataCommunity Choir Performance last Sunday, Dec. 7 at United Church

Christmas Stroll RecapLast Weekend’s Event was another Jolly Success

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“Everything went pretty well” at this year’s Christmas Stroll, said Gwenivere Bush. With Santa and holiday cheer fi lling the streets, people were able to enjoy a special weekend in Ellicottville. Some of the “usual” events were a hit once again! Events

such as the Reindog Parade, Mrs. Clause giving out Christmas cookies, the living nativity scene and children being able to sit on Santa’s lap made the Christmas Stroll and event to remember. New this year was a solo of “Silent Night” sung by 10-year-old Elizabeth Cooliage, with readers Meganne Chapman, 9, Walter Woodarek, 10, and Jackson Bacon, 10. They added

to the unique spectacular you canonly get in Ellicottville. Want to know what’s in store fornext year’s fun festivities? Wellyou’re just going to have to waituntil fall comes around to hearwhat’s next for Ellicottville’sChristmas Stroll. “I would like todo some new things, but nothingis defi nite yet,” Bush said. “Butwhat we have will all be backagain next year.”

Memorial Library EventsAmerican Sign Language – we are currently trying to assess the level of interest in the community to learn signs. Please contact the library at 699-2842 or e-mail to gemtremblay@yahoo.com. Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The January 12th book is “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.Yoga Class – Thursdays 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. and/or Mondays 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. – Hatha Yoga class for all levels every Thursday morning and Monday evening with Laura Solly. $10.00 Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.

Students Design MuralFour Art Students at ECS Create Logo Mural for Dom’s Butcher Block

BY DEAN WHITCOMB

On Tuesday, December 7th, four students from Ellicottville Central School continued work on a wall mural planned for the interior of Ellicottville’s newest addition, Dom’s Butcher Block.

Co-owner of Dom’s Butcher Block, Annette Auteri was very excited to have ECS students interested in painting the mural. “I knew I wanted our logo on the wall and during Fall Fest this year I came across a couple art students from ECS,” Auteri states, “I had the idea of letting some kids come in and paint it for us and it just blossomed from there. One of the students, Cedella, was a part of the group I talked to and she ended up being one of the students selected to work on the project.” Debbie McGowan, Art instructor for elementary, middle school and high school levels for Ellicottville Schools, says that four students were selected based on demonstration of reliability, work ethic and of course, artistic ability. Painting the wall itself will be a graded project completed by the four students in lieu of completing

their normal weekly homework assignments for Studio Art. The students are as follows: Eric Oliverio, 10th grade; Gwen Brown, 9th grade; Cedella Sergel, 11th grade and Karley Brooks, 11th grade. The four students all seem to share similar goals, wishing to pursue further education in art after high school and are also all equally excited to have their work on display for all to see at Dom’s Butcher Block. “It’s nice to have our art up for everyone to see,” Eric Oliverio smiles, “It’s just a nice thing to give to the community and the business.” The project will be worked on after school over the next few weeks. Progress can be seen on the wall from this point forward at Dom’s. Stop in and support the community, its businesses and most importantly, its young men and women!

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The Holiday Valley Mountain Shops are located next to the Clubhouse Chalet and in the Yodeler Lodge. They’re both chock full of new and exciting ski and snowboard wear. We have the most diverse product lines in the area. Both shops are open 7 days per week and the Main shop is open evenings. Clothing brands include `Burton, 686, Quiksilver,

ROXY, Nike 6.0, Obermeyer, Nils, Descente, Scott, Eider, Millet, Bergens of Norway, Sherpa, Boulder Gear, Outdoor Gear, Snow Dragons for kids and The North Face. Goggles are from Smith, Scott, Anon, Gordini, Uvex, Oakley, Electric and Von Zipper. Gloves brands include Swany, Kombi, Gordini, Auclair of Canada, Da Kine, Candy Grind and Grandoe and we

carry Helmets from Smith and Giro. But if you just can’t decide what to buy, stop in the Holiday Valley offi ce or go on line (holidayvalley.com) to purchase a Holiday Valley Gift Card. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount and are good for any purchase at the resort including lift tickets, lessons, food, lodging, golf or items in the Mountain Shop.

Ski Patrol RecognizedNamed Outstanding Alpine Ski Patrol in the Eastern Division

Holiday Valley ski patrollers have completed a thorough, demanding training program. We further refi ne our skills annually through ongoing training in skiing or snowboarding, toboggan handling, fi rst aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automatic external defi brillation (AED), lift evacuation, and snowmobile operations. Holiday Valley has a highly experienced patrol, with members averaging 18 years of ski patrol service. The skill level of Holiday Valley patrollers is so high that 35 of 113 members hold National Ski Patrol instructor certifi cation qualifying them to train and evaluate patrollers. Every year, Holiday Valley hosts fi rst aid, skiing & snowboarding, and toboggan-handling training events for patrollers from other resorts. Sixty-nine of the patrol’s members have completed a National Ski Patrol

supplementary training program to achieve the level of “Senior” patroller. Senior training involves complex patient care situations and extensive handling of rescue toboggans on expert mogul terrain. Many members of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol have received NSP awards for their individual contributions to safety, patient care, training, and program administration. Twenty-nine members hold the National Ski Patrol’s prestigious National Appointment. The award is given only to those who have completed the demanding Senior program and have demonstrated extensive leadership in NSP programs. HVSP Named National Outstanding Patrol of the Year On June 8, 2002, the National Ski Patrol (NSP) named Holiday Valley Ski Patrol the Outstanding Alpine Large Ski Patrol for 2002 in the entire United States. Holiday Valley became a fi nalist

for this award by besting 186 patrols for the title of NSP Eastern Division Outstanding Alpine Large Patrol in April of 2002. In April 2010, the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol was again selected as the Outstanding Alpine Ski Patrol in the Eastern Division. The National Ski Patrol includes 600 ski patrols across the United States and certain military areas in Europe. The NSP judges patrols on training and testing of patrollers, operating procedures, members’ involvement in safety programs and community service, leadership within the NSP, awards received, and fund raising. We are proud of the prompt, professional services provided by the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol. We hope that you will enjoy your visits to Holiday Valley more just knowing that we are skiing and snowboarding with you and your family.

Demo Day, December 18Everyone loves Demo Day where you can try this year’s equipment on snow before you buy. Demo tents are set up in the Clocktower Plaza slopeside of the Clubhouse Chalet. Major manufacturers reps will be here from 9am-3pm with a wide selection of skis and boards from Atomic, Elan, Rossignol, K2, Line, Head, K2 Snowboards and more. Talk to the reps, fi nd out what they recommend for your skill level, interests and preferred terrain, then try them out on the slopes (lift ticket and credit card required). You can try as many skis as you like. Representatives from our local shops will be on hand should you decide to purchase - BUY LOCAL, and support the specialty retailers of Ellicottville.

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It’s a great time to be a beer lover. The job requirements aren’t too tough, if you can believe Billy Currington. And many breweries put out seasonal beers, which around this time of the year means something to warm the soul after a full day of outdoor work or recreation. Or you can enjoy a year-round brew. In any event, times are also good at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood. They’re in the midst of an expansion that bodes well for the future. The company broke ground recently on an addition to the brewery. “We’re adding 7500 square feet of conditioning space, which is essentially a huge refrigerated room,” according to Nathan Arnone of Southern Tier Brewery. The room provides additional storage space, although the brewery attempts to move its beer out of storage as quickly as possible. “But we need a place to store it and keep it nice and cold.” Arnone hopes to have the new room ready by mid-winter, although the timetable hinges on the weather being favorable for construction. He notes that most of the foundation has been poured. Although the snow has delayed the work, “hopefully we will get back at it pretty soon.” The new space is being added to the north side of the building. It will not result in additional hiring, but Arnone says they’re very busy these days, “producing lots of beers and shipping them out all over the place.” They’re getting set to release their Gemini brew in January, a special winter blended ale. Two other beers will also be coming out at the start of the New Year. A new bottling line is just now arriving at the brewery. Having the new expansion will allow Southern Tier Brewery to “bottle and package beer much quicker. We need more room to put the

beer, because we’re going to be stacking it up a lot quicker, so we can get a little more room to work with.” The company moved into its new headquarters about a year ago, at 2072 Stoneman Circle. Arnone says that the brewery operates several buildings at their location, “kind of like developing a little campus.” They’ve moved some of the pre-production work for their packaging back to the former brewery site, more or less “a dry storage and package prep area” just down the street.

Tours of the brewery are givenSaturdays at 3 and 5 p.m. andon Sundays at 3 p.m. Arnonesays they just started doing theSunday tours about four or fi veweeks ago. “Tours will continuethroughout the winter, althoughwe are closed Christmasweekend.” Their bar, called“The Empty Pint,” has kind ofa ski lodge feel to it of peggedconstruction, using huge timbersand natural stone inside. Thebar looks out onto the brewery.Is Arnone optimistic about thebusiness? He answered in oneemphatic word, “Quite!”

Tours of the brewery are given Saturdays at 3 and 5 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. and will continue throughout the winter. Their bar, called “The Empty Pint,” has kind of a ski lodge feel to it of pegged construction, using huge timbers and natural stone inside. The bar looks out onto the brewery.

history that an American site has hosted (such an event). We are very excited to be involved, and are anticipating a huge economic impact for the community.” Ferguson notes that the tournament has been active internationally for over twenty years, but Buffalo is only the fourth American city to host it. “The only two American cities that will have pre-camps are Jamestown and Rochester.” Many of the players will be playing in the NHL immediately after conclusion of the World Junior Games. You might be able to get some of their autographs! Three game ticket packages start at $30. Also helping to promote the winter fun activities in Jamestown is Dan Dalpra,

owner of the Italian Fisherman Restaurant in Bemus Point. “We wanted to create an area near the Arena, kind of like Rockefeller Center. So we’re putting an outdoor ice skating rink in, and we’re lighting up four main buildings in Jamestown.” Dalpra says visitors will be greeted by spectacular lighted holiday buildings synchronized to music, which “will be a complete show in itself.” The idea is to have people come out for the holiday season and walk around and feel a sense of holiday community. “We’ve done that as a great way of welcoming all of these international athletes.” The offi cial opening for the lights and outdoor ice arena is this Sunday, December 12 at 6:30pm. Then get set for a big holiday concert or “Jingle Ball” on Wednesday, December 15. Dalpra calls it a “Santa Night Fever” disco-type holiday

show, featuring he “Boogie Wonderband” from Montreal. “It’s going to be a real high-energy show with a lot of lights and a lighted dance fl oor.” Michelle Turner of Century 21 Turner Brokers is the event chairperson. They’ll offer two types of tickets, one of which are the $100 V.I.P. tickets for “The Chill Lounge” set up near the dance fl oor, with its own bar and appetizers. General admission tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. By all means, get out on the fl oor and dance! In addition to the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena and Michelle Turner, credit for arranging and producing the activities must also go to Shults Auto Group, the Bemus Bay Pops and the Gebbie Foundation. For more information the hockey games and what’s going on at the Arena, go to www.jamestownarena.com or call 716-484-2624.

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Luminaria Night? They do it to raise awareness of the homeless. Lounsbury states, “I don’t think people realize there are homeless people in the area. The longest night of the year, December 21st, is the hardest night of year for people who do not have a home.” When it comes to Genesis House, “People have been very caring and responsive. When you go to New York City, you see (homeless) people on park benches. You don’t see that so much here. Here, the homeless are in their cars, or in tents in the state park, or sometimes under the bridge on South Union Street (in Olean).” Genesis House is marking its fi fteenth anniversary. Lounsbury notes that she was on the original board of directors, and back then, “We weren’t quite sure we’d make it a month, let alone fi fteen years. It’s really amazing and

exciting that fi fteen years have gone by. We’ve added a men’s shelter, and we’re thinking about expanding because we just can’t meet the need.” She says they always have a waiting list. They also assist families in need by directing them to the proper social service agencies. “Sometimes it’s really hard to advocate for yourself. It’s kind of like going to the doctor’s offi ce in that sometimes you need a friend who will just be with you and ask all the right questions. We do whatever we can.” Lounsbury believes that people are reluctant to go to a homeless shelter, noting that they have a “bad rap. But they just haven’t seen Genesis House. When they see it and feel the peace, they get a better perspective. No one is going to hurt or abuse them here.” She said that people who come to Genesis House need to change their lives as far as the reasons that brought them there. “So if there’s addiction or mental illness, or if they need a job, they need to change those things. And so we set up goals

around those things and we help them meet those goals.” Boundaries are set whereby guests get up each morning and work on their goals. “It’s not like you watch TV all night and sleep all day.” Genesis House receives no state funding. “We did receive $4,000 in federal FEMA this year, but that’s not very much.” That’s where the community comes in individually, through the United Way, and from local church congregations. Fundraisers include the luminaries, the sale of geraniums, and a dinner-dance. Anyone wishing to contact Genesis House can call 716-373-3354, or stop by at 107 South Barry Street in Olean. The Genesis House is a United Way, faith-based organization that welcomes and serves those in need of a home. We offer temporary shelter and nutritious meals and snacks free of charge to families and individuals. We are a homeless shelter that serves approximately 40 families per year for an average of four weeks per stay. www.genesishouseofolean.org.

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By Meaghan O’RourkeSt. Bonaventure University

Victoria Goodyear is a teacher at Seneca Elementary School in Salamanca, a wife, and a mother of two. She is also preparing to take a sabbatical from her third-grade teaching position to teach in Abu Dhabi. Goodyear leaves for Abu Dhabi on Dec. 26 and begins teaching Jan. 2, 2011. Goodyear said her contract is for two-and-a-half years and that she could cancel it anytime or even end up staying to teach longer than that. “My husband has been so supportive knowing that an opportunity like this doesn’t come often,” she said. About eight weeks later, after Goodyear establishes residency in Abu Dhabi, her husband, Jeffrey, and two children, Alexandria, 4, and Jeffrey, 2 in January, will visit. After the visit, her husband will return to the United States for his job while their children remain in Abu Dhabi to live with her. “My daughter is really funny; we talk about it,” said Goodyear. “She calls it ‘Abi Dabi’…if you ask her, she’ll tell you that she’s moving to the desert and that she can ride camels and that she will go to school there.” Goodyear has always been interested in travel and the possibility of teaching abroad. This summer she decided to look and see what opportunities were really out there. The more research she did, the more her interest built in Teach Away, a program that employs teachers and administrators overseas, and its Abu Dhabi program, she said. Goodyear believes the program in Abu Dhabi is a perfect match for her. “I was intrigued by how they (in Abu Dhabi) were trying to reform their education system,”

she said. “The way they want education is how I am passionate about education.” Goodyear said that, in Abu Dhabi, they are trying to reform their education system to be more engaging. She said she would collaborate with other educators from around the world (Canada, Australia, New Zealand and The United Kingdom) to make the system more integrated to include all the subject matter into fun and interesting units for the children and at the same time they’re trying to make their students bilingual. She said that she would teach Math, Science and English in English and an Arabic teacher would teach Islamic and social studies in Arabic. Goodyear’s favorite part about teaching is her students. “My third graders are amazing,” said Goodyear. “They’re so excited for me. They’ve been researching Abu Dhabi…they’ve been telling me where to go eat and where to visit. It’s been a cross-cultural lesson for them.” She hopes to fi nd a way to keep in touch with her third

graders while she’s in Abu Dhabi. “I’m hoping through talking with BOCES that we’ll be able to keep some sort of connection with my third graders.” Goodyear believes maintaining connection would be an opportunity for the children to experience something new, which is something really important to her. “There was a principal at Seneca (Elementary) School who made me who I am today,” said Goodyear. “He always told me to do what I believe is best for the kids even if it might not be the norm.” Goodyear is very gracious for the enormous amount of support she has received. “I’m getting my administrative degree at Bona’s…and Greg Gibbs from Bona’s was an amazing support system in encouraging me.” The support doesn’t end there. “The same goes with my third-grade team members at Seneca (Elementary) School,” she said. “They were encouraging me saying it was a great opportunity, which really means a lot.”

Goodyear has always been interested in travel and the possibility of teaching abroad. This summer she decided to look and see what opportunities were really out there. The more research she did, the more her interest built in Teach Away, a program that employs teachers and administrators overseas, and its Abu Dhabi program, she said.

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politicians and people who claim to have been harmed by horizontal hydrofracking. They counter the industry’s claims by saying it is dangerous to human health and environmentally destructive. Gas companies and drillers such as National Fuel Gas, Halliburton, and U.S. Energy say this new type of gas drilling is nothing different from what they have done in the past, but evidence suggests the new slick water hydrofracking method has a larger environmental impact, and is a more toxic form of extraction than your grandparents gas well. In States where fracking has been conducted for several years now, such as TX, WY, and PA, there have been frequent reports of water contamination, health problems and even fi sh and animal die-offs in the environment. How can this happen? Hydrofracking is a method that forces frack fl uid down deep into the Marcellus shale under very high pressure. The use of this pressure and occasional depth charges fracture the shale along seams and cracks to release the natural gas. The frack fl uid contains water, sand, and a variety of some nine hundred chemicals. Some of these chemicals are known to be cancer causing and mixing this many chemicals with our water table is what all the fracas is about. Because of an exemption known as the ‘Halliburton loophole”, which former Vice President Dick Cheney helped to pass back in 2005, fracking companies are not subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act,

Super Fund Act and many other environmental protections. This means that once they frack your property or cause harm there is limited options to legal action. In addition, to frack a vertical well they use about 100,000 gallons of frack fl uid, but fracking a horizontal well requires millions of gallons of the toxic fl uid. With such massive volumes of potentially dangerous frack fl uid used for each well, the threat to our health, our water, and our environment is very real. As industry prepares it’s equipment, political lobbying efforts and public relations campaigns complete with pro fracking commercials to air in areas soon, local residents are becoming more alarmed and better informed. Many companies have already acquired large amounts of land in WNY and their employees are combing the area for more land use lease agreements from local farms, state land and landowners. Because of this situation some towns in NYS have become concerned enough about the health of their communities that they have begun to take action to protect themselves by attempting to pass local ordinances that ban fracking altogether. The educational event in Humphrey, on December 19th, will provide information to landowners about their choices and options whether they have leased already or not, hear what other communities are doing to protect themselves, and give the community a forum to discuss this important issue. --Albert Brown, Part-time Ellicottville Resident

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I’ve been meaning to write a column about Wikileaks for a couple months now but I keep waiting for the climax to this whole sordid affair. Seriously. This is the longest spy movie in history and I can’t look away. It has all the elements we’re looking for in a well thought out and crafted thriller. It has good guys and bad guys who sometimes tend to change places making it hard to fi gure out who the real villains are. It has the requisite number of bumbling diplomats gossiping and spreading rumors about their counterparts. It has a smarmy lead in Wikileaks founder Julian Assange who seems to be a cross between James Bond and Crispin Glover and it has a whole slew of super powers scrambling to bring this creepy little dude to some sort of “justice”. The only problem, as I see it, is that it’s going to have one of those typically confusing espionage movie endings where everyone leaves the theatre wondering “what just happened.” Well, what did just happen? We’ve been duped. That’s what happened. Has anyone

really tried to read and understand the leaked material on the Wikileaks web page? You can’t now because it’s been 86ed. Before it disappeared, however, the Wikileaks homepage was a confusing mess of categorized and uncategorized material. Some of it was entirely redacted. Some of it was coded or written in indecipherable military jargon and some of it was just plain hidden among the billions of dumped pages on the site. The only people who bothered sifting through the material seems to have been the media who then reported what they found to the rest of us. Without them we would have never been even remotely interested. Soon after the initial dumping the media began to focus it’s attention on Assange and what this all meant. The material itself became a background story and calls for assassination and arrests weren’t far behind. So, what about little Julian? Despite what Sarah Palin wants we cannot charge him with treason because he isn’t a citizen. Bill O? He wants us or someone at least, to kill Assange even though his network happily reports every little morsel of material leaked to the site. The reality, however, may be a bit more sobering. Assange, love him or hate him, hasn’t really done anything but create a site for others to utilize. It’s the disgruntled military functionaries and angry diplomats who leaked the information that we should be concerned about. Anyone can create a Wikileaks type site but not everyone has access to the material being leaked and posted. Why so shocked anyway? Does anyone remember

Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon papers? How about the secrets surrounding the Nixon Administrations involvement with overthrowing the democratically elected government of Chili? Iran/Contra anyone? Every couple of years there is a slew of major leaks that expose our government and, for that matter, every other government in the world of sometimes shocking and nefarious activity. We know these kinds of activities take place. We know that espionage and legally questionable military operations take place. They know we know and everyone plays dumb until the lid is accidentally left off the cookie jar and our secrets are revealed. Assange has no US security clearance. He has no personal access to our secrets. His only crime, besides being a creepy little dude, is he encouraged someone else to loosen that lid and let the cat out of the bag. My guess is Assange will end up dead in a Swedish Prison somewhere or he’ll get the poison tipped umbrella treatment outsideone of those weird European discos. What will that solve? The internet and all the wonders it provides has become our cross to bear. Anyone with even the remotest access to our secrets and a minor grudge can keep loosening that cookie jar lid. When Wikileaks is gone another site will pop up and the only people who will notice are those who are quick to report and then condemn. So complain all you want. We simply cannot, in a world that gets smaller everyday, act so outraged and surprised every time it happens. We all want to see how the movie ends.

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no food either. This Program is supported by many community individuals and organizations. It is based upon a program started in Wyoming County by Pat Standish, Brundage said. The center will provide them with a backpack of food to last them through the weekend until school starts up again. Schools also have food resources for children, as does the Public Library. The center is open Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids can get off the bus there and safely hang out until their parents are ready to pick them up. With all the fi nancial tribulations, they have been trying to get money through grants, but sadly that is a pretty slim pool as well and have been unsuccessful. However, there is hope for the Youth Bureau. Since it is part of a municipal, it can’t

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Classifi ed Ads: Sell, rent, hire, offer your services, etc. through The Villager’s Classifi edsPage. Ad rate: $8.00 per week (30 words or less - $0.10 each additional word over 30). Sendyour ad, along with payment, to: The Villager, PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or stopby our offi ce at 39 Mill Street. Payment must accompany all classifi ed ads. Deadline for all classifi eds: each Monday at 4pm.

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Furniture Repaired, Refi nished Or Replicated: Machine Caning replaced. Custom Furniture Built To Your Desire. New! Home Theater Cabinets or Shelves Designed & Built. FIVE POINTS, 716-938-6315, fi vepnts@localnet.com, Visit fi vepnts.com for Photos. 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.DALE’S CHIMNEY SWEEP, INC.: Inspection, cleaning, repairs & woodstove/rain cap sales. Stainless steel relining. Established in 1978. Insured, clean & professional. 716-699-4791.JonnyBarberShop: “Tame That Mane!” Gentlemen’s Preferred Grooming. 1 Washington Street, Ellicottville (rear of 1887 Building), 716-572-3321. Hours: Mon/Thurs/Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Wed 11:30am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed Sun/Tues.

EMPLOYMENTHelp wanted: Experienced Kitchen help and bartending. Apply at the Silver Fox Restau-rant or contact 716-397-9527.

PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE ENTITLED: DOG LICENSING LAW OF THE TOWN OF ELLI-COTTVILLE LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a resolution of theTown Board of the Town of adopted November 24, 2010, the said Town Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall in the Town of Ellicottville, NY, on the 22nd day of December, 2010 at 6:00pm to hear all interested persons for or against the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled: DOG LICENSING LAW OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE BY: Robyn George, Town Clerk

LEGAL NOTICESNotice of Formation of Moo Valley Farms, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 10/14/10. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5810 Andera Lane,Great Valley, NY 14741. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of The Grove on Elm Creek LLC fi led with the Secretary of State of NY(“SSNY”) on 10/2/2010. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 314 WellingtonRoad, Buffalo, NY 14216. Purpose: all lawful activities.

NOTICE OF FILING OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIBERTY LACROSSE,LLC. Name: Liberty Lacrosse, LLC (the “LLC”), Date Filed: October 22, 2010. County ofOffi ce: Cattaraugus. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed and thestreet address of the principal business location is c/o the LLC, 35 South Avenue, Salamanca,New York 14779. Purpose: Any lawful business not statutorily prohibited.

Notice of formation of 3D Real Estate Company, Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).Articles of Organization fi led with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 10/20/2010.Offi ce location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to:The LLC, 208 West Ohio Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: Any lawful act.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. On October 12,2010, Articles of Organization of Cielo Azul, L.L.C. were fi led with the Secretary of the Stateof New York. The offi ce of the limited liability company is located in Cattaraugus County. TheSecretary of State of the State of New York is designated as the agent of the limited liabilitycompany upon whom service of process may be served. The post address within New YorkState to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it is: StephenStewart, 1325 Millersport, Williamsville, NY 14221. There is no latest date upon which thelimited liability company is to dissolve. The purpose of the limited liability company is to en-gage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized for underthe Limited Liability Company Law.

Notice of Filing of S&W Company of Ellicottville, LLC. Date of Filing of Articles of Or-ganization: August 24, 2010. County of Offi ce: Cattaraugus. Municipality of Offi ce: Vil-lage of Ellicottville, The street addres of the limited liability’s company offi ce has not yet beendetermined. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whomprocess against it may be served. The address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy ofany process against it is: PO Box 231, Ellicottville, New York 14731. The registered agent ofthe company is: Brooks & Brooks, LLP, 207 Court Street, little Valley, New York 14755. Theregistered agent is to be the agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process againstit may be served. The purpose of the Company is to carry on any such business for which alimited liability company may be formed under the laws of the State of New York.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of GLN HOLDINGS, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. fi led withNY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 12/2/2010, pursuant to Limited Liability Company LawSection 203. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to: 10968Route 98, Freedom, NY 14056. Purpose: any lawful activities.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of CHENEY DEVELOPMENT, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org.fi led with NY Secretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 11/12/2010, pursuant to Limited LiabilityCompany Law Section 203. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. NYSOS designated as agentfor LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of processserved to: 10968 Route 98, Freedom, NY 14056. Purpose: any lawful activities.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of CHEREE STOP, LLC (“LLC”) Art. of Org. fi led with NYSecretary of State (“NYSOS”) on 11/12/2010, pursuant to Limited Liability Company LawSection 203. Offi ce location: Cattaraugus County. NYSOS designated as agent for LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. NYSOS shall mail copy of process served to: 10968Route 98, Freedom, NY 14056. Purpose: any lawful activities.

My name is Denise Kropp. I am 40 years old.

To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you just may be the world. Thank you from the Western New York Kidney Connection.

Hi! My name is Denise, I am 40 years old. Most of my family is in the area. I have 4 neph-ews and a neice here that I like to do things with. I have a dog, Cassie, who is my best friend. I miss being able to take her for walks. I am not able to walk her after dialysis, I am just to tired. I was a member of the ladies auxiliary at the volunteer fi re company for over 10 years but had to give it up because of dialysis and my illness. I have been sick most of my life and would love to just have a more normal life. I have a job at Target but can only work 1 day a week because I have to go to dialysis 3 days a week. I can’t work more at this time because I am usually very tired after dialysis and I have a lot of pain in my legs from the accesses in my legs and can’t stand for long periods of time. If anyone is willing/able to help me out, it would mean the world to me. I just want to be able to work, do things with my family, go on vacations, and just not be in so much pain! Please help if you can. It would change my life for the better. You would be giving me the best gift ever.

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see Lorrie Morgan perform her timeless country hits such as “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” “What Part of No” and her new

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Christmas Stroll Celebrates the Old Fashioned WayEllicottville’s Annual Event Last Saturday Boasted Living Nativity, Pet Parade and More!

Last weekend visitors were able to experience a unique, old-fashioned holiday season during the Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 4. Among the many events were Santa’s arrival, a living nativity, cocoa and cookies with Mrs. Claus, wagon rides and a reindog parade. Photos/Gary Kinn

Chamber Christmas Ball Irish Christmas Event

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