the villager, march 26-april 1, 2009

March 26-April 1, 2009 Volume 04 ~ Issue 13

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Holiday Valley Welcomes SpringAnnual Pond Skimming Party and Shop Wars Comp this Weekend

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Merchants Question Public RestroomsTown Board Discusses the Possibility of Building an Outdoor Public Facility

Adaptive Program FundraiserAnnual Spring Fling Ski Race at HoliMont Slated for Saturday, April 4

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Inside Business Track: Not-for-Profit Organizations Team Up for the Greater Good ... page 5 By IK BiggsThe apartments on the top of the old Salamanca High School provide a much needed shelter for families that find themselves with no other options. Recently, within the past year, the homeless shelter apartments suffered fire damage. This is where Cattaraugus Community Action and New Directions Youth & Family Services have stepped in. Students from Randolph Academy are creating murals in the hallways, offering messages of hope and opportunity.

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Ellicottville Chamber Announces Summer Festival HeadlinerBPO and Three Dog Night will Return to the Slopes of Holiday Valley July 3-5; Tickets Now on Sale

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the lineup for the annual Summer Festival of the Arts to be held July 3-5, 2009. On Friday, July 3 the Sponsor’s reception at HoliMont featuring the Country Western sounds of Sean Patrick McGraw is now open to the Public. Tickets are $45 for dinner and the concert or $10 for the concert only. On Saturday, July 4 at 8pm on the slopes of Holiday Valley Resort, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform featuring a Fun Celebration of Independence Day followed by spectacular slopeside fireworks. On Sunday, July 5 Three Dog Night is back to rock the slopes of Holiday Valley Resort starting at 7pm with opening act Buffalo Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame’s Party Squad. Tickets for both concerts at Holiday Valley are $25 in advance until June 28 and $30 at the Gate. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available for presale by calling the Chamber. All inclusive VIP and Sponsor packages are available! For a complete schedule of events or to order tickets, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099.

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Skiing teams will race to raise money for the Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program in this year’s Spring Fling Ski Race at HoliMont scheduled for April 4. Greg Kerl, HoliMont member and organizer of the event, explained that the race features a five-person ski team, which must include at least one woman. The race will consist of a giant slalom down the Fall line run, with each team member making two runs. The best time of the two runs is then added to his or her team’s total time. The race will also feature a third run for the top 15 men and five women, with the best times from the previous two runs determining the racers’ order. A prize of $100 will go to the fastest gender. Kerl said that the winners not only help the Phoenix Program at HoliMont, but that they also earn bragging rights on the best race hill in Western New York. There will also be a fun run for those less skilled at skiing, said Kerl. He said the organizers wish to encourage less experienced skiers to enter the fun run.

The Spring Fling Race at HoliMont will consist of a giant slalom down the Fall line run. The race features a five-person ski team, which must include at least one woman. The main racing event will start at 11:30am, with the fun run starting at 10am. Cost is $200 per team, which includes food, beverages, lift tickets and prizes. There will also be a fun run for those less skilled at skiing. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program at HoliMont. Pictured above at last year’s race are Mike Higgins, Dylan Heine and Dan Murray.

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Winter’s grip is slowly letting go of us here in the Southern Tier, and with the coming of a new season, Holiday Valley will celebrate with events

throughout the weekend. This Saturday, the resort will host its annual Pond Skimming spring party, an annual rite of spring for Ellicottville. The Pond Skimming competition invites skiers and riders to skim across

the pond at the bottom of Yodeler. Registration begins at 11am with the skimming beginning at 1pm. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed, the best crash, best impersonation and crowd favorite. Pond skimming is just

the first event on the docket for the day, though. Following the skimming, Holiday Valley will host its “Fabulous Auction” with items such as a stay at

This Saturday, the resort will host its annual Pond Skimming spring party, an annual rite of spring for Ellicottville. The Pond Skimming compe-tition invites skiers and riders to skim across the pond at the bottom of Yodeler (left). The day will also feature live music, an auction and the inaugural Chili Cookoff. Sunday brings the return of the Shop Wars team challenge to the 42/78 park on Foxfire. Returning for its third season, the format remains the same: ski shops from around the region will send five riders each to compete in the slopestyle event. Pictured at right is Team Mud, Sweat ‘n Gears at last year’s event. Photos/Bob Knab

By iK Biggs The Ellicottville Town Board met Tuesday, March 24 at 6pm for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting began as usual with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the approval of the minutes of February 24. Becky Szpaicher, Park Recreation Director, was present at the meeting to

inform the board about the upcoming Summer Park Program. Due to the removal of the Holiday Valley pools last summer, kids in the program will again have the opportunity to travel to the Little Valley pool this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of the program, commencing July 7. Also present at the meeting, Ellicottville resident Sheri Giancarlo

requested help from the Town Board (who are in charge of the police department) regarding ongoing problems with her neighbors. She feels that the Ellicottville police have not been helpful in her plight and requested the town “look into the matter.” Town Supervisor John Burrell said he is “seeing her extensive documents for the first time” and requested more time

to be able to look into her documents and requests further. Town Supervisor Reports from November 2008 through February 2009 were accepted and approved. The Town then discussed the ongoing Laidlaw lawsuit. Dan Spitzer’s letter to the Town hoped that the Town

~ The Villager ~ March 26-April 1, 2009

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Only in Ellicottville will you find a healthy population of folks who will do anything to delay the final act of the skiing/boarding season. Even if it means putting on a swimsuit

or just moving the whole dang thing inside … I speak of course of that wonderful springtime tradition of “Pond Skimming” at Holiday Valley. Ah, the grace … the athleticism … the pure lunacy … and eventually, the shock that someone could actually make it across the open expanse of water without doing a huge belly-smacker! Talk about spring fashion statements – you’ll be wondering when these adventurous and hardy participants need to board the bus to go back to the wherever they came from. Photo ops? You bet! Be there Saturday afternoon in front of the Yodeler Lodge – and bring your own towel. And then there’s “Spam Slam” - indoor rail riding at one of our favorite watering holes, the Double Diamond. How

Brooksie ever came up with this idea is beyond me, but “Spam Slam” is, at the very least, highly entertaining and at the most, sorta dangerous. Despite the possibility of a “not-so-soft” landing, you can’t believe how many riders sign up for this prestigious (cough, cough) event. I understand this year’s trophies are actually made from cans of Spam (empty, I presume). Which will make one wonder – “All this for the love of Spam?” – what have I been missing all these years? Be there or be square – somewhere around 5pm or so at the Double D. So, dear readers, get out there, get your spring chores done and start enjoying this marvelous change of seasons – the snow may be going, but the fun’s just beginning! Until next week …

Jeanine Z. Bosworth

I am one happy patroller. Several weeks ago I asked - in fact I pleaded for help - and the community of residents and skiers responded during Mardi Gras weekend. Sunday morning, March 22, I turned over to the minister of the United Church of Ellicottville, Deb Pakard $1,645.00. Some of that amount came from donations I received from this past Saturday evening and Sunday morning and later Sunday I also received pledges for an additional $50.00. As one person told me, they would like the final amount at $1,700.00. We are also above 30 cases of food and again we are not finished collecting. Thank you, thank you, thank you! When I first contacted the minister she was not sure we were for real. She had not heard of the ski patrol food drive efforts over the past 13 years. Today she is a believer, and we owe it all to those individuals who this year dug even deeper into there pockets and those who gave non-perishable food items and other household products at Quality Market and along the parade route. Others dropped off items at the food boxes at Red door, HV Customer Services and the Ski Patrol where we are still collecting food items. Those members of the Ski and Safety Patrol and other family members who were helping me at the store and along the parade route were Mark and his mother Carol Reinheard, Dan

Bucanan, Dave Rau and Jackie Rising who were the king and queen at Holiday Valley, John Taton and Sharon Jenter. I also want to give a special thanks to Liz Boberg and others at the Red Door Ski Shop who are the co-sponsors and to the management and cashiers at Quality Market for all of their great support. I cannot leave out one additional supporter, Sherman Wilkens and the Salvation Army who told me that through their support they will match my collected gift. Finally, as you leave for

the end of this ski season, go through your cupboards, pantries and anywhere else that you store food and donate those non-perishable food items that will probably expire by next ski season. You can take them to the Red Door Ski Shop where they will then be taken to the Ellicottville food pantry. Thank you from the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol. Have a wonderful and great spring and summer … see you at next year’s Mardi Gras!

Bob BarbuHoliday Valley Ski Patrol

Thanks to the generosity of the Ellicottville community, the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol collected $1,645 and over 30 cases of food during Mardi Gras weekend. Contributions were donated to the United Church of Ellicottville Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items are still being accept-ed at Red Door Ski Shop. Photo/Gary Kinn

Everyone LOVES a Parade! It was the largest and the wackiest parade ever … parade watchers commented. “This was our first time at Mardi Gras … we came all the way from Virginia to ski here and the parade was a bonus - what a HOOT!” “This town is NUTS!” “Only in Ellicottville!” “The kids went hog wild over Madigan’s cops and robbers shootout right in the street!“ I guess you could say the parade was a wild and crazy success! The NO Entrance fee proved to be the right move. Of course, it meant hunting down some generous sponsors, like HoliMont, Holiday Valley, Ellicottville Brewing Co., Five Star Bank, ERA Vacation Properties, Century 21 Town & Country, John Ciminelli, Gin Mill, Balloons and Double Diamond to kick up their support. There were 22 entries in total including a few last minute costumed individuals who showed up and just joined in the parade route … Mike ‘Elvis’ Miller from Canton, Ohio just wanted to be in a parade - his first time ever. “The ‘bubble bike’ was the

coolest” and Ken Brown’s King and the Kids thrilled the crowds by passing out over 3,000 strings of beads! Thanks, KING KEN and MJ! Congratulations to the winning entries: BEST Overall (prize: a 2-hour sailing cruise for 6 with wine and cheese in Lake Erie) Madigan’s Bar; The Best Lights (prize: pizza party) HoliMont’s Adaptive Ski Program; The Tallest entry (prize: private snowboard lessons by Shad) The King and the Kids; the Funniest entry (prize: 2 golf passes at Holiday Valley) The Jefferson Jammies; and the Most participants (prize: Be A Brewer Experience at Ellicottville Brewing Company) Special Effects (although the Holiday Valley Rangers were a really close second with only 4 people less.) The winners can pick up their winning certificates and prizes at the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce office during business hours. Thanks to our parade judges, Jerrine Neff, Al ‘Cato-Man‘ Weizenreid, and Sandy and Bob Ilhig and their friend Larry who kept the entry numbers

coming in order. Peter Timkey for donating his his fabulous sound system. Carl McElwain from Ronco Communications for the ‘crowd sound meter’ monitoring. Guy Scheeler and Kevin Crotty for building and moving the meter. Great Valley Builders for construction materials and Frankie for ‘constructive’ ideas for making the parade better this year. And again, the awesome fireworks display was sponsored by HoliMont. And thanks to Jen Freiburger and Heather Snyder from the Chamber and Co-Chairs Peter Kreinheder and Deborah McElwain. We could never have been able to have this event if it wasn’t for the help of the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department and EMS services for handling the detour of Route 219 and the Police Department for their great work. And as always, thank you to the “Voice of Ellicottville” Bob McCarthy for everything you do for all of us here in this great community. Great job everyone!

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While we are still in the process of compiling the facts, figures and our extremely long list of thanks, we wanted to acknowledge and thank all who attended and worked so hard to make this past Sunday’s event at the Ellicottville American Legion a great success. What started as an idea and organized by a few, soon developed into a community-wide effort. The outpouring of help and generosity was overwhelming. We are all so lucky to be part of this community. Please check back next week for a full review of a great day! Thank you! Ed & Maribeth Rick, The Gin Mill

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E’VILLE – The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging Senior Wellness & Nutrition Program participated in the national 2009 March for Meals/Mayors for Meals campaign earlier this week. March for Meals is initiated and sponsored by Meals On Wheels Association of America, to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community. Senior nutrition programs across the United States, including the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging Senior Wellness & Nutrition Program, promote March for Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives.

Pictured above is Al Stocker, Meals On Wheels volunteer with Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge, preparing to deliver meals to seniors in the Ellicottville community during this past Tuesday’s campaign.

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The Olean Service Center of the American Red Cross has been selling ‘Enjoy the City’ coupon books since November in order to raise money to help support local services, such as aid to fire victims and conducting emergency preparedness and other educational programs. The books will be on sale during Storm the Mall, a free emergency preparedness event taking place this Saturday, March 28 from 10am-3pm at the Olean Center Mall. OLEAN - Michelle Obama’s to-do list includes her commitment to military families. In support of her efforts, the American Red Cross of Olean is hosting an event that will highlight the services to the Armed Forces offered by local organizations, including the American Red Cross. “Storm the Mall: Military Services Day” will take place Saturday, March 28 from 10am-3pm at the Olean Center Mall. There will be valuable information for military families, prizes and other

giveaways. In addition, the American Red Cross is offering coupons for free babysitting classes to children of servicemen and women. This is the event’s second year and is open to the public. Military families will have a special area for them to learn about items of specific interest to them. There will be activities to educate families on how to make an emergency plan, get an emergency kit and be informed. Other organizations will be on hand with activities and

information as well. Prizes will be raffled off every hour and there will be the opportunity to give blood. For more information, call 716-372-5800. The American Red Cross prepares for, and responds to, community disasters and emergencies and helps people lead safe and healthy lives. The American Red Cross is one of the oldest and largest volunteer driven organizations in the United States and depends on the contributions of volunteers to provide its emergency service and health education programs.

BRADFORD, Pa. - Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital officials have announced the name of the new company that will serve as a parent organization for the two hospitals. In October 2008, officials announced plans to begin a year-long process to build a new integrated health care system involving both hospitals. This week’s announcement coincides with the midway mark in that regulatory and planning process. According to officials, the new parent company will be called Upper Allegheny Health System, a name chosen by the

Steering Committee overseeing the integration efforts of the hospitals and approved by the respective hospital Boards of Directors. “The name certainly reflects the geography and the region in which both hospitals are located, and it will hopefully resonate with the 150,000 residents the new organization will serve,” said Timothy J. Finan, president and CEO at Olean General Hospital. The Upper Allegheny Health System name was chosen because of the proximity of both organizations to the Allegheny

River, Allegheny National Forest, and Allegheny foothills. The spelling was chosen as the most commonly used variation throughout the communities. A logo and tag line, “Creating the Path to Regional Care,” were also developed to visually represent the new parent company. While a name has been chosen and approved by both hospitals’ Boards of Directors, the process of integrating the two hospitals is still expected to last until late in 2009. “We have completed the due diligence portion of the process,” said Mr. Finan. “And now that each hospital has had the chance to thoroughly review the detailed workings of each other, we’re proceeding with the development of the requisite regulatory filings.” This work is expected to be completed late in March 2009 and submitted to both the State of New York and Pennsylvania for regulatory review, a process expected to take several months. Once approval is received, the Upper Allegheny Health System parent company will assume operational control of both hospitals. Both Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital will continue to exist as individual hospital entities. Information about BRMC services is available at www.brmc.com. For more information about Olean General Hospital, visit www.ogh.org.

Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital officials and staff celebrated the launch of the new parent company name and logo this week, moving the organizations forward toward an expected Oct. 1, 2009 completion of regulatory requirements for integration. Pictured at Ho-sta-geh Restaurant (Thursday evening) from left are: Chris Howell, OGH Manager, Cardiopulmonary/Sleep Center; Timothy J. Finan, OGH President/CEO; George E. Leonhardt, BRMC President/CEO; and Nellie Wallace, BRMC Physician/Professional Recruiter. The sign (pictured) features the new name and tag line, Upper Allegheny Health System, Creating the Path to Regional Care.


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Maggie Fitzpatrick has decided to take her nursing career in a different direction. You may now call her 2nd Lieutenant Maggie Fitzpatrick. Maggie, 23, is the daughter of Dan and Nancy Fitzpatrick of Ellicottville, and the sister of Stephen and Charles. Fitzpatrick’s brother, Stephen, is a junior at St. Bonaventure and a contracted cadet through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. (ROTC) program. He will graduate in May 2010 as an officer in the Army with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a focus in Arabic. After graduation he plans to specialize in Military Intelligence. Maggie has seen what training Stephen has done and what he will do, and envied him. Fitzpatrick graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, with a Bachelor of Science in nursing last May. In December, she passed her New York State Board of Nursing examination and received her license. Fitzpatrick decided to step not into the door of a hospital, but on to the fields of Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From January

1 to March 10, Fitzpatrick was side by side with many other men and women at Officer’s Basic Course for the United States Army. “I had a great time,” Fitzpatrick said. “Yes, parts of it were stressful and grueling, but I had a great time.” Officer’s Basic Course is a lot like Basic Training Course for enlisted soldiers, except it is for officers. The main difference between an officer and an enlisted soldier is that an officer has a degree. “I decided to join the Army so I could serve in the nation’s strongest Army. I want to serve the soldiers and their families in need while in the Nurse Corps,” Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick relocated last Sunday to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where she will spend her next three years. She will begin her residency right away in the operating room at Womack Hospital on base. “I took a chance. I turned down a lot of jobs that I loved, to serve. But, I lucked out and I love it,” Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick said that there were many motives that drove her to decide to join the Army. College loans add up quickly. The Army will pay for her school loans amounting over

$100,000 for just three years of her time. But, that is not where Fitzpatrick’s Army service will end. She intends to make the military a career. “I plan to get my Master’s Degree through the Army and they will pay for it,” Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick has set her ambitions high for her time spent in the Army. She intends to receive the best Army and Nurse Corp training possible. She looks forward to the experiences that come with being an Army Officer including traveling the United States to attend multiple different schools and deploying overseas. “I love to travel and I am young; I might as well do it now,” said Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick sees the Army as the best learning experience a nurse can have. She admits that some circumstances may be more graphic than a civilian nurse would ever see, but it will make her the best nurse she can be. She also recognizes the respect the Army holds for one another that she would not receive working at a regular hospital. Fitzpatrick intends to receive Captain Rank by the end of her three years at Fort Bragg.

Maggie Fitzpatrick of Ellicottville graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, with a Bachelor of Science in nursing last May. In December, she passed her New York State Board of Nursing examination and received her license. Fitzpatrick decided to step not into the door of a hospital, but on to the fields of Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From January 1 to March 10, Fitzpatrick was side by side with many other men and women at Officer’s Basic Course for the United States Army. Maggie is pictured above with her family.

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In the old Salamanca High School, on the top floor, a little known group of apartments has been crafted out by the Community Action Group, a not-for-profit organization formed in 1964 under the Equal Opportunity Act to fight America’s war on poverty. With the ever increasing loss of jobs in the county, families that had a stable income before and a warm home are suddenly finding themselves unemployed and without a home. The daunting, and perhaps terrifying notion of homelessness is becoming more real to some residents of Cattaraugus County. This is where groups such as Community Action Group steps in to help. Community Action, a not-for-profit corporation, employs over 50 people and utilizes the services of close to 100 people. Along with helping with housing needs, they assist with employment, education, nutrition, income management, self-sufficiency, and with health and youth programs.

According to volunteer coordinator Diane Nowak, “It began with the insight of John F. Kennedy and with the foresight of Lyndon B. Johnson after him.” Community Action has helped hundreds of thousands of families in need throughout the United States. Here in Cattaraugus County, the Community Action Group’s time and efforts help out many families who have little or no options in support. Their programs help out the needy in many aforementioned areas to help families and individuals help themselves. The apartments on the top of the old Salamanca High School provide a much needed shelter for families that find themselves with no other options. Recently, within the past year, the homeless shelter apartments suffered fire damage. This is where New Directions Youth and Family Services have stepped in. New Directions is an all-volunteer group that helps children and youths from throughout New York State who may have come from troubled backgrounds. They

are enrolled in classes on the campus of Randolph Academy, whilst also rising through the New Directions program. The ‘step’ process offers them an opportunity to progress to a level of responsibility known as “Timberwolf’ status that allows them the opportunity to help out on community projects. The Timberwolves from New Directions are painting murals in the hallways of the old Salamanca High School apartments as a way of giving back to the community. Organizer Diane Nowak of Community Action and Sherry Sheaffer of New Directions met each other at a festival in Salamanca last year. The two quickly got talking and decided to join forces in helping each other out. The two women share an optimism and enthusiasm for their work. It is easy to tell they have care and concern for the welfare of others. ”Kids can identify with a need to do good,” said Nowak, speaking of the work that the New Directions children are doing.

The apartments on the top of the old Salamanca High School provide a much needed shelter for families that find themselves with no other options. Recently, within the past year, the homeless shelter apartments suffered fire damage. This is where Cattaraugus Community Action and New Directions Youth & Family Services have stepped in. Students from Randolph Academy are creating murals in the hallways, offering messages of hope and opportunity.

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and park owner, Simon Griffis, Lunch at Ellicottville Brewing Company.• Day hike with Peter Widger, Ellicottville, NY: Local legend, Pete Widger will lead a hike for up to 4 people through the hills of Holiday Valley and beyond, Hiking route will depend on fitness level of participants, Homemade picnic lunch by Carolyn Widger.• Tour of Shea’s Theater, Buffalo, NY: A 1-1/2 hour historic tour of the 1926 Performing Arts Center with docent, Cathy Campbell, Lunch for 2 at a Buffalo area restaurant.• Mountain Bike tour of Ellicottville trails with Dennis Baldwin: Ellicottville Bike Shop owner and elite biker, Dennis Baldwin will give an ability-appropriate 2-hour tour of the trails in and around Ellicottville for up to 4 people, Lunch at the Ellicottville Brewing Company.• Chautauqua Lake Sunset sail with cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres: Hosted by Holiday Valley’s President & General Manager Dennis Eshbaugh.

Guns ‘n Hoses ResultsSnowmakers from Area Resorts Compete in Annual Race at HV

Congratulations to everyone who participated in last weekend’s annual Guns ‘n Hoses Race at Holiday Valley. Here are the results: Team Race 1st-Dan Aldrich and John Konarski, Team Holiday Valley; 2nd-Isaac Gratto and Chris Baum, Team Peek’n Peak; 3rd-Adam Pirtz and Tom Deconing, Team Peek’n Peak. Individual Race: 1st-Dan Aldrich; 2nd-Isaac Gratto; 3rd-Chris Baum. Thanks to everyone involved! We look forward to next year! Photos/Gary Kinn

Quarterpipe CompLast Saturday’s Event at the Base of Yodeler Saw Big Air!

Last Saturday, Holiday Valley once again held its annual Quarterpipe competition in the base area of the Yodeler Lodge. Sun drenched spectators were treated to some of the best action of the season, as riders soared above the deck of the 18’ pipe. Although not the typical contest structure, there were some standout performances from several riders - Marcus Stephens (right) and Chris Naugle had some of the best style of the day, with smooth consistent runs generally 6 to 7 feet out. Matt Lisi (left) won the Picture Perfect award for the day, an award handed out by on-site photographer Bob Knab, for his rock to fakie on the newly added pole jam feature. Cody Voit took home the high air award for the day, hitting the 9-foot mark. Pete Scheira was a close second, at just over 8 feet. Cadi Lynn held it down for the ladies, with a variety of clean, consistent tricks. In the ski division, Colton Wright and Dylan Manley (center) took home top honors with smooth style, while Trey Clauss once again showed why he is the top dog, throwing down a 900, 13 feet above the deck. Matt and Nick Didonato showed their stuff on the grom side of things, and Sean Gannon nailed down one of the best tricks of the day with a smooth 270 out of the pole jam. A big thank you to all the sponsors, including The Boardroom, The City Garage, Suburban Blend, Ambush Clothing, Smith Optics, Neff, and Skull Candy. And another big thank you to the 42/78 park crew, as well as the mountain ops crew at Holiday Valley for making the pipe a reality once again. Photos/Bob Knab

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As another winter comes to an end, HoliMont welcomes spring with its 4th Annual Pond Skimming Contest on Saturday, March 28. Registration for the event is anytime before March 26. All participants must sign a waiver. Costumes are MANDATORY. The event is limited to the first 30 registered participants; participation fee is $10. The registrants will assemble in

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that it’s fun to compete, spectators have an equally good time enjoying the sights and of course, the dramatic splashdowns. The fun continues with the season’s final après ski party at the Main Chalet featuring the Jack Prybyslski from 3-6pm. For questions or to learn more about this year’s Pond Skimming event, call HoliMont at 716-699-2320.

Halfpipe CompetitionResults from Last Saturday’s Event at HoliMont

HoliMont hosted a halfpipe competition last Saturday, March 21. Results are as follows: In the snowboard division: 1st-Keith Walker, 2nd-Kyle Webster, 3rd-Wes Livermore. In the ski dividion: 1st-Matt Wismer, 2nd-Alex Hastie, 3rd-Griffin Haines. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Plowboy’s DayHoliMont Dedicates a Day of Skiing to Our Faithful Plowers

“Plowboys’ Day” was held at HoliMont this past Wednesday, March 25. HoliMont held a special day dedicated to the hardworking group of people who plow faithfully day and night. They were happy with the wonderful spring conditions with corn snow and sunshine in abundance. Most of these great people skied or snowboarded, though some came just to relax and enjoy the camaraderie, food and fun.

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Truth to tell, there isn’t a single Alp in sight but this traditional balconied log home does not lack for magnificent views. At the rear there is a grove of tall

trees that look as virginal as if no one had ever set foot there. Through the front windows your eyes can linger restfully on a shimmering blue/green pond. The areas in between roll gently like meadows or,

considering the way the grass has been trimmed, more like the greens of a golf course. The area is called Dublin Meadows; it lies off Dublin Road which is two hills and a valley up the road from the ski slopes of HoliMont. Homes are given a little breathing space here, and people seeking a place to unwind appreciate the serenity of the environment. The home was built by Bob Erdmann with logs supplied by a company called Allegany Log Homes out of Houghton, New York. Generally, the company deals in pre-packaged homes but Bob, experienced in home construction, ordered his kiln dried Eastern White Pine logs by the lineal foot to ensure that everything fit together perfectly and so that he could make changes as the home progressed. By way of example, Bob points out that his original dining room windows obstructed a clear view of the pond when his wife was seated at the dining room table so he modified his plan easily by swapping windows and installed those intended for the living room instead. Besides knowing construction, Bob knows the area and that works to his advantage. For evidence, look up at the living room’s hemlock support beam which Bob acquired from a local 150-year-old barn. Better still, consider the unusual gold-tinged stones that create the stairway’s dramatic back wall and exterior trims for both the house and garage. These stones are rare pieces of ocean spar sedimentary rock from a gravel pit near Olean’s Rock City Park. While the gravel pit’s smaller white stones had commercial value, the ocean spar rocks which had solidified in massive chunks were considered too large to be useful, so Bob got them for nothing more than the cost of renting a truck and paying a mason to break them up and mount them.

Bob built the house for his now deceased wife, Gloria Bilotta, Cattaraugus County’s former County Clerk, who was known to have bicycled every county road both to familiarize herself with the area and to meet everybody she could find along the way. To meet Gloria’s needs, the house has a very nice first floor bedroom as well as a lower level two person Jacuzzi bathroom as glamorous as that in any posh Las Vegas honeymoon suite.

The current family, which includes the very vivacious Toni Erdmann and a stream of visiting relatives, enjoys three additional generously sized bedrooms on the upper level, ample space for Bob’s office and Toni’s crafts workshop on the lower level, and the convenience of having a full bathroom on each floor. Also worthy of note are the home’s wall-to-wall front deck, the woods-side gazebo and two car garage designed for easy

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Through the front windows your eyes can linger restfully on a shimmering blue/green pond. The areas in between roll gently like meadows or, considering the way the grass has been trimmed, more like the greens of a golf course. The area is called Dublin Meadows; it lies off Dublin Road which is two hills and a valley up the road from the ski slopes of HoliMont. Homes are given a little breathing space here, and people seeking a place to unwind appreciate the serenity of the environment. This home is currently on the market through Realtor Andree McRae of ERA Vacation Properties.


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INGREDIENTS:1 pound carrots, peeled and grated1-½ cups cake flour½ t. baking soda2 t. baking powder1 t. salt2 t. ground cinnamon5 eggs2 t. pure vanilla½ cup cane sugar1 cup light brown sugar1 cup canola oil1-½ cup walnuts finely chopped½ cup raisins

METHOD: Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a bowl. Set aside. Beat the eggs with a mixer and add the vanilla, sugars, and oil. Continue to beat until it is incorporated. Add the dry ingredients in three batches folding after each addition. Add the carrots, walnuts and raisins. Pour the batter into two 8-inch cake pans prepared with parchment paper. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Cool. I like to serve the cake with fresh fruit and whipped cream; however a cream cheese frosting is traditional if you prefer the extra sweetness. Cream cheese frosting: 2 packages cream cheese softened, ½ cup butter softened, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 T. fresh lemon juice. Cream the cream cheese and butter. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Frost the carrot cake and decorate with fresh fruit, chopped walnuts, or small carrots made with the frosting.

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Our first lady Michelle Obama has decided to plant a vegetable and fruit garden on the White House lawn. Several students from a local elementary school helped prepare the land. They will also continue to help take care of the garden as well as harvest the fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season. It’s the first garden since Eleanor Roosevelt’s World War II “victory garden” and the first vegetable garden for Michelle. Alice Waters, California chef and food writer has lobbied the White House for a decade for this garden to help showcase fresh produce, organic foods, and encourage others to plant a garden in their backyards. Michelle is now talking about eating healthy foods, and wants children to learn about eating fresh vegetables. When you plant a garden, watch the plants grow, water, nurture and harvest the produce, you are more likely to enjoy the fruits of your labor. The White House chefs will use these vegetables and fruits to prepare meals for the president, family and guests. What a great conversation at an official White House function, and the food is going to be spectacular because it is fresh from the garden! For as long as I can remember, I have loved to put my hands into the dirt; gardening is what I’m writing about. There is nothing better than “dirt therapy.” It connects you to the earth, puts food on your table, and gives you the opportunity to discover nature. My first memories of gardening were when I was allowed to dig up a patch of the lawn on the northwest corner of our backyard. Carrots and radishes were my successful crops. I loved digging, planting, watering, harvesting and digging, and digging, and digging more land. So my parents let me go. Before long the whole yard was planted with vegetable, flowers and herbs. These first gardens probably led me into my career in the

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Carrots are very versatile. They can be sautéed, boiled, roasted, juiced, or baked into a delicious carrot cake, one of the top five desserts on a restaurant menu in the U.S. You know, “vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.” - Jim Davis’ Garfield

restaurant business. I could hardly wait to put my fingers into the dirt, pick the fresh herbs, eat the carrots, radishes and begin to learn how to prepare a proper meal from my mom. It makes you smile when the things you do go well. It’s satisfying, fun and good for your soul. Let your kids discover the mysteries of the garden. A good start is to plant the seeds of a vegetable they probably already like, such as carrots. Learn the history of these plants. They teach you of ancient civilizations, the development of the earth, and the evolution of the food we eat. Oh that vegetable the carrot, a bright orange root vegetable that’s juicy, sweet and a favorite of young and old. It’s a far cry from the wild variety that grew throughout the old worlds. But believe it or not, the history of the carrot is not completely known. The Wild Carrot existed some 35-55 million years ago. Over thousands and thousands of years this bitter carrot spread throughout Europe and Asia. These first plants, unedible, tough, and pale are not the same species of the domesticated carrot; their development isn’t from the wild variety at all, but both actually do co-exist in the modern world. Archaeologists have found Wild Carrot seeds dating to 10,000 years ago. It is believed the root would not have been eaten, but the seeds are medicinal and are thought to have been gathered by the people of the Mesolithic time. Doctors in the Middle Ages also prescribed carrots to cure many aliments. The sweet, juicy carrots we know today were first cultivated over 5,000 years ago in the Mid-Asian area around Afghanistan. They began to travel to the Mediterranean, but were first known to be purple, white, yellow, red, green and black, not orange. Nowadays these early plants are considered “gourmet carrots,” and if you are lucky you can find them in the supermarkets. The ancient Egyptian temples

in 2000 B.C. have painted purple plants on the walls believed by archeologists to be a carrot. However there is no evidence of this early culture cultivating them and eating the carrot as food, but would have rather used the seeds of the plants for medicinal purposes, or as an aphrodisiac. The Greeks and Romans cultivated carrots in their ancient gardens. The Romans ate them raw, served them with oils, salt, vinegar or cooked them with a sauce of wine, oil, cumin and salt. When the Romans invaded Britain in the second century A.D. they brought the carrot with them. It was in Holland however, that the carrot was developed into the bright orange, sweet vegetable loaded with beta-carotene, and the French horticulturists who perfected them. The poor used the carrot for soups and they were a staple in their diets. By the 1500s carrots were being used as flavorings, and for sauces for meats. During World War II the orange carrot was even widely used by WWII bomber pilots to reduce night blindness, and today they are an essential ingredient for a chef making delicious stocks for demi-glazes and amazing soups. The Spanish introduced the carrot to the island of Margarita off the coast of Venezuela in 1565. The carrot arrived in America before the Mayflower with the early English settlements in Virginia in 1609. They weren’t very popular and subsequently turned into the wild flower, Queen Anne’s lace. Just pull one up by the roots and you will smell the scent of a carrot. In the reign of James I (1566-1625), it was even fashionable for ladies to decorate their hair, hats, dresses and coats with the wild carrot flower of Queen Anne’s lace. It was our third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson that would begin to grow several types of carrots at his home in Monticello. Ever since that time the carrot has become one of our

country’s favorite vegetables and is used today to make delicious sweet desserts. Sweeteners were scarce and expensive in the past. The carrot contains sugar and was easy to come by, so by Medieval Times the English made a carrot pudding, the French made a cream with candied carrots, a sweet carrot stew is a tradition for the Jewish New Year, and early New Englanders made carrot cookies at Christmas time. The modern carrot cake most likely descended from these early desserts, but it was also popular in 1783 when it was served to our first president George Washington in a Manhattan tavern. By the 20th century carrot cake became perceived as a “healthy alternative” to traditional desserts. Is the carrot cake healthy? It can be. It just depends on the ingredients. Grated fresh carrots, raisins, and walnuts are all good for you, but forget the cream cheese frosting if you are going for healthy. The carrot is high in beta carotene, causing our bodies to convert it into Vitamin A. It’s also a good source of vitamin B and C as well as calcium pectate that has been found to lower cholesterol. Most vegetables are better for you uncooked; however carrots are more nutritious when eaten cooked, except when juiced. So this spring plant a garden, teach your children about fresh produce and get them involved. It’s good to put your hands in the soil and your efforts can produce this week’s recipe for a delicious carrot cake. But remember, as the Irishman named Noel once told me: “Never bolt your door with a boiled carrot.” Area Chef Thomas Kneeland is an avid researcher of culinary history. The developer and franchisor of Tom’s Mom’s Caffe in Michigan, Kneeland 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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Have you ever reflected upon who you really are? Do you feel like you understand your true natural born strengths, gifts, and talents? If someone asked you unexpectedly, “Are you smart?” how would you respond? I often find myself taken back by the number of people I encounter who truly have no idea what drives them, what motivates them to get out of bed in the morning to do what they do. Taking time to reflect upon whom you really are can be quite insightful and often bring clarity to some of the simplest challenges in life. We have all experienced that moment when things just seem to stop making sense. Every corner we turn puts us face to face with yet another roadblock. With a true

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Well. The time has come. According to my Mad Max/Postman/Omega Man/Every Zombie movie ever made barometer we have just enjoyed our last ski season in beautiful Ellicottville, New York. Based on the measurements of my trusty apocalypse predictor, a series of never-ending wars, rampant climate change, a rotten corpse of an economy, food safety issues and shortages and a rising tide of dangerous fundamentalism have left us teetering on the brink of all out B movie “ravaged landscape” territory. With that sunny prospect in mind, the task has fallen upon me, your humble servant, to provide you people with a mini survival guide that I hope you will find useful. First off, let’s talk about Ellicottville. For God’s sake, stay where you are people. As the outside world begins to crumble you’re going to finally find out just how useless your SAAB 9000’s and ridiculous Hummers really are. You’re also going to quickly find out what a mistake it was to ignore and ridicule the less fortunate, hill-dwelling denizens of the

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OLEAN - The Southern Tier Symphony will perform “Movie Magic” at two concerts on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30pm at Olean High School and Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 3pm in the Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The orchestra will play selections from “Lord of the Rings,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “E.T.” and other popular films. Guests are encouraged to come to the concert dressed as their favorite movie characters. Tickets are $20 per person at the door; students through college age are admitted free. For further information or to purchase tickets, call 716-372-1110 or visit www.southerntiersymphony.org.

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students, three instructors and a lot of enthusiasm,” and that the program has continued to grow over the years. According to HoliMont’s website, the program “provides a safe, compassionate skiing environment.” The staff is composed of trained instructors and volunteers who are matched with the appropriate students based on their needs. The program uses the latest high-tech ski equipment to accommodate most special needs, such as sit-skiers, four track skiers and blind skiers. To for information on how to register for the Spring Fling Ski Race, go to http://narracing.com or call HoliMont at 716-699-2320.

the Tamarack Club and tour of Shea’s Theater available for bidding. The auction benefits the Ellicottville Memorial Library and will feature live music. (All auction items can be found on this week’s Holiday Valley Page, page 6.) The day wraps up with the new Great Ellicottville Chili Cookoff. Ten restaurants in the village will prepare their best chili for the inaugural event. From 11:30am-2pm, chefs from Founders, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Balloons, Silver Fox, Dina’s, The Birdwalk, The Barn, Double Diamond, Madigan’s, Kabob Kafé and even Gone Wild Creations will have chili samples on-hand for visitors. Those in attendance will be able to vote for their favorites to crown Ellicottville’s chili champ. Partial proceeds from this event as well will go toward the Ellicottville Library. Sunday brings the return of the Shop Wars team challenge to The Valley. Returning for its third season, the format remains the same. Ski shops from around the region will send five riders each to compete in the slopestyle event. Riders get two runs each with the top three scores from each team counting toward a

team total. Three teams will be left standing at the end of the first round and face off in the final. This year’s Shop Wars will feature one new category as well. New for this year is the crew category, allowing riders without a connection to a ski shop to take part as well. Individuals forming teams of five will have the opportunity to compete against the shops. “We expect a big turnout this year,” Pat Morgan, terrain parks event coordinator said. “With the new crew category

being added, all the top shops in Western New York will be here throwing down.” The City Garage, The Boardroom, and Suburban Blend will all return for the challenge this year, once again attempting to dethrone Buffalo’s Phatman, which has never lost the team challenge. Rider registration runs from 9-10am Sunday morning, with the event starting at 10:45am. Cost is $60 per team. For further information on all of the weekend’s events, visit www.holidayvalley.com.

Prizes at Saturday’s Pond Skimming will be awarded to the best dressed, the best crash, best impersonation and crowd favorite. Pictured at left is a pond skimmer at last year’s event. This year’s Shop Wars will feature a new category: the crew category, allowing riders without a connection to a ski shop to take part as well. Individuals forming teams of five will have the opportunity to compete against the shops. Pictured at right is Colton Wright during last year’s competition, riding for The City Garage. Photos/Bob Knab

The murals they are creating offer a message of hope and opportunity. One such mural depicts a child looking out of a window, ostensibly to a brighter future. The three murals currently being painted are titled “Dare to Dream,” “Working

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Towards a Dream,” and lastly, “Dreams Come True”. These artistically inclined students doing the artwork are creating hope through art. Moreover, whilst helping themselves through the therapeutic hobby of art, they are also providing a visual stimulation for the residents of the Community Action apartments. As with any not-for-profit groups, volunteers and mentors

are always needed. Volunteers with Community Action help out, for instance, in soup kitchens while New Directions is continually looking for Mentors for their youth programs. To get involved, you can contact Scott Winterburn from New Directions at 716-358-3636 ext. 215, or Diane Nowak of Community Action at 716-945-1041.

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“will prevail” on the Laidlaw case, though the appeal is still pending. Next, the department reports were approved without discussion. Dave Golley of the Highway Department discussed the maintenance of Town trucks and vehicles and the removal of trees and unplugging of drains after our recent mud season storms, saying that the past year’s storms had “been worse than the last two years.” The Town is working diligently to keep up with the work to be done. Mark Alianello, Town Engineer, informed board members that Starlight Village will be moving towards final development for twelve or fifteen townhouses behind the Ilex Inn before April. The dedication of Sundance Road was next on the agenda. Sundance Road is located in Witch Hollow off of Summerville Valley Road, being built by Ellicottville developer Pat Burke. The dedication of the name ‘Sundance Road’ was approved by the board, pending the acceptance of the town highway superintendent. Mr. Burke is developing lots on the road through Melanie Pritchard of ERA Vacation Properties. Alianello also discussed the wastewater treatment plant, which would include upgrading stream measuring devices, upgrading the plant to achieve better Nitrification. The Town is looking at getting a government grant which would pay for half of the upgrade costs. The Village would like to complete, and have approved (contingent on

the Village Board acceptance), an engineering analysis to be done by the firm of Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc. at a projected cost of $166,000. The Town acted to support this. This analysis would hopefully make the project viable. However, after the engineering analysis, and without the grant, the project may not continue. Larry Graham, representing the Ellicottville police department, introduced Kelly Bigos as a prospective part-time police officer in Ellicottville. The Town approved her hiring contingent on a background check. He also discussed the ‘ride along’ program at Ellicottville BOCES, where students ‘ride along’ with police officers to increase their knowledge and garner interest in the Criminal Justice field. The board approved the program. Graham also discussed this past Mardi Gras and said that there were approximately 30 arrests during the weekend, mostly relating to public intoxication. In old business, the Town discussed the Cemetery Maintenance and approved Bruce Winship to carry on his maintenance of the cemetery grounds. Due to budget constraints, the Bryant Hill Cemetery Project may not be finished this year, but Town Supervisor John Burrell will be trying to renegotiate the contract in order to get the job done. For those residing in the drainage district tax area, it was discussed that a large amount of the tax money collected wasn’t being used, as keeping the drains clear was costing a lot less than originally thought. Of the approximately $9,000 from taxes allocated towards drainage, less than half was

being used. The board discussed reviewing the cost involved and the lowering of future drainage taxes for the residents in that area. The issue of Public Restrooms brought the most interaction of the board during the evening. To commence, a recent letter from a Washington Street proprietress, on behalf of the Ellicottville merchants group, brought up the issue of public restrooms in the village. Currently the public uses the Town/Village Hall Building for its restrooms, and the letter from the business owner had asked the board to consider putting signs directing people towards the building for those needing to use public facilities. The board generally felt that it was a bad idea due to past abuse of the historic building, however Town Supervisor John Burrell didn’t think that past neglect would warrant closing of the building’s facilities due to the infrequency of the problems. The board did additionally discuss the possibility of the village to build an outdoor public facility to alleviate the lack of public restrooms. The issue will be addressed again at the next meeting. Time Warner Cable is now the official provider of internet, video and phone to the Town of Ellicottville. Lastly Town Board member Bob O’Brien announced that he will not be seeking re-election in November. Bob has been on the board for 20 “interesting” years. He encouraged new candidates to apply for the position and spoke with emotion of his beginnings on the board. Then he and the board joked about passing “term limits” on Town Board members.


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DON LUCHO’S, LLC. Notice of Formation of Don Lucho’s, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/4/09. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business address: 149 North Sixth Street, Olean, New York 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: DiCerbo and Palumbo Attor-neys, 410 Community Bank Building, Olean, New York 14760. Purpose: any lawful activity.Notice of Formation of MCCRACKEN OIL & GAS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/03/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal office of LLC: Carl A. McCracken, PO Box 231, Limestone, NY 14753. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principal office. The registered agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of Formation of MCCRACKEN OIL INTERESTS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/03/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal of-fice of LLC: Carl A. McCracken, PO Box 231, Limestone, NY 14753. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principal office. The registered agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.KING’S EQUIPMENT LLC: Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Compa-ny (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 03/10/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 1595 Olean-Portville Road, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

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V i e w s f r o m t h e V i l l a g eBenefit for Kellie Robinson held this past Sunday at the Legion

Family and friends gather to raise money and give their support to Kellie

Quarterpipe Competition draws talented skiers and snowboardersHoliday Valley Hosted the quarterpipe competition this past Saturday at the base of Yodeler

Ellicottville High School Presented ‘Oliver!’ over the weekendStudents performed the classic broadway favorite based on the book by Charles Dickens.






Kellie Robinson’s “Kickin’ Cancer Benefit” Held Last SundayFriends & Family Gathered at the E’ville Legion to Raise Money & Show Support for Kellie’s Fight Against Cancer

Ellicottville Central School Presents “Oliver!”Last Weekend, ECS Drama Club Performed the Classic Broadway Favorite Based on the Book by Charles Dickens






HV Park Crew Hosts Annual Quarterpipe CompetitionRiders and Skiers Caught Big Air and Threw Down Gnarly Tricks During Last Saturday’s Event at Yodeler

Photos/Bob Knab (see more of Bob’s

action shots online at rkgraphics.smugmug.com)

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