the villager_ellicottville_may 3-9, 2012 volume 7 issue 18

May 3-9, 2012 Volume 07 ~ Issue 18

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E’Ville School Holds Budget HearingPublic Hearing for Proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year May 8

Buffalo’s Business First Focuses on Madigans/Wingate

Holiday Valley’s World’s largest luau, May 12, 2012: Holiday Valley resort

HV Capital Investment2012 Proves to be a Milestone in Terms of Expansion

In this Issue

Holiday Valley Mudslide

E’Ville in the News

see DEVELOP page 9

see MUD page 9

see BUDGET page 9

3.5/5.4 Mile Race & Kid’s Mini Mudslide June 16, 2012

see INVEST page 9

By NicHolas Pircio 95.7 FM, WPig

Residents of the Ellicottville Central School District will get a chance for comment on the proposed school budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, during a public hearing set for Tuesday, May 8th in the high school

The new Ellicottville School budget, as put to the voters, will be $10,641,795. The ballot will also feature two propositions. One is the five-year leasing of two, 35-passanger school buses, for $16,350. The other proposition asks voters to approve $28,000 for the Ellicottville Public Library. The budget itself is up by about 1.6 percent, compared with last year. Ellicottville School Superintendent Mark Ward points out some good news for the upcoming year, “Ellicottville will start an honors program in U-S History and eleventh grade English, to help students going to college to be better prepared. “Also, music theory one and two is being put back in the curriculum.”

cafeteria, at 7:30 p.m. It’s the final informational meeting before the actual public referendum on the budget. That vote takes place on Tuesday, May 15th from 1-8 p.m. Voting on the budget and a proposed library tax will be at the elementary school foyer. Two members of the board of education will also be elected.

Although not impacted as severely as some neighboring school districts, Ellicottville is nonetheless being forced to cope with the continuing drain on state coffers, exasperated by the great economic meltdown of 2007. For example, the Olean City School District is closing two elementary schools this year and plans to reduce

staff by 48. Ellicottville School Superintendent Mark Ward says, “We have been fortunate that we have not had to take any dramatic steps to keep our budget in line. However, over the past four years we have been reducing

Ellicottville had a strong presence in the April 27-May 2, 2012 edition of Buffalo’s Business First. Kevin, Shane and Connor Kell of Madigan’s were recognized for bringing Buffalo history with them when they opened the Ellicottville tavern. The article details Kevin’s history in Buffalo as a former police officer and former co-owner of Mulligan’s Brick Bar with partner and businessman Michael Militello. Also in this edition of Buffalo’s Business First was an article highlighting the work of Shanell Kiersz, Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager for Ellicott Hospitality (parent company of the Wingate by Wyndham hotel). The article focuses on how Kiersz has been “marketing extended-stay hotels to those in the oil and gas industry”, and how this has proved to be a big boost in the company’s business. Kiersz has marketed the Wingate hotel to companies such as the Palmerton Group and Shell Oil.(See story “NEWS”, page 8)Ieda Family to Host Home & Dinner Concert ... Page 7

On Saturday, May 12 beginning at noon the Ellicottville Historical Society will be hosting its annual Victorian Tea. This year it will be held in the Community Room at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Women of all ages are invited to attend.

Once again Annette and Jim are preparing for their annual home dinner and concert event at their house on 6932 Horn Hill Road, in Ellicottville N.Y. Although their children are now grown and living in Canandaigua, Clarence, and Buffalo, New York, their music making has brought them together at least once a month to prepare for their upcoming Friday, May 11th Concert. Preceding the 7:30 performance will be a potluck dinner starting at 6:00pm. Call for reservations: 699-6338 by May 6.

Upcoming Event: High Tea in Ellicottville ... Page 3

2012 is proving to be a milestone in terms of expansion, centering on the new ski lodge, currently under construction. While it won’t be fin-ished until the end of the year, the new lodge is already taking shape.

By NicHolas PircioWPig, 95.7 FM

Holiday Valley is already established as a year-round vacation destination. Now, they’re taking steps to ensure

JaNae ButlergaNNoN uNiVersity

Looking for a way to combine the outdoors, an enduring obstacle course and a new and fun opportunity for exercise? For adventurers and fun-seekers alike this year, Holiday Valley is presenting the first annual “Holiday Valley Mudslide,” a race that doubles as an obstacle course through the woods. Competitors have the option of choosing between a 3.5 mile running race, which is mostly downhill, and a 5.4 mile race, which has an uphill part. The event is taking place on Saturday,

June 16th at 11 a.m. Jane Eshbaugh, director of marketing for Holiday Valley, said this event’s purpose is just for its participants to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. “Even though mudding events are very popular this year, we designed our event to be less intimidating and a lot more fun,” she said. “It’s not meant to be intense and crazy with the obstacles – just nice and fun for the competitors.” The 3.5 mile course travels across the top of the Eagle, down Woodstock,

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Music Notes

Every Monday @ 9pmMAD, MAD MONDAYS

Live Music w/ Rev. Jack Darvaset

SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW May 18th, 19th, 20thTickets starting at $20

Sat. May 12th, 6-10pmTHE ROCKAZ

Fri. May 11th, 7-11pmSTRANGERS

THE B-52SMay 27 @ 7 PM

Tickets starting at $35

LORETTA LYNNJune 10 @ 5 PM


Fri. May 4th, 7-11pmTHE A-LIST

Thurs. May 3rd, 8pm-12amWEEKLY NOTICE BAND

Fri. May 4th, 9pm-1amWAGNER & WINSTONSat. May 5th, 9pm-1am

LIVE & KICKIN’

Wed. May 9th, 8pm-12amWAGNER & WINSTON

SYLVIA BROWNEJune 30 @ 7 PM


LONESTARJuly 14 @ 7 PM


~ The Villager ~ May 3-9, 2012

Publisher’s Word“A Great Time of Year”

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Generally, it’s going to be a quiet weekend. And you know what? That’s okay by me! It gives everyone a chance to catch up on things you should’ve finished already, or a head start on things you’ll need to get done so you can enjoy all the fun stuff later this season. That’s the best part of early May. Honest Abe said: “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” I’ve been taking advantage of this early slack period by spending considerable time in Bemus Point, working on The Villager’s sister paper, (going from our off-season

quarterly schedule to our summer-heavy monthly routine – exciting stuff!) Others I know are following suit by performing lawn and garden chores, putting away the last remnants of the ski season, and tuning up their mountain bikes. It’s also time to take those golf lessons, which might save you some embarrassing moments later this summer. So, dear readers, it’s time to take care of your serious business so you can partake in all Ellicottville has to offer during the lazy days of summer. Get crackin’! Until next week!Jeanine Zimmer

Official Beer of the ChamberLabatt USA & Cerlo Brothers South Sign Marketing Agreement

The Chamber of Commerce Ellicottville is very pleased to announce that for the 10th year, Labatt USA and Certo Brothers South have again teamed up to be the official Beer of the Ellicottville Chamber. “Their partnership with the Ellicottville Chamber has provided a significant contribution to our annual marketing budget year after year,” stated Brian McFadden the Executive Director of the Chamber. “The advertising we purchase benefits every business in Ellicottville,” he went on to say. For more information contact Brian McFadden at [email protected] or 716-699-5046

Pictured above are Izzy Ruffat, District Sales Manager of Labatt, Brian McFadden, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce and Frank Aiello, Sales Manager for Certo Brothers South.

Marriage AnnouncementPhillippe Holland & Jessie Gatto : April 28, 2012

On Saturday 28 of April in Chicago, our own Phillippe Holland (ECS ’99), son of Walter Holland Sr. and the last Kathleen Holland, married Jessie Gatto of Chicago, daughter of Lois and Jack Gatto. The happy couple lives in Chicago; Jessie works as a designer and consultant, and Phil is an attorney. After joyful ceremony and reception in the city (and a well-deserved rest), Jessie and Phil head off this week for their honeymoon in Belize. Please join us in wishing them all the best in this new adventure, and in those to come.

Bob Paprocki; Tom Paprocki Jr.; Brooke Baker; George Binner…. Score 62Dustin Ross; Randy John; Arthur Smith; Jim Gill….Score 63Greg Gibbons; Dan Hart; Tom Mcclune; Terry Lacroix; Chuck Hoag…Score 63Daniel Smith; Eric Niparts; Thomas J Paprocki; Doug Berry…Score 65Peter Weishan; Shane John; Phillip Zelazny; Bob Wylie; Raymond Galandio…Score 65Chris Christopher; Mark Halftown; Dan Keller; Ron Kenjockety; M John Winston…Score 65Frank Pascarella; Michael Oyler; Jeff Criley; Tom Reid; Arlon Georger…Score 66Wade Spruce; Jay Nelson; Randy Hooper; James Rich; Jim Skudlarek…Score 66Thomas Buffamante; Rob Hensel; Anthony Pecoraro; Brian Murphy…Score 67

Closest to the flag # 4 Bob Paprocki 7’2”Closest to the flag # 9 Dustin Ross 11’ 7”Closest to the flag # 12 Randy Hooper 6’ 6”Closest to the flag # 16 Jeff Criley 33’

Skins Dustin Ross; Randy John; Arthur Smith; Jim Gill Hole # 9

Bob Paprocki; Tom Paprocki Jr.; Brooke Baker; George Binner Hole # 11

MGA Spring ScrambleApril 29, 2012 Results at Elkdale

Letter to the EditorTaste of the Southtowns a Huge Success

St. Aloysius Regional School will host its annual Chicken Barbeque and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Parish Hall, 186 Franklin St., Springville, NY 14141. 716-592-7002 The Plant Sale will begin at 9am and will include an assortment of annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs (made available by Jake’s Greenhouse, East Concord). Come early for the

Annual Chicken BBQAt St. Aloysius Regional School on May 19, 2012

best plant selection. There will also be Basket Raffles. The Chicken BBQ starts at noon for both dine in and take out orders. Prices are $8.00 presale and $8.50 at the door. The menu features Krolick’s BBQ: ½ chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, roll & butter, and dessert. Beverages are available for dine in orders. Please contact the school, 592-7002, for presale orders. These events are sponsored

by the Home School Association (HSA) of St. Aloysius Regional School. All proceeds benefit St. Aloysius Regional School and its students. HSA thanks you for your continued support. One additional note: St. Al’s School is selling hanging flower baskets for Mother’s Day. These will be available for pick-up on Fri., May 11th from 1-5pm at the Hall. Questions/pre-orders call 592-7002

T-Ball Registration for ages: 4-5 and Coach Pitch Registration for ages: 6-7Registration dates open till 5/11/12 Program Dates: 5/12/12 - 7/7/12

All Players will practice one day a week for an hour and play a game on Saturdays. Contact the Olean Family YMCA at 716-373-2400 for more information.

T-Ball and Coach PitchRegistration Ongoing Until May 11, 2012

High Tea in EllicottvilleHeld at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on May 12, 2012 at High Noon

May 3-9, 2012 ~ The Villager ~

By John thomasstaff writer

The Village Zoning Board of Appeals opened a public hearing on Tuesday night to consider two appeals from contractors on behalf of their clients. The first to be heard was Mike Nickolson about a variance he is requesting for a project he has in the Greer Hill area. He is extending a back porch by six feet. This will make a corner of the porch cross the three-foot setback from the property line. The board asked Mr. Nickolson a few questions to clarify that although the existing porch is being re-built, it really is just an extension of the current porch. There were no objections to the plan. The board went on to the second variance request for the evening. Bart Frank was there representing a project he has on Elizabeth Street. He is adding a master suite and more living

space to a home, and the addition will also make it impinge on the property line setback. He showed plans of the addition to the board. In reviewing the plans one of the board members made a comment about the addition “not in keeping with the rest of the house,” adding that the various home styles in the village are a “mish mash.” The board acknowledged receiving a letter from a neighbor wanting to see something between her house and the one being remolded but apparently did not request anything specific. The board noted that there is a hot tub in back of the home. As before there was no member of the public on hand to make any comment. The public hearing was closed and the board discussed the proposals. There was a short discussion about the Greer Hill request and it was approved. The board then turned to the letter

submitted by the Elizabeth Street neighbor and consideration of the appropriate buffer between the houses. It was pointed out that a fence or planting three-foot tall trees might not be an effective division. One board member insisted that the buffer be “significant and meaningful.” There was concern about the accuracy of the boundary markers, which would affect a set back ruling. A motion was made to accept the request for a variance with the amendment that a surveyor re-stake the property lines, and recommended a living green buffer be established between the properties. Mr. Frank requested a copy of the letter, which will be provided. As there were only two fairly simple requests before the board the meeting was adjourned after about 25 minutes. One of the board members was heard to comment “that was the best public hearing I’ve ever been to.”

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Editor: Thank-you to all the residents of Springville and the surrounding communities that supported the Taste of the Southtowns on Sunday April 22 at the Springville Fire Hall. This was the Eighth year for the Taste and a very successful year for the event. Congratulations to the restaurants who received special awards: Colden Country Inn - Best Overall, The Shop won 2 Awards - Best Vegetarian for their Bean Salad and the Best Seafood Award for their Shrimp Saute’ over Rice, Riley’s - Best Dessert for their Blueberry Cheesecake, Theo’s Family Restaurant - Best Healthy Choice for their Chicken Tuscany Salad, Desperados - Best Meat Award for their Pulled Pork Sandwich, Frosty’s Zoar Valley Inn-Best Appetizer for their Shrimp, Mandarin Orange, Toasted Almond Salad, and Chanderson’s- Judges Choice Award. Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary and its Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who helped make it a success including the following local businesses who were Platinum Sponsor: Emerling Ford Mercury,Gold Sponsors: Bly’s Clock Shop, Farm Family Insurance, Terry Raszeja and Steven Lord and Twin Lakes Homes; Silver Sponsors included: Ambit Energy, B&B Homes, CCB Bank, C&G Electrical Supply, Citizens Bank, Clyde’s Feed, Concord Mechanical, Gooseneck Machining, Home*Wear, Kless Boys, Lamb & Webster, M&T Bank-Springville,Arcade,Delevan, Mattress City Sleep Shop-Arcade, Mike Monin-Morgan Stanley, Northeast Cycle, Nova Glass, Pierce Milling, Pioneer Propane, Ponderosa, Ray’s Small Engine, Rent-A-Center-Arcade, Seneca Animal Hospital, Slippy’s Collision, Springville Print Shop, Strawberry Fields Cafe,Style Club & Root 39, T-W Signs, Woodruff’s Tree Farm, and Zahm & Matson. Dining Tent was supplied by Johnson Motors. Special Thanks to the following musical groups who provided super-fantastic entertainment for the six hours of the event: Wagner & Winston and the Rustic Ramblers. Thanks to all who made donations for our Chinese Auction & Silent Auction, to the Board of Directors of Gooseneck Hill and volunteers for all their help and to the Springville Fire Hall. Most of all, we would like to thank all those who supported the event by tasting the fantastic food and by buying tickets for the 51 baskets in the Chinese Auction, bidding on the Silent Auction, and enjoying the great music. Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary will be having a Wild Wing Festival on Sunday August 26 from 2-5 PM at the Sanctuary with food, music,chinese auction, silent auction and guided tours of the birds. See you next year the third Sunday in April(April 21) at the Springville Fire Hall. Thank you Southtowners. See you at our Sanctuary. We are open on Sundays in July and August from 2-5 P.M. Milt & Rosemary Miner Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary

Letter to the EditorTaste of the Southtowns a Huge Success

The softening Real Estate market is increasing homeowner demands for tools to help bring a profit in the sale of their homes. ASP Home Staging has become one such tool. By properly cleaning, de-cluttering and preparing a house before it is listed on the market, homeowners have a better chance of selling their home at or above list price. In a recent study conducted by Stagedhomes.com, of over 1000 homes, (55% Vacant, 45% occupied) across the United

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States and Canada, showed that homes that were prepared for sale by an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP®) were on the market 80% less time before selling than non ASP Staged Homes. And the average ASP Staged Home sold for more dollars depending upon the market, price range of the house and the neighborhood. Averages ran from 7.9 % more dollars to over 25% or more than non ASP Staged Homes. Amy DeTine, a licensed Real Estate Salesperson with ERA Team VP Real Estate is now serving the Ellicottville area as an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP®). Amy DeTine is among the network of more than 21,000 Real Estate Agents and professional Home Stagers worldwide, who are providing sellers with the knowledge and tools they need to sell their homes faster and/or for more money. DeTine has completed the Accredited Staging Professional Course

provided by StagedHomes.com, where she received hands-on instruction and was required to and demonstrated techniques by staging a home that was listed on the market. The Accredited Staging Professional Course was created by Barb Schwarz, theCreator of Home Staging®, President and CEO of Stagedhomes.com and the International Association of Home Staging Professionals®. Barb developed the concept of Home Staging in the early 1970’s and has since educated more than one-million people on the subject. She is a nationally known and award-winning speaker, author and trainer and has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America and 20/20, NBC’s The Today Show, PBS, The CBS Evening News, Fox News, as well as many local news programs. To have your property ASP® Staged please contact Amy DeTine at (716)583-3769 or [email protected].

by the Home School Association (HSA) of St. Aloysius Regional School. All proceeds benefit St. Aloysius Regional School and its students. HSA thanks you for your continued support. One additional note: St. Al’s School is selling hanging flower baskets for Mother’s Day. These will be available for pick-up on Fri., May 11th from 1-5pm at the Hall. Questions/pre-orders call 592-7002

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On Sat. May 12 beginning at noon the Ellicottville Historical Society will be hosting its annual Victorian Tea. It will be held in the Community Room at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Women of all ages are invited to attend with those over 80 years of age being the honored guests of the Society. Ladies, bring your mother, grandmother, daughter,

High Tea in EllicottvilleHeld at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on May 12, 2012 at High Noon

granddaughter or friend and come enjoy a wonderful time. Dress in your finest clothing, from any era, and you could be part of a Vintage Fashion Show. Music will be provided by “The Dulcimer Mudcats” and there will be door prizes awarded. If anyone has a tea set they would like displayed at the tea please bring it along with you.

Tea will consist of a variety of tea sandwich’s, delicious homemade scones and breads, several delectable desserts and wonderful “Snowflake Tea’ from Lana’s Little House. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling 699-4618 or 945-5080 and leaving the number of guests attending.

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OLEAN -- The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) and its Taste of Olean Event Committee are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Taste of Olean Hospitality Wall of Fame Awards program. The Hospitality Wall of Fame will recognize individuals and/or businesses who have made a significant contribution and given exceptional service to the food service/ hospitality industry in the past and who may continue to do so. “Olean is famous for its exquisite cuisine and fine dining. Restaurateurs take pride of the fact that their clientele enjoy a unique food experience. As a community we are proud that the Greater Olean area restaurants have succeeded in excelling at all the most important elements of a great restaurant - inviting atmosphere, friendly staff and impeccable food in its stylish artistic presentation and its innovative flavor combination,” stated Meme Krahe Yanetsko,

Nominations for 2012Taste Wall of Fame Awards now Being Accepted

GOACC’s Chief Operating Officer. The Taste of Olean Hospitality Awards are open to any commercial, independent, corporate and franchise foodservice/restaurant company and/or individual, in any service format, regardless of size in the greater Olean area. Winners can be owners, managers, wait staff and other food service employees. A panel of independent judges will assess the nominations using the following judging criteria: •Minimum of five years commitment to the food service industry in the Olean area •Has made significant contributions to the industry •Food service has to be located/was located in the greater Olean area which includes Olean, Allegany, Hinsdale, Portville, and Westons Mills. •Be a successful member of the foodservice, hospitality or related industries•Must have exhibited outstanding service and contributions to the industry and their community

The winners of the Taste of Olean Hospitality Awards will be announced on June 7 and recognized during the 22nd Taste of Olean, to be held July 29, 2012 at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College. Past inductees to the Hospitality Wall of Fame include: Guerino “Butch” Butchello and Chef Anthony Lentola from the Castle Restaurant; Chef Pasquale “Patsy” Piccioli; John Sawaya; Sr.; Carl Iseman; Louis and Nancy Giannechini; Lucia “Lou” Bardenett; William “Bill” Augostini; Quinto and Dora Bagazzoli; Nicholas “Nick” Fratarcangelo; Louis Marra; Daniel Fessenden, Robert Styles, Tony Bassano, Jim McAfee, Neil and Denis Goodemote; Paul and Mary Psathas; Anthony Zampogna; and James Pappas. To learn more about this restaurant wall of fame program and to download nomination information and forms, please visit www.oleanny.com. The deadline for this year’s awards nominations is June 4, 2012.

Seneca Gaming WinnersChampion Title Winner: David Papa from Salamanca, NY

Congratulations to all of our winners during our busy guaranteed weekend! Thursday, April 19th kicked off the excitement with our $5,000 Guaranteed Deep Stack tournament at 6pm! David Papa from Salamanca, NY beat out the 45 other participants to win $1,844.00 and claimed the tournament champion title. Friday, April 20th we hosted our Hillside Super Satellite. This guaranteed at least 5 seats into our $10,000 Guaranteed Hillside Poker Challenge by adding $1,000 to the prize pool. A total of 11 participants won seats into Saturday’s Hillside Challenge! Our featured monthly event is always our $10,000 Guaranteed Hillside Poker Challenge. The room was packed with live table games and tournament action! With a $200 Buy-In + $25 Entry Fee = $10,000 tournament chips

who could resist the chance to get their hands on a $10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool! Eight places were paid out and the final four chopped the remaining prize pool and each received $2,873.00! Congratulations to all of our winners! Ed Pisani from Johnsonburg, PA : $2,873.00, Daniel Piccioli from Allegany, NY; $2,873.00 John Joslyn from Retsof, NY: $2,873.00, Roy Glazer from Gowanda, NY: $2,873.00, Dick Lyon from Emporium, PA : $841.00, Dave Ferringer from Brookville, PA : $701.00, Jim Dupont from Carlton, PA : $561.00 and Joseph Pelych from Hornell, NY : $420.00 We ended the weekend on Sunday with our $5,000 Guaranteed 2nd Chance Hillside Poker Challenge. The Buy-In was $100 + $10 Entry Fee = $7,000 in tournament chips. Cards flew at 1pm with a room

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Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Ellicottville Memorial Library. The May 9th book is “Cutting for

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Taaadaaa...welcome to the official launch of our 2012 Cause for Celebration Raffle with the unveiling of our first donation, a sublime painting by artist Thomas Paquette. We’ll be profiling each of our raffle artists between now and the raffle drawing on July 14, so stay tuned and don’t hesitate to purchase your raffle tickets because this event is an annual sell-out. The Women Create project is now at CCAC! Plan on attending the opening reception May 25, 6-8pm. Good news, you still have another week to submit a photograph to the Southern Tier Symphony. And if you’re looking for an art class to spruce up your spring, consider wire wrapped jewelry, diachroic glass, needle felting, or paper sculpture. Happy May! Anne (image above of Women Create installation now at at CCAC)


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Come try Shotgun Clay Pigeon shooting Saturday May 5th 10am-1pm, At the Ellicottville Sportsman Club, 5609 route 242E, Ellicottville NY. Cattaraugus County 4-H Shooting Sports is getting ready to begin new program this year. We may form a weeknight league depending on amount of interest. If you can’t make the shoot but are interested in more shooting events please call and let us know. Open to all youth ages 12 and up (You don’t need to be a 4H member to try it out). Appropriate for beginners and experienced firearm users, All equipment and ammunition provided. Safety instruction provided, Cost $2 for 5 shots, may shoot up to 25x for $10. Lunch of Hot dog, chips, and soda $2.50. Registration is required. Contact Cheri

Stady 716-378-5212 or Kerri Martin 716-474-6564 for more information and to register. Registration required by April 27 ,2012. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics. The mission of the 4H shooting program: Teach decision making, teamwork, self-discipline, self-confidence, and problem solving; promote the highest standards of safety, promote sportsmanship, and ethical behavior; encourage an appreciation and understanding

of natural resources; develop leadership abilities; build character and willingness to assume citizenship responsibility; furnish enjoyable, positive relationships with peers and adult instructors; strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities; build awareness of related career opportunities. ..At the same time, allowing kids to experience the fun and excitement of shooting sports. 4-H members can have opportunities to test their shooting, hunting, and sportsmanship skills in county, regional, state, and national competitions. In fact, they could ultimately set Olympic competition as their goal. There are seventeen Olympic shooting sports events, which continue to draw the third-greatest number of countries.

Once again Annette and Jim are preparing for their annual home dinner and concert event at their house on 6932 Horn Hill Road, in Ellicottville N.Y. Although their children are now grown and living in Canandaigua, Clarence, and Buffalo, New York, their music making has brought them together at least once a month to prepare for their upcoming Friday, May 11th Concert. The three Ieda children began their musical training with the Buffalo Suzuki Strings at the tender age of three, and have continued making music ever since. The family began playing

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ensembles together in 1985. Even taking time off for college and family, the Iedas figure that they have kept their music going for around 25 years. Al five of the Quintet members are graduates of S.U.N.Y. Fredonia with Music Education Degrees. Kicking off this year’s concert will be a solo by 4 year old Victoria Ieda, daughter of Jimmy and Anneke. This will be her second year studying with the Buffalo Suzuki Strings, and her second concert with the Ieda Family. Christopher Ieda, returns this year from a one year leave. Brothers Christopher and Jim

Ieda are currently elementary string teachers in Clarence and Canandaigua. Juliette Ieda, daughter of Jim and Annette, has played on past concerts but is currently enrolled in a nursing program. Jimmy’s wife, Anneke, will play viola in the family quartet, with James (dad) on piano, Jim III on violin 1, Annette (mom) on violin II, and Chirstipher on cello. They will perform the Dvorak Piano Quintet Opus 81, and the Hayden “Sunrise” string quartet. Preceding the 7:30 performance will be a potluck dinner starting at 6:00pm. Call for reservations: 699-6338 by May 6.

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Please Join Us For Our Sportsman Show, OleanLake Lane Fishing & Hunting Getaway is pleased to announce it’s 2nd Annual Sportsman Show combined with Fishing Tournaments is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2012, 9AM-4PM. Our main events, of course, are the fishing tournaments! No fishing license is required for our fishing events. Saturday, 9AM is the FREE youth trout/bass derby, you must be preregistered for this event before Saturday, we absolutely will not allow any sign ups the day of the event! We will have 3 age groups fishing this derby and prizes will be awarded! Our adult trout/bass tournament is Sunday, 9AM, registration fee is $25, no age restrictions, cash and merchandise prizes, cannot register that day, must be registered before Sunday! No exceptions. To register for either of these FISHING events contact Hannah at Lake Lane at 373-2080, email Hannah at [email protected] or go to website www. Lakelanefishingandhunting getaway.com for a sign up sheet.

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The NWTF will be holding a sanctioned turkey calling contest on Sunday June 3, at 12PM sharp. You must be signed up for this event by 11 AM on Sunday, no exceptions. This contest is for all ages and you must be a member of the NWTF to enter. Cash, trophy, and merchandise prizes will be awarded. You can become a member and enter the contest by contacting Dick Duffy at 1(716) 353-2781. Winners from this contest will go onto Nationals. Four divisions: open, resident, friction, and jakes. All and any ages welcome to enter! Calls will be announced shortly before contest begins. Get your calls out and start practicing! Evergreen Outfitters will be back with their kayaks and you can try out their kayaks on the water, Baldwin Hill Farms is going to be showcasing all of their awesome maple products for you to try or buy, new this year a woman who chainsaw carves, yes, you read it right, she carves! She will be auctioning off special pieces and performing demos for you to watch. Canfield’s Outdoor Equipment will have a large display with special show prices, it’s HUGE!! Dixie Auto Repair

& Trailer Sales will be here, large building full of gun vendors and the pistol permit clerk will be here, U.S. Army will be here with some fun activities, and so many other surprises that we are keeping a secret! Lake Lane will be offering a “show” special on fishing and hunting membership prices Saturday and Sunday only. Events and food for the whole family. Kraut dogs, texas hots, italian sausage, hamburgers, steak subs, etc., so much to do you will want to be here both days! Lake Lane is open every weekend from April-October for public trout/bass fishing, handicap accessible and no fishing license is required. Make sure you are listening to the Mix 101.5 radio to win tickets to the show! Thanks to our sponsors, Canfield’s, Mix 101.5, Dixie Auto, Whitetail Country, Walmart, Worth W. Smith, & Sean’s Tree Service. There will be a very small fee to enter the show. Lake Lane is located on the Windfall Road, off of Dugan Road or Haskell Road, across from Hayden Road. Just look for our signs. Come explore and participate in an all natural environment. Catch you on the fly.

Taaadaaa...welcome to the official launch of our 2012 Cause for Celebration Raffle with the unveiling of our first donation, a sublime painting by artist Thomas Paquette. We’ll be profiling each of our raffle artists between now and the raffle drawing on July 14, so stay tuned and don’t hesitate to purchase your raffle tickets because this event is an annual sell-out. The Women Create project is now at CCAC! Plan on attending the opening reception May 25, 6-8pm. Good news, you still have another week to submit a photograph to the Southern Tier Symphony. And if you’re looking for an art class to spruce up your spring, consider wire wrapped jewelry, diachroic glass, needle felting, or paper sculpture. Happy May! Anne (image above of Women Create installation now at at CCAC)

2012 Cause for CelebrationRaffle at the Cattaraugus County Arts Council

The Cause for Celebration Raffle has become one of our most successful events. Scheduled for July, 14 2012, tickets are now on sale. Once again, your $100 ticket will give you fantastic odds to win artwork created by five of the best artists the region has to offer, and at the same time net CCAC roughly $8,500. That’s a lot of money for a small nonprofit. We’ll use it to help fund a year of workshops, kids programming, Routes to Art, member show, contemporary exhibitions, community improvements, and advocacy for quality of life in the Southern Tier. A reminder on how it works…we’ll sell 100 raffle tickets for $100 each. Each ticket you buy will give you 1 in 100 odds to win six separate raffle drawings. (But once you win, you’re out of the running for

the remaining artwork.) Our generous donor artists this year are Debra Eck, Barbara Fox, Nance Jackson, Anne Mormile, Thomas Paquette, and Mikel Wintermantel, and . As the artists decide on their donation, we’ll post the images here. The artwork has historically had a total net worth of >$9,000! Each ticket will admit two people to the Cause for Celebration Drawing Party on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 6–8pm here at 100 West Main in Allegany. We’ll entertain you with happy hour drinks and appetizers, and of course the raffle drawing for the original pieces of art. Purchase your ticket by asking a board member, calling us at 716-372-7455, emailing [email protected], or by purchasing below. PLEASE support local arts and may the best tickets win!


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Join Pfeiffer Nature Center as they host John MacRoy and his butterflies. View an educational slideshow of butterflies and enjoy the opportunity to see butterflies from around the world close up. This event is geared towards elementary and middle school students, but will be enjoable for adults as well. General Public is $10, PNC Members are $5. Please pre-register by Thursday, May 17, 2012. For more information on this event please visit http://www.PfeifferNatureCenter.org.

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Dooley, an eight year old yellow lab, would love to listen to you read!!! He is part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program (READ) and he is a registered therapy animal who volunteers with his owner/handler Martha Brown. Their next visits are from 3 pm to 5 pm May 4th and May 11th. We can also schedule on a Saturday if necessary. Please contact the library at 699- 2842 to sign your child up for a fifteen minute time period if you are interested in reading.

OLEAN -- The officials at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have scheduled the Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 19, from 9 AM until 4 PM. The Chamber is encouraging people to get up in their attics, basements, and garages and start sorting and cleaning. Betty Burrows, Program Associate at GOACC states, “Garage sales are very well attended events. More than 152 houses participated last year and more than 275 maps were handed out. We encourage residents to hold garage sales at their homes or join with neighbors to hold

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to downtown. The renovated barn is the master stroke. The front door opens to a landing that holds two doorways. To the right is the first floor living area. The door straight ahead goes to the apartment upstairs. The first floor holds a large living room, and a full kitchen. The spacious kitchen has a contemporary flair, and the living area has plenty of room to stretch out. There are three bedrooms and a bath on this floor. Upstairs is another living level with three more bedrooms and a full bath. There is a nice kitchen that lacks only an oven to make it complete. This level would make a great in-law apartment, or ski guest quarters.

The house in front still maintains some of its original charm. The front porch is perfect for curling up with your Kindle on a Summer afternoon. The master bedroom and bath are on the ground floor, as well as a spacious dining and living room. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a fill bath. It would make a great long term rental. The possibilities are endless, you could live in any of the living spaces and rent out the other two. Close to downtown, and a short distance to golf and skiing, this is a great way to get two for the price of one. For more information about this property contact Larry Oeffling at Ellicottville Real Estate. 716-699-6748.


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A hometown touch may have contributed to the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters recognizing some local radio personalities. Scott Douglas, host of 100.1 The Hero’s “The Morning Buzz,” said the association recently awarded the radio station hosts Outstanding Local Radio Personality/Team 2012. The show covers everything from politics to sports, music, movies, the internet and people making news with a mix of Classic Rock music. It

is hosted by Douglas and Frank Williams, who provides news and sports. Douglas is from Cattaraugus but now lives in Little Valley, and Williams resides in Bradford, Pa. They recently left those homes to receive the state award, however.Douglas attributes receiving it to providing local features on the show that are not evident in today’s more-common syndicated shows that are recorded elsewhere and played in numerous locations. Calling them “generic,” he said 100.1 The Hero’s morning show includes talk about local

issues with which listeners can relate. For instance, he said, the hosts may talk about pot holes on roads a listener may have just experienced, to what’s happening with the Buffalo Bills. “We talk about ourselves, and people enjoy that,” he said.In addition, he said, it provides listeners a chance to interact, as the two take calls, while other shows may be “canned.” The local tone, he said, is necessary for radio stations to survive, as they face competition from Ipods, computers, satellite radio and more that do not feature the interaction. “The Morning Buzz,” he said depicts what’s going on that morning in local news and what’s happening in the area, along with music that may not be found on other area shows that feature music from other genres. The show, which can also be heard at morningbuzzradio.com, can be listened to from 6 to 9:30 a.m. Monday - Friday at 100.1 FM and 1490 AM. Douglas graduated from Ohio’s Center for Broadcasting in 1999 and worked for Salamanca’s 98 Rocks for seven years before beginning work at WBRR in 2007. Williams has worked at the station for more than 25 years.

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Friday evening, August 3, 2012 beginning at 5pm, the ECS Alumni Banquet and All-Class Reunion will take place at the Tannenbaum Lodge in Holiday Valley. Dinner will be served at 7pm. Details and a reservation form can be found on the ECS website, ellicottvillecentral.com. Please send reservations to Ellicottville Alumni Association PO Box 1033, Ellicottville, NY 14731. All ECS former students and graduates (and their guest) are

ECS Alumni NewsAll Class Alumni Banquet August 3, 2012 At Holiday Valley

invited to attend. One of the highlights of the evening will be the presentation of a Commemorative Plaque to the ECS Senior boy and girl chosen to receive at graduation the annual Alumni Award of $300 each. The award recipients, along with their parents will be special guests of the Alumni Association. Special recognition will also be given to members of the 5-year Honor Classes in attendance. A photographer

will be present to record those classes, as well as candid shots to be included on the Alumni web-page for next year. There will be displays of Class memorabilia, pictures and Year Books to browse through before dinner. This year’s gathering is again a 2-day affair with brunch Saturday August 4, at the United Church of Ellicottville from 9am to 11am. Another great chance to renew friendships and trade memories.

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When Katy Herbach moved to Ellicottville about 10 years ago, she knew she wanted to be part of its atmosphere. She recently put her experience working in area restaurants and designing cakes together with that desire and has opened Katy’s Café. “I always wanted my own restaurant in Ellicottville,” she said, adding she has been in the restaurant business for about 14 years including work at the Pyramid Inn, Red Garter Restaurant, Ellicottville Depot and Madigan’s. Originally from Salamanca, she said she watched her mother cook and then the other chefs at the restaurants where she worked. She took some courses at an area craft store to learn about making cakes and “ran

with it,” she said. She opened what she called “a special and welcoming café” in the community she admires. “I fell in love with it,” she said about Ellicottville. The village’s residents and tourists are friendly, unique, generous and supportive of each other. That led to her opening her own business in the place she admires. Herbach said she has owned the café for about a month now. She offers breakfast, including breakfast sandwiches, plated items such as French toast and healthy dishes like fruit and yogurt. For lunch, there are paninis, wraps and salads. One can also get ice cream and baked goods. Custom-made cakes are also designed by Herbach. Herbach said if one visits Katy’s Café on facebook, or calls her at 699-8860, they can make

arrangements to meet with her so she can design a cake specifically for an individual. She uses Fondant and Gum Paste, just like shows on television, she said. Although she sticks to basic flavors for larger cakes, such as yellow, chocolate and strawberry, she said she can do “whatever your heart desires” for smaller cakes such as carrot cakes. Her favorite cake was the wedding cake she made when her friend got married. The five-tier cake was decorated with daisies. Her favorite, however, was the 3-D golf cart replica she made. The café is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the remainder of the week. She expects to have extended hours in the future.

Community Wide SaleCommunity-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 19, 9 AM Until 4 PM.

OLEAN -- The officials at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have scheduled the Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 19, from 9 AM until 4 PM. The Chamber is encouraging people to get up in their attics, basements, and garages and start sorting and cleaning. Betty Burrows, Program Associate at GOACC states, “Garage sales are very well attended events. More than 152 houses participated last year and more than 275 maps were handed out. We encourage residents to hold garage sales at their homes or join with neighbors to hold

block sales.” For anyone who is interested in holding a garage sale at their home, they need to register their address with GOACC to be placed on the garage sale map for a $3 fee. GOACC will need address, and a short list of items that the home would be selling. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, May 16 at NOON. Maps depicting the locations of the garages sales, will be available on Friday, May 18 and also will be handed out from GOACC office on the morning of the sales, beginning at 7 AM. Mail or drop off garage sale information to GOACC,

120 North Union Street. You may also fax information to 372-7912 or email [email protected]. Below are some tips for a successful community-wide garage sale: Have a good variety of items; Have bargain prices - that’s what garage sales are all about; Clean everything - make sure the items are clean and in good condition; Tag Everything; Be Neat; Be ready to negotiate; Keep Records and Safeguard your money and valuables. For more information on the garage sale, please contact the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716/372-4433.

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The Olean General Hospital Auxiliary has been recognized by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) for committing significant time and effort to serving as advocates for Olean General Hospital and the community during the past year. Founded in 1957, the Olean General Hospital Auxiliary has been an ambassador of goodwill to patients and visitors for over 50 years. Over 99 Auxilians, support the OGH Auxiliary led by Joyce Moser, president. “Olean General Hospital’s Auxilians deserve to be honored for their many

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contributions and hours of service at the hospital and throughout the community.” said Suzanne Gaughn, manager of volunteer services at OGH. The auxiliary was one of 47 hospitals recognized statewide. In 2011, the Auxiliary supported the hospital’s mission and goals by volunteering over 51,000 hours through the following events and services: The Annual Strawberry Festival and Health Fair Fundraiser, VanGogh patient transportation service, the Patient Satisfaction Team, the Compassionate Companion Program, Pastoral

Care Visitors and Eucharistic Ministers, Art Cart, holiday gifts to patients, a sewing and knitting committee that provides handmade bears, knitted baby hats and lap blankets for infants and patients, the W.H.A.L.E. (we have a little emergency) program for new mothers and patient outreach, as well as managing the hospital’s gift shop and hostess program. For more information about joining the Olean General Hospital Auxiliary call Olean General Hospital at 716-375-6119 or e-mail [email protected].

Trap Shooting is a major form of competitive clay pigeon shooting. The sport is in some ways a replacement for a game where the targets were actual live pigeons. Trap shooting has been around since the 1790’s, when it used real birds, usually passenger pigeons which were extremely abundant at the time. Fake birds were introduced in the 1860’s and were replaced by clay targets in the 1880’s. The most infamous female sharpshooter in history was undoubtedly Annie Oakley, born in Ohio in 1860. She originally began sharpshooting to help her family financially and joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in 1885. She was able to shoot the end off of her husband’s cigarette and even performed for such royals as Queen Victoria and Kraiser

Ladies Trap ShootingSponsored by Ellicottville Sportsmen’s Club on May 20, 2012 @ 2pm

Wilhelm II. The Ellicottville Sportsmen’s Club was founded in the early 60’s. Founding members include Keno Babcock of Great Valley, Dewayne “Red” Butler (Great Valley), Bud Knapp (Ellicottville), Dick Nilks (Ellicottville) and John Whitmer (Ellicottville), et al. Club meetings were held at Bernie’s Barber Shop and the Barn on Monroe Street in town and they shot in an old gravel pit near Holimont. In June of 1965, the Club filed for incorporation at the Cattaraugus County Courthouse. The Registration Papers reveal that Kenneth Hintz, George Knapp, Howard Marsh, Carol Noelck and Richard Noelck all attested to being US citizens and legal residents of NY State. In 1972, the Club purchased 11

acres of land off Route 242 from John Widger and the actual clubhouse was built by students of BOCES across the road. Membership is currently around 150 men and women, with leagues and tournaments year-round. For the Ladies Shoot on May 20th, no experience is required. All levels are welcome. Shotguns and Ear Protection will be provided. The cost is $2 per person for 5 birds and shells or $8 for a full round of 25. Food and beverage will be available. For additional information, call Barbara at 716-983-4537 or Linda at 301-602-9082. The Event will be held rain or shine. So ladies come on out, bring your husband to watch, and give trap shooting a shot!...if you’ll pardon the pun.

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The History of Ellicottville; “the Early Settlers” will be the topic of the May 8 meeting of the Ellicottville Historical Society. This is the first of a lecture series celebrating the 175th birthday of the incorporation of the Village of Ellicottville in 1837. Guest speakers Pamela Litchfield and John Burrell will tell the stories of their ancestors who came as early as 1817 to build homes in the wilderness. The meeting will be held at 7:30 at the Ellicottville Memorial Library on Maples road. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

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Sign up dates and times are Friday May 8th : 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday May 12th : 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 19th: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Family plan: 1st & 2nd child - $25/ea, 3rd child - $20, 4th child - FREE You must make it to one of the sign up dates. Signup Forms will not be accepted after May 19th. No exceptions. Any questions? Call Debbie Golley at 699-4526 or see Michelle Cortez

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NewsEllicottville had a strong presence in the April 27-May 2, 2012 edition of Buffalo’s Business First. Kevin, Shane and Connor Kell of Madigan’s were recognized for bringing Buffalo history with them when they opened the Ellicottville tavern. The article details Kevin’s history in Buffalo as a former police officer and former co-owner of Mulligan’s Brick Bar with partner and businessman Michael Militello. The story states, “In buying Madigan’s – named for his mother’s maiden name – Kell brought some Buffalo history to Ellicottville. Its walls are graced with an eclectic array of memorabilia

that would make any collector jealous.” The article goes on to list some of the impressive paraphernalia it refers to: “There’s a white Buffalo Bills helmet signed by more than 200 players, from Jim Kelly to the late Jim Braxton. Steve Christie’s jersey hangs in one wall. So does a poster honoring Notre Dame’s 1988 defeated championship season.” The article closes with a glimpse of how extremely popular and successful Madigan’s has become: “During Ellicottville’s annual Fall Festival weekend, the owners go through six cases of Crown Royal and more than 300 cases of 30-packbeers. On a typical ski weekend, it is not unusual for Madigan’s to run through three cases of vodka, another case of Crown Royal and a case of Jagermeister.” Also in this edition of Buffalo’s Business First was an article highlighting the work

of Shanell Kiersz, Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager for Ellicott Hospitality (parent company of the Wingate by Wyndham hotel). The article focuses on how Kiersz has been “marketing extended-stay hotels to those in the oil and gas industry”, and how this has proved to be a big boost in the company’s business. The articled defined extended stay hotels as units in which people stay in over two weeks and provide refrigerators, microwaves, free breakfast and occasional dinners to their guests. Kiersz has marketed the Wingate hotel to companies such as the Palmerton Group and Shell Oil. The article notes the success of her efforts: “In mid-April, Kiersz said on company was renting four to six rooms for four to twelve people at the 84-room Wingate.”

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Eshbaugh notes, “It’s kind of early right now, but you can see some (work completed).” As for completion, she said the resort should receive its certificate of occupancy for the new lodge in early December of 2012. Visitors to the Holiday Valley website can monitor the construction progress. Pictures of the new lodge will continually be added to the site. You can go to www.holidayvalley.com/new_lodge.” There you can view various renderings. You will also find pictures of the old Main Lodge before it came down, along with photos of the demolition and the new construction. Eshbaugh says all the steel should be up by the end of May, with the windows to go in during August. “You should be able to see the shape of it in July,” with the roof trusses up by then. The new Holiday Valley Lodge should be ready in time for the 2012-13 winter season. The new 66,000 square foot lodge will feature an upscale look inside and out, highlighted by a 32-foot cathedral ceiling, expansive exterior decks, conference rooms, repair shops, and day care. The goal of the new building is to “Improve circulation, services, and

experiences for Holiday Valley guests,” according to Jane Eshbaugh. As for other improvements, the resort points to their new “Zip to the Bottom” course making for more thrills at Sky High. And for the more sedate golfing set, the number eleven hole at the Double Black Diamond Course will be more “playable” with an expanded fairway. New golf cars and maintenance equipment will improve conditions on the course. Eshbaugh believes this year’s total investment to be important to the resort. “I think it’s very impressive that we could go through a winter like last winter, and continue on with these expansion projects. The lodge project has been in the works for several years, so we weren’t depending on one season to finance the lodge. But the rest of the expansion is because we worked really hard last year, and tried to be very conscious of what we were spending money on. We’ve worked very hard to keep people coming back, despite a challenging year (in terms of the weather). It was not the greatest, but an OK year. So we can continue on our yearly improvement plan.”

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acres of land off Route 242 from John Widger and the actual clubhouse was built by students of BOCES across the road. Membership is currently around 150 men and women, with leagues and tournaments year-round. For the Ladies Shoot on May 20th, no experience is required. All levels are welcome. Shotguns and Ear Protection will be provided. The cost is $2 per person for 5 birds and shells or $8 for a full round of 25. Food and beverage will be available. For additional information, call Barbara at 716-983-4537 or Linda at 301-602-9082. The Event will be held rain or shine. So ladies come on out, bring your husband to watch, and give trap shooting a shot!...if you’ll pardon the pun.

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staff and continuing to right-size district operations.” Ward states that a series of factors have come together to greatly impact the district’s ability to maintain programs and staff. He cites a decrease in state aid projected to be over $63,000, the end of federal jobs money (stimulus dollars), coupled with increased retirement costs, a steady increase in health insurance, and no real mandate relief. Add to that mixture the property tax cap from Albany, which limits the tax levy on all school districts in New York State. Ward also says it’s unfair that losses in state aid have disproportionately impacted upstate school districts, when compared with similar size but wealthier districts downstate. He cites the Pocantico Hills School District (near Tarrytown), which spends about $41,000 per pupil, compared with the $17,000 spent per student in Ellicottville. The current 2011-2012 Ellicottville school budget totals $10,495,000. A downstate district relies on state aid less than an upstate counterpart. The new Ellicottville School

budget, as put to the voters, will be $10,641,795. The ballot will also feature two propositions. One is the five-year leasing of two, 35-passanger school buses, for $16,350. The other proposition asks voters to approve $28,000 for the Ellicottville Public Library. The budget itself is up by about 1.6 percent, compared with last year. The tax levy will increase by about 2.6 percent, which according to Ward, falls within the state’s tax cap. Exclusions to the tax cap allowed to school districts are included in the new tax levy. Ward says, “We are still under what we could raise in taxes.” Ward explains that two elementary staff positions were cut as a result of declining enrollment. “This past year, we had seven sections of kindergarten and first grade. Based on next year’s enrollment, we’re going to have five sections.” But all the news is not bad. Ward says next year, Ellicottville will start an honors program in U-S History and eleventh grade English, to help students going to college to be better prepared. “Also, music theory one and two is being put back in the curriculum. Music theory one will come in this year, while music theory two will come in next year. We have not had that around since the

1990s.” Ward said the school is also working to develop a series of twenty-week math electives. “These would be non-regents math credits, but they can be interesting. Sports and math would be (an example).” The school is also developing a project-based math course for sophomores and juniors, which is a hands-on type course. “These would be a variety of things that would be somewhat practical and somewhat related to the area we live in. An example might be how much water does it take to lay down three inches of snow on a certain slope. It’s a different way to approach math.” Federal grant funding will allow Ellicottville to make the school building wireless, to replace routers and switches throughout the building. The school first applied for this type of funding three years ago. Ward said, “It will cost us (locally) $80,000, but we will get $140,000 (grant dollars) to go with it. That’s a pretty good deal.” Ward said that because of staff cuts, the district is losing one course next year. It’s a JCC biology, college-level course. “But we’re hoping to be able to do something to bring it back. We’re also working with JCC on a couple of other college-level courses that our staff will be offering this next year.”

across Explorer to Morning Star then through the woods and across Mardi Gras, down Holiday Run to Edelweiss to the finish at the Training center. The 3.5 mile race has downhill drop of 600 feet. The 5.4 mile race adds a loop from the Eagle across to Cindy’s, down Bear Club and a challenging uphill climb, where it joins back into the short course. The race starts at Spruce Lake on the top of the mountain. For competitors, there is a complimentary lift ride to the start line on the Spruce Lake Quad Chairlift. Competitors also have the option of walking up to Spruce Lake if they would

like to do so, but should plan accordingly for timing. The race will be done in groups of 150, so that not all competitors start the race at once. The eight obstacle courses include a log pile, a “slalom” course, a maze and the grand finale of the mudslide. After the race is a party for participants and spectators with music, beverages and a cookout. Eshbaugh said that they are looking to have about 500 competitors for the mudslide event. On the same day, Holiday Valley will also be hosting a Kid’s Mini Mudslide for children up to age 12 that begins at the Mountain Sports Center after the conclusion of the mudslide race. Children ages 3 though 7 must be accompanied by an adult for the race. Pre-registration, which must be done before June 7th, for the event can be done at active.com

or holidayvalley.com/mudslide for $45, $10 for the Kid’s Mini Mudslide. Those who pre-register also get a free t-shirt, and all competitors will get a finisher’s medal and a goody bag. Eshbaugh said for those who wear their finisher’s medal into town after the race, special deals will be offered at local businesses. Race packet pick-up is Friday, June 15th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tamrack, or from 8 to 10 a.m. on the day of the race. On the day of the race, the cost goes up to $60, and the Kid’s Mini Mudslide is $15. Eshbaugh said she is very excited for this race, as it will attract athletes and those just looking to have fun. “You don’t have to be a super-hard athlete to compete in this race,” she said. “You just have to be anyone who likes to have fun…and doesn’t mind mud.”

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 6717 UPPER ROAD, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 3/28/12. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Soldier Wood Circle, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION ONE FEATHER TRUCKING LLC art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 2/3/12. Off. loc. in Cattaraugus Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 52 Messenger St, Salamanca, NY 14779. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: B.E.S.T. MOMENTS LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/29/12. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O B.E.S.T. MOMENTS LLC. 7684 Toad Hollow Rd., Eddyville, NY 14755. Purpose Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No Specific DateCRC ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING, PLLC filed Articles of Organization in New York on April 4, 2012. The PLLC’s office is in Cattaraugus County. The Secretary of State has been names as agent for service of process against the PLLC and shall mail such process to P.O. Box 1630, Ellicottville, New York 14731. The PLLC is formed to carry on the professions of engineering and land surveying.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): NAME: ENVISION PROPERTIES, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/23/2012. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: C/O Envision Properties, LLC, 4250 Center Street Ext., Salamanca, New York 14779. Purpose: Any lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

EMPLOYMENTFALLING WATERS SPA at Holiday Valley Looking for Licensed Massage Therapist and Licensed Nail Tech. Please call Brandy at 716-677-9700.

WRITERS NEEDED! The Villager is looking for experienced writers who are timely, pro-fessional and organized. Please send writing samples and resume to [email protected]

THE EDGE HAIR SALON is looking for experienced hair stylists and/or nail techs. Call 716-699-2226.DINA’S RESTAURANT: servers needed, full or part time, morning/day and evening shifts available. Experience necessary, apply in person. 15 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY.

HIRING WAIT STAFF AT THE SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE. Send resume to Box 146. Experience is required.Male and female applicants encouraged.

BUILDING SUPPLIESHardwood Floors: M P Caroll offers a vast selection of domestic and exotic hardwood floors. Profes-sional installation services or material sales only. Contact Pam Bartell in Ellicottville at 465-7212 or [email protected].

FOR RENTVacation Rentals: Plan your next getaway, wedding, reunion, golf or ski vacation with ERA Vacation Properties. Visit our website at www.ellicottville.com for virtual tours of our properties, or call 716-699-4800.FOR RENT: Luxury 2-BR or 3-BR townhomes in Salamanca. Private entrances, FP, granite counters, Berber carpet, stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, grounds keeping, snow removal, electric, water, garbage, sewer included. Various lease lengths available. Prices range from $900 to $1,100 monthly. No pets. Call to set up your appointment today! Palmer Rentals, 716-945-1906.3 Bedroom Condo furnished- all new flooring, bedding, and furniture. “The Woods” at Holimont- Eville- Monthly-available now thru Dec 1st- $785 mo. call for details 716 696 2286

For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath townhouse for rent. Walking distance to downtown and to the slopes. Seasonal and Yearly rates available. Visit www.ehousenewyork.com or call 814-598-5151.

SERVICES AVAILABLEFurniture Repaired, Refinished Or Replicated: Machine Caning replaced. Custom Furniture Built To Your Desire. New! Home Theater Cabinets or Shelves Designed & Built. FIVE POINTS, 716-938-6315, [email protected], Visit fivepnts.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. 716-373-8407.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALESILVER LAB PUPPIES : AKC Registered, $1,200 for breeding right, $1,000 pet only. 6 silver, 4 charcoal. Call 716-796-7338.

HAY FOR SALE: Approx 200 brown bails. Can be seen on Horn Hill Rd. Make Offer. Call 716-785-5589

FORMER BUFFALO RANCH: Land for Lease for hay only. Call 716-785-5589.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALEFOR SALE: 47+ acres, 6990 Hencoop Hollow Rd Ellicottville: Call 716-945-2683

PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL(Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the Assessor for the Town of Ellicottville, County of Cattaraugus, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at 1 West Washington Street Ellicottville NY 1473`, where it may be seen or examined by any interested person(s) until the fourth Tuesday in May. The Assossor(s) will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll: Meetings Scheduled at Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Ellicottville: May 7 from 10am-2pm; May 12 from 12:30pm-4:30pm; May 14 from 10am-2pm; May 16 from 4pm-8pm. Grievance Day is May 22 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm at the Town Hall at 1 West Washington Street Ellicottville, NY in said Town where the Board of Assessment Review will hear and examine all complaints I relation to assessments on application of any person(s) believing himself to be aggrieved. Assessor e-mail: [email protected] publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s office or at: www.orps.state.ny.us. Dated this 1st day of May, 2012 by Robin Pearl.Location of Assessor’s Office: 1 West Washington Street Ellicottville New York 14731. (716) 699-8137

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL(Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the Assessor for the Town of Mansfield, County of Cattaraugus, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755, where it may be seen or examined by any interested person(s) until the fourth Tuesday in May. The Assossor(s) will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll:Meetings Scheduled at Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Ellicottville:May 7 from 10am-2pm; May 12 from 12:30pm-4:30pm; May 14 from 10am-2pm; May 21 from 4pm-8pm.Meetings Scheduled at Mansfield Town Hall:May 21 from 4pm-8pm. Grievance Day is May 29 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm at the Town Hall at 9691 Toad Hollow Road in Little Valley, NY in said Town where the Board of Assessment Review will hear and examine all complaints I relation to assessments on application of any person(s) believing himself to be aggrieved. Assessor e-mail: [email protected] publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s office or at: www.orps.state.ny.us.Dated this 1st day of May, 2012 by Robin Pearl.Location of Assessor’s Office: 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, NY 14755716-307-3959

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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED...

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: B.E.S.T. MOMENTS LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/29/12. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O B.E.S.T. MOMENTS LLC. 7684 Toad Hollow Rd., Eddyville, NY 14755. Purpose Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No Specific DateCRC ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING, PLLC filed Articles of Organization in New York on April 4, 2012. The PLLC’s office is in Cattaraugus County. The Secretary of State has been names as agent for service of process against the PLLC and shall mail such process to P.O. Box 1630, Ellicottville, New York 14731. The PLLC is formed to carry on the professions of engineering and land surveying.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): NAME: ENVISION PROPERTIES, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/23/2012. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: C/O Envision Properties, LLC, 4250 Center Street Ext., Salamanca, New York 14779. Purpose: Any lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

THE EDGE HAIR SALON is looking for experienced hair stylists and/or nail techs. Call 716-699-2226.DINA’S RESTAURANT: servers needed, full or part time, morning/day and evening shifts available. Experience necessary, apply in person. 15 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY.

Hardwood Floors: M P Caroll offers a vast selection of domestic and exotic hardwood floors. Profes-sional installation services or material sales only. Contact Pam Bartell in Ellicottville at 465-7212 or [email protected].

Vacation Rentals: Plan your next getaway, wedding, reunion, golf or ski vacation with ERA Vacation Properties. Visit our website at www.ellicottville.com for virtual tours of our properties, or call 716-699-4800.FOR RENT: Luxury 2-BR or 3-BR townhomes in Salamanca. Private entrances, FP, granite counters, Berber carpet, stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, grounds keeping, snow removal, electric, water, garbage, sewer included. Various lease lengths available. Prices range from $900 to $1,100 monthly. No pets. Call to set up your appointment today! Palmer Rentals, 716-945-1906.3 Bedroom Condo furnished- all new flooring, bedding, and furniture. “The Woods” at Holimont- Eville- Monthly-available now thru Dec 1st- $785 mo. call for details 716 696 2286

For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath townhouse for rent. Walking distance to downtown and to the slopes. Seasonal and Yearly rates available. Visit www.ehousenewyork.com or call 814-598-5151.

Furniture Repaired, Refinished Or Replicated: Machine Caning replaced. Custom Furniture Built To Your Desire. New! Home Theater Cabinets or Shelves Designed & Built. FIVE POINTS, 716-938-6315, [email protected], Visit fivepnts.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.

SILVER LAB PUPPIES : AKC Registered, $1,200 for breeding right, $1,000 pet only. 6 silver, 4 charcoal. Call 716-796-7338.

HAY FOR SALE: Approx 200 brown bails. Can be seen on Horn Hill Rd. Make Offer. Call 716-785-5589

FORMER BUFFALO RANCH: Land for Lease for hay only. Call 716-785-5589.

FOR SALE: 47+ acres, 6990 Hencoop Hollow Rd Ellicottville: Call 716-945-2683

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Dulcimer Choir Played Host to a “Crock Pot Revival”Last Sunday Members Shared their Favorite Crock Pot Recipe and Entertained the Crowd with an Hour-Long Concert

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Documents

proposed school budget

budget page

high school

ellicottville tavern

ellicottville public

elementary school foyer

neighboring school districts

passanger school buses