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Trail Work Commences In E’ville Mountain Bike Enthusiasts Take to McCarty Hill State Forest By Nicholas Pircio WPIG 95.7 FM The hills around Ellicottville are coming alive as temperatures warm: bicycles come out of winter storage, and volunteers spruce up the recreational trails on state forestland. Members of the Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association (WNYMBA) are busy readying the trails for another fun season. When not doing the busy work, some have been out enjoying an evening ride through the woods. The idea is to clear the trails now in April and save the summer for riding, according to club member and trail specialist Jon Sundquist. They got a good start on April 18. “We’re putting in alternate routes” to what are basically “boring and wet” old logging roads. In their current condition, the trails are “wide and not interesting and not made for recreational use.” The new trails will have plenty of twists because it makes them “more fun.” Rocks along the trails pose no problem, since they are used as part of the course. What takes work is the process of bench
Members of the WNY Mountain Bicycling Association and local volunteers spent last weekend working on developing and maintaining the trail system in McCarty Hill State Forest, Ellicottville. These trails are widely used by both mountain bikers and hikers. A few weekend workdays remain this spring. They are scheduled for April 25, May 8 and June 5, which is National Trails Day.
cutting. This involves building a trail on the side of a hill “and to get a flat surface we need to cut a bench into the side.” Sundquist says such a trail is preferable to building one where the land is flat and prone to flooding. The
trails are not just used for bicycling, but for hiking also. Volunteers were out building a trail last week. “We were able to get quite a bit done without a lot of digging” since the trail is on a shallow hillside. “But
usually what takes a lot of time is the digging.” A few weekend workdays remain this spring. They are scheduled for April 25, May 8 and June 5, which See TRAILS page 9
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exporting products overseas. The proposal made by Southern Tier West’s representative Richard Zink asked the CCIDA to give the Western Region Corporation Loan Fund a grant or loan of $50,000 to help create the program. The fund would make it easier for businesses to obtain loans when they export less than $500,000 worth of products in a single shipment. Zink said last month businesses often wait three to four months for payment on their goods, so they often seek loans
to cover the costs of operation during that period. He said initial surveys by New York State estimated about 40 percent of the funds would go to Allegany, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. However, CCIDA Chairman Thomas Buffamante said during Tuesday’s meeting it is unclear if many businesses in Cattaraugus County would require the “gap” funding as many businesses already have programs in place to mitigate the delay in payments when exporting their
products. Wiktor is currently performing a survey to determine whether there is any demand for the program in Cattaraugus County. The board tabled the proposal until the next CCIDA meeting. Executive Director Corey R. Wiktor reported that FEMA has paid the New York and Lake Erie Railroad $197,000 to date, to cover the cost See IDA page 9
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Franklinville Celebrates with Great Food, Sweet Treats, Hot Cars & Cool Exhibits
This weekend marks the 48th year for the annual Western New York Maple Festival in Franklinville. Festivities will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25 in the village and on the grounds of Franklinville Elementary. Be prepared to indulge in all that is maple – including an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast featuring pure maple syrup. (Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive 50 cents off). There will be plenty of maple products available throughout the weekend, as well as other food attractions, including a ham and leek dinner (Saturday) and chicken barbecue (Sunday) served up by the Franklinville Fire Dept. The chainsaw carver will be back in action, and the once-popular 10K race and 2-mile walk will return this year. (Registration starts Saturday morning at 8:30am behind the high school.) Visitors are encouraged to visit the sugar shanty, manned by the WNY Maple Producers Association, and the Miner’s Cabin, hosted by the Ischua Valley Historical Society. There will also be an antique gas engine show, Road Knights auto show, and horse plowing demonstrations. Plan on spending lots of time to take in all that the festival has to offer, including the traditional Maple Fest Parade at 11am on Saturday along Main Street. Learn more about this year’s WNY Maple Festival at maplefestival.franklinville.org
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Prepare Your Canoes: 2010 Great Valley Firemen’s Regatta Kicks Off May 1 Up Close & Personal: Cattaraugus Community Action to Honor Volunteers with Luncheon ... page 5
By John Thomas This Friday, April 23, the Cattaraugus Community Action (CCA) will hold a luncheon to honor over 150 volunteers for their dedicated service. The non-profit organization is an aggregation of a myriad of services organized to provide many kinds of assistance to residents of Cattaraugus County. Diane Nowak, volunteer coordinator for the program took me on a tour of their facilities housed in the old high school in Salamanca. Pictured above: David Wizott, a volunteer, stacks canned goods at the CCA food pantry. Photo/John Thomas
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By Anjanette Nicolazzo After nearly 25 years of servicing Ellicottville and the surrounding area, The Red Door Ski Shop, located at 11 Washington Street in downtown Ellicottville, is holding its grand re-opening on Saturday, May 1, 2010, after closing for the first time during mud season in the store’s history.
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In the Great Valley area there are certain signs that make it known that spring is here and warm weather is coming: Robins, longer days, buds on the trees, and always in the first week of May the Great Valley Fireman’s Regatta arrives. People usually begin arriving for the Regatta on Friday afternoon to setup their campsites and prepare for a good time. Regatta morning gets off to a start with some smaller races, and then the fun begins as the participants take to the river. Usually participants float down the river in canoes, but kayaks or whatever floats are also acceptable. There are five beer stops along the way where boaters can stop for a relaxing break and stretch their legs. “The Great Valley Fireman’s Regatta is celebrating its 35th year,” says fire At the end of the day, participants and department member Pat Milks. “They started off with 17 boats for a little trip down the river.” Though the event is listed as Saturday, it is tradition See REGATTA page 9 for the participants to make a weekend-long celebration of it.
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Happy Birthday: DEREK GASSMAN . . . . . APRIL 23 Town of E’ville Planning Board Sets April Meeting The Town of Ellicottville Planning Board will meet on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6pm in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY. Among other items to be discussed will be the Comprehensive Plan designation in the vicinity of the intersection of Lindberg Road and U.S. Route 219. The Comprehensive Plan is a policy document which provides a blueprint for the future development of the Town. The Town Board recently (September 2009) amended the Comprehensive Plan map, changing the future land use designation for the area at the Route 219/Lindberg Road intersection from General Commercial Development to Low Density Residential Development. Since that amendment, the Town Board has asked the Planning Board to consider this issue and to make a recommendation to the Town Board regarding it.
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Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology; Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery; Adjunct Professor, Kent State University; Longtime Chairman of Advisory Board of Kent State University Stark; Co-Founder, Kent State University Hearing Aid Museum in Kent, Ohio; Past President, Otolaryngological Club of Northeastern Ohio; and The Centurion Club – The Deafness Research Foundation. He was a 1954 graduate of The University of Notre Dame where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. He received his Doctor of Medicine at Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago in 1958. His Internship and Residency was conducted at Charity Hospital of Louisiana, Tulane University from 1959 to1962. He began his medical practice in Canton, Ohio in 1967 in partnership with David L. Pickett, M.D., now Ohio Head and Neck Surgeons. Dr. Rosedale was essential to the creation and development of Medical Center Associates, the Mercy Medical Center Office Building and Parking Facility, Mid American Imaging, Shared PET Imaging, LLC and Holleydale Farm. He was appointed to Mercy Medical Center Medical Staff in 1964 and retired in September 1998. He served as Chief of Otolaryngology and chaired numerous Mercy Medical Center committees during his tenure and was a member of the Mercy Medical Center Board of Trustees. He developed Pediatric Otolaryngology Diagnostic (P.O.D.) clinics, providing free
care for underprivileged children in northeast Ohio. His awards included the Society of St. Luke of Mercy Medical Center’s Physician Honor Society and the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award. He was a member of the following organizations: the Medical Advisory Board for the Visiting Nurse Society of Stark County, the Board of Trustees at Molly Stark Hospital, The Advisory Board of the Crippled Children’s Division, Department of Health - State of Ohio, the American Medical Association, The Ohio State Medical Association, Stark County Medical Society, Canton Academy of Medicine, Canton Museum of Art, Brookside Country Club and Founder of the Fraternal Order of Piscatorial Gentlemen. His greatest loves were his wife Cindy, his children, the practice of medicine, and Holleydale Farm. He often said, “On a hot summer night you can hear the sweet corn grow.” Funeral arrangements under the direction of Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd. N.W., Canton, OH. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 16, 2010 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Canton, OH with Rev. Fr. Matthew Albright as celebrant. Interment in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Stark County Foundation, Mercy Medical Center Fund Development, 1320 Mercy Dr. N.W., Canton, OH 44708, or Mercy Medical Center Hospice, 7568 Whipple Ave. N.W., North Canton, OH 44720. Condolences may be made at www.karlofh.com
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CEO Dennis Eshbaugh Recognized for Industry Contributions
LAKEWOOD, Col. - The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) this week announced that Dennis Eshbaugh, President and CEO of Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, is the recipient of this year’s Sherman Adams Award. Over the past 23 years, skier visits at Holiday Valley have grown more than twofold under Eshbaugh’s leadership. During this time the resort has invested more than $100 million in capital improvement projects that have expanded the trail network, snowmaking systems, lift capacity, lodging capacity, summer operations, and further enhanced guest services. Eshbaugh has served two tenures on the NSAA board of directors and has also served on the NSAA Government Affairs Committee. In addition, Eshbaugh has served on the board of directors of Ski Areas of New York (SANY) for 25 years – twice as chairman and also as a member of the legislative committee. He also served on the board of directors of Five Star Bank until 2007. His current services to the community
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Over the past 23 years, skier visits at Holiday Valley have grown more than twofold under Eshbaugh’s leadership. During this time the resort has invested more than $100 million in capital improvement projects. Eshbaugh will be presented with this year’s Sherman Adams Award during the NSAA’s National Convention and Tradeshow, May 4 in Florida.
include: VP of the Ellicottville/ Great Valley Ambulance board, VP of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, president of the Route 219 Association, director of Continental One, and director of the Southern Tier West Development Foundation. The Sherman Adams Award is presented annually to an individual from an Eastern ski area that has significantly
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Set in Berlin as Hitler and the Nazis are rising to power, “Cabaret” revolves around a young English singer, Sally Bowles, who works at Berlin’s Kit Kat Club and strives to embrace the thrilling lifestyle that Berlin was known for. Tickets to next Thursday’s performance can be purchased by calling the Univ. of Pitt-Bradford box office at 814-362-5113.
the Nazis are rising to power, “Cabaret” revolves around a young English singer, Sally Bowles, who works at Berlin’s Kit Kat Club and strives to embrace the thrilling lifestyle that Berlin was known for. As the clouds gather, Sally cannot
hear the noises of Nazism around her, but the others can. The opening café scene will feature two Bradford residents, Dr. Rick Frederick and his wife, Jan. “Rick and Jan have See CABARET page 9
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Saturday, May 1: Ya Gotta Regatta, sponsored by the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Co. 14mile regatta, dinner, music and refreshments! Applications can be downloaded from www. YaGottaRegatta.com or pick one up at Kings Market in Great Valley. Friday-Sunday, June 11-13: Women’s Weekend – to honor, educate and celebrate women! Activities include hiking, yoga, fly fishing, beer tasting, palm reading, self defense, cooking classes, purse party, spa treatments and more. Visit www.ellicottvilleny.com
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Attention Kids: Dooley, a six-year-old yellow lab, would love to listen to you read! Dooley is part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program (READ). This program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. Dooley’s next visit is after school on Friday, April 23. Please contact the library at 699-2842 if you are interested in reading. Introduction to Scratchboard: May 19 from 5:30-8:30pm, instructed by artist Susan Treadgill. Sharp tools are used to scratch away the layer of india ink to reveal the white clay underneath. All supplies included; ages 14 and up. Call the library at 699-2842 to register.
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Ski season is officially over and golf season has just begun. Two Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce members, Holiday Valley and Elkdale Country Club, are now open for your golfing enjoyment. Both the front and back nine at Holiday Valley are open and many golf “Stay and Play” packages are being offered at the Inn at Holiday Valley and the new Tamarack Club. Call 716-699-2345 to book your tee time or package. Elkdale, a semiprivate club, is open to the public seven days a week and special spring rates are now in effect. Tee times can be booked by calling 716-945-5553. Spring is a great time of year to book an overnight golf getaway and enjoy both of the Chamber members’ courses!
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Take a Walking Tour of the Historic Buildings in the Village
Are you a history buff or just interested in some of the amazing historical buildings that Ellicottville has to offer? Stop into the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce lobby, which is always open twenty-four hours a day, and pick up one of Ellicottville’s Historic Walking Tour brochures. This self-guided heritage walking tour will lead you on a short 3-4 block walk throughout the village, pointing out various historic buildings and giving you an overview of their history and importance in the community. What a great way to get yourself acquainted with Ellicottville and enjoy a healthy afternoon stroll!
Save the Date: Women’s Weekend June 11-13
Save the date for the fourth annual Women’s Weekend, June 11-13, 2010. This weekend just keeps getting bigger and better! The committee is diligently working to finalize the schedule and it should be posted on www.ellicottvilleny.com within the next couple of weeks. New this year: a $55 registration fee will include lots of fun events, dinner with live music and a local fashion show. Book your accommodations early and plan on spending a fun weekend away from home with your girlfriends, mothers, sisters or any other woman in your life who might just need to get away!
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Golf season is here and the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has lots of Ellicottville golf accessories at great prices. There are many items available to purchase online at the Chamber’s new e-commerce page - from Calloway and Titleist golf balls to Ellicottville ball markers, towels and gym bags. Log onto www.ellicottvilleny.com and visit the “Store” to get your Ellicottville merchandise online or stop into the office Monday through Friday to purchase in person.
Live in Concert: SEAN KINGSTON: April 29 ~ St. Bonaventure, 8-11pm
April 22-28, 2010 ~ The Villager ~
Up Close & Personal
Cattaraugus Community Action: Honoring Volunteers
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Venturing on a hike high into the mountains of Ellicottville? Need an outstanding outfit for that cocktail party next weekend? Perhaps, rather, you’d like to find your father a fabulous Father’s Day gift? In any case, from sportswear to casuals, The Red Door Ski Shop has what you’re looking for. After nearly 25 years of servicing Ellicottville and the surrounding area, The Red Door Ski Shop, located at 11 tWashington Street in downtown sEllicottville, is holding its grand g kre-opening on Saturday, May 1, n2010, after closing for the first ttime during mud season in the store’s history. Traditionally, the shop is open year-round; however, they chose this mud season to close their doors for a variety of different renovations. According to manager Liz Boberg, “We selected the first of May to reopen because it is a Saturday
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and the start of our wonderful spring season. We needed time to get refurbishing done, including painting, staining and carpeting.” Sprucing up the inner-structure isn’t the only thing new at
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Grand Opening: Super Localmart Offers Earth Friendly Goods HUMPHREY - Residents of the Twin Tiers can soon make every day Earth Day by shopping at the Super Localmart, a new local goods store in Humphrey, NY. The store celebrates its grand opening on Earth Day weekend, April 23-26, with horse-drawn wagon rides, a seed swap, raffles and door prizes. Tickletown Trust & Trade, the building that houses the Super Localmart, is the original Humphrey general store, and is now itself being recycled as a not-for-profit environmental education organization. The new store features products that are biodegradable, recycled, and sustainable. Owner Lois Hilton wants the building to have a second life as a store that encourages sustainable living and local economy. “All products for sale are locally made in southwestern New York or northwestern Pennsylvania, and many of them are produced just down the road from the store,” Ms. Hilton said. Amy Moore of Humphrey, who will be selling woven
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Jefferson Street headquarters. She goes on to point out how essential volunteers are to the organization. “The need for volunteers is all the time; it’s never ending. We need them everywhere.” She adds that their soup kitchen “could not function without volunteers.” She seems to show a special fondness for the volunteers that run the various food pantries located throughout the county. “It just rocks me sometimes that these people are just so phenomenal. You get someone volunteering to manage the pantry, which is not a piece of cake; they manage the paperwork and help with the trucks when they come.” Friday the staff of CCA will have a chance to show there appreciation to the people who really keep the programs going. Outstanding volunteers will be recognized, but the volunteers will not be making the lunch for the volunteers. “No! No! Staff is doing that!” Diane points out with a laugh. When asked to sum up the feeling the staff of CCA has for the volunteers, Diane exclaims, “Volunteers are gold nuggets! They are absolute gold nuggets.”
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This Friday, April 23, the Cattaraugus Community Action (CCA) will hold a luncheon to honor over 150 volunteers for their dedicated service. The non-profit organization is an aggregation of a myriad of services organized to provide many kinds of assistance to residents of Cattaraugus County. Diane Nowak, volunteer coordinator for the program took me on a tour of their facilities housed in the old high school in Salamanca. “We are not a welfare organization. We’re an agency that is here to help people help themselves,” she tells me. The services offered to the community range from providing housing for homeless people, shelter for battered spouses, a soup kitchen, food pantries (they support over 20 pantries throughout the county), to family group counseling. The vast majority of people receiving assistance are working poor, retired, disabled or unemployed; only a small percentage are on public assistance. Altogether the CCA assisted over 14,000 people last year.
Community Action Agencies began in 1964 when President Johnson declared his war on poverty. Cattaraugus Community Action was organized in 1965, becoming one of the first such organizations in the country. Over the years the services offered to the community have expanded from teaching self sufficiency to a home weatherization program, to domestic violence programs. Today the CCA is supported primarily by federal grants and subsidies. Some of the federal money is administered through state programs; they receive some state grants, and money from private grant organizations makes up the rest of the budget. They are always ready to accept donations, and especially need household goods and personal grooming items for the people in the homeless shelter and family support unit. Although the agency has a paid staff, they are completely dependent on volunteers As Diane and I talk, we are standing in front of a wall mural painted by volunteer high school students in the family support unit at their
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Pictured at left: Mark Slocum (left) serves up some lunch for David Wrzott at the Cattaraugus Community Action soup kitchen. Both are volunteers with the CCA. Pictured at right: Diane Nowak, volunteer coordinator for the CCA stands in front of a mural painted by high school students. Photos/John Thomas
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sunday: Humphrey’s Super Localmart, located inside Tickletown Trust & Trade, will host its Grand Opening Earth Day weekend, April 23-26. The new store features products that are biodegradable, recycled, and sustainable. Pictured above: Amy Moore weaves one of the styles of baskets that she’ll be selling at the Super Localmart.
baskets and wreaths, was inspired to create her product by simply spending time on her family’s land. “I can step right out my back door and harvest ‘weavers’ anytime – grapevine, creek willow, weeping willow – they’re abundant here. Moore said she is motivated to
join the Super Localmart in the hopes of bringing local people together more often. That same sentiment was echoed by vendor Courtney Ingham, also of Humphrey, who said she is “excited to shop at the Localmart See ECO page 9
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~ The Villager ~ April 22-28, 2010
Architectural Digest A Bit of Old England in Ski Country
Story and Photos By John Thomas Everybody loves a ski cabin in the woods, but not many of them have features that really set them apart from the rest. This cabin, not far from HoliMont, has an abundance of unique features.
It’s not too unusual to find a cabin with a hot tub or a sauna; but how about an English Pub? “An English Pub?!” I hear you say? That’s right … read on, there are plenty more surprises within. The front door opens to the landing of the stairs to the upper
A stairway leading to the top floor opens up to an ideal multi-use area - perfect for a kid zone, den or home office, or all three at once! Three large facing windows in the master suite let in a generous amount of light, and the knotty pine, open beam ceiling adds an air of rustic comfort.
floors. I always check for a guest closet by the front door and am pleased to see it exactly where I expected it to be. There are bedrooms and storage down here, but I decide to explore them later, and instead head up the stairs to the main floor. Well, there it is sitting comfortably in the corner of the living room, and amazingly not looking a bit out of place - an authentic English Pub. I go into its dark finished wood interior to see the mirrored back wall, glassware shelves, and stained glass ceiling. The detail in the woodwork is amazing. I walk around to the front of the bar, do the classic elbow lean on the bar top, and my mouth starts to water for a glass of warm beer. I am told that the owners purchased the pub in England and had it shipped in pieces here. It’s an incredible conversation piece and perfect for entertaining. The rest of the living room is marvelous too. The next thing I notice is the large woodburning fireplace. Opposite that is a large two-story set of windows. They rise up to meet the cathedral ceiling, which soars high overhead. An antique chandelier provides illumination and brings out the colors in the cherry wood floor. Next to the living room is the dining room area. The wood floor is replaced with red tile. Accent tiles are scattered throughout the floor to break up the pattern. The area is large enough to accommodate an oversized dining table. It’s next to two large glass and wood doors that lead out to the backyard. I should mention here that all the windows in the house have folding screens to control the light. Where most houses have curtains or blinds for privacy and light control, these screens have translucent fabric to provide privacy without darkening the room. They are another touch that gives this house its many unique qualities. The tile floor continues into the kitchen. The center island has a breakfast bar with chairs and a
Sitting comfortably in the corner of the living room and amazingly not looking a bit out of place is an authentic English Pub. I am told that the owners purchased the pub in England and had it shipped here in pieces. It’s an incredible conversation piece and perfect for entertaining.
The kitchen’s sand colored cabinets blend well with the Corian countertops, red tile floor and dark brown walls. I open the screens at the end of the kitchen and discover a hot tub; it’s enclosed in a glass sunroom, making it perfect for year round use.
gas stove and oven. The sand colored cabinets blend well with the Corian countertops, red tile floor and dark brown walls. I find a clever pantry style cabinet with double swing-out shelves, making a very accessible spice rack. I open the screens at the end of the kitchen and discover a hot tub. It’s enclosed in a glass sunroom, making it perfect for year round use. Still on the main floor is the master suite. Its three large windows face the woods and let in a generous amount of light. The knotty pine, open beam ceiling adds an air of rustic comfort. The master bath, while not exactly huge, has tub and shower unit, and the French provincial sink lends a touch of sophistication. A stairway leads to the top floor, a large open area ideal as
a multi-use space. There are bunk beds set up here, and the TV. This could be an excellent kid zone, a den or home office, or all three at once. I decide now is the time to explore the bottom floor. A hallway off the front door leads back to a second master suite. The glass and wood doors here lead out to a deck on the front of the house. There is a shared large bathroom with a steam shower and a generous walk-in closet. Another bedroom with access to the deck is here, as well as a utility room with the washer and dryer. Then I find another surprise this house has in store. A large storage room contains something completely unexpected: a large selfcontained sauna. I can’t help but think how great it would be after a day of skiing or golf, to come
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home and have a choice of a hot tub or a sauna to relax those tired muscles. The house sits on a parcel that is being divided into three lots. The largest lot contains the house; the lot adjacent to it holds a lovely pond with fish, including a fairly large catfish; and the third lot extends from the road into the woods. Potential buyers can purchase just the house and lot, or any combination of the three lots. Think about it: an English pub, a hot tub, sauna, and a pond. All just scant minutes from HoliMont, and what more could you want in a permanent or getaway house? To see this surprising and innovative home contact Team Pritchard of ERA Vacation Properties: Cathleen (716-983-4234) or Melanie (716-480-8409).
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We are a brand new unique “Boutique Hotel” that offers a variety of specialized rooms for your lodging needs. We are committed to providing a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere with a variety of amenities to choose from that will make your first stay with us become a long-lasting tradition. We are located in Salamanca just a 1/2 mile from the world-class Seneca Allegany Casino. Allegany State Park is just minutes away with year-round outdoor activities at your disposal. Downhill skiing and unique shopping are just 20 minutes away in Ellicottville, NY. Our rooms come well appointed with HDTV, internet connections, safes and refreshment area. Some suites are also available. You will find that our 22 guest rooms have a contemporary elegance and gracious style with custom designed furniture. We are the Southern Tier’s newest and only “Boutique” hotel that offers a variety of specialty rooms. Our staff is very knowledgeable, user-friendly and dedicated to ensuring your needs are met.
We look forward to your stay with us! 734 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 1.877.7WESTGATE www.thehotelwestgate.com
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Well maintained 2BR cabin Newer built 3+BR, 2BA log Tri-level 3+BR, 2BA log home on .68 scenic acres. home on 11 scenic acres. w/det. garage w/apt. ML#B361001 ... $32,000 ML#B356550 ... $374,000 ML#B356191 ... $398,500
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THINKING ABOUT SELLING? If you have been entertaining the idea of selling your home, a real estate agent can provide you with statistics that can help you arrive at an informed decision. Among the factors to carefully consider are the number of homes listed for sale in your immediate market and the number of months that it would take to absorb the supply at the current sales rate. Another way to get a feel for the local market is simply to take notice of the number of for sale signs and vacant houses in the area. The important point to remember is that the old adage about “location, location, location” being the most important factor in real estate has never been more true. Selling property requires strategic planning if you are hoping to achieve the best return for your real estate investment. Learn how I have earned a superior reputation. Contact me today at 716474-5646. I will arrange a meeting, provide you with a free market analysis, and discuss a wide range of marketing options. HINT: The local employment rate offers an important clue about the strength of the real estate market in that area.
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MUST SEE INSIDE this remodeled home on 2 acres! ML#B327423 ... $69,500
E’VILLE SCHOOL DIST. 3BRs, 2BAs, on huge lot! ML#B312389 ... $94,000
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ERA Vacation Properties ... When You Want The World To Know Your Home is For Sale!
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2BR mobile home in perfect condition w/many upgrades. Call Andree McRae 499-8839 ML#B360980 ... $20,000
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Totally remodeled farmhouse style home. 4BRs, 3BAs, on 1.95 acres! Call Tina Dillon 474-5646 ML#B340964 ... $157,000
2BR, 1.5BA mobile home w/carport & shed for extra storage. Deck off LR, a/c. Call Melanie Pritchard 480-8409 ML#B360488 ... $46,000
2BRs, 2BAs, secluded & private behind a security fence. Call Carol Thomas 698-0115 ML#B360441 ... $111,735
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3BRs + added living space could be Updated 3BR home, central location in 4BR townhouse steps away from the 4BR, 4BA chalet on 10+ acres, mins. to slopes! 2 FPs, lg. ski room! apt. Oak wdwk, inground pool. Salamanca. Lg. fam. room, rear decks. slopes! Furn., move-in condition! Call Melanie Pritchard Call Andree McRae Call Greg Spako Call Cathleen Pritchard 480-8409 499-8839 353-1440 983-4234 ML#B353457 ... $399,000 ML#B360528 ... $189,900 ML#B360484 ... $82,500 ML#B360867 ... $259,000
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~ The Villager ~ April 22-28, 2010
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“Sustaining Life in the Landscape”
By Dr. Dionne Kress
I had a moment the other day as I watched some small children playing with bubbles. I thought to myself, what is it about bubbles that make kids so happy? And is there anything in my life that makes me as happy as bubbles? What is it about bubbles that make kids so happy anyway? Bubbles are good for the imagination and they provide simple fun. Kids can think up endless possibilities when it comes to playing with simple
bubbles. Give a child some bubbles and they will have never-ending fun playing, watching, laughing, and blowing the bubbles. They try to see how big they can make them, how high they can get them to fly; they try to catch them, and in the bath they make fake beards, funny hats and pretend mountains. This all got me thinking about how we, as adults, seem to minimize the significance of simple fun and forget to use our imaginations. Aren’t we all just kids inside of an adult body? Wouldn’t life be less stressful and more entertaining if we took time to enjoy such a simple pleasure such as blowing bubbles into the wind? Kids will laugh at the simplest things and find endless fun by using their own imaginations. As you wander through the day, try to pay attention to the simple things that may bring you happiness. There are millions of simple pleasures around us every day; we just need to slow down and enjoy a simple laugh or
enjoy the feeling of happiness. We move too fast, are too stressed, focused, and driven to pay attention to the simple pleasures. Every once in awhile I allow myself to revert to my childhood memories and think about the things that made me happy. I try to remember the simple things that brought me joy. I reengage my imagination and have fun doing something as meaningless as blowing bubbles. There are endless books, media information, and experts giving advice about stress reduction, how to laugh again, and how to feel happy. Rather than trying something new, why not reconnect with the child within you and do something that made you laugh as a child. Buy some bubbles and blow them into the wind … you may be surprised how much fun and happiness you feel, even if just for a moment. Questions? Comments? E-mail Dr. Dionne Kress, DM at dionnek @hughes.net or visit her website at dmkress.com
Honoring Survivors Relay for Life - Part I: Robert Calder
Submitted By Emily Salim PR Relay for Life of Cattaraugus County The 2010 Relay for Life of Cattaraugus County will be held Saturday, June 5 at Ellicottville Central School from 12pm12am. This year, we want to introduce you to a few of the cancer survivors that participate in the Relay for Life event. Robert Calder was born in 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland. He immigrated to the United States in 1960 and currently resides in Tonawanda, NY. Robert has been playing the bagpipes for 48 years. For many years, he was the pipe major of the Caledonian Pipes and Drums, based in Buffalo, NY. For those of you who have been to the event, you may be aware of the luminary ceremony. For those of you who are not familiar with a Relay event, Robert and his brother, 768 Broad Street Salamanca, NY 14779 (716) 945-4080 • 1-877-860-5130
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years ago, he said yes without hesitation. Robert has been coming back to the event ever since and looks forward to this yearly event. His motivation for participating in Relay for Life is the fact that there have been many members of his family who have battled the dreaded disease. Both his mother and father died of cancer. Robert also lost six aunts and uncles to cancer, while three cousins are survivors. Robert Calder is a prime example of why Relay for Life events are so important - to honor and celebrate each and every person affected by cancer. If you have free time on June 5, why not stop for a few minutes to see what Relay is all about; it is truly a worthwhile event. To learn more about this year’s Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/ cattarauguscountyny
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Jim, play Amazing Grace on their bagpipes as everyone walks silently around the track to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer, and to celebrate those who are still fighting or have conquered the fight. The luminary ceremony is a very moving part of the Relay event, where candles are lit honoring loved ones. What makes Robert so special is that he is a cancer survivor himself, a 13-year survivor of colon cancer. With this bout of cancer, he went through a year of chemo and beat the cancer. This past winter however, Robert was dealt another blow; he was diagnosed with skin cancer. He has since had surgery and the prognosis looks promising. Robert is always willing to help out various charities, and when his brother, Jim, asked him to play bagpipes with him at the Ellicottville Relay a few
By Doug Arrowsmith I just took an early morning stroll through downtown Ellicottville and, even at this hour, I was amazed at how many people were nonchalantly killing themselves, myself included. During my walk, from my apartment above the Gin Mill to Quality and back, I counted five people talking on their cell phones, one bluetooth chatter and three industrious browsers pecking away at their laptops. Each one of them might as well have been puffing away on nonfilter Lucky Strikes because, in a way, they were taking a similar risk. If this had been mid-December instead of April, the number of folks chatting, browsing and pecking would have been tripled. According to a recent article in GQ Magazine and a number of worldwide health studies, the very gadgets that were designed to make our lives simpler are also slowly killing us. (I just realized that my own cell is currently in my front pocket putting future generations of little Dougs at risk.) Think about your cell phone for a moment. What is it? It’s essentially a tiny
microwave oven with no walls that you hold against the side of your head. When put that way it doesn’t sound like a very good idea does it? The same goes for your laptop which also emits microwave radiation. It says it all right there. Laptop. Not a very good area to be irradiating. We’re a nation on the go and we don’t like to be interrupted, which is why we tend to ignore warnings about the things that make our jobs and our lives so much simpler. That attitude of total disregard for our own safety may be about to bite many of us in our overworked backsides. Take, for example, Wall Street. The epitome of go faster, work harder and make more. According to the GQ article, there has been a mini-epidemic taking hold in the business world. Young investment bankers and business people in their mid- to late-thirties are suddenly finding themselves with brain tumors. These are the people who have been using cell phones almost constantly for over ten years. They knew that the possibility of damaging radiation existed but they couldn’t be interrupted long enough to consider the effect it was having on their own brains. This whole subject has the ring of nonsensical fear mongering to it. Our cell phones can’t be dangerous or someone would be doing something about it. Right? Wrong. In America there has been almost no nonindustry studies about the harmful effect of microwave damage and legislation has been quietly enacted, protecting the cell phone industry from litigation. The rest of the world,
however, has woken up to the danger of gadget infatuation. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a decade or more of cell phone use can increase the user’s chance of getting a brain tumor by almost 40%. Overuse of your phone can also cause early onset Alzheimers, senility, DNA damage and, in men who carry their phones in their pockets, massive sperm die-offs or testicular cancer. And yet the phone industry keeps denying the obvious. Why? Billions and billions of dollars. We’ve seen this kind of idiocy before but our collective short-term memory loss prevents us from seeing our own recent past. For years tobacco, asbestos and pesticide industries kept insisting that their products were safe even as people began dropping like flies around them. The makers of Agent Orange, for example, only recently admitted that, yes, their product might be a tad bit harmful if sprayed directly on people. Brilliant. I’m not suggesting that we take a slow train back to the stone ages or even the seventies and toss all our gadgets away. They’ve become too much a part of our lives to even consider such an action. But we can slow down a little bit and we can start holding the industry deniers responsible for the harmful products they keep shoving at us. I’m also not suggesting that I’m somehow smarter than you because I don’t use my phone very often. I’m a smoker for God’s sake. I am however, suggesting that we … Hang on a second. I have a call. Comments? E-mail Doug at shakedowndoug@hotmail.com
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Cont. from front page is National Trails Day. Sundquist explained all the work is done with full approval by the State Department of Environmental Conservation under their “Adopt a Natural Resource” permit program. “Once we do that, we’re registered as volunteers with the state.” Association volunteers maintain an extensive network of trails. “They extend south
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Cont. from front page of reconstruction and repairs caused by flooding last August. He added that FEMA could pay up to $500,000 total to the railroad to cover the repairs. The money covers the cost of materials, and rehabilitation and improvement to the tracks, as well as workers pay. It would also allow Owner Robert Dingman, Jr. to finish repairs needed to open the line that services Setterstix Corp. in Cattaraugus. He added that the CCIDA acted as a go-between for FEMA and the railroad, and due to New York State imposing taxes on CCIDA’s income, he had to make certain the money did not show up as income on the CCIDA’s books. Wiktor also discussed removing and selling for scrap, track materials from an abandoned stretch of the railroad line owned by the CCIDA. He said the five-anda-half mile stretch of line has not been in use since 1987, the towns the line passes over have paved over the road crossings, the railroad ties have rotted away and Chautauqua County has removed the segment of line that entered their county. Wiktor said selling scrap from this section of line would have
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their boats will be shuttled back to the campgrounds in time for the finale cookout activities. The cost of registration is $35/person ($55 after April 18) and includes shuttling of participants and canoes, a mug and the checkpoint beer, and a chicken or beef dinner.
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been strong supporters of all the arts in Bradford,” said Mayes. “I am very happy that they agreed to be in the café scene.” Songs include “Wilkommen,” “It Couldn’t Please me More,” “Maybe This Time,” “Tomorrow Belongs to Me,” “Money, Money” and ““Cabaret.” “Cabaret’s” awards include a 1967 Tony Award for Best Musical and 1998 Tony Award
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Cont. from page 5 separates by Libra, Tia and Zashi will also be featured. Liz added, “We can’t forget about the menswear! We are offering casuals and sportswear for men from The North Face, True Grit, and Colombia Sportswear.” As a spring tradition, all clothing will be marked down to ten percent off the sale ticket. Consignment and estate sale jewelry is also available. The prevailing brand name continues to be The North Face. Throughout the summer,
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Cont. from page 5 myself. I prefer to support local businesses whenever possible, and I try to reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ around us by re-using rather than buying new.” For her own Super Localmart products, Ms. Ingham is making dolls with reused bedsheets and pillow cases, which she then stuffs with local wool. She is also making salves with herbs
from the ski areas almost all the way to Salamanca.” At Ellicottville Bike Shop, owner Dennis Baldwin is also ready to ride. “We do our group ride every Monday night,” which he has already participated in. He’s been involved with the biking club for at least ten years. “There are a lot of members, and on trail days, we get a pretty good turnout.” Baldwin notes, riding trails are easily accessed behind the ski resorts. And while they require seasonal maintenance, “they hold up pretty well.”
What about being in shape? “You don’t have to be a gym rat or run a marathon,” but some conditioning is required to climb hills. And some of the trails are easier to ride than others. “Most of the trails in the Ellicottville area are intermediate to advanced (level).” Easier riding can be found in Allegany State Park. To learn more about the mountain biking/hiking trails in Ellicottville, , visit www. wnymba.org or call Dennis at the Ellicottville Bike Shop, 716-699-2453.
zero impact on the segments of the railroad in active use, and the CCIDA would retain their right of way on the property. He added that this segment of line has already dealt with issues of theft. The board agreed to start seeking bids for removal and sale of the scrap. Wiktor informed the board that New York suspended the collection of the $5 Million Dollar IDA tax until after a meeting the state is holding in June, though the CCIDA had already paid their amount since the decision came after their bills due date. He said the State had already cashed the check by the time they announced the suspension. He said this is not an issue, since New York State may not rescind the law and the IDAs may have to pay the tax anyways. Wiktor said he attended a meeting in the Town of Allegany discussing the proposed Saint Bonaventure Square project and discussing various means of administering grants and potential funding for the project. He said this would include upgrades to the roads, parking, sewer and energy systems used by the project, as well as the project potentially using monies from the Economic Recovery Facility Bonds. He added that the Town of Allegany, the CCIDA or both could sponsor the project. He said groups
involved in the project might give a brief presentation to the board at the next meeting. Wiktor noted two other projects that could use the stimulus funds have contacted the CCIDA, and they currently are looking into how to get the projects underway by the end of the year to take advantage of the funds, which the CCIDA must return to New York State if not used. Mrs. Cathie Bridges, Partner with R. A. Mercer and Co. presented the board with an overview of the CCIDA’s annual audit for 2009. She said the 2009 Audit found the CCIDA to be compliant with all regulations and procedures, and the CCIDA’s financial statements appeared accurate and sound with no flaws or errors. She noted the CCIDA had a net-loss in revenues; however, it is an improvement from the year before when the CCIDA had a greater net loss. Bridges suggested to the board they consider some long-term investments once interest rates improve. She noted there were no significant changes caused by depreciation of property, and this was comparative to the year before. The board unanimously approved the 2009 Audit Report. The next CCIDA meeting will take place at 11:15am on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the CCIDA office in Ellicottville.
Campsites are separate and can accommodate up to four people and two vehicles and are $40/ site. The Great Valley Regatta is 14 miles long and boasts enough fun for spectators as well as participants. With food, music and refreshments you know you’re in for a party; so get your applications in and have a good time! Applications for the regatta can be downloaded from their website but they are
also available at Kings Market in Great Valley or you can call the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Dept at 716-945-1398. If you are new to the regatta and would like more information on the rules and regulations, log on to www.yagottaregatta.com or e-mail gvregatta@aol.com. For those who like to surf for area events, check out past regattas on Youtube. Great Valley is located just north of Salamanca, NY on Route 219.
for Best Revival of a Musical. The 1972 film directed by Bob Fosse won eight Academy Awards including Best Actress for Liza Minelli in the role of Sally Bowles. The 2010-‘11 Prism Series season will be announced during the performance of “Cabaret.” To purchase tickets for the show, call the Pitt-Bradford Box Office at 814-362-5113, 11:30am4:30pm Monday-Friday. Cost of the pre-show dinner is $20 and includes: coq au vin, braised chicken in wine, tomatoes and herbs; Cabernet
pasta with grilled vegetables; Haricot Vere, French green beans; Nicoise-style salad; and crème brulee. Dinner will be served in the KOA Dining Room, Frame Westerberg Commons. Reservations for the dinner can also be made through the box office. “Cabaret” contains adult themes and may not be suitable for children. For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at 814362-7609 or e-mail arj4@pitt. edu
the shop is carrying a large selection of fleece and nylon jackets for men, women and children. “This is one of our best lines and we love it!” says Liz. “It can fit such a wide range of individuals; there’s always something for everyone in the family.” Clothing aside, Giclee’ prints are also available for purchase by artist John Mets, featuring scenes from Holiday Valley, HoliMont and the village of Ellicottville. The Red Door Ski Shop broke ground in the home of the Auer family in Orchard Park, New York. Interestingly enough, their home was a white colonial with
a red door – hence the name. In 1985, The Auer family wanted to open a different location and chose Ellicottville. The current owners are the Miller family who reside in the Buffalo area. “We have a wonderful staff of ladies, including Nancy Guercio, Margaret Kinn, Donna Brooks and Bev Vogl. These ladies, along with great support from local and transient visitors, keep this place going,” says Liz. “A world of thanks goes out to all of you.” The Red Door Ski Shop is located at 11 Washington Street, Ellicottville, phone 716-6992026. Store hours are from 10am-5pm daily.
grown at her home. Other products for sale at the Super Localmart include soaps, wool and yarn, candles, recycled fabric creations, and wooden bowls. In addition, the store has a “tools for sustainable living” category, under which it sells items such as reused food mills, hand tools, and books about homesteading and the environment. The Super Localmart’s opening weekend schedule includes hours on Friday, April 23 from 4-8pm; Saturday, April
24 from 10am-8pm; Sunday, April 25 from 10am-6pm; and Monday, April 26 from 4-8pm. The store’s Saturday hours will feature a gardeners’ roundtable and seed swap from 2-4pm, as well as horse-drawn wagon rides from 4-8pm. Tickletown Trust & Trade is located at 4484 Humphrey Road, County Route 18. Vendor applications will continue to be accepted. For more information on the Super Localmart, please call 716-945-5460 or visit www. superlocalmart.com
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The public is invited to a seed swap and gardeners’ roundtable discussion, to be held at Tickletown Excellent oral & written communication skills, strong budgetary/financial skills, strong comTrust & Trade this Saturday, April 24 in Humphrey. The roundtable, which begins at 2pm, will puter skills (office suite & graphic design) and exceptional organizational skills are required. be led by Richard Price of Faerie Seeds in Buffalo. Mr. Price has 35 years of organic gardening High school diploma required. Advanced degree desirable. Salary commensurate with experiexperience and is a former NOFA-certified organic market gardener. A member of the Seedsavers’ ence. Please send resume to Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce, 26 Main St., Salamanca, Exchange, he teaches workshops at Urban Roots Community Garden Center in Buffalo. Following NY 14779. 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NASW and New York State OASAS process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of processing to C/O ODEUM PUBLICAcontinuing education units are available, for an additional $20 each. For further information, please TIONS, LLC, 119 North 9th Street, Olean, NY, 14760. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. contact the Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus County, Inc. at 716-372-0208. Notice of Formation of ZOAR VALLEY REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS FARM, LLC: Arts. Spaghetti Dinner: It’s time for absolutely the best spaghetti in the area! Bethel Lutheran Church of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/18/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has of Portville will hold their annual spaghetti dinner on April 29, 2010 from 4-7pm. The dinner been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail will be held in the church fellowship hall at 79 Brooklyn Street. The cost for the spaghetti dinner a copy of process to: PO Box 11, Versailles, NY 14168. Purpose: any lawful activities. will be $6 for adults, $5 for small portions and $20 for families (immediate family). Tickets will Notice of Formation of Kinship With Horses LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of be available at the door or pre-sale from any member of Bethel Lutheran; just call 716-933-6699. N.Y. (SSNY) on 08/11/08. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of Takeouts will be available – call 933-6699 after 3:30pm to order. New this year will be free LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 3924 delivery to homes and businesses in the Portville/Olean area. There is a four-dinner minimum for N. Otto Rd., Cattaraugus, NY 14719. Purpose: any lawful activity. delivery. This would be the perfect opportunity for several neighbors to get together for a party and not have to cook! Dinner will include spaghetti, homemade meatballs, tossed salad, Italian NOTICE OF Formation of Linderman LLC: Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY bread and butter, and beverage. Vegetarian spaghetti can also be served upon request. Don’t (SSNY) on 03/08/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of forget dessert! There will be a bake sale at the same time. All manner of heavenly desserts will LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principal business location: 416 Abbotts Road, Cuba, NY 14727. Purpose: any lawful activity. be available, including the famous pies our congregation makes. NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: On March 16, 2010, JORDAN’S RESTAURANT & DOG POUND, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary H H of State is designated as agent for services of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 1136 Old Rock City Road, Olean, New York 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place This Week’s Difficulty Level: lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the a number into each box so that Limited Liability Company Law. each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box Notice of Qualification of SS REALTY, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY square within the larger diagram (SSNY) on 03/29/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. LLC formed in Georgia (GA) on (there are 9 of these) will contain 04/14/08. NYS fictitious name: SS REALTY NORTHEAST, LLC. Princ. office of LLC: 132 every number from 1 through Sheppard Ave. West, Ste. 100, N. York, Ontario, Canada M2N-1M5. SSNY designated as agent 9. In other words, no number of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at will appear more than once in any row, column, or smaller the addr. of its princ. office. Arts. of Org. filed with GA Secy. of State, 315 West Tower, 2 MLK, 9-box square. Working with Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30334-1530. Purpose: Any lawful activity. the numbers already given as a Notice of Formation of K2LZM2, LLC: Arts. of Org. were filed with the NY Secretary of State guide, complete each diagram with the missing numbers that (SOS) on 03/19/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SOS is designated as agent of the LLC will lead to the correct solution. upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state Good luck! to which the SOS shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon is: 95 West Forest Drive, Rochester, NY 14624. The character and purpose of the business of K2LZM2, LLC is to Last Week’s Puzzle: engage in any lawful activity pursuant to New York Limited Liability Company Law. 1 4 6 3 8 9 7 5 2 Notice of Formation of Parris Pizza Company LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State 7 5 2 4 1 6 3 9 8 of NY (SSNY) on 12/31/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of 8 9 3 5 7 2 1 4 6 LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: James MacFarlane, 11 Boylston St., Bradford, PA 16701. Purpose: any lawful activity. 5 3 7 6 9 1 8 2 4 2 6 8 7 4 3 5 1 9 Notice of Qualification of TD Retail, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/6/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business address: 255 Rochester St., Unit 4, 4 1 9 2 5 8 6 7 3 Salamanca, NY 14779. LLC formed in DE on 10/9/09. NY Sec. of State designated as agent of 9 8 4 1 3 5 2 6 7 LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation 6 7 1 8 2 4 9 3 5 System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, registered agent upon whom process may be served. DE 3 2 5 9 6 7 4 8 1 address of LLC: 84 Walker Rd., Dover, DE 19904. 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