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Annual Raccoon Rally Invites All Levels to Take Part This Weekend BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO WPIG 95.7 FM 20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162 Friday, June 25th, 7-11pm TERRANOVA Saturday, June 26th, 5-9pm THE RHYTHM ROCKERS They’ve got their own flavors of Hard Drivin’ Blues, Hot Licks & Good Rock ‘n Roll.

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How many people remember “Les Bicyclettes De Belsize,” the Engelbert Humperdinck hit about a couple bicycling through the French countryside? Change the location to Allegany State Park and add a competitive element, and you have this year’s Raccoon Rally, coming up this Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27. The event offers bicycling for all ages, regardless of their skill level. Race organizer Mark Lawrence says the Rally is once again ready to spin into high gear. “Cyclists of all skill levels compete in fun, challenging and attention-getting events around park roads and trails.” It doesn’t Raccoon Rally, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27 at Allegany State Park, offers bicymatter whether you’re a first-timer or cling for all ages, regardless of skill level. Five separate events take place over the weekend, including a SEE RALLY PAGE 9

road race, trails competition, short track cross country race, a downhill race, and the grand finale cross country race. There is also a kids race - free for kids!

Ellicottville’s Summer Festival Of The Arts Is Next Weekend! 20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530 Every Thursday, 7-11pm KUK & FREDDIE Saturday, June 26th, 9:30pm EASY STREET SLIDERS Every Monday, 7-10m BLUE MULE Every Wednesday, 9pm-1am WAGNER & WINSTON

Outdoor Concerts, Arts & Crafts, a Pet Parade and More! Headliner, Survivor, to Perform July 3 at HV It’s happening next weekend! Ellicottville’s Summer Festival of the Arts is scheduled for July 2-4 and will offer plenty of outdoor concerts and food that will light your fire all weekend long! On Friday, July 2, a Country and Western concert featuring Jeff Beckly will take place on the slopes of HoliMont. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing on Sunday, July 4 on the slopes of Holiday Valley and will feature 11 additional performers doing a tribute to Motown. And the evening will wrap up with the 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever. But perhaps the most anticipated concert scheduled is the headliner for this year’s Summer Fest. At Holiday Valley, legendary rock group Survivor, creators of Rocky’s “Eye of the Tiger,” will be playing on Saturday, July 3 with a fabulous fireworks display to follow. Topping off this hot weekend will be an Arts and Craft show from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday on Jefferson Street, as well as the annual pet parade at 11am on Washington Street. Saturday there will be a rock-climbing wall and on Sunday there will be the ever-popular Strawberry Festival. To inquire about this year’s Summer Festival of the Arts, visit the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at www.ellicottvilleny.com or call the Chamber directly at 716-699-5046.

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July 4th Weekend Will Bring Three Days of Rodeo Entertainment to Ellicottville BY GARY DULANSKI

Head ‘em up and move on out to the annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo! For die-hard fans it’s the reason for the season; summer is heating up on the Fourth of July weekend. It’s all happening in Ellicottville with all the Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddle and Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing you can handle until your eyes melt! I had the opportunity to speak with Championship Rodeo owner John Kent who has owned and operated the rodeo for 22 years. He grew up in the Great Valley area and has lived in Ellicottville all of his life. “We’re Next weekend’s IPRA sanctioned Rodeo will feature Roping, Steer SEE RODEO PAGE 9

Inside Business Track: The Reclaimed Barnboard Furniture Co. ... page 5 With their grand opening a mere five months ago, owner Al Schlegel of The Reclaimed Barnboard Furniture Company feels like Ellicottville was the best fit in Western New York for his business. Not only does he sell his vintage handcrafted furniture and accessories in the store and wholesale, but he’s recently been contracted out by the work-in-progress Morningside Estates of Ellicottville to decorate the interior of the entire complex.

Up Close & Personal: The Old School B-Boys Coming to E’ville ... page 5 Growing up on Butler Street, the group of five men started their group in commemoration of Butler Street – giving themselves the name The Old School B-Boys. The B-Boys are a Motown group that play hits from some of the greatest Motown stars, such as The Temptations and The Foundations.

Wrestling, Saddle and Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing and more! Tickets will be available at the gate.

New Police Vehicle On The Way Town Board Debates Fee Revisions; Bridge and Water Projects BY JOHN THOMAS The regular monthly meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board began with the police report and the consideration of two bids for a new police vehicle. The bids were from DeLacy Ford for a Ford Expedition and Emerling Chevrolet for a Chevy Tahoe. The board referred to Dave Golly for his opinion on the two vehicles. He stated that he felt the Tahoe was the

better of the two vehicles and pointed out that the Tahoe comes with a 100,000-mile power-train warranty and the Ford only 60,000. There was discussion about the accessories and modifications needed to make either vehicle ready for police work. The bid for the Tahoe was slightly more than the Ford but the board leaned in favor of the Tahoe. A motion was made and passed to accept the bid for the base Chevy Tahoe. A second motion was

made to order the vehicle with the option and modification package as presented in the bid, bringing the total of the vehicle to about $30,233. There was discussion about the Town possibly modifying the fees charged for various permits. Supervisor John Burrell noted that recently the Village raised their fees. Mark Alianello pointed out that when the Town’s

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~ The Villager ~ June 24-30, 2010

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If you’re reading this, I hope it’s sunny and you’re somewhere in beautiful Cattaraugus County. Maybe you’re walking along the

shores of Cuba Lake watching the sun sparkle the blue water. Or perhaps you’re hiking in the Enchanted Mountains, or biking along the miles of terrific single-track our area is widely recognized for. You might be strolling arm-in-arm with a friend, shopping in downtown Ellicottville, stopping for a quick bite in one of our fabulous restaurants. Summer in the most southwest corner of New York State is such a wonderful time of the year. The springtime hustle has been replaced with a more relaxed pace, one conducive to unwinding and recharging

your own internal batteries. Everywhere you look you see beauty – it’s no wonder so many visitors come here to enjoy our warm sunny days and cool, starry nights. To me, it’s the most delightful place on earth – right here, right now … Take a deep, cleansing breath – now exhale; repeat as necessary. Smell the wonderful freshness the air has to it, and make sure you take it all in – not just the summer sights, but the tastes, the sounds and the fun. You couldn’t be at a better place at a better time. Lucky you. Until next week … Jeanine Zimmer

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Letter To The Publisher Ride for Roswell: Help Us in Our Quest to Save Lives One out of three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Most of us know someone that has successfully battled cancer. We also know someone who has had their life taken by it. This Saturday, June 26, our team will be cycling in The Ride For Roswell to raise funds for critical research and patient care at one of the nation’s top comprehensive cancer centers Roswell Park Cancer Institute. This year’s Ride will again take place on the north campus of the

University at Buffalo. The money we raise will help researchers and physicians better understand the causes of cancer and discover new methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The funds will also be allocated towards improving the quality of life for local cancer patients and will help recruit some of the nation’s top doctors to our community. Last year’s Ride raised $2.3 million to award grants to its researchers. Your help is needed to save lives!

Please join our team, “Golley’s Guts n Gears” by making a tax-deductible donation online at http://giving .roswellpark.org/netcommunity/ golleysgutsngears. You can also make a check payable to “Ride for Roswell” and give it to one of us. (Please include a rider’s name on your check.) As a team we have pledged to raise $150 each! Thank you for your support! Anne Golley Jennifer (Golley) Baldonado Michelle (Golley) Cortez

Ellicottville Historical Society Meeting July 8 E’VILLE - The Ellicottville Historical Society will meet on Thursday July 8 at 7:30pm in the meeting room of the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Mr. Jack Searles, Cattaraugus County Administrator, will speak on the History of the U.S. Postal System in Cattaraugus County. The public is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.

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Pictured above are Ducky Race winners from the Grand Opening Celebration of the Holiday Valley Pool Complex, held last weekend. At left: Ducky Race winner Holli Kinney with HV Head Lifeguard Anne Clayson. Center: Ducky Race winner MacKenzie Small with HV Lifeguard Vinnie Smith. Not shown: Ducky Race winner Ali Edwards. The Ducky Race will be held every Saturday, and each race will generate $50 for a local charity. 100 rubber duckies are sold for $1 each. The ducks are sent down the slide and the first duck to cross the finish line in the pool wins. The winner gets a $50 Holiday Valley gift certificate and $50 is donated to a local charity. Last weekend’s charities included Ellicottville’s Foundation for Youth, Ellicottville Family Support Center, and Ellicottville Little League. (See more pictures from last weekend’s grand opening celebration on this week’s Photo Page.)

Alumni Banquet Ellicottville Central Plans Reunion Weekend of July 16-17 E’VILLE - The ECS Alumni All-Class Reunion Banquet is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Tannenbaum Lodge, Holiday Valley, beginning at 5pm. Alumni Breakfast Tours of the Tamarack Club will take place the following morning, Saturday, July 17 from 9-11am. All ECS graduates, former classmates and guests are cordially invited to attend the 2010 Alumni Banquet/Reunion on Friday, July 16 and Saturday morning, July 17. The festivities begin on Friday evening at 5pm at the Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley. Reserved seating is provided for Honor Years only, so if you have a group planning to sit together, come early to claim a table. A cash bar will be available, and there will be ample time to greet

friends and former classmates and browse through displays of school memorabilia. Dinner will be served at 7pm. During the following program, the Five Year Honor Year Classes will be recognized, as well as the two 2010 Graduation recipients of the annual $250 Alumni Award each. Menu choices are included on the Reservation form, which can be found online at ellicottvillecentral.com, on the Alumni Page. The forms are also available at the Holiday Shoppe and Red Door for you convenience. The cost, which includes the Saturday event, is $27, or $13.50 for 60th Year Grads and over. Send completed Reservation forms with check payable to ECS Alumni Association to: PO Box 1033, Ellicottville, NY

14731-1033. Saturday morning, the Alumni Tours will be held from 9-11am at the Tamarack Club, Holiday Valley’s new Four-Star Slopeside Condo/Hotel, with such amenities as an indoor/outdoor year-round pool, two outdoor hot tubs, spa, fitness center, conference rooms, wi-fi, a restaurant and much more. Tours include a continental breakfast, with more time to continue Friday night’s visit with former classmates and friends. Ellicottville’s annual Folk Art and Music Fair is also ongoing, providing a great way to round out your weekend enjoyment. For more information about this year’s ECS Alumni Banquet & Reunion Weekend, please call alumni Nancy Brown at 716257-9110.

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Five Star Bank Gives Back Discover Ellicottville Local United Ways Accept Generous Donation

WARSAW, NY – Local United Ways are pleased to announce that thanks to a successful United Way campaign at Five Star Bank, all United Way agencies in the area will be sharing a grand total of $100,000. “This is what community banking is all about! I am very proud of the generosity from our entire employee base. Their involvement in their local United Way campaigns and the close ties they have with their United Way agencies was evident in their pledges, putting us over our company goal and exceeding $100,000. In these tough economic times, it was heartwarming to see not only Five Star Bank, but other companies and individuals help United Way exceed their goals so that funding can be provided to those in need,” said R. Mitchell McLaughlin, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Some of the unique incentives offered to the Five Star employees included a flat screen HDTV, 4 tickets to a Buffalo Bills game, and a bicycle, as well as paid days off to their employees who participated and increased their contributions. “Five Star Bank’s commitment to the United Way continues to be overwhelming. The employees, together with the philanthropic leadership of Peter Humphrey, President

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Championship Game Villager Yankees Fall to Little Valley; Finish the Season 10-4 Record C.S.I. Summer Science Fun Camps Learn the skills needed to run a crime lab! Fingerprinting, collecting data and evidence that will solve the mystery! Science, crafts, activities & more! Lots of fun! July 12th-16th, Ages 6-10 • July 19th-23rd, Ages 10-13 Call the school at 716.592.7002 for more information.

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The Villager Yankees fell to the Little Valley Mets in the Minor League Baseball Championship game this past Monday night in Great Valley, NY. The Mets were led on the mound by Jake Goodenow, and at the plate by Dakota Loop and Andrew Minnekine. The Yankees finished the season with a 10-4 record and were led by Evelyn Cortez, Evan Palmatier, Walter Woodarek and Griffin Chudy in the Championship game. The end-ofseason League Picnic will take place June 30 at the Little Valley Pool. Nine and ten-yearold all stars will be playing in Little Valley the week of July 5 for the All-Star game. The ECLV All-Stars are being coached by Todd Palmatier, Christopher Woodarek and Trent Slaugenhaupht. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful season! Photos/Mike Painter

Volunteers Needed Salamanca Seeking Volunteers for Allegany River Fest July 10

SALAMANCA - The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Allegany River iFest on July 10 to assist with mvarious aspects of the event. yThe festival features the -“Crazy White Boys Tour with hMark Wills and Josh Gracin,” ras well as other musical rperformances by Native Son, -The Bobby Hartle Band, and tWest of the Mark. Gates open aat noon on Saturday, July e10 with concerts beginning sat 1pm and the Crazy White dBoys at 8:30pm. Between music sets, attendees will be awed by a t demonstration of traditional , Seneca social dances d

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performed by The Buffalo Creek Dancers and by the breathtaking skills of three acts from the remarkable Tom Bishop’s Wild West Show. Best known for their participation in The Murdoch Mysteries, a turn of the century horse and buggy television suspense series, four Wild West performers will dazzle concert goers with rope tricks, a Texas bull whip act and a Fast Draw Challenge by Smilin’ Dan. Additional highlights of the 2nd Annual Allegany River Fest include a huge outdoor dance stage, beer tent, mechanical bull riding, western style photos, and a chance to taste the best of country and native

food, from BBQ and ribs to fry bread and Indian tacos. A wide variety of volunteers are being sought to help with equipment set-up for the concerts, ticket takers at the gate, and general assistance throughout Veterans Memorial Park. All volunteers will be given free tickets for entrance on Saturday, July 10. If you are interested in assisting the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce as a volunteer for the Allegany River Fest, please contact Jenny Ingrao, Events Specialist at 716-9452034. For more information on Allegany River Fest or to purchase advance sale tickets for only $22 visit www. alleganyriverfest.com

Scholarship Competition St. Aloysius Regional School Invites Students of All Faiths to Enter

SPRINGVILLE - St. Aloysius Regional School is offering a Scholarship Competition open to potential students for the 2010-2011 school year. Full and partial scholarships will be awarded in two grade level categories. The competition will be held July 27-28 at the school. Students entering grades 3-5 will compete at 9:30am and students entering grades 6-8 will compete at 1pm. Entrants may register by calling the school at 716-592-7002.

When registering, you will choose which day you prefer to compete. All registrations must be completed by 3pm on Monday, July 26. Winners of the scholarships will be notified by August 12. St. Aloysius Regional School accepts students from the Springville, Cattaraugus/Little Valley, Gowanda, Ellicottville, Holland, North Collins, Pioneer, and West Valley districts. Due to an increased interest, St. Al’s has extended its enrollment program

through August. Small class sizes, an exceptional faculty, a strong emphasis on morals and values joined with a safe, secure environment make our school the best choice for your child’s education. For more information about the scholarship contest, contact Trish Loveless, Administrative Assistant at St. Aloysius Regional School at the number listed above or e-mail stalsschool@aol.com. Visit us on the web at www. staloysiusregional.com

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BY JENNIFER FREIBURGER Each year the Chamber presents a fireworks display following one of our Summer Festival of the Arts concerts at Holiday Valley, “the cherry on the top of an incredible night,” as we call it. If you’ve never had a chance to lie on the manicured fairways and enjoy the fireworks, you just don’t know what you are missing. So join us this year and see one of the best displays ever, choreographed to your favorite

rock classics and patriotic songs following the Survivor concert on Saturday, July 3. Young Explosives Corporation’s Display Fireworks Pyrotechnician Mike Weishan, from Cattaraugus, NY, has been doing our fireworks display for the Summer Festival since 1998. Mike is the local sales representative for Young Explosives, a company out of Rochester that does hundreds of shows a year, owned by Jim Young. Young manufactures

most of the fireworks they use, which enables them to create a display suited specifically for the unique mountain setting in Ellicottville. Mike and his wife Eileen are both licensed by the state and together they have over 37 years of certified pyrotechnics experience, which becomes obvious when you witness their work! Mike is additionally licensed by the state with a Pyrotechnician Certificate of Competence, a license required to transport fireworks. Mike began dabbling in fireworks with some friends from the area back in the eighties, and by 1990 was a fully certified licensed Pyrotechnician. His passion developed after seeing how rewarding and fun shooting off fireworks was. He says, “I don’t think about all the work required for a show because of the anticipation of the sky lighting up with my creativity, the crowds cheering and the fun I have doing it! The hard part is the clean up!” Mike is also the one who is responsible for the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Holiday Valley. “You are actually a performer; people come to see your creation and then when it’s all done you receive an amazing round of applause!” said Mike. If you are interested in finding out how to become a Pyrotechnician, they are always looking for new “shooters!” Contact Mike Weishan at 716257-5116.

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Over the past 15 years, Sysco has played a significant role in helping to build awareness for our annual Taste of Ellicottville by providing sponsorship dollars. We are extremely happy to say that Sysco will be the signature event sponsor for the 2010 Taste, which is scheduled for August 7-8. Sysco has long been a provider of food products and supplies to all of Ellicottville’s outstanding eating and drinking establishments, and we all thank them for their 2010 contribution. Pictured above from left to right is everyone’s favorite Sysco salesman, Pat Murphy, with Brian McFadden of the Chamber and John Szczypierowski, Sysco’s Regional Sales Manager.

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Buffalo Philharmonic to Play with Motown Band in Ellicottville BY MEGAN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DONNELL July 4th holiday weekend, the Old School B-Boys and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing together at the Ellicottville Summer Festival of the Arts. Growing up on Butler Street, the group of five men started their group in commemoration of Butler Street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving themselves the name The Old School B-Boys. The B-Boys are a Motown group that play hits from some of the greatest Motown stars, such as The Temptations and The Foundations. The group of singers has been together for 12 years, playing various venues along the way and with many other people. July 4 will mark the second time The Old School B-Boys will have performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, something they are very happy about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very exciting,â&#x20AC;? said Duane Madyun, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contact person and member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always exciting when we perform with them.â&#x20AC;? The group has been practicing for the Ellicottville Summer Festival for the past six weeks, and within the next week will begin practicing with the Buffalo Philharmonic. The Old School B-Boys will be opening up with a classic by The Temptations, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Readyâ&#x20AC;? and will also sing â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Girlâ&#x20AC;? by The Foundations. On July 4, after the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) performs their set of

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seven songs at 7:05 and a brief intermission, the B-Boys will take the stage while the BPO plays in the background for about 35 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Old School B-Boys will do their songs with the help of the Buffalo Philharmonic. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be classical music, it will be Motown music, but with the Buffalo Philharmonic backing them up with their instruments,â&#x20AC;? said Jennifer Freiburger, administrative coordinator at the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. The B-Boys will be performing on the outdoor stage at Holiday Valley at the bottom of the green. Presale tickets are $30, but after June 27, will be $35. However, there is a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;VIPâ&#x20AC;?

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With their grand opening a mere five months ago, owner Al Schlegel of The Reclaimed Barnboard Furniture Company feels like Ellicottville was the best fit in Western New York for his business. Not only does he sell his vintage handcrafted furniture and accessories in the store and wholesale, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently been contracted out by the work-in-progress Morningside Estates of Ellicottville to decorate the interior of the entire complex. Bedrooms, living areas, kitchens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even bathrooms, the Barnboard has a piece of furniture to fit everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liking for any room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our furniture is built out of reclaimed barnboard,â&#x20AC;? says Schlegel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We dismantle antique barns between 150 to 200 years old, and use the supplies to create a variety of different furniture pieces.â&#x20AC;? Henceforth, the store has green items galore, with everything created from 100% recycled materials. All furniture designs at the Barnboard are totally original, with a surplus of phenomenal accessories. Master Carpenter Jim Rubeck â&#x20AC;&#x153;leads the crew here,â&#x20AC;? says Schlegel. Rubeckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite piece is the small wet bar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took some fine tuning, but this piece was well sthought through and it really y his stunningly unique,â&#x20AC;? says dSchlegel. Willing to accommodate e sanyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, the Barnboard ntakes special orders and requests. They also deliver to any location

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Bedrooms, living areas, kitchens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even bathrooms, the Barnboard has a piece of furniture to fit everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liking for any room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our furniture is built out of reclaimed barnboard,â&#x20AC;? says owner Al Schlegel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We dismantle antique barns between 150 to 200 years old, and use the supplies to create a variety of different furniture pieces.â&#x20AC;? Henceforth, the store has green items galore, with everything created from 100% recycled materials. Photo/Gary Kinn

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no restrictions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One instance this past winter, we carried a piece down what seemed like a goat trail, with snow up to our waists!â&#x20AC;? says Rubeck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The housing dĂŠcor in this area fits what we do perfectly,â&#x20AC;? says Schlegel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel very lucky and fortunate to be here.â&#x20AC;? Things seem to be getting even better. Schlegel has an on-premises interior decorator, Dawn Kempisty, and has recently acquired a team of sales representatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a whole slew of things in the fire and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very excited,â&#x20AC;? says Schlegel.

There really arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any set store hours, as both gentlemen put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there is only so much time in the day, and we have many projects going on.â&#x20AC;? However, the store hours are seasonal, for the most part, and they encourage everyone to stop by and check them out. The Reclaimed Barnboard Furniture Company is located at 14 Washington Street in downtown Ellicottville. They can be reached by telephone at 716-699-5555. Or, check out their website, which is also a work-in-progress, at www. barnboardfurniture.com

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Architectural Digest St. John’s Church: Ellicottville’s Longstanding Symbol of Reverence

In many ways the story of St. John’s Episcopal Church is the story of Ellicottville. The town was incorporated in 1820, from land owned by The Holland Land Company. The town we know was primarily forest until its namesake Joseph Elliott, surveyor and land agent for the company, laid out the streets. He named the streets after former presidents, but as there were only a handful of them at the time, he had to resort to naming some streets after their wives and the wives of some of the men who worked for Holland. By 1829 there

were a few stores, a saw mill, some inns, a newspaper, and about forty houses. Western New York was still considered frontier and was inhabited mostly by loggers, trappers, and the occasional farmer. The roots of the Episcopal Church in town date back to 1829, when a group of Episcopal families organized to gain the benefit of a traveling missionary who held services for various congregants in the area. The church’s first meetings were held in the schoolhouse and later the courthouse. In 1834 the church formed a committee to build a house of worship for the group. The company donated the land

The roots of the Episcopal Church in town date back to 1829, when a group of Episcopal families organized to gain the benefit of a traveling missionary who held services for various congregants in the area. The church’s first meetings were held in the schoolhouse and later the courthouse. In 1834 the church formed a committee to build a house of worship for the group, and in 1837, construction on the church building was completed.

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the church now stands on to the building committee. The Village of Ellicottville was incorporated in 1837, and that same year construction on the church building was completed. With its high walls, spires, and lofty towers, gothic architecture had at the time mostly given way to the more popular Grecian style. But the style chosen for St. John’s exterior was gothic, and the construction material - wood reflected its local abundance. It’s not known who exactly came up with the construction plans, but the building is today considered one of the finest and rather rare examples of wooden gothic church construction. In the early years of the church, the congregants must have been hardy people; there was little light and no heat. Worshipers had to bring small metal boxes loaded with hot coals to warm their feet during winter services. On a warm spring day last week, I was given a tour of the church. Bill Burrow, my host and tour guide, gave me the history of the church and the town. As we toured the nave, I could see that most of the original architectural elements are still there. The minaret shaped wood arch is still there, supported on each side by pilasters. On the inside of the pilasters are doors leading into the vestry. There is one curious door in the center of the arch that seems to not have a function. It used to lead from the vestry to a wall-mounted pulpit. Years ago the pulpit was removed in favor of an alter and lectern in the front of the nave. Sometime in the 1850’s the basement was excavated and the entire building was raised 18 inches. Stoves and piping were installed to provide some real heat. About that time, the first organ was purchased for the church for $240. But the story of the church would not be complete without talking about its most famous feature: Gabriel. In what surly must have been an act of faith,

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With its high walls, spires, and lofty towers, gothic architecture had at the time (in the 1830’s) mostly given way to the more popular Grecian style. But the style chosen for St. John’s exterior was gothic, and the construction material - wood - reflected its local abundance.

the church was built with a bell tower but no bell. Forged in Spain in 1708, the bell was first used in a monastery on the outskirts of Malaga. In 1835 Gabriel was caught up in the first Spanish Civil War. Don Carlos and his fellow revolutionaries took refuge in the monastery. When the monastery was invaded by loyalists, a monk was killed ringing Gabriel in alarm. The monastery was burned to the ground and the bell pulled from its ashes. Gabriel spent a year or two plying the Atlantic as ballast aboard a ship. Word got around there was a church in Ellicottville looking for a bell and a purchase arrangement was made. The bell traveled up the Erie Canal and was hauled here from Buffalo. In 1838 the one-ton bell was raised with great effort to her present location. Today Gabriel is recognized as “the oldest church bell in continuous use in the country.” Those lucky

The bell Gabriel, forged in Spain in 1708, came from a monastery which burned down during the first Spanish Civil War. Today Gabriel is recognized as “the oldest church bell in continuous use in the country.”

few who have been able to ring Gabriel on special occasions have let out a peal that spreads out not only across the town, but back through the ages. For this story I am indebted to Bill Burrow and William King

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Question: How can I make my water workout more or less challenging? In both a water or land workout, certain variable require consideration when increasing or decreasing a movement’s intensity. When training and teaching on both land and in water, I stress the importance of length and position of your legs and arms. Your limbs can be used as “body” levers in any exercise. If you want to increase the intensity of a movement, employ long arms or legs. For less intensity, use shorter limbs positioned closer to your body’s core. The longer the limb, the more challenging the movement will be to execute. (Regardless of limb length, avoid locking your elbows and knees. Any maximum extensions should be

95%, with a 5% allowance or “give” in the joint.) Also, when extended limbs are kept in precise alignment close to your core, the intensity is more manageable while avoiding the risk of injury. (I site the Dumbbell Front Raise as an example. By keeping your wrist, elbow and shoulder in alignment, the weight remains close to your core and within your shoulder girdle’s Range of Motion - in spite of your arm’s extension. Here, less stress will occur on the shoulder joint.) It’s important to remember that, in water, any limb extensions combat the resistance and weight of the water. Water is more dense and heavier than air. However, water buoyancy can lessen the intensity of a movement. Here, speed plays a major factor in intensity. When performing resistance exercises, the slower you go in water, the less intense the movement. (On land the opposite is true as you work against gravity. It’s best to execute a land resistance exercise slowly to gain the maximum benefit from the exercise.) Stance is also important in water exercise. Movements performed with a light bounce are the least intense, while those done with propulsion offer high cardio performance and medium resistance intensity. Highest intensity and strong resistance occur in a movement while being suspended or

anchored with a demanding speed and locomotion (moving forwards/backwards or laterally), as water turbulence diminishes buoyancy. Finally, hand and foot positioning affects a water workout’s intensity. The more surface area covered, the greater the challenge. The least intense hand position is “the slice,” with palms held vertically. Medium intensity is achieved with a “fist” position. High intensity can result from a pronated/supinated flat palm with closed fingers, moving extended limbs very quickly, with anchored footing or full body suspension. Importantly, all water workouts should NOT be performed in shallow water, as limbs are to always remain BELOW the water’s surface. Katherine Preston is a Registered Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, Older Adult Specialist, and Fitness Instructor Specialist through the Canadian Fitness Professionals Assoc. Katherine founded and operates her own business ABSolute Fitness Training & Consulting, which offers Certified Personal Training and Nutrition Consulting in clients’ homes, in fitness facilities and as a referral for Post-Re-Habilitation patients. Questions? Comments? Contact Katherine at absfit@ cogeco.ca or visit her website at http://home.cogeco.ca/~absfit

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Organ Recital and Dedication at Church in LV LITTLE VALLEY – An organ recital and dedication will highlight the 10am worship service of the 1st Congregational Church of Little Valley on Sunday, June 27. Richard Easton, Rebecca King and Mary Stoll will be featured presenters. The public is invited to celebrate with the congregation and join in a social hour following the service. The 1st Congregational Church of Little Valley is also looking for local and former residents of Little Valley to participate in the 2nd annual Art Show and luncheon being held Saturday, August 14 at the church. The public is invited to attend the display of local talents. For more information about the event, call 716-938-6742.

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BY DOUG ARROWSMITH The disastrous and, some might say, criminal tragedy unfolding along the Gulf Coast has become more than a diversion for us. It’s beginning to take on Armageddon-like aspects for the people and wildlife of the coastal states. These are the kinds of epic catastrophes that generally bridge the gap between ideological rifts. Everyone pulls together because there’s a job to be done. There are clearcut “bad guys” and clear-cut victims. America, however, has become so divided that the chasm between the right and the left now seems unbridgeable. The black mass rolling across the water should be a true test of our national mettle. Instead it’s become a showcase for blowhards and lunatics. Take, for example, Texas Representative Joe Barton. Barton’s entire political career has been financed by campaign contributions from oil industry lobbyists. It should come as no surprise that Barton became a bit uncomfortable last week during Congressional hearings set up to try to find out exactly how this happened. During the hearings, BP’s CEO, Tony Hayward, was being grilled about the spill. Hayward, after

all, has become the de-facto face of evil during this mess. When it became Barton’s turn to speak, he actually apologized to Hayward. Let me repeat that. HE, a literal representative of U.S., apologized to THEM! Them being the scumbags who’s ineptitude caused the greatest environmental and ecological disaster in the history of the United States. What was he apologizing for? He was apologizing, in essence, for the fact that the Government was forcing British Petroleum to set up a twenty billion dollar escrow account to pay for the cleanup and pick up the tab for lost income for the people who have lost their livelihoods because of the geyser in the gulf. During a break in the proceedings, Barton’s GOP colleagues took him out behind the Capitol Hill Woodshed and beat the tar out of him, forcing him to apologize for his earlier apology. Barton is just the latest example of the Libertarian takeover of the Republican party. Usually it’s the Democrats that shoot themselves in the foot just before a major election. This time, however, with the help of Tea Party candidates and established nut jobs, the Republicans are taking what should have been a series of easy victories and tossing their chances in the privy. At this point any sane person would think Barton was alone in his nonsensical ramblings about protecting criminal corporations. Nope. GOP crazy lady Michelle Bachman, the wild-eyed darling of the New Right, called the escrow system a Liberal wealthredistribution plan. GOP Rep. Tom Price (GA) called it a “Chicago style shakedown.”

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Newt called it extortion and Rush lamented that it was part of Obama’s plan to use race and grievance claims to shakedown corporations. I have to stop here for a second before the top of my head blows completely off. Look. Small Government is a noble idea. So is the idea of corporate America policing itself. That is the Libertarian dream. It’s an unrealistic dream however. Despite the obvious and, it would seem, overlooked fact that BP isn’t an American corporation, it’s unrealistic to imagine that these moneymaking machines on Wall Street or in the Oil Industry would ever do anything to jeopardize their bottom lines. There’s a reason BP has refused cleanup help from outside the industry. First, they don’t want anyone to realize how inept they really are, and second, they don’t want to set a precedent in the industry where they would have to admit their own mistakes. Remember, Rand Paul says “accidents happen.” Accidents do happen. But that doesn’t make some accidents any less criminal. To look into a camera with a straight face and apologize to the corporate thugs who may have permanently destroyed the Gulf Coast of America is indefensible. None of the corporate apologists live or earn a living fishing those waters. None of the political hacks who beg for smaller government have to face the image and stench of dead dolphins washing up on shore. This is about more than our dependence on oil. This is about the future of an honest nation. God help us all. Comments? E-mail Doug at shakedowndoug@hotmail.com

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CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE a seasoned pro. Beginners find the park an ideal spot to sample the sport. Five separate events take place over the weekend. Saturday gets underway with a road race, which travels a course around the park roads. “Choose your skill level and go for one or two laps on the rolling hills around the park.” Lawrence says it’s not an easy course, since it includes “a decent amount of climbing.” About half of the field consists of experienced regional competitors. Riders come from “several states around” including Pennsylvania, Canada, and central New York. Later on Saturday, the action shifts to Thunder Rocks for the Trials Competition where “trail riders strut their balancing skills on incredible courses.” Early afternoon means its Short Track Cross Country time, which is when “riders pump up the volume on a half-mile course around the Rally headquarters for fun prizes,” according to Lawrence. After that it’s time for the downhill, “which will challenge all gravity gurus to see who can handle the twisty, turn-filled downhill course the fastest.” On Sunday, the racing action shifts to the Art Roscoe Trails

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the 2nd largest paying IPRA (International Professional Rodeo Association) rodeo in the country on the July 4th weekend.” Every year he expects over five hundred competitors from all over the world and this year isn’t going to change. Rodeo events are based on the tasks that cattle ranchers must develop to fit the needs of the terrain and climate of the American wild west. Early rodeo competitions were informal events in the western United States and northern Mexico with cowboys and vaqueros testing their work skills against one

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Home Improvements of All Types! According to Mark Lawrence, race organizer, cyclists enjoy coming to Allegany State Park. The Raccoon Rally has earned a reputation of being “the largest cycling festival weekend of the year. Participants of this weekend’s Raccoon Rally who sign up in advance will receive a free t-shirt. Registration continues right up until the race starts.

for the Grand Finale Cross Country Race. Various skill level classes like Beginners, Sport, and Expert compete in difference distances “on the fun and almost never-ending trails deep in the woods.” Lawrence promises “lung-searing fun action … what it’s all about.” At 2pm there’s the Kids Race, “probably the largest growing event” and is free for kids. “They just race around the grass on a short loop where people can see them and cheer them on.” Lawrence says cyclists enjoy Allegany State Park. The Raccoon Rally has earned a reputation of being “the largest cycling festival weekend of the

year.” He notes that people like the fact that they can rent cabins for the weekend, the beach is there, and the park is a nice setting. And it’s fun because “it’s as easy or as hard as you make it.” There are long, stretchedout trails at a reasonable price. People who sign up in advance are guaranteed a t-shirt. Registration continues right up until the race starts. The only difference is that if you wait, you’ll have to buy your t-shirt. “We don’t turn anyone away for any of the events.” Events take place rain or shine, but starting times will be postponed if lightning storms break out. Full event information can be found online at www.heartrateup.com

another. Following the American Civil War, rodeo competitions emerged, with the first held in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1872. Prescott, Arizona claimed the distinction of holding the first professional rodeo that charged admission and awarded trophies to competitors in 1888. Thousands of rodeo fans will flock to Ellicottville on the big weekend. “We have seating availible for 3,000 people,” says rodeo owner John Kent. “We sell a lot of chicken BBQs here at the rodeo … it’s unbelieveable.” Shows will take place on Friday, July 2 at 7pm, Saturday, July 3 at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday, July 4 at 2pm. A special fireworks display will take place following the Friday night performance. Rodeo tickets for adults are

$15 and $8 for children; 5 and under are free. Plus there will be plenty of soft drinks for children and a beer tent for parents, but remember to drink responsibly. The shows will go on rain or shine, so if you want, bring a lawn chair or sit on our bleachers, but don’t forget an umbrella just in case. Each show will be 2 hours and 45 minutes long with eight events and will feature new competitors each day with the prize money being handed out on Sunday. The gates will open two hours before show time and Mr. Kent has assured me that, “there’s a lot of action in rodeo.” For ticket information and directions to the rodeo log on to www.ellicottvillerodeo.com or call 716-699-4839.

Sunflower Days Benefits HomeCare & Hospice OLEAN - HomeCare & Hospice is collaborating with the Hospice Foundation of Western New York, Wilson Farms, Wilson Farms Express and Sugar Creek for the “Sunflower Days” promotion. The campaign offers the opportunity for customers to purchase a sunflower paper pin-up for a minimum of $1. The sunflowers are being sold and displayed at Wilson Farms, Wilson Farms Express and Sugar Creek stores throughout New York State. Proceeds from local sales will benefit HomeCare & Hospice. The promotion will run through July 3. Area locations include 607 N. Union St. and 131 W. State St. in Olean, 183 W. Main St. in Allegany, 55 S. Main St. in Portvile, 269 Main St. in Randolph and the corner of Routes 16 and 39 in Yorkshire. HomeCare & Hospice, a non-profit United Way agency, provides specialized medical care and social/emotional support for patients and families coping with life-limiting illness in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyoming counties. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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t a CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE g nexisting fee schedule had been cassembled, they had consulted ewith various towns in the area, ,and that it had taken over a year tto establish. The supervisor ,pointed out that he did not want efees to become an impediment gto development, and added new ndevelopment brings in a new rtax base. There was mention ethat recently a developer had asued a township over exorbitant ppermit fees. Mark pointed out .that an established set of fees eis legally defensible, but that yasking developers to cover yall the Town’s costs is not. tDiscussion was tabled until the ynext meeting. n Starlight Village again came dup for discussion. Alianello mentioned that he had received ta telephone call from the eengineer for the developers .stating that the developers ahad sued the county over the oseizure and sale of the land, and ythat the judge in the case had dordered the county to withdraw athe property from the sale. eThe caller had stated that the rdevelopers were reorganizing eand want to move forward with lthe development. Mark stated rthat he told the caller to have all ethe pertinent facts put in writing dand submitted to the board. . The supervisor reported that rthe Town had received the check for the mortgage tax treceipts, and that they are down considerably from last year. He talso reported that the mortar maround the base of Town Hall is

in need of maintenance. He had received a bid to do the required work for $500-$700. As it was below the $1,000 limit, it does not require a formal bidding process. A motion was made and passed to accept the bid and proceed with the work. The supervisor reported a conversation he had with Becky Szpaicher regarding the Youth Program. She had told him that she was going to run the program much the same way as last year. There was a question as to which pool the program would be using, now that the Holiday Valley pool is again open. Last year the group had used the pool in Little Valley. It seems the program may still use the pool in Little Valley for part of the program. The question will be cleared up by the next meeting. Dave Golley of the Highway Department reported that road repair and weed cutting along the roads is ongoing, and that they have obtained some FEMA reimbursement money for work done after the storm last August. The proposed Sommerville Valley Road culvert project will be partially funded using FEMA funds. The supervisor brought up that it may have been unclear that the board had voted last month to accept the bid from Emerling Chevrolet for a new half-ton pick-up truck. A motion was made and passed to accept the bid and purchase the truck. In the engineer’s report Alianello stated that the new intern is working out well, and has already worked with the county to coordinate the Town’s

database with the County’s. He mentioned that the plans for the Sommerville Valley bridge project have been approved, and that all the proper agreements are ready for signature. A motion was made to authorize the supervisor to sign all the necessary documents. It passed. There was also a motion to accept the Bond Resolution to allow the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN). The State requires any township anticipating the issuing of a bond for new construction to pass a Bond Resolution before they can issue a BAN. The motion passed. Alianello also handed out a report he had written with several proposals for a new town water tank. He stated that if there ever is a stressful flow event (i.e. a fire) in town, water pressure could drop off severely. In the report he gave details of several possible locations for a new tank and the probable costs involved. Costs ranged from $1.1 million to $1.7 million. It was mentioned that they have been working on this project for some time. Further discussion was put off until the board has a chance to look over the proposals. The supervisor reported that an agent for the Town had negotiated with Time Warner Cable new rates for delivering cable television to the town. There will be a Public Hearing at the next board meeting for public input on the matter, scheduled for July 28. The public meeting was adjourned, and the board moved into executive session.

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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 76397 MIDFIRST BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. EDWARD G.V. KNOUSE A/K/A EDWARD KNOUSE, BAMBIE J. KNOUSE A/K/A BAMBIE KNOUSE, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 9 HOWARD STREET, FRANKLINVILLE, NY 14737 SBL #: 40.063-6-29 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Cattaraugus. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 2nd day of June, 2010, TO: EDWARD G.V. KNOUSE A/K/A EDWARD KNOUSE and BAMBIE J. KNOUSE A/K/A BAMBIE KNOUSE, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. MICHAEL L. NENNO of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 17th day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Cattaraugus County Clerk, in the City of Olean. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by EDWARD G.V. KNOUSE A/K/A EDWARD KNOUSE and BAMBIE J. KNOUSE A/K/A BAMBIE KNOUSE dated the 9th day of June, 2003, to secure the sum of $40,200.00, and recorded at Liber 1077 of Mortgages at Page 104 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Cattaraugus, on the 9th day of June, 2003; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 9th day of June, 2003, and recorded on the 9th day of June, 2003, in the Office of the Clerk of Cattaraugus County at Liber 1077, Page 114; which mortgage was further assigned by assignment dated the 31st day of August, 2009, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Cattaraugus County; The property in question is described as follows: 9 HOWARD STREET, FRANKLINVILLE, NY 14737 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Village and Town of Franklinville, County of Cattaraugus, and State of New York distinguished as being a part of Lot No. 40, Township 4, Range 4 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Howard Street, 280.83 feet northerly as measured along the centerline of Howard Street from the intersection of the centerlines of Howard Street and Chestnut Street; Thence easterly making an interior angle of 90°, a distance of 182.78 feet; Thence southerly making an interior angle of 75° 03’ 20”, a distance of 56.17 feet; Thence westerly making an interior angle of 104° 56’ 40” a distance of 168.30 feet to a point in the centerline of Howard Street; Thence northerly along the centerline of Howard Street, making an interior angle of 90° a distance of 54.27 feet to the point or place of beginning. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-2265697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: June 2, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

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Upcoming in Ellicottville Friday-Sunday, July 2-4: Summer Festival of the Arts - Featuring live music on the slopes of Holiday Valley and HoliMont (including Jeff Beckley at HoliMont on Friday, headliner Survivor at HV on Saturday and the BPO at HV on Sunday), arts & crafts, pet parade, House & Garden Tour, and the ever-popular strawberry festival. Visit www.ellicottvilleny.com for more info. Friday-Sunday, July 2-4: Ellicottville Championship Rodeo - IPRA sanctioned rodeo. Showtimes are Friday 7pm (fireworks to follow), Saturday 2pm and 7pm, Sunday 2pm. Tickets available at the gate, Sommerville Valley Road. Visit www.ellicottvillerodeo.com

Ellicottville Memorial Library Events Summer Reading Program: July 12-August 14. This year’s theme is “Make a Splash ... READ!” Monday mornings at 10:30am we will have “Make a Splash with Art” classes where children will work with a different art medium each week. All summer there will be prizes and incentives for reading and a contest to design your own floating creation. Computer Classes: In the Community Room with instructor by Linda Moss. Open to adults (use the library’s laptops or bring your own.) Classes include: Introduction to Computers, Picasa 1 & 2, iTunes & iPods, File Management, Digital Photos & Cameras, and much more. (NEW THIS MONTH: eBay and Publisher!) For information on available classes and to register, stop in at the library or call 699-2842. 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) and he is a registered therapy animal who volunteers with his owner/handler Martha Brown. Their next visits are Friday afternoons on July 16, July 30, August 6 and August 20. We can also schedule a Saturday if necessary. Please contact the library at 699-2842 for more info. Story Time: Every Wednesday at 11:15am. Hatha Yoga Class: For all levels, Thursdays from 8:30-9:45am and/or Mondays from 5:30-6:45pm with Laura Solly. $10 per class. Choose one per week or come to both!

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Faith Baptist Church of Mansfield, 7968 Reed Hill Road, Little Valley, 257-3645 Adult Bible Study/Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am & 7:00pm Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Bible Study First Baptist Church of Great Valley, 5049 Route 219, Great Valley, 945-4629 Sunday School for all ages 9:30am, Sunday Worship Service 10:45am & 6:30pm Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., E’ville, 699-2592 Mass Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150 Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East, E’ville, 699-2265 Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:30am The United Church of Ellicottville, 53 Elizabeth Street, Ellicottville, 699-4003 Sunday 10:00am, Communion held the 1st Sunday of each month, Sunday School 10:15am

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DALE’S CHIMNEY SWEEP, INC.: Inspection, cleaning, repairs & woodstove/rain cap sales. Stainless steel relining. Established in 1978. Insured, clean & professional. 716-699-4791.

EMPLOYMENT

Wanted: We are looking for a permanent member of our team here at Daff. An experienced salesperson to assist our customers. Imagination & lots of energy is a must. 3/4 to full-time. Please apply in person & bring a resume. 17 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY. Help Wanted: Light assembly, temporary full-time could lead to permanent position with benefits. Apply in person at Meritool, 5 Park Ave., Ellicottville, NY. No phone calls please. WANTED: Part-time office assistant for sales rep in the Ellicottville area. Work varies from clerical to warehousing, 15-20 hours per week, flexible. Reference required. Please call for details, 716-699-2204.

Attention Soccer Players: Pick-up soccer at the Ellicottville Park (next to the Co-op extension building). Every Sunday at 5pm. All athletes, co-ed, serious teenagers and adults. Healing Service For The Body, Mind & Spirit: All are welcome to attend an evening of healing and messages from Spirit, every last Thursday of the month. Thursday, June 24th at 7pm, located at the Community Room at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Summer meditation classes forming. Sea Quest: Diving for God’s Treasure: Join us a First Baptist Church in Great Valley for our Vacation Bible School. We will have exciting Bible stories, crafts, games, skits, snacks and prizes. Best of all, Sea Quest is an exciting way to learn more about the Bible, God’s Word. Bring your friends, ages 3 through Grade 9 and join us each day, July 12-16 from 6:30-8:30pm. First Baptist Church is located at the corner of Route 219 and Mutton Hollow Road in the village of Great Valley. For further information, please call 716-945-4371.

Notice of Formation of Reding Businesses, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on May 5, 2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14347 Collins Center-Zoar Rd., Collins, NY 14034. Purpose: all lawful activities.

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville Saturday 5:00pm with Communion

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Looking To Rent For Next Winter’s Ski Season: A comfortable home or condo close to Holiday Valley. Interested in renting year after year. 2-BRs, 1.5 to 2 baths, gas heat, references available. E-mail mary@forrestel.com or call 716-863-0839. WANTED: House for rent in the Ellicottville area for the 2010-2011 winter ski season. For a clean, responsible family of four. Please contact Bill at 716-440-7708 or e-mail bill@ buffaloshrinkwrap.com

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Solomon’s Porch Ministries, 7705 Toad Hollow Road, Mansfield, 257-3040 or 257-9138 Sunday 10:00am, Tuesday-Sunday 7:00pm

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Alliance Community Church, 6748 Route 417, Killbuck (next to Post Office), 945-4292 Sunday 11:00am

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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. House For Rent: Available Aug. 1st. Spacious 4-BR, 2 bath, unfurnished, with attached garage & hot tub. Ellicottville school district. 5750 Clark Road, Great Valley. $1,100/month plus utilities. Please call 716-353-3865. Available August 1st: 3-BR, 1 bath house across from Tops in Ellicottville. $600/month plus utilities. First, last & security. Call Bill at 716-699-2734. AVAILABLE NOW: 1, 2 & 3-BRs in Ellicottville. Fireplace, Whirlpool bath, pool table. For more information please call 814-688-1592.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: 219 Motors, LLC filed Articles of Organization in NY on April 19, 2010. Principal office location is in Cattaraugus County, NY. Registered agent for service of process is NY State Secretary of State. Service of Process will be forwarded to P.O. Box 67 Salamanca, New York 14779. The duration of the company is perpetual. The LLC is formed to carry on any lawful business in NY.

Notice of Formation of Professional Boat Detailers Of WNY, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 04/26/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 20 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Michael MilesCo., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/19/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 111 North 14th St., Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of Alliance Radiology, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY on 4/28/2010. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. Agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served is United States Corporation Agents, Inc, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Rupp Family Forest, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Secretary of State on May 28, 2010. The office of the limited liability company is in Cattaraugus County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as an agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served upon him or her to Rupp Family Forest, LLC, 7009 State Land Road, Cattaraugus, NY 14719-9711. The purpose of the limited liability company is to own, manage, preserve and protect real property as a healthy sustainable forest ecosystem indefinitely for the benefit of the members, future generations and the larger community where such real property is located. Notice of Formation of SCOUT PILOT CAR SERVICE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on April 6, 2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: PO Box 156, Allegany, NY 14706. Purpose: all lawful activities. Notice of Formation of Point Break Farm, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/11/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5115 Bryant Hill Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of NICKEL CITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/17/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Princ. office of LLC: 15 Euclid Ave., Olean, NY 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Dominic P. Rogers at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Grand Opening Celebration Of The Holiday Valley Pool Complex The Public was Treated to Free Admission, Fun Contests, and Live Music by Party Squad Last Friday, June 18

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Ellicottville Chamber & Waring Financial Host Open House

Many Gathered at the 9 W. Washington Street Building Last Wednesday to Tour the New Offices and Mingle

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Double J Archery Of East Otto Hosts IBO Qualifier

Bow Hunters Took Aim Last Weekend to Advance to World Championships, Coming to Holiday Valley in August

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