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Sink Or Swim: Holiday Valley to Host Annual Spring Party 20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162 Friday, March 26th, 7-11pm OZONE RANGERS A groove of bluesy bass & drum sprinkled with some Southern tasty licks. Saturday, March 27th, 5-9pm HARVEY & THE HURRICANES
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Holiday Valley Resort will host the much-anticipated Spring Party this Saturday, March 27. This annual event offers a day of fun and excitement that includes the Bump or Burn starting at 9:30am and the Pond Skimming starting at 1pm. The Bump or Burn is a dual mogul competition where skiers race side by side down a slope covered with moguls. They are judged on speed, air and technique. The Pond Skimming contest invites skimmers to wear outrageous costumes and ski or snowboard down the slope and attempt to skim across an ice water-filled pond at the bottom, but those who are unsuccessful usually get the most applause. Both events take place on Yodeler slope. To learn more about this year’s Spring Party at Holiday Valley, including registration times, see this week’s Holiday Valley Page on page 7 or visit www.holidayvalley.com. Photos/Bob Knab
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BY JOHN THOMAS The regular meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board was held this past Wednesday evening at Town Hall. Supervisor John Burrell opened the meeting at 6pm. A motion was made and accepted to pay the town bills for the month. Supervisor Burrell gave a report on a rally he attended to save Allegany State Park.
There is significant budget pressure on the state legislature to close the park and others. He said apparently there is a state law that says if the state closes a park it must replace the park with another park somewhere else. Apparently Allegany State Park is safe for the time being. Supervisor Burrell also mentioned he would be attending the Southern Tier West Local Government
Conference on May 5 as well as a Town Financial School, May 5-7. Dave Golley was not in attendance at Wednesday’s meeting, but Supervisor Burrell gave a report on a situation that occurred with a property owner on Horn Hill. During the heavy snow run-off, a catch basin had become clogged with debris and water was overflowing onto a citizen’s property. John Burrell and
Ken Hinman used a backhoe and cleared the debris from the catch basin. There was discussion as to who was responsible for improving the drainage in the area. The catch basin is within the Town highway right of way, but the Town did not install the catch basin. It was agreed with the owner that her contractor SEE TOWN PAGE 11
Legendary Rocker Eddie Money Takes Stage This Saturday Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel in Salamanca to Host Live Performance; Tickets Still Available Eddie Money, known to the world by such hits as “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Think I’m in Love” and “Take Me Home Tonight” will be performing at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel this Saturday, March 27. The Legendary Rocker’s self-titled debut album in ’77 hit double Platinum. A year later, Money released a second album which also went Platinum. Four years after this, Money, now known as ‘The Money Man’, remained on top in 1982 with the release of top chart hits, “Shakin” and “Think I’m in Love.” In ’86 he proved his longevity with the new releases of “Take Me Home Tonight” and “I Wanna Go Back,” followed by ‘88’s “Walk on Water.” Don’t miss your chance to catch Eddie Money live, assisted by his daughter Jessica this Saturday at 8pm at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at all Seneca Casino box offices, Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations.
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Mayors For Meals Ending Senior Hunger by 2020: Dept. of Aging Partners with Local Officials BY GARY DULANSKI
Inside Business Track: Train Lovers Await Opening of Salamanca Rail Museum ... page 8 By Nicholas Pircio, WPIG 95.7 FM It won’t be long before the Salamanca Rail Museum opens its doors for another season. Opening day is slated for April 1, and the first order of business is to work on a model railroad. “It’s a work in progress, but it’s up and running,” according to rail enthusiast Stan Carlson (pictured above). And it’s no small project. Carlson describes a $20,000 “model train empire” that is being donated to the museum. It was built by Jim Pedacchio who worked for Conrail repairing rail cars and who died a few years ago. His 19-year-old daughter, Megan, donated the layout, which took fifteen years to construct.
On Wednesday, March 24 the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging held their Mayors for Meals event as a part of their annual March for Meals program. Mayors For Meals is a component of March For Meals that utilizes the involvement of mayors and other local officials in delivering meals to senior citizens. “It’s wonderful when politicians actually see what the funding does up front and personal when they go into the homes and meet the people we serve,” Cherianne Wold, Director of the Department of the Aging says. The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) introduced their Mayors For Meals campaign in 2006 as a way to end senior hunger by 2020. Senior nutrition programs across the United States promote March For Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives. Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge and Olean Mayor Linda Witte also participated. For Mayor Witte it was already a weekly routine. “This is my 5th year as a volunteer; I
This past Wednesday, the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging hosted Mayors for Meals Day as part of its March for Meals campaign. Pictured above is Meals on Wheels volunteer Al Stocker of Ellicottville with Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge, who showed his support for the community’s seniors by participating in the drive. Photo/Gary Kinn
deliver routinely every Thursday. I just feel this is a great way for seniors to have someone checking on them. Sometimes it’s the only people they see. I really enjoy it.” March For Meals is an annual national campaign to raise awareness
of senior hunger and to encourage action on a local level. It takes place in the month of March because it was during this month that the law was enacted that included senior SEE MEALS PAGE 11
BUMP OR BURN MOGUL COMPETITION: MARCH 27 ~ HOLIDAY VALLEY, 9:30PM
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EASTER EGG HUNT: MARCH 27 ~ YOUTH BUREAU GROUNDS, SALAMANCA, 10AM-NOON
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Now What?
For those of you still in recovery mode from the last few weeks – I salute you! It was one heckuva busy time for residents and visitors alike – multiple weekends of fabulous festivities. Boredom from lack of things to do was not an option for anyone over the age of five.
And the skiing has just been superb – sunny skies and that loose granular snow that makes everyone look like an expert (or at the very least, an advanced intermediate). What a great way to end our most popular season. But is it truly the end? Isn’t this coming weekend the famous “Pond Skimming” competition at Holiday Valley? This event never ceases to amaze me – just when it looks like no one is going to make it, someone glides effortlessly across the open water – a piece of cake! Holiday Valley will also host the annual “Bump or Burn” dual-mogul competition prior to the “Big Splash”. See you at Yodeler Lodge on Saturday for lots of music, fun and big smiles – why don’t you come and be a part of it!
Not a skier? Not a problem – for those of you who enjoy listening to rock legends, Saturday night the Seneca Allegany Casino is where you’ll want to be. Eddie Money hits the stage at 8pm and will perform all of his double-platinum songs. And it’s maple sugaring time around this part of the Southern Tier. Take the family to “Maple Weekend” events being held all over Catt. County – it’s sure to be a deliciously interesting experience for folks of all ages. Just go to www.mapleweekend. com to find a participating farm near Ellicottville. So, dear readers, fear not - the end to all the Ellicottville fun is nowhere in sight. I’ve got a feeling things are just beginning to get rolling! Until next week … Jeanine Zimmer
Easter Egg Hunt April 3 at E’ville’s Village Park The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Ellicottville will take place on Saturday, April 3 at lpm at the Ellicottville Village Park. The event is sponsored by the Ellicottville Fire Department and invites children of the community and their parents to come celebrate this fun and exciting Ellicottville tradition! (In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place inside the Fire Hall.)
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to the drive but for one reason or another, didn’t. Do me and many others who could use your help a favor - place those canned foods, pastas and any other nonperishable food item in a bag and bring them to the Red Door on Washington Street before you leave town. The Red Door will continue to collect food this spring for the food bank. I want to thank you ahead of time for your generous support of the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol’s food drive, and have a great summer! Bob Barbu Holiday Valley Ski Patrol
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Helping Us Help Others Easter Candy Sale to Benefit 7-Month Old Alec Hughes
The “Helping Us Help Others” Easter Candy Sale is a yearly benefit to help an area family in need, and St. Jude’s. This year’s special family is the Hughes Family. Their son, Alec, who is 7 months old now, was born without his skull fully formed. He has been in Children’s Hospitals of Buffalo and Rochester, has underwent multiple surgeries, and is currently home with his family. All proceeds from the Easter Candy Sale will be split between Alec and St. Jude’s.
The 8th annual order form for the “Helping Us Help Others” Easter Candy Sale is now available to those interested in purchasing Easter treats for a cause. Proceeds from the candy sale will benefit 7-month old Alec Hughes and St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Bite size candies (in various flavors), as well as solid and hollow chocolate bunny figurines are available for purchase. New this year: sugar free milk chocolate is available
for all items upon request. The fundraiser also offers boxed themes, including a teacher’s set, golfer’s set, fireman’s set, postman’s set, doctor’s set, handyman’s tool set, mechanic’s tool set, and bowler’s set. Other specialty items include bunny box or treasure box with jelly beans, deviled eggs, peanut butter eggs, chocolate covered Oreos, twizzlers, pretzels, popcorn and more! Returning favorites include peanut butter fudge, peanut brittle, and sponge
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Community Bank News Cattaraugus County Bank Donates $10,000 to Local Organizations
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At left: Donation to the Memorial Library of Little Valley-Trustees Diane Crater and John Rembold with Librarian Gretchen Taft. At right: Donation to the SPCA of Cattaraugus County-Kelly Chaffee, Director, with Joni Simcick, CCB Vice President.
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LITTLE VALLEY - CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is pleased and proud to be able to provide deserving organizations throughout their market area with a substantial donation. Part of CCB’s “Mission” is to “contribute to and benefit the communities we serve.” CCB, a local, independent bank, believes helping these organizations helps and unifies the community. Selected recipients were: Memorial Library of Little Valley – The mission of this library is to provide quality materials and services that fulfill educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful and businesslike. SPCA in Cattaraugus County - The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is a nonprofit, no-kill charity animal
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to provide children the key supports we call the Five Promises: Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, An Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others. Christian Youth Corps Inc. (Machias, NY) - The CYC was started in 2002 as a place for young people to join others in an organized effort to make an impact in the Western New York area. The act of accomplishing a project that helps someone else almost always re-energizes them, as CYC youth tell us time and time again. In addition to helping individuals, CYC youth also undertake many projects that benefit the general public as a whole. Randolph Lions Club – This local club assists individuals/ families that are financially distressed by helping purchase
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Read to Dooley at the Ellicottville Library E’VILLE - 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 is a registered therapy animal who volunteers with his owner/handler (Martha Brown) as a team. Their next three visits are after school on the following Fridays: March 26, April 9 and April 23. We can also schedule on a Saturday if necessary. Please contact the Ellicottville Memorial Library at 699-2842 if you are interested in reading to Dooley!
Special Olympics Fundraiser: Basket Auction A themed basket auction will be held to raise money for the Salamanca-area Special Olympics. The auction will take place on Saturday, May 1 at the East Otto Fire Hall, 8990 Reed Hill Road in East Otto, NY. Doors open at 10am with the drawings to be held at 1:30pm. Prices for tickets are $5.00/sheet with 25 tickets per sheet. A 50/50 raffle will also be held, and food and drinks will be available. Questions/basket donations, contact Barb Lexer of Prospect School, Salamanca, at 716-713-9602.
County Fair Headliner Country Music Sensation Billy Currington to Perform This Summer LITTLE VALLEY - The Cattaraugus County Fair is proud to announce country music sensation Billy Currington performing live at the fair this summer! This concert event of the summer will take place August 5, 2010 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 12 at 9am at the Corporate Building at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, Route 353 in Little Valley. Tickets are also available over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard starting at 9am on April 12 at 716-9389146. From small-town Son of the South to hot new artist to bona fide country star, Billy Currington has seen it all. In 2003 he burst onto the Nashville scene with his self-titled debut album, and proceeded to burn up the charts with Top Ten singles “I Got a Feelin’” and “Walk a Little Straighter.” It wasn’t long before the legendary Shania Twain tapped him to be her duet partner in their smash hit “Party for Two.” Currington has seen other songs of his rise to the top including
Tickets to the August 5 concert featuring country music sensation Billy Currington will go on sale at 9am on Monday, April 12. Currington will headline this summer’s Cattaraugus County Fair, August 5.
“People Are Crazy” and “Doin’ Something Right.” His current hit off his new album, Little Bit of Everything, “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” is sitting at the top of the charts. Currently climbing the charts are “Don’t” and “Swimmin’ In Sunshine.” Don’t miss the one and only ACM nominee Billy Currington live at the Cattaraugus County Fair, Thursday, August 5 at
7:30pm. Get your tickets April 12 at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds or over the phone at 716-938-9146. Track seats are only $28 and grandstand seats are $23 (gate admission not included). Opening band: The Fulton Chain Gang. The Cattaraugus County Fair will be held August 2-8, 2010. Check out the website for more events at www.cattarauguscofair.com
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HoliMont’s annual Pond Skimming contest will take place Saturday, April 3 (weather permitting). Come join in the fun on this traditional spring event, done HoliMont style! Soak up the sun, watch or jump in on the action.
As another winter comes to an end, HoliMont is gearing up to welcome spring with its 5th Annual Pond Skimming Contest on Saturday, April 3. Registration for the event is anytime before 3pm on Thursday, April 1. All participants must sign a waiver. Costumes are MANDATORY. The event is limited to the
first 35 registered participants; participation fee is $10. The registrants will assemble in front of the skimming pond next to the main patio at 11:30am. The first skimmer will hit the waves at HIGH NOON! This year’s theme is “HoliWood” so put together your best costume, along with an old pair of skis or a snowboard, and
compete for HoliMont’s Best Picture! Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume Design, Best Stunt Coordination (Crash), Best Exit, Best Special Effects (Splash), Best Wet Look, and People’s Choice Award. Prizes will be announced at 3:30pm on the Patio; winners must be present to receive a prize.
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Thanks (or no thanks) to Mother Nature, the past week has seen some pretty wet days. This Saturday, an adventurous group of skiers and snowboarders will be doing their best to stay dry at Holiday Valley. Some will succeed … but many will fail. That’s right, it’s time for the annual Pond Skimming Spring Party. On Saturday, thrill-seeking participants will speed down the bottom part of Yodeler straight toward our chilly manmade pond where they will attempt to keep their tips up and hydroplane all the way across the water. Of course, no one comes to watch people skillfully make it across the pond; they come to see the splashes. Some participants will just lose speed and slowly sink hopelessly into the cold knee-deep water. But others will go out in a blaze of glory. One moment they will be hydroplaning with the best of them and the next an edge will sink too low and they will be diving, Superman style, into the water. However, when they emerge from their icy bath, it will be to applause worthy of a rock star. e Those who enter will not only tget wet, everyone will receive
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On Saturday, thrill-seeking participants will speed down the bottom part of Yodeler straight toward our chilly manmade pond where they will attempt to keep their tips up and hydroplane all the way across the water. Of course, no one comes to watch people skillfully make it across the pond; they come to see the splashes. Photos/Bob Knab
a one-day pass to the new Holiday Valley pools, opening this summer. There are great prizes for the best skimmer, best costume, best crash and best kid, so get out your wildest outfit and widest skis ... the weatherman promises a warm and SUNNY day! If you are looking to stay dry, there will be plenty to watch and a festive party atmosphere with a
cookout and Margarita Bar, but if you’re up to the Pond Skimming challenge, registration takes place at the base of Yodeler at 11am and the pond skimming begins at 1pm sharp! The entry fee is $5 and there will be an unlimited number of openings so talk a friend into coming along to join in on the fun. A parent’s signature is required if the skimmer is under 18.
Brings the ‘Stoken Series’ Back to the Slopes of Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley will play host to Rome Snowboards, as the ‘Stoken Series’ rolls into Ellicottville this Saturday, March 27. This is the return of Rome’s event series after a short hiatus, and the good times are guaranteed to return as well! What ‘Stoken’ lacks in rigid structure, international point rankings, and official rotation judges, it makes up for in what’s most important in any snowboarding event: having FUN with a big crew. The 42/78 Park Crew has brewed up a fun set-up, which is sure
to test creativity levels of all riders. “The Stoken contest is all about having fun all day long,” says Holiday Valley Terrain Park Manager Pat Morgan. “We’re stoked to welcome Rome back to Western New York and get one last fun event in this year.” Rome Snowboard’s MidAtlantic sales rep Jenn Carr states, “We couldn’t be more pumped to work with Holiday Valley and cap a killer season on the slopes of Ellicottville.” Registration will take place
at 10am in the Resort Services Center. The event is free to enter; helmets are required. The event will go down in session format at 12pm, moving from feature to feature on lower Foxfire, having a good time, and hopefully enjoying some springtime sun. The event will be set off with a well-deserved on-hill barbecue where we’ll recognize the day’s standout riders, with some giant fake checks, and then it’s on to a good ole fashioned swag toss. For more information click on www.romesnowboards.com
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Tearing Up The Slopes Holiday Valley Race Team Makes its Mark on the East Coast
Once again the Holiday Valley Race Team is tearing up the slopes and making its mark on the East Coast ski-racing world. Each season we watch in awe as the athletes on the Holiday Valley Race Team exceed rexpectations, and this season is k proving to be no different. Young Tommy Shantler, a J-5 on the race team, has been on a tremendous streak as of late. He took 1st place at the Niagara Frontier Council. Then he went on to place 1st at the Holiday Valley Kandahar Festival in the J-5 category. Tommy followed that up with another 1st place at the Song Mountain Kandahar Championships, which propelled him into the
top spot amongst racers in the J-5 category in New York State. Finally, last weekend on March 21, Tommy traveled to New Hampshire to race in the Francis Piche Invitational at Gunstock Ski Area. There he competed against the best J-5’s on the East Coast. Tommy culminated his impressive streak by coming in 3rd place overall. Congratulations Tommy! Great job this season! Two other Holiday Valley racers made the trip to Gunstock Ski Area last weekend. And while getting an invitation alone was an impressive accomplishment, both racers saw success of their own. Erin Schafer, a J-3, took 2nd place
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Springville Center For the Arts: A Church ... Resurrected
Train Lovers Await Opening of Salamanca Rail Museum
The Salamanca Rail Museum is slated to open its doors for the season on April 1. Rail enthusiast Stan Carlson has many new and exciting train projects that he is eager to introduce to museum-goers.
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The theater program centers around The Springville Players, a community theater group which stages three or four productions a year. Summers bring the S.L.A.M. (Students Loving Art & Music) musical for high school and college students. Workshops for younger children and readings provide additional theater experiences. The gallery features the work of local and regional artists and changes on a monthly basis. Past exhibits have included curated projects such as The Art of Zoar Valley, fabric work, sculpture, massive constructions, traditional portraits, student work, photography and many other styles.
BY SHELLY BARONICH What does a village do with a beautiful vacant structure that sits right in the middle of town? Who is worthy to enter the building and provide the care and nurturing needed to turn it into a useful space? Who has the drive and determination? This beautiful structure is a church built in 1868 on the corner of North Buffalo and Franklin Streets in Springville, NY. Established as a Baptist Church, it closed its doors in 2004 due to lack of money and shrinking congregation. It remained vacant for several years until a small theater group from the community ran a campaign to relocate the Shoebox Theater from its location in an old shoe store on Main Street. In July 2007 they moved into the building and renamed it the Springville Center for the Arts. “This small group raised $175,000 and purchased the church with cash,” said Rich Sawicki, director of the Arts Center. It is in a constant state of renovation, fundraising, soliciting for volunteers and applying for grants. They recently received grant money to repair the leaky roof and do some much-needed brick work. The structure has three floors. The main floor is the former church sanctuary with its magnificent stained glass windows and elevated altar which now provides the stage for performances. The windows are now ingeniously covered with “wood slides” that were custom made to slide over the stained glass windows to darken the 116seat theater. To the right of the stage is the Homestead Gallery, which boasts ten art exhibits each year and is booked through 2011.
“The Center is quickly becoming a regional draw,” said Sawicki. “By moving to this location and expanding, we are no longer simply local. We attract people from Buffalo to Ellicottville.” A kitchen in back of the main floor has proven quite helpful because the Center provides free food and wine at all play intermissions and art openings - a quaint touch one will only find in this rural gem. The second floor consists of a classroom for various art classes and projects and a small meeting/library room. On a recent day the actors for the next play, “Noises Off,” were running through their lines. The library has numerous DVDs, CDs and books for instructional and entertainment purposes. Both of these rooms are obviously a “work in progress” but are useful even in their rustic condition. The basement of the Center houses costumes, make-up tables, and the “green” room where actors wait for their cue to go on stage. This area apparently is sacred ground. “I’m not allowed down here too often; this is actor territory,” Sawicki said with a chuckle. The Center is busy all year with plays/musicals, exhibits in the gallery, art camp in the summer, theater workshops, and performances by an eclectic group of performers. A local celebrity who has found the Art Center a great place to perform is Channel 7 weatherman Mike Randall, who portrays Mark Twain and Charles Dickens in the fall and winter, respectively. The Center has only two paid employees, Sawicki and his assistant. “The Center runs on volunteerism and memberships,” Sawicki said.
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“We have about 75 volunteers, with 40 of those quite active and involved. Many of our volunteers have full-time jobs and come here to help in the evenings or on weekends.” He added, “We’ve reached out to local colleges and have student interns majoring in the arts volunteering their services. One of the interns, Mariel Volk, is an art history major at Canisius College. She will receive 3 credit hours for volunteering 75 hours. Volk is working on organizing the Center’s permanent art collection in the gallery. “Working here is humbling,” she said. “Everyone is devoted to the Center. They are here because they love what they do and are not out to make money.” She added, “As an outsider, I’m hoping I can contribute with new ideas.” There is always something to do – whether it’s painting, building sets, fixing toilets, making phone calls, mailing newsletters, acting in a play, serving refreshments at intermission, helping with costumes, or taking tickets – there are many jobs and unfinished projects waiting for someone. Sawicki noted they are always looking for members and volunteers. It’s a “little jewel” in the middle of town that everyone can support by coming in and helping out. This once vacant church has been resurrected into a beautiful arts center. It found people who possessed that caring, nurturing drive and had the determination and vision to see it as a home for the arts … and made it a reality. For more information on the Springville Center for the Arts, visit http://springvillearts.org/ sca/about/ or call 716-5929038.
It won’t be long before the Salamanca Rail Museum opens its doors for another season. Opening day is slated for April 1, and the first order of business is to work on a model railroad. “It’s a work in progress, but it’s up and running,” according to rail enthusiast Stan Carlson. And it’s no small project. Carlson describes a $20,000 “model train empire” that is being donated to the museum. It was built by Jim Pedacchio who worked for Conrail repairing rail cars and who died a few years ago. His 19-year-old daughter, Megan, donated the layout, which took fifteen years to construct. Carlson enlisted the help of his two sons and about five volunteers who cut the model train setup into six pieces for transport to its new home in the museum. Now, it’s up in
the main lobby. On weekends people will be able to come in and help run the trains. “We’ve got a lot of great railroad antiques from across Cattaraugus County and Pennsylvania.” Carlson said the new layout is currently the museum’s main focus. Children are encouraged to have fun and to operate the trains. The model train exhibit uses a digital system. Each train can be programmed and run separately by using decoders on all the trains. The models are small “N” scale, on a layout of seventeen feet by eleven feet. The model will represent what the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad looked like between Salamanca and Olean, once all the buildings on the set are in place. The trains are ready to run, but Carlson and his crew plan to make scenery changes so that it looks “more like home.” There are three feet of space on one corner “where I can build a whole city.
It will resemble Salamanca in the early 1970’s,” with scale models of the Dudley Hotel, the Rail Museum, and the old Erie Station downtown. As for the train types, Carlson noted that most of the Pedacchio collection are diesel locomotives, with not too many steamers. “We’re focusing more on the modern era than on the old days.” The model setup will likely remain a project, since “a model train is truly never done … it takes the fun out of it if it’s finished.” Antiques exhibits will cover all the rail lines in Cattaraugus County, along with Western New York and Pennsylvania. There’s also a collection of home movies made by the late Larry Kilmer of Olean, purchased on e-Bay, and donated by a friend of Carlson’s to the rail museum. That makes for another project, transferring the movies from film to DVDs. Subjects cover “a lot of great scenes of stations and (other) things that are long gone.” Eventually, Carlson would like to make a documentary. Outdoor exhibits that people can walk through will also get a “major work-over” this year. There are three cabooses and two boxcars, and an old dormitory car as well. Weekends are always a good time for tours, which are available upon request from Steve Carlson or his son, Shane. As for tourists, Carlson estimates the number of visitors has increased over the last couple of years, “especially with the layout coming in last year. And the (presence of the Seneca-Allegany) Casino helps.” The Salamanca Rail Museum is located at 170 Main Street. Phone: 716-945-3133.
Dept. of Aging Receives $135,00 Through Walmart Foundation Grant OLEAN - Cherianne Wold, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, announced this week the Senior Wellness and Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels) has been awarded $13,500 from the Walmart Foundation to Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). The money will provide the Cattaraugus County Meals on Wheels program with muchneeded computer equipment that will increase the efficiency of operating the meal delivery program in our communities. This financial support is desperately needed as Meals on Wheels programs across the country are struggling to survive during this economic downturn. The “Walmart Foundation Impact Grant” is intended to help the Department of the Aging continue to meet the long-term equipment needs of providing meals to our seniors in Cattaraugus County. Last year, many Meals on Wheels programs were forced to change or reduce their services, but the Walmart Foundation stepped in to help restore those meals. This year, the Walmart Foundation is spending more than $2 million nationwide to make sure Meals on Wheels programs have the equipment they need to maintain their
operations into the future. “Seniors have been hit especially hard in this economy and we feel a responsibility to help,” said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. “We’re proud to support Meals on Wheels programs across the U.S. who work the front lines of ending senior hunger.” “Thanks to the Walmart Foundation Impact Grant, we now have better tools to keep feeding seniors for years to come,” said Ms. Wold. “This grant will help give the nutrition program managers the ability to communicate quickly between the main office and the communities serving Meals on Wheels.” “The Walmart Foundation has once again stepped up to the plate as a powerful partner in the fight to end senior hunger,” said Enid Borden, president and CEO of MOWAA. “They are our largest corporate partner to date and their support will make a tremendous impact in helping our program sustain meal services well into the future. We can’t thank the Walmart Foundation enough for joining us in our national movement to end senior hunger in America by 2020.” Late last year MOWAA released a groundbreaking
study revealing six million seniors in America face the risk of hunger. The report, entitled, “Senior Hunger in the United States: Differences across States and Rural and Urban Areas” was sponsored by MOWAA and shows that the number of seniors facing the hunger risk jumped an astonishing 20 percent in just one year. The Walmart Impact Grant Program is intended to help combat the problem of senior hunger. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. To learn more, visit www. walmartfoundation.org If you would like more information about the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s nutrition program for seniors, or other services available to our county’s seniors, please contact the department at 716-373-8032 or toll free at 800-462-2901.
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One of the primary factors that exerts a strong influence on a home’s ability to sell is the asking price, which is largely determined by analyzing the price at which comparable homes (“comps”) in adjacent neighborhoods recently sold. Moreover, experienced real estate agents know that some “intangibles” can also play a role in increasing seller profit and/or selling success. Currently, with energy prices continuing their inexorable rise, buyers are looking for homes that are close to schools, shopping, and workplaces. That is to say, sellers can take advantage of their homes’ proximity to the activities and services that buyers want and seek. Homes that are within “walking distance” often sell at a premium. Should you be considering the sale of your home, contact me today at 716-474-5646. I will arrange a meeting, and discuss an individualized marketing plan with you. HINT: Proximity to quality schools continues to be a high priority among family-oriented homebuyers.
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BY KATHERINE M. PRESTON We often hear of the many advantages to healthy, safe, long-lasting weight loss: increased vitality/ energy, improved physical appearance, better posture, overall wellness, increased confidence, increased sexuality, better fitting clothing, etc. But there’s one advantage that’s sometimes overlooked: less pain and possibility for osteoarthritis conditions. With the rise in obesity and in the number of people suffering from knee osteoarthritis, this finding is vital. Let’s examine the important link between this growing disease and body fat. Osteoarthritis is the breaking down or wearing away of the cartilage which surrounds the joint - cartilage which normally offers mobility and a “cushioning” effect between the bones in our joints. It often occurs in the knee as a result of the body’s weight and pressure loaded onto this joint. The
greater the weight, the greater the degree of pain for a knee osteoarthritis sufferer. But what about those of us who don’t suffer from knee osteoarthritis? The fact is that, weight gain GREATLY increases the pounds of pressure your knees must withstand. Over time, even a healthy set of knees will experience significant wear and tear - and possible osteoarthritis - due to the constant extra weight. And the disease knows no age boundaries/limits. Research shows that it’s not just limited to those over the age of 65 years. With the rise in obesity, our populations are suffering from this painful condition at a much earlier age. Decreased quality of life, limited mobility and joint range of motion, constant pain, unwelcome joint swelling and ongoing medication - these are just some of the consequences endured by those suffering from it. However, notable pain relief can be found in healthy, long-lasting weight loss. Studies conducted on sample groups of patients reveal that, through proper nutrition, lifestyle changes and a well-rounded, daily exercise program, a positive change in weight and joint health could occur. Your exercise program should include cardiovascular/ aerobic activity (3-6 times/ week, 20-60 minutes/session) to increase the demand on your heart, lungs and circulation. As well, a resistance training program should be performed 2-4 times/week, 30-60 minutes/session) to strengthen
your muscles and build muscle mass. By having strong, reliable muscles to help in a movement, your joints won’t experience so much stress. Finally, remember to include flexibility in your fitness regime. This is truly a case of “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!” By keeping flexible, we maintain our range of motion of our joints and decrease the risk of injury to both our joints and supporting muscles. A full-body static stretching program should occur for 15 minutes per session, 5-7 times/ week. A healthy weight loss of a reasonable amount can make a difference: one “real” pound per week can result in significant improvements, regarding movement and comfort. For an overweight individual who’s suffering from osteoarthritis, that’s 15 pounds in approximately 16 weeks (or 4 months) with a welcome reduction in pain. Katherine Preston is a Registered Personal Trainer, Nutrition & 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 online at http://home.cogeco. ca/~absfit
Tree and Shrub Program: Seedlings Available E’VILLE – The Cattaraugus County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2010 Tree and Shrub Program which is sponsored each year by the District is still taking orders until inventory is depleted. The District has a large variety of conifer and deciduous tree and shrub bare root seedlings at the present time in their inventory. They are offering a number of different species which have not been available in previous years. Many of the species being offered are native to New York State. All species being offered provide at least one conservation benefit. This may include wildlife food and/or cover, erosion control, reforestation, shade, flowers for pollinating bees and open space beautification. Whatever your needs are, now is the time to call to get your order form while inventory is still available. We can be reached at 716-6992326 ext. 101 or at our office at 8 Martha Street, PO Box 1765, Ellicottville, NY 14731.
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I started this column late today. Why? Because, after a year of arguing with boneheads, thugs and bullies, there was no way I was going to miss the President of the United States of America signing my health care bill into law. It’s not necessarily the bill that I wanted but it’s a step closer to my dream of health care coverage for every single American who needs it. I was also hoping that the Tea Baggers would show up with one more foolish bit of schoolyard nonsense that I could mention today, but after this weekend, I have all the ammunition against them that I need. As Sunday’s vote approached, I watched - with fascination and amusement - as the Tea Party nits began to transcend their own brand of foolishness and approach super-nova levels of self destruction. Since their inception I’ve harbored a suspicion that the Tea Baggers were nothing more than a cover for the hidden racial hatred that seethes just under the surface of parts of middle America. That hatred, and a hatred for anything different, came boiling to the surface this week.
The first signs of thuggish psychopathy was in evidence at a rally in downtown Columbus, Ohio last week. The entire episode has been posted on Youtube if you’re interested. The scene begins with your usual cast of undereducated buffoons shouting nonsensical slogans. At the height of the protest’s fervor, a man slowly approaches the front line of demonstrators and sits down facing them. He’s holding a sign. The sign reads “I have Parkinson’s disease and I support health care.” The man never says a word. Normally, this is where civil discourse would break out. Or, at least, a spirited argument covering the pros and cons of the health care bill. This, however, being a Tea Party rally, taunting and malicious intimidation ensued. One demonstrator gets in the man’s face and begins shouting at him that he won’t get any handouts from this crowd. Someone else calls him a communist and another thug begins throwing dollar bills at him while shouting, “I decide who gets the handouts.” You stay classy Tea Party! Then came the afternoon of the vote. I’d like to talk for a moment about Rep. John Lewis of Georgia. He’s an American hero. Rep. Lewis marched with Dr. King. He fought in every major Civil Rights demonstration of the 60’s and he almost paid the ultimate price for his convictions. He was beaten so badly during one of the demonstrations that he was left in a coma and still bears the scars - proudly I might add - of that beating. Rep. Lewis carries himself with a quiet dignity that is unheard of in today’s political climate.
On Sunday, for the first time in more than forty years, Rep. Lewis was called the N-Word. It wasn’t whispered. It wasn’t scratched hastily on a bathroom wall somewhere. It was shouted at him repeatedly and loudly by Tea Party racists. Lewis and a group of African American lawmakers were spit on, insulted and threatened as they made their way towards the capital. All this while Republican lawmakers cheered and held signs egging the protestors on from the capital balcony. Health care, at that point, became a forgone conclusion. The fight isn’t over yet. Changes to the bill still have to be ratified by the Senate and Republicans have vowed to pull out all the stops to block it. They will fail. They will fail because they have aligned themselves with evil. They are on the wrong side in a fight that they have lied about and misled the American people about. With Sunday’s vote, the true nature of Health Care Reform was finally revealed to America. There are no death panels and there never was. The bill will actually lower the deficit. My father, who had open heart surgery last year, can no longer be denied medical care if he has to switch insurance carriers. There is no more pre-existing condition denial. This isn’t Socialism. Fascism, on the other hand, was on full display this week and it was the Tea Baggers who carried on the tradition of jack-booted thugs throughout history. Thanks Glenn. Thanks Sarah. Thanks Rush. We couldn’t have done it without you! Questions? Comments? You can e-mail Doug Arrowsmith at shakedowndoug@hotmail. com
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Town CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE would improve the drainage so that overflow water no longer drains onto her property. Engineer Mark Alianello presented a plan to build a new garage next to Bryant Hill Road to store and service the Town’s snowplows. Councilman John Northrup suggested that the building could be made about 25% smaller if there were doors for each service bay instead of one large door. It was agreed for the engineer to take another look at the plans. Further discussion was tabled for a possible special meeting. Engineer Alianello reported that Cattaraugus County has developed an internet site that displays a town’s streets,
Meals CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE meal programs in the Older Americans Act. I spoke with Barbara Woodarek, Cattaraugus County’s Nutritious Services Coordinator at the Department of the Aging and she filled me in on some of the upcoming highlights in September. “They are going to be holding a rally in Atlanta, Georgia at their national conference in September and they’ve asked participants in Mayors for Meals to have tablecloths available throughout the month of March for people to sign in support of ending senior hunger by 2020. There is no financial [obligation]; it’s just ‘Yes I support the vision of Meals on Wheels to end senior hunger by 2020.’ So what we are doing here in Cattaraugus County is we’ve prepared table runners at each of our thirteen locations plus one
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eyeglasses and hearing aides. Also, through local churches, they assist by donating gas cards for families needing to travel outside the area for medical assistance. Camp New Horizons (Mental Health Association) – A summer camp for children with special needs, this camp offers children respite from the stresses of their daily lives, new experiences, new friends, opportunities to succeed every day and exposure to positive trole models. At camp, children aare not their reputation or tdiagnoses; they are individuals who are just as likely to succeed as the next child. f Trading Post Community Care Center (Springville, dNY) – A community Outreach rCenter, the Trading Post is a place where everyday needs are met. The focus is on creating dopportunities for families to obtain clothing, food, infant and household items, all in an ,atmosphere that encourages dignity and worth to struggling hearts.
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sewer lines, hydrants, culverts, and other improvements on a detailed map. It is intended to facilitate maintenance and repair projects, and is free to the towns in the county. Chief of Police Don Auge said the Town is ready to hire a new police officer. The candidate for the position has completed his training and is about ready to take the civil service exam. There was discussion as to whether to hire him as full- or part-time. A motion was made to have the Chief hire the candidate as a patrolman to work such shifts as the Chief specifies, with a plan to evaluate the position in a month. The motion passed. The police department’s Standard Operating Procedures were reviewed. There were several minor changes suggested,
mostly regarding wording. The SOPs were accepted. The Town’s Employee Handbook was submitted for comments. There were several concerns regarding the definition of full-time employees and overtime pay, as well as some suggestions about wording and capitalizations. The board moved briefly into executive session to discuss some sensitive matters. When they came back to public session, there was a motion to pass on the handbook to the Town’s attorneys for their approval. The motion was passed. Supervisor Burrell reported that on March 30 at 7pm in Great Valley there will be a presentation on planning for agriculture in local communities. The meeting was adjourned at 9pm.
at the front desk and people are signing in support of MOWAA’s vision. Then we’re going to sew all of our table runners together and make one big tablecloth.” Once the table runners are sewn and signed it will be collected by the Atlanta conference where it will be displayed in Freedom Park along with similar tablecloths from all over the country. Oddly enough in a country where we pride ourselves on feeding and clothing the poor, hunger is a serious threat facing millions of seniors in the United States today. Despite this important public health threat, little is known regarding hunger among senior citizens or the causes of senior hunger. So it is important to expand our understanding of food security issues among seniors in order to help develop strategies to reduce it, hence the Mayors for Meals event. On September 1, 2009, the MOWAA Board of Directors drafted a new vision for the Meals On Wheels Association
of America to end senior hunger by 2020, a daunting task to say the least but not impossible as long as there are people who care. In order to turn this 2020 vision into a reality, the MOWAA members have started a national movement to recruit over 6 million volunteers who are willing to stand up and pledge to do what it takes to end this blight that threatens those who have given so much of themselves to help create what we have today. Because of the magnitude of this problem, it will not be solved overnight, but with the perseverance and diligence of staff and volunteers at Meals On Wheels, it can be done. For more information about future March for Meals events or if you would like to volunteer or would like sign a tablecloth, log on to www.cattco.org/aging or call 716-373-8032 or 1-800-4622901. For more information about senior hunger log on to mowaa.org
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation – A public foundation, the CRCF is a nonprofit, community corporation by and for the people of Chautauqua County. They are available to help donors make a positive impact on their community by establishing a “bridge” between the donor and charitable activities. Hospice Chautauqua County – Caring for your family like family, the mission of this organization is providing education and comfort care to patients and their families during the end stages of life. Through the unwavering support and commitment of the community, they are able to continue our Mission and enhance our services. Cherry Creek Library – This library’s mission includes a special focus on youth. They encourage literacy, offering a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, clean and bright pleasure-reading areas as well as community-wide reading programs and special events. South Dayton Food Pantry – This organization’s goal is to provide food to needy families of the area who meet income
requirements. They also provide referrals to other agencies for families in need of other types of assistance (i.e. food stamps and/ or HEAP). “We believe in what these organizations are doing,” states CCB President and CEO Salvatore Marranca. “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t. A big bank can’t help like we can. We’re paying attention. We’ve got ideas. Our doors are open for the convenience of the community and we welcome anyone to experience our brand of banking, our people and our ever-growing list of products and services. When you are ready to talk True Independent, Community banking … we’re here.” CCB is an FDIC insured New York State chartered independent, community bank. From January 2, 1902, CCB has established an unprecedented record of fiscal integrity and sound financial growth, which now totals over $160 million in assets. CCB maintains convenient ATMs and can be found on the web at www.ccblv. com. CCB is an equal housing lender. CCB’s main office is located in Little Valley, with eight branch offices.
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LITTLE VALLEY - Salvatore Marranca, president and CEO of CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank), was elected chairmanelect of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for 2010-‘11. Marranca was elected during
the ICBA National Convention and Techworld in Orlando. His term began at the conclusion of the convention on March 21. “I am honored to be elected to this position,” Marranca said. “It gives me the great privilege to work on behalf of community banks across the nation that offer superb customer service and commonsense financial products, working on behalf of their communities and sticking with their customers even during these challenging times.” Marranca previously served ICBA as chairman of the Policy Development committee, ICBPAC and Regulatory Review committee and as secretary of the ICBA Executive Committee. He is also a director and past president for the Independent Community Bankers Association of New York. His experience includes work with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from 1969-‘82, where he ultimately held
the position of senior bank examiner. He also served a tour of duty in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. “Sal is a dedicated community banker who is respected by his industry peers,” said incoming ICBA Chairman Jim MacPhee, CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank in Schoolcraft, Mich. “We are delighted he will be generously offering his time and valuable professional talents to the service of the community banking industry.” ICBA is the only national trade association dedicated exclusively to promoting the interests of locally operated community banks and savings institutions. With trusted financial expertise and quality customer service as their hallmarks, community banks offer the best financialservices option for millions of consumers, small businesses, farms and ranches. To learn more about the ICBA, visit www.icba.org. Access Cattaraugus County Bank’s website at www.ccblv.com
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My name is Erica Walker. I am 35 years old. I have most recently been attending Erie Community College in hopes of attaining my Registered Nursing degree. I have about another year before I complete it. However, I’ve decided to take a break from it while attending to my most recent illness. I am trying to be brave and stay healthy enough until I can receive a kidney transplant. Doctors say I’m fairly young to be diagnosed with CKD. I have been receiving dialysis treatments for about a year now. I worked at Interstate Baking Company for 10 years prior to the plant closing a few years back. They made Wonder Bread and Hostess products right here in Buffalo, NY. My boyfriend, Jim, and I have recently purchased and moved into our first home. We’re very excited. Our plans are to marry and raise a family here in Cheektowaga. If you are blood type “A” and would like to be Erica’s living kidney donor, please call Jeanette Ostrom at 716-450-8958 or e-mail Erica at jmark1@roadrunner.com To the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you just may be the world. Thank you from the Western New York Kidney Connection.
Lost Kitty Following Monday night’s rainstorm in Ellicottville, beloved cat Minnie failed to return home. Have you seen her? If so, please call 716-699-2596 or 699-6131.
EMPLOYMENT The Villager: Ellicottville’s weekly newspaper is currently looking for writers & a sales representative to service Cattaraugus County. Please send your resume to: The Villager, PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or call 716-860-0118.
PUBLIC NOTICES RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) authorized the issuance of many new bonds, including Recovery Zone Facility Bonds. These tax-exempt bonds may be issued for private development anywhere in Cattaraugus County (the “County”) designated as a Recovery Zone. Both the Cattaraugus County Legislature (the “County Legislature”) and County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”) have designated the entire County as a Recovery Zone, allowing the issuance of Recovery Zone Facility Bonds for projects anywhere in the County. The County has received an allocation of $3,507,000 of bond volume limit for Recovery Zone Facility Bonds, and, by action of the County Legislature, the County has assigned such allocation of bond volume limit to the Agency. Pursuant to the provisions of ARRA, the Agency must issue any Recovery Zone Facility Bonds authorized by such bond volume limit before January 1, 2011. A Request for Proposals developed by the Agency for use of such bond volume limit for Recovery Zone Facility Bonds is available at the Agency’s website, located at www. cattcoida.com. A printed copy of said Request for Proposals may be requested from Corey R. Wiktor, Executive Director, County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency, 3 East Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York 14731, Telephone (716) 699-2005, fax (716) 699-2942. If you have a project and are interested in tax-exempt financing, please contact Corey R. Wiktor, Executive Director, County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency, 3 East Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York 14731, Telephone (716) 699-2005, fax (716) 699-2942. COUNTY OF CATFARAUGUS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Corey R. Wiktor Name: Corey R. Wiktor, Title: Executive Director PUBLIC NOTICE Re: Request for Proposal (RFP) Drop-In Center in Salamanca: With the conversion from Guidepost Continuting Day Treatment to Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) in Cattaraugus County on April 1, 2010, the current funding for Psychosocial Clubs will convert to funding for a Drop-In Center model. This program was reviewed and discussed with the Office of Mental Health and it is anticipated that $31,000 on an annual basis will be available for a Drop-In Center in Salamanca beginning April 1, 2010. A decision was made by the Community Services Board to RFP this service. The parameters of the RFP include a Drop-In Center model that would supplement PROS and other clinical services as an add-on service. The objective of a Drop-In Center is to identify and engage persons who may choose not to participate in more structured programs or who might not otherwise avail themselves of mental health services, and to provide services and supports in a manner which these individuals would accept. This program model is low in demands, flexible and relatively unstructured, and responsive to individual needs and circumstances. Include details on how you would work with the Cattaraugus County PROS program to ensure the Drop-In Center is not in competition with PROS. If there are other components of this program description that you would like to elaborate on, please do so. Also, please indicate your time frame for becoming operational and at what location, in the Salamanca area, this service would be offered. RFPs should be submitted to Dawn Miller, Director of Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services at DMMiller@cattco.org or at 1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308, Olean, NY 14760. Questions should be directed to Dawn Miller at (716) 701-3294.
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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place a number into each box so that each row across, each column down, and each small 9-box square within the larger diagram (there are 9 of these) will contain every number from 1 through 9. In other words, no number will appear more than once in any row, column, or smaller 9-box square. Working with the numbers already given as a guide, complete each diagram with the missing numbers that will lead to the correct solution. Good luck!
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Land For Sale: 21 acres located 8 minutes from Holiday Valley. Town plowed road. Please call 716-648-1366. Vacation Ski & Recreation Home: 4 large BR’s, 3 full baths. Large home, newly remodeled in ‘09, large 2-car garage, within 5 miles to both ski resorts. Direct access to snowmobile, horse, biking & hiking trails. Great location. Plenty of room for 2 families. $129,000. Please call 716-244-1322 or e-mail tleclerc@atlanticbb.net Investment Or Future Vacation Home: Home in Little Valley for sale. Only $14,900. Serious inquires only. Call 716-244-1322 or e-mail tleclerc@atlanticbb.net Spacious 2-BR, 2 Bathroom Home On Nearly 2 Acres: Just minutes from Ellicottville & Seneca Allegany Casino. Completely remodeled, new roof & deck, many improvements. Must see at $72,000. Call Devin at 716-244-1244.
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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. Commercial Space For Rent: 42 Mill Street, Ellicottville, NY. 900 sq. ft. Ample parking. Please call 716-699-4516. Lease terms. FOR RENT: Newly renovated 1-BR, 1 bath with kitchen & dining area, gas & electric included, private parking space, $450/monthly. Call 216-401-7060 or e-mail hatcherhoge@gmail.com
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FOR RENT: Luxury 2-BR or 3-BR townhomes in Salamanca. Private entrances, FP, granite counters, Berber carpet, stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, grounds keeping, snow removal, electric, water, garbage, sewer included. Various lease lengths available. Prices range from $900 to $1,100 monthly. No pets. Call to set up your appointment today! Palmer Rentals, 716-945-1906.
COMMUNITY FREE TO ALL ADULTS Low Impact Physical Exercise: Organized Badminton M-W-F at 2pm, 1887 Building Gymnasium Low Impact Mental Exercise: Tuesday, April 6th, Topic: Congressional Spending Ellicottville Memorial Library For further info contact: staff@barescircle.com
SERVICES AVAILABLE Furniture Repaired, Refinished Or Replicated: Machine Caning replaced. Custom Furniture Built To Your Desire. New! Home Theater Cabinets or Shelves Designed & Built. FIVE POINTS, 716-938-6315, fivepnts@localnet.com, Visit fivepnts.com for Photos. Interior Finishing By Tom Clauss: Painting, plastering, remodeling, repairs, restoration work, electrical, plumbing & more. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SPECIAL: DISCOUNTED PRICES! Free estimates. Call today! 716-949-9155. PERKS CONSTRUCTION: General contracting & remodeling, including drywall, painting, flooring, tilework, stonework, finish work, siding, electrical, plumbing & more. Your local carpenters with over 30 years experience! Insured, many references. Call Jeff Perks at 716244-3559 or Josh Perks at 716-969-5115. Board Your Pet: At East Otto Country Kennel. Over 10 years of quality pet care. Clean & comfortable with covered outdoor patio, playtime 3 times a day. Grooming available. 716-5924011 or www.eastottocountrykennel.com. Woodcrest Pet Spa and Kennel: Treat your pet to the SPA experience at 140 Lincoln Ave. in Salamanca. OR maybe they need a vacation. Take a tour of our Kennel on Sawmill Run in Little Valley, at WoodcrestKennel.net or call SPA 716-945-2700, KENNEL 716-945-5799. FAMILY/ESTATE PROBLEMS? Paul D. Pearson, Attorney/Mediator. Conserving Time, Money, Relationships. Widely recognized & experienced in all Family-Matrimonial Law and Mediation matters. Problems usually resolved without litigation. Office: 1301 N. Forest Rd., Ste. 2, Williamsville, NY 14221, phone 716-632-2728. www.mediate.com/pearson DALE’S CHIMNEY SWEEP, INC.: Inspection, cleaning, repairs & woodstove/rain cap sales. Stainless steel relining. Established in 1978. Insured, clean & professional. 716-699-4791. Homemade Baked Goods: Pies, cinnamon & pecan rolls, sweet breads (banana, apple walnut, pumpkin, lemon poppyseed, blueberry), cookies, salt rising bread & more. Available every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7am-8pm. Di’s Pies & Bake Shop at Pumpkinville, 4830 Sugartown Road, Great Valley. Stop at the bright red shop. FREE ESTIMATES From EXPERT CONTRACTING: Specializing in roofing & siding. Fully insured, member in high standing with “Better Business Bureau.” Only quality American made material, professionally installed at the best price. We offer military & senior citizen discounts. Call today! 716-572-7303.
LEGAL NOTICES SOUTHERN TIER TOWERS, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 02/05/2010. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 221 Homer Street, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act. NOTICE OF FORMATION of Countywide Gravel, LLC. Art. of Org filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/16/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5800 Seneca Street, Elma, NY 14059. Purpose: any lawful activities. Notice of Formation of SPRAGUES WASHINGTON SQUARE, L.L.C., a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/30/2009. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: William Sprague and Kody Sprague, 11958 Route 16 P.O. Box 659, Yorkshire, NY 14173. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. CTFH, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 02/16/2010. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 1616 Gemini Drive, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act. HIGGINS ENTERPRISES, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 02/16/2010. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 1616 Gemini Drive, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name ODEUM PUBLICATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/20/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of processing to C/O ODEUM PUBLICATIONS, LLC, 119 North 9th Street, Olean, NY, 14760. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of ZOAR VALLEY REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS FARM, LLC: Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/18/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: PO Box 11, Versailles, NY 14168. Purpose: any lawful activities. Notice of Formation of Kinship With Horses LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 08/11/08. 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, 3924 N. Otto Rd., Cattaraugus, NY 14719. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF Formation of Linderman LLC: Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/08/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of 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.
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated in High Spirits at Madigan’s
700 Club Held Annual Party at Holiday Valley Last Saturday The Event Raised Funds for the Alley Katz, Ellicottville Family Services, and Almost Home Animal Sanctuary
ECS Drama Club Rehearses for “The Music Man” Production Takes to the Stage this Friday and Saturday at Salamanca High School; Tickets Available at the Door
Photos/Gary Kinn
Ellicottville’s Weekly Newspaper Online:
www.thevillagerny.com