Planning Board Receives Proposal From Tops Markets to Change Outside Signage . . . page 3 May 13-19, 2010
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Voters in the Ellicottville Central School District will vote May 18 on a new school budget. Superintendent Mark Ward said the biggest challenge concerning the budget was “thinking ahead.” Ward explained, “it’s not really a one-year budget; it’s really at minimum a two-year budget.” Ward explained this year’s spending plan includes federal funds that were part of the stimulus package. Ward noted next year, 2011-2012, there’s no federal money scheduled to be released, and the state’s fiscal picture is not likely to improve. “So what we needed to be thinking about is not getting through 2010-11, we had to be thinking about the 2011-12 (budget) year too.” Ward said the reasoning is to avoid the situation of holding the tax rate to zero this year, then having to jump it up to perhaps 8 percent the following year. He noted during the 2009-‘10 fiscal year, school taxes in Ellicottville actually went down by 3.2 percent. For 2010-11, taxes “With many area Districts slashing staff and cutting programs, ECS has been fortunate to be able to mainwere originally projected to increase tain our core education programs. For more than a year, we have closely monitored our financial situaSee SCHOOL page 9
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The Ellicottville Village Board held their monthly meeting this past Monday, May 10. Engineer’s Report Village Engineer Mike Smith presented his Engineer’s Report to the board. He said he received complaints about the Monroe Street sewer project and that he is still trying to close the project out. He said the
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work has been finished for some time, but the company the village hired has yet to pay their subcontractors for their work, and the companies have held a six-month legal battle that has yet to be determined. He recommended the board turn the issue over to the village attorney if the companies cannot settle the matter within the month. He also informed the board that the application for the Rural Development Grant for the waste
water treatment facility is moving forward, and that they would send out the final paperwork on Wednesday 12. He noted the village would need to post a public notice for the Environmental Impact Report once the Rural Development Agency accepts it. Smith also informed the board, the village needs to finish working on the updates to the local sewer use laws. He said the village still must add
penalties and use limits on discharges into the sewer, and that these must include a finalized agreement between the village and the town; there is a committee that will work on this issue over the remainder of the month. The board accepted the Engineer’s Report. Sewer Report Smith presented the board with See VILLAGE page 9
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SALAMANCA - Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages … get ready for “Celebrate Salamanca,” an event filled with thrills, chills, excitement and fun for the entire family! The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to a full-scale carnival packed full of your favorite rides, games and those famous edible delights you dream of! Veterans Memorial Park in Salamanca is where you’ll find this action-packed event. The festivities begin Friday, May 14 at 5pm. On Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, the gates will open at 1pm. Best of all, admission into the carnival is FREE! Prices for individual rides will vary, but Saturday will offer the deal of all deals for those amusement ride enthusiasts – a $20 all-day-ride pass, perfect for the whole family! Whether you’re a tiny tike or a full-grown kid at heart, we’re sure we’ve got the right ride for you. The carnival will offer twelve full-size amusement rides – six rides for the youngsters, and six adult sized rides for those who are ready for plenty of hoots and hollers, and dizzy, green-around-the-gills feelings! Get ready to scream on rides such as the Tornado, Arctic Blast, Side Winder and Tilt-A-Whirl. See CARNIVAL page 8 Once you’re ready to take a break from the adventurous rides, grab a bite
Routes To Art Open Studio Tour Architectural Digest: The Ultimate DIY Project ... page 6
By John Thomas On July 3 Ellicottville will be the location for the annual Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Tour. Over the next several weeks we will be featuring some of the homes scheduled to be on the tour. This week’s home is one of them. This is the story of Beth and Colin James, who turned what some might have labeled as the “ultimate nightmare” into the home of their dreams.
Ladies of Ellicottville Ski Club Present $3,000 Check to Family Support for Ellicottville ... page 4
On March 13, 2010, the ladies of the Ellicottville Ski Club held their 5th annual “Ladies’ Day.” As a result of the day of skiing, and the dinner complete with raffles and live auction that followed, the women raised $3,000 to benefit this year’s recipient, Family Support for Ellicottville. What began five years ago as an informal ski day followed by a dinner prepared by the men of the club has grown to be an annual fundraising event. The women have now raised over $10,000.
Free Self-Guided Exhibition Throughout Cattaraugus County & the Seneca Nation By Anjanette Nicolazzo
Pick up your brochures! Gas up your vehicles! On the weekend of May 2223, the Cattaraugus County Routes to Art will be holding its annual open art exhibition throughout Cattaraugus County and the Seneca Nation - 43 local artists are anticipated on the selfguided open studio tour. A plethora of art works will be on display, including basket weaving, jewelry, pottery, woodcarving, ceramics, beading and a large diversity of painting mediums, to say the least. The free self-guided tour, which begins at one’s leisure, is held both Saturday and Sunday from 10am5pm. According to the Cattaraugus County Routes to Art website (www. routestoart.com), those interested can pick up a Routes to Art brochure,
A plethora of art works will be on display, including basket weaving, jewelry, pottery, woodcarving, ceramics, beading and a large diversity of painting mediums Pictured left: Barbara Fox, watercolor, Tulip Dance. Right: Carson Waterman, acrylic, Don’t Mess With Me.
which includes a list of participating artists, examples of their work, and maps to the locations of artists’ studios, galleries, and other viewing locations. To obtain a brochure, visit the website listed above, call the Cattaraugus
County Arts Council at 716-372-7455 or stop in to Earth Arts, located in downtown Ellicottville. Other pickup locations outside the village can be See ART page 3
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Thank you to all the restaurants, sponsors, and patrons who came out to the 6th annual Taste of the Southtowns in Springville. The monies raised will help to rebuild Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. Pictured above: Riley’s Bar & Restaurant was awarded Best Appetizer for their Seafood Bisque.
Thank you to all the residents of Springville and the surrounding communities that supported the Taste of the Southtowns on Sunday, May 2 at the Springville Fire Hall. This was the 6th year for the Taste and a very successful year for the event. Congratulations to the restaurants who received special awards from the Alfred State Culinary School of Wellsville: Chanderson’s-Best Overall and also Best Healthy Choice for their Salmon Wraps, Riley’sBest Appetizer for their Seafood Bisque, The Shop-Best Meat for their Prime Rib, DesperadosJudges Choice Award, Laura’s Country Oven-Best Dessert for the Fruits of the Forest Pie, Theo’s Family Restaurant-Best Ethnic Award for their Crabcake
Sandwich, and Euro-Way-Best Vegetarian for their Cheese Crepe. Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary and its Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who helped make it a success including the following local businesses: Platinum Sponsor: Emerling Ford Mercury; Gold Sponsors: Bly’s Clock Shop, Farm Family Insurance, Nova Glass, and Twin Lakes Homes; Silver Sponsors: Arc Sales & Service, B&B Homes, CCB Bank, C&G Electrical Supply, Clyde’s Feed, Gooseneck Machining, Home*Wear, House of Steel, Kless Boys, Lamb & Webster, Mattress City Sleep ShopArcade, Mike Monin-Morgan Stanley, Pierce Milling, Pizza Hut-Yorkshire, Ponderosa,
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Obituary Notices Charles A. Musall, 1917-2010
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E’VILLE – Charles A. Musall, 92, of Route 219 passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born October 9, 1917 in Tonawanda, NY, the son of the late Charles and Rose (Schrieber) Musall. On April 7, 1956 he married Irma Hellwig who survives. Mr. Musall was a WWII veteran having served in the 299th Engineers Battalion, having fought in the Invasion of Normandy (Utah Beach) and the Battle of the Bulge. Upon his discharge in Dec. of 1945 he was awarded the American Service medal, Distinguished
Unit Medal, European-AfricanMiddle Eastern medal, Good Conduct medal and WWII Victory medal. He had been employed at Arcade Motorola until his retirement in 1986. Mr. Musall was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was involved with the construction of the original church in 1963’64. Besides his wife of 54 years he is survived by a son: Gerald (Kathleen) Musall of Great Valley, NY; and a daughter: Susan (Jeffery) George of Springville; and eleven grandchildren: Ethan, Noah
and Simon George, Aaron, Erica, Lee, Kim Li, Cam Hailey Daneth and Phalla Musall; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother: Jim Musall. Funeral arrangements under the direction of O’Rourke Funeral Home, 411 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11am from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery of Ellicottville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church building fund.
Lucius Stephens, 1949-2010 SALAMANCA - Mr. Lucius Stephens, age 61, of Broad Street, Salamanca, NY died Monday morning, May 10, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Rochester, New York. Born on January 23, 1949 in Talladega, Alabama he was the son of the late Q.P. & Seppie Coleman Stephens. He was married in Ellicottville, NY on May 22, 1982 to the former Carla Vecellio who survives. Mr. Stephens was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School Class of 1967. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Dakota & Korea. Mr. Stephens was employed as a Counselor with NYS Children & Family Services in Rochester, NY. Previously he had been employed at
the Great Valley Division of Youth, Great Valley, NY and Longview in West Valley, NY. He had also been employed by the former Rusty Nail, Holiday Valley, and the former Crystal Palace, all of Ellicottville, NY. He attended Bradford Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Bradford Pa., a former member of Elkdale Country Club, and a member of Holiday Valley. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed all sports. He was a Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Fan. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter: Emily A. Stephens of Salamanca, NY; a son: Marcus P. Stephens of Salamanca, NY; 2 sisters: Annie Ruth Glover of Niagara Falls, NY, and Virginia Brown of Dallas, Texas; 2 brothers: Ulysses (Hazel) Stephens of Tampa, Fla., and
Lovelle (Mandy) Stephens of Tampa, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister: Magdalene Burns; and 3 brothers: Marvin Stephens, John Stephens, and Howard Stephens. Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Friday evening from 7-8pm at which time a memorial service will be held with Rev. Kenneth, pastor of Bradford Christian Missionary & Alliance Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or the donor’s choice. E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com
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Tops Markets Submits Proposal to Change Outside Signage By John Thomas
The Village Planning Board commenced its Tuesday night meeting by considering a proposal from Tops Markets to change the Ellicottville store’s outside signage. Dennis Wilcox represented Tops Markets and presented the board with photos of the current Quality Market signage, and drawings of Tops’ proposal. In discussion regarding the large pole sign, the board pointed out that current regulations do not allow for internal illumination on signs, as the current sign has. The board further pointed out that plastic signs are prohibited and read a list of allowed materials: wood, aluminum, and stainless steel. The board also inquired whether or not Mr. Wilcox had looked at other signs around town. He asserted he had, and proposed that Tops use the current metal frame for the sign, which would keep the sign the same size. He proposed to replace the plastic sign with an aluminum and polycarbonate sign, with the polycarbonate sandwiched between two aluminum sheets to provide stiffness. He pointed out that the aluminum will be on the outside of the sign, so it will not look like plastic. The board then pointed out all signage must have some form of raised lettering of approximately one inch. The board added that the sign must be illuminated by external goose-neck style lights. Mr. Wilcox said Tops would change the design of the sign to accommodate the board’s
concerns. Discussion turned to the signage on the building itself. The current internally illuminated plastic sign will be replaced with a sign similar to the aluminum sandwich, raised lettering sign planned for the pole. The new sign will also be lit with goose-neck lights. The board also insisted the two wood signs reading Bakery and Delicatessen be removed from the building. If Tops wants to put something in their place it must be one inch thick raised lettering applied to the building itself, and illuminated with goose-neck lights. A motion was made to conditionally approve Tops’ plan provided they make the changes stated by the board. The motion passed unanimously. Evan Tiller addressed the board with a proposal for a house expansion from a homeowner on Martha Street, but before discussion could begin there was comment from the chair that there were certain issues with an addition the homeowner made to the house one year ago. Since completing a porch addition, the homeowner added a cable type railing around the porch that was not shown in the plans approved by the board. Furthermore the former driveway was supposed to be removed and turned into green space but is currently filled with gravel which some people use as a turn-around space. It was generally agreed the homeowner would have to rectify those issues before the board would approve any new
construction. The board went on to consider the proposed addition, which consists of an extension of the second floor master bedroom to allow room to add a master bath. The plans call for building a pop-out off the side of the house on the second floor. The addition would extend from the end of the new porch back along the driveway and link to the detached garage. Under the extension would be open, so as not to further expand the existing footprint of the house. There was a great deal of discussion with Mr. Tiller to understand exactly where the addition would come into the garage, and what would be done under the extension. At one point the board chair asked if any of the board members had gone by the property to see the situation for themselves. Some had, some had not. Mr. Tiller asked that the board conditionally approve the plans as submitted. The condition being that the homeowner brings his property into compliance with the plans from the previous addition. One board member said, “You haven’t architecturally justified tying an extension to the middle of the garage.” A few board members had no problem with the plan, but most seemed to feel it was a strange way to create an addition. The motion failed. A motion was made to table the discussion until Mr. Tiller had a chance to talk to the homeowner and give him a
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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.
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The Chamber’s website (www. ellicottvilleny.com) promoting its members and events continues to grow at a records pace. So far this year the site has seen an increase in visitors of 14.5% over the same period last year. The 2009 stats also show an increase of just over 10% from
2008. We know that the majority of travelers use the internet before making a decision to travel, and the Chamber’s site is all about the activities and beauty of the area - two of the primary reasons for travel. Every Chamber member receives a free spot on the site with pictures, location maps,
links and contact information. If you are a member, please go to the site and check your information by just clicking on the “Business Directory” link and looking up your name in the alphabetical search area. If you wish to make changes, just call Kelly at the office and she will have it done in minutes.
Ski Club Makes Donation Ladies Present $3,000 Check to Family Support for Ellicottville
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E’VILLE - On March 13, 2010, the ladies of the Ellicottville Ski Club held their 5th annual “Ladies’ Day.” As a result of the day of skiing, and the dinner complete with raffles and live auction that followed, the women raised $3,000 to benefit this year’s recipient, Family Support for Ellicottville. What began five years ago as an informal ski day followed by a dinner prepared by the men of the club has grown to be an annual fundraising event. The women have now raised over $10,000. Past recipients include the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program at Holiday Valley, Mercy Flight of Western New York, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Western New York. In addition to donations from ESC members, nearly every local business contributed to this year’s auction and raffle. An enthusiastic live auction featured items such as a handcrafted Birchwood mirror, a Pandora bracelet, a limited edition print of ESC, a handmade ski Adirondack chair and a Paella dinner for 10. Laura DeCinque and Deb Fierle, co-chairs of the annual ESC Ladies’ Day event commented, “We couldn’t put this event together without
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chance to achieve compliance with the previous stipulations. There was discussion about not creating too many delays for the homeowner and bringing the property into compliance as soon as possible. The motion failed. Eventually an idea was proposed to add the extension to the back of the house; that
Pictured above, left to right: Toni Higgs, Family Support board member; Laura DeCinque and Debbie Fierle, cochairs of ESC Ladies’ Day; and Sherman Wilkens, Family Support board member.
area businesses and their many contributions over the past five years. Our thanks to them, as well as to the ESC members who have given so generously to help make this event successful.” Family Support for Ellicottville is an affiliate of the Rotary Club of Ellicottville-Foundation for Youth and is a 501c3 charitable foundation. This organization is dedicated to acting as a bridge between families and supportive assistance.
Greg Cappelli, member of the board of Family Support for Ellicottville commented, “It is the local support and events such as Ladies’ Day at ESC that are helping Family Support for Ellicottville continue to service the needs of our community. We are overwhelmed and thankful to the members of the Ellicottville Ski Club, and to all the local businesses that made donations, for their efforts in ensuring such a successful event.”
way it would not impact the garage. Mr. Tiller was asked if that was possible, and he thought it was. A check of the building codes was made to see if such an extension would be allowed. It was decided that a variance might have to be created to allow it. One board member expressed dismay at allowing so many variances for this property. There was also discussion about possibly creating a master bath inside the current master bedroom. Mr. Tiller pointed out that there is a
fireplace in the master bedroom and it might be a problem with any alternate plan. A motion was made to send a letter to the homeowner stating that before the board would approve any new addition, the property would have to comply with the board’s stipulations. They are: that the cable-type railing be removed from the porch, and the former driveway area be planted and maintained to create green space and effectively prevent any ingress and egress by car to the property.
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May 13-19, 2010 ~ The Villager ~
Up Close & Personal
School Board Candidates Speak Their Minds On the Issues By John Thomas On Tuesday, May 16, voters will be electing a new member of the Ellicottville School District Board of Education. The two women running for the single seat available have many things in common, but have their differences as well. I had a chance to speak with both of them and learn about their backgrounds and plans for the school board. The candidates differ primarily in backgrounds; Great Valley native Connie Hellwig attended ECS graduating in 1982, while Cindy Goodin was born in Michigan, and moved to Orchard Park when she was in the 5th grade. Connie has been married for 24 years now, and has two children: Carrie, currently attending the College at Brockport and a son Connor, who is a sophomore at ECS. Connie has been working at Fitzpatrick & Weller for over 20 years and is active within the school community as well as: a member of the Great Valley Fireman’s Auxiliary, treasurer of the Ellicottville Youth Soccer Program, and teacher and superintendent of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s Sunday School. Moving to Orchard Park gave Cindy a chance to ski after school, becoming such an avid skier that she wound up on the U.S. Ski Team, racing downhill on the world cup circuit, eventually winning the U.S. Alpine Downhill Championships. She attended Canisius College earning a BA in economics and an MBA. With her brother she owned Winfield Industries in Buffalo. The company produced liquid cast urethane and silicone
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products used in various industries. Last year she sold her interest and now devotes her time to her three boys. One son is in 6th grade and her twin boys are in 3rd. When asked about the greatest challenges facing the school board now, they both have strong opinions. Connie says, “I think the biggest issue is the state we live in - New York State. The fiscal nightmare we’ve gotten ourselves into is state-wide; it’s not just in our community.” As well as dwindling money, Cindy sees reduced enrollment as a problem. “We’ve got decreasing population, decreasing children. A lot of times we are not able to get a whole sports team together. We’ve got small school issues.” Both women have praise for the current school board for coping with the current challenges. Connie: “I think our current board and administration is phenomenal. They have been doing a great job. I’m very proud of them.” Cindy is equally effusive: “We have a lot of people involved with this school either as administrators
or teachers that really care deeply and are trying to make this the best school they can.” New technology provides a challenge when considering its effectiveness. Connie acknowledges that the culture is changing and feels the new technologies should be made available for students, but there is room for doubt: “Is it the best way to learn? Maybe not. I know that’s up for discussion. You have to have the children use the best opportunities available.” Cindy is more sanguine: “We need to utilize all the technology we can. I think the computer is a strong teaching tool because it allows us access to other educational avenues. It’s a huge advantage, especially for a small community like ours.” Looking to the future, both women anticipate working with the school board on the Strategic Plan developed last year. “I’m a conservative with a fiscal mind, and I feel I would be a great asset to the board,” Connie tells me. Cindy mentions, “I believe in my heart that that plan has the children first; as a top priority.”
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E’VILLE - The Ellicottville Historical Society will meet on Thursday, May 13 at 7:30pm at the Ellicottville Memorial Library on Maples Road. Mr. Stan Carlson, an expert on the history of railroads in this area, will be the speaker. He is a former conductor from a family of four generations of railroaders. Stan, a volunteer since 1980 at the Salamanca Railroad Museum, is an accomplished artist of train scenes. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Call Cathy Lacy at 945-5080 for more information.
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Flippin’ Eddies Not only a local watercolor artist, Anne also doubles as a mother and the executive director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. Keep an eye out for Anne’s paintings currently at St. Bonaventure, and be sure to check her out on the Routes to Art self-guided tour May 22-23. Pictured: Anne Conroy-Baiter, watercolor, Upside-Down Goggles, 30”x22”
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swimming pool, and living on the lovely West Branch Road in Allegany, New York. Not only a local watercolor artist, Anne Conroy-Baiter also doubles as a mother and the executive director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. Anne began painting approximately 8 years ago while grieving the loss of her mother to breast cancer. “My mother was a watercolor artist. When she passed, I began painting. It was a way for me to grieve her and feel connected to her at the same time,” says Anne. “In my extremely busy life of having three daughters, working with the Council and painting, I’ve been lucky enough to be commissioned by St. Bonaventure University to do two paintings for their 150th anniversary. Both of which paintings are being given to the founding families of Bonaventure, one in Italy and one in France,” says Anne. She also has some pieces on display at the Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure to build anticipation for the Cattaraugus County Routes to Art display,
which she’s thrilled about. Knowing painting was one of her true callings; she chose a room in her home and claimed it as her studio. Her work will be on display there on the Cattaraugus County Routes to Art tour, where she will be teaming up in her studio with local artist Shawn Huntington, who does contemporary and abstract watercolor. Landscapes tend to be the focus of most of her materials. She affirms she’s a very lucky woman to still be living in her 1864 family homestead on West Brach Road in Allegany, NY. “I walk outside and I’m surrounded by painting material. This is such a lovely place to live, and I’m truly blessed,” says Anne. One of her favorite places to paint is on her front porch where she says “it’s gorgeous … absolutely beautiful.” Before playing the balancing act of being a mother, running the arts council and being an artist, Anne was formerly the owner of an event planning company in Oregon that did fundraising for non-profit organizations. Upon moving to the area, she sent her resume to the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, where they invited her to be a member on the board.
When the previous executive director’s health failed, Anne applied then four years ago in April and was hired. “It made a perfect fit for me because the Arts Council is non-profit, and I had quite a bit of experience from my previous job. Aside from painting, I also work with graphic design, which helped,” says Anne. “Our biggest projects include the Routes to Art, Southern Tier Biennial and working with the communities to put on festivals like Art in the Park, Bonageny, Juneteenth and the Twin Tiers Theatre Festival,” says Anne. “We also hold a lot of free to low cost art workshops at all the local libraries in the counties.” Anne spends a majority of her free time with her three daughters, paints and has a wine club that meets every other month to sample wines. Keep an eye out for Anne’s paintings currently at St. Bonaventure, and be sure to check her out on the Routes to Art self-guided tour May 2223, www.routestoart.com. Her studio is located at 3744 West Branch Road in Allegany, NY. She can be reached by telephone at the Cattaraugus County Arts Council at 716-372-7455, or by e-mail at anne@myartscouncil. net
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~ The Villager ~ May 13-19, 2010
Architectural Digest The Ultimate DIY Project
Story and Photos By John Thomas On July 3 Ellicottville will be the location for the annual Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Tour. Over the next several weeks we will be featuring some of the homes scheduled to be on the tour. This week’s home will be on the tour. The story of Beth and Colin James’ house is one that would have been the ultimate nightmare for anybody involved in building a custom
home. Everything seemed to be going just fine: the lot had been purchased, the architects’ plans approved, and construction begun. But just as the house was sealed – the last doors and windows installed - their contractor declared bankruptcy. Rather than fall into a panic, the parttime residents rolled up their sleeves and got busy. They continued to use some of the sub-contractors who had been hired for the job, but they took on the bulk of the job of finishing their home.
Sunlight streams through the two-story bank of windows in the living room, creating a spacious and warm environment. Across the room is a large woodburning fireplace. The hearth is marble and the firebox and chimney are encased in the same natural pine as the kitchen cabinets.
Downstairs you will find a full game room with pool table and entertainment center. The workshop is also here. There is access to the outside through the large mudroom, stuffed with all matter of outdoor gear.
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Beth became fairly adept at installing switches while Colin tried his hand at sheet rocking. He soon discovered handling wallboard would become one of his least favorite things to do. He mentions a recently completed downstairs bedroom. “That’s the last piece of sheet rock I will hang … ever!” he declares. Instead, he turned his attention to the cabinetwork in the kitchen. Setting up a basement workshop, he began to construct the custom cabinets. Over the next few years the couple commuted between their home in Canada and the project here. Their patience and efforts have been rewarded by the beautiful custom home they now enjoy. It’s in the kitchen where so many of the custom touches came together. The first things I notice are Colin’s beautiful pine cabinets. They extend from the back wall over the sink to a stunning sideboard with illuminated shelves and glass doors. The center work island of the kitchen is a huge butcher-block counter with a breakfast bar and prep sink. The back wall is home to a long back counter with cabinets below. The double sink is here with a white tile backsplash. Colin told me he was offered a deal on an extra deep sideby-side refrigerator, so he was able to modify the wall behind it to accommodate the extra depth. The spacious dining area, just off the kitchen is large enough to accommodate an oversize dining room table. The windows and sliding glass door look out to the deck that wraps around three sides of the house. Moving into the living room my eye jumps to the twostory bank of windows that extend up to the cathedral ceiling. With the sunlight streaming through them, they create a spacious and warm environment. Across the room is a large woodburning fireplace. The hearth is marble
It’s in the kitchen where so many of the custom touches came together. The beautiful pine cabinets extend from the back wall over the sink to a stunning sideboard with illuminated shelves and glass doors. The center work island of the kitchen is a huge butcher-block counter with a breakfast bar and prep sink. The spacious dining area, just off the kitchen is large enough to accommodate an oversize dining room table. The windows and sliding glass door look out to the deck that wraps around three sides of the house.
and the firebox and chimney are encased in the same natural pine as the kitchen cabinets. There are two more bedrooms on this floor and a full bath. Near the entrance hallway Colin shows me another of his custom innovations: a custom built audio cabinet. It houses their CD collection, a CD player, amplifier, and XM satellite receiver. They pipe music throughout the house and are discreetly tucked away in the closet; easily accessible to the living room and kitchen. Downstairs is a full game room with a pool table and entertainment center. There is another bathroom here,
and the above-mentioned bedroom. The workshop is here; where once the workers had to wade through kneedeep piles of sawdust, it now sits quietly, forced into semiretirement. There is access to the outside through the large mudroom, stuffed with all matter of outdoor gear. As you might imagine in a house that’s mostly owner built, it’s never quite finished. The upstairs master bedroom is going through a change of floor - from carpet to possibly stone or wood. The decision is still pending. The windows look out to the treetops and down to the large deck on the
back of the house. Outside in the front of the house is a charming wildflower garden and a pond with a waterfall. As happens all too often, a pair of homeowners wound up with a contractor who turned out to be a bit shaky. What could have easily turned into a nightmare, through hard work and perseverance has turned into a dream home. It will be featured in the House and Garden tour July 3. Tickets are $15 advance purchase and $20 the day of the tour. They will be available through the Chamber of Commerce and other locations; time and dates TBA.
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($30 pre-sale; $35 at the door) and are available by calling 716-847-1410, at the Shea’s Ticket Office, 650 Main Street (open Monday-Friday 10am5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm and during shows through
intermission) or via e-mail to rscott@sheas.org and at www. ticketmaster.com This signature event at Shea’s allows attendees to sample various wines and delicious food from the following area restaurants, caterers and wineries: Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, Mr. Food No Fuss Meals, Harry’s Harbour Place Grille, Niagara Landing Wine Cellars, Merritt Estate Winery, Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, Willow Creek Winery, Edible Arrangements Orchard Park, The Stillwater, Verbena Grille, Yancey’s Fancy, So’s Integrity Catering, Bijou Grille, Quincy Cellars & Sensory Winery and Art Gallery, Empire Merchants North, Freedom Run Winery, and Warm Lake Estates. Cash bars are available with an extensive selection. The Fine Wine & Food Festival is sponsored by Star 102.5 and Malcolm Pirnie. Must be 21 or older to attend. Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. Shea’s is a presenting theatre; only a minimal portion of ticket price benefits the theatre. All proceeds from the Fine Wine & Food Festival benefit Shea’s Performing Arts Center. To learn more about this event, visit www.sheas.org
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Five middle school-aged children with a can of spray paint and a lighter. That’s all it took to destroy almost a hundred years of history. Last Friday night I was working in the kitchen at the EBC when my phone buzzed. It was my mother. I was instantly worried because she almost never uses her cell unless it’s an emergency. She was out of breath, standing near the railroad tracks behind the Save-A-Lot in Salamanca with my father while, less than fifty yards away, another piece of Salamanca’s history went up in smoke. Fancher’s was burning and the old building wasn’t going to go quietly. I was a bit surprised by my reaction. Sadness. I really wanted to be there with my family to say goodbye to that part of our lives. And it really was an integral part of our lives. The building opened its door in 1911, two years before Salamanca was actually incorporated. My grandmother worked there when she was a girl and it was a cookie factory. Shortly after WWII, my grandfather began his post-war life there and stayed until he retired. My uncle was there. My father started working for Fancher’s in the early seventies when it employed more than
800 people and was, by far, the largest employer in Cattaraugus County. He worked in the finishing department, rising through the ranks until eventually becoming Manager of Quality Control for the entire factory. He also became the go-to guy to send on repair trips all over the country when one of Fancher’s clients needed something fixed. High Point, North Carolina. The WaldorfAstoria in New York. New Orleans. Dallas. Washington DC and all points in between. In the eighties, after two decades at the Salamanca Press, my mother joined him, working right across the aisle. Then there was me. While attending college in the early nineties, I began working at Fancher’s during the summer months. My time was spent in the sanding department and the cabinet room. So, you see, it really was a family thing in our house. Now it’s gone. How many other families have been affected by this fire? It’s hard to calculate. I’m willing to bet that almost everyone in Cattaraugus County has some sort of connection with the old factory. Either they worked there or someone they know worked there. That’s how big it was. Fancher’s truly was a family affair. Mine wasn’t the only multi-generational family involved with the factory. In my short time there, I was amazed at the number of relatives working with relatives. People who once worked for Bethlehem Steel or the auto industry know what I’m talking about. These plants weren’t just parttime jobs until something better came along. You signed on for the long haul because, all across the country, these factories were the life-blood of the communities they served. Fancher’s is just
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another casualty in the war against honest industry that has been plaguing this nation for a while now and it’s sad to see this era die. It’s sad to see honest work die and it’s sad to see these cities, like Salamanca and Buffalo, die, replaced by what? Service industry drones and Big Box nightmares. That’s what. Which brings me back to the brats that allegedly started the fire. What do we do with them? They’re going to be arrested but, because of their ages, they’re not going to go to jail even thought they put the lives of members of more than forty fire departments in danger. They destroyed almost an entire city block. They destroyed part of the city’s history. What do we do with them? I say we put them to work. Three years probation or however long it takes them to reach the legal employment age and then we put them in a factory somewhere. Teach them exactly what it is they were messing around with. We put them to work until the restless ghosts set free on Rochester Street in Salamanca are finally at rest. Finally, I’d like to send a grateful thanks to the Salamanca Fire Department and all the Departments that answered the call on Friday night. Without you, things could have ended much worse than they did. Fancher’s, along with the neighboring Luminite office complex were total losses but the fire was contained. No one was seriously hurt. No houses were lost and the rest of Rochester Street was saved along with, for that matter, the city itself. We all owe you. So long Fancher’s. We’ll miss you. Comments? E-mail Doug at shakedowndoug@hotmail. com
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osomewhere around three to 3.8 .percent. But Ward is currently seeing “very little increase, if sany.” He cites growth in the etax base this past year as a skey reason. The $10,680,131 gbudget to be decided by public dvote will be up 2.2 percent, but swhether there’s actually a tax oincrease won’t be known “until rprobably July,” when the tax glevy is officially adopted by the eEllicottville School Board. l Another unknown factor is kthe New York State budget. sIn the event of receiving any ,additional revenue from the sstate, the school board has ,pledged to use it to decrease staxes. “We’re not going to save tthe money, we’ll give it back to sthe taxpayers if we receive the ,money.” h Ward says Ellicottville has cut nhalf of a technology teaching position, and reduced a .6 doffice position. And it appears rthey may reduce a cleaning.maintenance position. When the doors of the school open s ) s s y Cont. from front page t lthe Sewer Report covering the emonth of April. He said they slocated manholes in Holiday oValley Resort’s parking lot ,and removed the pavement covering them and installed risers on the manholes. He informed the board Aqua Logistics is scheduled to install a new pump drive on May 18 and he downloaded the mobile flow meters information. He added that his crews checked the pump station three times a week, repaired plow ruts and raked their driveway, and readied the lawn mower for use. Smith said they performed dig requests, cleaned the sewer treatment facility’s UV lights and performed all scheduled maintenance and testing. Building Inspector’s Report There were five permits issued between April 15 and May 10 according to the Building Inspector’s Report. The permit fees total $332. The board accepted the Building Inspector’s Report. Zoning Report During the Zoning Report, Smith informed the board that Tops Market LLC applied for a rpermit to install a new sign on tthe Quality Market building, nand to place a new sign at the droad. The board members oexpressed concern that they swould install lighted signs esimilar to Quality Markets, ,which the village did not epermit, and that they do not xwish to go through the same process of trying to get the osigns removed. d Smith stated Tops has yet to hgo before the planning board, eand that they would then be rinformed about the types oof signs allowed within the tvillage. e The board accepted the nZoning Report. t Constable’s Report y Constable Howard Gifford spresented his report to the hboard. He said he issued onine basic vehicle and traffic nsummonses, and issued 14 mbecause of a vehicle chase in tEllicottville Township. He nadded the individual involved hin the chase was charged with ydriving while intoxicated .and three additional criminal lcharges. He said there was one ncount of underage drinking, aone count of criminal mischief three open container violations. d He said he assisted on an eambulance call, checked a tresidence that was found with tan open door and observed as yan individual removed their sbelongings from their former eresidence. He responded to ,a call about lost dogs, which gfound their own way home, xand a call about missing echildren who were found swatching videos in a vehicle sin their driveway. He said they fanswered three alarms with dthe town police, responded to ea compliant about an erratic .driver, assisted the town police swith two DWI arrests and responded to a serious motor gvehicle accident and assisted at .the scene. He said he issued no parking
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for class, “we will have nine less positions in the district than we did two years ago. So we’ve kind of been scaling back over the last couple of years.” Included were some teachers, teacher aides, cafeteria staff; as Ward exlains, “a little bit everywhere.” Ward says Ellicottville has been trying to downsize in line with demands of the existing student population. Ward notes that the district has reduced the amount of money spent on supplies and materials for music and athletics, “but we did not reduce the programs. I’m proud of the fact we’ve been able to maintain all our programs with this budget.” As for state aid, 37 percent of the budget is paid for by the state. About 53 percent is local. Neighboring school districts are more dependent on state aid. “Our aid was reduced by about 5 percent. But 5 percent of 37 percent of your budget is not nearly as bad as, say, 5 percent of 70 percent of your budget. That is one of the major factors that helped Ellicottville through this crisis.” As for reserves, Ward said
Ellicottville will use about $200,000 this year. “We’ve budgeted to use about $400,000 next year.” A teachers’ contract will be coming up for negotiation at the end of next year. “It’s something we’ll have to address, but we’ve always had a good relationship with the teachers here. I know that they will understand the circumstances that we’re in” and work toward an agreement that’s good for taxpayers, school employees, and students. The new budget will include the purchase of a school bus. Ward notes that the proposed 2010-‘11 budget is actually less than the 2008-‘09 spending plan. Also on May 18, voters will elect either Cindy Goodin or Connie Hellwig. One of them will fill the seat being vacated by Steve Ward, who had served ten years and chose not to run again. The term will be for five years. Voting on the budget and school board position will be held from 1-8pm at the elementary school foyer. (Read more about the two school board candidates on page 5.)
tickets for the month and that he received $890 in payment from previously issued tickets. He informed the board that he attended last month’s “A child is missing” training with two town police officers and, as a result, the department joined the organization. The board members wanted to announce that they received a letter praising Gifford for his actions. The board accepted the Constable’s Report. DPW Report DPW Superintendent Harold Morton stated during his DPW Report that his crews have been sweeping the village streets, patching potholes and replacing “No Parking” signs on Main and Monroe streets. He said the crews have removed the Christmas lights, cords and banners from around the village, and will begin installing decorations for Memorial Day. He said he borrowed a machine from J.D. Northrup Construction, Inc. to clean out the water valve boxes and deionization filters. Morton added that his crews have planted 15 new trees around the village and have removed a rotted tree from the Village Park. He said the parttime help has been putting new mulch around trees on Main Street, and the DPW crews have mowed Main Street and the Village Park. Morton asked permission from the board to buy a new riding lawnmower using funds budgeted by the village. The board accepted the purchase of the $2,250 riding mower. Morton informed the board his crews have been picking up brush from around the village, but that his crews cannot do this every week. The board decided the crews would pick up brush on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and asked residents to not place brush out if they do not want to have it laying in their yards until collection day. Morton informed the board his crews would be flushing the fire hydrants on the morning of Monday, May 17, and that the village water might be dirty that day. The board also agreed to send out letters informing people of their need to mow their yards in the village, since they received some complaints about a couple of yards. The board accepted the DPW Report. Special Events Report Patra Lowes presented the board with the Special Events Report. She informed the board Sandy Reed would host a boot drive on May 15, and the proceeds would benefit the “Relay for Life” program. Mayor Charles Coolidge already accepted the group’s request to place signs and purple ribbons around the village. Lowes said the Women’s Weekend Run from the Town Hall up Poverty Hill and back would begin at 8am on Saturday, June 12. She said the 5-kilometer run should take about 45minutes to complete, though some may still be running up to 10am. She said the group would like to have
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Thursday, May 13: Ellicottville Historical Society meeting, 7:30pm at the Ellicottville Memorial Library with guest speaker, Mr. Stan Carlson, an expert on the history of railroads in this area. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Call Cathy Lacy at 945-5080 for more information. Saturday, May 15: ECS Can Drive, 9am-noon at the school. Pick up is also available. To arrange for a pick up please call 945-1921. / Victorian High Tea, 2pm at the United Church of Ellicottville, hosted by the Ellicottville Historical Society. Delia Robinson will speak on the “Language of Fans.” Ladies over 80 years of age will be our honored guests. For reservations call 699-4618. Sunday, May 16: Plant Exchange, 9am at #1 Monroe Street. Bring your plants, set them on the tables, chat with with other gardeners and swap! Call MJ Brown at 699-2736 for more info.
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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. For information on available classes and to register, stop in at the library or call 699-2842. Introduction to Scratchboard: May 19 from 5:30-8:30pm. Artist Susan Treadgill offers this engaging and fun workshop that will unleash your creativity in a new way. Sharp tools are used to scratch away the layer of india ink to reveal the white clay underneath. Everyone will go home with a 5x7 scratchboard work of art. All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Class size is limited for personal attention and instruction. Contact the library at 699-2842 to register. 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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Little Valley United Methodist Church, 109 Court Street, Little Valley, 938-6150 Sunday School 9:15am all ages, Worship 10:30am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, 699-5751 Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday 10:00am St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2 W. Washington Street, Ellicottville Saturday 5:00pm with Communion
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6360 Route 242 East, E’ville, 699-2265 Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:30am
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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. Studio Condo For Rent: Fully furnished, FP, must see! 34 Wildflower, Ellicottville, walking distance to the village. $600/month includes everything! Contact Janice at 716-699-3950. Studio Apartment For Rent: Furnished, includes DirecTV, parking & utilities. Five miles from Ellicottville. Call for rates & reservations. Available short term or seasonal. 716-942-6531.
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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.
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE AT ROSE GARDEN: 4721 Route 219, Great Valley, NY 14741, phone 716945-7024. Stained glass, quilts, garden decor. Saturday & Sunday, May 22 & 23, 2010 from 9am to 4pm both days.
The Villager: Ellicottville’s weekly newspaper is currently looking for writers & a sales representative to service Cattaraugus County. Please send your resume to: PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or call 716-860-0118.
LEGAL NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that a liquor license has been applied for by Bondre LLC, DBA: Coolings Cafe, 10 A Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 to sell beer and wine at retail for on premises consumption under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. Notice of Qualification of SS REALTY, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/29/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. LLC formed in Georgia (GA) on 04/14/08. NYS fictitious name: SS REALTY NORTHEAST, LLC. Princ. office of LLC: 132 Sheppard Ave. West, Ste. 100, N. York, Ontario, Canada M2N-1M5. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Arts. of Org. filed with GA Secy. of State, 315 West Tower, 2 MLK, Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30334-1530. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of K2LZM2, LLC: Arts. of Org. were filed with the NY Secretary of State (SOS) on 03/19/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SOS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the SOS shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon is: 95 West Forest Drive, Rochester, NY 14624. The character and purpose of the business of K2LZM2, LLC is to engage in any lawful activity pursuant to New York Limited Liability Company Law.
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
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Classified Ads: Sell, rent, hire, offer your services, etc. through The Villager’s Classifieds Page. Ad rate: $8.00 per week (30 words or less - $0.10 each additional word over 30). Send your ad, along with payment, to: The Villager, PO Box 178, Ellicottville, NY 14731 or stop by our office at 39 Mill Street. Payment must accompany all classified ads. Deadline for all classifieds: each Monday at 4pm. 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. 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.
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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
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Notice of Formation of Parris Pizza Company LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/31/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: James MacFarlane, 11 Boylston St., Bradford, PA 16701. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Qualification of TD Retail, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/6/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business address: 255 Rochester St., Unit 4, Salamanca, NY 14779. LLC formed in DE on 10/9/09. NY Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, registered agent upon whom process may be served. DE address of LLC: 84 Walker Rd., Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice Of Articles Of Organization: On April 6, 2010 Front Line Acquisition Specialists LLC, filed with the NYS Secretary of State its articles of organization. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Registered agent is Incorp Services Inc, 1 Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12210 upon whom process may be served. The mailing address for the LLC is 2190 Lillibridge Road, Cuba, NY 14727. Purpose of business is any lawful activity.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The name of the foreign limited liability company is SENECA BROADCASTING, LLC (the “LLC”). The Application for Authority was filed with the NY Department of State (“NYSS”) on April 1, 2009. The LLC was formed under the laws of the Seneca Nation of Indians on March 14, 2009. The office and principal business location of the LLC is 3622 Administration Drive, Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, NY. The NYSS has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served, and the address to which he or she shall mail a copy of any process served upon him or her is P.O. Box 231, Salamanca, New York 14779. The authorized official in the jurisdiction of organization of the LLC where a copy of its charter is filed is Lenith Waterman, Clerk, The Seneca Nation of Indians, P.O. Box 231, Salamanca, NY 14779. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business. Notice of Formation of Amaranthine Capital, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/18/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4710 Porter Hollow Rd., Great Valley, NY 14741. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. On April 15, 2010, STUDEBAKER PARK, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 336 North 10th Street, Olean, New York 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.
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Ken’s Annual Mother’s Day Party at Madigan’s Last Friday, Party Squad Rocked in Continuing Tradition of Fun-Loving Moms
Photos/Gary Kinn
“Gardening Day” Held at Nannen Arboretum Last Saturday
Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program Offered a Variety of Seminars on Home Landscape Topics Photos/Gary Kinn
Allegany Adventure Run Benefits American Diabetes Association Last Saturday’s Annual Event at Allegany State Park Featured Three Separate Trail Races
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