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Speedway Opens the Season this Weekend with Late Model Special BY IAN BIGGS 20 Monroe Street ~ 699-4162 Friday, May 28th, 7-11pm SCOTT CELANI BAND Celebrating the release of their new CD, “I’m Huge in Europe” Saturday, May 29th, 5-9pm OZONE RANGERS
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Ladies and Gentleman … Start Your Engines! It is time once again for that great family fun season of motorsports at the Little Valley Speedway, located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds. All winter long drivers have been getting their cars ready for the season of motoring that will take them around the Northeast Coast and up into Canada to race against fellow competitors for the chance of winning. Drivers come from Canada, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio (to name a few) to vie for the chance of victory over the hill in Little Valley. Racing begins this Sunday, May 30 at 6:30pm with over 3,000 expected to attend the annual Memorial Day Late Model Special. Four categories of cars will be racing including the Street Stocks, E-mods, BRP Can-Am Series and the Super Late Model racers that lap the track at dizzying speeds. Races continue again on June 12 at 7pm with the same categories of cars. July 4th weekend will see racing at 7pm on Saturday, July 3 and at 7:30pm
Coming June 6th, 4pm CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
Freedom Daze Demolition Derby on children under 8 free. the 4th. (Be sure to stick around for the Races continue throughout the firework spectacular after the races on summer to mid-September. You Sunday.) The speedway is offering a SEE RACE PAGE 9 special pricing of $8.00 on July 4, with
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on Sunday, July 4. The Fourth of July weekend is always a favorite at the races with Monster Trucks and Patriot Sprints amongst the races on the 3rd, and the always-popular
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All winter long drivers have been getting their cars ready for the season of motoring that will take them around the Northeast Coast and up into Canada to race against fellow competitors for the chance of winning. Racing begins this Sunday, May 30 at 6:30pm at the Little Valley Speedway, with over 3,000 expected to attend the annual Memorial Day Late Model Special. Gates open at 3pm for all races. Pit passes are available to check out the mechanics and teams in action, getting their cars race ready for the evening’s event.
The Town of Ellicottville Planning Board again turned its attention to the area where Lindberg Road meets Route 219. Robert Obenauer was present at the meeting to follow up on his request that the board recommend to the Town Board that the area be changed back to the general commercial designation, as
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specified in the Comprehensive Plan. (Under the zoning ordinance adopted by the Town in 2009 the area had been zoned Low Density Housing). One of the board members pointed out that as discussed at the last meeting, “the zoning is fine the way it is,” and anything could be accomplished within the current system using special use permits. Apparently objecting to going
back to the old general commercial designation, one of the board members made a comment that changes in zoning “keep chipping away at the north end of town in order to save the bottom eighth.” Mr. Obenauer assured the board that even if he is allowed to develop the area, there would still be “plenty of green hillsides” in that area. Michael Pufpaff spoke on behalf
of Mr. Obenauer saying that the two were still looking at several things in relation to that area and asked to make a presentation to the board before any decision is made. He was questioned as to what his plans might be, but insisted that at this point he and Mr. Obenauer did not have any specific SEE BOARD PAGE 9
Memorial Day Observance in Ellicottville American Legion Post 659 to Conduct Services Monday, May 31 at Village Square Memorial Day in Ellicottville will be observed on Monday, May 31, 2010 at 11am beginning with the annual parade forming on Mill Street at 10:30am and moving up Washington Street at 10:45am to the monument on the Village Square, where the Ellicottville Memorial Post 659, The American Legion, will conduct services at the gazebo. The Ellicottville Central School Band will play “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Following the invocation, Post Commander Dale Dunkleman will deliver the opening remarks. Following the address, Memorial flowers and wreaths will be placed by the Legion and the Auxiliary followed by the Salute to the Dead and Taps. The benediction and the singing of God Bless America will conclude the ceremonies. All Veterans, Firemen and their equipment, Boys and Girl Scouts and any other organization or groups are invited to join in the parade and the observance. Veterans of all wars and conflicts are urged to attend and receive recognition for the sacrifices that they made for our country’s freedom. The Post will also conduct Memorial Day services at the Monument by the Fire Hall in East Otto and the CattaraugusLittle Valley Central School will participate. Also on Sunday, May 30, the Post will conduct services at the Monument in Great Valley beginning at 2pm. Everyone is urged to attend one of these services to pay respect to those who paid the supreme sacrifice and to those who served in the Armed Services.
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West Valley Nuclear Cleanup The Coalition on West Valley Nuclear Wastes Rejects Cleanup Decision
Have you ever wondered what to do with those summer visitors? How will you entertain them? Where should you take them out to get a real flavor of WNY? The answer may be right in your backyard along the Amish Trail. On June 5 from 10am-5pm participating businesses along the Amish Trail invite you to a “Sneak Peek” preview Open House to introduce the many unique things to see and foods to enjoy right here in Cattaraugus County.
Up Close & Personal Salamanca Chamber Applauds Local Heroes ... page 5 By John Thomas On June 2 the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2nd annual Community Recognition Banquet. Honorees will be: Sandi Brundage receiving The Hand in Hand Award, Thomas Brady receiving The Helping Hand Award, and George Heron receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award.
Inside Business Track Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue ... page 5 By Anjanette Nicolazzo Twenty years ago, Elise Able found a baby raccoon in her horse barn. The mother never came back for it, and Elise realized at this point she wanted to gain the knowledge to know what to do, should a situation like that arise again. She began studying, and went through the NYS DEC to get a wildlife rehabilitation permit. She then opened up what is now called Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue, a wildlife rehabilitation center and dog rescue on her property in East Concord, NY.
Computer generated graphics of the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) representing the current site (pictured at left) and after Phase 1 decommissioning (at right). Photos courtesy/John Chamberlain, West Valley Environmental Services.
BY NICHOLAS PIRCIO WPIG 95.7 FM Differences remain among concerned parties regarding the cleanup of the West Valley nuclear waste site. The Coalition on West Valley Nuclear Wastes is not happy with the Record of Decision published by the U.S.
Department of Energy on April 14. The department, meanwhile, is quick to defend its approach to management of the wastes left over from nuclear materials that were reprocessed by Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. during the 1960’s. Joanne Hameister says the Coalition has a problem with the “phased decision
making, with no promise of an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) for the second part” of the phased cleanup. She says this “includes an awful inventory of radioactivity.” Hameister said the Department of Energy chose not to include 275 canisters in their SEE WASTE PAGE 9
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Don’t you just love national holidays? A three-day weekend this time of year means finally getting around to planting some posies, enjoying a barbeque on the deck, and having a little down-time to relax with the family. And Ellicottville will be a busy little village this weekend. Our annual Memorial Day garage
sale will be held Saturday and Sunday. We’re not talking about some puny little rummage sale here – this is a bargainer’s dream! Antiques, furniture, bikes, books, sporting equipment, clothes – just a smidge of what will be on the tables throughout the village and town. Residents have been busy scouring their basements, attics and garages searching for just the right treasures to put out there. It’s a veritable extravaganza of second-hand goods and it all has to go! Talk about capitalism at its finest … While you’re out there enjoying some sunshine and rummaging, keep in mind we owe our presummer break to the thousands of men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I speak, of course, of those who have perished while serving in the armed forces. If you really think about it, Memorial Day will be a somber
day for the many families who have lost loved ones ensuring our country’s liberty. And for the over 8,000 veterans still living in Cattaraugus County, this is a time for remembrance of the friends lost who served alongside them; those who literally “gave their all.” Imagine being a mom or a dad whose son or daughter is currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan or some other dangerous place. For them, each and every day must start and end with a prayer of protection for their child. So, dear readers, by all means, enjoy this wonderful weekend to its fullest. Just make sure you remember – even briefly – why you’re able to live in such a wonderful place at such a wonderful time. It’s all about freedom and it’s about those who contributed to this end in the most honorable of ways. Until next week … Jeanine Zimmer
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E p Pictured left to right: Kayla Tomblin (Holiday Valley) with Kevin Watt and Tim Grinols N (Ellicottville Little League Football); Nadine Litchfield (Great Valley Youth Program) with Jim Curtis (Hoilday Valley); Dennis Eshbaugh with Marty Burroughs (ECLV Little League R Baseball); Crystal Page (Mercy Flight) with Jeff Clancy (HV); Steve Crowley (HV) with C W Connie Helwig (Ellicottville Youth Soccer. Photo/Gary Kinn E’VILLE - Holiday Valley Resort’s annual Check Presentation ceremony took place this past Wednesday, May 26. Fall Fest Chairlift rides and winter events such as Winter Carnival, Pond Skimming and the Guns ‘n Hoses Snowmakers Race raised over $5,000 that will be donated back into the community through local organizations. Organizations that received donations this year include Ellicottville Youth Soccer, The
Great Valley Youth Recreation Program, Ellicottville Little League Baseball and Football and Mercy Flight. The annual Guns ‘n Hoses Snowmakers Race on March 20, which was sponsored by The Gin Mill and other Ellicottville businesses along with snowmaking suppliers, raised funds for the Mercy Flight Emergency Helicopters Services. Mercy Flight is an independent, non-profit organization of air medical professionals who provide the
highest quality patient care and transportation possible to those with life threatening emergencies. Holiday Valley continues to support local charities and organizations throughout the year. Coming up July 6 is the annual Pro Am Golf Tournament, which benefits the Ellicottville Memorial Library. To receive more information on upcoming events, visit Holiday Valley Resort on the web at www. holidayvalley.com
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Over a 12-year period, he served on the Village of Ellicottville board, during which time he spent six years as the mayor of Ellicottville. Presently, he is the Town of Ellicottville supervisor. Having been involved with past Relay For Life events through the Ellicottville Fire Department, this will be Mr. Burrell’s first year attending as a survivor. Although Mr. Burrell acknowledges that the last several Cattaraugus County Relay events have been successful, he feels that this year’s event will surpass the previous years. He also feels that this event is not only important in our own community, but also to the many other communities across the U.S. and the world that host a Relay For Life event. Mr. Burrell states that these events are important for the research, development and other areas that are supported
from the funds raised at the Relay events. Have you ever thought about the saying, “Cancer touches each and every person.”? Perhaps you have a relative, a friend or neighbor that has been affected by cancer, and wondered what you could do to help fight the disease. If so, please join John Burrell, many other local survivors, and the hundreds of other community members at this year’s annual Relay For Life of Cattaraugus County. The event takes place Saturday, June 5 from 12pm12am on the track behind Ellicottville Central School. The public is encouraged to attend this family friendly, free event. There will be various fundraising activities throughout the day, so bring a few dollars to help support the American Cancer Societies’ fight against the disease that touches so many within our own community.
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Cemetery Restoration Schedule for Final Phase of Bryant Hill Cemetery Released E’VILLE - The Ellicottville Town Board is pleased to announce they have again approved the services of Fannin-Lehner Preservation Consultants for the final phase of the Bryant Hill Cemetery Restoration Project. The restoration work on Bryant Hill will begin Tuesday, June 1. Volunteers are welcome anytime after 10am on June 1, 9:30am June 2-5, and 9:30am June 8-10. This year, the preservationists will complete the Bryant Hill work, and in addition begin assessment work on the Jefferson Street Cemetery. In the year 2000 Fannin-Lehner visited Ellicottville and prepared a Gravestone-Monument Condition Assessment Report that outlined a three-phase restoration project that could take place over several years as funds became available. A grant from the Rural New York Planning and Preservation Grant Program, a 2007 Member Initiative Grant through Senator Young in the amount of $15,000, and $10,000 budgeted has made the refurbishment possible. It is important to note that in July of 2003, with the assistance of Virginia Bartos, formerly of
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the New York State Preservation Office (SHPO), the Bryant Hill Cemetery was listed on the State and National Historic Registers. The Town Board would like to again recognize former Town Historian Lois Siggelkow and her husband Dr. Richard Siggelkow. The couple assisted in the research done to obtain the grants and dedicated years of hard work to maintain and study the history of the Bryant Hill Cemetery. The Town Board
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Cobra volleyball clubs 13 ELITE team coached by Kelly Decker has accomplished something no other club team in the southern tier has been able to do. The COBRA 13 ELITE team received a bid to play at the 2010 Girls Junior National Championships in Reno, Nevada, June 25-28th. COBRA will be representing Western New York and North
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The COBRA 13 ELITE team represents 5 schools in the BIG 30 area. Members of the team are Madison Clark, Taylor Lee and Shaina Griffin of Portville, Kayla Dunkleman and Courtney Scanlan of Ellicottville, Janae Rangel of Fillmore, Haley Black of Shinglehouse and Kayle Lewis of Wellsville. Coached by SEE TEAM PAGE 9
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really learned a lot,” says Celani. “But this time around, I was ready to take the homegrown approach.” Celani teamed up with coproducer and fellow band member Matt Young for these songs. Young also handled all of the mixing, engineering and mastering. “Matt did an amazing job on these tunes. Not only are these our best songs yet, but for the first time they really match up with our live sound. I’m really proud of my previous recorded work, but I always felt a slight disconnect between the recordings and
what our audience would hear at one of our shows. I think our sound has evolved into a really comfortable zone.” The show kicks off at 7pm on Friday, May 28 at Balloons. There is no cover charge for this performance and copies of “Huge in Europe” will be available for $10. Balloons is located at 20 Monroe Street in the heart of Ellicottville. To listen to two of the new tracks off “Huge in Europe” and to get additional info, go to www. scottcelani.com. You can also become a fan of ‘Scott Celani Band’ on Facebook.
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Salamanca Chamber Invites the Community to Join the Challenge SALAMANCA – The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce is issuing a challenge to young and old alike to “stay afloat” this summer as once again it invites community members to take part in The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta®, scheduled for Saturday, July 10 as part of the 2nd Annual Allegany River Fest. The family-oriented event is open to anyone, including children, students, adults, grandparents, science clubs, community groups and even local businesses. Participants strive to design and build a human-powered boat made of corrugated cardboard that is capable of completing a
minimum of three trips around a 200-yard course on the scenic Allegany River. “The challenge is one of the highlights of our festival,” said Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce president Jayne Fenton. “At first people think it can’t be done, but as soon as they get into the spirit of the event, everyone realizes the impossible is possible.” To help get creative juices flowing, the Salamanca Chamber is hosting an official boat clinic on Saturday, June 12 at 9am to provide tips and techniques for building a cardboard boat as well as to go over the rules and regulations for the Regatta. In general, The Great Cardboard
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Summer Festival is just around the corner! This year’s line-up of events are better than any yet, starting Friday, July 2 with our first Gazebo Series concert featuring Creek Bend playing from 7pm-9pm, geared toward children and families. Or if you prefer, come to HoliMont at 6pm for a honky tonkin’ country western concert featuring Jeff Beckly and Grand Junction. Start off your Saturday with the 15th Annual House & Garden Tour. This year has an entirely new format that is sure to make for a memorable one! Tickets are on sale now! This is all just the beginning of what will be an amazing weekend! Keep checking each week for more details, or contact the Chamber at 716-699-5046.
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Upcoming in Ellicottville Bryant Hill Cemetery Restoration Project: Begins Tuesday, June 1. Volunteers are welcome anytime after 10am on June 1, 9:30am June 2-5, and 9:30am June 8-10. This year, the preservationists will complete the Bryant Hill work, and in addition begin assessment work on the Jefferson Street Cemetery. For more information on how to get involved contact Lindsey at the Town Supervisor’s Office at 716-699-2100 or e-mail townofellicottville@roadrunner.com Friday-Sunday, June 11-13: Women’s Weekend – to honor, educate and celebrate women! Activities include hiking, yoga, fly fishing, beer tasting, palm reading, self defense, cooking classes, purse party, spa treatments and more. Visit www.ellicottvilleny.com
Ellicottville Memorial Library Events Book Sale Memorial Day Weekend: Starts Friday, May 28. The library is accepting donations of of used books and DVDs. Please drop off all donations during normal business hours. 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. Attention Kids! Dooley, a six-year-old yellow lab, would love to listen to you read! Dooley is part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program (READ) and he is a registered therapy animal who volunteers with his owner/handler Martha Brown. Their next visit is after school on Friday, June 4. We can also schedule a Saturday if necessary. Please contact the library at 699-2842 for more info. Book Club: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. The June 14 book is “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Contact Bev at 945-4089 for more info. / Story Time: Every Wednesday at 11:15am. Hatha Yoga Class: For all levels, Thursdays from 8:30-9:45am and/or Mondays from 5:30-6:45pm with Laura Solly. $10 per class. Choose one per week or come to both!
GOLFER’S SPECIAL OF THE WEEK (expires 6-11-10) 50% OFF or Buy One Get One FREE on select golf accessories. The perfect gift for the golfer in your life! Call the Chamber office for more information or just stop in, 716-699-5046. Be sure to stop in and check out our selection of Callaway Golf Gear! Unbeatable prices for both men and women both Ellicottville branded and not. Make sure you or the golfer in your life is golfing in style.
Printing Service Available at the Chamber The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they are now offering affordable, local printing in both black and white and color options. Black and white copies (8.5” x 11”) are available for $0.12 each and color for $0.35. An 8.5” x 14” color poster on poster stock is also available for $0.90. Stop into the Chamber office Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm and we will be happy to look after your printing needs!
Calling For Stories Enter for Your Chance to Win a $25 Ellicottville Gift Card We are looking for any of your personal life experiences that happened in this area or interesting things to do that make our area unique. When you think of going on a day trip or on vacation, it’s generally to go do things you can’t find around here, so we would like to hear from those who have something to share that makes our area stand out. Each person that responds will be entered to win a $25 Ellicottville Gift Card! We will run this for two weeks so the drawing will be held Monday, June 14. We look forward to hearing from you!
To respond, go on our website at www.ellicottvilleny.com and click on the “Contact” tab on the navigation bar at the top of our website, then click on “My Story.” The best stories will be used on our social media sites.
WOODS WALK & TRAIL RUN: JUNE 5 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER
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On Wednesday, June 2 the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2nd annual Community Recognition Banquet. Honorees will be: Sandi Brundage receiving The Hand in Hand Award, Thomas Brady receiving The Helping Hand Award, and George Heron receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award. For Sandi Brundage, the award seems to reflect how she feels about her home city. “I believe in Salamanca. I try to promote positive within the city.” When asked to explain she comments that she tries in all her endeavors to being
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of directors of the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the board of the Knights of Columbus. He is also a former commoner of Allegany State Park. He says he’s reluctant to “toot his own horn,” and instead directs our conversation to some of his favorite area festivals. He particularly enjoys the Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca and the Fall Festival in Ellicottville. When asked how he feels about receiving the award, he responds, “I believe there are many people in the community better suited to receive this award than I, but I’m very humbled to have been selected to receive it.” Lifelong Salamanca resident George Heron has been active all his 91 years. A steelworker for most of his working life, he worked on the Springville bridge. But when he’s not constructing bridges, George has been very active in and for the Seneca nation. As administrator of a Seneca housing project he oversaw development of housing for 146 Seneca families. He tells me how he was in San Francisco speaking to a convention of anthropologists when John F. Kennedy was shot. He flew back to Washington DC to see Kennedy’s body lie in state. As he tells me, “I’ve been around a bit and spoke at Chautauqua.” As we finish our conversation, he reminds me again how receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award is “a great honor to me.”
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Sandi Brundage will receive the Hand in Hand Award during next Wednesday’s “SalamancApplauds” dinner ceremony. For Sandi, the award seems to reflect how she feels about her home city. “I believe in Salamanca. I try to promote positive within the city.”
a positive attitude and action towards the city. For the past 26 years she has run the city’s Youth Bureau, running the kids drop-in center, and coordinating the center’s drug and alcohol education programs. “We create a safe place for children to be,” she says of the center. During the summer the center runs the Arts Alive program where kids from 5 to 18 put on a play. She mentions visits to the center totaled over 16,000 last year and they are on track to increase that total this year. Sandi coordinated last year’s efforts to clean up the Pensy trail that runs along the old Pennsylvania railroad track. She organized local companies to adopt a section of the track and keep it maintained and clean. Her latest project includes working with the chamber of commerce to obtain community grants for wellness programs. As she says, “Anything we can do to improve the quality of life in Salamanca, I try to get involved with.” Asked about receiving the award she says, “I’m truly honored and humbled that I would be given this award, because there are so many wonderful people in Salamanca.” When I mentioned to Tom Brady that he is receiving The Helping Hand Award, he responds with a modest laugh. “I’m not sure why, but I’m happy to receive it.” The trial lawyer is a past president of the Kiwanis Club and has served on the board
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“Many people think the DEC helps fund wildlife rehabilitation centers, but they don’t. Everything that a wildlife rehabilitation center does comes out-of-pocket,” says Elise Able, owner/founder of Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue of East Concord, NY. So, to help fund Fox Wood, Elise is holding an open house on Sunday, June 6 from noon-4pm. “This is only the second time I’ve opened my house to the general public and the only fundraiser I do all year, so it’s very important to me!” says Elise. There are also opportunities for individuals to “sponsor” an animal to help with their upkeep. All rehabilitated animals are then released back into the wild.
BY ANJANETTE NICOLAZZO Twenty years ago, Elise Able found a baby raccoon in her horse barn. The mother never came back for it, and Elise realized at this point she wanted to gain the knowledge to know what to do, should a situation like that arise again. She began studying, and went through the New York State DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) to get a wildlife rehabilitation permit. She then opened up what is now called Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue, a wildlife rehabilitation center and dog rescue on her property in East Concord, NY. This Memorial Day weekend, if you approach a baby fawn curled up in the grass don’t worry, advises Elise. She says Memorial Day weekend is noted for a vast number of callins for baby fawn findings; however, what many people don’t realize is the mothers leave their fawns during the day. Only if the fawn is in anguish or discomfort should further action be taken. With 26 red fox pups, all orphaned or injured, 1 baby orphaned grey fox, 1 baby orphaned mink, 1 baby orphaned muskrat and 9 rescued dogs, Elise has her hands full. Not only does she work as a full-time Blue Seal feed representative, but she also runs the wildlife rescue on her own. “I’m dealing with foxes and coyotes and can’t have strangers handling them day-to-day,” says Elise. “I’m very lucky to have organizations like the scouts come out to volunteer with
property maintenance.” “Many people think the DEC helps fund wildlife rehabilitation centers, but they don’t. Everything that a wildlife rehabilitation center does comes out-of-pocket,” says Elise. So, to help fund Fox Wood, Elise is holding an open house on Sunday, June 6 from noon-4pm. “This is only the second time I’ve opened my house to the general public and the only fundraiser I do all year, so it’s very important to me!” says Elise. There are also opportunities for individuals to “sponsor” an animal to help with their upkeep. All rehabilitated animals are then released back into the wild. Visitors are able to stroll the property at their ease, touring the wildlife center and dog rescue. The opportunity will be available to meet the dogs, see the other animals, and have a bite to eat for lunch. Live acoustics can be expected throughout the afternoon from Roger Hill, along with others. Lastly, there will be a theme basket auction and silent auction to help raise money for the shelter. Elise’s property is located at 11156 Old Glenwood Road, East Concord, NY. “I specialize in certain species,” says Elise. “You’ll find that most good rehabilitation specialists choose to specialize because nobody can be good at everything and have the correct setup for so many different species at one time.” She says normally the general public finds an animal in distress and calls the sheriff or SPCA to help with the
situation, and that’s how they get her number. “95 percent of the time, all that’s needed is for me to spend time on the phone and explain what’s happening with the animal,” says Elise. Her motto is, “If you care, leave it there,” regarding finding baby animals. What many people don’t understand is many mothers leave their babies for quite some time during the day, only returning to feed. For example, does leave their fawns during the day, as stated above, baby birds jump out of the nest 2 to 3 days before they can fly, and baby bunnies’ mothers only spend 45 minutes per day with their youth. “I do a lot of educating on the phone with people, and encourage them to leave babies where they find them. If a baby bird is out of the nest walking around and can’t fly, there isn’t anything wrong, he’s supposed to be doing that,” says Elise. While being a Blue Seal feed representative and running the wildlife rescue, Elise doesn’t have much free time. She loves going to concerts and anything to do with the arts. Some of her favorite artists include Eric Clapton and John Meyer. “A lot of individuals think that I don’t care about people, but I do! What we all have to remember is that people call about the animals, the animals don’t call us,” says Elise. She anticipates seeing many of you at the open house, and encourages you to check out the website, www.foxwoodrehab.typepad. com Elise can be reached by calling 716-592-1861.
Welcome to the Hotel Westgate We are a brand new unique “Boutique Hotel” that offers a variety of specialized rooms for your lodging needs. We are committed to providing a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere with a variety of amenities to choose from that will make your first stay with us become a long-lasting tradition. We are located in Salamanca just a 1/2 mile from the world-class Seneca Allegany Casino. Allegany State Park is just minutes away with year-round outdoor activities at your disposal. Downhill skiing and unique shopping are just 20 minutes away in Ellicottville, NY. Our rooms come well appointed with HDTV, internet connections, safes and refreshment area. Some suites are also available. You will find that our 22 guest rooms have a contemporary elegance and gracious style with custom designed furniture. We are the Southern Tier’s newest and only “Boutique” hotel that offers a variety of specialty rooms. Our staff is very knowledgeable, user-friendly and dedicated to ensuring your needs are met.
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Architectural Digest A Luxury Ski Home In the Mountains STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN THOMAS Just as the first paragraph of a novel, or the first scene of a movie sets the tone for the rest of the work, so too does the entry room of a house set the tone for the rest of the house. This was really apparent to me when I opened the front door to 27 HoliMont. I found myself standing in the mudroom of the house, and while a mudroom is usually a pretty utilitarian space, this mudroom was something special. About the size of a small bedroom, this mudroom has plenty of space and storage for wet gear. One wall is finished log cabin style;
the other walls are painted in warm earth tones, and the twotone linoleum tile floor gives the room a warm inviting feeling. It’s almost tempting to hang out here. There are plenty of cubbies and shelves for wet gloves; coat hooks and hangers galore. Add in the garage access, shoe racks, and plenty of benches, and you get the feeling this room has been completely thought through. The same goes for the rest of the house. Ascending the steps to the main floor, I turn into the kitchen and my eye springs to the panoramic sweep of windows that extends from the kitchen through the dining area and over to the
In the family room you will find a gas burning fireplace and a full entertainment center. Family fun can center around the foosball table, or the kids can just admire the famous painting of Kramer from the Seinfeld TV show - framed and proudly hung at the far end of the room. Just off the family room is the laundry room, featuring twin oversized sinks, and access to the hot water tank and radiant floor heat controls.
very end of the living room. Through the windows I can see the trees surrounding the house. It’s like a living mural of green and brown that sways in the breeze. The main feature of the kitchen is the large center island. It features a breakfast bar and a gas cook top. Along the left side is a full wall of cabinets broken only by the refrigerator and a set of shelves at the end. The refrigerator, by the way, is a freezer on the bottom layout, which I happen to think is the best arrangement. Lighting is provided by builtin overhead mini spots. The white cabinets, spotlighting and windows create a bright and elegant atmosphere that would make mealtime a real pleasure. Just off the kitchen is the dining area. It gives another example of how well this home has been thought through. Comfy fabric covered benches line the back and side wall of the dining area, just under the windows. The benches provide the seating for two sides of the table, and there are chairs for the other two. There is room to seat up to 12 people. The blond wood floor works perfectly with the earth tone benches and curtains. I couldn’t help but think how fun family dinners would be around the oversized dining table. Moving into the living area, a different feeling evolves. Where the kitchen and dining room seemed grand and large, the living room feels cozy and intimate. A woodburning fireplace is at the far end, and over it is a massive wood mantle. There is a big screen TV over the mantle. The wall of windows on the left side let in a great amount of light, even on this dark, overcast day. With its overstuffed furniture it seems like the perfect room to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes. Just off the dining room is the large deck that wraps around two sides of
Just off the kitchen is the dining area. It gives another example of how well this home has been thought through. Comfy fabric covered benches line the back and side wall of the dining area, just under the windows. There is room to seat up to 12 people. The blond wood floor works perfectly with the earth tone benches and curtains. I couldn’t help but think how fun family dinners would be around the oversized dining table.
the house. Off the kitchen is a large area with a hot tub, and room for outdoor dining. On this same floor are two guest bedrooms and a bath. On my way up to the top floor I notice the large window and skylight that flood the stairwell with light. The white walls and blond wood steps almost make you feel like you’re ascending a beam of light. On the top floor is the master bedroom. It’s a generous space with a sloped ceiling and a large window over the bed. The master bath has an interesting accommodation for the sloped ceiling. The bath and shower combination is tucked under the sloped roof. At first glance it appears that only residents
of munchkin land could take a shower here, but I checked and found that the showerhead is at the high end of the sloped ceiling. Anybody over six feet should have no trouble taking a shower in comfort. The second floor also features another large bedroom and full bath. Going back down the stairs to the bottom floor, I enter the family room. Here there is a gas burning fireplace and a full entertainment center. Family fun can center around the foosball table, or the kids can just admire the famous painting of Kramer from the Seinfeld TV show - framed and proudly hung at the far end of the room. Just off the
family room is the laundry room, featuring twin oversized sinks, and access to the hot water tank and radiant floor heat controls. Located a short walk from the slopes at HoliMont, this home is a luxurious notch above the average ski cabin. Best of all, it’s being sold furnished. 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. For more information on this house, contact Cathleen Pritchard of ERA Vacation Properties, 716-983-4234.
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LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE! MOVING EXPERIENCES When selecting a mover to safely transport your personal belongings to your new home, it is best to get recommendations from friends and family. It is often the case that small operations with proven track records offer better services than large out-of-town operations. In fact, people are increasingly tending to use smaller specialty movers who can offer personalized attention. Either way, homeowners should get everything in writing and ask for a “not-to-exceed” estimate, which ensures that the final price for the move will not exceed the estimate figure. There are three levels of insurance available, from limited liability to full protection. Ask for an explanation of each alternative, and choose a plan that corresponds with the value of your possessions. Selling property and moving can be complicated and stressful. I am here to assure that you are assisted every step of the way. No detail is too large or too small for me to handle. Reach me today at 716-474-5646. HINT: Sellers should review their homeowner’s policies, to see if they provide appropriate coverage for valuable items that are being moved into their new residences.
A New Concept in Condominium Living Has Come to Ellicottville!
Eleven 1 & 2 bedroom condominium units in the Historic Ellicottville Inn are now available, right in the heart of this exciting village! The exterior of the building remains the same, while the interior has been upgraded & transformed to suit the needs of modern village living! A select few families will have the opportunity to invest in these vacation homes and enjoy this region with all of its year-round activities. The slopes of Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski resorts are just a minute away and the many great shops and restaurants are right outside your door. Each residential unit is unique, offering a variety of floor plans with total unit square footages ranging from 500 to 800. Six of the units have been finished with unique kitchen designs and the five remaining units are available for your own custom finishes. Each unit includes 2 private parking spaces, common laundry facilities, a storage unit, ski lockers, rear patio and formal lobby for gathering with friends and family. For more interior pictures & information visit http://sites.google.com/site/ellicottvilleinncondominiums
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On June 5 from 10am-5pm participating businesses along the Amish Trail invite you to a “Sneak Peek” preview Open House to introduce the many unique things to see and foods to enjoy right here in Cattaraugus County. The Amish Trail offers experiences you will want to share over and over with all of your family and friends who come to visit.
LITTLE VALLEY - Have you ever wondered what to do with those summer visitors? How will you entertain them? What will you cook for them, or where should you take them out to get a real flavor of Western NY? The answer may be right in your backyard along the Amish Trail. On June 5 from 10am-5pm participating businesses along the Amish Trail invite you to a “Sneak Peek” preview Open House to introduce the many unique things to see and foods to enjoy right here in Cattaraugus County. The Amish Trail offers experiences you will want to share over and over with all of your family and friends who come to visit. Cattaraugus County is home to a large community of Old Order Amish. Their culture and lifestyle is rich in traditions
and customs. Normally a very private people, Amish are also very industrious and gladly open their shops to Amish Trail visitors. They offer a wide variety of homemade crafts, quilts, wood, tin and metal work and baked goods. The Amish Trail consists of 36 “non Amish” businesses and organizations who share the beauty and unique rural atmosphere with our Amish neighbors. Participating businesses along the Amish Trail are including many special activities for visitors during the June 5 Open House. A drawing will be held where each visitor can enter to win one of the many “Treasure Baskets” filled with products representing businesses surrounding the Amish community. Treasure coupons will be available at each
participating location. Increase your chances of winning every time you visit a different location along the trail. Specific activities will include a dedication of a beautiful Barn quilt in the Town of Leon, displays of Amish quilts, crafts and baked goods, alpaca yarn spinning, a free music concert, children workshops to make Amish dolls or a wooden farm set, make a blue bird house to place along a blue bird trail, and much, much more. For more information on the Sneak Peek, details about the Treasure Basket Drawing and a map of the Amish Trail businesses, go to www. AmishTrail.com or call 1-800331-0543. Take advantage of the Sneak Peek Open House and discover all the treasures along the Amish Trail to share with those summer visitors!
American Red Cross Offering CPR & First Aid OLEAN - The American Red Cross, a United Way funded agency is offering a number of health and safety courses at its 452 North Barry Street location in Olean during the month of June: Adult CPR: Learn to perform CPR on adult victims. Instruction also includes lessons on basic emergency principles, recognition and prevention of heart attacks, and first aid for choking. Tuesday, June 1 from 6-10pm, cost is $45. Infant/Child CPR: A great course for new or expectant parents. Learn CPR for infants and children, plus how to perform rescue breathing and first aid for choking. Tuesday, June 8 from 6-10pm, cost is $45. First Aid: Learn to recognize and care for soft tissues injuries, broken bones, sudden illnesses, and seasonal emergencies such as frostbite, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion. Tuesday, June 15 from 6-10pm, cost is $40. (Or take one class for $45, two classes for $55, or three classes for $65.) For more information on these and other classes or to register, contact the Olean Red Cross office at 716-372-5800.
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BY DOUG ARROWSMITH It’s both a fact and a quirk that politics have an interesting way of spawning lunacy. Normally, when the nutty ones roll off the crazy train, we tend to give them their fifteen minutes before quickly relegating them to the David Duke/Ross Perot dustbin of history. However, when a politically nutty movement begins to be embraced by the mainstream as a legitimate political voice, we are forced to listen to the crazies as if they were actual human beings instead of manipulative, fringe dwelling automatons. Thanks to the Tea Baggers and the mainstream, elite Conservative media we’ve been forced to sit through all kinds of silliness lately. I thought I had been handed a gift from the Liberal Gods when Sarah Palin rolled into the station. Imagine my surprise when Rand Paul landed in my lap last week. The name is a dead giveaway. Rand. As in Ayn Rand. It’s no secret that Sen. Ron Paul, Rand’s daddy, is a huge follower of the Mother of all crazies. I’m not going to get into the whole “Atlas Shrugged” debate in this week’s column, but suffice it to say, the
book is a biblical text to the Tea Baggers and the misguided Libertarian movement. Anyway, as is usually the case with inexperienced political new comers, Rand took off his shoes last week after winning the Kentucky Republican primary, and promptly stuck both of his feet directly into his huge mouth. The guy’s a dentist. I figured he would have known better. While being interviewed, less than twentyfour hours after his primary victory, Paul was questioned about some vague comments he had made earlier regarding the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Paul, an opponent of anything smacking of government intrusion, said that the Civil Rights Act went too far by telling private business owners that they didn’t have the right to deny services to individuals based on race. I hear the crazy train approaching the station! Let me take a moment here to tell you that I don’t believe Rand Paul is an intentional racist. Unfortunately, for Paul and other Tea Bagger candidates, they see reactions to racism as government intrusion. That very idea tends to make them unintentional racists. The Tea Bagger candidates are all white and would never have to suffer the indignity of being denied service at an all white lunch counter. With that said, Paul is still a nut. The Tea Baggers have embraced the idea of small government as a kind of religion. They don’t care what the government does. They see it all as intrusive and unconstitutional. In their eyes the American people should simply be allowed to sort it out for themselves. According to Paul, the system would
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right itself and, eventually, businesses that discriminate would be forced to the side and fade away. Obviously Paul’s recollection of our own history doesn’t include the Jim Crow south because, prior to the Civil Rights Act, the south had a hundred years to sort it out for themselves and it didn’t work. People lost their lives fighting for the right to have lunch. It doesn’t get more unAmerican then that! The ugly truth remains that racism exists. There’s nothing we can do about that. We can, however, make it impossible for the racist nut bags among us to wield their racism as a weapon. Paul, the very next day while trying to fend off and explain his civil rights comments, wandered into yet another small government minefield. While discussing the disastrous gulf oil spill, Paul said that, in his eyes, the President was being too hard on British Petroleum. His actual words were that Obama had his “boot heels on the neck of BP.” He also included the Kentucky coal mine disaster when he said that the government should leave these businesses alone because “sometimes accidents happen.” He’s right on one point. Accidents do happen. Accidents like Rand Paul and Carl Paladino. Accidents like Sarah Palin. Accidents like the Tea Baggers. Paul became an accidental candidate because the extreme right wing wanted to let everyone know they were an actual threat in the upcoming midterm elections. They’re a threat alright. A threat to the credibility of the Republican Party. Thanks Rand. You made my week. Comments? E-mail Doug at shakedowndoug@hotmail.com
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Race CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE can check the times and dates by going to www. littlevalleyspeedway.com. It provides all the information you need including ticket prices, race results and payouts. Of course there will be plenty of food and drink on hand to satisfy all the hungry participants. Everything from pizza to hot dogs to sausage sandwiches and funnel cakes will be available for purchase. Also on sale will be t-shirts,
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plans. He made a request to make a presentation to the planning board in July, stating he and Mr. Obenauer needed time to “get all their ducks in a row.” Another resident asked why Mr. Obenauer would want to change back to the original designation when that might possibly interfere with his plans, and wondered why the board keeps giving him more time to come up with a plan. One of the board members stated, “What you do is more important than what you think you will do.” Mr. Pufpaff stated, “I can assure you that there is no plan at this time.” One of the board members responded, “What you are asking for is a blank check.” t Town engineer Mark Alianello mentioned that the original intent of the Comprehensive Plan was to concentrate commercial (development) in f “nodes” at appropriate locations and not to have it strung out
Waste CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE “estimate of cleanup successes.” She notes that until a repository is found for high-level nuclear wastes, “we have to consider it as being on-site, a de-facto waste site.” Hameister said the Coalition has never felt West Valley to be a safe site because “it is riddled with creeks.” She noted evidence of “a lot of slumping and eroding” on some of the creeks following the storm that hit Western New York last August. The Coalition wants a commitment to a full cleanup of the West Valley site stating, “there’s no reason why they can’t commit to a full cleanup.” Hameister would like to see the burial grounds exhumed “which are very dangerous, those are just dug trenches. There’s plutonium loose in the burial ground (from drums that are now totally dry), and that’s really dangerous stuff.” Hameister says she is not thinking of herself while advocating for West Valley. “I’ve never thought about me for West Valley. It’s all of the generations to follow.” One of her concerns is what kind of an object or structure to erect to warn future generations of
Team CONT. FROM PAGE 3 Kelly Decker the JV volleyball coach at Portville, this team set its sights on Nationals early in the club season and never lost sight of its goal throughout the year. The road to nationals has been a long, but very rewarding journey. Competing in six tournaments during the season including tournaments in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and New York, the 13 ELITE took Gold in 5 of the tournaments including two 14U tournaments. The team’s first victory came at GAREAT Sports Complex in Geneva,
Regatta CONT. FROM PAGE 3 each other. Other awards include the Vogue Award for prettiest boat; Pride of the Regatta for most creative design and best use of corrugated cardboard; Best Dressed Team; Team Spirit
racing memorabilia and other racing related merchandise. With the covered seating on hand, every seat is a good one in the grandstand. There is also free camping available on site. Up to 28 cars compete in a race, and some can get up to speeds approaching 100mph. Standing by the straightaway on a race last year, I can attest that these cars hustle. The races are always exciting in all categories with cars motoring around the circuits at high velocity. Gates open at 3pm for all races. Pit passes are available to check out the mechanics and teams in action, getting their cars race
ready for the evening’s event. Children under 14 however are not allowed in the pit area due to insurance regulations and children 14 and 15 are required to sign a disclaimer with their guardian. If the race is possibly rained out, you can always check on www.rainedout.com to receive text messages and e-mails as to what races at Little Valley have been postponed, and at other tracks. In all, the races at Little Valley offer a great night out with friends and/or family. For more information, visit www. littlevalleyspeedway.com or call 716-938-9146.
along the highway. He went on to say that it makes sense to wait and see what Mr. Obenauer and Mr. Pufpaff come up with. At that point a motion was made to have the gentlemen make a presentation of their plans at the July 26 meeting. The motion was approved. Bonnie Koschir from Holiday Valley Tubing Company made a presentation to the board proposing an expansion of a building on their property. She wants to add about 30 feet off the end of their garage to allow for storing of more of their large equipment. She added that a portion of the interior will be changed to a video game arcade. Engineer Mike Alianello stated that town ordinances allow for expansion of existing buildings without Planning Board approval if the expansion amounts to less than 25% of the original size, or is less than 5,000 square feet, whichever is the lesser. He stated that the proposed expansion does amount to over 29% of the original size so despite it being less than 5,000 square feet it does require Planning Board approval. Ms.
Koschir mentioned that the new roof and side will match the current building, and that the general public will be unaware of the expansion. She was asked if the expansion would impact sewage or any water ingress or egress issues. She said it would not. The board decided that the addition was minor and that they could vote on the matter without having to hold public meetings. A motion was made to allow Ms. Koschir to proceed with the expansion. The motion passed. The Starlight Village development was discussed. Engineer Alianello said he had discovered both in the paper and online that the land designated for the subdivision had been seized by the county for lack of property tax payments, and consequently sold. This had happened in March of this year. He had further discovered that the three properties in question had three different owners. There was some amazement on the part of the board that the former owners had been in discussions with the planning board even after the property had been seized by the county.
the danger at West Valley. It might have to come down to some sort of brotherhood or oral tradition, “but right now people are too busy chasing that stuff downstream as it is.” She adds that the problem of dealing with nuclear waste is that “it keeps creating more, volume-wise.” What’s the bottom line? Hameister says, “The water - we have to worry about the water if West Valley starts leaking.” She notes that radioisotopes have been found in the delta of the Niagara River at Lake Ontario. She worries about the possible release of radioactivity from the site being picked up by the water intakes. “And that would contaminate the whole infrastructure, including sewers and water.” Bryan Bower is the Department of Energy project director for the West Valley Demonstration Project. He said the department evaluated various remedial plans. The “preferred alternative” is a phased decommissioning approach. Phase one involves removal of the original reprocessing plant and “the source of the contaminated groundwater plume.” What it comes down to is they need to remove everything from the site “except for the underground high-level waste tanks and the two disposal areas.” Under this plan, a billion dollars worth of
work would be done over the next eight to ten years. Only afterward would final action for the site be determined. Bower notes that under the phased approach, the “remove everything” option favored by the Coalition is not ruled out. However, he says that studies conducted over 22 years indicate “the environmental impacts of exhumation are more substantial than the environmental impacts of leaving the waste here.” Both New York State and the Coalition have questioned those resolves, “so we have ten years to conduct additional studies.” Bower notes that steps were taken in the 1990’s to control the spread of an existing radioactive groundwater plume. “This year, we are installing an 850foot underground permeable treatment wall that will capture that north plateau plume.” The intent is to strip the strontium out of the water. As for other contamination getting into the water, the matter is apparently the province of the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA), which operates the state-licensed disposal area. While deferring such questions to NYSERDA, Bower personally feels “the state has done a phenomenal job of managing their disposal area.”
OH against Pittsburgh Black Magic. That was followed by victories over Jump Serve in the finals of the Family First event in Erie, PA, the Extreme 14’s in the Crystal City Classic in Corning, Club Jam in the finals of the Mercyhurst Tournament, and Crossroads 14-1’s in the Sting Challenge in Batavia, NY. A fourth place finish at the Disney Classic in Orlando, Florida, was the only downfall of a spectacular season. The Disney Classic tournament was winnable, however, the team was forced to play with out position player Janae Rangel after she collapsed and was hospitalized from dehydration early in the tournament. Throughout the season the
13ELITE have been virtually unstoppable accumulating a 63-11 record overall including wins over powerhouses like Pittsburgh Black Magic, Cleveland’s Jump Serve and Club Jam as well as local clubs Niagara Frontier, VolleyFX and Extreme. The costs associated with playing at nationals is $1500.00 a girl. The team will be holding several fundraiser events to try and raise money to help defray some of the costs involved. A spaghetti dinner and raffle are being planned. If you would like to help support these fine ladies or sponsor the team, donations can be made to COBRA Volleyball Club, 267 West River Rd, Portville, NY 14770.
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-728 of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 4:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Zoning Board of Appeal Application No. ZBA-2010-03. An application by Matthew Sheedy (owner) of 68 Elizabeth Street for an Area Variance of the Side Yard Setback requirements for platted lots in the Village of Ellicottville as established for the Village Residential (VR) zoning district as defined by Section 3A.2.C.2 of the Village Zoning Local Law of 2009. The purpose for this Area Variance request is to allow for construction of an addition to the existing residential structure located at 68 Elizabeth Street. 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Variance of the Front Yard Setback requirements for platted lots in the Village of Ellicottville Attention Soccer Players: Pick-up soccer at the Ellicottville Park (next to the Co-op extension as established for the Village Residential (VR) zoning district as defined by Section 3A.2.C.4 building). Every Sunday at 5pm. All athletes, co-ed, serious teenagers and adults. of the Village Zoning Local Law of 2009. The purpose for this Area Variance request is to allow for construction of a front porch to the existing residential structure located at 40 Madison Springville Center for the Arts Fundraiser: The Springville Center for the Arts will host a major Street Extension. The proposed porch is proposed to be 20.6 feet from the front property line fundraising event on June 11-12. Festivities will start with a Wine and Cheese Party on Friday, June with the Front Yard Zoning Setback for the Zoning District requirement being 25 feet. Applica11 at the Arts Center from 8-10pm. 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This 84-page book is full color, chock full of photography and highlights all the signed* to sell beer at retail in a grocery store under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at activities that were held during the bicentennial year. Starting with the Opening Events in Ellicottville 316 Center Street, Salamanca, NY, Cattaraugus County 14779 for off premises consumption. on March 11, 2008, the book journeys through the year, depicting Lyndon’s Barbeque, Hinsdale *316 CENTER STREET LLC Heritage Days, Celebrate America Festivities in Machias, Onoville Community Days at the Onoville Notice Of Articles Of Organization: On April 6, 2010 Front Line Acquisition Specialists Marina, the 2 Week Stagecoach Run & Wagon Train across the entire county, Salamanca’s Arch LLC, fi led with the NYS Secretary of State its articles of organization. Office location: CattaDedication, the Declaration of Governor Higgins Day in Olean, the Falling Leaves Festival in raugus County. Registered agent is Incorp Services Inc, 1 Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12210 Salamanca, The Bicentennial Grand Parade that was held in Salamanca, Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean, other miscellaneous events, as well as the Closing Events held in Little Valley on March 11, upon whom process may be served. The mailing address for the LLC is 2190 Lillibridge Road, 2009. The Bicentennial Memory Book is on sale now for $15.00 at the Cattaraugus County Museum Cuba, NY 14727. Purpose of business is any lawful activity. - call Sharon Fellows, County Historian, at 716-353-8200 ext. 4721; at the Cattaraugus County Office NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY Building in Olean - call Cheryl O’Keefe at 716-701-3202; and at the Cattaraugus County Office COMPANY: The name of the foreign limited liability company is SENECA BROADCASTING, Building in Little Valley - call Lori Pangborn at 716-938-2232. 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. To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place The authorized official in the jurisdiction of organization of the LLC where a copy of its charter This Week’s Difficulty Level: a number into each box so that is filed is Lenith Waterman, Clerk, The Seneca Nation of Indians, P.O. Box 231, Salamanca, NY each row across, each column 14779. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business. down, and each small 9-box square within the larger diagram Notice of Formation of Amaranthine Capital, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State (there are 9 of these) will contain of NY (SSNY) on 03/18/2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent every number from 1 through of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4710 Porter 9. In other words, no number Hollow Rd., Great Valley, NY 14741. Purpose: any lawful activity. will appear more than once in any row, column, or smaller NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. On April 15, 2010, 9-box square. Working with STUDEBAKER PARK, LLC filed with the NYS Department of State its Articles of Organization. the numbers already given as a The office to be located in Cattaraugus County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as agent guide, complete each diagram for service of process. The mailing address for the LLC is 336 North 10th Street, Olean, New with the missing numbers that York 14760. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited will lead to the correct solution. liability companies may be organized under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Good luck!
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Notice of Formation of Reding Businesses, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on May 5, 2010. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14347 Collins Center-Zoar Rd., Collins, NY 14034. Purpose: all lawful activities.
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: 219 Motors, LLC filed Articles of Organization in NY on April 19, 2010. Principal office location is in Cattaraugus County, NY. Registered agent for service of process is NY State Secretary of State. Service of Process will be forwarded to P.O. Box 67 Salamanca, New York 14779. The duration of the company is perpetual. The LLC is formed to carry on any lawful business in NY.
Notice of Formation of Professional Boat Detailers Of WNY, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 04/26/10. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 20 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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