The Villager_Ellicottville_June 21-June 27, 2012 Volume 7 Issue 25

June 21 - June 27, 2012 Volume 07 ~ Issue 25

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Summer Music Fest June 29-July 1Buffalo Philharmonic, Sister Hazel and The Guess Who Entertain

Graduation to be Held this Friday, June 22

Summer muSic FeStival : June 29, 2012 : ellicottville, nY

Meltdown Music Fest26 Bands Rock June 29-July 1 in Olean

In this IssueRedeveloping Brownfield Areas

Town Board Meeting

ECS Class of 2012

see MELT page 7see 2012 page 9

Balloons Biker Bash 2012.... Page 2

see TOWN page 9

see MUSIC page 8

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SYLVIA BROWNEJune 30 @ 7 PM

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LONESTARJuly 14 @ 7 PM


MEAT LOAFJuly 29 @ 5 PM


JOE WALSHAugust 11 @ 7 PMTickets start at $65

TRACE ADKINSAugust 26 @ 5 PMTickets start at $65

Fri. June 22nd, 7-11PMMARIA AURIGEMA

Sat. June 23rd, 6-10PMTHE STEVIE PROJECT

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Gowanda Harley Davidson held Balloons Biker Bash last Sunday in commemoration of Father’s Day.

IDA Hosts Last Meeting in Former Building, Dicusses Policy on Abandoned Industrial Sites

Board Hears Complaints from Neighbors About Abandoned House

see CCIDA page 9

BY nicholaS Pircio95.7 Fm, WPiG

Summertime and music. The two just go together. Think “Wonderful Summer” by Robin Ward, “Vacation” by Connie Francis, or Bobby Rydell’s “Wildwood Days.” But that’s me. For Ellicottville, the gateway to summer is always the Summer Festival, rounding out a full weekend of activities taking place in the village. The Summer Music Festival comes to the Holiday Valley main stage Friday June 29th through Sunday July 1st. Opening act “Steel Keys and Brass” kicks it all off at 7, followed by featured act “Sister Hazel,” an alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida. They feature an upbeat, melodic sound which covers many genres, including folk roc, pop, classic rock, and southern rock. Saturday’s lineup starts with the

Buffalo Philharmonic playing light classical sounds and other familiar tunes designed to get you dancing. The evening is capped with a spectacular fireworks display set to the “1812 Overture” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” On Sunday July first, “The Guess Who” will perform at 9, with opening act “Stinger” taking the stage at 7 p.m. “The Guess Who” boasts a well-known list of hit recordings out of Canada, including “American Woman, “No Time,” “No Sugar Tonight,” “These Eyes,” and that ever-popular tribute to Wolfman Jack, “Clap for the Wolfman.” Heather Snyder at the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is quick to point out the full-featured nature of the three-day weekend. “The (Music

The Summer Music Festival comes to the Holiday Valley main stage Friday June 29th through Sunday July 1st. Opening act “Steel Keys and Brass” kicks it all off at 7, followed by featured act “Sister Hazel.”

The bands are mostly from Western New York, but this year’s headliner, Kim Lenz and the Jaguars, is from Los Angeles. Lenz is a singer-song-writer-guitarist well established in the modern Rockabilly sound. Her biography quotes Rolling Stone as saying, “If Elvis had been a woman, he probably would have sounded just like Kim Lenz.” Bands from Ohio, New Jersey, and Nashville are also scheduled.


Now that summer is officially here, many people are apt to seek the good times associated with being in the great outdoors. And you don’t have to drive hundreds of miles to find an enjoyable outdoor music experience. Look no further than Olean, NY for a combination of music, camping, food, and fun. The Second Annual Meltdown Music Festival promises three days of music and fun in the hills June 29-July 1, regardless of the weather. So come prepared to enjoy Mother Nature at her finest. The three-day outdoor festival is being hosted by the husband and wife team of Jennifer Borst and Kevin Thropp. They say, “Our primary goal is to provide three days of musical entertainment, featuring 26 rockin’ bands, food vendors, camping, crafts, and an unlimited amount of fun. We expect this event to develop and grow in many positive ways as the years pass.” Past attendees may recognize

By stella Hovey

Congratulations to Ellicottville’s graduating class of 2012! According to academic advisers, Ms. James and Ms. Baker, this year’s students are an impressive classes academically; right up there with the some of the top classes that Ellicottville Central School has had over the years.

The top ten students are as follows: Kaitlyn Riethmiller (Valedictorian), Ashley Golley (Salutatorian), Katie Andera, Josh Bordini, Erin Bohn, Josh Bower, Clare Toner, Mark Flanagan, Falicia Elom, and Courtney Wilson. Kaitlyn Riethmiller, who

Ellicottville Central School’s class of 2012 will graduate on Friday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The school will be streaming the graduation live on their website (www.eville.wnyric.org).


The County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency approved a number of resolutions related to construction of local project on June 19th, the final monthly meeting for their offices located at 3 East Washington Street. By the time of the next IDA

meeting on July 24th, the IDA will have moved three doors down, to 9 East Washington Street. Between now and then, the old house will come down as part of a new plaza at the corner of Washington and Mill Streets, being constructed by Ellicott Development.

holimont re-inveStment The Ellicott project was not on the June 19th agenda. However, the IDA

is moving on a request from HoliMont concerning a roughly $700,000 capital improvement re-investment project. IDA Executive Director Corey R. Wiktor says the application is asking the CCIDA Board for abatement of

By JoHn tHomasstaff writer

Town Supervisor John Burrell started the June board meeting off with the news that the town had received a check from Mansfield for $87,000 to pay for their part of the HoliMont water tank project. Also received was a six month mortgage tax check from the county for $43,000. Mr. Burrell stated the town had budgeted income of about $43,000 for the entire

year, so we will be over budget in the black. Burrell also reported receiving a check for a 25% refund or $7,100 for payments to the state insurance fund. The Tri-County Tobacco-Free Program made a presentation. The program coordinator Lorie Lindsey and four students spoke to the board about the challenge of reducing tobacco use in the county. Among the many facts presented was that the tobacco companies spend $1.1 million a day in New York State alone for

cigarette advertising. Most of it is in store displays using bright colors to attract a teen audience. The students pointed out that some counties around the country are banning in store advertising of tobacco products. Several residents of Donlen Dr. were on hand to address the board. They were complaining about a house on the street that has been abandoned

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This oft-repeated statement is from an old African proverb – “It takes a village to raise a child.” In its simplest terms, the proverb’s main point is it takes more than parents to raise a child; friends, pastors, relatives, teachers, and many others in the community play vital roles in a

child’s development. When I think of the village we live in, the analogy grows in scope. It takes more than the mayor, the peace officers, the village board, the Chamber of Commerce, the merchants, and the local opinion leaders to ensure the steady growth we see each season in Ellicottville is “good” growth. All of us play a vital role in nurturing our expansion and maintaining responsible development. We all witness the ongoing evolution of our small village, growing in popularity as a “hot” tourist destination. The tough part is ensuring the “small town feel” we all love remains intact. It’s a delicate balancing act, to be sure. Fortunately, there’s a long

history of this community pulling together to help not just each other, but also those who make this place their favored seasonal destination. As our population swells and then shrinks, we all roll up our sleeves to make sure our identity remains the same. Some understand this so well they personally take it upon themselves to help with the cause of the hour. So, dear readers, by all means – please support the community leaders who do their level best, with what little resources they have, to make the village a home – both for us and for those who visit. Help them whenever and however you can. Until next week …

Jeanine Zimmer

New Display - The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System received a grant through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization to purchase

library materials. The Ellicottville Library received 32 books, 5 DVDs, 1 book on CD and a variety of handouts on breast cancer and cancer in general. These items are currently on display and are available to be

checked out of the library.

kaitlYn riethmiller

Ellicottville Central School is proud to announce that Kaitlyn Riethmiller, daughter of Daniel and Denise Riethmiller, has earned the position of Valedictorian for the Class of 2012. She has a weighted average of 108.4, has earned 37 college credits and will graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. Miss Riethmiller’s academic achievements include being ranked in the” Top Five” of her class and making the High Honor Roll throughout high school, and being named to the High Honor Roll during her Senior year in the highly challenging New Visions Health Professions program where she earned 17 of her college credits, received CPR/First Aid and AED Certification. As a testament to her class ranking at ECS, Kaitlyn has been named an outstanding student in: French, Niagara University French 3 & 4, Band, Global Studies, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry. Kaitlyn has also been awarded recognition as a student with Outstanding Effort in Science and Pre-Calculus. Kaitlyn’s hard work and achievements have also been noticed beyond ECS, as she has earned several honors, awards and scholarships to date. These honors, awards and scholarships include: the New York State Scholarship for Excellence Award, the Cattaraugus County National Honor Society Lee Frair Scholarship, the Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award, the RIT Computing Medal Award, and the Jamestown Business College Scholar of Excellence Award. In addition, Kaitlyn also was a finalist for the Mount Holyoke Take the Lead program, and has been on the part-time Dean’s List participating in the JCC Connections Program since her sophomore year. While in school, Kaitlyn has been a member of: the Ellicottville Society for the Preservation of Reading in America (ESPRA), Varsity Club, Chorus, Jazz Band and Band. She has participated in the Cattaraugus County Music Association (CCMA) Solo fest, the New York State Secondary Music Association (NYSSMA)

Head Of The ClassECS Recognizes Tops Students For Their Academic Achievements

Solo Fest, and All-County Band. She has served as Class Secretary and Class Treasurer. Kaitlyn has also been a member of Ellicottville Central School National Honor Society for two years, and the National Technical Honor Society for one year. Throughout high school Kaitlyn has been a scholar athlete; lettering and serving as Captain of the varsity teams for soccer, basketball and softball. Her athletic awards include: Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) First and Second Team Soccer All-Star, New York State Second Team All-State for Soccer, CCAA Honorable Mention for Softball, ECS Female Athlete of the Year, ECS Softball MVP, and Genesee Valley Softball All-Tournament Team. She was nominated for the monthly WIVB Scholar Athlete award, and the Olean Times Herald Bob Davies-Lou Foy Memorial Female Scholar-Athlete award. In addition, Kaitlyn received the Pitt-Bradford Basketball Camp Coach’s award, as well as the Houghton College Soccer Camp All-Star award twice. Outside of school, Kaitlyn played for the South Western Cattaraugus Travel Soccer (SWCATTS) team for four years, the Lakewood YMCA Indoor Soccer team for two years and is currently playing for the Southern Tier Bandits Travel Softball team. Her community service includes: volunteering with the Varsity Club annual town clean-up, assisting with the ECS Senior Citizen Holiday dinners, volunteering at the Lighthouse Community Soup Kitchen and participating in the Relay for Life. She has also served as a lector for Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church for four years; and helped with their annual rummage sales and summer picnics. After graduation Kaitlyn will attend the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford where she will major in Pre-Med and play for the women’s soccer team. Ashley Golley, the daughter of John and Debbie Golley, has been named as the 2012 Ellicottville Central School Salutatorian, with a weighted average of 108.1. Ashley will graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors.

Throughout high school, Ashley has worked hard to maintain her status as a High Honor Roll and a “Top 5” student in her class. As evidence of her desire for high achievement, during her senior Ashley was named the outstanding student in JCC Calculus, JCC Statistics and Economics. Ashley has earned these awards and grades all while taking 26 college credits through the JCC College Connections program at ECS. Outside of ECS, Ashley’s high level of success has been noticed by organizations such as the US Department of Energy and The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). These organizations have honored her with the following: the US Department of Energy Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, the Frederic Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award, the Rensselaer Medal Award, and the RIT Innovation and Creativity Award.

aShleY GolleY

Ashley has been an active scholar-athlete over the past four years. During that time she was a member of the varsity soccer and softball teams for three years, and the varsity basketball team for two years. As a senior, Ashley was a captain on the basketball and softball teams. As an athlete, Ashley earned a number of awards and recognitions which include being named as: a Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Second Team Soccer All-Star (2011), a CCAA Honorable Mention Soccer All-Star (2010), the 2011 New York State Soccer Championship Sportsmanship recipient, the 2012 CCAA Basketball Sportsmanship recipient, a CCAA Honorable Mention Softball All-Star (2012), and the ECS Sportsmanship awards for both basketball and softball as a senior. In addition to being a scholar-athlete, Ashley has been involved in a wide range of other extra-curricular activities at ECS which include: band, chorus and jazz choir. In 2010-2011 Ashley served as the Chorus Secretary. As a junior, Ashley was inducted into the Ellicottville Central School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Within the community, Ashley has been an involved citizen. While in high school, she has assisted the Varsity Club with town clean-ups after festivals, worked at the Cattaraugus / Allegany BOCES Special Olympics Winter Carnivals, served dinners at Ellicottville Rotary for Youth fundraisers, and stuffed eggs for the Ellicottville Fireman’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Upon graduation, Ashley is planning to attend SUNY Brockport in the fall.

Valedictorian - Kaitlyn Riethmiller

Salutatorian - Ashley Golley

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3-on-3 BasketballEntries Now Being Accepted for August Competition in Olean

OLEAN -- THE MACKER IS BACK in Olean! Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played August 18, 19 on Delaware Avenue in downtown Olean. The Olean City School District Foundation and the Olean Sports Booster Club are co-sponsoring the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament to Olean. MedFirst is the presenting sponsor of this year’s Macker Tournament. Joe DeCerbo, Gus Macker Co-Chair stated, “We anticipate having over 350 teams and 10,000 spectators from a 100-mile radius to attend the 3-day event and see this as a great opportunity to showcase Olean.” More than four thousand registration postcards will be mailed to team captains from tournaments held in Norwich, Hornell, Warren, Buffalo and Olean last year. Entry deadlines for teams interested in this

year’s tournament are Friday, July 27 for applications that are submitted by mail, and Monday, July 30 for internet entries. The entry fee for a four player teams is $124. The tournament, based on basketball played in driveways throughout the U.S., will include players who have no experience to those who have played college and semi-professional basketball. Primarily based on their age and level of experience, players will be placed in divisions where they will be most evenly matched. Depending on the number of teams placed in a specific division, players and the teams they’re on will be playing for first- and second- and third trophies. Also teams that finish last in their divisions could receive “Toilet bowl” trophies. Registrations forms are available online www.macker.com <http://www.macker.com> or the Greater Olean Area

Chamber of Commerce. Most teams register online, so this year, Macker National decided to send out reminder postcards this year, not registration forms. Want to play? What: Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament When: August 18 and 19 Where: Delaware and North Barry Streets, Downtown Olean Cost: $124 per four-person team. Checks, Visa and Master Card will be accepted. Entry deadlines: Friday, July 27 (mail), Monday, July 30 (online) The Charter Founding Members of the Gus Macker Olean are Park Centre Development, CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center, and the Kinley Corporation. Tournament sponsorships and marketing efforts information is available. For more information, please contact David Carucci at (716) 372-9289, or Meme K. Yanetsko at 372-4433.

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Ellicottville, NY – The party isn’t starting until the end of the month, but the deals on ticket prices for the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival 2012 are in full swing. From now until June 22, discounted tickets are available on-line at www.ellicottvilleny.com or by calling the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-349-9099. “We have deals you won’t want to miss,” says Brian McFadden, Executive Director of the Chamber. “There’s no better way to kick off another sensational summer of events in Ellicottville then with great opportunities to save.” Discounted, pre-sale rates for Summer Music Festival 2012 are as follows: $25 for Sister Hazel, performing Friday, June 29; $30 for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with fireworks, performing Saturday, June 30; and, $30 for the Guess Who, the grand finale on Sunday, July 1. Don’t forget picnic baskets and lawn chairs are welcome and children 12 and under are free.Another way to save big on Ellicottville’s biggest event of the year is the VIP pass for two. For just $275, the VIP pass includes two tickets to all three concerts, plus admission to a

Summer Music FestivalEllicottville Chamber Kick-starts The Summer With Great Savings

sponsor’s reception at Holiday Valley on Friday, June 29, at 6 p.m.; admission to a sponsor’s gala dinner at Holiday Valley on Saturday, June 30, at 6 p.m.; and, preferred seating and parking for all three nights. The popular event kicks off Friday evening as Sister Hazel – best known for their mega hit “All for You” – takes to the open air stage with their upbeat sound that combines elements of pop, rock, folk and southern rock. Steel Keys and Brass will be opening for Sister Hazel. On Saturday, the BPO returns, with its family friendly Dancing Under the Stars program led by conductor Matthew Kraemer and featuring pop and classic selections that will have both the youngest and the youngest at heart up on their feet dancing. The evening concludes with an extraordinary fireworks display while the 80-piece orchestra - an amazing display of its own, positioned on the side of the ski slopes - performs Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, marches by John Phillip Sousa, and a breathtaking rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever. Headlining the now infamous outdoor festival this year is Canadian band The Guess Who, appearing on the main

stage on Sunday evening to take fans on a roller coaster ride of timeless hits like “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature,” “American Woman” and “These Eyes.” Opening for The Guess Who is local band Stinger. Rounding out the Summer Music Festival weekend are the Arts and Craft Show, annual pet parade and Strawberry Festival, as well as many other fun activities and live music performances throughout the village. For added convenience, a shuttle service will be operating between Holiday Valley and the village from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday through Sunday.For More Information - Discounted rates are available from now until June 22. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.ellicottvilleny.com, by phone at 1-800-349-9099 or in person at the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce office, the Inn at Holiday Valley or E’ville Spirits. For additional details about Ellicottville Summer Music Festival 2012 and a full event listing, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com, or contact the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-349-9099. ‘Fans’ are always welcome at www.facebook.com\Ellicottville.

The Ellicottville Farmers’ Market will begin the season Friday, June 22nd at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Ellicottville parking lot on the corner of Elizabeth and Jefferson Streets. The market will be open every Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. through October 12th, rain or shine. Returning this year are: Barb’s Baked Goods, baking everything from breads to pies; Christian Hollow Farm, growing fruits (especially berries), vegetables, and

E’ville Farmers MarketFarmers’ Market opens Friday, June 22nd

flowers; From the Good Earth, offering cut flowers, plants, paintings and crafts; and Wild Acres Family Farm, with a variety of local items in addition to fruits and vegetables. Canticle Farm of Allegany also joins the market this season. The Ellicottville market accepts Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks for WIC and Seniors. The market is sponsored by REAP, the Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, a member-supported, non-

profit organization. REAP is committed to bringing together and promoting local farmers and artisans by offering only locally grown and produced goods through community farmers’ markets, where customers can talk directly with growers and producers. REAP also sponsors the Olean Farmers’ Market, which runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 27 at the Jamestown Community College arch parking lot off North Union Street.

Art in the Park, Olean’s original outdoor art show, celebrates its 63rd anniversary this year, and the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is once again pleased to be the producer of this historic event. Held in conjunction with Taste of Olean, this year’s event will be held on Sunday, July 29th from 11am-5pm on the Olean campus of Jamestown Community College. Area artists are invited to submit an application by June 29 to exhibit at this outdoor juried event and to take part in one of the Olean area’s longest traditions. Art in the Park is a one-day juried outdoor art exhibition dedicated to excellence in the visual arts as well as enhancing

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and promoting the visual arts and the talented artists in the area. This outdoor event attracts over 6,000 people with a complementary audience capture thanks to these multiple events occurring at the same time. Art in the Park provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with regional artists, and the 2012 event will again include live music, facepainting, and additional family entertainment. Application details are available at www.myartscouncil.net. Artists are welcome to apply online or by mail and should include a booth fee payment of $50. Please complete the application and return it to the Cattaraugus County Arts Council by June 29, 2012 to

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PORTVILLE – When Cody Perkins went to his friend’s house to play, he had no idea he would help avert a potentially devastating tragedy. Around 4 p.m. on May 23, while 10-year-olds Cody Perkins and Matthew Snyder played in a cornfield near Matthew’s aunt’s house on Route 417, the boys heard a shot fired. Cody took cover, and when he looked up, he

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saw Matthew was bleeding and immediately took action. “Cody saw his friend being shot and then provided first aide by applying pressure to the wound. He stayed right there with Matt until the ambulance came. When the ambulance came, the guys asked Cody questions. He was involved much more than you would expect any fourth grade boy to ever have been,” said Portville Central School Elementary Principal Charles Hild. “It was a real dose of reality for him and something you wouldn’t expect any elementary school student to have to go through. He grew up considerably in several minutes,” Principal Hild added. During a special assembly Friday afternoon at Portville Central School, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) surprised Cody with a New York State Senate Liberty Medal, which is awarded to individuals, regardless of age, who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic or humanitarian acts and achievements on behalf of others in NewYork. “Heroes come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Many adults would not react as quickly or with such level-headedness as Cody. He is a great example of someone who should receive

this medal. His willingness to come to the aid of his friend in an extreme situation, at such a young age, shows maturity, courage and compassion. It is a privilege to present this medal to such an extraordinary young man,” Senator Young said. Margaret and Brian Perkins, Cody’s parents, noted their excitement for their son and said this is an important recognition for him. “I can’t even say how proud I am of him. When Principal Hild told me about it, all I could say was ‘awesome.’ I’m excited because this is an important award for something Cody did. You never know what you’re going to do or how you’re going to handle something. For Cody to do what he needed to do and be able to assist in that situation is phenomenal for a 10-year-old,” Mrs. Perkins said. Mr. Perkins added, “When my wife called and told me, I was in tears. I was pleasantly surprised. I’m looking forward to seeing Cody’s reaction.” Principal Hild said, “Cody is thoughtful and friendly. He has always been a good kid, and this just confirms what a good kid he is, and what he did just tells me how much concern he has for his peers. Cody took the situation in stride, did what he was told, and he’s been humble about it, almost like it was all in a day’s work.”

Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I - Olean) surprised Cody Perkins (center) with a New York State Senate Liberty Medal for aiding his friend and classmate, Matthew Snyder (left) who was injured after a stray bullet struck him while the two third-grade students were playing in a cornfield behind Matthew’s aunt’s house on May 23, 2012.

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McFadden said the Centurion event offers regional organizations and nonprofits the opportunity to revitalize charity bike races that had become too onerous and expensive to conduct. The MBA students contacted business and organization leaders to gauge their interest and shared these “warm leads” with Centurion’s marketing specialists, McFadden said. Because the Centurion events are so well run, local charities and nonprofits can operate their own race within a race and not incur all the expenses related to cycling event management, McFadden said. “We wanted to invited the cause rides because we knew this would be a very inexpensive way to create a fundraiser for them,” McFadden said. “But how could we best get to those groups? That’s where the students helped. Through their contacts and research, they would find business leaders and what charities their companies tended to sponsor. It would have taken us (the Chamber) two or three years to get the list they provided.” McFadden said Centurion officials were “ecstatic” with the efforts of the students and with the level of detail they provided to enhance participation in the race. “I believe the students enjoyed having the opportunity to work with us in an environment that

allowed them to play a role in building an event that will have positive economic and social benefits for the area for years to come,” Flanagan said. The Centurion series was the brainchild of Canadian Graham Fraser, longtime owner of North American Sports, which conducted all Ironman events in North America until 2009. The series is an attempt to create a world-class experience for even the recreational rider, McFadden said. “This will look like a stage of the Tour de France,” he said. “Not every race has a chase helicopter just to shoot video.” The Sports Network of Canada is already working with race officials, said McFadden, who expects between 1,500 and 2,000 cyclists to take part this year, the first of a five-year contract with Centurion. “This was another opportunity to showcase the skills of our students in applying what they learn in the classroom to a project that benefits the economy of the entire region,” said Russell, chair of SBU’s marketing department. The students in the class were: Amber Ciesiulka, Philip Penepent, Kaci Anderson, Sarah Babcock, Elissa King, Rachael Thompson, Samuel Giordano, Nicholas Maurer, Joseph Mazzaferro, and Sean O’Neill. For more information on the event, go to www.c e n t u r i o n c y c l i n g . c o m /ellicottville.

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Larry Everett serves as Western New York’s local expert on all things rocks, as he is the owner of Machias Sand & Gravel, Inc. and Machias Rocks & Boulders, located at 3497 Route 242 in Machias, New York, A scenic 12 mile drive east of Ellicottville. Everett opened his gravel business in 1998.

He and his staff do all the screening and production of all of the products. Everett said that this particular business of his is seasonal, as landscaping is mainly a summer business. “We do 12 months of work that has to be done in 6 to 8 months,” he said. “Obviously, our work has to come to a complete halt in the winter time, so we get a lot done in a short amount of time.” Everett said another popular products is a sub-based material that’s a mixture of sand and stone, often used at building sites or for road work. Everett said that in this part of the country, gravel is usually used for building sites. Another specialty of Machias Rocks & Boulders is the large variety of rocks and boulders available to people who may want them. “We have a great source of rock that we mine ourselves here on site,” he said. “We’re a small operation, but we have a large variety of colors available in our products that make them unique.” Everett said that granite boulders are especially

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Being close to home and working at a “a great place with great people” have brought an environmental steward to Holiday Valley’s Double Black Diamond Golf Course. Erie, Pa.’s Bill Burford has replaced the retiring Don Wagner as superintendent of the course. Wagner retired after 27 years as groundskeeper of the course, and Steven Carney,

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Erie, Pa.’s Bill Burford has re-placed the retiring Don Wag-ner as superintendent of the course.

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that M&T Bank and Holiday Valley Resort will once again be a co-sponsor of the 29th annual Summer Music Festival. M&T bank has been a proud sponsor of the Summer Festival for 7 years and Holiday Valley for over 16 years. Because of these loyal sponsors the Chamber of Commerce has been able

Co-Sponsors Announced2011 Summer Music Festival - June 29th to July 1st, 2012

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recognize the former festival name, “Rockabilly Mountain Meltdown.” Borst notes that last year’s festival attracted 31 bands. Last year’s event took place a bit later in the summer, but Borst and Thropp feel this time of the year to be ideal. The bands are mostly from Western New York, but this year’s headliner, Kim Lenz and the Jaguars, is from Los Angeles. Lenz is a singer-songwriter-guitarist well established in the modern Rockabilly sound. Her biography quotes Rolling Stone as saying, “If Elvis had been a woman, he probably would have sounded just like Kim Lenz.” Bands from Ohio, New

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It’s patriotic to talk about the American dream. We tell our children about it. Teachers plan lessons around our great, immigrant nation and politicians like to claim that they’ve lived it. But what is the American dream and who gets a shot at it? I’ve always been taught that our nation is one big melting pot. I’ve been told that we’re a nation of misfits, that our ancestors fled oppression and ended up here where they built everything that we hold sacred. Great men have fought and died for this “huddled masses” idea. So what happened? Why do we suddenly view immigrants with contempt? President Obama recently announced that he was issuing an executive order granting clemency to young people who were brought to this country by their parents illegally as long as they have a High School diploma or have served in the military and have no criminal record. He ordered that deportation of these folks cease immediately. Five seconds later, the entire, Tea Party led wing of the Republican party, exploded. I don’t mean they

exploded in anger. They literally exploded. Kaboom! The rest of the Republican party began stammering and scrambling for any kind of response. They seem to have settled on the “it’s a political move” answer meaning that President Obama issued his order simply to garner more votes among the Hispanic and Latino population. Well, considering that Obama already had about 70% of those voters locked in, it seems a little silly to say that it was a political move. Anything the President does at this point in the race will be labeled a “political move.” It seems more likely that the President issued his order simply because it was the right thing to do. A politician doing the right thing seems silly but, I’ve been told, it does occasionally happen. It’s easy to mock issues like these during times of crushing economic hardship but when you put faces and facts together you can get a better picture of what this move means to thousands of innocent young people of all races and colors. All of these kids were brought here by their parents when they were too young to have a say in the matter. Most of them have no idea what it means to be Mexican or Chinese or Irish or Polish. They were raised as Americans and they see themselves as Americans. Many of you are the children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of immigrants. Do you consider yourselves to be American or do you consider yourselves something else? You’re American of course. The young people in question have been educated, they’ve gone to or are attending college. They’ve served in the military and many of them have fought

for their country. America. They’ve never been to Mexico and most of them don’t speak any other language but English. To deport these people would be nothing short of barbaric. It would be the equivalent of the government deporting you because your Grandparents were from somewhere else. Stupid. So why all the fuss and why hasn’t Congress acted on this issue earlier? The Dream Act, which is essentially the same as Obama’s executive order, has been languishing in Congress for years. It’s being held up by a group of border state racists who cant tell the difference between a Mexican drug cartel and a youth Soccer program with Mexican children kicking a ball around. It’s being held up by hacks who want the American dream all for themselves. Mitt Romney and his people aren’t saying anything. They know it’s the right thing to do but, by saying so, he automatically loses the Tea Party vote. Of course Mitt Romney isn’t really saying anything about anything. He was born into the American dream and didn’t have to fight for it. Convenient. Everybody knows this is the right move. It’s not just about undocumented Mexican kids. There are Undocumented Irish kids, Canadian kids, African kids and Asian kids. All of them have become productive and valuable members of society. But there’s that word. Undocumented. People here that and they think Mexican. People here that word and they want to snatch this so called American Dream away and hide it from the rest of the world. All their doing is hiding it from themselves.

When we think about the human digestive system we mostly think only about the stomach, but this complex system involves much more than just one organ. Each and every one of these organs has one purpose: to digest. As you take food in, it is broken down, sorted and reprocessed before it gets to the cells to nurture and replace them and bring energy to your muscles. The main organs that compose the digestive system are: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. According to some research, there are more organs in your digestive system than in any other system in the body. Up to two thirds of all your body parts are used just for digestion, you also use up two thirds of your daily energy just to complete the

process of digestion. First, food is chewed and mixed with saliva, which contains and enzyme called amylase. This enzyme helps to dissolve food so it is easier to swallow. Once food is swallowed, it travels down the esophagus in to the stomach. The stomach churns the food into a paste called chime. The stomach uses hydrochloric acid (HCL) and the enzyme pepsin to breakdown proteins. When the food has been mixed and broken down well enough, it is released into the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed. These nutrients are taken into the bloodstream, and some are transported to the liver. The proper digestion of foods can only be done with the help of enzymes. We were naturally made to produce enzymes, but today enzymes have to combat the “shelf-life food”. Our enzymes were designed for food that is fresh, partially digested by nature and alive. Modern food is processed, heat treated, packed, etc. Chemicals and additives also destroy any additional natural food enzymes present within food. Food enzymes are also required for detoxification. Research indicates that enzymes turn fat-soluble materials and waste into water for easier elimination. The herbal combination Food Enzymes is a great formula that helps to digest fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Food enzymes maintain a proper PH and assist in the removal of harmful allergens, pollution, heavy metals, and toxins from the body. For a proper digestion, the

body also needs friendly bacteria or probiotics, to ensure proper digestion and absorption. Researchers show that probiotics prevent against any harmful organisms and help to supplement our diet by manufacturing vitamins and providing immunity. It is estimated that up to 75 percent of our entire immune system can be attributed to a healthy population of probiotics. Probiotics are found in both the small intestine and colon, but the colon contains the majority of these friendly bacteria. A normal individual should have around 1000 trillion of these strains in the intestines. They can even account for 10 percent of total body weight. The most familiar strains are as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium (acidophilus and bifidophilus). My favorite one is Probiotic 11, which includes the strains mentioned above plus nine more. Probiotics also help in producing additional enzymes, forming B-Vitamins, reducing liver stress and preventing constipation. When the digestive system is not working optimally other body systems may be affected. Latest research indicates that the digestive system needs proper amounts of HCL (hydrochloric acid) for proper function of the thyroid gland. Indigested proteins may also produce inflammation of mucous membranes and joints. Proper care of the digestive system starts with a balanced diet that includes 70% of raw foods, good quality water, Psyllium fiber and exercise.

sports a grade point average of 108.4 along with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, is this year’s Valedictorian. Along with having an impressive GPA, Kaitlyn was also an active member of the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, Varsity Club, Jazz Band, and the soccer, basketball, and softball teams. She also volunteers as a lector

at her church, assists the Varsity Club with “cleanup” after Fall-Fest, and helps out with the Salamanca soup kitchen. Her plans for the future include attending the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for pre-med. Ashley Golley, also a part of National Honor Society, is the Salutatorian of her class, with a GPA of 108.1 and an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. She is a part of Varsity Club, Jazz Choir, and the basketball, softball, and soccer teams. Ashley volunteers for the Winter Carnival, assists the Varsity Club with “cleanup” after Fall-Fest, and helps with the

Ellicottville Fire Department’s various events. Her plans for the future include attending SUNY Brockport as a member of their Honor Society, a very prestigious group that helps mold the minds of leaders of tomorrow. Come join us in honoring Ellicottville Central School’s class of 2012 at their graduation on Friday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. However, if you cannot make it to the actual event, the school will be streaming the graduation live on their website (www.eville.wnyric.org). Good luck class of 2012! We wish you all the best.

sales tax on equipment to be used mostly for snowmaking capability. “This includes adding new tower guns for snowmaking, purchasing a new groomer, moving some water lines, snowmobiles, and building an (outdoor) pavilion, and includes other general improvements/enhancements to the Resort. “It’s a pretty significant investment to the snowmaking capability of HoliMont, noted Wiktor.” The IDA board has not yet approved the project, but will set a public hearing before the board at their next meeting on July 24th.

holiDaY valleY The IDA Board also approved a Resolution/project for a recently submitted application by Holiday Valley. The approximately $2-million worth of equipment is for year-round use. Wiktor noted, “It’s got golf in there, the Terrain Park, the Sky

Coaster, as well as snowmaking, trail widening, and more safety options for the resort. Again, this is a significant re-investment as well. It’s great to see our two area ski resorts continue to thrive, retain their employees, as well as grow their employment base each year. These two Resorts continue to expand their services and amenities to better the overall experience at each Resort; all the while making it safer for the skiers who come to our region.”

reStaurant/BoWlinG alleY At the June 19th meeting, the IDA board also passed two resolutions furthering construction of the Sprague Washington Square project. That project aims to transform the old Larimer Norton Facility, located at 11-13 Elizabeth Street. Plans by developer Kody Sprague include a restaurant and bowling alley to be operated by Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza Incorporated of Springville. The IDA agreed to grant Sprague’s Washington Square LLC financial assistance, including potential exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and real property taxes, through its “Adaptive Reuse Policy”.

Project costs are estimated to be approximately $1-million. The project includes a ten-year adaptive re-use PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) on the real estate tax. Wiktor says the project will be a great fit for the community.re-DeveloPinG BroWnFielDS

Another subject at the June 19th meeting concerned a newly created and adopted policy for re-development of so-called Brownfield sites, of which there are 25 approved sites in Cattaraugus County. A Brownfield site is an abandoned or underused industrial site available for re-use. Among them is a long-standing attempt to develop the Olean Brownfield site near Dresser-Rand, where oil tanks sat many years ago. Wiktor expects a developer to be named this fall, as efforts to develop the vacant site continue between the City of Olean Urban Renewal Agency and Exxon-Mobil. Nothing’s been made public but, “we are hopeful that something will happen soon,” according to Wiktor. The IDA created this policy to help and assist the redevelopment of such NYSDEC approved Brownfield sites within Cattaraugus County.

for five years, and now has become a neighborhood problem. Apparently the home was abandoned due to a divorce, and Bank of America had foreclosed on the property. One gentleman named Mike, who refused to give his last name, read off a long list of complaints. The grass is seldom if ever cut and has grown quite high. Teenagers have been seen trying to break into the building. The house has become home to all kinds of rodents: squirrels, rats, chipmunks, and even snakes. He says the interior is full of feces and urine and that the smell emanating from the house is pretty bad, and he considers it a health hazard. He took town staff to task, saying he had been treated dismissively when complaining about the problems, and that Supervisor Burrell had failed to call him back when he left a message. Mr Burrell apologized, saying he apparently had not gotten the message. Mike said he felt the town had been “unresponsive” to his complaints, and that he had spent $800 having his garage and house sealed to keep the pests out. Burrell said that unlike the Village, the town has no law allowing them to deal with the situation. The Village has a law stating that if the grass on an unkempt lawn grows over six inches high, the Village can hire someone to cut the grass and place the bill on their taxes. There was general discussion about writing a law to take care of problems and add the cost to the tax bill. Burrell asked the town attorney Kathleen Moriarty to study what might be done. Board member John Northrup pointed out that many banks are holding such abandoned properties on their

books because they don’t want to take the loss on the property. The real problem is that since so many mortgagees were bundled in the run up to the finicial crisis that no one knows who really owns those houses. Supervisor Burrell said “We don’t know who to sue, and Tom Abriatis doesn’t know who to serve.” Meanwhile property values in that neighborhood are starting to decline. Supervisor Burrell was asked if the property taxes on the house had been paid, to which he replied, “to my knowledge yes.” Doug and Karen Duguay, also neighbors on the street, were there to give their support to Mike’s claims. Town Attorney Moriarty reported that a bill, sponsored by the town has passed the state Senate, and is under consideration in the House. The bill makes it simpler for towns to transfer money between accounts. The division reports were accepted as submitted. No copies were distributed to the press.

poliCe report Officer in Charge Don Auge brought up the issue that the county is switching to narrow band radios at the end of the year. After that the town’s radios will not be able to communicate with the county’s. It’s the same problem currently faced by the Village. The Town will need three car units and seven hand held radios totaling about $24,000. Supervisor Burrell said it would be cheaper to just buy all the officers cell phones, but there are several problems with that plan. It was determined to order the radios in December, and pay for them in January. Auge also submitted an addition to the current SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures). They are based on the ones used in the City of Salamanca.HigHway Department report Dave Golly reported he had accepted a bid to install a dump bed (as in a dump truck) in one of the town pick-ups. He wants to sell another of the town

trucks, and reported on road maintenance done around the town.

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Mark Alianellio reported that the tests on the HoliMont water tank had come back. It’s going to have to be repainted, but the cost to paint it is almost as much as replacing it. It will need to happen within five years. There was talk about setting up a capital fund, or obtaining a BAN (bond anticipation note) to fund the replacement. Alianellio reported that the water telemetry system is working well, except for the occasional false alarm of a leak. The means they have to send someone out to check on it. He said the Floor Flushers want to upgrade the system to one that can be accessed via the internet. By going on line someone can tell exactly what is going on. He said the upgrade would only cost $2,800. The Board voted to buy the upgrade. Alianellio reported they had rejected the three bids received for building the new town garage, as too expensive. He talked to the contractor who made some suggestions for making the building cheaper to build. A motion was made and passed to authorize him to draw up a final set of plans for the building. He talked about the state plan to install sidewalks, drainage, and wheelchair access along 242, from Bibbs Road all the way to Filmore. The project is projected to cost $1.1 million. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2014. There was discussion about the contract between the town and the village for the water contract. The Village sells water to the town and the Village wants the contact signed as soon as possible. If the town goes over 7 million gallons of water in a year, the town will pay a premium for the excess water. Supervisor Burrell said he doubts the town will go over that limit. In other business the town voted to donate $150 to the Little League Football program.

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Festival) has been going on for as long as I can remember. But it’s not just at Holiday Valley, it’s also in the village.” The Arts and Crafts Show sets up on Jefferson street for Saturday and

Sunday, from 10-5 both days. There’s a pet parade getting underway on Washington Street at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Chamber is pleased with festival attendance in past years. “It’s a great event. There are all different genres of music, there’s art and craft vendors. There’s something for everyone.” Tickets for all three concerts are available pre-sale and on Friday, June 22nd. You can

also purchase tickets online at www.ellicottville.com or at the gate. The shows go on rain or shine, and children 12 and under are free. You can also taste the yummy strawberries at the Strawberry Festival, Sunday from noon to 3 at the Gazebo. Sunday also features entertainment at the Gazebo from 2-5 p.m. Don’t miss Ellicottville’s official kick-off to summer!

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PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a special meeting held on June 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., the Town Board of Ellicottville, New York (the “Town”) duly adopted three resolutions, which are individually subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law Article 7; an abstract of each follows. Town Board members present: John A. Burrell, Supervisor, Kenneth D. Hinman, Deputy Supervisor, Steve J. Crowley, Councilman, Gregory J. Fitzpatrick, Councilman Town Board members not present: John D. Northrup, CouncilmanSupervisor Burrell offered the following resolutions and moved their adoption: 1. Resolution Number 12-03 of the Town of Ellicottville, New York, adopted on June 13, 2012, approving the purchase of real property, identified as Parcel No. 131 on Map No. 86-C, from the New York State Department of Transportation. 2. Resolution Number 12-04 of the Town of Ellicottville, New York, adopted on June 13, 2012, approving he conveyance to Route 219 development, LLC of real property and improvements currently known as (1) the town highway garage, identified as SBL 46.004-1-49, and (2) Department of Transportation Parcel No. 131 on Map No. 86-C. 3. Resolution Number 12-05 of the Town of Ellicottville, New York, adopted on June 13, 2012, approving the construction of a new highway garage on real property currently owned by the Town of Ellicottville.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-14 An application by Bill Paladino for a Special Use Permit for approval to locate the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency in an existing building located at 9 E. Washington Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency in the structure located on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing.NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-13 An application by Bill Soffel for a Special Use Permit for approval to create a residential condo in an existing commercial building located at 12 Washington Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish the residential condo in the structure located on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing.

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Holiday Valley Hosts First Annual Mud Slide Last SaturdayOver 650 Participated in the Event: Next Mud Slide Takes Place June 15, 2013

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VIEWS FROM THE VILLAGE • THIS WEEKEND IN E’VILLE

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The Villager_Ellicottville_June 21-June 27, 2012 Volume 7 Issue 25