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Music Notes Holiday Valley Welcomes Spring

Annual Pond Skimming Party and Shop Wars Comp this Weekend

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Friday, March 27th, 9:30pm
OCTOBER ROSE
Saturday, March 28th, 5-9pm
VICTIMS OF FATE
9:30pm: ALLERGIC REACTION
Sunday, March 29th, 5-9pm
The Double D. Rail Jam Returns!
Indoor “SPAM” Jam This Saturday, the resort will host its annual Pond Skimming spring party, an annual rite of spring for Ellicottville. The Pond Skimming compe-
Cash Prizes, Sweet Giveaways, tition invites skiers and riders to skim across the pond at the bottom of Yodeler (left). The day will also feature live music, an auction and the
and Spam Trophies! inaugural Chili Cookoff. Sunday brings the return of the Shop Wars team challenge to the 42/78 park on Foxfire. Returning for its third season,
Followed by live music at 9pm with the format remains the same: ski shops from around the region will send five riders each to compete in the slopestyle event. Pictured at right
TOUCH OF GRAE is Team Mud, Sweat ‘n Gears at last year’s event. Photos/Bob Knab

Every Monday, 10pm
MONDO MONDAYS
With Jack Darvaset
Playing music for no reason
whatsoever other than to have fun!
By Scott Eddy
Winter’s grip is slowly letting go of
us here in the Southern Tier, and with
the coming of a new season, Holiday
Valley will celebrate with events
throughout the weekend.
This Saturday, the resort will host its
annual Pond Skimming spring party,
an annual rite of spring for Ellicottville.
The Pond Skimming competition
invites skiers and riders to skim across
the pond at the bottom of Yodeler.
Registration begins at 11am with the
skimming beginning at 1pm. Prizes
will be awarded to the best dressed,
the best crash, best impersonation and
crowd favorite. Pond skimming is just
the first event on the docket for the
day, though. Following the skimming,
Holiday Valley will host its “Fabulous
Auction” with items such as a stay at
See VALLEY page 11

Ellicottville Chamber Announces Summer Festival Headliner

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Every Thursday, 7-11pm
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Saturday, March 28th, 9pm-1am
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Every Wednesday, 9pm-1am
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BPO and Three Dog Night will Return to the Slopes of Holiday Valley July 3-5; Tickets Now on Sale
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the lineup for the annual Summer Festival of the Arts to be held July 3-5, 2009.
On Friday, July 3 the Sponsor’s reception at HoliMont featuring the Country Western sounds of Sean Patrick McGraw is now open to the Public.
Tickets are $45 for dinner and the concert or $10 for the concert only. On Saturday, July 4 at 8pm on the slopes of Holiday Valley Resort, the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra will perform featuring a Fun Celebration of Independence Day followed by spectacular slopeside fireworks. On Sunday, July
5 Three Dog Night is back to rock the slopes of Holiday Valley Resort starting at 7pm with opening act Buffalo Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame’s Party
Squad. Tickets for both concerts at Holiday Valley are $25 in advance until June 28 and $30 at the Gate. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are
available for presale by calling the Chamber. All inclusive VIP and Sponsor packages are available! For a complete schedule of events or to order
tickets, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099.

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Merchants Question Public Restrooms
Town Board Discusses the Possibility of Building an Outdoor Public Facility
By IK Biggs inform the board about the upcoming requested help from the Town Board to be able to look into her documents
Summer Park Program. Due to the (who are in charge of the police and requests further.
The Ellicottville Town Board met removal of the Holiday Valley pools department) regarding ongoing Town Supervisor Reports from
Tuesday, March 24 at 6pm for their last summer, kids in the program will problems with her neighbors. She feels November 2008 through February
regular monthly meeting. The meeting again have the opportunity to travel to that the Ellicottville police have not 2009 were accepted and approved.
began as usual with the pledge of the Little Valley pool this summer on been helpful in her plight and requested The Town then discussed the ongoing
allegiance, followed by the approval of Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of the the town “look into the matter.” Town Laidlaw lawsuit. Dan Spitzer’s letter
the minutes of February 24. program, commencing July 7. Supervisor John Burrell said he is to the Town hoped that the Town
Becky Szpaicher, Park Recreation Also present at the meeting, “seeing her extensive documents for
Director, was present at the meeting to Ellicottville resident Sheri Giancarlo the first time” and requested more time See TOWN page 11

Sneak Peek Adaptive Program Fundraiser

In This Issue . . . Annual Spring Fling Ski Race at HoliMont Slated for Saturday, April 4
By Eric Hund
Univ. of Pitt-Bradford

Skiing teams will race to raise money

for the Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program
in this year’s Spring Fling Ski Race at
HoliMont scheduled for April 4.
Greg Kerl, HoliMont member and
organizer of the event, explained
that the race features a five-person
ski team, which must include at least
one woman. The race will consist of
a giant slalom down the Fall line run,
with each team member making two
runs. The best time of the two runs is
then added to his or her team’s total
time. The race will also feature a third
run for the top 15 men and five women,
with the best times from the previous
two runs determining the racers’ order.
A prize of $100 will go to the fastest
gender.
Inside Business Track: Not-for-Profit Organizations Kerl said that the winners not only
Team Up for the Greater Good ... page 5 help the Phoenix Program at HoliMont,
By IK Biggs but that they also earn bragging rights
The apartments on the top of the old Salamanca High School provide on the best race hill in Western New
a much needed shelter for families that find themselves with no other York. The Spring Fling Race at HoliMont will consist of a giant slalom down
There will also be a fun run for those the Fall line run. The race features a five-person ski team, which must
options. Recently, within the past year, the homeless shelter apartments include at least one woman. The main racing event will start at 11:30am,
suffered fire damage. This is where Cattaraugus Community Action and less skilled at skiing, said Kerl. He
said the organizers wish to encourage with the fun run starting at 10am. Cost is $200 per team, which includes
New Directions Youth & Family Services have stepped in. Students food, beverages, lift tickets and prizes. There will also be a fun run
from Randolph Academy are creating murals in the hallways, offering less experienced skiers to enter the fun
run. for those less skilled at skiing. Proceeds from the race will benefit
messages of hope and opportunity. the Phoenix Adaptive Ski Program at HoliMont. Pictured above at last
See RACE page 11 year’s race are Mike Higgins, Dylan Heine and Dan Murray.

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Publisher’s Word
Only in Ellicottville will you
find a healthy population of
folks who will do anything to
delay the final act of the skiing/
boarding season. Even if it
means putting on a swimsuit
Letters To The Publisher
Holiday Valley Ski Patrol Food Drive Gathers Over 30 Cases of Food
I am one happy patroller.
Several weeks ago I asked - in
fact I pleaded for help - and the
community of residents and
skiers responded during Mardi
Gras weekend.
Sunday morning, March 22, I
turned over to the minister of the
United Church of Ellicottville,
Deb Pakard $1,645.00. Some
of that amount came from
donations I received from this
past Saturday evening and
Sunday morning and later
Sunday I also received pledges
for an additional $50.00. As one
person told me, they would like
the final amount at $1,700.00.
We are also above 30 cases
of food and again we are not
finished collecting. Thank you,
thank you, thank you!
When I first contacted the
minister she was not sure we
were for real. She had not
heard of the ski patrol food
drive efforts over the past 13
years. Today she is a believer,
and we owe it all to those
individuals who this year dug
even deeper into there pockets
and those who gave non-
perishable food items and other
household products at Quality
Market and along the parade
route. Others dropped off items
at the food boxes at Red door,
HV Customer Services and the
Ski Patrol where we are still
collecting food items.
Those members of the Ski and
Safety Patrol and other family
members who were helping
me at the store and along the
parade route were Mark and his
mother Carol Reinheard, Dan
‘KARING’ FOR KELLIE: Sunday’s Fundraiser a Huge Success
While we are still in the process of compiling the facts, figures and our extremely long list
of thanks, we wanted to acknowledge and thank all who attended and worked so hard
to make this past Sunday’s event at the Ellicottville American Legion a great success.
What started as an idea and organized by a few, soon developed into a community-
wide effort. The outpouring of help and generosity was overwhelming. We are all so
lucky to be part of this community. Please check back next week for a full review of a
great day! Thank you! Ed & Maribeth Rick, The Gin Mill
Everyone LOVES a Parade!
It was the largest and the
wackiest parade ever …
parade watchers commented.
“This was our first time at
Mardi Gras … we came all
the way from Virginia to ski
here and the parade was a
bonus - what a HOOT!” “This
town is NUTS!” “Only in
Ellicottville!” “The kids went
hog wild over Madigan’s cops
and robbers shootout right in
the street!“
I guess you could say the
parade was a wild and crazy
success! The NO Entrance fee
proved to be the right move. Of
course, it meant hunting down
some generous sponsors, like
HoliMont, Holiday Valley,
Ellicottville Brewing Co.,
Five Star Bank, ERA Vacation
Properties, Century 21 Town
& Country, John Ciminelli,
Gin Mill, Balloons and Double
Diamond to kick up their
support.
There were 22 entries in total
including a few last minute
costumed individuals who
showed up and just joined
in the parade route … Mike
‘Elvis’ Miller from Canton,
Ohio just wanted to be in a
parade - his first time ever.
“The ‘bubble bike’ was the
MAPLE WEEKEND: March 28-29 ~ Throughout Cattaraugus County
Annual Rites of Spring
or just moving the whole dang
thing inside …
I speak of course of that
wonderful springtime tradition
of “Pond Skimming” at Holiday
Valley. Ah, the grace … the
athleticism … the pure lunacy
… and eventually, the shock
that someone could actually
make it across the open expanse
of water without doing a huge
belly-smacker! Talk about
spring fashion statements –
you’ll be wondering when
these adventurous and hardy
participants need to board the
bus to go back to the wherever
they came from. Photo ops?
You bet! Be there Saturday
afternoon in front of the Yodeler
Lodge – and bring your own
towel.
And then there’s “Spam Slam”
- indoor rail riding at one of
our favorite watering holes,
the Double Diamond. How
Thanks to the generosity of the Ellicottville community,
the Holiday Valley Ski Patrol collected $1,645 and over 30
cases of food during Mardi Gras weekend. Contributions
were donated to the United Church of Ellicottville Food
Pantry. Non-perishable food items are still being accept-
ed at Red Door Ski Shop. Photo/Gary Kinn
Bucanan, Dave Rau and Jackie
Rising who were the king and
queen at Holiday Valley, John
Taton and Sharon Jenter. I also
want to give a special thanks
to Liz Boberg and others at
the Red Door Ski Shop who
are the co-sponsors and to the
management and cashiers at
Quality Market for all of their
great support. I cannot leave
out one additional supporter,
Sherman Wilkens and the
Salvation Army who told me
that through their support they
will match my collected gift.
Finally, as you leave for
coolest” and Ken Brown’s
King and the Kids thrilled
the crowds by passing out
over 3,000 strings of beads!
Thanks, KING KEN and MJ!
Congratulations to the
winning entries: BEST Overall
(prize: a 2-hour sailing cruise
for 6 with wine and cheese
in Lake Erie) Madigan’s
Bar; The Best Lights (prize:
pizza party) HoliMont’s
Adaptive Ski Program; The
Tallest entry (prize: private
snowboard lessons by Shad)
The King and the Kids; the
Funniest entry (prize: 2 golf
passes at Holiday Valley)
The Jefferson Jammies; and
the Most participants (prize:
Be A Brewer Experience
at Ellicottville Brewing
Company) Special Effects
(although the Holiday Valley
Rangers were a really close
second with only 4 people
less.) The winners can pick
up their winning certificates
and prizes at the Ellicottville
Chamber of Commerce office
during business hours.
Thanks to our parade judges,
Jerrine Neff, Al ‘Cato-Man‘
Weizenreid, and Sandy and
Bob Ilhig and their friend Larry
who kept the entry numbers
Brooksie ever came up with this
idea is beyond me, but “Spam
Slam” is, at the very least,
highly entertaining and at the
most, sorta dangerous. Despite
the possibility of a “not-so-
soft” landing, you can’t believe
how many riders sign up for
this prestigious (cough, cough)
event. I understand this year’s
trophies are actually made
from cans of Spam (empty, I
presume). Which will make one
wonder – “All this for the love
of Spam?” – what have I been
missing all these years? Be
there or be square – somewhere
around 5pm or so at the Double
D.
So, dear readers, get out there,
get your spring chores done and
start enjoying this marvelous
change of seasons – the snow
may be going, but the fun’s just
beginning! Until next week …
Jeanine Z. Bosworth
the end of this ski season,
go through your cupboards,
pantries and anywhere else that
you store food and donate those
non-perishable food items that
will probably expire by next ski
season. You can take them to
the Red Door Ski Shop where
they will then be taken to the
Ellicottville food pantry.
Thank you from the Holiday
Valley Ski Patrol. Have a
wonderful and great spring
and summer … see you at next
year’s Mardi Gras!
Bob Barbu
Holiday Valley Ski Patrol
coming in order. Peter Timkey
for donating his his fabulous
sound system. Carl McElwain
from Ronco Communications
for the ‘crowd sound meter’
monitoring. Guy Scheeler and
Kevin Crotty for building and
moving the meter. Great Valley
Builders for construction
materials and Frankie for
‘constructive’ ideas for making
the parade better this year. And
again, the awesome fireworks
display was sponsored by
HoliMont. And thanks to
Jen Freiburger and Heather
Snyder from the Chamber and
Co-Chairs Peter Kreinheder
and Deborah McElwain. We
could never have been able
to have this event if it wasn’t
for the help of the Ellicottville
Volunteer Fire Department and
EMS services for handling the
detour of Route 219 and the
Police Department for their
great work.
And as always, thank you
to the “Voice of Ellicottville”
Bob McCarthy for everything
you do for all of us here in this
great community.
Great job everyone!
Brian McFadden
Ellicottville Chamber
of Commerce
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Master suite, lower level fam. room,
features 5-BRs, 3.5 baths, 3 fireplac-
es, 2 family rooms, a workshop for
the hobbyist, radiant heat throughout,
a 3.5 car attached garage and a wrap
deck overlooking your very own 78 Bradford Regional and Olean General Unveil New Name
acres adjoining state lands. Location
is a plus - only 12 miles from entrance River, Allegheny National
to HoliMont Ski Area! ML# 322145 Forest, and Allegheny foothills.
The spelling was chosen as the
Asking . . . $799,000 most commonly used variation
throughout the communities.
A logo and tag line, “Creating
the Path to Regional Care,”
Real Estate Sales and Vacation Rentals were also developed to visually
716.699.4800 represent the new parent
company.
1.800.680.0863 While a name has been chosen
12 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY and approved by both hospitals’
Independently Owned and Operated Boards of Directors, the process
of integrating the two hospitals
is still expected to last until late
Formerly known as
Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital in 2009.
Town and Country
officials and staff celebrated the launch of the new parent “We have completed the
company name and logo this week, moving the organizations due diligence portion of the
forward toward an expected Oct. 1, 2009 completion of process,” said Mr. Finan. “And
regulatory requirements for integration. Pictured at Ho- now that each hospital has had
sta-geh Restaurant (Thursday evening) from left are: Chris the chance to thoroughly review
Howell, OGH Manager, Cardiopulmonary/Sleep Center; the detailed workings of each
Timothy J. Finan, OGH President/CEO; George E. Leonhardt, other, we’re proceeding with
BRMC President/CEO; and Nellie Wallace, BRMC Physician/ the development of the requisite
Professional Recruiter. The sign (pictured) features the new
name and tag line, Upper Allegheny Health System, Creating regulatory filings.”
Pristine! Luxury Living! the Path to Regional Care. This work is expected to be
E’ville: 6BR, 5.5BA chalet at HV! E’ville: Upscale 3BR, 2.5BA end completed late in March 2009
Great room, pool table, private unit townhouse w/view of both ski BRADFORD, Pa. - Bradford Steering Committee overseeing and submitted to both the State
master suite w/Jacuzzi, in-law apt., resorts! Central air, gas FP, corian Regional Medical Center and the integration efforts of the of New York and Pennsylvania
2-car garage, spacious interior & counters, wet bar, T&G ceiling, back Olean General Hospital officials hospitals and approved by the for regulatory review, a process
magnificent views of the slopes! deck! Walk to the park & downtown! have announced the name of the respective hospital Boards of expected to take several months.
Agent: Joe Eysaman Agent: Joe Eysaman new company that will serve Directors. Once approval is received,
ML# 327674 ... $899,000 ML# 326266 ... $375,000 as a parent organization for “The name certainly reflects the Upper Allegheny Health
the two hospitals. In October the geography and the region in System parent company will
2008, officials announced plans which both hospitals are located, assume operational control of
to begin a year-long process to and it will hopefully resonate both hospitals. Both Bradford
build a new integrated health care with the 150,000 residents the Regional Medical Center and
system involving both hospitals. new organization will serve,” Olean General Hospital will
This week’s announcement said Timothy J. Finan, president continue to exist as individual
coincides with the midway mark and CEO at Olean General hospital entities.
in that regulatory and planning Hospital. Information about BRMC
process. According to officials, The Upper Allegheny Health services is available at www.
Get Ready to Build! Develop Your Business! the new parent company will be System name was chosen brmc.com. For more information
E’ville: Private 5+ wooded acres E’ville: Your dream business
on a sloped setting w/panoramic awaits! Adjacent lot for sale would
called Upper Allegheny Health because of the proximity of both about Olean General Hospital,
view of the hills & surrounding provide ample parking for your System, a name chosen by the organizations to the Allegheny visit www.ogh.org.
valley. Build you dream home & business. Busy corner provides

Storm The Mall

FP, garage, deck & patio! enjoy activities year round. fantastic opportunities!
Agent: Tina Dillon Agent: Melanie Pritchard Agent: Mary Vahl
ML# 333088 ... $384,9000 ML# 331117 ... $49,000 ML# 330312 ... $400,000

Olean Red Cross to Host Emergency Preparedness Event this Saturday

Horse Farm Plus Acreage!
Franklinville: Truly unique prop-
erty! Great horse farm w/3BR, 2BA
home! 3-4 stall barn w/2nd story,
paddock, riding ring & pond! 12+
acres w/creek, not far from state land!
Agent: Carol Thomas
ML# 326065 ... $155,000
New Price!
Great Valley: Newer 4BR, 3BA con-
temporary! Great rm. w/woodstove,
1st class kit, 1st flr master suite, den/
office, utility room & only mins. to
slopes, golf, casino & state park!
Agent: Joe Eysaman
ML# 321814 ... $259,900
Your Dream Home Awaits!
Great Valley: Build your dream
home on this beautiful 7-acre par-
cel, located in a neighborhood of
newer homes! Secluded site with
room to grow!
Agent: Andree McRae
ML# 328795 ... $42,900

Enjoy Mother Nature!
Mansfield: Beautiful 3BR, 2BA cha-
let on 3+ acres! Loft master suite,
fam. room w/FP, open kit & dining
area, wrap around deck, pond & 2-car
garage! Only 6 miles from ski/golf!
Agent: Joe Eysaman
ML# 315519 ... $264,900
Vacation Getaway!
Machias: Charming chalet style
home w/breathtaking view of the
valley! Secluded & private & only
steps away from prime hunting! 10
mins. to E’ville! Completely fur-
nished incl. deck w/hot tub!
Agent: Mary Vahl
ML# 323643 ... $89,000
The Olean Service Center of the American Red Cross has been selling ‘Enjoy the City’ coupon
books since November in order to raise money to help support local services, such as aid to
fire victims and conducting emergency preparedness and other educational programs. The
books will be on sale during Storm the Mall, a free emergency preparedness event taking
place this Saturday, March 28 from 10am-3pm at the Olean Center Mall.
OLEAN - Michelle Obama’s to- giveaways. In addition, the information as well. Prizes will
do list includes her commitment American Red Cross is offering be raffled off every hour and
Income Potential! to military families. In support coupons for free babysitting there will be the opportunity
Little Valley: The best deal in town! of her efforts, the American classes to children of servicemen to give blood. For more
2-unit rental property has been Red Cross of Olean is hosting and women. information, call 716-372-5800.
cleaned up, freshly painted, new roof, an event that will highlight the This is the event’s second The American Red Cross
updates throughout, re-done wood services to the Armed Forces year and is open to the public. prepares for, and responds
flrs, new carpet & the list goes on!
Lower unit currently rented!
offered by local organizations, Military families will have a to, community disasters and
Agent: Joe Eysaman including the American Red special area for them to learn emergencies and helps people
ML# 322287 ... $46,000 Cross. about items of specific interest lead safe and healthy lives. The
“Storm the Mall: Military to them. American Red Cross is one of
Services Day” will take place There will be activities to the oldest and largest volunteer
Multiple Listing Service

MLS
Saturday, March 28 from
Visit Us On The Web:
10am-3pm at the Olean Center
www.ellicottville.com Mall. There will be valuable
information for military
families, prizes and other
educate families on how to
make an emergency plan, get an
emergency kit and be informed.
Other organizations will be
on hand with activities and
driven organizations in the
United States and depends on
the contributions of volunteers
to provide its emergency service
and health education programs.

NATURE WALK: March 28 & April 4 ~ Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, 9am
 March 26-April 1, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 5

Up Close & Personal Home Energy Solutions

Maggie Fitzpatrick: You May Call Her Lieutenant

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Maggie Fitzpatrick of Ellicottville graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, with a

40%
Bachelor of Science in nursing last May. In December, she passed her New York State
Board of Nursing examination and received her license. Fitzpatrick decided to step not
into the door of a hospital, but on to the fields of Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From January
1 to March 10, Fitzpatrick was side by side with many other men and women at Officer’s
Basic Course for the United States Army. Maggie is pictured above with her family.
By Stephanie Hacker 1 to March 10, Fitzpatrick was $100,000 for just three years
St. Bonaventure University side by side with many other of her time. But, that is not
men and women at Officer’s
Maggie Fitzpatrick Basic Course for the United
has decided to take her States Army.
nursing career in a different “I had a great time,”
where Fitzpatrick’s Army
service will end. She intends
to make the military a career.
“I plan to get my Master’s
by up to
direction. You may now call Fitzpatrick said. “Yes, parts of Degree through the Army
her 2nd Lieutenant Maggie it were stressful and grueling, and they will pay for it,”
Fitzpatrick. but I had a great time.” Fitzpatrick said.
Maggie, 23, is the daughter Officer’s Basic Course is a Fitzpatrick has set her
of Dan and Nancy Fitzpatrick lot like Basic Training Course ambitions high for her
of Ellicottville, and the sister for enlisted soldiers, except time spent in the Army.
of Stephen and Charles. it is for officers. The main She intends to receive the
Fitzpatrick’s brother, Stephen, difference between an officer best Army and Nurse Corp
is a junior at St. Bonaventure and an enlisted soldier is that training possible. She looks
and a contracted cadet through an officer has a degree. forward to the experiences
the Reserve Officers’ Training “I decided to join the Army that come with being an Army
Corps. (ROTC) program. He so I could serve in the nation’s Officer including traveling
will graduate in May 2010 strongest Army. I want to serve the United States to attend
as an officer in the Army the soldiers and their families multiple different schools and
with a Bachelor’s degree in in need while in the Nurse deploying overseas.
Political Science and a focus Corps,” Fitzpatrick said. “I love to travel and I am
in Arabic. After graduation he Fitzpatrick relocated last young; I might as well do it
plans to specialize in Military Sunday to Fort Bragg, North now,” said Fitzpatrick.
Intelligence. Maggie has seen Carolina, where she will spend Fitzpatrick sees the Army as
what training Stephen has her next three years. She will
done and what he will do, and begin her residency right
the best learning experience
a nurse can have. She admits
Join the thousands of
envied him. away in the operating room at
Fitzpatrick graduated from Womack Hospital on base.
that some circumstances may
be more graphic than a civilian
New York families who
D’Youville College in Buffalo, “I took a chance. I turned nurse would ever see, but it
with a Bachelor of Science in down a lot of jobs that I loved, will make her the best nurse are lowering their energy
nursing last May. In December, to serve. But, I lucked out and she can be. She also recognizes
she passed her New York State I love it,” Fitzpatrick said. the respect the Army holds for costs through NYSERDA’s
Board of Nursing examination Fitzpatrick said that there one another that she would not
and received her license. were many motives that drove receive working at a regular Home Performance with
Fitzpatrick decided to step her to decide to join the Army. hospital.
not into the door of a hospital, College loans add up quickly. Fitzpatrick intends to receive ENERGY STAR® program.
but on to the fields of Fort Sam The Army will pay for her Captain Rank by the end of
Houston, Texas. From January school loans amounting over her three years at Fort Bragg.
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The apartments on the top of the old Salamanca High School provide a much needed shelter
for families that find themselves with no other options. Recently, within the past year, the
homeless shelter apartments suffered fire damage. This is where Cattaraugus Community
Action and New Directions Youth & Family Services have stepped in. Students from Randolph
Academy are creating murals in the hallways, offering messages of hope and opportunity.
By IK Biggs
In the old Salamanca High
School, on the top floor, a little
known group of apartments
has been crafted out by the
Community Action Group,
a not-for-profit organization
formed in 1964 under the
Equal Opportunity Act to fight
America’s war on poverty.
With the ever increasing loss
of jobs in the county, families
that had a stable income
before and a warm home are
suddenly finding themselves
unemployed and without a
home. The daunting, and
lperhaps terrifying notion of
dhomelessness is becoming
ymore real to some residents
eof Cattaraugus County. This
.is where groups such as
sCommunity Action Group
ssteps in to help.
d Community Action, a not-
efor-profit corporation, employs
eover 50 people and utilizes
fthe services of close to 100
rpeople. Along with helping
ewith housing needs, they assist
nwith employment, education,
snutrition, income management,
eself-sufficiency, and with
health and youth programs.
According to volunteer
coordinator Diane Nowak, “It
began with the insight of John F.
Kennedy and with the foresight
of Lyndon B. Johnson after
him.” Community Action has
helped hundreds of thousands
of families in need throughout
the United States.
Here in Cattaraugus County,
the Community Action Group’s
time and efforts help out many
families who have little or
no options in support. Their
programs help out the needy in
many aforementioned areas to
help families and individuals
help themselves.
The apartments on the top
of the old Salamanca High
School provide a much needed
shelter for families that find
themselves with no other
options. Recently, within
the past year, the homeless
shelter apartments suffered fire
damage. This is where New
Directions Youth and Family
Services have stepped in.
New Directions is an all-
volunteer group that helps
children and youths from
throughout New York State
who may have come from
troubled backgrounds. They
cash back or low-interest
financing are available.
are enrolled in classes on the
campus of Randolph Academy, Call toll-free or visit
whilst also rising through the
New Directions program. The our website to find a
‘step’ process offers them an
opportunity to progress to a participating BPI contractor.
level of responsibility known as
“Timberwolf’ status that allows
them the opportunity to help There’s real help available
out on community projects.
The Timberwolves from in New York. You just
New Directions are painting
murals in the hallways of the need to make the call.
old Salamanca High School
apartments as a way of giving
back to the community.
Organizer Diane Nowak of
Community Action and Sherry
Sheaffer of New Directions
met each other at a festival in
Salamanca last year. The two
quickly got talking and decided
to join forces in helping each
other out. The two women share
an optimism and enthusiasm
for their work. It is easy to tell
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”Kids can identify with a www.GetEnergySmart.org/9117HP2
need to do good,” said Nowak,
speaking of the work that the
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SPRING SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: April 4-5 ~ Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, Little Valley
Page 6 ~ The Villager ~ March 26-April 1, 2009

Ellicottville Expert For 20 Years NEW LISTING!

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lanchard Associate Broker,
Office: 716/699-3941
SELL: 716/474-7024
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Creekside Setting
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to HoliMont & village of Ellicottville. 1.25
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Office: Route 219 @ Wildflower, Ellicottville • holidayvalleyrealestate.com

Healing from Soul to Cell Spring Party

with RAH U L PAT E L Bump or Burn, Pond Skimming and Great Chili Cookoff
What would Spring at
Are you looking to reshape your reality? Come join us for an experience
of transformation and healing your core with guide, healer and teacher Holiday Valley be without
RAHUL PATEL, author of best selling ENERGY HEALING the Pond Skimming Spring
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Party on March 28! This day
of fun includes the Bump or
Berea Masonic Temple: 366 Eastland Rd., Berea, Ohio Burn Dual Mogul Competition
Pre-Registrations: $70.00 / At the door: $80.00 (register from 7:30-8:30am in
Private healing Consultations: Sunday, April 19, 2009 the Training Center, $30, starts
*To learn more, visit www.HIGHEST-TEACHING.com at 9:30am), the Pond Skimming
or contact Patricia at (716) 488-2462 competition (register at 11am,
starts at 1pm), the new Great
Ellicottville Chili Cookoff, a
fantastic auction to benefit the
Ellicottville Library and live
music by the Party Squad!
PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN Ten of Ellicottville’s finest
restaurants will be whipping up
I MAKE IT ALL LOOK GREAT ! their best batches of chili for this
Events & Product Photography • Page Layout / Graphic Design first-time-ever Great Ellicottville
Visit my online photo gallery or call me: Chili Cookoff competition.
Enjoy samples from 11:30am-
RKgraphics.smugmug.com • Bob Knab (716) 863-6744 2pm from Founders at Holiday
Valley, Ellicottville Brewing
Company, Balloons, Silver Fox,
Dina’s, The Birdwalk, The Barn,
Double Diamond, Madigan’s
and Kabob Kafe, plus a special
entry from Gone Wild Creations!
RK Smug ad.indd 1 1/27/09 7:54:01 AM To participate, pay $10 for 11
tickets, one for each booth. Try
Nature’s Remedy
Come discover health ...
all the chilis, then rate them on
the tally sheet. The chili with
The Natural Foods Market Holistic Wellness Center
the most votes wins, and part
of the proceeds will benefit the
Ellicottville Memorial Library.
All the action takes place at
Yodeler ... bring your friends,
your lawn chair, sunglasses and
swimmies ... and be there!
Check out our Live Auction
Items - credit cards, cash and
checks accepted. Raffles and
games too!
• Tamarack Club Grand Opening
Package, Dec. 2009: Two nights
lodging for 2 people, 2 days and
nights of skiing for 2 people,
Dinner for 2 at the new John
Harvards Restaurant, Tamarack
Club Spa treatment for 2.
• Great Wolf Lodge Family
Package, Niagara Falls, Ontario:
One night lodging for 4, Use of
waterpark, Breakfast for 4.
• Niagara Falls Hilton Getaway
package, Niagara Falls, Ontario:
2 nights lodging in a Fallsview
room, 2 breakfasts for 2 at the
Watermark Restaurant, one
dinner for 2 at the Watermark
Restaurant.
• Private Tour of Griffis Sculpture
Park, Ashford Hollow, NY: Fall
tour (after Sept. 7) with artist
and park owner, Simon Griffis,
Lunch at Ellicottville Brewing
Company.
• Day hike with Peter Widger,
Ellicottville, NY: Local legend,
Pete Widger will lead a hike for
up to 4 people through the hills
of Holiday Valley and beyond,
Hiking route will depend on
fitness level of participants,
Homemade picnic lunch by
Carolyn Widger.
• Tour of Shea’s Theater, Buffalo,
NY: A 1-1/2 hour historic tour of
the 1926 Performing Arts Center
with docent, Cathy Campbell,
Lunch for 2 at a Buffalo area
restaurant.
• Mountain Bike tour of
Ellicottville trails with Dennis
Baldwin: Ellicottville Bike Shop
owner and elite biker, Dennis
Baldwin will give an ability-
appropriate 2-hour tour of the
trails in and around Ellicottville
for up to 4 people, Lunch at the
Ellicottville Brewing Company.
• Chautauqua Lake Sunset
sail with cocktails and hors d’
oeuvres: Hosted by Holiday
Valley’s President & General
Manager Dennis Eshbaugh.

Guns ‘n Hoses Results

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• mouth watering organic produce
• vegan/vegetarian specialty items • gluten free foods
• healthy alternatives for kids & babies
• healing teas & herbs • balancing homeopathics
• eco-friendly cleaning products
• amazing aromatherapy, bath & body
wellness services
• invigorating oxygen bar
• rejuvenating infrared sauna
• the amazing VibraTrim! • the Chi machine
• whole body cleansing • weight loss therapies Snowmakers from Area Resorts Compete in Annual Race at HV
• iridology • detox foot bath • magnetic mud therapy
• reflexology • certified herbalists

Nature’s Remedy natural foods market & holistic wellness center

18 Monroe Street, Ellicottville • 716-699-herb (4372) • naturesremedy@verizon.net

Full Service Hair Salon . . .

April Special:
Manicure &
Pedicure
with Tracy
39 Mill Street
Ellicottville, New York (716) 699-8757 $50.00
Gift Certificates Available!
NOW OPEN!
Call for appointment or stop by
for an updated class schedule.

Sherrie DeShong, LPTA

Room 14 at the Schoolhouse Congratulations to everyone who participated in last weekend’s annual Guns ‘n Hoses Race
1 Washington Street at Holiday Valley. Here are the results: Team Race 1st-Dan Aldrich and John Konarski, Team
Holiday Valley; 2nd-Isaac Gratto and Chris Baum, Team Peek’n Peak; 3rd-Adam Pirtz and Tom
P.O. Box 1577 Deconing, Team Peek’n Peak. Individual Race: 1st-Dan Aldrich; 2nd-Isaac Gratto; 3rd-Chris
Ellicottville, NY 14731 Baum. Thanks to everyone involved! We look forward to next year! Photos/Gary Kinn

(412) 417-6008
sbdeshong@yahoo.com
Quarterpipe Comp
Last Saturday’s Event at the Base of Yodeler Saw Big Air!

Last Saturday, Holiday Valley once again held its annual Quarterpipe competition in the base
area of the Yodeler Lodge. Sun drenched spectators were treated to some of the best action of
the season, as riders soared above the deck of the 18’ pipe. Although not the typical contest
structure, there were some standout performances from several riders - Marcus Stephens
(right) and Chris Naugle had some of the best style of the day, with smooth consistent runs
generally 6 to 7 feet out. Matt Lisi (left) won the Picture Perfect award for the day, an award
handed out by on-site photographer Bob Knab, for his rock to fakie on the newly added pole
jam feature. Cody Voit took home the high air award for the day, hitting the 9-foot mark. Pete
Scheira was a close second, at just over 8 feet. Cadi Lynn held it down for the ladies, with a
variety of clean, consistent tricks. In the ski division, Colton Wright and Dylan Manley (center)
took home top honors with smooth style, while Trey Clauss once again showed why he is the
top dog, throwing down a 900, 13 feet above the deck. Matt and Nick Didonato showed their
stuff on the grom side of things, and Sean Gannon nailed down one of the best tricks of the
day with a smooth 270 out of the pole jam. A big thank you to all the sponsors, including The
Boardroom, The City Garage, Suburban Blend, Ambush Clothing, Smith Optics, Neff, and
Skull Candy. And another big thank you to the 42/78 park crew, as well as the mountain ops
crew at Holiday Valley for making the pipe a reality once again. Photos/Bob Knab

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: April 13-17 ~ Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville

 March 26-April 1, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 7

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Redneck Luau: Annual Pond Skimming Contest this Saturday
, As another winter comes to
gan end, HoliMont welcomes
spring with its 4th Annual
,Pond Skimming Contest on
,Saturday, March 28.
r Registration for the event is
sanytime before March 26. All
,participants must sign a waiver.
nCostumes are MANDATORY.
,The event is limited to the
yfirst 30 registered participants;
participation fee is $10. The
front of the skimming pond
next to the main patio at
11:30am. The first skimmer
will hit the waves at HIGH
NOON!
This year’s theme is “My
Big Redneck Luau” so put
together your best costume,
along with an old pair of skis
or a snowboard, and compete
for title of Redneck of the
Year!
Body Treatments * Waxing * Makeup
Pevonia Skin Care * Manicures * Pedicures
Gift Certificates * Spa Parties
that it’s fun to compete,
spectators have an equally Fabulous New Gift Shop
good time enjoying the sights
and of course, the dramatic
splashdowns. The
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fun (716) 699-8996
final après ski party at the 23 Jefferson Street, Rte # 219
Main Chalet featuring the Jack
Prybyslski from 3-6pm.
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and night. They were happy with the wonderful spring conditions with corn snow and
sunshine in abundance. Most of these great people skied or snowboarded, though
some came just to relax and enjoy the camaraderie, food and fun.

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Architectural Digest
A Home that Would Look Right at Home on a Bavarian Alp
By Anne London considering the way the grass
trees that look as virginal as if
has been trimmed, more like
no one had ever set foot there.
Truth to tell, there isn’t a single
Through the front windows the greens of a golf course.
Alp in sight but this traditional
your eyes can linger restfully The area is called Dublin
balconied log home does not on a shimmering blue/green Meadows; it lies off Dublin
lack for magnificent views. Atpond. The areas in between Road which is two hills and a
the rear there is a grove of tall
roll gently like meadows or, valley up the road from the ski
slopes of HoliMont. Homes are
given a little breathing space
here, and people seeking a
place to unwind appreciate the
serenity of the environment.
The home was built by Bob
Erdmann with logs supplied
by a company called Allegany
Log Homes out of Houghton,
New York. Generally, the
company deals in pre-packaged
homes but Bob, experienced
in home construction, ordered
his kiln dried Eastern White
Pine logs by the lineal foot
to ensure that everything fit
together perfectly and so that
he could make changes as
the home progressed. By way
of example, Bob points out
that his original dining room
windows obstructed a clear
view of the pond when his wife
was seated at the dining room
table so he modified his plan
easily by swapping windows
and installed those intended
for the living room instead.
Besides knowing
construction, Bob knows
the area and that works to
his advantage. For evidence,
look up at the living room’s
hemlock support beam which Through the front windows your eyes can linger restfully on a shimmering blue/green
Bob acquired from a local pond. The areas in between roll gently like meadows or, considering the way the grass
150-year-old barn. Better still, has been trimmed, more like the greens of a golf course. The area is called Dublin
consider the unusual gold- Meadows; it lies off Dublin Road which is two hills and a valley up the road from the ski
slopes of HoliMont. Homes are given a little breathing space here, and people seeking a
tinged stones that create the place to unwind appreciate the serenity of the environment. This home is currently on
stairway’s dramatic back wall the market through Realtor Andree McRae of ERA Vacation Properties.
and exterior trims for both
the house and garage. These Bob built the house for his The current family, which conversion to a second small
stones are rare pieces of ocean now deceased wife, Gloria includes the very vivacious home for family members or
spar sedimentary rock from a Bilotta, Cattaraugus County’s Toni Erdmann and a stream of guests.
gravel pit near Olean’s Rock former County Clerk, who was visiting relatives, enjoys three With just a touch of Bavarian
City Park. While the gravel known to have bicycled every additional generously sized folk art and perhaps the
pit’s smaller white stones county road both to familiarize bedrooms on the upper level, addition of a cookoo clock you
had commercial value, the herself with the area and to ample space for Bob’s office might find that this is the ski
ocean spar rocks which had meet everybody she could and Toni’s crafts workshop home your vacationing or full
solidified in massive chunks find along the way. To meet on the lower level, and the time family has been waiting
were considered too large to Gloria’s needs, the house has convenience of having a full for. If you think it might be a
be useful, so Bob got them for a very nice first floor bedroom bathroom on each floor. Also good fit, we suggest that you
nothing more than the cost of as well as a lower level two worthy of note are the home’s call ERA Vacation Properties
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Plant Your Very Own Garden and Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor
By Thomas Kneeland
Our first lady Michelle Obama
has decided to plant a vegetable
and fruit garden on the White
House lawn. Several students
from a local elementary school
helped prepare the land. They
will also continue to help take
care of the garden as well as
harvest the fruits and vegetables
throughout the growing season.
It’s the first garden since
Eleanor Roosevelt’s World War
II “victory garden” and the first
vegetable garden for Michelle.
Alice Waters, California chef
and food writer has lobbied the
White House for a decade for
this garden to help showcase
fresh produce, organic foods,
and encourage others to plant a
garden in their backyards.
Michelle is now talking about
eating healthy foods, and wants
children to learn about eating
fresh vegetables. When you
plant a garden, watch the plants
grow, water, nurture and harvest
the produce, you are more likely
to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
The White House chefs will use
these vegetables and fruits to
prepare meals for the president,
family and guests. What a great
conversation at an official White
House function, and the food is
going to be spectacular because
it is fresh from the garden!
For as long as I can remember, I
have loved to put my hands into
the dirt; gardening is what I’m
writing about. There is nothing
better than “dirt therapy.” It
connects you to the earth, puts
food on your table, and gives
you the opportunity to discover
nature. My first memories of
gardening were when I was
allowed to dig up a patch of the
lawn on the northwest corner
of our backyard. Carrots and
radishes were my successful
crops. I loved digging,
planting, watering, harvesting
and digging, and digging, and
digging more land. So my
parents let me go. Before long
the whole yard was planted with
vegetable, flowers and herbs.
These first gardens probably
led me into my career in the
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restaurant business. I could
hardly wait to put my fingers into
the dirt, pick the fresh herbs, eat
the carrots, radishes and begin
to learn how to prepare a proper
meal from my mom. It makes
you smile when the things you
do go well. It’s satisfying, fun
and good for your soul. Let
your kids discover the mysteries
of the garden. A good start is to
plant the seeds of a vegetable
they probably already like, such
as carrots. Learn the history of
these plants. They teach you
of ancient civilizations, the
development of the earth, and
the evolution of the food we eat.
Oh that vegetable the carrot,
a bright orange root vegetable
that’s juicy, sweet and a favorite
of young and old. It’s a far cry
from the wild variety that grew
throughout the old worlds. But
believe it or not, the history
of the carrot is not completely
known. The Wild Carrot existed
some 35-55 million years ago.
Over thousands and thousands
of years this bitter carrot spread
throughout Europe and Asia.
These first plants, unedible,
tough, and pale are not the same
species of the domesticated
carrot; their development isn’t
from the wild variety at all, but
both actually do co-exist in the
modern world.
Archaeologists have found Wild
Carrot seeds dating to 10,000
years ago. It is believed the root
would not have been eaten, but
the seeds are medicinal and are
thought to have been gathered
by the people of the Mesolithic
time. Doctors in the Middle
Ages also prescribed carrots to
cure many aliments.
The sweet, juicy carrots
we know today were first
cultivated over 5,000 years ago
in the Mid-Asian area around
Afghanistan. They began to
travel to the Mediterranean, but
were first known to be purple,
white, yellow, red, green and
black, not orange. Nowadays
these early plants are considered
“gourmet carrots,” and if you
are lucky you can find them in
the supermarkets.
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plants on the walls believed
by archeologists to be a carrot.
However there is no evidence
of this early culture cultivating
them and eating the carrot as
food, but would have rather
used the seeds of the plants for
medicinal purposes, or as an
aphrodisiac.
The Greeks and Romans
cultivated carrots in their ancient
gardens. The Romans ate them
raw, served them with oils, salt,
vinegar or cooked them with a
sauce of wine, oil, cumin and
salt. When the Romans invaded
Britain in the second century
A.D. they brought the carrot
with them. It was in Holland
however, that the carrot was
developed into the bright orange,
sweet vegetable loaded with
beta-carotene, and the French
horticulturists who perfected
them. The poor used the carrot
for soups and they were a
staple in their diets. By the
1500s carrots were being used
as flavorings, and for sauces
for meats. During World War
II the orange carrot was even
widely used by WWII bomber
pilots to reduce night blindness,
and today they are an essential
ingredient for a chef making
delicious stocks for demi-glazes
and amazing soups.
The Spanish introduced the
carrot to the island of Margarita
off the coast of Venezuela in
1565. The carrot arrived in
America before the Mayflower
with the early English
settlements in Virginia in 1609.
They weren’t very popular
and subsequently turned into
the wild flower, Queen Anne’s
lace. Just pull one up by the
roots and you will smell the
scent of a carrot. In the reign
of James I (1566-1625), it was
even fashionable for ladies to
decorate their hair, hats, dresses
and coats with the wild carrot
flower of Queen Anne’s lace.
It was our third president of the
United States, Thomas Jefferson
that would begin to grow several
types of carrots at his home in
Monticello. Ever since that time
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country’s favorite vegetables
and is used today to make
delicious sweet desserts.
Sweeteners were scarce and
expensive in the past. The
carrot contains sugar and was
easy to come by, so by Medieval
Times the English made a carrot
pudding, the French made a
cream with candied carrots, a
sweet carrot stew is a tradition for
the Jewish New Year, and early
New Englanders made carrot
cookies at Christmas time. The
modern carrot cake most likely
descended from these early
desserts, but it was also popular
in 1783 when it was served
to our first president George
Washington in a Manhattan
tavern. By the 20th century
carrot cake became perceived
as a “healthy alternative” to
traditional desserts. Is the carrot
cake healthy? It can be. It just
depends on the ingredients.
Grated fresh carrots, raisins, and Carrots are very versatile. They can be sautéed, boiled,
walnuts are all good for you, but roasted, juiced, or baked into a delicious carrot cake, one of
the top five desserts on a restaurant menu in the U.S. You
forget the cream cheese frosting know, “vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake,
if you are going for healthy. zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.” - Jim Davis’ Garfield
The carrot is high in beta
carotene, causing our bodies to INGREDIENTS:
convert it into Vitamin A. It’s 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
also a good source of vitamin B 1-½ cups cake flour
and C as well as calcium pectate ½ t. baking soda
that has been found to lower 2 t. baking powder
cholesterol. Most vegetables 1 t. salt
are better for you uncooked; 2 t. ground cinnamon
however carrots are more 5 eggs
nutritious when eaten cooked, 2 t. pure vanilla
except when juiced. So this ½ cup cane sugar
spring plant a garden, teach your 1 cup light brown sugar
children about fresh produce 1 cup canola oil
and get them involved. It’s good 1-½ cup walnuts finely chopped
to put your hands in the soil and ½ cup raisins
your efforts can produce this
week’s recipe for a delicious METHOD:
carrot cake. But remember, as Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon
the Irishman named Noel once into a bowl. Set aside. Beat the eggs with a mixer and
told me: “Never bolt your door add the vanilla, sugars, and oil. Continue to beat until it is
with a boiled carrot.” incorporated. Add the dry ingredients in three batches folding
Area Chef Thomas Kneeland after each addition. Add the carrots, walnuts and raisins. Pour
is an avid researcher of culinary the batter into two 8-inch cake pans prepared with parchment
history. The developer and paper. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Cool.
franchisor of Tom’s Mom’s I like to serve the cake with fresh fruit and whipped cream;
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Valley
Cont. from front page
u the Tamarack Club and tour
g of Shea’s Theater available for
a bidding. The auction benefits the
e Ellicottville Memorial Library
t and will feature live music.
e (All auction items can be found
e on this week’s Holiday Valley
g Page, page 6.)
e The day wraps up with the
new Great Ellicottville Chili
h Cookoff. Ten restaurants in the
n village will prepare their best
t chili for the inaugural event.
w From 11:30am-2pm, chefs from
u Founders, Ellicottville Brewing
, Company, Balloons, Silver Fox,
e Dina’s, The Birdwalk, The Barn,
r Double Diamond, Madigan’s,
o Kabob Kafé and even Gone
y Wild Creations will have chili
samples on-hand for visitors.
s Those in attendance will be
, able to vote for their favorites
. to crown Ellicottville’s chili
e champ. Partial proceeds from
l this event as well will go toward
d the Ellicottville Library.
r Sunday brings the return of
e the Shop Wars team challenge
h to The Valley. Returning for its
t third season, the format remains
e the same. Ski shops from around
n the region will send five riders
y each to compete in the slopestyle
r event. Riders get two runs each
d with the top three scores from
s each team counting toward a
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Cont. from front page
“will prevail” on the Laidlaw
case, though the appeal is still
pending. Next, the department
reports were approved without
discussion.
Dave Golley of the Highway
Department discussed the
maintenance of Town trucks and
vehicles and the removal of trees
and unplugging of drains after
our recent mud season storms,
saying that the past year’s
storms had “been worse than
the last two years.” The Town
is working diligently to keep up
with the work to be done.
Mark Alianello, Town Engineer,
informed board members that
Starlight Village will be moving
towards final development for
twelve or fifteen townhouses
behind the Ilex Inn before April.
The dedication of Sundance
Road was next on the agenda.
Sundance Road is located
in Witch Hollow off of
Summerville Valley Road, being
built by Ellicottville developer
Pat Burke. The dedication of
the name ‘Sundance Road’ was
approved by the board, pending
the acceptance of the town
highway superintendent. Mr.
Burke is developing lots on the
road through Melanie Pritchard
of ERA Vacation Properties.
Alianello also discussed the
wastewater treatment plant,
which would include upgrading
stream measuring devices,
upgrading the plant to achieve
better Nitrification. The Town is
looking at getting a government
grant which would pay for half
of the upgrade costs. The Village
would like to complete, and
have approved (contingent on
Race
Cont. from front page
“The course will be very user
friendly, and they will have a
great time,” Kerl said. “Afterall,
this is about raising money for a
great cause.”
The main racing event will
start at 11:30am, with the fun
run starting at 10am. Cost is
$200 per team, which includes
food, beverages, lift tickets and
prizes.
Last year’s race brought in
over $2,000 for the program,
with support coming from
HoliMont Ski Area, Red Door
Ski Shop, Ellicottville Brewing
Co., The Real Estate Group
Mural
Cont. from page 5
The murals they are creating
offer a message of hope and
opportunity. One such mural
depicts a child looking out of a
window, ostensibly to a brighter
future. The three murals
currently being painted are titled
“Dare to Dream,” “Working
RIDE FOR ST. JUDE: May 2 ~ The Crosspatch Horse Ranch, Little Valley, 10am
Prizes at Saturday’s Pond Skimming will be awarded to the
best dressed, the best crash, best impersonation and crowd
favorite. Pictured at left is a pond skimmer at last year’s
event. This year’s Shop Wars will feature a new category:
the crew category, allowing riders without a connection to
a ski shop to take part as well. Individuals forming teams
of five will have the opportunity to compete against the
shops. Pictured at right is Colton Wright during last year’s
competition, riding for The City Garage. Photos/Bob Knab
team total. Three teams will be
left standing at the end of the
first round and face off in the
final.
This year’s Shop Wars will
feature one new category
as well. New for this year is
the crew category, allowing
riders without a connection to
a ski shop to take part as well.
Individuals forming teams of
five will have the opportunity to
compete against the shops.
“We expect a big turnout
this year,” Pat Morgan, terrain
parks event coordinator said.
“With the new crew category
the Village Board acceptance),
an engineering analysis to be
done by the firm of Nussbaumer
& Clarke, Inc. at a projected cost
of $166,000. The Town acted
to support this. This analysis
would hopefully make the
project viable. However, after
the engineering analysis, and
without the grant, the project
may not continue.
Larry Graham, representing the
Ellicottville police department,
introduced Kelly Bigos as a
prospective part-time police
officer in Ellicottville. The Town
approved her hiring contingent
on a background check. He
also discussed the ‘ride along’
program at Ellicottville BOCES,
where students ‘ride along’ with
police officers to increase their
knowledge and garner interest
in the Criminal Justice field. The
board approved the program.
Graham also discussed this past
Mardi Gras and said that there
were approximately 30 arrests
during the weekend, mostly
relating to public intoxication.
In old business, the Town
discussed the Cemetery
Maintenance and approved
Bruce Winship to carry on his
maintenance of the cemetery
grounds. Due to budget
constraints, the Bryant Hill
Cemetery Project may not be
finished this year, but Town
Supervisor John Burrell will be
trying to renegotiate the contract
in order to get the job done.
For those residing in the
drainage district tax area, it was
discussed that a large amount
of the tax money collected
wasn’t being used, as keeping
the drains clear was costing a
lot less than originally thought.
Of the approximately $9,000
from taxes allocated towards
drainage, less than half was
of Ellicottville, Everything
Ellicottville, Pathway Books,
Earth Arts, Leki, Uvex and
Kazoo II.
Fourteen teams took part in last
year’s race, with skiers coming
from the U.S. and Canada. The
teams even included two former
world cup racers.
The Phoenix Adaptive Ski
Program offers ski instruction
and guidance to special needs
individuals. “The program
enrolls students with mental,
physical and emotional
challenges with each student
receiving a customized program
to fit their individual needs,”
according to the program’s press
release.
It stated that the program
“started in 1996 with three
Towards a Dream,” and lastly,
“Dreams Come True”. These
artistically inclined students
doing the artwork are creating
hope through art. Moreover,
whilst helping themselves
through the therapeutic hobby
of art, they are also providing
a visual stimulation for the
residents of the Community
Action apartments.
As with any not-for-profit
groups, volunteers and mentors
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The program uses the latest
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To get involved, you can
contact Scott Winterburn from
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of Community Action at 716-
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LEGAL NOTICES
DGW ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. Articles of Organization of DGW Enterprises, L.L.C. were
filed with the New York State Office of the Secretary of State on 02/03/2009. Office Location:
WMXO,
Playing the Olean
largest variety Radio,
of music from (716) 375-1015 Cattaraugus County. The principal business location is located at 7 Crestview Drive, Franklin-
ville, NY 14737. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the L.L.C. upon
the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. Fax: (716) 375-7705 whom process against it may be served. The New York Secretary of State shall mail process to
the LLC at the address of its principal office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Weekdays 9-5, Articles of Organization of 53 WILDWOOD, LLC (the “LLC”) were filed with the New

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has been designated as the agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against
WMXO,This
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Olean Radio,Difficulty Level:
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80’s, 90’s and today. a number into each box so that
each row across, each column
14779. The LLC has been formed for the operation of a restaurant and entertainment club and
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down, and each small 9-box
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9-5, square within the larger diagram
(there are 9 of these) will contain
every number from 1 through
DON LUCHO’S, LLC. Notice of Formation of Don Lucho’s, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.
Of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/4/09. Office Location: Cattaraugus County. Principal business
address: 149 North Sixth Street, Olean, New York 14760. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon
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whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: DiCerbo and Palumbo Attor-
neys, 410 Community Bank Building, Olean, New York 14760. Purpose: any lawful activity.
9-box square. Working with Notice of Formation of MCCRACKEN OIL & GAS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.
WMXO, Olean Radio, (716) 375-1015
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of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/03/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal office of
LLC: Carl A. McCracken, PO Box 231, Limestone, NY 14753. SSNY designated as agent of
LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the
6 8 2 4 will lead to the correct solution.
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process against the company can be served is Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY
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12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of MCCRACKEN OIL INTERESTS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with

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fice of LLC: Carl A. McCracken, PO Box 231, Limestone, NY 14753. SSNY designated as
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LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process
served to: The LLC, 1595 Olean-Portville Road, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Ellicottville
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High
High Central
School
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Presented
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the weekend
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Dickens.

Photos/Gary Kinn

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Quarterpipe Crew Hosts draws
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talented skiers
skiers Competition
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and snowboarders
snowboarders
Holiday Valley Hosted the quarterpipe competition this past Saturday at the base of Yodeler
Riders and Skiers Caught Big Air and Threw Down Gnarly Tricks During Last Saturday’s Event at Yodeler
Holiday Valley Hosted the quarterpipe competition this past Saturday at the base of Yodeler

Photos/Bob Knab
(see more of Bob’s
action shots online at
rkgraphics.smugmug.com)

Ellicottville’s Weekly
Ellicottville’s
Ellicottville’s Newspaper
Weekly
Weekly Online:
Newspaper
Newspaper Online:
Online: www.thevillagerny.com
www.thevillagerny.com
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