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tesy/Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Planning & Tourism.
BY IAN BIGGS wonder that this sect has garnered so Amish stores are strung out from by, making all sorts of goods from rugs
much interest. Moreover, not many Randolph to Jamestown and North to to furniture, jams to fresh produce.
20 Washington Street ~ 699-2530 The Amish have always been a people realize the amount of Amish Gowanda. Farms are strewn across Their self-sufficiency is astonishing,
Every Thursday, 7-11pm fascination of visitors and residents of living right here in Western New the countryside and within 15 minutes and their way of life, hard.
KUK & FREDDIE Cattaraugus County with their simple York, and the vital role they play of Ellicottville, one finds the Amish, a
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more than sporting events.
John Sayegh represents the Greater
Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
on the Olean Local Development
Corporation, a group formed in part to
restore Bradner Stadium and make it
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SEE STADIUM PAGE 11 the stadium. Pictured at right is an artist rending of the newly renovated stadium upon completion.

Sneak Peek Educating Our Youth

In This Issue . . . Assemblyman Giglio and Food Bank of WNY Host Puppet Show at ECS
In honor of NYS Hunger Awareness
Day, Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-
Gowanda) last Friday hosted a puppet
show at the Ellicottville Elementary
School that seeks to educate school
children on hunger and the importance
of maintaining healthy eating habits.
The puppet show was presented by the
Food Bank of Western New York and
sponsored by the Buffalo Bills Alumni
Foundation.
“This is a great opportunity to educate
our children on the importance of
helping others and sustaining a healthy
diet,” said Giglio. “Polla Milligan and
the Food Bank of Western New York
provide a very valuable, innovative
service. We thank them for their efforts
and the Ellicottville Elementary School
for their participation.”
The puppet theater was designed
Pond Skimming Parties ... pages 6-7 by the Food Bank’s Development
Both Holiday Valley (above) and HoliMont hosted their annual Pond Coordinator, Polla Milligan and Joan
Skimming events last weekend under sunny blue skies with large crowds Pedlow, RN, RD, in 2006 to help teach Assemblyman Joe Giglio sponsored a puppet show at the Ellicottville
children between the ages of five and Elementary School explaining hunger, healthy eating and the Food Bank
spectating. Skiers and riders put their creative minds to work, dressed in of WNY. Pictured above with the students are Polla Milligan, Development
costume, and made the attempt to skim the icy cold water. Photo/Bob seven, about the Food Bank, hunger Director at the Food Bank of WNY and Assemblyman Joe Giglio.
Knab. (See more photos on our Photo Page.) and the importance of including fruits
and vegetables in their diet. The Food ever more imperative that we get this donate can drop off non-perishable
Bank has put on hundreds of shows, information out to the public, both food items between now and April 3 at
The Heart of a Sicilian Chef ... page 9 entertaining and educating over 25,000 those who can help us and those who either Assemblyman Giglio’s district
By Lukas Tremblay children and adults. may need us. Providing food to over office, 700 W. State Street in Olean, the
Throughout history, it has been said in order to fully appreciate and “The Food Bank’s puppet show has 95,000 needy individuals located Gowanda Free Library, the Salamanca
understand a culture, you must eat the local cuisine. Whether it be a been up and running for over three throughout four counties is a daunting Public Library or the Ellicottville
dish prepared by a street vendor or by someone in the comforts of their years,” said Milligan. “During that task. With our over 400 member Memorial Library. All items will be
home, you can’t say you’ve been there until you’ve dined there. Sfingi, time, we have taught our audiences agencies, we are able to say that, so far, donated to local food pantries.
a decadent airy dessert comprised of whole milk ricotta cheese, eggs, the importance of nutritious fruits and we have not turned anyone away.” “Every week, new families are turning
flour, and sugar is prized by the people of Sicily. Made from flour ground vegetables, and we have also educated The show is part of Assemblyman to our local pantries for food to put on
from durum wheat, the finest wheat in all the world, it is considered to them about the critical work of the Giglio’s spring food drive and NYS their tables,” said Giglio. “Our priority
be the most tasteful and finest of all desserts. Food Bank of Western NY.” Milligan Hunger Awareness Day, which was is to make sure we have enough food
added, “In these difficult times, it is March 19. Individuals that wish to for everybody who needs it.”

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to those who wait... ‘Karing for Kellie’ Benefit a Great Success!
On March 22 a fundraiser
was held at the Ellicottville
American Legion Hall in
support of Kellie Robinson with
her courageous, ongoing battle
with cancer. The highlight of
the day was Kellie being there
with us to personally greet and
thank everyone. As we all saw,
she’s doing great and winning!
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idea that was organized by a
few but soon became a great
community effort. There is
no way such an undertaking
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without the hard work and
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We’d first like to thank our
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The Western Infused Bob McCarthy, and Ed and
Jeanne Clarmo. With many
“Jackson Hole” Sunday morning meetings,
and countless emails and
phone calls, this amazing
team organized the event and
made sure every detail was
addressed and double-checked.
Thank you for your efforts and
dedication to the cause.
Thanks to Dale Dunkelman,
Joanne Venezia and The
red
F r e n c h Inspi l American Legion for the use
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Kellie Robinson Thanks the Community for All the Support Shown
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Fifty-four townhomes, just a short stroll from the village. who was able to attend the
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but still bought tickets or gave
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the businesses and people who
donated items for the raffle and
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to start their wonderful work
making our village beautiful
yet again. The green grass and
budding trees puts everyone
in a happier state of mind, and
suddenly lawn work becomes
less of a chore and more of a
privilege. It’s as if the village
is letting out a big sigh of relief,
catching its breath and making
ready for big things to come this
summer. And big things ARE
coming!
Soon we’ll be filling up with
both motorcycles and mountain
bikers, nature lovers and hikers,
golfers and joggers, and people
from all over creation coming
to explore and enjoy the nice
weather and gorgeous green
scenery, as well as our unique
shops and restaurants.
Our ever-capable Chamber
will draw the folks in with
festivals lined up from June
through October, and our
support. The Special E-Fects,
The Villager and The Chamber
of Commerce for all your
efforts to make sure the event
was well publicized. Thanks
to Mark Szpaicher and The
Barn Restaurant for help with
the HDTV raffles and presale
tickets. A special thanks to
John & Anne Northrup who
volunteered to handle the
difficult job as our “bankers.”
Thanks to Bob McCarthy and
Holiday Valley who donated
proceeds from this year’s
“Pony Races.” Thanks to
Brian McFadden for donating
proceeds from the Chamber
50/50 raffle on Ski Day as well
as for his help at the event.
Thanks to all the ladies who
helped set up, sold tickets all
day, and stayed to help clean
up at the end. Very special
thanks to Bob McCarthy for
lending us his talents as our
auctioneer. Another amazing
job Bob!
Thank you to Five Star Bank
and our many distributors -
Sysco Foods, C. A. Curtze Co.,
Certo Brothers, Salamanca
Beverage & Sanzo Beverage.
Thanks to Studio 4 East and the
Bares Family for the wonderful
A big Thank You to Greg
Capelli for knowing how to
throw such a great benefit and
to Ed and Maribeth Rick, and
Ed and Jeanne Clarmo, and
Jenn Karns for spearheading
the whole fundraiser. Special
thanks to Bob McCarthy for
his wonderful auctioning skills,
and one more thanks for the
drawing of the benefit poster by
Dan Wintermantel.
I would love to name more
names but that would take
forever so once again THANK
YOU. What a wonderful
assault doesn’t happen in our that one in six women and one in
own backyard, but the fact is thirty-three men will be sexually
that it does. This is a crime that assaulted in their lifetime and
affects men and women, adults
and children. Statistics indicate
accommodating business
owners will work their usual
magic to ensure all patrons will
leave here happier than when
they arrived!
So, dear readers, get outdoors
as much as you can and enjoy
the color, sights and smells of
springtime in Ellicottville. And
make sure you rest up – the best
is yet to come!
Until next week …
Jeanine Z. Bosworth
Happy Birthday!
PALMER EATON
celebrating
birthday
number
FIVE!
April 8th
Love,
Grandma
& Papa Neal
posters and t-shirts. Thanks
to our Gin Mill staff for their
added efforts to make our
weekly raffle a great success
and to all of the other volunteers
who worked so hard to make
the event a success – you made
a very hard job look easy!
Finally, A very sincere thanks
to all our fellow business
owners who were kind
enough to donate prizes or
gift certificates for the raffles.
Sincere thanks to all who made
personal monetary and prize
donations. Special thanks to
all the anonymous donors who
quietly dropped off donations
at the Gin Mill without ever
leaving a name. Your generosity
was overwhelming. In an effort
to give recognition to all known
donors, we have compiled a list
of names that will be posted in
the Gin Mill, at the Post Office
and at Five Star Bank.
Last but not least, thank you
to all who attended and bought
raffle tickets and bid on our
auction items. Your support
and generosity is what made
this event a great success!
Thank You!
Ed & Maribeth Rick
The Gin Mill
community. We always loved
Ellicottville and then we moved
to Ellicottville and loved it
even more. Job opportunities,
however, caused us to make the
move to Pittsburgh last year but
Ellicottville will always be in
our hearts and will once again
be our home away from home.
You are a generous, giving and
wonderful community. I feel
very loved and very fortunate.
Sincerely,
Kellie Robinson & Family
24 Oxford Ct
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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each class has comprised a list Schneggenburger, Tammy Hinman, and Bret Marvin meet
during the Leadership Cattaraugus Class of 2009 opening
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unemployment, health care, treasures. These include things Laura Howard, agency relations
taxes, technology infrastructure, that residents may overlook or coordinator, HomeCare
transportation, relocation may not be aware of or think of & Hospice; Ryanne John,
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amenities, lack of activities for resources, low crime rate, higher Board; Jack Luzier, assistant
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welfare, affordable housing, Members of this sixth class County; Bret Marvin, manager,
decreasing population, aging are: Bruce Dineen, chief Cattaraugus One Stop
population, slow in value change financial officer and human Career Center; Mike Marvin,
toward race/gender, gangs, resources director, Cattaraugus project manager, Jamestown
limited cultural activities, lack Community Action; Steve Community College; Vicki
of knowledge of international Gotreau, general manager, Pollock, employee benefit
affairs, funding, dropout rate, The Boston Culinary Group consultant, Veracity Benefits;
affordable child care, lack of Holiday Valley Ski Resort; Amy Schneggenburger, AVP/
nursing homes, escalating teen Jody Hamilton, demand bank manager, mortgage
pregnancy rates, and increase in analyst, Dresser Rand; Tammy lender, Five-Star Bank; Sandra
crime/drug abuse. Hinman, chief examiner of
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BOARD MEETING: Ellicottville Village Board will Meet April 13

The next regular monthly meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board will be held on
Monday, April 13, 2009 at 6pm at the Village/Town Hall, One West Washington Street,
Ellicottville, New York. The public is welcome to attend.

NEW ADDITION: Nussbaumer & Clarke Welcomes Kevin Lesika

Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Surveyors with offices in
Hamburg, Dunkirk, N. Tonawanda and Ellicottville, is proud to introduce our newest
employee, Kevin Lesika as a Survey Technician. Mr. Lesika graduated from Paul
Smith’s College with a Surveying Technology degree. He has over 10 years experience
in both CADD Mapping and as a Survey Party Chief with an emphasis on GPS. Kevin
and his family live in Tonawanda, New York.

Great Challenges Your Hometown Realtors!

Local Discussion Group Off to a Great Start; Next Meeting April 16
E’VILLE - A local discussion
group, Great Challenges, is off
to a great start, having held two
dvery informative meetings so far
dthis year. The February meeting
tfocused on “Conspicuous
,Consumption” while the March
emeeting zeroed in on the
t“Benefits of Being Married.”
n Great Challenges was created
nby Jack Bares, in hopes to form
.a group of individuals who are
dinterested in discussing current
lworld issues. The present focus
of the group is on economic
issues, which seems to be a very
ytimely topic. While no solutions
tto the current economic crisis
7will be uncovered during the
monthly meetings, Jack feels
it is important to keep local
citizens informed.
Currently the group meets
once per month at the
Ellicottville Library. Another
local go-getter, Lois Zendarski,
is the moderator of the group.
Lois’ job is to ensure that each
person in attendance has time
to express his or her opinion.
Many know Lois from her
writings in Special Efects,
The Mercury Gazette and as
President of the Concerned
Citizens of Cattaraugus County.
Great Challenges opens each
meeting with a short, 20-30
minute video lecture regarding
the month’s topic. Afterwards,
Lois will begin a discussion
amongst the attendees on the
speaker and if the audience
agrees with his/her point of view.
Using this format, attendees
do not need to be experts on
the topic and can actually have
time to form their own opinion
during the video. Suggestions
for further reading or viewing
material is always welcomed at
the meetings.
The April Great Challenges
meeting will take place on
April 16 from 5-6:30pm at the
Ellicottville Memorial Library,
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is responsible for the contents
of at least four or five books,
about which they are expected
to be able to answer questions.
McCabe and each of her
students also read at least one
book from the list, then met
with the elementary school
students who had read the
book to help prepare them for
the competition, reviewing the
Today’s Hot Music Mix. books and practicing sample
questions.
Nick Jones, a sophomore
Playing the largest variety writing major from
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford writing major Nick Wynnewood, said that by
of music from the 70’s, Jones helps School Street Elementary School fifth grader hearing the children’s reactions
80’s, 90’s and today. Josiah Garges prepare for the upcoming regional reading to the books, he is learning
competition. The two discussed “Murder in the Middle
Pasture,” which is part of the “Hank the Cowdog” series what works and doesn’t work
for children. At left, writing student Sarah Dorben asks in children’s writing.
girls questions about “Tom’s Midnight Garden.” “It’s a lot different writing for
children,” he said. “You have
BRADFORD, Pa. – associate professor of writing, to put yourself in the mindset
University of Pittsburgh at is the director of the Pitt- of a kid. It’s harder.”
Bradford writing students are Bradford writing program. Having the Pitt-Bradford
helping area elementary school “The reading competition students help prepare the
students prepare for a regional is a great event that really fourth- and fifth-graders was
reading competition April 2 at gets kids enthusiastic about a huge help to Cornelius, she
WMXO, Olean Radio, (716) 375-1015 Floyd C. Fretz Middle School. reading,” McCabe said. “And said. “We had a review session
Fax: (716) 375-7705 The students are members of helping out was a way for my about every single book this
Dr. Nancy McCabe’s Writing Writing for Children students time because of the Pitt-
for Children class. McCabe, to familiarize themselves with Bradford students.”
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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford recently honored four high school students at a
luncheon for being Women of Promise. Shown here with speaker Julie Coates of WICU-
12 News (center) are, from left: Jennifer Anderson of Port Allegany, who was honored
in athletics; Alyssa Lapp of Port Allegany, honored for community service; Katelyn
Scanlan of Bradford, honored for creative and performing arts, and Jennifer Andrews of
Randolph, NY, who was also honored for athletics. This is the 13th year Pitt-Bradford has
honored Women of Promise as part of its Women’s History Month events.

‘Art’ to be Staged this Weekend at Pitt-Bradford

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E’ville: New build w/one of the best
views around! Finishing touches are
being applied to this 3+BR (each w/its
own bath) chalet Lower level could
be finished for add’l living space.
Agent: Tina Dillon
ML# 330775 ... $649,000
New Listing!
E’ville: Exceptional log home w/great
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heat & tile flrs. New 2-car log sided
garage w/BR & bath. Lots of storage.
Agent: Kelly Christie
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E’ville: Utilities at road, sanitary
sewer at back of lot. 33’ frontage on
Rte 219. Enough for a single fam-
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Great Valley: Attention hunters &
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just a short drive to the “hub pub” of
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Agent: Carol Thomas
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Mansfield: Beautiful 3BR, 2BA cha-
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fam. rm. w/FP, open kit & dining area,
wrap around deck, pond & 2-car ga-
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Agent: Joe Eysaman
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Location, Location!
Randolph: Quality craftsmanship in
this 3 year old home in the village!
4BRs, 3BAs, radiant floor heat
throughout, 2-car garage, 36x48
pole barn & convenient location
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Agent: Melanie Pritchard
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The heated, hilarious
debate over the painting
gets really explosive when
Luxury Living! longstanding relationships
E’ville: Upscale 3BR, 2.5BA end unit
townhouse offers the best view of come to be measured against
both ski resorts! Central air, gas FP, this illuminating, infuriating,
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Walk to park, shops & restaurants! Ewert, director of theater at
Agent: Joe Eysaman Pitt-Bradford.
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three-hander,” he said. “It
starts as an argument about
artistic taste, and it turns into a
comical, clinical dissection of
the nature of friendship.”
The cast includes former
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Pictured above, left to right: Carnell Lawson, a business Arts Award winner Catherine
management major from Trainer; Katherine Yeagle, a Epstein, a broadcast
broadcast communications major from Newville; and
Your Dream Home! Catherine Epstein, a broadcast communications major communications major from
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apt., 2-car garage, spacious interior & BRADFORD, Pa. – A play is $6 for the public and $2 Katherine Yeagle, a broadcast
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Agent: Joe Eysaman
exploring the complexities of for students. A part of the communications major from
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about artistic style will be “Art” replaces the previously “Art” received the Lawrence
staged this weekend at the announced “Cripple of Olivier Award for best comedy
University of Pittsburgh at Inishmaan.” and the Tony Award for best
Bradford. Written by Yasmina Reza, play in 1998.
Pitt-Bradford’s Division of the play focuses on the For disability-related needs,
Communication and the Arts cataclysmic effect on three contact the Office of Disability
will present “Art” at 7:30pm friends when one of them Resources and Services at 814-
on April 2-4 and at 2pm on purchases an expensive work 362-7609 or arj4@pitt.edu.
April 5 at the Studio Theater of abstract art - a large painting For tickets, call the Bromeley
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E’ville: Marvelous 3BR, 3BA chalet for the annual spring play white canvas. 814-362-5113.
next to 3100 acres of state land & just
down the road from HV! Cathedral
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rms., 2 stone FPs, master suite w/pri-
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ML# 329006 ... $419,000 the creative process, the exhibition features the art of Grant Lytle, Tracy Rathke and
Multiple Listing Service Amy Vena. The pieces were created while the three attended SBU. Regina A. Quick
MLS Center for the Arts is FREE and open to the public. The hours are: Monday through
Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday noon-4pm. The exhibit will be open from
April 3-May 16, 2009. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is located on the
campus of St. Bonaventure University. For more information, please check out the
website at www.sbu.edu/quickcenter

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: APRIL 13-17 ~ PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER, PORTVILLE

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Chuck D: Founder of Public Enemy to Host Rap, Race Discuss at SBU
ST. BONAVENTURE - St.
Bonaventure University will
host Chuck D, the recognized
leader and co-founder
of legendary rap group
Public Enemy, for a candid
discussion on “Race, Rap and
Reality.” The free program is
slated for 7pm Friday, April
24 in the Reilly Center Arena
on campus. Doors open at
6:30pm.
Chuck D has made a loud
impact in the music industry,
which few have transcended.
He redefined rap music and
hip-hop culture with the
release of Public Enemy’s
explosive debut album, “Yo!
Bum Rush the Show,” in 1987.
His lecture will address
serious issues that go beyond
rap music, such as electoral
politics, Internet file sharing,
the representation of urban
space and culture, and
race in the media, offering
his audiences a jolting
combination of intelligence
and eloquence.
Born Carlton Ridenhour
in Roosevelt, Long Island,
Chuck D formed Public
Enemy in 1982. Two decades
after the group’s debut album
was released they went on
to produce 12 more albums,
which delivered powerful
messages about race, rage,
reality and inequality. Three
of the 12 went multi-platinum.
Chuck D and Public Enemy
were celebrated in the May
2004 issue of Rolling Stone
magazine as one of the “fifty
most important performers in
rock and roll history.”
Chuck D is a national
spokesperson for Rock the
Vote, the National Urban
League and the National
Alliance of African American
Athletes. He is featured
in the critically acclaimed
documentary, “Public Enemy:
Welcome to the Terrordome,”
a retrospective of the group
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through 17. Cost is $25 for 1st and 2nd child of the same family, $15 for the 3rd child, and
free for the 4th child. You must make it to one of the above sign-up dates to participate.
Sign-ups will not be accepted after May 2. For more information or if you have any
questions, contact Connie Hellwig at 699-4456 or Kyle Woodin at 699-4833.

Inside Business Track A rate that’s sure

Bistro 188 of Olean Offers Eclectic Cuisine at the Right Price to get your smile
of approval.

Chef Ruben Santiago has been Executive Chef at Bistro 188 since it opened its doors
in Olean. He describes his culinary style as “fusion cuisine with no boundaries.” In
addition to performances by local talent every Friday and Saturday, Chef Ruben is offering
2.25%
PRIME MONEY MARKET
APY 1

cooking classes on Sundays.

BY ANN WYNN
Looking for a cool little place
that offers trendy fusion food,
cooking classes, and live music
on Friday and Saturday nights?
Check out Bistro 188 in
Olean. The Bistro has been in
existence since January of ’08
and despite these slow times,
is keeping lively through the
loyalty of its locals.
Chef Ruben Santiago has
been Executive Chef at Bistro
188 since it opened its doors
in Olean. He describes his
culinary style as “fusion
cuisine with no boundaries”.
Chef Ruben has a very full
food and beverage background
– both front and back of the
house. He’s worked as the
Executive Chef at Springville
Country Club and as the
inspiration that has molded
him into the chef he is today.
Check out Bistro 188’s
menu: Small plates – not
appetizers, Tapas. Sandwiches
and Wraps: some Greek, some
Italian – and a very inexpensive
Kobe burger. Large plates:
True fusion, with a taste of
everything.
When asked what the
next plan is for the menu,
Chef Ruben explains that he
is already working on the
spring/summer menu. He
loves incorporating the local
foods, usually shopping right
at the Farmers Market for his
ingredients. Can’t get much
fresher than that!
In addition to performances
by local talent every Friday
and Saturday, Chef Ruben is
offering cooking classes on
We know how important it is to sock money
transported suburbanite, one
of the things I truly miss is away for the future. That’s what makes our
sushi.) I was thrilled to learn limited-time Prime Money Market offer so
that Bistro offers sushi every attractive. It’s a safe, secure way to save your
Saturday night. Locals: don’t hard-earned cash. And it comes with a rate
be frightened. Chef Ruben
that’s sure to make you smile.
always offers some sushi that
is completely cooked – not all
raw fish.
Chef Ruben takes a very
personal interest in the Bistro.
Remember the mention of his
front of house background?
That’s a good thing. He raves
about the service at Bistro
188, stating that their serving
staff is always concerned with
putting the customers first. He www.communitybankna.com
explains that the clientele are
as eclectic as the menu – both
young and old.
One thing is certain - this is a
place that will not allow itself
to become stagnant. Like the

manager of Dina’s, here in
Ellicottville. Originally from
Michigan, Chef Ruben proudly
explains that he is “inspired
by the beauty of the Southern
Tier”, and claims that it is this
Sundays ($35 per person –
limit 30 per class). Next on
the list – (drum roll, please)
cooking class on SUSHI.
(Please understand that I love
living in Ellicottville, but as a
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seasons, the menu, the music, While smiling is optional, receiving an excellent yield on this limited-time rate is mandatory. And that’s a good thing. 1The 90-day introductory Annual
and the events will continue Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of February 4, 2009 and applies only to accounts opened with at least $25,000 of money not already on deposit
with Community Bank, N.A. After the 90-day introductory period, the full account balance reverts to the Fully Indexed APY which is equal to 40% of
to grow and change. As Chef the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Prime rate in effect on the 1st Wednesday following any such rate change; as of February 4, 2009 equal to .325% APY.
Ruben puts it, “The kitchen On any date the balance drops below $25,000, the APY will decrease to 10% of WSJ Prime (currently 1.30%). Fee may reduce earnings. There is a $1
million maximum on business accounts. Excludes public funds. And, try though they might, financial institutions are not eligible for this special rate.
is my sandbox. I just want to *By J.D. Power and Associates as reported by the Watertown Daily Times. News that big truly deserves a big honkin’ burst.
have fun!”

LIVE IN CONCERT: BUDDY GUY: APRIL 17 ~ SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO, 8PM

Page 6 ~ The Villager ~ April 2-8, 2009

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It is hard to believe that the season is already winding down, Pond Skimming was back
again this year at HoliMont on Saturday, March 28 with really clever costumes, super
skimming victories - even a snowboarder that made it all the way across the pond - and
some of biggest SPLASHdowns yet!

SPRING FLING: April 4 Ski Race to Benefit Phoenix Adaptive Program

HoliMont’s Spring Fling II Team Ski Race is scheduled for April 4 and will benefit the
Phoenix Adaptive Program. Cost per team is $200 and includes lift tickets, the race,
food, beverages and awards. Divisions: A “Fun” division will race an easier course
appropriate for all skiers. A “Race” division for the spandex-clad speed-freaks. Team
Requirements: 5 people per team, at least one female per team. To register, go to http://
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RACE RESULTS: HoliMont Spring Race Held March 28-29

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(Sunday) 2nd-Bryn Wilkinson, 3rd-Connor Mangan. • J1 Male (Saturday) 1st-Travis
Wright, (Sunday) 1st-Brian Timmis, 2nd-Tim Brady. • J3 Female (Saturday) 1st-Sarah
Bell. • J2 Female (Saturday) 1st-Monique Mitchell, 2nd-Casey Wright, (Sunday) 1st-
Monique Mitchell, 2nd-Casey Wright. • J1 Female (Saturday) 1st-Kelly Burgart, 2nd-
Emily Simmons, (Sunday) 1st-Kelly Burgart.

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The 3rd annual Shop Wars challenge took place last Sunday, with many local teams
competing. Pictured at top: James Strange of Team Curley’s (left) and Maxwell Korza-
tniewski of Team OPPS. Pictured above: Team Suburban Blend, winners of this year’s
Shop Wars. Photos/Bob Knab. (See more photos on our Photo Page.)
Holiday Valley once again Knab, Nate Bartell, and Kevin the City Garage team of Dylan
played host to the 3rd installment Keaney of The Blend took home Manley, Rocco Lentz, James
of Shop Wars, a highly the gold. Phatman had won the Czora, Ricky Puzzitello, and
anticipated event that brings previous two editions of Shop Chad Aerni. City Garage grom
out the best riders from shops Wars, and rest assured they will squad came in third, and shed
from the Western New York come out swinging again next some light on the up and coming
area. The event lived up to the year. Team Sliders rounded out free-riders from the area.
hype, and with a little luck from the top three, with the boys from New for this season was the
Mother Nature, the event went Colden putting in an impressive crew category, with Team Opps
down virtually rain free. performance. overtaking the all-star crew of
On the snowboard side of The ski division was a little ‘Car-Ram-Rod’. The ladies
things, a battle was brewing light this year, but all in all a of Holiday Valley put together
between Suburban Blend and great battle took place between an impressive performance as
Phatman, two talent rich squads Snowflake Ski Shop and The well under the team name ‘The
who never hold back. When City Garage teams. Snowflake Valley Girls’. A huge thank you
the dust settled, the team of Pete turned in a pretty ridiculous to those who braved the weather
Scheira, Marcus Stephens, Frank performance, overthrowing and came out for a great time!

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Architectural Digest
A Very Nice Common Sense Home Sprinkled with Faerie Dust
BY ANNE LONDON then they’d all be scrunched
together instead of being the quiet that fosters a feeling
Man, I love Trout Ridge way they are - in their own
homes. They should have enchanted little clearings
built hundreds of them, but surrounded by tall trees,
The main floor includes a living room with gas fireplace, walls along with squared-off
kitchen, dining room, guest bathroom, and wraparound ones, you can always find a
deck with hot tub where you can soak at treetop level high great setting for your latest
above the forest floor.
woodland creatures, and the
that the world with its
complications is far, far away,
and anyway life is meant to be
enjoyed.
Just four homes were built at
Trout Ridge, off Poverty Hill
Road across from the lands
that used to form Concord,
Ellicottville’s third ski slope.
I had long assumed that the
mini-development had some
famous big city architect
behind it, but in researching
this story I was astonished
to learn that the designer/
builder is a local dude, Steve
Frank, and my hat’s off to him.
Beyond delivering the skills of
an experienced craftsman, his
soaring imagination puts him
in a class with the very best.
Let me take you through
the Trout Ridge home that’s
currently on the market. While
the floor plan is more-or-less
traditional – kitchen opens to
dining room which opens to
living room, deck, and so on –
the home has a special magic
owing to the way sunlight
streams through a four-sided
cupola that tops the open
ceiling above the living areas
and bedroom floors.
The cupola provides more
than light. It inspires playful
touches like the Easter egg
violet exterior paint trim,
two nifty Romeo-and-Juliet
balconies, and Victorian bric-
a-brac above the front door not
unlike the woodwork found Though the home may seem all light and open air, it does not lack for living space. Each
at Oak Bluffs on Martha’s of three upper level bedrooms is roomy and comfortable under a steeply pitched ceiling
that gives you the feeling you are sleeping in a little chalet of your own. There are two
Vineyard or Cinderella’s full bathrooms on the bedroom level - a private bath serving the master bedroom, and a
Castle at Disney World. large Jacuzzi bathroom clad in quaint blue tiles.
Inside, the cupola keeps on
giving. The large amount of to order custom works from level - a private bath serving appointed family room with
space given over to the play local artists like Robin Bissell, the master bedroom, and a white pine flooring and a pool
of light that emerges from which is what the current large Jacuzzi bathroom clad table.
the top of the house cries out owners have done. in quaint blue tiles. The main If you’re tired of cookie cutter
to be filled with balls and Though the home may seem floor includes a living room architecture and feel that life
baubles, elfkins and pixies, all light and open air, it does with gas fireplace, kitchen, owes you a little magic, you
which makes shopping for not lack for living space. Each dining room, guest bathroom, may want to call Steve Frank
décor items a really exciting of three upper level bedrooms and wraparound deck with and ask him to build one of his
adventure. Moreover, since the is roomy and comfortable hot tub where you can soak at very unique homes for you –
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that gives you the feeling you forest floor. There is also a home now available at Trout
are sleeping in a little chalet of full downstairs level with two Ridge, this is the time to get
your own. There are two full bunk rooms accommodating ERA Realtor Tina Dillon on
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The Heart Of A Sicilian Chef
BY LUKAS TREMBLAY
Throughout history, it has
been said in order to fully
appreciate and understand a
culture, you must eat the local
cuisine. Whether it be a dish
prepared by a street vendor or
by someone in the comforts
of their home, you can’t say
you’ve been there until you’ve
dined there.
Sicilian cuisine is one of
the most delicious and yet
mysterious foods in all the
world. Known for its pasta,
tomato sauce, breads and
decadent desserts, the people
of Sicily have not cut any
corners when it comes to that
which they love. But, there
were many times within the
pages of Sicily’s past when all
but few were lost. Sicily has
been invaded and conquered
by the Greeks, Romans,
Arabs, Normans, Angevins,
Hapsburgs, and Bourbons.
Each, bringing bits and
pieces of themselves into the
Sicilian culture, forming what
is today modern Sicily. The
Greeks, being colonizers - not
conquerers - brought with them
their developed methods of
agriculture. Capitalizing on the
rich lava-fed soil from Mount
Etna, the Greeks were able to
broaden the taste spectrum with
more deeper and intense fruits,
vegetables and olives in which
they brought and planted in the
soils of the flatlands. The Greeks
hwere of the first to discover
g
oand categorize the different
atypes of fish that populated the
outlying waters of the island.
Fish like sardines, tuna and
swordfish along with many
smaller varieties became an
important staple of sustenance
for the inhabitants of the island.
After three long centuries of
Greek dominance, the stronger
Romans decided it was time to
take the reigns. Upon arrival,
udder destruction took place
throughout the island. Forests
were burned and families
uprooted from their homes.
Durum wheat was the Romans’
mission and sole purpose in
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Sicily. Planting miles of it as it
prospered in the warm climate,
Sicily became known as granary
of Rome. The Romans did not
bring with them the techniques
of cooking; instead they took
what they learned from the
Sicilians and brought it back
to Italy. As time lingered, the
Roman reign had come to hault
and with that came the Vandals,
Ostrogoths then the Byzantines.
Each culture bringing change
and rule.
It was not until 831 A.D.
that the so-called Saracens
came upon the island. As
did the other armies who
invaded, the Saracens were no
different except in the ways
that they brought the traditions
and influences of today’s
sophisticated methods of
cooking. The omnipresent Arabs
were solely responsible for
implementing diverse methods
of irrigation, allowing for the
ever-popular eggplant, orange
and lemon to be cultivated. Of
all the Arab imports, the most
famous was pasta. Within this
time the church had developed
and become more prominent
and powerful than government
itself. The now elected Pope
in Rome was not fond of the
Arab’s rule nor prosperity so
he set in motion an epic battle
that shook the surrounding
outlying lands. He ordered
several hundred knights from
Normandy, Lombardy, and
southern Italy to attack the
Arabs. The Arabs ruled Sicily
for a mere two centuries and
as history would tell, the defeat
came swiftly from a well-
planned strategical attack led
by the Normans. With this, the
rules of engagement once again
changed for Sicily. The golden
age had begun and the holy
Roman empire had risen. Under
rule of Frederick Barbarossa,
the king of the holy empire who
was educated in mathematics,
philosophy and medicine,
lived a luxurious life. Full off
riches, he became the King of
Sicily. Unfortunately, he nor
the Normans brought much to
Sicily other than a salted cod.
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According to the Sicilians, it was
a legacy not worth mentioning.
Following the Normans was
the Hohenstaufen who were
defeated by the Angevins at the
battle of Benevento.
And so, the story goes. Easter
fell early on March 29 in the
year 1282. The people of Sicily
were calm. Royal Angevin
soldiers scoured the city of
Palermo, commandeering the
stores of grain away from the
already poor peasants. In the
center of the city, it was custom
for the church at Palermo
to have a festival on Easter
Monday where all would gather
to celebrate. As usual, on this
particular morning a large
crowd came together to attend
the Vesper (prayer) service.
Everyone was singing and
dancing in the streets waiting
for the festivities to begin.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a
group of French diplomatic
soldiers appeared to join in. Of
course, because they were an
invading force that pillaged and
destroyed Sicily to its core, the
people gathered, greeted them
with cold, unfriendly looks.
Having been drinking earlier
in the day, the soldiers were
not swayed by the unfriendly
gestures and insisted to be let
in on the festivities. A French
sergeant standing in the crowd,
drunken on his own stupidity
began to advance towards
a young woman. Standing
next to her husband she was
abruptly yanked backwards
and turned around. Standing
face to face, he began to make
advances towards her. Pushing
and shoving harder each time,
it was more than her husband
could bear. Drawing his knife,
he charged towards the sergeant
and struck him down. The
surrounding Frenchmen rushed
forward to avenge their fallen
soldier, only to be greeted by a
mob of furious Sicilians. Armed
to the guilds, not one Frenchmen
survived. At that very moment
the bell of the church and all
the surrounding churches began
to ring for vespers. The sound
of the bells sent messengers
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running through the city calling
on the men of Palermo to stand
up and fight. Within a moment
of time, the streets were full.
Pouring into every house and
inn asking every soldier to
say the word Sfingi, unable to
pronounce properly due to the
French accent it allowed the
Sicilians to sort them out. With
what felt like a lifetime only
lasted a day and the people of
Sicily began the long road back
to freedom. Upon the hour of
Angevin defeat, the Sicilian
people lit a number of candles,
not only to give light, but also as
a symbol of freedom enstowed
upon themselves,
Sfingi, a decadent airy dessert
comprised of whole milk ricotta
cheese, eggs, flour, and sugar is Sfingi, a decadent airy dessert comprised of whole milk
ricotta cheese, eggs, flour, and sugar is prized by the
prized by the people of Sicily. people of Sicily. Made from flour ground from durum wheat,
Made from flour ground from the finest wheat in all the world, it is considered to be the
durum wheat, the finest wheat in most tasteful and finest of all desserts. Sicily’s present
all the world, it is considered to day culture enjoys a food such as sfingi that represents the
be the most tasteful and finest of struggles they faced and ultimate freedom they have earned.
all desserts. Originating within
the city of Palermo during the INGREDIENTS for Ricotta Sfingi Dough:
reign of the Arabs, it became an 1 lb. high quality whole milk ricotta cheese
instant regional favorite. This 4 whole eggs, not separated
delectable dessert has been ½ - ¾ cups sugar
a favorable staple within the 1 ½ cups flour
culture and is especially served 2 Tbsp. baking powder
at the feast of San Giuseppe pinch of salt
who, the Sicilians believe were 1 Tbsp. Vanilla or any other flavoring you prefer
with them on that prolific day 1 cup chopped cherries fresh or canned (customize your sfingi
back in the city’s dark history. with your favorite fruit, just add the to the mix and you’re set
Fast forward to present day to go)
Sicily, and you will find a
culture which enjoys a food METHOD for Frying Sfingi:
such as sfingi that represents By rounded Tbsp. carefully fry sfingi dough in hot oil 325
the struggles they faced and -350 degrees until lightly golden brown. Remove from oil and
ultimate freedom they have set on some paper towel. Immediately, sprinkle with granulated
earned. For me and my family, or powdered sugar. Serve hot along with a strong cup of freshly
sfingi was always a special perked espresso. Enjoy!
treat. Enjoyed with all of the
family, always after a big meal Lukas Tremblay is an aspiring Chef and writer. He currently
they were simply delicious! works at Balloons Restaurant in Ellicottville.
Although many cultures
sculpted the face of Sicily, it
was the Sicilians that perfected POTLUCK LUNCHEON
it into what it is today, tomorrow The members of the Senior Citizens of the Towns of
and forever. I hope you enjoy Great Valley, Humphrey and Salamanca will meet at
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families’ future. As always, course at 1pm. Bring a dish to pass and your own place
whether it’s a fancy pasta dish setting. At the meeting, we will be discussing trips that
or as simple as sfingi, always we may take in the near future and our summer picnic.
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BY DOUG ARROWSMITH
The war is lost. We’ve spent
way too much money on it,
lost way too many people and
have broken up way too many
families because of it. The
people we’re supposed to be
fighting have infiltrated our
cities, they’re crouching on our
borders preparing to strike and,
in some cases, they’re living
next door to you. I’m not talking
about the all-encompassing war
on terror … I’m talking about
that ridiculous relic from the
Reagan era. The war on drugs.
It was lost the moment it was
declared. Doomed from the
beginning. It’s time we face
some facts.
America, home of the free,
has the largest prison population
in the world. One in every
thirty-one adults in this country
is either in jail or on parole. I
keep hearing about the housing
bubble in this country being
the root cause of many of our
current economic woes. Well,
for nearly 3 million adult
Americans and another million
in juvenile detention centers
plus five million Americans
on supervised release, housing
isn’t an issue. The $68 billion a
The Lost War
year we spend on these people?
That’s an issue.
When we think of American
prisons we, and by we I mean
those of us who have never
been locked up, tend to think in
terms of Hollywood. In reality,
the majority of the American
penal system is populated by
non-violent drug offenders.
Many of those people are first
time offenders who, because of
outdated and arcane drug laws
created during Reagan’s years
in office, will never see the light
of day. In other words, I can go
down to my corner bar right now,
get loaded, beat the heck out
of someone, get in my car and
smash into a light pole and, in all
probability, receive a slap on the
wrist. If, on the other hand, I go
to a concert and sell a sheet of
acid to a perfectly willing buyer
I’m going to prison for the rest
of my life. Ah. Justice.
The biggest problem, of course,
is the fact that no matter how
many people we lock up and
no matter how much product is
taken off the streets, we haven’t
made a dent in the drug trade
as a whole. As a matter of fact,
it’s only gotten bigger. All the
money we spent fighting the drug
trade in Columbia accomplished
one thing. It moved it closer to
home. Recent events in Mexico
have only proved that, because
America is the largest illegal
drug consumer in the world, it’s
easier for the cartels to operate
as close to our borders as
possible. Illegal Mexican drug
gangs have now infiltrated and
set up business in 230 American
cities and for every street corner
thug and small time dealer we
put away we gain absolutely no
momentum and get no closer to
the source.
I don’t want to get into the
legalization argument here but,
suffice it to say, the revenue
that could be generated by
government control and
regulation of currently illegal
substances, would be substantial.
Possibly even enough to offset
many of our current financial
issues. Legalization would also
be an immediate death sentence
for the Mexican and Columbian
drug cartels. The low level drug
dealers that currently make j
up the majority of our prison
population would be forced to
get real jobs and the violence
that plagues most of our major
American cities would come to
an end. Unfortunately, I think
the pharmaceutical lobby might r
have a problem with that.
You see, we have many r
different kinds of dealers in
this country. Low level crack
dealers and business suited b
crack dealers. One of them
sells a cheap, addictive product
to people in alleyways and
the other sells an expensive,
addictive product in a doctor’s
office. One of them is going to
prison and the other is getting a
commission. Both of them are
robbing you blind.
So, once again, the war is lost.
Americans love their fix and
they’re not going to give it up.
Alcohol prohibition basically
created the American mafia
as a few business-oriented
criminals provided illegal booze
to a nation that craved it and
drug prohibition has done the
same thing on a much larger
scale. It’s time to relocate our
resources and concentrate on
more important issues. Me?
I’m heading to the corner bar.
Comments? E-mail Doug at
shakedowndoug@hotmail.com.

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Amish
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE
From a marketing stand point,
the Amish, who do not rely on
technology very much, have
had the recent added benefit of
something that not too many
older Amish are familiar with, a
website. Though the internet and
web is foreign and technology
albeit frowned upon, hopefully
this foray into the world-wide-
web will help with sales and
tourism for Cattaraugus County.
AmishTrail.com is a website
to promote Amish and ‘English’
business throughout Cattaraugus
County. The website is being
developed by the Cattaraugus
County Department of
Economic Development,
Planning & Tourism. “The
website is being developed from
funds from a grant from ‘Explore
New York’,” according to Tanya
McAllister of the Randolph
Area Development (Chamber).
They are working with the
Amish community to promote
their businesses. Though the
Amish don’t mind benefiting,
they are keeping away from
any involvement in the site.
According to Deb Opferbeck,
Cattaraugus County Tourism
Specialist, “Whilst the Amish
find the concept ‘too modern’
the goal is to lure people here for
their benefit.”
Stadium
CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE
into a multi-use facility.
Sayegh has many pictures
and diagrams in his office
showing how the new stadium
will look. The driving force
behind the project is a “public-
private partnership” coming
together to form a “regional
recreational facility” for Olean
and surrounding communities.
Although the drawings show
sporting uses, Sayegh said “the
vision” is to also provide a venue
for various cultural and artistic
activities, bringing to the Olean
area an “increased amount of
foot traffic.” The goal is also to
make use of the stadium “most
of the year.”
Financing for the stadium “will
either make or break the project.”
Sayegh said completing the
renovations will depend on the
generosity of the community.
“We’ve done it in the past,” an
example being the ability to
raise private donations for the
Olean Family YMCA. “We can
no longer afford to postpone
renovations,” keeping in mind
the tough economic times both
locally and nationally.
Under the current financial
arrangement, corporate
or individual donations to
Letters
CONT. FROM PAGE 2
that every two minutes someone
in the U.S. is sexually assaulted.
In 1997, there was a case in
Italy where a perpetrator was
convicted of the rape of a
teenage girl and sentenced to
jail. However, the perpetrator
appealed the case and the
conviction was reversed. In
the statement released by the
Head Judge, he stated “because
the victim wore very, very
tight jeans, she had to help him
remove them, and by removing
the jeans, it was no longer
rape but consensual sex.” The
women in the Italian Parliament
were outraged by the verdict and
began to wear jeans to work as a
Retreat
CONT. FROM PAGE 3
Sherman, customer service
manager, Cutco/Vector
Marketing; Patricia Shumway,
senior accountant,
Bonaventure University; Don
St.
Sutton, business unit manager,
Cutco Cutlery, Tina Wedge,
executive assistant, Iroquois
Group.
The class of 16 will
continue to meet monthly
through December. The
program includes monthly
workshops on government
services, education, tourism
and economic development,
the justice system, leadership
training, health and medical
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The county had initially
contracted Roger Brooks of
Destination Development Inc.
who originally suggested the
idea. On the AmishTrail.com
website, Brooks is quoted as
saying that “There is no hint
of commercial development in
the entire area so that visitors
really feel as though they are in
a different era ...”
On the website you will
find information on Tours
and Packages, dining,
accommodations and shopping.
In addition, GPS coordinates
and maps are available to
download onto your own
GPS device that pinpoint the
different Amish and English
shops and producers throughout
the region. Moreover, the
Randolph Chamber will soon
have GPS devices available to
rent with the pre-loaded info.
Also, events around the Amish
trail are listed such as the
Gowanda Railroad and Town
of Leon Flea Market and Taste
of Amish. “We are also looking
to put a Bike Tour together
called the ‘Tour de Amish’”
said McAllister. Anybody
interested in Mountain/Road
biking who would like to be part
of the organizational committee
should contact Tanya McAllister
at 358-9701 ext. 208.
Tours are also part of the
Marketing campaign for the
Amishtrail.com website. Sue
Fisher and her husband Paul give
the stadium would be tax
deductible. In addition to the
federal tax break, donors “will
receive an additional twenty-five
percent “in New York State tax
incentives according to Sayegh.
He noted that in the case of the
YMCA, they “are well on their
way” toward reaching their goal
of three million dollars.
A company called ‘Fields’ out
of Canton, Georgia, hired a year
ago, produced the drawings for
the new stadium. They have
previously also laid out turf at
St. Bonaventure University “and
have a good track record.” “The
key to designing this (Bradner)
project is to get good drainage”
said Sayegh, since the stadium
sits near the Allegheny River.
Sayegh went on to say that
“within the next couple of
months” planners will “test
the waters” for response from
potential donors. “I have no
doubt the community will come
out and support us” because the
new stadium will be “something
to be proud of.” “If it takes more
than one year to launch sufficient
funding for renovations, so be
it.” Sayegh noted that the project
should not cost taxpayers any
more than it is costing them to
maintain the current facility.
Depending on the sporting or
cultural event, seating capacity
can range from three to five
thousand. For a philharmonic
way to protest against the ruling.
Over the years since this case,
the wearing of jeans has become
an international symbol of
protest against destructive and
invalid attitudes about Sexual
Assault.
This is just one example of how
ordinary individuals took a stand
and made their voices heard.
There are many opportunities in
this country to become active.
You could volunteer to work
with individuals affected by
sexual assault, join the local
chapter of the “Call to Men,”
which is designed to allow men
the opportunity to voice their
dismay at the violence against
women that is portrayed in our
society. There are numerous
ways you could help raise
awareness against Sexual
Assault, not only for the month
services, human services, board
member development, and a day
dedicated to the critical issue of
the cohort’s choice. Workshops
take place on the last Tuesday
of each month from April to
December. Graduation will be
held in December.
Leadership Cattaraugus
is a joint initiative of the
Greater Olean Area Chamber
of Commerce, Jamestown
Community College’s
Cattaraugus County Campus,
the ReHabilitation Center and
St. Bonaventure University,
with the goal of “growing”
future civic leaders.
Founding Partners in
Leadership Cattaraugus
include Alcas Corporation,
Cattaraugus Empire Zone
Corp., Cooper Power Systems,
April 2-8, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page 11
guided tours through the Amish
country, stopping at various
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ride along in your car as your Roofing • Painting
own personal tour guide,” Sue
tells me. They put in six stops
over a 2.5 hour period, stopping
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009 is the
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Services, 124 N. Union Street,
Olean, 716-372-2097.
Molly S. Lewis
Long Term
Sexual Assault Counselor
Cattaraugus Community Action
Cytec Industries, Dresser-Rand,
Greater Olean Area Chamber
of Commerce, The Iroquois
Group, Jamestown Community
College, Olean Advanced
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Hospital, The ReHabilitation
Center and St. Bonaventure
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For more information, contact
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03/10/2009. Office location County of Cattaraugus. SSNY has been designated as agent of the
square within the larger diagram
LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process
1 4 5 8 3 (there are 9 of these) will contain
every number from 1 through
9. In other words, no number
served to: The LLC, 1595 Olean-Portville Road, Olean, NY 14760. Purpose: any lawful act.
Notice of Formation of NATIVE OFFERINGS FARM, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.
9 1 7 will appear more than once in
any row, column, or smaller
9-box square. Working with
of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/20/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. SSNY designated as
agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8501
Maples Road, Little Valley, NY 14755. Purpose: any lawful activity.
3 1 4 6 the numbers already given as a
guide, complete each diagram
with the missing numbers that
Notice of Formation of Enchanted Mountain Kustom Towing & Recovery LLC. Arts.
of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/12/09. Office location: Cattaraugus Co.
8 9 7 5 1 will lead to the correct solution.
Good luck! SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail process to: Vickie Tuttle, 1649 Camel Back Lane, Olean, NY 14760, also the registered
Last Week’s Puzzle: agent. Purpose: any lawful activities.
2 9 1 3 7 2 5 8 6 4 Notice of Formation of VanDyke Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the
Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/2009. Offices located in Cattaraugus County, New
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2
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6
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9
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York. Street address of Principal Business location is: 4115 South Nine Mile Road (Lot 125),
Allegany, NY 14706. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against
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4
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7
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it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process
against the LLC served upon him is: VanDyke Consulting, 4115 South Nine Mile Road (Lot
125), Allegany, New York 14706. Purpose of LLC: to engage in any lawful act or activity.
4 7 1 5 6 9 3 8 2
5 7 6 1 4 8 2 9 7 6 5 3 Notice of Formation of ASJ CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with
Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/26/09. Office location: Cattaraugus County. Principal
5 9 7 6 4 3 1 2 8
1 9 4 8 6 3 6 2 8 5 1 7 4 9
office of LLC: 16 Broad St., Salamanca, NY 14779. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ricky L. Ray at the princi-
pal office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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 VIEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Holiday Valley Hosts Annual Spring Party
Last Saturday’s Pond Skimming Event Attracted Large Crowds and Plenty of Splashes

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

Photos/Gary Kinn

Shop Wars Competition Returns To Holiday Valley

3rd Annual Team Challenge Held Last Sunday Brought Many WNY Area Shops Out to the 42/78 Park
Photos/Bob Knab
(see more of Bob’s action shots online
at rkgraphics.smugmug.com)

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