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Music Notes

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Saturday, July 28th, 6-10PMTHE ALL STARS

Sunday, July 29th, 3-7PMCHRIS O’LEARY

Sunday, July 22nd, 7PMJIMMY THACKERY & THE DRIVERS

Friday, July 27th, 7-11PMB.D. LENZ QUARTET

MEAT LOAFJuly 29 @ 5 PM

Tickets starting at $65JOE WALSH

August 11 @ 7 PMTickets start at $65

TRACE ADKINSAugust 26 @ 5 PMTickets start at $65

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Ellicottville Jazz & Blues WeekendJazz & Blues Weekend Will Be Held This Year On July 27-29th: Full Line Up Listed

Annual Erik Peterson Memorial Dice Run in Franklinville, July 21

Jazz & Blues Festival : July 27-29, 2012 : ellicottville, Ny

In this Issue

Cattaraugus County Fair July 30 -August 5

Town Board Meeting

Cruise For A Cause

see CRUISE page 9

Congratulations Holiday Valley.... Page 2

see FAIR page 9

see TOWN page 9

Little Valley Fairgrounds Plays Host to Country Music Artist Josh Turner and 38 Special

Bike Path Discussed; Tim Hortons Construction; Town Highway Building Construction

Over 6000 votes were cast in the 2012 Snoweast Reader Survey. Snoweast Readers Have Made Their Choice. Snoweast Magazine wants to congratulate all the Winners.

By Nicholas PircioWPiG 95.7 FM

Franklinville is the place to be for the annual Erik Peterson Memorial Dice Run, taking place on Saturday July 21st. Bikers will be at the Franklinville VFW for the start and finish. Registration starts at 10:30, with kickstands up by noon. There will be food and music at the VFW during and after the run. Jeff Peterson says the run first started in 2008, rotating between the Franklinville Conservation Club and the VFW. He expects the bikes to return to the VFW sometime after 3

By Nicholas PircioWPiG 95.7 FM

Summer is once again nearing its midpoint. The anticipation of “School’s out” is a fading memory, while “Back to School” seems a bit too early to contemplate. That must mean fair time is drawing near. Sure enough,

Bikers on Route 98 Just Out-side Of Franklinville

“Aside from the agricultural events, we have an exciting grandstand lineup. Demos, Tonny Petersen’s Hell Drivers, .38 Special (above, 2nd from right), Josh Turner (above,2nd from left), Monster Trucks, Full Pull Truck Pull and WNY Tractor Pullers (are all part of the action)”, notes Treasurer Kristina Charlesworth. For free grounds entertainment, we have new acts such as the Marvelous Mutts, Wild World of Animals (above left), and Commerford’s Calliope Pony Hitch.

the Cattaraugus County Fair is set to open for yet another year, marking more than 170 summers of farming, fun, and tradition. This year’s fair runs from July 30th to August 5th at the Little Valley fairgrounds. The theme for this year’s fair is “Western New York’s Best Kept Secret!” Organizers say they’ve been

told by visitors that the fair is a little known gem in Western New York. The musical talent appearing at the fair is always top shelf, a fact known to faithful fairgoers. This year’s headliner is well-known country music artist Josh Turner, appearing on Thursday, August 2nd. Tickets are still available for the show. Treasurer

Kristina Charlesworth tells us, “Track seats are sold out but there are plenty of grandstand and bleacher seats available. Josh Turner has an up and coming Nashville star as his opening act: Mallary Hope. Tickets are also available for the other concert: the

or 4 p.m. At that time, a DJ will play music for a post-race party. They’ll have pulled pork dinners, a basket raffle, and 50-50 drawings. The event attracts about 60 to 70 motorcycles per year. Peterson says that even non-racers come for the after-party to show their support. Proceeds from the dice run go to Women and Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, in memory of Erik Peterson. Five-year-old Erik was a pediatric patient in the hospital’s ICU following a freak accident in 2008. Jeff says,

Ellicottville’s Jazz and Blues weekend next weekend, July 27-29, presents a variety of performances in areas ranging from restaurants, bars & nightclubs to street side and in the Village Square. Performances include: see JAZZ page 9

Friday July 27: B.D. Lenz Quartet (killer guitarist, bassist, drummer and keyboardist) at Balloons from 7-11pm; Joni James (ArtVoice winning Blues Band) at EBC from 9:30 pm -1am. Saturday, July 28: The Mark Mazur

Little Big Band featuring Lisa Christie (former Miss America ’97-’98) on the Monroe Street Main Stage from 1-4pm. Also at 1 pm John Troy will entertain in the Beer Garden at EBC. Later that evening The Allstars (super talented

group and one of the club’s favorite Jazz & Blues bands) will entertain from 6-10pm. EZ3 (Ellicottville’s jazz musicians Liz Boberg, Jack Little

By sharoN turaNo

Bike Path A public bike path extending through town into other areas is being explored by town officials.

The matter was discussed during a Wednesday Town Board meeting.“It’s a great idea,” said Councilman John Northrup about the proposal for a bike path. First, however, town officials will see if there is interest from the

community in pursuing a path similar to one in Allegany. If interest is seen, land rights will be examined to determine logistics of where the path can go. Town

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As my farmer friend always says: “You gotta make hay when the sun shines”! And if

you’re lucky enough to live in this beautiful corner of New York State, truer words were never said. Walking around Ellicottville, one can see an explosion of work and activities associated with the season. For the fortunate owners, opening the windows, mowing the grass, and sweeping the porch are just a few of the routine things that need attention. More often than not, however, broken water pipes must be repaired, roofs need re-shingling, and shattered windowpanes need replacing. Figuring out why the hot water heater doesn’t work can be a maddening experience. Forget down-time

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Whether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, he’ll always unleash an intense volley of rockin’ blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent. His double edged guitar dynamics allow him to fire off tracer missiles, bend a note so it will fit under a limbo bar, run off dive bomber riffs, and find space within the trembling of one stinging note. “I put all my senses on hold and find the zone and follow what’s inside. There’s an electricity from your mind to your heart to your fingers. You just try and remember to breathe.” He’s one of the few blues guitarists who learned first hand from the masters of the blues, not off a blues record or DVD. Though most associate Jimmy with his 15 years as the co-founder of the Nighthawks, he ended his time with them in 1987. Since then, Jimmy has been on the road as a solo musician for 15 years doing nearly 300 shows a year proving each night that he is still the guitar powerhouse in the blues. Thackery has lived the life of a true road warrior; he’s absorbed the artistic lessons of life and filtered them into his guitar playing and song writing. To get where he is today, Jimmy has journeyed a highway of life filled with a series of twists and turns. He met all the right people and they have had a permanent influence on him. It was Thackery’s time on stage with Muddy Waters that is branded deep within his musical soul. “Muddy was one of those guys who was constantly encouraging. He never told you what to do, but he always told you what you were doing wrong. He never minced words about that. “The first time on stage with Muddy, I was in such awe of him that I just kept my eyes and ears open and just picked up on everything he did. It was the dynamics they had that became so ingrained in us. We heard it on the records and then stood on stage and saw how it worked.” “The 1990’s were a fabulous time. We were working our butts off doing” close to 300 shows a year. The irony is that was one of the reasons I’d left the Nighthawks, I was tired of working so much and not

Jimmy Thackery Live Sunday July 22nd, At 7PM At Balloons

having a life outside the music. When you’re out on your own, you’d better rise to the occasion. So I found myself back in the 300 night niche. What made that satisfying is that it was my ship and I was the captain of it. We were doing material that I was writing. We were doing arrangements that I came up with.” Whenever Thackery plays live, a guitar stand props up four guitars and Thackery will announce to the audience, I’m gonna use all of them tonight!” His recordings are no different. In that time, he’s recorded eight discs for Blind Pig. His first record, Empty Arms Motel, was released in 1992. “That one still seems to be the favorite of a lot of people. I went into Kingsnake Records and rattled off some covers and originals. Halfway through, Bob Greenlee called Jerry Del Guidance at Blind Pig about the sessions.” From that session, Thackery began his years with Blind Pig. In 1993 he followed up with Sideways In Paradise, a down home, laid back acoustic duet with John Mooney. Then, in 1994 Jimmy recorded Trouble Man, with Memphis producer Jim Gaines. That began their five record association. Wild Night Out, a 1995 live recording, Drive To Survive in 1996, Switching Gears in 1998, and Sinner Street, which added a sax to Thackery’s music in 2000. “I think that record, Trouble Man, turned the corner for me because I had a real producer and I was doing original songs. That gave me a direction. Jim and I did a lot of projects together. He did everything through Sinner Street. I was learning so much by watching him as a producer that by the end of Sinner Street, we both came to the realization that I was ready. I was telling him what was going on. He knew that I’d lost my training wheels.” After leaving Blind Pig, Thackery has released and produced two of his own records, We Got It and True Stories, on Telarc and two collaborations on Telarc with Tab Benoit, Whiskey Store and Whiskey Store Live. And there was the critically acclaimed reunion with his old friend David Raitt on Blue Rock It” All this has lead to a new Jimmy Thackery. Because every record is more about originals than covers, Jimmy traveled to Nashville to work out his songs with some of the best. This is not a Jimmy Thackery goes country. This is Jimmy Thackery rocks the blues. “I think True Stories on Telarc is my best song writing to date. For the newest Telarc project I went to Nashville to work with Gary Nicholson. I wanted to go and see how the guys in Nashville go about writing songs. We wrote this from the ground up.

I came in with hooks and ideas and lines. I didn’t want to be overly prepared. I wanted to see how they build these songs lyrically. What you do with Gary Nicholson is throw out a hook or line and take off from there and you don’t leave that garage until you’re done with a song.” Jimmy describes what writing is like for him. “Inspiration can come at any time. It might be a lyric first or it might be a musical lick first. It might just be a form thing. In my world, a lyric tends to be a musical road map. It tends to set up the music I hear in my head. The cadence of a lyric tends to suggest the way to go on the guitar. There was one tune we labored over with a certain groove and feel and it wasn’t rising to the occasion. At the very last second, Gary and I said, “Why not just rock this thing out. We completely switched gears and totally changed the patterns and chords and went for something completely different. We did it in one take. It’s the first song on the record and it just kicks ass.” And there is Thackery’s guitar. “There are three guitar instrumentals on this record because I wanted to make a guitar oriented record. The guitar is still very rootsy stuff that is very rooted in blues. But also rooted in surf and spy music. I’m a sucker for that straight eight beat, twangy, minor scale instrumental stuff. The first thing every body did when they got a guitar in the early 1960’s was to play the music of the Ventures. I’m still staying true to those roots. Blues is well represented, but so is all that other music I heard. But so is all the other music I listened to.” To make the best record possible, Jimmy hired some of the best musicians Nashville had to offer. It’s no coincidence that many of these names also work with fellow blues rocker, Delbert McClinton. Jimmy notes that even though it has a Delbert feel, it still has all of his integrity. “Maybe because of the way it’s laid out and the common musicians, it will strike a chord with fans who don’t normally buy my records.” To support his newest project, Thackery’s ready to do the road time. “I started thinking that I missed the days when I was just a full blown, kick ass trio. I thought it would be fun to go back to that. I did keep Mark Stutso, my drummer of 15 years. He knows what direction I’m going in before I do.” Between constant road work with his own band, producing the latest record by his Arkansas friends, the Cate Brothers, recording Whiskey Store with Tab Benoit and touring in support and playing various Nighthawks reunions, Thackery’s plate is overflowing, and that’s exactly how Thackery likes life - Overflowing.

Over 6000 votes were cast in the 2012 Snoweast Reader Survey. Snoweast Readers Have Made Their Choice. Snoweast Magazine wants to congratulate all the Winners. Visit www.snoweastmagazine.com to view SNOWEAST Reader Survey choices in each category, by State and Canada. “The Envelope Please” – The 2012 Snoweast Reader Survey Winners Favorite easterN resort - 1. Saddleback, Me2. Whiteface Mountain, Ny 3. Killington, Vt 4. Bristol Mountain, Ny 5. Belleayre Mountain, Ny 6. Bromley Mountain, Vt 7. Hunter Mountain, Ny 8. Okemo Mountain, Vt 9. Jay Peak, Vt 10. Mont-Sainte-Anne, Qc Favorite easterN resort

uNder 1100ft - 1. Holiday Valley, Ny 2. Butternut, Ma

3. Camelback, Pa 4. Catamount, Ny 5. Blue Mountain, Pa 6. Elk Mountain, Pa 7. Pats Peak, Nh 8. Lost Valley, Me 9. Wachusett, Ma 10. Greek Peek, Ny

Favorite caNadiaN resort -

1. Mont-Sainte-Anne 2. Mont Tremblant 3. Le Massif 4. Mont Blanc 5. Owl’s Head 6. Mont Sutton 7. Stoneham Mountain 8. Mont Olympia 9. Bromont 10. Mont Sainte-Sauveur

Favorite terraiN Park -

1. Mountain Creek, NJ 2. Bristol Mountain, NY 3. Holiday Valley, NY 4. Saddleback, ME 5. Killington, VT 6. Mount Snow, VT

7. Blue Mountain, PA 8. Sugarloaf, ME 9. Whiteface Mountain, NY10. TIE - Sunday River, ME & Hunter Mountain, NY

Favorite sceNic vieW - 1. Whiteface Mountain, NY

2. Wildcat Mountain, NH 3. Saddleback, ME 4. Sugarbush, VT 5. Jay Peak, VT 6. Smugglers’ Notch, VT 7. Sugarloaf, ME 8. Le Massif, QC 9. Bolton Valley, VT 10. Bretton Woods, NH

Favorite destiNatioN ski villaGe

1. Lake Placid, NY 2. Ellicottville, NY 3. Great Barrington, MA 4. Rangeley, ME 5. Stowe, VT 6. Killington Access Rd, VT 7. Mont Tremblant, QC 8. Tannersville, PA 9. Manchester, VT 10. Quebec City, QC

Cathy Mackay, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging, has announced that Cattaraugus County has been awarded 680 Senior Farmers Market coupon booklets, valued at $13,600. Each booklet contains five $4.00 coupons ($20.00 value), and can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Farmers Markets in Cattaraugus County. To be eligible to receive a booklet of the Senior Farmers Market coupons, you must be over 60 years of age and have a single-person income of not more than $1,722 per month, or a two-person income of not more than $2,333 per month. Only one coupon booklet is allowed per household. Proxies may not pick up or sign for coupon booklets. For older adults unable to come to the distribution site due to physical limitations, please call the Department of the Aging at 716-373-8032 or 800-462-2901. The coupon distribution dates, locations, and times are as follows: July 12, 2012,

Farmer’s Market CouponsCatt. Co. Dept. of Aging Distributes Booklets to Seniors

Little Valley Senior Nutrition Site ,Municipal Building – Little Valley,938-6066,10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 12, 2012 Cattaraugus Senior Nutrition Site, 17 South Street, Cattaraugus, 257-3035, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 17, 2012, Allegany Senior Nutrition Site, 80 North 4th Street, Allegany, 373-6376, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. July 18, 2012, Delevan Senior Nutrition Site, 78 South Main Street, Delevan, 492-25439:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 18, 2012, Franklinville Senior Nutrition Site, The Presbyterian Church, Franklinville, 676-3993, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. July 19, 2012, West Valley Senior Nutrition Site St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 942-6695, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. July 20, 2012, Salamanca Senior Citizens Club, 20 Main Street, Salamanca, 945-2628, 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 20, 2012Ellicottville Fire Department, 30 Fillmore Drive, Ellicottville, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 20, 2012 Olean Senior Center, 112 North

Barry Street, Olean, 372-3602, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 25, 2012 Portville Senior Nutrition Site, 14 Temple Street, Portville, 933-7080, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 26, 2012, Randolph Senior Nutrition Site, 72 Main Street, Randolph, 358-5656,11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 31, 2012, Gowanda Senior Nutrition Site, 1 School Street, Gowanda (Academy Place) 532-5598, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 31, 2012, South Dayton Senior Nutrition Site, Free Methodist Church, South Dayton, 988-5037,11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Distribution of coupon booklets at the main Department of the Aging office will be made only after the above schedule has been exhausted and there are coupon books remaining. If you have any questions regarding the Senior Farmers Market Coupon Program, or any other services that are available for our county’s older adults, please call the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging at 716-373-8032 or 800-462-2901.

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LIVE AT BALLOONS!!!Whether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, he’ll always unleash an intense volley of rockin’ blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent. His double edged guitar dynamics allow him to fi re off tracer missiles, bend a note so it will fi t under a limbo bar, run off dive bomber riffs, and fi nd space within the trembling of one stinging note. “I put all my senses on hold and fi nd the zone and follow what’s inside. There’s an electricity from your mind to your heart to your fi ngers. You just try and remember to breathe.”

He’s one of the few blues guitarists who learned fi rst hand from the masters of the blues, not off a blues record or DVD. Though most associate Jimmy with his 15 years as the co-founder of the Nighthawks, he ended his time with them in 1987. Since then, Jimmy has been on the road as a solo musician for 15 years doing nearly 300 shows a year proving each night that he is still the guitar powerhouse in the blues.

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Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb announced today that 29 children from the county are attending the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute’s 2012 Summer Camp. The Sheriffs’ Summer Camp is designed to provide a solid recreational program combined with the development of a sense of good citizenship. This will mark the 35th year of the camp’s operation. The Sheriffs’ Summer Camp, which is located near Penn Yan in Yates County, is supported by the Sheriffs’ Association’s Honorary Members through their contributions and annual dues. This year the camp will accommodate over 900 deserving boys and girls from across New York State. Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb stated

Summer Camp ProgramSheriff T. Whitcomb Announces Participation In Program

“This is a great opportunity for our county youth and I personally thank Cattaraugus County residents for donating and making this possible”. Sheriffs’ Association President Sheriff Donald B. Smith of Putnam County, in discussing the objectives and goals of the camp said, “The Sheriffs’ Summer Camp Program is designed to provide a child who ordinarily would not have the chance, an opportunity to go away during the summer.” Sheriff Smith pointed out that, “The primary objective is to create positive interaction between the kids attending camp and the Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs who participate in the camp programs. We have found from experiences during the first 34 summer camps that the kids develop a renewed respect

and understanding for the men and women who enforce the laws. “The deputies become their friends and in some cases substitute parents for a week,” a proud Sheriff Smith states. Throughout the week-long stay, the children observe special exhibits and demonstrations presented by Sheriffs’ Departments from across the State. Included in these presentations are D.A.R.E. presentations, boat and bike safety programs, law enforcement equipment and technical demonstrations, pistol and archery competitions for accuracy and even a talent show just for fun. Upon completion of their stay, all children will be awarded a diploma for their participation in a program of “Good Citizenship and Law Enforcement Studies”.

Picture courtesy of Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s OfficePhoto Caption: Standing with the campers are Lt. Shawn Gregory and Inv. Christa Heckathorn

Event: Ladies Combo Day Best BallFlight 1 Winners: Kim Meabom & Paula Morris 61Flight 2 Winners: Wendy Smith & Mary Kay Bocciolatt 55Flight 3 Winners: Mereda Shelly & Carol Morrison 63

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Elkdale C.C. WinnersFrom Thursday July 12, 2012

Festa Italiana is back, taking place this weekend, July 21-22, at St. John’s Church in Olean, NY. Stop by this wonderful festival and be Italian for the day. Enjoy Italian-American cuisine, music, games, mu-sic and more. It is sure to be fun for the whole fam-ily. St. John’s Church is located at North Union Street in Olean. For more information, call (716) 372-5313.

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OLEAN – When Sergeant First Class Glenn Treaster stopped by Senator Catharine Young’s office in Olean to inquire about military medals, he had no idea he would be receiving so many awards. “When I learned about the medals, I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’ To me, this is awesome. I am getting something I didn’t know I had coming. I’m being honored. I’m on top of the world,” Sergeant Treaster said. Senator Young presented Sergeant Treaster with medals during a special ceremony at Central Baptist Church, where he serves as a substitute minister. The awards Sergeant Treaster received for his service, included the United States Army Achievement Medal with Device, New York State Medal for Merit, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and Cold War Recognition Certificate. He also earned the United States Army Achievement Medal with Device, New York State Medal for Merit, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, United States Army Career Counselor Badge, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon, Professional Development Ribbon with Device (3), Army Reserve Overseas Service Ribbon, United States Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Marksman Badge with Auto RifleBar, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, United States Army

Overdue Medals AwardedOlean Air Force Veteran Honored With Overdue Medals

Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon “Sergeant Treaster’s service to the military is inspiring. He dedicated more than seven years to the U.S. Air Force and then re-enlisted with the Army Reserves to serve approximately 20 years with that branch. Our veterans deserve the utmost respect and I am thankful for the opportunity to show my appreciation to Sergeant Treaster for his courage, enthusiasm for and devotion to the military,” she said. Sergeant Treaster said, “Sometimes I don’t know what to say, but I am proud. Receiving these medals lifts my pride. It’s an honor to me to have Senator Young present me with them, not only because of my service but because of her service. It’s a wonderful thing to have a Senator who cares so much about people.” David Treaster, one of Sergeant Treaster’s brothers, said, “This hasn’t happened often in our family. Glenn did a lot I didn’t know about, and I’m proud of him. It’s quite something to see your brother honored like that.” Sergeant Treaster’s oldest brother Mahlon Treaster, added, “I’m so proud of him. He’s a good Christian man, and a good testament for this country.” Reverend Alan Yates, pastor of Central Baptist Church, added, “I’ve known Glenn for 10 years. I’m very proud of his service and what he’s done, not only in the military but for our church.

This is very special for him.” Sergeant Treaster, originally from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, became a Civil Air Patrol Cadet while a student in the 1950s. He joined the U.S. Air Force in April 1960, just after graduation. After completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, he went to Amarillo, Texas, for technical school. Sergeant Treaster moved to Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina and served with the 507th Communications and Control Group of the Tactical Air Command for more than three years. He later was reassigned to Detachment 1 of the 507th Communications and Control Group at Auxiliary Field 3 at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida where he performed the same tactical support function as his unit with the 507th at Shaw Air Force Base. During the Vietnam War, Sergeant Treaster spent over eight months in the Dominican Republic before he received orders to serve as a records clerk with the 1933rd Communications Squadron at Harmon Air Force Base from October 1965 until its closure in 1966. Sergeant Treaster then took an assignment at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts, where he joined the 4305 Support Squadron, Eighth Air Force – Strategic Air Command until his discharge from the Air Force. From 1980 until September 2000, Sergeant Treaster served as a part of the Headquarters 3rd Battalion under the 98th Regiment, 4th Brigade of the 98th Division with the Army Reserves. This was a combat-ready infantry reserve unit during the Cold War, which was started in World War I. They were nicknamed the “Iroquois.” Following his discharge, he attended the Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1971 and worked as a pastor for a few years. He also accepted employment at Dresser-Clark, AVX, First Presbyterian Church in Olean, and the Olean City School District. He retired from Ivers J. Norton in 2002, after having worked there for 21 years Veterans with questions about medals or other issues should call Senator Young’s office at (800) 707-0058 or email [email protected].

Senator Catharine Young presented overdue medals to United States Air Force Veteran Glenn Treaster during a special ceremony at Central Baptist Church on Saturday morning.

OLEAN -- The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking food, retail, and craft vendors to participate in the 10th Annual Rally in the Valley event, August 22-26, in Olean. The five-day event is a motorcycle rally with the proceeds benefiting a host of community organizations: Dempsey Club; Allegany Youth Football; American Cancer Society; ReHabilitation Center; Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center; and Southern Tier Military Support Group The “Rally” is expected to draw several thousand motorcyclists from across the region. GOACC would like to offer companies an opportunity to take a vendor booth at the event. This year, the event will

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open for vendors with a FRIDAY KICK OFF to the RALLY with a Bike Parade and regional music entertainment. Saturday’s event will include bands, and contests: slow ride, ball drop, tire toss, hot dog. Sunday’s activities will consist of music, a dice run starting at 11 am and the raffle of a Harley Davidson 2012 Big Red Sportster Seventy-Two and a Harley Davidson 2012 Red Sunglo Sportster SuperLow. The three events will all be held at one location -- vendors will not need to move and set up their spaces like in the past. Past retail vendors showcased jewelry, motorcycle accessories, clothing, sunglasses, leather wear, motorcycles, even a truck/trailer to haul your

motorcycle! Vendors must apply to be considered. Vendors will be selected based on minimum qualifications, as well as experience, quality of service, variety, cleanliness, and availability. Vendors supply their own tables, canopies and materials. Electricity is available for the food operators. There will be overnight security at the stadium both Friday and Saturday nights. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 29. Although the Rally is a five-day event, vendors will not display/sell Wednesday, August 22 or Thursday night, August 23. For more information or for an application, stop in at the GOACC office, check the Rally website, www.oleanny.com, or call (716) 372-4433.

Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. At The Ellicottville Memorial Library

Kids – The Summer Reading Program has started! “Dream Big, READ” is the theme for this year. Come in and sign up to participate this summer.

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What can you say about a home that combines classical charms with modern conveniences? This Victorian beauty has the classic proportions of the Italianate Victorian style, and the kind of simple detailing that was the hallmark of that style. Wrapped around a corner of the front is wide covered porch. Tapered columns hold up its roof. High up under the eaves of the main roof the Victorian cornice detailing has been lovingly preserved. Around the back of the house is a deck with a barbeque. You can stroll from there to the cool shade of an arbor in the backyard. First built in 1920, the home has had extensive renovation, and yet for all the modern

touches it carries a great respect for the traditions of older homes. Modern deep pile carpeting extends throughout the house, giving it a warm modern feeling. One alteration I suspect is that the wall between the sitting room and the parlor was removed to create a large living room. In the kitchen, the white modern appliances blend perfectly the white wainscoted walls. The pale red counter tops provide an accent of color. Of course you couldn’t have an antique house without a large formal dining room. Here the wood floors have been restored, and the dining table sits under chandelier that perfectly blends the old and new styles. In the hallway, there is a an elegantly curved stairway to the upstairs. Here are the four bedrooms, including the

master. The master bedroom has its own fireplace, and is just down the hall from the large bathroom. The windows on the upper floor and all around the house have been replaced with vinyl retro-fitted ones. Updated also are the plumbing, furnace and electric. It has all of the benefits of a modern energy efficient home and the classic styling of a bygone era. Even better is that this home in Little Valley is close to Allegheny State Park, the Casino, and a short jump to Ellicottville with its golf and skiing. So what can you say about this home? Just that it’s a Victorian lady with touch of modern attitude. For more information about this home contact Tina Dillon GRI Licensed Sales Associate at ERA Team VP Real Estate at 716-474-5646.

(Pictures from left to right) 1. A formal dining room was a staple in all classic home designs. This one has been beautifully brought into the modern world. It has a door that opens to the porch. 2. The kitchen has moved easily into the modern age. The white wainscoted walls blend with the modern appliances. 3. The large living room has an electric fireplace on the left and a TV watching area at the far end.

(Pictures from left to right) 1. The filigreed corbels under the eves preserves the simple deco-rative touches so common to the Victorian style. 2. The master bedroom has an additional fireplace and a walk in closet.

The home is a great example of the Italianate Victorian style. Solid practical lines with a bit of simple decor under the eves. Note the detailing under the porch.

Bats – On Tuesday, July 24th, Reann Ehman, a naturalist from the Pfeiffer Nature Center, will present a kids program on bats. The program begins at 1

pm and will be followed by a bat craft project with Cathy Lacy.

Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development is in preparations for the 5th Annual OnoFest to be held August 11, 2012 at the Onoville Marina, 8 miles south of Exit 17 off I 86 on West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY. OnoFest is a one day event that will start at Noon and run to 9:00 p.m. It is a family

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oriented event scheduled to have arts; crafts; food; games and contests for the young and old alike; bands throughout the day with a grand finale of fireworks at dusk! Special activities are being planned for the children in the family. There is no rain date for this event, it will be held rain or shine. The Department is seeking

family friendly vendors that will set up to display and sell their wares or food. It is desired to have a variety of vendors represented during the event. If you are interested in joining the event, please contact Deb Miller at 716-938-2318, or email at [email protected] for further information or an application.

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Seneca Gaming and Entertainment has two Class II Gaming Facilities in Salamanca and Irving NY which include high-stakes bingo halls and video gaming machines, as well as luxury Poker Rooms located at the Salamanca facility and Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel. Seneca Gaming and Entertainment is owned and operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Friends of Arts Support CCSign Up for A Cattaraugus County Arts Council Membership

It’s in difficult times that arts and culture finds its most vital role – that of improving qual-ity of life. Through education, service and outreach, CCAC is working hard to make this region a place where people want to live and play and work and raise families. We’re working hard to make this gorgeous place we live inter-esting, dynamic, and unique.

By joining the Arts Council as a paid member, you are au-tomatically eligible for dis-counted rates on all classes offered at CCAC. You are also eligible for our bian-nual member show, you’ll be added to our mailing list and receive our bi-monthly news-letter with all of the up-to-date arts information you’ll need! Membership registration

and payment can be processed online or by mailing your payment and information to CCAC, POB 406, Olean, NY 14760. Note: When paying through PayPal, some credit card companies do not forward your address to CCAC so we ask that you please contact us with your correct mailing ad-dress for class registration after your have paid.

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Starting at noon on Wednesday, July 25th Feed The Children and PepsiCo will join forces with team members from Tops Friendly Markets, The Buffalo Dream Center and The Belle Center to bring 3 tractor-trailers filled with enough food, essentials and personal care items to help 1,200 Buffalo families. Nearly one in two children living in Buffalo (46.7 percent) is at risk of hunger. The child poverty rate in Buffalo

Feed The Children Feed The Children and PepsiCo Join Forces on Wednesday, July 25th

(46.7 %) is more than double the national average (22%). More than 100 volunteers will be distributing 25-pound box of food, and PepsiCo products to families who present a voucher onsite. Families also receive a 10-pound box of personal care items. The distributions are the latest stop this year on Feed The Children’s Americans Feeding Americans Caravan. Feed the Children hopes to reach

125,000 more children this year by sending over 300 truckloads of food and essentials. Including this event, the caravan has helped more than 375,000 families across the country since 2009 in cities that have been affected by the nation’s economic downturn. Date and Location: 12:00PM EST – Wednesday, July 25, 2012, The Belle Center, 104 Maryland St., Buffalo, NY 14201

The Olean Public Library is proud to present “Epic Adventure Living: Dreaming Big”, a journaling and guided meditation workshop. Sign up to attend this workshop on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:00pm. No matter what our age, we have hopes, dreams and desires for the future. Bringing dreams into reality takes more than an idea, it also takes the willingness and courage to do something different. Join us in

Library Workshop“Epic Adventure Living: Dreaming Big” Workshop July 24 at 7:00pm

this 1.5 session to explore what it takes to make change stick. We will be using journaling, a guided imagery meditation, dialogue and pair work in the interactive session. Please bring something to write on. We welcome Instructor Darlene Goetzman who is a prosperity coach. She helps people identify and amplify actions that create thriving lives and businesses. In addition to being a Certified Journal to the

Self® Instructor, Darlene has taught, coached and consulted worldwide, is a co-owner of Global Learning Partners, Inc., a Human Systems Dynamics Associate, Certified Dialogue Education teacher, and a life-time journal writer. For more information please call the Olean Public Library, 716-372-0200. This program is sponsored by the Olean Public Library and is free to the public. Sign up is required.

Ellicottville Little Eagles Football is having sign-ups and equipment hand outs on July 28th @ 10am at The Ellicottville American Legion for Football Players and Cheerleaders for the upcoming season boys and girls must be 8 by December 1st 2012 to be eligible! Pee-Wee’s are 8-10 years old, Midgets are 11-13 years old. Registration cost: $40 1st Child, $30 2nd Child, $10 3rd Child, Plus Fundraiser or opt out fee 1st day of Practice is August 1st at 6pm we will also be doing sign ups on this date starting at 4pm

Ellicottville Little EaglesSign-ups And Equipment Hand Outs On July 28th @ 10AM

Jackie Tyler Greene of Angelica was recently hired as an Outreach Coordinator for Mercy Flight of Western New York. Based out of Mercy Flight’s base in Olean, Ms. Greene will be working with community groups, fire departments, hospitals, schools and local businesses t promote Mercy Flight’s lifesaving mission. Ms. Greene brings with her nearly fifteen years of marketing and public relations experience, having worked with many Southern Tier businesses and agencies in both the profit and non-profit sectors (including GOACC)

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“When a man carries a gun all the time, the respect he thinks he’s getting might really be fear. So I don’t carry a gun because I don’t want the people of Mayberry to fear me. I’d rather they respect me.” There have been stylized versions or visions of America and there have been hucksters and con-men who, when the need suits them, have stepped into the shoes of the “average American” and taken up the mantle of the supposed every man. Through it all, and above it all, stood Andy Griffith. During one of the most turbulent times in our history he could be counted on to be there, once a week, to remind us that things weren’t always as bad as they seemed. Last week, amidst the shouting, insults and childish claims of an absolutely boorish election season, the voice of a truly unique and great American was silenced. Sheriff Taylor was dead at the age of 89 and one of our last links to innocence was lost. We’re a poorer people without him. Many people forget that

Andy Griffith remained a pop cultural icon right up to the end. Anyone who watched or listened to the Keith Olbermann show during the height of his legendary feuding with Glenn Beck heard Olbermann constantly refer to Beck as “Lonesome Rhodes Beck.” Lonesome Rhodes was the name of a character played by Griffith in one of the best screen performances of all time in the 1957 Elia Kazan classic “A Face in the Crowd.” I discovered this little gem a few years ago after watching Olbermann’s show and wondering who Lonesome Rhodes was. In the movie, Griffith plays an Arkansas hobo who, after being discovered as a prisoner in a small town jail, becomes an overnight media and political sensation. Eventually he becomes drunk with his own power and has a series of televised melt-downs that lead to his eventual downfall. Sound familiar? Anyone seen Glenn Beck lately? A Face in the Crowd led to Griffith’s only Academy Award nomination and is a truly mesmerizing and disturbing performance. The first time I saw it I was blown away. Not only by Griffith but by the films current relevance. Watch it. You’ll be blown away too. A couple years ago Andy Griffith reappeared in the spotlight to film a series of television spots in support of the Affordable Health Care Act. Heads began to explode all over the country. The Republicans actually accused the Obama administration of exploiting an old man and demanded that the spots be removed. People

found it hard to believe that venerable old Sheriff Taylor could support such a thing. Griffith, in his usual mild mannered way, responded that he was just trying to help senior citizens make, what he felt, was the right decision. Griffith was by no means a Liberal. He was a truly God fearing American capable of making up his own mind despite what other folks thought he should believe. And then, of course, there was Andy Taylor. Sheriff and citizen of Mayberry. Father to Opie and friend to deputy Fife. Throughout the Sixties, while America imploded, fought an increasingly unpopular war and melted under a series of assassinations, Sheriff Taylor was there. Defying conventional wisdom and the times, the Andy Griffith show was number one in the country right up to the day of it’s last airing. Americans fought each other during the day and tuned in to Mayberry at night to be reminded that everything was going to be alright. The American people were screaming for normalcy and wisdom and Andy Griffith was there to comfort them. This is the Andy Griffith that people remember and that’s as it should be. That calming voice in the maelstrom reminding Opie that, even though he was being punished, his Father still loved him and always would. With the passing of Griffith we have, seemingly, lost that link to innocence. Even when we weren’t thinking about him it was nice to know that he was still here. So long Sheriff Taylor. We never knew what we had until you were gone.

Research has shown that caring for and nurturing our skeletal system could be the best investment of our lives. After all it is one of the systems that keep us standing up and moving around! More and more people complain about sore, stiff joints these days. Arthritis and osteoporosis are very common diseases in our society today, however studies show that changing your diet and exercise patterns can prevent and help these diseases. Osteoarthritis is considered a disease everyone will experience, but some people never suffer from it. For example, people in Africa do excessive heavy work which puts extreme strain on the joints, yet they don’t get osteoarthritis. In trying to discover how the African people avoid this painful disease, scientists found that Africans who moved to America, began eating American food and changed to a more sedentary lifestyle also had osteoarthritis when they were older. Luckily there are natural remedies to help joint pain and

inflammation: There is an herbal formula called Everflex with Hyaluronic Acid, one of my favorites, because it is a combination of Chondroitin, glucosamine, msm, and devil’s claw in one convenient tablet. Chondroitin is a substance produced by the body that helps to build cartilage and connective tissue to help in the repair of damaged joints in arthritis and other joint diseases. Glucosamine is derived from crab shells. It is an aminoacid/sugar substance used by the body to produce connective tissues. MSM is an organic sulfur compound that reduces inflammation and pain. Devil’s claw has been shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent in chronic arthritis, including both OA and rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical trials show devil’s claw reduces pain and improves movement and range of motion. According to Herb Allure Inc., the Hart Book research, in an 8-week randomized, double blind placebo-controlled trial involving patients with osteoarthritis of the knee found that hyaluronic acid supplement was more effective than placebo in improving pain relief and improving quality of life. Since arthritis is an inflammatory condition, remedies that reduce inflammatory reactions are a must. It is also crucial to work with the pH balance of the body. The more acidic the body, the more to inflammation may be produced in the joints. Food enzymes and green drinks like Ultimate Green Zone and liquid Chlorophyll are a good place to start. According to Steve Horne, certain plant seed oils containing the fatty acid GLA (gamma-linoleic acid) can help alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis. Found

in Evening Primrose, borage, Spirulina, black currant, and flax seed oils, GLA is important because the body converts it to compounds with strong anti-inflammatory and immune regulating effects. Super GLA is a great way to supplement the diet with GLA and may also be helpful with joint pain and inflammation. Joint Support is an anti-arthritic blend created by the famous nutritionist Paavo Airola, who authored the book; There is a Cure for Arthritis. It contains black cohosh and white willow (for inflammation and pain), along with herbs like Yucca, burdock, alfalfa and sarsaparrilla that act as blood purifiers to strengthen internal detoxification of tissues. Other herbs in this formula aid urinary function, help dissolve calcium deposits and provide minerals to help tissue regeneration and repair. Ionic Minerals are very important as well. They provide 70 trace minerals in a readily absorbed form. They play an specific roll in antioxidant activity, cellular functioning, enzyme activation, oxygen transport, pH balance of the blood, and in the renewal of body tissue. Trace minerals are involved in normal skeletal metabolism and the nutritional prevention of osteoporosis and degenerative joint diseases (Ref. Herballure, Inc.) Another alternative besides nutrition and supplements to support your joints is the Ionic Foot Spa Detox, a 35 minute session that helps the cellular system to mobilize, energize and eliminate toxins. Also, don’t forget to massage the painful areas with Tei Fu Massage Lotion, which blends essential oils in Tei-fu oil into a lotion base with a more lasting effect. It stimulates the blood flow to the area, which brings oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

band ‘.38 Special,’ which is August 1st. They will be preceded by The Jeff Fetterman Band from Bradford, Pa. Both shows start at 8:00 and tickets can be bought at the fairgrounds, or over the phone with a Visa/MasterCard/Discover.” Charlesworth notes that, “Every year our fair is growing. New exhibitors have entered this year, new vendors are displaying, and new grandstand acts are being introduced. These factors will only increase

our attendance!” Commenting on the importance of 4-H and agricultural exhibits, Charlesworth notes, “We have hundreds of entries in our fair, both youth and adults. The 4-H is an integral part of the county fair. The history of the county fair wasn’t midways and grandstand shows, it was built on agricultural events and shows. Everyone looks forward to what the children are ‘showing off’ this year.” “Aside from the agricultural events, we have an exciting grandstand lineup. Demos, Tonny Petersen’s Hell Drivers, .38 Special, Josh Turner, Monster Trucks, Full Pull Truck Pull and WNY Tractor Pullers (are all part of the action).”

What’s new at the fair? “This year we have added a Southern Rock concert to Wednesday night, Tonny Petersen’s Hell Drivers to Tuesday night, and a new Truck Pull: ‘Full Pull Productions.’ For free grounds entertainment, we have new acts such as the Marvelous Mutts, Wild World of Animals, and Commerford’s Calliope Pony Hitch. (That’s) in addition to some returning grounds entertainment!” Tickets for the Josh Turner and .38 Special shows can be purchased by calling the fairgrounds at 716-938-9146. A complete listing of fair attractions can be found by visiting www.cattarauguscofair.com.

“We were so impressed with the people there, the care that they gave him, and the care that they gave our family. We learned that he wasn’t going to make it, but we just felt like giving back to the hospital. By giving back, maybe we can help some other children in some other way.” Jeff Peterson says community response to the dice run has

been great. “We have a lot of businesses in Franklinville who sponsor us and donate items for the run. A lot of people who want to help volunteer their time do what they can, maybe by cooking or with registration.” Anyone who turns up wishing to help on the day of the event will not be turned away. The route for the dice run covers about 105 to 110 miles. From Franklinville, bikers will head to Tack’s Inn in Lewis Run, Pa, then east to the American Legion in Port Allegany. The route then turns north to JD’s Smokin’ Grill and Bar on Route

16 in Hinsdale, before returning to the Franklinville VFW. Peterson wants to thank a good group of friends who actually started the dice run. “They came to us after our son died and said we would love to honor Erik’s memory in some way. It was their idea actually to do a motorcycle run every year. It’s really them who started it, and we just kind of ran with it after that.” Updates and additional information about the Erik Peterson Motorcycle Dice run can be found at www.facebook.com/CruiseForACause.

and Art Hazer) will play at the Silver Fox patio. The “Blues Brothers” (featuring the Blues in the ‘Untouchabes’ style) from 8pm-12am. Mojo Hand (a band

that entertains with a danceable groove) will begin playing at EBC at 9pm. On Sunday, July 29: John Troy will again entertain in EBC’s Beer Garden beginning at 1pm. The Jim Tudini Band w/Strings (top notch musicians in a big band featuring an orchestral string section) will play on the Monroe Street Main Stage from 1-3pm. The Chris O’Leary Band (straight from

the state capital) will wrap up the day from 3-7pm at Balloons. For more information you can contact Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub at 699-4162; Ellicottville Brewing Co at 699-2537; The Monroe St Main Stage at 699-5046, The Silver Fox at 699-4672, and Madigan’s at 699-4455, or drop by the Ellicottvillle Chamber of Commerce website: www.ellicottvilleny.com.

officials will also see if they can work together on the idea with town of Great Valley officials since it is probable the path could cross town boundaries. It is being considered in the area of county road 71.

tiM hortoNs Another development, construction of a Tim Horton’s in the town, was also discussed during the Wednesday town board session.Tim Horton’s is proposed by Miranda Development at the

town highway barn on Route 219. The 2000 square foot Tim Horton’s with drive-thru is expected to be held in the same building as other retail stores and developments. A public hearing is expected to be set by planners for early August so construction can begin for a December opening.

toWN hiGhWay BuildiNGIn other news during the Wednesday Town Board meeting, a $418,000 bid proposed by Building Innovation of Rochester was accepted for the construction of a town highway building. Nine bids were received for the work. Board members also plan to award bids Aug. 15 for a pole barn in connection with the

project. Board members also discussed restudying area floodplains in conjunction with village officials, a project on which the two plan to work together. Officials from the Ilex Inn also questioned development on lands adjacent to their establishment, learning a subdivision proposed years ago but never completed is being reviewed by planners so it can commence.

doNleN road A Donlen Road resident also visited the meeting to voice concerns about how property is being managed around his home, located near a home that has been vacant for about five years. Town officials will look into whether they can help with the matter.

OLEAN, NY – Last Fall, Olean General Hospital (OGH) began offering certified therapy dog visits on a weekly basis to patients and their families receiving treatment at the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center. The program was such a success, that the dogs will now be available every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. for patients undergoing treatment in the OGH Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Each location offers close encounters

Dog Visits A Huge Success Dogs Will Be Available Every Wed. From 3 to 5 PM For Patients

of the furry kind with “Bree”, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, “Sierra”; a Beagle, or “Gabriel”; a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog. A therapy dog is trained to provide affection and comfort and can be useful in many situations, such as hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, or children’s reading programs. Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds. The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament. A good therapy dog must be friendly, patient,

confident, gentle, and at ease in all situations. Dog handlers and the dogs must also meet all the requirements of regular hospital volunteers. Bree and Sierra are certified through Therapy Dog International (TDI®), while Gabriel, is certified through Therapy Dogs Inc. Founded in 1976, TDI is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and the registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, schools, libraries, or wherever therapy dogs are needed. TDI registers all breeds of dogs. All dogs are tested and evaluated, are a minimum of one year of age, and have demonstrated a sound temperament. All dog health records are reviewed annually and are updated as recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Beth Mills, certified handler of Bree, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and a patient at OGH enjoy a moment together.

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball, August 17-19, 2012 In OleanOLEAN -- Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball, America’s largest outdoor basketball tournament, will be held in Olean August 17-19, 2012. The 3-day event will benefit the Olean High School Sports Booster and the Olean City School District Foundation. The next organizational meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 6 at Scooter‚s (formerly Main Street Pizza and

Grill), 313 Main Street, Olean, from 5:45 ˆ 7:00 PM. It’s been rescheduled due to OHS Baseball Team reaching the championship game for Class B-1 Section 6 to be played on May 29th. Go Huskies! The tournament is open to players of all ages and experience levels who are computer-matched by age, height and experience so that all

participants can be competitive. The event, first held in Lowell, Michigan in 1974, is a family festival with food and music along with the basketball competition held on the streets near downtown Olean. For more details or if you wish to attend the meeting, please contact David Carucci at 372-9289 or Meme K. Yanetsko at 372-4433.

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Buffalo Niagara during last year’s Garden Walk Buffalo indicated that 24 percent of attendees came from outside Erie and Niagara counties. A survey showed an average of $68 was spent by each visitor on food, tickets to other culturals and incidentals. With crowds estimated at 50,000 to 55,000, that means a direct economic impact of $3.4 million to $3.7 million. The National Garden Festival Open Gardens today and Friday, gardenthemed bus tours Friday and other privately organized tours have shown the popularity of visiting private gardens. These, and buses from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Toronto for Garden Walk Buffalo, have created a garden tourism industry where there was none two years ago. The seed for our horticultural tourism was planted in 1995 when Marvin Lunenfeld and Gail McCarthy brought the idea of a garden tour to their Norwood Avenue block club. The 29 gardens have grown to 372 gardens in 2011. Whole neighborhoods on the West Side have been improved, housing values in Garden Walk neighborhoods have increased, streets are more walkable, Buffalo looks beautiful, visitors are awed — and Garden Walk has given more than $30,000 in grants back to the

neighborhoods for gardening beautification projects. Did we mention Garden Walk Buffalo is absolutely free? Even the shuttle buses are free! All thanks to corporate sponsors and generous donors — with no government support or funding. An event like this could not happen in many other cities—our greatest horticultural asset is our freakishly friendly gardeners, inviting sometimes thousands of visitors into their gardens. When you visit them this weekend on Garden Walk, please thank them for all they do for Buffalo. I tell anyone who will listen that Buffalo’s Snow Belt/Rust Belt image will not be changed by witty ad campaigns, clever taglines (this, coming from an ad guy) or politicians, but by our generous and creative gardeners. • Garden Walk Buffalo has proven record of increasing property values and improving the quality of life on different blocks where there are participating gardens. Our version of “urban greenewal.” • Garden Walk Beautification Grants have helped to fund 75+ garden beautification projects for a total of more than $40,000 in last seven years. • Buffalo’s great gardening heritage includes our 1868 Frederic Law Olmsted & Calvert Vaux-designed parks, parkways

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK: On July 5th members of the Niagara Frontier Search & Rescue Team (NFSAR) will celebrate five years in existence. The team has grown from a core group of 5 founding members to its current 35 volunteers. Niagara Frontier Search & Rescue Team is a volunteer non-profit organization that provides trained rural and wilderness search and rescue (SAR) personnel to assist New York State public safety agencies and state forest rangers in searching for missing, lost, or injured persons in western New York. Although the eight counties of western New York is their primary coverage area NFSAR personnel have participated in searches across all of New York State. In addition to traditional search and rescue resources NFSAR also has members trained in low and high angle rescue capabilities as well as two K-9 resources currently working to complete New York State air scent certification. The impetus for the team

Celebrating 5 YearsNiagara Frontier Search & Rescue Celebrate 5th Year Anniversary

started back in 2006 when the Erie County Sheriff’s Office was searching for several missing people including two elderly Southtowns women who were eventually found deceased in a barn in Colden. These disappearances brought to light a need for a highly trained team of wilderness searchers in Erie County. The team is a member of the New York State Federation of Search and Rescue Teams (NYSFSAR), which provides trained backcountry search and rescue resources to the DEC and law enforcement entities across all of New York State. Currently, NFSAR has members certified in highly specialized training including New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Wildland Search and Crew Boss certification, nationally recognized SARTECH II certification from the National Association for Search and Rescue as well as state certified Rescue Technicians, EMT’s, and Wilderness Guides.

Member training also includes American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid as well as courses and certifications from National Weather Service SkyWarn, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The team will be accepting new volunteer member candidates applications from September 1st through October 31st in preparation for their SAR training academy, which begins January 2013. The academy will run for ten months and will include both classroom and outdoor, SAR training and exercises. Interested candidates should visit nfsar.org or contact team Vice President Jim Pankow at [email protected] for further information. The team does not charge for it’s services, and is available to assist public safety agencies with rural and wilderness searches and technical rescue support 24 hours a day, every day of the year through the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at (716) 858-2903.

If you have thought about making a difference in the life of a child, consider becoming a foster parent. The Cattaraugus County’s Department of Social Services will hold an informational meeting for those wishing to learn more about becoming foster parents on August 14, 2012 at the County Office Building in Olean. You don’t have to be perfect to be a foster parent, just willing to devote your time to a child who needs your guidance and support. You won’t have to do it alone. The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services will help you help children and families in our area who need a hand or may be dealing with neglect or abuse. To learn how you can help or find out more, call Kayla McCaffery at 701-3664.

Become A Foster ParentInformational Meeting on August 14th, 2012

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Wednesday, July 11th At Balloons ~ Ana Popivic

Thursday, July 12 ~ Stone Row – Celtic & World Music

Sunday, July 15th At Balloons ~ Brandon Santini

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The Villager_Ellicottville_July 19-July25, 2012 Volume 7 Issue 29

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