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LIFESTYLES & LEISURE

Architectural Digest of Ellicottville

Pat Tretts Raises the Bar on Ellicottville Design

Put one unique contractor and one fashion minded Canadian couple together and the home they remodeled will steal your heart. Left: Home goes from me-too traditional to mel-
low modern. Center: Loft bedroom railings are recycled from local gravel pit screens. Right: Merging the house and its former barn results in rustic guest suite.

BY ANNE LONDON electrical work. The Canadians some of those fake Alpine the bones of a rather ordinary ‘snowball’ which casts snow- as the bench-lined fireplace,
are Sharon and David Cairns, touches that were the rage in 1928 house, a new way of like projections on the walls well weathered mantle, and
Put one unique contractor whose team includes daughter the early 60s when Ellicottville thinking set the house within when the sun goes down and tiny glass tiles that make up
and one fashion minded Brogan, and a variety of shops first realized it was a ski town the house free not unlike the the light goes on. the fireplace’s face … also,
Canadian couple together and that stretch from Ellicottville and thought that meant it was way a butterfly emerges from The expansive space that the gleaming, modern kitchen
the home they remodel will to Springville to Toronto and supposed to look Swiss. a cocoon. greets you next encompasses ... the corporate conference
steal your heart. beyond. Pat and Sharon made a wholly Some details may help paint the kitchen, living and room-type dining table … and
The contractor is Pat Tretts, Ten years ago the home was different home of it – which in the picture. You enter from an dining rooms, and relies on the wonderful, wide plank,
whose business of course so ordinary that I must have lesser hands may have meant inviting roof-sheltered deck, amazing feats of engineering peg-secured flooring that
includes his wife Julie, his walked past it a thousand times just changing the tone of the then shed your outerwear hidden away in the attic and suggests both very old and
own crew, his suppliers, and but I remember only that it had superimposed affectations, in a modern entry hall with foundation for its support. very new all at the same time.
occasional sub-contractors for an interesting piece of stained but this was something else. floor tiles that have the look You tend not to think about
specialties like plumbing and glass that featured a skier, and I would put it this way - on of old steel, and an overhead the structure though, so much SEE HOME PAGE B-9

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 October 8-14, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page B-3

Day Trippin’ FOR SALE: 27 Valley Village, Ellicottville

Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Valley Road in Ellicottville, NY
OPEN HOUSE
This Saturday, Oct. 3rd
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy this property year-round or make it
your weekend getaway home. Mint condi-
tion! 1700 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths.
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Upon arriving at the hayride, you are greeted by various characters dressed up to or
frighten you including a ware-wolf and a witch who have a habit of sneaking up on you
as you mull around the grounds. Cut-outs of characters are at the entrance for you and (716) 912-8925
your family to pose with for pictures, however you must return your camera to your car
before entering the Hayride as photos are prohibited.

BY IAN BIGGS frighten you including a ware- ‘hayrides’, caged trailers that
www.StovroffTaylorRealtors.com
wolf and a witch who have a run behind wagons. You are
Don’t be surprised when habit of sneaking up on you as driven around a circuit with
you find yourself hanging onto you mull around the grounds. even more chilling surprises to
your friend for dear life as you Cut-outs of characters are at scare the wits out of you.
walk out of the Nightmare the entrance for you and your Indeed the cast of characters
Hayride. An event on family to pose with for pictures, is wide with there being
Sommerville Valley Road in however you must return your over 70 people in the act, all
Ellicottville that is so ghoulish camera to your car before of which John Kent placed
you may find yourself shaking entering the Hayride as photos in cast himself. Many are
the hot cider right out of your are prohibited. There is also a returning monsters and the
hand. food shack selling burgers, hot cast members are all ages of
Hosted by locals John dogs, hot chocolate and cider people. “We have a great cast
Kent and his wife Karen and a pavilion with tables and of people that do a tremendous
alongside a large cast of scary benches to hang out and eat or job” said Kent.
characters, the frightening gather to tell ghost stories. Many other bloodcurdling
hayride has been frightening Families of all ages were events are there for you.
people for nineteen seasons. on the hayride from small “People do not know what to
Improvements are made yearly children to grandparents. You expect when they come. The
to enhance the experience. first start out going through the fathers often grumble about
They now run through ‘barn area’, with a different coming on a ‘hay ride’”, said
October 31st on Fridays, surprise around each corner. John. John tells them that
Saturdays and Sundays from The barn takes you into a long he’ll return their money if
7:30-9:30pm. No reservations and dark maze which seems they’re not satisfied, but jokes
are needed and prices are a to take forever to navigate as he will make them pay double
reasonable: $15 per person, you end up walking slowly if he catches them smiling
with kids under 3 being free. in anticipation of what may or laughing. He hasn’t had
(Groups of 25 or more are $14 be next. In the pitch black anyone take him up on his
if one person pays.) You can you are confronted with all bet yet! “It’s great for the Advancing the sport of cross country skiing on
the Art Roscoe Trails of Allegany State Park
show up at anytime as it runs sorts of surprises in the maze entire family”, he said. He
continuously throughout the and barn including a vortex continues, “People return year
evening. tunnel which makes you feel after year.” I’ll admit I haven’t
Upon arriving at the hayride, as if you are spinning. After been that scared in years, and Join us at www.alleganynordic.org
you are greeted by various leaving the maze, you are recommend it to anyone who
characters dressed up to then put onto one of seven enjoys a good fright.

Pumpkinville in Great Valley, NY is a Fall Family Adventure

PREDICTIONS MAY VARY

BUT ONE THING’S INEVITABLE

Woolly Caterpillars

Pumpkinville opened for the season September 19 and will remain open daily through
Halloween, October 31 from 9am-7pm each day. Among the many activities planned are
Pony Rides, along with a fun “Cow Train” for the kids. Pumpkinville is located at 4844
Sugartown Road, off Route 98 in Great Valley, just minutes from Ellicottville. Farmer’s Almanacs
GREAT VALLEY – In the are made - then eat your the kids. Storyland features a Groundhogs
comic strip Peanuts, every year purchase right as it comes out talking pumpkin! Or try your
Linus would search for the of the oven! And food-lovers skill at the Ducky Derby and
“most sincere” pumpkin patch get the best of fall fare at The race rubber ducks using old-
so he could see “The Great
Pumpkin.” You’ll find more
than one “great pumpkin” at
Pumpkinville, a most sincere
pumpkin farm.
Pumpkinville Grille, featuring
hot dogs, sausage, barbecue
pork, chili and homemade
curly fries available daily. On
weekends, be sure to try the
fashioned hand water pumps.
On Goat Mountain, you feed
the goats as you climb the
mountain. You’ll also see
more farm animals and take a
SNOW
Owners Dan and Diane fabulous chicken barbecue Hay Ride.
Pawlowski and their children dinners. Last year, Pumpkinville Weathermen
Jim and Lisa promise food, fun, A refurbished 1870s apple won the New York State
special festivals and activities, cider mill was added to Agri-Tourism Award from

FISHER & SON

along with the tradition of Pumpkinville five years ago, the “I LOVE NEW YORK”
selecting your own pumpkins and families can witness the campaign. Dan says, “We’re
for jack-o-lanterns, decoration old-fashioned process of proud to be recognized by
or pies at New York State’s making apple cider. Diane the state as a leading regional
oldest continuously working Pawlowski tells visitors, “It’s tourist attraction.” More
pumpkin farm in Cattaraugus
County.
Pumpkinville opened for
the season September 19 and
some of the best cider you’ll
ever taste.”
During Ellicottville’s
Fall Festival, Oct. 10-
than 80,000 visitors attend
Pumpkinville during the six-
week session.
Pumpkinville is located at
SNOWPLOWING
will remain open daily through 12, Pumpkinville features 4844 Sugartown Road, off
Halloween, October 31 from
9am-7pm each day. As always,
admission is free, but a few
pumpkin doughnuts, made
while visitors watch.
As always, Pumpkinville’s
Route 98 in Great Valley, just
minutes from Ellicottville.
The farm was started in the
(716) 353-0996 or
attractions require a small fee.
Whenever you choose to visit
Pumpkinville, you’ll always
events include the popular
Six-Acre Corn Maze, one of
the largest in the U.S. Here
early 1960s by Joe and Helen
Haloran and their sons. Their
roadside pumpkin stand grew
(716) 353-2143
find Di’s Pies & Bake Shoppe you can find hidden messages through the years and in
ready to serve you. It’s one
of the most popular stops at
in the maze to win prizes.
Visitors can fire The Corn
1996, the Hallorans entrusted
Pumpkinville to the Pawlowski THE OTHER THING YOU CAN COUNT ON
the 200-acre farm, where you Cannon, and aim corncobs family. For more information,
can watch as pumpkin bread, at hay bale targets. Pony call Pumpkinville at 716-699-
pumpkin cookies and muffins Rides are available, along 2205 or visit their website at Step and Deck Shoveling and Snow Removal Also Available
and pumpkin and apple pies with a fun “Cow Train” for www.pumpkinville.com

BARN SHOW: NOVEMBER 7-8 ~ THE SHRECKENGOST BARN, EAST BUCKTOOTH RUN, LITTLE VALLEY
Page B-4 ~ The Villager ~ October 8-14, 2009

12 Washington St. & 6921 Route 242 @ HoliMont

P.O. Box 780, Ellicottville, New York
Ski Shops
The Boardroom/Powder Room/Alpine Ski Rental: All in the Family
716.699.4800 Multiple Listing Service

1.800.680.0863 MLS
www.ellicottville.com

Welcome to Our Fall Festival Visitors!

Happy Thanksigivng to Our Canadian Friends!

Ellicottville Classic! Move Right In! Creekside Setting!

E’ville’s historic Rider House has Totally remodeled mobile home Beautiful 3BR, 4.5BA chalet style
been lovingly restored to its pres- on secluded 1.75 acre lot. Beau- home on 9 pastoral acres. Vews,
ent condition as a first class vaca- tiful, relaxed setting. New carpet, open floor plan, generous room
tion home & rental. Use it as an laminate wood floor, paint, trim & sizes, 2 master suites, fin. bsmt w/
8BR, 4BA vacation home or rent more! All appliances stay. Brand fam. room & full BA. Add’l 25
one or both sides for extra income. new roof w/ice shield. acres available for $49,000. Located at 6113 Route 219S, The Boardroom, The Powder Room, and Alpine Ski Rental
Agent: Harry Weissman Agent: Sandy Goode Agent: Mary Vahl are essentially one business under the same roof and owned by Mike and Jodie Timkey
ML#B327165 ... $350,000 ML#B327423 ... $69,500 ML#B330705 ... $325,000 (above). The Boardroom is the primary business, selling snowboards, boots and
accessories; The Powder Room specializes in women’s winter sports gear, and Alpine
Ski Rental is the ski rental part of the business. This year the business is celebrating 25
years of operation, and Mike is quick to point out, “We are a family owned business in
every sense of the word.”
BY JOHN THOMAS and pants, many in the bright guys’ stuff in smaller sizes.”
and colorful patterns favored He adds, “Companies have
A trio of businesses awaits by snowboarders. done a great job addressing
skiers and snowboarders not Over the years The women’s needs as far as style
Waterfront Property! Priced Below Assessed Value! Ski In/Ski Out! far from the slopes of Holiday Boardroom has evolved with of boards - graphically as well
This is a great summer place w/ E’ville: Move-in condition is Wonderful family-time 3BR, 2BA Valley. Located at 6113 Route the sport of snowboarding, as performance.” But The
room on the deck for a hot tub what you’ll relish in any of these condo at HV. This SnowPine Vil- 219S, The Boardroom, The “When we started it was very, Powder Room is more than just
& 50 feet of waterfront property 3BR, 2BA units. Warm yourself lage unit is fully furn. & will sleep Powder Room, and Alpine very specific; the customer boards: jackets, pants, gloves
for dock use. This house has an in front of the FP or relax on the & entertain 9. Great rental oppor-
enclosed porch for the summer deck. Walk to slopes, mostly furn. tunities. Incredible view from the Ski Rental are essentially one base was anywhere from and goggles are all for sale, and
& a FP for winter. Agent: Tina Dillon balcony of this top floor unit. business under the same roof fourteen to twenty years old. are all clearly fashioned with
Agent: Carol Thomas Prices start at ... Agent: Amy DeTine and owned by Mike and Jodie That was it - no girls, no kids, women in mind.
ML#B329808 ... $324,000 ML#B304852 ... $263,000 ML#B341330 ... $227,500 Timkey. The Boardroom no women,” Mike tells me. The entire family is involved
is the primary business, As those early snowboarders in the store: from Mike and
selling snowboards, boots grew up and started families Jodie, their daughter Sam and
and accessories; The Powder of their own, the market began son Spencer, to their two Basset
Room specializes in women’s to mature, and now “their kids Hounds, Shamus and Buster,
winter sports gear, and Alpine are coming in now and buying both of whom pull regular
Ski Rental is the ski rental stuff.” shifts at the store. All of them
part of the business. This year As snowboarding technology share in the running of the
the business is celebrating 25 has changed, The Boardroom store, from helping customers
years of operation, and Mike has kept pace. Mike at the cash register to renting
Ellicottville Schools! Furnished Townhouse! Motivated Sellers! is quick to point out, “We are demonstrates a new reverse skis or selling boots. As Mike
Newer home in Creekview subdi- E’ville: Elegantly furn. townhouse High profile commercial location
vision. 3BRs, 2 full BAs in this across from the slopes. Extra half on Rte. 219 coming into E’ville. a family owned business in camber snowboard; the says, “We feel that’s what gives
well maintained home. Big 2-car bath, fully equipped. Watch the Over an acre of land, large ware- every sense of the word.” advantage being the slight our shop the flavor that it has.
att. garage. Big back deck & fireworks, walk to shops & restau- house w/att. retail & office space, The shop started out originally arch found in the middle of Management positions … we
beautiful landscaping. Located in rants downtown or take the shuttle ample parking. Current business, as ski rentals only, and as Mike snowboard has been split in don’t have any of that.” Sam is
Ellicottville School district. to HV to ski in the winter. “aardvark” also for sale. tells me, “We do daily rentals, two and moved towards each quick to point out the laidback
Agent: Sandy Goode Agent: Carol Thomas Agent: Mary Vahl we have high performance end of the new snowboards. snowboard style atmosphere,
ML#B312389 ... $99,000 ML#B343432 ... $157,900 ML#B338045 ... $379,000 ski rentals, high performance This places the area of the “We wear our jeans and
snowboard rentals, and multi- board with the most control sneakers to work.”
day rentals.” They are also surface under each of the Looking back on 25 years in
the only business that sells boarder’s feet. the business, it seems that the
Holiday Valley lift tickets off- In response to the continuing family wouldn’t have it any
site. evolution of winter sports, other way. Mike almost beams
As the business evolved, they the Timkeys opened up The when he says, “Boarding has
opened The Boardroom in the Powder Room, catering allowed us to do a lot of fun
same building and, according exclusively to the demands things together, and it’s gotten
Slope Views! Nestled In the Trees! Perfect Location! to Mike, “We specialize in of women boarders. Jodie our kids involved. We’ve met a
This completely updated ground E’ville: Quiet cul-de-sac setting Inexpensive bldg lot near snowboards only; we don’t sell tells me, “We opened up The ton of great people. It’s a great
level front row studio offers slope for this unique 3+BR, 2.5BA E’ville for skiing, golf, mountin skis.” Indeed, it’s clear that Powder Room because that’s sport to be involved with.”
views, an excellent vacation rental tri-level home bordering stream. biking, hiking & all of the out- The Boardroom is all about the part of the business that The Boardroom and
history & a pleasant walk to the Most furn. stay. Great home to doorsy sports. Also close to Al- snowboarding - a plethora was growing.” Mike chimes The Powder Room: 699-
village shops & restaurants or the entertain w/FPs inside & out! legany State Park & the casino.
ski slopes. Offered turnkey! Owners want this beauty sold! Perfect location & right price! of new snowboards greet the in, “When we first started, 5620. Alpine Ski Rental:
Agent: Amy DeTine Agent: Tina Dillon Agent: Carol Thomas shopper, and the main floor is there was no such thing as 699-2931. Website: www.
ML#B322456 ... $88,000 ML#B322750 ... $299,950 ML#B333453 ... $27,000 crowded with racks of parkas women specific. It was strictly boardsandpowder.com

The City Garage: Taking it to the Slopes

Close to the Village! Five-Unit Building! Across From HV!

Beautiful village home w/a mod- Restored & upgraded, fully oc- Walk to downtown or The Depot
ern twist! A stone’s throw away cupied. Convenient to village. for dinner! Alpine Meadows is
from all of your favorite shops & Stoves & refrigerators incl. Main- ac ross from HV. Watch the fire-
restaurants in downtown E’ville. tenance free brick & aluminum works on holidays! Needs noth-
New windows, boiler, plumbing siding, roof is 3 yrs. old w/war- ing, completely furn. & freshly
& electric! Huge wrap deck! ranty. All separate utility meters. painted. Walk to the golf course!
Agent: Sandy Goode Agent: Mary Vahl Agent: Carol Thomas
ML#B343681 ... $245,920 ML#B340247 ... $200,000 ML#B337096 ... $289,000

Brother/sister team Sean and Parta Lowes (above) are celebrating their 10th year as
owners of The City Garage. Sean tells me. “We started out as just a mogul and free ride
shop then we embraced the whole twin tip culture and skiing style and now it’s getting
to be a huge portion of our business.” The product blend at The City Garage covers the
entire gamut of the sport.
New Construction Trout Stream & New Pond! In the Country! BY JOHN THOMAS we embraced the whole twin out of going into different ski
Townhouse Close to Village! MUST SEE INSIDE this neat as Grab your bikes & fishing poles, tip culture and skiing style and shops, seeing what was good
The best value in Ellicottville a pin home. Room galore in this you are in the country now, but The first impression you get now it’s getting to be a huge and what was bad.” Sean adds,
right now! Over 2100 sq. ft. of 28’x80’ home feature 2 LRs, huge only 6 miles to I-86 & close to entering The City Garage on portion of our business.” He “We spend time out in Utah,
living area w/open floor plan, master suite w/XL closet & mas- Chautauqua Lake, Allegany State
3BRs, 3.5BAs, hdwd, granite, ter bath w/Jacuzzi tub! 2-story Park, golfing, boating, hiking & Monroe Street in Ellicottville goes on to explain, “Twin so we get a lot of insight into
GARAGE & FULL BSMT. heated garage w/electric & phone. close to skiing in the winter. is ‘this store is big on gear’- tip skis were brought to the what is going on out there at
Agent: Amy DeTine Agent: Sandy Goode Agent: Carol Thomas a huge wrench serves as the market by Salomon in 1996 bigger mountains and Western
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Inside you’ll notice the shelves pipe skiing, mogul skiing … flavor to The City Garage.” He
are suspended by rugged chain that type of thing, and now it’s points out that they have been
link cables. Move past the evolved into terrain park and selling telemark skis for the
racks of jackets and snow half pipe product. Now, a lot past several years, and they are
pants, climb the metal lined of twin tips are designed for the one ski shop in town that is
stairs to the second floor and skiers who have no intention open year round.
you’ll see row upon row of of ever skiing backwards.” In a town that some might
skis waiting your inspection. The product blend at The think is overloaded with ski
Brother/sister team Sean and City Garage covers the entire shops, Sean is sanguine about
Dead End Street Location! ERA Vacation Properties
Larger than it looks, this vil- Open House! Ski season is just around the cor-
Parta Lowes are celebrating
their 10th year as owners
gamut of the sport. “We’re
selling a lot of wider fatter
the competition. In fact, he
points out that he is friends
lage cape is fully furnished & Morningside Estates ner! ERA Vacation Properties of-
equipped. Just a few blocks Every Saturday & Sunday fers full ski seasonal & weekend of The City Garage. “City skis to people in their 40’s and with the other ski/board shop
from the heart of the village & 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. rentals to accommodate all your Garage started out with a 50’s. Parents of young rippers owners. “That’s kind of
one block from the proposed You deserve the best! These family & friends! But hurry! dirt floor and no electricity.” are getting into the game. I unique about everybody on a
Greer Hill lift extension! distinctive townhomes are lo- These rental properties are go- The original location was in think we have something for whole; every shop gets along.
Agent: Harry Weissman cated on Ellicottville’s village ing fast! So call our office today the building that now houses every demographic that walks In a bigger city it doesn’t
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nities & finishes, & cutting edge in Ellicottville! Week/weekend
design! View this weekend! rentals also available. but in 1999 they moved into Sean was an on-the-road ski benefits the consumer that’s
their present location after salesman for sixteen years, and here visiting Ellicottville. It’s
they finished remodeling it. thinks that experience gave a positive vibe.”
“We kind of cater to a different him a different perspective of The City Garage: 5
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... Bringing You the Best of Both Real Estate Worlds me. “We started out as just a I bring a different spin on the 699-2054. Website: www.
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flexing ski which allows for Fall Festival Lovers!
when she takes over from her But customer service doesn’t smooth turns.” She’s also
parents sometime in the future. stop after the sale. Many times Office: 12 Washington Street
enthusiastic about a new Ellicottville, NY 14731
I asked Kylie what makes as the skier or boarder’s skills lightweight jacket featuring a
their store different from the grow, they will return for beaded interlining that “melts”
other stores in town. “I think new equipment, “There are a with the wearer’s body heat . . . and a Special Happy Thanksgiving
our biggest is that we look for whole lot of things that could to add an extra dimension of
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on the hills.” larger community as well. Dekdebruns family takes
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part of her job is building a the Jeanie Thoren Women’s “We’re big on education, all
relationship with the customer. Weekend workshop. Jeanie the way across; we educate
When facing a customer who Thoren is a professional ski our staff, and we want to share
is interested in taking up instructor and boot fitter the same education with our
skiing or snowboarding, she who believes that the bio- consumers. I’ll talk for hours Owner has priced this brand new View the fireworks, slopes and This extremely nice unit has been
will often ask them, “Why do mechanical differences with anybody that wants to townhouse to sell. With a full golf course from this immaculate rented but offers great rental rev-
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Miguel Azcarate (above right). For Kim and Miguel, it’s all about the boot. Ever since technology and means
buying the store from a friend in 2001, they have placed their emphasis on matching the of communication.
proper boot to the skier. I’ve been very fortunate
to grow up in a
BY JOHN THOMAS everybody knows how to fit well as “the better you look the tech-savvy generation
boots.” better you’ll ski!” where “the world was
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surprise given the background experience. As Miguel tells and the HoliMont race teams servicing my clients,
both buyers and sellers.
of the two owners. Miguel me, “The whole objective have benefited from their
Azcarate spent many years here would be to try to match racing experience. If you’re ready to let a
on the professional race the level of skier with the It’s the dedication to skiing “GO-GETTER”
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everything around that. A few Employee Shad Nowicki spent business. And it’s with a strong
years ago they sold the bicycle several years as head coach of measure of pride in her voice
side of the business. the Holiday Valley snowboard when Kim says, “Ever since
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Ellicottville Expert For 20 Years Heart Of A Sicilian Chef

DAVID A. BLANCHARD The Fascination of Food and the Appealing Stuffed Chicken Breast
ASSOCIATE BROKER BY LUKAS TREMBLAY fascinated, and when it comes Food for some is an emotional
to food there is no exception. healing and it helps remind
Have you ever awoken from We are willing to travel to us of our rich history and
Office: 716/699-3941 • SELL: 716/474-7024 your sleep with a craving so the far corners of the earth to of the almost certain future.
dblanchard@holidayvalley.com • www.ellicottvilledave.com strong it takes your breath search out and discover new It mends cultures together
away? Thinking you were ingredients and techniques forming a culinary unity
SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES 12-2PM still dreaming, a deep and
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you into a trance starring off
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aromas and vibrant colors
that can fill our hearts with an
it hits you and before you and wellbeing, and makes unimaginable joy.
know it, your mouth begins to us whole. It’s uplifting and Curiosity in the food world is
water as tantalizing thoughts healing in every way possible always a good thing. It allows
send you down a cascading and whenever we eat, it’s a chance for us to discover new
waterfall of flavorful bliss. always a good thing. Eating flavors and customs. A favorite
It’s a pure love addiction something you crave is like recipe amongst my family is
you cannot escape. Just like sitting on a cloud of loveliness a chicken breast stuffed with
a breath of fresh air rushing stuffing your face with food olives, spinach, ricotta cheese,
into your lungs it fills your from a distant and magical prosciutto and an array of
emotions with the feelings land. Like a jolt of electricity, other delicious ingredients.
Recently listed newer built 5 bdrm w/loft, 3.5 Ski in/ski out from HoliMont. This Holiville unit has you get when a bursting ray the tastes and textures can As you enjoy the food you
bath custom built home w/all the bells & whistles. been well cared for & it shows! Larger unit w/3 full of sunshine hits your face. The revive our spirits and bring crave most, remember your
Panoramic views of both ski areas & a short walk to sized bdrms & 2.5 baths. Nicely furnished & ready for
the village. Most furnishings can stay. Stop by for your ski season. Low taxes & maintenance fees make this one thing that matters to you the bounce back into our curiosity will drive you toward
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As it sends you deeper into a without food, or even worse, always, whether it’s a fancy
Stop by for your FREE Ellicottvilledave Gift! sensory state, the hunger bulb an appetite? Our most curious pasta dish or as simple as a
lights bright, taking you to and somewhat ubiquitous stuffed chicken breast, always
where you know happiness is fascination with food may remember if you put love into
but a bite away. With a steady seem redundant at times, yet it, you’ll be creating more than
FOR SALE: Commercial Or Residential seduction, it satisfies your
most deepest needs, you now
we as people always seem to
search out the best of the best
just great food.
Lukas Tremblay is an
realize that this is the curious in hopes of discovering new aspiring Chef and writer. He
fascination of food. intriguing ways of preparing currently works at Balloons
People are curious and our up most palatable cuisines. Restaurant in Ellicottville.

This Week’s Recipe: Stuffed Chicken Breast

INGREDIENTS:
1 bag fresh spinach
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
cheese
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A few grates nutmeg
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6 slices prosciutto
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin
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Gary Kinn METHOD:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Curiosity in the food world is always a good thing. It allows
a chance for us to discover new flavors and customs.
Licensed Real Estate Professional F. Blanch spinach until wilted. A favorite recipe amongst my family is a chicken breast
12 Washington Street stuffed with olives, spinach, ricotta cheese, prosciutto
Ellicottville, NY 14731 (716) 665-1212 Toast nuts and combine with
spinach in a bowl, mix in and an array of other delicious ingredients. As you enjoy
the food you crave most, remember your curiosity will
cheeses, olives, garlic, salt, drive you toward your next great discovery.
pepper and nutmeg. Cut into
Chautauqua Lake and across but not all the way
through the chicken breasts,
Fill each with a small mound of
stuffing. Flap chicken breasts
the whole breast. Brush chicken
all over with some extra-virgin
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Unsurpassed Lakefront Estate Salamanca will be taking a train trip on the Tioga Railroad. The bus will be leaving the
Great Valley Town Hall at 8am on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The trip is full at this time. If you
would like to be put on a “reserve” list in case there are any cancellations, please call
Evelyn Parsons at 945-1073. Our usual meeting is held on the second Wednesday
of the month. There will be NO OCTOBER MEETING. Our next meeting will be on
Nov.11, 2009 at 1pm. It will be our Holiday Kickoff Dinner at the Great Valley Fire Hall.
It will be a turkey dinner buffet catered by Sue Williams for members of the club,
including our new “friends“ from Ellicottville. The cost will be $13.00 per person.
Yvonne Darts will have the sign-up sheet for the dinner with her on the train trip, or
you can call her at 945-4586 to make reservations.

Art Exhibit in Olean

‘Gone to Seed’ Photographic Exhibit Matches Artist with Community
BY CRAIG KLOSE/DUFF SERRA

Anyone interested in art in the

Southern Tier can be grateful for
the collaboration that regularly
brings Buffalo artists to the
Olean Public Library for a run of
a month or in some cases more.
With the current exhibition of
work by photographer Hans
Gindlesberger, the matchup
of artist with community
is particularly apt. A native
of northern Ohio and a
former resident of Buffalo, Of Gone to Seed, the series on exhib in Olean, Gindlesberger
Gindlesberger is interested has this to say: “This work interrogates the troubled
relationship we have with the places to which we belong.
in what he calls “locality and
This beautiful lakefront property consists of over 9 displacement.” Ruminating
on the decline of these
troubled relationship we have
with the places to which we
foregrounds and backgrounds
of his landscapes and cityscapes
acres of land with 1,000 feet of lake frontage. A wind- post-industrial cities and in belong. In this photographic and his able control of contrasts
particular the slow deaths of series, the American small in line and light give each piece
ing tree and brook-lined drive lead to the large Beck & the small towns around them, town serves as the locus at a clarity of design. Most of the
Tinkham designed residence. This family compound he collected images over a five-
year period as source material
which the mythical image of
America intersects with the
images include his “transient
character” set in a symbolic
offers the best of all summer activities - boating, sail- for his photographic projects.
Then, serving as both actor and
realities brought about by the tableau, giving a present tense
loss of community, a globalized to the narrative of the picture.
ing, waterskiing. Located just minutes from Chau- commentator, Gindlesberger economy, rural depopulation, This “nowness” enables the
inserted himself into his large-
tauqua Institution and 45 minutes from Ellicottville. format, panoramic landscapes.
and traumatic repurposing of
the landscape.”
viewer to have a more personal
entrance into the experience of
Recently graduated from The exhibition consists of each photograph, as the viewer
SUNY Buffalo with his MFA, 15 large-format giclée prints, tends to replace the figure in the
Call Tom Turner to view: 716-640-3912 Gindlesberger is currently
Adjunct Professor at the
digital composites,
between 2006 and 2008.
made photograph with her or himself.
The themes of each piece are
University of Wisconsin at Often centering the subject often simultaneously humorous
See Every Home, Every Hour, Every Day @ Milwaukee. of each photograph around and serious, the comic and tragic
Visit Us On The Web:
www.c21turnerbrokers.com Of Gone to Seed, the series
on exhibition in Olean,
a well-known idea or image,
Gindlesberger organizes his
ironies of life: isolation and
loneliness in a world of clichés
*Residential *Land *Commercial *Recreational *Investment Gindlesberger has this to say: compositions classically. SEE ART PAGE B-8
“This work interrogates the The carefully constructed

CHRISTMAS IN ELLICOTTVILLE: NOVEMBER 27-30 ~ ELLICOTTVILLE

 October 8-14, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page B-7

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Your physical training needs Balance, weight transference
to include all the components and spatial awareness are key
of fitness: cardio-vascular, skills needed for any physical
muscular strength/resistance activity, especially those which
training and flexibility. occur on a compromising
Cardiovascular (C.V.) surface. When training clients,
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offers “maintenance-mode,” performed on a B.O.S.U. Ball
while 4-6 times/week focuses or a Fulcrum Balance Board
on “progress-mode.” Choices bring noticeable results, while
BY KATHERINE PRESTON should place a greater demand promoting cardio endurance
on your heart and lungs over and muscular strength - all at the
With the cooler temperatures a sustained period of time. In same time!
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In general, depending on your min. cardio warm-up and a 10 maintaining - and even
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preparing approximately 8-12 stretching. performance in your sport,
weeks prior to the season’s Resistance Training (R.T.) while avoiding the risk of injury.
opening. should occur 2-4 times/week Katherine Preston is a
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our sense of balance, timing, times/week, while “progress- Specialist, and Fitness
coordination, weight transfer, mode” can happen with R.T. Instructor Specialist through the
spatial awareness, agility, workouts 3-4 times/week. Canadian Fitness Professionals
muscular endurance and Again, remember to begin with Assoc. Katherine founded and
power. Possible choices include a 10 min. cardio warm-up and operates her own business
skiing, snowboarding, hockey, finish with a 10 min. flexibility ABSolute Fitness Training
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capacity for these sports. hamstrings, adductors and Post-Re-Habilitation patients.
Psychologically, it’s important abductors (outer and inner Questions? Comments?
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activity with a secure level of focus on strengthening the abs, cogeco.ca or visit her website at
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BY KATHERINE PRESTON recognizing the co-relation unrealistic amounts of weight
and balance between proper within a self-imposed deadline.
Last week, I attended an nutrition and exercise. (Prior Apparently, they will try, do-
international fitness convention to the 1930’s, little was known, and pay- ANYTHING, as long
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put on consuming aids to regarding weight loss. In
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bit arbitrary, as bigger and bigger
between a French wine river
cruise, Bavarian castles, and
line onboard. You can bet your
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Art of a peeling mural version of
Edward Hopper’s Night Hawks,
looking like a fugitive from
a breadline; in another he sits
bleak; there is nothing but faded
tract housing stretching into the
distance. In this scarred and
deserted landscape, the artist
5 acres. Gorgeous landscaping and doesn’t get any better than this! Sun- kitchen so the whole family is together! CONT. FROM PAGE B-6
stunning inground pool round out the room addition with sliding glass door Double det. garage, and mudroom alone in a dilapidated theater, sits, halted mid-slide. There is
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through each photograph and evinces a tender longing. There to terms with the lost world of
leave the viewer both answers is also psychic exhaustion: in childhood.
and questions to the search one photograph the figure has Most of the photographs in
for meaning and identity in simply laid down in the grass, the exhibition have a similar
the human world and in life in fully-dressed, as if in total power; serving up cavernous,
general. surrender. This photograph also emptied spaces, they allow
The tone of the series is - points up a vein of sensuousness the viewer to fill them up with
both literally and figuratively that, paralleling the humor and his own reserves of anxious
- muted; there is a great quiet mitigating the tragic quality, contemplation and wounded
Original owners meticulously maintained this custom Walk to the slopes or the village! Relax in your own
built cedar sided contemporary overlooking the ex- beautifully decorated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo at the in the photographs, a pervasive runs through all the work. emotion.
pansive valley below. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 2-car base of the slopes at Holiday Valley. Cozy fireplace loneliness and a sort of black In one of the most memorable The exhibition continues
attached garage. Sold with 15 or 55 acres. $319,900 and huge deck round out the amenities. $279,000 nostalgia. These are leavened, images in the exhibition, and through October 24 at the
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Health bottom line: to “accept” the
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failure, regarding better health.
to the lifetime process.
Sources: Reality Fitness
Inc., Can- Fit- Pro Conference
& Trade Show, Toronto,
your very own business in charming
What a great lot to build your dream NEW PRICE! Own your own little CONT. FROM PAGE B-7
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downtown Randolph. All kitchen ture’s lush beauty on a dead-end road, home on this 40 acres of gorgeous
equipment stays. Fantastic location! so tons of privacy! Great spot for a natural beauty! Views to die for over- exercising becomes the answer habits is overlooked. Often, we Katherine Preston is a
Call today! $89,900 pond. Also offered as two 5-acre looking valley below. Some trails. to their weight issues. focus on weight loss, not on Registered Personal Trainer,
parcels. Hurry ... won’t last! $50,000 Bring your horses or ATVs. $89,900 “Lifestyle” is the secret the “gaining” process. True! Nutrition and Wellness
to success. Many overlook When personally training and Specialist, Older Adult
Mutton Hollow 6897 Plato Rd. the fact that healthy, long- counseling clients in nutrition, Specialist, and Fitness
lasting body fat loss is a we keep food and exercise Instructor Specialist through the
PROCESS or LIFESTYLE diaries- a very helpful strategy! Canadian Fitness Professionals
factor. Unfortunately, “… We get to the source. Patterns Assoc. Katherine founded and
many have accepted the belief emerge, which unquestionably operates her own business
that living in today’s society reveal to them their habits and ABSolute Fitness Training
is incompatible with what lifestyle. & Consulting, which offers
is required to apply lifestyle The secrets to BODY Certified Personal Training
changes” (Jan. 2006 JAMA) FAT loss and maintenance? and Nutrition Consulting
Apparently, many believe that Current education, in clients’ homes, in fitness
What a fabulous price on this 60-acre parcel in Great Ready to go! This great little lot is all ready for your
Valley. Build your country getaway right here over- dream home or cozy getaway! Three acres has elec- it’s either one or the other: motivation and support, facilities and as a referral for
looking rambling farm country. Trails. Couple of tric, driveway with culvert, town planning board ap- keeping up with schedules and patience, perseverance, self- Post-Re-Habilitation patients.
great spots for your home or cabin. $159,000 proval ... all it really needs is you! $28,900 current lifestyles vs. changing accountability, realistic short Questions? Comments?

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better health. Apparently, many
feel it’s “incompatible”. The
and long term planning
(baby steps), realistic goals,
recognition of and commitment
Contact Katherine at absfit@
cogeco.ca or visit her website at
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 October 8-14, 2009 ~ The Villager ~ Page B-9

Home
CONT. FROM PAGE B-1
,(This is Pat’s own creation;
,you can buy it on the web.)
LIVE AT
. You find the family bedrooms
uin the most traditional of
aplaces – upstairs. The master
tbedroom with its white-on-
owhite theme and romantic
bfireplace fairly oozes with
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relegance while Brogan’s
eroom sports a kid-friendly
mcombination of twin bed
dover double with spiral steps
Casino
Event Center
dfor access. My remembered
rskier-themed stained glass
sis another nice feature of
eBrogan’s room; originally it
aappeared at the tippy top of
nthe roof, but instead of moving
the piece, Pat moved the room
tup into the attic, giving the art
?a setting with plenty of light
ofrom both sides.
a Now pause, take a deep
dbreath, and consider this …
njust past the dining room,
da new wide hall was built
textending the home’s interior
gto the edge of the property
tline so a new side door and
pmud room could be added.
oThis hallway also leads to a
rstunning family room and loft
nguest suite which were created
gfrom the shell of the home’s
ecarriage house that stood
several feet out into the yard!
rWho would have thought?
l Once you get over your
esurprise at finding a relic of
syesteryear at the very heart of
dwhat makes the home glow
swith good feeling, you begin
nto notice the details that make
ytoday’s family room more
lthan yesterday’s barn. There
lis the humongous caribou
ehead named Bob, the natural
lstone fireplace, the accessories
rSharon unearthed from all You find the family bedrooms in the most traditional of
dover the world but mostly from places – upstairs. The master bedroom with its white-
saround Ellicottville, the great on-white theme and romantic fireplace fairly oozes with
nlook of the barn’s exterior elegance while Brogan’s room sports a kid-friendly
psiding which now, as much combination of twin bed over double with spiral steps
ras possible, forms the family for access. My remembered skier-themed stained glass
yroom walls, the similarly is another nice feature of Brogan’s room; originally it
appeared at the tippy top of the roof, but instead of moving
yrough wood used for cabinets, the piece, Pat moved the room up into the attic, giving the
ythe bar area ceiling, and the art a setting with plenty of light from both sides.
ebar itself, salvaged from the
nremains of the old Gramco by bending steel and braided his railings from pockmarked
dgrainery in Little Valley and railing to the precisely correct screens once used to sort gravel
inset with a gleaming metal angle, then filling this custom to various sizes at Garnett
ytrough which is the perfect frame with velvety smooth, Gravel in Great Valley.
lmedium for keeping beer cans honey-colored pine steps Come to think of it, only
non ice. which fan out in a design a handful of other local
o Other builders might have worthy of Alexander Calder. builders find true happiness in
hordered a stock spiral staircase Other builders might have remodeling work; most prefer
lto provide access to the rustic shopped online for interesting building houses from scratch.
guest bedroom and bath above railings to protect people at the Pat Tretts is different from
nthe family room. Pat fabricated top of the stairs. Pat, typically, most other builders. We are
a stairway-slash-work of art went his own way, machining very fortunate.
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around covered deck and walk- Includes appliances. $249,000 garage, 2-story barn with tice requested. $75,000 2-car garage. $325,000 ings. 3bdrms, 2.5 baths, brick
out basement. $136,000 workshop. $379,000 f/p. Co-op ownership. $265,000

2-A SunUp Holiday Park 4548 Route 353 0 Route 353 - 2 Acres 0 Mill Street - Lots 9 HoliMont Ave. Plum Stream #3 or #8
Prime E’ville location. Lot Old plank farmhouse-circa Commercial Village bldg lots. 1/2 acre with NEW ON THE MARKET! Two to Choose From!
rent covers taxes, garbage, 1885. 4bdrms, 1.5 baths, 2+ Looking for a profitable busi- great view of HV ski resort. Great HoliMont location, bright Prime location. Ski in/out. Walk
grass cutting and snow remov- car garage, barn, on 1+ acres. ness opportunity? 158-unit/4 Short walk to village shops & & spacious. 3bdrms, 2 baths, to village. Tastefully decorated,
al. Furnished - move right in. Beautiful old trees (1 walnut) bldg storage facility w/more restaurants. This is a rare find walk to ski! Furnished. Ski stor- w/w carpet. 3bdrm units, sel-
Walk mins. to village. $54,900 adds to its charm. $105,000 acreage available. $599,000 so ACT NOW! $99,000 each age, babbling brook! $279,000 dom for sale. Do not pass it up!

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3bdrms + loft, 3.5 baths, gas f/p, Charming Bavarian manor w/ 4bdrms, 3 baths with
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Wildflower Alpine Meadows Fox Ridge

Across from HV. Sutidos, 3bdrms, 2.5 baths, across from HV. View this every morning!
1 & 2bdrms available. Convenient to golf or skiing. 3-4bdrm unit townhomes.
For sale from ... $98,500 For sale from ... $274,900 For sale from ... $229,000
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716-699-3954 Office Direct Pinetree Village
3bdrm townhomes with f/p &
decks. Close to park & library.
Valley Village
Ski in & out from the
Chute chairlift at
SnowPine Village
Conveniently located across from
HV. Available w/1, 2 or 3bdrms.
For sale from ... $143,800 Holiday Valley Resort Now for sale from ... $105,900

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Tamarack Club
Completed December 2009
Buy Now & Save! Trade to Over 4000
Use This Ski Season! Resorts World Wide!

‡ Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pools ‡ Concierge ‡ True Slopeside Location

‡ Hot Tubs ‡ Bell Service ‡ Owners Club Room
‡ Saunas ‡ Room Service ‡ Next To First Hole For Golf
‡ Fitness Area ‡ Valet Parking ‡ Personal Ski Lockers
‡ Underground Parking

Unit Prices Range From $66,500 to $174,900!

Studios, One Bedrooms, Two Bedrooms & Three Bedrooms
716-699-3500 | www.tamarackclub.com | info@tamarackclub.com
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