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What’s inside...

YOUR HOUSE 4

Tips to get your yard summer-ready

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A guide to saving water … and your lawn

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Building or Replacing a Deck?

YOUR HOME 7

Humidity’s Effect on the Gardener

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What to keep in mind when updating home flooring

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Tricks to simplify outdoor entertaining

FEATURE 14

History at home

YOUR HOBBIES 18

Author and mom offers 5 simple tips to get dinner on the table

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Ruff weather - Pet safety paramount during the summer season

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Tips to easily spruce up your home this summer

YOUR FINANCES 22

More home buyers are taking advantage of today’s low mortgage rates

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US home sales growth driven mostly by Midwest

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Keep your trees green and your property value greener

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Your House

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Summer Prep

Tips to get your yard summer-ready Although you may be itching to get back outside, before you can relax there’s work to do. After enduring the wear and tear of fall and winter, most yards need attention to get back into summer shape.

These tips from the experts at Sun Joe will help you clean up your entire yard in time for summer so there’s more time to enjoy the great outdoors: • Garden - Prepare your planting bed by using a tiller before seeding.

Loosening up existing soil helps water and nutrients reach your new plants’ roots. Better yet, add some manure before tilling to create a healthy growing environment.

• Trees - Spring and summer are all about new life and dead tree limbs hanging around your home can kill the mood. Instead of climbing up a rickety latter with clippers, keep your feet planted and use Sun Joe’s cordless Pole Chain Saw. This lightweight chainsaw allows you to saw off dead limbs and let gravity do the rest... just make sure to stand back using the 15-foot extension.

• Mulch - Use the mild weather of spring before it gets too hot to lay down or freshen up the mulch around your plants. A thin (2-3 inches deep) layer of mulch around your landscape will help keep roots cool in the upcoming summer months and warm when cooler weather inevitably returns again.

• Grass - When your grass is recovering from the long winter, you should wait until your soil dries out before starting work on your lawn because being too eager and working on soggy soil can harm

already tender new grass roots. Once your grass is alive and growing, mow only once you need to - grass is at its healthiest if you cut no more than a third of the blade. Get your timing right and your neighbors will notice that the grass is always greener on your side.

• Driveway/Patio - Over the winter months, mildew, grime, dirt and stains have grown in your outdoor spaces, reduced curb appeal and destroyed your yard. Sun Joe’s line of easy-to-use electric pressure washers can make your spaces look brand new, delivering thousands of pounds of water pressure to demolish every square inch of dirt from your driveway, your patio, your sidewalk and even your home’s siding.

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Water

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A guide to saving water … and your lawn to assist in understanding local conditions.

The total water applied can be determined by placing a rain gauge or empty tuna cans around your yard prior to an irrigation cycle. Another option is to install a wireless soil moisture sensor, like the Toro Precision Soil Sensor, which fits almost any controller and installs in minutes. This helps eliminate guesswork by continuously monitoring soil moisture levels to prevent the system from overwatering.

Limit Water Intake Friell says a general rule to keep in mind is that turfgrass does better when managed on the dry side rather than wet. When soil is constantly wet, grass roots are deprived of oxygen and may become more susceptible to disease.

No longer must you choose between your lawn and saving water.

Experts say there are ways to save both water and money that won’t hurt your turf.

“We often see sprinklers watering sidewalks and drives, running during rain, or sending water down the drain from leaky heads,” says Josh Friell, Ph. D, senior agronomist of The Toro Company’s Center for Advanced Turf Technology. “The good news is there are simple, cost-effective actions homeowners can take to save up to 30 percent in outdoor water usage alone.”

Friell recommends these lawn-care watering tips: First Things First Most timed sprinklers water in the early morning, without homeowner attention. At the beginning of the season, run each zone briefly during daylight hours to see how the system is operating. Look for broken lines or damaged sprinkler heads, and inspect spray patterns to ensure water isn’t wasted.

When to Water Experts suggest watering deeply and infrequently. This helps wet the entire root zone and encourages deeper root growth, which helps the lawn better tolerate mild to moderate drought. It is best to water in the early morning around 4 to 5 a.m., as this gives lawns time to absorb the moisture and prevents evaporation due to daytime heat.

How Much to Water During summer, your grass should receive between 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water weekly, including natural precipitation. Water requirements vary by turf variety, local weather conditions, and site conditions such as shade.

Your local university extension office can be a good source of information

When in Drought Avoid lawn mowing during heat and drought. Lawns under such stress have limited ability to recover from mowing and can be damaged even more. Instead, mow after a rainfall or irrigation day. Finally, maintaining higher mowing heights will help turf tolerate the heat and drought of summer. Doing so also requires less frequent mowing, which means more time to enjoy your lawn!

Water Rebates Many cities and water agencies across the U.S. offer water conservation and rebate programs to homeowners to encourage adoption of more efficient irrigation solutions. Find a list of the latest rebates at watersmart. toro.com/rebates/.

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With the right watering techniques, you can save water, money and time while maintaining a healthy lawn.

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Your House

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Deck

Building or replacing a deck?

Nearly 40 million decks in North America are projected to be more than 20 years old - and likely showing their age, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association. If one of those decks is yours, you may want to think twice before choosing the material for your next deck.

Long the go-to material, wood is increasingly being replaced by composite decking as the material of choice for outdoor spaces. Designed to deliver incredible durability, easy maintenance and lasting beauty, composite decking offers all the beauty of wood without the hassles of continuous upkeep.

“Today’s homeowners want to spend their time enjoying their outdoor living spaces - rather than maintaining them,” said Adam Zambanini, vice president of marketing for Trex, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking. “High-performance composite decking stands up to weather and dayto-day wear far better than wood. It’s also made from recycled content, which makes it an ideal choice for today’s eco-conscious consumers.”

Here are five key advantages of using composite decking: Durability Composite decking is designed for maximum durability. It resists fading, staining, scratching and mold, and won’t rot, crack or warp. It’s also insectproof and splinter-free, making it safer and more comfortable for families with kids and pets.

Low-maintenance With composite decking, you never need to worry about sanding, staining or painting. Just an occasional soap-and-water cleaning is all that’s needed

to maintain stability and beauty for decades. Trex decking even comes with a 25-year Fade and Stain Warranty, ensuring that it will continue to look and perform as well as the first day it was installed.

Aesthetics Featuring high-definition wood grain patterns and rich, saturated colors, composite decking looks and feels more natural than ever before. Color options range from deep earth tones to spicy reds and pristine greys, including tropically-inspired boards that feature the distinct streaked look of exotic hardwoods. In addition to the range of decking looks available, homeowners also can find a wide selection of composite accessories, such as railings, stairs, gates, pergolas and furniture, to create a truly customized outdoor space.

Sustainability Composite decking provides the look and feel of wood without the environmental impact. The deck boards are made using recycled content, including reclaimed industrial wood scraps and recycled plastic from common items such as shopping bags and newspaper sleeves.

Value Although the initial cost of composite decking can be higher, when you factor in the cost of ongoing maintenance required with a wood deck, a composite deck can end up paying for itself in well under 10 years.

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Gardening

Your Home

Humidity’s effect on the gardener

By Mary Lu Wells

Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County When we work in the garden in the heat of a summer day or wonder if it will frost at night in Spring or Fall, we seldom consider humidity. There o is a reason why we feel hotter at 90 F on a muggy day than we would feel in Arizona. The temperature will be the same BUT the humidity will not.

Let’s see why!

In a given volume of air, the amount of water vapor (gas) it can hold will increase with the temperature IF the pressure remains the same. Got that? The water vapor in an air mass comes from the ocean, lakes, rivers and the transpiration of plants. People who live by the sea, in a river valley or forest will experience a damper or more humid climate than those in the middle of a continent. Air masses which move up the Mississippi-Ohio river valleys from the Gulf bring warm, humid air.

The relative humidity is high, 80-90%. The air mass has absorbed about as much water vapor as it can. As a result, we “feel” hotter. Why? o Humans keep cool (body temperature 98.6 F) by sweating. Our sweat, H2O, evaporates into the air to become H2O vapor leaving the salt behind on our skin. As our sweat evaporates, it takes some of our heat with it - we feel cooler and we actually are!

If the air is near saturation (90-100%) we do not sweat well and do not cool off! Why? Because the already saturated air, can’t hold any more water, even from you. In Arizona, where the relative humidity is low (2040%) our sweat instantly evaporates and cools us down (as long as we keep drinking water).

So, back to that gardener on that hot, muggy July day. When is the o best time to garden? You might think early morning. 70 F is better than o 90 , right? WRONG! Go back and review what I just said. As the air warms, its relative humidity drops. Remember, warm air can hold more moisture, therefore your sweating will be more effective (remember Arizona) and you will “feel” cooler. Also, the breeze usually picks up as the o day progresses. Heat stroke occurs when we can’t sweat. 98.6 F rises to o o o 103 -104 -105 F – oops – you die. It is not the temperature of the air – it’s the humidity that kills you!

This discussion wouldn’t be complete without talking about the mysteries of humidity, dew, and frost. Stay tuned, more will be revealed next time.

An old housewives tale says “on a warm summer day go out at dawn and rub your hands through the grass: if the grass is wet, no rain – if dry, showers in the p.m. or even a thunderstorm.” True or false? Probably true!

Why? Once again, humidity holds the key. But first let’s go inside and pour a nice cold glass of lemonade. On the day the grass was dry and the temperature early in the day is 70 degrees F, we fill the glass with ice, pour in

the cold lemonade and what happens? We have all experienced this. On our warm, muggy day, relative humidity is high, 90%, as the air touches the cold surface of the glass it cools by conduction and can hold less H20 vapor. So where does this water vapor go? It condenses out as moisture (dew) on the glass. If I could make the glass really cold, below 32 degrees F, I would get frost, not dew! This doesn’t happen in the winter – why now?! In the winter, indoor air is dry – relative humidity is low – 30%.

There are three ways heat is transferred, we mentioned conduction (touching). Radiation is more mysterious, yet we experience it every time we stand in the sun or in front of a wood stove. A warm mass (object) will radiate its heat to a cooler mass. So, during the day the sun warms the soil and plants in your garden. At night, especially if the sky is clear (no blanket) the warm earth, plants and air radiate the heat back into the atmosphere. Remember: cool air can hold less water vapor. If the humidity is high, as the temperature drops the moisture will precipitate out as dew drops or frost crystals depending upon the temperature. This occurs in a stable air mass. If a front is moving through it all depends on the temperature and relative humidity of the new air mass.

We protect our plants from frost by: Cover: this keeps the ground’s warmth from radiating back into space (clouds also do this).

Light a smudge pot. This also forms a hazy blanket to block radiation (warm air from going back to the atmosphere).

Turn on a fan! This mixes the air layers: remember cold air sinks! Stir it up.

Spray your plants with water. As the water freezes it gives off heat!

YES! The opposite of evaporative cooling.

Finally, I am done and now you know more than you ever wanted to know about the why of things.

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Flooring

What to keep in mind when updating home flooring Updating your home flooring? From durability to style to color, there are many things to consider and you’ll want to be sure these elements match your family’s lifestyle.

Here are five great questions to ask yourself before you begin the remodel process.

• How do you want the space to feel?

Do you want the room to feel calming, fun, classic, dramatic or rustic?

When you start to play with adjectives, you may realize you already have a direction in mind.

For a calm look, choose a floor color that is tonal with your wall color.

Or if you’re dreaming of a dramatic hotel look, try something deep and rich to contrast with your walls and give an elegant base to your design.

• Do you want to play with pattern?

The reason most homeowners have challenges getting a space to feel like that final image on a home improvement show, is that they often chicken out before pulling the trigger on bold updates. Designers however jump in head first, layering patterns and textures to give a space depth and a sense of home. Remember, if you love something, it’s never going out of style.

It’s helpful to think of flooring as the pants to an outfit. Choose something classic, go patterned and fun, or just wear shorts!

• Who uses the room?

Who does the flooring have to serve? Is it a high-traffic area? If so, look for waterproof, pet-proof and kid-proof carpet, such as Tigressa H2O, available at Flooring America, which can withstand tough household spills and pet accidents.

If durability doesn’t play as important a role in your choice, consider plush, eco-friendly options like Tigressa’s Cherish line, which is 75 percent finer than current soft carpet standards. Their color enhancement system protects each fiber, allowing for deeper colors and textures that stay beautiful, new and fresh longer than the average carpet.

Keep in mind that thanks to technology innovations in carpeting, you can have the best of both worlds when it comes to strength and softness.

Ultimately, choose soft carpeting that doesn’t quickly show matting, crushing and wear. To learn more about innovations in flooring, visit flooringamerica.com.

• What’s on trend?

Gray is the new beige, and grays and browns look great together. So if you have an existing brown floor, you can easily partner a room nearby with gray flooring. Most of the time, it’s all in how you accessorize the space.

• Should I be scared of color?

If you have always loved a particular color, have fun in one room with it. There are always ways to accessorize colored flooring in different combinations to change how a space feels, so you’re never stuck with one look.

Flooring choices are sometimes overwhelming. Be sure to check with a trusted flooring retailer who can offer design and performance recommendations that will best suit your home.

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Backyard Fun

Your Home

Tricks to simplify outdoor entertaining Some of summer’s favorite moments happen right in your backyard: the sounds of children running around, the smells of fresh-cut grass and newly planted flowers, and the gathering of family and friends.

Here are a few simple tricks to make your next soiree the best one yet: Build Atmosphere Your patio and backyard are an extension of your home, so don’t limit your creativity to indoors. Avoid harsh overhead lighting and create an inviting summer atmosphere by stringing paper lanterns or lightbulbs across your deck or around the railings.

While you want outdoor furniture to be stylish, you also want to make sure it provides comfort.

Many outdoor furniture cushions are made from rough material, so consider bringing indoor cushions outside. You can always take them inside if a summer rain hits.

Rather than keeping an outdoor cooler sitting in the corner, consider making a DIY picnic table with cooler storage or building a wooden crate for your existing cooler. Create space and balance by utilizing the corners of your deck, as well, with an accent plant, side table or a rustic bar cart.

Keep Guests Full and Happy Create a simple and refreshing summer appetizer and drink menu to keep guests content.

When you’re ready to get started on your menu, a high-performance blender, such as the Vitamix 780, is a must-have kitchen appliance. The sleek silhouette, touch-screen panel and low-profile container makes large batches quickly and clean-up easy.

Easily whip up a batch of smoothies for unexpected visitors. To make a cucumber melon smoothie, blend chunks of cucumber, grapes, cantaloupe and honeydew for a delicious summer treat for both kids and adults.

For kids’ summer sleepovers, try an easy no-nut butter recipe – perfect for dipping apples and carrots and refueling after an intense backyard game of flag football. Simply blend sunflower, flaxseed and sesame seeds, and you won’t need to worry about any gluten or nut allergies.

For the perfect happy hour, incorporate refreshing pineapple into your menu and treat your guests to a summer combination of piña coladas and fruity avocado salsa.

Prep, Don’t Stress By preparing for guests ahead of time, you’ll be relaxed and ready to entertain if a neighbor comes knocking on your door to chat. Keep a decorative, weatherproof crate or wooden bin with a secure lid on the edge of your deck. That way, kids can keep all of their toys in one place and clean them up quickly when guests arrive. You can even use multiple crates and have them handy for extra bench seating.

Create a grocery list so you’re not overwhelmed in the store. Dividing your list by appetizers, main courses and desserts will help you navigate. Make fresh produce last longer by storing it in the fridge rather than a fruit bowl, or by creating ready-to-use plastic bags of frozen fruits for your smoothies.

So, call up your family and friends and let the summer fun begin!

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Photo courtesy Judy Taylor Zariczny The present-day Evergreen Tea Room and Guest House was built in 1838.

By Rich Place

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here’s something to be said about a house that stays in the family from generation to generation, but it’s another thing to have it recognized for its historic presence on a statewide level.

As Route 219 makes its turn at the often-busy intersection with Route 98 in Great Valley, plenty of commuters drive past the Evergreen Tea Room, a bed and breakfast that has also been home to the Taylor family for nearly a century.

Last year, a marker was unveiled outside of the building designating it as the Plank Road House, having been built in the mid-1800s and originally used as a place for horse-and-buggy travelers to get a room and a meal before heading on their way.

Its most recent owners, Jeff and Judy Taylor Zariczny, now operate it with the building’s history in mind.

“I don’t have a day that goes by that I don’t feel that it was meant to be to have this,” said Judy Zariczny.

Her grandmother, Minnie Taylor, began operating the house as the Evergreen Tea Room in 1926. The guest book proves it was a hot spot for parties, school reunions and plenty of homemade dinners.

It later became Taylor’s Tourist Home and would open to hunters in the fall and, when the ski industry developed, skiers. The family hosted guests until the mid-1990s before its current owners purchased it in 2006 and began to restore the home while keeping many of its historic qualities.

It officially reopened as a bed and breakfast, The Evergreen Tea Room and Guest House, in May 2008. For Judy Zariczny, it’s returning to her roots.

She grew up in the house until she “walked across the street and got married.” Then the couple lived in Salamanca for a short period of time before purchasing a house on Depot Street in Great Valley and living there for 35 years.

When her parents passed away, Judy returned home.

“He was very happy to know it was going to survive,” she said about her father’s thoughts on the house. “Most of his life was in this house, and most of mine — I’d come over once or twice a day anyway.”

The house has undergone a significant transformation, both in recent years but also on a much broader sense since the building was built.

A collection of pictures on the staircase visually shows the changes.

“We think this one is from the 1870s,” said Judy of the first picture in the collection. She pointed out a telegraph pole to the right of the house.

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ATTORNEYS AT LAW REAL ESTATE | BUSINESS | PROBATE | ELDER LAW www.pblawny.com 481 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14760 Changes over the years included a fire that destroyed a back wing of the building in the late 19th century and the removal of the porch likely in the early 1900s.

The most recent renovations came about 10 years ago when Jeff Zariczny used his handiwork on a wide variety of changes in the house.

“I remodeled the whole place,” Jeff Zariczny said.

“Over 400 sheets of drywall, 3,000 feet of wiring, 4½ baths.”

Among the most significant changes, a new front porch was added to bring back the house’s look from over a century ago. Rooms were completely changed around to house three bed and breakfast rooms on the second floor. Pretty much everything — from the floors to the ceiling — was completely renovated.

Although much has changed to the inside of the building, it was all done with history in mind. For example, many of the “new” lights through the house were made from old ones found in the attic during the renovation. Also, the new 600 lineal feet of baseboards around the house were made from white pine trees grown in the backyard.

People who stay in the house will inquire about its history, glance at the collection of photographs that line the staircase or perhaps browse the old guest books and see the likes of Edsel Ford or international visitors.

It’s a home with so much more to offer.

“It was such a critical part of the founding of Great Valley,” Marilyn Eddy Siperek, historian for the town of Great Valley. “Had that place been located a mile one way or the other, the whole town would have been different. It was really a part of history and continues to be.”

Plenty of stories have been told about the building’s popularity during the 19th century.

It was popular for stagecoaches when it was known as the “halfway house” because of its location

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halfway between Kill Buck and Ellicottville. The ironic archway — the one that stands now is a replica of the original — features a semicircle at the top so stagecoach drivers didn’t have to duck entering the property.

Later, it was popular for train passengers who had to wait on trains north of Salamanca until a clear track opened in the busy rail city. Now, located near the heart of ski country, it’s a warm place to grab a meal and a good night’s rest.

“It’s changed, but it’s always been used by sharing the place with people,” Judy Zariczny said.

The effort to draw awareness to the property’s history was jump-started by a recent effort through the county’s tourism department, Siperek said. The building was added to a county brochure dedicated to Cattaraugus County heritage — it’s “Site 19” on a historic trail that takes commuters down Route 219.

Last autumn, about a half dozen area residents, including Siperek and Judy Zariczny, dressed in Victorian clothing to celebrate the unveiling of the historic sign. Siperek spoke during the ceremony and pretended it was the mid-1800s. Other guests acted as prominent figures from the time period.

Siperek worked with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to apply for the roadside marker. She said primary documentation, like a journal entry or newspaper article from the time, were needed to prove its age. “(They are) really stringent on requirements but they are really good requirements because you want something that is going to have a designation to be accurate,” Siperek said.

Siperek and Zariczny both thanked officials from the town of Great Valley for installing the sign in front of the Evergreen Tea Room and Guest House.

“It’s been fun,” Judy Zariczny said about learning about the house’s history and discovering new items during its most recent renovation. “It’s been interesting and it’s been joyful. It’s a joy to be in this house.”

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Time for Dinner

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Author and mom offers 5 simple tips to get dinner on the table The challenge working parents face in maintaining work-life balance is often compared to a juggling act.

Finding time together, especially on weeknights when family schedules tend to be hectic, is no small task.

But finding time together, particularly at the dinner table, can pay a host of dividends. According to the Family Dinner Project, studies have linked regular family dinners with higher grade-point averages and selfesteem in children, as well as lower rates of obesity and eating disorders in both children and adolescents.

Cook, writer, activist and mother of two Katie Workman knows full well how difficult it can be to make nightly dinners together part of a family’s routine. But Workman, whose latest book, “Dinner Solved!”

(Workman Publishing), provides 100 family-friendly recipes and variations to ensure that everyone at the table is happy, relishes the opportunity to help others make family dinners a fun part of their nightly routines.

“Many of us put so much pressure on ourselves when it comes to family meals,” says Workman. “But when we ease up on that pressure, dinner actually seems to happen more often, and the meals are a lot more fun.”

To help even the busiest moms and dads find time for family dinners, Workman offers the following tips so parents can produce weeknight meals the whole family can enjoy.

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1. Less is more Don’t make yourself crazy trying to master a recipe with an endless ingredient list on a Wednesday night. Weeknight meals don’t have to be perfect or exotic. Even the simplest recipes can make for delicious meals.

2. Change it up Skip those time-consuming, last-minute trips to the grocery store for missing ingredients by replacing them with something similar that you already have on hand.

3. Elevate your meal from simple to sophisticated Pairing weeknight meals with the perfect wine can elevate midweek meatballs to something more memorable. Versatile and budget-friendly,

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4. Get a head start on prep work Whenever possible, reduce the stress of weeknight meals by doing some of your meal prep long before dinnertime. Chop veggies for the week on Sunday nights or take a few minutes each morning to gather ingredients for that night’s meal.

5. Make it a family affair Make weeknight meals more fun by involving the whole family. Parents can let the kids peel carrots or measure rice or perform other age-appropriate activities.

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Midweek Meals Made Easy Delicious and easy-to-prepare, this recipe for “Maple-Barbecue Pork Meatballs” from Katie Workman’s “Dinner Solved!” makes the perfect weeknight family meal. Pile them on rice or couscous or quinoa with a few extra spoonfuls of barbecue sauce for an easy and different weeknight dinner.

Maple-Barbecue Pork Meatballs Serves 6 3⁄4 cup panko bread crumbs 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for dipping if you like 1⁄2 cup grated peeled apple 1⁄3 cup minced onion 1 large egg, lightly beaten Kosher or coarse salt, to taste 1 tablespoon maple syrup 11⁄2 pounds ground pork 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Combine the bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, apple, onion, egg, and salt in a large bowl. Add the maple syrup and stir to blend. Add the pork and combine well using your hands, but try not to squeeze the mixture too much. Form 1-inch-round meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.

3. Bake the meatballs until cooked through, 16 to 20 minutes. Serve hot, with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

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Pets

Ruff weather

Pet safety paramount during the summer season

By Amber Turba

Special to House & Home The summer months can be uncomfortable when temperatures rise and the sun starts to heat up — however, many forget the hot summer sun is uncomfortable — dangerous, even — to people and pets.

While it’s crucial and difficult to keep track of sunblocked skin and shading the children, it’s also important to give time to protecting the fourlegged friends of the family, and the McKean County SPCA offers tips on how to keep pets cool this summer season.

Take care to limit pet exercise on extremely hot days, adjusting intensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature outside.

Choosing to walk dogs or cats in the morning and the evening can be the difference between help and harm.

“Here we have a rule where we don’t take the dogs out on walks if you put your hand on the back of the pavement and it’s too hot because the blacktop will burn their paws,” said Tawni Mason, kennel staff member at the McKean County SPCA. Generally, Mason explained, if it’s too hot out for you, it’s too hot for your pet.

“Think about how uncomfortable you get when it’s blisteringly hot out,” she said, “and remember that you’re not covered in fur. Animals are very sensitive to heat.”

It’s important to remember that it’s not just the ambient temperature, but also the humidity that can affect pets, according to Dr. Barry Kellogg, VMD of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association.

“Animals pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body,” Kellogg explained. “If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves, and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels — very quickly.”

As a result, if an animal has to be kept outside for an extended period of time, it’s important to provide ample shade and water, Mason noted.

“If we have dogs outside, we make sure to provide them with shade and a cool bowl of water that is refilled every hour or so to avoid temperature rising,” she said. “And they usually aren’t outside for more than an hour or two every day.”

In heat waves, pet owners can help cool their pets by adding ice to water when possible. Tree shade and tarps are ideal because they don’t obstruct air flow the way doghouses can.

And, above all, pets of any sort should not be kept inside a vehicle, “not even for a minute,” according to Kellogg.

Photos submitted The dog days of summer are upon us –– a time of year that pets can become uncomfortable when temperatures rise and the sun starts to heat up. But the McKean County SPCA offers tips on how to keep pets cool this summer.

“On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels,” Kellogg explained. “On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within ten minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees and your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage, if not death.”

Animals are at particular risk for heat stroke if they are old, young, overweight, not conditioned to prolonged exercise, or have heart or respiratory disease, Kellogg added. Some breeds of dogs — like boxers, pugs, shih tzus, and others with short muzzles — will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat.

In order to ensure safety when pets do begin to feel the heat, pet owners should take the animal’s temperature in order to determine the severity of the situation. According to Kellogg, dogs’ temperatures should not exceed 104 degrees; otherwise, they may be at risk for heatstroke.

Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure and unconsciousness.

Ultimately, when special care is given to protect the entire family from the hot summer sun, not only is danger avoided, but the summertime can be filled with safe, fun-filled days for all.

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Interior Decorating

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Tips to easily spruce up your home this summer

By Deb Wuethrich

Special to House & Home OLEAN— It’s summer. The sun is shining, the world is bright — but things look a little drab inside the house.

While some believe changing up the home or consulting with an interior decorator might be expensive, it’s not necessarily true. There are many simple, inexpensive changes that can be made to bring that summer feel inside.

Joan Pingitore, interior designer/owner of Allegany-based Paragon Interior Designs, often suggests changing the color of a room as a first step.

“Simply painting can help. I just did a whole house where we used modern summer colors that were bright and fresh,” she said. “It’s amazing how just painting can change the whole feel of a room.”

If the same piece of art has hung on the wall for years, consider an update.

“Put up pictures of summer flowers,” Pingitore suggests. “It doesn’t have to be from an art show. There is some surprisingly cheap art out there.”

Her tips also include ideas such as reconsidering the use of heavy draperies.

“There are so many different kinds of window treatments these days and it’s all about bringing in light and freshness,” Pingitore said. If the drapes must stay, she recommends tying them way back to allow in more light.

On the same theme, since it’s nice outdoors, bring nature into the house.

“Place some plants and flowers around,” she suggests. “You’d be surprised at what that does. It’s such a simple thing and not that expensive.”

Other changes that can make a big difference include replacing old scatter rugs, but be careful to keep rugs at a minimum or the home

Photo by Deb Wuethrich Walls can have a new look for summer by taking down the landscape that’s hung there for years, replacing it with something new and fresh, such as a floral print. Interior designer Joan Pingitore, of Paragon Interior Designs, said art doesn’t have to be expensive to offer a different look.

Photo by Deb Wuethrich Interior designer Joan Pingitore, of Paragon Interior Designs, notes summer decorating is about bringing touches of the outdoors inside. Simple tips such as adding plants or flowers or changing up the pillows can make a world of difference.

won’t look as neat or have a summer feel. Decorative pillows can also be swapped out.

“Almost everyone has couch pillows,” said Pingitore. “It’s such a cheap thing that can be done and can alter the whole feel of a room.”

Something most everyone struggles with is having too much stuff, which can create clutter.

“I have clutter, too,” said Pingitore. “Clutter can also be irritating to the mind, so we need to just clean and get rid of some things.” She adds if you can’t part with it, put it somewhere out of sight for a while. And if you’re looking for something to help tame the clutter, don’t forget yard sales. That $5 white wicker over-the-tank cupboard might spruce things up while corralling bathroom clutter at the same time.

Bookcases can also get out of control, and may need rearranging, leaving space as well for eye appeal.

A key piece of advice Pingitore shares with her clients is to make front entrances pretty and inviting.

“That’s your invitation to your home,” she said, and recommends looking around at what others have done to make their porches, patios and entryways pleasing to the senses. This can include planting flowers, adding potted plants or flowers or a summer wreath on the door. Also, any debris or unpleasant distractions should be removed.

For those who can’t decide what they want to do or don’t know where to start, seeking the advice of an interior designer may make sense. Assistance can often be found in home design shops or by making an appointment through an interior design business such as the one Pingitore operates where she will come to you.

“People don’t understand we can actually help point them in the right direction and even save them money,” she said. “They might want to start with a consultation, just to get some ideas. I find that people who’ve used my services want me back. We try to help make the changes our clients want and keep them affordable at the same time.”

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Mortgage

More home buyers are taking advantage of today’s low mortgage rates If you’re in the market to buy a home, today’s historically low average mortgage rates are something to celebrate. Mortgage rates play a significant role in how much home you can afford -- and when rates are low, a home that was once unaffordable may now be within reach.

Mortgage rates change frequently, and over the last 45 years they have ranged from a high of 18.63 percent in 1981, to a low of 3.31 percent in 2012. Experts say today’s figures are not anything to take for granted.

“While it’s not likely that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate will return to its all-time record low, today’s average rates are still very low compared to almost any year since 1971 -- all to a buyer’s advantage,” says Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac. At an average of 3.58 percent as of April 2016, today’s rates are “not to be missed for those ready to make the major investment of a home purchase,” says Becketti. “Small changes in mortgage rates can have a significant impact on monthly payments.”

For example, a $200,000 loan financed at 8.86 percent in the 1970s translated to an approximate monthly payment of $1,589. In the 2000s, the average rate of 6.29 percent meant an approximate payment of $1,237. Today, that same monthly payment would only be $908.

Experts say for this reason, now is a great time to buy.

Beyond mortgage rates, there are other important aspects to under-

stand before buying a home, such as getting a firm handle on your finances, knowing your credit score, and understanding your down payment options. For more information and tools on buying a home and homeownership, visit myhome.freddiemac.com.

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Housing Demand

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US home sales growth driven mostly by Midwest ing an initial forecast of nearly flat sales in 2016.

First-time buyers accounted for 32 percent of sales last month. The increase marks a slight improvement from the 30 percent share in March but remains below the historic average of 40 percent.

The absence of new listings reflects the long reach of the housing bubble, which burst roughly nine years ago and triggered a vicious recession.

The ensuing crash left millions of owners to this day — nearly seven years into a recovery — without the equity to sell their homes and still have money for a down payment on another. The wave of foreclosures led to mass purchases by investors, who are renting homes instead of re-selling them as prices have recovered in recent years.

Builders have yet to relieve the supply pressures, despite some additional construction this year.

By Josh Boak

The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Midwestern homebuyers helped spark a national increase in real estate sales during April, a sign that demand for housing remains steady despite rising prices and tight inventories.

Sales of existing homes rose 1.7 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.

Americans are eagerly searching for homes. But rising prices and few sales listings have limited the number of people who can afford to buy.

Steady hiring and ultra-low mortgage rates have provided a foundation of buyer demand. That demand, however, has yet to coax more sellers into the market during the traditional spring buying season when sales volumes are generally highest.

“Low inventory of homes for sale continues to dampen homebuyers’ ability to find properties in the face of solid job and wage growth,” said Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist at the real estate firm Trulia.

Sales jumped 12.1 percent in the Midwest, generally the most affordable region for housing. Purchases increased slightly in the Northeast but fell in the South and West.

A shortage of sales listings are pushing up home values, creating affordability pressures for some potential buyers. The number of listings has fallen 3.6 percent over the past 12 months. Prices have climbed so substantially in the West that sales volumes have actually declined from a year ago, evidence that buyers are priced out of the market where home values have constantly eclipsed wage gains.

The median home sales price was $232,500 in April, a 6.3 percent increase from a year ago. But sales have been strong enough so far this year that the Realtors expect total sales to rise 3 percent from 2015, revis-

Housing starts advanced 6.6 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, the Commerce Department said this week. That gain makes up part of a decline in March. Ground breakings are running ahead of last year’s pace, largely because of a dramatic increase in the construction of single-family houses, especially in the Midwest and South.

Demand has held up in large part because of low interest rates.

The benchmark 30-year mortgage rate stayed near three-year low this week at 3.58 percent, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. Rates are lower than both the 3.84 percent average last year and the historic average of roughly 6 percent.

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Tree Care

Keep your trees green and your property value greener Mature trees increase property value by as much as 10 percent, according to the U.S. Forest Service. But a tree can shift from asset to liability when branches, trunks or roots suffer an injury and threaten to cause property or personal damage. Insects and disease are also potential threats to valuable trees.

There are several steps you can take to ensure that your established trees will thrive for years to come. Use this five-step checklist from Lance Walheim, lawn and garden care expert for Bayer Advanced, to help achieve optimal springtime tree health: 1. Renew Mulch. Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your trees - and one of the easier garden chores to tackle. Two-to-three inches of organic mulch conserves water, reduces compaction and helps control weeds. It’s best placed in a ring that extends outward from the trunk at least 3-6 feet.

2. Be Cautious with Water. Make sure you don’t overwater. Unless there have been prolonged dry spells or exceptionally warm weather, most established trees may not need water until mid-to-late spring.

Overwatering in spring can weaken trees and promote disease.

3. Protect Trunks. Make sure lawn mowers and weed eaters do not damage tree trunks by wrapping them with trunk protectors (sold in nurseries and garden centers) or surrounding the tree with a grassfree, mulched area.

4. Prune. Because pruning permanently changes a tree’s structure and appearance, you want to prune intentionally. Light pruning of small trees can improve structure and appearance, but be mindful of branch diameters to help guide your cuts. For more information on how to prune trees without damaging them, visit BayerAdvanced. com.

5. Protect and Feed. Now is a good time to treat trees and shrubs susceptible to damage from insects such as borers, aphids, scale insects, whiteflies and others, and taking this opportunity to provide a nourishing slow-release fertilizer is also a good idea. Using an all-in-solution that doesn’t require spraying, such as Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Protect & Feed liquid or granules, is an easy and convenient way to care for your trees.

As your yard awakens this spring, applying these tree care best practices can help keep your trees healthy and happy for many years to come.

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NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Cattaraugus County Allegany-Limestone Central School District 3131 Five Mile Road Allegany, NY 14706 716-375-6600 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District 25 N Franklin Street Cattaraugus, NY 14719 716-257-3483 Ellicottville Central School District 5873 Route 219 Ellicottville, NY 14731 716-699-2368 Franklinville Central School District 31 North Main Street Franklinville, NY 14737 716-676-8029 Gowanda Central School District 10674 Prospect Street Gowanda, NY 14070 716-532-3325 Hinsdale Central School District 3701 Main Street Hinsdale, NY 14743 716-557-2227

Olean City School District 410 West Sullivan Street Olean, NY 14760 716-375-8018 Portville Central School District 500 Elm Street Portville, NY 14770 716-933-7141 Randolph Central School District 18 Main Street Randolph, NY 14772 716-358-6161 Salamanca City School District 50 Iroquois Drive Salamanca, NY 14779 716-945-2403 Southern Tier Catholic School and Archbishop Walsh Academy 208 North 24th Street Olean NY 14760 716.372.8122 West Valley Central School District 5359 School Street West Valley, NY 14171 716-942-3293

Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District 12125 County Line Road Yorkshire, NY 14173 716-492-9304

Cuba-Rushford Central School District 5476 Route 305 Cuba, NY 14727 585-968-1556

Allegany County

Fillmore Central School District 104 Main Street Fillmore, NY 14735 585-567-2251

Alfred-Almond Central School District 6795 Route 21 Almond, NY 14804 607-276-2981 Andover Central School District 31-35 Elm Street Andover, NY 14806 607-478-8491 Belfast Central School District 1 King Street Belfast, NY 14711 585-365-9940 Bolivar-Richburg Central School District 100 School Street Bolivar, NY 14715 585-928-2561 Canaseraga Central School District 4-8 Main Street Canaseraga, NY 14822 607-545-6421

Friendship Central School District 46 West Main Street Friendship, NY 14739 716-973-3534 Genesee Valley Central School District 1 Jaguar Dr Belmont, NY 14813 585-268-7900 Scio Central School District 3968 Washington Street Scio, NY 14880 585-593-5510 Wellsville Central School District 126 West State Street Wellsville, NY 14895 585-596-2170 Whitesville Central School District 692 Main Street Whitesville, NY 14897 607-356-3301

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Bradford Area School District 150 Lorana Ave. P.O. Box 375 Bradford, Pa. 16701 | 814-362-3841

Austin Area School District 138 Costello Ave. Austin, Pa. 16720 (814) 647-8603

Otto-Eldred School District 143 R.L. Sweitzer Drive Duke Center, Pa. 16729 814-817-1380

Coudersport Area School District 698 Dwight St. Coudersport, Pa. 16915 814-274-9480

Smethport Area School District 414 S. Mechanic St. Smethport, Pa. 16749-1522 814-887-5543

Northern Potter School District 745 Northern Potter Road Ulysses, Pa. 16948 814-848-7506

Kane Area School District 400 W. Hemlock Ave. Kane, Pa. 16735 814-837-9570 Port Allegany School District 87 Clyde Lynch Drive Port Allegany, Pa. 16743 814-642-2590

Oswayo Valley Area School District 277 Oswayo St. Shinglehouse, Pa. 16748 814-597-7175

Cameron County, Pa. Cameron County School District 601 Woodland Ave. Emporium, Pa. 15834 814-486-4000

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1002 Billington Ave • Olean MLS# B501615

3774 Creekside Dr • Allegany

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1069 Four Mile Rd • Allegany MLS# B501541

John Dwaileebe

Kelly Patrone

116 N 17th St • Olean MLS# B501534

This East Olean home is located on a quiet street. It has three bedrooms and one bathroom.

The garage is detached. There is an enclosed porch off the rear.

The home is priced to sell at $19,900. Call today.

Call Dennis Pezzimenti 716-378-8989

4 bedroom, 4 bath, remodeled top to bottom within the past 8 yrs. Large LR with gas fp. Master suite with cathedral ceilings and on suite that holds a jetted tub and walk in shower. New addition was build for the hot tub. Has sliding doors to the above ground pool with deck for lounging. 3 car garage with an extra door. Basement is finished with FR and rec room with area for a pool table and bar area.

Wonderful location on the lake. This one story home has three bedrooms and two full baths. All appliances are included. The garage has an awesome recreation room that looks out onto the lake. The room is finished with a gas fireplace and is great for entertaining all year round. The home has a large deck attached and has two docks on the lake. This home is a must see.

This home on Four Mile Road has everything you could want, even a 2nd Floor Laundry Room. You have a beautiful view of the hills with plethora of peace and quiet.

This home has been extremely well taken care of and is move in ready.

Call us for a showing today.

3 bedroom, 1 full bath and a fully finished walk up attic that currently has room for 2 bedroom areas or could be one big room.

Kitchen updated with tile counter tops and breakfast bar for extra seating. Nice dining room, natural woodwork, master has a closet with french doors and lighting . Nice large bathroom with tile floors.

Great back yard with a shed and 1 car garage. Patio area for summer bonfires.

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119 N 9th St • Olean MLS# B500957

111 N 17th St • Olean MLS# B500708

105 Virginia St • Olean MLS# B500599

1669 Haskell Pkwy • Portville MLS# B500528

210 White Oak Dr • Allegany MLS# B500260

Come take a look at this North Ninth Street home, it has all of the features you are looking for: garage, hardwood floors, first floor laundry room, breakfast bar, and even a pool in the backyard.

Located right next to Trinity Methodist Church, this home offers a good amount of privacy. Call for a showing today!

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This West Olean home has hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has a breakfast bar with stools and all the appliances are included. The home has three bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. The basement is partially finished with a half bath. The deck has an awning for the summer days. The yard is fenced in too.

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This charming home is everything you are looking for. Three bedroom two full baths and two car garage at the foothills of the Enchanted Mountains in Seneca Heights. Please call us for your private showing.

Call John Dwaileebe 716-378-3953

Perfect setting for this 4 bedroom 1.5 bath colonial home that is situated on a double lot. Family room with gas fireplace, kitchen has plenty of cupboards, living room with wood burning fireplace.

Great house to entertain in . Small workshop off the laundry room. 2 car garage with a room off the back that can be used for storage. Enjoy the serenity of the back covered patio.

Call Kelly Patrone 716-353-3222

The home has hardwood floors with two bedrooms and a bath on the first floor and two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor. The kitchen has granite counter tops with all the appliances included. The living room has hardwood floors. The master bedroom on the second floor has plenty of room with a large walk in closet. The basement is finished and is great for entertaining.

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Tina Michelle Jakubczyk FitzpatrickBaer

3184 Pennsylvania Rd • Hinsdale MLS# B501338

3 bedroom home nestled in trees for lots of privacy and peacefulness. Kitchen has plenty of counter space and breakfast bar. Dining room with the master suite off of it and an office. Addition includes a large living room with wood burning stove and sliding doors that lead off to a covered deck. Upstairs hold 2 bedrooms with a loft area that would be great for reading or overnight guests.

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202 Jefferson Ave • Allegany MLS# B50130

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113 N 17th St • Olean MLS# B500234

56 High St • Genesee

Three bedrooms and one and half bathrooms.

The family room is a great place to hang out with your family. You can enjoy many meals together in the formal dining room or eat in kitchen. The kitchen has built in appliances for a bonus. Relax on the summer nights on your large open front porch. The roof and windows have all been updated and this home is low maintenance. There is a detached two car garage with plenty of storage.

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MLS# B500223

This single wide is situated on 3.4 acres. Three bedrooms ,2 full baths newer roof 2012.

Many updates with a two car garage. take a look today.

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Darcy Branch

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Mary Karst

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1642 E. River Rd., Olean

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114 Bradley Drive, Olean

111 N 12th Street, Olean

MLS# B501114 2BR/1BA $8,500 Darcy Branch, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-397-9142

MLS#B485957 3BR/1BA $69,000 John Skadowski, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-307-7169

MLS# B498488 4BR/3.5BA $179,000 Darcy Branch, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-397-9142

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326 Coleman St., Olean

1172 Four Mile, Allegany

1431 Windfall Rd., Portville

109 N 12th Street, Olean

MLS# B426677 Commercial $99,000 John Skadowski, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-307-7169

MLS# B480978 3BR/1.5BA $64,900 Maureen Batesky, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-904-3789

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718 King St., Olean

47 Long Acres Ct., Allegany

2415 Maple Ave Ext, Franklinville

814 W. Henley St., Olean

MLS# B497250 4BR/2.5BA $199,900 Maureen Batesky, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-904-3789

MLS# B499280 4BR/2BA $123,900 Mary Karst, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Cell: 716-378-8119

MLS# B499395 3BR/2BA $35,000 Maureen Batesky, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-904-3789

MLS# B496207 3BR/2BA $49,900 Rob Mercier, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Cell: 716-474-7126

MLS# B501124 3BR/2BA $79,000 Merilyn Mang, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-801-2280

1898 Dugan Rd., Olean

143 N. 2nd St., Allegany

2927 N. Nine Mile, Allegany

0 Co Road 40, Clarksville

1979 Dugan Rd., Olean

MLS# B493146 2BR/1BA $57,000 Mary Karst, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Cell: 716-378-8119

MLS# B500152 4BR/2.5BA $129,900 Merilyn Mang, Lic. R.E. Salesperson Cell: 716-801-2280

MLS# B496726 3BR/1BA $74,900 Mary Karst, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Cell: 716-378-8119

MLS# B495723 3BR/1BA $65,000 Rob Mercier, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Cell: 716-474-7126

MLS# B499017 3BR/2.5BA $94,900 Mary Karst, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker Cell: 716-378-8119