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DAY TRIPPIN’: CULTURAL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY AT THE UNIV. OF PITT-BRADFORD . . . SEE BACK SIDE

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February 25-March 3, 2010 Volume 05 ~ Issue 08

Architectural Digest of EllicottvilleThe Genius Is In the Details

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STORY AND PHOTOSBY JOHN THOMAS

I think it was DaVinci who said, “The genius is in the details.” If that be true, then his house is a work of genius. Everywhere from the cabinet work to the house-wide sound system shows an attention to detail that borders on the extraordinary. Pulling up the driveway to

6690 Plum Creek I notice the house sets an imposing tone, perched on the hillside. Its modern Victorian edifi ce is at once formal and appealing; the

red brick walls and white trim and balustrade make the house blend in effortlessly with the snowy hillside. It is here that I begin to notice some of the details that make this house stand out. The Victorian look is enhanced by the fi ligree over the two dormers at each end of the house. They only hint at the surprises to come inside. My tour starts in the kitchen, and this one seems right out of kitchen heaven. Large granite counters span the length of the kitchen. Along the counter on the right are beautiful dark

stained oak cabinets, a large double sink, gas fi red range and stove, a microwave hood and a side-by-side refrigerator. In the center of the kitchen is a long island with a small prep sink at one end and another gas range at the other. Below are plenty of cabinets and storage for your largest pots and pans. At the far end of the kitchen is a second oven with a dedicated broiler. Along the left side is another work counter with an appliance hutch and a small desk area for consulting your cookbook. The dark oak cabinets throughout

compliment the beautiful light stained fl ooring. Looking closely at them reveals the attention to detail of the craftsmanship; each corner is snug and the doors hang perfectly. The breakfast nook is a wonder of custom design and detail. A four sided bay window looks out through the pine trees and over to the HoliMont ski area. Below the windows are benches with storage. The dark oak trim around the window picks up from the kitchen cabinets. It’s easy to see someone curling up in the window with the morning

paper and a cup of coffee. Just off the kitchen are more examples of how well this house has been thought through. From the entrance to the three-car garage there is a mud room and a large laundry room. The laundry room is complete with a folding table, sink and fold down ironing board. Just off here is a full bath with shower. Here, there is also a room that could be used for a bedroom or as an offi ce. Moving over to the front door reveals one of the special charms of the house. Directly in front

of the front door is a fi replace. While the placement may seem a bit odd, I can’t imagine a more welcoming sight for guests, as they step through the front door, than the huge stone hearth with a roaring fi re in the gas fi replace. It’s just steps from the fi replace into the living room. The large bay window looks out to the front porch and pine trees. Here, also, are cozy benches with storage. The entertainment center is built discreetly into an oak hutch. Because the

Clearly this custom home was designed with attention to livability, utilizing innovative features and meticulous attention to detail. The stone fi replace is set in such a spot that it can beenjoyed by guests in the living room and the kitchen as well; a rather unique arraignment. Large granite counters span the length of the kitchen, with plenty of cabinets for storage, and even a small desk area for consulting your cookbook. The breakfast nook is a wonder of custom design and detail in itself. A four sided bay window looks out through the pine trees and over to the HoliMont ski area. For more information on this house call Cathleen Pritchard at ERA Vacation Properties, 716-983-4234.

~ The Villager ~ February 25-March 4, 2010Special Insert

Day Trippin’‘One World’ Cultural Festival this Saturday at Univ. of Pitt-Bradford

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BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold its annual “One World” Cultural Festival this Saturday, February 27, celebrating the many different cultures represented by Pitt-Bradford students, faculty, staff and the community.

The event, which is open to the public, will take place from 6:30-9:30pm on the fi rst fl oor of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. Pittsburgh’s Irish Gaelic music group Hooley will headline this year’s festivities, which will focus on Celtic culture but celebrate the contributions of all cultures and countries during this festival of food, music, song, dance and costume. The event will also showcase displays from students and faculty, as well as food and entertainment from different cultures. All attendees are asked to

bring canned goods to support Students in Free Enterprise’s Can Hunger campaign in conjunction with Campbell Soup Co. A large sampling buffet of

international dishes created by Pitt-Bradford faculty, staff and guests will be included along with other international foods from local restaurants. Admission to the international buffet is a dish to pass or a $5 donation. “The Cultural Festival is an

annual event embraced by the entire campus and surrounding community. It is a celebration of the highest order,” said Dr. Holly J. Spittler, associate dean of student affairs and co-chairperson of the Cultural Festival steering committee. A collection of Pittsburgh’s fi nest traditional Irish musicians, Hooley will perform in the Mukaiyama University Room. Hooley, meaning “good time” or “party” in Irish Gaelic, plays traditional and original Irish instrumentals and songs ranging from slow airs and O’Carolan tunes to lively jigs and reels, often accompanied by hard- and

Dr. ‘BioDun Ogundayo, associate professor of French and comparative literature at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, is shown here with his son taking part in Native American drumming at a previous Cultural Festival. This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27.

soft-shoe Irish step dancing. Along with the musical entertainment, several student organizations and groups will present international displays, including the Peace Corps, basket weaving, African-American heritage, study-abroad programs, Asia, South Korea, Celtic culture, Tartans of the British Isles, Taste of the World, Native American drumming, Japanese Go Game demonstration, the warrior bards of Ireland, face painting and Japanese masks and Manga faces, sushi, Ireland and the customs of Scandinavia. The entertainment will begin with an opening Parade of Nations that will showcase students wearing outfi ts representing numerous cultures. Morgan Kinville, a Pitt-Bradford student, will demonstrate aspects of Irish step dancing. Alicia Pugh, Stefania Okolie, and Nick Olumese will dance to “Gwada,” a song written by Jesses Matador in the Nigerian hip-hop tradition. Andrew Hwang, Lyndon Orinion and Marco Dominguez will perform a contemporary Korean dance. The Pitt-Bradford Diamond Steppers will take the stage to put on a display of African-

American step-dancing. Stepping or step-dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant’s entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word and hand claps. The Commons Café will also be decorated with fl ags representing the nations Pitt-Bradford students call home. This year, the fl ags represent the nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Canada, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Senegal, Singapore, Sudan, United States, Vietnam, and the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The Cultural Festival fi rst began as a student celebration of Black History Month initiated by the Black Action Committee in the mid-90s. Since its inception, Pitt-Bradford’s annual cultural festival has grown into an evening of international foods, entertainments and displays offered by students, faculty and staff. In recognition of Black History Month, there will be a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., noting how the world has changed the past 40 years.

fi replace is not monopolized by the living room, it can be enjoyed by guests in the living room and the kitchen as well; a rather unique arraignment. The master bedroom is just off the living room, and while it’s not exactly huge, the full bath and cavernous walk-in cedar lined closet make it seem bigger. Upstairs are two bedrooms; one features a walk-in cedar closet and a passageway to an attic area that can be used for storage or fi nished off for more rooms. The other bedroom must be seen to be appreciated. Its most dramatic feature is a bay window that shares the view out towards HoliMont. There is a built-in gas fi replace and the beautiful woodwork for the window and built-in shelves add to the warmth of the room. On this fl oor there is another full bath and a large cedar lined closet. Down in the basement level is the real surprise; a full size lap pool, perfect for an endless swimming workout. The pool features extra jets so it can double as a therapy pool. But wait! There’s more! The downstairs also features a full bath and sauna. And if that wasn’t enough, there is also a small apartment with a mini kitchen and bedroom area complete with fi replace. The apartment has its own entrance from the garage, so your guests can come and go as they please.

For you DIY fans, there is also a shop area with its own utility sink. The details continue with features that are not so obvious: the house is warmed by propane fi red water baseboard radiators in each room, and a generator provides back-up power for emergencies.

Clearly this custom home was designed with attention to livability, utilizing innovative features and meticulous attention to detail. Leonardo himself would have been proud. For more information on this house call Cathleen Pritchard at ERA Vacation Properties, 716-983-4234.

The basement level offers additional living quarters, with its very own fi replace and pri-vate entrance through the garage. Down here, you’ll fi nd a bedroom and full bath, mini kitchen, sauna, and even a swimming pool with extra jets, so it can double as a therapy pool. For the DIY fans, there is also a shop area with its own utility sink.

A most dramatic feature can be found in the upstairs bed-room: a bay window that shares the view out towards Ho-liMont. There is a built-in gas fi replace and the beautiful woodwork for the window and built-in shelves add to the warmth of the room.