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The snow has melted, the sun is shining and you don’t need to put on numerous layers to head outdoors. For homeowners, this time of year means it’s time time to get moving on those home improvement projects! Looking for inspiration, best practices and useful tips? What better place to find ideas for landscaping, DIY projects and decorating than the annual Olean Home and Garden Show, happening this weekend at the William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean. Many area hardware stores are offering DIY workshops, which can take some of the guesswork out of projects. Do some research online to find one that might make tackling your special project a little more manageable. Now’s also a great time to check out the latest and greatest selections that home improvement stores have to offer. Springville Door and Window will be holding its annual open house on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with special pricing on everything from doors and windows to awnings. Whether you’re thinking of redecorating a room, building a deck, adding that water feature in the backyard, or preparing your gardens for planting, ‘tis the season to dive into projects, big or small! For more information, see our Home & Garden section on page 11.

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April 17-19 Greater Olean Area Home & Garden Show

ECS Kids Opt In to Assessments Capital Project Construction Speeds Up

May 8 Sky High Adventure Park opens June 5-6 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley June 20 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley July 3-5 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley

Great Valley Considers Solar, Mining Changes Playground Donations Sought By Jennie Acklin

By Jann Wiswall

All eyes were on area schools Tuesday when state assessments of student performance in grades 3-8 began for the 2014-15 school year. As many Erie County schools became political stages for legislators, teachers’ representatives and others who object to the testing, its implications and the Governor, in Ellicottville, teachers and administrators were preparing students for a positive experience, stocking classrooms with water and snacks and encouraging students to do their personal best. Ninety-three percent of ECS students were in school to begin the assessments Tuesday, the school board was told See ECS School Board page 9

Trace Adkins to Headline CattCo Fair! Tickets for the August 6 Trace Adkins concert during the Cattaraugus County Fair went on sale April 16 at 9 a.m. You may purchase tickets at the fairgrounds Corporate Building (green and white building with brick along the bottom, not at main gate) or by phone 716938-9146. Track seats are $35, bleacher seats are $30 and grandstand seats are $28. Concert tickets do not include gate admission ($7 presale or $10 on the day of the concert). The concert begins at 8 p.m.

The Town of Great Valley opened the April 13 board meeting with a public hearing on two petitions for rezoning which, if approved, will require amendment to the Great Valley comprehensive plan. The petitions address individual and utility-scale Solar Energy Systems and the Creation of Sand, Gravel and Clay Mining Overlay District. See Great Valley Board page 6

Village Eligible for Zero-Percent Loan Lawns and Trash Create Stink By Jann Wiswall

There’s great news for the village of Ellicottville! The board learned at its monthly meeting on Monday, April 13 that the village meets eligibility requirements for a 0 percent loan for its new, state-mandated, $4.9 million wastewater treatment plant. Construction on the plant is scheduled to begin in June.

The village applied for the NY Environmental Facilities Corporation loan last month. While final paperwork must be completed before the loan becomes official, the no-interest loan means taxpayers will save some $60,000 per year and, as a result, will see little or no increase in their sewer bills. See Village Board page 6

Enjoy Randolph’s Golf, Amish Trail, Mustangs and More! By Mary Heyl

Warmer days are here to stay, and with the better weather comes a variety of fun things to do with family and friends. Whether your interests lie on the golf course, on the Amish Trail, or on the open road in the car of your dreams, there’s a lot to do in Randolph this spring! Randolph is home to one of the most popular golf courses in the area, Cardinal Hills Golf Course. Founded in 1927, this 18-hole course is a microcosm of all that is admired about Cattaraugus County’s landscape: gently rolling hills, scenic See Things To Do in Randolph page 7

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Eville Spirits & Wine Offers Free Wine Education Classes By Alicia Dziak

When people ask what kind of wine you like, do you respond with a generic “red” or “white?” Is the question of your favorite wine region answered with a shrug? Is your favorite grape a “wine grape?” Are you afraid to stray from the Napa Cabs or the New York Rieslings? Do you ever wish you could talk shop with the wine pros? Or at least have some basic knowledge of that yummy liquid you consume regularly as a way to wind down in the evening or relax with friends in the summertime? Well, now’s your chance to learn all about it! Eville Spirits and Wine is offering free wine

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Classes are held in the store’s upstairs tasting room, which was completed last summer. The next class is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m., and will focus on wines from South Africa. For more information on this and other upcoming classes, stop into the store and talk to one of the knowledgeable staff members. Eville Spirits and Wine is located at 10 Monroe Street in the heart of Ellicottville. Store hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to - 9 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m.

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Third Grade OM Team Heads to World Finals

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National Volunteer Week: A Work of Heart Spotlight on Meals on Wheels By Jann Wiswall

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill From April 12-18, the United States and Canada are celebrating National Volunteer Week. Of all the dedicated “weeks” that are promoted throughout each year, this is, arguably, the most important week of them all, since few of the myriad organizations that sponsor awareness weeks can do their work without the essential contributions of volunteers. In Cattaraugus County, there are thousands of volunteer opportunities that can take a lot or just a little of your time. You can base your volunteering on your personal interests and passions, your available free time or any other reason. No matter what you do and how much time you can spare, you will be valued for your contributions. More importantly, you can make a difference in people’s lives. To be sure, many organizations simply would not exist if not for their volunteers. One of the largest volunteerdependent organizations in our region is Meals on Wheels (MOW). MOW is staffed primarily by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – a network of volunteers that

has federal, state and local funding support and is directed by the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging. Through RSVP, volunteers age 55+ and older can find numerous opportunities to volunteer in libraries, schools, hospitals, museums and human service agencies, including MOW. According to David Rodkey, the program’s director, “MOW had 260 volunteers over the past year who donated 15,000 hours of their time, using their own vehicles.” Together, they delivered about 107,000 meals to some 825 county residents age 60 and older who are unable to prepare or obtain meals on their own – often just temporarily. Volunteers typically have a route that serves 10-12 individuals. Some volunteers work one day a week, some more. The route varies from day to day and week to week because clients’ needs change. The typical client is a senior who, due to an accident, surgery, illness or frailty is unable to prepare meals for themselves and does not have the long- or short-term support of family and friends who can help on a daily basis. Referrals for seniors needing home-delivered meals come from families, doctors, hospitals, social workers and others. There is no income

minimum or maximum; clients or their families may make a donation of $3.25 per meal if they are able. Once a senior is identified, meal delivery can start as soon as needed – e.g. on the day of discharge from a hospital – and for as long as needed. Sometimes the need may only be for a week or two. Sometimes it could be for much longer. And sometimes it can be arranged to have meals delivered for the client’s caregiver, as well. The Department of the Aging also immediately assigns a case worker to do a comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs. Often, Rodkey says, “we are able to find other programs for which the client is eligible – perhaps veterans benefits, free emergency beepers or prescription drug cost assistance.” Because the need is so great and can change at a moment’s notice, there is always need for regular, occasional and substitute volunteers. If you have a few hours a week to spare and want to get to know and help some of the marvelous people who live in your community, becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer could be the perfect job for you. For information, call the Department of the Aging at 373-8032 or visit www.cattco. org/aging.

Third grade teacher Leah Klahn is taking her Odyssey of the Mind team to the World Finals Competition at Michigan State University from May 2023 after her Division I thirdgrade team placed second out of 18 teams at the New York State competition at SUNY Binghamton. This is the third team that Ellicottville has taken to the World Finals in the past ten years. Team members include Mandy Hurlburt, Matthew Ives, Katie Krotz, Daniel Pfeffer, Christian Swalcy, Alysa Williams and Elsa Woodarek. The team impressed the judges with their interpretation of OM’s Problem 5, “The Silent Movie,” in which they were asked to create a performance depicting a “director” character who produces and presents a silent movie. The team featured a comedic villain character who committed three humorous

acts of “villainy.” In classic early cinema style, the team’s performance had no speaking parts, but used music to convey suspense, emotion and action. In addition to creating the performance, the team was responsible for working within the $125 budget that was allotted. Some 800 teams from around the world will compete in the 36th Annual Finals. The competition emphasizes creativity and teamwork and has grown into the largest international creative

problem-solving competition worldwide. Five teams from Ellicottville Central School’s Odyssey of the Mind competed in the Regional Competition at Randolph Central School in March. All placed in the top three in regionals, and two teams, including Klahn’s and Caitlyn Keller’s Division II team, placed first to take them to the state competition at the University of Binghamton on April 11. Keller’s team placed third among 16 at the state level.

First Annual Arts & Culture Awards June 6 Nominate Your Favorites Now By Eva Potter

The tri-county arts and culture scene vibrates with energy and talent, and now you can nominate your favorite people and organizations from Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany counties to be recognized as shining supporters at a new awards event. Save the date for Saturday, June 6, when the Cattaraugus County Arts Council will host the 2015 Celebration of the Arts Awards Party at Bartlett Country Club, in Olean, N.Y., because you’re invited! This exciting and fun-filled cocktail party evening will include five arts and culture awards, a fine art raffle of five original works valued at more than $10,000 in total (including a very special piece by Barbara Fox), a fine art silent auction and fantastic door prizes like tickets to music and theater performances. Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP has signed on to sponsor the event at the $1,000 platinum level. CCAC is looking for additional event sponsors. If you are interested, please call Tina Hastings at (716) 3727455 for details. Theresa Smith, an organizing committee volunteer, said, “This event on June 6 is going to be a wonderful opportunity to recognize talented artists as well as area supporters who make a difference in the art community. Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to walk away with unique, one-of-a-kind pieces created by local artists. We encourage everyone to save the date and join in the festivities, which support the need for the arts in our area.” And that’s not all. You’ll hear live music by local

2014 Cause for Celebration Raffle Drawing Party Mikel Wintermantel signing his donation for the winner!

favorite Ade Adu, feast on fabulous hors d’oeuvres, enjoy a free open bar and indulge in sweets from the lavish dessert table — all while hanging out with your favorite people. Connie Wolfinger, another volunteer on the committee, said, “Everyone should take some time out of their busy schedules to attend this festive event. They’ll meet old friends, make new friends, and have an opportunity to purchase some great artistic works!” How does it all work? It all begins with the nominations for Lifetime Achievement, Distinguished Artist of the Year, Emerging Talent, Supporter of the Arts & Culture Sector and Volunteer of the Year. The DEC Regrant Program of the Year award will also be presented by the arts council. Anyone can nominate their favorites, including yourself or your own organization, from Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany counties now by visiting www.myartscouncil. net (click on Celebration of the Arts Party link on the home page). If you need a paper nomination form, please call (716) 372-7455 and one will be mailed to you. Winners will be chosen by a panel made up of the CCAC Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 4, so hurry and help CCAC recognize

these important individuals and groups, whose support enriches the quality of life in the Southern Tier through arts and culture programming. “Celebration of the Arts is the most critical fundraiser of the year for CCAC and presents a unique opportunity to honor and thank those dedicated to making arts and culture a priority for this region,” said Tina Hastings, executive director of CCAC. If you’d like to attend the Celebration of the Arts Awards Party, all you need to do is purchase a ticket by Friday, May 22, by visiting www. myartscouncil.net, emailing tina@myartscouncil.net or calling CCAC at (716) 3727455. VIP tickets are $100 and include one party admission and one art raffle entry. VIP ticketholders may also increase their odds by purchasing additional raffle tickets for only $25, with no limit — and you don’t have to be present to win! General admission tickets are $50 and include the party, a chance to win valuable door prizes and silent auction items. Anyone attending the party can bid on silent auction items — including paintings, pottery and other works — but winners must be present to win, buy and take home their art that evening.

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Hosts Career Fair April 22 Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will host its annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca, located at 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard – directly at Exit 20 of Interstate 86. Recruiters will be available to meet with job-seekers for more than 100 full-time, parttime and casual positions at the AAA Four Diamond Award– winning resort. Department managers and human resources representatives will be available to meet with candidates to learn more about careers in gaming, food and beverage, marketing, hotel operations, spa and salon, retail, facilities and security. Available positions range from

entry-level to experienced. Job-seekers can also apply to become table games dealers at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Successful candidates will be offered an opportunity to enroll in 10 weeks of free blackjack training classes toward earning an operating license. No experience is necessary, and classes begin in early May. Three different training-session times will be offered to accommodate candidates’ schedules. Prospective employees are encouraged to bring copies of

a resume, dress professionally and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Team members of Seneca Resorts & Casinos receive generous benefits, such as access to a free Team Dining Room and Fitness Center, both open 24 hours a day. The progressive company has many additional healthy initiatives, such as diabetes prevention and smoking cessation programs, as well as a health office with services offered free-of-charge and no need for co-payments or insurance. For more information about current job opportunities and to learn about career experiences with Seneca Gaming Corporation, visit www.SenecaCasinos.com and click on “Careers.”

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Eagles Sports Roundup By Todd Palmatier

Baseball/Softball Season Takes Off The Ellicottville varsity baseball team beat Sherman 9-0 in seven innings on Saturday at St. Bonaventure University (SBU) after a five-run explosion in the fifth inning. Ellicottville scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Caleb Rinko, an error, a groundout by Robert Sawicki, an RBI triple by Preston Hutchinson, and an RBI single by Tyler Slaughenhaupt. Hutchinson reached base three times in the game for Ellicottville. He scored one run and had one RBI. ECS Pitcher Sawicki struck out 10 hitters en route to the Ellicottville win. He tossed six innings of shutout ball and allowed only three hits. The game was never in doubt after the first inning, as Ellicottville scored one run on an RBI single by Slaughenhaupt. Ellicottville built upon its lead with two runs in the second. An error scored Griffin Chudy for the inning’s first run. In Game 2, Ellicottville lost to Sherman 21-17 despite a great offense. Sawicki had two extra-base hits for Ellicottville, then tripled in the second and sixth innings and singled in the first and seventh innings.

Sherman easily handled Ellicottville pitching as six hitters combined for 11 hits, 14 RBIs and 18 runs scored. Chudy ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. The top of the first saw Ellicottville take an early lead, 5-0. The Ellicottville attack began with a single from Sawicki. Ellicottville pushed more runs across when Phalla Musall scored on an RBI single by Slaughenhaupt and Sawicki scored on an RBI single by Austin Whitmer. Ellicottville matched its three-run third inning with three more in the seventh. In the third, Ellicottville scored on an RBI single by Jonas Hurlburt, plating Austin Whitmer. The lead stayed with Sherman after the fifth, though, when it scored seven runs on three singles. Four runs in the top of the sixth helped Ellicottville close its deficit to 17-14. A two-run single by Hunter Ostricker and a two-run single by Chudy sparked Ellicottville’s rally. On Monday, Ellicottville fell 13-1 to North Collins despite Phalla Musall’s two-hit day at the dish. Musall did his best to jumpstart the offense for Ellicottville, reaching base three times. He singled in the first and fourth innings.

David Lynch got it done on the rubber on the way to North Collins’ win. He allowed one run over 2 1/3 innings. Lynch struck out four, walked six and gave up one hit. North Collins was sparked by Brandon Zielinski and Dylan Winter, who teamed up for eight hits and six RBIs. Tyler Slaughenhaupt took the loss for Ellicottville. He allowed 11 runs in six innings, walked six and struck out one. In Eagles modified baseball, the North Collins Eagles bested Ellicottville by a score of 14-8 on Monday afternoon. This was the first time the modified team had been on the diamond. The Eagles were led by Brenden Finn who was 2-3 and Steven Rowland who was also 2-3. In softball, the varsity girls are off to a 2-1 record behind the staunch pitching of freshmen Evelyn Cortez, who recorded 16 strikeouts over the three games. On Saturday the Eagles beat Sherman in a double header 13-2 and 14-2 with Alexis Woodin and Morgan Zlockie leading the offensive charge. On Monday the Eagles lost a hard fought battle to North Collins in 8 innings, 14-11. The Eagles modified team lost their season opener to the North Collins Eagles, 16-15.

Monday • April 20 Golf at Catt/LV - 3:30 pm Girls Varsity Softball vs. Forestville - 4:30 pm Boys Modified Baseball at Franklinville - 4:30 pm Girls Modified Softball at Franklinville - 4:30 pm Friday • April 17 Girls Varsity Softball vs. Catt/LV - 4:30 pm Boys Modified Baseball at Catt/LV - 4:30 pm Girls Modified Softball at Catt/LV - 4:30 pm Boys Varsity Baseball at Catt/LV - 4:30 pm

Wednesday • April 20 Golf at Randolph - 3:30 pm Girls Varsity Softball at Pine Valley - 4:30 pm Boys Varsity Baseball at Pine Valley - 4:30 pm

Saturday • April 18 Girls Varsity Softball vs. Salamanca - 11 am Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Salamanca/Catt/LV - 11 am

Thursday • April 21 Girls Modified Softball vs. Pine Valley - 4:30 pm Boys Modified Baseball vs. Pine Valley - 4:30 pm

Letter to the Editor

Help Needed for Youth Soccer Dear Soccer Parents, It will soon be time for summer soccer again and the youth soccer program needs your help. It takes a lot of work to run this program for 300+ kids each year with fieldwork, finding refs, registration and doing the schedule. I am looking for help with Ellicottville Summer Soccer as my kids are getting older. We need someone with younger kids who would be willing to oversee the program. Ideally it would be a group of parents so the load could be split up. I would be willing to help with the transition. If anyone is interested or would like to know more about what is involved, contact Debbie Golley at 378-1170 or on Facebook at Ellicottville Youth Soccer. If we do not find parents willing to run this program, it will not continue. Thanks, Debbie Golley

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Déjà Vu — Cuban for ‘Please God, Not Again!’ Five months ago, when I heard that President Barack Obama was normalizing American relations with Cuba, I got this sinking feeling. It was like reading that Chris Brown and Rihanna were dating again. “No, don’t do it girl!” I wanted to yell. “’Cause he knocked you around pretty good the last time you two hooked up.” Sex, drugs and Frank Sinatra - it had to be the closeness between the two nations, the erotic intimacy between the United States and this hot, sweaty island 90 miles from Miami, where Americans could enjoy what the Brits call a “dirty weekend” in their very own Latin Las Vegas. America’s deal with Cuba was a sweet one under Fulgencio Batista, their 1940s puppet president and dictator of choice in the 50s. Rum was swilled, Cohibas were smoked and almost five million tons of sugar landed in America each year, along with a lot of the industry’s profits. While American companies owned and operated Cuba’s agriculture, mining, transportation and public utilities, Myer Lansky and the mafia were attracting a record number of wealthy American tourists to their Havana hotels and crooked casinos. Carmen Miranda and Josephine Baker dazzled them at The Tropicana, while the Hotel National pampered the likes Nelson Rockefeller, Marlon Brando, Spencer Tracy, John Wayne, Mickey Mantle, Walt Disney, Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, who were probably not staying in separate rooms. The high cost of such unrestrained capitalism saw Cuba’s countryside reduced to latifundia or feudal states, while malnutrition, unemployment and illiteracy soared. Batista had become too corrupt and too repressive, even for these easygoing Caribbean islanders, so they turned to Fidel Castro to take back their country and gain independence from America. More clown than communist, and backed by a gang that couldn’t shoot straight, Castro

mustered 50,000 illiterate Guajiras to march on Havana. When students and ordinary citizens joined the mass parade, the puppet was replaced with El Comandante, Cuba’s new father-figure savior. After the humiliating failure of the 1961 U.S. Bay of Pigs invasion, followed closely by the Cuban Missile Crisis one year later, America’s love affair with Cuba was over. The subsequent separation of relations and trade was a world-class shunning by America, the kind of silent treatment only the Amish could envy. America had been jilted and they took it painfully and personally. The United States thought it had been in a committed relationship. One day it might marry Cuba like it had Hawaii or take her on as a mistress like Puerto Rico. Suddenly dumped by Cuba for this swashbuckling upstart Fidel Castro, America’s 55-year-long punishment of the island was unrelenting and unique. Other nations had defied American foreign policy without being completely ostracized. Even Vietnam, a communist country America tried to bomb into the dark ages, was forgiven to the tune of 17 million American tourists in the last four years and $30 billion in trade last year alone. Canada has a cordial and somewhat fruitful relationship with Cuba in the five decades since the embargo, despite pressure from the United States to follow their lead. Since 1945, Canada has maintained an embassy in Havana with 85 Canadian companies quietly doing business on the island. Essentially, we send Cuba 800,000 frost-bitten Canadian tourists every year and they reciprocate with rum and Cuban cigars, which we, in turn, sell to cross-border shopping Americans. Once in awhile a ghost of Joseph McCarthy will rear its balding head up here and accuse fellow citizens who vacation in Cuba a bunch of “commie-loving pinkos,” but really, we’re just there for the sun and the beer. During that half century of severe sanctions, the CIA tried

and failed to assassinate Fidel Castro so many times their methods became desperate and ridiculous. When the conch shell bomb, the poison milkshake and the toxic wetsuit didn’t work, they resorted to the exploding cigar trick. Seriously, when your covert operations for foreign regime change look a lot like an old Groucho Marx routine, maybe it’s time to let the guy live! Chomping at the bit to have at Havana, American agribusinesses, telecommunications firms and energy giants are pushing hard for a complete lifting of the embargo. In a country of 11 million people who were until recently denied ownership of cell phones and computers, Apple is drooling all over its iPads. Netflix is already streaming the video services into Cuba but the fact that Cubans don’t have credit cards and are forbidden to have foreign bank accounts may make paying Netflix a problem. McDonald’s cannot wait to start selling their quarter pounders to people who are used to consuming their beef at a rate of eight ounces every 15 days, by law. Where a palm-treed, sweaty market lies waiting to be ravished, can Starbucks, Walmart, Coke and Pepsi be far behind? Playing less the devil’s advocate and more Captain Obvious - am I the only one who believes that U.S. relations with Cuba are about to become anything but normal? This second invasion of unrestrained capitalism looks an awful lot like a shotgun wedding, an arrangement that seldom survives when one party is holding the gun. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca

Great Valley Senior Group Announces 2015 Trips Now Open to 55+ By Jann Wiswall

The Great Valley Senior Group (which represents the towns of Great Valley, Salamanca, Ellicottville, Humphrey and Mansfield) has announced its slate of daylong bus trips for the summer season. It also has expanded its membership to include those ages 55 and older. This season’s trips include: Tuesday, June 16: Corning Museum of Glass, with lunch at Sorge’s. The trip includes a visit to the Rockwell Museum and a shopping excursion at the CorningWare Corelle Revere Factory Store. Thursday, July 16: Buffalo River History Boat Cruise with lunch at Hamlin House. There will also be a visit to the PierceArrow Museum and Alethea’s Chocolates. (maximum 48 travelers) Wednesday, August 12: Bristol Valley Theater’s production of Becky’s New Car, with lunch before the performance at Holloway House in Naples, NY. Tuesday, September 15: Ohio Amish Tour, with stops

at Nauvoo Country Market, Middlefield Swiss Cheese House, Buckeye Chocolates and Bargain Bin Variety Store. An Amish Wedding Feast will be served in an Amish home. Each trip costs just $15 and includes all stops and meals noted above, plus round-trip bus service from Bus America Group Tours. Departure and return times vary. You do NOT have to be a member to go on the trips, but you must be a resident of one of our participating towns and you OR your spouse must be 55 or over. Senior Group President Yvonne Darts notes that an annual membership only costs $10 and comes with many advantages. “If you do belong to the club and attend the meetings, you get to help choose the trips we take, and you get the first opportunity to sign up for the trips.” She also notes that trips fill up quickly, but you’re encouraged to get on the waiting list as “we almost always go to the waiting list to fill the bus,” due to members’ last minute conflicts.

Plus, members meet for potluck lunches and camaraderie on the second Wednesday of every month at the Great Valley Fire Hall. To sign up for any or all trips, call Barb Sergel at 699-2905. For membership information, call Darts at 945-3279. The towns that participate in our group are Great Valley, Ellicottville, Salamanca, Humphrey and Mansfield. So, if you are interested in joining us on any of our trips, Contact Barb Sergel at 6992905. If you would like to join the Great Valley Senior Group, come to the meeting on the second Wednesday of the month at the Great Valley Fire Hall. Everyone brings a dish to pass and their own place setting. We start arriving at about noon. The yummy potluck is served at 1:00, and we have a short meeting following the luncheon. For more information, call Yvonne Darts at 945-3279. The annual dues are $10, but you can come and “test the waters” if you would like to see what it is like being a part of the Great Valley Senior Group.

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Bid requests for the plant have been advertised and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. Village Engineer Mike Smith, president of Nussbaumer & Clarke, had separately advertised for bids for fill needed to start work on the plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lagoon #4. The bid was awarded to J.D. Northrup Construction, which will sell the fill at a significant discount from what it generates from its construction of the Holiday Valley Road project. Smith also reported that Nussbaumer & Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electrical engineers became aware of some NYSERDA grants for municipalities that build energy efficiencies into their projects. Smith said the village is clearly eligible for a minimum of $21,000 in grants, but may be eligible for as much as $57,000. The board authorized the firm to prepare the grant applications at a cost not to exceed $4,000. The board spent some time discussing the seasonal issue of lawn mowing in the village. Local ordinance requires that all home and business owners regularly keep their lawns mowed to a maximum of 6 inches high. Vacation homeowners and a few commercial businesses often do not comply. The board will be looking at ways to strengthen the ordinance and look for more effective ways to enforce the rules with fines or tickets. In the meantime, the board emphasizes that, if you cannot keep your lawns mowed

yourself, it is in your best interest to hire a service to take care of the mowing for you. The board also continues to discuss issues related to trash removal, noting that some village residents (vacation homeowners, renters and fulltime alike) put their trash on the curb more than 48 hours before trash pickup day, do not put trash in lidded cans (leaving bags to vermin) and do not bring their trash cans back to their property after pickup. The board is considering solutions to these problems, which may include requiring all residents to purchase receptacles from the village or the trash removal company. The board also is concerned that some business properties are not providing their commercial tenants with adequately sized dumpsters with lids and are not emptying the dumpsters frequently enough. As a result, trash is being blown out of the dumpsters and into private properties, streams and public areas. Options for enforcement are being considered. Finally, Mayor Charlie Coolidge brought to the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention a Hard Tales magazine article about plans by the Armor Inn to hold a Bike Day event on Sunday afternoons beginning June 7. The article says the restaurant will be holding an outdoor event geared toward motorcyclists and others in the parking lot of the Wingate Hotel every Sunday beginning in June with live music, food, vendors and beer sales.

The restaurant also is promoting the weekly event on its website. Coolidge explained that he had spoken with the Village Planning Board and there has been no request from the Armor Inn for a special use permit. The Village Special Events Committee Chair, Patra Lowes, who also is on the Village Board, said she had not received an event permit request, which is required for any event that would have budget implications for the village in the form of police assistance, public works department involvement and/ or other municipal support. It was not known if the Armor Inn had yet requested required permits from the Cattaraugus County Health Department or the New York State Liquor Board. Coolidge also pointed out that the Armor Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ellicottville building permit does not allow it to hold events with outdoor music. Coolidge said he is opposed to the event as described in the article and will prepare a letter to the owners to that effect. The board agreed and will review the letter before it is sent. The board noted that no permits are necessary if the Armor Inn decides to hold the event inside the restaurant. The next meeting of the Village Board will be held on Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the Town/Village Hall. The first part of the meeting will serve as the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual reorganizational meeting.

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The public hearing will remain open until the May 11 board meeting to allow the Cattaraugus County Planning Board 30 days to review the petition and make a determination. The Solar Energy Systems petition reads as follows: Individual: Solar energy systems provide energy to just the property they service and are supported by public policy and government funding. Individual solar energy systems should be an allowed use via a special use permit in the Town. Utility Scale: Solar energy systems are larger and sell energy to the grid and, at this time, should not be allowed due to their size until further study can be conducted and the Town can learn from allowing individual solar energy systems. For individuals wishing to install solar panels, the town will require that the system cannot exceed 125 percent of the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy needs. A special use permit will be required. All setback requirements must be met and the solar device must located in the rear yard and may not cover more than 25 percent of the rear yard. Rooftop solar panels are already allowable without a permit. The Creation of Sand, Gravel and Clay Mining Overlay District petition reads: When Great Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comprehensive plan was adopted in 2007, it allowed a maximum of five gravel mines, and stated that a mining district would adversely affect the potential for agricultural use of the property. Now, in 2015, there are still five permitted mines in operation, but the amount of mineable land has been reduced significantly since 2007. This includes the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gravel mine, which only has five acres of mineable land remaining. This means that

when the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gravel mine is depleted, the Town will have to purchase sand, gravel and clay, resulting in increased costs to truck materials in. Regarding agricultural land, it is true that mining reduces agricultural land. There does not seem to be a demand for agricultural land and some farms have ceased to be used for agricultural use. Also, while public policy favors agriculture, there is no public policy argument against mining. According to Town Supervisor Dan Brown, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there is a five year process for permitting new mines through the Department of Environmental Conservation. We were short-sighted in 2007 [about how quickly these would be depleted] and we can now implement our own criteria for our own gravel pit.â&#x20AC;? Town Clerk Toni Evans stated that any persons interested in commenting on either public hearing may mail a letter, drop it off at the Town Hall or comment in person at the next meeting. Regular Board Meeting Several items were discussed during the regular meeting, including preliminary review of NYS property maintenance code with regard to campers and trailers. Further research and a possible discussion with the Planning Board will be completed before the board makes any recommendations. Security for the 40th Great Valley Regatta was also a topic of discussion. The Great Valley Fire Department would like to host fireworks on Saturday, May 2. The board noted that all necessary NYS regulations, certifications, permits and insurance must be met, and the Town needs to give permission/ permit approval contingent on being named additionally on the special use insurance policy â&#x20AC;&#x153;in a form satisfactory to the Town.â&#x20AC;?

New Playground The Town has been working on a proposed plan for a new pavilion and playground to be located on the side lawn at the Town Hall. Next week, a drawing and complete proposal will be presented to the board, with hopes of having the playground equipment installed in June. The GV Youth Program starts in July, with approximately 45 kids each day. Donations to help fund this playground are encouraged, and may be sent to the Town of Great Valley Youth Program, 4808 Route 219 / PO Box 427, Great Valley, NY 14741. Memorial Trees Brown suggested planting two memorial trees in front of the town hall or in the town park to honor two Great Valley residents and town board members who recently passed, Ted LaCroix and Dean Eberle. It was also mentioned that anyone interested in purchasing memorial stones at the town park may do so by contacting the Town of Great Valley. $121,868.33 CHIPS Funds Received Town Highway Superintendent Jack Halloran reported that GV received a larger than usual amount of Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) money this year. The average amount is approximately $106,000, but due to an unusually hard winter, $121,868.33 was received from NYSDOT. CHIPS provides funds to municipalities to support construction and repair of highways, bridges, railroad crossings and other facilities that are not part of the state highway system. The next regular meeting of the Town of Great Valley board is scheduled for Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Great Valley Town Hall, 4808 Route 219.

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For $5, a golden ticket will be drawn at each location on May 1, two days before the benefit. Winners of the drawings receive admission for two to the benefit, a one-time $100 bid on a silent auction item and $25 in Chinese raffle tickets, plus four drink tickets and a chance on all money prizes. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to try your luck at winning one for $5, you can purchase a golden ticket at the same locations for $50. Auction items include signed memorabilia from Billsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Legend, Jim Kelly, North Carolina basketball coach, Roy Williams, SBU womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach, Jim Crowley, and all

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views of the mountains and the kind of quiet that people drive for miles to find. Located at 78 Conewango Road, Cardinal Hills is a par-72 course that provides a relaxing but challenging experience for golfers of all levels. Golfers can shop the pro shop for gear and equipment and take a break at the Club House. With a full bar and restaurant, the Club House truly is the “pause that refreshes” and is open to non-golfers to dine, too. On a beautiful, warm day, the grills are fired up, so golfers can grab a fresh hot dog or burger and continue on the course. For 2015 rates and cart rental fees, visit http://www. cardinalhillsny.com/ or call (716)358-5409. Conewango Road also happens to be one of the main routes of New York’s Amish Trail and this is the perfect time of year to experience a simpler way of life by taking a drive

through Cattaraugus County’s non-commercialized Old Order Amish settlement that begins in Randolph. Visitors can pick up a New York Amish Trail map at the Welcome Center of the Randolph Municipal Building located at 72 Main Street and begin their journey. Whether one’s interest is in fresh produce, baked goods, candy, handmade rugs, furniture, iron work, toys or quilts, the Amish Trail map can point visitors in the right direction. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the scenic views of Amish farms, one-room schoolhouses and the many buggies making their way down the unpaved roads. Although this unforgettable experience can be enjoyed most days of the week, keep in mind that Amish shops are closed on Sundays. Visit www.amishtrail.com for more information about this fascinating community.

Interested in experiencing Randolph’s historic downtown? Make it an unforgettable experience by driving down Main Street in a brand new Ford Mustang! On Saturday, May 16 the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation is partnering with Ed Shults Ford Dealership to host a community day to raise money for a new backstop on Randolph’s baseball field. Ed Shults is bringing a variety of brand new cars, including the Mustang, for drivers ages 18 and older to test drive. The starting point is the parking lot of the United Presbyterian Church at 186 Main Street; for every test driver, Ed Shults will make a donation to the community. Not only is this a time to testdrive a car without the pressure of being at a dealership, but it’s a great time, too: enjoy free hot dogs and drinks, fresh baked goods and family activities provided by Randolph’s Boy- and Girl-Scouts troops. For more information, email racdc@randolphny.net or call (716)358-9701 ext. 208.

Then, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20 and Randolph’s 43rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. The Randolph Area Community Development Corporation (RACDC) is seeking vendors for the 2015 festival: crafters, artisans, fine artists and food vendors are invited to participate. The day-long show on Father’s Day weekend will be held — rain or shine — along Main Street in downtown Randolph from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival includes live music, entertainment, raffles and family activities throughout the day, and is a great place for vendors to show off their wares! Those interested in being a vendor at this year’s festival can visit http://enjoyrandolph.org/ events/arts-crafts-festival/ for registration forms and details, or call the RACDC at (716)358-9701 ext. 208. You can always visit www. enjoyrandolph.org or “Enjoy Randolph” on Facebook for photos and the latest information on community events.

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Card Making – In this class led by Cheri Reed on April 29, participants will make four quilt- design birthday cards. Maximum registration is eight people. Cost is $15 to cover supplies. If interested, check out the samples currently on display at the library. Reed will continue this card-making class on the last Wednesday of every month with alternating themes. Contact the library to register. Scrapbooking Class – On Tuesday, May 12, join Cheri Reed and create two of your own

scrapbook pages. Samples are on display at the library. Cost is $15 to cover supplies. Please contact the library to register. Book Club – meets the Second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The May 13 book is “The Kashmir Shawl” by Rosie Thomas. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group! Artwork at the Library – The library currently has artwork in our gallery area that was created by local artist Adriana S Hernandez, a portrait and landscape artist who lives in Bradford, PA, with her twin daughters. Come check out these interesting paintings. Tax Forms – Most of the frequently used NYS tax forms and instruction booklets are now available at the library. We have some of the federal forms, but no instruction books this year. We can help you order federal

instruction books that will be mailed to your house. Just give us a call or stop in the library. Knitting Club – The knitting club meets every Monday and alternates evenings from 6-8 p.m. and afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Call for the full schedule. Digital magazines are here! All Ellicottville Memorial Library cardholders can access full digital copies of 67 of your favorite magazines on your computer, tablet and mobile device. Check out complete, multi-access digital magazines with no holds, checkout periods or maximum quantities. Visit www.cclslib.org to get started, or stop in the library for instructions. Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. www.evml.org – Check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.

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‘The Swimmer’ By Joakim Zander A deep-cover CIA agent races across Europe to save the daughter he never knew in this electrifying debut thriller by Joakim Zander. Klara Walldéen was raised by her grandparents on a remote archipelago in the Baltic Sea, learning to fish and hunt and sail a boat through a storm. Now, as an EU Parliament aide in Brussels, she is learning how to navigate the treacherous currents of international politics: the lines between friend and enemy, truth and lies. But Klara has accidentally seen something she shouldn’t have: a laptop containing information so sensitive that someone will kill to keep hidden. Suddenly, she is thrown into a terrifying chase across Europe, with no idea who is hunting her or why. Meanwhile, in Virginia, an old spy hides from his past. Once, he was a man of action, an operative so dedicated that he abandoned his infant daughter to keep his cover. Now, he is the only man who can save Klara . . . and she is the only woman who can allow him to lay old ghosts to rest. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access more than 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!

Health & Fitness The Fitness Evolution: Fad or Fixture?

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Present day fitness centers look nothing like they did when I first walked into one back in the 80’s. Gone are the outdated machines for each isolated muscle group: one chest press, one shoulder press, one leg press and so on. What

you now find are plyo boxes, TRX bands, medicine balls, kettlebells, battle ropes and sandbags, just to name a few. Strength training has evolved from targeting just one muscle group at a time, as fixed path machines do, to incorporating functional moves – those that require all of your muscles to work together as they do in real life. But, with all the fads in fitness, is this exercise trend here to stay? A landmark 2008 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that exercisers using free-form cable machines become 58% stronger that those doing similar moves on fixed-path equipment. The cable-machine group also had greater improvements in balance. Just like cable machines, functional strength equipment like free weights and kettlebells require you to move in all sorts

of directions, which means your body must recruit both primary and stabilizer muscles to keep the load from traveling in a certain path. With a more complex movement, you involve more coordination, more body parts and more brainpower to direct all that action. On the downside, using cable-based systems or other equipment that is unfamiliar calls for more know-how on the exerciser’s part. If you don’t understand what you’re doing, you can up your chances of getting hurt. Anything that involves more of the body and incorporates more dynamic elements, like waving a battle rope or swinging a kettlebell, may put you at a greater risk for injury if you do not know the proper technique. Your best bet is to build your skills in a small group class or invest in a session with a certified pro.

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CTE Center at Ellicottville Lists 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls ELLICOTTVILLE – Noel Sheehy, principal of the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville, announced the following students were named to the high honor roll and honor roll for the second quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. HIGH HONOR ROLL Animal Science – Kimberly Bushnell, Franklinville; Alexis Cross, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Alyssa Forness, Salamanca Automotive Technology –Cory Brainard, Randolph; Dakota Harman, Randolph; Dean Magiera, Salamanca Carpentry and Construction Trades – Shawn Heckman, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Jacob Kontos, Springville-Griffith Institute; Theresa Shufelt, Adult; Scott Shultz, Adult Cosmetology – Hillary Abbott, Franklinville; Natasha Bailey, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Emily Baldwin, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Erin Baldwin, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Alisha Belscher, Pioneer; Kelsi Belz, West Valley; Kacie Brown, Pioneer; Kaylin Brumagin, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Emily Case, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Bethany Chupa, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Katlin Gage, Ellicottville; Katrina Heppner, Pioneer; Andrea Hess, Randolph; Emily Kazmierczak, West Valley; Brieanne Lounsbury, Salamanca; Callie McRae, West Valley; Jessica Nagle, Randolph; Tessa Palix, Franklinville; Sacynda Shields, Adult; Lacey Tabak, Ellicottville; Keenan Tadt, Springville-Griffith Institute; Raylyn VanDewark, Randolph; Courtney Wright, Franklinville Criminal Justice – Austin Bishop, Ellicottville; Hunter Cooper, Ellicottville; Kodie Nichols-Skeels, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Andrew Quinn, Ellicottville Culinary Arts – McKayla Green, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Robyn Jackson, Pioneer; Justin Rose, Franklinville Early Childhood/Human Services –Jessica Lacroix, Ellicottville; Katelyn Morse, Pioneer; Amanda Weaver, Salamanca Early Entry CTE – Ryan Ruper, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Media Communications Technology –Brooke Holman, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Zachary McManus, Franklinville; Alex Murphy, Ellicottville; Allison Wilder, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Medical Assisting – Martica Bentley, Randolph; Ashley Blackmon, West Valley; Kirsten Bowser, Franklinville; Brianna Briggs, Randolph; Shelby Ellison, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Emily Frentz, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Jenna Kibler, Pioneer; Holly Neamon,

West Valley; Brianna Sawyer, Salamanca Natural Resources – Michael Letson, Big Picture/Randolph; Stephen Martinkiewicz, West Valley; Todd Moore, Salamanca; Jed Nickerson, Salamanca; Cody Steff, Springville-Griffith Institute Power Equipment Technology – Colton Chinchen, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Randy Darling, SpringvilleGriffith Institute; Kevin Woodin, Ellicottville Welding/Metal Fabrication – Mark Doud, SpringvilleGriffith Institute HONOR ROLL Animal Science – Jacob Chamberlain, Salamanca; Nicole Drewiega, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Samantha Fernandes, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Sydnee Haines, Salamanca; Kristen Imhoff, Randolph; Alissa Martin, Franklinville; Tasha Mazurczyk, Randolph; Madeline Neuman, West Valley; Michael Quigley, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Arielle Ruhland, Franklinville; Jasmine Strauch, Salamanca; Skylar Wagner, Pioneer Automotive Technology – Carly Heinemann, Pioneer; Andrew Howard, Salamanca; Jorrie Lane, Salamanca; Frank Jacobi, Randolph Carpentry and Construction Trades – Devin Parmenter, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Dustin Warner, Franklinville Collision Repair Technology – Trent Dunn, Pioneer; Caleb Gerwitz, West Valley; Elijah Kitchen, Franklinville; Nathan McAdams, Franklinville; Curtis Stocker, Pioneer; Justin Summers, West Valley; Jakob Transki, Pioneer Cosmetology – Madison Ambuski, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Phyllis Bailey, West Valley; Natalie Delahoy, Randolph; Courtney Demond, Salamanca; Kristal Monroe, Randolph; Caren Raahauge, Ellicottville; Jules Steckman, Ellicottville; Leah Swick, Salamanca; Loryn Vogenauer, Pioneer Criminal Justice – Brandon Colon, Salamanca; Kara Conroy, Franklinville; Brendan Kozak, Franklinville; Ethan Lawrence, Pioneer; Erik Letson, Randolph; Kalie Pries, Pioneer; Blair Swanick, Franklinville; Jasmine Valentine, Ellicottville; Jonathan Zimmer, West Valley Culinary Arts – Stephanie Blair-Perry, Pioneer; Jacob Chase, Franklinville; Shameka Harper, Salamanca; Yanecsy Rivera, Salamanca; Bradley Rupp, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Jonathan Schneebuerger, Randolph Early Childhood/Human Services – Brooke Andres, Pioneer; Alana Fahy, Pioneer; Mariah Hayes, Salamanca; Jessika Klever, Pioneer; Shannon Mitchell, Cattaraugus-

Little Valley; Sydne Monroe, Franklinville; Erika Roggie, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Terra Taggart, Pioneer; Logan Whitmore, Ellicottville Early Entry CTE – Isaiah Booth, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Matthew Buckley, Allegany/ Limestone; Alexander Faust, Randolph; Christopher Groff, Salamanca; Kelly Lawrence, Cattaraugus-Little Valley High School Equivalency – Taylor Jadlowski, Salamanca; Dillon Rice-Fuller, Pioneer Media Communications Technology – Bethany Carr, Randolph; Jenna Fisher, Salamanca; Tristan Holdridge, Randolph; Jonathan Karkruff, Springville-Griffith Institute; Taylor Martin, Ellicottville; Raven Moran, Pioneer; Jakob Morton, Ellicottville; Shane Paddison, Randolph; Todd Taggart, Pioneer; Mariah Weaver, Big Picture/ Cattaraugus-Little Valley Medical Assisting – Amber Davies, Ellicottville; Alyssa Harrison, Salamanca; Brionna Moranski, Franklinville; Brook Smith, West Valley; Haley Smith, Pioneer Natural Resources – Jeffery Baker, Springville-Griffith Institute; Kyle Belscher, Springville-Griffith Institute; Jacob Dowdy, Salamanca; Jordan Draper, Pioneer; Paul Frank, Springville-Griffith Institute; Ryan Ganschow, Springville-Griffith Institute; Dylan Gasper, SpringvilleGriffith Institute; Christopher Jimerson II, Salamanca; Devlin King, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Derek Magiera, Salamanca; Holldan Martonis, Randolph; Larissa Schneider, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Noah Snyder, Springville-Griffith Institute; Joshua Stowell, SpringvilleGriffith Institute; Collin Sullivan, Springville-Griffith Institute; Garret Tinnerman, Salamanca; Nickalas Vaughn, Salamanca; Justin Wilber, Franklinville Power Equipment Technology – Ethan Boberg, West Valley; Dustin Carley, Pioneer; Justin Dickinson, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Alexander Kessler, Pioneer; Nicole Konert, SpringvilleGriffith Institute; Dylan Neamon, Pioneer; Benjamin Putnam, Springville-Griffith Institute; Jakob Ribblett, Springville-Griffith Institute; Jacob Rowland, Ellicottville; Avery Seiflein, Ellicottville; Zackary Smith, SpringvilleGriffith Institute Welding Metal Fabrication – Brad Aguirre, West Valley; Craig Fitzgerald, Adult; Matthew Hanft, CattaraugusLittle Valley; Armon Lenahan, Cattaraugus-Little Valley; Tyler Newland, Pioneer; Devon Sweet, Franklinville; Christopher Szymanski, Franklinville

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during its board meeting that evening. While the opt-out rate of seven percent was higher than last year, Superintendent Mark Ward felt it could have been worse with all the negative media coverage, and could well get worse in coming years. “When legislators and teachers [in Erie County] are keeping their own kids home, you know it is not about the students. This has been a huge disservice to the kids,” Ward commented. “Testing is a part of life,” he said. “If you want a driver’s license, you take a test. When you go to college, you take tests. Students need to know how to take them.” And, he added, “How are we going to measure your child’s progress without them?” While all acknowledge that the assessments are far from perfect and the rollout has been less than ideal, Elementary Principal Connie Poulin commented that she is a huge proponent of assessments as the best way to gauge performance. She is determined to focus on celebrating them with the kids after testing ends with rewards and encouragement. “The kids are trying so hard and are taking our advice. Several came to me this morning to say they had gone to bed early last night and had

a good breakfast this morning so that they would be ready,” she said. In other business, Board Chair Carl Calarco briefed the board on construction progress of the school’s addition. Workers are moving as fast as they can to catch up after winter’s delays, even using giant electric blankets to thaw the ground in preparation for pouring concrete floors. The outline of the entire new addition is now clearly visible as walls for the locker room are going up and connections to the old building are being made. Calarco also said that contractors are now in the midst of working with teachers and administrators to make decisions about the small details – from gym mats and cameras to weight room equipment and signage. They are also having success in cutting costs in some areas in order to add some items back in that were cut for budget reasons. Ward said he has been looking at weight room equipment options and hopes there will be enough money to be able to equip the space for the long-term. Several members of the board thought that a well-equipped weight room could be a benefit for the entire community. The board

will continue to look at all options. During her report to the board, Poulin said she is developing suggested summer reading lists (which will be optional) for students and is working with the Ellicottville Memorial Library and the school library to ensure the selected books are readily available for borrowing. “We know that kids will be better next school year if they read through the summer, she said, but parents sometimes don’t necessarily know what books meet or challenge their children’s reading levels. This will help them make appropriate choices,” she said. During the meeting, the board also heard a presentation from French teacher Delores Whistler regarding plans for the 2016 student trip to France. While many details are available, the exact dates of the trip are not – the 201516 school calendar must be completed and approved by the board (possibly by the next regular board meeting) before the trip dates can be set. The next regular meeting of the Ellicottville School Board is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. All are welcome.

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Please join us for our Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 24, 2015, in the Nannen Arboretum. Town of Ellicottville Supervisor John Burrell and Village of Ellicottville Mayor Charlie Coolidge will make a proclamation declaring April 24, 2015 as Arbor Day in Ellicottville, and a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Golden Curlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; willow, Salix matsudana, will be planted by the Nannen Arboretum Society and the Tree City USA flag will be raised. We also will be recognizing our arboretum volunteer of the year, Diane Smith. Refreshments will be available after the ceremony in the Town Center auditorium.

Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. The idea for Arbor Day in the United States originated in Nebraska City, NE after nature lovers J. Sterling Morton and his wife, Caroline, planted their homestead with trees, shrubs and flowers. In 1872, the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture accepted a resolution by Morton to â&#x20AC;&#x153;set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit.â&#x20AC;? The Board declared April 10, 1872 Arbor Day, offering prizes to the counties and individuals that properly planted the largest number of trees on that day. More than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day and J. Sterling Morton became known as its founder. Shortly after this 1872 observance, other states passed legislation to observe an annual Arbor Day. New York celebrates Arbor Day on the last Friday of April.

Planting trees is an act of kindness and optimism. The trees we plant clean the air, beautify our neighborhoods, provide homes for wildlife, conserve energy and topsoil, and help keep the atmosphere in balance. Life is just better when we live among the trees. The Nannen Arboretum Society is a not-for-profit, volunteer based organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure. Society membership is open to anyone who desires to support the Arboretumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. The arboretum, which is funded by donations and grants, is currently reviewing grant opportunities and encourages you to consider one of the following donation opportunities. Donations are tax-deductible under federal income tax rules. â&#x20AC;˘ Monetary donation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you may donate directly to the donation box located at the

entry shelter at the Nannen Arboretum, on our Web site or by check to Nannen Arboretum Society. â&#x20AC;˘ Memorial Bricks for the Celebration Walkway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bricks are available in two sizes (4â&#x20AC;? x 8â&#x20AC;? or 8â&#x20AC;? x 8â&#x20AC;?) and can be ordered on our Web site, via email or by snail mail. â&#x20AC;˘ The gift of a tree or shrub â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you may choose from a preselected list of trees and shrubs native to the Western New York area. â&#x20AC;˘ A wooden bench memorialized with your personal message and/or a name on a brass plaque. Nannen Arboretum Society PO Box 1016 Ellicottville, NY 14731 info@nannenarboretum.org www.nannenarboretum.org April and May are great months to visit the Nannen Arboretum as the landscape changes from the black and white of winter to the cheerful shades of spring. We hope to see you there.

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MLS#B467184

MLS# B463583

$80,900 HoliMont Lot Overlooks all the beauty and activity of Sunset slope and new Westmont Ridge development, 2 lots to choose from

$285,000 Modern Mansion Distinctive Allegany village home on 1 acre lot boasts in ground pool, solarium, 5 BR/ 3/2 BA, gracious living abounds

MLS#B463351

MLS#B469728

30 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville $299,000 HEART OF THE VILLAGE! Walk to town from this remodeled 5+ bedroom, 2 bath Village home. Breakfast room & formal dining. Living room w/ fp. Att garage.

MLS#B468818

MLS#B421204

$79,000 Buy 5 acres, get 65! Build your Timberbuilt dream on this pastoral valley lot, and get 60 additional acres to play on.

$210,000 Investment Potential 1725 Sq Ft, 4BR/ 2 BA townhouse overlooking all that encompasses Holiday Valley - ski slopes, golf, mountains

MLS#B468081

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MLS#B471759

4534 Route 353, Little Valley $259,900

MLS#B471203

12+ ACRES & POND!

3513 Wenrick Road

Seclusion is yours in this spacious 3+ bedroom, 3 bath home. Enjoy the comfort RI ÂżUHSODFHV %DFN GHFN RYHUORRNV WKH pond. Att garage.

4+ Acres, Horse Stalls, 2 Car Garage, Pellet Stove

A Must See

$124,000

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MLS#B460663

MLS#B470920

2 THE WOODS, Ellicottville $289,900 SKI IN/OUT! Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Granite counter tops, gas fp, enclosed master suite, deck, ski storage.

MLS#B454715

3176 Bowen Road, Randolph $79,900 COUNTRY RANCH! Scenic country living in this well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch w/ natural ZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ )LUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU ODXQGU\ $WW garage & 2 outbuildings.

5715 Route 219 Prime Development

6887 Route 242 Walk to Village

123+Acres, Close to Ski/Village, Road Frontage

Fully Furnished, Close to HoliMont, Open Floor Plan

$500,000

$249,000 MLS#B326908

MLS#B462898

MLS#B452520

$249,000 Skierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heaven The best location with this immaculate end unit 3 BR/ 2 BA townhouse that lets you ski in, ski out and walk to the village

$294,500 Private Paradise Escape from it all in this charming chalet overlooking your own pond on 30 acres Âą %5 %$ VWRQH ÂżUHSODFH HQFORVHG porch

MLS#B465013

8013 Route 16, Franklinville $99,000 1+ ACRES!

SKI IN/OUT ACCESS!

Spacious 3+ bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Living and family rooms. Full walk up attic for storage. Back deck and nearby stream.

Furnished & remodeled 5+ bedroom, 3+ bath chalet. Open kitchen/dining w/ dbl sided fp. Large master suite. Family room, ski room.

MLS#B470399

MLS#B465859

$549,000 New Price Village Home Renovated home with perfect for ski families on almost 2 acres, 5+ BR, 4 BA, separate studio plus barn, huge deck

$179,000 So Much to Offer! Incredible 4 BR, 2.5 BA home on almost 7 acres immaculately cared for, JDV ÂżUHSODFH KXJH EDUQ KRPH RIÂżFH creek setting

4 Four Wheel Drive, Ellicottville $669,900

5099 Route 219, Great Valley $89,900 PRICED TO SELL! Fabulous use of space in this well maintained 4 - 5 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath KRPH )LUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU EHGURRP IRUPDO GLQLQJ detached garage.

MLS#B466015

518 Fox Ridge, Ellicottville $224,900 SLOPE VIEWS! Whether you ski or golf, this furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse is ideal. Cathedral ceilings, fp, storage. Master suite has 2nd deck.

6487 Plum Creek Road Commanding Views Great Floor Plan, 4 Bdr/2 Bath, Decks, 2 Car Garage

$319,000

6822 Springs Road Unique Retreat Priceless 1+ Acre w/ Room to Expand! Fantastic Views of HoliMont Slopes

$250,000

MLS#B458624

MLS$B460787

8003 Otto-Maples Road Your Paradise 5 Bdr/4.5 Bath on Nearly 35 Acres, 3 Master Suites

$825,000

4934 Snow Brook Road Diamond in Country 17 Acres, Free Gas, Stone F/P, Pond

$249,000