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A career in art is not an undertaking that one is influenced to do. Artists are born to create and it is a passion that consumes them to their very core. So states Todd Plough of Little Valley, NY. “One can learn how to paint anything, but you need to feel everything to be a great painter, you need to love each stroke you make. This isn’t chopping wood, it’s the talent of revealing a dream and it requires the caress of a loving hand and a sharpened mind.”
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DASH: You spent the first part of your life in WNY and then moved to Tennessee in your teens. What influenced you to return to WNY? TODD: The South is a wonderful place and different enough to be another country in many ways. Being from WNY, I realized one Christmas day that I needed to get back home while watching the neighbors play football in shorts on green grass. I need a White Christmas and the change of seasons to feel content. DASH: You went to college for graphic design and illustration. What/who are your artistic inspirations? TODD: My inspirations, Picasso of course, and Monet who taught me the most about color, John Singer Sargent and Sorolla. These guys are at the top of the food chain and emulating their standards cannot help but make or break any painter - the secret is persistence - after all, anyone can quit.
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DASH: Aside from americanimpressionism.net, where else can people find your work? TODD: Currently some of my latest works can be seen in downtown Ellicottville at AMERI-CAN. This is a great eclectic gallery and my friend Liz Boberg has been very supportive of my fiance’ Darlene Allen and my
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Before the ski areas, buildings and homes, our area was occupied by some pretty hefty characters - including mastodons and mammoths - roughly 12,000 years ago. In 1934 the East Randolph Fish Hatchery was in the process of expanding a pond when they stumbled across some old bones. Buried about 8 feet down, encapsulated in blue clay were the partial remains of a Colombian Mammoth. The remains made their way to Albany where they were treated and preserved for display at the New York State Museum, and where they have sat ever since. Now, after spending 82 years in our capital, the Randolph Mammoth is coming home for a visit. The old bones will find shelter inside the Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias, NY for a full year beginning this month ... page 19
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THESUMMER SUMMERLOCAL LOCAL~~ AUGUST 2016 ... Page 07 THE work in the back Gallery as well as the storefront. DASH: Please describe your creative process. What inspires you and how do know when you want to begin a new piece? TODD: That is a giant question. In a single word art is communication. When I see some lighting effect that I haven’t seen before, that is a big thrill for me, much more than any type of narrative, so that is what I choose to paint. The subjects themselves are really just a point of departure to get the audience into the work; after that it’s all about the light. It’s funny every painting has it’s place in time. Often I will be thinking about a work for years before it ever comes out on canvas, but when it is right, you simply feel it. And when you see a snow covered valley or a calm stream in the woods, are you painting on location? Painting plein aire, on location is a delight of course, however, even the great masters (ie. Monet) always retouched images in the studio. I find a combination of both gives the best effect as painting outdoors is like trying to hit a moving target as light and color shifts are constant. They add an energy to the work and sometimes it is good, but like a sauce, it is usually better after it seasons a day and you can tweak it with a bit of visual pepper. DASH: Do you have any other hobbies that occupy your time? Do they offer any sort of added inspiration to your artwork? TODD: Other hobbies include kayaking, cooking, hiking, target shooting and on occasion hunting, however, I haven’t done much of that in that last few years. Anything outdoors inspires me, but kayaking really is at the top of my list these days. DASH: What’s your impression of WNY in terms of the arts? TODD: WNY is jam packed with great artists of all types, and I believe that everyone worth their salt eventually rises to the top. In the book of proverbs there is a verse, “Do you see a person skilled in their work? They will stand before kings, they will not stand before obscure men.” As a Christian, I marvel at the beauty of this design so inspiration in nature is an unending source I draw from.
.............................. TODD PLOUGH | PAINTER americanimpressionism.net and at Ameri-Can By Dash Hegeman A career in art is not an undertaking that one is influenced to do. Artists are born to create and it is a passion that consumes them to their very core. So states Todd Plough of Little Valley, NY. “One can learn how to paint anything, but you need to feel everything to be a great painter, you need to love each stroke you make. This isn’t chopping wood, it’s the talent of revealing a dream and it requires the caress of a loving hand and a sharpened mind.” Plough’s talent shines through in many realms, and painting is just one of the many layers that make up his artistic identity. After spending his childhood in Western New York, Plough’s family moved down south near Knoxville, Tennessee in 1982 when his father’s job led them to the Smokey Mountains, where his parents still reside to this day. After college, Plough decided to return to his childhood home, where he dedicated himself to the pursuit of his artistic career.
One-on-One with Todd DASH: You spent the first part of your life in WNY and then moved to Tennessee in your teens. What influenced you to return to WNY? TODD: The South is a wonderful place and different enough to be another country in many ways. Being from WNY, I realized one Christmas day that I needed to get back home while watching the neighbors play football in shorts on green grass. I need a White Christmas and the change of seasons to feel content. DASH: You went to college for graphic design and illustration. What/who are your artistic inspirations? TODD: My inspirations, Picasso of course, and Monet who taught me the most about color, John Singer Sargent and Sorolla. These guys are at the top of the food chain and emulating their standards cannot help but make or break any painter - the secret is persistence - after all, anyone can quit. DASH: Aside from americanimpressionism.net, where else can people find your work? TODD: Currently some of my latest works can be seen in downtown Ellicottville at AMERI-CAN. This is a great eclectic gallery and my friend Liz Boberg has been very supportive of my fiance’ Darlene Allen and my
DASH: Aside from being in college, did your time in Tennessee drastically influence your artistic side? TODD: My ten years in Tennessee opened my eyes to the immense wealth of visual expression humans have explored. Four years of extensive art history at the University of Tenn. helped me to personally qualify what I feel to be legitimate image making vs. fake art - that is the weird disguising itself as profound. I love abstraction, but it needs to have a thought behind it worth my time. DASH: If you had to select one piece that you’ve done over the years as your favorite, what would it be and why? TODD: In all sincerity, I try to make every piece I work on my favorite … it keeps you growing and that is the only path to excellence. DASH: It looks like you’ve also spent a fair amount of time teaching. What influences you to do that? Has that experience opened up new doors for you in terms of your creative thinking? TODD: Teaching adult art classes came to me out of the blue really. A person who had just opened a very nice gallery asked if I would like to teach … I’ve been at it for nearly two decades now. One of the main reasons I choose to share my artistic experience is that while at UTK art school, the majority of what I learned came from my own intensive research and studio work. Of course the instructors were helpful, however, few fed me the answers I thirsted for as an art student. Sharing these revelations with others versus having them try to re-invent the wheel really helps get people off to a great start when it come to making real art. DASH: You’ve done quite a few exhibits/shows over the years and won some nice awards. Is there one in particular that sticks out in your mind? TODD: About fifteen years ago I submitted a group of my impressionist works to Sotheby’s for their consideration. They were delighted with the lot and began additional inquiries about the artists. When I informed them these were in fact mine, we ran into a bit of a pickle as at that time they did not accept works from the original artist as a matter of policy. Disappointed yes, but otherwise a thumbs up from Sotheby’s - yeah that’s a good thing. DASH: If being an artist hadn’t panned out for you ... what was your backup career desire? TODD: For me, that’s like asking a raccoon, “if being a raccoon hadn’t worked out for you ... what’s the back up plan.” I’m just a painter - that’s it. DASH: Do you have any pieces that you’re currently working on that people should be on the lookout for? TODD: Currently I am working on a couple different projects. One is the group called “anti matter” featuring the play of shadows and that is all I’m revealing about it at the moment. Second, people can look forward to some unique new impressionist works in the front window of AMERI-CAN on a weekly basis. These large round paintings give an entirely different sense of place to the land and waterscapes they depict. Finally, a group of pure painting abstractions - or rather constructions - will also be presented on main street (Washington) throughout the coming months. In addition, the updated website www.americanimpressionism.net will be featuring over 100 neverbefore-seen works from private collections in the very near future.
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Sportsters Unite at Gowanda Harley-Davidson
Bikers gathered at Gowanda Harley-Davidson July 24th for the shop’s 2nd annual SPORTSTERS SUNDAY event. Live Music by Dream Spectrum entertained fans while the grill sizzled hot with good grub. The afternoon wrapped up with a group ride to Villaggio in Ellicottville. GHD hosts many events throughout the summer and fall ... check their website, www.gowandaharley.com or call the shop at 716-532-4584.
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The Friends of Allegany State Park are raising funds for the renovation of the historic Red House Sawmill for eventual tours by park patrons in cooperation with Allegany State Park Management. Winner of the raffle will receive a 3-night stay at an ASP Bova Cottage in December. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each or five for $20 and can be purchased at the Red House Gift Shop or Quaker General Store. Drawing to be held Nov. 1, 2016. photos/FRIENDS OF ALLEGANY STATE PARK
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Ellicottville’s newest spot aims to create a unique pizza experience By Spencer Timkey Everyone loves pizza. I know, I’m probably generalizing, but I can say with a fair amount of certainty that almost everyone in America has eaten the doughy, saucy goodness at some point in their lives. We have an extravagant choice of options when it comes to pizza - from take out, to dine in, to frozen. It’s tough to nail a good ‘za, so when you find one that you like, you’re not going to stray far.
The first time I had the thin crust brick oven crisp pizza at Monroe Street Brick & Brew, I knew I found a spot I’d frequent. Enter the former laundromat, and your senses are besieged. Orders being yelled out, fresh crust cooking at 1000ºF, vegetables being chopped and sprinkled. And when my order came out, it wasn’t your standard “perfectly round/packaged/sliced” ‘za. Its shape was different than the ones my friends ordered.
That’s the vibe Justin & Steve Feldman and Frank Maduri, co-owners, want to project with their latest restaurant endeavor. Handcrafted, brick oven pizza - no hidden hook, but a straightforward, simple, casual pizza experience. “The brick oven experience is 50/50,” (Justin) Feldman explained. “Half of what we do is the brick oven pizza. The other is creating the food and creating the experience. When you first walk in the door, the flame from the oven is angled dead center to catch your eye. It starts there. The rest, really, is simple. We wanted the creation aspect to be visible (you can see the pizzas being put together and cooked) so folks can see what they’re getting. We want to get away from the cookie cutter pizza mentality.” Getting away from that mentality is a breath of fresh air for pizza lovers everywhere. Too often, we’re stuck with the same prepackaged ingredients and expectations. But Brick & Brew, although giving us ‘pizza’ in a sense, does less of knocking on traditional pizza’s door than breaking it right down. “We get our dough fresh every week,” he said. “Our girls are in here every day, prepping and slicing fresh vegetables to use on the various pizza creations. And we found a company that stocks up on tomatoes, which we buy from all year long. The sauce isn’t doused in salt, pepper or olive oil - it’s pure tomatoes, sliced and diced. That’s it.” The oven, running at a very cool 1000ºF, cooks the pizzas in 4 minutes. If you’re thinking that means quality will be sacrificed to churn out quantity, you’re wrong. Even though the pizzas cook at hyperspeed, the time is put in before that: the right amount of sauce, veggies, cheese, and whatever else you decide to create from their extensive ‘pick & choose’ menu. “Getting the place open was the tough part, but now we’re getting into the fun stuff,” Feldman said. “It’s so fun to see the brainstorming going on during our manager meetings to see what we can do differently, what we can do to take it to that next level. The feedback being provided by our customers so far has been outstanding, and we’re making minor tweaks while staying true to our original mission statement.” Owning a food truck and being in the service industry led Feldman and his other co-owners (who each have extensive restaurant backgrounds) to this imperfect idea. Why try to make pizza something so high-end or perfect? Pizza isn’t perfect. It’s sauce and meat and veggies on a slab of dough cooked at a high temperature. “Eventually, we’d love to get into doing more of these,” Feldman said. “But for right now, we’re getting our blueprint dialed in. I’m a team guy, and I love to see our team keep growing and making the place better and better every day - whether that means tweaking how we prepare our brick oven wings, or how much goes into the calzones, or what new ingredients we should be trying. It’s a learning experience, and I couldn’t love it more.” Monroe Street Brick & Brew is located at 21 Monroe Street, downtown Ellicottville, in the old laundromat, across from Balloons. Check the menu at monroestpizza.com or head to their FB page at Monroe Street Brick & Brew. Call for pick-up at 716-699-1051.
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NATUROPATHIC CASE STUDY - 6 MONTHS By Kristina Barlow, N.D., C.S.T. INTRODUCTION: A 51-year old man (J.S.) and his 48-year old wife (V.S.) are in my office for the sixth time in six months, one visit per month. Here is their story - one of success for them and satisfaction for me. Not all of my clients are this diligently devoted to their own process of healing. Nor am I always this clear on the most effective and efficient treatment plans. It certainly is fun to watch the health of those who work hard change in positive directions. Some cases are far more complicated than others, but for the most part, we truly do reap what we sow. The U.S. is shifting in our knowledge of wellness and prevention, as well as our application of that knowledge. These two clients are excellent examples of the typical American diseased adults who atypically used natural healing for six months to yield better health. Please visit my new website, kcbnd.net, to view this systematic process of intake, assessment and evaluation leading to individualized solutions. *Initials changed for privacy.
CASE PRESENTATION FOR J.S.
CASE FOR V.S.
J.S. presented with generalized fatigue throughout the day, waking 3-4 times in the night to urinate with some difficulty getting back to sleep, urinary frequency and urgency throughout the day, abdominal obesity, erectile dysfunction, dry skin, constipation (one bowel movement/ day), mild depression and generalized joint stiffness. His diet consisted of either bagels with cream cheese or oatmeal with berries and coffee with cream and sugar for breakfast. Or, no breakfast at all. His lunch is typically hearty sandwiches with turkey, ham, chicken or tuna with vegetables on white, wheat or whole grain breads with one piece of fruit and chips. Dinner was always healthier and consisted of sitting down with his wife and kids. Organic, grass-fed meats or wild game with cooked vegetables, brown/wild rice or quinoa and bread with butter. In addition to two cups of coffee/day, he drank 40-50 ounces of water/day. Every evening consisted of ice cream, cookies or a piece of cake. He is currently taking a men’s multivitamin, Lisinopril for hypertension, Simvastatin for high cholesterol (high LDLs only) and Viagra for erectile dysfunction. My analysis of his blood work showed low vitamin D3 (23), high LDLs (175), lower functioning adrenal glands, slightly elevated liver enzymes, an elevated PSA (prostate), low testosterone, digestive inflammation and dehydration. His blood pressure was 135/85 (160/90 without medications) with a resting heart rate of 70, respiratory rate of 16 and a temperature of 97.5.
V.S. presented with a 50-pound weight gain after delivering, breastfeeding and raising 3 children, moderate anxiety, difficulty falling asleep, some brain fog and low libido. Her energy is great most of the day except between 3pm-5pm. Her mood is stable. She is raising her three children and managing their home, finances and her husband’s business. She enjoys her life - family, friends and church and works well with her husband. Her diet is similar to her husband’s diet with more protein at breakfast (eggs) and sometimes replacing lunch with a protein smoothie. Instead of coffee she drinks 1 diet coke/day and 70-80 ounces of water. Her blood work showed low D3 (26), elevated glucose (115) with normal serum insulin, FSH/LH in peri-menopause and high monocytes. Her vital signs were normal.
He has worked in construction for 30 years and has owned his own construction/contracting business for 10 years with resulting moderate exposure to various toxicities over the years. Dust. Mold. Asbestos. Paint. Glues. He finds satisfaction in physical labor with no reportable injuries. But the stress of managing his own business (with his wife) and his family is beginning take a toll on his overall health.
NATUROPATHIC SUGGESTIONS Diet ... For the entire six months they both followed the In.Form meal plan of clean eating, portion control and vegan protein smoothies. All grains and dairy were eliminated for the first three months followed by the addition of brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, Ezekiel bread, oats, organic and raw cow’s and goat’s cheeses for the last three months. They continued with no processed foods, sugar and wheat. They both also drank half of their body weight in ounces of water with the gradual elimination of coffee and diet coke. Finally, an organic, vegan protein smoothie for breakfast and an afternoon snack. Exercise ... Month 1: walked for 30 mins., 5 days/week Month 2: walked for 60 mins., 5 days/week with added inclines (hiking) Months 3-4: walked for 45 mins., 5 days/week, with 2 days of resistance training for 30 mins. Months 5-6: Cardio for 45 mins., 6 days/week, with 3 days of resistance training for 30 mins. Supplements for J.S. ... Month 1: Love & Peas Sugar-Free Protein Smoothies for breakfast, Liquid Chlorophyll in water for nutrition and cleansing, Vitamin D3 as an oil emulsion, MACA for adrenal glands and energy, Magnesium Complex to move the bowels and relax muscles, Solstic Energy - B vitamins and Equolibrium for the prostate and E.D. Month 2: Same as Month 1; added CleanStart cleanse for the colon with Probiotic 11 Elevated. Month 3: Same as Month 1; added Tiao He Cleanse for the liver with Probiotic 11 Elevated. Month 4-6: In.Form Metabolic Age Support System consisting of a different vegan, pea protein, CardioxLDL for the cholesterol, Berberine for the colon, Probiotic 11 Elevated, a multi-vitamin/mineral, Omega 3s, Liquid Chlorophyll, D3, Solstic Energy and Equolibrium. Supplements for V.S. ... Month 1: Love & Peas Sugar-Free Protein Smoothies for breakfast, Liquid Chlorophyll in water for nutrition and cleansing, Vitamin D3 as an oil emulsion, MACA for energy and libido, Progesterone cream, DHEA-F and Anxiousless. Month 2: Same as Month 1; added CleanStart cleanse for the colon with Probiotic 11 Elevated. Month 3: Same as Month 1; added ParaCleanse for potential parasites (seen with the high Monocytes) with Probiotic 11. Month 4-6: Changed to the In.Form Metabolic Age Support System consisting of consisting of a different vegan, pea protein, CardioxLDL for the cholesterol, Berberine for the colon, Probiotic 11 Elevated, a multi-vitamin/mineral, Omega 3s, Liquid Chlorophyll and D3.
Kristina C. Barlow, N.D., C.S.T., is a naturopathic doctor and craniosacral therapist practicing in WNY and Connecticut, specializing in mental and emotional health, neurological challenges, musculoskeletal dysfunctions and detoxification. For more information or to make an appointment for a consultation, please contact Kristina directly at 716-353-0786, email her at drkristina@kcbnd.net or stop into Nature’s Remedy, 26 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 716-699-4372. You can also find Nature’s Remedy at natures-remedy.net.
V.S.’s greatest concern is for her husband’s health and learning more about nutrition for the whole family.
*This information is NOT intended to treat, cure, diagnose, nor be a substitute for the proper diagnostic assessments and treatments prescribed by your doctor. Naturopathic doctors are not PCPs, so always consult with your doctor for your health care needs. This article is only intended for your information, at your discretion and supplementing your allopathic care. *All products, information and services listed in this article are available at Nature’s Remedy.
RESULTS FOR J.S.
RESULTS FOR V.S.
Biotracker Scale BEFORE & AFTER
210 lbs. at 6’0” 37.3% body fat % 48.1% water % 128 lbs. muscle mass 69-year-old metabolic age 6.3 lbs. bone mass Level 15 for visceral fat
191 lbs. at 6’0” 32.5% body fat % 54% water % 135 lbs. muscle mass 56-year-old metabolic age 6.7 lbs. bone mass Level 12 for visceral fat
After 6 months, J.S. experienced improved energy, improved urinary/prostate function, better sleep, less E.D./improved sexual function, weight loss, 2-3 fibrous bowel movements/day, improved mood, elimination of dry skin and total elimination of joint stiffness. He has enjoyed the new diet, feeling very satisfied. He even has found ways to have healthy sweet snacks/desserts. He worked with his M.D. to eliminate Viagra and is working with her to also reduce then eliminate the Lisinopril and Simvastatin. We are waiting for the blood work but the expectation is improved D3 and testosterone with lowered LDLs, liver enzymes and PSA. His blood pressure was 120/82 and temperature increased to 98.5. We are continuing to work on improving energy levels, sexual function and urinary/ prostate function. J.S. is committed to the diet, exercise and continued detoxification yet looks forward to needing less supplements.
Biotracker Scale BEFORE & AFTER
180 lbs. at 5’6” 41% body fat % 45.6% water % 115 lbs. muscle mass 61-year-old metabolic age 5.5 lbs. bone mass Level 11 for visceral fat
150 pounds at 5’6” 34% body fat % 48.4% water % 119 lbs. muscle mass 51-year-old metabolic age 5.8 lbs. bone mass Level 9 for visceral fat
After 6 months, V.S. experienced 30 lbs. weight loss, a decrease in anxiety, improved sleep and brain function and a great improvement in libido. Her energy has tremendously increased and she reports a long history of having less energy than she ever realized. We are continuing to work on parasite cleansing and preparation for menopause.
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EMPTY BOWLS DINNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CATTARAUGUS COMMUNITY ACTION 25 JEFFERSON ST., SALAMANCA, NY
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Cattaraugus Community Action will hold its 5th annual Empty Bowls Dinner Aug. 11 at their location in Salamanca, a benefit for the agency’s soup kitchen. Begun nationally by the Imagine Render Group, Empty Bowls Dinners are held across the country by hunger-prevention agencies and feature local artists making empty bowls that patrons can purchase to remind them of what their neighbors may be sitting down to each night. According to the group’s website, one of every eight Americans struggle with food insecurity daily. The problem is a local one also. Statistics show that in 2015, 12,270 meals were served to adults, children and senior citizens at Community Action’s soup kitchen, and another 22,021 food boxes were distributed to 1,835 families at Community Action’s food pantry that same year. For a $10 donation, patrons can purchase a bowl made by area artists. The bowl is then filled with soup, salad and more. The food for the dinner is prepared by pupils studying culinary arts at Community Action’s Food for Thought program. Live music will also be featured. Sculptors wishing to donate bowls, those willing to paint the outside of bowls, or anyone interested in volunteering at the event, at the food pantry or at the soup kitchen, or anyone looking to purchase tickets to Aug. 11th’s Empty Bowls Dinner is asked to contact Sharon Turano, volunteer coordinator for Cattaraugus Community Action, at 716-945-1041 ext. 149.
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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 12-14 SENECA ALLEGANY RESORT & CASINO 777 SENECA ALLEGANY BLVD., SALAMANCA, NY 716-945-2034 | www.salamancachamber.org Put the Salamanca Rockin’ Ribfest on your summer bucket list! This year’s event will be a sanctioned competition of the Kansas City Barbecue Society, bringing ribbers from across the country to compete for bragging rights during the three-day event. Besides ribs, pulled pork, and other barbecued treats, the Ribfest will feature live local music and craft vendors. So plan to stop by, eat some mouth watering BBQ and enjoy some live entertainment from The Dixie Road, Bob Hartle Band, Porcelain Busdrivers, Goodbye Dawn, and The Vapors! Hours are Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday noon-9:30pm, and Sunday noon-5pm.
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The Bikes are back in town! Gowanda Harley Davidson and the “Enchanted Mountain Motorcycle Enthusiasts” will be hosting the 14th Annual Rally in the Valley Aug. 17-21 in Allegany’s Firemen’s Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit a host of community charities. Activities at the Rally will include raffles, a Dice Run, all sorts of bike games and a weekend of live music. Wednesday, Aug. 17: Poor Cow Leather Kick-Start at the Wal-Mart Plaza parking lot located in the Town of Allegany off of Rt. 417 from 4pm-7pm. Thursday, Aug. 18: Community Bank Street Dance “Banking On A Good Time” at the Delaware Plaza located on Delaware Avenue in the City of Olean at 7pm. Friday, Aug. 19: Bike Parade from Poor Cow Leather, roaring down the streets of Allegany to Allegany Firemen’s Park. Depart at 6pm; arrive at the park at approximately 6:15pm. Activities at Firemen’s Park: vendor show opens at 6pm; Introduction Night at 6:30pm, fireworks (TBA), live music at the Pavilion from 7pm-10pm. Saturday, Aug. 20: Activities at Firemen’s Park: vendor show opens at 11am; Eade’s Fitness Tire Toss at 1pm; bike games begin at 3pm; live music at the Pavilion from 7pm-10pm. Sunday, Aug. 21: Activities at Firemen’s Park: Dice Run Registration begins at 8am. (Early Registration is preferred WedSat.) Along with specials at Dice Run stops, your registration packaet will also include a Rally In the Valley 2106 Patch, Lanyard, Dice Run route map, and local merchant punch card to enter to win $250. (All merchant spots must be punched or stamped by their establishment and be in by 5pm Sunday). The Dice Run will run from 10am-5pm; with raffle winner announcements at 6pm. Activities on West Main Street in downtown Allegany: a Classic Car Show from 11am-4pm; Rally In the Valley Ends at 7pm.
RALLY IN THE VALLEY WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 17-21 VILLAGE OF ALLEGANY AND FIREMEN’S PARK MAIN STREET, ALLEGANY, NY www.allegany.org
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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ART, MUSIC AND NATURE DURING GRIFFIS SCULPUTRE PARK’S SUMMER FESTIVAL By Mark Flanagan I’m embarrassed to say that I did not know as much about Griffis Sculpture Park as I thought I did. Sure I remember a field trip for school way back when, but I think at that age I was a great deal more concerned about whether or not my light-up sketchers made me run faster (they did). I remembered the gist of it, and went back a handful of times since then, always to the same stretch of land and never for very long. So when I sat down to write this, I realized that beyond describing the same handful of sculptures I always went to see, I really couldn’t talk about the park in any meaningful way. To remedy this, I spent an afternoon in the park, really made an effort to see all I could see. And I couldn’t do it. It’s too big. The park has over 400 acres of land and 250 sculptures! I had no idea. But while I was there, I discovered that the park even puts on a range of events: from nighttime lighting events, to yoga, to educational events and interactive workshops. However, the event that really grabbed my attention was the upcoming Summer Festival. First, some history: the park’s founder, Larry Griffis, Jr., grew up in Buffalo, but not as an artist. After fighting in WWII, starting a family, and running a successful hosiery company, Larry Griffis, Jr. decided to leave the States and move to Rome to learn the art of bronze casting. Griffis already had secured the commission for his first sculpture, the Spirit of Womanhood, which served as quite the motivation to learn his craft with speed and precision. It was in Italy, amongst the ancient ruins of Hadrian’s Villa, where Griffis was inspired to create the first outdoor sculpture park. Rather than the impersonal and formal atmosphere of a museum, he realized the importance of physical interaction with artwork in a natural setting. On his return from Italy, Griffis made it his mission to create a haven for imagination and play for his fellow neighbors to enjoy. After briefly being located at the top of Kissing Bridge Ski Resort, the park was eventually established in Ashford Hollow - between Springville and Ellicottville. Griffis Sculpture Park started with a generous gift from Larry’s mother, Ruth, of 125 acres of farm land. As the park’s needs grew, so did the property, until it became the vast sprawl of artwork that you see there today. And what better way to enjoy this regional gem than with good music and food? In celebration of creativity, the park will host musical performances from some of the region’s best musicians, tours of the park, children crafts and activities, artists creating works, and much more. Park goers are encouraged to see the 250 sculptures that reside throughout the walking trails of the park, making it the largest outdoor sculpture park in the U.S. Performances include Funktional Flow (see next page), Sly Boots School of Music, Sonder, and Kaleidoscope Sky. The Summer Festival will take place on Sunday, August 21 from noon-7pm, with admission priced at $10 for adults, free for children ages 12 and under. All events will take place on the top of the hill at the Mill Valley site of the park. It is a short walk to the site of the festival, so the park asks that you come prepared with proper footwear, as well as some blankets and coolers to assist in the R&R. There will be a food booth, as well as a beer and wine garden on-site.
The park has a history of successful musical events. Locals may remember when 6,000 fans saw 10,000 Maniacs play a benefit concert. The Band also played a show at the park in the mid-1990s. And “The Canadian Invasion” in 1994 featured an impressive collection of Canadian bands, including Lowest of the Low, 54-40, and Blue Rodeo.
Griffis Sculpture Park is owned and operated by the Ashford Hollow Foundation, which also owns the Essex Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. The mission of the Ashford Hollow Foundation is “to promote the visual and performing arts as well as construct a dynamic relationship between the arts and education in Western New York to better its young people and the greater community.” Please show your support by attending this summer’s greatest festival of art and creativity.
For more information, visit www.griffispark.org or search “Griffis Sculpture Park Summer festival” on Facebook.
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FUNKTIONAL FLOW
Buffalo Band Feeling the LOVE at Local Summer Music Festivals
A Conversation with Jeff Kuebler HULICK: How long have you guys been a band? KUEBLER: It was six years in May (2016). Two of the guys, Joey Lewis and Matt Lester, have been with us a little over a year and a half. Ben Whelan, myself and Jim Edgar are the core three that were the original members for the six years, and then April of last year we brought in Joey and Matt.
HULICK: How many albums have you released? KUEBLER: We’ve released three albums. The most recent release, “Time Will
Tell”, came out in March (2016), and we consider it to be our finest album yet, because we have Joey and Matt on it and it shows the most accurate depiction of what we can do.
HULICK: Tell me a little bit of the style of your music. You guys don’t really fit in
just one particular genre. KUEBLER: It’s a bit of a melting pot really, heavily rooted in reggae, rock & roll and funk. The five of us all have our musical influences and bring something very important to the table, and I think we all do a good job of incorporating all of it into our sound. So along with the styles I just mentioned, we also have some progressive rock, some techno and bluegrass. We kind of just throw all those genres in a blender and whip it up and serve it up as Funktional Flow.
HULICK: It’s good in this day and age, as opposed to decades ago, when artists pretty much were committed to one specific genre. Today people of all ages like all kinds of music, so that must work really well for you guys. KUEBLER: It really does. It’s funny you mentioned that because the one thing we really pride ourselves on is that anyone from every age bracket and gender seem to enjoy our music … there’s something in there for everybody.
HULICK: You recently were the opening act for Rusted Root at the Ellicottville
............................... PERFORMING SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 | Griffis Sculpture Park By Melanie Hulick The Buffalo born band, Funktional Flow, is set to play the Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival on Saturday, August 21 in Ashford Hollow, NY. The band is made up of five guys: Jeff Kuebler (guitar & vocals; who I talked to in the following interview), Ben Whelan (bass), Jim Edgar (drums), Joey Lewis (guitar & vocals), and Matthew Lester (keys, sax & vocals). A multi-genre band, they have been previously voted “Best Band” in the Best of Buffalo series by Artvoice and its readers. I had the pleasure of talking with Kuebler by phone about the band, the music and a couple of the Summer Music Festivals on their tour schedule that has some of the most beautiful backdrops as their stage. Since its inception in 2010 with three original members, the band has added two more very talented guys to the mix that singer and guitarist Jeff Kuebler says, “makes up the most accurate depiction of who they are musically.” Their top musical influences include Umphreys McGee, Moe, Sublime and Blind Melon, according to Kuebler, and works well with their “melting pot” sound. A fan favorite, Funktional Flow has found their lane and look to the future not by setting goals, but by knowing what it’s all about for each member of the band. “We know we would like to be full-time musicians, but we don’t like to put a bench mark on things,” said Kuebler. “If you don’t get to that point, you might find yourself disappointed. We don’t make music to be disappointed, we make music because we love it and we work as hard as we can and hope for the best.”
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For more on Funktional Flow including their lastest album, tour schedule and other news, visit www.funktionalflow.com.
Summer Music Fest. KUEBLER: That was fantastic! Ellicottville has always been so good to us; we usually close the night at Balloons during Oktoberfest … but this was a big one because everyone in the band is a fan of Rusted Root. So we were pretty excited to get that nod to open for them, number one … and number two, to have it be at Holiday Valley was absolutely just stunning! The stage was incredible; all the people that worked there were incredible and so accommodating, as were the people that were running the festival … they took great care of us. We were really grateful to get that opening act slot and we’re extremely grateful for all the nods we get in Ellicottville. We always have such a great time there and they keep us in mind for the bigger events they have there and we truly, truly appreciate that. You can’t get any better than opening for one of your favorite bands surrounded by some top notch scenery.
HULICK: And staying on the subject of scenery, you will be playing the Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival on August 21. KUEBLER: Yes! We are very excited about that. It’s our first time there and I hear it is really beautiful there as well.
HULICK: I read that when you were a kid you actually started out playing the drums.
KUEBLER: Yes. Actually my father was a drummer. I played drums for a long time. I was a full time drummer until I was 17-18 years old. What had happened was we moved into an apartment …
HULICK: (laughs) Oh, boy … KUEBLER: (laughs) So you can’t really play the drums in that environment, so to
adapt to my new surroundings I picked up the guitar, thinking … this will never work but I’ll try it anyhow, and a decade later here we are!
HULICK: Do you like playing guitar over the drums, or can’t they be compared
to each other? KUEBLER: It’s tough to compare them, but I probably would say guitar because all the ideas for songs you have floating around in your head and want to portray musically is a lot easier to do on the guitar, as opposed to the drums. (laughs)
HULICK: (laughs) That’s true. Do you guys write your own music? KUEBLER: Yes, we do. We are predominately an original band, but we will throw
covers in to keep people interested. But we try to be careful of the covers we pick, because we don’t want to do songs that have been beaten to death.
HULICK: What’s the status of all of you? Married, single, kids … KUEBLER: My wife and I just had a son in January, so I’m the “elder statesman” of the group; Joey and Ben have long time girlfriends, and the other two guys, Jim and Matt, are living the single life, being free.
HULICK: Watch it … don’t say living the “free” life in front of your wife. (laughs) KUEBLER: (laughs) Good point … no, she knows what I mean. (laughs)
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The Mammoth of Randolph Returns to Cattaraugus County By Greg Culver Before the ski areas, buildings and homes, our area was occupied by some pretty hefty characters. Mastodons and mammoths roamed much of New York State roughly 12,000 years ago. In 1934 the East Randolph Fish Hatchery was in the process of expanding a pond when they stumbled across some old bones. Buried about 8 feet down, encapsulated in blue clay, were the partial remains of a Colombian Mammoth. This was the most complete mammoth skeleton found in New York and consisted of the skull, two tusks, a lower molar and other various bones. The Randolph Mammoth finds are the “youngest” dated bones (12,000 – 13,000 years) on record, while the Tunkamoose Mastodon’s are the oldest in the state (14,000 years). Following the discovery of the remains, the Colombian Mammoth’s bones went on display for a short time and were quite the tourist attraction. Unofficial reports put attendance at over 6,000 people in just one weekend! To protect the find, viewers were kept at a distance to avoid would-be souvenir seekers from damaging the tusks and bones. Shortly after, the remains made their way to Albany where they were treated and preserved for display at the New York State Museum. After spending 82 years in our capital, the Randolph Mammoth is coming home for a visit. The old bones will find shelter inside the Cattaraugus County Museum for a full year beginning this month. A grand opening celebration will take place beginning at 10am on Saturday, August 6 featuring a talk given by Robert Feranec, the Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the State Museum in Albany. There will be a free commemorative water bottle for the first 200 visitors to the museum for the Grand Opening! In preparation for the exhibit, the Cattaraugus County Museum is seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with photographs, written accounts, or even firsthand accounts of the mammoth at the time of its discovery is encouraged to contact the museum at 716-353-8200 or through their website, www.CattCo.org/museum/contact. You can also email BJMcClellan@cattco.org or reach out via the Cattaraugus County Museum’s Facebook page. August 6th’s grand opening event is free and open to the public. Even though there have been many mammoth and mastodon discoveries in New York State over the years, the Randolph Mammoth was the first of its kind here. He was a Colombian Mammoth, which evolved from the Steppe Mammoth - a well-travelled beast that found its way to North America from Asia about 1.5 million years ago. While the Colombian Mammoth roamed these areas, he didn’t roam the land alone; he had some friends. For a few thousand years these mammoths coexisted with the first humans to inhabit the Americas. The friendship didn’t last long, however. The Colombian Mammoth most likely became extinct from habitat loss due to climate change and hunting by humans. Mammoths in general preferred open areas filled with fresh grass and plants. Our subject, the Colombian, had long, curved tusks and trunk that were used for finding food, fighting and moving objects. They ground up grass and vegetation with a set of four big molars that were replaced six times during its lifetime. They steered clear of the Arctic regions where their cousin, the Woolly Mammoth, lived. It sounds like they liked to visit though, due to evidence of breeding between the two families. This created some hybrid mammoths … can you say evolution? The Randolph Mammoth is a part of New York’s history and shows that prehistoric life was present here in the Southern Tier. I wonder how many more will be uncovered as areas develop. In my research, I’ve read that there have been over 90 mammoth and mastodon finds over the years. The staff is excited for the mammoth’s return to this area, so please take some time to visit the Cattaraugus County Museum (9824 Route 16 in Machias) and support our local history. And for goodness sake, will someone please give this poor animal a real name? I like Max.
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Enjoy the warm summer days of August by celebrating Family Fun Month with a visit to the Allegheny National Forest Region in northwestern Pennsylvania. The Forest is a great place to celebrate some of the lesser known August holidays such as National S’Mores Day on Aug. 10, Relaxation Day on Aug. 15, and Toasted Marshmallow Day on Aug. 30. Hikers and campers are sure to enjoy National Trail Mix Day on Aug. 31. Round out the fun by exploring the restaurants and shops in the nearby Victorian village of Smethport, Pennsylvania, on your way to the McKean County Fair.
111TH MCKEAN COUNTY FAIR A trip to the McKean County Fair Aug. 13-20 in East Smethport, PA will bring a smile to the faces of kids of all ages. Saturday and Sunday offer free admission with a schedule of events including tractor rides and tractor games, with the official opening ceremonies taking place at 6pm on Sunday, Aug. 14. The amusement park rides on the midway open at 5pm on Monday. Other events during the week include the Wolf Pack Animal Show, glass blowing, chicken judging, and the McKean County Historical Society’s display featuring the railroads of McKean County “All Aboard.” Tuesday, Aug. 16 is Energy Day with displays by American Refining Group and the Mobile Energy Education Unit. Marshmallow Overcoat will perform at 7pm, the Full Pull Productions Tractor Pull will begin at 8pm. Veteran’s Day is Wed. Aug. 17; all veterans and active duty personnel with proof of service will be admitted free. The Miniature Horse Pull will start at 6pm, the Talent Contest at 7pm, and the Full Pull Drag Racing (local talent) at 7:30 pm.
The McKean County Fair runs Aug. 13-20
Senior Citizen’s Day is Thursday, Aug. 18, with seniors 62+ admitted free. Kevin & Emily will perform at 7pm on the mini-stage, with a Barn Dance at 9pm. Friday, Aug. 19 offers pony rides at 3pm, the Southern Tier Mini Tractor Pull at 7pm, with country-singer newcomer William Michael Morgan performing at 8pm. The last day of the McKean County Fair is Saturday, Aug. 20. A Karaoke Contest will be held at 1pm, Dick Tady & DTO (Polka Music) will play from 2-6pm, and the Demolition Derby will start at 6:30pm. The fairground is located along Route 46 South, east of Smethport, PA. Phone 814-887-5361 for information and/or to pre-order tickets. For the full list of activities during fair week visit mckeancountyfair.net.
WATSON’S HARD KNOX IS FULL OF UNIQUE TREASURES Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you a “picker” or a scrounger on a memorabilia seeking mission? Then a visit to Watson’s Hard Knox is a must-do. From the moment you walk in the door (where you will first be greeted by Jack, and then by his three-legged dog Coco), you will know this is a place worth exploring. Jack Darrin is the big brother, his younger sister Vanessa “Ness” and her husband Josh are the owners. As Jack explains, “The business started because Ness and Josh ‘love the hunt.’ My sister had so much stuff; she could possibly have been considered a hoarder, so we suggested to her that she might want to consider selling some of her treasures.” And this was the start of the eclectic inventory of items for sale at Watson’s Hard Knox. Antiques and wooden furniture at a wide range of price levels are for sale. “We focus on real wood furniture,” states Jack, “no particleboard.” “We want to provide items which will last. My job is to fix anything that needs fixing, so those looking to down-size, up-size, or firsttimers can find what they want at reasonable prices. We offer big and little furniture - good quality pieces which don’t fall apart.” So what can be found here? For those seeking mid-century, there is a nice selection of kitchen items including period mixing bowls, table and chair sets, and a Detroit Jewel, green and cream, working gas stove in excellent condition. A set of black amethyst dishes offers up Art Deco decorating ideas. Two Hoosier cabinets, a variety of painted metal headboards, a mahogany Secretary, an antique spinning wheel, various crocks of all shapes and sizes, china sets, and an assortment of chairs are also available. A special room is set up for “man” treasures. It features items to decorate or furnish a man cave including a selection of advertising art, snowshoes, old oil cans, and bear traps. Outside of the building there is an interesting selection of items for sale such as wooden doors and windows, a large white birdcage, wooden rocking chairs and a wide variety of other treasures. A new feature being added to the existing retail shop is an outdoor flea market on weekends. New vendors are welcome. Those interested in displaying or renting space should give the store a call. Watson’s Hard Knox is a “pickers” paradise with constantly changing inventory
Inventory is constantly changing. Located at Pennsylvania Route 6 mile marker 151, Watson’s is open from 11am-7pm seven days a week. The address is 18270 Route 6, East Smethport, PA 16730. For additional information phone 814-331-1766.
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motifs saved during the restoration. Each of the motifs symbolizes a time period during the life of the building. In the dining room, a display case showcases the large selection of teacups available, just one of the many touches which make this restaurant special. The menu includes a quiche of the day. Homemade English muffin bread is used for sandwiches. Menu items featured are hot dog and hamburger sliders, Texas hots, chili dogs, cheese dogs, homemade pretzels with cheese, beef on wick, and a variety of fish entrees. Their Signature Beef Burger is a delicious beef infused burger. The bakery case is brimming with delicious pastries, cookies, mini-cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and pies prepared daily at the in-house bakery. Pies are homemade (and this includes the crust!) Bar stool and table seating is available for up to 45 guests in the casual dining area. Take-out is available. The old-fashioned soda fountain serves a variety of delicious treats including milkshakes, ice cream floats, ice cream sundaes and cherry cokes. The “Hubber Sundae” is named after the local Smethport school mascot. This ice cream treat is fashioned of a base layer of three scoops of ice-cream covered in peanut butter sauce with a sprinkling of chocolatecandy pieces, garnished with whipped cream and a cherry on top. “I would like guests to know it is not a Mexican restaurant; it is named in memory of my son Justin Wayne Smith who is deceased, explained Darlene. “Chico was his nickname given him in high school during Spanish class, and he was very outgoing and very friendly so the restaurant is named in his memory.” The café is open Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday from 7am-8pm, and Thursday/Friday/ Saturday from 7am-9pm. Reservations are suggested for the dining room. To book a private party, to schedule a tea party, or to make a reservation please call the café at 814568-2115. The café is located at 117 Main Street, Smethport, PA.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
A self-guided walking tour is available for the Smethport Historic District. For a full list of things to see and do, restaurants and lodging, the free 64-page, Allegheny National Forest Visitors Guide & Map is available by calling 800-473-9370. To download maps and other information go to www.visitANF.com.
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13 Mansion District Inn B&B McCandless Mansion 905 West Main Stree 14 Orlo J. Hamlin Mansion 911 West Main Street 15 Rose Mansion 916 West Main Street 16 R.E. Burdick Residence 1002 West Main Street 17 Delano R. Hamlin-First Residence 1109 West Main Street 18 Christian Herzog Residence 1199 West Main Street 19 Chester King Residence 1225 West North Main Street A Shawmut Trail Head B Goosechaser Trail Head C Sena Kean Manor 17803 Route 6 20 David Sterrit/John Nevin Apple 802 West King Street 21 C.D. Comes Mansion 608 West King Street 22 United Methodist Church 23 The Upper Tavern 407 Church Street
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Explore a Scenic Wonder
NEW KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS 11,000 sq. ft. Center offers hands-on exhibits depicting the history of the bridge; Grand Opening celebration to be held in September By Mary Heyl In September, the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center and Park Office will celebrate its grand opening and welcome guests to explore the scenic wonder of the Kinzua Skywalk and the incredible history of the world-famous viaduct. Not only is the brand new 11,000 square-foot building the perfect starting-point for visitors to discover the natural beauty of the landscape, but its beautifully designed exhibits offer visitors of all ages a unique learning experience. Discover the engineering masterpiece that put Mount Jewett, PA on the map and has since had a lasting impact on the region. The namesake of nearby Kane, PA, General Thomas L. Kane is credited as the driving force behind the creation of a railroad viaduct across the Kinzua Creek Valley. As the demand for coal increased across the northeast, railroads began improving their lines and creating more efficient ways for coal mined near Pittsburgh to be transported north to growing cities like Buffalo and Rochester. As president of the New York, Lake Erie, and Western Coal Railroad Company, Kane took a special interest in such improvements, and soon proposals for the design and construction of a viaduct were submitted from all over the United States. In May of 1881, work on the viaduct began! A crew of local men constructed the sandstone piers in less than a year, and in May of 1882, work began on the erection of the tubular iron. This work was completed in just ninety-four working days, and the total cost was $275,000. At the time of its completion in 1882, the bridge was the tallest and longest railroad bridge in the world, standing at 301 feet high and 2,053 feet long! A true engineering marvel, the bridge accommodated the increasing traffic of freight trains for almost twenty years before improvements became necessary. As the 19th century came to a close, railroad technology continued to improve, and new steel railroad cars and locomotives were being built. The cars’ weight increased dramatically, and the original bridge had to be replaced with a steel bridge that would be strong enough to support the heavier trains and increased traffic. In May of 1900, a workforce of approximately 150 men began removing the old bridge and building the new steel structure. Amazingly, it only took four months to replace the old bridge with the new steel bridge that weighed 3,500 tons. By this time, the Kinzua Bridge no longer held the world record, as France’s Garabit Viaduct, built in 1884, was 401 feet high. However, railroad traffic on the bridge continued until 1959 when the Erie Railroad sold the bridge to Kovalchick Salvage Company of Indiana, PA. Head of the company Nick Kovalchick was reluctant to dismantle the incredible structure and worked closely with local groups who wanted to save it. In 1963, Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton signed a bill into law to purchase the bridge and nearby land to create Kinzua Bridge State Park. In 1977, the Kinzua Bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1982 was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Although the bridge was no longer in use by freight trains, the Knox and Kane Railroad purchased the tracks and offered excursions across the bridge and back beginning in 1982. This continued for twenty years until train traffic and pedestrian traffic ended in 2002 due to the bridge’s aging structure. The state was in the middle of the rehabilitation project of the viaduct, when an F-1 tornado swept through the region on July 21, 2003. The bridge suffered considerable damage, as eleven of the twenty towers were destroyed. At the time, the bridge was still the fourth highest in the world, and its partial destruction was a true loss to the region. Fortunately in 2011, the bridge was reinvented as the Kinzua Skywalk, a new pedestrian walkway where visitors can now walk 600 feet out on the remaining support towers. For miles, visitors can look out on the Kinzua Valley and look down through the partial glass bottom on the gorge some 225 feet below. The 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park offers visitors a beautiful picnic area and 1.5 miles of hiking trails, not to mention breath-taking views of the valley, especially the fall foliage in early October. Now, the new Visitor Center and Park Office provides visitors with even more reasons to plan a trip to Kinzua Bridge State Park! Construction of the $6,900,000 project began in 2014 and has been recently completed this summer, which was celebrated with a soft opening on July 1. The new building, which will be open year ‘round, features a reception area, gift shop, and accessible restrooms. The building also features exhibit areas, which occupy over 2,000 square feet both upstairs and downstairs, where visitors can explore the history of the bridge and the environmental features of the area. Hands-on exhibits include a large freight train model carrying lumber and coal that would have traveled across the bridge over 100 years ago, as well as a “life size” passenger car that visitors can climb inside and watch videos about the bridge and recreation opportunities throughout the year. Other building features include an 874 square-foot classroom suitable for school and motor coach groups, as well as a kitchen and classroom room that can be reserved for meetings and events. The Visitor Center and Park Office has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the natural beauty of the region, which is evident in the stone and tower entranceway that is reminiscent of the bridge. Nearby benches offer visitors the chance to relax and enjoy the view, while a beautiful exterior deck extends off the classroom and overlooks the Skywalk. The building is heated geo-thermally, which aligns with the park’s goal to use sustainable materials and reduce waste in order to earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification. The Kinzua Bridge State Park staff and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) are excited to welcome guests to the grand opening of the brand new facility in September! Look for additional details about the event to be released by the DCNR and posted on The Summer Local’s Facebook page. The Visitor Center and Park Office is open from 8am-6pm during peak season. For more information, contact Kinzua Bridge State Park at 814-778-5467.
KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER & PARK OFFICE 296 Viaduct Road, Kane, PA 16735
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CATTARAUGUS COUNTY Wednesday, Aug. 3 • 7:30-8:30pm Ellicottville Memorial Library 6499 Maples Road Come to this FREE event, presented by the Ellicottville Historical Society Museum, to learn about the life and times of Cattaraugus County. Earl McElfresh, Cartographer and local history buff, has made many presentations of the general history of the county. Come see this lively and information lecture, held at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Everyone is invited. For more details, search the Ellicottville Historical Society on Facebook. TASTE OF ELLICOTTVILLE Aug. 13-14 • noon-4pm Downtown Ellicottville Sample the best that Ellicottville’s fine restaurants have to offer as they set up “Café Style” on the streets. Tickets are $1 each and items range between $1-$4, making this an affordable way to satisfy your hunger. Tickets can be purchased at the main ticket booth centrally located in the village during the event. For a menu and map of this year’s Taste, go to the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce website. 716-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com TUSCAN MOON Saturday, Aug. 27 • 6-10pm John Harvard’s Cabana Bar & Pool Complex @ Holiday Valley This upscale gourmet dinner party sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville Foundation for Youth is a tribute to the late Michael Kerns and raises funds for the Rotary’s many worthy projects including their affiliate Family Support for Ellicottville. Guests will be greeted with great hors d’oeuvres served by students from Ellicottville Central School, followed by mouth-watering entrees provided by many of the local restaurants, with their chefs on-site eager to show off their signature dishes. The
dessert table will be filled with treats from Watson’s Chocolates and special cakes, cookies and tarts by Tom Kneeland. Live music provided by Mike Nugent, live and silent auctions, and great company! For those of you who knew Michael Kerns Sr., you know that this is an event he would have loved. Tickets are available at the Ellicottville Chamber office and other local businesses, or order by phone: 716-699-8758
ENCHANTED MTNS CATTARAUGUS COUNTY FAIR Aug. 1-7 Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds 501 Erie Street, Little Valley, NY Tradition + excitement = fair fun! View the animal barns and shows, ride the rides, tour the many booths and games, and enjoy day and night entertainment like the demolition derby, tractor pulls and monster trucks! This year’s headline act is country musician Dustin Lynch on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8pm. For ticket info, gate admission and a complete schedule: 716-938-9146 www.cattarauguscofair.com UNITED WAY KICKOFF AND RIB COOK-OFF Saturday, Aug. 6 • 11am-6pm Good Times of Olean 800R East State Street, Olean, NY The name and location have changed, but the fun and cause have stayed the same! Great BBQ, wine, beer and music all in one place to benefit a good cause - the United Way! BBQ Rib Cook-off teams will compete to make the “Best Ribs in the Southern Tier!” The more than 18 local organizations supported by the United Way represent the backbone of our social and community service systems. All gifts to your United Way stay in Cattaraugus County and serve to strengthen the programs that turn community challenges into opportunities. Every day, we see examples of the fragility of life and how quickly a life can be turned upside down. House fires, illness, a sudden job loss - no one is truly
ready for tragedy, and no one is immune to it. Thankfully, the United Way has been here as the helping hand that enables our community’s service organizations to respond to life’s curve balls. Come on out, have some fun, and enjoy some great food for a good cause. 716-372-3620 www.uwcattco.org
LIMESTONE ATV DICE RUN Saturday, Aug. 13 • 9am-6pm Limestone Volunteer Fire Department 5886 Church Street, Limestone, NY Fuel up your four-wheeler or dirt bike and hit the trails for this annual fundraiser. Cut down on delays in the registration process by pre-registering online. $25 per driver, $25 per passenger, $8.00 chicken BBQ. Amazing raffle prizes! First prize is a pallet of beer (seventy-eight 30-packs!) or $1,000 in cash, and second place is $250 in NYS lottery $1 scratchoffs. (Age restrictions apply to winners.) For registration forms and additional information including changes to this year’s event, please go to the website below. 716-925-8813 www.limestonevfd.com FAMILY BEACH PARTY Friday, Aug. 19 • 6-9pm Red House Beach Allegany State Park, Salamanca, NY Come spend a fun summer’s evening with music, friends and fireworks at the Red House Beach Area of the park. Grab the craziest Hawaiian shirt you can find and hula your way down for a BBQ and Luau picnic, live music, vendors area and more. 716-354-9101 ext. 236 WILD WING FESTIVAL Sunday, Aug. 28 • noon-5pm Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary 5067 Townline Road, Delevan, NY This is the sanctuary’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Food by The Shop, music by Rustic Ramblers, Chinese and silent auctions. Admission is $5, Bird Tours are $2 each. For more details, click on the Event page at the website below: 716-942-6835 www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com
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Golf Tournament Supports Reading Programs, Scholarships and More Rotary Club of Salamanca continues its mission to assist local youth with annual Benefit Event at Elkdale Country Club
By Spencer Timkey You’ve got a chance to help local youth while enjoying the golf course come Monday, August 15 when Elkdale Country Club plays host to the Salamanca Rotary Club’s Annual Youth Benefit Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament will help fund reading programs, scholarships, and the Rotary Club’s ongoing effort to assist and engage youth in the Salamanca area. Now pushing a decade of existence, the Youth Benefit Tournament couples the people’s propensity for helping with the favorite activity of many - golf! Elkdale, nestled in the rolling foothills on NY Route 353 between Little Valley and Salamanca, continues its run as both a fantastic golf course and a place that hosts a multitude of feel-good tournaments every year. Jerry Peinkofer, a Rotary member since 1980, spearheads the event each year. With a consistent average of 70 players in the field, the tournament does a great job of raising money for its various programs. “We give out six scholarships at the Salamanca High School every year, as well as the Jerry Fordham essay contest for seniors. Some of the money goes to sending students coming out of their freshman year to a Rotary leadership program in Fredonia. So there’s a lot of really great stuff that’s benefited from this tournament.” Salamanca’s Rotary Club was founded in 1926 and has been a do-good organization ever since. The Youth Tournament will also fund a literacy program at the Salamanca Library,
which is a year-long endeavor. With 14 kids signed up for the summer (and more on the way), the Rotary Club looks to one of its own members, a former speech therapist in the Salamanca school district, to lead the way. “The Rotary Club also gives out ‘Outstanding Senior’ awards, one for every month,” Peinkofer said. “The students are chosen for their exemplary work ethic or grades, and we honor them at a dinner at the end of the year. Each student receives a plaque and a $50 check.” One of the best parts about this tournament is that every participant will walk away with some sort of prize. Winners of each division - men’s, women’s, and couples - typically will get their entry fees back as a monetary prize. And with additional door prizes and a Chinese Auction, there’s tons of stuff to win. “All of the raffle items are donated,” Peinkofer said. “We’ve got one to the Chautauqua Institute, greens fees to Elkdale, and a ‘stay & play’ package for Ellicottville which includes a restaurant gift certificate, greens fees to Holiday Valley and a night stay at the Wingate.” “This is such a great tournament, because it’s not that competitive and you’re helping to benefit a really admirable thing (helping the kids),” he continued. “We’re really excited about this year’s event.” The Salamanca Rotary Club’s Youth Benefit Tournament takes place at Elkdale Country Club on Monday, August 15. Entry fee is $50 for non-members, $30 for members and is a scramble format. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and golf. For more information or to sign up, call Elkdale Country Club at 716-945-5553.
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FORE THE LOVE OF GOLF . . . By Spencer Timkey
In our wintertime publication (Ellicottville Snowed-In) we developed a series called the ‘Young Gun Spotlight’ in which we talked to local up-and-coming shredders to give you some background on who they are. We decided to do the same for The Summer Local, substituting skiing/snowboarding with golf. Golf is a sport where it doesn’t matter if your school is Class-D or AA … the competition rests in the 6 inches between your eyes. This month, we went head-to-head with Ellicottville, NY’s Alex Fisher and Bradford, PA’s Mitchell Faulkner.
ALEX FISHER
HOME COURSE: HOLIDAY VALLEY, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY
SPENCE: How long have you been playing golf? ALEX: I’ve played golf since I was about 4 years old. SPENCE: What got you into the game? ALEX: My dad and uncle originally got me into golf as I got older and was able to go onto the golf course. I remember shooting a 65 and wanting to keep improving always brought me back for more. SPENCE: What’s your favorite course you’ve played and why? ALEX: The most favorite course I’ve played, hand’s down, is either the Robert Trent Jones Course at Cornell University, Fossil Trace in Colorado, or Crag Burn in East Aurora. They are all amazing golf courses and the layouts are mind blowing. SPENCE: Do you play on the ECS (Ellicottville Central School) Golf Team? ALEX: I played on the Eagles golf team since I was in 7th grade. Mr. Schwartz was still the coach, and I played a total of 6 years. My career high school low was a 1 under 35 … I did that this year at Cardinal Hills in some not-so-nice weather. To shoot that score for me, being more of a fair weather golfer, made it even better. Plus, shooting that score won me medalist and helped our team keep the undefeated season.
MITCHELL FAULKNER
HOME COURSE: PINE ACRES, BRADFORD, PA
SPENCE: How long have you been playing? MITCHELL: I’ve been playing since I was around 3. My dad took me to Bona (St. Bonaventure) to play, and I’ve been hooked ever since. SPENCE: What got you into golf? MITCHELL: My dad. He’s been my coach forever, and he helped me find my passion for it. When I go to school, it will be weird not having him around. My dad is a good player. He wasn’t a golfer, more of a wrestler. Also a runner in college. I picked it up when I played with him. I played in a couple tournaments when I was 10 and knew I wanted to do it more. SPENCE: What’s your favorite course and why? MITCHELL: Pine Acres; I’ve been playing there a long time. It’s challenging. All the greens are similar, but all the spots around the holes are different. There are trees along every hole where you have different yardage shots, which makes it great. SPENCE: How long have you been on your school’s golf team? MITCHELL: Since my freshman year. That year, we had our ups and downs. Sophomore year was better, and Junior/Senior year we went 17-1.
SPENCE: You recently went to States. How was it? ALEX: States was awesome! Being around kids that all love the game as much as you do is great. Even though our team (Section 6) did not play particularly well, I wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else with any other team.
SPENCE: What other tournaments do you play in? MITCHELL: The Penn York Junior Golf League is a big one. There are five tournaments: Elkdale, Penn Hills, Bartlett, Pine Acres, and Wellsville. I’ll also do the Kane Open at the end of July. There’s the Men’s Amateur at Bartlett at the beginning of August. It’s a Match Play Tournament where you’re partnered with the lowest averages. Last year I was runner-up.
SPENCE: Where are you going to school? ALEX: I will be attending SUNY Delhi to study Golf Management to pursue my dream of being a Head PGA Golf Professional.
SPENCE: Where are you headed to school? MITCHELL: I’m attending Clarion University and golfing there. I’m going to major in Sports Management.
SPENCE: Who’s your favorite golfer and why? ALEX: Rickie Fowler is definitely my favorite golfer. I love the bright colors and he brought it to golf, plus he does a lot of things outside of the game as well. Of course, he’s also a really good golfer and that’s another reason for him being my favorite golfer.
SPENCE: Do you see yourself with a future in golf? MITCHELL: Possibly. I’m a stats person - love it. I’ll go through how many putts I had in a round, break down percentages, the whole thing. I just love numbers and sports. If I go into golf and it involves stats, I can see myself doing it.
SPENCE: Favorite Major? ALEX: Favorite Major is definitely the Masters. Augusta is just awesome. The fairways, greens, layout … it’s all great. But I will say … The Open isn’t far behind as my 2nd favorite.
SPENCE: Favorite Pro Player? MITCHELL: Jordan Spieth. Lefty (Phil Mickelson) is up there too. Spieth is such a good wedge player, and his entire short game is super good. Not to mention his commentary when he’s playing … he’s pretty funny. SPENCE: Favorite Major? MITCHELL: The US Open. Most challenging tournament of the year.
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Clubs FORE Veterans
AIDING VETS THROUGH THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF GOLF
Clubs FORE Veterans is a local, non-profit organization that collects gently used golf equipment and distributes to our veterans. We collect new and used golf clubs and equipment and refurbish them into complete sets. These sets are then distributed to veterans who are interested in the wonderful world of golf. This nonprofit organization was created with the hope of aiding veterans in their pursuit of long term happiness post service in the military.
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Springville Country Club, Springville, NY Holland Hills Country Club, Glenwood, NY Rolling Hills Golf Course, Chaffee, NY
Popular Nearby Courses East
Allegany Hills Golf Course, Rushford, NY Bolivar Golf Club, Bolivar, NY Wellsville Country Club, Wellsville, NY
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Bartlett Country Club Club
Private
Holes 18
THE SUMMER LOCAL ~ AUGUST 2016 ... Page 31 Allegheny Hills Golf Course 32 Euclid Avenue, Olean, NY 14760 • Ph. 716-372-5176 • www.bartlettcountryclub.com 9622 Hardys Corners Rd. Ratings / Slope GPS Lat./Long. Max. 18-Hole Yds. Par Rushford, NY 14777 Ph. 716-585-437-2163 42 deg. 5 min. 38.1 sec.
70
6308
70.2/121, 69.4/118, 69.2/114
-78 deg. 25 min. 9.1 sec.
Birch Run Country Club 4130 Birch Run Road, Allegany, NY 14706 • Ph. 716-373-3113 • www.birchrungolfclub.com Club
Semi-Private
Holes 9/18
Par
35/70
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
6374
Ratings / Slope
GPS Lat./Long.
42 deg. 5 min. 24.2 sec. -78 deg. 31 min. 39.9 sec.
Mens 68.4/114 • Ladies 67/113
Cardinal Hills Golf Course 78 Conewango Rd., Randolph, NY 14772 • Ph. 716-358-5409 • www.cardinalhillsny.com Club
Public
Holes 18
Par
72/73
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
6109
Ratings / Slope
Men 68.1/113
Women 70.6/114
GPS Lat./Long.
42 deg. 10 min. 7.089 sec. -78 deg. 58 min. 17.5794 sec.
Bavarian Hills Golf Course 251 Mulligan Rd. St. Marys, PA 15857 Ph. 814-834-3602 Blueberry Hill Golf Club 6528 Cable Hollow Rd. Russell, PA 16345 Ph. 814-757-8806 Bolivar Golf Club 8212 Halls Rd. Bolivar, NY 14715 Ph. 585-928-1266
GPS Lat./Long.
Cable Hollow Golf Course 405 Norberg Rd. Russell, PA 16345 Ph. 814-757-4765
Mountain Resort & Conference Center Holiday Valley Double Black Diamond Ellicottville, NY • Ph. 716-699-2345 • www.holidayvalley.com
Concord Crest Golf Course 9255 Genesee Rd. East Concord, NY 14055 Ph. 716-592-7636
Elkdale Country Club Route 353, Salamanca, NY 14779 • Ph. 716-945-5553 • www.elkdalecc.com Club
Semi-Private
Club
Public
Holes 18
Holes 18
Par
70/74
Par
70/71
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
6132
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
6493
Ratings / Slope
Men 69.3/120, 66.6/112 Women 71.6/117
Ratings / Slope
72.2/126, 69.4/120, 66.2/113, 68.8/118
42 deg. 12 min. 12.4986 sec. -78 deg. 45 min. 6.1806 sec.
42 deg. 15 min. 44.8092 sec. -78 deg. 39 min. 51.0084 sec.
Ischua Valley Country Club Route 16, Franklinville, NY 14737 • Ph. 716-676-3630 Club
Public
Holes 9/18
Par
35/36, 71/74
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
6250
Ratings / Slope 88.5, 68.5/113
Kane Country Club 6654 Route 6, Kane, PA 16735 • Ph. 814-837-9491 • www.kanecountryclub.com PA
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Holes 18
Par 70
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
5944
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Pennhills Club 146 Pennhills Dr., Bradford, PA 16701 • Ph. 814-368-6159 • www.pennhillsclub.com PA
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Holes 18
Par 70
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
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42 deg. 21 min. 19 sec. -78 deg. 27 min. 05 sec.
GPS Lat./Long.
41 deg. 40 min. 10.1352 sec. -78 deg. 45 min. 7.6458 sec.
GPS Lat./Long.
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Pine Acres Country Club 1401 W. Warren Rd., Bradford, PA 16701 • Ph. 814-362-2005 • www.pineacrescc.com PA
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Semi-Private
Holes 18
Par 72
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6511
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GPS Lat./Long.
41 deg. 51 min. 48 sec. -78 deg. 43 min. 29 sec.
Smethport Country Club 13065 Route 59, Smethport, PA 16749 • Ph. 814-887-5641 • www.smethportcc.com PA
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Semi-Private
Holes 9/18
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6197
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St. Bonaventure Golf Course Route 417, Allegany, NY 14706 • Ph. 716-375-2412 Club
Public
Holes 9/18
Par
36/37, 72/74
Max. 18-Hole Yds.
6172
Ratings / Slope 67.4/107, 69.2/109
GPS Lat./Long.
41 deg. 48 min. 42.0588 sec. -78 deg. 27 min. 50.616 sec.
GPS Lat./Long.
42 deg. 5 min. 15.1 sec. -78 deg. 28 min. 38.6 sec.
Holland Hills Country Club 10438 HollandGlenwood Rd. Glenwood, NY 14069 Ph. 716-537-2345 Jackson Valley Golf Course 1947 Jackson Run Rd. Warren, PA 16365 Ph. 814-489-7803 Laurel Mill Golf Course Laurel Mill Rd. Ridgway, PA 15853 Ph. 814-772-1015 Peek’n Peak Resort 1405 Olde Rd. Clymer, NY Ph. 716-355-4141 Rolling Hills Golf Course 10739 Olean Rd. Chaffee, NY 10430 Ph. 716-496-5016 Scottish Heights Golf Course 485 Scottish Heights Dr. Brockport, PA 15823 Ph. 814-265-4653 Spruce Ridge Golf Course 798 Genesee Rd. Arcade, NY 14009 Ph. 585-492-4122 St. Marys Golf Club 535 S. Michael Rd. St. Marys, PA 15857 Ph. 814-834-7888 Wellsville Country Club Riverside Dr. Wellsville, NY 14895 Ph. 585-593-6337
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