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If you’ve been to Allegany State Park, you know how lucky we are to have such a great resource, right in our backyard. But guess what? ASP is better than ever! This was a busy year for the park. There is so much new stuff to discover, you’ll be planning your next trip back before you leave! ... page 16
STORIES FROM THE TRACKS: A BOOM IN THE COAL INDUSTRY PUTS ASHFORD JUNCTION ON THE MAP Just a few miles east of the village of Ellicottville, an old railroad switching tower is almost all that remains of Ashford Junction, once one of the busiest railroad towns in Cattaraugus County. The tower still overlooks the intersecting railroad tracks of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad (now just the Buffalo Pittsburgh Railroad), and was once key to making sure trains could smoothly make the transition east to Rochester, north to Buffalo, or south to Pittsburgh. Now, the B&P’s trains still travel through Ashford twice a day, although they carry freight instead of passenger cars full of travelers. Story and map ...pages 08-09
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Bright days and starry nights, warm breezes and carefree afternoons are perfect for relaxing or exploring the Allegheny National Forest Region in northwestern Pennsylvania. Rent a kayak, canoe or houseboat to spend some time on the water, enjoy a swim at Kinzua Beach, visit the Kinzua Dam, and nearby in Mt. Jewett in the Kinzua Bridge State Park, check out the amazing Kinzua Sky Walk. Time to plan you next adventure into the Forest ... pages 24-29
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By Spencer Timkey Coach Tim Bergan knows Jim Kelly is an ordinary guy. Sure, Kelly’s K-Gun offense led those legendary Buffalo Bills teams to four straight Super Bowl appearances. He’s a 5-time Pro Bowler and a Hall of Famer, and will go down as one of the best to ever play his position. These things are extraordinary. You’d think being in the spotlight all of these years would change the kid from western Pennsylvania, but nothing could be further from the truth. Kelly’s demeanor does not cast celebrity. In a region where sports reign supreme, we immortalize our legends. A small market city like Buffalo gives fans a chance to interact with their favorite players on the field or ice in a way most other cities can’t relate to. You may see Thurman Thomas in the grocery store; you may bump into Gilbert Perreault at the gas station. This is what makes Buffalo so special. This is why we have such an intimate connection with the ones we cheer for. When news of the passing of Kelly’s son Hunter went public, the entirety of Western New York - and beyond - mourned. And when the Kelly family founded Hunter’s Hope, a foundation dedicated to helping the families with children affected by Krabbe Leukodystrophy, Western New York rallied behind them. On Monday, August 8, Elkdale Country Club in Salamanca will host the Hunter’s Hope Golf Tournament. Bergan, a friend of Jim for over 30 years, has taken the task of spearheading the event. “We’ve got 144 players signed up, and it’s been sold out for two weeks,” Bergan said. “The goal is to raise between $20,000 - $25,000 for the Hunter’s Hope Foundation. It will be the biggest tournament Elkdale has ever hosted, and Jim will be there with 39 of his closest friends. I’m honored to be able to help Jim in such a way.” Over 30 years ago, Bergan submitted an application to help at the Jim Kelly Football Camp. He returned every year for the next 10, forging an eternal bond with both Jim and Jim’s high school coach Terry Henley. “Ever since then, we’ve maintained a close relationship,” Bergan said. “Jim and I share the attitude that others come before yourself. He’s always been the type of person that wants to help other people before he helps himself. He doesn’t want to be treated like a celebrity - he wants to be treated like an ordinary guy who’s mission is to make the lives of those around him better.” Bergan, who led Ellicottville Central School’s football teams to over 150 wins as head coach, is a member of the New York State High School Football Hall of Fame. One of his reference letters? Written by none other than Jim Kelly. “He’s always been the type of person who will go out of his way to help you,” Bergan said. “I had a student that was blind. I told Jim, who brought him to camp and played catch with him. A sterling example of his aptness of lifting up those around him.” The tournament has four levels of sponsorship: $20, $250, $500 and $1,000. Shults Auto Sales will be giving away a car (you don’t need to ace a hole-in-one; the car will be raffled off). On #9, Schuberts will have a poster with names on it ($20 to be a sponsor). If a name on the list gets an ace, they’ll get $1,000, with the other $1,000 going to Hunter’s Hope. If no one gets an ace, all $2,000 will go to Hunter’s Hope. “I know this tournament will be a huge success, because this community is the type that rallies behind one of its own. Jim’s mantra is helping other people before helping himself.” Kelly and those Bills teams gave Western New York something to be proud of. They brought a fan base together, forging a lasting bond between player and community. After Kelly retired, he didn’t move to some other city. He stayed in Buffalo, because he understands the power of what this region is about. Even with the adversity he’s gone through, he remains true to putting others before himself. After all, Jim Kelly is just an ordinary guy. For more information on the Hunter’s Hope Tournament, call Elkdale Country Club at 716-945-5553 or Coach Bergan at 716-498-2437.
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Celebrate this Independence Day weekend with one of the biggest and best outdoor music festivals in small town America. Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival will feature live performances by Rusted Root on Friday, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing the tunes of your favorite heroes and villains with fireworks on Saturday, and Southern Rock legends, 38 Special closing out the weekend on Sunday. All three concerts will take place slopeside at Holiday Valley Resort. Parking is free; picnic baskets are welcome. For ticket information including gate pricing, go to www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 1-800-349-9099. Children 12 and under are free! The weekend will also showcase a plethora of downtown activities including arts and crafts vendors, a Pet Parade, strawberry festival and more!
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the entire family for FREE live entertainment on the lawn of the Ellicottville Gazebo. The 2016 Series will be held each Thursday from 7-9pm through Aug. 4th, with the exception of the first week, which coincides with the excitement of the Independence Day weekend. Check back regularly at www.ellicottvilleny.com to confirm performance dates/changes. Friday, July 1-Acoustified Duo (1-4pm) Saturday, July 2-Generations (1-4pm) July 7-My Sweet Patootie July 14-Old Hippies July 21-Pirate Dreams July 28-Judd Sunshine Group Aug. 4-Stone Row
SUP KAYAK AND RIVER TOURS WITH ADVENTURE BOUND ONTHEFLY Join the crew from Adventure Bound onthefly for a beautiful flat water paddle on the Cattaraugus Creek. Participants will meet at the Adventure Bound shop in downtown Ellicottville at 9:30am and then depart for the put-in. Wear synthetic apparel that is quick drying, water shoes or sandals with a heel strap, and bring a snack to enjoy on the river shore at Buttermilk Falls. Fees: $25 if you have your own equipment and would like to join in for shuttle and tour; or $75 charge for SUP/kayak, PFD, & paddle rental/shuttle/ tour. Confirmed dates for July include July 2, 9 and 16 … keep tabs on added tour dates (and other paddle events) by following Adventure Bound onthefly on Facebook, or go to www.adventureboundonthefly.com.
While Ellicottville, NY is mostly known for being a quaint ski village, many also know Ellicottville for its character (not to mention slew of characters.) One of those characters, Eddie Szpaicher, was loved and respected by countless, and he left some pretty large shoes to fill after his passing back in 2012. As a tribute to ‘Big Eddie’, friends and family assemble each summer to present the Eddie Szpaicher Golf Classic. This year’s big event will be held Wednesday, July 13 at Holiday Valley, with a Tuesday evening registration and kick-off party at HV’s Cabana Bar. Proceeds will go to the ‘Ed Szpaicher Scholarship Fund’ which will be given to two ECS seniors to put towards their education. Go to bigedgolf.com for more details, or call Jay Stoddard, 716-397-3711.
JAZZ & BLUES WEEKEND JULY 30-31 Wander through the village and take in a weekend-long extravaganza of soulful Jazz and Blues music. Some of the region’s top musicians will be performing in a variety of venues in Ellicottville! A few notable performances you’ll want to put at the top of your list: Tommy Z at Balloons (Friday 7pm), The Mick Hayes Band at Madigan’s (Saturday 5pm), and Sugar Katty Cool performing on the Monroe Street Mainstage in front of the Winery of Ellicottville (Saturday 1pm). Head back to the Mainstage Sunday afternoon to take in The George Scott Big Band. Find the full line-up at www.ellicottvilleny.com.
EVL TRAIL RUNS REST UP - YOU’LL THANK YOURSELF! The 2016 EVL-4 & EVL-9 Trail Runs kick off on Sunday, July 24 from the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center in beautiful Ellicottville, NY. Trail runners from several surrounding states come to experience the almost endless trails and single-track that the EVL Trail Runs are known for. Amazing weekend accommodations help keep this annual stop on the Eastern Grip Trial Running Series a destination for tenured and first-time entrants. Entrants receive discounted room rates when staying at the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley. EVL-4: A 4.3-mile single lap trail race featuring one water station around resort trails and roughly 700 vertical feet of climbing, single track, double track, trail descents and rock gardens. 10:00am Start. Field limit 200. EVL-9: The grandaddy features 9.9 miles of trail running including double track, some gravel, tight-twisty single track and rock gardens using the same start/finish as its 4-mile cousin. Roughly 1,200 feet of climbing using resort trails and State land trails. The EVL-9 is an intermediate/ advanced level trail with many technical single track sections. 9:30am start. Field limit 200. NEW FOR 2016: The brand-new flow-trail section during the descent back into Holiday Valley is about finished. Based on final tune-up, this new section of trail is in the plans to be utilized for this year’s events, adding a slight distance addition to each course heading to the finish line. A terrific post-race party, awards ceremony and amazing door prize pool round out this amazing day of trail running. Registration, pricing, and other additional details can be found at heartrateup.com.
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Holiday Valley Mudslide 2016: More Participants Than Ever, By Far!
This year’s event welcomed 1,000 contenders in the 3.5 and 5.4-mile races, and 117 young guns in the kids race! With new obstacles, live DJ’s at both the start and finish, stellar weather, and great costumes (including the Kilt guys, Inner Tubes, Canadian Maple Leafs, Super Heros, Hula Girls and more), everyone had a blast! Long Course winners: Richard Olberholzer and Becky Shisler. Short Course winners: Nicholas Spry and Shea Crissman. Everyone who entered was eligible to win a Standup Paddleboard from Adventure Bound onthefly. Congrats to Craig Perryman from Forestville, NY who took home that package! photos / William Bacon
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At your next party, entertain with Himalayan salt. Shot glasses made with salt are great for tequila! Serve fruit, cheese or sushi on a chilled salt platter, or heat a salt slab on the grill to enhance the flavor of shrimp, scallops, chicken or beef! A salt stir stick is a great way to ‘stir the pot’ while adding perfect flavor. Serve salad or pasta in a unique salt bowl. So many unique ways to enjoy the benefits of Himalayan salt! Stop in and learn more.
Choose from 2 lengths and 2 unique shapes. The 10’6” (pictured) is geared more towards easy paddling and fitness inspired activity, such as yoga. It’s slightly shorter length and wider width make for a very stable platform for newer paddlers or for the yogi perfecting the headstand. The 11’0” is perfect for tackling open waters. With its pointed haul and slightly narrower width, it tracks more like your traditional SUP touring boards. Both are lightweight, super durable, bag & pump included.
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How can you make your golfing experience a more enjoyable one? Not losing your ball! That’s how! Find your ball way easier with the Callaway Chrome Soft with Truvis! Designed to look like a soccer ball for easier spotting, the Chrome Soft gives you all the performance the pros have. A SoftFast core and four-piece construction gives you optimal speed, distance and performance throughout your entire bag.
Add some flavor to your meal! Sizzle up the summer with a variety of hot sauces sure to make you sweat a little at the EVL Cheese Company. Sarah and her staff offer Mean Jean’s Hot Sauce, Fire Roasted Habanero, Vidalia Onion & Jalapeno, Good & Evil, and Hell’s Kitchen. Stop in and feel the good burn on your tongue this summer! And don’t forget to order your custom cheese tray to take with you on your next summer outing.
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Life is better with jams! The Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell is a water resistant wireless speaker with booming sound, letting you take music with you anywhere you go. With three different colors, find the one that suits you best and bring the party with you. Grab a Turtle Claw and attach the Turtle Shell to your bike! Both items are available at Ellicottville Bike Rentals. Stop by and give ‘em a try!
Rev it up ... relax ... repeat. Check out Hampshire Mills’ selection of FITKICKS active lifestyle footwear. Slip into comfort anywhere! Fold ‘n go transport with easy slip-on design, durable flex form sole and built with ergonomic comfort in mind. Extra breathable, perfect for exercising, at the beach, water sports, kayaking, traveling and so much more. Available in various color and print styles for women and men.
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Park Tool labels this tool as a pizza cutter. But at Bike & Bean, Dennis and his team use it for their delicious quesadillas! Bigger is better, right? This pizza (ahem, quesadilla) cutter features a large diameter stainless steel cutting wheel that is super sharp, making it easy to cut through even the toughest terrain AREA (we mean, meal). It’s the “fun” way to cut up anything you’re serving! A perfect gift for that cyclist in your circle.
Ellicottville Oasis is enjoying their new space inside the Tamarack Club! The spa now offers 7 spacious treatment rooms (including 2 “DUO” rooms) and a large Nail Salon with 4 pedicure chairs and manicure stations. It is a beautiful space with a lot more room and added amenities such as a spa sanctuary, locker rooms, showers, pool, hot tub, fitness room and free valet parking! Rates are staying the same; package deals are better than ever!
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Keep your wine bottles safe with a rack from the Winery of Ellicottville! With a multitude of designs, you can chic your pad and impress your friends with your variety of wines (from the Winery of Ellicottville!) After you store your bottles, grab a cork holder and start filling it up. The Winery ur offers everything from sweet whites to dry reds, so pick up uded. a couple of bottles and get the party started.
Come check out not only all of the great new inventory, but also some stellar deals on winter gear. They have summer items from some of your favorite winter apparel brands - like O’Neill and Picture Organic Clothing. In an effort to cater to the growing summer market, Dekdebruns has a variety of swim and casual wear for the entire family! Come take a look at their great new inventory of bathing suits, shorts, sunglasses, sandals, hats and more!
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Celebrate summer with your favorite beverage in these beautifully repurposed wine bottle drinking glasses by ReWind HELLO SANGRIA! Also, from ReWind, are their seasonal Sangria candles and new specialty Sangria soaps – all available at Gado Gado. These are perfect gifts for a summer gathering and an even better gift for yourself! Stop in and shop fashionable clothing accessories, and other home decor items.
A formula revised and perfected by a noted Chinese Herbalist some fifty years ago, based on an ancient formula dating back more than 1,000 years to the era of the Tong Dynasty. Tei-Fu is a blend of essential oils and rare flower distillates that works faster than aspirin for headache pain! It is also effective for: muscle pain, stiff neck, sprains, toothaches, itching, swelling, poison ivy, stomach pains, motion sickness, allergies, sinus, stuffy nose, colds, and cough.
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Alpaca is softer, stronger and more durable than wool, is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial! Because of its hollow fiber, alpaca draws moisture away from your body, keeping you comfortable and dry. Browse a large selection of products to cover you from head to toe and more. Visit the new crias (babies) and see how the fiber is processed in the shop’s fleece room. Owner Sue Bean even has alpacas for sale if you’re interested in starting up your own alpaca farm!
Visit this charming shop located in historic downtown Randolph, NY - in the heart of NY’s Amish Trail. You’ll fall in love with their selection of fashionable, moderately priced clothing (Sizes 4 - 1X), jewelry, and accessories. Randolph Retail Company also carries trendy gifts, home décor and children’s items. Enjoy friendly, personal service and complimentary gift wrapping. Uptown merchandise at smalltown prices!
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The Story of Ashford Junction
A BOOM IN THE WNY COAL INDUSTRY PUTS ASHFORD ON THE MAP What was once a bustling town for many traveling through still holds a strong connection to its railway history By Mary Heyl Photo credit: Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Volume 1: New York by Mike Zollitsch, 2004
A view from the 2nd floor of today’s Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques.
Devereux School Town of Ashford, circa 1855, showing the hotel on the right, next to the country store, which still operates as such today.
The Ashford Tower
Just a few miles east of the village of Ellicottville on Route 242, an old railroad switching tower is almost all that remains of Ashford Junction, one of the busiest railroad towns in Cattaraugus County. The tower still overlooks the intersecting railroad tracks of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad (now just the Buffalo Pittsburgh Railroad), and was once key to making sure trains could smoothly make the transition east to Rochester, north to Buffalo, or south to Pittsburgh. Now, the B&P’s trains still travel through Ashford twice a day, although they carry freight instead of passenger cars full of travelers stopping in Ashford to stay the night and prepare for the journey ahead. According to the Town of Ashford Historical Society, Henry Frank, a Revolutionary War veteran, was the first settler in the area, which became known as the Town of Ashford in 1824. The township’s first sawmill opened in Ashford Hollow in 1826, and was followed by the first grist mill in 1833. It wasn’t long before the area drew more settlers; dry goods stores, schools, churches, and post offices became the mainstays of hamlets such as Ashford Hollow, East Ashford, and West Valley. Although the town of Ashford was starting to grow in earnest by the mid-19th century, it was still quite removed from any major city - the closest being Buffalo, some 45 miles away. Residents connected to the outside world through the mail and the stagecoach, which was driven from Buffalo to Ellicottville until the BR&P railroad line was built. Western New York saw a boom in the coal industry throughout the 1850s, and demand continued to rise into the 1870s, when it was determined by business and civic leaders in Buffalo and Rochester that a direct route to Pennsylvania would be the most efficient way to access the region’s abundant coal resources. In the 1870s, the railway between Rochester and Pittsburgh was constructed, and at Ashford Junction, railway construction began north toward Buffalo. On November 19, 1883, passenger service began in the Buffalo Division of the railroad, and area residents everywhere looked forward to seeing the first passenger trains stopping in their town. The BR&P built passenger stations throughout Cattaraugus and McKean Counties, and even named some of their locomotives after these towns, including Ashford, Bradford, PA, Ellicottville, Glenwood, Orchard Park, Salamanca, Springville, and West Valley. The BR&P built five interlocking towers, including the AD Tower at Ashford Junction, which was placed in service on January 2, 1914. The passenger depot was located just a short distance from the tower, and it welcomed many passengers who were making the journey to Buffalo, Rochester, or Pittsburgh. Of course, today’s travelers no longer need to rely on trains to travel to major cities, as cars, buses, and airplanes have turned a two-day journey by train into just a few hours. But not unlike cities with major airports, railroad junctions were busy towns that usually had several hotels, restaurants, and stores to accommodate travelers. What could passengers expect upon arriving at Ashford Station in the early 1900s? Just like today, weary travelers would be relieved to stay in a comfortable room in the three-story hotel, the Western House, which was across the street from the depot, and next door to what is now Ellicottville Country Store and Antiques. According to Laura McLeod, owner of Ellicottville Country Store and Antiques, Ashford Junction was a bustling community in the 20th century. Along with many houses, there was a church (which is no longer standing) and a school that remains today as a private residence. Not far from the AD Tower, the conductor’s house still stands today. McLeod’s store, which was built in 1870 by E.M. Lawler, was one of three stores built right across from the railroad depot, although McLeod’s is the only store that remains today. Interestingly, McLeod’s store has always been owned and operated as such, even though it has changed ownership several times.
Ashford Junction was primarily the joining of the Rochester mainline with the Buffalo branch. It was occasionally used to turn locomotives and snow plows, as well as provide a through route from Rochester to Buffalo, used by Rochester Division excursions to Cascade Park. It was suspended from service around 1986. Above photo shows the CHT arriving at Ashford Junction, May 1997.
Remnants of the Post Office, still intact inside the country store.
The original owner, Lawler, built the store and carried a variety of dry goods, including shirts, collars, suspenders, and hats, which can all be seen in one of the many photographs of the junction that McLeod has displayed throughout the store. In more than one photograph, Lawler’s automobile is proudly parked in front of his store - his was most likely the only automobile in town, as nearly everyone in Ashford still relied on horse-drawn transportation in 1914. Lawler’s store also housed the Post Office, which visitors to the store can still see today. Harold Clark, who assumed ownership of the store in the early 20th century, served as the postmaster until 1935, when the Post Office was discontinued and absorbed by the Ellicottville Post Office. By this time, the Western House had burned down and Ashford Station saw less and less railroad traffic. Clark owned the shop for many more years, and eventually added a gas pump and built a Harley Davidson shop on to the existing store. For years, the Harley Davidson shop drew many visitors, and in recent years was one of the oldest Harley shops in the country. Clark was also known for delighting tourists with his collection of raccoons (live and stuffed!), and McLeod still has visitors who remember the store when he owned it. When the store was owned by the Daytons, they turned the Harley Davidson shop into a diner, which is still serving customers today under the ownership of the McLeods, who have owned the store since 2012. Although their store is all that remains of the junction’s original mercantiles, it is a great reminder of what passengers would have seen many years ago. The store has been beautifully maintained, and visitors can still enjoy the open, gallery-style second floor that is visible in one of the original photographs from the late 1800s. Today, visitors can easily see the AD Tower from the front door of the store, although the tower may not inspire the same kind of awe that it once did. At the time, interlocking towers were the height of railroad technology, as they provided a safe way to control the movement of trains and prevent accidents. The term “interlocking” actually describes the machine inside the tower, not the tower itself; this machine was controlled by an operator or leverman. From the second floor of the tower, the operator could pull different levers, which would manipulate switches and signals through trackside pipes that could be up to a mile in length! Each interlocking machine, and therefore each switching tower, is unique because it was custom designed for the specific section of track that it was built to control. First, the interlocking machine was built at the site, and then the tower’s frame was constructed around the machine. The AD Tower, and all interlocking towers, are two-story buildings, but not simply to provide the operator with a good view of the track. Rather, the two-story structure accommodates the sheer size of the machinery it houses. The interlocking machines were so large and complex that the inner-workings had to be on the first floor while the levers (and the operator) occupied the second floor. Eventually, mechanical interlocking towers, such as the AD Tower, were replaced by electrical or electro-pneumatic technology, and by the 1930s, railroads began closing these towers in favor of centralized traffic control to manage train movements. Now, few interlocking towers remain in the United States, as most were torn down and replaced by remote dispatching centers that rely on computers to move trains. There are only three towers like the AD Tower remaining in the country, and many train set towers are modeled after the one that still stands in Ashford. Today, the AD Tower is under lease to a private party and closed to the public. However, visitors today can still appreciate the tower’s distinct architecture, including the attractive Spanish Mission style tile roof, as the BR&P’s passengers once did over 100 years ago.
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A Day on the Water: Ellicottville’s 1st Annual Paddle Festival
Adventure Bound onthefly held Ellicottville’s 1st annual Paddle Festival on Saturday, June 18 at their Paddle Demo Pond on Rte 219. Besides the large number of SUP’s and kayaks available to demo, the event also featured Orvis fly fishing classes, outdoor power yoga with Groove Health & Fitness, a falconry exhibit from Jonathan Clarkson of American Hawkeye, good grub from Dina’s food truck, tasty brews from EBC, and live music by Molly & The Lavender Kings. The crew at Adventure Bound has a full schedule of exciting events for this summer. Keep tabs by following them on Facebook, or go to www.adventureboundonthefly.com.
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LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED Begin by making the herb butter for the pork loin. This is such a versatile butter that can be used on any meat or seafood you grill throughout the summer. This recipe calls for a pound of butter (you can freeze the extra). Once the butter is soft, add a tablespoon of Worchester sauce, a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1/8 cup chopped thyme, 1/8 cup chopped rosemary, one freshly squeezed lemon, salt and pepper. Here at John Harvard’s, we use all fresh herbs, but if you can’t find them fresh, the dried versions will work just fine. Next, make the Cajun butter for the corn on the cob. Once again the recipe calls for 1 pound of butter (freeze the extra and use them throughout the summer), ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon honey, ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot, 1 freshly squeezed lime, salt and pepper. Cook the potatoes. Always start your potatoes in cold water. If you can’t find fingerling potatoes, you can substitute with red potatoes. I like to season my potato water with a splash of oil, salt and pepper, and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary; this will help add a nice herby flavor to your potatoes. Once they are soft, rinse them and place in the fridge to cool. Husk the corn on the cob, soak it in cool water and set aside. For the recipe at John Harvard’s I use bone-in pork loin, but pork chops from your local butcher would make for a tasty dish as well. Season the pork with salt and pepper and grill it on medium heat for about 7-10 minutes per side. Make sure the internal temperature is 165° before you take them off and let them rest. Take the fingerlings you cooked earlier in a mixing bowl with some of your herb butter and bake them at 375° for about 10 minutes. In a sauté pan heat some oil for your corn. (Be careful while frying your corn - it will pop and spit a bit.) Once it is golden brown, remove it from the pan and coat it with the Cajun butter you made. Now for the best part … let’s put it all together! Place a few potatoes on a plate and arrange your grilled pork finished with herb butter and your Cajun corn on the cob. Dinner is served! So fellow gardeners, as the sun goes down and we turn off the grill, I hope you’re able to sit back with an icy cold Southern Tier Tangier or a piece of key lime pie and truly appreciate what a little attention and nurturing can do to really liven up your summer cuisine.
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WHAT IS HYPERINSULINEMIA? The body breaks down carbohydrates and sugars to glucose. Glucose, needed by the body for energy, is taken from the blood into the cells by the hormone insulin. Normally, this process keeps blood sugar levels and blood insulin levels in their proper ranges. Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. The pancreas (insulin), the adrenals (cortisol) and the liver (glucose) work together to maintain blood sugar levels for a healthy body and brain function. Hyperinsulinemia is high blood insulin levels (and then ultimately high blood sugar levels) due to insulin resistance (IR) in the cells. The cells throughout the body have become resistant to the insulin and therefore, glucose cannot get into the cells to be utilized for energy. More insulin is produced in response to rising blood glucose levels and this increased insulin wreaks havoc on the body. Why have the cells of the body become resistant to insulin? The #1 Problem is refined carbohydrates, sugars and hydrogenated oils. Other poor dietary choices include other processed and GMO “foods”, vitamin and mineral deficiencies (especially chromium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, vanadium, B vitamins, Vitamin A), low essential fatty acids (mostly omega 3s), high saturated fat, high trans-fat (hydrogenated oils), low protein and a poor omega 6:omega 3 ratio (it should be 4:1 but is often 30:1). Other causes of high insulin are genetics, stress, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, immoderate exercise (especially lack of resistance training), infections, severe illnesses, medications, steroid use, inflammation, age and pregnancy. What can hyperinsulinemia lead to? Depression • Dementia • High blood pressure • Cardiovascular diseaseatherosclerosis • High Abdominal/Visceral fat • Overweight & Obesity • Water retention • Normal or Lower blood sugar levels (at first). Low blood sugar levels lead to: suddenly feeling cold, getting a cold nose, cravings for sweets and caffeine, sudden fatigue, mental confusion, inability to concentrate, mild headache,sense of pain around the eyes. • Then worse symptoms: irritability, sever fatigue, dizziness, shakiness • Later high blood sugar levels, then Type II diabetes. High blood sugar levels cause the degradation of proteins (muscle) in order to make glucose AND causes oxidative stress from free radical damage. • Decreased conversion of T4 to T3 (T3 is the active thyroid hormone). This leads to functional hypothyroidism. • Increased cortisol production from the adrenal glands. This decreases our ability to cope with stress, and decreases our immune response. • Aging • Degenerative Disease. How do you test/measure for hyperinsulinemia? Fasting blood insulin levels should be under 8 units (less than 3 = best) • Fasting blood sugar levels (normal = less than 100) • 2 Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (normal = less than 140 mg/dL) • Waist-to-hip circumference: Men-waist greater than hips is abnormal; Women: waist greater than 80% of hips is abnormal • Triglycerides (normal is between 70-110, abnormal is 150 or over) • HDLs (less than 35 is abnormal, 55 or greater is healthy) • High Total Cholesterol • High Blood Pressure • High Uric acid levels
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT? NOTE: THIS PROTOCOL IS ALSO USED WITH ANYONE WANTING TO LOSE WEIGHT! EXERCISE: Add resistance training 3 times/week. Resistance training increases glucose uptake into the cells without the need for insulin, therefore regulating blood sugar levels, giving the pancreas a rest and decreasing blood unhealthy insulin levels.
DIETARY CHANGES: 1. NO trans-fats/hydrogenated fats. This includes margarine, other non-butter substitutes, shortening, vegetable oils, processed foods, many packaged foods, certain soups, fast foods, frozen foods, baked goods, etc. Check food labels! 2. Lower intake of saturated. This includes high-fat animal foods, coconut, coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil (often called tropical oils) and cocoa butter. 3. Moderate polysaturated or mono-saturated fats. This includes nuts (walnuts), seeds (flax), fish (deep sea), avocados, wild game meats, grass-fed beef, eggs and poultry. Animal fat from nonorganic, commercial animals is VERY different from organic, grass-fed, pasture-farmed animals! *Trans-fats and saturated fats increase cellular resistance to insulin. We need essential fatty acids in our diet for the brain, nervous system, hormones, the heart, muscle and warmth/protection. Low Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) can actually lead to high cholesterol because the body will signal the liver to produce cholesterol because it is low. BUT we need the right fats! We need Omega 3s. We get enough omega 6s and 9s without even thinking about it. We need to take in more 3s! Omega 3s protect us against heart disease, help to fight cancer and decrease overall inflammation in the body. 4. No refined carbohydrates and sugar, especially white flour and white sugar. Refined carbs/sugars rob your body of vitamins and minerals because they are needed to metabolize the sugar into energy. 5. No processed grains … especially wheat. 6. Add Low glycemic foods … AKA complex carbs. *Why low glycemic foods? Because grains, sugars and underground veggies cause the pancreas to increase/release insulin. Low glycemic foods include: artichoke, asparagus, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce (all varieties), Greek yogurt, peppers (all varieties), snow peas, spinach, young summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes, cherries, peas (dried), plum, grapefruit, pearled barley, peaches, dried apricots, baby lima beans, apple, pear, quinoa, brown rice, wild rice, tomato soup, carrots (cooked), chickpeas, custard, grapes, oranges, lentil soup, pinto beans, bulgur, baked beans, green peas, old-fashioned oatmeal, sprouted foods and fermented foods. 7. Breakfast is VERY important! You have been fasting all night so blood sugar levels are low and the pancreas has a rest from making insulin. The liver may make glucose if needed (it usually is) in the middle of the night/early morning. Breakfast is breaking that fast so you do not want to put sugar or high glycemic/refined carbs into it. Poor breakfasts lead to high blood sugar levels and high blood insulin levels. The insulin causes the body to store carbohydrates in the liver and fat cells, in addition to creating inflammation. The body lowers the blood sugar levels then it craves more sugar, carbs and caffeine. Vicious cycle! 8. Good Proteins: Pea protein, eggs, organic grass-fed poultry and beef, wild game, fish/seafood, seeds and more! SUPPLEMENTS: Step 1 (90 Days) Metabolic Age Support System Kit: Join my 90 Day In.Form Holistic Weight Loss Class online, utilizing the metabolic support supplements - Pea Protein Shakes with phytosterols and inulin fiber, Probiotics, Berberine, Multiple Vitamin/Mineral, Omega 3s and CardioxLDL. Combining these high quality supplements with a clean eating meal plan and exercise supports a healthy gut microbiome, stabilizes blood sugar and insulin levels and improves metabolism that not only promotes weight loss but also better mood, increased energy, deep sleep, healthier skin and deeper motivation. This program is also available one-on-one.
Kristina C. Barlow, N.D., C.S.T., is a naturopathic doctor and craniosacral therapist practicing in Western New York 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 drkristina@mynsp.com, or stop into Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville, phone 716-699-4372. You can find Nature’s Remedy on the web at natures-remedy.net. *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, 26 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Step 2 (28 Days) 28-Day CleanStart Detox: The 28-Day CleanStart Detox is a great way to begin your path to cleansing. Continue implementing clean eating and other lifestyle changes, such as elimination of toxins and adding consistent exercise, in addition to supplements that cleanse your cells of various chemicals and your colon of stagnant, toxic feces. A Detoxifying Fiber Drink with capsules of Detoxifying Herbs, Liquid Chlorophyll, Probiotics, B Vitamins, Multiple Vitamin/ Mineral and a Pea Protein Shake. I personally have completed this cleanse about 10 times in the past 5 years in addition to assisting others … all with excellent results in weight loss along with improved gut function, mood, sleep, energy, skin and overall wellness. Step 3 (6 months) Monthly Consultations: After you have completed three months of In.Form and the Metabolic Age Support System and one month of the cleanse, you will be able to better assess the quality of your health. Four months of dietary changes, exercise and supplements, including a detoxification program, WILL allow you to see significant changes! Any remaining symptoms or weaknesses can be addressed by meeting with me once/month for 6 months. Please contact me directly for more information on any of these Steps.
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New Construction, New Programs, New and Exciting Adventures Await! By Greg Culver If you’ve been to Allegany State Park, you know how lucky we are to have such a great resource, right in our backyard. But guess what? ASP is better than ever! This was a busy year for the park. New construction and structures enhance the picturesque landscape. There’s been a change up in some of the dining options along with an awesome patio addition to the Red House Administration Building. ASP still delivers top-notch educational and recreational programs with a variety of new ones. There are two museums for the history and nature buffs, both receiving some facelifts. There is so much new stuff to discover, you’ll be planning your next trip back before you leave! My 10-year-old loves to explore and learn. If you like to participate in hands-on events with your friends and family, then you must take advantage of the great education and recreation programs the park offers. Every week starting June 27 through Labor Day, ASP has a program for everyone, no matter how many birthdays you’ve had. The Interpretive Hike Series will feature a different subject every week. Do you like birds, survival, history, hiking, campfire cooking, tying knots, trees, fishing orienteering, kayaking or just plain being outside? There is something for you at ASP. How about fire flies? Did you know there are 16 species of fire flies at ASP? The park offers a fire fly program to learn all about them. One of my friends who works at the park actually found the first recorded Synchronous Firefly in the park. They normally like to hang further south but have been making their way north the last few years. A number of years ago a tornado ripped through a section of the park ... join ASP guides for “Blow Down, 20 Years Later” and learn more about the weather, trees and what effect it has had. For your Red House dining pleasure, check out the new patio addition at the Administration Building. Capture your next background photo with the breathtaking view of the lake. They did a great job with the details and it has the potential to be a cozy favorite of park visitors. The custom concrete and table & chair selection fits right in with the nostalgic old landmark. They offer Friday fish fry’s and weekly specials. The menu has a variety of choices including garden burgers, salads and hearty entrees like baby back ribs. The Sunday breakfast buffet will give you a reason not to sleep in. Call the park at 716-354-9121 for current hours and information. The big buzz over on the Quaker side of the park is the new bath house. The original bath house was built in 1970 but was torn down last fall. This new structure has lots of upgraded features to accommodate all sorts of activities for visitors. There are open rooms that will be used for staff training, events, lectures and more. If you’d like to host a wedding or other special event, there’s a new room for that as well. Dina’s of Ellicottville will be utilizing the new large kitchen to provide dining options for special events and parties. Call the park rental office for more info and reservations. If you’re looking for your standard beach food, a new snack bar will have all your favorites. New restroom facilities have been added including two separate family bathrooms. Three exterior showers are now available for a quick rinse-off. After a long day at the beach, take a load off in the seating area. If your youngsters still have gas in the tank, let them loose on the updated playground. Also be sure to visit the museum and gift shop. Both received some much needed repairs and upgrades. The new roof on the museum is protecting lots of historical items and information. The volunteer curator I spoke with, who is there six days a week, says the museum is his favorite part of the park. Looking “fore” something to test your skills? You won’t need any expensive clubs to play the new experimental soccer golf course in the Quaker area. Soccer golf is popular in Europe and is starting to catch some steam here in the U.S. The 9-hole course will have a mix of actual soccer ball sized cups and pop-up targets. The targeted startup date is sometime in early July. If you’re looking to try paddling, you can rent SUP’s, kayaks, canoes and row boats at the rental shop. (PFD’s are included.) Are you more of a landlubber? The rental shop also has bikes and helmets for those looking to explore the park on two wheels. The roads, paths and trails have seen bicycle traffic for many years. If you’re a bike nut and have the right bike, you can join the Tuesday Bicycle Cruise. Your bike must have a basket for collecting, a horn or bell, a flag, and lastly, has to weigh approximately 35 lbs. or more. This family friendly, mellow ride will have new routes every week. Get your machine ready by July 5 so you can take part in the inaugural ride. Do yourself a favor and plan a trip to Allegany State Park this summer. It’s not just for camping anymore. ASP is close enough and offers so many great amenities that make it perfect for day trips. The next time you find yourself wondering what to do for the day, check out ASP.
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See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies! The S.T.A.R.S. (Southern Tier Aero Radio Society) Flying Club is dedicated to promoting the hobby of building and flying radio controlled model aircraft. Its members reside in an area within a radius of 40-50 miles of Cuba, NY. This year will be a FunFly event, meaning that if you own a glider, scale airplane, helicopter, sport plane, quad-copter, or basically anything that flies RC, the club will do its best to accommodate you during the weekend event. There is a full-scale grass runway, and refreshments will be available. Vendors are welcome with no charge, admission is free, and there are no camping fees! $5 Parking donation. Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-3pm.
MARVIN “JOE” CURRY VETERANS POW WOW JULY 15-17 VETERANS PARK: 520 BROAD ST., SALAMANCA, NY 14779 www.senecapowwow.org This 3-day event is a family-friendly, alcohol-free weekend spotlighting the culture and heritage of the Seneca Nation. Visitors can share in real Native American arts and crafts, educational exhibits, western style smoke dance competitions, drum competitions, and authentic Native American foods such as shortcakes, corn soup and fried breads. Many people identify Pow Wows with the song and dance festival portion of it, but one of the primary purposes underlying the event is the honoring of Native veterans and recognizing their service in the military, which is evident during the event’s welcoming ceremony and flag honoring presentations. Friday night offers free admission, plus weekend-long free admission for all veterans, active military, and children 4 years of age and under. Cost is $10 or purchase a two-day pass for $15. Take some time this July to actively seek out a first-hand experience of the Seneca Indians. It will be a phenomenon that will likely stay with you for the rest of your life.
ONOFEST SATURDAY, JULY 23 ONOVILLE MARINA 704 WEST PERIMETER RD., STEAMBURG, NY 14783 www.onoville.org Enjoy fun in the sun with live music, plenty of food vendors (including Camper’s Kettle Corn, Bayview Minimart - chicken BBQ, T&B BBQ with Pulled Pork, brisket and ribs, Hide-A-Way Restaurant with Prime Rib on Weck, BBQ Pulled Pork, Rossi’s Curly Fries, Italian Sausage and Polish Kielbasa and food from the Horseshoe Inn), craft vendors, RVs and boats on display, exhibits, activities and fireworks! It costs only $10 a car load, so bring a big vehicle and pack your friends and family in! THE BANDS: TPT are normal guys (literally teachers and pastors and ... Don) that love music and having fun covering great rock and some contemporary. They’ll play classics such as Ozzy and Journey all the way to some contemporary bands like Mumford & Sons and Phillip Phillips. The Porcelain Bus Drivers: These guys rock the house and get the party started. Local favorites since 1996, they play basically all genres of music from rock to disco to rap and soul. The Hootz, previously referred to as The Hootn’Anges, are a punk/country/rock band from Western New York. Their high energy brings an original and enthusiastic sound to their performance. With their album out on iTunes, “Big Deal in a Small Town”, and their music heard on NBRN.FM, their original songs are a mix of punk-rock, parody-style humor and back country roots! OnoFest 2016 is a waterside festival you don’t want to miss!
CATTARAUGUS COUTNY FAIR AUGUST 1-7 CATTARAUGUS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 501 ERIE ST., LITTLE VALLEY, NY 14755 www.cattarauguscofair.com Come experience a summer tradition that has lasted 174 years and is still going strong! View the animal barns and shows, ride the rides, tour the booths and games, or enjoy the day and night entertainment in the grandstands! Headlining this year’s fair is country superstar Dustin Lynch in concert with special guest Jordan Rager on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8pm. Dustin Lynch brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to country music since releasing his Platinum debut single, “Cowboys And Angels”. Other songs include “Hell Of A Night” and “Where It’s At”. He was praised in Rolling Stone Country’s “The Best Things We Saw at CMA Music Fest 2014” and Rolling Stone’s 2013 Best of Rock Issue; named Elle’s “Best New Country Music Artist of 2013,” and picked for both People Country and U.S. Weekly’s “2014 Sexiest Men of Country.” Tickets can be purchased by calling the Cattaraugus County Fair Box Office at 716-938-9146.For a full schedule of fair events, head to www.cattarauguscofair.com.
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By Spencer Timkey What if we were to tell you there was a way for you to help the surrounding community while also tasting some of the best ribs around? That’s what you can do at the United Way Kickoff and Rib Cookoff, happening August 6 at Good Times of Olean. The money raised will help United Way of Cattaraugus County continue on its admirable path of funding and assisting 17 organizations throughout the county. With more than 20 teams competing, visitors will have the opportunity to taste ribs from teams coming from New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and everywhere in between. Although it’s an amateur competition, chances are strong that the ribs you’re eating will be pretty darn good. Candy Plants, Executive Director of United Way-Cattaraugus County, said they’re most excited for this year because of the buzz around it. “This will be our 6th year doing an amateur rib competition as the highlight of our United Way fundraising,” she said. “We’re doing a couple things differently this year. First, we’ve moved the date. Typically, this event happens in September, but we’ve had iffy weather the last couple of years. August definitely gives us a better chance at weather (seeing as the competition is outside.) Also, we moved the venue to Good Times of Olean, which allows us to host an arts & crafts show inside in the convention center.” Good Times has a plethora of additional activities, which United Way is using to its advantage. There will be beach volleyball tournaments going on, live music by Diggin’ Roots, the indoor arts & crafts vendors, and a full bar. Not to mention - Good Times is hosting this event for free, which is huge for United Way. “The fee for the rib teams is $75, which gets you 50 pounds of ribs to cook,” Plants said. “Everybody gets their ribs early that morning to start cooking, and the judging starts around noon. There are two ways a team can win - by getting the highest score from the judges, or winning ‘The People’s Choice’ by getting the most votes from our visitors.” The winner of the judges’ pick gets a Traeger Smoker Grill, donated by True Value in Springville, plus a 50 pound iron pig as a trophy. The winner of the people’s choice will get a monetary gift certificate to use at True Value to purchase a new grill (they’ll also get a pig trophy.) “A full rib is a sample, and you get 3-4 rib samples for $6 and one vote. The People’s Choice vote will take place from 11:30am-2:30pm,” Plants said. “A lot of teams use this event as a practice round for bigger events. We’re not sanctioned, but we follow the Kansas City rules, meaning it can be a legitimate practice round for further competitions. A lot of the teams are families, which is super cool.” The United Way of Cattaraugus County has four special events every year to help them with operating costs. “This is definitely one of the biggest ones,” Plants said. “When we have good turnouts for events like this, it helps us continue to help the surrounding community, which is our main goal. Five Star Bank recently wrote us a check for $3,500, which paid for the ribs and some of our marketing costs. It’s the things that people and businesses do to help us that allows us to fulfill our mission statement.” The United Way Kickoff and Rib Cookoff is set to take place on Saturday, August 6 at Good Times of Olean. For more information, head over to www.uwcattco.org or email Candy Plants at cattuway@gmail.com.
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ART IN THE PARK / TASTE OF OLEAN SUNDAY, JULY 24
Now celebrating its 67th historic year, Art in the Park is dedicated to excellence in visual arts and handcrafted goods, as well as promoting the talented artists and artisans in the area. Simultaneously, the 26th annual Taste of Olean will once again showcase the best of Olean’s restaurants with numerous food vendors serving up their best to the public al fresco. This year’s festivities will be held in a new location! To avoid the street re-construction on North Union, this year the event will be held in War Vets Park, at the corner of Front and East State Streets across from Bradner Stadium in Olean, New York. Bill Aiello, Mayor of Olean and member of the Taste committee said, “War Veterans Park will be an ideal location. The layout of the park, the electricity capacity, water, and the pavilion – all add up to a great spot.” There will no doubt be something for everyone at this year’s Art in the Park/Taste of Olean: visitors can tour the various tent galleries, talk to the artists about their work and purchase pieces directly from the artists while children play in the bounce houses or on the playground. Get something to eat at the Taste of Olean and enjoy live performances. Wander through this beautiful park of mature shade trees, eat at the many picnic tables or in the dining pavilion, and take a dip in the public pool. This an ideal, family-friendly destination to spend the entire day! Put the date on your calendar and make plans for a tasty, art-filled summer day.
LET’S BREAK IT DOWN FOR YOU ... THE TASTES Restaurants will present “tastes” of foods, not whole meals or sandwiches - smaller portions with affordable costs between 50 cents and $3.50. Restaurants are encouraged to promote their famous dishes, to introduce a new menu item or a specialty drink. The taste also encourages restaurants to feature a healthy option. The Taste of Olean is co-sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, its 49 corporate sponsors, National Grid Co., and THE MOUNTAIN radio stations. Admission to the event is free. Pay as you eat! During the course of the day, the Taste of Olean will announce the recipients of this year’s Hospitality Wall of Fame awards, recognizing the individuals or businesses who have made a significant contribution to the local food service/ hospitality industry.
THE ARTS Art in the Park, sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council and held in conjunction with the Taste, is a juried fine arts show with a long-standing tradition of showcasing the finest art in southwestern New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Ribbons will be awarded in various categories. Final deadline for artists to secure a booth is July 10.
FAMILY FUN - MUSIC TO YOUR EARS The Taste is a festival for the entire family. There is a children’s area with inflatables from the Olean Family YMCA. The Y will sell the all-day jump wristbands for $6 each with a family pass for $20 (up to 5 kids). Eric Jones will be on-site with his famous Caricature drawings. Balloon animals and face painting will also be available. The William O. Smith Recreation Center swimming pool will be open from noon-5pm and will have FREE admission courtesy of the GOACC’s 50 corporate sponsors. Theater Workshop of Olean will be lining up the musical entertainment featuring local talent.
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR Jamestown Community College Alumni Association will host the 2nd “Marketplace @ The Taste” during the event. Marketplace @ The Taste is a way to showcase the best local food and catalog vendors. It will be a great opportunity to showcase locally produced fruits and vegetables as well as packaged sauces, honey, mixes, jams, jellies, pies, cheeses, and more.
NEW THIS YEAR Genesee Valley Central School will bring their ROBO-JAGs to the Taste of Olean. The team creates robots that are then entered into competitions. For more information on this year’s Taste of Olean, including vendor registration, participating restaurants and more, call the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email taste@oleanny.com. To learn more about Art In the Park, contact the Cattaraugus County Arts Council at 716-372-7455. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is an independent non-profit organization located 100 W. Main Street in Allegany, NY. CCAC is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, Cattaraugus County, members and donors. For more information on CCAC or for information on art classes, visit www.myartscouncil.net.
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One-on-One with Theresa DASH: Could you start off by describing how you got into art in the first place? Have you been interested in art since your childhood or did it become a later-inlife pursuit? THERESA: I have always felt the urge to create, being heavily influenced and encouraged by a dynamic Junior High art teacher. This inevitably led to my career decision to become an art teacher. I taught high school art in the Olean City School district for 18 years, and currently in the Allegany-Limestone High School. DASH: Where did you grow up? Would you say that it had a major impact on how you look at art? THERESA: Originally I began with landscape painting. Having grown up in Cuba, NY, I have always been influenced by the local topography. All seasons appeal to me, and I find that having four distinct seasons addresses my impatient spirit. In other words, things are always changing in our environment, and that is exciting to me. There’s always something new to paint as the seasons change. I am completely shocked that in the last several years I find myself being drawn to figurative elements, both in a landscape or architectural setting, or just an intimate group of people. I never thought I was much good at figure drawing, and certainly not portraiture, but recently those two elements have figured heavily in the images I am driven to create. That is part of the allure of creating to me, being continually surprised by the “nudge” to investigate some aspect that you might not have considered earlier in your work. DASH: What/who are your artistic inspirations? Who influenced you to start painting? THERESA: A major impact on my work, as mentioned previously, was my art teacher in junior high, and more specifically, Chet Swier, a very talented watercolor artist/teacher from Cuba , NY. I find that teaching blesses me with the opportunity to not only cultivate creativity in young people, but also to encourage hope and resourcefulness in students whose home life is often lacking the structure of stable parenting. DASH: What’s your favorite piece that you’ve done? And why is it your favorite? THERESA: It’s difficult to select a “favorite” piece. I very much enjoy a painting called “Rose Fete” which portrays 3 women engaged in conversation over glasses of wine. I was attempting to capture the essence of the moment, and create drama through the use of chiaroscuro. DASH: How would you describe your painting style? THERESA: My work encompasses 2 genres, landscapes, often including figurative elements, and collages that express the very turbulent experiences of adolescents I have worked with in my teaching career.
.............................. THERESA HEINZ | PAINTINGS & COLLAGES instagram: vizulart25 By Dash Hegeman Junior high school is a time for self-discovery for any teenager, and if that teen is lucky, they will find a mentor of some sort to help them with that process because it is often a difficult path to travel. For Theresa Heinz of Cuba, NY, junior high school was a period where one dynamic art teacher noticed her aptitude for the arts and encouraged her to explore those talents. That coaxing eventually led to Theresa to get her B.F.A. from Alfred University, where upon graduating she began working as a K-6th grade art teacher at Allegany Elementary School. Seven years later, while working as an Adjunct Art Teacher for St. Bonaventure University, she completed her M.S. in Art Education from Alfred University. Today Theresa has come full-circle, so to speak, molding young minds at AlleganyLimestone High School. She also just completed a one-woman show in Geneva, NY titled, “Within These Windows,” which was motivated by her career in public school teaching. For the piece, Theresa used a collection of words and images to demonstrate the victimization of children as a result of bullying, neglect and abuse. This powerful piece was created as a means of opening eyes and minds with the end goal of reminding people just how delicate and vulnerable children are. Theresa is just one of many artists that will be featured at the 2016 Art In the Park event, to be held Sunday, July 24 at War Vets Park in Olean, NY.
DASH: Are you currently working on anything new that you want people to be aware of? THERESA: I have had several one-woman shows in the Geneva, NY area and my most recent show (May 2016) “Within These Windows” was a collection of my collage work. In terms of new work, the expansion of my collage pieces will come as a surprise to many who are accustomed to my previous work. I am also working on a smaller scale in both genres of many 3”x5” pieces. This new, very diminutive scale engages the viewer in a more intimate way, a goal I have always strived to achieve. DASH: You’ve taught at both St. Bonaventure and JCC and are now at AlleganyLimestone. What do you find most fulfilling about instructing? THERESA: I find helping students discover their “visual voice” is the most fulfilling aspect of teaching, regardless of the particular level (high school - college). When I can help students unlock what it is they want to say visually, I feel most accomplished. Also, encouraging students to approach the assignments I give them in a more creative, expansive way is a delightful challenge that teaching provides. Helping students understand that visual art is another form of communication is an exciting, satisfying aspect of teaching for me. DASH: Do you have any other hobbies that occupy your time? Do they offer any sort of added inspiration to your artwork? THERESA: When not painting, I thoroughly enjoy being in the kitchen or garden. I also read, both non-fiction (particularly art history), and fiction. DASH: What do you enjoy the most about the process of creating art? THERESA: Creating is a journey. I start with a small spark of an idea. As I begin to record that idea, things become more exciting, finding relationships and paths to completion. As I created work for my latest show of collages, “Within These Windows,” I continually felt the pieces knew what they were to become before I even started, as if I was merely the “vehicle” through which their expression took form. That sounds a little crazy, but that body of work is very emotional, and came from my many years of interacting with adolescents and their experiences, some very negative. My collage work involves drawing, painting, found objects, words and imagery. I am intrigued by translucency, layering media, transparent color palettes and working on colored grounds. It is my hope that the viewer will be drawn into the work both figuratively and literally by virtue of the scale and content of images and words. Painting and creating collages is as much a part of what I need to do as breathing. My spirit is bereft when I am not able to create on a regular, nearly daily basis.
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Bright days and starry nights, warm breezes and carefree afternoons are perfect for relaxing or exploring the Allegheny National Forest Region in northwestern Pennsylvania. Rent a kayak, canoe or houseboat to spend some time on the water, enjoy a swim at Kinzua Beach, visit the Kinzua Dam, and nearby in Mt. Jewett in the Kinzua Bridge State Park, check out the amazing Kinzua Sky Walk. Time to plan you next adventure into the Forest! Enjoy spectacular views of the sunset from Docksiders Cafe at the Kinzua Wolf Run.
REFRESHING WATER GETAWAYS The forest is green and lush, but there’s plenty of blue water in this neck of the woods for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, water skiing, or boating. The Allegheny Reservoir, located within the Allegheny National Forest, offers over 100 miles of forest shaded shoreline with a wide choice of water activities. At Willow Bay, located at the northeastern shoreline of the Reservoir, you can put in your motorized boat from the paved boat launch. Enjoy a day on the water, relaxing and taking in the scenery, or try your hand at walleye fishing or water skiing. Many small coves along the shoreline provide private areas to enjoy swimming from the boat. Conveniently located near the boat launch at Willow Bay are large parking facilities for your vehicle and boat trailer. Kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards can be rented from Allegheny Site Management. If you would like to turn your day trip into an overnight, Willow Bay offers a wide assortment of both tent and RV sites, along with primitive cabins. The wooden cabins at Willow Bay feature a delightful porch swing and have a fire pit nearby. Some of the cabins are located along the shoreline; some are located along a mountain stream. Both are ideal for spending your day in the great outdoors on the water or on the nearby trails, with the evenings spent roasting marshmallows around a campfire. For information on cabin rentals, boat rentals, tent and RV camping and outfitting needs, call Allegheny Site Management at 814-3684158 or go to www.alleghenysite.com. KINZUA WOLF RUN MARINA
Kinzua Beach is a free day-use public access beach located in the Allegheny National Forest along Forest Road 617, Bradford, PA. The Allegheny Reservoir covers over 25 miles, with 100 miles plus of shoreline. The Kinzua Dam invites visitors to walk out onto a portion of the dam.
Located along Rt. 59 between Bradford and Warren, this full service marina along the shoreline of the Allegheny Reservoir offers ready access to the water. The Marina offers boat rentals, houseboat rentals, boat launch and docking, gasoline, seasonal slips, weekend and week slips, and access to primitive “boat access only” camping. Docksiders Café at the Marina offers outdoor seating with a stunning view of the water. Sunsets are spectacular! Mel’s Land and Sea Deal is available Monday to Thursday, for a limited time this summer. Enjoy a nice lunch or dinner on the deck (or inside) at Docksiders Café from Monday to Thursday. Bring your receipt to the Marina within seven days of the receipt date, and get 100% of your receipt amount, up to $100 (excluding tax and alcohol) off of a 4-hour or longer pontoon boat rental. (Excludes banquet receipts and holiday rentals) HOUSEBOAT RENTALS AT KINZUA For a weekend getaway you will never forget, rent a houseboat from the Kinzua Wolf Run Marina. Their houseboats are 28 feet long by 8.6 feet wide, and they comfortably sleep four to six people. The houseboats have hot water showers and a toilet, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, cooking utensils, silverware, dishes, a propane grill and a coffee pot. A lake map and all the safety equipment as required by the PA Fish & Boat Commission are provided. You should bring blankets, towels for kitchen and bath, food, and an attitude of adventure for your getaway on the water!
Rimrock Overlook is one of the most photogenic overlooks in the Forest.
For reservations at Docksiders, houseboat or boat rentals, or information on other services offered at Kinzua Wolf Run Marina, please call 814-726-1650 or click over to www. kinzuamarina.com. KINZUA BEACH Located along the Allegheny Reservoir, Kinzua Beach offers free swimming in the Allegheny Reservoir. This day-use, public access beach offers forest shaded picnic areas and free parking. Restrooms are available. The swimming area is reached by walking along a sloping grass covered area to a cement area with a sandy, stone covered shoreline. At the far end of the parking area, you will find the trailhead for Rimrock Overlook Trail. This short 1.3-mile trail connects the beach area to Rimrock Overlook, one of the most photogenic overlooks in the Forest. To reach Kinzua Beach, drive south on Rt. 219, turning onto Rt. 770 west, which turns into Rt. 59. Travel west along Rt. 59 to the Allegheny Reservoir. Before crossing Morrison Bridge, you will see the entrance to Kinzua Wolf Run Marina on the right, and on the left, via Forest Road 617, is Kinzua Beach. KINZUA DAM Another very photogenic site in the Forest is Kinzua Dam. Totally surrounded by forest, the Kinzua Dam and the Allegheny Reservoir are at the heart of one of the largest and
THE SUMMER LOCAL ~ JULY 2016 ... Page 25 Kinzua Sky Walk has been named one of the top 10 most beautiful skywalks and viewpoints in the world by the Culture Trip, U.K. - one of only three selected from the United States.
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most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States. The Kinzua Dam was completed in 1965 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and it holds back the waters of the Allegheny River and other tributaries such as Kinzua Creek.
partial glass floor on the observation deck. It is free to walk the Kinzua Sky Walk and it is open seven days a week from 8am to dusk. For park information call 814-965-2646. GPS location: 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett, PA.
The waters impounded by the Kinzua Dam create the 25-mile elongated lake known as the Allegheny Reservoir. Located along Route 59, west of the City of Bradford, visitors are welcome to walk out onto a portion of the dam to take photographs and to view the sights. Groups, with advance reservations, may tour the structure depending on the availability of project personnel. For additional information on Kinzua Dam, please call 814-726-0661.
SAVE THE DATE! Sept. 15, 2016 for the Grand Opening of the Kinzua Bridge Visitors Center! The new Kinzua Bridge Visitors Center, a two-story, $8.9 million dollar facility, will be an exciting addition to the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Located at the edge of the Kinzua Gorge, the new 11,000 sq. ft. building has two classrooms and two exhibit halls with displays showcasing the three E’s: engineering, energy, and the environment. More details will follow as we get closer to the date!
KINZUA SKY WALK - KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK The Kinzua Bridge State Park is located to the southeast of Bradford, near the small village of Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania; it is not located in the Allegheny National Forest. The free admission park offers forest shaded picnic areas and hiking trails. It is home to the most amazing of engineering marvels - the Kinzua Sky Walk, which offers spectacular views of the Kinzua Gorge. The Kinzua Sky Walk is one of the top 10 most beautiful skywalks and viewpoints in the world according to The Culture Trip, U.K. Only three sights in the United States made their list! The Culture Trip describes the Kinzua Sky Walk as follows: “Part of a former viaduct constructed in 1882 to transport coal, oil and lumber across Pennsylvania’s Kinzua Gorge, the Kinzua Sky Walk - measuring 624 feet long and 225 feet high and located within the Kinzua Bridge State Park on the edges of Allegheny National Forest - is an old-world marvel reinvented for the modern era. Featuring a glass-bottomed observation deck, visitors can peer down at the historic structure’s supporting towers.” Before it became the Kinzua Sky Walk, this amazing structure was known as the Kinzua Viaduct, which when first constructed in 1882 was the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world. The towers of the first viaduct were prefabricated of Phoenix columns made of iron. Once the sandstone foundation piers were in place, 125 men, working 10-hour days, completed the construction of the viaduct in just 94 days. Standing 301 feet tall (24 feet higher than the Brooklyn Bridge), the viaduct quickly became a tourist destination for Sunday excursions. Walking out on the bridge was the next best thing to flying, and railroad excursions across the Kinzua Gorge thrilled thousands. In 1900, the viaduct was rebuilt using 6.7 million pounds of steel. The Kinzua Viaduct was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and the National Register of Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks in 1982. Then in 2003, an F1 tornado came through the Kinzua Gorge, lifting 11 of the 20 towers from their foundations. Six of the remaining towers were re-invented into what is now recognized worldwide as the Kinzua Sky Walk - a “must-see” attraction for those visiting the area. The Kinzua Sky Walk features a set of steel railroad tracks on the skywalk and a
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS IN THE FOREST During the summer and fall, the Forest region comes alive with the sounds of laughter, music and families having fun at local fairs and festivals. The local events range from an old-fashioned county fair with livestock judging and blue-ribbon pies, to a Swedish and an Italian Festival honoring the ethnic background of some of the first settlers in the towns of Mt. Jewett and Bradford. If you love music and the great outdoors, plan a Thursday evening in June, July or August to travel to Port Allegany, PA to enjoy a free “Concert on the Square.” Held at the town’s gazebo in their town square, you will want to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy setting on the lawn during the concerts, which begin at 6pm. The schedule of performers is posted online at www.townsquareconcerts.com. To watch 30 PGA pros and 90 local amateurs compete for $100,000 in prize money, call for gallery tickets for the Blaisdell Pro Am at the Pennhills Club. The Pro Am will be held July 24-25 on the Pennhills golf course, a 6,400-yard, par 70, 18-hole championship golf course. Pennhills Club features a marvelous stone clubhouse built in the 1920s and an amazing food and beverage selection. Pennhills Club is located at 146 Pennhills Drive in Bradford, PA. For gallery tickets please call 814-368-6159 or go to www.pennhillsclub.com. You can enjoy the Festa Italiana August 11-13 in Bradford, and the Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival August 12-14. The McKean County Fair runs the week of August 14-20 at the McKean County Fairgrounds in East Smethport. Derrick Day Festival is August 13 at the Penn Brad Oil Museum in Bradford, and the Kinzua Bridge State Park Festival in Mt. Jewett and Wheel Around the Hub Bicycle Race in Smethport are both in September. These and other events and attractions are featured on the Fair & Festival Map on page 28. The Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau Welcome Center is located at 80 E. Corydon Street, Bradford, PA, 16701. To request maps, driving tour brochures, and the annual visitors guide with map please call 800-473-9370. For all the things to see and do in the region, click over to www.visitANF.com.
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Join in the fun on the weekend of July 23 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, when the famous brand of Case Knives celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Case Collectors Club® (CCC®) with a weekend of activity open to the public, plus member-only CCC® club events. Case knives, along with a wide range of product categories - from traditional folding pocket knives and fixed blade sporting knives to limited production commemoratives and collectables - are still proudly manufactured in America, in Bradford, PA.
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35th Anniversary Celebration public events include a Collector Knife Swap Meet, Tony Bose knife making, Tony Foster knife appraisals, Case on Canvas, Swap Tables, Pin Trading, and Collector Trading Cards. These events do not require pre-registration. Other events do require registration for both non-members and members. Non-members can register to attend by phoning Case Consumer Relations at 814-368-2926. Current Club members will receive event registration forms by mail. The Zippo/Case Museum, located at 1932 Zippo Drive, will host a variety of activities for all ages. The Collector Knife Swap Meet will take place from 11am-3pm with 100 tables of knives expected to be filled for members to buy and sell while giving Club members a chance to meet fellow collectors. Family-friendly activities are scheduled throughout the day, including bubble gum blowing contests, apple peeling competition, and Case trivia challenge. The Swappers Tent will be open to the public. Food vendors will be on-site from 8am-4pm, and parking at the Zippo/Case Museum is free!
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1. Port Allegany Town Square Concerts Summer months of June, July, August Every Thursday evening - 6 PM To6, Port Allegany, PA 16743 Route Erie Live musical entertainment at the park’s gazebo in Port Allegany’s town square. Free admission. Visit nearby Lynn Hall. BringChautauqua a chair or blanket to set on the Lake lawn. www.townsquareconcerts.com
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5. Derrick Day Festival August 13, 2016 – 11 AM to 5 PM Penn Brad Oil Museum 901 South Avenue To Bradford, PA 16701 I-80 Discover Oil! Antique machinery, oilfield engines, operating a spudding Cook Forest rig and shooting a well display. Music,State Park door prizes. 814-362-1955 6. McKean County Fair August 14 – 20, 2016 McKean County Fair Grounds 7172 Route 46 East Smethport, PA 16749 Come to the fair! Enjoy livestock exhibits, blue-ribbon baked goods, food booths, concerts, and amusement rides, with evening entertainment including tractor pulls, drag racing, and a demolition derby. 814-887-5361. www.mckeancountyfair.net
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BONAFEST 5K RUN/WALK Saturday, July 9 • 8am-noon St. Bonaventure University Allegany, NY Lace up those sneakers and get ready for a beautiful walk/run along the Allegheny River Valley Trail and St. Bonaventure campus for the 8th Annual Bonafest 5k Run/Walk. Registration opens at 8am by the SBU Tennis Courts - the Run begins at 9am - the Walk begins at 9:05am. Advance registration is encouraged if you want the race day souvenir. stbonas.weconnect.com/Bonafest-5K 716-373-1330
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SOUTH DAYTON FIRE DEPT. ANNUAL TRACTOR PULL July 8-10 South Dayton Firemen’s Grounds 34 Maple St., South Dayton, NY Treat your family to tractor displays and pulls, rodeo games, chicken BBQ, and more! Friday evening will feature a 1945 & Older Farm Stock Tractor Pull with gates opening at 3pm and scales opening at 5pm. The pull will begin at 7pm. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 9am with scales opening at 10am. Check out the kids pedal pull and 1975 & Older Tractor pull on Saturday, and more tractor pulling, a chicken BBQ, and Tractor Parade on Sunday. Admission is $5 (12 and older) and a $10 Hitch Fee/Class. Wives, girlfriends, significant others who pull ($10 entry fee/class) also get a free hat! 716-988-3688
NIGHT SKY TOUR Friday, July 29 • 9:15pm-11pm Pfeiffer Nature Center 1974 Lillibridge Rd., Portville, NY Enjoy a laser guided tour of the constellations with expert galaxy guide Greg Snowman. Hear the legends and myths that surround these patterns in the night sky. Later, enjoy views through telescopes to observe other deep space objects such as galaxies, star clusters, nebula and planets. Bring your own comfortable seating or blanket. This event will be held if cloudy or clear but will be canceled if it rains (rain date July 30). Cost is $15 for non-members, $10 for members, ages 13 and under are free. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register by Thursday, July 28. 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
JAZZ & BLUES WEEKEND July 30-31 Downtown Ellicottville Take in a weekend-long extravaganza of soulful Jazz & Blues music. Some of the region’s top musicians will be in town, performing at a variety of venues including restaurants, bars and even street-side! Find the full line-up on the Ellicottville Chamber’s website. 800-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com
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