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Visit the Museums of Cattaraugus County during New York State’s ‘Path Through History’ Weekend. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore and learn about our unique area of the state. Many of the museums will be open for one or both of the days and will offer historical photos, festivals, unique displays and genealogy research for you to discover! Visit 3 or more participating museums and receive a FREE sports bottle for stopping by! We know you will enjoy learning some of the stories of our rich history, including parts of the Underground Railroad, fortunes found, ever-changing transportation, war heroes, folklore and so much more! Look inside for a complete list of museum locations ... page 16 PENNSYLVANIA’S FIREFLY FESTIVAL ... page 19
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By Mark Flanagan My usual go-to guy for how one should view the natural world is John Muir. He has all kinds of cute apothegms like: “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness,” and “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” My parents both have forestry degrees, so these are the types of ideals I was exposed to and still seek to imitate today. However, I get it: not everyone thinks that camping in the middle of nowhere or trudging up a mountain is a good time. Yet there is satisfaction and peace that is bred from a familiarity with nature, a sort-of rugged self-reliance and confidence in the outdoors. And I would argue that you don’t have to be as religiously invested in nature as John Muir to reap these rewards. You may find them closer than you think, in a place like Ellicottville’s Nannen Arboretum. In 1958, William O. Nannen, a local businessman and conservationist, donated land to build the new Cornell Cooperative Extension building. The eight-acre site was originally part of the Nannen farm, and construction of the Extension building was completed in 1961. To show agriculturally-minded people good pond construction and the benefits of having a farm pond, the Soil and Water Conservation Service constructed a pond on the site in 1965 known as Lake Nipponica. While the Arboretum would never have existed without the Nannens, in many ways the project was the brainchild of John Ploetz. John Ploetz was an employee of Cornell Cooperative Extension after retiring from Davey Tree of Ohio. With community support and prodigious landscaping experience, John designed and developed an attractive use for the marshy land behind the Extension building. Through his hard work, the Nannen Arboretum was created in honor of William and Sadie Nannen. Having not only donated the land, but also served as instrumental fundraisers during its development, the Nannens are commemorated today with two Colorado Blue Spruces. Ownership of the Arboretum has since passed on to the Town of Ellicottville and is overseen by the Nannen Arboretum Society.
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The original Ryoanji Temple Stone Garden was built in Kyoto, Japan over 800 years ago, but the first replica in the United States was built at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. As fate would have it, John Ploetz was in charge of planting trees behind this site. Using the BBG’s garden as inspiration, the Nannen Arboretum’s Zen garden was constructed in 1980 and is meant to be a quiet place for meditation and contemplation. Granite grit is used as a ground cover as a heavier substitute for sand and the ripple raking resembles water. The large stones mined in Akron, New York are meant to be evocative of islands and encourage peace through isolation. The Amano Hashidate Bridge was built at the far end of Lake Nipponica in 1981. The name translates to “a bridge in heaven.” The stones in the water mirror those in the Zen garden and subtly change the look of the lake as one walks around it. While standing on Amano Hashidate Bridge, you get a beautiful view across Lake Nipponica set against the ski slopes of Ellicottville. The Lowe Herb Garden was designed and planted by Mrs. Carolyn Lowe in the early 1980’s. The original 13 specialty gardens were: Medicinal, Dye, Dioscorides-Medicinal, Early American, American Indian, Culinary, Industrial, Fragrance, Oriental, Beverage, Biblical, Silver & Gold, and Children’s Zoo Garden. Revitalization efforts are being made to help restore the original thirteen gardens. The NAS hosts a variety of events during the summer, typically at the Northrup Memorial Nature Hall (where they also occasionally perform weddings). While the Society has yet to finalize a schedule for this summer, information on events should be upcoming on their website at nannenarboretum.org. The NAS is a not-for-profit organization and relies on 100% voluntary support by the community it serves. However, even if you choose not to donate or volunteer, I would encourage you to check out the Arboretum and see the best nature has to offer.
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Upon this transfer of ownership in 2013, the Nannen Arboretum Society was formed. This society is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the Arboretum whenever possible. Membership to this society is open to anyone willing to support the Arboretum’s mission. The mission of the NAS is simple: “to provide home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure.” Within the confines of the Arboretum, nearly every tree or shrub has a plaque detailing information about said species. Through the plaques, any curious visitor can learn things like a flora’s Latin name, area of origin, edibility, and much more. But beyond practical education, the Arboretum offers a variety of unique architectural features.
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Cruise Into Summer with Ellicottville Bike Rentals
A familiar wintertime storefront re-opens for the summer months, swapping out snowboards for shiny new wheels; EBR offers warm weather visitors yet another fun activity to enjoy while in the Ellicottville area By Dash Hegeman
The entrepreneurial spirit courses through the town of Ellicottville like snowmelt runoff in the majestic Allegheny River. Without that additional water flow the river wouldn’t be nearly as strong. And without its hard working, driven business owners neither would Ellicottville. Owning a business is by no means an easy undertaking, but as Ellicottville has evolved into a year-round destination it has opened up more doors for progressive people to take a chance at showcasing their hard working abilities. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about the service industry, recreation, or retail; the mindset is generally all the same - make it or break it. Back in 1984 when Mike and Jodie Timkey started Alpine Ski Rental, Mike spent the summers working construction to help make ends meet. At the time Alpine had 50 pairs of rental skis, the Timkey’s children, Samantha and Spencer, were not even in the picture yet, and The Boardroom was over a decade away from even being conceived because snowboarding wasn’t even a blip on the Ellicottville radar. Today, Sam and Spencer help run the shop, which now bolsters approximately 200 pairs of rental skis and snowboards, an incredible selection of soft goods and a growing family of personable beagles. It goes without saying that any snowboard shop has more or less seasonal earning potential. But with more and more people coming to Ellicottville during the summertime, Spencer Timkey saw an opportunity to build on the success that his father started over 32 years ago. This summer Spencer, along with his friend Tyler Burns and the blessing of Mike and Jodie, will be opening Ellicottville Bike Rentals (EBR). Operating out of The Boardroom location, Ellicottville Bike Rentals will offer up Electra cruisers (www.electrabike.com) with a product line for both adults and kids as well as pull-behind trailers for the really little kids. “We’re going to see where this goes, but Tyler and I think that town could definitely support a full-fledged bike store, complete with service, rentals and retail,” stated Timkey. “In five years, I’d love to have cruiser and mountain bike rentals, retail, helmets, sunglasses, etc. Take the retail operation we run at The Boardroom and insert bikes for snowboards, and that’s where I think we’d love to see it go.” Over the years road bike enthusiasts and mountain bike lovers alike have flocked to Ellicottville, in part because of the diverse landscape the area provides. The cruiser bike phenomenon however, more prevalent in larger urban areas, has only recently hit Ellicottville. And with the village itself being relatively flat, it’s almost a surprise it didn’t take on popularity sooner. “Personally, I don’t mountain bike (too much love for the golf course), but I’ve got a cruiser that I love to bomb around town on,” said Timkey. “Tyler is more of the mountain biker, but he loves cruising just as much as I do. That’s the beauty of what we’re doing everyone knows how to ride a bike, but not everyone may want to go for a mountain/road
bike ride if they’re here on vacation or for the weekend. If I was in a sweet resort town like Ellicottville with a bunch of my bros, I’d love to rent a bike for a few hours and just cruise around. That’s who we’re aiming to get into the store.” As with any venture, timing is everything and it is clear that Timkey believes this is a great time to get in on the ground floor of something that has tremendous upside. He discussed at length the fact that Ellicottville’s summer business over the past half-decade has taken on a personality of its own and that each year the town becomes more and more of a yearround destination for travelers. And the fact that Holiday Valley has over 50 weddings booked for the upcoming summer/fall period, which combined with its Adventure Park, Mountain Coaster, golf and various conferences has allowed an even more diverse selection of people to explore the many fun opportunities the area has to offer. Timkey went on to say, “The Valley has been so good to the town and area as a whole, and the mountain bike push just kind of solidifies that. Mike (Nenno, of HV Mountain Ops) took me up on the hill a couple weeks ago to take a peek at the new flow trail, and it’s going to be really awesome. If they keep adding trails, EBR will grow with them. I know guys from our area that will drive the 4.5 hours to Windham’s Bike Park three to four times a summer. If we had something like that here, I think it would absolutely crush it. So that remains to be seen … but for summer #1, we’re keeping EBR to cruisers. With the number of people the resort draws and how many people stay at the compound, we think we can really capitalize on folks looking for different things to do.” As of the writing of this article Timkey and Burns were still working on establishing the hours that EBR will be open and the pricing for rentals. The plan is to have the shop open Friday through Sunday with the potential for additional weekday additions as summer begins to ramp up. Timkey would like to keep the shop open for as long as the WNY weather cooperates and then when that famous winter chill begins to cascade over the hilltops, the family will start to switch the shop back over to its normal winter routine. When it comes to the setup of the shop, Timkey definitely seems to think it best not to reinvent the wheel. After all, why not stick with what you know. “We’re closing a couple of sections off, because we don’t need all of the space. While I’m more prone to have Johnny Cash Pandora on, Tyler goes more the alternative route. But the same vibe we have during the winter is what we’re going for. Tons of High 5’s, awesome brands (we’ll have a full complement of Oakley sunglasses, Stance socks, Outdoor Tech speakers, GoPro cameras, etc.) and good vibes all around.” The next time you’re in town and staying at Holiday Valley, take a walk down to The Boardroom and check out the EBR setup. Rent a bike and cruise into town with your family or friends for a bite to eat and a cool summer beverage. Also make sure to follow the shop on its two social media channels. You can find it on Facebook at Ellicottville Bike Rentals and on Instagram @ellicottvillebikerentals.
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ONE DAY + TWO EVENTS = TOTAL FUN! MUDSLIDE OBSTACLE TRAIL RUN Holiday Valley Resort
ELLICOTTVILLE PADDLE FESTIVAL Adventure Bound onthefly Paddle Demo Center
By Spencer Timkey
By Greg Culver
A perennial favorite! The Holiday Valley Mudslide returns on Saturday, June 18. Now in its 5th year, Holiday Valley has turned a simple ‘mud run’ into something way cooler that appeals to far more people. Runners have their choice of two tracks - one of 3.5 miles, the other 5.4 - that wind through the beautiful upper tier of the resort. Unlike other mud runs, the Mudslide does not require you to put yourself through freezing water, fire-breathing dragons or other painful obstacles. Quite simply, the Mudslide appeals to the fun lover.
Western New York is shaping up to be a top paddle sports hub, and it’s no wonder why. The waters are easily accessible in many towns and outlets scattered along the shores of Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake, within state parks, and even backyard ponds. In Ellicottville especially, a newer shop chock full of paddleboards, kayaks and accessories has created quite the paddle sports buzz since their opening last fall. With a passion for being on the water, an impressive inventory of product, and a paddle demo center to boot, John Rounds, owner of Adventure Bound onthefly, is attracting a growing number of new and seasoned paddlers. Throw in some events catering to the interest, and you’ve got yourself a great excuse to join the fun.
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To start, you get a nice ride up the Spruce chairlift to the starting gate. Wave to people on the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster or the ones working their way through Adventure Park’s ‘Black Storm’ course. The party starts by Spruce Lake, where High 5’s are rampant. As you wind your way around the lake, look for standup paddleboards and kayaks on the lake, courtesy of Adventure Bound onthefly. (FYI: Adventure Bound will be giving away an inflatable SUP via a bib draw, so everyone has a chance to win!) You’ll then head over the cross-country trail to Tannenbaum, working your way through tubes. All he while, make sure to keep yourself aware of the beauty of the trees. (They were planted in the 1930s by the CCC as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. If you haven’t been up to that part of the resort before, you’ll see it in an entirely new light, accessing trails and scenery you didn’t know existed.) By this point, you’ll be adequately muddy. But it’s just getting started! Hang a right after the Mountain Ops building and head over and around to the bottom of Morning Star. This is where the course splits - the 3.5 heads back up across Mardi Gras, while the 5.4 adds another loop … expect some surprises along the way! Ellicottville local Maria Pierce has run the Mudslide multiple times, and will do so again this year. Her favorite part? She couldn’t decide, so she went with the entire event. “My favorite part, hands down, were the obstacles. They were challenging but a ton of fun. It was a really fun race to watch, too, because people were dressed up and having fun splashing around in the mud,” she said. “It was different than other runs because it was centered more around fun than competition. It’s way more fun to run this race with a big group of your friends! This race is totally doable for all ages and fitness levels. It helps being able to choose which course you want to run.” Last year, we saw Minions, Captain America, Ironman and other hilarious costumes. They’re encouraged, so get those creative juices flowing! This year, Pierce and her partner in crime, Shelley Nagel, are going for Disney characters. As much fun as the race is, the party at Yodeler afterwards might top it. You finish the race via ‘Mudslide’ into a giant pit of mud. Music at the start line will be provided by Tyler Burns, aka DJ Tyler Swift, while music at the finish will be courtesy John Barry. Grab some food and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with finishing a race such as the Mudslide. Local shops will have a tent city set up, so you can check out what they’ve got to offer as well.
Hop onboard with the Adventure Bound crew on Saturday, June 18 for the first annual Ellicottville Paddle Festival. This is a free event inviting newbies and experienced paddlers of all ages and their families to learn, play, relax and enjoy some time on the water. The event will feature introductions to paddling equipment, lessons on the water, yoga, beer tasting, fuel for your body, and of course, good company. It all takes place at the Adventure Bound Demo Center pond located next to Tim Horton’s on Route 219 heading north from the village of Ellicottville. Dina’s restaurant will have their food trailer on the spot to satisfy your hunger, Ellicottville Brewing Company will be providing samples of hoppy goodness for thirsty participants, and live music from a local duo will set the stage for an upbeat, good time. Complimentary outdoor yoga classes, sponsored by Groove Fitness, will take place along the shore of the demo pond starting at 3pm and will be taught by instructor Steve Procknal from Power Yoga Buffalo. Steve has traveled around the world learning and teaching power yoga, and is an ambassador for Lululemon, the hottest name in yoga clothing and gear. John Rounds, his wife Christy, and shop paddling expert Donny gave me the low down on paddling in this area and the types of equipment that can be used on our local waterways and lakes. “Folks don’t realize the great number of opportunities there are for paddling in Western New York,” says Rounds. “Multiple variations of floating vessels have emerged over the past ten years. One such device is the SUP. The Stand-Up Paddleboard comes in many shapes and sizes, but it’s the inflatable version that is gaining popularity. Here at Adventure Bound, we are stocking and selling our own brand of inflatables, ‘On the Fly,’ as of June 1. They are versatile, easy to transport, and some of the most stable SUP’s on the market. Not to mention they have one of the best warranties you can find. On the Fly SUP’s fold up small enough to fit in just about any car and take only 6-7 minutes to inflate. The SUP’s make it possible to travel down streams when water levels are low because of the low volume of water they displace.” Adventure Bound will have over 30 rentals and demos available for participants to try at the Ellicottville Paddle Festival, including inflatable SUP’s, stiff paddleboards, and traditional kayaks. If you plan on attending, Rounds suggests you bring water shoes or a pair of sneaks that can get wet, a change of clothes, and a towel “just in case.”
Feeling muddy post race and want to clean up? The Mountain Ops crew has you covered. They’ll set up some snow guns for you to rinse yourself off. And don’t forget to let your kiddies race, too! The Kids’ MiniMudslide starts at 1:30pm.
Also on the bill for June 18’s event is a visit from Orvis Fly Fishing Pro Tom Zmiamak. Tom will be teaching a “201” in fly fishing for folks who aren’t completely new to the sport. He will be showing the latest techniques in pond and river fishing. Orvis rods and reels will be provided. Space is limited to ten people for the 201 seminar, and spots are expected to fill quickly, so be sure to sign up now by calling the Adventure Bound store at 716-217-4047 or email info@adventureboundonthefly.com. Sessions will run 8am-11am and 3pm-6pm. This is a great opportunity to brush up on rusty skills and perfect that rollcast while trying out gear from the top name in the industry.
The Holiday Valley Mudslide happens on Saturday, June 18. There are lodging packages available, and those who aren’t participating are still encouraged to come watch and cheer! For more information, head to www.holidayvalley.com/mudslide.
To get more info on Adventure Bound and the Ellicottville Paddle Festival, head over to www.adventureboundonthefly.com or call the number above. Better yet, drop by the shop at 16 Washington Street, downtown Ellicottville.
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It’s no secret that Ellicottville is famous for its eclectic festival schedule, truly offering something for everyone. One of the biggest weekends of the summer is just around the corner … Summer Music Festival will take over the village and Holiday Valley Resort July 1-3. From arts & crafts vendors and a pet parade to strawberry shortcake and some really big names in the music industry performing slopeside, this is definitely one weekend not to be missed. Check out the full weekend’s schedule right here, and be sure to purchase your concert tickets early to take advantage of discounted ticket pricing. Pre-sale tickets are available through June 19 on the Chamber’s website and at all area Wegmans. Children 12 and under are free! (VIP Ticket Packages for the full weekend’s entertainment bill with Sponsors Dinners are also available; call the Chamber’s toll-free number for details.) This Independence Day holiday, come out and enjoy a sunny weekend in Ellicottville filled with great music and unique art, all nestled amongst our two neighboring ski areas!
FRIDAY, JULY 1ST FREE MUSIC AT THE GAZEBO Friday & Saturday 1:00 PM Downtown Ellicottville Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the entire family for live entertainment on the lawn of the Ellicottville Gazebo. Saturday will play host to Acoustified Duo, while Sunday will feature Generations.
LUAU PART Y @ 5:00 PM, Main Lodge at Holiday Valley, followed by CONCERT: RUSTED ROOT @ 9:00 PM, slopeside OPENING AC T: FUNKTIONAL FLOW 7:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with a festive pre-concert get-together at HV’s main lodge. Fill up on a delicious buffet before heading slopeside to listen to RUSTED ROOT, known for their fusion of acoustic rock, world and other styles of music with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American & Native American influences. Tickets for the Luau Party are $55. Tickets for the Rusted Root concert are $25 pre-sale / $35 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. Gates open at 6pm.
SATURDAY, JULY 2ND PET PARADE 11:00 AM Washington Street One of the most entertaining (and crowd pleasing) events of the weekend is the annual Pet Parade, which will march down Ellicottville’s main drag to the gazebo where awards will be given in many different and fun categories. If you’ve never seen this, you’re missing out! Pets range from the typical dogs to the more unusual marchers - baby calves, goats, hermit crabs … everyone is invited to join in!
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Jefferson Street Downtown Ellicottville will spotlight over 50 vendors displaying and selling their wares ... everything from handmade soaps and candles to home decor and original works of art. It’s an amazing opportunity to find a variety of unique keepsakes!
CONCERT: BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 8:00 PM Slopes of Holiday Valley Ellicottville is pleased to welcome back the BPO for what promises to be another stellar holiday performance. Heroes and Villains will take to the fairways of Holiday Valley as this year’s theme. Iconic comic book, movie and television characters will be accompanied by the BPO performing music as characters roam through the crowds. The show will also feature music choreographed to sky-illuminating fireworks, including Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and others. Tickets are $30 pre-sale / $40 at the gate. Children 12 & under are free. Gates open at 6pm.
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 12:00 - 3:00 PM, Village Gazebo
The holiday wouldn’t be complete without consuming your share of strawberry shortcake. Head to the gazebo in front of Ellicottville Town Hall for the annual Strawberry Festival, hosted by the Ellicottville Historical Society. Once you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, take a walk across the way and visit the Historical Museum, which will be open during this special weekend.
CONCERT: 38 SPECIAL 9:00 PM OPENING AC T: CAITLIN KOCH 7:00 PM Slopes of Holiday Valley After more than three decades together, 38 SPECIAL continue to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. Tickets are $30 pre-sale / $40 at the gate. Children 12 & under are free. Gates open at 6pm.
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38 SPECIAL TO ROCK THE SLOPES The Summer Local sits down with this year’s Summer Music Festival Headliner to discuss their career, family, and the upcoming show
A Conversation with Danny Chauncey HULICK: You are heading this way for a show at the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival. CHAUNCEY: Yes. We love that area of Western New York. We have a lot of great fans there. We’ve done some outside summer shows at ski resorts and it’s terrific with the hills as a natural amphitheater. HULICK: With over three decades of touring, is there anywhere you haven’t played that you’d like to? CHAUNCEY: There’s one venue … you know when you’re a little kid and you want to be a guitar player or you want to be in a rock band one day and you play records and you grab the nearest tennis racket and close your eyes and imagine yourself in a certain situation or a certain venue … for me that venue was always the Oakland Coliseum because I went to high school right there in Alameda, California. We haven’t done that particular venue or the outdoor Oakland Coliseum, which is where the Oakland A’s play. The indoor one is where I saw my first concert … Grand Funk Railroad and B.B. King. HULICK: Do you guys write all of your own music or do you have other writers contribute? CHAUNCEY: It’s kind of both. We write within the band and then we also have other writers. The most significant outside writer we have is Jim Peterik of the band Survivor and he was also the lead singer and songwriter from the band Ides of March. I think Jim wrote by himself the song “Rockin’ Into The Night”, which was 38’s first big sort of breakthrough radio song. Then he co-wrote “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up In You”, which are probably the two favorite songs that people like. He was here recently because we are working on a new record and it was so much fun to be back with him writing because he is just insanely talented and a super good guy.
......................... Sunday, July 3 | Holiday Valley By Melanie Hulick Classic Rock band 38 Special will make the hills come alive when they play an outdoor show on Sunday, July 3 for Ellicottville’s Annual Summer Music Festival. The band was at the top of the charts in the 80’s with their upbeat signature sound with songs like “Hold On Loosely”, “Caught Up In You”, “Fantasy Girl” and ”Rockin’ Into The Night”. When you attend one of their shows you’ll find yourself saying … “I know this one” with every song they play. As part of the music scene for more than three decades now, the band is still on the road playing at least 100 shows a year. I had the chance to catch up with singer/songwriter Danny Chauncey, who plays guitar and sings with the band. We talked about how they are excited to be playing at the Music Fest, and why they love the unique outdoor venue. We also talked about new material they are working on, a song he cowrote that was a huge hit for a popular vocalist, his favorite decade with 38 Special and how family to him means being significantly outnumbered. With over 20 million records sold, this band continues to satisfy their long time fans and look forward to recruiting new ones every show they play. Guitarist and vocalist with the band Don Barnes said it best … “When those lights go down and we all walk up those steps to the stage and hear that crowd roar, it’s a real rush to the head. It feels like we’re getting ready to strap ourselves in and it just takes off from there.”
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Tickets to 38 Special’s performance at Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival are $30 pre-sale (through June 19) or $40 at the gate. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased via www.ellicottvilleny.com.com or at area Wegmans. For more information on the band, visit 38special.com.
HULICK: You co-wrote the hit song “I Wanna Go Back” which Eddie Money recorded. CHAUNCEY: Yes. You know I’m always writing, but every once in a while when you play it back and you’re making a demo of it on the guitar or whatever and you just go … WOW! Where did that come from? That was one of those songs. It’s happened just a small handful of times in my life. HULICK: You mentioned you were writing some new material. CHAUNCEY: That’s been our plan for the past 12 years. We’ve kind of resisted doing a new record because there’s really no place to get it played, so for us we tour so much and no one wants to or has the time to get in the studio. But it’s so different this year. Everyone is grown up and has learned to appreciate each other and appreciate the shared journey. We were just together doing some sessions in Nashville a couple months ago and we had a great time. Everyone was playing and everyone was involved and excited about the songs. Fortunately we’ve had 12 years to write them so we have some really good things to work on. We aren’t looking at it like we have “x” amount of records to sell or be played on “x” many radio stations; we look at it as it is part of what we do naturally anyway and once we removed the expectations on ourselves to do anything other than create something we can be proud of, it has changed our view of going back in the studio. If we’re not going to enjoy the process, there’s really no point in doing it. Right now we are at a place in our lives - and careers - where we actually enjoy being around each other and the fun of making a record has actually got us excited. HULICK: What’s been your favorite decade with 38 Special? CHAUNCEY: The current one. Absolutely. It’s one of those things that as you get older you cease to be all about striving every minute and you sort of relax and enjoy the gift we’ve been given. You make it a point that it’s equally as valuable, probably the most valuable thing we can do for our music and ourselves, is to enjoy the moment … really have fun with it. HULICK: Are you married and have children? CHAUNCEY: Yes, I am happily married to a great woman and we have three daughters … 20, 18 and 16 years old. We have two dogs that are both girls and one cat that is also a girl. So I am way outnumbered. It’s estrogen central. (laughs) HULICK: (laughs) So you have plenty of experience at nodding yes and agreeing? CHAUNCEY: True. Agreeing has become one of my better skills. (laughs) HULICK: Describe 38 Special in one or two words. CHAUNCEY: Good question. I’m thinking of things that just sound corny, like uplifting pop. It’s hard to answer that from a seat where it’s been so much of your life. Our songs, for the most part, are always positive. With other bands I’ve been in when I hear the songs or think back, the lyrics were pretty negative. But with 38 Special you see the difference when you are playing a show and the audience is responding in a positive way … when you go on every night and you see a certain look in people’s eyes, you see they have certain expectations … and then they get into the groove of the show, and you can see them from where their facial expressions were at the beginning of the show and to what they look like at the end of the show … and you can see that you’ve given them a positive experience … they’re moved, everything’s been uplifted from one place to a higher place … and that’s pretty cool to be a part of that.
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Happy Half Marathon, 5K & Beer Mile puts the FUN into running
From the team that brought you the EVL Halloween Half Marathon comes EVL Half’s happy twin, the Happy Half. Held May 7 at Holiday Valley Resort, the event was a huge hit in its inaugural year. Runners and beer drinking enthusiasts were treated to happy unicorns, playful bubbles, and a fun-filled after-party complete with Southern Tier Brewing Co. Happy’s 2017 event is already being planned ... learn more at www.happyhalfrun.com. And don’t forget the 2016 EVL Halloween Half & 5K event, set for Oct. 29. Registration is open; go to www.evlhalf.com to secure your spot at the starting line.
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The Silver Fox Steakhouse has been serving delicious food and drinks for over 40 years in Ellicottville. Gerry and Michael Nickolson had a very simplistic vision back in 1974 … “create an eating and drinking establishment with the SINGLE purpose of pleasing guests.” Jump ahead a “few” years later and you can find Michael Nickolson grilling steaks to perfection six nights a week. His attention to detail is flawless and he still believes the SINGLE purpose is to please every guest that happens by … Michael and current Chef Ben Watson take enormous pride in blending new ideas with signature dishes to create the very best dining experience for their patrons …
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THE SUMMER LOCAL’S Menu Pick of the Month Here we are, at the start of another wonderful summer season in Ellicottville. The Silver Fox is excited to re-open its doors just in time for Ellicottville’s 1st annual Outdoor Expo, June 2. In the kitchen, we’ve conjured up lots of new and creative ideas that we’re sure everyone will enjoy.
THE CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF PROGRAM The Silver Fox Steakhouse is enrolled in the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) program. What does this mean? The CAB brand reduces the odds of a tough steak by nearly 300% over USDA Choice. The CAB brand requires the following criteria: 1. Marbling - the main contributor of beef juiciness, flavor and tenderness. CAB brand must be medium to fine marbling texture. 2. Maturity - beef harvested at the right time will have superior color, tenderness, texture and firmness. CAB brand selects only “A” classification, which is cattle harvested younger than approx. 30 months of age. 3. Consistent Sizing - steaks are thicker and more uniform in size. 4. Quality Appearance and Assured Tenderness - all of the Silver Fox’s menu steaks are CAB brand.
DRY-AGING The 16 ounce dry-aged bone in rib-eye is one of the restaurant’s more popular steaks. Dry-aging is the process of wet-aging in vacuum packaging for a minimum of 30 days, then the beef is dry-aged for an additional 28 days. The beef develops a tangy, earthy scent, different sheen and smooth texture. Flavors become more concentrated and beefier. Every night The Silver Fox offers a variety of appetizer and entrée specials. One of our premier special entrees that has been very well received is the 10-ounce Wagyu strip steak. Wagyu (Japanese Cow) is intensely marbled with softer fats, has higher percentages of monosaturated fats, Omega-6 fatty acids and is lower in cholesterol than commodity beef. The combination of these fats deliver a distinctive rich and tender flavor compared to no other beef. Another new item that we are featuring this summer is a 25 ounce dryaged bone-in rib-eye dinner for two which will come cooked to perfection and served with two glasses of select wine.
WAGYU STRIP STEAKS AND BURGERS Chef Ben Watson grew up in Missouri until the age of 16. He has lived and worked in Ellicottville for the past nine years, and possesses a passion to execute and deliver the very best food. He is the brainchild for The Silver Fox’s delightful 8 ounce Wagyu Burger: eight ounces of delicious Wagyu burger grilled with GUSTO and topped with agedcheddar, in-house cherry smoked bacon, Bourbon braised onions and chipotle ketchup, all tucked away in a tasty onion brioche roll. If you have yet to try one of our Wagyu burgers, please do yourself a favor and come in to experience for yourself what the hype is all about!
THIS MONTH’S FEATURE Another must-try: our feature for the month of June is our Bourbon cedar plank salmon. This dish became very popular amongst our patrons last season, so we thought “what better way to kick off the summer of 2016 than with the return of this delicious dish.” First, we soak cedar planks in water and bourbon for one to two hours, keeping it immersed so that the steam from the plank cooks into the salmon and gives it a light smoky flavor with a hint of bourbon. Once the plank has become saturated, we lightly salt and pepper the fish and lay it skin side down on the plank. Then we baste it with our bourbon barbecue glaze and cook it at 375 degrees until it reaches the desired cook temperature. This amazing dish is garnished with freshly cut green onions and a side of fresh arugula salad tossed in our light Italian dressing. The mixture of the salmon and the arugula salad will leave you with a smile.
OTHER RESTAURANT DELIGHTS The Silver Fox’s made-in-house Bacon can be found in a variety of dishes. Chef Ben starts with Berkshire Pork Belly that is dry rubbed with cherry bark, brown sugar and salt to create a cure. It is cured for 2.5 weeks and then cherry smoked for 8-10 hours. Heavenly … Not only do we eat at The Silver Fox, but imbibing is a priority as well! The Fox has rolled out Crispin Hard Ciders – classically refined as a traditional “sweet beer” beer alternative. They are crisp and clean! Featured are the following (all are excellent on a hot summer day!): • Crispin Natural Hard Pear Cider • Crispin Natural Blackberry Pear • Crispin Natural Hard Apple Cider Another tasty option … a lovely Sangria de Cava prepared tableside Torres brandy, Torres orange liqueur with fresh oranges, lime and cherries. If that hasn’t peaked your interest enough, The Fox houses the largest Bourbon collection in Ellicottville which owner Michael Nickolson has hand selected (and tasted) himself! Stop in for a visit ... ask Bartender Bob for a “mini” beer! They are delicious …
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CORDYCEPS SINENSIS
Rejuvenating Chinese Medicinal Mushrooms for Stamina and Longevity By Kristina C. Barlow, N.D., C.S.T.
INTRODUCTION
TESTIMONIAL
Cordyceps sinensis is a fungus used in ancient China to hasten recovery from exhaustion. It is a rejuvenating herb to support the immune system … dating back to 1700 B.C.! The wild Cordyceps is a black-shaped fungus found in the highlands of China, Tibet and Nepal. The fungus is attached to the outer skin of caterpillars that eat moth larvae underneath the grass. Once harvested, it is eaten as a whole food in soups and cooked with meats or taken as a supplement.
*A Note on Heart Health … human trials on subjects with heart failure have noted a general improvement in shortness of breath and fatigue over a control group managed on allopathic pharmaceuticals. Cardiac output, stroke volume, heart beat rate and rhythm, and ultrasound findings improved in the group receiving Cordyceps extract over that of the control group.
“Between the overwhelming pressures and responsibilities related to my job, family, housework and the onset of the holiday season, I was skeptical that taking Cordyceps would produce noticeable results. I was surprised to feel a difference after just three days of taking Cordyceps as directed by Dr. Kristina. My motivation and energy levels are up, I have a more positive attitude and the feelings of being overwhelmed have subsided which has given me the push I need to confidently (and enjoyably) take on each day. My patience level with my kids has reached an all-time high and I’ve even found a renewed interest in the bedroom, with the energy level to perform. I went from waking up multiple times each night, to sleeping through most nights. I awoke each morning, usually before the alarm went off, refreshed and ready to start the day. Overall, Cordyceps has aided in my motivation, my confidence and my patience levels. This has helped tremendously with lowering my anxieties and boosting my energy, allowing me to accomplish more and worry less on a daily basis. One week after stopping the Cordyceps … fatigue, poor sleep, lack of motivation and my lack of patience resumed. My anxieties also returned, but were not as bad. This process has opened my eyes to my need for improved nutrition, a cleanse and the desire I have for ingesting medicinal plants and mushrooms for the benefit of my daily health and wellness. - Female, age 34
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Wild Cordyceps has limited availability and is difficult to harvest. So, beginning in the early 1980’s, Cordyceps was commercially cultivated from the mycelium which can be grown on a solid food base of sterilized grain, rice or soy OR cultivated in submerged culture (liquid fermentation) and then is ingested as a water extract or cooked with food. The commercially cultivated forms of Cordyceps have been shown to have the same effects on energy, vitality and other health benefits as the wild form of Cordyceps. Its pharmacological actions include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, anti-apoptosis and immunomodulatory.
Cordyceps sinensis (cultivated commercially on soy) from Nature’s Sunshine is 500 mg per capsule. The therapeutic dose for 10 days is 2500 mg or 2.5 g or 2 capsules with breakfast, 2 capsules with lunch and 1 capsule with dinner. If you are concerned about the dinner dose affecting your sleep, then take the 1 capsule in the afternoon after lunch. Studies have been conducted using much higher dosages than this with no reportable serious side effects. Mild side effects are rare but could include mild stomach discomfort, dry mouth, skin rashes, drowsiness, nausea and diarrhea. Again, these are rare and are resolved quickly once discontinuing the product or decreasing the dosage.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE Nutritional constituents of Cordyceps include proteins/amino acids (all the essential amino acids), peptides, polyamines, 11 nucleosides, bioactive steroids, B1, B2, B12, Vitamin E, K & D, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium and Trace Minerals.
SYMPTOM SUPPORT Cordyceps has the potential to support all organs (especially the kidney and lung meridians) and may improve the following list of symptoms (all recorded for hundreds of years): Respiratory Issues (Bronchitis, Cough, Congestion/Phlegm, Asthma) - Allergies - Fatigue - Low Endurance - Discomfort under the Right Ribs (Liver) - Low Libido/Impotence - Erectile Dysfunction - Vaginal Dryness - Prone to Infections/Low Immune Function Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - Urinary Issues (UTIs, Kidney Stones, Nighttime Urination) - Anemia - Lower Back Pain - Irregular Menstruation - Night Sweats - Brain Fatigue/ Weakness - Poor Short or Long Term Memory - Difficult Focus/Attention - Intolerance to Cold - Cold Hands and Feet - Poor Physical Exercise Performance (Weak, Tired, Short of Breath) - Neuropathies - Eye Problems - Muscle Pain - Joint Pain - Wrinkles - Bruising - Dizziness - Constipation (1 or less Bowel Movements/day) - Anxiety - Depression Anger/Irritability - Sleep Issues - Diabetes Side Effects - Opium Dependence (and an antidote for opium poisoning)
CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS FROM MY CLIENTS Preliminary results from observing clients using 2500 mg of Cordyceps (often even less) have been positive. I have included myself in these results as well as 10 other current clients. Cordyceps is now in my weekly regimen of SuperFood/WholeFood supplements with the greatest personal benefits being increased energy, improved lung function, excellent brain function - concentration, focus, memory and recall - warmer body temperature and improved sleep. Observations from this small group include: improved lung function especially in relation to exercise, increased energy, increased libido, improved libido, decreased anxiety/feeling overwhelmed, patience vs. frustration, balanced moods, improved brain function with results seen within an hour of ingestion - focus, attention, short term memory, recall and mental endurance - better tolerance to cold with increased body temperature, slightly decreased muscle and joint pain and improved sleep. A few mild side effects were noted: stomach cramps, dry mouth, constipation, and headache. All not known if caused by Cordyceps and all resolved upon decreasing the dosage or discontinuing the product.
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, located at 26 Monroe Street 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.
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Villaggio plays host to Ellicottville’s Largest Disco Party
The downstairs of Villaggio transformed into one gigantic dance floor for a packed house looking to show off their moves during the 1st (and certainly not the last) Disco Party in Ellicottville. The evening saw more than it’s fair share of bell bottoms, platform shoes, brightly colored tops and groovy hair! Villaggio is always bringing fun and refreshing events to their downtown location; head over to villaggioevl.com or follow them on Facebook to keep tabs on weekly specials, upcoming events and more! Tell ‘em The Summer Local sent ya! photos / Jaimie Woodarek
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MUSEUM CRAWL
Discover Cattaraugus County’s Path Through History June 18-19 Visit the Museums of Cattaraugus County for New York State’s Path Through History Weekend! New York State encourages its residents and visitors to explore our History on June 18-19, 2016. June 19 is also Father’s Day, and what better way to spend the day with dad, exploring our Museums and learning about our unique area of the state! Many of the museums in Cattaraugus County will be open for one or both of the days and will offer historical photos, festivals, unique displays or genealogy research for you to discover! This year, if you visit 3 or more of the museums throughout the weekend, you will receive a FREE sports bottle for stopping by. We know you will enjoy learning some of the stories of our rich history, including parts of the Underground Railroad, fortunes found, ever-changing transportation, war heroes, folklore and so much more! Stamp cards will be available at each of the museums listed below, and once you reach the third museum, you will receive your mug or sports bottle right there - no need to wait! Please note the times and dates of each participating museum below and plan a weekend of diving into the history of our towns, villages and cities! For questions, please call 1-800-331-0543. The museums are listed in alphabetical order. Museums have free admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. AFRICAN AMERICAN CENTER FOR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT 1803 W. State St., Olean, NY (Check out the Center’s new location!) Open on Sunday, June 19 from 1pm-4pm Learn about the historical buildings and persons that helped to shape Olean as we know it today! Learn about Sarah Johnson, a runaway slave that was embraced by the Olean community and later became a midwife and helped to birth many Olean residents. Don’t forget the Juneteenth Festival the following weekend on June 25 at the Center’s old location on Leo Moss Drive. ALLEGANY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 25 N. Second St., Allegany, NY Open on Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm They are housed in an historic 1855 former church building and specialize in the history of Allegany and nearby areas. There will be a special exhibit that Saturday on the schools of Allegany. Also, regularly on display is the full sized, restored, 1856 Map of the County. AMERICAN MUSEUM OF CUTLERY 9 Main St., Cattaraugus, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm and Sunday, June 19 from 1pm-4pm By now, you probably are aware that Cattaraugus County has a ton of cutlery history, with Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, Case Company, Cutco, and Ontario Knife. See exhibits with unique knives and the stories behind them at the museum. Within a 50-mile radius of Cattaraugus, approximately 150 different cutlery companies existed during nearly a 200-year period in our nation’s history. The location of 9 Main Street is where knives were offered for sale when the building was constructed in 1888. CATTARAUGUS COUNTY MUSEUM 9824 Rt. 16, Machias, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 12pm-4pm The Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library is excited to announce a new event coming this Spring. “Family Day at the Museum” will take place on Saturday. This event will be fun for kids of all ages and their families. There will be live music provided by the WNY Fiddle Kids, hands-on activities and games, as well as prizes! In addition, the museum’s new exhibit on baseball in Cattaraugus County will be open! This event is free and open to the public. Join us! Follow on Facebook for more details! DAYTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 9561 Rt. 62, Dayton, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm Formerly the St. Paul of the Cross Church, the Dayton Historical Society bought the building and held it’s first meeting in July of 1989. The museum houses artifacts from the residents of the town and there are numerous displays on the anniversaries the town has celebrated. There was the 149th anniversary of the Railroad running from Dayton to South Dayton, the 140th anniversary of the Hotel, and many family group sheets have been compiled for genealogy research. ELLICOTTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 2 Washington St., Ellicottville, NY Open Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19 from 10am-4pm each day As one of the former corners of the Village Square, this site has been the location of the County Clerk’s Office, a bank, a German Protestant Lutheran Church, and a millinery shop. Currently on display is the Holland Land Company’s influence on the area, old wedding dresses, farming families of the area, skiing history and historical homes in the Village. FANNIE E. BARTLETT HOUSE AND THE OLEAN POINT MUSEUM 302 Laurens St., Olean, NY Open Saturday, June 18th from 1pm-5pm This Queen Anne-style house was originally built in 1881 by Mr. George Foreman and purchased in 1891 by Frank and Fannie Bartlett. You will notice the intricate detail work in every room and that each room has a different floor design, some with as many as seven different woods imported from around the world. The Olean Point Museum is located in the converted Carriage House on the Bartlett property. Opened in 1998, the museum has presented a variety of historical exhibits since its inception, featuring local business, culture and people.
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HINSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 3826 Main St., Hinsdale, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm The Hinsdale Historical Society decided several years ago that they needed a place to retain and exhibit priceless items used in Hinsdale. Our members have collected and received both loaned and donated items which we currently inventory. We offer exhibits, many one-of-a-kind items unique to Hinsdale, including various dairy items associated with local farming including Kents, Browns and Crosby Farms. We also house an early arrowhead collection, Mobil Oil display, old tools, and many primitives. Historical documents, church information, pictures and yearbooks from our area include Maplehurst, Ischua, and Haskell Valley can be viewed. Fire department equipment, scouting display and information on our famous Hinsdale Haunted House is also available to scrutinize. Their normal hours are: open the second Saturday of each month from 1pm-3pm April-Oct. or by appointment: 716-307-7699. HOWE-PRESCOTT SALT BOX HOUSE Cadiz Rd., Franklinville, NY Open both Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19 from 1pm-4pm This salt-box house was built between 1816-1819. The house is currently as it was when purchased in 1966 by the Ischua Valley Historical Society, and is a two-story building. Tour the rooms as you step back in time to ancient stoves, antique furniture and a well house. LEON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Rt. 62 and Cherry Creek-Leon Hill Rd., Leon, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm Come to Leon’s Heritage Day! This historical and cultural event will feature Amish and English crafts, demonstrations, foods and more! Leon’s population is about 75% Amish as the Old Order Amish settled here in 1949. They will have quilts, crafts, classes you can sign up for, demonstrations, Amish ice cream and the museum will be open! At the museum you can see the life and times of the Pennyroyal Racetrack, which had TWO NASCAR racers come out of this track. MANSFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 7691 Toad Hollow Rd., Little Valley, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm The museum will be featuring its huge framed 1856 Cattaraugus County wall map and the 1915 framed wall map of the same area along with commentary about the area and early settlers. Established in 2010 in the former Mansfield Town Hall (previously a United Congregational Church) for the preservation of historical significance in the early settlement of Cattaraugus County and to promote continued area businesses. The museum is usually open by appointment; call Historian Sue Cross at 716-307-2904. Check them out on their Facebook page! MINER’S CABIN OF THE ISCHUA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 9 Pine St., Franklinville, NY Open Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19 from 1pm-4pm This three-story edifice of Queen Anne design was built by Tom Corsett and R. A. Crosby for Simeon Robbins in 1895 at a cost of $7,000. Mr. Robbins had made several trips to the Klondike, discovered a paying mine, and with proceeds of its sale built the Miner’s Cabin - so called because of his success in the gold fields. The first floor has heavy, beautifully carved woodwork, fireplaces, and parquet floors. All rooms but the entry to the kitchen are newly papered in the design of the 1895 era. PERRYSBURG HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10460 Peck Hill Rd., Perrysburg, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm The museum is in the Town Hall in the Village of Perrysburg and many local artifacts have found a home within the walls of the museum. The building itself was formally the schoolhouse and the prize possessions is the miniature model of the JN Adam Tuberculosis Sanitarium made in the late 1930s showing the entire campus. There is plenty of genealogical information available as well. SALAMANCA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 125 Main St., Salamanca, NY Open Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4:30pm This museum is housed in a restored 1882 bank building. Various displays depict the history of Salamanca. Knowledgeable staff will be available to answer questions. Three floors of history and displays! Check them out on their Facebook page! SALAMANCA RAIL MUSEUM 170 Main St., Salamanca, NY Open Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19 from 11am-4pm. The Salamanca Rail Museum is a fully restored passenger depot constructed in 1912 by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway. Through artifacts, photos and video presentations, you can experience an era over 90 years ago when rail was the primary mode of transportation from city to city. The Rail Museum building was acquired in 1980, a vandalized vacant shell that had stood idle for over 20 years. Check them out on their Facebook page!
For more information about the Museum Crawl and other June events, or to request your FREE brochure of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County:
www.EnchantedMountains.com
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EXPLORE PA
PA
TRAIL CENTRAL
IT’S TIME TO GET BACK TO NATURE
The scenery is spectacular in the Allegheny National Forest Region of northwestern Pennsylvania. During early June, the mountain laurel begins to bloom, creating an amazing carpet of pink blossoms under the lush green canopy of the Forest. Plan a hike, join in one of the many outdoor festivals, attend a Christian Musical retreat, or spend a night camping under the stars. Come explore Trail Central-McKean County, Pennsylvania. TAKE A HIKE! In the Forest there are 13 trail systems with 10 interpretive trails, totaling an impressive distance of 219 miles. Nearby, the Tuna Valley Trails, Potato Creek Trails and the Kinzua Valley Trails offer diverse trail experiences from short hikes to three-day backpacking excursions. Trails cross diverse landscapes from fertile farmlands to massive rock outcrops. KINZUA SKY WALK: ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP 10 SKYWALKS One of the most spectacular hikes you will ever experience is a stroll on the amazing Kinzua Sky Walk. Selected as one of the world’s top 10 scenic skywalks and viewpoints in the world by The Culture Trip, this 624 foot long, 225 foot high, skywalk offers amazing views of the Kinzua Gorge.
Get Back to Nature
in the Allegheny National Forest ... 513,000 acres of outdoor fun!
The Kinzua Viaduct was once the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world. In 2003, a tornado ripped through the valley and partially destroyed the viaduct, sending 11 of the 20 towers crashing to the valley floor. Using six of the viaduct’s steel towers, and the original railroad tracks from the surface of the historic structure, a new skywalk was created. Now the tracks lead the way to a partial glass observation deck from which you can view the fallen towers. “Walking the Tracks across the Sky” is a thrilling adventure. Located within the Kinzua Bridge State Park, admission to the park and to the skywalk is free. Open daily from 8 am to sunset, the park is located at 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett, PA. The family friendly park also features picnic areas and a hiking trail to the bottom of the gorge. The Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway, which is the access road to the park, is a shared use road for bicyclists. KINZUA CREEK TRAIL Not for the faint of heart, this challenging trail winds down the side of the Kinzua Gorge. At the bottom of the gorge you can view the fallen towers of the Kinzua Viaduct from a remarkable view point. What looked small, when viewed from above, are now gigantic steel towers. Huge concrete structures which once held the massive towers now stand empty. Access to the trail is from the pathway between the skywalk and the wooden overlook at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. This is a difficult trail and sturdy hiking boots should be worn, even more challenging than the hike down is the hike back up! NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL
One of the world’s top 10 skywalks is located nearby at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Hike the Kinzua Creek Trail down to the bottom of the Kinzua Gorge.
In the Forest there are 96.3 miles of North Country National Scenic Trail marked with blue diamonds. It is one of only three designated National Scenic Trails in Pennsylvania and it provides vistas of the Allegheny Reservoir as it passes through rock outcroppings, open hardwoods, old growth forests and stands of hemlock. A trailhead near the Willow Bay Recreation Area features a parking area located along PA Route 346, west of the City of Bradford. The trail winds south from this northern point near the Pennsylvania/New York state border to the Tionesta National Scenic Area near Ludlow. It then heads southeast to Nanson, and southwest through Seldom Seen Corners, to the Allegheny National Forest boundary near Muzette. The trail is rated moderate to difficult. Forest trails are dog friendly, but a leash is required in developed areas. Perfect for backpacking, the northern section from PA Route 321 to the Red Bridge Recreational Area is approximately 29 miles, so allow two to three days. For those interested in a shorter trek, loops along the trail can easily be completed as day hikes between Willow Bay and PA Route 321. For those seeking a cabin or campsite nearby, reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Dispersed camping is allowed in the Forest, but some rules apply, so be sure to check out the regulations by calling the Bradford Ranger station at 814-363-6000. If you need a hiking shuttle, prior arrangements can be scheduled with Allegheny Site Management at 814-368-4158. To view all the lodging options on the Forest check out www.alleghenysite.com. ALLEGHENY 100 HIKING CHALLENGE
The North Country Trail is a backpacker’s dream location for a 2-3 day adventure. It takes you deep into the quietly beautiful Forest.
The North Country Trail in the Forest will be the site of the Allegheny 100 Hiking Challenge on June 10-12, 2016. Participants are challenged to complete this endurance challenge of 100 miles of trail within a two-day time frame. For those who cannot complete the full length of trail, volunteers will be available to provide shuttles and assistance. Hikers will meet in the Allegheny National Forest at the PA Route 66 trailhead between Marienville and
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The beauty of the Forest has been known to inspire more than one artist. This creation of Bridgeart in a natural setting is celebrated at the juried fine art show, Art in the Wilds, held June rested25-26, 2016 in Evergreen Park in Kane, PA. Artisans from throughout the region will Willowshowcase their talents in acrylics/oils, leather, wood, watercolor, glass, jewelry, drawing/ s canpastels, clay/porcelain, fabric/fiber, and photography. ing is ns byShow hours are 10am-5pm daily. Artisan demonstrations will be held on Sunday. priorAdmission and parking are free. A variety of food and drinks, along with comfortable viewresting places within the park make this a fun art show to attend. Turn the page to learn more about this year’s Art In the Wilds, call 814-837-7167 or visit www.artinthewilds.org. CHRISTIAN MUSIC RETREAT & WORKSHOP
llengeDo you love church music? This musical retreat will be held Sunday, June 26 till Friday, nge ofJuly 1 at historic Olmsted Manor, which is located at the edge of the Allegheny National e fullForest. Here you can celebrate and refine your musical talents. You’ll enjoy choral, hand s willbells and organ sessions, along with bible study, performances and family-style meals. le andA concert will be performed at the end of the retreat at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center,
Olmsted Manor will play host to a Christian Musical Retreat & Workshop June 26-July 1.
located at 17 E. Main Street in Ludlow, PA. For more information please call 814-9456512 or www.olmstedmanor.org. WICKEDLY INDEPENDENT BAND FESTIVAL A new event, the Wickedly Independent Band Festival will be starting at 3pm on Sunday, July 3 and continuing until noon on Monday, July 4 at the Kane Family Drive-In. A wide range of live musical groups from Bluegrass to Rock and Roll will be performing. The Kane Family Drive-In is located at 6627 Route 6 East in Kane, PA. Old-fashioned milkshakes, hamburgers and hot dogs, along with Straub Beer will be available at the old-fashioned concession stand. A “kids graveyard” - a family-friendly kids play area - will feature a variety of games. For information please call 814-837-9760 or www. kanefamilydrivein.com.
MORE EXCUSES TO GET OUTSIDE! NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY IN THE ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST National Get Outdoors Day will be celebrated at the Beaver Meadows Recreation Area near Marienville, PA on June 11 from 9am-3pm. This is a free family event with kayaking, hiking, fishing, campfire building and other outdoor fun! Walk, talk and paddle with the U.S. Forest Service Rangers. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors. There will be photo opportunities with characters like Smokey Bear, Woodsy Owl and other interesting creatures. Directions: from the center of Marienville, take North Forest Street four miles north; Beaver Meadows road is on the right. For more information please call 877-444-6777 or www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org. PA FIREFLY FESTIVAL The PA Firefly Festival will be held in Tionesta, PA, on June 25 from noon until midnight. This festival celebrates the strikingly beautiful light show generated by one of nature’s small but remarkable creatures - the firefly. One of the species found in the Allegheny National Forest, the Photinus carolinus, aka the synchronous firefly, produces flash patterns of light in synchrony with each other. This remarkable firefly light show resembles multiple strings of Christmas lights twinkling throughout the Forest. The festival offers live music, exhibits, arts, crafts, food and fun for all ages. Volunteers will be on-hand to educate you on the different species of fireflies and to explain appropriate viewing procedures. Fireflies are best viewed after 10pm. It is suggested you bring camp chairs so you have comfortable seating from which to enjoy the live music and firefly viewing. Primitive camping is available on the grounds of Black Caddis Ranch. For additional information please call 814-463-7606 or click on www.pafireflyfestival.com. For full information on attractions, lodging, restaurants, events and other things to see and do in the Forest, please call 800-473-9370 or visit our website. Trail maps are also downloadable from visitANF.com.
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THIS YEAR’S EXHIBITING ARTISTS
ANTHONY ARKUS - hand-forged iron LISA ARKUS 2D mixed media paper & painting PAMELA BARTL handwoven cotton clothing CHANDLER BEATTY - wildlife artwork LINDA BERRYMAN - fiber, leather BECKY BLAIR - jewelry Anthony Arkus
LeAnne Marquis
ROLAND AND GENO BONI stoneware & porcelain clay CHRIS DESTEFANO - wood AL DORNISCH - acrylic painting RICHELLE DOURTE - jewelry
JUNE 25-26, 2016
LARRY DOWNEY - photography DENISE DRUMMOND drawings & paintings MARK ENGLISH - metal sculpture
Under the shade of some fine old oak, black cherry, and hemlock trees, a group of fine artists and artisans assemble to display their work. It’s the fourth full weekend in June, and the natural setting and friendly small town atmosphere of Kane, Pennsylvania have lured the artists to Evergreen Park for the 10th Annual Art in the Wilds outdoor show. The white tents are set up uniformly, and out of the cars and vans come wonderful teases - brilliantly colored canvases, tiny boxes with shimmering treasures, smoothas-satin woodturnings, and delicately drawn figures. The artists are setting the stage for a beautiful show.
can follow the road signs that lead you straight to the show. Free parking around the perimeter of the park invites visitors to step out and stroll the artists’ booths. Handicapped spaces are available on the Birch Street side of the event.
KAREN FITZPATRICK - stained glass
The family-friendly event charges no admission. What a joy to see whole families gathering in the park where their children of all ages get to experience art. There is also a student art exhibit which displays the work of talented high schoolers from McKean and its four surrounding counties that opens at noon on Saturday.
DAN HAYWARD functional fused glass & stained glass
The Art in the Wilds show began as a discussion amongst friends sitting on a porch on a spring evening in 2006. Wouldn’t it be great to make Kane a destination for fine artwork? Co-founders David and Marilyn Blackmore knew that there was already interest in the area for the arts. Kane’s location nestled in the state-designated “Pennsylvania Wilds” region produced the name of the show. After researching other art shows and interviewing artists and show organizers, a committee of people with specific skills was put into action. With the goal of expanding the role of the arts in the surrounding rural communities, Art in the Wilds has, from the beginning, placed a strong emphasis on showcasing quality work.
The Art in the Wilds show is organized by an all-volunteer team of committee members under the leadership of co-founder Marilyn Blackmore. All of the show organizers work hard to represent quality artwork and a balance of the different creative media to ensure a tantalizing shopping experience. The committee works year round to set dates, produce marketing materials, plan the venue, and recruit vendors. The critical job of securing the artists, sponsors, and vendors is a process that begins many months ahead of the show.
Placing a top priority on providing an exceptional show, the organizers work hard to meet the needs of the participating artists while providing visitors with a fresh experience. Browsing the artwork, visitors have the opportunity to talk with each artist and discover what inspires them to create their unique artwork. Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their techniques on-site. Watching as a mound of wet clay is turned into a fine bowl or mug is both informative and inspiring for the viewer. The details are all set for this year’s Art in the Wilds, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 in scenic Evergreen Park in Kane, Pennsylvania. The outdoor juried fine arts show is one of the only juried art shows in McKean County. To be accepted into the show, artists must go through an application process. Submitted photographs of their recent works are juried on overall impact, originality, presentation, design, and mastering of their chosen technique. All works must be the artist’s original creations, made by hand. The artists displaying their works come primarily from Pennsylvania and neighboring states in the mid-Atlantic region. They bring a variety of creative media including acrylic, oil and watercolor painting, drawing, pastels, woodworking, jewelry, photography, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, leather, and metal sculpture. Located in the northern Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, Art in the Wilds attracts visitors from a wide radius, including western Pennsylvania, western New York and eastern Ohio. They have discovered that the Art in the Wilds show is an ideal setting to browse the artwork of the creative artists and artisans. To get to Kane, PA, visitors travel through beautiful hardwood forests, enjoying the lushness of June in the Pennsylvania Wilds. You
The director and committee members are all volunteers. Local sponsors are recruited to support advertising and marketing efforts. Their names and logos are displayed around the gazebo and the committee hopes you will support their businesses while you are in town. The show has successfully qualified for grants from Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts) and the Kane Community Development Foundation. The Kane community welcomes the many visitors during the show weekend and the artists and visitors appreciate the hospitality tent and the cadre of on-site volunteers. The friendly atmosphere of the Kane community, along with the quality of the work being exhibited, has contributed to the growth of the show, which began in 2007. Visitors to the Art in the Wilds show can stroll over to the historic Kane Depot, one block from the park. There they will find ArtWorks at the Depot, an artists’ cooperative, which displays and sells the works of area artists. Also at the depot are local historic artifacts and a selection of Holgate toys. A variety of food vendors are available during Art in the Wilds in Evergreen Park for lunch and snacks, and there are restaurants available in ‘Uptown’ Kane. Stop by the show’s Hospitality tent to find other awesome things to do in the area. And purchase a t-shirt to take home along with those very special art pieces. Be sure to check for artist demonstrations in the gazebo. The Art in the Wilds show, which this year is celebrating its 10th year, is held during the fourth full weekend of June every year in Evergreen Park, Kane, Pennsylvania. The event, which this year will take place on June 25 and 26, will run from 10am-5pm both days. To learn more, visit www.artinthewilds.org.
DEWEY FLADD - photography LESLIE HALLABY-MOORE chain-maille jewelry
LANA HECKENDORN porcelain ceramics ART HEIM landscape, wildlife & still life photography ROCKY HOLLAND nature photography PEGGY HOUSER bead weaving & bead embroidery jewelry CHARLES HUGHES - ceramics DAWN JOHNSON forged & sculpted metal jewelry STACIE JOHNSON-LESKE lightweight wheel-thrown white stoneware ceramics JOHN KAMERER - flower photography GREGG KRISTOPHEL wooden utensils DONNA LITTLE original jewelry designs in pewter, copper & brass LEANNE MARQUIS - jewelry DEBORAH MOYER hand formed metal & gemstone jewelry JACK NORTHROP wood turned vessels JACK PALUH oil paintings & limited edition canvas prints ELLEN PAQUETTE acrylic, oil & fiber KATHLEEN SCHNELL - fused glass KEVIN SCHOONOVER - photography DAN SULLIVAN - glass jewelry LANNY TEWELL - leather CURT WEINHOLD - photographs DAVE ZABOROWSKI - wood
ART
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
.............................. DENISE DRUMMOND | DRAWINGS & PAINTINGS www.denisedrummond.com By Dash Hegeman Acceptance into Art in the Wilds (AIW) is by no means easily attained. Since the festival’s inception a decade ago, Kane, PA has evolved into a reputable destination for lovers of all mediums of art. The fact that Kane has become an area that people flock to is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the many AIW volunteers who put in countless hours each year to plan, promote, and grow the festival. Denise Drummond is not only one of those volunteers, but she is also an awardwinning AIW artist who will be once again presenting at this year’s Art in the Wilds. She is also a native of Bradford, PA, which is perhaps why she is so enthusiastic about the important role that AIW now plays in the Kane community. Ask Denise about her childhood in relation to her artistic expression and she will tell you about growing up in an area surrounded by woods and how that, from a very young age, allowed her to develop a passion for nature; when she wasn’t outside exploring the valley that surrounded her home, more often than not she was thinking about where she would venture next. Little did she know at the time, but those childhood adventures would later become a tremendous inspiration for her career in art.
One-on-One with Denise DASH: What/who are your artistic inspirations that influenced you to start painting? DENISE: Nature, particularly forests and wilderness areas, are my biggest inspirations. And my work is just an attempt to capture the feeling, the mood, the love I have for these places. Like many, for years I was a lover of Andrew Wyeth’s work, and also Winslow Homer. I still find myself staring in awe when I get to see one of their originals. DASH: Have you been interested in art since your childhood? Or did it become a pursuit later on in your life? DENISE: I was born into a family of artists. My parents said they knew right away that I would be artistic. I started drawing pretty detailed things around age 2. I was always encouraged by them to draw something. They made sure I had plenty of paper and pencils, and would either subscribe to or bring home magazines of nature and wildlife as that was my favorite subject matter at the time. My mother would find art contests for me to enter. I have always been interested in art, particularly graphite drawing and photography. I would check out the same library books over and over that had some of my favorite drawings or photos in them.
THE SUMMER LOCAL ~ JUNE 2016 ... Page 21 DASH: What are your favorite subjects to paint or favorite medium to work in? DENISE: I would say graphite has always been my favorite medium. As far back as I remember I was always drawn to pencil drawings and black and white photography; mostly landscape, and particularly forest/mountain scenery. While I studied that work, I wanted to create similar compositions in graphite. DASH: Do you have any other hobbies that occupy your time? Do they offer any sort of added inspiration to your artwork? DENISE: I do have many other hobbies that keep me too busy! Hiking and photography being the one(s) I enjoy most. It’s tough to decide whether I enjoy the artistic process more than the exploring and finding the specific landscape subject that I want to recreate, as it usually involves adventure/travel of various degrees. DASH: Speaking of hobbies, your mother wrote and you illustrated an awardwinning children’s book by the name of My Grama’s Garden. Could you please give some detail on what inspired you to do that? Any plans to write another? DENISE: My mother and the garden itself was the inspiration for the book. This was another attempt to capture and hold the beauty of her garden. It is a garden that she has put her heart and soul into for over 50 years. It’s very well established and contains a large selection of rare perennials and dwarf trees. It’s very impressive! I am currently working on another book - a bit different - but it is also written by my mother and will include illustrations of our family land from the 1960’s or so; I think will appeal to anyone who enjoyed growing up in the country. DASH: You are completely self-taught, correct? At what point in your life did you realize that this was the career path you wanted for yourself? And how much of a challenge was it to get started on that path? DENISE: I’m not really sure, but it seems that artists who don’t have a degree in art are thought of as self-taught. I feel I have learned so much and have been greatly influenced just by constantly studying other painters, photographers, etc. I have had very little formal instruction, but after many years of drawing in graphite, charcoal and pen and ink, I took a watercolor class at Pitt-Bradford instructed by Elga Dzirkalis (in the early 90’s). It was definitely what helped me get my start painting in watercolor. I have to admit I was a bit of a rebellious teenager; I became very distracted with racing motocross bikes. The adrenaline rush I felt was such a contrast to my forest tranquility and my laid back personality, and for a few years I didn’t create much art. In my early 20’s I began traveling mostly to National Parks and wilderness areas around the country and soon resumed my drawings. It’s been somewhat of a challenge to finally go ‘full-time’ with my artwork. I have always done some other work to supplement, but my main focus has always been living my life as an artist, whether it’s creating or just learning by seeing, absorbing (by travel or visiting museums, galleries), exploring other forms of art such as music and performance, by trying to keep my children inspired by keeping them involved in their artistic endeavors. DASH: The rebellious, motocross racing teen is something I never would’ve guessed! With all that time spent traveling, which I feel is something that helps a lot of artists in terms of finding their creative expression, what was one of the biggest lessons you learned about yourself or your artwork while on your travels? DENISE: Aside from the obvious - that there are just so many places to see, and that travel will always be probably my biggest source of inspiration - it has been important to me to meet other artists (or see works) from around the country and abroad, and observe them in their circles, what inspires them, what they are creating. And also being careful to stay strong and true to myself to create exactly what I choose and for whatever reason. Art is an expression meant to be individual - there are no rules. DASH: Describe your process a little if you wouldn’t mind. When you see a particular landscape or sunset, how do you go from the immediate visual to getting something on canvas? DENISE: It depends usually on the weather or how much time I have. Some pieces are started on location, but for larger works, I photograph them and use the photos as reference. I have spent a lot of time studying photography and have invested in some nice equipment, so it’s not exactly like hopping out snapping a pic and bringing it home to draw from. A lot of thought and effort goes into first finding the place, probably hiking to it, then deciding on the composition, and setting up equipment. Often I deliberately go out in the rain to photograph in the clouds and mist. For a large drawing or painting I usually lay it out with pencil (I work on Arches watercolor paper, mostly coldpress) lightly, then just start adding many layers. Sometimes I add watercolor to a drawing just for accent color. DASH: Aside from online and Art in the Wilds, where can people find your work? What do you have in line for this year’s Art in the Wilds? DENISE: The biggest collection of my work that is for sale is at The Mainstreet Mercantile in Bradford, PA. This summer I will be doing a few shows, but my main focus is to be getting ready for a solo show at Pitt-Bradford. The show will be a collection of national park drawings and paintings that I have been working on since the 90’s. It coincides with the National Parks centennial this year (NPS turns 100 in August). As for Art in the Wilds, I will have a few sneak peek drawings for that show along with mostly area landscapes, originals and prints, a lot of them of the Allegheny National Forest. If you don’t have the opportunity to see her in person at this years’ AIW, you can find Denise Drummond online at www.denisedrummond.com, on Facebook (search Denise Drummond Fine Art), or you can contact her directly at denisedrummondfineart@gmail.com.
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Marilla Area Trails Hike the Erik Benjamin Covered Bridge across the spillway of the 20-acre Marilla Reservoir, plus three wooden bridges over feeder streams. Check out mammoth balancing boulders surrounded by the grand pines of an old-growth forest. A quaint gazebo offers a picturesque spot for a picnic along the way
Blaisdell-Emery Trail The crushed-stone trail follows a gently sloped abandoned railroad bed through a tunnel and across several bridges above scenic wetlands that are home to a wide variety of animals and birds. A feeder trail leads to parking at the Penn Brad Oil Museum, celebrating the wildcat oil field days of the 1800s.
Shawmut Trail This 2 mile trail follows Marvin Creek and then traverses woodland settings, open meadows and farm lands. Sights along the way include the historic McKean County Poor Farm. Trailhead at Route 6, west of Smethport, Pennsylvania, near the Marvin Creek Bridge. Difficulty level is rated easy.
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Stories from the Tracks
THE BR&P RAILWAY: FROM CASCADE PARK TO THE KINZUA GORGE
All Aboard! We’re traveling back in time to some of the most popular tourist destinations along the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway By Mary Heyl KINZUA BRIDGE, SOUTH OF BRADFORD, PA Photo courtesy Kafe Sol, Mt. Jewett, PA
BRIDGE AT CASCADE PARK, SPRINGVILLE, NY Photo courtesy WNY Heritage Magazine, Summer 2010
VIEW OF THE CATTARAUGUS BRIDGE FROM BELOW Photo courtesy WNY Heritage Magazine, Summer 2010
Just twenty miles north of Ellicottville, the Springville Country Club welcomes golfers to its beautiful course on Cascade Road. While the club’s location on Cascade Road may seem like an insignificant detail to some, it is one of the last remnants of what was once the most popular tourist destination in the areas adjacent to Cattaraugus County: Cascade Park. Around the turn of the 20th century, passengers of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway looked forward to this beautiful resort, as well as several other scenic destinations in Cattaraugus and McKean County regions that were once as familiar to tourists as Niagara Falls. Although the BR&P no longer operates as it once did, its various excursion trips marked the beginning of tourism in the Southern Tier that visitors still enjoy today. Interestingly, the BR&P did not start out as a passenger rail service, although it eventually operated as such until 1955. 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 (located between West Valley and Ellicottville), 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 railway soon realized that their passenger service could be just as profitable as their freight service, and so the BR&P began offering several excursion trips along the Niagara Frontier and Southern Tier to attract more passengers. Of course, Niagara Falls became a popular destination; however, stops also included the Kinzua Viaduct in Mount Jewett, PA and Cascade Park near Springville, NY. At the time of its construction in 1882, the Kinzua Viaduct was the highest and longest bridge in the world, measuring 301 feet high and 2,053 feet long. While the viaduct’s original purpose was to transport coal, oil, and lumber across the Kinzua Gorge, it became a popular tourist destination for passengers of the BR&P who had never traveled at such heights. Amazingly, the bridge stood for 121 years, and the last steam-driven locomotive traveled across it in 2002. Part of the bridge collapsed in 2003 when a powerful tornado swept through the region, but it remains a tourist hotspot in McKean County. Now the Kinzua Skywalk, the viaduct is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and is a stunning walkway with a partial glass-bottomed observation deck where visitors can look down on the Kinzua Gorge as the BR&P’s passengers once did. In nearby Springville, the viaduct over Cattaraugus Creek was moved to the head of
Zoar Valley in 1898; this beautiful natural setting created one of the most well-known destinations for passengers of the BR&P: Cascade Park. At 185 feet high and 780 feet long, the Cattaraugus Viaduct paled in comparison to the Kinzua Viaduct, but what it lacked in size, it certainly made up for in natural beauty. The 200-foot high banks, caves, and waterfalls made it the perfect location for picnics and parties during the early 1900s. A Springville Journal and Herald article from April 27, 1899 outlined the railroad’s plans for their “$10,000 Pleasure Resort,” which started with the seeding and landscaping of farmland that bordered the banks of the Cattaraugus Creek. The BR&P hired a Rochesterbased architect to design an 80-foot pavilion, and later the park grew to include other pavilions, a kitchen building, a dining room, and a dance hall. Eventually, passenger trains of 10 to 15 coaches departed Buffalo for Cascade Park almost daily during the summer, and the park soon became one of the most popular excursion trips of the BR&P. The railroad continued to operate Cascade Park until 1921 when Springville Country Club took over the park. At this time, a nine-hole golf course was added, and the park continued to flourish into the 1920s. In a May 28, 1925 Journal and Herald article promoting the club’s opening day, it was reported that “the Park as a whole has never looked as well as it does now” and even insisted that “everybody [should] take the afternoon off and enjoy ourselves at the prettiest spot in all of Western New York - Springville’s ‘Garden of Eden’ - Cascade Park.” Indeed, on July 4, 1925, the Springville Country Club celebrated one of its biggest opening days ever, complete with a performance by the Roycroft Orchestra, a newly rewired dance hall, and even free all-day childcare provided by the Girl Scouts. According to the Journal and Herald, “There were over twelve hundred paid admissions at the gate and these, together with the members and their families, must have made the total well over fifteen hundred.” Eventually, the Great Depression took its toll on the economy, and soon the once thriving tourism of Cascade Park declined and the park’s buildings fell into disrepair. These were demolished later on to allow for the expansion of the golf course, which is still in operation today. In 1930 the BR&P became part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad system and the passenger service began to slow down, especially with the onset of World War II. In October 1955, passenger service came to an end on the division; however, freight services continued into the 1960s. While the BR&P no longer operates as it once did, much of the rail system is still in use today, and current lines still pass through Salamanca and Bradford, PA. Although today’s visitors to Cattaraugus and McKean counties are no longer arriving by passenger train, their plans bear a striking similarity to that of their 20th century predecessors. Whether it’s a day on the fairway, a picnic in Zoar Valley, or a stroll across the Kinzua Skywalk, visitors are still as attracted to the region’s natural beauty as ever. Plan your “weekend excursion” today by visiting www.EnchantedMountains.com and www.VisitANF.com to see all that the region has to offer!
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CYCLING WEEKEND June 3-5 Holiday Valley Resort A weekend of cycling fun geared towards level 2 and 3 riders (those who regularly ride 30-60+ miles at a time for multiple days on rolling hills and some steeper hills). Three guided road rides (with sag wagon), cycling clinics and “light” instruction, meals, social activities and a goody bag full of cycling treats! You’ll leave with new friends, new places to ride and some useful cycling tips. There will be activities for non-riding spouses as well, so bring your honey! 800-323-0020 www.holidayvalley.com ELLICOTTVILLE OUTDOOR EXPO June 4-5 Ellicottville’s newest event! Come to the Ellicottville Outdoor Adventure Expo to see what’s cool to do in and around Ellicottville during the green season - exhibits and demonstrations of what you and your family can do in the great outdoors all around us, including flyfishing, paddleboarding, horseback riding and more! Check back for additional details and activities list as we get closer to the weekend. 800-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com HOLIDAY VALLEY MUDSLIDE Saturday, June 18 •10am Holiday Valley Resort The fifth annual Holiday Valley Mudslide is a mud run that’s FUN. Yes, you’ll get muddy, yes there is running, yes there are 11 obstacles but NO fire, NO barbed wire and NO electric shocks! The 3.5-mile course starts at the top of the mountain at Spruce Lake (they’ll even give you a ride up on a chairlift) and runs along the ridge-line then down the hill. The 5.4-mile course adds a bit of uphill running, just in case you’re feeling especially tough. 716-699-2345 www.holidayvalley.com
ELLICOTTVILLE PADDLE FESTIVAL Saturday, June 18 • 4-8pm Adventure Bound Paddle Demo Center Route 219 near Tim Horton’s Adventure Bound invites everyone out to enjoy a day on the water! They will have a full selection of kayaks, inflatable and hard stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) for participants to demo. There will also be food by Dina’s, craft beers by EBC, yoga classes, fly-fishing clinics and live music. 716-217-4047 www.adventureboundonthefly.com ELLICOTTVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO June 30-July 3 6319 Sommerville Valley Rd. Yeeehaw!! An honest-to-goodness rodeo at the home of the Nightmare Hayrides, complete with bronco bustin’, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and stick horse racing for the kids. Show times: June 30, July 1 and 2 at 7pm; matinee show Sunday, July 3 at 2pm. Gates open 2 hours prior to shows so you can check out the vendors. Plenty of food and drinks available including the ever-popular chicken BBQ. Fireworks after each night show. Kids age 10 and under are invited to bring their own stick horse and saddle up for the 10th annual Kids Stick Horse Round-Up. Register one hour before each show. Don’t have your own stick horse? Purchase one at the Rodeo. 716-699-4839 www.ellicottvillerodeo.com SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL July 1-3 One of the biggest events of the summer! Three music concerts on the slopes of Holiday Valley, plus plenty of downtown entertainment including an arts & crafts show, pet parade, strawberry festival and more. A full schedule of events and presale tickets for Rusted Root (Friday), Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with fireworks display (Saturday), and 38 Special (Sunday) are available through the Chamber’s website and at area Wegmans. 800-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com
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HOLLYWOOD HAPPENING June 3-5 Village of Gowanda, NY Join in on one of the area’s largest 3 day motorcycle events! The 18th annual Hollywood Happening has live bands, contests, vendors and fun! Get ready for 3 days of live music and constant entertainment! Find the full schedule of events and bands on website. 716-532-6103 www.gowandahollywoodhappening.com HORSERADISH FESTIVAL June 3-5 Hinsdale Memorial Park 1552 Gile Hollow Rd., Hinsdale, NY Not only will you find everything horseradish, you’ll find vendors with wine, craft beer, pottery, handmade jewelry, furniture, handmade soaps, country crafts, candles, paintings and more! There will also be plenty of live music, and even a knockerball tournament! Download an application to enter the Horseradish Dip and Appetizer Contest from the website. 716-640-2886 or 716-557-2010 www.hinsdalehorseradishfest.com RACCOON RALLY CYCLING FESTIVAL June 18-19 Allegany State Park, Salamanca, NY Two days of cycling action where you’ll experience picturesque, challenging rolling hills deep in the forest. There’s a class for every level of cyclist during the Raccoon Rally - first timer or sponsored elite riders can flex their muscles during this annual kickoff to the cycling season in WNY. Saturday’s Road Races feature a 25-mile lap around Park-paved roadways that will test every ounce of energy. Sunday is all about the trails when the Cross Country Mountain Bike Race sends riders throughout the Art Roscoe trail system utilizing recently built single track by WNYMBA. Sunday also features free Kids Races just prior to the awards ceremony. Pre-register for early entry fee. heartrateup.com
RANDOLPH ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Saturday, June 18 • 10am-5pm Village of Randolph, NY Held along Randolph’s beautiful, historic Main Street, Randolph prides itself on the many talented crafters and artisans who display their handmade wares every year. Enjoy this and many other activities during the day, including a pancake breakfast at the Randolph Fire Hall, library book sale, quilt show, Historical Society displays, dunk tank, hay rides, live music, beautiful baby contest and more! 716-358-9701 www.enjoyrandolph.org
ANF REGION BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION June 12-18 Town Square, Route 6, Port Allegany Celebrating 200 years of tradition, heritage, and living in the ANF Region. Historical programs, USO shows, music, parades, rides, fashion shows, and food. 814-274-9798 minamayor111@gmail.com 19TH PENN'S WOODS JEEP JAMBOREE USA June 23-25 Univ. Pitt-Bradford 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA Be part of the excitement of off road driving in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest. 530-333-2550 www.jeepjamboreeusa.com PENNSYLVANIA FIREFLY FESTIVAL June 25-26 • noon-midnight Black Caddis Ranch 13558 Route 666, Tionesta, PA Enjoy the beauty of the Photinus Carolinus, also known as the Synchronous Firefly. There will be exhibits, arts, crafts, music, food and fun for the kids. Primitive camping on the grounds of Black Caddis Ranch is permissible. 814-463-7606 www.pafireflyfestival.blogspot.com
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Get Out and Play: A Hole-in-One Summertime Activity for All With golf on the upswing, The Summer Local takes a look into the sport - and why YOU should be doing it
By Spencer Timkey Golf has finally shaken its eternal stigma. No longer is it a game owned by older people at country clubs, enjoying retirement in the sun. It’s increasingly becoming one of the younger generation’s favorite pastimes. It captivates millions on Sunday afternoons of Majors. It’s fun. Fun to watch, fun to play, and especially fun when you’re on the course with your friends - either casually or in tournament play. According to a study by the National Golf Federation, there were around 25 million (!) active golfers in the United States in 2015. Much of this has to do with the sport becoming far more affordable and accessible. Much like with skiing and snowboarding, the technology in gear has advanced and trickled down so you can pick up a solid set of sticks without breaking the bank. Public courses are easy to find, and many offer weekday promotions. Unlike other sports, golf does not discriminate with age, gender or athletic ability. You’re far more likely to see a 6-year-old and his 70-year-old grandfather playing golf than a serious game of pickup basketball. It’s a sport that once you learn, you’re set for life - which is why there’s such a big push for youngsters to learn it early. Yes, the game is hard to learn. It’s even harder to master. But let’s be honest, folks. Most of us will not be competing on the Tour any time soon, so why not go out and have some fun with it? The equipment has progressed to a point where the sweet spot on some drivers is the size of a half-dollar - meaning you can still rocket one 250+ yards even if you don’t make pure contact. Balls are constructed to go further and straighter. Some course pros even encourage you to play some jams while you’re in the cart! (Disclaimer: This does not mean a boombox.) But while reading this, you may be thinking, “I like to exercise, and golf doesn’t do that for me.” False! Most 18-hole courses are between 3 to 5 miles, so by ditching the cart and hoofing it, you’re easily getting your 10,000 steps. Golf requires stamina, a strong core and balance. If you think all golfers look like John Daly, you may want to take a peek at Rory McIlroy. The physical benefits aside, golf helps with your mental state. The cliche goes, “It’s a game of 6 inches - the 6 between your ears.” Mental focus is a must, but the biggest beneficiary is your psyche. You’re outside enjoying nice weather with your friends - what’s better than that? Although it’s always been at the back of our minds when guys like Jack Nicklaus and Arnie Palmer were the friendly faces winning Green Jackets, it wasn’t until Tiger Woods’ dominance when the game catapulted onto the prominent national stage. His past discretions aside, Tiger
is a major reason millions of kids got into the game (myself included). Now, we’re treated with players like Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day - no longer do Sundays belong to one guy in a red shirt and black pants. The game has become so much more fun to watch, because now, it’s anyone’s tournament. Take, for instance, this past Master’s Tournament. Jordan Spieth had the lead going into Sunday and was poised to become the youngest in history to defend his title. But his implosion on No. 12 - a heartbreaking quadruple bogey 7 - and a late charge from Englishman Danny Willett eventually led to the former donning the Green Jacket on the latter, instead of keeping it himself. Lost in this? Spieth is 22-years-old, and we should all look forward to him reasserting himself as one of the world’s best in upcoming Majors. Places like the Pro Shop at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville and Rick’s Golf World in Olean have everything you need to get started or supplement the gear you’ve already got. The onset of fairway woods and hybrids, like the XR16 Series and Apex from Callaway, are great additions to any bag, as they’ll make it easier to get that coveted distance while maintaining accuracy. New systems and apps break your swing down to a tee (bad pun), and the video review actually seeing what you’re doing wrong - will do wonders for your swing. If you’re less apt to go out for a solo round and prefer spending time with your friends or family, this summer is chalk full of awesome tournaments you can check out. The Eddy Szpaicher Golf Classic, hosted by Holiday Valley on July 13 (www.bigedgolf.com) is one of the best. In its first year, the Eddy set a record for the number of golfers participating in a tournament at HV. A tournament to benefit the Eldred WWII Museum takes place at Bolivar Country Club on July 9, and Madigan’s will host their perennially awesome Madigan’s Tournament on Wednesday, July 27. And while golf is an individual sport, the selflessness of the game oft times shines through. Take, for instance, Dan Busekist’s Clubs Fore Veterans, a non-profit he set up last summer. An Army National Guardsman, Busekist knows and appreciates the mental benefits golf can provide - so he set up a program where donated clubs are sent to veterans to get them out on the course. Bravo, Dan! The golf course is a fantastic place. If you’re a golfer, then you know this as fact. If you’re not, you should get out and see for yourself. The game invented in Scotland in the 1800s still plays a dominant part of our sporting and activity culture for a reason. Bonding, physical and mental health benefits, getting outside … it’s all in the cards with this game. And who knows? You might just be the next one on the Tour.
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOLF
The Power of a Tourney
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1ST ANNUAL ELDRED WWII MUSEUM GOLF BENEFIT SATURDAY, JULY 9 @ BOLIVAR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PGA TOUR QUALIFYING EVENT: LECOM HEALTH CHALLENGE JULY 4-10 @ PEEK’N PEAK RESORT, CLYMER, NY
By Spencer Timkey
In a few short weeks, some of the most promising golfers in the world will visit Chautauqua County to take on the unique challenges of the Upper Course at Peek’n Peak Resort in the LECOM Health Challenge. The LECOM Health Challenge, presented by LECOM Health, marks the first PGA TOUR event at Peek’n Peak since 2007.
As a publication, we’ve told you before about the Eldred WWII Museum. It’s an unbelievable historical gem hidden in the Allegheny Foothills, ripe with stories of courage, friendship and sacrifice. We move further away from the dates of WWII, but we must not let that become an excuse to stop learning about it. The Eldred WWII Museum is our local resource, and you can help the cause. On Saturday, July 9, Bolivar Golf & Country Club will host the 1st Annual Eldred WWII Museum Golf Benefit. Volunteers at the museum, who for a year tossed the idea around of hosting their own tournament, decided this year that the time was right to get one going. With a Chinese auction and chicken BBQ to follow, it’s one of those golf days you won’t want to miss. Volunteer Diana Phalon, a social studies teacher at Allegany-Limestone Central School, approached museum director Steve Appleby in February about hosting their own tournament. Appleby loved the idea. “We were thinking of different ways that we could help raise some money for the museum,” Phalon said. “When I suggested a golf tournament, it started to get the wheels turning. Now, we’ve got a host, a date, and tons of sponsors.” Phalon, a St. Bonaventure Graduate (Go Bonnies!), did an internship at the museum while in school (she recreated the Pearl Harbor exhibit). After landing a job at ALCS and settling back in the area, she returned to offer a helping hand. “It’s such an incredible resource to have,” she said. “We take students there, and I direct people to visit it any chance I get. I recently recreated the Holocaust Room, so there’s one more exhibit for people to go and see. You could spend an entire day in the museum and not see everything.” Phalon is right. When The Summer Local traveled to Eldred last summer for the initial story, we spent close to four hours there (and that didn’t even scratch the surface). There are uniforms. There are relics. There are books, and videos, and countless placards to read and process. Truly, an unbelievable place. While speaking on the phone with Phalon, she was out and about getting more sponsors signed up for the tournament. One of such, Primo Limo out of Olean, is offering a 6-passenger limo for an evening - awarded to the highest bidder. There are multiple businesses in the Ellicottville area getting involved, as well as some from Bolivar, Allegany and Olean. “The ALCS History & Interact Club is running a pancake breakfast at the Olean Applebee’s on June 12, and some of the proceeds will go towards the Museum,” Phalon said. “They’ve got the USO Show coming up, and we have some things going on over Memorial Day. So there are ways to get involved even if you can’t make the tournament.” “We’re so excited about the tournament,” she continued. “Any participants will receive a buy one, get one half off admission price coupon for the museum. We want to encourage people to come down and see it - how cool it is, how vast, how much history is there.” The tournament, hosted at Bolivar Golf & Country Club, is accepting 20 four-man teams. Cost per team is $220, or $55 a person. That includes 18 holes, a cart, one mulligan, lunch at the turn, one raffle ticket for a door prize and a BBQ Dinner. Individual dinner tickets may be purchased for $13. If you wish to be a sponsor or donate a prize, please contact Diana before July 1. She can be reached at 716-307-7263 or diphal02@gmail.com. Bolivar Golf & Country Club is located at 8212 Halls Road, Bolivar, NY 14715.
A qualifying event for the PGA TOUR, this Web.com Tour tournament brings a weeklong schedule of events to Peek’n Peak from July 4-10, including a Pro-Am and four rounds of championship play with a purse of $600,000. The tournament will also bring tens of thousands of people to Western New York, filling hotel rooms and restaurants and spurring a tourism boon. “We’re excited to show off the true beauty of Chautauqua County,” said Nick Scott Sr., President of Scott Enterprises and owner of Peek’n Peak Resort. “We anticipate a large audience for the tournament, and that’s not all. The Golf Channel will broadcast all four rounds of the LECOM Health Challenge in 193 countries, showing the beauty of the Upper Course to an estimated 93 million viewers.” That kind of exposure could lead to interest in Western New York as a place to live, work, and play. Scott said he is proud to use Peek’n Peak as the foothold of that potential interest, bringing people to “Play where the pros play.” Tickets for the LECOM Health Challenge are on sale now at www.LecomHealthChallenge. com. General admission tickets are $10 per day or $25 for a 4-day ticket. VIP tickets are also available. The LECOM Health Challenge is a charity event hosted by the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund, as well as other charities in Chautauqua County and the nearby greater Erie, Pennsylvania area. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the tournament, Scott said, and are needed to fulfill many different job duties every day of the event. “This is an outstanding opportunity to ‘go behind the ropes’ of a pro golf tournament and get an up close and personal view of the PGA,” he said. Volunteer status comes with perks, including tournament gear, tickets to the event, complimentary food and beverages, and the volunteer appreciation party. Scorekeepers, marshals and the transportation of players are among the many volunteer jobs available For more information, visit www.LecomHealthChallenge.com. The addition of the LECOM Health Challenge adds to the already long list of golf services and events available at Peek’n Peak. The resort manages and maintains two championship golf courses – the pristine 72-par Upper Course and the more forgiving Lower Course, both outfitted with a new fleet of GPS-equipped Club Car golf carts. The resort also features a 25-acre practice facility and driving range, pro shops, lessons, V1 Swing Academy, and the instructional center. “Whether you’re a top-notch golfer looking for a swing coach or a beginner learning your grip, our golf pros have the knowledge, experience and the facilities to teach you,” Scott said. And while the buzz at Peek’n Peak is on golf and the LECOM Health Challenge this summer, there’s more to The Peek than the links. The perfect place for an overnight stay any time of the year, Peek’n Peak Resort also offers an aerial adventure course, mountain ziplining, skiing, indoor and outdoor pools, a luxury spa, and fine and casual dining. Peek’n Peak is conveniently located within easy driving distance of Canada, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. Getaway packages at Peek’n Peak are always available. Rental houses and condos are available for large groups. For more information or to book a stay, call 716-355-4141 or visit www.pknpk.com.
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