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APRIL 1 - 7, 2016
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Get Ready for an ActionCelebrate Spring in EVL Packed April
April 1 Tentative opening of Holiday Valley Golf Course
By Alicia Dziak
April showers bring loads of fun to EVL! While it may be referred to as “mud season” around these parts, that doesn’t mean it’s time to sit inside and wait for summer. Where to begin? Outdoor Adventures April 1 marks the start of trout season in the region. The Enchanted Mountains offers great steelhead fishing opportunities along the Cattaraugus Creek. Licenses are just $25 ($50 for nonresident) and are good for one full year from date of purchase. Visit www.dec.ny.gov/ outdoor/31432.html to learn about specific regulations for Catt County. Get your game on! The mild winter has made way for the chance to golf early this year. Holiday Valley’s driving range is open, and the “official” opening of the golf course’s front nine is Friday, April 1. Tee off and start the spring off right! Whitewater rafting is a surefire way to get in your adrenaline rush, and April is the perfect time to go, with the spring thaw filling the creeks. Enjoy the gorges of Zoar Valley from below as you navigate the rapids of the mighty Cattaraugus Creek with experienced guides. Check out www.ZoarValleyRafting. com, www.Adventure-Calls. com or CattRaftingAdventures. com. April 22 is Earth Day. Celebrate the great outdoors and enjoy some fresh springtime air. Wander through the Nannen Arboretum, or hike the trails at nearby Allegany State Park (ASP) or McCarty Hill State
April 2-3 Maple Weekend
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April 8-10 Olean Area Home Show May 7 Happy Half & 5K Holiday Valley May 7 Allegany Adventure Run Allegany State Park June 3-5 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley June 18 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley June 18-19 Raccoon Rally Allegany State Park July 1-3 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley
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HoliMont’s Mangan Trail Heights Development Podiums at U.S. Nationals Gets Planning Board OK Four Athletes Excel at CanAms
By Caitlin Croft
The United States National Championships took place at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho
March 23-27. HoliMont Racing native Patricia Mangan, now a member of the U.S. Ski Team, had a phenomenal race series, besting many veteran U.S. Ski Team members. Day one was an Alpine Combined which is made up of one Downhill or Super G run and one Slalom run. Mangan podiumed, taking the bronze medal, finishing only 0.38 seconds behind the gold! On day two, Mangan took the bronze medal once again for her Super G performance. Day three was a Slalom race, and Mangan found herself in the
top 10 taking 8th. On the final day of competition, Mangan finished 14th. Congratulations to the HoliMonter on her magnificent achievements this year! CanAm Intersport Championships Last week, Mont Tremblant in Quebec hosted the U16 CanAm Intersport Championships. Holiday Valley sent two athletes, Anya Elizondo & Candice Kasahara, and HoliMont sent Carson Foxcroft & Gage Thibodeau. This event consisted of four See Ski Race Results page 8
An Ellicottville Easter Tradition Lives On Kids and their families celebrated Easter a day early with the annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department. The weather cooperated for an outdoor hunt in the park, and the kids collected dozens of eggs, with some also winning great prizes such as chocolate and stuffed bunnies. Thank you to all who helped make this another success! Check out more event photos by Deb Golley on page 6.
By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Ellicottville’s Planning Board has approved the Trail Heights Subdivision preliminary plat plan application from developer Phillip Vogt with some conditions that must be met before approving the final plat plan. The board’s approval came
after a public hearing on the matter. During the hearing, Town Planner Gary Palumbo read through a detailed description of the subdivision for the benefit of a half dozen members of the public who attended the hearing. One asked if there will be trails on the property. Palumbo explained that there
will be private community trails for residents’ use, but that the Finger Lakes trail, which runs adjacent to but not on the subdivision property, will remain open to public use. There were no other comments from the public. The development is on See Planning Board page 7
LVVFD Spring Sportsmen’s Show April 9-10 By Jennie Acklin
The Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department Spring Sportsmen’s Show takes place April 9-10 at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds and if you’re in the market for sporting goods, this is the place to be. The 2016 show gives you the opportunity to buy, sell,
trade or just browse the wares of some 150 vendors offering a wide array of fishing tackle, sporting goods, charter fishing trips, game calls, taxidermy, antique and modern firearms and more. It all takes place at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds (501 Erie St., Little Valley, NY) from 9 a.m.-
4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10. Whether you are into fishing for steelhead or getting ready for the upcoming turkey hunting season (which starts May 1), vendors will display just about anything an outdoor sportsman might need. See Sportsmen’s Show page 8
Enjoy Randolph
Season Gets into Full Swing with Golf, Amish Trail, 5K By Mary Heyl
Spring is officially here, and the historic village of Randolph has so much to offer visitors who are looking for a fun way to spend the weekend! Golf, Amish tours, and even a lively 5K run are just a few ways to enjoy the season in Randolph, where fun for every member of the family is just a short drive away. Photo Instagram, emountains
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