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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 28
JULY 14-20, 2017
The Official Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of East Otto, Great Valley and Mansfield, New York
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The Summer of Outdoor Music
Upcoming Events July 14 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville July 16 10,000 Maniacs, Griffis Sculpture Park July 21 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville July 23 EVL-9 and EVL-4 Trail Runs Holiday Valley July 27 Locals Golf Day Holiday Valley July 28 - July 30 Jazz and Blues Weekend Ellicottville
Ridesharing Arrives in Buffalo, Ellicottville See Summer of Music page 3
By Elizabeth Riggs
Ridesharing is finally here! And that means in the Southtowns, too. After a bill allowing ridesharing was approved as part of the state budget in April, ridesharing officially commenced in WNY on June 29. And lucky for the Southtowns, we’re not just talking about the city of Buffalo. The benefits spread to Ellicottville, too! So, what are Uber or Lyft to begin with? They’re smartphone apps that provide ondemand car services that allow users to request private drivers for wherever they may feel like going. The apps use your location to find the nearest driver to you, who will pick you up and drive you to your destination. Interested? It couldn’t be easier to get in on the fun! Just download the Uber or Lyft apps on your smartphone and follow the steps to create accounts. Provide your name,
Cattaraugus County Fair Coming Soon
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By Mary Heyl
August 5 Weekend Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley
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The area outdoor music scene in in full swing. Grab your lawn chairs, kick off those flip flops and get ready to dance to the music! Griffis Sculpture Park Benefit Concert This Sunday, head to a fantastic benefit concert for Griffis Sculpture Park. In 1991, over 6,000 people attended a benefit concert for the park hosted by alternative rockers 10,000 Maniacs. It was a legendary day that is etched in Western New York music history. Twenty-six years later, 10,000 Maniacs will make a highly anticipated return to the United States’ largest sculpture park on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. for a full-performance of their album “In My Tribe,” which celebrated its 30th anniversary celebration this year. 10,000 Maniacs “In My Tribe” was named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the “Top 100 Albums of the 1980s.” 10,000 Maniacs, from Jamestown, recently celebrated their 35th anniversary and continues to progress with new material and touring. The band rose to stardom in the 1980s, with their breakout hit album “In My Tribe.” The albums “Blind Man’s Zoo” and “Our Time in Eden” solidified them as one of the country’s biggest acts with sold out shows, major media appearances, and millions of albums sold. The departure of singer Natalie Merchant in 1993, presented the band new beginnings with singer and viola player Mary Ramsey in 1994. What followed was the 10,000 Maniacs tradition of creating innovative alternative rock with multiple albums and international touring that continues to this day. In the past four years, the band has release three new recordings “Music from the Motion Picture,” “Twice Told Tales”
August 7 Ellicottville Library Pro Am Golf Tournament Holiday Valley August 11 Shakespeare in the Square Ellicottville August 12-13 Taste of Ellicottville
Village Board Adopts Code of Ethics By Jennie Acklin
Short-term rentals was the first topic discussed at the Monday, July 10 meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board. Steve Frank has one of seven permits issued by the Village, and doesn’t feel the $200 annual permit fee is fair, when so many other homes are rented out on a short-term (less than 30 days) basis without a permit. “I’m tired of paying the $200 when everyone else in the village doesn’t pay the fee,” said Frank. Currently, the village law not only prohibits short-term rentals, but also requires owners
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Connie Hellwig, Bill Murphy, Appointed New ECS School Board Leaders By Elizabeth Riggs
In a reorganizational meeting last Tuesday, Connie Hellwig and William Murphy were appointed Ellicottville Central School Board President and Vice President, respectively. Additionally, Bob Miller,
former Middle and High School Principal, took his oath as the new Superintendent, replacing Mark Ward, who retired on June 30. Melissa Sawicki was reappointed as District Clerk, and Aimee Kilby as School
Business Executive, while Miller was appointed as deputy district clerk and deputy treasurer. In addition, the Board also announced the hiring of Kristin Schmick as FTE Special See ECS page 4
The Cattaraugus County Fair is taking place at the fairgrounds in Little Valley from July 31 through Aug. 6! Bring the whole family to this annual celebration of local agriculture, family-friendly entertainment and grandstand events all week long. From the midway rides to the monster truck rallies, there is no shortage of fun activities at this year’s fair, which promises to be a bigger event than ever. Daily general admission is just $10 and includes an all-day gate pass and unlimited midway rides. A variety of daily entertainment is included in general
Celebrate Food and Art in Olean July 23
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On Sunday, July 23 at War Vets Park in Olean, restaurateurs and artists come together for the annual food and art lovers event, Taste of Olean/ Art in the Park. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can stroll the Taste booths, grazing on a little of this and a taste of that, and at Art in the Park, see your favorite artists, meet new ones and discover beautiful pieces to take home with you. This is the 68th year of Art in the Park,