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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 29
JULY 21-27, 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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Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Ellicottville, East Otto, Great Valley, Little Valley, Mansfield, Olean, Randolph, Salamanca, Springville and Beyond In the heat of the summer, why not take some time out for a summer bike ride, a cruise in a watercraft or a day on the shore? With so many area waterways and trails, you have your pick! Boating There aren’t many activities as synonymous with warm weather as getting out on the water. While swimming is a great way to cool off, getting out in or on a watercraft can add variety to your daily water intake. Looking for a new kind of adventure? Try stand up paddleboarding! Stand up paddleboards (SUPs) are just what the name implies: surfboard-looking watercrafts that are designed for the rider to—you guessed it—stand up on, while using a paddle to get around. Locally, SUPs can be purchased at Ellicottville’s City Garage and Adventure Bound, which also carries kayaks. Some cool places to take your SUP or kayak? Lake Erie, Cattaraugus Creek, the Allegheny River, Allegany State Park and Kinzua Reservoir. Of course, you don’t have to commit to purchasing a watercraft to enjoy it. Hike up to Holiday Valley’s Spruce Lake on summer weekends and enjoy standup paddleboarding, kayaking wih Adventure Bound on the Fly. Open weather permitting Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy equipment rentals and demos on the lake. You can also head to Allegany State Park and rent SUPs and kayaks, along with row boats, paddle boats and canoes at the Red House Boathouse, located adjacent to Red House beach. The all-new Quaker Boathouse, located on the beach at Quaker Lake, will be open soon, offering the same rentals. If you haven’t taken the short drive north to Buffalo recently, check out the Inner and
Boats, Beaches and Bikes
July 27 Locals Golf Day Holiday Valley July 28 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville July 28 - July 30 Jazz and Blues Weekend Ellicottville August 5 Weekend Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley August 7 Ellicottville Library Pro Am Golf Tournament Holiday Valley August 11 Shakespeare in the Square Ellicottville August 12-13 Taste of Ellicottville
Jazz & Blues Next Weekend
Allegany Rocks the Park July 21
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, with the help of many of the musical venues in the village, presents a lineup of great music from July 28 to July 30 during the annual Jazz and Blues Weekend. The best part? It’s FREE! This year’s lineup consists of no less than 15 acts spread throughout seven venues, including The Winery of Ellicottville Mainstage on Monroe Street. On Saturday at 1 p.m., The Mick Hayes Band will take the stage. Mick Hayes’ Blues guitar work has been described as being “soulful, so melodic, so downright dirty,” with his vocals having the same caliber of acclaim. Hayes has
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displays. At 6 p.m., it’s time to “Rock the Park” with opening act and Allegany’s own Artist in Residence, Jess Chizuk. Jess,
an award-winning songwriter, has her musical roots firmly divided between both old folk tunes and new indie music, and
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Locals Golf at HV for $15 July 27
If you live or work in Cattaraugus County, you are invited to play golf on Holiday Valley’s Double Black Diamond Course on Thursday, July 27 for just $15 for 9 or 18 holes, including the cart. Call to make a tee time, (716) 699-3939. You will be asked to present your driver’s license to confirm your Cattaraugus County residence or proof of where you work in Cattaraugus County. Holiday Valley Resort’s “Double Black Diamond” Golf Course is noted for its scenic views and unique layout. The
July 21 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville July 23 EVL-9 and EVL-4 Trail Runs Holiday Valley
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Picture the scene: a beautiful summer evening in Allegany State Park, great live music -and you smack in the middle of it! It can all be yours to enjoy at Allegany State Park’s 6th annual Rock the Park! This year’s event takes place on July 21 at the Quaker Beach area. The day kicks off at 3 p.m. with a local vendor showcase. Various merchants and organizations will be on hand to familiarize park patrons and local residents with the many great things that are available to them in the surrounding area. At 5 p.m., Park Naturalists will host an “Ask the Naturalist” program that will feature several interactive nature
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By Alicia Dziak
Village Planning Board Discusses Property Modifications By Caitlin Croft
The July meeting of the Village Planning Board (VPB) opened with discussion regarding 54 Mill Street, a proposed home occupation for a hair salon to be located on the first floor. This is an allowable
use with a Special Use Permit. A State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) will need to be completed. There will be no referral from the county as this is an exempt use per an agreement with the village and county. The Public Hearing will
Spend a Summer Weekend in Randolph
By Mary Heyl
front nine is built around a series of ponds and features several deep sod wall bunkers. The back nine winds around
the base of Holiday Valley’s ski slopes and provides a stern test of golf.
be held at the next VPB meeting on Aug. 8, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. The regular meeting began with no changes to the agenda or minutes from last month’s meeting. The board received new plans on the project at 16
Summer is in full swing in the historic village of Randolph, and every weekend provides something fun to do for visitors of all ages. Take advantage of sunny days and warm evenings by heading to Randolph, which is just 20 minutes from Ellicottville on Route 242. Whether one is looking to buy a unique treasure or spend a fun afternoon with the See Randolph page 5
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