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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 30
JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 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 Who says there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues? In Ellicottville, the cure for the blues IS the blues and there’s a full lineup to be had at this weekend’s Jazz and Blues Fest, July 28-30. Stop by the Gin Mill and check out steel guitarist John Frinzi and steel pan artist John Patti on Friday, as well as the Blue Light Blues Band on Saturday. Balloons will feature Maria Aurigema playing her harddriving, energetic blues on Friday. Her credits include opening for big-name acts like Foreigner, Blue Oyster Cult, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, Little Feat, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Foghat, Steppenwolf, Sammy Hagar and Styx. Also that night, Keith Shuskie of The Voice fame will perform on the patio. On Saturday, Balloons will host contempo-jazz guitarist BD Lenz, as well as singer/ songwriter Ade Adu on the patio starting at 10 p.m. Catch Billy B and the Honey Dippers at Villaggio Friday night, and Growlers Blues Band on Saturday. Finnerty’s will present Wilky on Friday night. Head to Ellicottville Brewing Company to check out The Untouchables on Friday and Dozo My Lady Acoustic Trio on Saturday. Stop by Madigan’s on Saturday to check out both Michael DiSanto and QPhunk. The Silver Fox will host LTM Trio on Saturday. Guests can also head to the Winery of Ellicottville Mainstage on Monroe Street to see The Mick Hayes Band on Saturday and The Mark Mazur Little Band on Sunday. The best part about the weekend? It’s all free! “Jazz and Blues Weekend is about music,” said Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Media and Communications Manager
Jazz and Blues Festival Weekend
Upcoming Events July 28 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville
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July 28 - July 30 Jazz and Blues Weekend Ellicottville July 31 - August 6 Cattaraugus County Fair Little Valley August 2 Outdoor Adventure Series Allegany State Park August 5 Weekend Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley
Awesome Things To Do This August
By Alicia Dziak
By Mary Heyl
season’s Gazebo Series. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet will be featured in the gazebo lawn at 8 p.m. Every month in Ellicottville
brings fabulous events to town, and this month, it’s all about the food. Aug. 12-13 is the annual Taste of
August 11 Shakespeare in the Square Ellicottville August 12-13 Taste of Ellicottville August 26 Under A Tuscan Moon Fundraiser Ellicottville
It’s Blueberry Season!
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August is a month full of summertime activities, special events and long days of fun. Whether you like an action-packed day of outdoor adventure, a relaxing evening of live music and tasty desserts or a competitive day on the golf course, Ellicottville has you covered this August! Special Events On Aug. 11, don’t miss Shake on the Lake, presented by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council and the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce as part of this
August 7 Ellicottville Library Pro Am Golf Tournament Holiday Valley
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By Alicia Dziak
Blueberry picking season is here! Now is the time to fill buckets and pails with these tasty, nutrient-rich morsels
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Cattaraugus County Fair Starts July 31
that are perfect for snacking, baking, and preserving. For many, summer doesn’t officially begin until the first pail is picked; fortunately, there
are many opportunities to get started! Before heading out to one of these great locations, make sure you are prepared for a fruitful afternoon. Remember to bring your own bucket or container; although many locations give you a bucket to use, you’ll need something to empty that bucket into and a good way to transport the blueberries back home. Be sure to wear a hat and plenty of sunscreen, too! When it comes to the actual See Blueberries page 6
Broadband, Shared Services Discussed by Town Board By Jennifer Weber
The Town of Ellicottville Board met on Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m., with Supervisor Matthew McAndrew opening a public hearing for Local Law No. 1 “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2018.” This law will allow for the formality of the Town of Ellicottville to go over the tax levy, if needed, and provides
By Mary Heyl
The Cattaraugus County Fair is taking place at the fairgrounds in Little Valley from July 31 through Aug. 5. Bring the whole family to this annual celebration of local agriculture, familyfriendly entertainment and grandstand events all week long. From midway rides to livestock shows, there is no shortage of fun activities at this year’s fair, no matter what day you visit! Daily General Admission is just $10 and See Catt. County Fair page 5
flexibility when working with the budget; passing the law would not mean the Town plans on going over the levy. The law was approved at the end of the meeting. The Board granted Privilege of the Floor to John Zerfas, who has been working on gathering information about progress of the New York State Broadband Initiative.
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