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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 27
JULY 7-13, 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 It’s July in Ellicottville and the Enchanted Mountains, which means time for summertime fun! Enjoy a summer weekend on the lake. Hike up to Holiday Valley’s Spruce Lake on summer weekends (weather permitting, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and enjoy standup paddleboarding, kayaking, SUP Yoga/Fitness or fly fishing with Adventure Bound on the Fly. Rent the equipment right there and plan for a fun day on the water. For more info, visit www.holidayvalley.com. Get your golf on at Holiday Valley’s course. The 18 hole par 70 “Double Black Diamond” golf course is challenging and well maintained with breathtaking scenery from every hole. If you’re a new golfer or have played for a while you are invited to participate in this year’s Junior Clinics. Boys and Girls from ages 7-18 will receive four days of instruction, rules, etiquette and a picnic day. On course play on final night. A fee of $30 covers everything. Classes will be supervised by PGA Master Professional Steven R. Carney, and PGA Assistant Professional Kyle Benish and Tom Dirito. If you like a good golf tournament, be sure to check out the article below. Now open daily throughout the summer, head to Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park. Sky High is made up of three components: the Aerial Park, the Climbing Forest and the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster. The Aerial Park, the largest of its kind in New York State and third largest in the U.S., combines a series of platforms and bridges built in a 4-acre section of the woods near the resort’s Tannenbaum Lodge. The Aerial Park includes 142 platforms, 170 elements and 43 ziplines, with the tallest
Fun in the Sun this July
Upcoming Events July 7 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville July 12 Eddie Szpaicher Golf Tournament Holiday Valley July 13 Gazebo Series Ellicottville July 14 Stroll the Streets Ellicottville July 16 10,000 Maniacs, Griffis Sculpture Park July 23 EVL-9 and EVL-4 Trail Runs Holiday Valley
Tee Off at an Upcoming Golf Tournament See July in Ellicottville page 3
By Mary Heyl
Embrace your competitive side this summer by participating in an upcoming golf tournament in Cattaraugus County! In addition to a fun afternoon on the course, participation in some of these tournaments also benefits a great cause, including scholarships for local graduates, the Ellicottville Memorial Library, and a local child’s dream of riding a bike. On Wednesday, July 12, Holiday Valley is hosting the Eddie Szpaicher Golf Tournament, which provides scholarships to two graduating ECS seniors every year. The tournament begins on Tuesday, July 11 with evening registration and a kick-off party at 6 p.m. at the Cabana Bar. Participants’ $125 registration includes the Tuesday evening festivities, and on Wednesday, golf, a cart and dinner at Holiday Valley. For those who would like to support the tournament but don’t plan
Jazz & Blues Weekend July 28-30
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Ellicottville’s Jazz & Blues Weekend returns July 28-30. If you’re looking for live music with roots in New Orleans, Memphis and Chicago, the local hot spots will be filled to the brim with it all weekend long. The Gin Mill will feature John Frinzi and John Patti, as well as the Blue Light Blues Band. Head to Balloons to check out Maria Aurigema and BD Lenz. See Jazz and Blues page 3
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By Alicia Dziak
July 28 - July 30 Jazz and Blues Weekend Ellicottville August 11 Shakespeare in the Square Ellicottville August 12-13 Taste of Ellicottville
Race to the Finish This July By Alicia Dziak
Race Season is in full swing, which means plenty of options for serious and fun-loving competitors out there! On Saturday, July 8, take part in the BonaFest 5K Run/Walk. Now in its 8th year, this race supports the important activities of St. Bonaventure Parish. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Sign up at www.runsignup.com/Race/NY/StBonaventure/ Bonafest5KRunWalk On Saturday, July 15, check out the Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey at South Buffalo’s See Race Season page 2
A Summer to Remember at ASP By Alicia Dziak
Summer means peak season at Allegany State Park (ASP) and peak season means a full schedule of activities to be had! Head to the largest of New York State’s parks and enjoy 65,000 sprawling acres of outdoor fun. While cabins must be rented for a minimum of seven nights this time of year, camp sites can be reserved for fewer, and there are many to choose from. To check out what’s available, visit www.reserveamerica.com. You can also head to the park for the day. ASP’s naturalist-led daily programs make learning fun. Enjoy nature walks and scavenger hunts, learn about plants and animals and discover cool places in the park. Ten new programs have been introduced this year, like Wetland Walks, Night Hikes and Team Challenge Games. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/alleganystatepark or pick up the schedule at either rental office inside the park.
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