VOLUME 6 ISSUE 33
AUGUST 18 - 24, 2017
By Alicia Dziak
With only two short weeks left before Labor Day weekend, it’s crunch time for that summer bucket list! Just because it’s time for back-toschool shopping doesn’t mean the party is over. There’s still plenty of time to squeeze in the last of the summer fun in the next three weekends, and Ellicottville is just the place to do it! Don’t miss your chance for adventure at Holiday Valley’s Sky High, where you can zipline, navigate obstacles, climb to the treetops and soar down the mountain all in one day! 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 platform at 68 feet and the longest zip line measuring 350 feet. For rates and to make reservations, visit www. holidayvalley.com/summer/ sky-high- adventure-park/. Those ages five and up can enjoy the Climbing Forest, which is like a 3D version of a rock wall, and only one of three in the country. There are 10 trees outfitted with color-coded climbing holds and the difficulty ranges from very easy (yellow) to very challenging (purple). Each climber is fitted with a harness that is clipped into an Auto Belay system. Once a climber reaches the top of the tree at up to 45 feet, they just let go and the belay system slowly lowers them to the ground. There is also a kids’ area with two trees where the
End of Summer Bucket List in EVL
Fri • 2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer • 9pm Sat • Joe Quick • 9pm Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm Thurs • Joseph & Johnson • 8pm
20 Washington St • 699-2530
Fri • Impact • 7pm
Cory Klawon • 10pm Patio Bar
Sat • The Charlie Wheeler Band • 6pm Ryan Melquist & Qwister • 10pm Patio Bar 20 Monroe St • 699-4162
Upcoming Events Weekend Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley August 26 Under A Tuscan Moon Fundraiser Ellicottville September 5 First Day of School September 15-17 Rock n’ Roll Weekend Ellicottville September 16 Pumpkinville Opens September 22-24 National Alpaca Farm Days
See Summer Bucket List page 3
Beach Party and Fireworks at ASP Aug. 18
Spend some fun in the sun at Allegany State Park at the 9th annual Beach Party Aug. 18! The day kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Quaker Beach area with a Seneca-Salamanca Chamber of Commerce-sponsored showcase featuring local vendors and organizations. Come check out the many great things that are available in the local community. The chicken barbecue will begin at 4 p.m. (until sold out) hosted by J-Con Concessions. While there, make sure you hit the beach! At 4:30 p.m., Keith James gets the music going. Keith is
LIVE Music
an accomplished pop singer/ songwriter from Buffalo, New York. His soulful vocals and infectious stage presence
have brought him success not only on the local stage, but the national one as well. One
See Beach Party page 7
The Great American Solar Eclipse Aug. 21
Photo starvalleyquilttrail.com
By Alicia Dziak
On Monday, Aug. 21, a solar eclipse will occur. It will be the first time since 1979 that any part of the continental U.S. has experienced a total solar eclipse. While this scientific event will be best seen in its totality along the path from Oregon to South Carolina, Western New Yorkers will still be able to witness a partial solar eclipse. According to www.buffaloeclipse. org, “A solar eclipse happens when the moon, as seen by us on Earth, passes directly in front of the sun. Once each month, the moon makes a complete orbit (or revolution) around the Earth. The changing angle of See Eclipse page 7
Frederickson Welcomed by Village Board
By Jennie Acklin
Frederickson Appointed as Code Enforcement Officer Kelly Frederickson (pictured) was appointed as the new Code Enforcement Officer effective Sept. 1. Duties will also include building inspector responsibilities. Effective Aug. 31, 2017, current Code Enforcement Officer Tom Abriatis is retiring from his part-time position (with the village and the town). Abriatis has held the position since December 2000. Village Sidewalk “Test Area” Underway At a special meeting in late
Kelly Frederickson (left) was welcomed by the Ellicottville Village Board and Mayor John Burrell (right) at Monday’s meeting.
July, board members met on Monroe Street to discuss the detailed options of the trees and grass areas between the sidewalks and streets that have
deteriorated into muddy strips. It was decided to create a “test area,” in hopes that the results would give direction
See Village Board page 9
Rotary Club of Ellicottville’s
Tuscan Moon Fundraiser Saturday August 26 Tuscan Moon is coming Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. to John Harvard’s Cabana Bar and Pool Complex at Holiday Valley. Tickets are $65, available at many local outlets, including the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce office, EVL Spirits and Katy’s, or you can order by phone by calling Kegs at 699-8758 before 6 p.m. Entertainment by Michael Nugent. Signature dishes from 14 local restaurants, desserts by chef Tom Kneeland.
Discover Alpacas, Amish Trail in Randolph
By Mary Heyl
Take advantage of the final weeks of summer with your family by visiting the historic village of Randolph, where every weekend provides something fun to do for visitors of all ages. Located in the heart of the Amish Trail, Randolph has lots of unique adventures in store
See Randolph page 5