VOLUME 6 ISSUE 34
AUGUST 25 - 31, 2017
By Jennie Acklin
Tuscan Moon Fundraiser A gourmet dinner party is planned for Saturday evening at John Harvard’s Cabana Bar at Holiday Valley, starting at 6 p.m. When you take a peek at the Italian-themed menu, you’ll find 14 local restaurants serving their specialties – Tuscan Seafood Boil, Chicken Marsalla, Frutti De Mar (Scallops, Shrimp & Mussels), Veal Cannelloni, Momma’s Lasagna, and hand-carved beef tenderloin, just to mention a few. And the infamous dessert table of Tom Kneeland and Watson’s Chocolates cake, cookie and tart creations, can make a meal in and of itself. Entertainment will be provided by the smooth crooning of Michael Nugent,
Rotary of Ellicottville’s
Tuscan Moon Fundraiser
Fri • Joseph & Johnson • 9pm Sat • West • 9pm Tue • The Hick Ups • 7pm Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm Thurs • Joseph & Johnson • 8pm
20 Washington St • 699-2530
Fri • Only Humen • 7pm
Jessica Chizuk • 10pm Patio Bar
Sat • Katy Guillen and the Girls • 6pm Ade Adu • 10pm Patio Bar 20 Monroe St • 699-4162
Upcoming Events Weekend Chairlift Rides to Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley
from Lancaster NY, singing the classics of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. Twenty-two ECS students have volunteered to be servers at the event, and will be trained by the staff of John Harvard’s. And you can’t miss the auctions – there in an extensive silent auction, and a short “live” auction. Bid on Buffalo Sabres tickets, Buffalo Bills tickets, Cutco knives, a kayak, and so much more. The baskets are donated by individuals, out of town guests, and some are created and donated by the Rotary Club. The reason for putting together such a fabulous evening goes far beyond good food, smooth music, and auction items. This is the primary fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ellicottville —
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 Tuscan Moon page 9
$3.3 Million in Upgrades at Holiday Valley
By Jane Eshbaugh
Holiday Valley, New York State’s most visited ski resort and a magnet for Canadians from Southern Ontario, recently announced that it is adding to its automated snowmaking system, purchasing two groomers, expanding the beginner’s area and conducting a host of other projects. Guests of Holiday Valley will reap the benefits of more efficient and increased snowmaking, allowing for added time and enjoyment on the slopes this season. This year’s $3.3 million brings the total investment for this
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independent resort to more than $126 million in the past 24 years. Other projects include the
replacement of the Cindy’s Warming Hut and the Mistletoe Lean To, construction of
See Holiday Valley Upgrades page 3
Hollywood Partners With Pumpkinville Again!
Universal Pictures is partnering with Pumpkinville in Great Valley, NY for the 75th Anniversary of Curious George and its upcoming movie. It is only one of a handful of places across America selected by Universal.
For the second year in a row, Hollywood Studios are affiliating with Pumpkinville to celebrate a special anniversary. This year, Universal Pictures is partnering for the 75th Anniversary of Curious George and its upcoming movie. It is only one of a handful of places across America selected by Universal. Pumpkinville has included Curious George in the design of their six-acre corn maze. The official character will also be visiting Pumpkinville on Sept. 23-24 and Sept.30- Oct. 1 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Pumpkinville will offer Curious See Pumpkinville page 3
Library, Broadband Presentations Made to Town Board By Caitlin Croft
The Aug. 23 Ellicottville Town Board Meeting opened with two very interesting presentations, the first from Laura Flanagan, Director and Librarian at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. The library has become about so much more than borrowing books and DVDs. There were over 400 different classes offered
last year, most of which were free! There is a meeting room
that is used for things such as tutoring and group projects… maybe a great place to meet and work on that start up business you have always wanted to pursue. They have discounted or free passes to many area museums. Right now, you can get WiFi outside of the building when the library is closed and soon they See Town Board page 4
Lacrosse Fest and Cell Phone Policy Top ECS Board Agenda
By Elizabeth Riggs
The upcoming Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival, and changes to the student cell phone policy were hot topics of conversation during last Tuesday’s board meeting at Ellicottville Central Schools. The upcoming Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival, which is taking place in the village Sept. 22-24, is anticipated to bring up to 5,000 people to the area for matches which will take place on the Ellicottville football and soccer fields. With the potential large crowds gathering on school grounds, the Board posed questions regarding bathroom facilities for all visitors and concerns about interference with the school’s homecoming dance, which is held at the school during the same weekend. “We will have maintenance here. Our sports boosters will get the See ECS Board page 5
Final Artist in Residence Concert of the Season Aug. 25
By Alicia Dziak
If you’re a regular at Allegany State Park (ASP) during the summer months, you’ve probably seen “Artist in Residence” popping up on the weekly program schedule. This summer series involves musicians staying in the park each week and performing concerts during their stay. This year’s final Artist in Residence concert will be on Friday, Aug. 26 by Katy Webster. Webster is a singer, songwriter, and teacher See Artist in Residence page 7