THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 17 FREE www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012
Feed Your Patriotic Soul at Lively Summer Events BY JEFF
COLE
While passing through any residential area in the United States, one might be oblivious to Old Glory jutting forth from a flagpole outside one or many houses. But on certain occasions, such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and the Fourth of July, the American flag appears ubiquitous. It can be found seemingly everywhere, from flagpoles to pins to T-shirts. Unlike Memorial Day and Veterans Day, which are days solemnly observed for honoring past and present U.S. soldiers, the Fourth of July is a time to consider that which the United States was founded for. It is what the American flag proudly symbolizes and has done so, though not without alteration,
since the country was in its embryonic stages: Independence. Once again, this Fourth of July, the American flag will retain its omnipresent quality and fly proudly high while families all across the nation gather for cookouts, parades, concerts and fireworks displays in the spirit of celebrating Americaʼs independence. One might be hard-pressed to find any better place for a wide range of familyfriendly fun this Fourth of July weekend than in and around Ellicottville, which celebrated its 175th year as a village April 3.
Summer Music Festival: June 29–July 1 Like fireworks, the weekend will begin with a bang when the Summer Music Festival starts at 7 p.m. today with Steel Keys and Brass opening on Holiday Valleyʼs slopeside main stage for Sister Hazel, who will perform at 9 p.m. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (B.P.O.) will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, followed by fireworks, which can be viewed from many area vantage points and will accompany the “1812 Overture” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Stinger will open at 7 p.m. Sunday for the final musical act, The Guess Who, who will play at 9 p.m. Tickets, which can be purchased at the gate or online at www. ellicottvilleny.com, are $30 for Sister Hazel, $30 and $35 for the BPO and The Guess Who. The weekend will also include an arts and crafts show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Jefferson Street, the annual pet parade
4th of July in Ellicottville Celebrating Old Glory at Her Finest
at 11 a.m. Saturday on Washington Street, entertainment in the gazebo from 2-5 p.m. Saturday and a Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Ellicottville Historical Society from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
A Harmony of Art and Charity At Saturday’s Art In the Garden Event By Eva Potter
Music in the Gazebo Series: June 30–Aug. 9 Kicking off this yearʼs Music in the Gazebo series, which will run from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 9 after Saturdayʼs premier, will be the classic/Southern rock cover band The Midnight Riders. Tim Brown, who plays the Hammond organ and provides some vocals for the group, said he feels great about being the seriesʼ opening act. The band will play from 2-5 p.m. “We love playing. We played up there two other times. Weʼve never been part of the actual series. Before, we played on July Fourth weekend, but it was always on a Friday Town of Ellicottville Planning Board Meeting afternoon and there werenʼt nearly as many people up there, but this time weʼre playing on a Saturday,” he said, adding that he hopes for a good The Town of Ellicottville and Coldspring Construction. opened his presentation on crowd this time while Planning Board meeting held Minutes from the February the Glen Burn Trail project by playing at the gazebo. on June 25 was called to order 2012 meeting were presented stating that the owner, Chris by Sis Signore. Agenda items and approved. McNalley, has completed his Raccoon Rally: included the Glen Burn Trail Carl Calarco of CRC market study and wishes to See Ellicottville 4th of July page 4 subdivision, Tim Hortons, Engineering and Land Surveying move forward with Phase 1 and
Viewing beautiful art is a gallery setting is inspirational, but when fine art is showcased in an idyllic garden setting with gurgling stone fountains, cushy seating under the shade of patio umbrellas, colorful summer greenery, the harmonious tinkling of relaxing music, a good cause and a few sips of delectable wine, you know you have entered a thought-provoking corner of paradise right in the charming Village of Ellicottville. On Saturday, June 30, 2012, enjoy a day of Art in the Garden hosted by Darlene Allen and Todd Plough at Allen’s home at 11 Rockwell Ave. From 11 See Art in the Garden page 4
Starlite Village/Glen Burn Trail and Tim Hortons to be Ready by Fall 2. The development, previously named Starlite Village, located at 6430-6422 Route 242 East, adjacent to StrideTool and the Ilex Inn, had an approved See Town Planning page 9