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Holiday Valley Safety Patrol named Outstanding Mountain Host Program ELLICOTTVILLE — Holiday Valley’s commitment to guest experience and mountain safety received national recognition May 16 as the Holiday Valley Safety Patrol was awarded the “Outstanding Mountain Host Program” at the National Ski Patrol Eastern Division awards banquet. The Eastern Division of the National Ski Patrol includes resorts and patrol programs across 11 states, stretching from Pennsylvania to Maine. This year marked the first time this award was presented, making the recognition even more meaningful for the Holiday Valley team, which proudly became the inaugural recipient. Founded in 1978 by Bill Steinbroner, the Holiday
Valley Safety Patrol has spent nearly five decades helping guests enjoy safe, welcoming and memorable days on the slopes. Steinbroner attended the banquet alongside current Safety Manager Bob Piede to accept the award on behalf of the team. The Holiday Valley Safety Patrol plays an important role in the guest experience, assisting skiers and snowboarders throughout the resort while promoting mountain safety, courtesy and awareness. From helping guests navigate the slopes to supporting on-mountain operations during busy weekends and events, the team has become a familiar and trusted presence across the
resort. “This award reflects the dedication and passion of our entire Safety Patrol team,” said Piede. “Their commitment to helping guests feel welcome and safe on the mountain is what makes Holiday Valley such a special place for families and groups to ski and snowboard together.” The recognition also highlights the lasting impact of Steinbroner’s vision when he created the program in 1978. What began as a way to improve the guest experience on the slopes has grown into one of the most respected mountain host programs in the region. In addition to the Eastern Division honor, Holiday Valley is now in the running for the National Ski Patrol’s “Best Overall National Mountain Host Program” award, placing the resort among the top mountain host programs in the country. For Holiday Valley guests, the award represents something they experience every day during the winter season — friendly faces, helpful guidance and a team dedicated to making every visit fun, safe and memorable. As Holiday Valley looks ahead to another exciting ski and snowboard season, the recognition serves as a celebration of the people who help create the welcoming atmosphere that has defined the resort for generations.
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Downtown mural highlights best attractions of Little Valley BY DEB EVERTS
LITTLE VALLEY — People passing through downtown Little Valley are now greeted with a beautiful mural representing some of the best attractions in the area. The Village of Little Valley Beautification Committee held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 26 for the recently completed mural that covers a large exterior wall at Vail Hardware in the center of the historic village. Created by Buffalo artist Jeremy Miklas, the artwork, done in a postcard style, represents the four seasons and favorite activities that draw visitors to the area every year. People come to fish, hike, ice skate, snowmobile, bike and golf at Elkdale Country Club. The Amish Trail is also featured in the art, as is the Cattaraugus County Fair, which people have enjoyed for over 180 years. A likeness of Tint Champlin, cofounder of the Cattaraugus Cutlery in Little Valley, is included holding a giant fork and knife. Mayor James Bowen said the mural brings pride to the community by highlighting Little Valley’s best features and the positive aspects of the village. He said it also represents the best of Cattaraugus County. “It’s pretty awesome to see the amazing work this beautification committee and the volunteers have done over the past two years and, really, since
Photo by Kellen M. Quigley Holiday Valley Resort is continuing its commitment to long-term investment and guest experience enhancements with nearly $5 million in capital improvements planned for summer 2026.
it’s been in existence,” he said. “It’s very awesome to see the community come together like this.” Anita Williams, president of the Beautification Committee, said this is the final project of the committee’s revitalization efforts. She said the committee is very excited that they got to facilitate all the projects they were able to bring to the downtown area last year. “We’re just a small group of about eight women and our mission is to, basically, spruce up the village and make it a little more inviting atmosphere for our residents, visitors and passersby, as well
as to inspire a sense of community, spirit and product,” she said. The committee’s usual work is planting flowers around the village for the summer, as well as decorating for the various holidays and seasons. Williams said the group decided to inquire about a revitalization grant to help them with the cost of decorative lighting for the lamp posts in the downtown area. Williams said the Beautification Committee applied for the Cattaraugus County Economic Revitalization Grant in 2025 through the assistance of community member Brad Lockwood.
She said they were able to secure the grant and do a lot of great things through support from the community, businesses and organizations. The grant-funded projects began last year with a complete renovation of the village gazebo and decorative lights for the structure and lamp posts. Historical art banners were added downtown, as well as 30 new flags for America’s 250th birthday this year. Lockwood said this was made possible by a $4,500 grant, with matched funds from the village and the town. He said they turned a $4,500 grant into over $15,000. “The business and local
response was amazing,” he said. “Thank you so much to Sixt Lumber, Bob Vail, John Burrell, Glenn Williams and so many people, as well as The Little Valley Fund, for picking up the bill to finish this wall.” According to Williams, the goal was to have the mural completed in October. The project started on schedule last April, but the chosen artist had a medical emergency and could not do the work. With the project being financed through a grant, it was under a time constraint and the committee had to find another artist, quickly, in September.
“I put out a plea on social media explaining our situation and asking if there was any artist out there available and willing to help our little town, right away, and with our limited budget,” she said. “Jeremy Miklas, this amazing artist out of Buffalo, answered me and said he’d love to help us. He said he’d work with us and figure out a way to get the mural done.” Williams said Miklas came up with a design concept using pictures the committee sent to him for ideas. It was already late fall, but he got right to work and began to transform the wall space on the hardware building. However, due to the bad winter weather that hit in November and hung on, he didn’t have many days to paint until about May. When the weather finally broke, he was able to finish the mural quickly. Another mural will soon be painted on the adjoining wall of the hardware building, possibly by local school children under the direction of Miklas. It already has a base coat of paint with sketched outlines of the design. The Beautification Committee is excited to have the opportunity to bring public art and other immediate improvement projects to their village, as a result of the Cattaraugus County grant and The Little Valley Fund, which supports projects and activities that benefit Little Valley.
Legendary rock band Chicago to play casino stage Nov. 14 BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY
SALAMANCA — Rock and roll royalty is headed to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino for one magnetic evening of music when the legendary band Chicago performs in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Chicago, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, is hailed as one of the “most important bands since the dawn of the rock and roll era.” From the release of their 1969 debut album “Chicago Transit Authority,” Chicago has been delivering quintessential music and thrilling fans for more than six decades. The band’s catalog of hits includes “Beginnings,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “If You Leave Me Now” among their 21 Top 10 singles. In early 1967, 20-year-old trumpet player Lee Loughnane
Photo provided Classic rock band with the horns Chicago will take the Seneca Allegany Event Center stage on Nov. 14.
formed the band with his buddies at DePaul University. Today, Loughnane is the last member of the original band still in the touring lineup, following the quiet retirements of singer-keyboardist Robert Lamm and trombone player James Pankow just last year. “I always preferred being in the background, not having to put myself out in front and talk to the audience and
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County lawmakers OK bridge maintenance projects BY KELLEN M. QUIGLEY LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County legislators Wednesday, May 27, authorized several projects for maintaining bridges around the county, including painting, washing and deck sealing. Lawmakers accepted the low bid from Erie Painting and
Maintenance of Cheektowage for $314,314 for the painting of Leon Bridge No. 25 on Eldredge Road over Mud Creek and South Valley Bridge No. 8 on Sawmill Run Road over the north branch of Sawmill Run. The projects require state DOT approval and are to be completed by September 30. Additionally, the legislature approved a contract with Greenman-Pedersen
of Buffalo for up to $53,400 for construction support and inspection services for both bridge painting projects. The bridge painting program is 80% federally funded and 15% state funded, with the remaining 5% coming from the county. It was noted that funds are included in the budget to cover the county’s costs. Meanwhile, lawmakers
authorized entering into a contract with the state DOT and authorized the county to participate in the federal-aid project to wash 226 bridges and deck-seal 27 bridges at various locations across the county. The legislature authorized the county to pay up to $440,000 for the project. It was noted that the program is eligible for federal funding that would cover 80% of the project costs. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the Department of Health is interested in administering and overseeing lead-based paint rehabilitation construction projects within the county.
The county has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the residential rehabilitation of eight to 12 homes for the 2026 program year, starting May 13 and ending Nov. 1, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to $80,000 per project. Legislators authorized the public health director to accept bids and authorize contracts for the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grant project. For all owner-occupied housing rehab projects, the homeowner is responsible for procuring contractor services.
The county health department, on behalf of the homeowner, shall facilitate compiling bidder lists; developing a scope of work, technical specifications and in-house cost estimates; soliciting, receiving and comparing bids; resolving disputes between the contractor and homeowner; and any other administrative tasks that may arise during the term of assistance to that household. The grant program is completely federally funded, and the county shall act as a pass-through agency for purposes of disbursing grant funds.
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Salamanca Summer Fest returns July 11 with more activities said Youth Bureau Director Markie Phillips, who is now on SALAMANCA — the theater board, will Main Street will be be hosting promotional filled with fun activities activities for Disney’s for all ages July 11 when “Frozen” that will be Salamanca’s 5th annual performed by members Summer Fest returns. of the Cattaraugus From 11 a.m. to 5 County Living Arts p.m., the street will be Association in August. closed from Sycamore New this year are Avenue to Atlantic punch cards that Street to safely dedicate will be offered at the the area to a good historical society time. Presented by museum, on the corner the city of Salamanca, of Main and Atlantic the Saturday-only streets. Magiera event will be similar said the cards can be to last year with taken to participating assorted crafts and businesses along Main food vendors, live Street to be punched. entertainment, kids’ She said there will be activities including two different types inflatables and a car show, but will feature a of punch cards — one for regular businesses few new activities. and another for the Mayor Sandy dispensaries. There Magiera said several will be two separate new craft and food drawings to win vendors have signed certificates to be used up this year. So far, she is expecting 11 craft at a store or dispensary, vendors and three food which will be held at vendors that will be set the Ray Evans Seneca Theater — the last stop. up along Main Street. “The city is The Summer Fest purchasing a gift card schedule includes Pie of $25 or more from Time Entertainment, every business that 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; wants to participate. Native American They will be given Dancers, 1:30-2:30 out to winners whose p.m.; J.J. White & the punch cards are Mojo Sauce, 3-5 p.m.; drawn,” she said. “We Classic Car Show, 11 are doing this because a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the street was closed kids’ games, 11 a.m. to during the building 5 p,.m.; and the Duck demolition, and the Drop Fundraiser at 3 city is trying to give p.m. back to the businesses Magiera said they that lost a little bit. It’s are extending the not a lot, but it’s about activities to the Ray getting people back in Evans Seneca Theater, which will be part of the stores again.” the fest this year. She Magiera said there BY DEB EVERTS
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City of Salamanca photo The 5th annual Salamanca Summer Fest returns July 11. Main Street will be full of activities, including craft and food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, a car show and the Duck Drop fundraiser.
will be inflatable activities for the kids, like they had last year. She said three or four will be located at the
little park on the north side of the bridge. The fire department is planning to do a demonstration and
a Duck Drop where tiny rubber ducks are hoisted high into the air, via the bucket on a fire truck, and
dropped onto a canvas below. The first three to get to the tarp are the winners. “There will also be some give-away drawings. The police and fire departments are giving away two bicycles this year, and we’ve asked the Seneca Nation Marshals if they could donate helmets for the two winners of the bikes,” she said. Magiera said preparations are coming along nicely. She said city department heads, who have always planned the event, have been meeting every month, and now they are meeting every two weeks. “The car show applications were supposed to go out last week, and posters should be coming out so we can pass those around,” she said. The committee always welcomes volunteers. Magiera said volunteers are needed to set up and tear down, as well as man the various activities, including a tent that has games for the kids and the inflatables. More details and vendor applications are available by calling the mayor’s office at (716) 945-3110 or by email at smagiera@ salmun.com. For more information, visit facebook.com/ salamancany or salamancany.gov.
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