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JUNE 5 - 11, 2015
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Get in Gear for Cycling Weekend! By Alicia Dziak
June 5-7, Ellicottville transforms into all things cycling for the second annual Cycling Weekend, a.k.a. Cycle Ellicottville, where cycling enthusiasts from all over meet up to enjoy three days of cycling fun. While the weekend is jampacked with group rides, clinics and light instruction, participants will also get their fill of social activities, like the Friday evening gathering at the Inn at Holiday Valley with displays from local bike shops, beer tasting, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, and open time for pools, Sky High Adventure Park and shopping. Cyclists who are up for the challenge can take part in Friday’s 20-mile warmup ride, a 40-mile ride on Saturday and a ride through Amish country on Sunday that covers 80 miles. Cattaraugus County offers scenic bike riding with a variety of terrain for all to enjoy, and these three guided rides are the perfect opportunity to explore with other like-minded folks. Sound like fun? There’s still time to sign up! Call (800) 323-0020 to reserve an Inn at Holiday Valley Lodging package. Or, if you don’t require lodging and would prefer to participate in Sunday’s ride only, you can join the fun for only $25, which includes a guided ride to Amish country with a sag wagon, snacks provided on the ride and lunch at Holiday Valley upon your return. For more information, visit w w w. h o l i d a y v a l l e y. c o m / events/cycling-weekend. In the spirit of Cycling
Fri • RT Live• 9pm Saturday • West • 9pm Wed • Wagner & Winston • 8pm Thursday • Fred & Tuck • 8pm 20 Washington St • 699-2530
Fri •Mo’ Porter • 7pm Saturday • The All Star Band • 6pm 20 Monroe St • 699-4162
Sunday • Mick Hayes Band• 2pm 5 E Washington St • 699-1143
Calendar of Events June 5-7 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley
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June 5-7 Dairy/Ag Fest • Springville
See Cycling Weekend page 4
DeTine Named to EVGV Trail Board By Jann Wiswall
Amy DeTine appointed to the EVGV Trail board of directors.
Ellicottville real estate agent and Great Valley resident Amy DeTine has been appointed to the board of directors of the Ellicottville-Great Valley (EVGV) Trail. DeTine, whose late husband Ted LaCroix was a founding trail board member, accepted the position at a Tuesday, June 2, board meeting. “I am honored to be part of this impressive board, which has come so far in a relatively brief time,” said DeTine. “Ted thought the trail was a great project and an important
way to tie Ellicottville and Great Valley together,” she said. “He felt it would give even more people yet another reason to come to the region, providing them with a safe place to walk or bike and enjoy the natural surroundings yearround. “The biggest challenge ahead, of course, is funding,” she acknowledged. “But our community has always done an amazing job pulling together to make huge projects happen, despite our small fullSee EVGV Trail Board page 7
This Weekend, Make a Difference Relay for Life, June 6 By Mary Heyl
On Saturday, June 6, Relay for Life of Cattaraugus County is taking place at Ellicottville Central School. Beginning at 11 a.m., Relay teams will begin walking around the track to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, an organization for which they have been raising money all year. Didn’t form a Relay for Life team this year but still want to help? It’s easy and fun to get involved on the day of the event and even afterwards to raise money for this important cause. According to Sherry Charlesworth, committee co-chair, many participants See Relay for Life page 6
June 6 Relay for Life Ellicottville Central School June 20 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley July 2-5 Ellicottville Rodeo July 3-5 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley
ECS Students to Tour New Addition Cortez Resigns from Board By Jann Wiswall
As the new building at Ellicottville Central School takes shape, students have been eager to get a first-hand look at the multi-purpose gymnasium/stage and other new areas that will become part of their school lives in 2016. Next week, all students will have the opportunity to tour the new space, ECS Superintendent Mark See ECS Board page 7
Historical Renovations Underway at 26-28 Washington Exterior Work Begins Next Week • Breakfast Service at Gin Mill Starts July 1
By Jennie Acklin
Ed and Maribeth Rick, owners of Ellicottville’s iconic Gin Mill, purchased the building at the corner of Washington and Monroe Street in January. Their plans for the building included renovation of the upstairs apartments and a complete remodel of the restaurant currently occupied by DJ’s. See 26-28 Washington page 4
Head Into Summer at Allegany State Park By Alicia Dziak
Summer’s almost officially here, which for many means time for camping, hiking and spending quality time with the family, and Allegany State Park’s 65,000 sprawling acres await the thousands of visitors that will flock there this summer. Camping A great way to enjoy the great outdoors 24/7 this time of year is by camping and Allegany State See Allegany State Park page 7