THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE AND THE TOWNS OF ELLICOTTVILLE, GREAT VALLEY AND MANSFIELD,
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JULY 19-25, 2013
Americana Folk Art Fair This Weekend Cemetery Tours, Art and Music Create Festive Atmosphere
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Ellicottville’s Americana Folk Art Fair will entertain and amaze young and old this weekend, July 20–21. The free fair takes place in the village lawn by the gazebo 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day. The weekend actually launches on Friday night when “Finnegan’s Wake,” will be presented by some talented locals at the Gin Mill starting to raise funds for the continued restoration of the Jefferson Street Cemetery. Ticketed event, organized by Bob McCarthy, is sold out, but the public is invited to join the party after 9:30 p.m. Over the weekend, quality art and lively music will entertain the crowd. Freddie and Tuck will perform live on Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., as well as Tory and Rob Bedard on Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The Americana Folk Art Fair is coordinated by Bob McCarthy, Ellicottville’s goodwill ambassador, and is meant to celebrate local artists, community life and to introduce visitors to yet another facet of this charming town. Ellicottville is home to a talented and diverse group of folk artists, artisans and exceptional year-round residents who love this wonderful community. Why a folk art fair? McCarthy describes folk art as “making functional art out of something else,” and his days of collecting various items at the Springville Auction naturally led him to create an event around it. This casual, laid-back atmosphere of the Americana Folk Art Fair is unlike any other festival held in Ellicottville. “This event is about people enjoying the day in Ellicottville,” McCarthy said. “You can sit and have a conversation, enjoy the music and see some wonderful local artists.” See Americana Fair page 6
Jazz and Blues Set the Tone Music Weekend July 26–28
By Jeff Martin
When it comes to Ellicottville’s Jazz & Blues Weekend, the music speaks for itself. Heather Snyder, spokesperson for the
Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, said the event, scheduled for July 26–28, is a bit different from other chamber events in that the chamber takes a background approach. “It’s just about the music,” Snyder said. Seven bands are expected to take the main stage on Monroe Street, which isn’t the typical location for many downtown centered events. “Something like this will give some attention to Monroe Street,” Snyder said, adding that most festivals are on the main drag. “All the corners of the village should be recognized.” In addition to the main stage on Monroe Street, other performances are scheduled in bars and cafes throughout the village, including the gazebo, Ellicottville Brewing Company, the Gin Mill, Balloons, the Silver Fox and others. Main acts include B.D. Lenz, the John Troy Jazz Trio, Mick Hays Band, Mark Mazur and the Little Big Band. See Jazz and Blues page 6
Pets Before Profits: Vet Starts Pet Rescue Rx to Aid Shelters
By Jann Wiswall
Pet Rescue Rx is not just another online veterinary pharmacy, and Glenn Buckley, DVM, who is in the process of moving full-time to Ellicottville, is not your ordinary veterinarian.
Pet Rescue CEO Glenn Buckley
With two thriving veterinary hospitals in Ft. Lauderdale, Buckley used his business and medical know-how to find a way to make a difference for animal shelters across the country. And he brought the idea to western New York — where he was born and raised. Launched just a month ago, Buckley created an online veterinary pharmacy with a philanthropic purpose: all net profits from the sale of prescription and non-prescription medications sold through Pet Rescue Rx are donated to animal shelters. Customers are able to designate their favorite local shelters as the beneficiaries. Buckley commented, “I’m a regular volunteer veterinarian at a number of shelters in Ft. Lauderdale. I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it is for shelters to care for their growing populations See Pet Rescue page 8
EVL 9 Trail Run at Holiday Valley Aug. 4
By Jesse Mast
Holiday Valley Resort is getting ready to host yet another exciting day of racing. The EVL-9 Train Run offers more than nine miles of challenging trails for a true test of athletic stamina. The action takes place Aug. 4 at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center. Athletes from
several surrounding states and Canada are expected to rush into Ellicottville to take advantage of the area’s quality trails. Event organizer Mark Lawrence said the race has enjoyed quite a bit of popularity in the several years it has been held. “It grows every year,” he
said. The race’s appeal is also very widespread. In the past, runners have come from throughout Western New York, as well as Ontario and distant states such as Kentucky, Michigan and even Colorado. Formerly known as the annual Ellicottville Ultra Trail See EVL 9 Trail Run page 8
Mansfield Considers CAP Agreement with Allegany By Jann Wiswall
At the July 15, 2013, Town of Mansfield board meeting, the Town of Mansfield’s Tax Assessor Robin Pearl asked the board to consider entering into a Coordinated Assessment Program (CAP) agreement with the Town of Allegany beginning in October 2013. CAP is a state program that
partners two or more towns in a county that share the same assessor, assessment equalization rate and assessment cycle. The term of the agreement is 10 years. Its intent is to ensure that towns with similar assessment profiles use the same standards of assessment. The state pays towns in such agreements $7
per taxable parcel in a lump sum. If the towns part ways on the agreement, each town must repay a pro-rated share of the lump sum to the state. Currently, Allegany and Ellicottville are in a CAP agreement, but, according to Pearl, Ellicottville may be reconsidering the agreement. See Mansfield Board page 8
Town/Village Court Moves to Town Center August 5 Town Supports Trail Grant Application
By Jann Wiswall
The July 17 meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board was held at the Town Center (formerly the Cooperative Extension Service Building) where renovations are moving along well. Supervisor John Burrell noted that the new courtroom space is essentially
complete. The only thing left to do is to move furniture and equipment, which is scheduled to be done during the last week of July. Beginning the first week of August, court will be held at the Town Center. Burrell said directional road signs to the courts and the
Town Center will be placed at strategic intersections in Ellicottville, and everyone scheduled to be in court after August 1 will be sent information about the new court location. Burrell also reported that the Town Center’s auditorium See Town Board page 6