THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE AND THE TOWNS OF ELLICOTTVILLE, GREAT VALLEY AND MANSFIELD,
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JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2013
Big Events Abound Sing the Blues and Get Happy at Jazz and Blues Weekend By Jann Wiswall
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Ellicottville and surrounding communities never let the dog days of summer get them down when so many activities are available for folks of all ages and interests. The next several weeks offer fabulous music, a host of family-friendly events, great eats and so much more! Take a look at what’s in store and make plans today to visit and stay awhile! Jazz and Blues Weekend – July 26-28 Ellicottville’s Jazz and Blues Weekend is truly a unique experience. Wander through the village and choose from a variety of jazz and blues performance areas along the streets and in the restaurants, bars and nightclubs all weekend long. Seven bands will take the main stage on Monroe Street, just off the main drag. Other performances are scheduled in bars and cafes throughout the village, including the Town Gazebo, the Gin Mill, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Balloons, Madigan’s and others. Main acts include B.D. Lenz, the Mick Hays Band, Mark Mazur and the Little Big Band, and more. See page 3 for the full lineup. 6th Annual OnoFest – July 27 The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development and the Onoville Marina is sponsoring its sixth annual OnoFest at the Marina this weekend from 1-9:30 p.m. The family-oriented event See Big Events page 7
Affordable Fine Art and Demo Derby a Smashing Tradition in Gunsolus Family Bite-Sized Tastes Art in the Park and Taste of Olean This Sunday Time to loosen that belt a few notches, gather family and friends, and head down to the 64th Annual Art in the Park and the 23rd Annual Taste of Olean on July 28, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown
Community College on North Union Street in Olean. The Arts: Art in the Park, sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, is now in its 64th year. The one-day juried outdoor art festival is dedicated to excellence in the visual arts as well as enhancing and promoting the visual arts and the talented artists in the area. Jurors Mikel Wintermantel and Evelyn Penman will award ribbons for Best of Show and two Juror’s Choice prizes at 1 p.m. Visitors will be able to browse and shop among painters, jewelers, photographers, wood workers, toymakers and more. Artists include Cherie Antle, John Balacki, Robin Zefers Clark, Lisa Conklin, Denise Drummond, Patricia Eckstrom, Jane Hittner, Sean Huntington, Elizabeth Jankowski, Dee Marra, Elise Matthews, Kristina See Art and Taste page 9
Lots of Free or Low-Cost Fun in Little Valley Swimming and Lessons, Summer and Winter Soccer, Ice Skating
By Jeff Martin
There are some big recreational secrets you may not know about in Little Valley.
Peggy Root, clerk/treasurer for the village, said it’s not uncommon that both residents and neighbors are unaware of the variety of offerings the village has. “People are surprised,” Root said. “Some people don’t expect a lot from a little town.” For example, the village has a large community pool that’s free every day from 12–7 p.m. Root said the village encourages everyone to attend with a village resident, but that’s not enforced. “Residents pay for the service in a lot of ways,” she said, “so we’d like to encourage residents only, but we don’t turn anyone away.” That goes for swimming lessons, too. The program, ranging from toddler to advanced, See Fun in Little Valley page 8
By Jeff Martin
The Gunsolus family of Cattaraugus has been a smash hit in the demolition derby circuit over the years. Jim Gunsolus and his son, Bryan, have amassed over 100 trophies from wins in Western New York and Ohio. This spring, Bryan won the demo in Cuba, and now he has set his
crosshairs on the demo contest at the Cattaraugus County Fair on July 29. For Jim, demo derbies — and the inherent danger involved in them — continue to hold his family spellbound. Jim said, “People are watching something they don’t dare do because it’s dangerous, very dangerous.”
Drivers will crowd into the grandstand arena on Monday night and, again, on the last night of the fair with one mission: smash opponents’ vehicles into submission and be the last one driving. Popular since the mid ‘60s, demolition derbies are spectacles that speak to all drivers who See Demo Derby page 11
CCIDA Approves HoliMont, Ontario Knife Proposals By Jann Wiswall
The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency’s Board of Directors approved a proposal for sales tax abatement for several projects underway at HoliMont this summer, as well as a sale/ leaseback agreement for Franklinville’s Ontario Knife Company.
The HoliMont proposal relates to several infrastructure and construction activities that are in process at HoliMont. These projects are not related to the WestMont Ridge Project, which was approved for abatements and sale/leaseback arrangements by CCIDA at its May meeting.
The $400,000-plus in projects includes improving snowmaking equipment and infrastructure, generator improvements, road repairs, lift house renovations and main chalet restroom renovations. In addition, HoliMont is building a log warming cabin at the top of the Cascade chairlift, See CCIDA page 9
‘Serenade on Broadway’ at Holiday Valley Dinner Theater Aug. 9 by Eva Potter
It’s not too late to buy tickets for the Aug. 9 performance of “Serenade on Broadway” to be performed dinner-theater style at the Lodge at Holiday Valley. Presented by Enchante Cabaret of Bradford, Pa., “Serenade on Broadway” is a
live musical revue with songs with wonderful food and from the biggest Broadway entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. shows like “Phantom of the and includes three delicious Opera,” “Wicked,” “Les dinner choices including prime Miserables,” “Cats” and more. rib, cedar planked salmon or Tickets for dinner and the show roast Cornish game hen. The are $60 and can be purchased show will begin after dessert by calling (716) 699-2010. and will be performed on a The evening filled See Serenade on Broadway page 6