THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE AND THE TOWNS OF ELLICOTTVILLE, GREAT VALLEY AND MANSFIELD,
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AUGUST 16-22, 2013
It’s Local, It’s Fresh and It’s Delicious This Season’s Bounty Available at Farmers’ Markets
By Eva Potter
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Local farmer’s markets and u-pick farms are in full swing and their stalls are overflowing with fresh, locally grown produce like zucchini, corn, tomatoes, beans, eggplant, potatoes … and the list goes on. These places are tucked into all corners of the county and in between, so take advantage of this season’s healthy offerings. Get to Know Your Local Farmer The Ellicottville Farmers’ Market, which has served the area for over 20 years, is set up every Friday at 1–5 p.m. on the front lawn of the 1887 Building through the beginning of October. The actual number of vendors and products vary from week to week, but there is always a great selection of vegetables, fruits, as well as flowers, shrubs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and handmade crafts and clothing. Instead of purchasing produce that travels in shipping containers for many miles over several days, you can purchase freshly harvested foods that haven’t lost many of their nutrients in transit. Shopping at your local farmers’ market also helps support and strengthen the regional economy and the money goes directly back to the producer, while you save gas and improve your eating habits. Other farmers markets in the county include: Franklinville, Wednesdays 3–6 p.m.; REAP’s Olean Market, Saturdays 8 a.m. –2 p.m.; Southern Tier Farmers Market in Olean, Fridays 2–7 p.m.; and Salamanca Farmers Market, Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 5 p m. See Season’s Bounty page 8
HoliMont Summer Projects in Full Swing
By Jann Wiswall
HoliMont has been keeping its full-time building and grounds staff busy since the end of last ski season as the resort invested some $400,000 for repairs, upgrades, infrastructure improvements and new features to ensure that
winter 2013-14 is the best it can be for members and guests alike. Lift and snowmaking equipment maintenance is always a number one priority, and this year is no exception. Crews have rebuilt and repainted the Meadow chairlift to give it an updated look to complement the Exhibition Express highspeed detachable quad lift that was installed last summer. The landscaping project, which includes steps that approach the Exhibition Express, is progressing nicely. In addition, crews have been testing, repairing and replacing inground water and air lines to perfect the resort’s snowmaking system. HoliMont’s diesel generator has been revamped and converted so that it can run primarily on gas, the ignition systems on two other gas generators in HoliMont’s power plant have been upgraded and road repairs have been See HoliMont page 8
IBO Returns to Ellicottville Next Summer
by Eva Potter
Celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2014
Bowhunters will be excited to learn that the IBO World Championship is coming back to Ellicottville in 2014 and 2015 — and with a few improvements.
In a personal interview with the Ellicottville Times, Bryan Marcum, IBO president, said the World Championship will be back at Holiday Valley Aug. 7–10, 2014, and Aug. 13–16, 2015. Last weekend’s World Championship at Seven Springs drew over 1,400 shooters from 7 countries, including South Africa and Australia, and Ellicottville can look forward to a similar turnout to mark IBO’s 30th anniversary next year. Marcum said, “We’ve seen tremendous (membership) growth over the last 30 years … between 6,000–8,000 members at any given time.” What is IBO? “The IBO was formed back in 1984,” explained Marcum. “Next year will be our 30th year anniversary of our organization. IBO See IBO Returns page 6
Village Board Wrestles with Water/Sewer Rates
By Jann Wiswall
The new water and sewer rates for the Village of Ellicottville continue to be a source of controversy, and the Village Board is considering whether or not to revise the law. At a protracted meeting on Monday, August 12, the board again heard from a small-business owner, Bridget
Ward of The Holiday Shoppe, whose business is in a newly established commercial class. The new class of businesses — defined as those with 5/8inch or 1-inch meters and low water and sewer usage — previously were being charged at the residential rate. The new classification brings their minimum water/sewer rates up to $256.30 per quarter,
approximately $150 more than the new minimum residential rates. Mayor Charlie Coolidge, along with Jim Campolong, who developed the new rules, regulations and rate structure through engineering firm Nussbaumer & Clarke, explained the rationale behind the new law, saying that
proceeds from which benefit a variety of community charities and nonprofit organizations. The event lasts five days and puts a spotlight not only on the organizations that depend on the funds that are raised but also on the geographical area.
Bruce Wakefield, a Gowanda resident, said he’s ridden his bike in the event the past four years. He’s been especially proud to help with the Southern Tier Military Support Group. As a veteran of the United
See Village Board page 8
Bikers for Charity Next Weekend Bradner Stadium Hosts Annual Rally in the Valley
By Jeff Martin
The wildly popular event featuring motorcycles and the charities that benefit from them will be held once again in the valley on Aug. 21–25 in Olean. This is the 11th year for the Rally in the Valley, the
See Rally in the Valley page 3
ECS Board Prepares for 2013-14
By Jann Wiswall
With the first day of school just three weeks away, the ECS Board of Education had a full agenda at its meeting on Aug. 13, 2013, following two public hearings. One hearing was for approval to use not more than $25,000 from the Repair Reserve Fund to rehabilitate the cafeteria. The second was to approve changes to the school’s Code of
Conduct and Discipline Code. No members of the public were present to comment on either issue, and both were reviewed and unanimously approved by the Board. Middle/ High School Principal Bob Miller said that information about the changes to the Code of Conduct will be shared with students, parents and teachers.
The first topic on the regular agenda was an update on the capital project. The architectural plans are now considerably completed and detailed estimating is well under way. Superintendent Mark Ward said there will be a full presentation of updated drawings and budget figures at its next meeting on Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. See ECS Board page 6