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July 19-20 Americana Folk Art Fair, Ellicottville July 23 Mountain Bike Race Series at Holiday Valley
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Looking for a free, familyfriendly activity for this weekend? Then head to the quaint village of Ellicottville for the sixth annual Americana Folk Art & Music Fair taking place July 19–20 in the Ellicottville Village Square (Town Hall and Gazebo area), where local artists will show their creations and demonstrate their craft from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Local resident Bob McCarthy originally organized the first fair as a fundraiser to help the Ellicottville Historical Society purchase a new furnace for its museum many years ago. The laid back event has become an annual family favorite and continues to grow in popularity. This year, the Americana Folk Art & Music Fair kicks off Friday evening, July 18, at the Town Center (next to Nannen Arboretum) with a Dancin’ and Romancin’ Hillbilly Style party including racing, dancing and beer. At 6 p.m., the entire family is invited to watch or participate in the Hillbilly NASCAR race, involving “old, beat up, riding lawnmowers.” You’ll even see a motorized picnic table outfitted with all the bells and whistles including a patio umbrella! Racers must complete 10 laps. While there is no trophy, the winner takes home mega bragging rights. The party continues from 7 to 11 p.m. with the Dancin’ and Romancin’ Hillbilly Style
July 25-27 Jazz and Blues Weekend July 26 Jefferson St. Cemetery Walking Tour July 27 - August 2 Cattaraugus County Fair August 2 Art of Rescue August 7 -10 International Bowhunters Org. World Championships at Holiday Valley August 16-17 Taste of Ellicottville August 23 Tuscan Moon, Michael Kerns Tribute
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Fun for All at the Cattaraugus County Fair Craig Morgan and Scotty McCreery in Concert through Aug. 3 in Little Valley! Returning for its 172nd year, this fair really has something for everyone. Looking for chills and thrills? Look no further than the fantastic midway, chock full of 21 rides for kids of all ages. Get dizzy, fly through the sky or navigate through the fun house — no matter which rides you choose, you’re sure to have a blast! All that fun makes you work up an appetite and, of course, there’s no shortage of delectable goodies at every turn at the fair. Check out stand after stand of sweet treats, foods on sticks and anything you can imagine deep fried. (Calorie By Alicia Dziak Midway rides, animals, grandstand counting not recommended.) Looking forward to the agricultural side of the entertainment and delicious food — so much fun See Catt County Fair page 5 awaits at the Cattaraugus County Fair, July 28
East Tank Project to Break Ground Interest Expressed in Reviving Meals on Wheels By Jann Wiswall
At the Ellicottville Town Board meeting on July 16, Town Supervisor John Burrell reported that all paperwork is signed and a preconstruction meeting with contractors and MDA
Engineering was held Tuesday, meaning that the East Tank Project is officially underway. Town Engineer and MDA Engineering President Mark Alianello said that the “good team” of contractors will break ground on July 28 and the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October. The East Tank Project involves installing a new water tank on the east side of Ellicottville and connecting water lines throughout the town, the village of Ellicottville, WestMont Ridge in Mansfield and Snow Pine in Great Valley. The project will alleviate water pressure problems throughout the area, improve fire hydrant performance and allow expansion efforts for See East Tank Project page 5
September 19-21 Rock n’ Roll Weekend September 27-28 National Alpaca Farm Days October 4 Headstands for Humanity October 11-12 Ellicottville’s Fall Festival November 7-8 Beer and Wine Festival
Night Lights at Ellicottville’s Nannen Deemed Success Show will Return in 2015 Despite fighting off some cool and damp weather early in the show, NIGHT LIGHTS at Ellicottville’s Nannen
Arboretum was deemed a success by show producers and community leaders. For four consecutive weekends concluding on June 7, NIGHT LIGHTS transformed the Nannen Arboretum with
colorful and creative lights, as well as art and entertainment. NIGHT LIGHTS is expected to return to the Nannen Arboretum in 2015. Positive feedback and good See Night Lights Sucess page 9
Village Board Tackles Trash Collection, Water Mains Approves $530K+ in Spending
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Village Mayor Charles Coolidge informed the board at its Monday, July 14 meeting that Nu Way Sanitation, the village’s trash collection company, is going out of
business at the end of July and, therefore, is breaking its contract with the village. The board approved Coolidge’s request to get emergency estimates from at least two other companies and to sign the shortest-term contract that can be negotiated with the low
bidder. Every effort will be made to provide continuous service during the transition period. Business from the Floor Persistent problems with the village’s aging water lines continue to challenge residents See Village Board, page 8
Jazz It Up in Ellicottville Next Weekend Live Music from Bars, Restaurants and Outdoors By Alicia Dziak
It’s time to sing, dance, relax, wander and be part of something really special! Next weekend brings another way to be part of the nonstop Ellicottville scene — Jazz and Blues Weekend fills the village
with three days of incredible live music. And what makes a July weekend of live music even better? Listening to it won’t cost you a penny! Plan to spend the weekend in Ellicottville July 25-27 for a variety of blues tunes at
many of Ellicottville’s fine establishments. Musical performances will be scattered throughout the village at the Gin Mill, Madigan’s, Balloons, Ellicottville Brewing Company, The Silver Fox See Jazz It Up page 4
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Construction on the renovation of Ellicottville Central School is scheduled to begin July 29, but if you’re expecting to see wrecking balls and demolition of the gym, you’ll have to wait. The first step in the process is environmental remediation, which is mostly behind the scenes. Superintendent Mark Ward explained that notices about the environmental work will be announced in local papers and on signage placed outside of the building. The goal is to complete asbestos abatement and other related work before school begins. Meanwhile, final contracts for the general contractor and the electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors should be signed by school board president Carl Calarco in the next week or two, allowing for final planning and scheduling of their work. School based preparations have begun in earnest — most impacted rooms have been emptied, temporary storage units for sporting equipment have been ordered and plans for holding middle/high school physical education classes during construction are being developed. New Tablet Computers Ward said parents of all rising juniors and advanced sophomores will be receiving a letter in August explaining policies related to the tablet computers being supplied to those students. Parents will be asked to purchase insurance on the tablets, which will enable students to take their computers home throughout
the year. If parents opt out of purchasing insurance, their children will only be permitted to use their devices at school. Status Updates Ward reported that the school’s insurance carrier will cover most of the repair bill for the bus garage roof that was damaged by high winds this spring. The new copiers that have been ordered will arrive this week; staff will be trained on their use. The board approved Ward’s recommendation to sell two vehicles and some used equipment on a website called Auctions International. In addition, the board approved a plan to look for and purchase a used pickup truck for the school on that site, which is widely used by schools and other organizations across the country. The board will allow Ward to authorize a bid of up to $23,000 for its purchase if one becomes available. Bids from area auto dealers also will be obtained. School staff will inspect the vehicles before completing any purchase. Ward also announced that Leah Klahn has been hired as a full-time elementary teacher. Klahn holds a professional teaching certificate in NYS Childhood Education 1-6, a master’s degree and additional graduate credit hours, and also has extensive special education teaching experience. She will be teaching the third grade come September. Regents Results Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller provided the board with statistical analyses of this year’s Regents exam scores compared with the
2013 scores and a look at the five-year trend. The good news is that more students received passing grades or better over 2013 on the English Language Arts, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, U.S. History and Biology exams. While there was a small drop in the number of total students passing Chemistry, there was a significant increase in students passing that exam with a grade of 85 percent or better. A surprising drop in the number of students passing the Integrated Algebra exam (69 percent of students passed, compared to 95 percent last year) has the staff’s attention. Miller said that these were “not the results we were hoping for,� but explained that 2014 was the first year the state has offered two Integrated Algebra exams — the second is based on the new Common Core curriculum — and felt that students may have been overloaded with two exams on their plates on top of a new curriculum. Teachers and administrators will be working hard to improve results next year. Relatively small drops over last year also were seen on the Earth Science, Global History and Geometry exams, but as Miller pointed out, a 2 or 3 percent change can be the result of one student’s grade. The next meeting of the school board will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. During that meeting, the board expects to review and/or approve the 2014-15 District Code of Conduct and other school policies. All are welcome to attend.
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Ladies, gentlemen and children are all invited to relax and enjoy a day at the lake by attending the Allegany Mountain Resort (formerly Rainbow Lake) 2014 fundraiser for Hospice of Western New York on Saturday, July 26. The day starts with a walk around the lake at 9 a.m. followed by a children’s ceremony at 10:30 a.m., when live butterflies and balloons will be released in remembrance of the many children who lost their battle with cancer. A three-course luncheon takes place at noon ($10 adult, $5 under 12) during which you will be entertained by a barbershop quartet and a fabulous comic fashion show. After lunch, there will be a watermelon eating contest. Like-new $5 purses will be for
Sue Young, pictured in the middle with basket in front. sale and dozens of gift baskets will be raffled with the drawing at 4 p.m. A dance at 8 p.m. will be followed by a 9:15 p.m. candlelight ceremony in honor of deceased family and friends. In 2010, Sue Young started doing fundraisers “to keep a promise to our lord I had made when I was dealing with breast cancer.� The first three years, Sue held a fundraiser to raise money for the National Breast Cancer
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URGENT: Food Pantry Volunteers Needed By Jann Wiswall
The Ellicottville Food Pantry is desperately seeking volunteers to pick up and unload donated food once or twice per month. The Food Pantry of Western New York delivers Ellicottville’s supply of food to Salamanca. Volunteers are needed to pick up the boxes of canned and fresh food (which comes on pallets) there and unload it at the pantry at the United Church of Ellicottville. Folks with strong backs and roomy vehicles are preferred. Pick up times are flexible. “Every month, 50-60 everyday working people in our community who don’t earn enough to make ends meet, who earn a few dollars too much per month to qualify for public assistance, or who are going through a rough patch rely on the food pantry to feed their families,� said Annie Widger, who volunteers as co-director of the Ellicottville Food Pantry. She points out that volunteering is a great resume addition, especially for high school and college students. And the personal rewards are priceless. For details, contact Widger at 716-378-9419.
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Pictured left to right: Mark Huber, Towne BMW and Mini; Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley; Lisa Booz, Camp Good Days; Kevin Kelly, i-Evolve; Bryan LeFauve, SKM Group). programming for this group. Past activities have ranged from belly dancing lessons to pottery to candy making. “No matter the diagnosis, no matter the staging or prognosis, women need to bond, share, provide comfort and support and most of all — laugh,” said Lisa Booz, Camp Good Days regional director. “Well-being for a cancer patient isn’t just physical, it is emotional and spiritual. Camp Good Days provides an environment open to these needs and the friendships flourish.” Sponsors for Boarding for Breast Cancer include Holiday Valley, SKM Group,
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Steakhouse and at the outdoor Monroe Street Main Stage, where family-friendly acts will entertain all on the street closed to traffic. Ellicottville’s Jazz and Blues weekend began in 1998 and has been going strong ever since. “The event used to take place in May and was all indoors. It has been moved to July within the last five years because the weather is more consistent so the Monroe Street Main Stage could be added for family-friendly outdoor performances,” said Heather Snyder, media and communications coordinator of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. And what can visitors expect from such an event? “It is a really relaxing, family-friendly weekend event that is completely free,” Snyder said. “There is live music on the Monroe Street
Main Stage in the afternoon, both Saturday and Sunday, which gives families the chance to expose their children to a different genre of music.” Monroe Street Main Stage family-friendly performances include Sol Y Sombra (a Latin jazz ensemble) on Saturday, July 26, from 1–4 p.m., and BLUZEINN (a jazz/blues ensemble) on Sunday, July 27, from 1–4 p.m. Other entertainment includes the Friday night blues: Speedy Parker Band at the Gin Mill at 9 p.m. and Brandon Santini at Balloons at 7 p.m. On Saturday, choose from Fredonia Student Modern Jazz Quartet at the EBC Beer Garden 1–4 p.m., Hoagy and the Blues Bombers at Madigan’s 5–9 p.m., B.D. Lenz at Balloons 6–10 p.m., NY Standard Time at The Silver Fox from 7–10 p.m., the Heavenly Chilbillies at the Gin Mill 9 p.m. and Mojo Hand Blues Band at Ellicottville
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Canadians are Better Than Americans at Parenting Celebrities I do not mean to offend Americans who might be reading this column, but the fact is — Canadians have much better parenting skills than you. Take your very own designated whack job, Lindsay Lohan, for instance. Lindsay is a Hollywood actress who has starred in such movies as I Drive Drunk, Above The Law And Into Rehab, Parole is For the Breaking, The $2,500 Necklace Heist, The Ankle Bracelet Fashion Statement, The Woman Who Ran into My Fists, My Best Friend Cocaine and Car Wrecks I, II, and III. And the amazing thing is that she has accomplished this impressive body of work all alone. Now take our most famous wiener-head, Canadian Justin Bieber. A teen heartthrob and baby crooner, Justin is best known for such hits as I Too Drive Drunk, Raggin’ On The N-Word, Faces Are To Spit On, I Beat Up My Limo Driver, I Turned My Neighbour’s House Into An Omelet, From Hooters To Hookers In Just One Year, the Year My Voice Changed. For the record, there is no comparison between America’s most embarrassing halfwit and Canada’s child nitwit. Our kid is much more creative. Whereas Lindsay just hauls off and punches people she doesn’t like, Justin peppers their houses with fresh eggs. While Lindsay is always being caught with dope, Justin Bieber was once found to be in the possession of an illegal monkey. Honest. It was Germany, that customs officials removed a Capuchin monkey named Molly from Bieber’s possession. The monkey was helping him fill out his immigration form. But my point is that while Lindsay Lohan is breaking laws and skipping court appearances, her parents are nowhere to be seen. But whenever Justin Bieber breaks the law, his father Jeremy is right there beside him. Last January in Miami, when By Joyce Fisher, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Justin used a yellow Lamborghini to drag race with his buddy Crazy Khalil in a red Ferrari on a public street, while drunk, he was subsequently clocked at 136 miles per hour in a residential area and arrested for Driving Under the Influence and ... and his Dad Jeremy was right there beside him. In fact, police said that his father helped set up the road blocks to make the illegal drag race possible. Yeah. And presumably his father attended the pre-race strategy session at which his son admitted consuming marijuana, prescription drugs and alcohol. Think about it—when Lindsay Lohan was charged with stealing that $2,500 gold necklace from a Los Angeles jewelry store, was her father spotted at the wheel of the getaway car? No. When Lindsay assaulted another patient at the Betty Ford Clinic, was her mother at her side to give the victim the mandatory eight count? No. When Lindsay was leaving the Hookah Lounge club in Hollywood and hit the manager with her new Porsche, and then left the scene of the accident, did one of her parents come by later with a bag of cash to buy the man’s silence? No. It seems that no matter what this girl does, her parents are never there for her! But Jeremy Bieber? Well, he would be voted Minor Hockey Father of the Year if Justin was a hockey player instead of a one-kid, crime spree. Just a month after Dad helped his son blast that Lamborghini through a quiet Miami neighbourhood at breakneck speed, there he was again, giving his unconditional support to his son, the singer, as they smoked dope at 30,000 feet. While on their way to the Super Bowl in February in their private, chartered jet, Justin Bieber, his father and their entourage of 10 people were repeatedly warned by the flight crew to stop smoking marijuana. The plane “reeked” of
pot and there was so much smoke in the cockpit, the pilots put on their oxygen masks fearing they themselves would get high and later test positive for drug use. Not only did they ignore the warnings, Justin and his father got so verbally abusive with the flight attendant, the pilot had her stay in the cockpit for her own protection. American fathers could learn an awful lot from Canadian dads like Jeremy Bieber, who is not only Justin’s guardian and protector, but the father and son are ‘buds.’ Okay more like those Purple Haze buds that really pack a punch. Recently, after learning Justin Bieber is a Canadian who lives in Los Angeles and has a valid U.S. work permit, 275,000 Americans signed a petition that was presented to the White House demanding Justin Bieber be deported from the United States. Nothing came of it. However, last week here in Canada, we passed a federal law making it mandatory for anyone who owns property in the United States to revoke Canadian citizenship and automatically become a card-carrying American. Yeah, as of now, Justin Bieber is yours, America. “It is with great sadness that we relinquish any claim to the pop singer blah, blah, blah.” Oh, and you know who owns a winter home in Florida? Toronto Mayor Rob Ford! Please enjoy the trials and tribulations of your two most recent citizens. The average Canadian IQ just shot up seven points. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
to the roots would work fine. Mechanical: Tillage may be effective for large areas Spring has come and gone but may initially expose and with it, the weeds have more seeds for germination. grown by leaps and bounds. Seeds can remain viable in Garlic Mustard: The weed that has invaded my the soil for up to five years. property and the neighboring This is why you will have Coming to a Garden lots is called garlic mustard to be vigilant for a number (Alliaria petiolata). Near You of years to achieve complete Garlic mustard is a noxious, eradication. Take note — invasive weed. It produces chemicals that inhibit plants will flower again after mowing, which the growth of other plants, fungi and butterfly stimulates crown growth and side roots. Even if larvae, and crowds out native plants because of the plant is only in bud, you must remove the its invasive mat-like growth pattern. Just a note: plant from the site as they can still form viable The reason they call it garlic mustard is if you seeds. rub the leaf between your fingers it does smell Chemical: Always follow labels exactly as like garlic! written and use only herbicides legal for the This plant can grow up to 4 feet tall, and it site you are treating. Herbicides are effective produces one flowering stalk with four-petal, on rosettes. Spraying in the spring or fall with white flowers clustered at the end of the stems glyphosate is the most effective chemical in early April–May. Mature leaves are triangular control. The products containing 2,4-D do not with longer teeth edges, which become smaller significantly control this weed. at the top of the plant. The rosettes, the young At my home, I am making headway on finally plants, have kidney-shaped leaves (this is what ridding my property of this plant. This is the you will see now that it is summer). third year we have been working on it. I use a If left untended, this weed can completely combination of methods as advised above, hand cover a field, vacant lot or forest floor. It is a pulling around flowerbeds and hedges, and non-native biennial herb and spreads by seed; chemical application on the abandoned field biennial means that it grows from a seed the first behind our property. I have also taken on the task year into a rosette stage plant and flowers the of educating our neighbors to this very invasive following year. Dense shade or sunny sites, this plant. plant is able to grow in almost any condition (if For more information go to Cornell’s website: only all our plants were so adaptable)! http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/oneida/home%20 You can control this weed; however, your garden/WEEDS/Garlic%20Mustard.pdf control(s) may require a number of years to be completely successful, and you may find it necessary to combine methods for complete removal. Here are three ways to control this plant: Manual: Pull “mature plants” in the early spring or cut the flowering stalk to the ground. IMPORTANT — remove the stems and flowers from the site. Do not put in compost or weed pile as seeds can live over the winter and start the cycle all over. Do not try to pull the rosettes, they will break at the roots and allow the plant to resprout. A shovel or garden tool that can get down
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Quilts: Visual Connections to the Past by Mary Fox
Quilting is an art form enjoyed by women for hundreds of years. On Sunday, July 20 at St John’s Episcopal Church, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., you will be able to see quilts handed down from generation to generation as well as purchase new quilted items made by local artists. Barb Phelan, a local quilt maker, will be outside the church giving an interactive demonstration of how quilts are made today. “If you can sew, you can make a quilt,” she said. The quilts will be displayed across the pews of the 177year-old St. John’s Church, the perfect setting for a walk back in time. There is no charge to go in and experience an American folk art that has survived the years, to enjoy the colors and workmanship of the quilts on display, and imagine the ladies who in the long ago laboriously stitched them by hand. There are many aids, the sewing machine being the most important, to making quilts today that make it much easier than the hand stitching done by our grandmothers. Women sewed the family’s clothing by hand, saving the scraps of material to use in making quilts. While a labor of necessity, women were creative in the
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patterns, colors and stitches used in their quilts. Quilting was also a social event when women could gather to visit while they stitched. If you have a favorite old or new handmade quilt you would like to show, there is still time to take it to Amy Ewel at the Quilt Shop behind St. John’s
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public safety and development. During the meeting this past Wednesday, the board had one last loose end that needed to be tied up regarding a small piece of land adjacent to the tank site off Route 219 that currently is in a conservation district. The board will ask the town planning board to make a zoning change on that land. In other business, the board approved a new pay rate for two positions in the summer youth program. The head lifeguard will be paid $10 per hour and the head counselor will be paid $9 per hour. Burrell said that he had spoken with Lisa Swayziack at the Department of Aging and asked again about reviving the Meals on Wheels lunch service at the Town Center. Burrell said the request has been stalled at the county level for several months. He and other board members recalled that there was strong community interest in the program for elderly residents and that a show of interest on their part with the county might help move the effort along. Burrell relayed a complaint from an area homeowner whose house is currently vacant and for sale and is being shown by realtors. Apparently, someone used a toilet while on
the premises and the toilet was left running. She discovered the problem when she received a water/sewer bill that was hundreds of dollars more than the normal minimum usage rate. The board sympathized with her dilemma, but noted that town policy states that if the water and sewer system was used, the bill must be paid. It was suggested, however, that the owner probably had recourse with the realtor responsible. The town can help her pinpoint the date the problem began in order to help her make her argument. Village Attorney Kathleen Moriarty said the owner could, if necessary, take the violator to small claims court. Engineer’s Report In addition to discussion of the East Tank Project, Alianello reported that the village board asked the town board to review its new contract with the village’s engineering firm, Nussbaumer & Clarke, for a long list of projects it must do to prepare for the new wastewater treatment plant (see Village Board story). Alianello felt the firm’s estimate was reasonable and thorough and saw no issues. The board concurred. Alianello also noted that telephone service at the water
department will be cancelled at the end of the month since there is rarely anyone there to answer it. Legal Issues Town Attorney Kathleen Moriarty reported on projects she has been investigating for the board. First, she shared the county’s Alarm System Law, which could be adopted by the town if the town abolishes its own local law on alarm systems. The board will review the document and revisit the issue next month. Next, she explained the steps that must be taken to hold a referendum on turning an elected position into an appointed one. The board is interested in doing so with the town highway superintendent position. She said that in order to get the issue on the November 2014 ballot, the resolution must be in the hands of the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections by mid September. The board agreed to do all that is necessary to make that happen. The next meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Village/Town Hall.
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show? This year’s fair includes 4-H horse shows, goat shows, donkey and mule shows, rabbit shows, sheep shows and barnyard Olympics. And don’t forget the loads of awesome entertainment! New this year is the Great Little Bear Show, where black bears perform tricks and are rewarded with a marshmallow. Returning favorites include Commerford’s Petting Zoo, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Olde Indian River Lumberjack Show, The Comedy Act of Lee Germain & Judy, Horses, Horses, Horses and Chainsaw Carvings. This year’s grandstand entertainment kicks off with the Demolition Derby (free with fair admission) on July 28. Imagine the fun of watching old cars smash as they round the track until they peter out!
On July 29, the WNY Pro Farm Stock Tractor Pull (free with fair admission) hits the circuit, followed by two concerts, by Craig Morgan (tickets start at $20) and Scotty McCreery, (tickets start at $20) on July 30 and 31, respectively. On Aug. 1, the Monster Truck Rally (additional $5) rolls into the pit, followed by the Big Rig Pulling Series (additional $5) on Aug. 2. The fair concludes with the Championship Demolition Derby (additional $5) on Aug. 3. General admission to the fair includes all rides and entertainment (except for certain grandstand entertainment noted above). Pre-sale general admission is $7, available through July 27 at the fairgrounds and at Cattaraugus County Bank in Little Valley, Salamanca,
Jamestown, Randolph, Springville, South Dayton, Franklinville and Dunkirk, as well as Olean Area Community Banks. General admission at the gate is $10. Save even more during Senior Citizen Day on Thursday, July 31 and 15 & Under Youth Day on Wednesday, July 30. Both deals run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $6. The Cattaraugus County Fair gives you so much bang for your buck and is the perfect way to spend quality time with family and friends without breaking the bank. Head over to the fairgrounds at 501 Erie St. in Little Valley and start making some memories! For more information, including a complete schedule of events throughout the fair, visit www.cattarauguscofair. com.
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music party at the Town Center (next to Nannen Arboretum), where the Twobadours will keep you groovin’ all evening long for just a $10 donation. Hillbilly costumes are optional. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., come to Ellicottville and chat with dozens of artists, learn about their talents and watch as they demonstrate their work. Media represented include alpaca fiber art, ceramics, copper and other metals, wood, stained glass, and more. Each day features music, alpacas, ducks and other critters the kids will love, delicious food — including fresh pie and lemonade stands courtesy of the Lund and Arena families — and the Ellicottville Rotary Club’s specialty hot dog wagon. As you wander, check out the variety of beautiful pieces like folk art birdhouses and cottages, homemade pies, paintings, photographic prints, pottery, jewelry, rustic forest furniture, stained glass pieces, woven articles and carved works. Get a close-up look as artists weave, spin, carve and work with a variety of other materials. Artists will happily explain their craft to festivalgoers. At 2 p.m. on Saturday,
you won’t want to miss the live auction to benefit the Ellicottville Historical Society, featuring pieces of art from the artists showing at the fair, along with other donated items. It’s a great way to pick up beautiful art for yourself or as a unique gift for that special someone.
And on Sunday, you’ll want to be sure to return for the Quilting Workshop and Quilt Show on the grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Washington and Jefferson Street. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you will be able to view an heirloom quilt exhibition and purchase new quilted items made by local artists. If you are an artist interested in participating, come for the weekend. Setup is absolutely free. The only request is that artists donate a piece of their work to be sold at Saturday’s auction. Please call Bob McCarthy at (716) 378-0916 with any questions you may have.
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Beer & Burgers: The Gin Mill 24 Taps, Where to Start? by The Usual Gang of Idiots
The Commander here: Summer is slower and more relaxed in E’ville, as it should be. But slower and relaxed does not mean boring with nothing to do. As you may recall, on my last summer hike to Ellicottville, I rode over with friends and trekked to John Harvard’s for a little beer sampling. This time we met in E’ville proper, right in the “flashing yellow light� heart of town. For me, the heart of Ellicottville is the Gin Mill, both because of its location and the atmosphere inside. The walls boast of its history, the floor of its longevity, the staff of its “welcome-ness.� I was invited to meet up with The Usual Gang of Idiots (UGOI), so I brought my wife along for the ride and moral support — you see she has more morals. Parking has always been easy for me. There is usually a spot close to where you want to be. If it is a busy time in town, you can usually find a space down by the post office or back of EBC. This time I found one right in front and met the gang sitting in the back dining area. During ski season, the UGOI can be found sitting at one of the
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window seats — arguably the best seats in town — for an early Saturday lunch. So this was my first time sitting in the back. The back area is more kid friendly, which is good because we have been known to be a bit childish at times. One reason, probably the most important reason, we choose the Gin Mill for our ski season lunches is the selection of draught beers. They can offer whatever they fancy and what they offer, we fancy. They have also been known to open the doors early for us when skiing was not so good and the beer sounded oh so much better. Our server Bree (I can remember this name ‌ it’s a kind of cheese and I like cheese), put beers in front of us. On this early summer weeknight, I started out with a Loose Cannon IPA that hit its mark. Bittersweet hoppy start, smooth middle, with a hoppy end. My wife, was rearranging the table and spilled her beer — and after a gasp from the crowd — Bree, one of the bartenders, and owner Ed rushed in for cleanup. Our dinner started with a sampler appetizer. It offered a little bit of everything, from deep fried pickles to zucchini fries to more traditional onion rings. It was a perfect choice for our party. Then, I tried their everyday offering, French onion soup, and I can see why they offer it every day. It was fantastic! I have sampled many in the area and theirs is top shelf. My wife and I split the Firecracker Burger, (beef patty, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce and a spicy sauce) and signature Gin Mill fries. The burger was red, white and blue GOOD with a good jalapeno kick, but not overpowering. I hope they keep this on the menu year round — maybe call it the UGOI Burger. The fries were golden, seasoned and light. I finished my meal with a Smutty
Nose Porter and had a nice conversation with the bartender. Cranky Pants here: Once again, the Commander dragged me over to Ellicottville and forced me to have a good time. I also brought my wife, as I am not to go out unchaperoned. We walked into one of my favorite places in EVL, the Gin Mill. One of the main reasons I love the Gin Mill so much is its 24 different taps. Each one pours a unique and great beer. Upon entering, I instantly recognized one of the bartenders. He is one of my co-workers from my day job — it was his first 15 minutes on the job and I had the honor of receiving his first pour. (He also had the honor of his first cleanup courtesy of Mrs. Commander.) I sipped a perfect glass of Loose Cannon from Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe, Md. It’s a great beer that has six different kinds of hops that are added three different times during the brewing process. It’s an excellent IPA that’s bold enough to stand out with spicy foods, such as the Firecracker Burger, which I also had. As the Commander said, I wish they would make it part of their regular menu. My second choice was Elder Betty brewed by Magic Hat Brewery in South Burlington, Vt. It’s a Weiss-style ale brewed with elderberries. I’ve had Elder Betty before, but never on tap — it’s a much better beer on tap. The bitterness of the berries complements the hops and, being a wheat beer, it still stays light. I can see enjoying a few of these on a hot summer day, with a DD of course! The Commander and I were off in Maine for a week to marry off his number two daughter and along the way, we sampled more than a few brews. Now, we’re back to continue our EVL adventures.
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EVL-4 and EVL-9 Trail Runs Hit Holiday Valley July 27 By Alicia Dziak
Summertime in Western New York means lots of outlets to get your workout in, and trail runs are a popular way to do just that. It’s cardio with a big dose of adventure — never boring, always exciting! On Sunday, July 27, join hundreds of other like-minded runners for a challenging run through the trails at Holiday Valley and surrounding state land at the EVL-4 and EVL-9 Trail Runs. “The Ellicottville-4 and 9 are intermediate level races held on hilly terrain and singletrack trails. Challenging and a thrill since they take a lot of balance, stamina and attention versus running on flat ground,” said Mark Lawrence of Heartrateup. com, the organization that puts on the race. “It’s a wonderful experience and runners can test themselves year to year based on the weather and conditions
to best their time.” The EVL-4, which begins at 10 a.m., consists of a 4-mile route that stays entirely on Holiday Valley’s property. The EVL-9, starting at 9:30 a.m., takes runners over a 9.7mile course that also takes advantage of terrain on the neighboring McCarty Hill State Forest. Both courses begin and end at the Holiday Valley Training Center and combine steep ascents and descents with unmatched scenery, much under the beautiful canopy of trees in the dense forest. Chip timing is also provided to ensure the most accurate times. “Any runner, new or tenured, is welcome to enter; however, we suggest the 4-miler for first timers, “ said Lawrence. “The EVL-9 is a 9.7-mile race that is geared towards the more experienced runner, since times can range up to 3 hours.” There is no minimum age requirement to participate, but
youth should be accompanied by an adult. Registration cost for the EVL-4 is $25, and $35 for the EVL-9. Registration includes a T-shirt, post-race party, lunch and awards in several age groups (U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), as well as door prizes from race sponsors. There is a limit of 200 entrants per run, so consider pre-registering to guarantee your place at the starting line! Race day registration is available as space permits. The EVL-4 and EVL-9 Trail Runs are sure to get your heart pumping and your muscles moving. Grab some gear, psych yourself up, and rise to the challenge — the runs are a great way to explore the wooded trails and get in an amazing workout! For more information, or to register, visit www.heartrateup. com.
Jennifer Karns Photography Exhibit at Ellicottville Library
Jennifer Karns is the featured artist at the Ellicottville Memorial Library through September. Her photography exhibition is dedicated to the artists who work part time. “Remaining true to the craft is sometimes difficult when you have other things to do. Here’s to all the artists who work to ensure that their craft finds a place in their lives and in their hearts; to carry on their creativity. Do what you love. All the time, even if it is only part of the time,” she said. Karns personifies this philosophy, finding every opportunity to take photographs and improve
her craft. She has a great eye for detail, and for this show printed the images in black and white on canvas, giving them the appeal of distant time and a faraway place, (although there are a few shots that many Ellicottville residents will find familiar). “I love up close and personal photographs of objects that others would not necessarily consider art at first glance. I love to find the soul of an object or in nature and reveal it unexpectedly,” said Karns. “Art and creativity come in many forms. Some of the photography is digitally enhanced. The photography is about many aspects of the artist vision including, but not limited to, subject matter, composition, and visual interest and manipulation of the medium itself. In this work, the medium is digital photography. The reference to digital implies the use of computer programs in the same way a film photographer uses chemical development and cropping to enhance photographs. Playing with elements such as exposure to light, turning a composition
to black and white, or cropping the photograph increases visual impact.” Karns first studied photography in high school in Atlanta, Ga., and again in college. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Art History. She and her husband Chris, and children Samantha, Lauren, and Christopher have lived in Ellicottville since 2005. She credits her family, friends and a recent Artists Way class for showing her the support and encouragement to pursue her passion for photography. An artist’s reception is planned for Sept. 20, from 7–9 p.m. at the Ellicottville Library’s Community Room. The reception is open to the public, so please come and meet this wonderful artist, and enjoy this beautiful exhibition of her vision and talent. The Ellicottville Memorial Library is located at 6499 Maples Rd. in Ellicottville, N.Y. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily except Sunday. Evening hours are 5–8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
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and the village board. Village resident Jack Rogan attended the meeting to address specific concerns about dirty water coming into his home. With three filthy water filters used over the past month and a half and a jar of water with visible sediment from the taps in hand to illustrate, Rogan explained that the filters, which should last three months, can’t keep up with the sediment. He said he has done everything he can think of to resolve the problem from his end, including replacing the water pipes in his home. The Department of Public Works (DPW) has flushed the main water supply line, which has not resolved the issue. After Rogan’s presentation, board member Patra Lowes added that she has replaced the entire water system in her home and still has problems similar to Rogan’s. In addition to showing the board dirty water filters from her system, she provided a dried sample of the sediment coming from her taps. While their systems are different, Morton noted that both residences are serviced by two different and aging 2-inch mains. He and Coolidge felt that replacing those mains with new 8-inch mains could make a difference for all of the homes supplied by the old mains. Coolidge asked the board to approve a proposal to replace the mains at a cost of no more than $40,000. The work will be done primarily by the DPW. On a water infrastructurerelated topic, Village Engineer Mike Smith drew the board’s attention to a proposal to bring in a water data logging consultant to continue its efforts to identify leaks throughout the village system. The firm identified more than a dozen leaks on public and private lines last year, but after the excessively cold winter of 2014, new leaks are suspected based on water loss calculations. The fee for the consultant’s service is $10,000.
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Board member Greg Cappelli argued that while replacing the 2-inch mains and identifying leaks is a good start, the village must develop a longterm, comprehensive plan for replacing all inadequate mains over time that will stand up to the State Comptroller’s Office scrutiny and will eventually solve the entire problem. The board concurred and approved the motion to replace the mains and hire the data loggers on that condition. In regular board business, Morton reported that local roofing contractor Chris Woodarek has offered to replace the aging roofs on two pavilions and a storage shed at the village park for just the cost of materials. He will donate the labor. The board thanked Woodarek for his generosity and approved the expense of $8,500 for the 100-year roofing materials. Engineer’s Report Smith’s report to the board included a request for its approval of an easement agreement between the village and the Town of Ellicottville Consolidated Water District No. 1. The agreement gives the water district right of way on village-owned property along the side of the Town Center’s parking area and the Nannen Arboretum in order to give it permanent access to build and maintain the new water system known locally as the East Tank Project. The board approved the easement agreement pending approval by the village attorney. Smith also reported that FEMA has agreed to present the revised flood plain maps drawn by the town and village’s consultant, with FEMA’s annotations, to area residents for their review and comment. This is good news since originally FEMA had said it would need to redraw the maps on its own and estimated that process would take many more months. Beginning next week, the
proposed revised maps and FEMA’s analysis will be available for public review for six months at the clerk’s offices of the village and the town in the Village/Town Hall. An announcement with further information will be placed in the Ellicottville Times. Finally, Smith asked the board to approve Nussbaumer & Clarke’s proposal to complete the final engineering designs, plans and projects needed before construction of the new wastewater treatment plant can begin. The engineering firm will improve pump station hydraulics, install a new electrical system, purchase and install some new lagoon equipment, purchase a pontoon boat for lagoon servicing and more. Its fee of $474,000 over the next six months is not included in the $3.9 million estimated cost to construct the new plant, which is slated to begin in 2015. The village will tap its sewer surplus budget to pay for these services. The board approved the proposal by a roll call vote of 4 ayes to 1 nay (Cappelli). Special Events Lowes asked the board to approve the street closures necessary for four upcoming village events, including the Taste of Ellicottville, Oldies Weekend, Christmas in Ellicottville and the Christmas Stroll. In addition, she reported that Town Police Officer in Charge Don Auge has met with other area police agencies whose help will be needed during October’s Fall Festival. The first step is to prepare a budget for their services. Next, members of the Special Events Committee will meet with representatives of those agencies to discuss expectations. The committee is working on other festival logistics and will report back to the board next month. The next meeting of the Village Board will be held on Monday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Village/Town Hall.
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Health & Fitness: Modern Strength Training
By Kim Duke neta & afaa Certified Trainer
Present day fitness centers look nothing like they did when I first walked into one back in the ‘80s. Gone and outdated are the machines for each isolated muscle group: one chest press, one shoulder press, one leg press and so on. Instead what you will find are plyo boxes, TRX bands, medicine balls, kettlebells, battle ropes and sandbags just to name a few. Strength training has long
evolved from targeting just one muscle group at a time, as fixed path machines do. Now, strength training incorporates functional moves — that is, moves that require all your muscles to work together, as they do in real life. However, with all the fads in fitness, is this exercise trend here to stay? In a landmark 2008 study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, research found that exercisers using free-form cable machines become 58 percent stronger that those doing similar moves on fixed-path equipment. The cable-machine group also had greater improvements in balance. Just like cable machines, functional strength equipment like free weights and kettlebells require you to move in all sorts of directions, which means your body, must recruit
both primary muscles and stabilizer muscles to keep the load from traveling in a certain path. With a more complex movement, you involve more coordination, more body parts and more brainpower to direct all that action. On the downside, using cable-based systems, or other equipment that is unfamiliar, calls for more know-how on the exerciser’s part. And if you don’t understand what you’re doing, you can up your chances of getting hurt. Anything that involves more of the body and incorporates more dynamic elements, like waving battle ropes or swinging a kettlebell, may put you at a greater risk for injury if you do not know the proper technique. Your best bet is to build your skills in a small group class or invest in a session with a certified pro.
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Great Valley Youth Program Director Becky Pierce (left) with aides Kara Piscitelli, Erin Baldwin and Jocelyn Steffan (missing Alijah Fox). post office is located took place with many concerns including its use should the building cease to be a post office and deed restrictions for its use for matters of fire prevention. Brown called for a public hearing on the matter prior to the next board meeting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11. Youth Program Update Great Valley Youth Program Director Becky Pierce reported that the Great Valley Youth Program, held at the Town Hall Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m., averages 20 children a day, five over 7 years old and the rest between 3 and 7 years of age. Enrollment is increasing every day. Every Thursday, children are bused to a swim program at Holiday Valley. The cost is $1 per child and parents may attend also. “Between the school providing transportation from the Town Hall to Holiday Valley and back for taking us on
field trips, and Holiday Valley generously giving a discount rate as well as a donation each year for the youth program, we are able to provide a varied program with arts and crafts and outdoor play,” said Pierce. A field trip will be taken on Aug. 5 to the Fish Hatchery in Randolph. In August, the Great Valley Youth will join the Killbuck Youth for an Olympics Day. Aides Jocelyn Steffan, who will be a senior at ECS this year, and Kara Piscitelli, a graduate of ECS this year, find the program “great for kids to come and have fun and have a chance to socialize with other children during the summer.” The next meeting of the Great Valley Town Board will take place at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Great Valley Town Hall. A public hearing will be held prior to the meeting regarding the sale of the Killbuck post office property.
Geraldine A. Arnold, Otto Geraldine A. Arnold, age 86, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y. She was born May 22, 1928, in Cattaraugus, N.Y., the daughter of the late Walter and Olga (Krumphardt) Busekist. She married William P. Arnold and together they owned and operated their family farm on South Hill Road in Otto. She taught at a Lutheran Day School in Michigan, worked for Burdick Blueberries and was a cashier in several local area stores over the years. Mrs. Arnold was a former member of Trinity Lutheran
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Think Like a Freak” by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner plainly see the world like no one else. Now you can too. Never before have such iconoclastic thinkers been so revealing—and so much fun to read. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, they take us inside their thought process and teach us all to think a bit more productively, more creatively, more rationally— to think, that is, like a Freak.
By Mary Fox
The July 14, 2014, meeting of the Great Valley Town Board was opened at 7 p.m. by Great Valley Town Supervisor Dan Brown with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Gernatt Mining The first item of business was recognition of Ken Ziccarelli, a representative of Gernatt Mining in Great Valley. Gernatt requested a letter from the Town of Great Valley to approve a request to expand mining into the original set mining limits closer to Horton Road in order to utilize what is there more effectively. The company has the approval of the DEC. It will involve replacement of a 30-foot-wide berm with safety posts. Councilwoman Laurie Finch went to Dayton on Friday, July 11 to observe Gernatt’s dredge mining operation there. “It is a wonderful way they do it. It’s a responsible mining operation,” she said. “There is several hundred feet of frontage to 400 acres of open water, with the state stocking the lake for fishing.” Post Office Property Discussion of the pros and cons of selling or turning over to the Killbuck Fire Company the building and property where the Killbuck
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Church and more recently attended St Paul Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide Society. She was also a member of Otto Firemen’s Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband William P. Arnold of Otto; two sons David P. Arnold and Paul A. Arnold both of Otto, N.Y.; her brother Clifford (Betty) Busekist of Enfield, Conn.; her brother Arthur (Nancy) Busekist of Black Jack, Mo.; her grandson Michael (Katie) Arnold of Hamburg, N.Y.; her granddaughter Jodi Arnold of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; and her great granddaughter Gracie
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Arnold of Otto, N.Y.; and also several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert Busekist. Visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Route 219 in Ellicottville, N.Y., on Friday July 18, 2014, from 10 a.m. to noon, immediately followed by the funeral services at noon. Burial will be in the Plato Cemetery in Ellicottville. Family suggests memorials to St. Paul’s Building Fund or Otto Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 42, Otto, NY 14766.
L Levitt and Dubner offer a blueprint for an entirely new way to solve problems, whether whe your interest lies in minor lifehacks or major global reforms. As always, no topic is off-limits. They range from business to philanthropy to sports to politics, poli all with the goal of retraining your brain. Along the way, you’ll learn the secrets sec of a Japanese hot-dog-eating champion, the reason an Australian doctor swallowed swa a batch of dangerous bacteria, and why Nigerian e-mail scammers make ma a point of saying they’re from Nigeria. Dubner D and Levitt’s point, in their utterly captivating new book, is that following fol your curiosity – even to the most heretical and absurd end – makes the th world a better place. It is also a lot of fun. This book is available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as an eBook using our OverDrive system.
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attendance are two reasons why NIGHT LIGHTS plans to return next year. There is thought of moving it into the fall months to capitalize on Ellicottville visitors. NIGHT LIGHTS creator Doug Sitler cites the success of the show resided with several cooperating partners who helped produced the event. “We were able to produce the show in Ellicottville because many people from the community wanted it to happen and gave us tremendous support. I can’t say enough good things about people like Brian McFadden of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, Town Supervisor John Burrell, Greg Cappelli of Ellicottville Rotary, Jackie Gardner of Cattaraugus County tourism, Justin Dineen of the Town Center, and Nan Miller and the Nannen Arboretum Society. Together we were able to create a really unique event for Ellicottville that was enjoyed by hundreds of residents and visitors.” NIGHT LIGHTS also featured numerous local artists who showed their works and created art onsite. Participating artists were Matt Loveless, Darlene Allen, Todd Plough, Theresa Heinz, Casey Brink, Karley Miller, Keith McKale, Mike Weishan, Earth House, Debra Eck, Dark Star, Mark Reginald WonderGhost. Ellicottville artists Patricia Eckstrom and Sean Huntington, who have an art studio at the Town Center, had their studio open every
Left to right: Doug Sitler, NIGHT LIGHTS, John Burrell, Ellicottville town supervisor, Nan Miller, Nannen Arboretum Society, Charlie Jurenko, Nannen Arboretum Society, Greg Cappelli, Ellicottville Rotary, Paul Kingston, Nannen Arboretum and Brian McFadden, Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce.
evening during the show. Several Ellicottville organizations helped with the event. The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce helped coordinate participation by numerous Ellicottville entities and town departments. The chamber led the marketing efforts both inside and outside of Ellicottville. They also provided the cookies that were sold at the Rotary’s concession stand. Town of Ellicottville Supervisor John Burrell and Town Center Manager Justin Dineen were extremely helpful working with the NIGHT LIGHTS crew at the Town Center. The Town Center’s auditorium and stage were available a few nights when the weather was a little wet or cold. Led by Greg Cappelli, the Ellicottville Rotary and its members hosted a refreshment stand each evening of NIGHT LIGHTS. Cappelli recruited many volunteers to assist,
including several Ellicottville high school students who received community service credits. The Rotary also provided pop-up tents, tables and chairs that were used throughout the venue. The Nannen Arboretum Society used the event to promote their organization. Each evening, the Society had two volunteers on hand to meet guests and to tell them about the arboretum and its programs. Team VP/ERA Real Estate assisted the NIGHT LIGHTS crew with housing during the installation of the lights. Jackie Gardner and the Cattaraugus County tourism department were also instrumental in helping market the NIGHT LIGHTS show. The Nannen Arboretum was recently presented with donation checks from both NIGHT LIGHTS and the Ellicottville Rotary.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Ellicottville, NY, Building Department and the Village of Ellicottville, NY, Building Department, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby gives notice of the Town’s and Village’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located within the Village of Ellicottville and adjacent areas within the Town of Ellicottville. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Great Valley Creek from a point approximately 1,160 feet downstream of the confluence of Holiday Valley Creek to approximately 4,190 feet upstream of the upstream crossing of the CSX Transportation Bridge. The flood hazard information shall be revised along Elk Creek from the confluence with Great Valley Creek to approximately 240 feet upstream of Maples Ellicottville Road. As a result of backwater effects from Great Valley Creek, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Holiday Valley Creek from the confluence with Great Valley Creek to approximately 480 feet upstream of the confluence and the flood hazard information shall be revised along Plum Creek from the confluence with Great Valley Creek to approximately 440 feet upstream of the confluence. As a result of the revision, the floodway shall widen and narrow, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall increase and decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen and narrow along Great Valley Creek within the area of revision. In addition, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations and a regulatory floodway shall be established along Great Valley Creek from just upstream of the upstream crossing of the CSX Transportation Bridge to approximately 3,780 feet upstream of the upstream crossing of the CSX Transportation Bridge. As a result of the revision, the floodway shall widen and narrow, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall increase and decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen and narrow along Elk Creek within the area of revision. As a result of the revision, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall decrease along Holiday Valley Creek within the area of revision. As a result of the revision, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall decrease and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen along Plum Creek within the area of revision. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at the Town of Ellicottville Town Clerk’s Office at 1 West Washigton Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Interested persons may call Town Engineer Mark Alianello at 716-699-4650 for additional information from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can also be reviewed at the Village of Ellicottville Village Clerk’s Office, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Interested persons may call Village Engineer Michael Smith at 716-827-8000 for additional information between 7:30 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. Robyn George – Town Clerk Mary Klahn – Village Clerk
COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities July 16-19 CCLA Presents West Side Story at the Ray Evans Theater in Salamanca July 19-20 Americana Folk Art Fair Folk art, music, food and fun in Ellicottville! Auction at 2p.m. July 23 Mountain Bike Race Series At Holliday Valley A fun weekly series that will challenge your endurance and mountain biking skills www.holidayvalley.com July 24 Summer at the Stone House #4 Prisons of the Civil War www.cattco.org/museum July 25-27 Ellicottville’s 2014 Jazz and Blues Weekend www.ellicottvilleny.com July 26 Fiddler’s Green Country & Bluegrass Festival Music, dancing, crafts, food Springville. 716-592-4766. July 26 OnoFest Live music, food/craft vendors, RVs, Boats, exhibits,
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August 8-10 Cattaraugus County Sportsmen’s Rendevous At the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds Aug. 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gowanda Harley Kustom Kruise-In VI 2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd., Gowanda, NY www.gowandaharley.com August 14 Summer at the Stone House #5 Railroads During the Civil War www.cattco.org/museum August 15-17 Olean’s Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament August 15-17 3rd Annual Salamanca Rocking Rib Fest Don’t miss this lip smackin’, barbeque sauce on your chin, family event near the Allegheny River in Salamanca www.salamancachamber.org August 16-17 Taste of Ellicottville Enjoy local foods in the streets of Ellicottville! August 17 Summer Fest at
Kids – The Summer Reading Program begins in July. “Fizz, Boom, READ!” is the theme for this year. Come in starting June 30th and sign up to participate this summer. We will be having programs on aliens, grossology, science experiments and much more! This week’s theme is “Get a Reaction!” - complete with chemical reactions of all kinds. Next week is “Construction Zone”. Nan Hoffman – “Sing a Story – Read a Song!” On Tuesday July 29th, join Nan
Griffis Sculpture Park Live music and vendors in the stage area of the park. www.griffispark.org August 23 Mid-Summer Classic at Little Valley Speedway 6 pm - 11 pm www.littlevalleyspeedway.com August 20-24 Greater Olean’s Rally in the Valley Proceeds from the event benefit a host of community charities. www.oleanny.com August 28 Summer at the Stone House #5 President- Elect Lincoln www.cattco.org/museum August 30 Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday Fundraiser Bash 7-11 pm at the Quaker Amphitheater at Allegany State Park to benefit the projector project to bring back the Friday night movies. www.facebook.com/AlleganyStateParkHootenanny
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Hoffman as she performs a concert for the whole family to celebrate the summer reading program. The event will take place in the Community Room of the Library at 1:00 pm. Movie Night – “Bears” will be shown on the large projector screen in the Community Room of the library on Thursday August 14th at 6:30 pm. This movie is a documentary that follows an Alaskan bear family as its young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. Come join us for a family-friendly evening where admission, popcorn and a drink are all
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EVL Historical Society Prepares for 2nd Annual Jefferson St. Cemetery Tour By Eva Potter
The Ellicottville Historical Society presents the second annual Jefferson Street Cemetery Walking Tour on Saturday, July 26, and you’ll actually be able to “meet� some of the inhabitants. More than 15 actors and actresses will resurrect some of Ellicottville’s citizens by portraying them in period costumes as they talk about their lives long ago. Two tour times — 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — will be offered. Tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event at the Ellicottville Historical Museum on Washington Street (next to the post office). The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (10 and under). Wagon rides will be provided to and from the cemetery. Both the Ellicottville Historical Museum (2 Washington St.) and St. John’s Episcopal Church (at Jefferson and Washington streets) will be open to tour from 1–4 p.m. The United Church of Ellicottville (53 Elizabeth St.) will host an ice cream social open to all from 1–4 p.m. The public is invited to a 5 p.m. joint service between St. John’s Episcopal Church and United Church of Ellicottville to be held at St. John’s. Many citizens buried in the Jefferson Street Cemetery attended
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All Hutch’s on the Lake dinner tables recieve complimentary Chef’s appetizer Guided Tours from 10 aM to 5 PM Register to Win A Weekend at the Woods Wagon Rides 12-4 PM Live Music ON the Hill Featuring “Fred and Tuck� 12-4 PM Wine Tasting in the Banquet Center 2-7 PM Register to Win “A Dinner for Two� at Hutch’s on the Lake Live Music ON the Hill Featuring “Stimulus Package� 7-10 PM Day Pass ($10 per person - 10am to 6pm) includes all day access to WNY’s Longest Zipline, Olympic-size Pool, Fishing, Paddle Boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Basketball Tennis, and Hiking Trails
these churches. Proceeds of the event benefit the Jefferson Street Cemetery Fund, which helps pay for maintenance and beautification projects. An unveiling ceremony was held last November for the sign now in place listing the cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places.
Project manager Gail Carucci encourages people to take the informative tour to learn about some of the people who were instrumental in building Ellicottville. You’ll even be rewarded with a printed, old-fashioned newspaper memento to take home.
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125 Fourth Street, Little Valley $119,900 1/2 ACRE! Enjoy this remodeled 5 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath Village home w/ first floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Front porch & rear deck. Detached garage/barn.
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5021 Hungry Hollow, Great Valley $189,900 11+ ACRES! One owner 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape w/ attached garage, patio nestled on 11+ mostly wooded acres near state land. Owners relocating and want it sold.
39 PineTree, Ellicottville $137,900 FULLY FURNISHED! Walk to town or the Village Park from this remodeled & furnished 3 bedroom, 1 bath townhouse w/ woodstove, deck, ski storage. Priced to Sell.
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Alan Brown Concert to Benefit WNY Heroes Saturday, July 19 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville will host a concert at 7 p.m. to benefit WNY Heroes as a memorial to Alan Brown.
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Elkdale Country Club
From the Clubhouse • Lunch Hours: Open Tues.-Sunday 11-4 (Closed Mondays)
• Friday Dinners (5-9:00) • Sunday Breakfast (8-12) Available for Banquets, Luncheons, Meetings, etc.
For Reservations
call Denny @ (716)945-5553 x13
July Specials
• Mon-Thurs after 11:30* $32.00 incl. Green Fee & Cart
• Fri & Sat after 3:00*
$32.00 incl. Green Fee & Cart
• Sun after 1:00
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PUBLIC WELCOME!
You do not have to be a member to Golf & Dine at Elkdale Semi-Private Club OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • PGA Golf Professional Jack Widger • Golf Shop On Site • Preferred Tee Times for Members • Practice Area • Group and Private Lessons Available • Summer Junior Golf Program
Book Your Group/ Corporate Golf Outing Groups and Corporate golf events are welcomed. We can book groups from 4 - 144 players.
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SUMMER LOAN SPECIALS Back to School Loan Special Summer may have just begun but it’s never too late to start planning ahead. This July CCSE will begin our annual back to school loan special. Rates will start as low as 4.00% and you can borrow up to $2,500 for up to 12 months.
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