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35 artists!
Village Board Appoints Offi cers, Commissioners
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By Jann WiswallIn addition to its regular
meeting, the Ellicottville Village Board held its annual organizational meeting on Monday, May 13, to appoint or reappoint offi cers and commissioners for the 2013-14 fi scal year.
Bob Brogcinski was
reappointed as Deputy Mayor. Mary J. Klahn was reappointed Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, Registrar of Vital Statistics and Tax Collector. Harold Morton was reappointed DPW Superintendent and Howard Gifford was reappointed as Village Constable. Village
Attorney Bob Simon of Backhaus & Simon was reappointed to his position, as was Village Engineer Mike Smith of Nussbaumer & Clarke. R.A. Mercer will remain as Village Accountants and Jason Paananen of Nussbaumer & Clarke will retain his position
By Jann WiswallThe Village Planning Board
reviewed plans for several properties during its meeting on Tuesday, May 14.
20 Monroe Street: A public hearing was held to allow interested residents to comment on the special use permit application for a 30-foot-by-
40-foot addition and outdoor dining patio to be built behind Balloons Restaurant. There were no comments and the permit was approved by the board.
The board also conducted an architectural review of the project and approved it with previously requested
modifi cations. Employee parking options were discussed by the board and Balloons owner Mike Kerns. The board, which had previously added a condition that parking for apartment residents and commercial customers in the area must be addressed with
Catch a Rare Glimpse into the Secret World of ArtistsBy Eva Potter
This weekend, tap into your inner explorer and head out on a free artistic adventure you’ll never forget. Hit the road and immerse yourself in the area’s natural beauty on a self-guided driving tour through Cattaraugus County and the Seneca Nation of Indians on the sixth annual Routes to Art (RTA) open-studio artists’ tour produced by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC).
This Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 35 artists all over the county will welcome visitors to their studios and business locations to share their love of art.
Although it sounds like a lot to cover in one weekend, this year CCAC has made artist locations more accessible to visitors by choosing locations centered around Ellicottville, Salamanca, Little Valley, Cattaraugus and a few outliers in Irving and West Valley.
Customize your driving route to correspond with the type of work you want to see. You’ll be rewarded with a greater appreciation of the arts when you see stunning paintings, jewelry, painted porcelain, woodcarving, pottery, stained glass, sculpture, beadwork and more.
Anne Conroy-Baiter, executive director of CCAC, said, “The key to enjoying life in a place like this is to get out and explore. Any hunter or soccer mom will tell you that
Art, Culture and
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School Budget Vote/Board Election to Be Held May 21
By Jann WiswallNext Tuesday, May 21,
Ellicottville Central School District voters will have the opportunity to vote on the 2013-14 school budget and elect three new members to the ECS Board of Education.
According to Board President Roger Spell, the “board has worked very hard” to fi nd ways to meet
state-mandated requirements to increase contributions to the employee retirement plan, and to purchase the tools and materials required to implement new testing, assessments and the Core Curriculum. The board made cuts and found ways to reduce expenses in order to keep the budget increase to a minimum, while ensuring that students
receive the quality education they expect. And the board and district staff have made the effort to clearly explain to the public its process and rationale and fi nal recommendation.
“We want people to know how much money we must spend to keep the school running,” Spell explained before a public hearing that
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CCSE Federal Credit Union Considers Ellicottville Branch
Village Reviews 4 Other Properties
Funding Approved for Extension Service Building
E’ville Town Board Begins Renovations
By Jann WiswallIt took months to get approval, but on May
9, the state courts approved a request from Ellicottville Supervisor John Burrell to use funds originally allotted for an elevator in the Town and Village Hall building for renovations of the town’s Extension Service building instead. The $30,000 will be used to create a new, accessible courtroom, restrooms, waiting areas, holding rooms and offi ces.
On May 10, the renovations began.This good news was reported at the May
15 meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board of Trustees. Burrell also updated the board on other progress that has been made at the extension service building, including removing walls, installing new interior light fi xtures and more. Trustee Greg Fitzpatrick, president of
Fitzpatrick & Weller, has generously donated hardwood paneling for the new foyer, Burrell added. He also introduced the building’s new facilities manager Justin Dineen, who started the part-time job last week.
The board discussed the need to make some renovations in the Extension Service building’s auditorium. Trustees asked Burrell to obtain cost estimates for the project. These estimates will be reviewed at a special meeting on May 20.
Burrell described a new Fire District Study Group that has been formed and will meet for the fi rst time on June 5 at 6 p.m. at the Extension Service building. The group, which includes government and fi re and rescue department offi cials from Ellicottville, Great Valley, Humphrey and Mansfi eld, will investigate
See E’ville Town Board page 7
by Eva PotterAs many as 20 teams and 200 participants
from all over Cattaraugus County are scheduled to participate in this year’s the annual Relay for Life with an ambitious fundraising goal of $53,000 ($5,000 more than last year) for the American Cancer Society to support the fi ght against cancer.
You can show your enthusiastic support in the collective fi ght against cancer by dressing up your windows in a purple carnival theme — clowns, Ferris wheels, games, cotton candy — get creative! Be sure you call Crystal Page at (716) 341-4566 to register your window by Sunday evening, May 19. Judging will take place Monday, May 20. Winners will be acknowledged at the Relay for Life event.
This year’s event begins at noon on June 1 at the Ellicottville Central School track, located at
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Each year the Ellicottville Central Schools Engineering Design/Robotics class designs
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BY JEFF MARTIN There’s a woman named Colleen Plimpton, a Connecticut gardener, who had this casual
advice for Western New York gardeners last year: Get out those dig ital cameras and photog raph the prog ress of your plantings so as to enjoy and learn more.
Plimpton said that on March 1, a moment of time when I was deep in the Midwest and nowhere near this area. Fast forward a year later and I’m now a resident of Western New York. It’s May 14, to be exact, two months past March 1.
I read Plimpton’s article with enthusiasm and hope. I’m an amateur gardener, a novice in all things organic. Still, when I move to a new area I always plant something where I’m living as a kind of handshake, a gesture of welcome.
Moving to Western New York was no dif ferent. Three weeks ago, I got in line at a local g reenhouse and purchased some sunf lowers, wildf lowers and other assorted specimens, a kind of cong ratulatory gesture for having survived by f irst winter in these parts. People were everywhere, jamming the mulch and topsoil aisles.
I went home, pulled on some gloves and planted the f lowers. The sun, a stranger in these parts so early in the summer season, warmed my back and legs. I was sweating and it wasn’t even June yet.
When I visited my sister in Springville, I told her that I put some f lowers in. She smiled and shook her head.
“What?”“I gave up on planting f lowers here a long time ago,” she said.“Aw, it’ll be f ine.”Last Sunday night, I came out of work to f ind my car dusted with snow. I had witnessed
the log ic-defying moment earlier that day when I saw my breath at 9 a.m., but snow 10 hours later was an aff irmation that weather patterns, especially pleasant ones, are not to be trusted in Western New York. I immediately cast a prayer for my poor dead f lowers into the heavens, went home and turned on the heat.
As it turns out, I didn’t have to bemoan the sudden cold weather. Had I done my research correctly, I would have known that I could have purchased some mulch and layered it liberally upon my raised bed. I got that bit of information from the website, www.buffalo-niagaragardening.com, a website devoted to all matters associated with gardening and planting in weather-crazy Western New York.
The following are some tips I think you could benef it f rom if you’re a gardener living in a place where it snows on Mother’s Day.
* Spend the f irst few days of warm weather cleaning up your yard and garden instead of planting and pruning.
* For next year, consider taking pine branches from leftover Christmas trees and covering those areas where the most sensitive f lowers g row — like perennial f lowers and rosemary plants. This will help with temperature f luctuations.
* Test your soil for workability by taking a few big chunks out of it. If it’s wet and soggy then it’s not ready; if you can use a garden claw to break it apart, it’s ready. But be careful not to remove mulch from the prior season, for there is still good cover there and, believe it or not, some nutrients.
* Cut back stems of black-eyed Susans, ornamental g rasses or succulents all the way down to encourage g rowth. Most people wait until June to do this, but such plants are hardier than you think.
Most interesting is the fact that many gardeners and horticulturists believe that Western New York is undergoing a weather change precipitated by g lobal warming. If that’s true, then planters will need to re-evaluate what plants and bushes they plant to withstand the traditional and modern condition.
Is there a f lower that can withstand snow in June, or should I just hang my head in shame for even thinking such a thing?
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Friday, May 17Gin Mill, 9 p.m.RT LiveRod is usually paired
with Freddie, but tonight he’s doing his solo thing. (Freddie is actually playing with Rod’s dad, Dave, in his revived “Nip & Tuck” band in Holland.) Rod covers many eras and genres, and his guitar playing is always superb, if not a little aggressive (he often breaks strings), and his vocal talents are quite good as well.
Balloons, 7 p.m.The Skiffl e MinstrelsYou won’t see very many
groups like this. Skiffl e is a mongrel musical blend of jazz, blues and folk which had its roots in
1920s America (some call it urban bluegrass), which had a big revival in England in the mid ‘50s. John Lennon’s fi rst group, The Quarrymen, were basically a skiffl e group. Their use of nontraditional instruments makes this music even more fun and unique.
Saturday, May 18Gin Mill, 9 p.m. Live & Kickin’One of the Gin Mill’s
favorite regular bands for over a decade, this trio from the Buffalo area play high energy and very danceable
rock and classic rock, with a little bit of country, too. Come in and see why they keep fi lling the dance fl oor.
Balloons, 6 p.m. TruFateA superb Buffalo area
quintet led by lead singer Johnny Feelgood, they perform tasteful covers of everyone’s favorites including classic, southern, hard rock and blues. Formed in 2008, all the members each have 20-plus years of “gigging,” so you’ll get a very professional show.
The Pub, 9 p.m.OliverioThis local band from
Salamanca is a real family affair. Consisting of dad Dan and sons Dane and Anton, they perform both covers and originals from rock to country to blues and alternative, as well.
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Thursday, May 21Gin Mill, 8 p.m.Fred & TuckWhatever you call these
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and goes until midnight. Teams, families and spectators set up “camp” around the track for a 12-hour period. Throughout the day and into the night, members of each team take turns walking or running around the track until they collectively complete the 9.6-mile course.
According to Page, the ACS director of Special Events for Cattaraugus County, the Ellicottville Relay for Life event has taken place for over 10 years thanks to the support of surrounding communities. Last year’s event raised more than $48,000.
This year, organizers are building “Carnival for Hope” theme around the event, with games and a bounce house to
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keep participants of all ages entertained. There will be a great chicken BBQ dinner available ($8 includes 1/2 chicken, three sides and a bottled water). In addition, Jacob North, AKA “DJ Excite,” will be on hand all day long providing music, and there will be a live band (to be announced) playing from 4–6 p.m.
Relay for Life Teams have been busy in their fundraising efforts holding parties, raffl es and more. On May 26, at the opening of the Little Valley Speedway one group is holding a “Race for Relay” fundraiser.
The Honorary Survivor Speech and Opening Ceremony at noon, a heartwarming and moving event, will be followed by the Survivor’s Lap at approximately 12:20 p.m. During the Survivors Lap, all cancer survivors at the event take the fi rst lap around the
track, celebrating their victory over cancer. Relay for Life events also recognize and celebrate caregivers, who give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbors and coworkers facing cancer.
This year’s sponsors are Coffee Culture (gold sponsor), Ellicottville Volunteer Fire department, Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company and the Ellicottville Times (bronze sponsors).
Teams and volunteers are still needed in order to meet this year’s challenging fundraising goal. If you are interested in forming a team, joining an existing team, walking the Survivor Lap or donating to the cause, simply visit “Relay for Life of Cattaraugus County” at www.relayforlife.org or call Crystal Page at (716) 341-4566 or email her at [email protected].
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ALLEGANYALLEGANYState ParkState Park
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The park abounds with wildlife, and it is not uncommon to see deer, porcupines, raccoons and the occasional black bear. There are also incredible numbers of wildfl owers, birds, butterfl ies and trees.
Volunteers from the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club and the Buffalo, Jamestown and Presque Isle Audubon Societies organize the annual outing.
To register and for more information about the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, visit http://alleganynaturepilgrimage.com.
Reservations at the Red House area of Allegany State Park can be made from http://n y s p a r k s . c o m / p a r k s / 7 3 /details.aspx, at http://www.reserveamerica.com/ or by calling 1-800-456-CAMP.
With participants coming from as far away as Texas for the weekend, the 55th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage promises to be worth the trip.
Hundreds of eager participants will gather for
ASP Site of Audubon’s 2013 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
this annual outdoor learning experience on Friday through Sunday, May 31 – June 2, at Camp Allegany in the Red House area of Allegany State Park. The park’s cabins and campsites provide a home for many, while others commute from home or prefer local motels.
Dozens of knowledgeable outdoor enthusiasts will lead hikes and fi eld trips, offer classes and workshops, and present programs and demonstrations. Their topics will range from trees, fl owers, ferns, insects, birds, salamanders, reptiles, tracks, mammals, geology, astronomy and ecology to yoga, papermaking, photography, sketching and nature games. Participants are welcome to just relax, visit or hike, as well.
The Splash Hike led by Lon Myers of West Chester, Pa., is a regular feature at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, this year planned for May 31- June 2.
ASP Takes Measures to Keep Gypsy Moths at Bay
By Alicia DziakIf you’ve been to Allegany
State Park recently, you may have noticed masses of tiny caterpillars hanging from cabins, trees and other structures throughout the park. Unfortunately, these are not the caterpillars that will turn into beautiful butterfl ies come summer. Rather, they are gypsy moths, and they are becoming a problem at the park.
“The high population of gypsy moths was fi rst discovered last summer by park staff who witnessed many moths fl ying around,” said Darrin Bierfeldt, a forester in the Allegany Region. “Shortly after, an employee of the U.S. Forest Service reported extremely high numbers of gypsy moth egg masses in the southeast section of the park.”
An estimated 9,000 acres of gypsy moth defoliation occurred last summer, creating stress to the affected trees. Additional defoliation to
these trees, or trees previously stressed from other issues, could lead to tree mortality.
According to Bierfeldt, the gypsy moths are currently in their fi rst to second larval stage, measuring around 3–6 millimeters with a black body color. After about eight weeks from emergence, they will have gone through fi ve molting cycles and could measure up to two inches. At this time, their body will be covered with hair and will be dark colored with distinctive markings (fi ve pairs of blue spots followed by six pairs of red spots) along the back. From there, they enter a brief pupal stage. Adult gypsy moths emerge from the pupae in 10–14 days. They are present from July into August.
Females have white to cream-colored wings, a tan body and a two-inch wingspan. Female gypsy moths cannot fl y.
Males, which are smaller than females, with a 1.5-inch
wingspan, are dark brown and have feathery antennae and can fl y. Both the adult female and male can be identifi ed by the inverted V-shape that points to a dot on the wings.
While most campers expect a few moths fl ying around their cabin porch light each night, being inundated with thousands of them while trying to eat a meal around the campfi re is quite a different story.
How does the park plan to stop the spread of these moths?
“The Gypsy Moth Suppression program will treat approximately 2,052 acres in Allegany State Park,” explained Bierfeldt. “The treatment includes a single application of Gypchek to 1,050 acres of high use area. In addition, 1,002 acres of hemlock old growth forest will receive two applications of Gypchek.”
Gypchek is a viral insecticide, which only targets gypsy moth caterpillars. The active
ingredient, nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV), naturally occurs wherever gypsy moths are present. NPV does not infect the caterpillars of other endangered species such as butterfl ies.
The scheduling of these treatments is dependent on weather, and larval and leaf development, but it is estimated that the fi rst treatment will begin on May 16.
The treatment should not affect campers or visitors to the park, other than the brief noise of a low-fl ying plane.
Area Farmers Markets Ready for Bountiful Season
Friday, May 17, 2013, marks the beginning of the farmers’ market season for four markets associated with the Southern Tier Farmers Market Group.
The Olean Southern Tier Farmers Market will open at Tractor Supply on Constitution Avenue in Olean at 2 p.m. There will be lots of annuals, vegetable plants and hanging baskets, as well as maple products, gourmet mustard, oak wood products, patio furniture and, of course, baked goods. There will also be early vegetables and herbs.
The Salamanca Farmers Market will be open starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 in Jefferson Park. New this year will be loyalty cards, which offer a discount after a specifi ed number of purchases. EBT cards, as well as debit and credit cards are welcome at all markets. The Farmers Market
Nutrition Program for WIC and Seniors begins on June 1 this year. The checks are available from the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging and the Cattaraugus County Department of Health for eligible families. Geraniums and cemetery planters will be available as well as maple products, honey, early vegetables and bedding plants.
The Franklinville Market will open the following week on May 29 in Park Square. Opening earlier this year than in previous years will allow our Franklinville friends to shop for plants and early vegetables. This market will be able to accept FMNP checks from WIC and Seniors as well as EBT.
The fourth market operated by this group is in Belmont beginning Thursday, May 23. There are several new
vendors signed up for this market including a baker, patio furniture, handmade jewelry and Amish leather goods. Returning vendors offer vegetables and fruits, honey, maple products, eggs, embroidery, Nunda mustard and patio furniture.
Farmers’ markets allow consumers to purchase locally grown and produced food, plants and craft items. By purchasing from a farmers’ market, you save on transportation, packaging and middleman costs.
Be sure to have a conversation with the vendors at market and ask about their growing methods, their farms and their families. Ample, convenient parking is available at all sites. Market vendors look forward to seeing established friends and making new ones!
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a pre-race meeting for both events will take place at 9:50 a.m.
Registration costs are as follows: $45 for duathlon solo competitors; $55 for duathlon teams; and $25 for trail run competitors. Proceeds from the event help support HEART Animal Shelters.
“We support HEART throughout the year and are proud to donate thousands for this great organization,” Lawrence said.
Helmets are mandatory for those on mountain bicycles. Because the course includes highly technical trail sections, cyclocross bicycles are not recommended for the duathlon.
For out-of-town athletes, the Inn at Holiday Valley offers a special athlete rate Saturday night. For special lodging offers, visit heartrateup.com and click on the link provided.
A course map and registration form are available for download at www.heartrateup.com.
By Jesse MastTo run or to ride a bicycle?
That’s a fair question, but for those who have a hard time deciding, the 2013 Dirty Duathlon and Dirty Bit Trail Run at Holiday Valley Resort will allow them to do both.
The action is set to take place June 9 at Holiday Valley. The annual event has enjoyed “12 years of hard-core trail running and mountain biking,” said event organizer Mark Lawrence. Lawrence said the event draws about 100-250 people each year.
The event will consist of two timed races held simultaneously on the same course. Beginning and ending at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center, the course consists of four miles of Holiday Valley’s cross-country trails. Athletes will encounter various types of terrain: dirt, gravel, rocks, grass and hills — just no pavement.
Runners in the Dirty Bit Trail Run will complete one lap of this scenic course. Those for
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Holiday Valley Hosts June 9whom four miles is not enough may opt for the Duathlon, in which they will complete three laps on the same course. After racing the fi rst lap on foot, athletes will grab their bicycles and race two more laps, this time on two wheels. This race may be done solo or in a two-person tag team.
Both the Dirty Bit Trail Run and the Dirty Duathlon will begin at 10 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female fi nisher for each race, as well the overall team in the Dirty Duathlon. In addition, awards will be given three-deep in 10-year age groups for each race.
Pre-registration for the event ends June 5, after which there will be an additional $5 fee. Event T-shirts will be given to the fi rst 300 registrants. There is a fi eld limit of 100 participants per class. However, race-day registration is available, unless sold out, beginning at 8 a.m.
Packet pickup will be at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center, and
reserved parking signage, also added a condition that employees must park in designated areas and that Kerns would be responsible for seeing that employees obey this rule. The board agreed that it would review the success of this parking strategy in one year.
42 Jefferson Street: The owners of a private residence at this location would like to turn an existing garage into a rental unit. They plan to remove the garage door and brick surround, install two double-hung windows on the front-facing side and make other exterior modifi cations in keeping with the architectural
integrity of the main home. The planning board opened and closed a public hearing on the project and approved the architectural plans. The owners also were reminded that they will need to have a separate water meter installed for the apartment.
32 Washington Street: Tips Up Café has requested a special use permit to build an apartment over its kitchen at the rear of the building. The planning board reviewed and approved the architectural plans and set a public hearing for June 11.
Ellicottville Square: Cattaraugus County Em-
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has requested a special use permit to locate a branch in the Ellicottville Square devel-opment on Bristol Lane. The planning board requested a site plan and exterior elevation of a planned drive-through win-dow. A public hearing on the topic was set for the June 11 meeting.
26 Monroe Street: Gretchen Mendell presented architectural plans for a second-fl oor deck on the back of her building. The planning board approved the plans as presented on the condition that it will need to review the exterior light fi xture selection.
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the Arts has a new home in a former Baptist Church at 37 North Buffalo St. and is in the process of renovating the building to provide top-notch theater, gallery, educational, performance and rehearsal space for now and into the future.
Springville’s theater arts community has been thriving for many years, beginning back in the 1960s with the birth of The Community Musical and then the Springville Players. As the success of their productions grew, space constantly was an issue. Productions moved from the high school to the elementary school and then to a Main Street location, where, in addition to theater programs, the center offered workshops, visual art shows, residencies, musical performances, cinema and more.
By 2006, it became obvious that the Main Street location was inadequate for the growing organization, so the board launched a capital campaign, raised $100,000 in three months, and purchased the church in 2007.
According to the center’s Executive Director, Seth Wochensky, members have
since raised $525,000 from the New York State Historic Preservation Offi ce, the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, the New York State Council on the Arts, Erie County, the Springville-Griffi th Community Education Foundation, and individual donors to make exterior and structural repairs and to a second-story classroom addition for the center’s growing educational programs. This phase of the project will be completed by fall.
The next phase will include interior renovations to create increased theater seating, more gallery hanging space and secondary rehearsal and performance spaces.
The center also recently acquired a building at 5 East Main St., a dilapidated, but historic structure that had been vacant for years. It plans to create an Arts Café in the building, with a coffee shop, a gallery and artist residency spaces. According to Wochensky, the center plans to install a publicly accessible “green roof” on the building where vegetables and fl owers will grow. There will be a greywater collection system, which will be used to irrigate the gardens and other efforts will be made to make the building as green as possible, within the confi nes of historic building status rules.
All this expansion is not only valuable to the artists in the region, but also “serves as a catalyst to bring more
investment into the village,” Wochensky said, adding the arts can be “a key part of the economic growth of an area.”
For example, he noted last weekend’s Arts Crawl, during which art by dozens of regional artists was displayed in local businesses.
“The event attracted some 1,000 visitors to the village who spent time and money in shops they may never have been in before,” he said.
Despite the construction status, the center has a full slate of adult and children’s activities planned for this summer, Wochensky said. The center’s art camps, workshops and performances for elementary age children are extremely popular, and there are dozens of musical and dramatic programs planned for adults as well.
On June 1 at 7 p.m., the center is presenting a new and exclusive production called “Four Seasons, Four Years” featuring 11 singers and musicians performing Civil War music. The performance will include an historical narrative specifi c to New York and the New York Volunteer Regiments. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased through the center’s website, where the full calendar of summer events and activities will be posted soon. For more information, visit www.springvillearts.org, or call (716) 592-9038.
was held Tuesday, May 14. “We hope voters will approve the work we’ve done.”
During the hearing, District Superintendent Mark Ward made a presentation outlining the highlights and challenges the board faced during the budget process. In addition, the four board candidates introduced themselves to the small audience.
Ward summarized the carefully constructed budget that includes a $144,000 investment in new computers that must be purchased to fulfi ll state requirements for testing and assessments, plus another $60,000 for the purchase of materials and training related to the implementation of the Core Curriculum. The budget also includes $210,000 in contributions to the employee retirement plan — a 37 percent increase over last year.
In order to fund these required expenses, Ward explained that the board looked for ways to reduce spending in other areas. Some of these reductions include elimination of one English teacher position (through a
retirement), elimination of one maintenance and transportation staff position and cuts in administrative, equipment, supplies, athletics, insurance and other costs.
The total budget of $10,891,507 represents a 2.3 percent ($249,000) increase over last year, much of which can be attributed to the state’s mandated expenses. “We feel this is a reasonable budget,” Ward said following the public hearing. “Though we’ve cut back in some areas, we’ve been able to keep the quality of education high while meeting the State’s new requirements,” he added.
The budget vote will appear on ballots as “Basic Budget – Proposition #1.” Two other propositions will be on the ballot as well. “School Bus Lease – Proposition #2” would authorize the board to lease two new buses (66 passengers each) for each of the next fi ve years. “Ellicottville Memorial Library – Proposition #3” would authorize the district to give $28,500 to the library as part of a long-standing state statute. The amount represents
a $500 increase over last year’s contribution. If voters do not approve this measure, the library will still receive last year’s amount of $28,000.
The fi nal item on the ballot is the “Board Member Election Voting.” Four candidates are running for three open positions. The candidates with the two highest vote counts will be named to two fi ve-year terms beginning on July 1, 2013. The candidate with the third highest number of votes will complete the last four years of the term vacated by Aimee Kilby and e regular Board meeting to be held on the day of the election.
The election takes place Tuesday, May 21, from 1-8 p.m. in the Elementary School Foyer. A board of education meeting will be held the same evening at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library.
NOTE: The May issue of the ECS School Newsletter includes a 12-page insert detailing the 2013-14 budget. The newsletter is posted on the school’s website under “Shortcuts” at www.ellicottvillecentral.com.
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1887 Building Sale to Sprague a No-Go
By Jann WiswallEllicottville developer Kody
Sprague has abandoned plans purchase the 1887 Building. He had hoped to turn it into a boutique hotel. Sprague had until May 15 to do the due diligence on the project and make a fi nal decision.
The no-go decision was made
after consultants concluded that the “business model just wasn’t going to work,” said Sprague. Revenue projections based on market conditions were lower than expected, and expense proj ections were higher. And, “parking remained a major stumbling block” since the Village Board
was unable to accommodate Sprague’s request to designate 10-12 parking spots adjacent to the building for hotel use only, because it is public land and cannot legally be designated for any single building or purpose, according to Village Attorney Bob Simon.
Springville Center for the Arts Expansion Underway
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as Village Planner. Betsy Kerns will remain in the position of Acting Village Justice and Mary Schuster was reappointed as Village Court Clerk.
This year’s commissioners include: Budget Offi cer, Streets – Charles Coolidge; Zoning & Planning, Beautifi cation – Patra Lowes; Parks, Refuse – Greg Cappelli; Water, Sewer – Bob Brogcinski; and Sidewalks, Parking – Sherman Wilkins
Some changes were made to the makeup of several other boards. The Village Planning Board reappointed Sheila Burrell to another fi ve-year term. The Village Zoning Board of Appeals appointed Jody Bentley and Robby Wilkins to new fi ve-year terms, and the Comprehensive Planning Committee added Greg Cappelli to its membership.
The board also approved an increase for mileage reimbursement when village employees are asked to use their personal vehicles for offi cial village business. The new reimbursement rate will be $.56.5 per mile beginning July 1, 2013.
Regular Business: The board’s regular meeting included a report from DPW Superintendent Harold Morton, who noted that the department had been busy in April planting trees, mowing, patching holes in streets, installing benches around the village, mulching, sweeping, repairing equipment,
replacing two non-functioning water meters and testing/maintaining village lagoons. Mayor Charles Coolidge said that some residents are not complying with village rules pertaining to brush piles, noting that some are leaving brush and other material on or near sidewalks long after the scheduled fi rst Monday of the month pickup. To illustrate the problem, Constable Howard Gifford distributed photos he had taken at several locations. Coolidge suggested that warnings will have to be sent to violators who could also be fi ned.
Gifford reported that he issued 17 traffi c summonses and eight warnings in the village in April. There were two open container complaints and one public urination complaint. His department also assisted the Sheriff’s Offi ce with a hit-and-run incident and issued three parking tickets. Also, $945 was collected by the offi ce for previously issued parking tickets.
Village Engineer Mike Smith said that building permit requests are beginning to pick up and fi ve permits were issued during the past month.
Smith also reported that:The New York State DOT’s
suggested plan for locating new water lines along Route 242 will not work given the location of gas lines. He said he will propose an alternative
to the state.FEMA has provided a
preliminary response to the village/town fl oodplain study. The response will be reviewed by the Four Flushers and the fl oodplain project consultant this week, and an update will be provided to the board at the June meeting.
The NYS DEC has confi rmed that the EPA reviewed its plans for the replacement of the wastewater treatment plant and will allow the DEC to proceed without EPA involvement.
Other Business: Coolidge reported that he has been invited to join a county committee to address what to do with abandoned or unused buildings that may or may not be contaminated. The committee was convened by Crystal Abers, Cattaraugus County’s director of economic development, planning and tourism, and includes town supervisors, Olean Mayor Linda Witte and others.
Coolidge also reported that the village will allow residents to set up tables on the Town and Village Hall front lawn on Saturday, May 25 for the annual community-wide Lawn Sale. Permits, rules and regulations will be available from the mayor’s offi ce soon.
The next meeting of the Village Board will be held on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. in the Town and Village Hall.
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it’s all about the adventure of being in the elements, sharing an experience. Routes to Art is an exploration, an adventure, and it might be strange for me to say this — it’s not just about the art.”
So load up the van with friends and family — yes, kids love this adventure-fi lled event, too — and start exploring. As you’re driving, look for the red vertical Routes to Art banners, as well as large lawn signs with the Routes to Art logo, placed in front of studios and sponsoring locations.
“The best way I’ve found, personally, is to bring a GPS with you just in case, decide where you want to have lunch, have a copilot to handle the map (or smartphone) and to take your time. I like to start at the far north, so at the end of the day we’re close to home,” explained Conroy-
Baiter. “My girls and I head out early morning, grab coffee for the trip (donuts for them) and take mostly smaller roads to enjoy the spring scenery. I plan in a little spending money for each of them so they can bring something home. Of course, I bring signifi cantly more spending money for me and I never return home disappointed!”
Although many associate original art with an unaffordable price tag, most, if not all, RTA artists offer items at many different price points. While artists participate with RTA for the sales, of course, RTA also presents an important opportunity to share their work, to enjoy reactions, to tell their story, and it gives them a chance to see and be seen.
As a bonus, you’ll be entered in the RTA raffl e drawing each time you sign in at an artist’s
location. Prizes include artwork by Karen Fitzpatrick (stained glass candleholder), Jennifer Miller (genuine Tiger’s Eye bead and Argentium sterling silver, chain not included) and Todd Plough (“Allegany Ice Flow,” limited edition print of oil painting). The more studios you visit, the better your odds! Drawing will take place sometime this summer.
So, fi ll up your gas tank and begin exploring the inner workings of the art world! The rewarding return will be worth its weight in fabulous fi ne art and you will arrive home richer for the experience.
You can download a printable brochure complete with map and artist descriptions at www.routestoart.com or stop at any RTA artist location for a free copy.
5th Annual Routes to Art Cont. from Front Page
RTA Holiday Sale and 5x7 Sale Swap Months
The Routes to Art Holiday Sale, formerly on the fi rst weekend in December, will now be on Nov. 16, at the new Lodge at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The 5x7 Exhibition and Sale, formerly in mid-November, will now be Dec. 7,
5–9 p.m., at CCAC at 100 West Main St. in Allegany.
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ALL ARE WELCOME
Trash & Treasure SaleMay 24 9-4 & May 25 9-2Benefi t St. Paul’s Building Fund
Worship Sat. 5:00pm Sun.10:30am
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9am
Sky High Locals Day on Friday, May 17
$10 for localsCattaraugus County
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By William Thomas
We Need to Ask Better Questions
Are we all completely stressed out or are we getting dumber? All of us, it seems, ask some pretty inane questions of each other, particularly in casual conversation.
A few weeks ago I’m on my walk, a one-hour loop around Morgan’s Point, and I pass a guy standing on a ladder cleaning out his eaves trough and he yells: “Hey! I see you’re still walkin’!”
And I wave and give him a thumbs up and carry on … walkin’! But what I really want to do was stop and say: “So what was the fi rst clue, the continual forward motion with the complete absence of wheels?”
I do it myself with my 11-year-old niece. “Geez Leighann, look how tall you’re getting, eh?” And she gets embarrassed and gives me a hug but one day I fully expect her to say: “Yeah, that’s why I’ve started smoking cigars Uncle Bill, to slow the process down a bit.”
We all do it. You run into somebody as you’re about to take a seat at the cinema and you say: “Hey! What are you doin’ here?” The person will probably humour you by saying: “Here to see a movie,” or “Same as you.” But one of these days you’re going to hear: “Oh I thought you knew,
I’m a part-time, plain-clothes usher. Would half way down and in the middle be okay?”
The most ridiculous question you will ever hear comes when you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair.
“Tell me if this hurts, okay?”And your reply: “Ooo, oo,
na, na.” But what you really want to say is: “Ah, I am unable to actually talk with this dazzling array of tools in my mouth so if you just hand me that scaler, every time I feel pain, I’ll just jab you a couple of times in the thigh.”
I go into the convenience store where I get my gas and I get behind a guy who is attempting to win every lottery in the world one day. He’s buying new tickets, the woman behind the counter is checking his previous tickets, bells are going off, an electronic voice announces “winner” in both offi cial languages and I’m standing there holding a box of English muffi ns and a package of thin-sliced turkey. Passengers on Carnival Cruises spend less time in lifeboats together than Mr. Lottery and me.
And he looks over his shoulder and says: “Not a lottery player, eh?”
And I shook my head and
mumbled about the original concept of c o n v e n i e n c e stores but what I really wanted to say was:
“No, I come here for an hour each day as part of my ongoing hunger strike.”
It’s gotta be stress. I’m working harder now at the end of my career than when it started with me writing an entire magazine each month using six or so pseudonyms. I have column deadlines, a book to fi nish, a travel feature to sell, an author series to operate and a local theatre to help save.
So, the other day, late in the afternoon I decided I needed a break. I decided to spend one delicious hour staring at a fi re on the break wall and sipping a glass of wine. First, I needed wood. So I’m over by the creek wearing rubber boots and shorts and throwing dead pieces of wood into my wheel barrel when my new neighbour walks over trying to catch her unruly but hopelessly adorable dog Molly.
After some small talk, Carol looks at me, looks at the wheel barrel and says: “So you do this just to kill time?”
Seriously, in order to avoid some smart-ass answers, we need to ask better questions.
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Nutrition: Be Aware of Buzzwords
ECS Spring Sports Banquet to Honor Student-Athletes
Ellicottville Alumni News
by Michael WilliamsTake a quick stroll down any
grocery aisle and you’ll fi nd hundreds of food packages, each carrying a mixed bag of nutrition buzzwords, health claims and purchase incentives.
These buzzwords and claims are used to infl uence your purchase decision by selling you on perceived health benefi ts. Unfortunately, many of these have little meaning and some are outright misleading. Below is an explanation to some common nutrition buzzwords that you may see during your next grocery trip.
NATURAL: “Natural” is one of the most pervasive buzzwords. Its actual meaning depends upon where it is used. For meat and poultry, the USDA has regulated the word “natural” to mean the product was minimally processed and is free of artifi cial ingredients or added colors.
For all other foods, unfortunately, the term “natural” does not have a regulatory meaning. Essentially, it is meaningless. It is used for both whole, “directly from nature” foods and Franken foods full of additives, preservatives and artifi cial ingredients. The only certainty about foods labeled “natural” is the cost. Expect to pay $1-$2 more for this meaningless label.
If you want to eat more natural, additive-free, minimally processed foods, then look at the ingredients list. Foods that do not have a laundry list of unpronounceable ingredients are likely more natural. Likewise, if you want to have healthier foods, then peek at the sodium, sugar and
saturated fat content. ORGANIC: Organic food is
currently the fastest growing segment of the food industry. Foods grown organically are “green;” they are great for the environment and arguably better for farmers (due to less contact with potentially caustic synthetic pesticides). But are organic foods inherently healthy? Currently the jury is still out.
To date, there has been an absence of scientifi c studies fi nding any notable difference in nutrient quality between organic and non-organic foods. This carries two implications. First, healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc.) are still healthy whether they are organic or nonorganic. Likewise, not-so-healthy foods (chocolate cake, French fries, ice cream, etc. ) are still not so healthy even if they are organic.
VEGAN: Foods are considered vegan if they are free of animal products (i.e. meat) or animal by-products (i.e. dairy). Eating vegan does have many benefi ts. The foods are cholesterol-free (dietary cholesterol is only found in animal-based foods). They are also high in fi ber (dietary fi ber is only found in plant-based foods). Due to occupying a lower place on the food chain, these foods may be more sustainable and better for the environment. Finally, the greatest benefi t is for the spared animals (that would be eaten).
Like organics, vegan food is a fast-growing sector of the food industry. It’s also similar in that many people associate the food label “vegan” as
meaning healthful. It is easy to understand this misconception, as a high fi ber content and absence of dietary cholesterol is benefi cial. Unfortunately, this logic does not always hold.
In the last decade the amount of vegan junk food options have skyrocketed. There is vegan ice cream, cookies, cakes, potato chips and candies available in nearly every town across America. Are these foods healthy? Are they healthier than the non-vegan versions? Not necessarily. Although the vegan ice cream, cookies and candies are cholesterol free, they also contain high levels of sugar, salt and/or saturated fat. By increasing these ingredients, the health benefi ts are essentially negated.
One of the healthiest choices we can make is to eat less food with labels. Chose whole foods, those that actually look like they come from nature (whether plant or animal). This can be done easily by shopping the perimeter of a grocery store or shopping at a farmers’ market.
When purchasing bagged and boxed foods remember the following: Natural likely means nothing (unless it’s on a package of meat or poultry). Vegan and organic food is great for the environment, but not necessarily nutritionally superior or healthier than the nonorganic versions. Finally, junk food will always be junk food even if labeled vegan, organic or natural.
(Michael Williams is a local, Dartmouth-trained Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. He can be reached at [email protected].)
Friday evening July 19, 2013 beginning at 5pm, the ECS Alumni Banquet and All-Class Reunion will take place at the Tannenbaum Lodge in Holiday Valley. The evening will begin with a social hour beginning at 5pm with a buffet dinner being served at 7pm. Details and a reservation form can be found on the ECS website, ellicottvillecentral.com, click on “alumni” . Please send reservations to Ellicottville Alumni Association, PO Box 1033, Ellicottville, NY 14731. All ECS former students and graduates (and their guest) are invited to attend.
One of the highlights of the evening will be the presentation of a Commemorative Plaque to the ECS Senior boy and girl
chosen to receive at graduation the annual Alumni Award of $300 each. The award recipients, along with their parents will be special guests of the Alumni Association.
Special recognition will also be given to members of the 5-year Honor Classes in attendance. A photographer will be present to record those classes, as well as candid shots to be included on the Alumni web-page for next year. There will be displays of Class memorabilia, pictures and Year Books to browse through before dinner.
This year’s gathering is again a 2-day affair with brunch Saturday July 20th, at the United Church of Ellicottville from 9am to
11am. Another great chance to renew friendships and trade memories.
Accommodation: special rates are available at the following hotels:
The Inn at Holiday Valley Phone: 716-699-2345Tamarack (Holiday Valley) Holiday Valley Road Phone: 716-699-2345 Wingate Ellicottville Phone: 716-699-6000Individuals should call
and ask for a room in the “Ellicottville Alumni Association Block” and give a payment method to guarantee room. Rooms may be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges. NOTE: These rooms are available for reservation until June 19.
The annual ECS Spring Sports Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium. Spring sports honored include varsity, junior varsity and modifi ed baseball and softball, as well as track, trap and golf.
All student-athletes have received reservation cards from their coaches. Those completed cards are to be returned to the offi ce no later than May 29. For reservation purposes, please indicate the number attending, student-athletes are free, compliments of the Sports Boosters Club!
Parents and other family
members should purchase tickets through the High School Main Offi ce on or before May 29, by returning the reservation card along with the cash or check suffi cient for additional family members at a cost of $6 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens.
Parents and student-athletes are asked to remain for the entire program and to be courteous to all of the programs and players. All of our attendees are asked to dress neatly and adhere to the school dress code. We encourage all of our senior student-athletes to be in attendance. In addition to spring sports awards, the
fi nal Athletic Banquet for 2012-2013 school year will award the Male & Female Most Valuable Athlete, Most Improved Athlete, Heart & Hustle Award, as well as two Memorial Awards — The Dana Stark “For the Love of the Game” and the Kristen Hintz “Heart of a Warrior” awards.
The board of education, administration, coaches and community are exceptionally proud of the dedication, character and sportsmanship that all of our student-athletes demonstrate at our competitions. Congratulations to all ECS teams!
ways to improve EMS and fi re services throughout the area by more effi ciently sharing responsibilities, information, insurance, services, etc.
Burrell also said the village and town are working together to select a new sidewalk plow that will be shared by the two municipalities.
Department Head Reports: Highway Superintendent Dave Golley reported that work continues on completing the department’s new facilities. The department also has been busy repairing roads and drains.
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Town Engineer Mark Alianello was absent for the meeting, but Burrell reported that he and Alianello met with a consultant to discuss tank options for the East Tank project. The consultant offered some alternatives and guidance on placement. Alianello and the town will do a cost/benefi t analysis on the options.
The board next approved a HoliMont Betterment Sidewalk Project resolution that was needed by the state to authorize the project.
Old Business: Trustee Ken Hinman reported that the
recreational trail committee has raised enough funds to start consultant Rick Manning and engineer Mark Alianello on developing a master plan for the trail. The master plan is the essential next step before major fundraising efforts can begin. Hinman also announced that there will be an informational open house at the Extension Service Building on Tuesday, June 11 from 4–7 p.m. to allow interested residents and visitors to learn more about the trail and view possible routes.
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Four Run for Three School Board SeatsElection on May 21
The election for three ECS School Board members is scheduled for May 21, and four contenders will be on the ballot.
Two fi ve-year (2013-2018) positions are open to replace two members whose terms expire June 30, 2013. There also is a four-year (2013-2017) position open to complete the remainder of Aimee Kilby’s term, which she resigned in order to become ECS District Treasurer. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will win the fi ve-year board positions. The candidate with the third-highest number of votes will complete Kilby’s term.
The following ECS district residents are running and will appear on the ballot in the following order:
Master’s/Certifi cation, Indiana University of Pa.; Master’s/Certifi cation, Niagara University
Platform: Melissa believes her strong academic qualifi cations and knowledge of education and government regulations will help ensure a bright future for the children who attend ECS.
Roger Spell, Ellicottville
Education: Graduate, Doniphan High School, Doniphan, Missouri; U.S. Air Force Electronic Intelligence Training
Platform: Roger believes his six years of experience on the board and his leadership in the strategic planning and capital improvement project processes make him highly qualifi ed for another term on the board.
Leonard Zlockie, Great ValleyEducation: Graduate,
Olean High School; Associates Degree, Jamestown
Well, Mother Nature sure seems to enjoy playing games with us. We had been easing into a delightful spring — rain to soften the soil, spring bulbs blooming, trees and shrubs beginning to leaf out, spring fl owers about ready to burst. Then we get wacked with a hard freeze (it was 26 degrees at my house overnight this week).
But now we can look forward to a warming trend that will hopefully stay with us and maybe my Wisteria will bloom this year. Weather does create problems in our gardens. Consequently, we must be vigilant and pay attention to weather forecasts (although sometimes they seem like the weather persons are out in left fi eld) and pursue our gardening chores accordingly.
Since the soil has softened somewhat from the rains we recently received, it’s the perfect time to weed our gardens. As you weed, be aware of any new shoots from your perennials poking through the soil. As you are aware, these new shoots are very tender and easily broken or damaged by too vigorous and aggressive weeding. Be gentle around the tender shoots when weeding.
This is a good time to prep your vegetable garden for the upcoming season. Add amendments such as compost to replace nutrients used in last year’s plantings. Rotate your crops, large or small to prevent total nutrient depletion. This will give you optimum return from your plants, and there is nothing like picking fresh veggies out of your own garden and serving them for your own personal pleasure. Mmm, I can taste them already!
One of the fi rst veggie/fruit available from the garden is rhubarb. My grandmother grew it and I loved her rhubarb pie. Another one is asparagus. I planted asparagus roots last year but will have to wait another year to harvest. These aren’t diffi cult to grow and once planted, you need to amend to soil every fall and keep the area around the plants weed free.
I came across a sauce recipe in the “Ball Blue Book - Guide to Preserving for Rhubarb.” Here’s the recipe:
Master Your Gardenaster Your GardenBy Barbara Kozlowski, Master Gardener
Victoria Sauce2 quarts chopped rhubarb (12 stalks)1 1/2 cups chopped raisins1/2 cup chopped onion3 1/2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup vinegar1 teaspoon each of allspice, cinnamon, ginger & Ball salt
Combine rhubarb, raisins, onion, sugar and vinegar in a large saucepot. Simmer until thick. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add spices and cook 5 minutes longer. Ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 15 minutes in boiling-water canner. Yields about 4 pints.
If you are not into canning or do not have the proper equipment, seal the jars and when cooled, store in the refrigerator for no more than one month or use immediately. This sauce will compliment a variety of meats, poultry, and some fi sh or seafood. It could also be used with ice cream or scones. Enjoy!
Saturday, May 18, the Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Swap at the Nannen Arboretum. All are welcome! Bring one plant, take one plant; bring 10, take home 10. Arrive by 9 a.m. Swap begins at 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Hope to see you there!
Community College; attended St. Bonaventure University
Platform: Len believes there must be a balance between keeping taxes reasonable and providing a quality education for all children, now and in the future.
William Murphy,Ellicottville
Education: Graduate, Ellicottville High School; studied at Clarkson University and Jamestown Community College
Platform: Bill will work to ensure that all children, including those with special needs, receive a quality education.
Burning Asphalt Heats Up Your Palate
By Jeff MartinIt started with a furniture
business and product line, and now Jeffrey Furash of Burning Asphalt Sauces has become a kind of hot sauce guru of Western New York.
Back in 2003, Furash was in Florida when someone suggested that Burning Asphalt would be a great name for a line of hot sauces. At the time, Furash was building his company Burning Asphalt Racetracks, a mobile outfi t that allowed participants to operate radio-controlled vehicles along a track, a popular venture at events like car dealerships.
Furash thought about it and went home. One night in his garage, he tinkered with a recipe or two. Packaging 48 individual bottles, he took them to the Genesee County Fair and sold out within a matter of hours. He made more and took them to the Chautauqua County Fair, selling out in hours.
“I had something,” Furash said recently from South Dayton. “It made sense and people loved it.”
Along with help from his wife Marilyn Sticek, a retired postmaster in Forestville and partner in all Furash business ventures, Furash created Burning Asphalt Sauces. He found a food maker and distributor and it’s been a white-hot success ever since.
Starting with three products, the business now offers 100-plus sauce-type products, ranging from BBQ sauces, salsas, ketchup, seasonings, soup, snacks and coffee.
His number one seller, apple barbecue sauce, has been featured on the Food Network. In fact, four other products have been plugged on the network, too.
Furash has come a long way in his business ventures. Back in the 1990s, he came up with the idea of constructing beds in the shape of racecars and dressers in the shape of tool chests. Pit Stop Furniture Company fl owed from that idea, one of the fi rst in the country to come up with the concept.
“We were pretty popular, and I think a lot of people in Ellicottville will remember it,” he said.
From furniture and then racetracks and, fi nally, sauces, Furash has made a name for himself. Based in Western
New York, Burning Asphalt products are sold in stores in 35 states. In Ellicottville, his sauces can be found in Earth Arts.
Perhaps his most impressive accomplishment is his Sauces for Soldiers program, whereby his company sends products overseas to service men and women. Revenue generated by a cookbook, “Taste the Attitude,” published by South Dayton Supermarket, goes directly to the Sauces for Soldiers program.
“That program has been there since the beginning,” Furash said, adding that the concept arose after his wife came up with the idea after working in the post offi ce environment and began writing and shipping essential items to service men, including books, toiletries and junk food. Hot sauce was popular among them, and when Furash started the hot sauce business, they began sending their own.
“Military men and women do so much for us, and it’s right to give back,” he said.
Shipments overseas contain a variety of items. The cookbook itself contains 110 recipes, most of which were created and tested by his wife.
The program has attracted much attention and garnered Furash several awards. Last year, Burning Asphalt sent more than 1,000 orders overseas.
The cookbook is available for purchase at South Dayton Supermarket, Evans Bank in Forestville, Willow Creek Winery and Sheridan VFW. It can also be requested at any location that sells Burning Asphalt Sauces, Twisted Vine Gardens, or Soulshine Coffee products.
For more information about the business or to order the cookbook, visit www.burningasphalt.com or www.saucesforsoldiers.com.
ECS Prom
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Frozen in Time” by Mitchell Zuckoff“Frozen in Time” is a gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor
in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from the author of New York Times bestseller “Lost in Shangri-La”.
On November 5, 1942, a US cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four days later, the B-17 assigned to the search-and-rescue mission became lost in a blinding storm and also crashed. Miraculously, all nine men on board survived, and the US military launched a daring rescue operation. But after picking up one man, the Grumman Duck amphibious plane fl ew into a severe storm and vanished.
“Frozen in Time” tells the story of these crashes and the fate of the survivors, bringing vividly to life their battle to endure 148 days of the brutal Arctic winter, until an expedition headed by famed Arctic explorer Bernt Balchen brought them to safety. Mitchell Zuckoff takes the reader deep into the most hostile environment on earth, through hurricane-force winds, vicious blizzards, and subzero temperatures.
Moving forward to today, he recounts the efforts of the Coast Guard and North South Polar Inc., led by indefatigable dreamer Lou Sapienza,
who worked for years to solve the mystery of the Duck’s last fl ight and recover the remains of its crew.
A breathtaking blend of mystery and adventure Mitchell Zuckoff’s “Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II” is also a poignant reminder of the sacrifi ces of our military personnel and a tribute to the everyday heroism of the US Coast Guard.
This book is available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format only. Stop in and check out our selection of over 8,400 items in our adult fi ction and nonfi ction sections.
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The East Otto Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will be sponsoring a Chinese Auction to benefi t C-A BOCES Special Education Track & Field Day. The schools participating in this will be West Valley, Cattaraugus-Little Valley & Randolph. The proceeds from this auction will help buy the t-shirts, food, drinks and awards for the students. Any questions, please call Barb Lexer at (716) 713-9602.
Auction to Benefi t BOCES Special EducationTrack & Field Day
As we enjoy the new life that Spring brings, we are reminded of the Scripture, “The grass withers and the fl ower fades, but the Word of the Lord endures forever.” The Bible also tells us,“that which is seen is temporal, but that which is not seen is eternal.” While we enjoy the fl eeting beauty of Spring we can also invest in something that is Eternal. We invite you to join us as we study and discuss the Word of God together.
Faith & Spirituality Today
For more information call 257-9192 or 258-8710.
Saturday evenings we gather to consider and discuss the Life of Christ. No matter what your beliefs are, or what your experiences have been regarding faith and the spiritual life, we invite you to join us.
Meetings are held at:THE REYNOLDS HOUSE52 Jefferson St., Ellicottville
May was fi lled with disappointing losses for the ECS varsity baseball team against Ripley, Brocton, North Collins, West Valley and Sherman, but on May 15, the taste of victory was sweet.
The Eagles went head to head with Franklinville Central and came out on top in a high-scoring affair. The ECS 13-12 win brought a tough pitching game as the two teams put up 25 runs combined. There were 28 hits, including four extra base hits in the game. The game was back-and-forth heading into the eighth, with fi ve lead changes.
The Eagles fi nally managed to grab the win in exciting
fashion. Phalla Musall started the last inning off with a leadoff triple and fi nally stole home with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to give ECS the win in their last home game of the year. It was also Senior Night as the Eagles honored their lone senior player, Alex Steinbroner, with a win in his last home appearance.
Alex Delity went a perfect 4-4 at the plate, doubled in the second inning and singled in the fi rst, sixth and seventh innings.
Robert Sawicki got the win in relief for the Eagles working through 5 1/3 innings. He struck out two, walked fi ve and surrendered fi ve hits. Sawicki
also went 3 for 6 at the plate.The Eagles pounded
Franklinville’s pitching, as six hitters combined for 16 hits, eight RBIs and 12 runs scored.
Jumping out to an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the fi rst, the Eagles’ rally started when Sawicki singled. Musall reached home on a wild pitch. ECS then tacked on more runs when Sawicki scored on an RBI double by Alex Fisher, and Fisher scored on an RBI single by Delity.
Also adding to the Ellicottville hit parade was Fisher 3 for 5, Dylan Paprocki, 3 for 6 and Calum Watt 2 for 5 with a triple.
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ECS Sports• Photos by Deb Golley
VARSITY BASEBALL5/17/13 4:30 pm vs. Archbishop Walsh
MODIFIED BASEBALL5/21/13 4:30 pm vs. Franklinville
5/23/13 4:30 pm @ Olean5/28/13 4:30 pm vs. Portville
VARSITY SOFTBALL5/17/13 4:30 pm vs. Salamanca
JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL5/18/13 10:00 am vs. Fillmore
MODIFIED SOFTBALL5/21/13 4:30 pm vs. Franklinville
5/23/13 4:30 pm @ Olean5/28/13 4:30 pm vs. Portville
ECS springSports Schedule
LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND
VALUATION DATE(Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the assessment inventory and valuation data is available for
examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Mansfi eld, which will be fi led on or before May 1, 2013.
The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s offi ce at Town Hall on May 2 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm and at Ellicottville Town Hall on May 20 between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Dated this 1st day of May, 2013.
Robin Pearl, Assessor
NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATE
(Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the assessment inventory and valuation data is available for
examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Ellicottville, which will be fi led on or before May 1, 2013.
The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s offi ce at Town Hall on May 6 between the hours of 10am and 2pm and on May 20 between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Dated this 1st day of May, 2013.
@ Chautauqua LakeCCAA Pentathlon/steeple chase - May 18
CCAA Championship meet - May 24 and 25
June 1 Relay for Life Fundraiser at ECSwww.relayforlife.org
For sponsorship call Crystal Page at 716-341-4566, or email [email protected]
Girls on the Run Inspires Young Girls to Be Healthy and Confi dent
by Alicia DziakLife for girls in 2013 is a lot
different from life for girls in the past. Girls today lead fast-paced lives fi lled with hectic schedules and peer pressure. Finding outlets to decompress and just be themselves can be tough, not to mention fi nding the time to stay fi t while facing the everyday challenges of pre-adolescence.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a program for girls in third through eighth grades that combines training for a 5K running event with healthy living education. The program is broken down into Girls on the Run (third through fi fth grades) and Girls on Track (sixth through eighth grades).
“Research shows that around fourth grade is when self-esteem plummets in girls, and between fourth and fi fth grades is when girls are most likely to drop out of organized sports,” said Katie Joyce, GOTR council director. “This program addresses these issues at an age where it can make a big difference to these girls.”
The mission of GOTR is to instill self-esteem through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training — all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community.
Joyce and her “running buddy” Meghan Cavanaugh had heard about the success of GOTR, a national program, from friends and family living in other states.
“I wanted to start a program at my daughter’s school, but since there was no council yet in Western New York, we had to start that fi rst,” Joyce said.
The two friends went through the lengthy process of establishing the Buffalo Girls on the Run Council in the fall of 2010.
“At that time, we had three schools participating,” Joyce explained. “Now we have close to 70 sites, and almost 1,000 girls participating.”
Coaches follow a detailed curriculum that addresses
topics like self-esteem, bullying, peer pressure and being a good friend.
“Girls on the Run is a fun way to exercise while learning about different ways to handle problems my friends and I face in fourth grade,” said Ava D., 9, of Springville, who is participating in GOTR for the second time.
Springville Elementary School’s Girls on the Run program was started in the fall of 2012 by Michelle Solly, a physical education teacher at Springville Elementary School.
“When I found out what this program was about, I knew it would be a perfect fi t for our school,” said Solly. “I truly feel that this program has been a huge success here at SES. It has been so much fun seeing all the girls’ self-confi dence increase and realizing that running can be fun!”
GOTR programs are run in the fall (from September to November) and spring (from March to June), meeting twice a week, and culminate with a 5K, where the girls show off their decorated GOTR T-shirts and get hair sprayed in funky colors. Teams can be seen wearing tutus or matching hair accessories and enjoying each other’s company.
The 5K event is not a competition among runners, but emphasizes each girl doing their personal best. In fact, every girl’s race number is the same — #1. The sense of accomplishment on each girl’s face as she crosses the fi nish line and receives her GOTR medal is rewarding and unforgettable.
Although there is a cost to those participating in the
program, fi nancial aid is available.
“About 38 percent of our girls receive aid of some kind,” said Joyce. “We also have 22 schools that are fully funded by the program.”
GOTR also provides sneakers to girls who are in need.
“In most sports, if you can’t afford the equipment to play, you can’t play,” said Joyce. “In Girls on the Run, our goal is to reach out to all girls and give them an opportunity to participate in an organized exercise program, regardless of their fi nancial situation.”
Aid is raised through grants and various fundraisers.
The biggest fundraiser for GOTR is the upcoming 5K to be held on June 2 at UB’s North Campus. The race is open to the public and is a great way to witness the positive affect GOTR has had on young girls in our community. To register for the run, visit www.gotrbuffalo.org.
New sites wishing to start GOTR for fall 2013 must be reserved by August 1, although reserving them before school lets out for the summer is preferred, so that GOTR can provide marketing materials for the girls at that site.
“We currently have programs in all eight counties in Western New York, and would love to expand to more schools in the southern tier,” Joyce said.
Anyone interested in starting a GOTR program at a school or community center can visit www.gotrbuffalo.org or contact Katie Joyce at (716) 400-1019 or email [email protected].
Springville Elementary School’s Girls on the Run
PUBLIC NOTICE, TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLEPlease take notice that a Special meeting of the Ellicottville Town Board will be held on
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 5:00 pm in the Cattaraugus County Extension Building at 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, New York to discuss plans for the renovating the auditorium at the Building.
By Order Of The Town Board Of The Town Of Ellicottville
BID NOTICENotice is hereby given that the Town of Ellicottville is requesting bids for processed gravel and
limestone. Copies of the specifi cations and bids may be picked up at the Town Clerk’s Offi ce. Bids will be received at the Town Hall, PO Box 600, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York 14731 until 10am on May 28th, 2013 at which time they will be opened.
The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ellicottville, Robyn George, Town Clerk, 1 West
Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731
ECS Amusement Park Opens For BusinessCont. from Front Page
and builds a fi nal engineering project to display at the Annual Science, Math, and Technology Exposition. This year’s Exposition will be held on Tuesday, May 21 from 6–8 p.m. This year high school students in the Robotics class joined forces with the Transportation Systems class to create a miniature, fully functioning amusement park.
The Transportation Systems class designed, built, and programmed the park’s transportation systems. The park features an automated parking lot, a remote control monorail, a gondola to travel through the mountains to the other end of the park, an automated transit system that travels between the rides, a ferry ride on the perimeter of the park, and a safari adventure.
The Engineering Design/
Robotics class was responsible for designing, building and programming the park’s attractions. Using the Tetrix Robotics kits, each group was given an area of the park to create their own amusement park framework and rides. Attractions include a pirate ship, Ferris wheel, UFO, cliff drop, mega swing, and the tower of terror.
Each ride and transportation system is programmed and controlled using Lab View robotic programming software. The park can be programmed and controlled through the four computers set up in the park command center and features two remote control cameras that allow the students to monitor the park from the park command center. One camera is mounted on the front of the monorail. The other is
suspended above the park on a wire that allows the automated camera to traverse back and forth across the park.
The amusement park will be set up in the Tech Room for the next month as elementary students are given the opportunity to see and learn how Science, Math, & Technology come together to affect our lives.
The Technology Education program at ECS continues to grow and as new technologies emerge, the curriculum changes to refl ect today’s world. The technology jobs of tomorrow have not even been created yet. The goal is to prepare the students with the ability to learn, critically evaluate, and apply new concepts that come their way.
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COMMUNITY CALENDARA Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities
Community MeetingsAll meetings are at 7:00 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.Ashford
(2nd Tuesday) June 11
Cattaraugus Village(2nd Monday) June 10
East Otto(2nd Tuesday) June 11
Ellicottville Town(3rd Wed) June 19, 6pm
Ellicottville Village(2nd Monday) June 10 6pm
Great Valley(2nd Monday) June 10
Humphrey(2nd Monday) June 10
Little Valley Town(2nd Monday) June 10
Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) June 11
Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) May 20
Otto(3rd Tuesday) May 21
Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) June 12
Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) June 11
Religious Services•Holy Name Of Mary RC
Church, Ellicottville20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592
Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pmSun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am
•St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville
Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820
Services 5pm Sat, 7:15am & 10:15am Sun
•St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville
6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30amSun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts.
699-4003Sun Sch. 10:15am,
Worship, 10am
•First Baptist Church, Great Valley
5049 Rt.219, 945-4629Sun Sch. 9:30am
Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm
•United Methodist Church, Great Valley
5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am
•Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfi eld
7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138
Sat 7pm, Sun 10am
Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfi eld
7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship
11:0am & 6pmWed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
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Summer Intern Position – Ellicottville Memorial Library is looking for a local high school senior or college student as a summer intern to help with the children’s Summer Reading Program. To apply, stop by the Library or call 699-2842 for more information. Applications due June 1st.
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Local artwork on display – the gallery area of the library currently has artwork on display by Ellicottville Central School students (primarily 7th and 8th graders as well as the advanced drawing class). Come check out these amazing pieces of art including pastels, watercolors, “handscapes”, mandalas, plaster masks and drawings of eyes. A special thanks to art teachers Lillian Lechner and Maryanne Boyles for sharing these pieces with the library. The artwork will be on display through the fi rst week in June.
Support Your Library - Vote Yes on Proposition #2 on May 21st!
We Need Your Help!! The Ellicottville Memorial Library is requesting a $500 increase to our previously approved allocation of $28,000. Each year the library continues to do more with less. Our circulation fi gures, computer usage and program availability have increased every year for the past six years. A total of 539 programs were offered last year with 5,999 people in attendance. A total of 30,144 people came through our doors in 2013! In order to meet the growing demands
we are asking for a small increase this year and hope that you will give us your support. Please vote yes and support your Library on May 21st.
Book Sale – Memorial Day Weekend – The Library book sale will be open Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th from 10 am until 5 pm. The book sale will continue for another two weeks and be open during normal business hours. If you are bringing books to donate to the sale, please drop them off by Thursday May 23rd. Thanks.
Scherenschnitte – Cathy Lacy will be instructing this class
which will be held on May 22nd from 6 – 8 pm. Paper cutting can be traced back to ancient China but credit is given to German immigrants in Pennsylvania for turning it into a popular folk art. In the 1800s, paper cutting was referred to as “scherenschnitte”, which means “scissor cutting” or “scissor snipping” in German. Some basic techniques will get you started on paper cutting. Registration is required due to limited class size and the class is free! Contact the library to register.
Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30
Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park
The park offers 18 hiking trails, 3 of which have been
developed as self-guided nature trails. Or bike along miles of
paved trails.(716) 945-0523.
May 14-19 Salamanca Centennial
One hundred years after the city of Salamanca was offi -
cially incorporated on May 14, 1913, the city plans to cel ebrate the occasion with a collection
of centennial-themed event www.SalamancaChamber.org
May 17 - 19 Allegany State Park Geobash
A special event devoted to geocaching.
www.ASPGeobash.com
May 17 - 19Cattaraugus County Horse
Show SeriesSpring Starter
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May 18-19Routes to Art WeekendArtist open their studios
for all to visit - throughout Cattaraugus County.
May 18 - May 19 Barn Art Show at Mystic HillMystic Hill Olde Barn will be
holding its fi rst annual Barn Art Show at 7840 Mosher Hollow Rd., Cattaraugus N.Y. 14719
and will be featuring 4 national and international artists. Their work will be on display from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on both
days, rain or shine.
May 18Olean’s Community Wide
Garage Salewww.OleanNY.com
May 31-June 2Gowanda’s Hollywood
Happening 2013 - A Motorcycle Event
One of the area’s largest 3 day motorcycle events! The 14th annual Hollywood Happen-ing has live bands, contests,
vendors and fun!www.GowandaHollywood-
Happening.com
June 1Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey
at Griffi s Sculpture ParkParticipants navigate a 4 mile
course loaded with challenging obstacles, diffi cult terrain and a
mud pit at the fi nish! www.fi nnmccool4mile.com/
June 1Relay for Life at ECS
Fundraiserwww.relayforlife.org
For sponsorship call Crystal Page at 716-341-4566, or email
Located on the 2nd fl oor of the Red House Admin Buildinginside Allegany State Park
J-Con Parks is currentlyaccepting job applications
for the 2013 season at Allegany State Park for our Park Restaurant, General Stores and
Snack Bar locations located throughout the park.
Please call (716) 354-9282 or stop into our Park Gift Shop located at the Administration Building between the hours of
10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily for an application. J-Con Parks is an
equal opportunity employer.
2013 EmploymentOpportunities at
Allegany State Park
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pm. The May meeting will be the annual luncheon and outing and will take place on Monday May 13th. The June 12th book is “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.
Story time is everyWednesday at 11:15 a.m.
www.evml.org – check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.
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