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Art in the Park and Taste of Olean This Sunday
Demo Derby a Smashing Tradition in Gunsolus Family
CCIDA Approves HoliMont, Ontario Knife Proposals
By Jeff Martin There are some big recreational secrets you
may not know about in Little Valley.
Peggy Root, clerk/treasurer for the village, said it’s not uncommon that both residents and neighbors are unaware of the variety of offerings the village has.
“People are surprised,” Root said. “Some people don’t expect a lot from a little town.”
For example, the village has a large community pool that’s free every day from 12–7 p.m. Root said the village encourages everyone to attend with a village resident, but that’s not enforced.
“Residents pay for the service in a lot of ways,” she said, “so we’d like to encourage residents only, but we don’t turn anyone away.”
That goes for swimming lessons, too. The program, ranging from toddler to advanced,
Time to loosen that belt a few notches, gather family and friends, and head down to the 64th Annual Art in the Park and the 23rd Annual Taste of Olean on July 28, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown
Community College on North Union Street in Olean.
The Arts: Art in the Park, sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, is now in its 64th year. The one-day juried outdoor art festival is dedicated to excellence in the visual arts as well as enhancing and promoting the visual arts and the talented artists in the area. Jurors Mikel Wintermantel and Evelyn Penman will award ribbons for Best of Show and two Juror’s Choice prizes at 1 p.m.
Visitors will be able to browse and shop among painters, jewelers, photographers, wood workers, toymakers and more. Artists include Cherie Antle, John Balacki, Robin Zefers Clark, Lisa Conklin, Denise Drummond, Patricia Eckstrom, Jane Hittner, Sean Huntington, Elizabeth Jankowski, Dee Marra, Elise Matthews, Kristina
By Jeff MartinThe Gunsolus family of
Cattaraugus has been a smash hit in the demolition derby circuit over the years.
Jim Gunsolus and his son, Bryan, have amassed over 100 trophies from wins in Western New York and Ohio. This spring, Bryan won the demo in Cuba, and now he has set his
crosshairs on the demo contest at the Cattaraugus County Fair on July 29.
For Jim, demo derbies — and the inherent danger involved in them — continue to hold his family spellbound.
Jim said, “People are watching something they don’t dare do because it’s dangerous, very dangerous.”
Drivers will crowd into the grandstand arena on Monday night and, again, on the last night of the fair with one mission: smash opponents’ vehicles into submission and be the last one driving. Popular since the mid ‘60s, demolition derbies are spectacles that speak to all drivers who
By Jann WiswallEllicottville and surrounding
communities never let the dog days of summer get them down when so many activities are available for folks of all ages and interests. The next several weeks offer fabulous music, a host of family-friendly events, great eats and so much more! Take a look at what’s in store and make plans today to visit and stay awhile!
Jazz and Blues Weekend – July 26-28
Ellicottville’s Jazz and Blues Weekend is truly a unique experience. Wander through the village and choose from a variety of jazz and blues performance areas along the streets and in the restaurants, bars and nightclubs all weekend long.
Seven bands will take the main stage on Monroe Street, just off the main drag. Other performances are scheduled in bars and cafes throughout the village, including the Town Gazebo, the Gin Mill, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Balloons, Madigan’s and others.
Main acts include B.D. Lenz, the Mick Hays Band, Mark Mazur and the Little Big Band, and more. See page 3 for the full lineup.
6th Annual OnoFest – July 27
The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development and the Onoville Marina is sponsoring its sixth annual OnoFest at the Marina this weekend from 1-9:30 p.m. The family-oriented event
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Industrial Development Agency’s Board of Directors approved a proposal for sales tax abatement for several projects underway at HoliMont this summer, as well as a sale/leaseback agreement for Franklinville’s Ontario Knife Company.
The HoliMont proposal relates to several infrastructure and construction activities that are in process at HoliMont. These projects are not related to the WestMont Ridge Project, which was approved for abatements and sale/leaseback arrangements by CCIDA at its May meeting.
The $400,000-plus in projects includes improving snowmaking equipment and infrastructure, generator improvements, road repairs, lift house renovations and main chalet restroom renovations. In addition, HoliMont is building a log warming cabin at the top of the Cascade chairlift,
See CCIDA page 9
‘Serenade on Broadway’ at Holiday Valley
Dinner Theater Aug. 9by Eva Potter
It’s not too late to buy tickets for the Aug. 9 performance of “Serenade on Broadway” to be performed dinner-theater style at the Lodge at Holiday Valley.
Presented by Enchante Cabaret of Bradford, Pa., “Serenade on Broadway” is a
live musical revue with songs from the biggest Broadway shows like “Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” “Les Miserables,” “Cats” and more. Tickets for dinner and the show are $60 and can be purchased by calling (716) 699-2010.
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with wonderful food and entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes three delicious dinner choices including prime rib, cedar planked salmon or roast Cornish game hen. The show will begin after dessert and will be performed on a
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Friday, July 26Gin Mill, 9 p.m.Scott KirbyThis perennial favorite is the
perfect summertime artist ... a singer-songwriter in sandals and Tommy Bahama attire who lives in Key West and puts you in a folksy Caribbean good-time mood with his story-songs and great playing and accompanied by guitarist extraordinaire “Country” Dave Edmiston.
Balloons, 7 p.m.Maria AurigemaShe’s a well-studied guitar
prodigy from Tonawanda, N.Y., who teaches and specializes in the blues. Along with her backup band, Odyssey Blues Band, her versatile soprano is well suited to the blues.
Saturday, July 27Gin Mill, 9 p.m.Speedy Parker Blues BandA returning favorite,
“Speedy” (Gary Sterlace) and his band of singing bluesmen do it all when it comes to blues ... very listenable and danceable. This is quintessential blues at its fi nest!
Balloons, 6 p.m.B.D. Lenz TrioA very accomplished
guitarist from the New York City area, he blends a unique style of funky soul, rhythm & blues and jazz into what might be called hip jazz fusion. A must see act!
Silver Fox, 7 p.m.LTM TrioThese three accomplished
musicians from the Olean area perform smooth jazz and standards perfect for this venue. Let Les, Tom and Moses entertain you with their style of jazz.
The Depot, 8 p.m.Brass MonkeezA very youthful Buffalo-
area quartet who play ‘60s and ‘70s pop and rock hits with a
maturity belying their ages. Call it “polished garage rock” at its most energetic.
Madigan’s, 8 p.m.Hoagy & The Blues BombersThis Buffalo-area quartet
will serve you your blues Buffalo-style in a very tight, upbeat way that they have been known for for some 20 years.
Ellicottville Brewing Co.10 p.m. Mojo Hand Blues BandHaving sat in with them
many times over the last 20 years, I can tell you they do blues better than anyone in this area. You won’t hear a better vocalist than Fontilla Timmons or a better drummer than Tim Sader. My personal favorite band!
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Monday, July 29Ellicottville Brewing Co.,6:30 p.m. Blue MuleAs far as I’m concerned, this
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Wednesday, July 31Gin Mill, 8 p.m.Wagner & WinstonThese two musical bulwarks
defi ne Wednesdays here in EVL. All your favorites in their acoustic comfort style, along with those great wings, make for a Gin Mill tradition now in its FOURTH decade!
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The fi rst annual Cattaraugus County Youth Leadership Retreat took place on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Allegany State Park. Sixty-one youth representing all school districts from Cattaraugus County gathered for a day of training, education and fun in order to cultivate leadership qualities that they can take back to their communities and schools.
The retreat was sponsored by Healthy Cattaraugus County: A Drug Free Coalition (HCC) and coordinated by CAReS, Inc. Prevention Staff and the Youth Development Coalition under the leadership of Dr. Anthony Evans. Catherine Speroni, HCC Coalition coordinator, emphasized that it takes buy-in from all levels of our community to support our leaders of tomorrow.
“HCC is a coalition made up of a cross sector of individuals, businesses, parents, youth,
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faith-based, governmental and tribal offi cials, law enforcement, educators and other youth-serving agencies that encompass our county as a whole,” said Speroni. “This retreat was supported by all those groups in an effort to cultivate healthy young leaders who will go back to their schools, homes, and communities and stand for a healthier way of living, and the ability to make smart choices about the way they want to live their lives.”
The retreat featured an interactive session by Barry Broughton from AKT Combatives in Olean, N.Y.
“I designed the ‘Take Ground! ...It’s Your Life!’ program to assist students in developing the skills and character traits needed to be strong leaders in their communities. The concepts of teamwork, critical thinking and commitment were reinforced
by learning martial arts and self-defense techniques,” said Broughton.
The skills and concepts presented at the retreat will be further developed at the Youth Leadership Summit held at AKT Combatives Academy in August, also sponsored by HCC. Summit participants
will learn how to take action and overcome obstacles, culminating with an exciting board breaking exercise.
Gowanda Central School responded to the retreat invitation with excellent attendance in students, volunteers and administrators.
Gowanda Middle School Principal, David Smith engages with a Cattaraugus Youth Leader in the “Take Ground! ...It’s Your Life!” program provided by Barry Broughton of AKT Combatives, key presenter at the 1st Annual Cattaraugus Leadership Retreat at Allegany State Park.
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ASPHS Biggest Turnout for Dance Hall Days
By Bob SchmidOur Allegany State Park
Historical Society (ASPHS) had our biggest turnout yet, this past Saturday, at our monthly meeting. With a packed house of approximately 80 people in attendance at the park’s school building classroom at Camp Allegany, the audience was captivated and mesmerized by our guest speaker, Bob Byledbal.
Mr. Byledbal is a charismatic and upbeat man who had operated the Allegany State Park concessions of the park stores, the Quaker Snack Pavilion, and then later the Quaker Dance Hall and also the Red House Dance Pavilion from 1951 until and including 1978.
The subject of Bob’s talk was the “History of the Dances and Dance Halls at Allegany State Park,” and he did not disappoint us. He went all out for this presentation that included a computerized PowerPoint presentation and
an audio and video sound system that was all controlled off to the side by Bob’s son, Rob Byledbal. He also had old photos, old park Dawn Dance posters, original fi lm footage of square dance calling from the early 1950s, as well as actual original audio recordings of some of these memorable dances held in the park.
That was followed by Bob’s fun quiz on his presentation, with some lucky winners taking home some mementos of Bob’s exciting talk. Their prizes were old original 45 records that were once actually played in the Dance Halls.
With a big huge smile through all of his reminiscing, the Dawn Dances were his favorite he said. They were held the Saturday of each Labor Day Weekend starting at 9 p.m. and would continue until the break of dawn, thus given the name Dawn Dance. The Quaker Dance Hall closed after Labor Day Weekend of 1970 and was used by the park
for storage of appliances. The last dance ever held at the Red House Dance Pavilion was on July 4, 1973.
After the dances ended in the park, this Red House Pavilion was used as a snack bar and game room, and was torn down in the fall of 1984. A miniature golf course was built on the exact same site as this old Dance Pavilion.
If you have any questions about park history or ASPHS, please contact Bob Schmid, Director of the ASPHS on their Facebook page or call (716) 400-1834.
Dave Remington and Bob Byledbal
Free Summer Art Workshops at the Park
Two free art workshops will be offered at Allegany State Park in August. Experience the outdoors and create art using the inspiring natural surroundings of Allegany State Park.
Creating Art from Nature will be offered Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 10 a.m. – noon. These classes are free and open to all ages but anyone under the age
of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16 years and older.
This fun workshop will give kids and adults a chance to create art from nature and have a beautiful creation to take home with them. Ellen Goos, a local artist, will guide participants through creating an interesting composition using collage techniques. Participants will make their
own piece of art while learning about the environment all while having a great time.
Register for these workshops by contacting the Cattaraugus County Arts Council at (716) 374-7455 at least 24 hours before the class to ensure a seat. Class space is limited to 10-12 students.
All workshops will take place at the Warming Hut located at the Summit Cabin Loop across from the Art Roscoe cross-county ski trails.
From I-86, take exit 21 into Allegany State Park and proceed to the top of the hill. The hut will be on your right across the parking lot.
These workshops are a collaborative program between Allegany State Park and the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.
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By Mary FoxFriday evening, July 19,
alumni of 27 graduating classes of Ellicottville Central School gathered at Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley for their annual class reunions.
The event was well attended by 141 alumni from the one-year (2013) class to 70-year (1943) classes, as well as family members who attended the combined alumni reunion banquet. Classes are given special recognition each fi ve years.
Alumni came from all over the country to attend this rite of renewal. Hugs and exclamations fi lled the room as everyone enjoyed the opportunity to get together, reminisce about old times and catch up on what they are doing.
“I am so grateful to be able to come. It is wonderful to see old friends again from Ellicottville Central High School. I’m having a wonderful time,” said Ann Eysaman, a 70-year alumna who has been a highly respected member of the Ellicottville community all her life.
“The classes are so small everybody gets to know everybody. That’s the glue that makes it as successful as it is,” said Pete Widger, class of 1955.
Offi cers of the Alumni Association are John Burrell, president; Nancy Rogan,
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vice president; M a r g a r e t Eysaman O’Brien, secretary; Pete Widger, treasurer; and Nancy Adams Brown, historian.
Yearbooks for each year, starting with 1940, were displayed as part of the ECS Alumni Association’s hard work to make it a memorable evening
“We like everyone to come because we have friends in classes ahead of and behind us,” said Steve Crowley.
President John Burrell, class of 1963, presented a check to the Alumni Association Treasurer Pete Widger for $2,150 from members of the 1963 graduating class. Twenty-six members of the class were present. Photographs were displayed in memoriam to the 10 class members who have passed.
This year’s Alumni Association Scholarships of $300 were presented by one of last year’s winners, Connor Hellwig, to Shannon Wilson and William Murphy. The scholarship is based upon the student being academically motivated, pursuing further education, having good character and most importantly, community involvement.
Shannon Wilson graduated fourth in her class and will be attending D’Youville College majoring in dietetics. William Murphy, president of the class of 2013 and star football player, will be attending Jamestown Community College this fall majoring in engineering.
“It is nice to be recognized by such a prestigious group from the community and school,” said Will.
Each year as the scholarship fund grows, so does the dollar amount of the scholarships. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Alumni Association Scholarships is encouraged to do so by contacting John Burrell.
“I feel bad so many of my class are gone,” said Jo Milligan, member of the class of 1943, now living in Silver Creek, “but it is good to be here and renew old friendships.”
John Burrell presenting check to Pete Widger from the Class of 1963
William Murphy, with Grandmother, Joanne Murphy and mother, Stephanie Murphy
Shannon Wilson, with mother and father Scott and Susan Wilson
Cattaraugus County SPCA Seeks Board Members
OLEAN, NY – The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is seeking passionate and motivated animal lovers who want to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. There are a number of fall initiatives planned and they are seeking new board members to help implement these initiatives and bring fresh ideas to the animal shelter.
Board members serve in
a volunteer capacity and should be willing to donate 10 hours per month on shelter initiatives. Board meetings are held monthly and prospective members should be ready to get involved and share ideas as well as accept responsibilities.
The organization is particularly interested in prospective board members who have experience in human resources, management and
facilities management, but anyone who has a passion for animals and the time to dedicate is welcome!
If you are interested in helping homeless animals in our area by becoming an SPCA of Cattaraugus County Board Member, please contact Esther Desnoyers at (716) 307-1787 or Bridget Dean at (540) 842-7776 for an application.
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The Rally is Seeking Retail Vendors
OLEAN — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) is seeking retail and craft vendors to participate in the 11th annual Rally in the Valley event, Aug. 21-25, in Olean.
The Rally is expected to draw several thousand motorcyclists from across the region. GOACC would like to offer companies an opportunity to take a vendor booth at the event. This year, the event will open for vendors with a Friday Kickoff to the Rally, Aug. 23, with a Bike Parade and regional music entertainment.
Saturday’s event will include bands, and contests: slow ride, ball drop, tire toss and hot dog. Sunday’s activities will consist of music, a dice run starting at 11 a.m. and the raffl e of a Harley Davidson 2013 Street Glide FLHX. The three events will all be held at one location — vendors will not need to move and set up their spaces each day.
Vendors must apply to be considered. Vendors will be selected based on minimum qualifi cations, as well as experience, quality of service, variety, cleanliness and
availability. Vendors supply their own
tables, canopies and materials. There will be overnight security at the stadium both Friday and Saturday nights. Although the Rally is a fi ve-day event, vendors will not display/sell Wednesday, Aug. 21, or Thursday night, August 22.
For more information or for an application, stop in at the GOACC offi ce at 120 N. Union St. in Olean, check the Rally website, www.oleanny.com, or call (716) 372-4433.
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special stage to be set up on the top fl oor of the Holiday Valley Lodge.
“The dinner theater seemed like something unique, and it is good timing for us to creating room nights and resort visits,” said Jane Eshbaugh, marketing director at Holiday Valley. “We’ll also be able to showcase our wonderful catering department!”
Enchante Cabaret, hailed “The Best Cabaret Show in the Northeast,” is owned and led by vocalist Todd Wagner, said to be one of the best male Broadway voices of our
generation.Eshbaugh said Wagner, who
is from Bradford, Pa., has always wanted to perform close to home. She said when Wagner and Enchante Theater’s Sales Manager JoAnn Barnes visited the Lodge, Wagner tested the acoustics with a song and “the acoustics were amazing.”
To fi nd out more about Enchante Cabaret and to hear a preview of Wagner’s voice, visit their website at www.enchantecabaret.com.
But wait … a second Enchante Cabaret production is coming to Holiday Valley on
Oct. 4. Eshbaugh said, “’Witches
Brew’ is a Halloween musical that features familiar songs from ‘Wicked’ plus original works. There may be some audience interaction with this show!”
For lodging packages at the Inn at Holiday Valley or the Tamarack Club, call (716) 699-2345.
When booking show tickets online at www.enchantecaberet.com, use codes “Serenade” or “Witches” to specify the show or call 1-800-323-0020.
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of live music will tempt you to try everything — at least once. So come both days and pace yourself!
Tickets cost $1 each and
Taste of Ellicottville Coming Aug. 10–11
Get out your elastic-waist pants because you’ll want plenty of room to sample all the delicious samples at the annual Taste of Ellicottville on Aug. 10 – 11.
Ellicottville’s fi ne restaurants will set up on the streets café-style with miniature versions of some of their most popular and trending appetizers, entrees, desserts and refreshments.
As you wander along the village streets, the tempting aroma of freshly prepared dishes along with the sounds
items will range between $1–$4. You’ll be able to purchase tickets at the main ticket booth centrally located in the village. The event will take place throughout the village from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned for the menu and map of the event.
Be sure to use the Ellicottville Times as your menu, map and entertainment guide, which includes ticket costs, menu item costs, and ticket sites. See you there!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1Senior Citizens: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $6.009:00 A.M. Jr. Dept. & Open Class Beef Show(Master Showman to follow)9:00 A.M. Rabbit/Cavy Showmanship11:00 P.M. Poultry Show1:00 P.M. Midway Opens5:00 P.M. Dog Knowledge Test6:00 P.M. Dog Obedience Show8:00 P.M. *Justin Moore in Concert
FRIDAY, AUGUST 210:00 A.M. All Breed Horse Show10:30 A.M. Grand Champion Livestock Showman Contest1:00 P.M. Midway Opens2:00 P.M. Barnyard Olympics6:00 P.M. Monster Truck Pit Partyincluded w/Grandstand Admission
SATURDAY, AUGUST 38:30 A.M. Open Class Dairy Show - Colored Breeds & Guernsey10:00 A.M. All Breeds Horse Show1:00 P.M. Midway Opens1:00 P.M. Market Animal Sale6:30 P.M. *USA East Sanctioned Big Rig Truck Pulling Series & WNY Pro Stock Tractor Pull20,000 lb. Semis, Street Legal Semis, and 4x4 Trucks
SUNDAY, AUGUST 47:00 A.M. 4-H Market Animals Released9:00 A.M. All Breeds Horse Show1:00 P.M. Midway Opens2:00 P.M. Awards Presentation (Dairy Ring)5:00 P.M. WNY Championship Small Car Demolition Derby6:00 P.M. All other animals released7:30 P.M. *WNY Championship Large Car Demolition Derby
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*additional grandstand charge
features arts, crafts, delicious food, games and contests for young and old alike. Bands will play throughout the day with a grand fi nale fi reworks display at dusk.
Featured bands include Crush at 1 p.m., The Band Archives at 2:30 p.m., TPT (Teachers, Preachers & Trent) at 5 p.m. and the Porcelain Bus Drivers at 7:30 p.m. Admission is just $5 a carload. For more information, visit www.onoville.org.Cattaraugus County Fair –
July 29 – Aug. 4The Cattaraugus County
Fair returns to the County Fairgrounds in Little Valley for its 171st year! The week of good, clean fun features 21 amusement rides, games, animals, great carnival food, live music, a demolition derby, magic shows, chainsaw carving, a passel of pound puppies, and much more. Agricultural events include 4-H horse shows, goat shows, donkey and mule shows, rabbit shows, sheep shows, a petting zoo and the Barnyard Olympics. Free evening entertainment will be held at the grandstand July 27 – 31.
From Aug. 1-4, evening grandstand entertainment (for an additional fee) includes Justin Moore in concert Aug. 1, the Monster Truck Rally on Aug. 2, the USA East-sanctioned Big Rig Pull Series and WNY Pro Stock Tractor Pull on Aug. 3 and the Championship Demolition Derby on Aug. 4.
Tickets can be purchased at the fairgrounds located at Route 353 and N. Ninth St. in Little Valley, and at Cattaraugus County Banks and Olean Area Community Banks. General admission is $9. Age 15 and Under Youth Day (July 31, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) is $6 and Senior Citizen Day (Aug. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) is $6. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.cattarauguscofair.com or call (716) 938-9146.2013 ASP Full Moon Family
Beach Party – Aug. 9Come spend a fun summer’s
evening at Red House Beach as Allegany State Park and the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) team up for their sixth annual Beach Party from 6-10 p.m.
The event features an art show, called “Works on Wood,” with local artists’ interpretation of campstools, signs, baskets, and hiking sticks, a silent auction, live music by ASP’s own Kevin McCarthy and the New York Rockin’ Revue, kids’ activities, a lifeguard competition and a fi reworks display over Red House Lake.
Proceeds from the silent auction support arts programming in the park in conjunction with the CCAC. For more information, visit http://www.myartscouncil.net.Gowanda Harley-Davidson
Kruise-In – Aug. 10Gowanda Harley-
Davidson’s fi fth annual classic car and bike show rides again on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event features Rat Rods, Street Rods and Pre-85 American-Made Bikes, along with live music from Buffalo Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Lebel and his Damn Fine Rebels. It’s free to register a vehicle and free to attend, so stop on by, vote for your favorites and enjoy the day. For more information, visit www.gowandaharley.com.
Taste of Ellicottville – Aug. 10-11
The Taste of Ellicottville is your opportunity to sample the best that Ellicottville’s fi ne restaurants have to offer as they set up “cafe style” on the streets for your enjoyment. Tickets are $1 each and tasting menu items range from $1-$4. You can purchase tickets at the main ticket booth centrally located in the village.
The event takes place throughout the village from noon – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday and is sponsored by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. A complete list of participants and menu offerings will be available soon at www.ellicottvilleny.com.
Griffi s Sculpture Park Summer Festival – Aug. 18Celebrate summer with
a wonderful day at Griffi s Sculpture Park surrounded by art, musical performances, tours, artist displays and a children’s crafts tent. Musical performances feature John & Mary and the Valkyries, Sly Boots School of Music, Randle and the Late Night Scandals, The Observers and the Jony
James Blues Band. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the gate. The event runs from noon to 6:30 p.m.; gates open at 11 a.m. For more information, visit Griffi s Sculpture Park Summer Festival on Facebook.GOACC Rally in the Valley
– Aug. 21-25The Greater Olean Area
Chamber of Commerce (GOACC), Gowanda Harley-Davidson and the Greater Olean Motorcycle Enthusiasts will host the 11th annual Rally in the Valley in Olean. The fi ve-day event is a motorcycle rally with proceeds benefi tting a host of community charities. Since 2003, the event has grown from a two-day rally with three contests and 2,500 spectators to a fi ve-day production with seven contests and more than 8,300 attendees.
The Rally Warm-up event will be held Aug. 21 at the CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center from 5-7 p.m. and will feature a chicken BBQ, music, door prizes and the unveiling of the annual Rally Commemorative Cutco Knife. The event continues through the weekend with a Street Masters Car Show, the Hammerback Bar & Grill Sunday Dice Run, and so much more. Prizes include a Harley-Davidson 2013 Street Glide FLHX and a 2012 CarMate enclosed, two-bike trailer. Visit www.oleanny.com. Voodoo Moon – A Tribute to
Michael Kerns – Aug. 24One of Ellicottville’s
favorite dinner parties is scheduled for Aug. 24 at John Harvard’s Cabana Bar & Pool Complex at Holiday Valley. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, Voodoo Moon raises funds for the Rotary Foundation for Youth and Family Support.
The evening features gourmet cocktails, entrees with a Cajun theme provided by the best restaurants in town, and sumptuous desserts by Tom Kneeland and Watson’s Chocolates. You’ll also enjoy a silent auction and the great music of Lee Ron Zydeco. Tickets are $65 per person. For more information, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com.
Big Events AboundContinued from Front Page
Agents of Hope Golf Tournament
ERA Team VP Real Estate will host their fourth annual Agents of Hope Golf Tournament on Aug. 28 at the Chautauqua Golf Club. All proceeds raised during this scramble-style tournament will benefi t both the ALS Association and the ALS Division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
ERA Team VP Real Estate
is excited to kick off the tournament’s fourth year following a strong three-year run in which they have raiseed over $30,000 for the fi ght against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Registration will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. and a dinner provided by Andriaccio’s Restaurant. Lots of fun events
will occur throughout the tournament including raffl es, prizes, on-course competitions and an on-course Mojito Bar!
Opportunities for sponsorships and foursomes are still available. Individual golfers will be matched up with a foursome. If you’re interested in participating in any way, please contact Hanna Soffel Briggs at (716) 789-2093.
Gus Macker Basketball Deadline
Entries are still being accepted for the Olean Gus Macker Basketball Tournament taking place Aug. 16–18, 2013, in Olean.
Entry deadline for teams interested in this year’s tournament are Friday, July 26 for mail-in applications and Monday, July 29 for internet entries. To register online, go
COUNTRYSIDE FLOWERS51 South Street, Cattaraugus • 257-3901257-3901
to www.macker.com or mail an application and payment (check or credit card) to Gus Macker Basketball, 107 E. Main St., Suite 3, Belding, MI 48809. No faxed applications will be accepted. The entry fee for four-player teams is $128.
More than 300 teams and 10,000 spectators within a 100-mile radius are expected to
attend the three-day event. Organizers also are looking
for volunteers to keep score, serve as referees, assist with water and food distribution, and help set up and tear down. To volunteer or for more information, please contact David Carucci at (716) 372-9289 or Meme K. Yanetsko at (716) 372-4433.
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Americana Art Fair • Photos by Bob McCarthy
In mid-July, a lot of the world suffered through the hottest heat wave on record in almost two decades. Temperatures kept soaring to over 100 F in the States, while in Canada they hit over 40 C when the humidity factor was included. Conditions in both countries went from hot, to extremely hot, to oppressive, then dangerous and in some cases fatal.
Just how hot did it get inside a car sitting in the sun on July 16 in Toronto? The Toronto Star reporter who conducted the experiment had two thermometers with him when he entered the car at 32 C outside, 37 C inside. Within 15 minutes, the hand-held thermometer maxed out at 40 C (128 F) and the one that measured his body temperature just quit working. Soon after that, the air conditioner vomited.
Last Sunday, Death Valley hit 129 F, just short of the record of 134 F, the hottest ever recorded temperature on the planet. They called it Death Valley in memory of the poor bugger they sent out to read the thermometers.
It hit 100 F in Washington, D.C., and inside Congressman John Boehner’s tanning bed, the dial shot up to “Dark Roasted.”
It was so hot in the States, the National Rifl e Association introduced a 100-round magazine clip for “Super Soaker” water guns.
Americans were in such a foul mood, they named the bank of high pressure that created this mess — Lehman Brothers.
It was so hot last week, reporters were frying eggs on the pavements as they always do during a heat wave, but this time they were doing it inside air-conditioned shopping malls.
It was so hot in Hollywood, Lindsay Lohan was found with her head in a freezer in a failed suicide attempt proving once again it’s not the heat, it’s the stupidity.
It was so hot in Lancaster, Pa., air conditioner salesmen were going door to door in Amish country.
It was so hot at Fox News, Bill O’Reilly’s pants fi nally did catch on fi re. And over at NBC it was so hot, the producer of “The View” found Barbara Walters backstage with her butt in a bucket of ice.
It was so hot last week in North America, Mennen announced a recall of their Original Speed Stick product involving more than 12 million armpits.
The sports world was not immune to the devastating heat. At a world class sprint event in Jamaica, the athlete’s urine samples were drying up faster than they could turn positive. It was so hot during France’s Tour de France that the cyclists didn’t even have to sterilize their needles. It was so hot in New York City at the NHL/Olympic negotiations, Gary Bettman’s staff carried him from meeting to meeting in a beer cooler.
In Ottawa, Canada, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was sweating so much it looked like a reporter had just asked about that $90,000 gift his party gave to Mike Duffy. In fact, it was so hot in Canada, Senator Mike Duffy actually did go to his seaside cottage in PEI, the one he claimed as a $20,000 primary residence expense but actually had never been to.
It was so hot in Southern Portugal, the local government fi nally passed a law forbidding German tourists from wearing socks with their sandals.
It was so hot in Cardiff, Wales, high schools boys prohibited from wearing shorts to Whitchurch High School because of a “no shorts” rule, wore skirts instead. Yeah, not trousers or jumpers but skirts. New school rule for boys: “Don’t ask. Don’t tell. Don’t bend over.”
In London, England, thousands of people standing
in the hot sun in front of St. Mary’s Hospital waiting for the Duke and Duchess of C a m b r i d g e ’s
birth announcement began feeling lightheaded, unstable and delusional. However, doctors believe those symptoms are consistent with people who stand in the street for weeks waiting for the birth announcement of somebody they are not even remotely related to. Those who had been standing there for three weeks were rushed to mental hospitals.
It was so hot in the Yorkville district of Toronto people were cooking tofu-fused, free range egg souffl és on the hoods of illegally-parked Bentleys. It was so hot at city hall, a video surfaced of Mayor Rob Ford inhaling radiator coolant through a crack pipe.
It was so hot in Puslinch, Ontario, even the reporters covering Nudestock North were walking around “starkers.”
It was so hot in nearby Welland, Ontario, police found the Dickey Dee Ice Cream guy cringing inside his own cart.
On the worst day of the hot spell, I crossed the road in bare feet to fetch the mail from my rural route box as I always do in summer and my feet stuck to the surface. Honest. The tar underneath had bubbled up over the chipped stone and I was walking in gobs of black goo.
Personally, I was hydrating at such a rate through the entire heat wave that near the end I discovered something they call “non-alcoholic beverages.” Apparently, they’ve been around for years.
And fi nally, it was so hot here in Wainfl eet, Mayor April Jeffs called a news conference at the town hall and announced that until further notice, they were legalizing butt crack! Yeah! And the plumbers are over the moon.
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lasts eight weeks and is a mere $25. Again, Root stresses that only residents of Cattaraugus, Mansfi eld and Little Valley sign up, but no one is turned away.
The pool remains a popular attraction in the village. Handicapped accessible with a deep end (a rarity in most municipalities because of liability issues), people come from all over to use the pool, including a bus traveling from Ellicottville as part of that town’s recreation department.
The village also has a newly built basketball court located directly across from the public pool on 1st Street. T-ball (co-ed) for ages 4–8, and baseball (co-ed) and softball (girls) for ages 8–12 are also offered at low cost.
Aside from the pool, there is the free ice skating rink during the winter months. Located on Erie Street, people from all over can skate for free Monday through Friday 4–8 p.m. and 12–8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Donations have made available enough skates to fi t all sizes. Beverages are served for free, too.
Another hidden gem in the village, Root said. Growing in popularity every year, the
Fun in Little ValleyContinued from Front Page
village’s youth soccer program may soon become its signature offering. Organized and coached by Myrna Reynolds, a former teacher, the program attracted 200 children in Little Valley alone last year.
The program returned after Reynolds picked up the program following the death of her husband.
“She really wanted to get it started again,” Root said. “And everything Myrna tries turns out great.”
Subsequently, the village nominated her for Volunteer of the Year through the New York State West Youth Soccer Association. She won deservedly.
Attracting students beyond Little Valley’s boarders, the program aims to teach children the basics of the popular sport,
including the invaluable lesson of teamwork. During the warm months, children play at the American Legion fi eld. There are challenges, however. In the near future, the American Legion may not be able to sustain and fund the fi eld, prompting organizers to be on the lookout for a place to play.
In the winter, children, as many as 100 last season, practice and play in the old Little Valley school. And for the fi rst time, a summer soccer camp was held.
“Myrna applied for a grant and got money to help fund it,” Root said. “She’s amazing and really believes in the program.”
For more information about these and other programs, call the Village of Little Valley at (716) 938-9151.
School Renovation Designs Nearing Completion
By Jann WiswallThe ECS Board of Education
met Tuesday, July 23, and conversation centered on the progress of the school renovation project approved by voters in March.
The project’s architects and school staff members are nearing completion of the detailed design plans needed for the project’s next phase, which is to attach fi rm cost estimates to the project.
As Superintendent Mark Ward said, if cost estimates exceed the approved budget, the board will have the diffi cult task of making some choices.
Ward and Board Chair Roger Spell fi lled the board in on some revisions and solutions the architects have proposed, including designs for the new main high school
entrance, loading dock area and mechanical space, lighting the parking lot and football fi eld, ventilation and drainage fi xes for the elementary school, revisions to the multi-purpose room’s projection booth, and more.
Outside of the capital improvement project, the board also discussed planned renovations to the existing high school cafeteria’s stage area to repurpose it into dining space.
Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller reported that he has been to or is scheduled to attend several educational and informational meetings, including a BOCES meeting on regional exam scoring, a meeting on professional development, a Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) meeting on cyber
bullying and codes of conduct, a Pathways to Graduation meeting and a special education meeting for principals.
The board took action on a number of resolutions and approved two major hires for the 2014-14 school year: Chad Bartoszek was hired as the new physical education teacher replacing departing teacher Tim Bergan, and Alice Alessi was hired as speech teacher, replacing speech and hearing handicapped services provided in the past by BOCES.
In addition, the board approved hiring ECS teacher David McCann to also serve as the modifi ed volleyball coach for 2013-14.
The board also approved placing an announcement in the Olean Times and Salamanca Press newspapers regarding a public hearing concerning a proposed appropriation of funds not to exceed $25,000 from the Repair Reserve Fund to cover cafeteria rehabilitation. The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the high school library before that evening’s regularly scheduled board meeting.
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A children’s area will offer rides from the Olean Family YMCA with all-you-can-bounce wristbands for $6 each and a family pass for $20 for up to fi ve kids. Eric Jones will be drawing some complimentary caricatures from 2–5 p.m. and balloon animals will be created by Sassy Nats Creations from 1–4 p.m. There will be free face painting and arts activities for the kids.
The Tastes: The Taste of Olean, co-sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, National Grid Co., and GOACC’s 47 corporate sponsors, provides an enjoyable, family-friendly atmosphere for families of the
greater Olean area, enhances the quality of life in Olean, and promotes downtown. Admission to the event is free. Pay as you taste!
More than 65 items, ranging from Asian to barbecue to Italian to sweet treats and everything in between, are available for sampling from 14 booths. The restaurants will present “tastes” of foods, smaller portions costing 50 cents to $3.50. Restaurants will promote their famous dishes and introduce new menu item or specialty drinks. Restaurants include Bartlett Country Club, Beef n’ Barrel Restaurant, Brother’s Bistro, Hammerback Bar & Grill, Jared’s Treats, JCC Alumni, Mangia Pizza, Pizza Hut WingStreet, Scooter’s Pizza, Sheila & Company/JAG Café, Torrey Family Jams, Wrapped in
Dough, Whispering Mountain Lodge, Sanzo Beverage and Certo Brothers.
The Entertainment: The music never stops with three stages providing continuous entertainment including theater performances by the Olean Theatre Workshop, Irish Dancers and musical groups. WPIG-FM will be down from noon–2 p.m. with a live remote broadcast.
Dream It. Do It.: Abbott Welding employees will be demonstrating how to make ice cream during two different shows at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. People attending the event will be able to sample the free product while supply lasts after each show. There will also be other science demonstrations throughout the day. Basket raffl e tickets available with proceeds benefi ting the Dream
It. Do It. programs at local schools.
Book Signing: Tonya Burrows, formerly of Portville, N.Y., will be signing her recently released (May 2013) “sexy romance suspense” book, “Seal of Honor.”
Food Drive and Giveaways: Bring a non-perishable food item for the Olean Food Pantry and you will be entered once for each food item to win $250 Shop Olean Gift Certifi cates. Sign-up to win the Shurfi ne Foods Backyard basket loaded with goodies ($300 value).
Wall of Fame: The winners of the Taste of Olean Hospitality Awards will be recognized during the Taste of Olean, 1:45 p.m. in the CUTCO Theater on campus.
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By Michael R Williams, RDHealth is a major market, one
that pulls in over $2.7 trillion annually. Of this, it is estimated that between 3–10 percent comes from health fraud scams. Health fraud scams are defi ned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as “products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure diseases or other health conditions, but are not proven safe and effective for those uses.”
Unfortunately, we do not have to look too far to fi nd bogus health products and scams. These scams are widespread in newspaper, radio and magazine ads, TV “infomercials” and all across the internet.
Most health fraud scams are targeted to vulnerable populations that are desperate for help, including people searching for last-minute miracle cures and low-cost treatments. The prime targets are typically older adults, as the FDA notes that most victims are 65 years and older. Common conditions for these scams include treatments for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, anti-aging and weight loss products.
The best step to prevent becoming a victim is to be aware of how these scams operate. Below are some tips to identifying health fraud scams.
Miracle Cures: Claims such
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as “miracle cure,” “secret ingredient,” and “wonder breakthrough” are some of the most notorious in health fraud scams. These miracle cures are often anything but miracles or cures, as they are not likely tested or proven to work. The FDA emphasizes that “if a real cure for a serious disease were discovered, it would be widely reported through the media and prescribed by health professionals — not buried in print ads, TV infomercials or on Internet sites.” These “miracle cure” scams are often followed by outrageous claims such as secret ancient techniques rediscovered or conspiracy theories of the medical industry to silence them.
Conspiracy Theories: Often health scams will offer some explanation as to why their product is not part of mainstream medical treatments. These range from statements that the pharmaceutical industry and the government secretly bans cures to rediscoveries of ancient medicines not accepted by medical science. The question to ask is, “Why would large numbers of healthcare workers try to actively block treatments that could save millions of lives, many whom could be their family or friends?” In reality, these conspiracy theories are used
to distract consumers from the absence of scientifi c evidence behind a product.
Personal Testimonies: The personal testimony is one of the most common characteristics of fraudulent health products. These “success stories” are often exaggerated claims such as “this product cured my diabetes” or “I lost 30 pounds in 30 days.” There is no way to prove that these claims are real versus made up. Therefore, they should not substitute for real scientifi c evidence.
Before trying out or purchasing any miracle cures remember the following:
When something l ooks too good to be true – it very like is.
Whenever starting a new medicine, supplements or treatment, seek the advice of a qualifi ed health care professional.
Many TV and magazine “doctors” that endorse a product may just be actors or models. Research their credentials or even better — ask your own healthcare practitioner about a product.
Use common sense when it comes to your health.
For informative videos and further information check out the Health Care Fraud page of the Federal Drug Administration at www.fda.gov/healthfraud.
Unique Youth Programs Offered at Griffi s Hill Gardens
By Alicia DziakGriffi s Hill Gardens is a
place where nature, education and creativity collide. This formerly undeveloped section of Griffi s Sculpture Park has become a place for kids to artistically express themselves, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Founder/Executive Director Carley Hill, and Administrative Director Thomas Vannatter, who have developed a unique lineup of workshops for youth.
“We wanted our workshops to be different, and to continue to represent the intersection of art and nature,” said Vannatter.
Fly a Kite, offered the third Saturday of every month, teaches participants how to build various types of kites from ordinary materials. Students create their own colorful fabric kite, and are encouraged to take their time painting it to suit their individual tastes. While the paint dries, they can play in and around the nearby sculptures, then return to fl y their kite in the fi eld.
“I really liked being able to make a kite with my own design,” said Haylee Cerrone, 10, of Springville, who recently attended the kite making workshop. “I also thought the instructors were really helpful and nice.”
“The kite making workshop was a unique activity in a beautiful location,” said Zachary Cudney, 14, of Springville.
“It was a fun experience. I learned how to actually make a kite,” added Zachary’s brother, Nathan, age 10.
Cross-Country Orienteering is a competitive treasure hunt
event that will be offered in the fall. Participants, as part of a small team, will use a compass to navigate the park and identify specifi c points of interest on a map, and the fi rst team to return with a token from each point wins a prize.
Youth Painting Workshops for children ages seven and up teach students the basics of outdoor painting.
Moss Magic teaches youth about the forest fl oor through hands-on experiences, helping to expand the beds of moss carpeting. During this workshop, children will learn all about the power of mud and the growth it supports.
In addition, a story hour is offered free of charge every second Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Storytelling takes place in the newly developed Sacred Grove outdoor classroom. To get there, follow the driveway from the Mill Road parking lot, up the hill and past the house. Follow the signs, and the classroom will be on your left.
Other inexpensive activities include numerous movie screenings, held at dusk throughout the summer at the main stage for only $2 admission. Bring a blanket and some snacks, snuggle up with the kids under the stars, and enjoy some classics on the big screen. Upcoming movies
include “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” on July 27, and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” on August 17.
Besides the variety of youth workshops currently listed on the Griffi s Hill Gardens website, new programs are continually being developed.
“Each season we’ll be offering different types of workshops that are relevant to the season and have an environmental focus,” Hill explained. “For instance, in winter, we’ll be offering snow sculpture and snowshoeing.”
Although many workshops are scheduled on specifi c days, the Griffi s staff is more than willing to accommodate private groups. Scout outings, birthday parties, or any kind of get-togethers are perfect opportunities to learn something new while taking in the wonderful surroundings of Griffi s Hill Gardens and Griffi s Sculpture Park. Private workshops can be scheduled by contacting griffi [email protected].
Workshops can also be combined with cabin rentals to create a one-of-a-kind experience for children and their families.
With so many ways to let kids unleash their inner creative self, why not take advantage of these refreshingly fun workshops, led by very friendly and knowledgeable instructors, all just minutes from Ellicottville and Springville. Combine it with a hike through the Sculpture Park and you can make a day of it!
For more information, or to register for any of the workshops, visit www.griffishillgardens.wix.com/griffi shillgardens or email griffi [email protected].
Griffi s Hill Gardens Executive Director Carley Hill conducts a kite making workshop for a group of local children
Students pose in front of their fi nished kites before fl ying them.
complete with a wood stove, seating and light food service.
HoliMont General Manager Dave Riley noted that all work will be done by HoliMont’s full-time, year-round staff, ensuring long-term employment for local residents.
CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor commented that HoliMont’s continued commitment to reinvest in the resort and enhance future development fi ts well into the CCIDA’s goals to expand tourism and keep jobs in the county.
CCIDA’s approval of Ontario Knife Company’s expansion plans in Franklinville also fi ts into CCIDA’s goals related to county employment growth, retention and industrial development. The company, which manufactures fi xed-blade and folding knives, as well as cutlery and tools, plans to relocate and expand its
112-year-old business into a 75,000-square-foot facility on fi ve acres and will renovate and build an addition to the facility. CCIDA will provide fi nancial assistance in the form of sales tax abatements and exemptions for certain property, transfer, mortgage recording and other taxes.
After approving these projects, Wiktor took the board through a proposed adjusted 2013 budget for the agency, which adjusted revenue projections upward by $11,000 and reduced spending in some areas to account for increased expenses in others. Wiktor noted that “we’ve kept revenues above expenses,” and he expects to stay on target through the end of the budget year.
Wiktor also summarized for the board a number of new state initiatives designed to improve the state’s ability to attract new businesses. This
included a new program called “START-UP NY,” recently announced by Governor Cuomo, that is intended to foster “entrepreneurialism and job creation on a large-scale” by creating tax-free communities in areas with qualifying state colleges and universities. CCIDA and other economic development and higher education offi cials in the county are looking at how Jamestown Community College (JCC) might fi t into the program. Wiktor pointed out that, under the program, any new business would have to be located within one mile of JCC, so even fi nding property within those parameters might be a challenge.
The next meeting of the CCIDA Board of Directors will take place at the CCIDA building in Ellicottville on Sept. 17 at 11:15 a.m.
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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) August 13
Cattaraugus Village(2nd Monday) August 12
East Otto(2nd Tuesday) August 13
Ellicottville Town(3rd Wed) August 21, 6pm
Ellicottville Village(2nd Monday) August 12 6pm
Great Valley(2nd Monday) August 12
Humphrey(2nd Monday) August 12
Little Valley Town(2nd Monday) August 12
Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) August 13
Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) August 19
Otto(3rd Tuesday) August 20
Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) August 14
Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) August 13
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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LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITIONREQUEST FOR PROPOSALTOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Ellicottville is seeking applicants/proposals for the position of Town Assessor. The new term will begin October 1st, 2013 and will be for six years. Applicants and/or proposals are asked to contact the Town Supervisor, John Burrell, at 1 W. Washington Street, PO Box 600, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Supervisor Burrell may also be reached at 716-699-2100.BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZONING BOARD OF APPEALSTOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNotice is hereby given that, pursuant to Sections 267, 267-a, and 267-b of New York State Town Law, the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider:ZBA-2013-01 the appeal by John and Megan Swanson for a variance to the rear yard setback requirements, to allow a portion of a deck to come to within 20 feet of the rear property line where Section 3.4 D(2) of the Town’s Zoning Law requires a minimum setback of 25 feet. The site is located at 39 HoliMont Drive and is further identifi ed as Tax Map Number 55.011-2-23.The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Town Hall, One West Washington Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Kids – There is still time to join in the Summer Reading Program. “Dig Into Reading!” is the theme for this year. Come in and sign up to participate this summer. Tuesday July 30th at 1:00 pm there will be a program on rocks and caves. Come join us for making your own stepping stone!
Omnipresent Puppet Theater Presents: Gumshoe McMonocle and the Strange Case of Rumpelsomething - based on the tale of
Rumpelstiltskin. Come join us on August 3rd at 2:30 pm and dig through the clues of a good old-fashioned puppet mystery!
Family Game Night – Come join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm for a night of board games and card games. We will have Bingo, UNO, checkers, chess etc. or bring your own favorite game to share with others. A family game night is a wonderful and inexpensive way to spend time together while creating many
July 26-28Ellicottville’s 2013 Unique Jazz and Blues Weekend
Wander through the village and choose from a variety of Jazz and Blues performance areas.
www.ellicottvilleny.com
July 26-August 4“In the Heights” at Springville Center
for the ArtsAnnual student musical. Performances Thursday,
Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm
www.springvillearts.org
July 27Onofest • Onoville Marina
Fun in the sun with live music, food/craft vendors, RVs,
Boats, exhibits, activities and fi reworks! Only $5 a car load.
www.onoville.org
July 27 Summer Movie Series
at Griffi s Sculpture ParkBring a blanket and enjoy “The Adventures of Prince
Achmed” playing at the main stage at dusk. $2.00 admission.
July 28Taste of Olean
11 AM – 5 PM on thecampus of JCC-Olean.
716-372-4433
July 28Art in the Park
Held in conjunction with Taste of Olean, the event will be held on Sunday, July 28 from 11am-5pm on JCC’s Olean campus.
www.myartscouncil.net
July 29- August 4 Cattaraugus County Fair
Animals, rides, food and more in Little Valley
www.cattarauguscofair.com
August 10Springville Community
Health DayPresented in partnership with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, the Kiwanis Club and the
Ellicottville’s fi ne restaurants set up on the streets “cafe style” for your sampling
pleasure. Noon to 4pm each day. www.ellicottvilleny.com
August 15Ellicottville Gazebo Series:
The Band Anastazia –Bluegrass, Folk and
Traditional American Music Family Band
Sponsored by Five Star Bank
August 16-18Gus Macker, Olean
3 on 3 basketball tournament in the streets of downtown Olean.Online registration deadline is
August 5www.macker.com
August 16-182nd Annual Allegany
Rockin Ribfestwww.salamancachamber.org
August 17 Summer Movie Series
at Griffi s Sculpture ParkBring a blanket and enjoy
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” playing at the main stage at dusk. $2.00
admission.
August 17 Hootenanny Looking to Break World Record at
Allegany State ParkAttempt to break a Guiness
World Record of 332 people singing “Old McDonald” at one
time. Quaker Amphitheater.
July 31Workshops at
Nannen Arboretem 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM “Invasive
Perennials”7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
“Healthy Body, Healthy Garden”
August 1-4Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
Comedians and a variety of activities in Jamestown.
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August 1-3Allegany Heritage Days
372-2918
August 1Ellicottville Gazebo Series:
The RoadrunnersOldies and Variety
Sponsored by Five Star Bank
August 7Workshops at
Nannen Arboretem “Sustainability for the Home
Garden
August 8Ellicottville Gazebo Series:
kRideFresh Pop Music Acoustic
Sponsored by Five Star Bank
August 9Full Moon Beach Party at
Allegany State ParkCome spend a fun summer’s evening at Red House Beach Area as Allegany State Park and the Cattaraugus County Arts Council team up once again for their 6th Annual
Beach Party. www.myartscouncil.net/
August 10Submission deadline for Scenic Byway Exhibit
For guidlines, contact Seth at 716-592-9038 or wochensky@
springvillearts.org
716-358-2102 August 18
Griffi s Sculpture Park Summer Festival
Live music at the main stage. Tickets $10 for adults, children
12 and under free.Tickets available at the gate.
August 21-25Rally in the ValleyBradner Stadium, Downtown Olean
August 24Ladies’ Summer Soiree
www.springvillechamber.com
August 31Summer Movie Series
at Griffi s Sculpture ParkBring a blanket and enjoy
“Young Frankenstein” playing at the main stage at dusk. $2.00
admission.
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.
Story Hour at Griffi s Hill Gardens, Griffi s Sculpture Park, Every 2nd Sunday at
11am and 3pmFree. Register at
griffi shillgardens.wix.com/griffi shillgardens
Tuesdays through August 20Drum Circle
Weekly drum circle at Fiddler’s Green, 51 North Buffalo Street,
Springville. Rain Location is at Concord Town Hall, 65
Franklin Street. No Fee.
Gentner Springville Auction every Weds.
Fresh produce, animal auction, fl ea market.
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memories. Plus, we have air-conditioning!
Movie Night – Back by popular demand…movie night. Come join us on Thursday, August 15th for “Oz the Great and Powerful”, rated PG. Popcorn and drinks will be provided
There is still time left to win a car! Please help support the Library!! Mother Nature did not cooperate and the Pro Am golf tournament had to
be rescheduled. The new date is August 26th. The Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament and the associated raffl e is our one big fundraiser for the year. The raffl e prizes were donated so all proceeds from the raffl e go to the Library. Prizes include a 2005 PT Cruiser from Ed Shultz Group, Holiday Valley Golf package for 2, Nike Covert Driver, Hickory Sticks Golf Course, Whispering Woods Golf Course, River Oaks Golf Club and Royal Niagara Golf
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“The Guns at Last Light”
by Rick AtkinsonThe magnifi cent conclusion to Rick
Atkinson’s acclaimed Liberation Trilogy about the Allied triumph in Europe during World War II
It is the twentieth century’s unrivaled epic: at a staggering price, the United States and its
allies liberated Europe and vanquished Hitler. In the fi rst two volumes of his bestselling Liberation Trilogy, Rick Atkinson recounted how the American-led coalition fought through North Africa and Italy to the threshold of victory. Now, in The Guns at Last Light, he tells the most dramatic story of all—the titanic battle for Western Europe.
D-Day marked the commencement of the fi nal campaign of the European war, and Atkinson’s riveting account of that bold gamble sets the pace for the masterly narrative that follows. The brutal fi ght in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Operation Market Garden, the horrifi c Battle of the Bulge, and fi nally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich—all these historic events and more come alive with a wealth of new material and a mesmerizing cast of characters. Atkinson tells the tale from the perspective of participants at every level, from presidents and generals to war-weary lieutenants and terrifi ed teenage rifl emen. When Germany at last surrenders, we understand anew both the devastating cost of this global confl agration and the enormous effort required to win the Allied victory.
With the stirring fi nal volume of this monumental trilogy, Atkinson’s accomplishment is manifest. He has produced the defi nitive chronicle of the war that unshackled a continent and preserved freedom in the West.
This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format only. It is also available in large print using our interlibrary loan program.
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Club passes. Raffl e tickets available in the library and at the golf shop at Holiday Valley.
Story time is every Wednesday 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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Installed this past week, new for the 2013 season atPumpkinville in Great Valley are two giant jumping pillows.The 35-foot-by-70 foot infl atables will be fun for kids of allages! Photo by Lisa Coyle.
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participate and all those who witness them.
Jim, who used to drive a truck and now owns a small dealership, said drivers must behave and follow laws throughout their lives. Once they drive onto the dirt track and are given permission to smash other cars, they do so with joyful abandon.
“They tell you to keep running into other cars and you just do it,” Jim said, laughing. “It was always a good time.”
Kristina Charlesworth, treasurer for the fair board, said the demos attract all kinds of people for a variety of reasons. Fairs across the country, she said, wouldn’t be the same without them.
The fair runs July 29 –
Aug. 4. At 171 years old, the fair offers 21 rides, food and live acts at affordable prices. Traditional acts return, but there are new offerings as well, including chainsaw carving and a horse act.
Live performances include the return of the Fox Brothers, a Christian country comedy group that people have been asking to see again since they stopped attending the fair.
“People love the group,” Charlesworth said. “We’re glad to have them back.”
Grandstand shows and rides are included in the regular admission price ($9) the fi rst two days of the fair. Additional charges for rides and entertainment are applied for the remaining days of the fair,
including a concert featuring Justin Moore on Aug. 1.
But it’s the demo derby, which opens the fi rst offi cial day and concludes the fi nal day, which attracts the most people.
Jim, who stopped participating in demos about eight years ago following a bad racing car accident, said he’ll be there to cheer on his son.
Fires and rollovers are what Jim feared most while driving in demos, and the likelihood of that happening is great when taking a vehicle and ramming it into another vehicle.
“I’ve got banged up and bruised through the years,” he said. “Nothing major, but it’s still enough to make most people not want to do it. I’m
66-years old and I just can’t do that kind of thing anymore.”
While spectators still crowd arenas all over the country, Jim said it’s getting harder and harder to participate in demos because of the cost.
“Back years ago you could get a junker for $15, but a junker now costs $500,” he said. “That’s a lot of money to just throw away.”
Luckily, Jim has a small dealership that supplies his beaters, and he helps other local drivers secure vehicles.
“I’ll do what I can to make demos still go,” he said.
For more information, visit www.cattarauguscofair.com or call (716) 938-9146.
Thank you from the Alley Katz (pictured on the left) to everyone who has made a generous donation! If you’d like to make a donation, you’ll see their yellow watering can every Tuesday morning in front of Dina’s Restaurant, or you can mail your donation to Alley Katz, PO Box 1407, Ellicottville NY 14731.
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