The Ellicottville Times is a free, advertiser-supported, weekly newspaper that serves as a local and resort community forum for news, which illustrates the identity and pride of Ellicottville and the communities it serves. Locally owned, operated and written, the Ellicottville Times welcomes its out-of-town visitors, records the history of the town and its people, and strives to enhance the quality of life for residents, merchants and visitors. In this edition, we cover Relay for Life, Odyssey of the Mind, What to do in Cattaraugus County in June, and the upcoming Holiday Valley Mudslide.
By Senator Catharine YoungALBANY – From the PTA a nd ski clubs
to local colleges and historical associations, Francie Potter has done it all for a variety of groups in Allegany and C a t t a r a u g u s C o u n t i e s . For that very reason, she
has been selected by Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) as the New York State Senate’s 2013 Woman of Distinction for the 57th Senate District.
“Francie Potter’s life-long history of giving back to her community is inspiring to us all. She is the type of person where those who cross paths with her always remember her wit, sense of humor and smile. Given the many hats she wears, Francie deserves our gratitude and recognition. Thank you and congratulations to Francie and all of the other honorees from across the state,” said Senator Young.
Since moving to Allegany, Francie Potter always has been a major part of the community and devotes her time and talents to a wide variety of organizations.
Francie Potter of Allegany has helped countless organizations and groups for over 50 years.
Senator Young Honors Francie Potter2013 Woman of Distinction
Odyssey of the MindTeam’s World Finals Trip a “Life Changer”
June is Jumping in Cattaraugus County!
Federal Funding Approved Route 219 Bridge
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by Jann WiswallThink Ellicottville is only
fun in winter? Hah! Check out the dozens of activities and events that will keep everyone happy and active throughout the month of June in and around the entire region.
May 31-June 2This is the busiest weekend
of the month with tons of daylong and weekend-long activities to suit every interest.
The entire family can make a whole weekend out of the Cattaraugus County 4-H Bonanza Horse Show at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley (visit Cattaraugus County 4-H on Facebook). Or, take a group to the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage at Allegany State Park (www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com), where numerous hikes, walks and nature tours are
scheduled. There’s also the 14th
Annual Gowanda Hollywood Happening: A Motorcycle Event, sponsored by Gowanda Harley-Davidson. This three-day event features live bands, contests, vendors and more. Visit www.gowandaholly-woodhappening.com for details. And, this is the weekend for the Springville Dairy/Ag Fest, a family-oriented festival whose theme this year is “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.” Activities include fi reworks, a parade, an arts and crafts show, farm equipment plus toy show, kids’ farm activities and a petting zoo, live music, great food and so much more. Visit www.wnydairyagfest.com.
If you can’t devote the entire weekend, you should defi nitely consider making Saturday your “fun” day. A slew of activities
are going on all over the area. In Ellicottville, the big event
is the Relay for Life that runs from noon to midnight at Ellicottville Central School and raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Even if you’re not on one of the offi cial Relay teams, community support is critical to the event’s success. Opening ceremony is at noon, followed by the survivors’ lap at 12:20 p.m. A live auction is at 3 p.m. and the Luminaria Ceremony is at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.relayforlife.org.
Griffi s Sculpture Park in East Otto is hosting the Finn McCool 4-Mile Odyssey beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants will challenge themselves on a 4-mile course loaded with challenging obstacles, diffi cult terrain and a mud pit at the fi nish. When you’re done racing, you can
By Jesse Mast Federal funding has been
approved for the replacement of the former Route 219 bridge over Cattaraugus Creek, New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced last week.
This announcement follows the temporary closure of the
bridge in January 2012 due to structural concerns discovered during the bridge’s annual
inspection. The bridge, which is on South Cascade Drive in Concord and Miller Road in Ashford, underwent emergency repairs of its frozen bearings and reopened a few months later. Due to concerns relating to the bridge’s infl uence on the local economy, the NYSDOT expedited the repairs and the
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L to R back: Emily Timkey, Isabella Brown, Patrick Snyder, Mckenzie Robinson, Christopher Wojtowicz. Front: Eric Oliverio
By Jann WiswallIt’s been a long and successful journey for the
six ECS 11th and 12th grade students and their
coaches who took their Odyssey of the Mind skit on the road to Michigan State University last weekend to compete in the program’s World Finals.
For every team member, the journey began fi ve or even 10 years ago when they fi rst participated in the OM program at ECS.
“Getting to fi nals is what we’ve been striving for all these years,” says Izzy Brown, who started OM in the second grade.
The ECS team, composed of seniors Eric Oliverio and Patrick Snyder and juniors Isabella Brown, McKenzie Robinson, Emily Timkey and Chris Wojtowicz, was coached by Caitlyn Keller and assistant coach Megan Westfall, another junior. They created a humorous performance that addressed a problem called “It’s How You Look at It.”
Teams were instructed to show how a character
By Jann WiswallGreat Valley’s Priscilla
Snider is a lot of things to a lot of people. She’s a parent, a spouse, a caseworker with the Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau, a winter-weekend customer service employee at Holiday Valley’s Creekside Lodge, and for 16 years, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program.
This year, she’s also the Ellicottville Relay for Life’s Honorary Cancer Survivor.
Snider got involved with Olean’s Relay for Life as a team member in 1997 because it sounded like a lot of fun and it was for a great cause. When Ellicottville’s program started, she moved to the Holiday Valley Helpers team, and she’s now that team’s captain, as well as a member of the organizing committee.
In February 2012, when she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, Snider was serving as team captain, working at her jobs, and getting chemotherapy and radiation therapy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
The goal of her treatment was to reduce the size of the tumor and it was successful. A week before the 2012 Relay, her surgeon said she would need to operate to remove the remaining mass. But in true Snider fashion, Snider asked if she could wait until after the Relay. The surgeon agreed, and
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acts “normally” in his/her own environment, but “oddly” in another character’s setting, and vice versa. The performance had to include a scene change and a “meter” that indicates the degree of normal/odd behavior displayed.
The team’s performance featured an elderly man in a nursing home and a nurse. The man (played by Snyder) considers himself to be very hip, which makes him “odd” to the nurse (played by Wojtowicz) in the nursing home setting, but when the nurse follows him outside of the home to visit with some “cool kids,” he’s the one who’s
odd or out of place. ECS performed the skit in
front of a dozen judges at the competition. They were one of 55 teams competing for top honors on this problem in their age group and took 21st place. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and 25 other countries participated in all.
“They had the best performance we’ve seen in all these months and months of practice,” said Colleen Bower, the 2012-13 OM coordinator
and a kindergarten teacher at ECS.
Keller added, “They weren’t nervous at all. They were ready. And they had the judges and the audience laughing. What more could you ask?”
The three-day event in Michigan was a whirlwind of activity, the students agreed. Pat Snyder was selected by the team to represent the school in the opening ceremony, which was a huge production that seemed like the opening of the Olympics, Snyder observed.
There were lots of opportunities to meet students from all over the country and the world, and everyone spent a lot of time trading state/country pins as keepsakes. The team worked the New York booth at the Creativity Festival, attended the Float and Banner Parade and had fun at a teen party with hundreds of other kids. Another highlight was that they not only met OM founder “Dr. Sam” Micklus, but he watched several performances with them and
told them about how he got OM started.
“The whole event was huge and a little overwhelming,” said Brown, and the others agreed.
“The MSU campus is bigger than all of Ellicottville,” marveled Oliverio.
Overall, the students agree that OM has been an important part of their education at ECS. For Robinson, it has been a “life-changing” experience.
The creative problem they addressed, “It’s How You Look
Odyssey of the MindContinued from Front Page
at It,” was not just a skit to these six students. They really learned from it. Meeting people from all over the world taught them fi rsthand that people’s perspectives change depending on where they are.
“Everyone’s unique,” said Robinson, “but they’re also much the same. Circumstances are everything.”
“This was the perfect problem for this group,” said Bower. “They expressed it beautifully in their skit and they’ve grown as people as a result of what they’ve learned.”
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“I don’t really know why, but I wasn’t scared to tell people about my situation,” said Snider, whose positive attitude and outlook is simply contagious. “I had a lot of friends, family and supporters cheering me on at last year’s Relay and I can tell you from experience that that makes a huge difference.”
“There are plenty of folks who don’t step forward as survivors,” she said. “That is a very personal decision. Really, I don’t like a lot of attention being focused on me, but somehow I felt comfortable sharing what was going on early in the process. I credit my experience with Relay for that.”
Ellicottville’s Relay for Life is not just a one-day event. It takes months of planning and organizing, and the 13 teams and 96 team members involved this year have been raising funds all spring. But the big event is this Saturday, June 1
at Ellicottville Central School. The program begins with
an opening ceremony at noon and the survivor’s lap – where survivors in attendance, most wearing purple T-shirts, walk amidst cheers and applause. The teams take over and continue walking until midnight. Throughout the day, there are plenty of events for the entire community to enjoy, including a chicken BBQ and tons of other dining selections, a live auction, games for the kids, a DJ spinning tunes and much more.
The most moving and beautiful event, by all accounts, is the Luminaria Ceremony, which honors loved ones who have survived or lost their battles with cancer by lighting candles that are placed in decorated bags. The ceremony begins at 9:30 p.m.
“Relay is a great example of how grassroots efforts make an impact,” said Snider. “You just don’t realize how much you’re helping when you buy some great BBQ chicken and throw a
few bucks on a raffl e or game. That’s why it’s so important for the entire community to come by and show its support.”
“You know, after all these years being involved in Relay, it certainly is different walking in the Survivor Lap and wearing a purple T, but what an honor!” said Snider, who is being followed regularly by her oncologist in Olean.
“I have been very fortunate in my cancer journey, and I recognize that everyone doesn’t have the same experience. But each day at radiation, I thanked God for the technology available for treatment, and for the expertise of the medical personnel, and for organizations like the American Cancer Society. I’ve met some wonderful people throughout the entire process, and hope everyone will come out and support us this Saturday.”
For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.
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by Jesse MastFor cycling fanatics of all
ages and all skill levels, the annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival is the place to be June 29-30. The weekend-long event will be held at Allegany State Park’s Camp Allegany, inside the Red House area.
Allegany State Park Manager Gary Quattrone said the Raccoon Rally has been held at the state park since the early 1990s, and people come “from all over” to participate. Not only is it a good time for the athletes, the event is benefi cial for the park as well, as many people stay in cabins and campsites and “spend the weekend,” Quattrone said.
The action begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with a road race sanctioned by USA Cycling. Cyclists in this race will share state park roads with other vehicles in a 25-mile circuit.
One-day USAC licenses for the race may be obtained on-site.
Cyclists opting for more rugged terrain may be interested in mountain bike events throughout the weekend. Mountain bike trials will be held Saturday morning at Thunder Rocks. Cyclists of varying classes, including Beginner, Sport, Expert and Pro, will test out their skill against the unrelenting rocks.
The mountain bike trials begin at 10 a.m. Thunder Rocks is located fi ve miles from Camp Allegany off ASP Route 2.
Mountain bike events continue Sunday with a cross-country race along the Art Roscoe Trail. The hilly trail is sure to be a challenge for Beginner and Expert classes alike. The Beginner class race is 13 miles and begins at 10
a.m. Start time for the 30-mile Expert class race is 10:30 a.m. The Sport class races 25 miles and begins at 10:32 a.m.
An awards ceremony will follow the mountain bike race. Medals will be awarded three deep in age groups for each division in the mountain bike race, and cash prizes will go to the top fi ve Experts. In addition, the fi rst male and female racer to reach the Summit Area water station will be awarded prizes and declared King and Queen of the Mountain. The awards ceremony will also include raffl e and door prizes.
The weekend will wind down with children’s races at 2 p.m., which are free for all children to participate. Registration for these races is at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to overall fi nishers.
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sold out. Helmets are mandatory in all
events. Entry fees are $30 per race, except Beginner class in the mountain bike race, which is $25. Athletes who preregister may race in two events for $50. Proceeds from the Raccoon Rally will be used to support HEART animal shelters, as well as the Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol, an association of skiers who work to improve the Art Roscoe Trail.
Registration for the Raccoon Rally is available online at www.heartrateup.com or at Camp Allegany the day of the event. Registration for mountain bike trials is at 9 a.m. at Thunder Rocks.
No one will be turned away from participating, so get ready for an intense weekend of racing.
By Alicia DziakASP recently held its
annual GeoBash event, where people from all over gathered to geocache, an activity that involves locating hidden boxes using GPS coordinates.
Similar to geocaching, but less high tech, is letterboxing. Letterboxing uses the same idea of searching for secret boxes, but instead of using a GPS to fi nd the boxes, one prints out clues from websites. Some clues are easy to follow (fi nd the tree stump on your left and look inside) while others might be vague (look for the area in the woods where two branches intertwine), but in any case, the journey and never knowing what you’ll fi nd at the end are the fun parts.
With miles of hiking trails, and such a variety of terrain, ASP is a perfect place to conceal and fi nd letterboxes. With a little preparation, you can have an outdoor activity right at your fi ngertips and get some exercise in the process.
Really, the only things you need besides the printed clues are a small notebook, a pen or marker and a stamp with ink.
When you arrive at the box and open it, there will be a notebook inside, usually sealed inside a plastic bag to protect it from the elements. The notebook contains the names of all the people who have found this particular box. Sign your name (or use your stamp)
and include the date. It’s fun looking through the notebook to see how many others have found this same box and how long it’s been around. It’s amazing to see that some of these boxes have remained unharmed and intact for years.
The box will also include a stamp, some store bought and some handmade out of rubber. Stamp your own notebook so you have a record of the letterboxes you’ve found. It’s nice to include the date so you can remember when you were there.
In addition to the notebook, most letterboxes contain a variety of small trinkets ranging from small toys to Mardi Gras beads to quarters. The idea is that you put something into the box and then take something out as a souvenir.
When you’re done writing in the letterbox notebook and stamping your own notebook, be sure to package everything up just the way you found it and put it back in exactly the same spot so that other letterboxers can fi nd it.
There are various web sites out there to receive your letterboxing clues, and you can search them by city, state, or specifi c key words. Here is a sampling of letterboxes found in ASP, from www.letterboxing.org:
Beehunter StingersGo to the Red House side of
Allegany State Park. Across
the street from Red House Lake is the start of the Beehunter hiking trail. The entrance is by a large tree that was struck by lightning. Take the trail up the hill about 1/4 mile. You will pass some fallen trees and low-lying lines crossing over top of you (as if a storm blew through this one section and knocked down everything in its path). When the trail starts to turn left at the top of the hill, look to a couple fallen trees on the left of the trail. Inside the trunk of the tree, you will fi nd your prize.
Celtic Crossing RepriseDrive until you fi nd the
entrance to Diehl Camp and Cabins. Park near the entrance. Begin your hike up the trail passing an apple tree, several tent sites and cabins. Soon you will reach the Diehl Bathhouse. Now continue on the trail until you fi nd a creek crossing. When you reach the other side of the bridge, you will see a few trees off to the left and before you reach the fi rst cabin. In the exposed roots of a tree and behind a fl at rock that leans against the tree, you will fi nd a Celtic surprise waiting for you. Please replace all items in their zipped bags and close the container tightly. And don’t forget to place it back under the roots and replace the rock.
Rosealina the Rose SisterGo to the Anderson Trail
Cabin section. Near #6 cabin there is a bathroom. Go to the left of the bathroom. There
What To Do in ASP: Letterboxing
ASP: This one is located inside a tree stump.
is an “American Gas tank” behind the bathroom, stand to the left of the tank. Directly in front is a tree. Walk to the tree and stand to the right. In front of you is a three-trunked tree. Walk to the tree, stand in front of the tree and look to the right. There are two groups of pine trees right near each other, go to the group on the right. Stand in the middle of the group of trees (and under the trees). Face the three-trunked tree, look to your right at the roots of a fallen trees and look around there.
Letterboxing is a fun activity that can last however long you choose, and it’s a great way to explore the park while spending time with family and friends. To print out your clues and get started, visit www.letterboxing.org, www.atlasquest.com or search “letterboxing” online.
The growing season in western New York is underway and that means fresh vegetables, fruit, and other local food products will soon appear at area farmers markets.
This season there are more farmers markets than ever in the Southern Tier Region with 16 different farmers markets in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties.
Farmers markets are an ideal way for consumers to meet the farmer and buy food directly from the producers, to learn helpful storage tips, get new recipe ideas and meet other community members during market days.
The USDA reports that the number of farmers markets in the U.S. has reached an all-time high of over 7,800 markets. This refl ects the national and local trends in higher demands
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for fresh local food, which is driven by consumers who want to know how and where their food is grown, who are improving nutrition by choosing the freshest local food and who value reinvestment in local economies by localizing their food purchases.
Many farmers markets are now equipped to accept electronic payments as well as SNAP and nutrition assistance program vouchers. Farmers markets bring a sense of vitality and vibrancy to a community, and many markets feature weekly live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, educational programs, children and family activities, taste tests and other engaging activities.
Locally, Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board serves Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties in developing local food system activities and has provided
promotional and marketing assistance to the area’s 16 farmers markets.
“It is so exciting to have record numbers of farmers markets open for business in the three counties offering
residents so many options to purchase fresh healthy food and develop relationships with the farmers and other food producers,” said Kimberly LaMendola, regional development coordinator at Southern Tier West.
“The market managers and individual vendors have spent the winter months planning activities and events that will make shopping at a farmers market even more fun and engaging. This farmers market season in the Southern Tier is going to be diverse, fun, and healthy!”
A complete listing of the farmers markets in the three-county region, including days, locations, products
available, and special event information can be found at a new website developed to promote all the local food activities in the region at www.FreshLocalWNY.org. The site will also soon feature details about the upcoming launch of the region’s fi rst local food branding program — From the Ground Up: Growing Health, Growing Community. Watch for more details soon and learn how you can get a free, reusable shopping bag at area farmers markets.
For more information about farmers markets or other local food programs and activities, please contact Kimberly LaMendola at Southern Tier West at (716) 945-5301, ext. 211 or email [email protected].
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Art students from Rebecca Szpaicher’s and Christy Komenda’s classes at Springville Elementary and Middle Schools painted murals for the 25th annual Dairy Fest, May 31-June 2 in downtown Springville. Murals are hanging in the windows of Witter-Davis and Julie’s Pizzeria on Main Street.
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bridge reopened ahead of schedule
However, the bridge, which was constructed in 1956, is simply past “its useful life,” according to NYSDOT Public Information Offi cer Susan Surdej.
Even with the construction of the Southern Expressway twin arch bridges in 2010, the bridge on former Route 219 has remained of great importance for local businesses as a passage between Cattaraugus and Erie counties.
“We understand [the bridge] is a vital conduit for commerce,” said Surdej.
“For years the residents and businesses of Springville and northern Cattaraugus County have made their sentiments known that the old Route 219 Bridge is more than a viaduct connecting two counties,” said Senator Patrick Gallivan. Replacement of the bridge will come as a welcome relief to local residents and businesses that rely heavily on the access the bridge provides.
“While divided by Cattaraugus Creek, southern Erie and Cattaraugus counties
are, in many ways, one community,” said Congressman Christopher Collins, according to a May 20 press release from NYSDOT. “The former Route 219 Bridge is critical to this dynamic. Its replacement will ensure safe and convenient travel will occur between these two counties for a long time to come to the benefi t of the local economy. This is an appropriate use of federal tax dollars and I look forward to the completion of this project.”
Representative Tom Reed commented, “During a meeting with highway commissioners just last month, we discussed the Route 219 project and its prospects. Today, thanks to successful partnerships with local, state and federal partners, we are pleased to join in recognizing that funds will ensure safe, reliable transportation for all who use the 219 corridor.”
The full cost of the project is not yet determined, but Surdej said the federal funding is planned to cover the entire cost to replace the bridge.
“At this time approximately $11.5 million has been
allocated,” said Surdej. Senator Catharine Young
said, “The long-term prospects for the bridge were in doubt, and we worked with Governor Cuomo to secure its future. It was a huge relief to small businesses and residents when it reopened after repairs, and now rebuilding the bridge is tremendously important to our economy and quality of life.”
Assemblyman Joseph Giglio agreed that replacement of the bridge is “critically important.”
The project is currently in preliminary design and work is scheduled to begin in 2015.
Because of the bridge’s importance to the surrounding communities, Surdej said that in time more information would become available. This will include a public meeting in which people may hear their concerns addressed. “The community will be well-informed throughout the process,” Surdej said.
In the meantime, the bridge remains open, with a posted maximum weight of 15 tons.
“The bridge is absolutely safe,” Surdej said
Route 219 BridgeContinued from Front Page
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By William Thomas
Finally, Rob Ford Tells the Truth
“Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I’m sure you know who I am either from that doctored photo of me smoking crack cocaine on the front page of the Toronto Star or from my mug shot taken after I was caught drinking and driving in Florida, which was a long time ago and also a malicious lie.
My supporters of Toronto City Hall, okay then, my brother Doug, has urged me to address the many allegations brought against me, mostly from those goat-humpers at that scum-sucking, pinko rag they call the Toronto Star.
Since I was elected mayor, I have been accused of insulting gays by not attending two Pride Parades, of tearing up a brand new bike lane, of several confl icts of interest, of attempting to get city employees to do roadwork in front of my family’s business, of dodging the public weigh-in for my “Cut The Waist” campaign at the same time as I was photographed coming out of Kentucky Fried Chicken with two bags of take-out, of being so intoxicated at the Canadian Armed Forces Garrison Ball that I was asked to leave the premises, of attending high school football practices instead of important council meetings, of commandeering a city bus to transport my football team, of reading city documents while driving my car, of being drunk or high or both at an offi cial city function and while there, grabbing a woman’s ass.
Let me say, once and for all, that I have never read city documents while operating a motorized vehicle. I was merely scanning the comics section of the Toronto Star, which is the only thing in that ridiculous, piece of crap tabloid worth looking at.
Now about that video that apparently shows me smoking crack cocaine with some jumped-up drug dealer. Well, me and Doug had a really good laugh over that one because it’s
actually a Saturday Night Live sketch with Eddie Murphy and Chris Farley who, as you know, is a dead ringer for me. So when Saturday Night Live satirizes you, well, I’m fl attered.”
Reporter: “But Mr. Mayor, Eddie Murphy left the show in 1984.”
Mayor: “Really?”Reporter: “And Chris Farley
has been dead for over 15 years.”
Mayor: “Are you sure? Because my brother Doug didn’t tell me that part of the story. Okay, well if the video shows me referring to players on my football team as f------ minorities, if I’m such a racist, why would I be partying and smoking dope with some guy from Syria?”
Reporter: “Somalia.”Mayor: “Syria, Somalia.
Windsor, Winnipeg. What’s the difference?”
Reporter: “Did you also call Justin Trudeau a ‘fag’ on the video?”
Mayor: “I did not. That’s just more hateful falsehood printed by those crayon-snapping maggots in the media particularly that slimy, bottom-feeding, bird-crapped cage liner they call the Toronto Star. In fact, because I couldn’t think of the word ‘weasel’ I called Justin Trudeau a ‘ferret’ not a ‘faggot.’ And I apologize for that.”
Reporter: ‘Sir, were you or were you not smoking a crack cocaine pipe in that video?”
Mayor: “As you know, I suffer from a rare form of inoperable weight gain known as KFC. My doctor referred me to a homeopathic healer from Syria, sorry, Somalia who treats this disorder by inhaling the burning leaves of hawthorn from a sacred healing pipe and that’s what me and Dr. Smith were doing in the video, if in fact there is a video and that is in fact his name which sounds kind of fi shy.”
R e p o r t e r : “Mr. Mayor, Dr. Smith, as you call, him was actually a drug dealer by the
name of Anthony Smith from Somalia.”
Mayor: “Well, I never saw his medical certifi cate, but I did notice he had a lot of prescription pads.”
Reporter: “He was shot and killed outside a Toronto nightclub seven months ago.”
Mayor: “Well my thoughts and prayers … are you sure because just yesterday … never mind.”
Reporter: “For the last time, Mr. Mayor, was that you smoking crack cocaine on that video?”
Mayor: “Okay. Yes. Yes it was. I want to be honest and transparent with the good citizens of my city of Toronto, and I take full responsibility for my behavior in the video as well as those photographs of me published on the front page of that puke-swallowing, lame-ass, horse-bun fondling cheat sheet they call the Toronto Star.
But I did it for you. Just as some of my colleagues have slept on the street overnight to really know what it feels like to be homeless, I too needed to know what it means to be a crack addict in this city and …”
Reporter: “Sir, do you really expect us to believe that?”
Mayor: “Well yeah, I even robbed a tourist from Buffalo in order to support my crack habit!”
Reporter: “Mr. Mayor, your nose is like out to here!”
Mayor: “Okay, after I crushed my nasal passage playing football, I require regular inhaling sessions with …”
Reporter: “Sir, please!”Mayor: “Okay, then if you
really want the honest truth, it was Mike Duffy smoking dope in that video! Yeah, and you can read all about it in tomorrow’s edition of that freakin’ psycho, two-ply paper trail they call the Toronto Star.”
Scenes from Memorial Day parade • Photos by Jennie Acklin
Francie was born in Ann Arbor Michigan. She lived there for 20 years and attended the University of Michigan, where she met her husband, Bob. In 1956, they moved to Allegany where Bob was from so they could both help with the family business, Potter Lumber Company. Three of her children now run the business, which has been in family hands for over 100 years.
Francie and Bob had six children together, and as they became involved in activities, Francie became involved in supporting them. In what she calls her “fi rst gig,” Francie was the president of the Parent Teacher Association at Allegany School District. Several of her children began ski racing competitively at the Wing Hollow Ski Area, which pulled Francie into the Niagara Frontier Ski Council as a board member. This group was
charged with governing the ski races that took place in WNY.
Because of her husband’s love of cars, Francie helped run the Allegheny Valley Sportscar Association. She held the title of secretary and wrote and edited their monthly newsletters. She also helped organize their monthly rallies.
Francie was also a board member and past president of the Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus County. This group ran summer camps and care services, and they provided support for those with mental illness.
She is the current president of the Allegany Area Historical Association, having held the position for the last 15 years. In addition, she is a trustee and the editor of the association’s newsletter. In this role, she also serves as the chair of Allegany Heritage Days, a yearly festival with vendors and entertainment
that coincides with the Allegany School District’s reunions.
She has been a parishioner at St. Bonaventure Church in Allegany for over 55 years and served as a trustee for 14 years. She is currently a lector and Eucharistic minister.
Francie served on the board of the Jamestown Community College Foundation for 14 years. She also served on the board of the Olean Child Development Center, which provides after-school and all-day programs and classes for children.
She has been a volunteer at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure for the last 18 years and often gives tours to school groups.
Francie could not attend the event in Albany, so a ceremony will be held in the 57th Senate District in the upcoming months to honor her.
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Annual Clambake Will Be NASCAR Racing Theme Event
OLEAN — Offi cials at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have set the 45th Annual Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Clambake for Chamber members and guests for Wednesday, June 12, at the Premier Banquet Center, located at 2000 Constitution Ave., Olean.
Nancy Morgan, member services coordinator stated, “This festive gathering represents the traditional start of the summer season in our community and offers fun, fi ne food and prizes. Music, games
and loads of fun are also a part of the clambake.”
Chamber member, the Premier Banquet Center, will be catering the event, which runs from 3:30–8:30 p.m. rain or shine. The restaurant will serve up beef on weck, Manhattan clam chowder, sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers. The menu will also include clams (raw and steamed), peel n’ eat shrimp, Italian style meatballs, fruit, summer salads, ice cream sundae bar, chocolate fondue copper kettle.
“Watkins Glen International
will be coming to our event with their offi cial pace car and some prizes to award to NASCAR fans in attendance,” stated Betty Burrows, GOACC administrative assistant. “We are working with the local race tracks to bring some of their cars and drivers to the event.”
Tickets for chamber members and guests at $42 per person if purchased by June 3. Tickets purchased after June 3 will be $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact GOACC at 716) 372-4433 or email [email protected] .
The Cure for Boredom: Summer Art Camps
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is pleased to announce new summer art camps for youth ages 4–18. These classes are designed to foster creativity and artistic self-expression through fun and engaging sessions.
With targeted age ranges and small group sizes, individualized attention is ensured in a safe and creative environment. Supplies are included in the new, affordable price of $65 per week of classes.
Executive Director Anne Conroy-Baiter commented, “CCAC truly believes in making art accessible to all children. Our new pricing structure allows more children to take classes, which serves the mission of the arts council and our vision of improving quality of life across the region.”
CCAC’s summer camps will allow students to explore drawing, printmaking, papermaking, theater, poetry, art history, ceramic wheel throwing and more. Classes are $65 for fi ve days of camp, with the exception of the Wheel
Throwing Camp (July 8 -12) and Like a Master art history camp (Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24) that are each $85.
Programs and Grants Manager Courtney Blackmon commented, “CCAC and our instructors have designed each class for the specifi c age groups, and we look forward to having children in our studio experiencing the arts in a fun and educational setting.”
Classes start the week of July 8 and continue all summer with 9 week-long summer camps for all ages and interests.
Arts education has shown to “strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school
success. It also develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting — skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.” — Americans for the Arts, 2002
Parents with siblings close in age are encouraged to contact CCAC for exceptions to the age guidelines. Students in grades 9-12 are also eligible for the adult series of classes.
All classes are held at CCAC’s studio at 100 West Main St., Allegany. For full descriptions of each class, age ranges, and to register, please visit www.myartscouncil.net or call Courtney Blackmon at (716) 372-7455.
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Springville students paint murals for the upcoming Dairy Fest
ECS Spring Sports Banquet to Honor Student-Athletes
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!
Connections: Little Rock City Centuries in the Making
BY JEFF MARTIN
Leave it to me to f ind a local place of interest in spring but feels like the dead of winter.
Well, there was sunlight so that helped. As we traveled out of Little Valley on Route 353 toward Salamanca, just beyond the turn that takes you into Ellicottville, we found Whig Street and hung a left. We followed the lasso-shaped roads, past farms and trailers and a spectacular A-frame home that overlooked the valley.
Our destination? Little Rock City, a geolog ic landmark north of Rock City State Forest. Accessible in the spring, summer and fall by vehicle, you have to walk to the cluster of rock formations that many believe were formed by g laciers during the last ice age.
With sunlight streaming through the pines and melting the snow cover enough that we could walk atop its surface, we came across the rocks — boulders, really, that emerged from the g round like the throw rocks of
g iants. One boulder seemed to thrust its massive forehead out into the narrow road.I’d heard about this place many times from locals when I f irst moved to the area
last summer. I was already familiar with exploring rock outcroppings in Missouri, specif ically a cluster of them that the famed Jesse James, a Missouri native, used as a hide out and a location where he and his gang hid “booty.” If you were thin enough, you could slip be- tween the limestone rocks and ascend to their tops where, f lat as a cookie sheet. You could stand and look across the valley of cottonwood and sycamore trees as Midwest scrub and thickets.
The terrain is dif ferent here in Western New York, as are the rocks. We walked up into the center of Little Rock City and ate lunch beside the g iant boulders. Measuring 40 feet high, some of the boulders offered shelter.
The sun was warm and, avoiding the shade, we were quite warm. Flitting from one rock ledge to another was a red-winged black bird, an encourag ing sign of spring. Hawks, or accipiters as I refer to them, coasted overhead in the clear sky. Pulling out my pocket stove, small enough to f it in a small pack, I boiled some water in a small pan and made Ramen noodles. We feasted on handfuls of peanuts, too, and an orange each.
Finishing lunch, we wandered between the massive stones, which are nothing more than the result of hundreds of years of sediment deposit worn by the earth’s hot and cold breath, its rain and snow. The nonresistant and resistant sediment centuries ago began to separate and left the boulders we now see.
For an afternoon adventure, Little Rock City is a simple experience created by a complex process. Why do these scenarios and environs fascinate me so much? Most people demand manufactured experiences (the mall, plazas, sports games, video game palaces), but my palate is for those places we as human beings had no hand in making.
We found one boulder that, after a brief ascent, offered a ledge upon which we could lay straight as a plank and stare at the hard ceiling.
We left about three hours later. We would walk down the road that I later learned were created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, President Roosevelt’s team that helped create many of the nation’s parks during the Great Depression.
There is history in every corner. Be it boulder, be it roadway — we carve stories in every place so as to understand and enjoy this earth.
on Route 219, about halfway between Ellicottville and Springville, you will arrive in Ashford. Ahrens Road comes off on the left, leading drivers up a steep country road to one of the area’s most unique places — Griffi s Sculpture Park.
If you’ve been there before, you’ll probably remember thinking, “Where on earth is this place?” You’ll drive for a few miles through the country, past some farms, and maybe even see an Amish buggy. Luckily, the way is marked pretty well with signs. By the time you arrive at the Mill Road entrance to the park, you feel like you’re worlds away from the main route.
A newly surfaced driveway leads you up to a small parking lot and a cute building with a small sculpture in front that houses your honor system donation. If you then continue on the driveway by foot, you will get a glimpse of the many new and exciting developments happening at the park.
This section of the park — bordered by the trailhead on the left and continuing up the hill toward the stage — is now known as Griffi s Hill Gardens, a formerly undeveloped area situated on over 50 acres.
Regular visitors to the park will immediately notice the new driveway that leads up the hill. Resurfacing this was one of the fi rst steps in making Griffi s Hill Gardens accessible.
Before you arrive at the large house on the property, you’ll see a trail leading off to the right. Last year at this time, you’d never know there was a trail here, but now, it’s widened
Unleash Your Creativity at New Griffi s Hill Gardens
(Left) A climbable, ladder-like sculpture is showcased in front of a cabin with new heat and electricity. The six-person cabin can be rented by emailing griffi [email protected].
and easy to see. The trail winds along a stream and leads to a cluster of three cabins, newly outfi tted with heat and electricity.
One of the three cabins is available to rent. It features three futons, sleeping six people comfortably. Outside, there’s a large fi re pit so that
guests can enjoy the woods and stream nearby while roasting marshmallows. Perhaps the most unique feature of the cabin is not in the cabin at all, but rather the sculpture in front of it that resembles a ladder running between two sections of a tree. The sculpture, like many others in the park, can be climbed and enjoyed. For cabin reservations, email [email protected].
If you return to the driveway and continue on your way, an old horse barn is situated to the left of the house. This barn is in the process of being repurposed into an outdoor classroom.
“We plan to host outdoor workshops in one section,” explained Thomas Vannatter, administrative director of Griffi s Hill Gardens. “Another section will be a seed-starting area and a third section will be for composting.”
Continuing past the house, and further up the driveway, you’ll fi nd two additional new outdoor classroom areas.
“We’ve dedicated the past eight months to an intensive forestry stewardship redesign that has committed focus on the habitat development and water resource management,” said Carley Hill, founder/executive director of Griffi s Hill Gardens. “Newly established on the property are over 10 acres dedicated to sustainable forest gardens, with winding channels feeding crescent ponds and hidden pathways leading through fruit tree groves. There are also small vernal pools and fi elds of seasonally harvested wild edible foods and blossoming forest fauna.”
The tranquility of these new outdoor spaces naturally lend themselves to upcoming classes and workshops, as well as the free storytelling hour that will be offered throughout the summer.
“My goal this year is to continue to grow and develop our series of arts and environmental educational
programs,” Hill said. Youth workshops
include wilderness adventures, kite making, orienteering, outdoor painting, and one entitled “Moss Magic” where participants will learn about the forest fl oor through hands-on experiences.
Adult workshops include painting and composting. There are also offerings in stump clustering, where students will learn how upended tree root systems can become the perfect planting bed for ferns and other fauna, as well as courses in growing your own shiitake mushrooms and medicinal gardens.
In addition, special events are planned that will include Edible Forest Foraging, where guests will learn how to identify and locate wild edible species, culminating with a distinctive fi reside meal and gourmet wine pairing, and a summer concert series.
“The integral thread running through all of our programs is our mission to provide a platform to engage audiences with the intersection of art and nature,” said Hill.
While the website for Griffi s Hill Gardens is still a work in progress, a lot of great information can be found on their Facebook page (facebook.com/Griffi sHillGardens).
Learn something new while spending time in the beautiful surroundings of Griffi s Sculpture Park and take advantage of the wonderful creative opportunities that await in Griffi s Hill Gardens.
The spotlight has been on Griffi s Sculpture Park this spring, due to the upcoming Finn McCool race, set for
Saturday, June 1. For the thousands of people predicted to be at the race, it’s the perfect time to check out all that’s
new at the park. For more information, visit www.fi nmccool4mile.com.
Race day registration is 8am-10:30 on Saturday
Thomas Vannetter, administrative director, and Carley Hill, founder/executive director, stand in front of “The Sacred Grove,” one of the new outdoor classroom areas.
ZBA Meeting Cancelled June 6The meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for June 6 has been
cancelled since there is no new or pending business. The next meeting of the ZBA is scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 6 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall.
GOACC Offers Free Affordable Healthcare Act
PresentationsOLEAN – Greater Olean
Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free seminar on the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday, May 28, 10 a.m. The topics covered will include the currently available small business health care tax credits and the upcoming New York Health Benefi t Exchange. The seminar will be held at the Chamber offi ce. Space is limited to 10 for each time. Registration is preferred.
The presentations that the
Chamber will host throughout the next 15 months will focus on health reform and health care tax credits; health insurance and care options for small businesses and their employees; how to understand and comment upon proposed insurance rate increases under New York’s new prior approval law; employer shared responsibility provisions under the ACA; and New York’s Health Benefi t Exchange.
These presentations are
group presentations designed to educate small business owners and healthcare decision makers about enrollment in — and rights and responsibilities with respect — public and private health coverage under healthcare reform.
For more information on the seminar, to register for the seminar, or to set up an individual appointment, please contact GOACC by calling (716) 372-4433 or emailing [email protected].
ECS Student Wins Athlete Scholar of the Year
by Alicia DziakECS senior, Madison
Szpaicher, has a lot to be proud of. After winning WIVB Athlete Scholar of the Month
back in December, she was recently named one of only two seniors (one male and one female) across Western New York to win Athlete Scholar of the Year.
As part of the award, Ma dison received $1,500 to put toward college. She plans to attend Alfred State in the fall to major in management and play
volleyball.“It was truly a shock! Getting
the recognition in December was an honor and then being chosen as the overall winner
was amazing,” said Madison. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without all of my family and friends behind me!”
“I am very excited for all of Madison’s accomplishments. She makes a mother very proud!” said Rebecca Szpaicher, Madison’s mom.
ECS and all of Ellicottville are proud to have such an amazing student and athlete representing them as Madison moves on to the next chapter of her life.
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Simply FoodBy Liz Bares
Leek Biscuits
¾ cup cold buttermilk¾ cup thinly sliced leeks (aka ramps — go ahead and slice everything — bulb,
stem and greens)1 ½ cups fl our2 teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper6 tablespoons COLD unsalted butter, cut into cubes1 large egg (beaten, using it as glaze)1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix buttermilk and leeks in small bowl.
Mix fl our, baking powder, salt and pepper in a food processor.
Add cold butter using the pulse on your processor. You want to cut the butter in until it looks mealy. Do not over process!
Leek Biscuits As a kid, I recall going to the Westline Inn Leek Festival in Westline, Pa. I ran around all over the woods while my parents gorged on leeks and a few beers. Unfortunately, I have missed the festival in the past few years.
Foraging for leeks is great springtime fun. You can smell
a leek patch from a few hundred feet, so they are fairly easy to spot. A typical growing area is on a hillside with moist soil or near streams.
Leeks are mostly harvested in April, however since our spring was so cold and snowy, there are still some out there to be found.
The following recipe is a basic biscuit dough with the addition of leeks. You could use these biscuits as a sandwich with ham or smoked turkey. Delicious!
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Opening Week is Thursday June 20, Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd against the Williamsport Crosscutters. All three games start at 7:05 PM and gates open at 6:00 PM.
Fans can enjoy post game FIREWORKS on Thursday night! Saturday will be “PIRATE” night as the Pittsburgh Pirates mascot will entertain fans throughout the game.
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“The Bucs Start Here”For more information give us a call
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ECS Sports • Photos by Deb Golley
Great Valley Town BoardAssessor Available for Assessment Questions
by Mary FoxThe May meeting of the
Great Valley Town Board was opened Tuesday, May 13, 2013, at 7 p.m. by Town Supervisor Dan Brown.
Town Assessor Jeff Forester was available at the Great Valley Town Hall May 18, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and Tuesday, May 21, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. “sit with the tax roll” for anyone wishing to review their tax assessments in the Town of Great Valley. Any grievances will be reviewed by the Board of Assessment Review on Thursday, May 30 from 5–9 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Building Code Enforcement Offi cer Robert Germain reported he is addressing
property maintenance issues throughout the town. The old Woodshed Restaurant was on the property maintenance list, but since it has been taken over by the county treasurer it is in limbo. He also reported that two building permits have been issued in the town for residential improvements.
Yvonne Darts asked the board to petition the State of New York to change the speed limit on the 1 1/4 mile stretch of Route 219 from Porter Hollow to the car wash from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour.
“Many accidents have occurred along there because of traffi c moving too fast,” Darts said.
A resident spoke on behalf
of the Great Valley Regatta held May 3–4, reporting it went smoothly with no major incidents. Security was adequate for the registered 1,800 boats and 1,500 campsites.
Highway Superintendent Jack Harrington reported that road sweeping is fi nished, and tar and chipping will begin June 3 on Stone Road and Plum Brook.
Priscilla Snider, team captain for the Relay for Life in June, was given approval to put up purple ribbons in Great Valley.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. The next meeting of the Great Valley Town Board is June 17.
hike amid the sculptures at the park. Visit www.griffi spark.org.
If you’d rather watch a competition, check out the Creekside Roundup’s Horse Pull in Franklinville from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Horse pulling involves a team of equine athletes who pull heavy loads short distances. Horses from all over New York are competing. Visit www.creekside-roundup.com.
Also on Saturday, Cattaraugus County is hosting the Sneak Peak Open House 2013 along New York’s Amish Trail from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Participating businesses in Leon, East Otto, South Dayton, Cattaraugus, Gowanda, Randolph and Little Valley invite you to stop in their shops, learn about the Amish culture and purchase your favorites from a wide variety of homemade crafts, quilts, wood, tin and metal work and baked goods. Visit www.cattco.com.
Then at 7 p.m., the Springville Center for the Arts is presenting “Four Seasons – Civil War Songs.” This new and exclusive production features 11 singers and musicians performing a selection of extant songs in America from 1850–1865. Tickets $20. Visit www.springvillearts.org.
June 7-9On the second weekend of
the month, why not plan to camp out for the three-day Lou Eibl Club 2013 Spring Trail Ride at Allegany State Park’s Camp 12. The event offers three trail rides, big breakfasts, lots of socializing and dancing to live music from Hank Elling (Friday) and The Marshall Dillon Band (Saturday). Visit Lou Eibl Corral on Facebook.
Saturday the 8th is Local Museums FREE Day! Yup, the Cattaraugus County Museum and 22 other not-for-profi t societies and museums will suspend their entry fees from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Information about each museum, as well as printable maps, are available online at www.cattco.org.
Later that day, head over to Little Valley for the Super Spring Special at Little Valley Speedway, featuring ULMS Late Models, a BRP CanAm Series Tour, E Mods, Street Stocks and Crate Late Mods races. Gates open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults.
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Kids under 12 are free. For more information, visit www.LittleValleySpeedway.com.
Also on Saturday, Seneca Allegany Casino will present Grammy Award-winner B.B. King. King, whose enduring jazz and rhythm and blues style spans fi ve decades, is also a winner of the Presidential Medal of the Arts and is a Kennedy Center honoree. Tickets start at $40. Visit www.senecaalleganycasino.com.
On Sunday, get your gear together for the Dirty Duathlon Trail Run and Bike Race at Holiday Valley. For more information, visit www.HeartRateUp.com.
June 14-16This is Father’s Day
weekend so it’s all about Dad. How about taking him to Holiday Valley on Saturday for the second annual Mudslide Obstacle Race? This off-road run takes place on the ski trails where participants navigate eight obstacles along the very muddy 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile courses. People of all ages and varying fi tness levels are encouraged to join in. Visit www.holidayvalley.com.
Or, maybe he’d enjoy a weekend full of activity at the Cattaraugus County 4-H Schooling Show 2013, which takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley. Proceeds from 4-H sponsored Horse Shows directly support the Cattaraugus County Horse Program. For info, visit 4-H Cattaraugus County Open Shows and Cattaraugus County 4-H on Facebook.
There’s also the annual Father’s Day Trail Ride at Pine Hill on Saturday. Sponsored by the Cattaraugus/Chautauqua Chapter of the New York State Horse Council, the event includes a Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and a 4-5 hour trail ride at Pine Hill State Land, just south of Randolph. Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. and the trail ride starts at 10 a.m. Bring a packed lunch. Call 716-354-2765.
If your Father’s Day celebration means leaving Dad to his own devices on Saturday, Moms might enjoy the 2013 GHD Women’s Fun Run, a motorcycle event just for women riders. Riders depart from Gowanda Harley-
Davidson at 11 a.m. For info, visit www.gowandaharley.com.
On Father’s Day Sunday, be sure to send Dad over to Holiday Valley for “It’s all about Golf” from noon to 3 p.m. There’s a whole array of free golf activities during Play Golf America Day. Visit www.holidayvalley.com.
And, be sure to head from there to Holiday Valley’s 3-Pool Complex for some relaxation, poolside beverages and yummy treats. FYI, starting Monday June 17, the pools are open for summer hours every weekday from noon to 7 p.m. Monday –Thursday. On weekends, hours are noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
June 22-23This is a quieter weekend
in the area, which may be just what you need after all the early June activity. But, leave it to the Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca to offer some great entertainment. The venue will present stand-up comedian and actor Paul Reiser in a comedy performance from 7-9 p.m. Tickets Start at $20. Visit www.senecaalleganycasino.com.
June 28-30For cycling enthusiasts of
all abilities, Allegany State Park is hosting the annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival the last weekend of the month, featuring a fun, friendly and ultra challenging array of events including the annual Road Race, Trials Competition, Blockbuster Cross Country and Kids Race. Visit www.heartrateup.com.
Also this weekend, horse lovers will enjoy the 2013 Cattaraugus County Horse Show at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. Visit http://CattcoHorseShowSeries.com.
On Saturday, don’t forget to head to the Great Valley Fire Hall for “Remembering August,” a fundraiser to benefi t the children of August Lindell. The event includes great food, a cash bar, door prizes, a raffl e/silent auction and live dance music from We Speak Canadian. The fundraiser will run from 2-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Advance tickets available at Day’s Auto 716-699-5802.
$2,500 for an Events Sponsor and can be monetary donations or partially in-kind.
Some benefi ts of sponsorships may include: name/logo will appear on the players T-shirts, promotion on the tourney registration forms, banners at Gus Macker events in Olean, promotion in newsletters and news releases.
The tournament is proud to recognize three area
Gus Macker Looking for Support Proceeds Benefi t Youth
OLEAN -- The Olean City School District Foundation (OCSDF) and the Olean Sports Booster Club are co-sponsoring the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Olean Aug. 16-18, 2013. They anticipate having 350 teams and 10,000 spectators from a 100-mile radius to attend the three-day event. Last year, 294 teams played with 1,176 registered players.
OCSDF and the Sports Boosters are looking for businesses and/or individuals to become sponsors in an event that will benefi t the entire city of Olean. Sponsorships include City Corporate Tourney, Special Event, Corporate and Offi cial.
Sponsorships range from $175 as a Team Sponsor up to
companies — Park Centre Development, CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center, and the Kinley Corporation — who have stepped up and become the Charter Members of the Tournament.
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball is America’s largest outdoor basketball tournament. Please consider becoming a sponsor and remember all proceeds will benefi t the youth of Olean through the Olean City School District Foundation or the Olean Sports Booster Club.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact either David Carucci at (716) 372-9289 or Meme Yanetsko, (716) 372-4433.
June 16Play Golf America @ Holiday Valley’s Practice Facility and Driving Range, noon - 3pm
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Silken Prey” by John SandfordJohn Sandford, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer
Prize winner, has written an extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller. The book includes murder, scandal, political espionage, and an extremely dangerous woman. Lucas Davenport’s going to be lucky to get out of this one alive.
Very early one morning, a Minnesota political fi xer answers his doorbell. The next thing he knows, he’s waking up on the fl oor of a moving car, lying on a plastic sheet, his body wet with blood. When the car stops, a voice says, “Hey, I think he’s breathing,” and another voice says, “Yeah? Give me the bat.” And that’s the last thing he knows.
Davenport is investigating another case when the trail leads to the man’s disappearance, then—very troublingly—to the Minneapolis police department, then—most troublingly of all—to a woman who could give Machiavelli lessons. She has very defi nite ideas about the way the world should work, and the money, ruthlessness, and sheer will to make it happen… no matter who gets in the way.
This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format only. It is also available as an audio book using our
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LEGAL NOTICESPLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village
of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider:
Planning Board Application No. PB-2013-06An application by Judy Roush for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct an apartment
in an existing building located at 32 Washington Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish an apartment in an existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application.
As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application.
Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Offi cer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing.
Mary Klahn, Village Clerk
such a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday June 11 2013
PLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village
of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider:
Planning Board Application No. PB-2013-07An application by Kody Sprague for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct a credit
union within an existing building located at Bristol Lane (formerly 11-33 Elizabeth Street). In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish the credit union located in the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application.
As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application.
Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Offi cer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing.
Mary Klahn, Village Clerk
Taking the Buzz out of Energy Drinks
By Michael WilliamsThere is not enough time
in the day. Whether for work or fun, ourselves or others, we too often squeeze the day dry looking for an extra hour, 15 minutes or even a spare moment. This daily pursuit becomes tiring, yet some of us make a lifestyle of living on the end of the clock.
This is where the energy drinks market has stepped in to convert our sleep deprivation into a 12.5 billion dollar industry. But what exactly are we buying into when we try to ignore sleep and proceed to run on empty?
The recent use of energy drinks has skyrocketed. These stimulant cocktails of caffeine, sugar, and herbal additives are readily available in stores and vending machines. These drinks carrying claims of increased stamina, performance and other purported health benefi ts have propelled into the mainstay of productivity in a sleep-deprived society.
So what exactly are we drinking? The main active ingredients are usually caffeine and sugar. A typical energy drink may contain anywhere from 100–350 mg of caffeine (equal to about 1–3.5 cups of coffee).
Next, they are often loaded with sugar, leading to a quick surge of energy and excess calories. For instance, some Rockstar brand energy drinks contain the same amount of
sugar as six Krispy Kreme donuts. The remaining ingredients are often a mixture of herbal supplements. Numerous research has shown these mixtures of unregulated herbal additives provide very little scientifi c basis for the drink’s health claims, and even worse, in large doses they may be harmful.
The most commonly reported negative effects of these drinks are increased or irregular heart rate, sleep disturbances and increased blood pressure, which may lead to major complications in individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. Moreover, for these individuals, the herbal supplements in the energy drinks may lead to unfavorable interactions with prescription medicine. Noting this, it is not surprising that a recent 2013 government study reports that energy drink-based emergency room visits have doubled in the last fi ve years.
To determine the health risks of energy drinks, there are a many things to consider. These considerations include the amount and frequency of consumption, the age of the drinker and if the drinks are combined with substances like alcohol.
While the infrequent intake of one drink is unlikely to be a problem in an otherwise healthy adult, excessive or routine consumption signifi cantly increases the
likelihood of complications and dependency. This is further indicated by recent research that has shown that the rise in energy drink-related hospital visits and negative health events is largely due to excessive intake. Moreover, this recent rise in ER visits has also highlighted that children and adolescents are the most vulnerable and susceptible to the negative health effects of energy drinks.
The bottom line is energy drinks are a mixed bag. For healthy adults an infrequent use may not present a problem. But in adults with high blood pressure or heart disease, these drinks may be particularly harmful. For children and teens, it is strongly urged by the American Academy of Pediatrics that these drinks be completely avoided due to the increased health risks.
In a fi nal thought, it is important to ask why we are so tired. The majority of America does not get enough sleep or physical activity, is prone to meal skipping, dehydration and often lack nutrient-rich “energizing” foods (i.e. fruits and vegetables) in their diet. When we take energy drinks to address the symptoms of these problems and ignore the actual causes, we may be setting ourselves up for larger, more complex problems in the future.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TOWN HIGHWAY BARN
Pursuant to §§64, 81 and 91 of the Town LawWHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mansfi eld has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Town to construct a new Town Highway Barn total cost not to exceed $600,000.00 and to fi nance a portion thereof according to the following terms; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the Town issue $200,000.00 in serial bonds at an interest rate of 3.10%, to be paid back within 10 years after the date of issue, in order to fi nance a portion of such cost; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mansfi eld is hereby authorized to construct a new Town Highway Barn at a total cost not to exceed $600,000.00 and to sell $200,000.00 in serial bonds at an interest rate of 3.10%, to be paid back within 10 years after the date of issue, in order to fi nance a portion of such cost; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall not take effect until thirty days after its adoption; nor until approved by the affi rmative vote of a majority of the qualifi ed electors of the Town of Mansfi eld, voting on such proposition, if within thirty days after its adoption there be fi led with the Town Clerk a petition signed, and acknowledged or proved, or authenticated by electors of the Town qualifi ed to vote upon a proposition to raise and expend money, in number equal to at least 5% of the total vote cast for Governor in the Town of Mansfi eld in the last general election held for the election of State Offi cers, but which shall not be less than twenty-fi ve, protesting against such act or resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the qualifi ed electors of the Town, for their approval or disapproval. If such petition be so fi led not more than seventy-fi ve days nor less than sixty days prior to a biennial town election, a proposition for the approval of this resolution shall be submitted at such biennial town election. If a petition be so fi led at any other time, a proposition for the approval of this resolution shall submitted at a special Town election to be held not less than sixty nor more than seventy-fi ve days after the fi ling of such petition. The petition may be made upon separate sheets and the signatures to each sheet shall be authenticated in the manner provided by the Election Law for the authentication of nominating petitions. The several sheets so signed and authenticated when fastened together and offered for fi ling shall be deemed to constitute 1 petition. If, within 5 days after the fi ling of such petition, a written objection thereto be fi led with the Town Clerk, and a verifi ed petition setting forth the objections be presented by the person so fi ling such objections to the Supreme Court or any Justice thereof of the Judicial District in which the Town of Mansfi eld is located, such Court or Justice within twenty days shall determine any question arising thereunder and make such order as justice may require; and be it further
RESOLVED, that within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, the Town Clerk, in the same manner as provided for notice of a special election, shall post and publish a notice which shall set forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and contain an abstract thereof concisely stating its purpose and effect and specifying that the resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum. Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, by Order of the Mansfi eld Town Board
TOWN OF MANSFIELD ACCEPTING BID PROPOSALSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Mansfi eld is accepting bids for Electric Materials
for the construction of the New Highway Garage, bid SPECS may be obtained by contacting Aaron Tiller, Engineer at the offi ce of Mark Alianello, Consulting Engineer 3 Bristol Lane, Ellicottville, Phone: (716) 699-4650, or by contacting Betty Jane Horning Town Clerk at the Mansfi eld Town Hall in Eddyville 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley Phone: (716) 257-9288 or (716) 938-9360. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Electric Materials Bid” bid proposals may be mailed to the Mansfi eld Town Clerk 7691 Toad Hollow Road, Little Valley, New York 14755, or submitted at the next Town Board Meeting to be held on Monday, June 17, 2013 by 7:00 p.m. at which time bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Betty Jane Horning, Clerk, by Order of the Mansfi eld Town Board
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Ellicottville Memorial Library
Open Daily 10 am – 5 pmTues. /Wed. until 8 pm
Closed Sunday www.evml.org 716-699-2842
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) June 17
Otto(3rd Tuesday) June 18
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
Call the Ellicottville Times at 716-699-4062 or email [email protected]
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Part-time Retail Clerk - The Purple Doorknob sock shop in Ellicottville seeks an experienced retail clerk, 7-15 hours/week. Must be available on Sundays, friendly, professional and outgoing. Immediate consideration. Please respond with resume via email: [email protected]. Include professional references. No phone calls.
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.
For Sale by Owner: Chalet-style cabin for sale, on 3 acres in Otto country. Sleeps 6, 1100 sq ft, full kitchen, 8 years old, fully furnished, approximately 11 miles from E’ville. Contact Linda at 716-870-5933, or Dennis at 716-481-5644, or go to www.hilltopviewchalet.com. $89,900 or reasonable offer.
Retail Store Manager - Ellicottville sock shop The Purple Doorknob seeks manager to oversee store operations. Maintains and schedules staff. Assigns employees to aid in completing tasks. Interacts with customers, assisting sales and fi nalizing transactions. Manages records and bank deposits. Controls inventory and prepares orders. Oversees merchandizing and store appearance. Ensures a safe, clean store environment and maintains the stability and reputation of the business. Experience with payroll and bookkeeping a plus. 24-32 hrs. weekly, salary commensurate with experience. Please respond with resume via email: [email protected]. Include professional references.
For Sale: 1986 SeaRay 268 Sundancer. $7500, or with trailer $9500. Call 716-499-2115.
Help Wanted: Holiday Valley Resort has an immediate opening for a full time vehicle maintenance mechanic. Applicants should possess a knowledge of small, medium, and heavy equipment both gas and diesel powered. Hourly rate based on experience. To schedule an interview call Ed Imhoff @ 699-2345 ext. 4112.
For Rent: Heart of the Village! Retail/offi ce space, just under 600 sq. ft. $900 per month, including utilities, “fi nish to suit”, great for small cafe, boutique or offi ce. 716-698-8850.
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Big Library Read – patrons of the library are being invited to participate in what could be the largest global reading event ever! Big Library Read is offi cially underway, with more than 7,500 libraries participating from 10 countries across fi ve continents. Millions of people are being invited to simultaneously read New York Times bestselling author Michael Malone’s, “The Four Corners of the Sky”, a tale about love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of family.
This pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer a single eBook to their cardholders runs
from May 15th to June 1st. The program is designed to unite library patrons from all around the world.
Anyone with a valid Ellicottville Memorial Library card can borrow the eBook for free from the Library’s website (www.evml.org) and read the book all major devices. Readers are invited to join the book discussion on Twitter using #BigLibraryRead. For more information about the Big Library Read, please visit http://www.overdrive.com/big-library-read/.
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.
Book Sale –The book sale will continue for another week and be open during normal business hours. We have received some
very nice donations of books so why not take a few minutes to stop in and browse and help support your local library. Many of the books are “like new” and would make excellent gifts!
Summer Intern Position Available – We are pleased to announce the generous donation of funds from the Rotary Club of Ellicottville Foundation for Youth to hire a local student (high school senior or college student) as a summer intern to help with the children’s Summer Reading Program. Any student interested in applying for this position should stop by the Library or call
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 31- June 2Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
This annual event offers dozens of nature-based programs throughout the weekend.
alleganynaturepilgrimage.com
May 31- June 2 Springville Dairy/Ag Fest
Parade, arts & craft show, new farm equipment show, kids’ farm activities and petting
zoos, amusement rides, live music, food and more!
www.wnydairyagfest.com
June 1Creekside Roundup’s
Horse PullJoin us and see horses from all
over New York compete.www.creekside-roundup.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/
Period Fashion ShowVictorian Era Fashion Timeline.
Show tickets $5. Lunch & Show $8. 716-296-5709
Saturday, June 8Little Valley Fire Hall
Free Spaghetti Dinner, auction and drawings 3- 7 PM
Benefi t Ryan Schroeder
June 8, 2-6 p.m.We Gotta A Regatta
Float or paddle the “Tuna” on your seaworthy canoe, kayak, or fl oatation device of choice, ending at Crook Farm. Live
music and pig roast. (814) 362-9928
www.tuna-valleytrail.com
Sunday June 9Chicken BBQ and Bake Sale
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville. Noon until gone.
Benefi t for Ryan Schroeder
June 9Dirty Duathlon
Holiday Valley Resort plays host to an amazing day of off-road athletic competition for
runners and cyclists. www.heartrateup.org
June 12Bent Brass Band playing Civil
War Era Music June 12, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Cattaraugus County Museum.
(716) 353-8200.
June 15Holiday Valley MudslideA mud run that’s FUN! 8
obstacles. Ride up a chairlift to the start and choose from 3.5
mile or 5.4 mile courses www.holidayvalley.com
June 16Play Golf America @ Holiday Valley’s Practice Facility and Driving Range, noon - 3pm
June 1Relay for Life at ECS
Fundraiserwww.relayforlife.org
For sponsorship call Crystal Page at 716-341-4566, or email
699-2842 for more information. Applications due June 1st.
Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The June 12th book is “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.
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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MODIFIED BASEBALL5/31/13 4:30 pm vs. Catt/LV
6/4/13 4:30 pm @ Alleg/Limestone6/6/13 4:30 pm vs. Salamanca
MODIFIED SOFTBALL6/4/13 4:30 pm @ Alleg/Limestone
6/6/13 4:30 pm vs. Salamanca
ECS spring Sports Schedule
TRACKSectionals -
May 31 & June 1States - June 7 and 8
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LYDONARCHITECTURAL
OLEAN — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a SBA Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, June 19, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., in the Magnano Room inside the CUTCO Theater at Jamestown Community College, Olean. U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE, SBDC, Canisius College Women’s Business Center, and Cattaraugus County PTAC will present informatio n on
SBA Lunch and Learn Set for June 19
resources available to help your business engage in new markets and opportunities, capital, contracts and counseling.
Meme Krahe Yanetsko, GOACC chief operating offi cer, said, “The Lunch and Learn will provide options to our small business on how these organizations can help them turn their business idea into a viable enterprise or expand their current business for sustained success.”
The groups are coming together in a unifi ed collaboration to support economic growth in Cattaraugus County.
The luncheon fee is $8, which includes lunch and literature.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact GOACC at (716) 372-4433 or by email [email protected].
Mudslide & MudstockContinued from Front Gatefold
Plan to stay overnight at the Inn or the Tamarack Club. Beat the rush and pick up your race packet on Friday from 6–9 p.m. at the new Overlook Terrace next to the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley. You may also register for the event at this time (if available). Then head out to the Cabana Bar for a frozen Mudslide!Time to Get Down and Dirty
at the MudslideThe second annual Holiday
Valley Mudslide is a mud run that’s FUN. Yes, you’ll get muddy. Yes, there is running. Yes, there are eight obstacles but NO fi re, NO barbed wire and NO electric shocks! The 3.5-mile course starts at the top of the mountain at Spruce Lake (we’ll even give you a ride up on a chairlift) and runs along the ridgeline then down the hill. The 5.4-mile course adds a bit of uphill running.
There is a maximum of 2,000 competitors. Registration is $60 for the 3.5- OR the 5.4-mile run until June 1, and starting June 2, registration is $75. The Kids’ Race is $5 (up to age 12) and they can register at the starting line. Day-of-race registration/packet pickup (if available) is from 8–10 a.m. at the Mountain Sports Center, next to Yodeler Lodge. You must pre-register before June 1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
All competitors will receive a goody bag and a super cool fi nisher’s medal plus a hot dog and two beers (or beverages). If you’re thinking about
entering, do it now because we’re limiting the fi eld to 2,000 competitors. Preregistration is available at www.active.com.
Course RouteThe event will start in waves
of 100 people per wave at 10 a.m. from Spruce Lake, beginning with the long course runners. A ride to the start on the Spruce Lake chairlift is included in the entry fee. Please allow 45 minutes to get from the base to the starting line at Spruce Lake! Spectators may ride for $5.
The 3.5 mile-course goes from Spruce Lake, across the cross-country trails to the top of Eagle, down Woodstock, across Explorer to Morning Star, then through the woods and across Mardi Gras, down Holiday Run to Edelweiss with a fi nish at the Training Center. The short course elevation has a drop of 600 feet — downhill!
The 5.4-mile course adds a loop from Eagle across to Cindy’s, down a logging road to lower Bear Cub and back uphill to Explorer. This section is so steep we’ve installed ropes to help you scramble up! You’ll navigate eight obstacles along the trail and the fi nal challenge is a giant mudslide down lower Yodeler. Your medal will be awarded at the fi nish line. Prizes will also be awarded to the overall three fastest males and females. A course map with contours is available at www.holidayvalley.com/mudslide.
The Kids’ MiniMudslide course is 1/2 mile long and
includes two obstacles plus the mudslide. Start and fi nish is at the Training Center. The MiniMudslide takes place after the Mudslide is complete, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Check in, day-of-race registration and bag check are from 8–10 a.m. at the Training Center at the base of Yodeler. After your run, you can shower under the snow guns and changing facilities will be available. The post-race party to end all parties starts at 1 p.m. with hot dogs, beer, music and craziness. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the most creative.
Our photo service will be out on the course capturing your muddiest moments. They’ll be set up on the Yodeler deck where you can view and purchase your photos, or go online to order later.
The Post Race PartyTunes, games and plenty
of liquid refreshments will be at the post race party on the Champagne Sundeck, just outside the Yodeler Lodge. Starting at 11:30 a.m., competitors will receive a free hot dog and two beverages. Friends and family are welcome to purchase food and beverages and join in the fun. DJ John Barry will keep the party goin’ on. Bring your (friendly) dogs, Frisbees, hula-hoops and smiles. Be sure to wear your medal in town after the event and on Sunday for the many special offers from merchants and restaurants/bars!
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