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April Showers Bring Ellicottville Fun! By Alicia Dziak
It’s been a wet start to the season, but rain or shine, spring is in the air. Just what is there to do during this in-between season? Read on, friends. There are plenty of places around Ellicottville to spend some indoor quality time! There’s no shortage of places to learn something new. Head to the museum at Allegany State Park’s Administration Building, where you can learn about local wildlife and history. If you’re feeling adventurous, book a cabin or full-service cottage for the weekend. Pack some games and maybe a guitar and sit around and relax with the family. There’s always plenty of shopping to be had in Ellicottville. Head to the village where you can find everything from outdoor gear and home decor to cool gifts and trendy clothing. Hungry? Now’s a great time to check out what’s new at all the local hot spots. The Gin Mill and Balloons offer live music every Friday and Saturday. John Harvard’s is celebrating locals with their Locals Appreciation weeks, two weeks of food and drink specials at their Holiday Valley location. For some wholesome family fun, check out EVL Bowling and get your game on while enjoying tasty food from Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza next door. The kids also will love the great selection of arcade games. There are plenty of ways to unleash your creativity this time of year. Take a painting class and enjoy the company of friends as you create your
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Ellicottville Takes the American Idol Stage
Brian Dunkleman with Paula Abdul at the American Idol after-party at Skybar. Photo by Mary Klahn By Jann Wiswall
Where were you at 8 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, April 7? If you were like 13 million other Americans, you were in
front of a television watching the finale of American Idol. While we can’t confirm this, we believe there was a disproportionate number of Ellicottville people watching
that show, because one of its own, Brian Dunkleman, was making an appearance. And in the audience, watching the show live from VIP seats in the Dolby Theater, was Brian’s sister, Mary Dunkleman Klahn. Klahn, the village of Ellicottville’s clerk and one of the huge Dunkleman clan, had booked her flight to Los Angeles two months earlier when Brian had an inkling that he might be on the show. But she had to keep it a secret, because the show wanted him to be a surprise. In case you haven’t followed
By Colleen Mahoney
Cattaraugus County Legislator David Koch was in attendance at the Great Valley Town Board meeting, on April 11 to ask for support from the board for the proposed extension of US Route 219 that ultimately would complete the road from Salamanca to Springville.
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Koch explained that State Senator Catherine Young has been working on behalf of the region to secure funds to do an environmental study for one section of the extension that would create a new 219 exit off of Interstate 86 in Salamanca and a new divided highway from there to the old 219 in Great Valley.
“There is a push now to get it moving again,” Koch said. “What I’m looking for is support.” Young is looking to get a memorandum of understanding signed to secure $6 million for the environmental study. Koch said he is trying to gauge where the towns are to see if See GV Board page 8
Enjoy the ‘Spring’ in Springville! By Alicia Dziak
Spring is the perfect time to check out Springville, which has “spring” in its name for good reason—there are so many fun things going on to help you enjoy this in-between season. On Saturday, April 23, check out the Craft Beer and Wine Festival in Springville. Head to the Springville Volunteer Fire Company at 405 West Main Street from 4-7 p.m. for live entertainment by Mike Nugent and a tasty sampling of beer and
Ellicottville Chamber Launches Green Season With New Event
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Koch Seeks GV Support for Route 219
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The snow’s gone and nature is starting to bring us that Green Season, that time of year a lot of people think Ellicottville becomes mostly dormant. Nothing could be farther from the truth. There is so much you can do in the Ellicottville area. That’s why Barb Pump, events manager for the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, brings you the first Ellicottville Outdoor Expo, June 4-5. Come out and see what there is to do in the great outdoors in and around Ellicottville. Vendors and exhibitors will be throughout the area, including Holimont and Holiday Valley, waiting
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Mayor Burrell Takes the Reins Zoning Law Decision Tabled; Revisions Proposed By Jann Wiswall
“I am happy to be back on the Village board again,” said newly elected Village of Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell before opening the first board meeting of his term on Monday, April 11.
Burrell was elected mayor in March, but the job isn’t new to him; he held the post in the 1990s. In the interim, he served for eight years as supervisor of the Town of Ellicottville. Burrell also congratulated Patra Lowes for winning another four-year term on the board and Joe DiPasquale for being elected to his first term
as a trustee. The first item on the meeting’s lengthy agenda was a public hearing on amendments to the Village Zoning Law. The amendments were prepared by the Village Planning Board and first presented to the Village board for comment and approval nearly a year ago. See Village Board page 4
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his career, Dunkleman, an actor and stand-up comic, cohosted the very ďŹ rst season of American Idol with Ryan Seacrest 15 years ago. Brian moved on after that ďŹ rst year, while Seacrest stayed for the show’s entire run and saw huge success. Though Dunkleman has kept working all these years, there’ve been regrets. In a recent Variety guest column, Dunkleman explained his departure, writing: “I wanted to have an acting career, and I knew that leaving when I did would give me the best shot of accomplishing that‌. But the undeniable truth is, I just didn’t have the wisdom at the time to handle what was happening. Do I regret not remaining on the show now that it’s coming to an end? Yes. Especially when I open my bank statements. But without the beneďŹ t of hindsight, I would have done the exact same thing.â€? The opportunity to come back for the ďŹ nale was originally Dunkleman’s idea, and he had his agent pitch the script Dunkleman had written. The director loved it. But Dunkleman was understandably nervous about seeing everyone again after 14 years, especially Seacrest, which is why he wanted his big sister Mary by his side. Brian is the youngest of ten siblings, and Mary is 11 years older. Ever since they were young, she says, she has “always been Brian’s person.â€? “I wasn’t going to miss this,â€? she said. “I wanted to be there for him, just like I was for the ďŹ rst American Idol season ďŹ nale.â€? The show, and the appearance, was beyond expectations for Dunkleman, who was embraced by Seacrest, greeted warmly by the original Idol producers,
Foreground: Klahn (left) sits beside Brian at the American Idol finale.
directors and celebrity judges and had some killer lines on stage. He also got some great press and accolades. But it wouldn’t have gone as well, Dunkleman said, if Klahn hadn’t been there. “Being with my sister kept me calm and centered. She was by my side the entire time, from when the car picked us up at 7 a.m. till it dropped us off after the wrap party at midnight. She’s the reason I was able to pull off what I’d envisioned for so long. I will be forever grateful for her love and support.â€? For Klahn, being there for her brother was equally important, but all the Hollywood energy made for an unforgettable experience, she said. “It was a fabulous event.â€? For one thing, they had an ofďŹ cial “handler,â€? named Kim, who stayed with them all day long, made sure they got to rehearsals and lunch and press conferences and so forth. “Kim was incredible.â€? All day long, Dunkleman was getting messages from old friends and colleagues (including Ellicottville Central School buddies) wishing him the best. Season one winner Kelly Clarkson, who was too pregnant to attend the event,
sent her congratulations, too. While Dunkleman was busy rehearsing, Klahn sat in the nearly empty theater watching all the activity going on around her. “There’s so much you learn when you’re there in person, watching and listening,� she said. And she knows some stuff that the rest of us wouldn’t pick up from watching on TV. Like J. Lo’s performance was taped and shown on the theater’s giant screens. And Harry Connick Jr. is even more handsome in person. And Paula Abdul is sweet – and wore a jaw-dropping diamond necklace to the after-party. And then there was the small-world moment at the wrap party at the Mondrian Hotel’s Skybar when a reporter/ blogger asked Brian and Mary if they knew Russ Dunkleman of Dunk’s Woodcutters. Her father-in-law owns a place at HoliMont and has worked with their cousin. Does this surprise anyone? All in all, Klahn said it was a great experience that will be hard to top, but in the end, she was happy to be back in Ellicottville at home “on the hill with my person!�
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to show you what you can do, where, and what equipment you may want to have. What could be better than a family trip on a trail? Hike or bike your way through the woods of central Cattaraugus County, spotting the wildlife and just taking in the fresh air and exercise that comes with a day in the trail. Whether it be hiking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, hunting or ďŹ shing, and so much more, the Ellicottville Outdoor Expo is your place to ďŹ nd out more
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Arbor Day at Nannen Arboretum, April 29 The Nannen Arboretum will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 29 at 11 a.m. The celebration will begin with planting a native tree and raising the Tree City Flag in the arboretum. A reception will follow in the Town Center, which is adjacent to the Arboretum. There will be a short program with two forest rangers speaking on forest fire management and invasive species’ effects on trees. Refreshments will be served. Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska. As an editor of a newspaper, he spread information about the importance of planting trees. In 1872, he proposed a tree planting holiday and
offered prizes to counties and individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees that day. It was estimated that more than one million trees were planted on that first Arbor Day. The Arboretum board and its volunteers continue to carry on the legacy of Mr. Morton by
planting and maintaining the Nannen Arboretum. Join us for the 144th year of celebrating Arbor Day. As Morton stated, “Each generation takes the earth as trustees. We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed.”
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Celebrate Earth Day/Arbor Day at Allegany State Park Earth Day- April 22nd… Arbor Day- April 29th… Two events that celebrate two things we couldn’t live without! This year, Allegany State Park combines both these events into one celebration! This family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at the Red House Administration building. The fun kicks at 10 a.m. with a two-hour guided Tree I.D./Trivia hike on Red Jacket Trail. (This is also our first 3rd Saturday Trek of the year.) Kids activities run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will feature Sun Painting –
weather permitting. This particular activity will run from 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Bring a t-shirt to paint, or we will have bandanas available for a $1 donation. Sun painted items will be ready to take home around 1:30 p.m. Kids can also participate in making Tree Part Art, clay ornaments, and more! Then bring your competitive side as we will play Earth Day Jeopardy from 12:30-1 p.m. Rounding out the day will be two guest speakers from 1 -2 p.m. in the Red House Museum. At 1 p.m., Nan Miller – Master Gardener will do a demonstration on “Cool Weather Gardening in a
Shoebox”. At 1:30 p.m., Adele Wellman, Park Naturalist, will lead a nature hike called “Salamanders Don’t Litter”. Ongoing during this event, participants can test their skills at Nature Trivia and check out displays on the Sugar Maple – New York State’s official tree and Recycling. Event attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch to enjoy in the park. For more information, contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at 716354-9101 ext. 236 or check out the Allegany State Park Facebook page.
The old Route 219 bridge over the Cattaraugus Creek between Springville and Ellicottville will be closed starting Thursday, April 21. Follow posted detour routes. (The 219 Expressway bridge will be open.)
Some village residents attended the hearing and expressed concern about changes to accessory building regulations. The new zoning law proposes to limit the height and square footage of accessory buildings to no more than 60 percent of the main building’s height and 50 percent of its total square footage. The existing law’s limits were 75 percent of both height and square footage. The residents argued that the second story of a detached garage that met the new parameters, for example, would not be tall or large enough to be useful. They felt that people who just want more storage space might have no other choice than to erect multiple small storage structures. Village Planner Jason Paananen explained that the intent of the law was to safeguard against accessory buildings becoming larger than the lots’ principal buildings – i.e. having two full-size residences on single lots. The planning board felt that this would damage the character of the neighborhood. There is no zoning law regulating the number of accessory buildings, however there are green space requirements and property setbacks that would limit the multiple storage building approach. Another area resident (not of the Village), asked if zoning law addressed residential property upkeep. He specified two homes in particular that are in exceptionally poor condition. “It’s rude to neighbors and other residents, and they bring down property values,” he said. Paananen said that the village code enforcement officer (CEO) can condemn homes for safety and fire code violations, but that beyond that, government is limited in what it can do. Burrell himself also had some comments and concerns about some of the changes to the zoning law. First, he noted that the section on maintenance of the historic overlay/four corners area (which includes the buildings and grounds at the corner of Jefferson and Washington Streets) calls for design review of any changes or additions by the Village Board. He asked if the new planter on the front lawn of the Village/Town Hall had been approved by the board. It had not. He felt that was an oversight. Second, he felt that rules regarding sandwich board signs are still somewhat vague. Third, he thought that the new maximum size of cloth banners that are used for a short term to promote events are too small. With those comments, Burrell asked for a motion to close the public hearing, which was done. Board member Lowes then made a motion to approve the
new zoning law as written. The motion was not seconded, so it failed. Board member Sherman Wilkins then moved to table the vote. That motion was approved four to one, with Lowes voting nay. Burrell said any necessary revisions would be on the agenda for the May meeting of the board. Village attorney Bob Simon said he would have to wait to see what changes are recommended then before knowing if another public hearing should be held. He said it will be a matter of determining if further changes are “substantial” or not. Simon also noted that the next version of the revised law must be resubmitted to the county for approval. In other business, Burrell asked the board to approve his appointment of Greg Cappelli as Deputy Mayor. The request was approved. Burrell also suggested that several issues have come to his attention and he will ask the board for its help addressing them in the near future. They include: Brush removal: Burrell has received many complaints about the fact that the village reduced the number of yard waste pickups to two per year. He feels that is not sufficient for people to practically maintain their properties and there should be more discussion. Board members pointed out that yard waste can be bagged and put out for weekly trash pickup, or it can be taken to county transfer stations without charge. Sewer demand charges: Burrell also has received many questions about a sewer demand charge that was on first quarter 2016 sewer bills. Nussbaumer & Clarke engineer Jim Campolong said that this is an annual fee to cover peak usage in winter. Burrell questioned whether the fee should be annual even when there is a fund balance. The issue will return to a future agenda. Village benches: The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has, for many years, offered people an opportunity to purchase benches as memorials to someone. The program has been very popular, but many existing benches are wearing out and there has never been a plan for their maintenance, which has fallen to the village. Chamber Executive Director Brian McFadden spoke with Burrell about perhaps purchasing high-quality plastic benches that will last longer. Burrell suggested that the Chamber also address the maintenance issue. Other Business/Department Reports Reorganization meeting: The village reorganizational meeting will be held immediately following the next regular board meeting.
DPW: DPW Chief Harold Morton said the department has received its new dump truck and has ordered new five new garage doors, two of which will be billed in the next fiscal year. This year’s check from the NY Consolidated Local Streets and Highway Improvement Plan (CHIPS) will be $25,492.60, some $6-7,000 more than last year. Morton and Burrell are working on developing a sidewalk improvement plan for the village. In the process, they recognized that the new sidewalk along Fillmore Street, constructed by Sprague Development, is not ADA compliant. The sidewalk, which has not yet been dedicated to the Village for maintenance, must be corrected. WWTP: The new wastewater treatment plant is now 92 percent complete. However, some manufacturing delays required Nussbaumer & Clarke to request a onemonth extension of its target completion date, which will now be June 30. The good news, however, is that Trillium Way has not suffered the roadway damage engineers originally anticipated. As a result, village officials have been asked to reestimate repairs. If repair costs will be lower than expected, funds might be available for a few other items that were cut for budget reasons. New Business Burrell asked for permission on behalf of the Fire Department to hang a banner promoting a firefighter/ EMT recruitment event. He also requested the board’s approval to hold the annual Village-sponsored community Lawn Sale on Memorial Day weekend. Both requests were approved. A request by an American Cancer Society Relay for Life team to hold a boot drive on Washington Street was rejected by the board. One board member felt that the money is collected in the community but does not necessarily come back to the community. For that reason, he felt it wasn’t worth stopping traffic in the center of the village. Finally, Lowes made a motion to ask the town of Ellicottville to extend its existing water agreement with the village. The agreement formally ended in January. If the town approves the extension at its April 20 meeting, the new agreement will be retroactive to January 10 and will end on May 31, 2017. The board approved the motion. Simon was asked to craft language for the agreement that will ensure that it renews automatically unless action is taken by either party to end or change it. The next meeting of the Village Board will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9 in the Village/Town hall.
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I will often tell my clients and group fitness participants to “engage their core.” More often than not, my clients are not sure what that means and sometimes end up holding their breath while trying to engage their core. What I have explained to these folks is that engaging or flexing your core means tightening your muscles through your torso. Think of it this way: Try flexing your muscles as if your are preparing for someone to sucker-punch you in the gut. There, of course, is an element
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As part of SGI’s seventh grade curriculum, students are assigned the “Kids Can Make a Difference” project, in which students must choose an organization to work with over the course of the school year. There are very loose project guidelines, making it possible for the kids to design the assignment to fit their interests. While the project is a lesson in community service, it’s also so much more than that. Seventh grader Kaitlyn Wolf, 13, is working with the Buffalo Sabres Thunder Special Hockey team. “This organization allows children with physical and mental disabilities to play the sport of ice hockey,” she explained. Her involvement includes helping at practices and games, as well as being a mentor coach. “The best thing about the project is when I go and help the disabled children and adults at games and practices. It’s great to see
the smiles on their faces while they are playing, and to see how much fun they’re having.” But Kaitlyn didn’t stop there. “I also held an exhibition hockey game,” she added, noting that the game was between the Buffalo Sabres Thunder team and the Hamburg Hawks 14U travel hockey team, which Kaitlyn is a part of. During that game, “I also held a 50/50 and basket raffle and was able to raise $750,” Kaitlyn said. While rewarding, Kaitlyn noted that this was the most challenging part of her project. “I had to contact businesses to donate baskets and contact pizza places to donate pizza for the players to have after the game,” she explained. “I also had to contact so many different people about a date and time for the game and ask to have two hours of ice time donated.” Kaitlyn said that this project has helped with her
organizational skills and the “ability to talk to large groups of people.” The Kids Can Make a Difference Project technically ends in late May, but Kaitlyn, like many other students, plans to continue working with her chosen organization. “I plan to continue to go and help at their practices, and to hold an exhibition game every year,” she said. Giving back runs in the family. Kaitlyn’s older brother, Jarrett, 15 and a freshman at SGI, got involved with another sports-minded organization as part of his seventh grade Kids Can Make a Difference project two years ago. “I held a Challenger’s baseball practice, and held a raffle (for a four-pack of Buffalo Bison’s tickets) to raise money for Springville’s Challenger Program,” Jarrett explained. “I’ve worked with numerous players and coaches.” While the graded portion of Jarrett’s project was over almost two years ago, he has kept his volunteer efforts going strong. “I’ve decided to keep doing this by holding a practice each year until I graduate from high school,” he said. “My favorite memory of running the practices in just seeing all of the smiles as (the kids) enjoy one of my favorite sports to play,” Jarrett said. He noted that the project helped him become more organized and “I have built better communication skills
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with people. I’ve also become more of a leader by running the practices and encouraging the kids to do their best.” When asked what advice Jarrett has for other youth and teens looking to get involved, he said, “I would advise them to become involved in something they are interested in and something where they can give others their knowledge or skills.” “Jarrett and Kaitlyn decided to work with the organizations they chose based on their high level of interest in a particular sport,” explained their mother Tammy Wolf. “They have had many opportunities through playing ball and hockey and wanted to give back to those who had not had such experiences. They also chose to work with special needs children and adults,” adding that,“My kids have developed empathy towards those that are different than them, but have learned that even if they’re different they can still play the
games they love with just a bit of guidance and support.” Tammy noted the several ways her kids have benefitted from the projects from a parent’s perspective. “They have become more responsible, their communication skills have improved and they have taken leadership roles in their projects,” she said. “They have been able to experience first-hand what it’s like to give back to others while doing something that they truly enjoy. Both Jarrett and Kaitlyn have developed new friendships from their experiences as well.” For good reason, Tammy and her husband, Jeff, are very proud of their children. “It’s heartwarming to see them interact with and respect those who are different than them,” they agreed. “The Kids Can Make a Difference Project has had a positive impact on both of them and the organizations they work with.”
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On April 24, the Taste of the Southtowns returns to benefit Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. There will be 50 food items from seven area restaurants, priced from $1.50 to $4. Guests will also enjoy the Best Soup Contest, 50-Basket Chinese Auction and music by The Rustic Ramblers with Gene Hilts on steel guitar and Wagner & Winston. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Aloysius Hall, 190 Franklin Street in Springville. Admission is free.
Also on April 24, support SGI teacher Cindy Johnson in her fight against cancer during a benefit at 3 p.m. at the Springville Volunteer Fire Company. There will be music by the Ozone Rangers, food and beverages, raffles, a Chinese auction and kid’s activities. Tickets are $20 per person, children 12 and under are free, and can be purchased through Christiane Canfield (716) 5748032 or ccanfield19@yahoo. com, and Nancy Saad (716) 913-1494 or mnsaad1023@ gmail.com, or at the door on the day of the event.
Everyone loves a good basket raffle, especially when it goes to a great cause. Try your luck at the BCH Women’s Association Basket Raffle on Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. at the Concord Town Hall. Heading into May, there’s much more fun on the docket. On May 7, Springville Center for the Arts will host the annual Art Crawl. During this event, all of Main Street is an exhibit. Enjoy juried local artwork in downtown stores, live music, kids’ art spaces, refreshments, and more. Begin the free tour and get your map at the corner of Main and Mechanic Streets in Springville. On Sunday, May 22, offroaders can take part in the Emerling Jeep Trail Ride at Kissing Bridge. The day includes lunch and access to 47 miles of trails throughout the ski resort. Attendees must preregister at Emerling Chrysler Dodge at 195 Main Street in p g Springville.
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Plans are underway for the Tenth Annual Art in the Wilds scheduled for June 25 and 26 in scenic Evergreen Park in Kane. The outdoor juried fine arts show is one of the only juried art shows in McKean County. To be accepted into the show, artists must submit works for scoring to a jury of art experts. Juried art shows offer a very high quality of original art, among a diverse variety of media. Art in the Wilds offers art for sale ranging from acrylics and oils, to watercolors, drawing/pastels, metal, glass, clay/porcelain, photography, fabric/fiber, wood, leather, jewelry and others. The Art in the Wilds committee is pleased to welcome the following artists to the 2016 Fine Arts Show: • Anthony Arkus- handforged iron • Lisa Arkus- 2D mixed media paper and painting • Pamela Bartl- handwoven cotton clothing • Chandler Beatty- wildlife artwork • Linda Berryman-fiber, leather • Becky Blair- jewelry • Roland and Geno Bonistoneware and porcelain clay • Chris DeStefano- wood • Al Dornisch- acrylic painting
there is support for the project. When asked by board members where exactly the new section of Route 219 would come through Great Valley, Koch was unsure. “I don’t have a lot of answers right now,” he said. “I’d like to see maps, plans … right now we’re just trying to get funding.” Town Supervisor Dan Brown suggested hosting a public hearing to let residents express their opinions but added that it might be best to wait until Koch had more information to give the residents. The board opened bids for the town lawn mowing and awarded the job to CMC
• Richelle Dourte- jewelry • Larry Downeyphotography • Denise Drummonddrawings and paintings • Mark English- metal sculpture • Karen Fitzpatrick- stained glass • Dewey Fladd- photography • Leslie Hallaby-Moorechain-maille jewelry • Dan Hayward- functional fused glass and stained glass • Lana Heckendornporcelain ceramics • Art Heim- landscape, wildlife and still life photography • Rocky Holland- nature photography • Peggy Houser- bead weaving and bead embroidery jewelry • Charles Hughes- ceramics • Dawn Johnson- forged and sculpted metal jewelry • Stacie Johnson-Leskelightweight wheel-thrown white stoneware ceramics • John Kamerer- flower photography • Gregg Kristophel- wooden utensils • Donna Little- original jewelry designs in pewter, copper and brass • LeAnne Marquis- jewelry • Deborah Moyer- hand formed metal and gemstone jewelry
• Jack Northrop- wood turned vessels • Jack Paluh- oil paintings and limited edition canvas prints • Kathleen Schnell- fused glass • Kevin Schoonoverphotography • Dan Sullivan- glass jewelry • Curt Weinholdphotography • Dave Zaborowski- wood: Artist Awards will be given again this year for the Best of Show in 2D and 3D. Two Awards of Excellence will be awarded as well. Jurors will visit all artists’ booths and review their bodies of work and booth presentations. The Art in the Wilds’ mission is to expand the role of the arts in our rural communities, to promote economic development and to provide a platform for artists to display their works. The all-volunteer committee works in collaboration with the PA Wilds Artisan Trail, PA Route 6 Artisan Trail, the Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau (ANFVB), and the Kane Chamber of Commerce. Art in the Wilds is funded by grants from the Kane Community Development Foundation and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency and by vital local donations and sponsors. We are proud to offer free admission and parking so that all people can attend the show. Major sponsorship contributions come from the Kane Community Hospital, an Affiliate of UPMC, Collins Pine Division of Kane Hardwood, Kane Rotary Club, Friends of Westline, Northwest Savings Bank and Zook Motors, Inc.
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Landscaping of Allegany. The company bid $4,998 to mow the cemetery, town hall and memorial park. The bid, however, was received before the town re-advertised the job as prevailing wage. Town Attorney Peter Sorgi suggested the board approve the bid conditional upon it being based on prevailing wage. “They have to demonstrate it is prevailing wage. If it is, then it can be awarded,” Sorgi said. “If not, then it goes to the next lowest bidder.” Brown also reported that the town received its Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Plan funding. The town was
awarded $130,618.69 in CHIPS funding, an increase of $87,536 over last year. Brown said it has not yet been decided where the money will be spent. A proposed half-marathon foot race that will begin in Ellicottville and run through Great Valley was approved. The race will use Great Valley roads and the town will be covered under the race’s insurance. The half marathon will take place May 7, and is hosted by Holiday Valley. The next Great Valley Town Board meeting will be held on Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m., in the Town Hall.
Cooperative Extension Hires Executive Director Board of Directors President, Diane Clayson, of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzann Tighe-Cushman as Executive Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cattaraugus County. TigheCushman officially began serving as Executive Director on April 1. “This is a dynamic time for our organization,” Clayson said. “Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus continues to be a key outreach organization with a strong public mission, and an extensive local and responsive presence. As needs continue to change in our communities, we must continue to adapt and remain flexible to meet those needs. Ms. TigheCushman will assist us in growing our organization’s long-standing mission that enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.” Tighe-Cushman comes to CCE from Erie County. She has been working with domestic and international program development and compliance for the last 20+ years. Previously, she held leadership positions with United Work and Travel, Worldwide Cultural Exchange and CHI, all J-1 Designated Sponsors of the US Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Tighe-Cushman also brings many years of classroom teaching experience. Tighe-Cushman holds a Master of Science degree in Education from Antioch University New England, New Hampshire, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from
State University of New York at Oswego. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, Tighe-Cushman will work with the Board in developing and advancing a new strategic plan. Key elements of that plan are a more diversified funding portfolio, revised program strategies, and development and execution of a comprehensive communication and marketing plan. “I am looking forward to working with this group of dedicated professionals who are committed to helping others in our county succeed,” TigheCushman said. “You cannot help but be amazed at the fact that Cornell Cooperative Extension’s non-formal educational programs reach more than one million people each year throughout New York State. Making a positive impact on people’s lives and their communities provides an opportunity not to be overlooked. We look forward to opening the door to the many incredible opportunities that Cornell Cooperative Extension has to offer our residents in Cattaraugus County. I was actively involved with 4-H and continue to be passionate about the opportunities that program offers young people in our communities.” Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is an educational not for profit association serving County residents since 1914. Its research base and training
partner is Cornell University with additional help and resources from other landgrant universities across the country. CCE is supported by Chautauqua County Government, New York State, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and by grants, fees and donations. The Extension’s priorities are determined by the residents of Cattaraugus. Its local Board of Directors and Program Advisory Committee Members represent individuals from varied backgrounds who reside in the County’s rural towns, villages and cities. This results in a broad spectrum of educational programs addressing needs in agriculture, youth development, family life sciences, environment and community development. The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County are located in Ellicottville at 28 Parkside Drive. If you would like more information, wish to volunteer or register for a program please call (716) 699-2377.
‘Off the Grid’ by C.J. Box Nate Romanowski is off the grid, recuperating from wounds and trying to deal with past crimes, when he is suddenly surrounded by a small team of elite professional special operators. They’re not there to threaten him, but to make a deal. They need help destroying a domestic terror cell in Wyoming’s Red Desert, and in return they’ll make Nate’s criminal record disappear. But they are not what they seem, as Nate’s friend Joe Pickett discovers. They have a much different plan in mind, and it just may be something that takes them all down—including Nate and Joe. C. J. Box returns with a suspenseful new Joe Pickett novel which is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as an audio book and very soon as large print book using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t forget, you can access over 13,700 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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PUBLIC NOTICES ELLICOTTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing for the voters of the Ellicottville Central School District on the 2016-2017 budget and expenditure of funds will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria of Ellicottville Central School, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District vote of the Ellicottville Central School District (“District”), Cattaraugus County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Elementary School Foyer, as follows for the purposes of electing two (2) Members of the Board of Education, voting on the budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and transacting such other business as is authorized by law: Polling Place Ellicottville Central School – Elementary Foyer TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the election of members of the Board of Education shall be held to fill two (2) positions on the Board. An election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to fill the seats currently held by board members Mr. Carl Calarco and Mr. James Wiley. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a five-year term beginning on July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2021. The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes will serve a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2019 ( to complete the term vacated by the resignation of Mrs. Michelle Cortez in May 2015). Nominating petitions are available in the District Office, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday) when school is in session. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District, shall be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 A.M. Prevailing Time and 4:00 P.M. Prevailing Time and not later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 18, 2016. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that voting on the budget and propositions shall consist of voting on the following propositions, and on each of the other propositions as are authorized by law and the rules of this Board to be voted on at said time: PROPOSITION NO. 1 - Basic Budget Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED that the basic budget for the Ellicottville Central School District (the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, as presented by the Board of Education, is hereby approved and adopted and the required funds therefore are hereby appropriated and the necessary real property taxes required shall be raised by a tax on the taxable property in the District to be levied and collected as required by law. PROPOSITION NO. 2 - School Bus Lease Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED: This proposition will authorize the Board of Education of the Ellicottville Central School District in the County of Cattaraugus, State of New York, to levy an additional (not to exceed) $32,000 to lease 2 IC CE (66 passenger) 2017 International School Buses for each of the next five years (five annual payments) commencing with the 2016/2017 school year. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that a voting machine will be used to record the vote on the budget, on the propositions, and on the election of Members of the Board of Education. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education of this District has adopted Rules for the Use of Voting Machines and the Submission of Questions or Propositions to be Placed Thereon. Printed copies for general distribution in the District are available at the office of the District Clerk. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that applications for absentee ballots for the Annual District Vote may be applied for during school business hours (7:30 am – 4:00 pm) at the Office of the Clerk of the District beginning April 19, 2016. Complete applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five business days prior to the Annual District Vote, and such list will also be posted at the polling places for the Annual District Vote. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education of this District will have prepared and completed a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required during the ensuing 2016-2017 fiscal year for school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each. The amount of each purpose estimated necessary for payments to boards of cooperative education services shall be set forth in full with no deduction of estimated state aid. Said statement will be available, upon request, to taxpayers within this District during the hours of 8:00 A.M. Prevailing Time to 4:00 P.M. Prevailing Time from May 3, 2016, to May 17, 2016 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, in the Business Office of Ellicottville Central School. By Order of the Board of Education Ellicottville Central School District that the District Clerk is hereby directed to arrange for the use of voting machines for said Annual School District Vote. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MELISSA SAWICKI, DISTRICT CLERK The Maples Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield Town Hall, 7961 Toad Hollow Rd., Eddyville, NY. All deed holders are encouraged to attend. Town of Mansfield Notice Concerning the Examination of Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data (Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Mansfield, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2016. The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s office at 7691 Toad Hollow Road on May 9, 2016 between the hours of 8AM and 12PM and on May 16, 2016 between the hours of 8AM and 12PM. Dated this sixth day of April, 2016 Robin Pearl, Assessor Town of Ellicottville Notice Concerning the Examination of Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data (Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Inventory and Valuation Data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town and Village of Ellicottville, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2016. The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s office at 17 Mill Street on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 between the hours of 1PM and 3PM and on Friday, April 22, 2016 between the hours of 1PM and 3PM. Dated this first day of April, 2016 Harry Weissman, Assessor 716-699-8137 office, 716-680-2173 cellular Village of Ellicottville FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING APRIL 19 The Village of Ellicottville’s Department of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants around the village on Tuesday, April 19. This may cause brown water to come out of your pipes. Run the water in the sink and washing machine until it clears, then use normally.
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National Library Week – The theme this year is “Libraries Transform” and the celebration continues through April 16th. Come check out our Library Trivia Contest you may even win a prize. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. Artwork at the Library – currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by participants of our adult coloring class. Come check out these amazing pieces of art. Adult Coloring – come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 23 Craft Beer & Wine Festival Springville
May 7-8 Rock City Park Arts and Crafts Show
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May 8-15 Harry Potter Week, Little Valley Featuring Dobby Elf Walk, Hogwarts Ball, Quidditch Cup games and more. 353-0177
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April 29-May 1 Great Valley Fireman’s Regatta April 29 Arbor Day at the Nannen Arboretum 11am-12:30pm May 6 Sky High at Holiday Valley Season Opening May 7 Happy Half and 5K Holiday Valley May 7 Allegany Adventure Run heartrateup.com May 7 I Love My Park Day Volunteer at your favorite state park May 7 Art Crawl, Springville springvillearts.com
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Nature Center Offering Adult Day Camp, April 27-29 After the exciting first-ever Adult Day Camp last fall, the staff at the Audubon Nature Center could hardly wait till spring to offer another experience with completely different topics. With a full staff of naturalists, Adult Day Camp at the Nature Center will be from 12:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29. This is an opportunity to discover some new ways to look at nature. You can learn about all
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