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Camping Season is Here!
By Alicia Dziak
While summer isn’t quite here, it’s definitely on its way, and with the longer days and warmer temps, it can only mean one thing for all the great outdoorsmen and women out there—camping season is upon us! Whether you prefer roughing it under the stars, being deep in the woods or in a heated cabin near your neighbor, there’s something to suit every camping style. Head to Allegany State Park (ASP) for a hotbed of camping activities. ASP is New York’s largest state park, and boasts hundreds of camp sites and cabins on a variety of trails. There are even fullservice cottages that include bathrooms for those who want to try camping but not quite ready to give up the comforts of home. Try to sneak in a couple nights before school lets out when the park isn’t as busy, or make plans to get there in the summer when there is an abundance of planned activities. Starting in late June and running through Labor Day weekend, visitors can enjoy a full schedule of programs during the week, such as guided hikes and educational programs. Each week, an artist in residence is featured, performing throughout the week around the park, and don’t miss Sally Marsh’s Thursday night Hootenanny sing-along at the Quaker Amphitheater, an ASP tradition. Of course, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, boating and laying low by the beach, as ASP offers amazing lakes, scenery and 65,000 acres to explore. For more information, visit www.reserveamerica. com.
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June 17 Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run Holiday Valley June 17 Paddlefest Holiday Valley June 30 Stroll the Streets 5 - 8pm, Ellicottville June 30 - July 2 Summer Music Festival Ellicottville
Memorial Day in the Residents Support WMA Enchanted Mountains By Jann Wiswall
By Elizabeth Riggs
While Memorial Day weekend may feel like the unofficial start to the summer, take a few moments to reflect on the true reason for this holiday: remembrance. Fly that American flag, immerse yourself in patriotism, take a few moments to reflect on the lives that have been lost and the freedoms we all enjoy and take part in one of the many events happening in the area to celebrate. On Memorial Day, a parade will be held in Ellicottville at 10:45 a.m., beginning on Mill Street and moving up Washington Street to the monument on the village square. The American Legion Post 659 will conduct a service at 11 a.m. featuring a speech from Mayor Burrell and a 21gun salute from the honor guard. An open house will follow at the Post Club. This weekend, Adventure Bound on the Fly is hosting several events. On Friday, May 26, the store will host a customer appreciation Friday evening social at 5 p.m. on the demo paddle center See Memorial Day page 5
Local Favorite Moves Down the Street By Caitlin Croft
Katy’s Cafe opened in March of 2012 between the old Ellicottville Inn Building (where Ava Grace Fashions currently is) and the retail store Alexandria. It was an instant success, featuring funky coffee drinks and unique, delicious breakfast sandwiches and wraps. And their lunch options—don’t get me started! I personally am there 4-5 days a week even just to say hi to their awesome staff. There have been so many memories shared in that space and customers became family, but after five years, it’s time for Katy’s to grow into a larger space. Their new location will be in the old Coffee
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A dozen or more town and village residents attended the Town of Ellicottville board meeting on Wednesday, May 17 to express support for the NY Department of Conservation’s interest in purchasing a large land parcel in Ellicottville and Mansfield for designation as a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 996-acre property,
about a third of which lies in Ellicottville and the balance in Mansfield, is owned by the Dattner Family and includes the former Poverty Hill/Concord Ski areas. It is being appraised by the DEC, which has not yet made an offer. It will be up to the property owners and the DEC to negotiate a sale. According to the DEC, WMAs are actively managed to See Town Board page 4
Sheep, Horses and Bison, Oh My! Visit the Farms of Catt Co.
By Mary Heyl
It’s no secret that Cattaraugus County is home to thousands of acres of farmland, but did you know about the impressive variety of livestock that are raised right here in our county? From merino sheep to bison, there are all kinds of farms
that you and your family can experience, whether by visiting in person or shopping online for unique foods and other products. Fox and Hound Merino Sheep Farm, located at 12693 West Main Street in Randolph, is home to one of the only farms in Western New York See Farms of Catt Co. page 5
Race to the Finish This June and July By Alicia Dziak
On your mark, get set, go! It’s race season and whether you’re looking to hit the pavement or the trails, on foot or on bike, there’s something for everyone in the upcoming months.
Foot Races On June 10, sign up for the 5K fun run/walk to benefit The Elisa B. Hughey Scholarship for the Arts. Start/Finish is near the Gazebo in the heart of the Village of Ellicottville. See Race to the Finish page 5
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Escape with Your Girlfriends for a Weekend in Ellicottville
This spring the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce invites you to gather your girlfriends for a weekend of luxurious adventure. Ellicottville Women’s Weekend, which takes place June 2 and 3 is designed to give participants the opportunity to relax and bond with friends old and new while enjoying the diverse activities and experiences available in the area. And for women who lead hectic lives, an additional bonus is that all the work has been done for them meaning they just have to show up and focus on having fun. “Ellicottville has a growing reputation as one of the top adventure towns in the northeast. And the one thing we’ve discovered is that a growing percentage of our visitors are women’s groups. So this year, we decided it was high time we came up with an event geared specifically for the ladies,” observes Barb Pump, events manager for the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “The great thing about Ellicottville is whether you’re coming from Western New York, Ohio, Northern Pennsylvania or Southern Ontario, it’s an easy drive to get here. And once you do get here, you can experience activities ranging from yoga in town to hiking the local trails and everything in between. And then come back and enjoy the ultimate après everything – shopping, dining, nightlife and spas as well as a fantastic line up of festivals and events in a friendly, quaint and historic setting.” A base registration fee of $250 includes a Friday Night Welcome Reception Party at Ellicottvillas with all kinds of great surprises. On Saturday, participants can enjoy a full day of fun experiences including an Essential Oils Class, brunch, Canvas N’ Cocktails, Yoga & Brews, The Best of Mixology and dinner with a guest speaker. For nominal fees, there’s plenty more to do including a Historical Hike of Ellicottville, Hot or Meditation Yoga, Group Golf Lessons, Pucker Up Lip Scrubs, Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing and a “Become a Scarf Fashionista” class. And after all that activity, Sunday is a great opportunity for women to spend quality time with their friends exploring the area on their own… or taking advantage of other local outdoor attractions that are ideal for smaller groups, including horseback riding, kayaking and fly fishing. “We’ve collaborated with local businesses to create an
extensive itinerary of enhanced activities, but we are really just scratching the surface,” continues Pump. “We have one of the best combinations of adventure, experiences and après you’ll find anywhere in the northeast and it just keeps getting better. We’re confident that once women get a taste of how much fun they can have here, they’ll want to return again and again.” Ellicottville’s full calendar of Green Season festivals and events gets underway in June, goes into full swing during Independence Day (and Canada Day) weekend and keeps humming along right through to fall. Here’s just a sampling of this year’s line-up: June 17 – The 6th Annual Holiday Valley Mudslide A mud run where the emphasis really is on having FUN. There’s a 3.5 mile course or a more challenging 5.4 mile course with a bit of uphill running. June 17-18 – The 2nd Annual Ellicottville Paddle Festival Start the Stand-up Paddle Board season at Ellicottville’s Waterfront, Spruce Lake! Lots of fun activities including Kayak and Sup Demos, Kids Races, Sup Yoga Demonstrations, Orvis Fly Fishing Casting Demonstrations, Live Music and BBQ. Free Admission. Fridays – June 30 to September 15 – Ellicottville Stroll the Streets An ever changing lineup of free fun activities in downtown Ellicottville including Face Painting, Magicians, Outdoor Movies at the Gazebo, Kids Yoga, Photo Booth, Live Music, Shopping and Dining Specials and much more! June 30 - July 2 – Summer Music Festival One of the biggest and best outdoor music festivals in small town America. The weekend gets underway on Friday with the kickoff event for Ellicottville Stroll the Streets. Enjoy music at the gazebo and entertainment
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Culture location next to Madigan’s, and in the same building that houses Dom’s Butcher Block. In addition to Katy’s Café, in September 2015, Katy’s owner Katy Arena opened a second location on 219 in Great Valley called Katy’s Fly-In. There she is serving up delicious dinner selections and specials in addition to her always fabulous breakfast and lunch menu. The Fly-In also has beer & wine selections. Recently, I sat down with Katy to find out more about this exciting expansion. ET: What made you decide to move the restaurant? KA: It just seemed like the right move. Our five-year lease is up at the end of the spring at our current location. I do love the space we are in now; however, it has just become too small for our customer base. During weekends, it becomes very crowded. I have often been asked where is the rest of your dining room and my only reply can be this is it. The availability of more space was a key factor in our decision to move and the lovely patio of course! ET: With now three businesses failing to stay open (at the new location) what makes you think that Katy’s will thrive there? KA: I think that we have great customers already! I love each of our everyday “locals”, our seasonal “locals”, weekend warriors and our occasional customers passing by. With the additional space and parking, I am confident we can continue to grow our customer base. I am hoping that everyone will enjoy the outdoor patio in the summer and warm up with a hot chocolate in the winter! It’s always a gamble, that’s
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this added workload? KA: Yes, we are expanding our staff. With the added space, we will need some new waitresses and baristas. I will most likely hire a manager in the future. ET: Any last thoughts? KA: I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all our customers who have supported us throughout the years. All of you who I get to see every day or every week or once in a while and the ones who have left us, I would never have been able to do any of this without you all and your continued support! The tentative opening date in the Café’s new location June 2, just in time for Girls Getaway Weekend. There will be a break between service at their current location and the opening, but it will only be three days. If you haven’t had the chance to have coffee or lunch at Katy’s, make sure it is on your list for your next Ellicottville adventure. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
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Monday June 5, 2017 6pm (NEW TIME) Spring Sports: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track, Alpine Ski Senior Student -Athletes. ECS Spring Sports Banquet is scheduled for June 5, 2017 at 6:00 pm., at Holiday Valley’s Main Lodge. All studentathletes and guests will need to make reservations and get tickets to attend the Banquet. Reservations are required! Those reservations are to be made no later than Thursday, June 1. Student-athletes are free, compliments of the Sports Boosters Club! For Parents and other family member’s the cost is $12.
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The ECS school community would like to thank Holiday Valley and their staff for supporting ECS athletics; being a major sponsor of our annual Basketball Holiday Tournament and once again for hosting and catering this year’s Spring Athletic Banquet. The Board of Education, Administration, Coaches and Community members are exceptionally proud of the dedication, character and sportsmanship that all of our student-athletes demonstrate at our competitions. Congratulations to all ECS teams!!
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Attendees are asked to remain for the entire program and to be courteous to all of our sport teams and players. Everyone is encouraged to dress neatly. We encourage all of our senior student-athletes to be in attendance. In addition to Spring Sports awards, the final Athletic Banquet for 20162017 school year will award the Male & Female: Most Valuable Athlete, Most Improved Athlete, and the Heart & Hustle 2 – Coaches Eagle Pride Awards, in addition, The Bud Krause – Football Award, and two Memorial Awards – The Dana Stark - For the Love of the Game and the Kristen Hintz – Heart of a Warrior awards.
improve wildlife habitats and are funded by federal excise taxes collected on weapons, ammunition and sportfishing purchases and licenses through the Pittman-Robertson Act. The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which distributes funds to the states for wildlife conservation and management programs. WMAs are public open spaces used for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching and the like. They differ from State Forests in that they are not maintained for timberrelated activities. No roads or trails would be built and no parking areas would be designated. Motorized vehicles and horses would be prohibited. WMAs are exempt from local and county taxes. As reported last month, in March, the DEC wrote letters to the Mansfield and Ellicottville town supervisors asking if they had any objections to such an action. At the time, the Ellicottville board had little information about the concept, but was concerned about taking so much land off the tax rolls. During the April board meeting, the DEC made a presentation and explained the proposal in more detail. They also made it clear that the state seeks local municipal support for any WMA designation. Residents in attendance at the May meeting (many of whom live near the proposed WMA) expressed broad support for
protecting the property. Most felt that having a buffer from development would protect the entire community. One said that protecting open spaces “defines what the community” is all about. All seemed concerned about the pace of development on Poverty Hill where two new housing developments are under construction. In clarifying what a WMA does and doesn’t do, board members noted that, given the source of the funding, the state’s interest is to support the hunting and fishing industries, and they reminded the group that is it up to the property owners and the DEC to agree to the sale. However, given the obvious public support, and with more information in hand, the board resolved to withdraw any objection to the project. The board thanked the residents for their input and support. After the WMA discussion, the board moved on to its regular agenda for the evening. Town Supervisor Matt McAndrew reported that town and village sewer and water maintenance staff are preparing a substantial inventory of water system leak history and repairs. The team has completed flushing all town and village fire hydrants, and is conducting general maintenance. McAndrew also reported that the town board should expect to see a draft job description for the new Public Works Director position this week. The job will be advertised as soon as it is finalized. In addition, an outline of the new Public Works Department structure (which will include all current village and town water, sewer and highway staff) with budget is in the works. Since the new department is not yet formed, McAndrew asked the board to extend the town’s current water agreement with the village through December. The request was approved. Progress on completing the police department’s evidence/locker room at the
town highway barn is nearing completion, McAndrew reported. Police Officer in Charge Don Auge reported that the new patrol car is finally in, as are new rifles for police officers. Rifle training is scheduled for June. Highway Superintendent Tom Scharf said he has provided a detailed inventory of department assets with replacement priorities to the board for its review. He also reported that the new loader has arrived and that a summer roadwork plan is being finalized. Scharf’s request to purchase a new snow plow truck (which was budgeted) for $101,000 was approved by the board. Town Engineer Mark Alianello reported that the HVAC system installation and associated construction in the town/village hall is progressing well and the work quality is good. Problems at booster station #1 have been slower to correct, he said, but staff and vendors are working through them. Under the heading of new business, board member Greg Fitzpatrick said he has completed an audit of the town clerk’s department and everything balances out. An audit of the court system, he said, will require an outside independent auditor. Finally, in a discussion about the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail, Alianello explained that easements with affected property owners along the first section of the trail must be signed; however, there has been no decision about which entity the easements will be signed over to. After some discussion, the board agreed to allow them to sign them over to the town, with the assurance that maintenance of the trail will be the committee’s responsibility. The next meeting of the town board is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. in the town/village hall, pending completion of the HVAC system.
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Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. (FREE) - donations for the scholarship fund will be gladly accepted! For more information on the scholarship, go to www. elisahugheyscholarship.com. Ready to get down and dirty? Saturday, June 17 is the sixth annual Holiday Valley Mudslide, a guaranteed mucky time! Head over, under and through 11 obstacles, but nothing terrifying, which means no fire, barbed wire or the possibility of electric shock. Choose the 3.5 or 5.4 mile courses, both of which start by Spruce Lake (you even get a chairtlft ride to the top!) and end with the famous mudslide down the bottom of the Yodeler slope. An aweome after-party will feature food, drinks, music and awards. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Jim Kelly’s Hunter’s Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to giving hope through education and awareness, research, and family care for Krabbe, Leukodystrophies, and Newborn Screening. For more info and to sign up, visit www. holidayvalley.com. Spend even more time running the trails at Holiday Valley on Sunday, July 23, and take part in the EVL Trail Runs. Choose from 4 mile or 9.7 mile hard core trail runs on the Holiday Valley and nearby wooded winding trails. For more info and registration, go to heartrateup.com. If you’re dreaming of a weekly trail run, take the short drive up Route 240 from Ellicottville to Glenwood’s Sprague Brook Park for the Dirt Devil Series. Races will be held Tuesday evenings through June 27. Race in four events to count toward the series points or race as few as you like just for kicks-everyone is welcome. Registration each night starts at 5:30 p.m. at the XC ski hut (follow Dirt Devil signs once inside park). Each race starts at 6:30 p.m. and features 3 to 3.5 mile trail running courses on park trails that include single track, XC ski trails and hiking paths. The races are 100 percent off-road with no pavement. Enjoy a postrace celebration at the Colden Country Inn just down the street in Colden after each event, featuring food and beverage specials for participants. At
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each event, a few door prizes will be given out randomly as well. The Dirt Devil Series helps support HEART Animal Shelters of WNY. More info and registration is available at www.heartrateup.com. Runners can also sign up race days. Bike Races June 17 and 18 is the annual Raccoon Rally at Allegany State Park. This competition featuring road races on Saturday and trail races on Sunday, draws participants from several surrounding states. Saturday’s Gran Fondo Road Race/Tour kicks off the weekend on the rolling hills surrounding Allegany State Park with the first group rolling out at 9 a.m. Starting down near Red House Lake several groups complete 25, 50 or 75mile courses around the Park’s 25-mile loop of rolling hills and serene backdrops. New for 2017 is the 3-lap course for category racers and teams that are out to get the most of their training. The 2-lap event is equally as challenging promising all that your quads can dish out. The 1-lap event is perfect for any rider or family looking to test their abilities. There will be a post-event picnic at the park’s Beehunter Shelter. Sunday’s Cross Country Mountain Bike Race starts and finishes at the Summit area in Red House at 10 a.m., utilizing most of the Art Roscoe Trail System and Thunder Run Singletrack. Novice, Beginner,
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Sport and Expert classes battle it out for awards and prizes in several age groups and skill levels. Free Kids Races round out the Sunday action. For more info, visit www. heartrateup.com. On Wednesday evenings through June 28, the Campus Series mountain bike races will be held at Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood, NY. Now in its sixth year, the race series is organized and run by Singletrackracing.com and Campus Wheelworks, with the WNYMBA offering trail support and maintenance. The course begins and ends in the same spot, which is near shelters 5 and 6 inside the park and is open to competitors of all ages and abilities. For more information, visit Facebook. com/singletrackracing or on the web at www.singletrackracing. com. On July 16, give it your all at 6 Hours of Power in Ellicottville, an annual showdown of endurance mountain bike racing. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mountain bike racers tackle the clock in the test of all that is bike handling and endurance. Make a weekend of it and enjoy free primitave camping near the start/finish line at the base of the Holiday Valley’s Chute chairlift. For info, visit www. heartrateup.com. Don’t miss the height of race season in WNY. The finish line is calling!
that produces 100 percent Merino wool fiber. This family farm, owned by Brian and Jacquie Volpe, is proud to offer beautiful roving fiber for spinners, felters and crafters, as well as finished yarn for knitters and crocheters. White and naturally colored Merino sheep provide a soft fiber that can be dyed or used in its natural color for hand-made garments. Established in 2013, Fox and Hound Merino Sheep Farm occupies 127 acres. The Volpes take pride in their sustainable farming practices, including using solar panels to meet their electricity needs. Although the farm is not open regular hours for visitors, fiberrelated groups can get together at the farm, like the Hilltop Spinners, who brought their spinning wheels to the farm last summer! Merino fiber and yarns are available to purchase on their website at www. foxandhoundmerinosheep. com; processed white and natural fleece and yarns are available, as well as raw fleece. For more information, call (716)358-9325. Fiber lovers will enjoy a visit to Mager Mountain Alpacas, the county’s first alpaca farm, located at 69 Mountain View Drive in Little Valley. Owners Paul and Sue Mager invite you to meet their friendly herd of more than twenty alpaca, (and one llama!) at their beautiful farm, which is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. These gentle animals produce some of the softest, warmest fiber in the world, which is used in all kinds of garments, from socks to sweaters to blankets. Many enjoy alpaca fleece because of its hypoallergenic quality—a plus for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to sheep’s wool. To experience the softness for yourself, be sure to check out Mager Mountain’s So-Soft Gift Shop, which carries all kinds of beautiful items from socks to slippers to stuffed animals and even hand-
knitted garments. Visit www. magermountainalpacas.com or call (716)938-9077. Now that spring is here, The Crosspatch, a horse ranch located at 5281 Baker Road in Salamanca, invites visitors to their ranch to meet their American Paint Horses. Owners Jim and Dolly Little have been in the horse business for over 40 years and are pleased to have visitors enjoy their guided trail rides—you can even bring your own horse, if you like. Guided trail rides and wagon rides are available for small groups and individuals; visitors will be riding through forests, streams and fields throughout thousands of acres of state land and parks. No experience is needed to enjoy one of these incredible rides, which can be as short as an hour or even an overnight ride. The Crosspatch also offers horsemanship camp, wagon and carriage rides, and a wide variety of horserelated services. They are now accepting reservations for their chuckwagon dinners, which include roast beef, salt potatoes, biscuits, Cowboy coffee, and more. These delicious dinners are preceded by a short wagon ride and are perfect for tour groups and family get togethers! To learn more, visit https://websitesbycook.com/ thecrosspatch/ or call Jim and Dolly Little at (716)938-6313. Discover nature’s original
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Ellicottville’s Oldest and Largest Festival to See Small Changes Recently the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce staff and Board of Directors met with members regarding the Fall Festival and how to keep the event moving forward on a positive note. This year, there will be increased emphasis on quality versus quantity in terms of merchandise and food vendors. Overall, there will be fewer vendors and they must have a physical product to sell. (No more cell companies selling
contracts, etc.) Merchandise vendors must include photos of their products and their booth, while food vendors will be contacted to discuss their menus. In both cases, booth appearance will be taken into consideration. Better emergency vehicle and pedestrian traffic flows and reduction of vendor parking in the village will also be a priority. While security within the Village has improved over recent years, concerns were raised regarding stricter enforcement of open containers and increased street
patrols in the surrounding residential area. These issues will be brought to the attention of the Ellicottville Police Department. The Fall Festival, Ellicottville’s oldest and largest event, is a huge economic engine for the village, generating in excess of $10 million in revenue and provides a major trickledown effect for all levels of employees, notfor- profits and residents who receive more than $50,000 from various donations and events they manage. The festival continues to grow in popularity and provides an opportunity to showcase the area and its attractions. We are continually striving to provide a better-quality experience that will attract a demographic that truly wants to enjoy all the area has to offer. Based on this valuable feedback from our members, we are confident that this year’s festival will be our best to date and will provide an excellent blueprint for future festivals.
heart healthy red meat at Maple Ridge Bison Ranch in Hinsdale. Located at 4789 Gile Hollow Road, Maple Ridge is a family-owned and operated bison ranch. In 2001, owner Jeffrey S. Goodyear started the ranch with 10 bison and purchased 60 more from the Black Hills of South Dakota the following year. The bison roam freely as they did centuries ago on this sustainable farm that is committed to treating the bison with dignity. Meat from Maple Ridge Bison Ranch is both delicious and healthy. The bison are all strictly grass fed—no grain or animal byproducts are a part of their diet. The Goodyears do not administer any steroids, growth hormones or antibiotics to their herd. This meat, which is low in calories, fat and cholesterol and deliciously tender is a great alternative to ground beef. Try some for yourself by placing an order with Maple Ridge! Enjoy bison burger, rib eye steaks, NY strip steak, whole tenderloins and more, as well as fresh maple syrup available in gallons, quarts and pints. Visit www. mapleridgebisonranch.com for pricing! Although the new shop at the ranch is not yet open, you can still order the full range of products by calling (716)640-2886 to make arrangements for meat pick up.
featuring stand up paddle boards and kayaks to demo free of charge as well as shop staff on hand to teach basic paddle strokes and technique. On Saturday, May 27, guests are invited to participate in a group kayak or paddleboard outing on Cattaraugus Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, Monday, May 29 will be the kickoff of Adventure Bound On the Fly Guided Fishing Trips. Holiday Valley is also a great place to be this weekend. Its three-pool complex will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., weather permitting. The Double Black Diamond golf course, Sky High Adventure Park, Mountain Coaster, Falling Waters Spa, bike trails and other summer amenities all are open and ready for enjoyment as well. For complete information, visit www.holidayvalley.com or call (716) 699-2345. Horseback riders are invited to join in on Little Valley Riders’ Annual Memorial Day Trailride 2017, which will be held from Friday through Monday. Bring your horse and enjoy the company of other equine enthusiasts. Also included in the festivities will be breakfast lunch and dinner, as well as a dance on Saturday
evening. The Little Valley Horse Park is located at 5397 Route 353, Little Valley. For more information, visit their Facebook Page: Little Valley Riders Club, or call (716) 3079091. Also for horse lovers, the Nash Hill Equestrian Center, located at 10999 Persia Road, Gowanda, is hosting the second of a series of seven shows in its “battle” series. For more information on this battle call (716) 257-5257 Also in Little Valley is the Speedway’s Season opener on Sunday, May 28. Races will include Memorial Day Late Model & 358 Special, Super Late Modifieds, Street Stocks and Crate Late Models. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the races begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit their Facebook page @Lvspeedway or call (716) 938-9146. Allegany will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade
on Monday from 8:30-11 a.m. The parade will begin lining up at the North First Street parking lot at the Allegany Engine Company at the Robert H. Livingston Community Center. The parade will begin at the intersection of North First Street and West Main Street at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a memorial service by the Allegany American Legion at the Veteran’s Memorial located next to the Town Hall Building on West Main Street. A luncheon, which is open to the public, will follow the ceremony. For the history enthusiasts, Citizens Advocating Memorial Preservation (CAMP) will be holding a brief Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building in Little Valley. For more information, visit their Facebook page, cattcomemorial. In Cherry Creek, a Relief Amish Auction will be held, inviting attendees to experience a special day of Amish life in the country. The auction will feature Amish furniture, including tables chairs, rockers and clocks, as well as quilts, rugs, wall hangings, livestock, outdoor items, farm equipment and more. The auction will be held at Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market, located at 6732 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek. For more information call (716) 2573431 or (716) 296-5041.
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Rock Painting – Paint a stone, leave a stone – paint simple designs and short messages of inspiration on smooth rocks. Then leave at least one of your treasures somewhere in the community for someone else to find! Cathy Lacy will teach this free class which is open to all ages. Class to be held from 6-8 pm on June 13 th . 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 699-2842 for more information. Applications due June 5th. Book Sale – Memorial Day Weekend – The Library book sale will be open Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th from 10 am until 5 pm. The book sale will continue for another two weeks and be open during normal business hours. Artwork at the Library – currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by Ellicottville native Kevin
Lacy who has made traveling a major part of his life. Now based in Los Angeles, CA, Kevin is pursuing his travel passion through photography. “I hope that someone can be inspired by these images as I was the moment they were captured”. Come check out these amazing photographs. Adult Coloring – come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Library. Free program, all supplies provided. Bring Out Your Inner Child!!! Knitting (& crochet) Club – The Knitting Club meets on Mondays at the Library. No meeting on Memorial Day. Next meeting June 5 th from 6-8 pm. All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles! Story time is every Wednesday at 11:00 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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‘Same Beach, Next Year’ by Dorothea Benton Frank
A bewitching story of marriage, love, family, and friendship that is infused with Dorothea’s warm and engaging earthy humor and generous heart. Year after year, Adam, Eliza, Eve, and Carl eagerly await their reunion at Wild Dunes, a condominium complex at the island’s tip end, where they grow closer with each passing day, building a friendship that will withstand financial catastrophe, family tragedy, and devastating heartbreak. The devotion and love they share will help them weather the vagaries of time and enrich their lives as circumstances change, their children grow up and leave home, and their twilight years approach. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access over 15,400 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
Health & Fitness
By Kim Duke, NETA & AAFA Certified Trainer
One of the many things I stress as a professional personal trainer is the speed or tempo at which you perform an exercise. Very often, I need to tell clients to slow down, stop jerking and to feel the movement. This cannot happen when your pace is basically momentum with no regard for muscle development. Tempo is definitely one of the most often ignored parts of a workout routine. Many lifters are more concerned with how much they are lifting rather than how they are lifting. When you slow down and focus on your tempo, you will not be able to lift as much weight as you would if you utilized momentum. Weight lifting at a quicker tempo builds speed,
strength, and power, but produces less muscle tension overall so your muscle size won’t increase dramatically. At a slower tempo, there is higher tension in the muscle, which is key to building bigger muscle size (hypertrophy). While researching for this article, I found it fascinating at the variety and scope of tempos created by professional trainers and other experts in the fitness arena. During a workout, it can be argued that tempo training can be included for literally every exercise. It might not be necessary, but it can play a role. There are many reasons to use tempo training. Here’s just a brief list: • Improved body awareness • Improved control of lifts •Development of connective tissue strength •Improved stability •Focus on muscular elements versus tendinous elements (a slow, controlled motion is going to place more stress on the muscles, whereas a bouncy or ballistic motion will place more stress on the tendons, etc.) Without getting too technical, the most important thing to remember with regards to tempo is that you
never want to train at a rate that does not allow you to lift with a smooth and controlled motion, which is critical to your weight training success. Lifting too fast will force momentum to become a major player and will not sufficiently work the muscles. But, most importantly, lifting too fast will lead to jerky motions that can lead to injuries. It is important to note that tempo is not the only major factor that can derail form. Lifting at a slower rate, but at a weight that is too heavy, can also lead to bad motion and bad injuries. Controlling your tempo will help you improve control, create hypertrophy and help you push past strength plateaus. So, next time you’re in the gym, slow down, breathe and feel the muscles working with you. Remember, you workout because you love your body, not because you hate it.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities
May 27 2017 Amish Relief Auction 7:30am - 5pm Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market Cherry Creek
June 2 - 4 59th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage www. alleganynaturepilgrimage. com Allegany State Park
May 28 Little Valley Speedway’s Season Opener 6:30pm -7pm Little Valley Speedway
June 3 2017 Hinsdale Horseradish Festival Hinsdale Memorial Park 1552 Gile Hollow Road Hinsdale, NY 10am - 8pm
May 29 Allegany Memorial Day Parade 8:30am - 11:00am North First Street Allegany, NY The Allegany Memorial Day Parade will begin lining up at the North First Street parking lot of the Allegany Engine Company Robert H. Livingston Community Center at 8:30 AM. May 30 Story Time at the Canticle Farm Market 3:45pm-4:15pm Canticle Farm Market Allegany, NY June 1 Canticle Farm Free Spring Potluck & Plant Swap 5pm-7pm Canticle Farm Allegany, NY June 2 - 3 Girls Getaway Weekend Ellicottville www.ellicottvilleny.com/ event-calendar/ellicottvillewomens-weekend/ June 2 - 4 Gowanda Hollywood Happening Village of Gowanda 49 West Main Street Benefit Gowanda’s Hollywood Theater
June 3 Wounded Warriors Kayak and Canoe Regatta Portville American Legion Post 814 10am - 4pm June 3 Heritage Day at the SenecaIroquois National Museum 814 Broad St. Salamanca , NY 14779 http://www.senecamuseum.org 11am - 5pm June 3 2017 Horse Pull Creekside Roundup Arena Franklinville, NY 14737 June 4 EVGV Trail Ham & Turkey Party Ellicottville June 7 Outdoor Adventure Series at Allegany State Park Free Clinic: Kayaking 6:30pm to 8pm Quaker Bathhouse June 10 2nd Annual Allegany Garden Festival 4th & Maple Complex 10am-4pm
June 10 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit The Elisa B. Hughey Scholarship for the Arts Start/Finish near the Gazebo in the heart of the Village of Ellicottville. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. (FREE) - donations for the scholarship fund will be gladly accepted! For more information on the scholarship, go towww. elisahugheyscholarship. com. June 10 Wild About Nature with Pfeiffer Nature Center Eshelman Property, 1420 Yubadam Road, Portville, NY 10am-Noon
June 10 Country Gatherings Festival in June Granny’s Boot Antiques Grevpode Gallery 10761 Miller Road Springville, NY 11am - 3pm Educational displays, nature displays, pioneer trades, music and food June 17 - 18 Annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival Weekend 2017 Allegany State Park June 17 Randolph 2017 Arts & Crafts Festival Village of Randolph Main Street 10am - 5pm
If you have an event for our community calendar, please email alicia@ellicottvilletimes.com or call (716) 699-4062.
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ALLEGANY STATE Park News park events Saturdays starting May 27 Summit Fire Tower Talk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays starting May 28 Stone Tower Talk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 3rd Saturday Trek- Osgood Trail June 17-18 Raccoon Rally July 3 Fireworks at Quaker Lake
TRAIL NEWS • More new bridges will be installed on the ASP trail system again this year to help improve the overall trail system. • Bridge installations are planned on Black Snake Mountain Hiking Trail, Three Sisters Hiking Trail and Horse Trail #3. • The ASP Trail Crew will be out on the trails again this summer maintaining the vast trail system at Allegany that includes over 200 miles of trails. • New playgrounds in planning stages for fall installation • New playgrounds will be installed at Red House Beach and Quaker Picnic Area later this year with completion likely in the fall. The design process is expected to conclude soon with construction likely to start immediately after Labor Day.
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Little Valley Speedway Opens May 28
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Little Valley Speedway is celebrating its twentieth season in style this weekend with the Memorial Day Late Model and 358 Modified Special races on Sunday, May 28! The only true half-mile dirt track in the area, Little Valley Speedway is located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on Route 353 in Little Valley, just eight miles west of Ellicottville and 15 miles north of Allegany State Park. The whole family will enjoy this exciting season opener, which starts at 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 3 p.m. with hot laps starting at 5:30). Sunday will open with the Super Late Models, who will be racing for an impressive $3,000 prize. The 358 Modifieds will race for a $2,000 prize, and the fourth annual Mike “Duke” DuClon Memorial race for the Crate Late Models will award a $1,000 prize, plus a bonus of $558 to the winner. Sunday’s races also include the Street Socks, with $300 going to the first car over the finish line.
Sunday’s races are sponsored by Close Racing Supply, Coca-Cola of Buffalo, Sanzo Beverage Company and Little Valley Sand and Gravel. Little Valley Speedway is known not only for its iconic dirt track, but also the covered 3,000 seat grandstand, which has been remodeled to include additional bench seating in front. Like to get as close to the action as possible? Watch the races from the pits for just $30 (ages 16 and older only). Be sure to bring your appetite, as the grandstand’s famous pizza and two-hand fried dough are the perfect treats to enjoy during the races. Little Valley Speedway is just a 20-minute drive from Allegany State Park, so if you’re spending Memorial Day weekend camping with your family, head to the fairgrounds for a night of racing. You can also bring the camper right to the fairgrounds, where free parking and free camping with hookups are available. To learn more, call the Speedway at
(716)938-9146. Be sure to return to the Fairgrounds to enjoy the whole season at Little Valley Speedway. Friday, June 9 is the Super Spring Special, Saturday, July 1 is the Lucas Oil Empire Pullers, Monday, July 3 is the Freedom Daze Late Model Special, Tuesday, July 4 is the Freedom Daze Demolition Derby (and fireworks), and Saturday, Sept. 16 is the WNY Super Late model and 358 Modified Double Header. Ticket prices vary for each event: visit www. littlevalleyspeedway.com for details. Tickets for this weekend’s season opener are available at the grandstand on Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (62 and older), and free for children under age 12. Anyone age 16 and older may watch the races from the pits for $30. Stay up to date on the 2017 season by visiting Little Valley Speedway’s website and following Little Valley Speedway on Facebook. Please note: the weather does impact the race schedule, so be sure to watch the Speedway’s Facebook page for cancellations due to rain. Mark your calendar for the Cattaraugus County Fair, which takes place at the Fairgrounds from July 31 through Aug. 6. The Speedway will be the site of plenty of action, including the annual tractor pull, demolition derby, Monster Truck show, and more!
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Check out Randolph’s Pope Haven Campground for an abundance of amenities and a fun-filled experience. Pope Haven features hiking trails, a heated swimming pool, frisbee golf, a game room with pool table, volleyball and basketball courts, a fishing pond and a new playground. The pet-friendly campground offers both primitive and full hookup sites, as well as cabin and on-site RV rentals. For more information, visit www. popehaven.com. Arrowhead Campground, located off Route 16 in Delevan, is a family owned and operated campground offering 200 sites and two deluxe cabins. There are plenty of things to do – rent a paddle or rowboat, go swimming or fishing, and enjoy one of three hiking trails. There is a large recreation hall with video games, pool tables, and more, plus horseshoe pits, volleyball and four playgrounds. For more information, visit www. arrowheadcamping.com. Elkdale RV Resort, in Salamanca, offers RV sites, as
well as cabins and cottages. Guests can enjoy a picnic pavilion for group gatherings, along with volleyball, horseshoes and catch and release fishing on a private pond, to name a few of the many recreational activities on site. For more information, visit www.elkdalervresort. com. Great View Cabins, located in Kill Buck near the heart of Allegany State Park, boast cabins with breathtaking mountain views that can be enjoyed from the fresh air of fully furnished porches. Each cabin comfortably sleeps up to five people and includes a fully furnished kitchenette and a full bathroom. For more information, visit www. GreatViewCabins.com. Mystic Water Resort in Limestone offers log cabins situated beside a 20-acre lake, group accommodations, championship mini golf, paddle boats and fishing. For more information, visit www. MysticWaterResort.com. Onoville Marina Park, located on the Allegheny
Reservoir, offers camping in the largest inland marina in New York State, as well as views of the sparkling water and the lush green forested hills of the Allegheny Mountains. You can experience 91 miles of non-commercialized shoreline with secluded bays, as you take advantage of campsites accessible only by water. For more information, visit www. OnovilleMarina.org. Head to Franklinville’s Shamrock Pines Campground, which is under new ownership this season. The campground offers large lakefront or wooded sites, fishing, hiking, a playground, a pool, horseshoes, a recreation hall and an arcade. For more information, visit www.shamrockpines.com. The Woods at Bear Creek in Franklinville, offers “glamping”—glamorous camping in deluxe cabins or floored tents. Amenities include an Olympic-sized pool, a large lake for swimming and boating, and an onsite, full-service restaurant. For more information, visit thewoodsatbearcreek.com. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, you’ll find your perfect camping experience right here in the Enchanted Mountains!
Cattaraugus County Local History Summer Series
Explore your local historical museums this summer to discover the fascinating history of our area, Cattaraugus County. You will be amazed at the knowledge of our Historians and Curators as well as the wealth of information, including genealogical researches housed in the local museums. In the great words of Michael Crichton: “If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree”. The local museums are presenting a Summer Speaker Series as an introduction to what they do, who they are and what the museum holds for visitors. Since many have limited hours, this is a great way for you to meet and explore the fascinating history of this area.
You may be familiar with the larger events in our history, such as Cloud 9, Fentier Village or the Randolph Mammoth, but do you know some of these facts that will be discussed at these events? • Boys and Girls used to have separate entryways and had separate cloakrooms in the old one-room schoolhouses. • If you had been traveling through Bedford Corners (Rt. 305 Portville) about a hundred years ago, two of the buildings that you would have passed are the Bedford Corners Cheese Factory and the Bedford Corners Schoolhouse, Joint School No. 7. They are both currently being restored by the Portville Historical Society. • The word “Juneteenth” comes from the melding of June and Nineteenth, or June 19th, the day that slavery ended in Galveston, TX, in 1865.
• Cadiz is home to a home that is over 200 years old, being called the Howe-Prescott Salt-Box House. • The Castle Restaurant (1946-2001). Olean claimed it, but it was physically located in Allegany on Route 417, on the Olean border. The Castle was a focal point of the Southern Tier in its time, the site of countless wedding receptions, business luncheons and sports banquets. Here are the dates, times and locations you need to know: May 18th, 7pm at the Mansfield Area Historical Society Museum - “What is Juneteenth?” June 24th, 11am - 7pm at the JCC Olean Campus with the African American Center for Cultural Development - “Juneteenth” Special presentation by re-enactor at 11am. July 22nd, 11am at the Portville Historical Society/ Bedford Corners - “Open house and presentation of the One Room Schoohouse”. Aug 7th, 11am at the Allegany Heritage Center General history of Allegany. Sept 16th, 10am at the Howe-Prescott House in Cadiz - Heritage Day Celebration. For more information on this event please visit http:// HistoricPath.com/events.
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Help Wanted
Middle/High School Principal: The Ellicottville Central School District has an opening for a Middle/High School Principal with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017. Candidates should download and fill out an application from the District web site (www. eville.wnyric.org) and submit it with a letter of intent, resume, copy of administrative certification and supporting documentation by Friday, June 2, 2017. Application materials should be sent to Ellicottville Central School, ATTN: Melissa Sawicki, District Clerk, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, New York 14731.
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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 21
MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2017
Your Hometown Newspaper & The Official Newspaper of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
Memorial Day in Springville
By Elizabeth Riggs
For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer, with family picnics, great shopping deals and even a day off from work and school. However, before putting on your white pants and hitting the mall this Memorial Day, take a few moments to reflect on the true reason for this holiday:
remembrance. This weekend, make sure your American flag is flying, immerse yourself in patriotism and take a few moments to reflect on the lives that have been lost and the freedoms we all enjoy. The Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 29. The parade will form on South Buffalo Street by the log
cabin and Veteran’s Park at 10 a.m. and will proceed north on Buffalo Street to Main Street and turn on West Main Street to Maplewood Cemetery. There will be a service at the mound in the cemetery where flowers will be placed in memory of the department comrades by members of the Concord Post #431, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5260 and Auxiliaries, Vietnam Veterans, Firemen and Auxiliary. Others taking part in this year’s service are Town of Concord Supervisor Gary Eppolito, Village of Springville Mayor Bill Krebs and the GI High School Band. The program will close with a gun salute followed by Taps. In coordination with the Springville Parade, Gowanda Harley-Davidson will be hosting its 19th Annual Ride to Remember. The ride will start at the Gowanda American
Welcome Back Springville Dairy
By Alicia Dziak
If some of your favorite childhood memories involve eating ice cream, it’s time to revisit your past. The Springville Dairy has reopened its windows, ready to serve up all your favorite frozen treats
topped with sprinkles, hot fudge and a bit of nostalgia! The Springville Dairy is a perfect example of how everything old is new again. Springville Times’ writer and history buff Derek M. Otto provided a brief history of this iconic Springville business: The Springville Dairy was built and opened by Henry Malloch in 1914. The dairy operated under the Malloch family until about 1940 when the business was sold See Springville Dairy page 5
A LOOK BACK: Admiral Dewey’s Cannon
219 Bridge Reopens By Elizabeth Riggs
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Gallivan Speaks at SGI High School By Gwendolyn Fruehauf, SGI Student Reporter
Photo by Samantha Fruehauf
On Friday, May 19, New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan was in Springville and took a short detour to the high school, intent on using his personal experience to inform SGI senior students. It all started as an idea that originated from the AP government class. Through their teacher, Shawn Bullard, who reached out to the senator, they were successful in arranging a time for the senator to speak. Although Gallivan was only allotted a See Gallivan at SGI page 4
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May 29 Memorial Day Parade Springville May 29 Ride to Remember Gowanda to Sprague Brook May 30-June 27 Dirt Devil Series Trail Races Sprague Brook
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In a ribbon-cutting ceremony held last Sunday morning, the “Old 219 bridge” over the Cattaraugus Creek, which links Erie and Cattaraugus Counties, has now been officially reopened. The old bridge, originally built in the 1950s, was shut down by the state last May after officials deemed it unsafe for travel, and was imploded last June by Governor Andrew Cuomo with 35 pounds of explosives. The new bridge, now known as the South Cascade Drive-Miller Road Bridge, was completed under the originally estimated budget at $16.9 million and also ahead of schedule. It features two 12-foot travel lanes and an eightfoot shoulder on each side. The completion of the bridge, which many legislators referred to as a “lifeline” Sunday morning, is a relief for business owners in the area who no longer have to worry about obstructions for customers. “I remember as county clerk I used to come
Upcoming Events
May 31-June 28 Campus Series Mountain Bike Races Sprague Brook A 1927 photo showing the cannon off of Commodore Dewey’s flagship Olympia. The Olympia was responsible for the victory at Manilla Bay. The cannon was moved to GAR log cabin in 1939. Eventually the cannon was moved to its current location on Zoar Valley Road at the American Legion Post. By Derek M. Otto
Memorial Day is here and as we go about celebrating the long weekend, it’s also a time when we remember the men and women who gave their lives for our nation’s defense. Next week at the end of the
Dairy Festival, the Concord Historical Society will present their annual cemetery tours. This year’s tour focuses on the men and women who served our nation and are buried in Maplewood Cemetery.
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June 2-4 WNY Dairy/Ag Festival June 10 Women in the Outdoors Event Chaffee
Women in the Outdoors June 10, Register by June 1
By Alicia Dziak
Mark your calendar for an event 18 years in the making. On Saturday, June 10, experience the great outdoors with Women in the Outdoors, presented by Springville Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. These events are held across the country using experts and trained professionals to teach outdoor skills to women and girls over 12 years of age in a non-competitive environment. “Learn a new outdoors skill, challenge yourself to something you might not have tried, meet new people who share the same enthusiasm
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Meet Cara
Adorable and Adoptable Cara is another one of the sweet dogs we rescued who had been abandoned with eight other dogs along a dead end rural road. These little dogs were neglected so very badly. Cara has been through a lot in her life. She is still in the process of house training. Her foster family is attempting to crate train her but she still sometimes has accidents in her crate. She will bite at the bars on a metal cage so she does need to be in a hard plastic crate. This girl does very well with other animals and people. She is comfortable around older children, and seems to be okay with younger kids too-she is just more timid around them. Cara is about 2 years old and is excellent health. Keep in mind that smaller dogs tend to live much longer than larger breeds. Their life span can be as long as 20-25 years. Cara is small in size weighing in at just 15 lbs. This canine has been fully vetted as well as groomed. She cannot wait to find a forever home with someone just as kind hearted as she is. ***Please note that these kinds of small dogs need to be professionally groomed and have their nails trimmed every 6-8 weeks*** Please send us an email at empirerescue@gmail.com if you might be interested in adopting her. Check out all the animals EARS has up for adoption at www.empire.petfinder.com or find them on Facebook.
Letter from the Editor
As we close in on the “unofficial start of summer,” it’s time to drag the tent or camper to your favorite campground, throw some burgers on the grill and spend the long weekend playing lawn games with the kiddos. But, it’s also time to wear your red, white and blue and remember those who gave so much to protect our freedoms as we celebrate Memorial Day on May 29. Check out the article on page 1 to see what’s happening in Springville and check out page 1 of the Ellicottville Times to learn about even more Memorial Day-inspired events in the area. Enjoy and happy unofficial summer! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville and Ellicottville Times
Constant Climax At SCA May 27
Local rappers Hooizzy (Andrew Duwe) and JP (Money) Nabozny are hitting the stage at Springville Center for the Arts with Constant Climax Recovery: Songs & Stories on Saturday, May 27th. Andrew Duwe and JP Nabozny first met in 6th grade. Fast friends, they shared a love of music and later, an addiction to pain killers and other drugs. Their hip-hop music group Constant Climax followed the rise of their friendship and fell apart as their personal struggles deepened. Both found paths to recovery and will share stories
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Foothills Trail Club Celebrates National Trails Day June 3
People will be outdoors in all 50 states on Saturday, June 3, as many organizations join with the National Hiking Association to celebrate National Trails Day. For the Foothills Trail Club in Western New York, National Trails Day 2017 marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the Conservation Trail. The trail starts at the Rainbow Bridge and runs 177 miles, across Grand Island, east to Corfu in Genesee County and then south, through Wyoming County, back through southern
Erie County and on to Cattaraugus County, through Allegany State Park to the Pennsylvania border. The original section of the trail, in Holland, will be celebrated on June 3 by a day of hikes, dedication of a sign honoring the founding member volunteers, and a reception at the Holland Community Center on Canada Road, at 2:45 PM. All the hikes will start at 177 Savage Road at the Holland Willows parking lot. Starting 8 a.m., the longest hike will traverse the Holland
Ravines section for about 9 miles of strenuous ups and downs through 40 ravines. The second, leaving 10:15 a.m., will cover about 10 ravines. Both these hikes will stop over at Becker Pond where the sign will be dedicated. A shorter hike of about 3 miles will start at 11 a.m. and end at the Holland Community Center, 3 Legion Drive, for the reception. All are welcome. Hikes should bring water, lunch, and hiking poles, and be prepared for mud. Details on the hikes are at www.foothillstrailclub.org.
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and lots of camaraderie and laughs!” Sounds like fun? Don’t wait to sign up! Registration deadline is June 1. $65 preregistration fee includes all equipment use, all course instruction (four classes), continental breakfast, hot buffet lunch, great t-shirt, NWTF membership and a one year magazine subscription. The event will be held at the Erie County Conservation Society, located at 13319 Miller Avenue in Chaffee.
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and music. Original DJ CUFX will join the performance. The concert starts at 7:30pm with a $5 admission at the door. This is an all ages show. For more information,
call (716) 592-9038 or visit SpringvilleArts.org. The Carol Mongerson Theater is located at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141.
On Friday, May 19, 2017, New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan held his fourth Small Business Summit at the Springville Country Club. The free morning event began with Senator Gallivan explaining the legislative agenda that the senate face in the next coming months focusing on initiatives that will help small business. Participants then had a small workshop with Frank Swiatek on identifying key strategies for your business. Senator Gallivan each year works with Springville Are Chamber of Commerce in assisting business people grow their business skills and opportunities. Photo by Derek Otto.
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May 26 - June 1, 2017
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May 26 Buffalove Fest Featuring all things Buffalo, BuffaLoveFest features over 20 food trucks, local beers and wine, and a variety of Buffalocentric vendors including local artisans, t-shirt printers, jewelers, and more. Get your tickets here: https://buffalovefest2017. eventbrite.com May 26-29 16th Annual Red, White & Blue Balloon Rally at Letchworth State Park Launch times are approximate and are weather dependent. 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more details call Letchworth State Park at (585) 493-3600. May 26-27 Swingin’ Stars and Stripes From the Boogie Woogie sound of the 1940s to the red, white and blue patriotic hits we all adore, this concert pays tribute to the American spirit. www.bpo.org May 27 Constant Climax at Springville Center For the Arts www.springvillearts.org May 29 A Ride to Remember Breakfast is available and free to Veterans. Line up begins 7 a.m. Gather at 9 a.m. for rider meeting and moment of remembrance. KSU 9:15am. Ride starts at Gowanda American Legion Post 100 Legion Dr, Gowanda.Travel through Collins to Springville and then up 240 to Sprague Brook Park. May 30 and June 6, 13, 20, 27 Dirt Devil Series Trail Races Sprague Brook, 6:30 p.m. www.heartrateup.com May 31 and June 7, 14, 21, 28 Campus Series at the Brook Weekly Mountain Bike Races at Sprague Brook, beginner through expert levels, youth and adult. Register at www.webscorer.com/ register?raceid=94711
May 31 Age Out Loud Celebration 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Springville Fire Hall
June 17 Mudslide Obstacle Race Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com
June 2-4 Springville Dairy and Ag Fest The 29th annual WNY Dairy/ Agricultural Festival will be held at the High School, 290 N. Buffalo St. The festival has live music each day (including Elvis tribute artist Terry Buchwald), farm animals, amusement rides, games, food court, craft show and trade fair. There will be a large parade and fireworks on Saturday. Historic Springville tours are also planned.
June 17 Paddlefest 2 to 7 p.m., Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com
June 2-4 Ellicottville Girlfriend Getaway Weekend www.ellicottvilleny.com June 2-4 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. alleganynaturepilgrimage.com June 10 Women in the Outdoors Presented by the Erie County Conservation Society. Register by June 1. www.facebook.com/Womenin-the-Outdoors-SpringvilleStrutters June 10 Seneca Salamanca Chamberfest 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Brews for Barks awareness and fundraiser event for Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS). 716-945-2034 June 10 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit The Elisa B. Hughey Scholarship for the Arts Start/Finish near the Gazebo in the heart of the Village of Ellicottville. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. (FREE) donations for the scholarship fund will be gladly accepted! For more information on the scholarship, go towww. elisahugheyscholarship.com.
June 17-18 Raccoon Rally Mountain bike races at Allegany State Park. www.hearttrateup.com June 17 Critter Cruise Dice run, raffles, music to benefit Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc. Like their Facebook page for more info. Jun 17 Muddy Buffalo Obstacle Course Run 9 a.m.,Fun and challenging 10k and 5K obstacle course races in the hills of Buffalo Ski Club. Elite, Competitive, and Open divisions. June 29-Aug. 31 Sally’s Hootenanny Thursdays at 8 p.m., Quaker Amphitheater June 30-July 1 Summer Music Festival Ellicottville July 8 SCENe Garden Walk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 770-7277 July 23 EVL-4 and EVL-9 Trail Runs www.heartrateup.com July 29 Fiddlers Green Country & Bluegrass Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Springville Free event, Live music with 8 bands at Fiddlers Green Park & The Concord Mercantile, crafters, food vendors, live demonstrations, musician workshops, clogging workshops, open jam tent, round and square dance.
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Get Your Paintball On! By Elizabeth Riggs
Want to host your teen’s birthday party somewhere off the beaten path? Trying to think outside the box for a bachelor party? Paintball is one the largest growing trends for outdoor entertainment and the perfect solution for group events. Paintball is typically played in a Capture the Flag format, with two teams trying to bring the opponent’s flag to their own station. Players are eliminated or tagged out by being shot with paint as markers. The sport is growing in popularity and can be played in the form of speedball, in which the playing field is composed of bunkers; woodsball in which players compete in a natural outdoor area; and scenario, in which players participate in a scenario or story such as a historical reenactment, or video game simulation. There are several local fields and courses in the greater Springville area that would make great sites for corporate teambuilding, company outings, birthday parties, stag parties, or just fun-filled afternoons with family and friends. Holland Paintball Adventure Park is located on the property of the Holland NASCAR Motorsports complex at 11586 Holland Glenwood Road, Holland. The park first opened in 2012, and has expanded to four fields, which now host leagues, tournaments and more. The Holland Park admission is $15 for entry only or $35 for all rentals and admission as well as 100 paintballs. It also offers party packages starting at $350 for 11 players, including
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equipment rentals, 100 paintballs each, hot dogs, chips and beverages, discounted additional paintballs, as well as a free t-shirt and upgrade for the honored birthday guest. Last season, the Holland Park introduced low-impact, smaller, and slower paintball guns, which offer the fun of traditional paintball with less pain. For more information on the Holland Paintball Adventure Park, visit www.hollandpaintballadventurepark.com. Also offering paintball packages in the area is Tater Wilderness Paintball, located at 6188 Vermont Hill Road in South Wales. Tater Wilderness has six acres of woodball play fields for ages 13 and up, but specializes in private, group outings. Admission at Tater’s Wilderness is $12, or players can purchase packages of admission and rentals with 100 paintballs for $27, and admission, rentals and 500 paintballs for $44. Tater’s requires a 16-person minimum group size and an $8 deposit per person three days before the game date. For more information on Tater’s Wilderness Paintball,
visit www.taterspaintball.com. For those who are interested in making a short day-trip, head to GRC Paintball, located at 5907 Van Allen Road in Angelica, which has been dubbed “one of the world’s greatest paintball fields.” GRC offers indoor and outdoor speedball fields, a hyperball field, as well as more than 40 acres of woodsball. Also, new this season is a turf playing field. GRC is open Saturdays from 12-5 p.m. and offers open play for $10. The course also offers various special events throughout the summer, including a Star Wars-themed Battle for Mandalore on June 10th and 11th, and a Battle of Bunker Hill on August 13th. Summer leagues begin on June 4 with entry fees at $450 for 15-minute stop clock games. Teams must have a roster of up to 10 players with no guesting allowed. For those interested in finding more, there are several Facebook groups dedicated to the sport throughout Western New York that have more information about upcoming events, leagues, locations and more.
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Legion Post, located at 100 Legion Drive, Gowanda, where breakfast will be provided free of charge for veterans beginning at 7 a.m. The ride will travel through Collins to Springville, ending at Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood were a memorial service will be held at the Veterans Memorial monument. Following the ceremony hot dogs and soft drinks will be provided free of charge.
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The unofficial start of summer is also a great weekend to explore area state parks. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, boating or BBQing, you can do it all and everything in between at these natural wonders. One of the most popular parks in the region is Letchworth State Park, nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the East” and boasting a scenic gorge with the Genesee River meandering through and pouring over three large waterfalls. Letchworth is a outdoor paradise, with wooded trails, open fields, museums, a full-service inn and restaurant and much more to explore. If you need yet another excuse to visit, the annual Red, White & Blue Balloon Rally will be happening May 26-29. If you’ve never checked out
this or another balloon rally, it is surely a sight to behold. About 30 hot air balloons launch from the Archery Field Overlook along the main park road by the park’s Castile entrance, and about a mile north of the Glen Iris Inn. Guests who aren’t taking part in the ballooning part sprawl out with picnics, play lawn games and watch the set up as busy crews inflate balloons and
anxious passengers prepare for flight. The balloons launch, one by one, heading toward the gorge. Spectators eagerly watch as they descend down toward the river and bob back up. Don’t forget your cameras, as there is nothing quite like it. The balloons launch at about 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. all three days of Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 28 and 29. Launch times are approximate and are weather dependent. For more details call Letchworth State Park at (585) 493-3600.
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SGI ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Michael Spagnola Varsity Tennis
A sophomore, Michael Spagnola has competed at first singles as the number one player for the Griffins. Michael was able to achieve an 11-3 record throughout the regular season’s competitions. Even when Michael has found himself down in a match, he never quits trying to push for the victory. Michael has spent much of the season supporting his teammates through advice and encouragement. Nominated by Coach Noeson and Coach Dygert
short span of time, he worked to make the most of that time, speaking to the gathered students about a variety of issues and experiences. He discussed the overall function of state government, breaking down the branches of state government, the budget, and the legislative process. Gallivan also spoke to his audience about his experience as an Erie County Sheriff, how he came to be a state senator, and his plans for the future. Students were allowed to ask questions toward the end of the assembly. Erin Jurkowski, an attendant at the assembly, expressed her wishes that the question and answer period had been longer. “Any time you bring someone in who is actually your official, you are not learning out of a textbook anymore,” she explained. “You are in real time, seeing what they do.” Jurkowski’s classmate, Josh Moscato, also commented on the value of an experience such as this. “I liked that you could interface one-on-one, to some extent, with someone who knows about politics…. who has been there,” he said. “I thought it a valuable experience.” James Bialasik, the high school principal, noted the importance and success of the senator’s visit. “I think his entire talk was very informative….He gave [the students] a lot of good information and did a good job of giving some very concrete examples that really illustrated how government functions,” he explained. He continued, “It’s always a good idea for students, especially our seniors who are considered adults in the eyes of
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the state of New York, to put a face to the lawmakers who actually work in Albany on their behalf. Senator Gallivan represents 300,000 people in the state of New York, and it’s important that students know who he is.” The senator’s goal was to inform the students. And he did. However, he also looked to call on the students, encouraging them to think about their futures and the decisions that make those futures possible. Bialasik acknowledged this, saying, “He ended with a really positive message about students’ day-to-day decisions and how those decisions really matter. Even something that seems miniscule can really have a big impact on your life. I think what he was trying to get across, especially for seniors who are going out into the real world, is you have to be really careful in one sense that you’re not making decisions that could jeopardize your future, but on the other hand, you still want to make decisions that have a really positive impact on your future. If you make the right decisions…that can really carry you far in life.”
May 26 - June 1, 2017
UPCOMING SGI EVENTS May 29: Memorial Day Parade May 31: 3rd Gr Parents Music Info Night and Recorder Ensem June 1: HS Awards Ceremony June 5: All Orchestra Concert NYS Science Assessment/Written (Gr 4) June 7: Chamber Concert June 12: SES PTA meeting Baccalaureate Ceremony Board of Ed meeting June 13: CES PTA meeting
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SGI SPORTS SCHEDULE Varsity Track - Girls ECIC’s TBD Away
May 26 Varsity Track - Boys ECIC Meet TBD Away Varsity Track - Girls ECIC’s TBD Away
May 30 Modified Baseball - Boys Holland 5 p.m. Home
Modified Baseball - Boys Eden 4:30 p.m. Away
Modified Softball - Girls Holland 5 p.m. Home
Modified Softball - Girls Eden 4:30 p.m. Away
June 1 Modified Lacrosse - Girls Gowanda 4:30 p.m. Home
May 27 Varsity Track - Boys ECIC Meet TBD Away
McDonald’s of Springville owner Mike Beatty presents a check for $678 to SES Student Council President, Makayla Heary for its annual McTeacher Night event. Combined with the $54.00 in tips for excellent service provided by the SES Faculty, the event raised a record $732 for the SES PTA. Watch the “Golden Arches” in early June for the annual SES McPancake Night hosted this year by the SES Fifth Grade faculty and students. Photo by Alicia Dziak.
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The Springville Girl’s Track and Field team has had some outstanding performances this season. Corrin Sacilowski has continued to impress everyone in the 1,500 meter racewalk. Corrin broke her own school record in this event when she finished in 7:33.9 while at an invitational at Hamburg High School. This was a 14 second improvement from last year. Hannah Goetz has been outstanding in her rookie season as she broke the 2,000 meter steeplechase record. The old record was set in 2001 by Desiree Zielen-Ersing with a time of 7:58.2. Hannah finished with a time of 7:53.0 while competing at the Pioneer Invitational on 5/20. Hannah will have two more chances this season to improve upon her record time while running at the ECIC championship meet and at the Section 6 championship meet. Payton Rowe had a strong performance at the Pioneer Invitational. Payton finished in 2nd place in the 400 meter hurdles and in 6th place in the 100 meter hurdles. Payton will also be running both races at the ECIC and Section 6 championship meet. Rowe, Goetz, Chloe Chamberlin, MacKenzie Engle, Lizzy Miranda, Evelyn Smith, Corrin Sacilowski, Sonya Krezmien, Abby Steiner, and Allison Lavanture will be traveling to Hamburg for the ECIC meet on 5/26 and 5/27.
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It has been the goal of the Springville Griffith Community Education Foundation to provide funding for educational programs, facilities and activities involving education, art, physical education and other school and community programs. The Foundation is excited to announce its minigrant winners for this year. The Spark! is a creativity program for preschoolers sponsored by the Springville Center for the Arts. They are being awarded a $1,200 minigrant to purchase equipment and supplies to expand and enhance their summer workshops and year-round program for 2-5 year-olds. “The impact of these minigrants on the community is anything but small,” said Seth Wochensky, Executive Director for the Springville Center for the Arts. “In many cases they make the difference
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between a program happening or not and thanks to the support of the Foundation, Springville Center for the Arts will be expanding this popular program.” The Springville-Griffith Institute High School will receive a $650 mini-grant to be used for hand power tools for set design for the middle and high school musical productions. The Springville Middle School will also receive a minigrant in the amount of $400 to be used for the chess club in order for them to purchase more chess sets and boards so they can better compete with other schools. Another mini-grant was awarded to Kara Kane to facilitate the addition of four Little Free Libraries to the Springville area. The $535 grant will fund a Little Free Library box to be placed at Heritage Park in the
Village of Springville, and three additional charters for libraries at the Boys and Girls Club of Springville, Colden Elementary, and a spot to be determined this summer. Kane coordinated other Little Free Libraries at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Springville Elementary School in 2015. “People use these libraries to exchange millions of books each year,” said Kane. “This project promotes literacy and a love of reading and ideas, and there has been great community support in helping keep our exchanges stocked with reading material.” These grants are made possible from proceeds of a yearly fundraiser held in November. This year the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will be held on November 4. Sponsorships for the event are now available. Please contact Grover Riefler at (716) 3450324 if interested.
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Jen’s Quill: Boxing
By Jen Lee
A few years ago, I found myself fortunate enough to receive a free ticket to a boxing match. Adults to very small children were competing. Master Barry of the Enchanted Mountain Martial Arts Academy was kind enough to include me in the outing. This was the first ever boxing tournament I had been to in my life, and I realized several things while watching these young lads smash each others’ faces in. The little kids were terrifying. I wouldn’t want to box them and I’m twice their size. They have way too much energy – I got winded just watching the little tykes. Their arms kept a swingin’ away and I was worried a mother or two would be bringing her child home in a body cast. Fortunately, this did not happen. Having concluded I must ban any children of mine from boxing, I conversely decided boxing is the sport for me. I found the undeniable best reason to participate. I would be treated like royalty. After trying to smash someone else in the face and body for a minute or two, I would waltz over to my “throne,” which minutes before had not been there. Without me even needing to think about it, someone would place a stool in the corner for me. I would not even have to remember how to breathe or blink, my
team would do that for me. And sure, it’s not grapes that are being placed in my mouth, but I’ll take a squirt of water. I literally won’t have to lift a finger…which I wouldn’t be able to do anyway because I’ll have on giant massive gloves weighing down my arms. People will give me pep talks every one to two minutes. Who doesn’t like a boost of positive thinking? I mean, that’s awesome! While all this is going on, my public will be shouting my name and cheering me on. After my victory, my lackeys will even take care of de-gloving me. It’s going to be amazing. This, however, is where the downside of the job comes in. As you can imagine, getting smashed in the face multiple times presents a few risks to your health. As was explained to me, two of the most concerning are a detached retina or a concussion. According to the medics, all one needs to do in order to rule these out after the day’s match is to yank your nose to and fro several times. The downfall to this, as I see it, is that it wouldn’t actually provide a definitive diagnosis of retinas floating about or concussion. It also seems that if a nose had in fact been broken in the process of boxing, the tugging would probably not feel so great. I know I would have the urge to simultaneously grab the medic’s nose and start pulling it every which way, maybe to deduce he/she didn’t have brain damage or food poisoning, or something of that nature. Let’s not dwell on the bad though. Let’s talk about something else that is unbelievably fabulous about a boxing tournament. The ropes. Those ropes were the source of most of my enjoyment that day. Daydreams filled my head,
as I envisioned myself sprinting back and forth inside a ring to see how hard I could bounce off the ropes, transforming me into some kind of human projectile. I thought of about 20 different “moves” I could do with the assistance of those ropes. I’m thinking maybe I’ll start my own Cirque du Soleil deal using a boxing match ring instead of…you know…all that other stuff. Sprinting and bouncing and jumping…it’s going to be…almost certainly only entertaining to me. Some of the contestants seemed to dread the ropes. They approached the ring as if this was the first time they’d ever seen such a contraption. I’m not sure they had ever encountered a fence. You could see the decision making going on by their facial expressions. Some boxers almost got stuck as they hunkered too low. One rolled into the ring as if he was on fire and desperate to put it out. It was amazing acrobatic stuff with those ropes…something I might be putting in that Cirque du Soleil spin-off I’m working out in my head. You know you want to see it. Jen Lee has been writing since she was in the 3rd grade and won a stuffed animal dog; which still sits on her writing desk as her most prized award. She graduated from Malone University with a degree in Journalism and Theatre. Jen has written for several newspapers as a humor columnist covering everything from dating, cooking, travel, how-to, relationships, and more. She currently lives in Cuba, NY with her family. Jen may be contacted at jen@ jensquill.com and welcomes all comments and suggestions for future articles.
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Emily Robinson and her husband, Bruce, purchased and renovated the Springville Dairy at 84 East Main Street
to William Weidinger, who operated the dairy until about 1950 when he moved to Arizona. (His daughter would later gain great accolades as an opera singer with Metropolitan Opera company.) The dairy stayed open under the Duggan family until Joseph Luksic bought it in 1962. His wife, Helen Luksic, retired from the business in 1988 and resided there until death in 2000. Helen’s daughter, Pat Walcyk, operated and even expanded dairy operations to Route 219 when they opened Yummy in My Tummy in 1991. She retired in 2006. The dairy property stayed in the family until Helen Luksic died in 2013. The property was then bought by Bruce and Emily Robinson in 2015. According to Emily, the building at 84 East Main Street (on the corner of Franklin Street) was purchased to house her photography business, Emily Karr Photography. At the time of purchase, reopening the dairy was “more of a pipe dream,” Emily said, but one that she and her husband, Bruce, both 1997 SGI graduates, decided to take on. “It was here when we were kids, we used to come here after games and concerts,” she said of her memories of the Dairy.
The couple began work on the bottom floor of the building, which has windows opening to Franklin Street. “We had to gut the entire thing,” Emily said of the project. “We had to redo the electric, the floors and get equipment.” Equipment included everything from a soft serve machine, slushie machine, two commercial fridges, and three dipping coolers to smaller components like the sink. The original signs, which remained hanging on the outside of the building over the years, were taken down and repainted. Much of the renovation was made possible by the New York Main Street Grant, which, according to www.nyshcr.org, “provides financial resources and technical assistance to communities to strengthen the economic vitality of the State’s traditional Main Streets and neighborhoods.” Emily wanted to thank the Village and project manager Alma Brown of Clinton Brown Architecture, PC for their work in helping to secure the grant money. The dairy will be offering a variety of ice cream stand staples, such as soft serve custard, floats, slushies and arctic swirls. There are 24 flavors of hard scoop ice
cream, with a rotating featured flavor that customers can vote on each month. Unique items include parfaits (ice cream layered with special toppings) and a variety of almond and coconut-based allergyfriendly products, as well as homemade gluten-free ice cream sandwiches and other GF treats. “Our goal is to offer something that everyone can have,” explained Emily. They even offer “pup cups” for your canine companion! The Springville Dairy will open Friday, May 26, although their official grand opening celebration is scheduled for June 3 after the Dairy Fest parade. The Dairy will employ 6-8 local high school and college students. Hours are as follows: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 to 10 p.m. on weekends through the end of the school year. After that, it will be open 12 to 10 p.m. daily. While the full ice cream menu will most likely be offered seasonally, the Robinsons plan to stay open year-round and offer bakery items starting in the fall. What are you waiting for? Grab some friends, indulge in your favorite frozen treat, and take a trip down Memory Lane via the Springville Dairy! For more information, visit them on Facebook ( w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / springvilledairy).
Some old milk bottle tops were found during renovation.
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OBITUARY Terri A. Yetter 1972-2017
Terri A. Yetter (nee Hornquist) of East Concord, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at her home at the age of 44. She was born August 26, 1972 in Buffalo, NY- a daughter to Paul Hornquist and the late Elizabeth (Fleegal)
Hornquist. After graduating high school, Terri went on to earn her Associate’s Degree from Bryant & Stratton College. Terri worked as an accountant for Baker Victory Services in Lackawanna. She was also a member of the St. Aloysius Church in Springville, and loved spending time with her kids. She married her husband, Bob Yetter, in 1993 at St. Mary’s Church in East Eden. She is survived by her father: Paul Hornquist of Eden; her husband: Bob Yetter of East Concord; her children: Samantha and Austin Yetter of East Concord; her siblings: Bonnie (Christopher)
Zuppinger of Hamburg; Paul (Brenda) Hornquist of Glenwood; Benjamin (Jo Ann) Hornquist of East Eden; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She is preceded in death by her mother. Friends may call Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home- 271 E. Main St., Springville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11am at the St. Aloysius ChurchFranklin St., Springville. Burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
‘Age Out Loud’ Celebration May 31
On Wednesday, May 31, SCENe and Healthy Community Alliance invite the public to a celebratory event held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springville Fire Hall on Main Street. “Age Out Loud” is a party celebrating the unique differences and individuality of older adults and will include a performance by the Mercantile Musicians sharing their traditional country and blue grass music, Jack Civiletto singing the music of Frank Sinatra; and Bob Muhlbauer of Ozone Rangers will entertain the audience with his unique mix of contemporary country and classic rock music. The local troupe of mature actors known as the Brainstormers will perform “Power Up!” - a skit dedicated to the energizing community force of senior volunteers who do so much for our community. Additionally, there will be dance, fitness and exercise demonstrations, as well as giveaways of prize baskets throughout the event. SCENe Program Manager Jennifer Mantione explains “Each May,
down to Springville every Thursday. I had a chance to meet the business owners and get to know them better and I understand the stress and the fear when something changes,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul of the initial distress in the community with the bridge being removed. “The opening of this bridge … symbolizes a commitment from our governor to ensure that our infrastructure is solid, and strong, and safe. This is one part of his $100 billion initiative to make sure that we live up to our responsibility as stewards of the roads, the bridges, the highways, the byways of the state of New York and this bridge symbolizes exactly that,” said Hochul. “This road, this bridge, this connection, symbolizes success.” Also in attendance for the event was New York Senator Catharine Young, who spoke
the nation celebrates Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, Age Out Loud, gives aging a new voice—one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say... something the Springville Concord Elder Network (SCENe) has always tried to facilitate and advocate for! What it means “to age” has changed, and this is a perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate what getting older looks like today. Although in our society seniors tend to get clumped into one homogeneous stereotype, each person is an individual with different tastes, likes, opinions and interests. That individuality and independence is what SCENe hopes to showcase with this event - that as we grow older we should embrace all those experiences that aging has brought us, and realize each of us have strengths that no one else does. We’ve successfully raised a family, or had a career, and older adults continue to have a lot to offer, need not be quiet or shy... Seniors can support each other in making
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our communities what we want them to be. Seniors are taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. “ SCENE is a program of Gowanda-based Healthy Community Alliance, a nonprofit rural health network. The agency’s service area encompasses 57 zip codes and some 113,000 residents in portions of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Wyoming counties. With a mission to improve quality of life in rural communities through broad-based, inclusive partnerships that support wellness and prevention, HCA’s work is wide ranging, including promoting health insurance enrollment with trained navigators, food stamp and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors, fall-prevention programs and tai chi, and of course SCENe’s programs such as the upcoming Garden Walk on July 8 and the ongoing University Express lecture series.
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Left to right: Concord Town Council Candidate Jon Hamann, Nils Wikman, Deputy Mayor Village of Springville, Cathy Young, Kathy Hochul, NYS Assemblyman Joseph Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda)
about the bridge’s unique location, and the challenges that it was up against in relation to funding and maintenance. “We knew that we had to replace this bridge, and there were several challenges related to that,” said Young. “This bridge is unique because half of it is in Cattaraugus County and the other half is in Erie County and there aren’t too many bridges like that around the state of New York.” Young went on to explain that legislators were able to secure $300,000, which has gone into an escrow account, that will cover the maintenance of the bridge for the next 22 years. She also thanked local governments and business owners for their roles in making the new bridge a reality. “I want to thank all of the
local governments that are here today. It’s your advocacy that really turned this whole situation around,” Young said. “We are so grateful for all that you did to make sure that we were able to get this done.” According to Springville Mayor William Krebs, the bridge is the perfect example of how working together can make a lasting impact. “This $17 million investment in infrastructure will serve our communities for decades to come, proving that governments can do the right thing if we work together to do the people’s business. That should always be our guiding principle,” Krebs said. According to the Department of Transportation, the bridge is estimated to have a lifespan of 75 years.
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Festival Season Continues
Buffalove Fest May 26 Featuring all things Buffalo, BuffaLoveFest features over 20 food trucks, local beers and wine, and a variety of Buffalo-centric vendors including local artisans, t-shirt printers, jewelers, and more. Get your tickets here: https:// buffalovefest2017.eventbrite. com. The event will be held Friday, May 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Hinsdale Horseradish Festival June 3 Not only will you find everything horseradish, you’ll find vendors with wine, craft beer, pottery, handmade jewelry, furniture, handmade soaps, country crafts, candles, paintings and more! The festival will be held June 3, 2017, at the Hinsdale Memorial Park, at 1547 Gile Hollow Road in the Town of Hinsdale. The venue is ideal— the park is located only one-half mile south of I-86, directly off of Route 16. It’s an easy drive from anywhere in western New York or northern Pennsylvania.
Register today online at www.syionline.org Or in Person Registration at SYI Pool House on South Buffalo St Tuesday and Thursday, June 13th and 15th 2pm – 7pm
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Golf Camp
Location: SYI Outdoor Pool Facility (S. Buffalo St) Dates: Pool Opening June 23th, 7 days a week Time: Open Daily 1pm – 8pm (Closes at 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for swim lessons) Fee: $1.00 per daily visit Passes Available: Individual Season Pass $30.00 OR Family Season Pass $60.00 up to 6 family members $10.00 for each additional family member. Contact #: 289-6364
Location: Concord Crest Golf Course (12121 Sharp St) Camp 1: July 10 – July 13, 9:00 – 11:30am Camp 2: July 10 – July 13, 1:00 – 3:30pm Camp 3: July 24 – July 27, 9:00 – 11:30am Camp 4: July 24 – July 27, 6:00- 8:30pm Fee: ages: 5-9 $30, 10-14 $40, 15-17 $50 Contact: 592-7636 for more information. Ages: 5-17 Notes: Register at Concord Crest Golf Course or online by June 24th . (Bring sneakers, water and collared shirts preferred)https://www.concordcrest.com/
Swim Lessons
Summer Fun Bowl
Location: SYI Outdoor Pool Facility (S. Buffalo St) Dates: Week of July 10th – August 17th Group 1:M & W mornings (1 hr.) 8:30 -12:30pm Group 2: T & TH mornings (1 hr.) 8:30 -12:30pm Group 3: T & TH evenings (1 hr lesson) 6-8pm Ages: 6 months and up Fee: $30 Contact#:289-6364 Notes: *Registration now available online*
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this festival, you may ask “Why a Horseradish Festival? Why Hinsdale”? Well, Cuba has their Garlic Festival, Franklinville has their Maple Festival, Bradford has their Stink Fest and Olean - well there is always something going on in Olean (except for that 1st weekend in June)… and we wanted Hinsdale to be remembered for something. Besides, in the early 1900’s,
horseradish really was a “hot commodity” in Hinsdale. Maude Bell and her family grew horseradish right here along the banks of the Ischua Creek and hauled it by horse and buggy to the market in Olean. Here is the schedule: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.1pm: TBA 1:30-4:30pm: Diggin Roots Band (All WNY Music Awardwon second place in the Best Blues Band/Act category) 5:30-8pm: Nick Kody and the Creek Road Band Vendor applications have been mailed and can also be downloaded and printed from our vendor page. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis. For more information on this event please visit https://www.facebook.com/ Hinsdale-HorseradishFestival-540065469468798/.
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Competitive / Lap Swim Location: SYI Outdoor Pool Facility Dates: Week of July 10th – August 17th (6 weeks) Group 1: Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am Group 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30am Ages: 8+ Fee: $25 Contact: 289-6364
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Location: Springville Lanes Dates: Mondays starting July 10th for 6 sessions Time: 2 games starting at 1pm Ages: 8 + Fee: $40 Max#: 30 Contact: 592-2260
Basketball Camp Location: Springville Elementary Gym Dates: July 24th – July 28nd (Mon-Fri) Time: 10-Noon Ages: 8 + Fee: $25 Contact: 816-6297
Tennis Camp Location: High School Tennis Courts Dates: July 3rd, 5th ,6th ,7th, 10th Time: 10-Noon Ages: 8 + Fee: $25 Contact: 816-6297 (Bring racket and water)
Location: Franklin Street Soccer Camp Dates: Spray Park Opening June 17th, 7 days/week Location: Middle School Soccer Field Hours: 11am-7pm Children must be accompanied by a Dates: July 31st – Aug 4th (Mon-Fri) Time: 10-Noon parent/guardian. Fee: FREE Ages: 8 + Fee: $25 Contact: 289-6364 Contact: 289-6364
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Adult Aqua Zumba Location: SYI Outdoor Pool Facility Dates: Friday’s starting July7th Time: 10-11am $25 Contact: 704-3964 zumbashelly@yahoo.com
Location: Elementary School Gym Dates: July 24th – July 28nd (Mon-Fri (Mon -Fri) Time:12:30 – 2:30 Ages10+ Fee: $25 Contact: 816-6297
Children Art Programs
Youth Fitness Kids Zumba Partnership with the Springville Center for the Arts Location: Springville Health & Fitness offers a variety of workshops ranging in ages from Dates: Wednesdays starting July 12 for 6 weeks Kindergarten -12th grade. For more information go to Time:1:00 – 1:45 Ages5- 11 Fee: $30 Contact: 592-5510 www.syionline.org or call the SCA at 592-9038 *For more programs and updates please visit us at www.syionline.org *
Collins Public Library Events
The library will be CLOSED Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. The Hidden World of the Pond: Tuesday, May 30 at 5:30pm. Beaver Meadows Audubon center presents the Hidden World of the Pond. Caddisflies, dragonflies, turtles, and frogs all call a pond their home. Our naturalists will bring live animals such as these to the library, creating a vivid picture of the intricate web that is a pond. Open to all ages. Please call the library to sign up. Board Meeting: Thursday June 1 at 7pm. It is open to the public and all are welcome to come. Computer Basics: Saturday June 3 from 11am-1pm. Designed for beginners, this class includes a review of the hardware and software of a computer as well as an introduction to how to use the mouse and keyboard. Craft Club: Monday, June 5 at 6 pm. Ages 4-12. Registration is required so call or stop in to sign up! Teen Game Night: Thursday, June 8 at 3:30pm. Learn what new technology is coming to the library or just show up to play games with your friends! We may be ordering pizza at 4:30 based on how many show up! Friends of the Library Meeting: Saturday, June 10 at 10am. We have a community room that is available for community groups. Call for availability. Did you know? Erie County Library cards are available to all Erie County residents, all individuals who work in Erie County, and all those who live in the Gowanda School tax district. Stay up-to-date with events at the library by ‘liking’ our Facebook page, Collins Public Library. Library Hours: Monday 2-8 pm, Tuesday 2-8 pm, Wednesday 10:30am-5 pm, Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday 10:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday - CLOSED. (716) 5325129.
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The Library will be closed for Memorial Day. Lapsit: Spring/Summer Session 1, 5/30/2017, 10 a.m. Picture books, toys, music, bubbles! For ages 6 months to 2 years. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Family History Research with Ancestry Library Edition Database, 5/30/2017 1 p.m., An Introduction to tracing your family’s roots with Ancestry Library Edition (ALE), a database available at any Buffalo & Erie County Public Library location. Similar to the popular Ancestry.com website, this database contains collections of vital and original records, including those relating to birth, marriage, death, military service, and immigration. Requirements: mouse, typing, and Internet skills, flash drive (optional). Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. Maker Club: Spring/Summer Session 1, Date: 5/30/2017, 5 p.m. Four weeks: Tuesdays May 9 thru May 30 @ 5:00 pm. For ages 7 and up. Come join us for open play with gadgets including Sphero, Osmo, Snap Circuits, and Ozobot. LEGOs and additional activities will be included as well. These STEM based activities encourage creative thinking in a fun way through problem solving, building, coding, and games. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. The funding for this program was sponsored by Senator Patrick Gallivan through the New York State Education Department. Library Board Meeting, Date: 6/1/2017, 9 a.m. The Hulbert Library Board meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 am. There are no meetings in July and August. Preschool Story Time: Spring/Summer Session 1, Date: 6/1/2017, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-5 years. Four week session. Picture books, rhymes, simple craft, finger plays, short video. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. *Please note: Story Time will be held in the gazebo in Fiddler’s Green Park, weather permitting. If the weather is bad, we will be in the library meeting room.* Internet Basics; Date: 6/1/2017, 4:30 p.m., Understand the basics or exploring the Internet. You’ll learn about Internet Explorer, how it works, and how to search for specific Web pages. Registration is required. Please call 592-7742. The Hulbert Library will begin their summer hours today. They will be in effect until Friday, September 8th. Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 12-8pm, Tuesday 10-7pm, Wednesday Closed, Thursday 10-7pm, Friday 10-7pm.
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account of the battle. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Lucy Bensley Center, 23 N. Buffalo St., Springville. It’s part of a monthly series hosted by The Western New York Civil War Society, with presentations held on the last Wednesday of each month. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted for the Civil War Preservation Trust. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Tom Place, curator at Echoes Through Time, at (716) 957-2740 or the Lucy Bensley Center at (716) 592-0094.
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I mentioned in the article on Fiddler’s Green about the Civil Monument. Well, believe it or not, there are other soldiers’ monuments in Shuttleworth Park. More interestingly, for many years stood a war relic on Main Street and Academy Street. It was a cannon off Commodore Dewey’s flagship Olympia from the Battle of Manilla Bay, according to an article from 1939. In the 1920s, the United States Government gave communities tokens off of warships that were being decommissioned. The Village of Springville received the cannon and the village fathers placed it on the corner of Main and Academy Streets—at the time, a very prominent location and also on the grounds of Griffith Institute. The Spanish American War was a brief war in the history of the United States. The United States had sent the battleship the USS Maine to Havana to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban revolution. Subsequently, the USS Maine was mysteriously blown up and sunk. The sensationalism of the media at the time changed American public opinion into outrage and cry for revenge of the 250 sailors killed in the attack. Congress declared war and for the next four months, the United States would fight from the Philippines to the Caribbean. The Battle of Manilla Bay happened on May 1, 1898. In a matter of hours, the Spanish Squadron was defeated and the United States controlled Manilla Bay. Though it was a very short, the outcomes were great for the United States. Culturally we would have stories of the battle of San Juan Hill and Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. In the
end, the United States would acquire the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam and Cuba as new territories. The Spanish Empire met its demise and New Spain ceased to exist. The war effort was quick; there was no draft like you would see with the Civil War or World Wars. With the help of Jolene Hawkins, we discovered eight men locally who served in the Spanish American War: Frank Burgess, William Burroughs, George Mathewson, Glen Oyer, Hershie Peabody, James Proctor Walter Lee Sears and John Stoehr. These men were from Concord, Ashford and Sardinia. As far as we researched so far, there is not a veteran of that war in Maplewood, nor did any local men die in the conflict. So am surprised to see that Springville would get such a unique artifact. In other research, I found that the Olympia is still intact and restored. So I wonder if it is really of the Commodore’s ship and not another ship of the same class. After World War I, attitudes toward war were shifting and in 1939, another European war started. In that year, the school officials determined that it was inappropriate for an instrument of war to be on school grounds. The cannon was given to the G.A.R. and Sons of the Union Soldiers. The cannon was moved to South Buffalo Street where the old Fire Hall stood next to the G.A.R. log cabin. According to the newspaper, the cannon would have an iron fence around it and a plaque depicting its history. Those never came to be. In 1949, the American Legion took over the cabin and when a new legion hall was built in the early 1990s, the cannon was moved to new legion on Zoar Road.
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The Western New York Civil War Society, in conjunction with Echoes Through Time and the Lucy Bensley Center, on May 31 will host a portrayal of General U.S. Grant by impressionist Ed Brodbeck. Brodbeck, who has portrayed General Grant for several years and has performed extensive research on the former Civil War general and U.S. President, will speak on the Battle of Shiloh. The battle took place in April 1862 in southwestern Tennessee and was the bloodiest battle in American history up to that time. As General Grant, Brodbeck will provide an “eyewitness”
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Prescription and Non-Prescription Sunglasses
We offer a large selection of Designer Eyewear including Vera Bradley, BCBG Izod, Ellen Tracy, Gwen Stefani, Lucky, Converse and Vera Wang. Comprehensive Eye Exams Including Cataract, Glaucoma and Diabetic Evaluations
25 E Main Street Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3322
Mon. Closed • Tues/Thurs 8:30 - 5:30 Wed 9-7 • Fri 7:30-3:30 • Every Other Sat 8-12
ID: PS-131
SIZE: col X 4