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Mudslide and Paddlefest Weekend Get ready for a weekend full of mud, water, full body workouts and LOL-ing! June 18 brings the Mudslide and Paddlefest to Ellicottville, and you’ll want to be there. Holiday Valley’s annual Mudslide race challenges competitors to navigate 11 wet and wild obstacles, ending with the mudslide into a giant mud pit at the bottom of the Yodeler slope. Runners choose from 3.5 or 5.4 mile courses, both starting from Spruce Lake after a relaxing ride up on the chairlift. A kids’ race, a vendor village, an awesome after-party and plenty of prizes and awards to go around make this one of the can’t-miss events of the season. For more info, visit www. holidayvalley.com/mudslide. After the Mudslide, head over to Paddlefest from 4 to 8 p.m. Paddlefest, presented by Adventure Bound OnTheFly, takes place at the demo pond behind Tim Horton’s on Route 219. You’ll be able to try out a full selection of inflatable and hard stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) and kayaks. In addition, and thanks to its new partnership with Orvis, Adventure Bound will be offering Tenkara (a Japanese style of fresh-water fishing that uses ultra long, flexible, light-weight rods) clinics. Grab a bite and a brew from Dina’s food truck and EBC, and check out live music by Sister Molly and Brother John from 6-8 p.m. There will also be fun events for kids, including kids paddling on SUPs and kayaks, as well as a kids race. Enjoy the longest days of the year with a day (and night!) of fun in the sun! Don’t miss these two great events that showcase what Ellicottville is all about this time of year!

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By Jann Wiswall

Several Village residents had the floor for the first hour of the Village Board meeting on Monday, June 13. First up was the Ellicottville Fire Department (EFD), which was represented by department

member (and Village Mayor) John Burrell. Burrell said the EFD would like the Village to adopt the same language for its law regarding residential fire/ burglar alarms that the Town of Ellicottville approved last year. The law would require residents

with alarms to register with the village. Its intent would be to help reduce false alarms by encouraging owners to keep their systems maintained, and it would provide an enforcement mechanism. The board agreed that the town law’s language would work. Village attorney Bob Simon will draft the amended language for the board’s review; a public hearing was scheduled for the next meeting. Burrell also reported on behalf of the Chamber of

By Jann Wiswall

Following a public hearing at its Wednesday, June 15 meeting, the Town of Ellicottville’s board passed a local law permitting the board to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2017. The board does not intend to take this action, but the step was taken in case of emergency. The Town and Village,

which already share many infrastructure and community services, are prepared to partner on several other activities in the near future. Town Supervisor Matt McAndrew and Village Mayor John Burrell met after Monday’s Village Board meeting and McAndrew brought several items to the attention of the board. (See Village Board story, this page,

Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) will kick off summer with its annual Gala and Mini-Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 18.

“The funding from the gala primarily supports our summer youth programs,” explained Seth Wochensky, executive director of the SCA. “Our youth workshops span ages 2-22 and

See SCA Gala page 2

July 5 Ellicottville Library Pro Am Golf Tournament Holiday Valley July 30 Jazz and Blues Fest Ellicottville

for additional detail) New Software: The town and village both propose to purchase a new municipal software program for water/ sewer billing, payroll and accounting, which will save both municipalities significant dollars annually. Town Clerk Robyn George said that she has been very impressed with the See Town Board page 4

Explore the Junior Naturalist Program at ASP Can you really eat ants? What other things are edible in the great outdoors? Do you know what Poison Ivy looks like? Or what about Stinging Nettle? You could learn the answers to these and many other nature questions by becoming one of the Junior Naturalists of Allegany State Park. Allegany State Park has a great program for every kid, young and old, to take part in— a graduated program where children ages 5-16,

Support the Arts at the SCA Gala June 18

By Alicia Dziak

July 3 Fireworks at Quaker Lake Allegany State Park

Town Board Approves Joint Programs with Village

See Village Board page 8

include stop motion animation, mini-makers, musical theater and more.” In describing this year’s Gala, Wochensky noted, “The event continues to evolve.” The event is starting earlier than in years past, to showcase the ribbon cutting for the Center’s new elevator. County Executive Mark Poloncarz will be present to cut the ribbon on the Center’s newly-installed elevator at 6 p.m. The Gala layout will be a bit different as well. “We will not have one large tent this

July 1-3 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley

A group of girls eat ants during a park program.

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Village Planning Board Welcomes Palumbo again. He served as planner for The Village Planning Board 10 years some 15 years ago. welcomed its new village Two items were on the planner, Gary Palumbo, at is board’s agenda but both were meeting on Tuesday, June 14, tabled until the next meeting. the day after the Village board The first was consideration approved his appointment. of Clayton Silvernail’s special Palumbo said he was happy use permit application for to be working with the village See Village Planning Board page 2

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GV Board Tackles Killbuck Sewer Issue By Colleen Mahoney

The Town of Great Valley took the first step in addressing the sewer problem in Killbuck at its June 13 board meeting. The board heard from Eric Wohlers, environmental health director of the County Health Department, who explained the history of the sewer issues and the process moving forward. According to Wohlers, the soil in Killbuck doesn’t drain well and space availability restricts personal sewer systems. Current septic systems have met or exceeded their lifespan, which Wohlers said will continue to happen. The septic problem has been studied intermittently since 1989. “There is no place to put proper septic systems that will meet county and state requirements,” Wohlers said. “Storm water carries a lot of sewage … into the Great Valley Creek … that’s going

to keep happening until we get public sewers out there.” In order to move forward with a public sewer system, which would connect to the city of Salamanca, the town needs to update its design plan and fund a base engineering report. With an estimated price tag of $35,000, the town will seek grant funding to help cover the cost of the engineering study. The board agreed to enter into an agreement with Municipal Solutions and engineer Mark Alianello, president of MDA Consulting Engineers, to apply for the grant funding. Wohlers said that Municipal Solutions, a Canandaigua-based municipal financial advisory company, has a proven track record of being awarded grant funding. In 2015, 15 of 16 municipalities in Western New York who received grant funding worked with Municipal Solutions, Wohlers said. The board also revisited

options surrounding the Killbuck Fire Department pavilion, which has attracted interested buyers. According to FD member Larry Haines, the department has been approached by four parties who are interested in buying or using the pavilion. The department hasn’t used the pavilion in two years and doesn’t have plans to use it in the future. The pavilion property is currently leased by the town of Great Valley from the Seneca Nation of Indians. The board discussed options, including the possibility of sub-letting the pavilion or selling the steel structure, which is owned by the Fire Department. It is also possible that the Nation would sell the property. There was no action taken on the matter. The Great Valley Town Board will meet next on July 11 at 7 p.m.

GV Cell Tower Decision Delayed Again By Colleen Mahoney

The town of Great Valley Planning Board once again put its vote regarding the proposed Horvath Communications cell tower on hold. Verizon Wireless, the service provider for the proposed Martin Road tower, requested the delay before the June 8 board meeting. According to Planning Board chairman Chris Schena, Verizon had not gathered all the paperwork requested by the board, in time for the meeting.

There is a motion and second on the table to approve the controversial tower, which was made in March. During the SEQR process, it was revealed Horvath Communications did not have a letter from the New York State Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation stating there would be no environmental impact. The company has since obtained the document, but was not able to produce a board-requested rendering of the vegetation screen and berm

that would help disguise the tower. In order to vote on the tower, the board has to complete the SEQR. At the request of Verizon and Horvath, all board members need to be present for the vote. Board member Rick Howard, who owns the property adjacent to the proposed tower location, will not vote. A date for the next planning board meeting was not set.

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Six Inches — Six Inches is a static exercise that works your abdominals, since you use them to hold your feet “six inches” in the air. Scissor Kick—Taking Six Inches to a new level, you are now working your abs and hips to move your legs like scissors. Transverse Plank — The Transverse Plank puts you on your side to work your obliques. Boat Pose — The Boat Pose is another static exercise that puts a big focus on your abs and really works them. Power Bridge — The Power Bridge works your glutes and lower back with some pelvic thrust action. Hip Extension — The hip extension works your core, especially your lower back. Mountain Climber — you’ll be climbing mountains in no time with the quick and powerful legs you’ll build from these movements. Super Mans — It’s a bird... it’s a plane... it’s a cyclist working his lower back muscles.

program and technical support. She also said she heard positive reviews from other municipalities that use the program. The board approved the project. Tablet Purchase: The town board agreed to share the cost of a new, rugged tablet computer with GPS software for the sewer department. The estimated cost with all necessary software is $4500. The board approved the purchase. Tennis Court Restoration: McAndrew also asked the board to consider sharing the cost of restoring the tennis and basketball courts at the Village Park. One estimate of $20,740 has been obtained by the mayor. Additional estimates are being sought. The town board approved the use of $10,000 already budgeted for the park to go toward this project. EVGV Trail: McAndrew reported that Mayor Burrell is hoping to form a partnership between the village, two developers, the EllicottvilleGreat Valley Recreational Trail board and the town to jumpstart construction of a first section of trail. McAndrew said Burrell has approached the two developers that are building housing developments on opposite sides of Fillmore Drive. As part of their building permits, both are required to construct sidewalks. Some sidewalks already have been completed, but Burrell asked them to contribute the $25,000 funds earmarked for some of the rest of the sidewalks to the trail board. The funds would be used to help build a section of trail from the trailhead at

Nannen Arboretum along Parkside Dr. to Mechanic St. McAndrew and town engineer Mark Alianello, who also serves on the Trail Board, said that a survey and engineering designs must be completed before accurate estimates can be obtained. Alianello said that $25K probably will not cover the cost. McAndrew said the county has agreed to do the survey. The board felt Burrell’s idea is a creative solution to getting part of the trail done and that, while there is still research to be done, it’s “worth doing.” Ken Hinman, president of the trail board, said that the trail board currently has no funds to contribute, but that he expects fundraising to begin soon. Hinman also reported that BOCES instructor Terry Fuller is supervising a group of students to saw the timbers to be used in the construction of the trailhead pavilion. The plan is for students to start construction in September, with completion expected in the fall. Youth Commission: McAndrew reported that he, Ellicottville Central School District Superintendent Mark Ward, Youth Commission Director Tracy Stokes and Mayor Burrell met recently to discuss expanding the Ellicottville Summer Youth Program by regionalizing the program. Great Valley, Mansfield and Ashford have all expressed interest and have agreed to meet in August to look at opportunities. In other business, McAndrew noted that board members each received revised zoning

law amendments from town planner Gary Palumbo for their review. The board felt the revisions were minor and that a public hearing on the changes should be scheduled for next month’s meeting. Palumbo will be asked to attend the meeting to address any concerns or questions from the board or the public. New Highway Superintendent Tom Scharf said he attended a very useful and productive “Highway School” in June, and he attended a workshop in Ithaca with the department’s intern to be trained on the Cornell Asset Management Program, a multifaceted computer program that will be used to inventory all Ellicottville roads. Scharf said the department is working hard and making good progress on its summer repair and improvement projects. He also said the staff is working on cleaning up the exterior of the highway building. McAndrew asked him to look for a location to create a small garden where a tree will be planted and a bench dedicated to former Highway Superintendent Dave Golley. A ceremony is planned for the fall. Alianello asked the board for its approval to advertise for bids on a booster pump and a building structure for the pump. He also requested its OK to advertise for HVAC system bids. The board approved both requests. Finally, the board approved the final draft of a new procurement policy. The next meeting of the town board will be held on Wednesday, July 20 at 6 p.m. in the town/village hall.

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Happy Father’s Day. For a majority of my life those were not my three favorite words. And there was certainly nothing happy about that day. Well, the fact that it’s always the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament kind of took the sting out. I lost my father the summer I turned eleven. Almost 34 years ago. Just typing that number feels so surreal. He’s been gone for over three fourths of my life now. My memory of him seems to fade a little more as each year goes by. But then again, I did a pretty healthy amount of partying in the early 2000s. And the early 90s. Come to think of it, I wasn’t exactly a choirboy in the 80s. Sometimes it’s hard to differentiate whether I have an actual memory of him, or if I’ve just heard a story so many times that it’s become ingrained as one. Something I definitely remember is when he and my mother took four of my siblings and me on a vacation to Florida. That’s seven people on a thousandmile road trip. In a sedan. My father drove the first 20 hours straight, to the southern border of Georgia before turning the driving duties over to my mom. In those days a man didn’t let a woman drive until he was sure he was about to fall asleep at the wheel and kill his entire family. After we had been there a few days, all seven of us had some kind of obnoxious Florida themed hat. Yeah, we were that family. My father was the only one wearing his hat one day while driving us around looking for a place to get ice cream. I was in the back seat and decided I would entertain myself by piling everyone else’s hat on top of his. I was about 5 years old and back then we didn’t have iPads or DVD players or smart phones…in retrospect, we had nothing. My father was completely oblivious to the fact I had been doing this — by then he had mastered the art of being able to completely tune out his multitude of children.

He pulled into a Dairy Queen, and walked in to get us all ice cream. With seven hats on his head. Everyone in the car was laughing so hard, they couldn’t find the breath to stop him before he got inside, and knowing my family, they probably wouldn’t have even if they could’ve. We watched him become increasingly confused by the fact that everyone in the building was laughing at him and his tower of hats. Finally, he caught his reflection in one of the windows, and actually handled it like a champ. On the way back to the campsite my mother could hardly eat her ice cream, she was still laughing so hard. It’s the hardest I have ever seen her laugh. My dad was the kind of guy that could talk to anyone. Whenever we got to a campsite, within an hour he knew everyone’s name, where they were from, how many kids they had and what they did for a living. When he died, there was a seemingly endless line of people filing through the funeral home to pay their respects. I’d never seen so many grown men crying before. Come to think of it, I don’t think I had ever seen a man cry before at all. Becoming a father myself was not an easy process. Seven weeks into our first pregnancy we had our first ultrasound. We heard the heartbeat, got the picture. It was an overwhelming feeling of joy and excitement. A month later at our next ultrasound, there was no heartbeat. I’ll never forget how my wife reached over to grab my hand right before we found out. It was as if she could tell something wasn’t right. All the joy and excitement turned to sorrow and disappointment in an instant. The days and weeks that followed were pretty dark. But we didn’t have much time to mourn because a few short weeks later she was pregnant again. It wasn’t easy to shake the pain we were going through to truly embrace our second chance with the same excitement, but after a couple months we finally did. Just in time to be informed that due to complications my wife would have to spend the rest of the pregnancy on strict bed rest. Three and a half months. During that time we had numerous ultrasounds, often in the same room we found out we lost the first. We held our breath every time. Over the next two months we had to rush to the hospital multiple times, and for the final six weeks we saw a specialist every three days

to see if the baby would have a better chance of surviving being taken out than being left in. Every day he could stay in meant he had a better shot. With five weeks left to go she went into labor. All the months of anxiety were about to come to an end, one way or the other. About an hour before the delivery, an overwhelming sense of calm and peace came over me. I felt something there. A presence in the room. I don’t know how else to describe it. The delivery itself was only about 25 minutes, but it was terrifying. With every contraction, his heart rate dropped lower and lower. I could hear the beeps from the monitor getting slower and further apart. They couldn’t get him out. One of the nurses assisting the doctor kept looking at the monitor with a panicked look on her face. At one point he backed away and told her to not let my wife see her reacting that way. At one point there were around fifteen people in the room. All I could think was, “this cannot be the way this ends.” How was I going to walk into that waiting room and tell her family that we lost him? After everything we had been through? The doctor calmly told my wife that the baby needed to come out right now, and that he was applying a suction cup to his head. She needed one last push, and that everything would be fine. On the second attempt he finally emerged. Blue. They put him on my wife’s chest for two seconds and then rushed him to the other side of the room. After an agonizing nine or ten seconds there was a cry. My wife called over to me and asked if he was alright, and I simply replied “he’s perfect.” Two days later, we took our little four and a half pound boy home. So what was that “presence” I felt in the room that day? Was it God? A guardian angel? My father? Or, was it just my brain producing chemicals to help me cope with a traumatic situation? I guess it all depends on what you believe in. In the end it doesn’t really matter. All that matters is a day which once brought me so much pain is now my favorite day of the year. And now I have someone to watch the U.S. Open with. Happy Father’s Day. Editor’s note: Brian Dunkleman is a self-described “comedian, actor, TV host, bartender and local.” While he takes a break from his hectic Los Angeles lifestyle, he has kindly offered to write a regular column exclusively for the Ellicottville Times. © 2016 The Ellicottville Times

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Robert “Bob” McCarthy, a retired teacher and master of ceremonies for numerous events in Ellicottville and Holiday Valley for nearly 40 years, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Springville, after becoming ill in his Ellicottville home. He was 73. Born in Ogdensburg into a family of educators, he was a 1960 graduate of Ogdensburg High School, served in the Army and earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in special education from Buffalo State College. He taught at McKinley High School in Buffalo, retiring in 1997. Known as “The Voice of Ellicottville,” Mr. McCarthy had been emcee for countless village and ski resort functions since 1977. A supporter of the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, he worked on numerous community fundraising campaigns and auctions. He created the annual Irish Christmas fundraiser, where his handmade birdhouses and pie boxes were a regular feature, and promoted local artists at the summer Americana Folk Art and Music Festival. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Shannon McCarthy and Rain Williams; his longtime companion, Deb Shay; and two grandchildren.

Ellicottville’s Own Larger Than Life Leprechaun – Bob McCarthy

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If you could look up “Voice of Ellicottville” in the dictionary, you would find a picture of Bob McCarthy. Bob acquired this special nickname because of his friendly, booming voice. There isn’t a festival, ski race, auction, parade or special event that goes by that you don’t hear “The Voice.” This handsome Irishman, a Buffalo transplant, made Ellicottville his home and became a Holiday Valley ski instructor. He soon became part of Holiday Valley’s creative team. My first encounter with Bob was when he was the announcer for Holiday Valley’s end of season “Bartender Race.” His dry humor always had us laughing. Do you remember the Academy Awards of Ellicottville, the Silver Legends Ski Race, “The Ellicottville Senior Ball,” the wedding of Madonna and Otis in Balloon’s parking lot during the Pet Parade of 2000? These are all examples of Bob McCarthy’s ingenuity. The wedding of Otis and Madonna was held in a miniature church, detailed with a copper steeple and interior pews. This was Bob’s donation, along with a Wizards Cottage and a Captain’s Cabin, all detailed to a tee. Bob’s career choice, teaching mentally impaired students at McKinley High School, speaks for itself – there is so much more behind this special Voice. His brilliant mind is constantly thinking up new ideas to make money for one good cause or another. The Rotary Club of Ellicottville sponsors his latest, the Ellicottville Antique Farm Fair and Auction, and will benefit the Historical Society of Ellicottville, the Ellicottville Rotary, the new Ellicottville Library and the Ellicottville Alley Katz. This master carpenter has been spending endless hours creating and building projects to donate for this event. An Irish cupboard, bed benches, tables, etc., plus he has completed a hay wagon that he donated to the Rotary Club of Ellicottville. The wagon will make its maiden voyage on the eve of July 21st, when the Beverly Hillbillies, or should I say Ellicottville Hillbillies, make their way to Fosters Pub for a night of foot stomping fun. The Gazebo, in the heart of the village, shows off some of his carpentry skills. The Meditation Cottage, plus the horse cart, are just two of his projects. Another is the adult-sized rocking horse on display at Daff’s. These will be auctioned off during the Ellicottville Antique Farm Fair, on Saturday July 22. Bob has recruited Cory Brown to host as guest auctioneer. Walk over to the gazebo in the heart of the village and view for yourself the craftsmanship that went into this latest project. The detail is exquisite, all the way down to the interior hardwood floors. Bob informed me that inside all of the miniature structures are time capsules pertinent to Ellicottville at the time of construction. The miniature church now sits in New Oregon, N.Y., where a husband holds weekly services for his handicapped wife. The Wizard’s home has settled near Jamestown and the Captain’s Cabin rests in Niagara Wheatfield. So where will the Meditation Cottage find a home? This special man is not only the Voice of Ellicottville; he is the HEART of Ellicottville. We are so fortunate!

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Whether you called him Robert, Bob, Bobby, McCarthy or Mac, he was a vital part of a loving family and a caring community. As we struggled to make sense of what had happened to our dad, best friend, grandpa and uncle, this caring village surrounded us with love and concern, while trying to process the news themselves. Our deepest gratitude goes out to this amazing little village that showed up for us in a very big way! We can never repay the efforts of our friends who conceived and implemented the heartfelt tribute at Holiday Valley. To all of you in attendance, thank you for being there to support us and honor Robert’s memory in so many touching ways. Much appreciation for the compassion shown with hugs, kind words and comfort food. Along with his family, this community has suffered a tremendous loss which will take some time to heal. We will do our best to honor Robert’s legacy by turning our attention outward to others needing an act of kindness, be it engaging in conversation, a friendly hello or a simple smile. We have much work to do. Let’s get busy! Feeling extremely blessed, Shannon, Rain, Deb and the extended McCarthy and Shay families

Irish Christmas Dec. 2, 2016 Mark Your Calendars! December 2, 2016 Yes, the Ellicottville Rotary Club will hold its Irish Christmas Celebration in Bob’s honor. Stay tuned for details.

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Today is a sad day! Ellicottville lost its voice!! RIP Robert McCarthy. You will be missed but never forgotten!!!! Sean Heim – Facebook Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for your generous heart. Thank you for all your stories. You were a Good man, Robert McCarthy. Laura Solly – Facebook Thinking of everyone back in Ellicottville, New York. The world lost an incredible guy this a.m., and a community lost a man so rich with character. His immeasurable generosity and charisma will certainly be spoken of fondly for years and years to come. Tonight, I raise a small Blue for you, Robert… Slainte. Pat Morgan – Facebook The world is a sadder place this evening. A true gentleman passed to his eternal rest this morning. Robert McCarthy, you touched so many lives with your good nature and overwhelming kindness. You were one of the first people I met in WNY and I am so happy, and fortunate, we got to share so many great memories together over the past seven years. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam (RIP). Padraic Walsh – Facebook Robert McCarthy thank you for being such a shining example of what life is truly about and for the beautiful imprints that you left on all of our hearts. You will be dearly missed. Here’s to you, Robert McCarthy. Jillian Vogtli – Facebook Hey buddy, going to miss the celebration tonight, but I’m sure you would approve of my absence as I will be giving my little sister away at her wedding today. As a Veteran Snowmaker and being the great voice at our ice bar, Jeff boss-man and myself have arranged a [snow]gun salute in your honor sir. I will miss all the advice and great talks over the years along with everyone else in our community. Say hello to Andrew and Mad Dog for me. The Lord will certainly be entertained. RIP my friend. Dan Aldrich – Facebook “THE TIME you won your town race We chaired you through the market-place; Man and boy stood cheering by, And home we brought you shoulder-high. To-day, the road all runners come, Shoulder-high we bring you home, And set you at your threshold down, Townsman of a stiller town…”* Ann Daniels Ulmer – Facebook (* excerpt from the poem, “To an Athlete Dying Young,” by A. E. Housman)

From the Editor Only people who give great love suffer such terrible grief. Our community, well, Bob’s community, is certainly grief-struck. He was a dear friend of mine - the second person that I met when I moved to Ellicottville. He involved me in many of his fundraising events, especially the Americana Folk Art Fair, and I did bake a few pies for his Irish Christmas. He was so devoted to helping others - with his time, efforts, ideas and money. He was everyone’s BEST friend, and always tried to spread his Irish magic to anyone who would listen to a story. Thank you, Bob, for showing me how to be part of a small, friendly community, and thank you for setting such a high standard of kindness. Jennie Acklin

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The Weekly Crossword Please help support the Library! The Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament, which will be held on July 5, and the associated raffle is our one big fundraiser for the year. Raffle prizes were donated, so all proceeds from the raffle go to the Library. Prizes include a car from Ed Shultz Group, Nike Vapor Driver, Holiday Valley Golf Package for Two, Kindle Fire HD Tablet, Master’s Painting Hole No. 13, $50 Villaggio Gift Certificate, four Darien Lake Tickets, and a Nike Putter. Raffle tickets are available for $5 in the library or from any board member. Book Sale – The Memorial Day book sale will continue for another two weeks and be open during normal business hours. There are still lots of great books and DVDs available. Fill a bag, make a donation! 2nd Annual Meet the Author Night – Join us for an informal talk with local author Alicia Vella Dziak on Tuesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. Dziak published her first two middle grade books in 2015. She will discuss her writing process and

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signed copies of her books will be available. Pre-register by calling the library and receive a free journal. The event will end with a free cookout on the back patio of the Library. Ellicottville Historical Society – We currently have on loan from the Ellicottville Historical Society a display of the CCC camps from Allegany State Park. Come learn about this interesting time in American history. Artwork at the Library – Currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by Ellicottville Central School

7th graders. The students drew their interpretation of a “modern day” Mona Lisa. We also have some wonderful chalk drawings and pottery pieces made by ECS high school students. Come check out these amazing pieces of art! Adult Coloring – Come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. Free program, all supplies provided. Telescope Available - The library now offers a telescope for loan just as you would check out a book. All that is required is a current library card, age 17 or older and attend a short scope orientation session at the library before check-out. Knitting (& Crochet) Club – (New dates for the summer) The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet on the fourth Monday of the month for June, July and August from 6 to 8 p.m. All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles! Story time is every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Check out www.evml.org for more info.

‘The Emperor’s Revenge’ by Clive Cussler Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon face their toughest challenge yet when a violent bank heist during the Monaco Grand Prix decimates the Corporation’s accounts. To get the money back, Juan joins forces with an old friend from his days in the CIA so they can track down a rogue hacker and a ruthless former Ukrainian naval officer. It is only after the hunt begins that the enormity of the plan comes into focus: the bank theft is just the first step in a plot that will result in the deaths of millions and bring the world’s economies to a standstill. The catalyst for the scheme? A stunning document stolen during Napoleon’s disastrous invasion of Russia. But two hundred years later, it may be the thing that brings Europe to its knees. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access over 14,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!

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Village planner. Following the session, the board appointed Gary Palumbo from AECOM to serve in the role. Palumbo also serves as the Town of Ellicottville’s planner. Mayor’s Report Mayor Burrell reported that the town and village propose to share the cost of a new, rugged tablet computer with GPS software for the sewer department. The estimated cost with all necessary software is $4500. The board approved the purchase, pending town board approval. Burrell announced that the village will host the September 8 meeting of the Cattaraugus County Municipal Officials. The organization has invited the director and deputy director of the New York Conference of Mayors to speak. Chautauqua and Erie county officials also will be invited to attend. The meeting will be held at Ellicottville Brewing Company. Board member Joe DiPasquale brought to the board’s attention an issue with lawn maintenance at several unoccupied homes. He said the owners hire companies to mow, but the work is not being done. DiPasquale said he has been contacting owners and has offered to help find reliable service providers. He also reminds the community that owners can be ticketed for not maintaining their properties. New Business There are twelve new public parking spots in the village on Martha Street between Mill and Monroe! Burrell said the DPW pushed a fence further onto village property to make space for the 12 diagonal spots. They were paved and the lines were painted this week. Burrell said that the town and village have been asked to consider restoring the tennis and basketball courts at the Village Park. He had an estimate of $20,740 for the work. The board asked Burrell to work with the town to see if

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Village Board Commerce, which would like to have a bounce-house and climbing wall on the grounds of the 1887 building on Independence Day weekend. The board rejected the bouncehouse for liability reasons but approved the climbing wall. Deb Yantomasi, director of the Village beautification group, The Alley Katz, proposes to honor volunteers “past, present and future” with a plaque on the village/ town hall grounds. The board approved the request and asked the mayor and Yantomasi to work together to propose a design and cost proposal. Dominick Spicola, owner of the Winery of Ellicottville, explained to the board that he is interested in serving wine at outdoor tables on the sidewalk in front of his establishment on Monroe Street. He said the Village’s recent approval of sidewalk cafes applied only to restaurants. The board asked Spicola to get input from the State Liquor Authority and then to draw up plans to illustrate his intent for the board’s review. Spicola also said he is interested in constructing a balcony. The board said that is permitted by zoning law. Spicola will need to have architectural designs approved by the Village Planning Board and then get final approval from the Village board. Burrell noted that the village will need to coordinate replacing a section of sidewalk in front of the building with the balcony construction schedule. Villaggio owner Nick Pitillo informed the board that the sidewalk in front of his restaurant on Monroe Street needs repairs. It has been a pedestrian hazard. The board asked the DPW and Village engineer for both short- and long-term repair plans. Before continuing with the regular agenda, the board went into executive session with Village Planning Board chair Nancy Rogan to select a new

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it will share costs and, if so, to request three proposals. The board was open to holding a special meeting this month to approve a bid. Both the town and village propose to switch to a new municipal software program for water/sewer billing, payroll and accounting. For the village, the new program will pay for itself in 1.9 years and save significant dollars every year. The town will save annually, as well. The village board approved the switch. The town board must also approve it. Finally, Burrell described a proposal he made last week to the Ellicottville-Great Valley Recreational Trail board that involves exchanging what Burrell called “sidewalks to nowhere” for a first section of the Trail. Burrell explained that two developers are building housing developments on opposite sides of Fillmore Drive. As part of their building permits, both are required to construct sidewalks. Some sidewalks already have been completed, but Burrell suggested that the funds earmarked for some of the rest of the sidewalks be diverted to a section of trail from the trailhead at Nannen Arboretum along Parkside Dr. to Mechanic St. Burrell reported that the two developers budgeted a total of $25,000 for the remaining sections of sidewalk, which they agreed to contribute to the trail effort. Estimates to build the entire section of sidewalk still need to be obtained. The board supported Burrell’s idea and said it would consider budgeting for a portion of the project once estimates are in hand. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Bob McCarthy. The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Monday, July 11 at 6 p.m.

On the morning of June 15, 2016, the world said goodbye to a ray of light in our community. Elisa B Hughey, 48, of Ellicottville, passed in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Elisa was born in Springville to James Hughey Sr. and Susan Beach on January 12, 1968. She graduated high school from West Valley Central. She fell in love and married Inigo De Orbe in September 18, 1999 in Rascafria, Spain. They had their first son, Adrian, in November of 2002 and their second son, Ignacio,

in July of 2004. Elisa held three degrees: Bachelors from Alfred University, a Masters in Art Education from Buffalo State College and a Masters in Fine Arts from University of Buffalo. Elisa worked as a teacher in her twenties before leaving to start her own business as an interior designer and opening the home furnishing store, Aardvark, in Ellicottville. Elisa is survived by her husband their two children, her sister Brenda Hughey, brother James Hughey Jr. (Kristin), sister Sarah Hughey Linsler, sister Laura Heintz (Chris): mother Susan Beach, father James Hughey Sr. (Kathleen), five nephews and a niece, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Elisa was a woman who loved life and all that it encompassed, possessing a unique ability to find beauty in everything from a simple meal to the whisper of trickling water. This modest woman was easy to be around and touched the heart of every person she met. She will be remembered for her incredible sense of humor, her generous

heart, her love of life and her amazing strength. As an artist, she has had her work on display at Albright Knox Art Gallery, Luminous Gallery, and Chautauqua Center for the Visual Arts, and other art galleries around WNY. Elisa was a woman who refused to let her illness stop her from living a normal life. She was a fighter to the bone. This unbelievable athlete began long distance running to stay healthy and feel normal while fighting cancer. Elisa ran her first marathon in 3:20 and won her age group in Buffalo. This qualified her for the Boston Marathon, which she ran the following spring. She accomplished this all while undergoing cancer treatments. Elisa did not believe in giving up; she simply persevered with a smile and inner strength. She was an inspiration to many and will be deeply missed, but never forgotten, by her community and loved ones. There will be a mass held at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ellicottville (to be announced) and a celebration of life to follow.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 18 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley June 18 EVL Paddlefest 4-8 p.m., Adventure Bound Demo Pond (behind Tim Horton’s on Route 219)

June 18-19 Raccoon Rally Cycling races at Allegany State Park heartrateup.com June 30-July 3 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo www.ellicottvillerodeo.com

June 18 Randolph Arts and Crafts Festival www.EnjoyRandolph.com

July 1-3 Summer Music Festival www.ellicottvilleny.com

June 18 Leon Homestead Day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

July 3 Fireworks at Quaker Lake Allegany State Park

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July 5 Pro Am Golf Tournament to benefit Ellicottville Memorial Library

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July 10 6 Hours of Power Holiday Valley July 22 Rock the Park Quaker Lake, Allegany State Park July 24 EVL Trail Runs www.heartrateup.com July 30 Jazz and Blues Fest www.ellicottvilleny.com August 5-7 Spellbound Festival St. Bonaventure August 19 Beach Party Red House Lake Allegany State Park

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working with adults/parents, complete a designated number of tasks relating to the programs and activities within the park. Some tasks include a plant scavenger hunt, bird/wildlife watching, a stream study, and recycling. After completing the requirements, the 5-11 year old participants achieve the rank of Jr. Naturalist, a certificate and a colorful bandana. The 12-16 year olds, besides completing the requirements, must also deliver a five-minute interpretive talk about something they have learned during their stay at the

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park. They will then receive the title of Naturalist-in-Training (NIT). They will also receive a bandana and a certificate and be allowed to assist park naturalists on guided hikes. NIT programs are great for teens that may be thinking of pursuing a career in outdoor education or environmental studies. This program will focus on skills needed to become a qualified naturalist. Salamanders, birds, butterflies and dragonflies will be some of the species studied throughout the summer. Data collected from these studies

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will be used by colleges and other organizations across the country such as Monarch Watch and the NYSDEC. The tasks are outlined in a book called The Junior Naturalist Notebook, which costs $5. The books can be purchased at Nature Book Store located in the Administration Building, Quaker Rental Office and the Quaker Museum. Once you have completed the Jr. Naturalist book, try one of the supplements. This year the subject is black bears. Each participate will receive a rub-on bear tattoo with their purchase of the Bear Book. The books are $3, with all proceeds used to develop the Jr. Naturalist Programs. The goal of the program, besides encouraging fun while learning about nature and the park, is to help kids develop a lifelong understanding and appreciation of their natural surroundings and the environment so they will become responsible stewards of the land as they mature. For more info, check out www.facebook.com/ Alleganystatepark or contact Adele Wellman at (716) 3549101 ext 236.

Raffle for Red House Sawmill The Friends of Allegany State Park are proud to announce the second fund raising raffle to benefit the restoration of the Red House Sawmill. This raffle is for a three night stay at a Bova Cottage December 2,3 & 4 2016. This cabin was generously donated by Allegany Partners, the developers of both the Bova and Parallel Cottages in the park. Tickets go on sale this Friday eve May 20th at the Red House Gift Shop and are $5 each or 5 for $20. Thank you J-Con Parks for helping with this worthy project!

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The Annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival Weekend rolls through Allegany State Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19. There’s a class for every level of cyclist during the Raccoon Rally, and proceeds help support the Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol and the Western

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New York Mountain Biking Association (WNYMBA) Saturday’s Road Races feature a 25-mile lap around paved roadways that will test every ounce of energy. Several categories and distances feature a challenging and hilly ride for all levels of cyclists. Sunday is all about the trails when the Cross Country Mountain Bike Race sends riders throughout the Art Roscoe trail system, utilizing recently built single track by WNYMBA. Beginner through Expert classes compete on different courses/distances for awards and prizes. Sunday also features free Kids Races just prior to the awards ceremony. Helmets mandatory for all riders in all events. Lunch, bike talk and tech support will

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on the 3rd Saturday of each month from March through October. The treks will be led by park staff, members of the Allegany State Park Friends Group, or Historical Society members and each will focus on a different area of the park. This month’s 3rd Saturday Trek will take place on June 18. Participants will be taken on an Interpretative hike into the woods of Blacksnake Mountain. The hike is on a relatively easy hiking trail, about 2.7 miles. Much of the trail is located on an abandoned railroad bed. Other landmarks on the trail include state line markers indicating the border

between New York and Pennsylvania, abandoned oil wells, manmade stone culverts, as well as an interesting variety of native flora and fauna. Attendees are asked to meet at the Blacksnake Mountain trailhead (program site 41), located on ASP Rt. 3 near Science Lake, at 10 a.m., and to come dressed for the weather. The hike will last approximately two hours. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the www.facebook.com/ Alleganystatepark or contact Katie Vecellio at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236 or katie. vecellio@parks.ny.gov.

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The 14th annual Ellicottville Library Pro Am Golf Tournament will tee off at 11 a.m. at Holiday Valley Resort’s Double Black Diamond golf course on Tuesday, July 5. Head Professional, Steve Carney, is pleased to announce that Kelar Atlantic, LLC, a software solutions company based in Lewiston, NY, is the presenting sponsor. Kelar’s President, Michael McGuire, has a long history with Holiday Valley as a supporter of the Holiday Valley Freestyle Team and the community of Ellicottville. The Pro Am has benefitted the Ellicottville Memorial Library since its inception. Holiday Valley committed $100,000 to building the new Library in 2003 and the Pro Am was responsible for a large portion of that donation. The pledge was fulfilled in 2006, and since then, Pro Am has contributed an additional $60,000 to the Library.

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The Celebration of Bob By Anne Northrup

Wednesday, June 8, was a very tough day for the community of Ellicottville as we lost the “Voice of Ellicottville,” Robert McCarthy. As the news of his passing spread, folks started gathering at Katy’s Café to be with friends and mourn the loss of Bob. Katy Arena turned her ‘open’ sign to ‘closed’ as the locals gathered inside her café. An out of town customer asked why she was closing. She said: “we had a death in our family.” Greg Cappelli asked a few of us to gather at Villaggio at 4:30 that afternoon to have a toast to Bob. Word spread quickly more than 150 people showed up to mourn and toast our friend. After all, the community just lost its “Gorilla Glue,” and we needed to stick together to process this loss.

“We should not be sad that he is gone, we are sad because there was so much more we needed from him. But, we should not be selfish and sad to mourn him because we need him but we need to celebrate what he taught us. He taught us to not be selfish, and to put other people first.” -Shannon McCarthy I was looking at Bob’s Facebook page and this is what was in Bob’s heart the last few days he was alive: On June 6, he posted a photo on his Facebook page with the comment: “Happy Days at Rushford Lake” with his family. It was wonderful that he had that last special time with his family, including his two daughters Shannon and Rain and grandchildren, Lilly and Buddy. Bob was all about the kids, and of course why not? He was a special education teacher at McKinley High School in Buffalo for many years. On May 30, he posted: “A truly amazing evening filled with the excitement and laughter of children at play. NO PHONES NO TEXTING NO SELFIES just kids being real like it used to be…Congrats to the Rounds family for bringing back the real thrill of being young.” So, how do I write a tribute for this man that I have known since 1975? First he was my ski coach, and as I became an adult he was my friend. He was someone that my husband John and I and a wonderful group of people started every morning with for the past 20 years. Our morning coffee club was filled with belly laughter and camaraderie that was wonderful for the soul. It will be difficult in the weeks and months to come as we all wait for Bob to come through that door at Katy’s Café to join us for his morning green tea. His buddy Jeter will be looking for him too…woof woof!

Shannon, Bob and Rain (Williams) McCarthy

The most amazing tribute to Bob was from his daughter Shannon McCarthy. I believe it is very fitting to reprint it here: “My dad died on Wednesday June 8 on a gloomy cold summer day, a typically Irish kind of day. He left so suddenly that it seems an impossibility that he is no longer around. He died with $7 in his pocket and all of his important possessions fit into a little zip up Lands’ End briefcase. He is going to be placed into a cardboard box after

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donating what can be used to help others medically. He may not have had a lot of money and certainly not a lot of material goods, but he was not poor. In fact, he was richer than anyone I know. He was rich with friends and rich with love from and for his family. I know he would be delighted to know that he had given away all he had and would find it a hilarious joke about the cardboard box. I bet it would make a great story that would only get bigger and more embellished as the years go by. I imagine it would involve a story about his scraps being dumped into a cardboard box and somehow left on a bar stool on the way over to Croagh Padraic or something wilder and more fanciful. Robert McCarthy came from a long line of educators and special people and I hope that each one of us will learn a lesson from him. First, we should not be sad that he is gone, we are sad because there was so much more we needed from him. But, we should not be selfish and sad to mourn him because we need him but we need to celebrate what he taught us. He taught us to not be selfish, and to put other people first. Things were not important to him, and it would please him so much to know we learned to help others. So he would want us not mourn, but come to celebrate on Saturday and keep the lesson alive. Take time to pet a stray, share a kind word with a stranger, give a little kid a smile, help a neighbor. That is the essence of Robert McCarthy and we should all do our best to be as good. Shannon McCarthy – Facebook” The community and friends and family of Bob pulled off the ultimate event this past Saturday night at the Yodeler Lodge at Holiday Valley. It was the “Celebration of Bob.” It took just two and a half days for this community to organize it and I have to say to all of those involved: you hit this one out of the ball park for Bob. You all know who you are, that spearheaded this out of love, so I won’t mention all of the names, but I just want to say, well done! Deb Shay, Bob’s longtime companion, told me at the end of the night that it was “just perfect.” The evening started with the playing of the bagpipes by Asa Moss. The Yodeler Lodge was filled to capacity with standing room only. Bob would have loved that! Photos and slide shows, food donated by the local restaurants, music by Gerry Dixon, and of course there were eulogies spoken by close friends Paddy Walsh, Kyle Shay, Hugh Dunne, Dennis Eshbaugh, Greg Cappelli, Otto Reinhardt, Peter Hurley, John Northrup and myself in honor of our longtime friend. John Burrell, Mayor of Ellicottville, served as the master of ceremonies – passing off the “BOB” (no longer called a “mic” in Ellicottville!) to the next speaker. It was an evening filled with wonderful stories, emotion and an outpouring of love for Bob. Liz Boberg sang “Fields of Gold,” which will forever bring tears to my eyes and remind me of my friend Bob. Joe DiPasquale and Otto Reinhardt presented the American Flag to Bob’s family in honor of his military service as “Taps” played in the background. There was a large farm tractor owned by Tom and Helen Bradish present just outside the lodge hooked up to the infamous Rotary Hay Wagon owned by John Northrup. We could all visualize Bob driving it one more time. The grand finale was the “21 snow-gun salute” organized by Dan Aldrich and the snowmakers of Holiday Valley in honor of their friend, “The Voice of Holiday Valley,” Robert McCarthy. As Dennis Eshbaugh said in a text to me the morning after the celebration: “It was an exceptional evening that will be talked about for a long time. Just as it should be and as Bob would have loved. His family was honored by the entire celebration and love. We are now charged with moving on and doing our part to pick up a few of the pieces we always counted on Bob to handle.” Memorials can be made in Bob’s honor to: The Rotary Club of Ellicottville Foundation for Youth PO Box 101 Ellicottville, NY 14731

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