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June Means Fun in the Sun in EVL
By Alicia Dziak
It’s June in Ellicottville, which means outdoor fun galore! Golfing, swimming, hiking, biking or even swinging from the trees can all be yours in the month ahead. Holiday Valley is in full swing this time of year. Get your golf on at their 18 hole par 70 “Double Black Diamond” golf course. Looking to improve your game? Holiday Valley’s Director of Golf, Steve Carney, is a Master PGA Golf Professional, one of only 220 in the country. Steve’s 38 years of teaching experience with all levels and ages of golfers not only gives him the ability to pinpoint what you need help with, but also gives him a great understanding how each individual learns best. Also teaching at Holiday Valley are Class A PGA member, Kyle Benish and Tom Dirito USGTF Instructor, who specialize in children’s golf lessons and advanced players. HV’s three-pool complex is now open weekends only and will open daily from June 19 through Labor Day. Splash into a kiddie pool, a lap pool and an activity pool, featuring a diving board and slide, play a variety of poolside games, or sip a drink from the Cabana Bar. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Get your adrenaline rush at Sky High Adventure Park. Sky High is made up of three components: the Aerial Park, the Climbing Forest and the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster. The Aerial Park, the largest of its kind in New York State and third largest in the U.S., combines a series of platforms
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On June 10, join the community in honoring Elisa B. Hughey in a 5K fun run/walk to benefit The Elisa B. Hughey Scholarship for the Arts. For those who didn’t know her, the scholarship website, elisahugheyscholarship.com, gives a snapshot of who Elisa was: “Elisa was a truly amazing woman who loved life and all that it encompassed. She possessed the
unique ability to find the beauty in everything she encountered. This modest woman was easy to be around and touched the heart of every person she met. She is remembered for her sense of humor, her generous heart, her love of life and her unparalleled strength. She was a loving, devoted mother and wife who brought grace and style to all that she touched. “A perpetual learner, ” Elisa held three higher education degrees, a Bachelors from Alfred University, a Masters in Art Education from Buffalo State College, and a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Buffalo. She worked as a grade school art teacher in her twenties before opening Aardvark, a home décor store, with her husband. She later began her work as an Interior Designer creating unique and whimsical interiors which borrowed from both rustic and contemporary design. A true artist at heart, Elisa has had her work on display at Albright Knox Art
Want to learn how to knowledge and passion of their Geocache, backpack, kayak, favorite activity. Series will be paddle board, fly fish or held at the new Quaker Bath mountain bike? Allegany State House or the Summit Warming Park is offering informative, Hut, depending on the activity. hands- on FREE clinics that With miles of trails, serene started in May. Head to the lakes, and natural beauty park the first Wednesday everywhere it is hard not to of every month as various find an activity to enjoy. The outdoor enthusiasts share their See Outdoor Adventure Series page 7
Randolph Amish Tours By Mary Heyl
Western New York’s Amish population is unique in that this community is considered one of the few “Old Order” Amish settlements in the United States. Cattaraugus County has one of the largest Amish communities in the area, and you can get a unique glimpse of this community by taking a guided tour with one of Randolph’s experienced local
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guides. Dick Hall has almost 10 years of experience guiding visitors throughout the area and is looking forward to another great Amish tour season! Hall, who grew up and attended school in Randolph, remembers when the Amish first settled in the region. “In 1949, Amish moved here from Lancaster, PA and Ohio, and it all started with a few farms that
Festival Season in Full Swing
Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, which means summer has unofficially arrived in Cattaraugus and southern Erie counties! Celebrate every weekend this month at a different festival throughout the county: from horseradish
to gardening to carnival rides, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy all month long. With all of this fun, you won’t even notice that summer isn’t even here yet! June 2-4, head to Springville for the annual WNY Dairy/Ag Festival, which combines arts
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Girls Getaway Schedule
Friday Night Welcome Reception at Ellicottvillas 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday The Best of Essential Oils – Nature’s Remedy – 9:45 a.m. Brunch – Finnerty’s – 10:30 a.m. Canvas N’ Cocktails – Cadillac Jack’s – 11 a.m. Yoga & Brews – Ellicottville Brewing – 1 p.m. The Best of Mixology – Villaggio – 2 p.m. Cocktail Mixer & Guest Speaker – Dina’s– 5:30 p.m.
Additional Activities that carry additional fee: Saturday Historical Walk of Ellicottville – Village – 8 a.m. – $15 Meditation Yoga – TBA – 8:30 a.m. – $15 Group Golf Lessons – Holiday Valley – Noon – $10 Pucker Up Lip Scrubs – Daff – 3 p.m. – $15 Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing – Winery of Ellicottville – 3:15 – $15 Become a Scarf Fashionista
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Ellicottville’s Balloons Night Club will travel to the deep south on Monday, June 5 when it hosts singer, songwriter and guitar player Damon Fowler. Fowler, who’s repertoire includes work with musicians among the likes of Gregg Allman and Victor Wainwright, is a soul, blues and American roots musician. His sound is a hybrid of roots rock, blues and steel guitar. As described by Living Blues magazine, “Fowler is as expressive a songwriter as he is a singer and instrumentalist. He’s preaching an otherworldly, Americana-themed gospel from a six-stringed pulpit. He is a roots guitar guru in the making.” A Florida native, Fowler’s love of music began at a young age, and was influenced by family gatherings in which music was a main attraction. “As a child, I started playing music when I was 10. My uncle was in a country band and my mother and myself lived at my grandparents’ house. They would throw a BBQ every Sunday. They had a pool. Everybody would come over and pick guitars. That’s kind of how I got into it – Sundays,” Fowler said. As Fowler got older, he knew he wanted a career in music, and he put out his first record at the age of 18 with the help of Rick Derringer, a Grammyaward winning guitarist and Located at Holiday Valley inside the Tamarack Club
producer who both played on and produced Fowler’s debut album. “I had opened for him and I didn’t realize he was such a famous producer,” Fowler said of Derringer. “’I was this young blues player kid. I was just telling him, ‘Hey, I think I’m going to put out a CD.’ It opened a lot of doors from the beginning. I toured around Florida promoting that record and put out a couple more records.” Fowler’s debut album, “Riverview Drive,” included all material written by Fowler himself, and he subsequently self-released “Roots and Branches” in 2000 and live album “Live at Skipper’s House” in 2003, which helped him to gain critical attention from fans and music critics. But unfortunately, Fowler’s rising success quickly went downhill after an automobile accident. “I had a wreck when I was about 24. I had already gotten a Nashville booking agent and I flipped a van,” Fowler said, of his critical injuries to his shoulder and skull. “I didn’t play again for a year. I had to move back in with my parents. I lost my girlfriend at the time. All the cliché stuff. But, I healed and went through therapy and started playing again and within the year, I got signed to a record deal.” Things quickly turned around for Fowler, who put out a fourth record, got a
Nashville booking agent, and started performing overseas. It was then that he joined forces with friends J.P. Soars, Victor Wainwright, Chuck Riley and Chris Peet to form what became known as the band Southern Hospitality. “It kind of happened by accident. We were just friends. Victor has won three or four Blues Music Awards (BMAs) and Victor and J.P. both play Balloons,” Fowler said. Eventually, Fowler began touring with Southern Hospitality, Butch Trucks and the Free Train Band, and his trio, which has been opening for George Thorogood, best known for songs “Bad to the Bone” and “I Drink Alone,” since this past January. And though Fowler has traveled around the globe with a litany of famous musicians, he says he couldn’t be more excited to head to Ellicottville next for his gig at Balloons. “They take good care of you,” Fowler said. “We’re looking forward to our show and I’m excited to be coming up there. We’ve been trying to work out a date up there for a really long time. It’s going to be fun.” For those who aren’t sure about Fowler’s roots or soul sound, he has simple advice: “Live a little. Try it out. How do you know unless you try it? We play roots music and I play some steel guitar and slide. Eighty percent of the material is original, but we do cover some stuff,” Fowler said. Fowler will perform at Balloons at Monday, June 5 at 8 p.m. The back bar and patio will be open for the show, as well as their .25 cent wing special. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information on Damon Fowler, visit his website: www.damonfowler. com. For more information on the show at Balloons, located at 20 Monroe Street, visit their Facebook page: @balloonsevl.
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and bridges built in a 4-acre section of the woods near the resort’s Tannenbaum Lodge. There are 13 courses with varying levels of difficulty and the more difficult the course, the higher up it is in the trees. The Aerial Park includes 142 platforms, 170 elements and 43 ziplines, with the tallest platform at 68 feet and the longest zip line measuring 350 feet. For rates and to make reservations, visit www. holidayvalley.com/summer/ sky-high- adventure-park/. Those ages five and up can enjoy the Climbing Forest, which is like a 3D version of a rock wall, and only one of three in the country. There are 10 trees outfitted with color-coded climbing holds and the difficulty ranges from very easy (yellow) to very challenging (purple). Each climber is fitted with a harness that is clipped into an Auto Belay system. Once a climber reaches the top of the tree at up to 45 feet, they just let go and the belay system slowly lowers them to the ground. There is also a kids’ area with two trees where the youngest climbers can climb about 6 feet up and climb back down. For rate info, visit www. holidayvalley.com/summer/ sky-high- adventure- park/ climbing- forest/. Sky High will both be open Fridays through Sundays, through June 11. Starting June 16, they will be open daily throughout the summer. If you’re looking for fun opportunities to explore the great outdoors, look no further. The Ellicottville area offers numerous hiking and biking trails. Take to the woods on Holiday Valley’s Mountain Biking Trails. The 4-5 mile “race loop” starts at the Holiday Valley Training Center and goes up gradually to the top of Cindy’s. From there it goes across the ridge line of the resort where you can choose
to ride the wider and more forgiving cross country trails or skinny winding singletrack to the top of Eagle, Cochran Pond at the top of Morning Star, and into the Tannenbaum area. The flow trail, Senear Valley Trail, runs from Spruce Lake across through the woods to Champagne, then it zigs and zags across the front ski slopes with big banked turns in the woods, and finishes near the Training Center. Head to nearby Allegany State Park which offers miles of trails through all kinds of terrain, as well as a paved bike path around Red House Lake. The park also offers camping at hundreds of camp sites, cabins and full service cottages, as well as gift shops, a restaurant and two boathouses, where you can rent kayaks, SUPs, canoes, paddleboats, bikes and even pedal carts. 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. 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 muddy? 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 chairtlift 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. June 17-18 is Paddlefest, at HV’s Spruce Lake. Enjoy kayak and SUP demos, kids races, SUP yoga demos, Orvis fly fishing casting demos, live music, a barbecue and more from 2 to 7 p.m. each day. Mudslide participants get a free chairlift ride up, all others $7 per person. 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, 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. June 24-25, take advantage of Free Fishing Days in New York State. During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no fishing license or recreational marine fishing registry is required! All other freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations still apply. For more info, visit www.dec. ny.gov. End the month with the holiday weekend and the annual Summer Music Festival at Holiday Valley and in the village. This year’s festival, presented by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, features the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, July 1 and Grand Funk Railroad on Sunday, July 2. Other weekend highlights include the annual pet parade, straberry festival and much more. For more info, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com.
June 5 Boys Modified Baseball vs Randolph 4:30 p.m. Spring Sports Banquet 6 p.m. June 6 Board of Education Meeting (HS Library) 7p.m. June 8 4th Grade Field Trip to Crook’s Farm/Colonial Farmhouse Bradford, Pa. June 12 5th Grade Play 1:15 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. MS awards ceremony 2:00 p.m. June 13 Regents exams begin
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Buffalo Street in Springville, with other activities happening all over town. Visit the festival Facebook page for more info or see the schedule on page 3 of this week’s Springville Times. Saturday, June 3 is the Hinsdale Horseradish Festival taking place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hinsdale Memorial Park at 1547 Gile Hollow Road in the Town of Hinsdale. Just a half mile south of I-86, the park is easy to find and the perfect venue for “everything horseradish” that the festival will have. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to eat and buy horseradish, as well as a variety of other items from festival vendors, such as wine, craft beer, pottery, handmade jewelry, furniture, handmade soaps, crafts, candles, paintings and more! Hinsdale’s connection to horseradish dates back to the early 20th century, when a local woman, Maude Bell, and her family grew horseradish along the Ischua Creek and transported it by horse and buggy to sell at the markets in Olean! You can celebrate this fun history at the familyfriendly festival, which also includes live music. Diggin Roots Band performs from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Nick Kody and the Creek Road Band closes out the evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit the Hinsdale Horseradish Festival’s event page on Facebook. The Enchanted Mountain Garden Club of Allegany invites you to attend their 2nd Annual Allegany Garden Festival on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the location is the Fourth and Maple Complex (the old
high school) located at 88 North Fourth Street. There will be a variety of vendors with high quality items including flowers, plants, gardening supplies, landscaping ideas and garden art. The public is invited to enter the garden container contest: bring your best container of flowers or plants for judging. Visit http:// enchantedmountains.com/ events/2017/06/alleganygarden-festival-6378 to download a Container Garden Contest Form and submit it before the festival to Container Garden Contest, 3674 Geiger Hollow Road, Allegany, NY 14706. On the day of the festival, bring your container to the Hospitality Tent at 9 a.m., and the winner will be announced at 3 p.m. For more information about the festival, contact Mary Linda at (716)378-8001. Saturday, June 17 is Randolph’s 45th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Randolph’s historic Main Street. Between 60 and 80 vendors will line the street with all kinds of items, including quilts, hand-made toys, soaps and scrubs, wooden décor items and more. Bring your appetite, as there’s no shortage of delicious foods, like kettle corn, taffy, fried dough, chicken barbecue and Italian sausage. The Randolph Area Community Development has a variety of activities planned for the day. Children and families can enjoy the dunk tank, petting zoo, face painting and caricature artist who will be drawing throughout the afternoon! Enjoy a live
performance from Randolph’s own Expressions Performing Arts Center dancers and music throughout the day courtesy of MJ’s Tavern’s DJ. Feeling lucky? Buy a raffle ticket to win a John Deere lawn mower, which will be raffled off at 5 p.m. (winner need not be present to win). Visit www. enjoyrandolph.org for more details! The Allegany Engine Company will host its 81st Annual Old Home Week from Tuesday, June 20 through Saturday, June 24 at the Allegany Fire Department Grounds located at 188 West Main Street in Allegany. This exciting week features a carnival lot with rides provided by Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment. Pre-sale tickets for rides are available now from any Allegany volunteer firefighter, the Allegany Village Clerk’s office, Allegany Community Federal Credit Union, Papasergi’s, or the Five Star Bank in Allegany (12 rides for $25). Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire company. In addition to family friendly fun on the carnival lot, the week features various fire demonstrations, fire awareness and recruitment. On June 21, the firemen water fights take place at 6:30 p.m. Demonstrations continue on Thursday, June 22 and on Friday, June 23, the firemen’s annual kiddies parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fifth and Main Streets. The Firemen’s Annual Grand Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on June 24, with prizes awarded afterwards at the Firemen’s Park. For more information, visit http://www.allegany.org.
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The Cattaraugus County Fair proudly presents multiplatinum, 4X Grammy nominated, RED BOW country artist Joe Nichols in concert Thursday, Aug. 3rd at 8 p.m., with special guests WNY’s own West Of The Mark!!
Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most praised traditional country artists. Nichols has six No. 1 hits and eight Top 10 singles to his credit, including chart-toppers like “Brokenheartsville”, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes
Fall Off” and “Gimmie That Girl”, and Top 10 smashes like “The Impossible”, “If Nobody Believed In You”, “What’s A Guy Gotta Do”, “Size Matters”, “I’ll Wait For You” & ”Undone” and “Yeah”. The 4X Grammy nominee is the winner of the Academy of Country Music’s “Top New Male Vocalist” award, the CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” award and the prestigious “Horizon Award” from the Country Music Association. Tickets on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at Little Valley Sand & Gravel - Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by calling (716) 938-9146. Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card are accepted. Ticket prices are as follows: Track - $35, bleachers - $30, Grandstand - $28. For more information about other Cattaraugus County Fair entertainment, visit www. cattarauguscofair.com.
Gallery, Luminous Gallery, and Chautauqua Center for the Visual Arts, as well as other respected galleries. Elisa was a life-long athlete and began long distance running to stay healthy and motivated while fighting cancer. She ran her first marathon in 3 hours and 20 minutes, won her age group, and qualified for the Boston Marathon. She raced it the following spring finishing hand in hand with two of her dearest friends. She accomplished this all while battling cancer, once again speaking to her strength and resiliency. “As an artist, Elisa preferred to be a teacher. She found joy in helping others understand art, not merely technique but the complexity of the art: the emotions, balance, proportions, forms, tones and message. It was more important for her to help others understand an artist than to be an artist herself. “Elisa loved to surround herself with creative people and beauty. There was nothing more enjoyable to her than
exploring a museum or gallery. Decoding what another artist had created and understanding their thoughts and emotions was equally as important to her as her own creative process. She found great beauty in all types of work as long as the artist conveyed something from the heart. “The Elisa B. Hughey Scholarship for the Arts honors a woman who remains an inspiration to many and will be deeply missed but never forgotten by her community and her loved ones.” Two $500 scholarships are available for graduating seniors from West Valley Central School and Ellicottville Central School—to be awarded to one student from each school—in Elisa B. Hughey’s memory. Elisa was an accomplished artist with both a Masters in Art Education from Buffalo State University and a Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Buffalo. She appreciated all aspects of the arts; the scholarships will be awarded to a college bound student
committed to advancing their skills in any aspect of the fine arts (to include painting, drawing, watercolor, graphics, architecture/design, and photography) with preference to students seeking a higher education specific to those goals. The June 10 event is just one way to honor Elisa’s memory. The race course starts and finishes near the Gazebo in the heart of the Village of Ellicottville. Registration is free and starts at 8:30 a.m. Donations for the scholarship fund will be gladly accepted. For more information, visit www. elisahugheyscholarship.com.
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were for sale in Conewango Valley,” explained Hall. Now, the Amish population in the Conewango Valley region has grown into the thousands and continues to expand, as most families have more than half a dozen children who usually remain in the area to raise families of their own. Unlike Amish communities in other parts of the country, Cattaraugus County’s Old Order Amish population is very conservative and limits their exposure to large groups of tourists. This traditional community lives without such modern conveniences as electricity, phones, cars and even zippered clothing. Known for their plain, dark dress, the Amish travel throughout their community in horse-drawn buggies, and they do not allow tour buses in the region, like more liberal Amish communities. So what’s the best way to experience this unique community that doesn’t permit large groups of tourists or have one central “Amish store” or visitor’s center? A guided tour, of course! For just $40, Hall or Randolph’s other Amish tour guide, Betsey Dubois, will ride along in your vehicle and take you and your family on a two and a half to three hour tour of the area. “I like to begin each tour by asking people what they would like to see and learn about,” said Hall. “Of course, it also helps to ask what they’d like to shop for, too!”
Popular destinations include the blacksmith’s shop, where visitors can often see a horse being shoed, the toy shop (lots of fun hand-made toys including an “exploding outhouse”), and Malinda’s Candy Shop. “Malinda’s is definitely the most popular stop,” according to Hall, “and I’ve even been tipped in Malinda’s candy, which I have no complaints about!” From goat’s milk fudge to pecan clusters to chocolate covered Oreos, Malinda’s has something for everybody’s sweet tooth. Speaking of a sweet tooth, Fridays are a great day to book an Amish tour, as this is the day when Amish bake stands are open. Visitors can shop for freshly baked bread, cinnamon rolls, pies, donuts and more—it is a great day for a tour, according to Hall. Those interested in a tour should remember that all Amish businesses are closed on Sundays, as the Amish reserve this day for church and family gatherings. Over the past decade, Hall has taken visitors from all over the United States (and all over the world!) throughout the area. Many families from the Buffalo area come to Randolph for a tour, but Hall has also had visitors from Houston, Los Angeles and New York City come experience the simple life and the incredible scenery of Cattaraugus County’s “Enchanted Mountains.” When asked about his most
memorable tour, Hall chuckled and recalled a couple from Italy who visited Randolph. “The husband didn’t speak a word of English and the wife spoke very little. He drove like a maniac and ran just about every stop sign! It was all I could do to get her to tell him to slow down and watch where he’s going,” Hall laughed. Another memorable tour involved a couple from Germany who spoke with some of the Amish whom they met along their tour. Cattaraugus County’s Amish speak a dialect of German known as Pennsylvania Dutch, and the tourists had some luck communicating with the Amish. Hall said, “The Amish gentleman talking with them went in the house and got the family Bible to show them. But the couple couldn’t understand it—that’s how different their written language is from German!” When asked about the most important thing potential visitors should keep in mind before a tour, Hall had one word: photography. “It’s really important for people to understand that it’s against Amish beliefs to have any ‘craven images’ of themselves, which is from the Bible. This is why they don’t have mirrors in their homes or allow their photos to be taken.” Hall continued, “I had someone once sneak a photo of an Amish man in the toy shop, and he actually dropped down on the floor and hid his face to avoid it. They just want people to respect their beliefs.” Visitors are permitted to take photos of buggies, horses, Amish gardens, buildings, etc. as long as there are no people in the shot. To learn more about the area’s Amish community, visit nyamishtrail.com, where you can find a complete directory of all the Amish businesses in the area. Call the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation at (716)358-9701 ext. 208 to book your own Amish tour with Hall this summer!
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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 13th . 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. Next meeting June 5th 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.
‘The Perfect Stranger’ by Megan Miranda
Confronted by a restraining order and the threat of a lawsuit, failed journalist Leah Stevens needs to get out of Boston when she runs into an old friend, Emmy Grey, who has just left a troubled relationship. Emmy proposes they move to rural Pennsylvania, where Leah can get a teaching position and both women can start again. But their new start is threatened when a woman with an eerie resemblance to Leah is assaulted by the lake, and Emmy disappears days later. Determined to find Emmy, Leah cooperates with the police. As they investigate her friend’s life for clues, Leah begins to wonder: did she ever really know Emmy at all? With no friends, family, or a digital footprint, the police begin to suspect that there is no Emmy Grey. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. It is also available as a large print book using our interlibrary loan program. Don’t forget, you can access over 15,400 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
Holiday Valley Mudslide Obstacle Run June 17
A Rip Roarin’ Slippery Slidin’ Obstacle Jumpin’ Trail Runnin’ Event Holiday Valley Resort is hosting the sixth annual Mudslide Obstacle Race on Saturday, June 17. This off-road run takes place on the Holiday Valley ski trails where up to 1,200 runners must navigate 11 obstacles along the very muddy 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile courses. The number one goal of the event is to have fun and people of all ages and varying fitness levels are encouraged to join in. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to 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. Race packet pickup is Friday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cabana Bar at the Holiday Valley pool complex, or Saturday morning from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Yodeler Lodge. The event will start at 10 a.m. at Spruce Lake at the top of Holiday Valley’s mountain. A ride to the start on the Spruce Lake chairlift is included in the entry fee. Spectators may ride up the lift for $5. The 3.5 mile course travels east across the cross country trails to the top of Eagle, down Woodpecker and Fiddler’s Elbow to Morning Star then through the woods and across Mardi Gras, down Holiday Run to Edelweiss to the finish at the Training Center. The short course elevation has a downhill drop of 600 feet. The 5.4 mile course adds a loop from Eagle across to the woods behind Cindy’s, down Bear Cub to the Wall and then a challenging uphill to Explorer where it joins back into the short course at Morning Star. Eleven obstacles will be placed along the trail including a
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A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and Surrounding Communities
June 2 - 3 Girls Getaway Weekend Ellicottville www.ellicottvilleny.com/ event-calendar/ellicottvillewomens-weekend/
June 2 - 4 59th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. alleganynaturepilgrimage. com
June 17-18 Raccoon Rally Mountain bike races at Allegany State Park. www.hearttrateup.com
maze, a balance beam over a giant mud puddle, “lily pads” in Spruce Lake and the final June 17 challenge is a giant mud slide June 2-4 Critter Cruise down lower Yodeler. Springville Dairy Dice run, raffles, music www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com Medals will be awarded to and Ag Fest to benefit Empire Animal all finishers. Prizes will be The 29th annual WNY Rescue Society Inc. Like June 7 awarded at the post race party Dairy/Agricultural Festival Outdoor Adventure Series their Facebook page for at the Yodeler Lodge to the will be held at the High at Allegany State Park more info. overall three fastest males and School, 290 N. Buffalo Free Clinic: Kayaking females as well as the most St. The festival has live 6:30pm to 8pm – Quaker June 17 creative costumes. The City music each day (including Bathhouse Paddlefest Garage will supply a pair of Elvis tribute artist Terry 2 to 7 p.m., Spruce Lake, women’s and men’s Salomon June 10 Buchwald), farm animals, Holiday Valley trail running shoes for the top 2nd Annual Allegany amusement rides, games, www.holidayvalley.com Garden Festival male and female runners. food court, craft show and 4th & Maple Complex Online registration is trade fair. There will be a June 24-25 10am-4pm at www.holidayvalley.com/ large parade and fireworks Free Fishing Weekend sponsored by Enchanted mudslide for $60 for the 3.5 on Saturday. Historic During Free Fishing Days/ Mountain Garden Club of or the 5.4 mile run and $5 for Springville tours are also Weekends, anyone can Allegany the kids’ run (up to age 12). planned. fish the fresh or marine Day-of-race registration is waters of New York State June 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Yodeler June 2 - 4 and no fishing license 5K Fun Run/Walk to Lodge. All competitors will Gowanda’s Hollywood or recreational marine benefit The Elisa B. receive a goody bag and a Happening 2017 fishing registry is required! Hughey Scholarship for super cool finisher’s medal. A Motorcycle Event the Arts All other freshwater and Immediately following Village of Gowanda Start/Finish near the saltwater fishing regulations the post party, all Mudslide 49 West Main Street Gazebo in the heart of the still apply. participants are invited to Village of Ellicottville. www.dec.ny.gov Paddlefest at Spruce Lake June 3 Registration starts at 8:30 put on by Adventure Bound 2017 Hinsdale June 30-July 1 a.m. (FREE) - donations on the Fly in Ellicottville. A Horseradish Festival Summer Music Festival for the scholarship fund ride up the chairlift is free to Hinsdale Memorial Park Holiday Valley, Ellicottville will be gladly accepted! competitors and spectators who Hinsdale, NY www.ellicottvilleny.com For more information on already purchased a lift ride 10am - 8pm the scholarship, go towww. to watch the Mudslide start. July 5 elisahugheyscholarship. Paddlefest includes free demos June 3 Outdoor Adventure Series com. of Standup Paddleboards and Wounded Warriors Kayak at Allegany State Park Kayaks, along with Fly Fishing Free Clinic: Fly-fishing and Canoe Regatta June 17 and Paddle Boarding Portville American Legion demonstrations, music and Mudslide Obstacle Race 6:30pm to 8pm – Quaker Post 814 a food truck. Competitors Holiday Valley Bathhouse 10am - 4pm are also encouraged to visit www.holidayvalley.com Adventure Bound Onthefly Ellicottville after the event and 11 obstacles, 3.5 and 5.4 from Ellicottville, NY will June 3 coupons from local businesses mile courses, kids race & talk about fly fishing from Heritage Day at the will be included in competitor more! 6-7pm and then talk about Seneca-Iroquois National goodie bags. Special lodging paddle boarding from Museum packages including Mudslide 7-8pm. 11am - 5pm entry fees are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley and the If you have an event for our community calendar, Tamarack Club.
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Sundays starting May 28 Stone Tower Talk, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 Outdoor Adventure Series Quaker Bathhouse Kayaking (716) 354-9101 ext.236
June 17 3rd Saturday Trek- Osgood Trail June 17-18 Raccoon Rally July 3 Fireworks at Quaker Lake July 21 Rock the Park
Cattaraugus County Economic Development Resources Event
The various Economic Development Resources in Cattaraugus County are hosting an Open House and Informational Session for current business owners as well as those that may be interested in starting a business in Cattaraugus County! You will be able to hear about the various services and programs offered by the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Southern Tier West and more.
This is a free event that will be held at JCC’s Olean campus. The introductions and overviews of the various organizations will be held in the Cutco Theater starting at 9 a.m. We will also have an expo in the Magnano Reception Room afterwards where individuals can stop and talk with representatives from the different resources to ask additional questions, get one-one- one advice or set an appointment for a more in-depth meeting with one or more of these agencies for
additional business assistance. For additional information or to register for this event please contact Christine Urf at 716-938- 2331 or cmurf@ cattco.org.
Outdoor Adventure Series is a great way to learn about fun activities to do in Allegany State Park- Western New York’s Playground. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Quaker Bathhouse Kayaking – Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, PA will discuss the different kinds of kayaks available, safety equipment and then have an opportunity to try some of their demo kayaks. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 – 6 to 8 p.m. – Quaker Bathhouse Fly-fishing and Paddle Boarding – Adventure Bound Onthefly from Ellicottville, NY will talk about fly fishing from 6-7pm and then talk about paddle boarding from 7-8pm. Demo equipment will be provided. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Quaker Bathhouse Kayaking Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, PA will discuss the different kinds of kayaks available, safety equipment and then have an opportunity to try some of their demo kayaks.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Mountain Biking – Just Riding Along from Bradford, PA will discuss some of the best things to get for your mountain bike. Make sure you bring your bike because they will then do a short ride on the Art Roscoe Mountain Bike Trail. Wednesday, September 6, 2017- 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Backcountry Camping – Park Staff will have an in-depth talk on things you need to bring on a backcountry camping trip, how to make your backpack light
and what should be in the kid’s backpacks. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Nature Photography –Park Staff will discuss nature photography, different types of camera’s and basic photography tricks. Bring your camera because the group will be going on a short photo adventure and then have time to discuss pictures taken. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – 5 to 7 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Night Hiking – Park staff will have a night hike on the Bear Paw trial. Wednesday, December 6, 2017 – 5 to 6:30 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Prepare for Cross Country Skiing – Allegany Nordic will be talking about clothing used, equipment used and what you should do to prepare for the cross country skiing season. These free events are open to the public and are weather dependent. For more information, visit the Allegany State Park Facebook page or contact the Environmental Education/ Recreation Department at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236
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With construction season right around the corner, the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail (EVGV Trail) Committee has launched its first official capital campaign to help kick-start the construction of approximately 3,000 feet of trail leading from the Town Center on Fillmore Ave. to Tim Horton’s on Route 219. The campaign’s first fundraising event will be a ham, turkey & steak raffle fundraiser on Sunday, June 4 at 1 p.m. at the Ellicottville American Legion Post on Maples Road. Pre-sale tickets for $20 will admit the ticket holder and one guest and entry into 32 cash prize drawings totaling $4,000. Ticket holders are not required to be present to redeem cash prizes. Entry to win prizes from the ham, turkey & steak raffle will be sold at the event. Beer, soft drinks and snacks are complimentary. A portion of the proceeds will be donated by the EVGV Trail Committee to the Nannen Arboretum Society. To donate to the EllicottvilleGreat Valley Trail Fund, checks can be made out to
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Are you a Harry Potter fan? Don’t miss your chance at the thrill of flying with Harry Potter and the houses of Hogwarts in games of Quidditch. Sponsored by the Little Valley Lions Club, the games will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School fields in Cattaraugus , NY. This will be the second year of Quidditch games. Quidditch is an exciting game of teams that have to score through hoops with a quaffle. The teams consist of chasers, beaters, a goalie and a seeker. The event is free.
There is also a “Hogwarts” ball that same day at the Little Valley American Legion on Route 353, from 7 to 11 p.m., with donations at the door. There will be wizards, owls, Dumbledore, Dobby Elf and other surprises. There will be door prizes and a raffle. Music will be provided by Johnson & Johnson, featuring classic rock and country. Sponsors help with the events and the Lions raise the funds needed to help In Sight service activities. For more info, call (716) 353-0177
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It’s that time of year again when local farmers markets open for the season, offering the freshest of everything to local consumers. The following is a list of area markets: REAP Olean Farmers Market Every Saturday 8 a.m. – 1p.m. May 13 – Oct. 28, 2017 Olean Center Mall Parking Lot, 400 N. Union St. Olean NY This market accepts Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons (FMNP), WIC Vegetable & Fruit Coupons, FreshConnect
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Your Hometown Newspaper & The Official Newspaper of the Springville-Griffith Institute Central Schools
WNY Dairy/Ag Fest June 2-4
A Month of Festivals in Erie County
Upcoming Events June 2-4 WNY Dairy/Ag Festival June 3 Dairy Fest Parade
By Mary Heyl
It’s the first weekend in June, which only means one thing to anyone living in Springville— Dairy Fest weekend! The WNY Dairy/Ag Festival combines arts and crafts, amusement rides, animals, a parade, food, music, contests,
classic cars and much more for a weekend of fun in the sun! This year’s theme is “God Bless Our Farmers.” The festival takes place at SGI High School, at 290 North Buffalo Street, with the parade route and other activities happening
all over town. Don’t miss this Springville tradition, 29 years in the making.
For the full schedule of events, see page 3.
Run, Bike or Slide Your Way to the Finish Line This June
Erie County has a rich cultural heritage, as immigrants flocked to the area in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a result of the county’s extensive rail system, proximity to Lake Erie, and the Erie Canal, of course. Buffalo’s
unique architecture, variety of churches and delicious cuisine are proof enough of this diversity, and visitors can experience it all this month. Celebrate history, art and heritage in Erie County at one See Erie Co. Festivals page
A LOOK BACK: Howdy Doody and the Dairy Fest
See June Races page 5
SGI Boys’ Tennis Season Wraps Up
Submitted by Coaches Frank Noeson and Ryan Dygert
The 2017 SGI Boys’ Varsity Tennis season has come to an end. After numerous indoor practices and match rescheduling, the boys were finally able to call it a season after the ECIC tournament took place. Overall, the team finished in 2nd place in Division IV with an 8-2 record, and a 10-4 record overall. The team earned victories over Depew, Tonawanda, Eden, Cleveland Hill, and JFK. The only losses See Boys’ Tennis page 4
EMERLING
June 7- 28 Campus Series Mountain Bike Races Sprague Brook June 10 Women in the Outdoors Event Chaffee June 10 SCA Gala and Mini Golf
By Alicia Dziak
So many races, so little time! If crossing that finish line is high on your priority list this June, you’ll have opportunities galore. Read on to see how you can put all that training to good use! Foot Races Ready to get muddy? Saturday, June 17 is the sixth annual Holiday Valley Mudslide. 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 chairlift ride to the top!) and end with the famous mudslide down the bottom of the Yodeler slope. An awesome after-party will feature food,
June 6-27 Dirt Devil Series Trail Races Sprague Brook
June 18 Father’s Day
Buffalo Bob Smith and Howdy. They were the Grand Marshalls of the 1993 Springville Dairy Festival. By Derek M. Otto
This weekend brings the 29th annual Western New York Dairy Agriculture Festival back to Springville. In its infancy, it was a small festival held in the Tops Market parking lot and the stage was the loading
dock of the old Tops (the current Salvation Army). The goal of the Springville Dairy Festival was to celebrate dairy month and the dairy farmers. The name was later changed to the Western New York Dairy
June 24-25 New York State Free Fishing Weekend July 8 SCENe Garden Walk
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Race Season Begins at Holland Speedway
By Elizabeth Riggs
Boogity, boogity, boogity – let’s go racing! A mere 20 minutes from Springville is Holland International Speedway, the only NASCARsanctioned race track in Western New York. Since 1967, the Holland Speedway has been hosting Whelen series and special events on a 3/8-mile track, where drivers are not only competing in friendly competition— their race results also help them to win NASCAR points. “At Holland Speedway, you are also racing for the weekly purse in addition to the
season ending points fund. If you accumulate enough, you would be in the running against other drivers nationally,” said Holland Speedway Operations Manager Dan Sellon.
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In addition to winning NASCAR points at the track, drivers are also competing for local recognition. “There’s a season champion See Holland Speedway page 2
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St. Paul’s Episcopal to Hold Rummage Sale
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be holding a Spring Rummage and Bake Sale Extravaganza Wednesday through Saturday, June 7-10. St. Paul’s is located at 591 East Main Street, Springville. The hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. There will be an ‘Early Bird’ door fee of $1 on Wednesday and a Bag Sale at 1pm on Saturday. “This is a great sale, with something for everyone!” says Julie Kazmark, who is cochairing the event with Pam
Weaver. “Pick a day that fits your schedule and come see us!” The church is accepting donations of household, decorative items, books and costume jewelry (no electronics, please). Donations may be left at the back door of the church the week prior to the sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Community’s Christmas Families. St. Paul’s in Springville is a small and vital parish which looks to spread the good news of God to their community. For more information about
Letter from the Editor
I’ve lived in East Concord for 13 years or so. Even though I grew up a very short distance from here, I had never been to the Dairy Fest before that. From the time my kids were very little, we started making it an annual event, just like it seems almost everyone else around here does. My daughter Ava first walked in the parade as a kindergartener and Daisy Scout. A couple years later, my husband and our friend Dave designed an elaborate float for our Earth Scouts. As my kids got older, they preferred to watch the parade with friends, and to this day, they’re always sure to come armed with some kind of bag to hold all the candy they get. We all enjoy the marching bands, the fire trucks and the floats full of excited kids. But, the Dairy Fest is about so much more than the parade on Saturday. It’s a community celebration, where people, animals, arts and crafts, music, and fun come together. I love that we live in a place that has “Drive Your Tractor to School Day.” I look forward to my Wendel’s chicken BBQ, seeing so many familiar faces and a competitive round of “I Got It.” For me and my family, the festival is about making memories. While I enjoyed the festival when it was centered around the big parking lot on Franklin Street, I like it at the high school. It gives it that Grease vibe. If you live in Springville, in East Concord like I do, in any of the neighboring communities or if you’re just visiting, check out the Dairy Fest this weekend. Hope to see you there! - Alicia Dziak, Editor, Springville and Ellicottville Times
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Monday 5-10:00 -Make up paining classes w/ Carolyn-Paint a Flag or Paint Pansys 11:00-Stay Fit Exercises, 12:00-Stay Fit Lunch, 3:00-Care Givers Support Group Tuesday 6- 9:00-Paint a Beach Scene w/Jody , 9:30-Yoga 2:00- PLANTING GARDEN W/ BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Wednesday 7-9:30-CDSMP-last week, 10:30-Exercise w/ Kim 9:00-2:00-SENIOR FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE Thursday-11:00-Stay Fit Exercise, 12:00-Stay Fit lunch, 1:00-Euchre MENU FOR WEEK JUNE 12-16---RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Monday 12-Boneless Chicken Breast w/Oriental Vegetable sauce Tuesday 13- Breaded Veal Patty w/mushroom Gravy Wednesday 14-SPECIAL DAY -FLAG DAY LUNCH-Hot Dog w/ Chili Sauce Thursday 15-Maple Glazed Ham Steak Friday-SPECIAL DAY-FATHERS DAY LUNCH -Breaded Bone in Pork Chop w/gravy Thank you Watermans Greenhouse for the beautiful flower pots that are in front of the center Gold Zumba is coming –so stay tuned for starting date DIRECTOR’S HOURS - Monday 5-8am-12pm—Tuesday 6-8am-4pm—Wednesday 7-8am-3pm—Thursday 8am-12pm HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE QUESTIONS -ELEANOR-592-2764 Email-concord2017sc@gmail.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK@concordseniorcenterSpringvilleNY
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crowned here at Holland,” Sellon said. “Our champion is invited down to Charlotte for a season-ending banquet.” Holland features races every Saturday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day, typically featuring seven or eight total division races, four of which are NASCAR divisions. The track first began in 1960 when a group of friends and business partners, one of whom is now Track President (Ron Bennett), built a track out of a cornfield. It was first dirt, and then paved, and now all asphalt. According to Sellon, the track’s success over the years can be credited to the growth of NASCAR itself. “We get a lot of carryover from the top divisions of NASCAR. Fans of those guys can relate to everything we have here because the sponsors and lingo are the same. A lot of the buzz and feelings about it are the same,” said Sellon. In fact, the track has hosted of a few of the most popular drivers over the years. “It’s been a couple years, but Martin Truex Jr. raced here. We’ve had a litany of guys that have come up in the ranks here,” Sellon said. “The ties are definitely there.” Sellon says the way the track was built makes it appealing to drivers. “It is truly a driver’s track. To learn this track is tricky. It definitely has a very special feel to it,” Sellon said. “We’re the only banks track – even on the straightaways, there is some banking to it. In turns one and two and three and four,
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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 18 Happy Father’s Day
June 19 WNY Fiddle Kids Concert 7 p.m., Sardinia Meeting House, 12070 Savage Road, Sardinia. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Sardinia Historical Society. 474-5231 June 24-25 Free Fishing Weekend During Free Fishing Days/ Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no fishing license or recreational marine fishing registry is required! All other freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations still apply. www.dec.ny.gov
June 17 Mudslide Obstacle Race Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com
June 29-Aug. 31 Sally’s Hootenanny Thursdays at 8 p.m., Quaker Amphitheater
June 6, 13, 20, 27 Dirt Devil Series Trail Races Sprague Brook, 6:30 p.m. www.heartrateup.com
June 17 Paddlefest 2 to 7 p.m., Spruce Lake, Holiday Valley www.holidayvalley.com
June 30-July 1 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley, Ellicottville www.ellicottvilleny.com
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
June 17 Crasharama Holland Speedway hollandspeedway.com
June 2-4 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. alleganynaturepilgrimage.com
For teambuilding events, the track has two drivers racing head to head at a time, all competing within a survivor bracket. And while it may sound a bit dangerous, Sellon assures that it isn’t. “They are lucky if they get over 40 miles an hour. We never have any real issues,” he said. But a trip to the Speedway doesn’t need to be limited to just races. “There’s a lot more than just racing. We host field trips where students can fish in the pond. We have a 5k trail that we’ve done sanctioned runs on. We’ve got a midway that has a carnival fair theme. We have a BB gun range,” Sellon said. “You can honestly come to the race night and you’d be entertained without even watching a race.” The Holland International Speedway is located at 11586 Glenwood Road, Holland. For more information, visit their website: www. hollandspeedway.com.
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.
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it’s steep banking, so to be able to learn how to navigate your way up and down the track is tricky.” And according to Sellon, drivers can begin learning at the young age of 14. “You can get a NASCAR license at age 14, so even before you can drive, you can race with us,” Sellon said. “We’ve got a rookie 4 division, it’s a one and done. You can race for one year whether you’re 14 or 44, but it’s specifically tailored to the younger drivers.” But the track also has something for drivers or every age and skill level, and also hosts private teambuilding sessions for guests ranging from corporate businesses to sports teams. “We do tons of team building. The Buffalo Sabres have been here and all kinds of sports programs from basketball to soccer to lacrosse, and local colleges have been here as well as the corporations from Western New York,” Sellon said.
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June 17-18 Raccoon Rally Mountain bike races at Allegany State Park. www.hearttrateup.com
June 7 Flea Market & Bake Sale 9am - 2pm at Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive, Springville (off Waverly St.). By Springville/ Concord Senior Citizens.
June 17 Critter Cruise Dice run, raffles, music to benefit Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc. Like their Facebook page for more info.
June 10 Women in the Outdoors Presented by the Erie County Conservation Society. Register by June 1. www.facebook.com/Womenin-the-Outdoors-SpringvilleStrutters
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.
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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Friday, June 2 7 am – 3 pm......... “Drive Your Tractor to High School” Day/FREE Safety Inspections 5 – 11 pm.............. Kiddie & Teen Rides by American Amusements 5 – 11 pm.............. Food Court (large assortment) 5 – 11 pm.............. Civil War Encampment along back driveway (inside fence) off Eaton St. 5 – 11 pm.............. NEW- Craft & Trade Shows OPEN FRIDAY MUSIC TENT – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT to include: 5 – 6 pm................ Dark Road Duo 6 – 7 pm................ Bob Muhlbauer 7– 8 pm................. Backwoods Cloggers 8 – 11 pm.............. Famous “Elvis Tribute Artist” Terry Buchwald 9 pm...................... Winners of the 50/50 Drawings announced in the music tent.
Saturday, June 3 9 am – 11 pm....... Festival Grounds open to the public 10 am.................... 1 1/2 Hour Plus Festival Parade (theme: “God Bless Our Farmers). Parade announcer locations at *front porch of the Warner Museum, *at Main & Mechanic Sts. (Judges Stand) *across from Fiddler’s Green Park. Parade Grand Marshal is Marty Wendel, owner of Wendel’s Poultry, Maple and Chicken BBQ Farm in East Concord. FARM TENT (inside) 9 am – 6 pm......... Mother/Child Rest Area in FARM TENT, sponsored by Faith Baptist Church – ALSO, Kids Farm Fun activities including “corn” box and farm toys, ”Name the Calf & Goat” contests - Lots of FARM ANIMALS (in the farm tent and on the grounds) - Local Organization Booths – hand outs, presentations including quilt displays & demos - 1 pm................... WNY DAIRY OF DISTINCTION AWARDS (front of tent) - 1:15pm............... Meet the Erie County Dairy Princess and Ambassador Candidates followed by the CROWNING of the 2017/2018 Erie County Dairy Princess & her Court. Free Milk Punch following the crowning. SATURDAY ONLY - Check out the BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY’S NEW BOOKMOBILE parked near the FARM TENT noon to 3:30pm only. It is a new WiFi equipped BOOKMOBILE designed to bring books, eBooks, and fun reading services to the public. Don’t miss it. “PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE” FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW Sponsored by Lamb & Webster And LandPRO Equipment from 9:00am to 10:00pm – Antique & New Farm Equipment on display at the back driveway, across from the fenced in track. INSIDE FIELD TRACK FENCE Noon to 5 pm...... Penelope, the Donkey (the kids will love her) Noon to 3 or 4 pm Springville Griffith Institute School Bus Display (promoting School Bus Safety for Children) 12:30 pm............... Kempo Karate (Student Demo) Don’t miss it! 1 pm to 10:30 pm.“KIDS VENTURES”, hourly contests & lots of fun events plus light show (sponsored by Assembly of God Church) 2 pm AND 5 pm... BOSSIE BINGO (sponsored by F.F.A) DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HIGH SCHOOL (inside Main Entrance) 9 am – 6 pm......... Chamber of Commerce Trade Show, Festival Information available in Chamber Booth, along back driveway. 9 am – 6 pm......... Huge Art & Craft Show outside the fenced in Track across from back school parking lot. FOOD COURT (lots of variety) – main entrance to Grounds behind the high school. Open noon to 10:30pm – picnic tables available 2pm....................... PIZZA EATING CONTEST in food court INSIDE FENCE ALONG INGERSON DRIVE (off Eaton St.) Civil War Encampment. Experience “military” life during the Civil War Days. Check out their cannon. CIRCLE BEHIND THE HIGH SCHOOL Noon, 2 & 4 pm... 90 minute Historic TROLLY TOURS (approx. 60 to 65 “history” locations) with tour announcer, around Village of Springville plus Cemetery “War Tours” & Chamber “Butter Churning” event, etc. – pick up and return near the high school’s back circle. Tram sponsored by Erie County Fair. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) activities in main entrance food booth building and nearby areas. 10 am – 7 pm....... Food stand specials including ice cream. 11:30 am until gone Wendel’s Chicken Barbecue 1:30 pm................. Ice Cream Eating Contest (prizes). Sign up before 1pm, there are limited spots; ages 5-7, 8-11, 12-15, 16 and up.
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BEHIND THE FOOD COURT: 11am – 10:30 pm. Kiddie & Teen Amusement rides and Games by American Amusements, ALSO Food Court & Ice Cream Stand from back driveway to Amusement Rides). Picnic tables available. DOWD ROAD (across from the Springville Elementary School on North St.): 11 am.................... start sign-ups for 11th Annual Horseshoe Tournament, sponsored by Concord Horseshoe Pitching Assoc. 12 – 4 pm.............. 11th Annual Horseshoe Tournament & winners announced. COMMUNITY PARK Little League Baseball Tournament, all day. SOUTH BUFFALO ST. VILLAGE SWIMMING POOL – BASKETBALL PARK – Springville Boys and Girls Club – Saturday afternoon BASKETBALL COMPETITIONS PUBLIC SKILL CONTESTS: 1:30 pm................. Ice Cream Eating Contest in front of FFA food stand (sponsor). Sign up before 1pm. 2 pm...................... Pizza Eating Contest in food court, sponsored by Salvatore’s Pizza (sign ups @ 1pm, age limits: 7-10, 11-13, 14-17) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE MUSIC TENT: Noon – 2 pm – Ozone Rangers – Bob Muhlbauer 2 – 3 pm............... Down Home Country Cloggers 3 – 5 pm................ Springville Jazz Band (Bill Cocca) 5 – 6 pm............... G.I. Elementary School Chorus (Donna Benstead) 6 – 8 pm................ Ken Cornell & The Poor Boys 8 – 10:30 pm........ Gene Hilts & the Rustic Ramblers 8 pm...................... Announcements including 50/50 Winners, on stage 10:30 pm............... FIREWORKS AERIAL DISPLAY seen behind the high school, including Cannon “kick off and ending” of fireworks
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BACK CIRCLE – behind the High School 10:00am – to noon – CLASSIC & ANTIQUE CAR SHOW & TRUCK REGISTRATION behind the High School (at circle) Noon to 5:00pm – CLASSIC & ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Sponsored by Emerling Ford – Trophies awarded between 3:00PM & 4:00PM 1:00pm – 3:00pm – 90 minute Historic TROLLEY TOURS (approx. 60 to 65 “history” locations) with tour announcer, around Village of Springville – pick up and return near the high school’s back circle. Tram sponsored by Erie County Fair. FOLLOWING EVENTS ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS - Noon to 5:00pm : Kiddie & Teen Amusement Rides ($2 off a ride arm band – coupon in Festival Newspaper published by Springville Journal/Neighbor to Neighbor News on May 25), plus LOTS of games by American Amusements FOOD COURT – large assortment, picnic tables available Penelope, the Donkey (have the kids check out this cute animal) * The Festival Committee is planning on collecting the PUBLIC’S FAVORITE RECIPES for a 2018 COOKBOOK publication NEXT YEAR in celebrating our 30th Festival Anniversary. DEPOSIT your favorite RECIPE(s) with your name on them, in a labeled box near the Music Stage, at this year’s festival. Collection will be all weekend. * ARTS & CRAFT SHOW * CHAMBER TRADE SHOW FARM TENT sponsored by Faith Baptist Church (just inside the entrance gate): 12 – 5 pm.............. Kids’ Farm activities including “corn” box & farm toys, plus Farm, Local & School Organization Displays 12 – 5 pm.............. Enjoy FARM ANIMAL PETTING under the tent, featuring lots of farm animals. ALSO - Mother/Child Rest Area (plus free gift give aways to the Public) ALONG THE END OF BACK DRIVEWAY by Track area Noon – 5:00pm – New & Antique Farm Equipment Show focusing on “past, present & future” equipment, sponsored by Lamb & Webster and LandPRO Equipment. MUSIC TENT – 10 – 11:30 am....... Faith Baptist Church Services. Beautiful MUSIC presented by “Sounds of Praise” by the Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg – DON’T MISS IT! 12 – 2 pm.............. Nip & Tuck with Dave Tucker 2 – 3 pm................ Two Rustic Ramblers (Gene Hilts & Howard Buck) 3 – 5 pm............... Paul Zittel and Pure Country PLUS SQUARE DANCING! 5 pm...................... 50/50 Winners announced, under the Music Tent. ALL TIMES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! HANDICAPPED access parking – back school driveway (Ingerson Drive) entrance off Eaton St. NEAR BY parking lots -
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Go Griffins! UPCOMING SGI EVENTS 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 June 14: English Language Arts (AM) Living Environment (PM) June 15: Global History & Geography (AM) Physical Setting & Earth Science (PM) Physical Setting/Physics (PM)
came from Alden and close matches with Pioneer. At first singles for the entire season, sophomore Michael Spagnola compiled an 11-3 record, suffering his only losses to Alden standout Tim Tur and Eden’s Justin Bernard. Michael entered the ECIC tournament as a singles player, but was unfortunately unable to advance to further rounds suffering a loss to Hamburg’s Brian Beck. It is exciting to think of two more years with Michael on the team as his dedication and work ethic have clearly paid off with his recent success and improvements. Spending a majority of the season at second singles, senior Tanner Morlok was able to build an overall record of 11-3, losing only to Alden’s Nathan Lund, and Pioneer’s Trevor Jones. Tanner also participated in the ECIC tournament as a singles player, and faced a very tough challenge in a Williamsville North player who went on to take the match. The progress Tanner has made through his years on the team has been amazing to witness and the team wishes Tanner all the best in his future endeavors. Rounding out the starting singles players is senior Joshua Moscato. Josh built a record of 9-4 throughout the season, only losing to Alden’s Nate
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Lund, Alden’s Lucas Bush, and Pioneer’s Justin Smith. Josh took part in the ECIC tournament, along with Matt Sion as a doubles team, but bowed out after the first round to a strong Starpoint team that has performed well all season. Congratulations to Josh and best of luck to your future as well! Senior Tyler Neamon was able to build a 6-3 record until unforeseen conflicts forced him to miss the last handful of matches. The losses only came to Alden’s first doubles team and Pioneer’s first doubles team. Having taken a year off from tennis, the contributions he added to the team were great to have. His senior leadership was a compliment to Tanner and Josh. Best of Luck to Tyler in his future pursuits! Junior Matt Sion returned to the tennis team following a year of track and quickly jumped back into the swing of things. Matt earned a starting first doubles spot where he and Tyler Neamon developed a 6-3 record. Matt then finished the season with Grant Karb as his partner and finished overall with a 10-4 record adding only another loss to Eden’s first doubles team. Matt was a part of the doubles team with Josh Moscato that participated at ECIC’s. The team is very excited to see the continued growth and success Matt will have next season. 7th grader Grant Karb quickly became one of the more versatile athletes this season having to switch doubles partners multiple times, and also playing a match at 3rd singles. Grant’s overall record for the year was 7-4. He has great potential to succeed over the next five years. Fellow 7th grader Connor Hughey was teamed with Grant for much of the season and both found success and maturity within their game and made huge strides forward in their level of play. Connor stuck to second doubles for the season, playing with multiple
partners in Grant’s absence, and compiling a 7-4 record as well. One of the newcomers to the team, junior Wyatt Cudney brought positive vibes to the team that kept everyone relaxed and ready to play. Wyatt started the season as an exhibition player, but was able to move his way up to be a constant fixture and second doubles with Connor for the end of season stretch. Wyatt was able to go 6-2 at second doubles throughout the year. It is exciting to think of what one more year could bring for Wyatt out on the courts. 7th grader Scott Russell also took up a racket for the SGI Boys for the first time and made great improvement having a constant focus on understanding the rules, and strategy with how the game should be played. Scott ended up with a record of 1-1 at second doubles. Scott has many bright years ahead of him! Freshman Sean Lux joined the team for the first time as well. Sean played exhibition throughout the season but his improvement was noticed by all, and the team looks forward to his return. 7th grader Shawn Towsley, also a newcomer, played exhibition as Sean Lux’s doubles partner and his constant encouraging attitude on the courts was a great addition to our team this year.
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Dear Parents & Guardians of all SGI Football Players, Please take the time to come to this extremely important pre-‐season meeting at Papa Jake’s Saloon. Coach Valenti will discuss important changes for the upcoming season, and introduce his coaching staff. The strongest and most successful football programs have strong parental involvement and booster clubs. Our teams can only be successful with active parents and community support. Stay for a half hour or for the full 2 hours – but please plan to attend. Every parent with a young man in our school program from Modified through Varsity is a member of our booster club – The Springville Football Fanatics. • We will have detailed information about various aspects of the program, fundraising, spirit gear, and opportunities for volunteering. • Sign up to receive important communications regarding the season for Modified, JV, and Varsity. • Meet the coaches • Learn about clinics, summer workouts, and off-‐season expectations. The Football Fanatics will provide light snacks, pop, water, and coffee/tea. A cash bar is available. Sincerely, The Springville Football Fanatics & Coach Rob Valenti
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Jen’s Quill: Raccoons
Local raccoons are taking steroids. That’s the only logical explanation I can come up with for what I saw. Either that or they are being genetically engineered to bring fear and terror to me. What did I see? At first, I thought it was a bear, or a warlock, or something from Outer Space. To put it in fancy writing words, it turned out to be a flipping huge raccoon. It was the size of a 154-pound elephant…which is a very small elephant, but a very big raccoon. My son and I had ventured outdoors to blow bubbles in the unseasonably warm weather. I made bubble after bubble watching the delight on the face of this little cherub of mine as he clumsily ran after the bubbles to burst them. After some time we walked around the house towards the back yard. We were on a mission to find a ball to kick around, so tra la la tee da, we went a-skipping toward our destination. He was in front of me as we turned the corner. That’s when I saw it. The thing. The…raccoon. I froze. Run? Fight? Get a neighbor? Call animal control? Call NASA? Call the President? The Ghostbusters? I scooped up my son and continued to stand there wondering what I should do while gawking at the whale-sized rodent that was either napping or sleeping
forever in our yard. My father couldn’t bail me out this time since he and my mom were down in Georgia with my older brother and his family. Blast them for not making me an only child! Getting inside would be tricky as the thing was inches away from the only unlocked door. How I managed to waltz outside without noticing the 48-foot mound of raccoon in the first place is beyond me. Maybe he sauntered in stealthlike fashion after we were already out? Back to the task at hand… how to keep this creature from eating my baby. I’m serious, I cannot stress this enough… the thing was gargantuan.. If you’ve ever seen The Princess Bride, it was kind of the size of those weird creatures that bite the “as you wish” guy in the shoulder. Enormous. First step, see if it’s still alive. Should I throw something at it and see if it moves? Scream loudly at it and see if it moves? Run up and hit it with a shovel…and see if it moves? Basically, I wanted to be sure it didn’t move…without touching it, or it touching my son. In happy news, my son loves raccoons, so he wasn’t terrified. In unhappy news, my son loves raccoons. Another hurdle— stop my boy from cuddling with the creature. The fact that this raccoon had clearly eaten all the other raccoons didn’t seem to bother my boy. At a local restaurant near our home, there is a fake raccoon that pops out of a barrel, so my baby was overjoyed that a raccoon had visited us. He decided he was ready to bring the raccoon up to his bed and sleep with it forever. It was his friend. He wanted to take it with us on adventures and keep it forever.
One thing that saved us was our lovely helpful neighbor. He happened to be home and I took the opportunity to let him know how incapable I was of disposing of the hopefully deceased specimen. He took one look and agreed to help. Bringing over a shovel he ascertained that the raccoon had gone on to a better place. Now to handle my eager son, who thought he had just won a new pet and confidant. What can a mother do when her son insists in his own gesturing way that he’d be happy to have the thing snuggled in his arms for eternity? Simply tell him this: we mustn’t take up too much of this fine raccoon’s time. He had friends, after all, that would be coming to his aid soon enough. We would let him rest alone until that moment. I used this as a teaching moment. I told him he should never put steroids in his body… and that when he is older he can be the one to rescue me from future freakishly large creatures. He happily agreed, but he might have just thought we were going inside to have a snack. 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.
Do you need a night out? Are you sick of the rainy days? Kick off your summer at Springville Center for the Arts’ 8th Annual Gala and MiniGolf Tournament. This annual fundraising event is the perfect summer party. Start your evening out by coming to the tent at the front of the Center. There, you can either show your presale ticket or purchase a ticket at the door. Presale tickets are $20 and can be purchased from a Board member or staff person, over the phone by calling (716)592-9038, or online at Gala.SpringvilleArts.org. Tickets purchased at the door are $25 and kids 10 and under are free. With the purchase of a ticket, you get: one food ticket good at either food truck, unlimited refreshments including wine and beer from Hamburg Brewing Company, entertainment, and mini-golf. (We will be checking IDs at the door.) We hope you come hungry because there will be plenty to eat! Cruisin’ Crepes Food Truck will be returning to this year’s Gala as well as newcomer Whole Hog Food Truck. You can use your one food ticket at either location. Additional food tickets will be available for purchase. Get sweet or savory, authentic crepes at Cruisin’ Crepes, served up by Ed Gath. BBQ and American cuisine will be served at Whole Hog, the pink machine, helmed by Kathleen Haggerty. Try your hand at our ninehole mini-golf course. Each hole has been crafted by a local artist. The course will be set up outside the Center. Keep track of your score because the winner will be crowned the Coil-town Cup Champion at our award ceremony. Be sure to check out our
basket raffle and silent auction items. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Put a bid on a Lake Erie Sailboat Cruise, your own personal DJ, paintings, or homemade sausage. Submit your raffle tickets at a chance to win gift baskets and cards from Papa Jake’s, My Best Friend’s Closet, Homeware, Village Optical, and more! Our 50/50 Golf Ball Drop will be back again this year. Take a chance, you might win big! Complete your evening by attending the award ceremony and listening to the headlining music act, The Fredtown Stompers. The award ceremony, taking place at 8:15 p.m. on the main stage, is where we will acknowledge our Milky Award recipients, award the Coil-town Cup Trophy, and announce the winners of the Basket Raffle and Silent Auction. This year’s Milky Award recipients are Gerry Hashagen, Karyn Hanrahan, and our Thursday Morning Crew: Bill McGirr, Rich Myers, Jim Palys, Mark Stevens, Brian Schuster and Billy Huggins. Milky Awards are our way of saying “Thank you” to our hard working volunteers. The Fredtown Stompers will hit the main stage at 8:30 p.m., after the award ceremony.
Their Dixieland / Hot Jazz feel will sure get your feet moving. This lively group that plays old school jazz charts from the 1910-1930s, old classics, and nontraditional modern staples, were the winners of JazzBuffalo’s 2016 Best Performance (at the Lewiston Jazz Fest). We also have La Marimba and Ragweed playing during the beginning of the event. La Marimba, featuring Tiffany Nicely, Gabriel Gutierrez, and Jamie Sunshine, is an original take on traditional music from Mexico and Central America... sweet tunes and dancing grooves mingle with inspired improvisation. Come hear why the marimba is known as “the wood that sings!” Ragweed, will bring you sounds from a hammer dulcimer, double bass, and mandolin. This local trio will bring you folk songs with a bluegrass feel. The Gala and Mini-Golf Tournament will be taking place at Springville Center for the Arts located at 37 N Buffalo Street, Springville, NY. The event starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. For tickets, information about the event, or to become a sponsor, call (716)592-9038 or visit Gala.SpringvilleArts.org. You deserve a night out!
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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. If you’re dreaming of a weekly trail run, join the fun at 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 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. 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. 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. There are plenty more to choose from! Here is a sampling: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. Run The ‘Burg For Autism, Hamburg — J.P. Fitzgerald’s, 4236 Clark Street, Hamburg, NY 14075. USATF certified 5K, winds through the streets of the Village of Hamburg. Free dry-fit style race shirt to first 1500 registrants. Free event parking at Erie County Fairgrounds, Clark Street entrance. Post-race party at JP Fitzgerald’s with beer, drinks, live music bc by Five To One and a supervised kid’s zone. Food available for purchase. www.runtheburg.org. Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m., Susan G. Komen WNY Race For The Cure 5K, Buffalo— Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St, Buffalo NY 14203. Race day registration opens at 7 a.m. at Buffalo RiverWorks. www.komenwny.org.
Sunday, June 11, 10:30 a.m., Erie County 4-H 5K Run/Walk 5K, Como Park, Lancaster. Organized by and for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County 4-H. Annual Chicken-Que from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or until sold out) with drive through available. Walk will be 1 mile, Run will be 3.1 miles. www.erie.cce. cornell.edu. Thursday, Jun 15, 6:30 p.m., Knox Farm Trail Run, 5K or 10K, East Aurora, Knox Farm State Park. Buffalo Orienteering Club presents the Knox Park5K or 10K Trail Run. $10 fee. Single loop dirt trail. Pizza and beverages at the post race. www.buffaloorienteering.org. Thursday, Jun 15, 6:45 p.m., Buffalo J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, Delaware Park, Buffalo. Race start is Amherst St between Colvin Nottingham Terr. You must register in advance as part of a corporate team before or on June 7 - see website for details. Huge tent party. Largest participatory event in the region - over 10,000 runners expected. www.jpmorganchasecc.com. Saturday, Jun 17, 9 a.m., Muddy Buffalo Obstacle Course Run. Fun and challenging 10k and 5K obstacle course races in the hills of Buffalo Ski Club. The 10k course will offer approximately 30 natural and man made obstacles. The 5K has 15 obstacles. Elite, Competitive, and Open divisions. Enter as team(select OPEN) or individual. Waves start at 9 a.m. www.runsignup. com/Race/NY/Colden/ MUDDYBUFFALO. Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m., Trooper Brinkerhoff 5K, Boston, Boston Town Park, NY. Packet pickup on Friday, June 16th. Day-of-race registration and chip pick-up begins at 8 a.m. Kid’s Run starts at 9:30 a.m, races/walk at 10 a.m. and post race events to follow: food, drink, music, prizes and beer. www.trooperbrinkerhoff. com. Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m., Boys on the Right Track Spring 5k Run/Walk Celebrating the Legacy of Joshua Kuebler 5K, Hamburg. Beach to beach certified 5K. Post race party at Hamburg Beach. This year’s run is in honor of Joshua Kuebler, a local boy whose life was tragically cut short in a hiking accident. Benefitting the Frontier HS Black and Blue Booster Club and its efforts to build a new sports complex at the High School. www. boysontherighttrack.com. Sunday, June 18, 9 a.m. , Father’s Day 5K, Delaware Park, Buffalo NY. It’s a race! It’s a Pancake breakfast! It’s a Family event. Registration at 7:30 a.m., race at 9
a.m., Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m. www. eclipsemultisport.com. Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m., 50 Yard Finish 5K 5K, Kids 1-Mile Run, New Era Field (Home of the Buffalo Bills), 1 Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. with a children’s fun mile to follow. The finish will be displayed on the stadium’s HD videoboard as the runners cross the 50 yard line on the home turf of the Buffalo Bills. Postrace party on the field. The first 1200 participants will receive a race shirt and a special memento from the race. www.runsignup. com. 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, 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.
facebook.com/springvilletimes On May 25, the Concord Senior Center had their Memorial Dinner for Veterans and families. There was the dedication of the Centers flag, donated by Senator Patrick Gallivan. His representative Eileen Hopkins passed it to the Boy Scouts for raising of the flag. It was a great turnout -with all the Concord councilmen attending the event. William Miller & Chuck Vredenburg were also honored for their service in World War II.
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ASP Outdoor Adventure Series Begins June 7 Want to learn how to Geocache, backpack, kayak, paddle board, fly fish or mountain bike? Allegany State Park is offering informative, hands- on FREE clinics. Join us the first Wednesday of every month as various outdoor enthusiasts share their knowledge and passion of their favorite activity. Series will be held at the new Quaker Bath House or the Summit Warming Hut, depending on the activity. With miles of trails, serene lakes, and natural beauty everywhere it is hard not to find an activity to enjoy. The Outdoor Adventure Series is a great way to learn about fun activities to do in Allegany State Park- Western New York’s Playground. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Quaker Bathhouse Kayaking – Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, PA will discuss the different kinds of kayaks available, safety equipment and then have an opportunity to try some of their demo kayaks. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 – 6 to 8 p.m. – Quaker Bathhouse Fly-fishing and Paddle Boarding – Adventure Bound Onthefly from Ellicottville, NY will talk about fly fishing from 6-7pm and then talk about paddle boarding from
7-8pm. Demo equipment will be provided. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Quaker Bathhouse Kayaking - Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, PA will discuss the different kinds of kayaks available, safety equipment and then have an opportunity to try some of their demo kayaks. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Mountain Biking – Just Riding Along from Bradford, PA will discuss some of the best things to get for your mountain bike. Make sure you bring your bike because they will then do a short ride on the Art Roscoe Mountain Bike Trail. Wednesday, September 6, 2017- 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Backcountry Camping – Park Staff will have an in-depth talk on things you need to bring on a backcountry camping trip, how to make your backpack light and what should be in the kid’s backpacks. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Summit Warming Hut Nature Photography –Park Staff will discuss nature photography, different types of camera’s and basic
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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! Toddler Time: The next session of Toddler Time begins June 9 and continues through June 30. Picture books, rhymes, finger plays, music, sensory play, simple crafts and snacks. Ages 18 months-3 years, please call the library to register 716-532-5129. Friends of the Library Meeting: Saturday, June 10 at 10am. Book to Screen Club: Tuesday June 13 from 530-730. Please call or stop in to get the name of the book/movie and to sign up. I Love Dad Story Time: Thursday, June 15 at 5pm. Come read stories all about dads! Make crafts for your amazing dads! Special refreshments offered as well! Open to all ages. Please contact the library to sign up! Music in the Library Concert Series: Join us at 7pm on Friday June 16 for Paul Zittel and Pure Country. Quilt Show: All day Friday June 16 and all day Saturday June 17. Hot Dog Roast: Saturday, June 17 from 11am until it’s sold out, sponsored by Legislator John Mills. Llama Llama Red Pajama: Come and enjoy a reading of this (Llama, llama red pajama!) story and other great stories about Llamas! In addition, enjoy a short presentation about llamas. Learn about how they are used and how to take care of a llama. We will also have a llama friend here for you to pet. Sue from The Critter Ranch will be here to answer your llama questions! All are welcome. Sign up is appreciated! 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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I would like to thank everyone that helped with our dedication of our flag at the Concord Senior Center on May 25. We had a few glitches, but everything worked out. Thank you to Senator Gallivan for donating the flag -to Eileen Hopkins for being his representative-to the Boy Scouts that did the color guardto Tom-a Vietnam Veteran that gave us our blessings. Also to anyone that came to our dinner. Special THANKS go out to all that helped me-I couldn’t have done it without you. SPECIAL thanks to Linda K. without your guidance I wouldn’t have known what to do. Most of all special THANK YOU goes out to all the VETERANS that attended. AGAIN, THANK YOU. Eleanor Eschborn, Concord Senior Center Director
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Agriculture Festival. The founders, Harlan Kester and Rick Manzone, started with $70 of seed money given by Tops and old time fun was had. Wheelbarrow races, sack races and ice cream eating was on the agenda. In the first year, the festival made close to $1,000 and the money was given to the League for the Handicapped, which today is the Children’s League. The next year, Tops gave another $70 and the festival became annual. Amazingly, the festival grew in the early 1990s. It was the largest event in the local area. The parade had its greatest Grand Marshall of the parade in 1993: Howdy Doody. The story of how Howdy became the Grand Marshall begins in 1907. In that year, The Salem Lutheran Church installed the Rev. Gotthold Keuhn, who received his call to come to Springville while ministering in St. Johnsburg in Niagara County. At the time, the Salem Lutheran Church and the Morton’s Corner’s Lutheran Church shared pastors. The church, when Rev. Keuhn was pastoring, was on the corner of Spring Street and Maple Avenue, with parsonage next door at 38 Spring Street. The highlights of Rev. Keuhn’s tenure as a minister in Springville would be adding a cross and candles to the altar, putting an addition on the parsonage and dealing with the rise of anti-German sentiment in the United States at the outbreak of World War I. This led to Rev. Keuhn to have English service every other week and provide two confirmation classes, one in English and one in German. Like most Lutheran ministers at the time, Rev. Keuhn and his wife had a large family and raised them here in Springville. Here is the beginning of the connection to Howdy Doody. Rev. Keuhn’s oldest daughter, Emma, left Springville and married Emil Schmidt. In 1917, they had a son named Robert Emil Schmidt and raised him on Roeher Street in Buffalo. Robert graduated from Masten Park High School in Buffalo and then began a radio career at WGR, WKBW and WBEN with Clint Buehlman. It was his radio career and another war that forced Robert Emil Schmidt to change his name to Buffalo Bob Smith. Before his grandfather retired from Salem Church in 1927, his grandson, Buffalo Bob Smith, spent a lot of his early childhood in Springville. Buffalo Bob left Buffalo for a job at a radio station in New York City that eventually
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The Rev Gotthold Keuhn, grandfather of Buffalo Bob Smith served as Salem Lutheran pastor for twenty years. He also began English service in Salem Lutheran Church.
led to a television show called The Howdy Doody Show. The show was the first television show designed for children and ran on national television from 1947-1960. After moving to Florida for a while, Buffalo Bob settled in Henderson, NC. Still having fame, he made several guest appearances over the years in television and in the movies. It was in North Carolina that a chance meeting at a Pro-Am golf tournament in 1992 that would rekindle Buffalo Bob’s interest in Springville. While waiting at the tee, he was asked by Bill and June Lowe, “Do you remember Springville?” He made an animated response, “I sure do! My grandfather had the church on the corner of Spring and Maple, the canning factory was across the street. I remember Malloch’s ice cream place on the corner of Main and Franklin Street.” Furthering his enthusiasm for Springville, Buffalo Bob asked if Petersen’s Pond was still there. The Lowe’s responded that the pond was still there but that there was no swimming.” Smith asked why. It was explained that we had a community pool now and that swimming there would be hazardous today. From that, Smith recounted that one of Rev. Keuhn’s other daughters, Lillian, had married Walter Petersen. As Mrs. Lowe reported, Howdy Doody was on the back of the golf cart. Having sparked interest in Springville for Buffalo Bob Smith in the fall of 1992, it was no surprise that he accepted the offer to be the Grand Marshall for the 1993 Springville Dairy Festival. It was the first time Howdy Doody had been to Springville. Springville was very lucky to have had the chance meeting and then have Buffalo Bob come to Springville. A few years later, in 1998, Buffalo Bob died.
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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
Pool Hours (Open Swim)
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*
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
Spray Park
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 Dates: Spray Park Opening June 17th, 7 days/week Hours: 11am-7pm Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Fee: FREE Contact: 289-6364
Soccer Camp
Adult Aqua Zumba
Volleyball Camp
Location: SYI Outdoor Pool Facility Dates: Friday’s starting July7th Time: 10-11am $25 Contact: 704-3964 zumbashelly@yahoo.com
Location: Middle School Soccer Field Dates: July 31st – Aug 4th (Mon-Fri) Time: 10-Noon Ages: 8 + Fee: $25 Contact: 289-6364
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 *
Erie Co. Festivals Continued from front page
of the annually-anticipated festivals coming up each weekend! In addition to this weekend’s Dairy/Ag Festival in Springville (check out the article on page 1), there are others to keep you busy all month long. “Become Greek for a day” at the Buffalo Greekfest from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. The festival takes place at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Buffalo at 146 West Utica Street, and admission is just $2 (free for children under age 12). Highlights include delicious Greek cuisine, live Greek music all day long and Greek folk dancing, featuring dancers from Greece. Visitors can enjoy imported foods, baked goods, gifts and art from Greece or inspired by Greek culture. Learn more about Greek culture and heritage through various displays and exhibits. Visitors can even experience Greek heritage in Buffalo through one of the church tours that will be given throughout the weekend; the historic Greek Orthodox Church was completed in 1906 and is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. Visit buffalogreekfest.org or call (716)882-9485 to learn more. Enjoy the 60th Annual Allentown Art Festival throughout the weekend of Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo. Each year, thousands of art patrons visit this unique festival, which features the work of over 400 juried exhibitors. Since 1958, artists and crafters have been exhibiting their work in a variety of mediums including clay, photography, sculpture, glass, acrylic, oil
painting, drawings, graphics, mixed media, jewelry and more. Exhibitors include local artists, as well as artists from all over the country including California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. If you are searching for that one-of-a-kind piece for a gift or for yourself, you’re sure to find so much at this inspiring festival. Bring your appetite, as there are almost 40 delicious food vendors serving everything from pulled pork to fried ravioli to Hawaiian shaved ice. Visit allentownartfestival.com for a festival guide and map and a complete listing of artists with links to their websites. The following weekend, June 17 and 18 is the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, the third largest Juneteenth celebration in the world. Juneteenth, otherwise known as Freedom Day, commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery through President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 1976, the city of Buffalo first celebrated this important day along Jefferson Avenue, where artists, crafters, and ethnic food vendors set up for the weekend. After several years, the festival outgrew this location and is now held in
Martin Luther King Jr. Park at the intersection of Best Street and Fillmore Avenue. The festival’s mission is to “actively preserve and promote the broad spectrum of the African American heritage through educational and cultural activities that will benefit the community as a whole.” To achieve this, the festival features Underground Railroad tours, children’s activities, African dance and drum lessons and various activities at the heritage tent. Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of vendors, an antique car show, the family photo booth and the popular basketball showcase! The festival kicks off at 11:00 a.m. on June 17 with the annual parade that begins at Genesee Street and ends at the park. Visit www.juneteenthofbuffalo.com for a complete schedule and photo gallery.
It’s Back!
Springville Dairy Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, June 3, 11:30 am 84 East Main Street (on the corner of Franklin Street)