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Cycling Weekend & Outdoor Expo Enjoy the Great Outdoors in EVL
June 3-5 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley June 3-5 Dairy/Ag Fest Springville
Two major outdoor events are on tap for this first weekend of June in Ellicottville. One is Holiday Valley Cycling Weekend – a three-day guided ride for experienced cyclists. The other is the brand new “Ellicottville Outdoor Expo,” brought to you by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. Cycling Weekend, which runs Friday through Sunday, starts with a 20-mile ride on Friday followed by an evening gathering. Saturday starts with an educational clinic and a 40- to 50-mile morning ride with lunch back at Holiday Valley. Cocktails and dinner will be served on the Overlook Terrace. Sunday’s 80-mile ride is the longest, most challenging and most scenic as it winds through the heart of Amish country. Snacks, a sag wagon and a box lunch are included. Interested in riding? There’s still space available! Visit www.holidayvalley.com. Cyclists, their families, other weekend visitors and locals alike will love the opportunity to celebrate all things outdoors on Saturday and Sunday all over town during the two-day Expo. This new event features everything from outdoor yoga, horseback riding and fly fishing clinics to stand-up paddleboard demonstrations, mountain bike clinics, birds of prey shows and so much more. Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park, including the
June 3-5 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage June 4-5 Ellicottville Outdoor Expo June 18 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley
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Non-Stop Fun June 18
Mudslide & Paddlefest
By Alicia Dziak
This is no time of year to sit inside, especially if you live anywhere near Ellicottville. Coming up in a couple short weeks is an action-packed Saturday (June 18) you won’t want to miss. Are you ready for the most fun race you’ll run this year? The Holiday Valley Mudslide is ready for you! Join other
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mud-minded racers for this fifth annual obstacle run on the slopes of Holiday Valley. Eleven super-fun, not-scary, sure-to-get-you-dirty obstacles await. Crawl over “lily pads” in Spruce Lake, find your way through the over/under logs, splash around in mud puddles and slog as fast as you can through the rest of the mucky course. Runners can choose
from the 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile races, both ending with the famous mudslide down the base of Yodeler. According to Jane Eshbaugh, Holiday Valley’s marketing director, Mudslide veterans will see some new elements this year. “We’re going to put the Outpost building near the Training Center and fill it with foam,” she said. “We’re adding a hand-over-hand ladder over a mud pit and a few other … surprises … are in the works.” The event will start with waves of 100 people per wave, at 10 a.m. from Spruce Lake, beginning with the long course runners. (A ride to the start See Mudslide & Paddlefest page 7
Java Bay Café Opens
As of June 1, Stephen Lee has opened Java Bay Café as a local, family-run business, in the former Coffee Culture location at 38 Washington Street in Ellicottville. Java Bay Café will offer several new menu items, including new coffee flavors, iced drinks and smoothies, hearty sandwiches and various $5 specials. Lee said, “Same place, same great people!” Be sure to pick up next week’s Ellicottville Times for the full story and photos.
June 18 Randolph Arts & Crafts Festival June 18-19 Raccoon Rally Allegany State Park June 30-July 3 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo July 1-3 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley
Cattco Fairgrounds Ready for Relay for Life
By Mary Heyl
On Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., hundreds of
individuals will gather together for our area’s Relay for Life, an annual global fundraising event for the American Cancer Society (ACS). This year, the Relay for Life event has moved from Ellicottville Central School to the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley, and it promises to be a bigger event than ever. Relay for Life of the
Fairgrounds will be able to include even more participants who look forward to this important event every year. Participating communities now include Cattaraugus, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Gowanda, Little Valley, Perrysburg, Randolph, Salamanca, Springville, West Valley, and every community in between.
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Springville Dairy Fest Get Moooooving to Springville for Dairy Fest June 3-5 By Alicia Dziak
The 28th annual WNY Dairy/Ag Fest is here and better than ever! Join hundreds of festival-goers for a weekend of good, old-fashioned, familyfriendly fun in the village of Springville, June 3-5. This year’s festival boasts a theme of “Old Farm Path.” With old favorites such as the parade, the petting zoo and live music, combined with new components like a Civil War Encampment and a bigger selection of rides, the Dairy Fest is a great way to spend the first weekend in June. Not sure where to start? How about with Friday’s festivities? Springville Griffith Institute (SGI) high school students are invited to take part in the annual “Drive Your Tractor to
High School” Day. If you drive by the school during the day, you’ll get a glimpse of them lined up on the lawn. Special events for the Children’s League happen on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. And then, from 5 to 11 p.m., enjoy amusement rides and food vendors on the lawn behind the high school. Also, be sure to head to the music tent for live entertainment starting at 5 p.m. On Saturday, June 4, the Dairy Fest starts at 9 a.m. when
the school grounds re-open for the day. All day until 6 p.m., be sure to check out the Farm Tent, featuring kids’ farm activities, name the calf and goat contests, a most creative farm decorations competition, Mike Randall and his Puppet Friends at noon and 2 p.m., and numerous farm and local organizations’ booths. Don’t miss the huge 90-minute parade starting at 10 a.m. (Parade route goes from the Middle School, down See story page 4
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Relay for Life Continued from front page
Relay begins at the fairgrounds at 11 a.m. with the Opening Ceremony that kicks off a full day of activities. Although participants walk throughout the day, some laps are designated for those who have been affected by cancer directly or indirectly, such as the Survivor’s Lap and the Caregiver’s Lap. Toward the end of the night, a Luminaria Ceremony honors loved ones lost to cancer and those currently battling the disease. The public is invited to stop
by Relay to participate in the on-site fundraising activities and barbecues that will help raise money for the ACS. To date, the fourteen teams and 87 participants of Relay for Life of the Fairgrounds have raised almost $20,000 through various fundraisers this spring, including a Cabin Fever dance, Boot Drive, and a Cruise Against Cancer Car and Craft Show. Even if you aren’t able to attend the event, donations can be made online at www.relayforlife.org/
TheFairgroundsNY. There’s still time to sign up your team for Relay for Life! Contact Heather Morris, Community Manager of Relay for Life for both Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties at (716) 397-8614 or heather. morris@cancer.org. For upto-date information about the progress of Relay for Life of the Fairgrounds, check out their Facebook page or visit www.relayforlife.org/ TheFairgroundsNY.
By Caitlin Croft
This spring, the Winery of Ellicottville debuted a new design for their wine labels, just in time for the bustling wedding season. Since opening in 2010, the winery has expanded its selection to ten reds, nine whites and four dessert wines. Their most popular Snow Fox recently won a Silver medal at the New York Wine and Food Classic in 2014. It is described as “a crisp, extra sweet white wine that showcases a touch of fruitiness which perfectly quenches your thirst as the dog days of summer approach.� The Winery is run by Dominic and Linda Spicola,
their daughter Beth Sheehy and her husband Sam. Dominic and Sam are the wine makers. To keep up with their ever-growing business, they decided it was time for their wine “to get an updated look that was more appealing and eye catching,â€? said Beth Sheehy. “We want our wine to stand out on the shelf.â€? Last year they asked their graphic designer Leo Bauerlein to start working on the new concept. Their aim was for the new look to capture everything they cherish about Ellicottville and why they chose this quaint ski town as the headquarters for their Winery. “We love the atmosphere here and the sense of community,â€? Sheehy said. “The idea of being in a small town yet meeting new people on a daily basis was very intriguing and only continues to be. The ďŹ nal design we decided on is much more modern and appeals to a much larger market. Leo did a fantastic job of upgrading the style and feel of the labels!â€?
Sheehy says. On any given day you can walk into the store and ďŹ nd Dominic telling stories about how he found his passion for wine or his opinion on the newest ideas and technology in wine making. There are wine tastings and tours all day, every day with no reservations needed. The Winery provides three types of tastings: a Traditional Tasting of six wines for $5; a Chocolate Pairing for $8; and the Tour and Taste for $10. Sheehy advises that if you have a large party, it would be helpful to call ahead. If you’d like to have a more tailored experience, call the winery and they will accommodate to the best of their ability. Aside from their many wines, you can ďŹ nd anything and everything wine in their gift boutique, including coasters, bottle openers, wine racks, clothing, decanters, wine stoppers, and more, making it easy to ďŹ nd something unique for the wine lover in your life. On your next trip to Ellicottville, make the winery a stop and check out the new look of their locally crafted wines. For more information, visit www.wineryofellicottville. com or call (716) 699-1055.
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Tuscan Moon Aug. 27
Mark your calendars for Tuscan Moon – A Tribute to Michael Kerns, coming Saturday, August 27 at 6 p.m. to John Harvard’s Cabana Bar and Pool Complex at Holiday Valley. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, this is the “must attend” party of the year. When you arrive, you’re greeted with great hors d’ oeuvres from John Harvard’s, served by volunteer students from ECS. Before and during dinner, you’ll be entertained
by Michael Nugent. A very special guest is also expected! The event features an expansive array of entrees, provided by the best restaurants in the area. Supported by both Sysco and US Foods, the local chefs will be trying to impress you with their signature dish served at their individual stations. This year’s Italian theme menu includes a great Antipasta table from Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant, a seafood medley from John Harvard’s and seafood lasagna
from Myer’s, to name just a few of the 14 stations you will enjoy. Eat as much as you like, but save room for the dessert table where Watson’s Chocolates surround the extra special cakes, cookies and tarts created by chef Tom Kneeland. Everyone loves the extensive silent auction, as there is always a great bargain to be had. The live auction features rare wine, Sabres tickets, Bills tickets, Cutco Knives and many more bargains. Beyond the food and the company, this annual fundraiser supports the many local projects and individuals in need support through Family Support for Ellicottville. Your ticket donation is even tax deductible. Tickets are $65 and will be available at the Chamber, EVL Spirits, The Gin Mill & Katy’s, or you can order by phone by calling Kegs at 699-8758.
EVL Native Al Dunkleman Releases Third CD
Al Dunkleman’s newest CD, his third, traces much of the cultural and historical landscape of Cleveland County, NC (located between Charlotte and Asheville). The 16 tracks include 11 original works, as well as covers of songs by county natives and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson. The musical journey will take you through Revolutionary times, introduce you to several of the county’s favorite locales and provide a glimpse into some of the tragedies that stay with communities long after they occur. The songs are delivered in a tight and engaging format, with lyrics that are heartfelt. Dunkleman and his band, Natural Blend, includes his wife Karen Dunkleman on upright bass, Randy Saxon on banjo, mandolin and electric guitar, and David Rhyne on percussion. Also featured on the project is guest artist Darin Aldridge. Dunkleman describes the group’s musical style as “full-bodied organic Americana infused with hints of folk, bluegrass and oldschool country.”
Dunkleman, who grew up in Ellicottville in a family with 10 kids, was always appreciative of music, but was really smitten with “old-time” music in his teens and later, during a visit to the Boone area of NC, decided he would move there. At age 21, he pursued a series of odd jobs and continued both his formal and musical education. For the past 14 years, he has taught sociology at Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC, while enjoying playing music with his friends. His two previous CDs were “Take the Road Less Traveled,” in 2007 and “When We Were Young,” in 2011. “Welcome to Cleveland County” is available for purchase at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon and other outlets. Visit www.aldunkleman.com.
By Kim Duke, NETA & AAFA Certified Trainer
For the past several decades, traditional core training has included exercises such as situps, back extensions and twists. However, in recent years, isometric core exercise might be a better way to develop core strength and stiffness. Core stiffness is vital for athletes and non-athletes alike, because it strengthens muscles, improves muscular
endurance, reduces low back pain and boosts performance. Greater core stiffness transfers strength and speed to the limbs, increases the load-bearing capacity of the spine and protects internal organs during movements. A landmark study by Benjamin Lee and Stuart McGill in 2015, and published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, showed that isometric exercises for the core resulted in greater core stiffness than performing whole-body exercises that were formerly the go-to for building a strong core. Some of the isometric core exercises for all individuals desiring a stiffer core include planks, bird dogs, side-bridges, stir-the-pot using a Swiss ball, carry exercises, inverted rows and cable wood chops. For the competitive athlete, there are dynamic core exercises, such as curl-ups,
supermans, lateral medicine ball throws and rotational medicine ball throws, just to name a few. And, for what it’s worth, the old advice of “suck in your gut and stand up straight,” is also sound and proven to be an isometric way of keeping your core strong. Just don’t hold your breathe while doing it, or for that matter, while doing any core exercise. None of this means that if you are doing whole-body dynamic exercises that you are wasting your time or not building a stronger core and body. All this study suggests is that isometric exercises build better stiffness. So, continue to train, and to train smart. Never hesitate to ask a professional for help with form and function. There is no “dumb question” in the fitness industry that is constantly evolving.
Celebration of Life for Patti Perks Sunday, June 12 On Sunday, June 12, 2016, our family will host a “Celebration of Life” event in memory of our beloved Patti Perks, who succumbed to cancer just a few short months ago. This event, which will take place at the American Legion Post 659 in Ellicottville, NY, will be a wonderful way for all of us to remember Patti and say our final goodbyes, surrounded by family, friends, and members of the communities in which she grew up. It will be the kind of day that Patti would surely have enjoyed the most - a cookout/barbecue with good food, live music, friendly horseshoes and great company. It will be a day to share stories and celebrate the life she lived and all that she loved. This event will also act as a fundraiser to help alleviate any remaining expenses related to Patti’s death. We have also chosen to honor Patti’s love of gardening and the outdoors by donating a portion of the proceeds to the Ellicottville Nannen Arboretum. We are so thankful for all the support we’ve received for the event so far. A huge thanks to our friends in the restaurant business who have offered to donate food: Dom’s Butcher Block, Slopeside BBQ, Carson’s Ashford House, desserts by Tom Kneeland, plus Sheila Button who is donating her time to put together the rest of the fixin’s fit for a perfect summertime cookout. Many retailers and individuals in the area have also provided us with items and gift certificates for the basket raffles. There are a lot of really great prizes, and we can’t thank each of you enough for your contribution: A Touch of Ellicottville, Adventure Bound, Alexandra, Cadillac Jack’s, Carmike Theatre, Cattaraugus County IDA, The City Garage, Daff, Designs by Corine Clouse, Lynn Dubey, E-Ville Spirits, The Edge Hair Salon, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Ellicottville Stained Glass, Gado Gado, Holiday Valley, John Harvard’s, Jonny Barber Shop, Kazoo II, Mager Mountain Alpacas, Mansfield Arms & Ammo, Martens Cleaning Service, Movie World, The Palmatiers, Ponderosa of Olean, Pure Romance (Nikki Himes), The Purple Doorknob, Rae’s Creations (Sara Nuszkowski), Raine Design Jewelry, Greg Spako, 31 by Joan Haynes, Tips Up Café, Winery of Ellicottville, and Zumba with Sam Nelson … donations are still coming in! We are blessed to live in such a caring and generous community. June 12th’s “Celebration of Life” invites everyone to come out and enjoy the day, which happens to be the day before Patti’s birthday. Admission to the event is a $10 donation (kids 5 and under are free). We encourage you to pre-purchase your ticket so that we can get a better idea of how much food we’ll need to order. Tickets are available at Katy’s Cafe and Madigan’s in Ellicottville, and through Chris & Brenda Perks, Kathy Elser, and Alison Neal. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, search the event on Facebook: Celebration of Life: Patti Perks. - The Family of Patti Perks
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Newman Street to Main to Buffalo Street and ends at the High School.) Watch marching bands, huge floats, fire trucks and more pass on by. The amusement rides are back on starting at 11 a.m. From noon to 6 p.m., check out the Classic Car Show, sponsored by Emerling Ford, in the circle behind the high school. The Buffalo and Erie County Library’s all-new Bookmobile will be parked near the Farm Tent in the afternoon. It’s a new WiFi equipped Bookmobile designed to bring books, eBooks, and fun reading services to the public. The “Past, Present, Future” farm equipment show, will be on display from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring antique and new farm equipment on display at the back driveway, across from the fenced in track. Inside the track field fence, check out the barnyard animal petting zoo, featuring 32 animals, including a camel! Pony rides will also be available, as well as Bossie Bingo, pedal tractor races on the track and “Dairy Dash” running races. Get in some retail therapy at the huge arts and crafts show
behind the high school. How about some food contests? At 1:30 p.m., join the ice cream eating contest in front of the FFA food stand. At 2 p.m., take part in a pizza eating contest, sponsored by Salvatore’s Pizza, and at 4 p.m., a pie baking contest will take place. A little education, anyone? Take a 90-minute historic trolley tour, leaving at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and see more than 60 historic sites in Springville. Pick up and return is near the high school’s back circle. At 1 and 3 p.m., take a Farm Bus Tour to Blesy’s Dairy Farm (see robotic milkers and lots of farm animals), Wendel’s Maple Farm and Jake’s multiple greenhouses. Be sure to check out the Civil War Encampment on Eaton Street. Along Dowd Road (across from the Springville Elementary School on North St.), take part in the 10th Annual Horseshoe Tournament, sponsored by Concord Horseshoe Pitching Association.
The Music Tent will feature live entertainment from noon on, capped off by fireworks starting at 10:30 p.m. The festival weekend continues on Sunday, June 5. Rides will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Historic tours run at noon and 2 p.m. Also at 2 p.m., try your luck at the Bed Races, where three people push one person in a bed. The younger set is invited to take part in Pedal Tractor Races, with prizes for the winners. Guests can enjoy the animal area, farm tent, arts and crafts show, food vendors, live music and many of the same attractions from Saturday. Spend an hour, a day or the whole weekend at Springville’s Dairy Fest and you won’t be disappointed. Eat to your heart’s content, learn something new and make some memories! See the complete schedule of events at www.wnydairyagfest. com.
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August 19 Annual Beach Party – Red House Beach Area
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September 26 National Public Lands Day (Red House Area)
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Volunteers Needed for Water Chestnut Removal at Audubon
“It hasn’t gone away yet, so we’re starting even earlier this year to attack the European Water Chestnut that’s invading our waterways,” said Audubon Nature Center president Ruth Lundin. “We simply must control this infestation to keep it from spreading to other lakes and waterways in the region, including Conewango Creek and Chautauqua Lake.” Lundin announced that Brandon McElrath is leading the fight against this invasive species that began three
summers ago. A Bemus Point resident, McElrath is a recent graduate of Champlain College with a degree in Environmental Policy. As the pulls start on June 1, volunteers are needed right away, and McElrath is looking for all the help he can get. Equipment is needed as well, specifically the donation or loan of both kayaks and chest waders. Water Chestnut floats on the water with a single root to the
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bottom. If left alone, plants grow to cover an entire water body so densely that nothing can easily navigate through them, reducing the light to the bottom and significantly impacting populations of other plants and animals in the pond. Much of the Nature Center’s 600-acre wetland preserve is covered by a series of ponds, so there is plenty of opportunity for the Water Chestnut to take root. To volunteer, get answers to your questions, or learn more, call (716) 569-2345 during business hours, email waterchestnut@ jamestownauduon.org, or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org and click on “Water Chestnut.” Service clubs, church groups, Scouts, families and individuals are invited to choose times when they can volunteer. Individuals who can bring kayaks, canoes, or chest waders should mention this when signing up.
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Donations Needed for Ellicottville Community Garden
In the summer of 2015, Katie Benatovich coordinated a team of students to grow fresh vegetables to give to the local food pantry. Katrina DeChane, Brooke Butler, Courtney Venturin, Oliva Knab, Sarah Weber and Lita Conklin dedicated many hours outside of school and during their summer vacation. Everyone worked under the tutelage of Pat Kerl, who is a Master Gardener, to develop the Ellicottville’s Community Garden, located at the United Church on Elizabeth Street. The ground was prepared in April and three new raised beds were made, courtesy of local businessmen Paul Timkey and Michael Stang. Aged manure was donated by Annie Widger
and her husband, which enhanced the soil with all the nutrients the vegetables would need at the start of our garden. Norman Lacy and Cathy Lacy donated manure and straw at the end to prepare the bed for winter. The Ellicottville Rotary Foundation for Youth donated marigold flowers, which act as a natural pesticide. Kerl also donated tomato plants, broccoli plants, seeds and lent us her gardening tools. Just after Memorial Day in May, everything was planted and then a team, including Annette Auteri, helped to water the beds. ,Susan Avery from Southern Tier West helped plant, weed and showed the group how to make pea tee pees.
The students enjoyed a special lunch and received certificates of recognition for their outstanding community service. The 2016 team is growing and they will be planting on Friday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. They have an assortment of seeds for carrots, lettuce and spinach, but are asking for the following donations: 12 tomato plants, eight broccoli plants, six celery plants, four cucumber plants, 12 marigold plants, 10 pairs gardening gloves, 10 trowels, one wheelbarrow, two basil plants, two cilantro plants, one shovel, one rake and 10 small forks. Please drop off any donations on Friday, June 10 to the United Church on Elizabeth Street. Thank you for your support!
Head to Allegany State Park this weekend for he 58th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, June 3-5, and learn about all things nature all weekend long. Sponsored by Buffalo Audubon, Jamestown Audubon, Presque Isle Audubon, and Burroughs Nature Club, the pilgrimage is a weekend full of nature workshops, guided hikes and so much more, based at Camp Allegany on the Red House side of the park. In the evenings, you might attend a presentation under the big tent in the company of hundreds of attendees. Other times of the day — from early morning to late at night— you
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choose from dozens of smallgroup programs. You might sit and talk, or take a hike. Nature topics include trees, flowers, ferns, insects, birds, salamanders, reptiles, tracks and signs, mammals, geology, astronomy, ecology, and more. You might also find a class
in yoga, paper-making or photography. What better way to enjoy ASP than a weekend full of informal field trips, including birding, wildflowers,pond life, mammals, butterflies, fungi, family nature walks, evening tent programs on Friday and Saturday, owl prowls, star gazing, early morning bird walks, bird banding demonstrations and much more?! Don’t miss this actionpacked weekend that comes only once a year. Deciding to come last minute? No problem! Walk-in registration available on any of the days of the event. It is $25 for the day for adults, just $2.50 for kids 5 and older. Folks just come to the registration building at the Camp Allegany site where activities take place. For more info, visit www. alleganynaturepilgrimage.com
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Please help support the Library! The Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament, which will be held on July 5, and the associated raffle is our one big fundraiser for the year. Raffle prizes were donated, so all proceeds from the raffle go to the Library. Prizes include a car from Ed Shultz Group, Nike Vapor Driver, Holiday Valley Golf Package for Two, Kindle Fire HD Tablet, Master’s Painting Hole No. 13, $50 Villaggio Gift Certificate, four Darien Lake Tickets, and a Nike Putter. Raffle tickets are available for $5 in the library or from any board member. Book Sale – The Memorial Day book sale will continue for another two weeks and be open during normal business hours. There are still lots of great books and DVDs available. Fill a bag, make a donation! 2nd Annual Meet the Author Night – Join us for an informal talk with local author Alicia Vella Dziak on Tuesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. Dziak published her first two middle grade books in 2015. She will discuss her writing process and
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signed copies of her books will be available. Pre-register by calling the library and receive a free journal. The event will end with a free cookout on the back patio of the Library. Ellicottville Historical Society – We currently have on loan from the Ellicottville Historical Society a display of the CCC camps from Allegany State Park. Come learn about this interesting time in American history. Artwork at the Library – Currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by Ellicottville Central School
7th graders. The students drew their interpretation of a “modern day” Mona Lisa. We also have some wonderful chalk drawings and pottery pieces made by ECS high school students. Come check out these amazing pieces of art! Adult Coloring – Come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. Free program, all supplies provided. Telescope Available - The library now offers a telescope for loan just as you would check out a book. All that is required is a current library card, age 17 or older and attend a short scope orientation session at the library before check-out. Knitting (& Crochet) Club – (New dates for the summer) The Knitting & Crochet Club will meet on the fourth Monday of the month for June, July and August from 6 to 8 p.m. All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles! Story time is every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Check out www.evml.org for more info.
‘The City of Mirrors’ by Justin Cronin You followed The Passage. You faced The Twelve. Now enter The City of Mirrors for the final reckoning. As the bestselling epic races to its breathtaking finale, Justin Cronin’s band of hardened survivors await the second coming of unspeakable darkness. The Twelve have been destroyed and the terrifying hundred-year reign of darkness that descended upon the world has ended. The survivors are stepping outside their walls, determined to build society anew—and daring to dream of a hopeful future. One last time light and dark will clash, and at last Amy and her friends will know their fate. All three books of this trilogy are available in book format at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access over 14,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
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SLAM 2016: The Threepenny Opera, Auditions June 6 & 7
Town of East Otto Meeting Minutes, May 2016 (Printed as submitted) The May meeting of the East Otto Town Board was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Supervisor James Beach on Tuesday May 10, 2016. Wayne Smolinski spoke on behalf of the Maples Sportsmen’s Club concerning the closing of the gravel pit. He stated that in his opinion the previous contractor did not do the job correctly and that is why there was so much damage when it rained. He said they were not contacted before the equipment was removed as was stated in the original agreement. They feel that the contractor made a mess and they would like it made safe and natural looking. Councilman Forster spoke on the subject. It was his understanding that the DEC approved the repair until the rain came and washed more of it out. Ultimately the contractor dug out more of the property than was necessary and left a ponding situation. Jim recommended that Tom, the DEC representative, two board members and Mr. Smolinski meet to come to some type of agreement. They will meet at the property and decide what needs to be done and get things closed out. In Highway business: The grader is at Heim & Sons for repairs. The owner will get it in the shop as soon as possible but probably not before next week. Tom has been looking for the parts needed but because of the age of the equipment he is not having much luck. Senator Young’s Office contacted Jim about the flood last year. They are looking for damage costs. Tom delivered all the records and info he had to her Olean office and they are forwarding it to Albany. There was some discussion on CHIPS and Pave NY but there has not been any official word. The town is helping Mansfield and Otto with some road projects. The stone in front of the shop belongs to the county. Town Clerk Ann Rugg stated that the new website is looking very good and new things are being added daily. The minutes will be published on the website. Jim asked Tom to take a look at the driveway at the Town Hall. There is a work program through the county which may be available for us to get some of the painting done downstairs. The preservation supporters have discussed making a donation to cover some of the cost of getting the downstairs areas painted. The next meeting will be June 14, 2016. An audit/examination of the Tax Collector/Clerk’s books for 2015 was conducted. Deposits were verified with bank receipts and receipts for money received. It was verified that the checkbook is regularly reconciled and that deposits are made in a timely manner. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Rugg, Town Clerk
Town of Ellicottville AUTHORIZING PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW NO. 2 - 2016 WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ellicottville held May 18, 2016 a proposed Local Law entitled “A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017” RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on the said proposed Local Law by this Board on the 15th day of June, 2016 at 6:00 o’clock pm at the Town Hall, 1 W. Washington St., Town of Ellicottville, NY.
TOWN OF MANSFIELD PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Mansfield Planning Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on June 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. Holimont Inc. requests Planning Board approval of a Preliminary Plat for Westmont Phase 2A Development, pursuant to Article V, Section 3 of the Town Subdivision Regulations. Said Public Hearing to be held at the Mansfield Town Hall in Eddyville, 7691 Toad Hollow Road. By Order of the Planning Board Betty Jane Horning, Clerk
Amish Ladies Teach June 18 Lean Homestead Day class early for $15 - $20. Call (716) 296-5709, (716) 6801161, (716) 257-5272 or (716) 680-6025, or email brompl@ lanetv.com or myrajohnston@ yahoo.com. Ride to the museum in a horse drawn wagon, where you can take a trip back in time to the late 19th and early 20th century. See pictures of the Pennyroyal Racetrack in Leon that highlighted dirt track stock car racing in the 1940’s through 1960’s. See if you can find Leon’s connection to NASCAR!
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In the center of Amish country is a one-day festival worth visiting in Leon, N.Y. The event is June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located about 15 miles south of Gowanda on Route 62. Leon is a small crossroads populated by more Old Order Amish than English. On June 18, the Amish ladies will be teaching classes on quilting and basket weaving. All materials needed are included and you take home your quilt square potholder or basket. Please reserve your
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Enjoy the demonstrations and displays featuring locally produced arts and crafts available from numerous local vendors, Amish and English. Handmade soap, candles, wood items, old fashion toys, huge donuts, pie, popcorn, Amish ice cream, and more. You may be surprised at what you find! For more info, visit LeonHistoricalSociety@ webs.com and follow us on Facebook!
Amidst the coronation of Queen Victoria, the undesirable, hidden part of society — the lowlifes of London— scheme, love and betray each other in this “opera for beggars” from composer Kurt Weill and playwright Bertolt Brecht. Peachum, ruler of the beggars, sentences Macheath (Mack the Knife) to hang after marrying his daughter without permission. One of Macheath’s frequent acquaintances at the brothel gives him up to the police for a small sum. Will Mack’s cunning, his crew of thieves, or the Queen herself save this man? Designed as a satirization of traditional opera, Threepenny first opened amidst the crushing economic conditions of The Weimar Republic in Germany, but still jabs at contemporary times with comments about the thievery of high finance and those left behind in the “postrecession” economy. Open to those entering high school or college, lead
roles include Mr. & Mrs. Peachum, Filch, a newlylicensed panhandler, a variety of thieves centered around the charming and skillful Mack, the naive and newly betrothed Jenny, Mack’s “other” women, the police (all crooked) and Reverend Kimball. There are plentiful ensemble roles consisting of cops, beggars and street people. Pit orchestra musicians are included right alongside the action, occasionally getting involved in the drama while playing Weill’s sound-scape and jazz influenced score. Instrumentation includes keyboard, clarinets, saxes, trumpet, trombone, percussion and guitar/banjo. The echoes of Weill’s instrumentation style can be heard later in the likes of Nick Cave and Tom Waits. Other productions roles are open, including production design, set construction, lighting and sound, stage management, costuming, makeup and more. Musicians and technicians are encouraged
to attend the auditions if possible. Auditions will be held June 6 and 7 at the Mongerson Theater at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 N. Buffalo Street, Springville. Sign in starts at 4 p.m. Dance auditions will be 4:30 to 5:30p.m. There will be a half hour break for dinner. There will be a sign-in sheet at the door for auditionees to reserve a time slot for the singing audition between 6 and 9 p.m. Production dates run July 28, 29, 30 and Aug. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., and July 31 and Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. After auditions, participants will need to register with Springville Youth Incorporated’s summer workshop system. Fee is $20 and includes tickets to the performance. Parents with concerns about the age appropriateness of the production should contact Center staff at 592-9038. A perusal copy of the script will be available.
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June 3-5 Springville Dairy Fest www.wnydairyagfest.com June 3-5 Hollywood Happening gowandahollywoodhappening.com/ June 4-5 Ellicottville Outdoor Expo www.ellicottvilleny.com June 11 Critter Cruise to benefit Empire Animal Rescue Society www.cyberspokes.com June 11 Relay for Life Catt Co. Fairgrounds June 18 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley
June 18 EVL Paddlefest 4-8 p.m., Adventure Bound Demo Pond (behind Tim Horton’s on Route 219) June 18 Randolph Arts and Crafts Festival www.EnjoyRandolph.com
July 4 City of Olean Fireworks July 5 Pro Am Golf Tournament to benefit Ellicottville Memorial Library
June 18 Leon Homestead Day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LeonHistoricalSociety.webs.com
296-5709/257-5272 June 18-19 Raccoon Rally Cycling races at Allegany State Park heartrateup.com June 30-July 3 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo www.ellicottvillerodeo.com July 1-3 Summer Music Festival www.ellicottvilleny.com July 3 Fireworks at Quaker Lake Allegany State Park If you have an event for our community calendar, email alicia@ellicottvilletimes.com or call (716) 699-4062.
July 10 6 Hours of Power Holiday Valley July 22 Rock the Park Quaker Lake, Allegany State Park July 24 EVL Trail Runs www.heartrateup.com July 30 Jazz and Blues Fest www.ellicottvilleny.com August 5-7 Spellbound Festival St. Bonaventure August 19 Beach Party Red House Lake Allegany State Park
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on the Spruce Lake chairlift is included in the entry fee, so don’t worry about tiring out before you even start! Spectators may ride for $5). The 3.5 mile course goes from Spruce Lake, across the cross country trails to the top of Eagle, down Woodstock, across Explorer to Morning Star then through the woods and across Mardi Gras, down Holiday Run to Edelweiss and finishes at the Training Center. This short course has an elevation with a drop of 600 feet downhill! The 5.4 mile course adds a loop from Eagle across to Cindy’s, down a logging road to lower Bear Cub and back uphill to Explorer. This section is so steep they’ve installed ropes to help you scramble up. Prizes will be awarded to the overall three fastest males and females. Chip timing and mat starts and finishes will be in place. Don’t be shy—wear a costume! Dressing up is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded to the most creative. Bring the kids! The Kids’ Mini Mudslide, at approximately 1:30 p.m., is a half-mile long course with several obstacles, plus the
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Non-invasive tests available at BCH mudslide. Start and finish is at the Training Center. Register your child on race-day under the Yodeler Deck for $5. After your run, you can rinse off under the ice-cold snow guns. Changing facilities will also be available. Following the race, guests can head to the Champagne Sundeck, just outside of Yodeler Lodge, for tunes, games and plenty of liquid refreshments. A Vendor Village will showcase several local shops and booths. Starting at 11 a.m., competitors will receive a free hot dog and two beverages. Friends and family are welcome to purchase food and beverages and join the fun. Register for $60 by June 16. If spots are still available, race day registration will be from 7 to 11 a.m. at Yodeler Lodge. All competitors will receive a goody bag, a super cool finisher’s medal and the post-race party. Children as young as seven years old can run on the 3.5 mile course, but they must be accompanied by an adult. More info and registration details at www. holidayvalley.com/mudslide. After the Mudslide, head over to Paddlefest, presented by Adventure Bound OnTheFly. This event takes place at the seven-acre demo pond behind Tim Horton’s on Route 219, from 4 to 8 p.m. You’ll be able to try out a full selection of inflatable and hard stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) and kayaks.
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• Renal artery ultrasound • Abdominal aorta “We wanted to provide an opportunity for people to see what great paddle options there are in and around Ellicottville,” explained John Rounds, owner of Adventure Bound OnTheFly. It’s also an opportunity to “introduce people to the paddle sports community that is developing and growing in our area.” In addition, and thanks to its new partnership with Orvis, Adventure Bound will be offering Tenkara clinics. Tenkara, which means “from heaven” or “from the skies,” is a Japanese style of fresh-water fishing that uses ultra long, flexible, light-weight rods. All this fun will surely make you work up an appetite, so be sure to grab a taco from Dina’s food truck and some beer to go with it from EBC. Plus, Sister Molly and Brother John will perform live tunes from 6-8 p.m. There will also be some fun events for kids, which, says Rounds, will include “kids paddling on SUPs and kayaks and a kids race.” Parking will be available at the north end of the demo/ paddle center, where there is an entrance and large parking area (across Rt. 219 from Groove Fitness center). Don’t miss this chance to see all the paddling opportunities available and learn about another great way to enjoy the outdoors in Ellicottville this summer!
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By Brian Dunkleman
I spent the majority of the first half of my life living here in Ellicottville. I’ve spent most of the second half of it living in Los Angeles. For those keeping track, that’s a total of almost 45 years, although I can clearly still play mid to late thirties, with a clean shave and a fresh coat of Just For Men. Life throws us all curveballs from time to time, however sometimes it feels as if life is aiming directly for my head. I’m sure most people feel the same way at one point or another. Maybe that’s what life really is, we all have our own individual pitchers throwing the next phase of our futures at us. Some people’s pitchers seem to lob them nothing but meatballs right over the plate. Mine is starting to feel like Wild Thing from the Major League movies. Ok, this analogy is going too far, and I don’t even like baseball.
“The coolest thing about having a son is that you get to experience life all over again, from scratch, through their eyes.” The latest wild pitch has knocked me back here to the town I grew up in, at least for the summer, Hours: maybe longer. Along for the ride this time is a 3-year-old version 6:30am-9pm ofMonday-Thursday myself named Jackson. The coolest Friday-Saturday 6:30am-10pm thing about having a son is that you get to experienceSunday life all over again, from scratch, 7am-9pm through their eyes. We’ve been here just a little over a month, but already it’s so clear to me that over the years, I’ve taken for granted what an amazing place this is to grow up. When you’re in the process of growing up, you don’t stop and think to yourself “wow, what a fortunate environment for me to have been born into.” You have no frame of reference, and you’re too busy having fun. So here’s a list of some of the things I appreciate the most about this place after being gone so long. 10. THE QUIET. Los Angeles is an unending cacophony of awful sounds – helicopters, sirens, garbage trucks, leaf blowers, the shattering of dreams. Sitting on my sister’s back porch at night listening to the orchestra of crickets and toads for one hour is equal to six months of therapy. 9. THE GIN MILL’S WINGS. Crispy. Medium sauce, not too sloppy. Perfection. I’ve been all over this country and it’s amazing to me how many places screw them up. And get the hell out of here with your ranch dressing (no offense to any Continued on back gatefold
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other establishment in town who serves wings. I will gladly shove yours into my face as well). 8. NO TRAFFIC. It’s amazing to be able to have to meet somebody at 2:00 and leave the house at 1:55. In LA, a drive to the grocery store takes a minimum of 20 minutes, two hours if you don’t hit the lights right. 7. NATURE. In the first week here, my son fed chickens, rode a horse, saw pigs, goats, cows, deer, elk, buffalo, alpacas, and touched a dead turkey’s eyeball. Did I say dead? I meant sleeping. 6. JOEY DIPASQAULE’S OUTFITS. They were amazing back then, they are amazing now. 5. STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY WITH MRS SIGNORE. She was teaching kindergarten when I was my boy’s age. He loves having her read to him and the other kids, and she always has an awesome craft for them to create at the end. 4. THE LIZARD GAME AT TIM AND BONNIE’S. It might be my son’s favorite thing he’s ever done. It’s frustrating to watch, because he’s so bad at it…the hand-eye coordination hasn’t kicked in yet. I always have to play a couple times, you know, just to bump up his ticket count so he can get a higher grade of plastic crap. I remember so vividly playing in the game room at Rainbow Lake as a kid, and it’s amazing to watch how much joy it brings him. 3. SEASONS. It’s only been five weeks, and we’ve experienced three of them. 2. THE PEOPLE. They look you in the eyes when they talk to you, not at their phones. When they ask you how you are, they actually want to know. There hasn’t been one person we’ve interacted with that didn’t make my son feel important – like he was part of this community. Because that’s what this place is. A community. FAMILY. Not just for the love and support they’ve provided me with for my entire life, but for what they’ve provided for my son – books, toys, clothes, food, stroller, car seat, minivan, a home. But most importantly, they’re providing for him an example of how to be a good person. When I first left this town at age 23, I thought that I never wanted to be content. I never wanted to be satisfied, I never wanted to stop striving, to stop achieving, to never think things were good enough. Two decades later, being content is literally the only thing I want. Out of all the places I’ve been, that has never been more clearly on display than here in Ellicottville. Editor’s note: Brian Dunkleman is a self-described “comedian, actor, TV host, bartender and local.” While he takes a break from his hectic Los Angeles lifestyle, he has kindly offered to write an occasional column exclusively for the Ellicottville Times.
Ellicottville native Brian Dunkleman poses with former American Idol judge Paula Abdul at the wrap party for the show’s finale on April 7. Dunkleman co-hosted the show in its first year. He and other Idol alumni made farewell appearances on stage and on TV before millions of viewers.
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