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Olean Home Show April 8-10

April 8-10 Greaters Olean Home Show

By Alicia Dziak

Are home improvement projects on your to-do list this spring? If so, you won’t want to miss the The Greater Olean Area Home Show, sponsored by Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC), happening this weekend, April 8-10. “The Greater Olean Area Home Show is an excellent opportunity for home consumers to view the latest innovations, compare products and visit with experts,” said Meme Yanetsko, Chief Operating Officer of the GOACC. “At this year’s show, you’ll find a wide variety of products and ideas for the do-ityourselfers, interior decorating trends, contractor services, energy-saving products, lawn and garden equipment, room additions, replacement and new windows, doors, siding, roofing, fireplaces, bathrooms, kitchens and much more. Get in the know with a selection of demonstrations and seminars all weekend long. Friday’s schedule includes “Creating a Pollinator Friendly Habitat” with Maggie Smith of the Enchanted Mountains Garden Club, and “Grow It, Cook It, Eat It,” with Shanna Miller of Miller’s Farm Market in Olean, who will speak and discuss a few easy dishes with garden veggies and also talk about a fw herbs. On Saturday, guests can attend “Home Tweet Home” Bluebird Nest Box Building, “Think Spring, Think Pruning,” in which Joe Schueckler, master forest owner and personal groundskeeper of his own estate, will guide us through the pruning techniques you need to create your home’s perfect

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May 7 Happy Half & 5K Holiday Valley

June 3-5 WNY Dairy/Ag Fest Springville June 18 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley June 18-19 Raccoon Rally Allegany State Park

July 1-3 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley

Winter 2016 -- A Little Snow, A Lotta Fun

ECS Testing Opt-Out Rate Remains Low 1 Percent Budget Increase Proposed By Jann Wiswall

At its board meeting on Tuesday, April 5, the Ellicottville School Board’s first question was: how many students opted out of state testing? Tuesday was the first day of English Language Arts World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson at Holiday Valley • Photo by Owen Brodhead

“Did we have a good season? Heck yeah!” So said Holiday Valley Marketing Director Jane Eshbaugh, and we have to

June 3-5 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley

June 18 EVL Paddlefest

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By Jann Wiswall

May 7 Allegany Adventure Run Allegany State Park

agree. The winter season may have been a bit abbreviated for snowsports lovers in Ellicottville (and most of the eastern United States) this year,

but that didn’t keep folks from coming to enjoy the beauty, activities and adventure of the region. Even when there was mediocre snow, visitors came See Winter in Review page 5

Mayor Burrell Takes Office

DiPasquale Sworn in as Trustee John Burrell (right) was sworn in to a four-year term as Mayor of the Village of Ellicottville on April 1. He was elected to the post on Tuesday, March 15, when Joseph DiPasquale (left) was elected to a four-year term on the Village’s board of trustees. Patra Lowes (not pictured), who ran as an incumbent, won another term on the board. Upon his election, Burrell said he hopes “to be able to represent every single voter and taxpayer in the village. I am looking forward to being one of the five members of the Board of Trustees and working together for the good of our village and community.”

testing for New York public school students in grades 3-8. While data could change over the course of both ELA and Math testing, and precise numbers are not yet available, Superintendent Mark Ward said that preliminary estimates indicate a 7 percent overall opt-out rate this year – which is about the same as last year.

Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin noted that, for grades 3-6, the rate is much lower than for grades 7-8. In eighth grade, nine students out of the class of 44 opted out of testing (about 20 percent) with their parents’ permission. Figures were not yet available for seventh grade. See ECS Board page 7

Trout Season is Here! By Alicia Dziak

Fishing lovers rejoice! Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, there’s lots of fun to be had on the area’s waterways this spring, starting with some amazing fishing opportunities. Don’t know where to begin? First and foremost, you must obtain your fishing license. If you live in New York State, a one-year license is only $25 for ages 16-69, or $5 if you’re 70 or older. A 7-day license can be purchased for $12, and a 1-day license is $5. (Non-resident fees vary.) Get your license at www.decals.dec. See Fishing page 5

2016 Odyssey Ends at States Lessons Learned for Life By Mary Heyl

On Saturday, April 2, Ellicottville Central School (ECS) sent four teams to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind State Competition at SUNY Binghamton. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program for teams of elementary through college students to solve problems using creative thinking, See Odyssey of the Mind page 4

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There’s no need to sit inside and wait for something fun to happen this April when you live in or near EVL. Live music and hoppin’ entertainment await at every turn. If you’re in the mood for some hot blues, rock and jazz, look no further than Balloons next Saturday night, April 16, when Jason Ricci and the Bad Kind will be performing their intense set. This band hails from New Orleans where awesome music goes hand-in-hand with just about everything else. Ricci describes the band as, “Serious musicians not being very serious...(playing) funk, rock and blues, with real lyrics about real things that really happened that are not boring...� He also mentions that the band

involves “cool guitars and guitar players.â€? Other band members include Adam Baumol, Andy Kurz, John Lisi and Sammy Hothckiss. Ricci is not a newcomer on the scene. In 1995, he began his international music career by moving from Portland, ME to Memphis, TN to study with former Johnny Winter sideman Pat Ramsey. That same year Ricci won the Sonny Boy Blues Society contest and played the King Biscuit festival at 20 years old. Since then, Ricci has won dozens of blues and harmonica contests, toured the world and amassed an impressive collection of awards, honors and accolades, including the 2010 BMA Award for “Best Harmonica Player.â€? In 2014 Ricci was a featured artist on Johnny Winter’s Grammy Award winning album “Step Back,â€? appearing along with Eric Clapton. In 2015, Ricci was invited by Paul Shaffer to perform on the HBO televised Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Paul ButterďŹ eld, where he performed live for 10,000 people and millions of HBO viewers with Zac Brown and

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, as well as the Paul Shaffer band. Having lived the music scene, Ricci notes that when it comes to his music, “New Orleans and Mississippi were the most inuential.â€? He adds that the “Good food, great culture, crowds that grew up on that music, wild parties, sincere people and musical history, not to mention currently active music scenes independent entirely of NYC, LA and ‘Nashvegas’â€? are reasons for their strong inuence on his style, which he describes as “Art Bluesâ€? or a variation of “New Orleans Blues Rock.â€? Ricci has been playing shows in Western New York with various bands over the past 20 years. He hopes “that the Bad Kind and Balloons get a great crowd,â€? and that plenty of “Buffalo wings are present.â€? (On a side note, he mentions that “bass player Evil Andy Kurz won the world record for eating Buffalo wingsâ€? when they were in the area about six months ago.) Don’t miss this international recording artist playing at Balloons next Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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Is It Time for a New Pet?

Dr. Sheila Fitzpatrick with daughter Christina By Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM

Spring is here and as the weather warms, many folks begin to contemplate getting a new pet! The thought of a new “family” member is always exciting, but be aware that a pet requires not only a lot of time, but also regular health care. As you decide what pet you will choose, you should take many things into consideration, especially what type of pet will fit your lifestyle. You might even think about bringing a trained pet professional with you to assess the energy and demeanor of that pet to see if it will be a good fit. Try fostering first If you’re uncertain about getting a pet, consider fostering one from the local animal shelter or Humane Society. Fostering a pet allows you and your family to see if you all are truly ready for the responsibility of a pet, as well as if that type of pet can accommodate your daily routine. In addition, fostering a pet will allow you to see if a particular pet’s personality is a fit in your home under all different types of circumstances, e.g. when the

children have friends over or when you are gone for several hours. Observe and engage If fostering is not an option, take the pet (if a dog) for a walk outside when you visit it at the adoption organization. See how he/she reacts to other dogs, as well as to you. Does the dog have too much energy? Is it difficult for you to walk? How is it around other people and animals? If you’re considering adopting a cat, hold it. Spend time with it. See how it reacts to other animals as well. Perhaps go visit that cat for several days in a row to be sure you connect. Use your instincts In general, use your instincts. If you like to be active, look for a pet who will be active with you. If you are looking for a companion or sidekick, look for that pet who can’t take his/ her eyes off you. Where do you find a new pet? So then you ask, where do I find a new pet? First of all, check your local animal shelters and humane society. The professionals in these organizations will know the personalities of these pets and will help in your decision making process. What about the internet? In this case, buyer or adopter beware! Be sure you have that pet fully checked out by a trained veterinarian prior to your purchase to assess the health and the disposition of the pet, especially if that pet is going to be shipped to you. What about pet stores? Not the best option, and again, buyer beware and read the fine print! Always take a pet from the pet store to a veterinarian

within 48 hours of purchase. Many shops have contracts that will allow you to return an unhealthy pet within a specified time period. And breeders. What about breeders? In the past two years, I have had several clients adopt young pups from breeders which seemingly are healthy but within days are violently ill with parvovirus. Before making a purchase, fully check out the breeder and find out if the pet has been seen by a veterinarian. Has it been vaccinated, and if so with what and when? Get that medical history There are many instances where adopting young pets without having a good medical history can be devastating financially and emotionally. Whether you are adopting from a shelter, a rescue, a breeder or a pet store, be sure to get a full medical history of that pet before adopting. Plus, inquire about any contractual agreements or potential insurance the adoption agent may offer. Most important, immediately take the pet to your regular veterinarian for a full examination. In closure, be smart about your pet choices. Be educated on the needs of your pet over its lifetime. And best of luck finding the right companion for you! Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM, is a graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and owns Mountain Mobile Veterinary Service in Eagle and Vail, CO. She’s a 1983 graduate of Ellicottville Central School and a frequent visitor to Ellicottville to see family. She provides this column as a public service.

brainstorming, teamwork, and problem solving skills. The program is designed to teach the concept that “a group is a more powerful thinking force than an individual.” First grade teacher Colleen Bower is the school’s Odyssey coordinator; Bower guided her teams through a successful regional competition at Allegany-Limestone Central School on March 12. Four of the five teams advanced from the regional competition to the state competition, marking another successful season for ECS students. At the regional competition, members of Coach JoAnn Kurtis’ Division II (grades 6-8) team took first place in the “No-Cycle Recycle” Problem. In this scenario, students considered the environmental impact of recycling by building, riding, and driving a recycling vehicle that moves without pedals and deposits recyclables to places to be reused. Team members Lucas Adams, Isaac Alexander, Andrew Bolya, Dairinn Finn, Brianna Freaney, and Carly Neumann placed 10th out of 15 schools at SUNY Binghamton. Coach Vicky Williams’ Division I team (grades 4 and 5) took first place in the second problem, “Something Fishy,” at the regional competition. The “Something Fishy” scenario put their creative abilities to the test, as students designed a machine to simulate different styles of fishing and demonstrated it through a dramatic performance. Students portrayed different roles including the angler, as well as the potential catch that doesn’t want to be caught! Team members Evan Bauer, Emmylu Carls, Aiden Harrington, Allison Pfeffer, Ryan Quinn, Sofia Royer, and Alysa Williams placed 4th out of 18 schools at the state competition! For Problem 3, Coach Danielle Hall’s team honed their dramatic abilities through a performance based on one of Aesop’s fables. The team members not only chose a fable to perform, but they also emphasized the moral lesson as “going viral,” meaning it was rapidly shared throughout the community and beyond! Team members William Benatovich, Shelby Colburn, Gwen DeChane, Katrina DeChane, Ben Hogenmiller, Alex Silvernail, and Sarah Weber created a performance set in am historic era in which the narrator shares the fable. Their excellent performance in this problem earned them

second place at the regional competition, and Miss Hall’s team placed 6th out of 18 teams at SUNY Binghamton over the weekend. Coach Leah Klahn’s Division II team members received first place at the regional competition in Problem 5: “Furs, Fins, Feathers & Friends.” For Problem 5, students created a comical performance that portrays problem solving from the perspective and experience of three different animals who are all working to save the animal population from an outside threat. The performance incorporated singing and dancing in order to show the animals’ range of emotions. Miss Klahn is proud of team members Willow ComstockEastlick, Mandy Hurlburt, Matthew Ives, Daniel Pfeffer, Emma Steffenhagen, Kelsea Tomczak, and Elsa Woodarek, who placed 9th out of 18 teams at the state competition. The Odyssey of the Mind competition season concludes

with the World Finals, which will take place from May 2528 at Iowa State University. Although ECS teams will not be advancing to this stage of the competition this year, Bower is proud of her students’ hard work at the regional and state competitions. Not only is Odyssey of the Mind comprised of teams of students, but a devoted team of coaches, parents, and administrators work together to make such a program possible year after year. Reflecting on the 2016 season, Bower said, “I would like to thank the coaches for their endless hours and guidance, the parents for their patience and the ECS Board of Education and administration for their continued support of a program that promotes teamwork and creativity and aligns directly with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines. This is a tremendous opportunity for our students!”

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Health & Fitness

Rediscover Core Movements

By Kim Duke, NETA & AAFA Certified Trainer

Strength training is one of my favorite ways to workout. If done properly, it can be the most efficient and effective training you do for your body. Both men and women can benefit since muscle mass is the key to maintaining your metabolism and bone density. Strength training also helps to improve coordination and balance, and safeguards your joints. However, learning the low down on your body’s

mechanics will help you build a stronger, leaner, injuryresistant body. Lots of people work out daily, but haven’t seen improvements in some time. This can be attributed to taking a passive approach to training by distracting yourself with devices versus concentrating and focusing on your body’s movements. Plus, many workouts are based on onedimensional movements associated with bodybuilding. There’s a lot of pushing and pulling, but rarely are the CORE MUSCLES, (hips torso, pelvis and lower back), integrated into the training. We need to rediscover and reactivate the core movements we were born with and see in children. Children can lunge, twist, crawl, balance and pull naturally. Somewhere along the line, we stop moving this way and subscribe to workout programs that actually discourage these natural movements.

Most movement starts from a remarkable muscle called the transverse abdominis (TA). Think of the TA as nature’s weight belt. It originates from the lower spine and wraps around and attaches to the ribs, abdominals, and pelvis. When we draw the belly button in toward the spine and up toward the ribs, we’re essentially tightening a belt, ensuring protection of the pelvis and lower back. Your natural weight belt stabilizes the pelvis and supports the torso. The body can be retrained to be more explosive, flexible, elastic and functional. I want you to realize that there is no reason to burden yourself with limitations. Knowledge is Empowering. Once you understand the science behind what you are doing and truly participate in the workout, you will be able to enjoy the benefits and freedoms of increased physical activity and an overall stronger and resilient body!

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Adorable and Adoptable How adorable is this little guy?! Rex is 1 year old. He is a Small Terrier/Beagle mix, weighing in at just 25-30 lbs. He is super happy and friendly, and fantastic with other dogs. Rex is tri-colored and his coat is short and very soft. He’s also looking for his forever home. Might that be with you?

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for the restaurants, shops, accommodations, nightlife and Ellicottville’s famous weekend festivals. And hey, who’s going to complain when you could ski in the morning and go for a bike ride in the afternoon? Keeping it Groomed If you were here, you don’t have to be reminded that Holiday Valley and HoliMont did absolutely everything in their power to keep the lifts going for as long as humanly possible this year. Groomers and snowmakers at both resorts were on their game all season long to work with and improve on the coverage Mother Nature provided to ensure that all visitors had the greatest possible time on the slopes. There oughta be a prize for their enthusiasm, grit and determination all season long. Signature Events The slopes were ready in January for Learn a Snowsport Month, and to kick it off in a big way, more than 160 resorts across the country participated in the Jan. 8 attempt to set a Guinness record for the World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson (WLL). At Holiday Valley, 50 people took advantage of the WLL challenge with a free beginner lesson. Both resorts kept conditions great for their signature events. Holiday Valley held another successful Harley-Day Valley event and the Penguin Paddle, which raises funds for the Lounsbury Adaptive Program. Plus, the crowds came out for the annual Winter Festival on Mardi Gras weekend and the following weekend’s always entertaining Pond Skimming event. HoliMont held numerous events for members all season long, of course, as well as its annual fundraisers -- Ski Day for United Way and the Phoenix Rise to the Challenge race for the resort’s adaptive skiing program. Racing Holiday Valley and HoliMont both have incredibly dynamic snowsports racing programs for children of all ages. Though the lack of snow created some challenges all over the east coast, causing some races to be cancelled or rescheduled, both resorts fielded strong alpine, freestyle, and snowboarding competitors. And the Ellicottville Central School’s ski team fielded some exceptional skiers who competed with much larger schools in the region. Festivals Meanwhile, in the Village, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce held its annual winter blues festival in January with a new twist: specialty brews. And its annual Mardi Gras weekend in March featured a new event – a Friday night Junior Bacchus

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Ball at Ellicottville Brewing Company. The ball got folks revved up for the reinvigorated Mardi Gras parade that took place on Saturday, featuring floats and marching groups and crowds lining the main drag of the village. The Chamber notes that in 2015, a key indicator of tourism growth -- the county’s lodging tax – was up 2.4 percent over 2014. Ellicottville’s hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, inns and other rental units make up 60 percent of the county’s total lodging tax revenue. Good Business For the construction business, the mild winter was a boon that kept projects on track. In the Village, construction of the new wastewater treatment plant is nearing its target May completion. Two new housing development projects along Fillmore Street are progressing nicely, and Holiday Valley was able to move quickly to transform an old Burger King restaurant into its new headquarters for Holiday Valley Realty and Rental Management. Some new projects received approvals over the winter and are in various stages of completion. Monroe Street Brick & Brew, a new pizza restaurant, is nearing its grand opening in the Village, while a new single-family home development off Poverty Hill Road got planning board preliminary approvals in March. Meanwhile, the Weed Ross Insurance Agency – a fixture in Ellicottville for decades – saw a big change in March when agent Gary Ross retired and Sean Cornelius took his place. The agency continues to provide personalized coverage for individuals and businesses alike, and specializes in vacation property coverage. Ellicottville Central School Ellicottville Central School officially opened its new, $10+ million renovation project in the fall to enthusiastic reviews. The new space, which includes a new multi-purpose gymnasium, 10 renovated classrooms, new ventilation systems, roof repairs and more, also has a new, fully equipped fitness room that is now open

to the public. The school district also applied for and was awarded $343,647 in NYS “Smart Schools Bonds” which allowed the school to invest in new technology, including ClearTouch Interactive Boards for every classroom in the district, as well as essential security upgrades, including new cameras, a server and software. New Local Leadership In January, the Town of Ellicottville swore in Matt McAndrew to a four-year term as the new town supervisor. Then in March, voters in the Village of Ellicottville elected the immediate past town supervisor, John Burrell, as its mayor. Village voters also elected Joseph DiPasquale to a four-year term on the board of trustees. Burrell and DiPasquale were sworn in on April 1 (see cover). Road Construction With the end of winter, of course, road crews at every municipal level are plotting their repair schedules. Of particular importance to travelers to and from Ellicottville from points north is the planned demolition and replacement of the old Rt. 219 Bridge in Springville. The nearly $17 million New York State Department of Transportation project is slated to begin this spring; completion is expected for summer 2017. New crossovers, exits and ramps will detour local traffic between Miller Road and South Cascade Dr. via the 219 expressway to keep business traffic flowing in and out of Springville. Meanwhile, Cattaraugus County is planning to fully reconstruct Maples Road (county road 13) from the intersection with Kent Rd to the intersection with Hollister Hill Rd. in the town of Mansfield. The project includes resurfacing the entire road, straightening out and widening certain sections of the roadway, replacing a bridge and more. Travelers are advised to drive carefully and watch for lane closures and traffic pattern changes as these and other road projects proceed.

ny.gov or at Sporting License Issuing Agent Locations (map of locations available at www. dec.ny.gov/permits/95448. html). If you want to try fishing, but don’t want to commit to purchasing a license, you can take advantage of Free Fishing weekends across the state. The next one is June 25-26, 2016. Visit the DEC web site (www. dec.ny.gov) for details. Or, if you’re up for a short road trip, head to Letchworth State Park on May 28 and take part in the Free Learn to Catch a Fish/ Kids Conservation Day. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to - 4 p.m. For more info, call (585) 493-3605. Once you have your license, be sure you’re prepared with everything else you need for that catch of the day. According to licensed fishing guide Dave Brown of Springville, “you’ll need an ultra-light fishing rod and reel,” available at most sporting goods stores. You’ll also want a wellstocked tackle box with extra fishing line, multi-purpose tool with knife and pliers, a first aid kit, sunscreen and insect repellant. If you’re going fly-fishing, you’ll want a good selection of flies. For bait fishing, you’ll want to stock up on bobbers, sinkers and hooks. Bait is available at many locations -- including spots that are off the beaten path but right on the path to where you’ll be fishing. “Look for signs that say ‘live bait,’” Brown suggested. He also suggested “waders if you’re fishing in streams.” This makes it easier (and much drier!) to cross over. OK, so where do you take all that new equipment? There’s definitely no shortage of places to go. Anglers have their pick, from roaring creeks to tranquil lakes. Popular destinations include the Cattaraugus Creek (which is regularly listed as a top 10 Steelhead Fishing site by many fishing magazines), Ischua Creek, Clear Creek, Mansfield Creek and Allegany State Park, which boasts three lakes and several brooks. Many local streams, ponds and lakes are stocked with trout raised at DEC fish hatcheries, such as the Randolph Fish Hatchery. (See the stocking schedule on this page.) If you’re still not sure where to go fishing, consider hiring a licensed fishing guide. Brown

points out that “hiring a guide will help you fine tune your skills and learn where the fish are,” noting that fishing habitats vary. So now you’ve spent the day by the water and caught your

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The Weekly Crossword Copper Enamel Class – Come join instructor Cathy Lacy on Thursday, April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. to make your own copper enamel jewelry. There will be time to make several pieces, including pins and pendants. Class size is limited and is available for adults and children over 12. Cost of $5 to cover supplies. Please call the library to register. Artwork at the Library – currently we have artwork in our gallery area that was created by participants of our adult coloring class. Come check out these amazing pieces of art. Adult Coloring – come join Cathy Lacy for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. Free program, all supplies provided.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ELLICOTTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing for the voters of the Ellicottville Central School District on the 2016-2017 budget and expenditure of funds will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria of Ellicottville Central School, 5873 Route 219, Ellicottville, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual School District vote of the Ellicottville Central School District (“District”), Cattaraugus County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Elementary School Foyer, as follows for the purposes of electing two (2) Members of the Board of Education, voting on the budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, and transacting such other business as is authorized by law: Polling Place Ellicottville Central School – Elementary Foyer TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the election of members of the Board of Education shall be held to fill two (2) positions on the Board. An election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to fill the seats currently held by board members Mr. Carl Calarco and Mr. James Wiley. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a five-year term beginning on July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2021. The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes will serve a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2019 ( to complete the term vacated by the resignation of Mrs. Michelle Cortez in May 2015). Nominating petitions are available in the District Office, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday) when school is in session. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District, shall be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 A.M. Prevailing Time and 4:00 P.M. Prevailing Time and not later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 18, 2016. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that voting on the budget and propositions shall consist of voting on the following propositions, and on each of the other propositions as are authorized by law and the rules of this Board to be voted on at said time: PROPOSITION NO. 1 - Basic Budget Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED that the basic budget for the Ellicottville Central School District (the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, as presented by the Board of Education, is hereby approved and adopted and the required funds therefore are hereby appropriated and the necessary real property taxes required shall be raised by a tax on the taxable property in the District to be levied and collected as required by law. PROPOSITION NO. 2 - School Bus Lease Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED: This proposition will authorize the Board of Education of the Ellicottville Central School District in the County of Cattaraugus, State of New York, to levy an additional (not to exceed) $32,000 to lease 2 IC CE (66 passenger) 2017 International School Buses for each of the next five years (five annual payments) commencing with the 2016/2017 school year. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that a voting machine will be used to record the vote on the budget, on the propositions, and on the election of Members of the Board of Education. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education of this District has adopted Rules for the Use of Voting Machines and the Submission of Questions or Propositions to be Placed Thereon. Printed copies for general distribution in the District are available at the office of the District Clerk. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that applications for absentee ballots for the Annual District Vote may be applied for during school business hours (7:30 am – 4:00 pm) at the Office of the Clerk of the District beginning April 19, 2016. Complete applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five business days prior to the Annual District Vote, and such list will also be posted at the polling places for the Annual District Vote. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education of this District will have prepared and completed a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required during the ensuing 2016-2017 fiscal year for school purposes, specifying the several purposes and the amount for each. The amount of each purpose estimated necessary for payments to boards of cooperative education services shall be set forth in full with no deduction of estimated state aid. Said statement will be available, upon request, to taxpayers within this District during the hours of 8:00 A.M. Prevailing Time to 4:00 P.M. Prevailing Time from May 3, 2016, to May 17, 2016 exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, in the Business Office of Ellicottville Central School. By Order of the Board of Education Ellicottville Central School District that the District Clerk is hereby directed to arrange for the use of voting machines for said Annual School District Vote. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MELISSA SAWICKI, DISTRICT CLERK The Maples Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield Town Hall, 7961 Toad Hollow Rd., Eddyville, NY. All deed holders are encouraged to attend. The Village of Ellicottville will be accepting bids for a 1995 John Deere backhoe, four-wheeldrive, four and one bucket, extend hoe, sold as is. The backhoe may be seen at the Village DPW on 17 Mill Street between the hours of 6:00am till 2:30pm. Please send the bids to the Village of Ellicottville, PO Box 475, Ellicottville, NY 14731 by April 25th, 2016. Opening of bids will be held on April 25th at 11:00am in the Village Clerks Office located at One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York 14731. The minimum bid will be $10,000. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

Great Valley Senior Group The Great Valley Senior Group (including the towns of Great Valley, Salamanca, Ellicottville, Humphrey and Mansfield) will meet at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Wednesday, April 13. Please bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. The

luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. Come early to visit with your friends. Call Yvonne Darts at 945-3279 for more information. The trips for this year will be disclosed. The first trip will be in June, and we will sign up for that trip and pay at the May

meeting. Remember….each resident going on a trip pays only $15. For any questions regarding the trips, please call Barb Sergel at 699-2905. We invite anyone, who resides in the participating towns, who is 55 or over to come join us.

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Students who opt out must spend testing-time reading in the library. Ward commented that he feels that the “steps the state has taken to mitigate issues have been great,” noting that the state has eliminated testtaking time limits, shortened the length of the tests and decoupled student test results from teacher evaluation. Ward maintains that “tests are good. It’s good to be able to compare our kids to other students, schools, counties and the state. It’s good to have this information to show growth.” And, he noted, “They’re good practice. They help prepare students for Regents exams, college entrance exams and for life in the real world.” The board has approved a proposed 2016-17 budget, which must be approved by voters on Tuesday, May 17. The basic budget (Proposition No. 1) is an increase of $283,000 over last year. With the lease of two buses (Proposition No. 2) and the same contribution to the Ellicottville Memorial Library as was approved by voters last year, the total budget increase comes to about 1 percent.

The board approved the final language for the two budget propositions as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 1 – Basic Budget Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Ellicottville Central School District in the County of Cattaraugus, State of New York, BE AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND THE SUM OF $11,903,306 for the 2016-2017 school year budget. The Basic Budget will provide funds for all of the educationally related services and the maintenance of our school building. PROPOSITION NO. 2 – School Bus Lease Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: Resolved: This proposition will authorize the Board of Education of the Ellicottville Central School District in the County of Cattaraugus, State of New York, to levy an additional (not to exceed) $32,000 to lease 2 IC CE (66 passenger) 2017 International School Buses for each of the next five years commencing with the 2016-2017 school year.

In other business, Poulin reported that the school’s strategic planning process is nearing completion. Committees are meeting on May 2 to make final changes before sending the plan to the School Board for review and approval. Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller reported that the annual Science and Math Expo will be held on May 17 and that students from several BOCES programs will be participating this year. He also reported that nine 11th graders will be inducted into this year’s National Honor Society at a banquet scheduled for Sunday, April 10. And, the ECS Senior Quiz Bowl Team, which includes Shelby Toth, Will Timkey, Victor Reiman and Robert Spell, will be heading to Washington, DC, for the high school National Academic Championships in June. The next regular meeting of the Ellicottville School Board will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.

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Opening Reception for Women Create on April 15 Following two highly acclaimed and well attended exhibits in the past four years, Women Create is returning to Jamestown, New York. From April 15 to May 11, the Dykeman-Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium at 100 East Second Street in Jamestown will showcase a wide range of art and fine crafts in a variety of media. The works were created by 46 artists ranging in age from 16 to 94 and representing primarily western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Women Create is a community-minded, volunteerrun initiative to support and celebrate women artists by mounting a juried exhibit every other year. Internationally exhibited artist, curator and educator Debra Eck and photographer and blogger Jennifer Schlick are creative directors. They are assisted by mixed media artist Katherine Turnquist. At the 7-9 p.m. opening reception on Friday, April 15, the creative directors and many of the exhibiting artists will welcome visitors, share refreshments, and answer questions about their work. Audrey Dowling, the juror for the exhibit, will give a juror’s talk at 7:30 p.m. Dowling is an artist and the owner and operator of the Portage Hill Gallery in Westfield, NY. Immediately preceding this reception will be the opening for the Juror’s and Founders’ Show at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery,

adjacent to the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown. The 5-7 p.m. event will open an exhibit of the artwork of Dowling, Eck, Schlick and Turnquist that will also be on display until May 11. 3rd on 3rd Gallery hours are MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit www. reglenna.com/content/3rd-3rdgallery-events. Both exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public. Catering for Women Create is by Miley’s Old Inn, with a cash bar. Donations will be appreciated to help defray costs. All work at the Women Create exhibit will be for sale, and purchasers are asked to leave work in the gallery until the closing. Prices range from $90 to $10,000 for “Above and Below,” an acrylic on wood of a pair of ruddy ducks painted by Jennifer Miller of Cattaraugus County. Miller won the 2014 Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only art competition of its kind sponsored by the United States Government. “Above and Below” was used to create the companion image on the 2015-2016 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp that went on sale last June. Salons with the presenting artists will be held at the Dykeman-Young Gallery at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings throughout the show. For more details, visit www. womencreate.org.

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A monthly meeting of the Enchanted Mountain Weavers’ Guild will be held on Friday April 8, 2016, 7 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 79 Mechanic Street, Bradford PA 16701. The program will be a presentation by Suanne Pasquarella on the maintenance of weaving and fiber arts equipment. All interested in the fiber arts are welcome to attend.

Chronic Disease SelfManagement Classes in April & May Are you tired, anxious or in pain? Are you unsure about how to best handle an ongoing health condition? Join us! Discover fresh, practical ways to live better and healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. The Cattaraugus County Department of Aging/NY Connects will be conducting a six-week series of classes that will address techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation. The classes will teach appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving

strength, flexibility, and endurance. Also covered will be appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, decision making, and how to evaluate new treatments. Classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following dates: April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 26 and June 2. Classes will be at the Olean Public Library, 134 N. 2nd Street, Olean. Contact Carol Kowalik-Happy at (716) 372-0200 to register.

Religious Services Holy Name of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 5:00pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820, Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Thrive Alive Contemporary Worship Service Sat 5pm, Traditional Worship Service Sun 9am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 10am United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003, Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138, Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Grace Bible Baptist, Little Valley 201 Rock City Street 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer svc 7pm

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surroundings. Equipment will be on hand to share, but if you have your own pruning tools, please bring them along. Jody Silvis of Inspired by Peaches will lead a workshop called “Re-Purpose, Re-Paint, Re-Sell Good Finds.” And Home Depot representatives will be there to explain painting techniques— learn decorative interior painting tips and tricks that will give any room in your home designer style and personality. Sunday will feature demonstrations and presentations on “DIY Projects to Refresh Your Space on a Budget,” and “Stripping and Staining Your Deck” seminars. And be sure to come down and watch Tara Zak demonstrate how to transform a kitchen without spending a ton of money. Not sure which day to go? Maybe the daily themes will help you decide. On Friday, check out the Friday Night Wine/Brew Walk presented by WPIG-FM. Enjoy tastes from NYS wineries, Brooklyn Brewery, Samuel

Adams, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company and Four Mile Brewing Co. Show goers (age 21+) receive one free taste ticket, with additional taste tickets available for purchase. On Saturday, be there for the Handyman Contest, presented by WMXO-FM. Each contestant has three fixit challenges, and the one who completes in the quickest time with satisfaction from the judges wins. On Sunday, enjoy “Every 30 Minute Raffles,” presented by The Mountain, when you can win gift certificates from vendors every 30 minutes. All weekend long, check out many vendors offering everything from furniture and landscaping to essential oils and gourmet foods. New 2016 vendors include Buffalo ICF, Cellino Plumbing, D’Avolio Olive Oils and Vinegars, Dream Clean, Electric Solution, Inc., Great Day Improvements LLC, Inspired by Peaches, My Best Decorating, MY PILLOW, National Grid Co., Nick Shembeda Plumbing & Heating, Owl Homes Group, Paper Factory, R.D. Brown Landscaping,

Rambling Ranch Stove & Fireplace, Raymour & Flanigan, Revitalizing Olean, Rodan & Fields, Scentsy, The Nutty Bavarian/Main Street Outlet, Tissue Health Therapies, Trinstar LLC, XPD Landscaping and Young Living Essential Oils. These newcomers complement returning favorites such as Maple Leaf Contracting, Landworks, Dr. GreenLawn and Olean Union Sales. In addition, Randy’s Up the River will be offering grilled chicken salad, pulled pork sandwiches, hillbilly hash, hotdogs, and more. The Cattaraugus County Health Department will also be hosting their Water Tasting Test in the lobby on Saturday. Attendees can sample and vote for the best tasting municipal water in Cattaraugus County. The show will be held at the William O. Smith Recreation Center, 551 East State Street in Olean, across from Bradner Stadium. Show hours are Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students/ seniors, and children 11 and under are free. For more information, contact the GOACC at (716) 372-4433 or member@oleanny.com.

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Soil Health Workshop April 15 Carol MacNeil, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program will be our guest presenter. Carol’s focus is improving soil health, production and pest management, and improving growers’ ability to forecast and manage the potentially devastating late blight disease. What is soil? It’s not just dirt! Soil is made up of minerals, live and dead organic material, and pore space (for air and water). The proportions and interactions of these parts determine whether a soil is healthy, supporting top crop production, or is in poor health, resulting in crop stress and increased soil-borne disease. Extra fertilizer can’t make up for poor soil health! This workshop will cover the biology, physical condition, and chemistry of a healthy, productive soil. The Cornell Soil Health Test will be described, and examples of test results on area vegetable

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Red Cross Looking for Volunteers The American Red Cross is looking for enthusiastic community involved individuals who are interested in becoming volunteers in the Cattaraugus County area. If you like helping others and are interested in improving your community, we would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Volunteer Orientation. Our next Volunteer Orientation is Thursday, April 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Southern Tier Health Care System, NY at One Blue Bird Square Olean, NY 14760. Attend to learn how you can get involved in various volunteer opportunities in your area and how you can make a difference in your community by volunteering with the Red Cross. For more information or to RSVP, please call (716) 664-5115 or email jacob.kimball@redcross.org.