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Sky High Aerial Park and Climbing Forest Open Friday
May 8 Sky High Adventure Park opens
Mountain Coaster Opens May 22
May 9 Zoar Valley Fest Gowanda
By Alicia Dziak
For adventure seekers who long for high-speed thrills, the wait is over! Holiday Valley’s Sky High is opening for the season this weekend. If you’ve been there before, you know how addictive the fun is; if you haven’t made it there yet, what are you waiting for? You’ll wonder how something this unique and exciting is so close to home. Sky High is made up of three separate areas—the Aerial Park, the Climbing Forest and the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster—all located by the Tannenbaum Lodge. Aerial Park Sky High’s Aerial Park is a series of platforms, bridges and zip lines built in the trees that lead through the woods and high above the ski trails. Visitors can choose from 13 courses of varying levels of difficulty, and can squeeze as many courses as possible into each three hour session. Everyone is securely locked into the course using a lanyard system—don’t worry, everyone is equipped with the right gear and the right knowledge before they’re allowed on the course. Minimum age is seven. Rates start at $49 per person for three hours, with group discounts available for groups of 20 or more. In addition, a late afternoon session (3:30 to 6 p.m.) is $39 per person, and
May 16 GeoBash X Allegany State Park May 22 Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster opens May 29-31 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
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June 5-6 Cycling Weekend Holiday Valley
June 5-7 Dairy/Ag Fest Springville June 20 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley June 20 Randolph Arts & Crafts Festival June 27-28 Raccoon Rally Allegany State Park July 3-5 Summer Music Festival
See Sky High page 5
EVGV Trail Hires Fundraiser, Marketing Director By Jennie Acklin
Joe Wright, newly appointed fundraising and marketing director for the EVGV Trail
June 6 Relay for Life Ellicottville Central School
At the monthly meeting of the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail on Tuesday, May 5, the board and committee members ended a six-month search by unanimously agreeing to hire Joe Wright as their fundraising and marketing director. Wright, who lives with his family in Orchard Park, will be seen in and around Ellicottville frequently from now on as he adds the trail to
his job description as marketing director for EllicottVillas. EllicottVillas was acquired last April by Buffalo business leader Jim Cornell, a business advisor and strategist who focuses on turnarounds, performance and value growth, succession strategies and exit planning, business transitions, capital formation and mergers & acquisitions. He is president of Praxiis, LLC,
Sneak Peek: ECS Construction on the Fast Track Ellicottville Central School Superintendent Mark Ward (r) and Senior Maintenance Mechanic Kevin Blendinger gave the Ellicottville Times a hard-hat tour of construction progress at the school on Wednesday, May 6. Workers are moving as fast as they can to catch up after winter’s delays. The outline of the entire new addition is now clearly visible as walls for the locker room are up and connections to the old building are being made. See page 10 for more photos.
AMSOIL Returning to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
See EVGV Trail Update page 7
By Daniel Meyer
Noah Morlock Takes 7th in National Wrestling Competition
Frank (left) and Noah Morlock of Ellicottville at the Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association Nationals in Ocean City, MD
Noah Morlock, age 7, took 7th place in the Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association Nationals on May 3 in Ocean City, MD, in the bantam weight class. The competition started with 100 athletes in the 73-pound, 8-andunder bantam group. After two qualifying rounds, Morlock was one of 16 in the finals. During the 2014-15 season, Morlock had 62 matches and ended the season with a 47-15 record. He finished 4th in the New York State competition and 2nd at the Eastern Nationals in Syracuse in April. Noah’s father, Frank, said that Noah practices four nights a week at Olean’s Prescott Wrestling School during the 9-10 month long season and works out all year long. He has been wrestling since age 4 and was named an All-American in the last two seasons. He is in the second grade at Ellicottville Elementary School. Congratulations Noah! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next year.
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As part of their long-term vision to continually expand opportunities to attract more people to a facility that has strategically been developed into a 12-month destination, officials at Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino recently secured two contracts connected to special events
that will take place in the region. Seneca Gaming Corporation recently announced the signing of a three-year agreement with AMSOIL Championship Snocross to continue to host the organization’s major winter competition at Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. See AMSOIL Returning page 8
EVL Supports Trail Grant
By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Ellicottville’s board held a special meeting on Friday, May 1 to discuss its role in a grant application for federal funds to build a portion of the Ellicottville-Great Valley Recreational Trail. Under the terms of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant, the Trail Board must identify a local entity that will serve as the project’s sponsor and commit to providing 20 percent of the funding total over a period of five years. Members of the Trail’s board of directors attended the meeting to ask the town board
to serve as that entity. The town board has sponsored two other grant applications over the past two years (which were not funded) and has funds earmarked in its current budget for this purpose. While the town would be the responsible funding party, the See EVL Supports Trail page 7
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The car touring season though Ellicottville is about to begin! A group of about 30 Rolls Royce cars, ranging in date from 1911 to 1925, will be the first touring group of the season. Saturday morning, May 9, at 11 a.m., these classics will be available for visitors to walk around and take a look at automotive history. For more information, please contact Chamber of Commerce at (716) 699.5046 or email at Chris@Ellicottvilleny.com.
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It was a sunny Sunday afternoon as I sat around the custom-designed fire pit at Four Mile Brewing with my husband and good friends enjoying a rich and flavorful beer, a mouthwatering sandwich and relaxing conversation in the beer garden. Located at 202 E. Greene St., the site of the former Olean Lumber Kitchens & Baths Center, the new brewery has a fun, hip vibe. Barstools, tables and benches made of warm wood and plumbing pipes are selectively arranged throughout the tasting room and around the crushed stone outdoor beer garden, while fun and interesting memorabilia is scattered on the walls. Years of dreaming and careful planning culminated in the brewery’s private opening on May 2. The event attracted more than 70 visitors, including State Senator Catharine Young who made opening remarks. And on Thursday, May 7, everyone is invited to the official grand opening beginning at 4 p.m. to enjoy the brewery’s signature Four Mile Pale Wheat, Four Mile Pale Ale, Four Mile Black IPA and Four Mile Allegheny IPA.
You’ll also be able to check out the 15-barrel brew house, polished stainless steel tanks, and miles of hoses and pipes, as well as feast on delicious light fare from its full-service kitchen. Pull up a stool in front of the oversized glass windows, to enjoy your overstuffed gourmet deli sandwich or other menu items while you watch brewers Gregg Piechota and Craig Clark create their secret recipe beers. Between them, they have more than 30 years of home brewing experience, which is obvious with each sip. “We are excited to finally be open and can’t wait for everyone to come enjoy our beers, sandwiches, and really cool space that we’ve put together,” said Gregg Piechota, a managing member along
with Jaye Beattie and Nicholas Bohdanowycz. You can also enjoy your beer in the beer garden at picnicstyle table seating or around the gorgeous, custom-made metal fire pit. So, what’s in the tanks right now? Piechota said, “I have a lighter version of our Pale Wheat, and a session IPA which is low alcohol and loaded with hops. Both will be great on hot summer days.” Pints are only $5 and growlers are $20 with a fill. Get your beer to go from the sophisticated filling system, which cleans and sanitizes your growler before it’s filled and purged with CO2 to remove oxygen, which oxidizes beer and affects its flavor. Bring your own growler and it’s only $13 for a fill. You can also pick up a Pale Ale growler at West End Beverage in Olean. Four Mile’s taproom hours are 4–10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays, with expanded hours planned. “Soon we will be announcing some tasting events at a few bars and restaurants around Olean,” said Piechota. Stay tuned via Facebook on the Four Mile Brewing page.
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Spring Takes Fun to a New Level Seven Things To Do in Olean/Allegany By Eva Potter
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From all the lawnmower engines roaring, leaves and stones being raked out of yards and shoppers browsing home improvement stores, it’s safe to say that warmer weather is finally on its way. And with all that renewed springtime energy, you can choose from an abundant variety of fun things to do in Olean and Allegany through May and into June. Pick one or do them all. Either way, enjoy every minute! May 9-10 – Arts and Crafts Show at Rock City Park Come check out a wide variety of vendors displaying arts and crafts 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days at this fifth annual event. You’ll find artists and craftspeople who work in watercolors, oils, sculptures, photography, jewelry, glass, metals, wood and more. Spend the day walking the trail that dates back to 1980, browsing the show and enjoying refreshments and hot food items. For more information visit www.rockcitypark.com or call 1-800-404-ROCK. May 16—CommunityWide Garage Sale The officials at Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) have scheduled the communitywide garage sale on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For anyone who is interested in holding a garage sale at their home, they need to register their address with GOACC and will be placed on the garage sale map for a $3 fee. Deadline to enter is
Wednesday, May 13 at noon. Maps depicting the locations of the garage sales will be available on Friday, May 15 and will also be handed out at the GOACC office on the morning of the sales, from 7 to 9 a.m. Mail or drop off garage sale information to GOACC, 120 North Union Street. You may also fax information to 3727912 or email info@oleanny. com. For more information, call (716) 372-4433. May 19 – Canticle Spring Farm Market Nurture your mind, body and spirit with fresh, Certified Naturally Grown produce from Canticle Farm. The market is open to the public every other Tuesday at 3809 Old State Rd. in Allegany. Choose from a wide selection of local crops or buy spring, summer and fall shares to guarantee you get your fill. Visit www. canticlefarm.org for details. May 19 – Uncorked Creative: Sip and Sculpt Grab your friends and enjoy a fun, social evening when you take one or all of the adult Sip and Sculpt classes running six Tuesdays beginning May 19. BYOB and create different projects each week, such as an elegant spoon rest, ceramic plate, birdfeeder, wall planter, candleholder and set of coasters. Each class is $30 and includes supplies. Additional classes begin May 2. Visit www.myartscouncil.net or call (716) 372-7455. May 23 – Boots and Hoses Music Festival Country music fans will love this new festival in Allegany!
Firemen’s Park on North First Street will be rocking 1–9 p.m. with national recording artist Josh Thompson and opening bands The Hootz, Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, and Buster Gentle. Food and beer sales available. General admission tickets are $20. VIP tickets are $35 and include pavement seating, closest to stage, a private restroom area and VIP beer sales area. May 29 – Bradner Bash Come to Bradner Stadium in Olean to enjoy great food, fantastic music and fun games, all with a family focus. Check out the food and retail vendors, cash raffle and more. For more information or for a vendor application, call (716) 3724433. June 6 – Celebration of the Arts Awards and Raffle Party Visit www.myartscouncil. net or call (716) 372-7455 to buy your ticket to the Celebration of the Arts Awards and Raffle Party on June 6 at Bartlett Country Club in Olean. The evening features live music by Ade Adu, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, a lavish dessert table, silent fine art auction and raffle for original art valued at more than $10,000 total. This year’s artists include Mikel Wintermantel, Jason Green, Barbara Fox and more. Reservations are due May 22. Anyone can attend the ticketed party and anyone can nominate awardees.
Discount Summer Music Fest Tickets For EVL Residents & Employees May 13-15 Only The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that once again this year, we will be offering Ellicottville locals and their employees very special ticket prices for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (B.P.O.) concert on Saturday, July 4, and Blood, Sweat & Tears concert on Sunday, July 5. Tickets for both the B.P.O. and Blood, Sweat & Tears concerts will be $20 per ticket. This is $5 off of the already discounted pre-sale price! This “locals” rate will be
available for THREE DAYS ONLY, Wednesday, May 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, May 15, 8 a.m. -4 p.m. We will be open during the lunch hour. The dates of this offer will not be extended. This discount is open to fulltime residents of Ellicottville or people who work in Ellicottville only, and proof of residency or employment is required. Tickets will be limited to four per person, per concert. For more information, contact the Chamber at 6995046.
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Ron Kubicki prepares retired Holiday Valley uniforms for shipping to those in need of warm clothing around the world.• Photo by Jennie Acklin
This week, Ron Kubicki, Holiday Valley Snowsports Director, has been inventorying and sending some 800 pieces of retired parkas and pants to HV’s laundry facility to get them ready to ship overseas. He contacted Cattaraugus Container of Franklinville about purchasing some shipping boxes. As he explained to Cattaraugus Container’s Dee McDowell, Holiday Valley participates in the National Ski Areas Association’s SWAG (Sharing Warmth Around the Globe) program. The SWAG program works with ski areas all over the country to distribute retired ski resort uniforms to those in need in cold weather countries throughout the world. After a few more questions about the program, McDowell asked if they could participate by offering to donate all the necessary boxes to the cause. Kubicki answered with a hearty YES! Thanks for being such great community neighbors!
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birthday party packages are also available. Reservations are required on weekends and strongly encouraged on weekdays. Climbing Forest The Climbing Forest is a 3-D version of a climbing wall, so unlike a traditional climbing wall, visitors can climb all around each tree as they head up to the treetops. There are 10 trees outfitted with color-coded climbing holds, with varying levels of difficulty. Guests are outfitted with a harness that is clipped to an auto belay system. Once the top is reached, or you want to come back down, just let go, and you are automatically lowered back to the ground. Minimum age is five years old and 30 pounds. Rates start at $17 for one hour, with group rates and birthday party packages available. Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster The Sky Flyer is a roller coaster that spirals down the mountain through the woods. Everyone gets their own “car� and riders control its speed.
Children must be at least three years old and 38 inches tall to ride with an adult (16+) or eight years old and 54 inches tall to ride alone. Rates start at $8 for one ride. The Aerial Park and Climbing Forest hours are as follows: May 8-June 14, open Fridays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 25 (Memorial Day) Monday,11 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning June 19, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Mountain Coaster will open for the season on May 22. From May 22 to June 14, it will be open Fridays
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OBITUARIES Wyvetta L. Offerbeck 1915-2015
ELLICOTTVILLE - Wyvetta L. Offerbeck, 99, of Ellicottville, NY, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Olean General Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1915, in Johnsonburg, PA, the daughter of the late Louis and Bessie (Nolan) Nitsche. Mrs. Offerbeck was married to Fred S. Offerbeck who predeceased her on Feb.10, 1973. She was employed at many area grocery stores including Brooks Market, Quality Markets and Tops. She was a member of Holy Name of Mary RC Church in Ellicottville and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a 60+ year member of the Ellicottville American Legion Auxiliary and the Ellicottville Firemen’s Auxiliary, and she was a member of the Great Valley Senior Citizens Group. She is survived by nieces, Anne and Barbara Golley and Joanne Murphy of Ellicottville and several great nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she is predeceased by sister Corrine Milligan and two brothers Roger and Arthur Nitsche. Services were held at Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY, on Wednesday May 6, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial was said on Thursday May 7, 2015 at Holy Name of Mary RC Church in Ellicottville; she was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellicottville. Memorials may be made to the Ellicottville American Legion Auxiliary or Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department.
Verna C. Fenton 1919-2015
ELLICOTTVILLE - Mrs. Verna C. Fenton, 95, of Ellicottville, formerly of Salamanca, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at The Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Machias. Born on Sept. 22, 1919, in Port Allegany, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Wicks Coleman. She was married on Oct. 3, 1940, to Edwin “Ned” F. Fenton Jr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1989. She was also predeceased by Howard Stark, her close friend of 10 years, who passed away on March 23, 2001; a grandson, Matthew Homes; and a sister, Carrie Bryson. Mrs. Fenton is dearly missed by her five children, to whom she devoted her life: three daughters, Lynne (Michael) Homes of Loudon, TN, Jayne Fenton, with whom she resided in Ellicottville for many years, and Kay Fenton of Walnut Creek, CA; two sons, Edwin “Ned” (Karen) Fenton, III of Salamanca and Thomas (Ellen) Fenton of Great Valley. She is also survived by a grandson, Michael Homes of Solvang, CA; and two nieces, Anita Herbert, MD of Bradford, PA, and Joyce Murry of Pineville, LA. She graduated from Kane High School (PA) and Eleanor Beauty School in Buffalo. She moved to Salamanca in 1938 and worked as a secretary for James Fleming, MD, until she married. Mrs. Fenton was the president and an insurance broker at E.F. Fenton Insurance Agency in Salamanca. Along with her son Ned, she obtained her insurance broker’s license from Hill School of Insurance in New York. She also was co-owner and office manager of Fentier Village, a hillside frontier town she and her husband built and operated from 1966 to 1969 in Salamanca. She retired with her husband from the insurance business in 1984. She was a member of the United Congregational Methodist Church, Zonta Club and Genetaska Club. Among the many loving memories, her unconditional love of family will shine bright. Honoring Mrs. Fenton’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or memorial service. The family will be honoring Mrs. Fenton with close friends at a private celebration of her life. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221; or the donor’s choice of another Alzheimer’s Association chapter. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca. E-condolences may be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
Dark Leafy Greens – Powerhouse Vegetables By Kathie O’Connell, N.C.
Since 1980, the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans has encouraged people to eat more fruits and vegetables. Current guidelines recommend eating five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (2½ to 6½ cups per day) depending on one’s caloric intake. For example, if a person consumes 2000 calories daily, this translates into nine servings of fruits and vegetables, or 4½ cups per day (2 cups fruit and 2½ cups vegetables). The guidelines further suggest 3 cups a week should come from dark leafy greens (2 cups leafy greens equals one vegetable serving). The average American eats only three servings of fruits and vegetables daily. The USDA states it is crucial to overall health to include vegetables in your daily diet. One way to do this is to consume dark leafy greens on a regular basis. Dark leafy greens are powerhouse vegetables. Dark leafy greens are brimming with fiber which helps reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol and lower the risk of
cardiovascular disease. Fiber also lowers constipation and other digestive issues and increases fullness to help maintain a healthy weight. Dark leafy greens contain vitamins A, C, E, K, and many of the B vitamins, which aid vision, healthy skin, growth and repair of tissues, protects bones against osteoporosis, aids in healing of cuts and wounds and may help protect against inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Dark leafy greens also are a rich source of minerals, including iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium, as well as plant-based substances called carotenoids that may help protect against heart disease, diabetes and perhaps even cancer. The substances in dark green leafy vegetables act as antioxidants by removing free radicals from the body before they become harmful. Research has found that carotenoids can stop the growth of certain types of breast, skin, lung and stomach cancers. Examples of dark, leafy greens are arugula, spinach, leaf lettuce, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, chicory, Swiss chard, mustard,
turnip greens, cabbage and broccoli. When it comes to preparing and eating greens, dark leafy greens can be classified into three categories: salad greens, such as leaf lettuce; quick-cooking greens, such as spinach and Swiss chard; and hearty greens, like kale and collard greens. Before preparing greens, swish them in a water-filled sink to clean, repeating until the leaves are dirt-free. Blot dry and store in the refrigerator away from tomatoes, apples or other fruits, which may cause greens to wilt easily. Here’s an easy and delicious recipe to try with kale, collards, turnips and Swiss chard: Cook the greens with olive oil, garlic and a little broth for 5 minutes and serve. For extra flavor, squeeze in some lemon juice. For a spicy addition, complement by sprinkling greens with red pepper flakes. Kathie O’Connell, N.C. is a holistic nutritional consultant. She is a health and wellness coach for IN.FORM Total Lifestyle Transformation and does individual counseling. She can be contacted at kathie. oconnell@gmail.com or at (815) 592-4296.
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Warning to Seniors — No Mumbling A long time ago, when my mother came to live with me for a short period of time, we had some very testy moments. Margaret was 85 years old at the time, and she had this harmless peccadillo ... no, it was more of constant peculiarity ... no, it was a bad habit ... okay she mumbled to herself and it drove me absolutely crazy to the point where I would spice up her strawberry-flavoured nutritional supplement with three hits of Tabasco every chance I got! It was a tense period,— two people living in close quarters, and although I couldn’t prove it, I think she was topping off my shampoo bottle with Nair. The first time I broached the subject of mumbling by explaining there really needed to be a minimum of two people in a room during a conversation, she flatly denied she talked to herself. She claimed what she did was ‘think’ louder than most people because she had a lot on her mind. In other words, she was overloading her mind as I was slowly losing mine. But no, she did not talk to herself. Rather than argue, I turned it into a kind of game in which I’d agree with her - she did not talk to herself. So I would be sitting at my desk in my office when I’d hear my mother ‘thinking’ in the TV room: “Gee, I wonder what Gail’s doing ... maybe I should call.” And then I’d go in and say: “Gee Mom, I wonder what Gail’s up to and maybe you oughtta give her a dingle.” To which my mother would get this incredibly astonished look on her face and say: “You know dear, I was just thinking about calling her ... you must be psychic or something.” A little while later after reflecting on some bad news from my sister Gail, I’d hear my Mom ‘think’: “Poor Alex, I should send her a card.”
Then I would happen by and say: “Here’s one of those Group of Seven stationary cards I ordered by mail ... you know you should send one of these to your friend, Alex. It might cheer her up.” And my mother got this amazed look on her face like she’d seen the Virgin Mary at the Shrine of Fatima and she said: “You won’t believe this but dear, I was ‘thinking’ that very same thing,” and she wandered off with the card in her hand, shaking her head all the way. So, in a very short span of time, my mother went from presuming her son was too dumb to hold down a real job to believing that I was the smartest human being on the face of the earth. This little game was working so well, I started to believe in it too. Maybe we all ‘think’ just barely beneath our breath. Maybe The Amazing Kreskin wasn’t so amazing after all. Maybe he just had terrific ears. So my mother had this incredibly annoying habit of mumbling to herself and although it drove me nuts and caused me to occasionally leave her at the doctor’s office overnight, I swear the situation never escalated to the point where I called in the cops. Not like the case of Robert Durst. Last month, I’m channel surfing when I came across CNN’s true crime documentary “The Jinx” in which a wealthy American lunatic by the name of Robert Durst is denying he had anything to do with some very suspicious deaths, including his exwife, a girlfriend and a male neighbour. The 71-year-old Durst believed he could outsmart the investigator and host of the show, who’s half his age, is holding all the cards, and is too young to mumble. Near the end of the interview Durst was shown two envelopes, one written by the killer of his ex-
wife and one which he himself had admitted writing. When he could not identify one from the other because they are identical, he gets himself trapped on camera. Then he excuses himself, walks into a nearby washroom where, forgetting that his lapel microphone is still recording, he mumbles to himself: “What the hell did I do?” Pause. “Killed them all of course.” Mumbling, Robert Durst confessed to two more murders that he was actually being questioned about. Soon he will be facing murder charges in California where the state is expected to seek the death penalty which proves once and for all that mumbling, as I tried to tell my mother, can be harmful to your health. For the record, my mother’s mumbling was very annoying and yes, putting a squeaky toy under her pillow every night before she went to bed may have been wrong, but at no time did I try to have her arrested or even mention lethal injection. With my seventies just around the corner and okay, some conversations with myself being increasingly audible, I cannot emphasize strongly enough that I am against the death penalty for older people who mumble. In fact, I think seniors suspected of a crime need a new Miranda warning: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you mumble may be used against you in a court of law.” For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 274-a (Site Plan Review) and Section 274-b (Special use permits) of NYS Town Law the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider: PB-2015-02, the application by Kelly Philipps for special use permit and site plan approval to allow a Municipal Holding Kennel to serve the Town of Ellicottville. The kennel would have a maximum capacity of two dogs that would be held for a maximum of three days. The site is located at 5103 Canada Hill Road and is further identified as Tax Map Number 29.004-2-6.9. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, N.Y. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE TOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE Park Counselors and Swim Instructors are needed for the Ellicottville Town Park Program. Applications are available at the Town Hall (1 W. Washington St.). Applications must be turned in by May 20, 2015.
EVL Historical Soc. Speaker Series Begins May 13 The Ellicottville Historical Society is proud to announce their monthly meetings and speaker series. Our meetings will be at the Ellicottville Memorial Library 6499 Maples Road Ellicottville, NY starting at 7:30. On Wednesday May 13, the speakers will be Dawn Westfall and Ron Pfeffer who will be talking about the history of photography and local photographers in Cattaraugus County from the 19th century. The meetings will start with a brief business meeting and then a speaker for the evening. Anyone is invited to attend the meetings and programs which are free of charge. Also we welcome all new members who would like to join the Historical Society.
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GV Senior Group Meets May 13 The Great Valley Senior Group (which represents seniors age 55+ from the towns of Great Valley, Salamanca, Ellicottville, Humphrey and Mansfield) will meet at the Great Valley Fire Hall on Wednesday, May 13. Please bring a dish to pass and your own place setting. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., but come early to visit with your friends. Call Yvonne Darts at 945-3279 for more information. Our first trip of the year, scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, is to the Corning Museum of Glass with lunch at Sorge’s and visits to the Rockwell Museum and the CorningWare Corelle Revere Factory Store. You can sign up for this trip at this month’s meeting, but if you are unable to attend, please call Barb Sergel at 699-2905 to register.
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and has developed numerous successful properties, including the Larkin Center of Commerce in Buffalo. Cornell immediately recognized the importance of the trail as a “milestone in the area’s evolution to a fourseason nature destination.” “The EVGV Trail Committee’s dedication to this important community task has inspired us to dedicate our support for promoting the effort,” he said. “Joe Wright has accepted the additional challenge to lead promotion and fundraising initiatives for the EVGV Trail. We are confident that he brings the energy, focus and excitement to the task that will maximize its success. I am very happy that we have this opportunity to share our resources with the EVGV Trail committee in pursuing this important project for the benefit of the entire community.” Wright is looking forward to the challenge, saying “This is a great opportunity for me to learn about Ellicottville and everything it has to offer yearround. The trail is an important part of its future.” Wright’s first major assignment will be planning fundraising events to coordinate with Ellicottville’s many summer festivals, such as Holiday Valley’s Cycling Weekend & Mudslide, Summer Fest, Taste of
Ellicottville, etc. He will also be creating a website and updating social media sites so that more interested persons and potential donors can learn about the Trail’s master plan and current project status. Wright also will be making a presentation to the Ellicottville Town Board on May 20 with regard to the Trail’s TIGER grant application, at the request of Supervisor John Burrell. Wright will talk to the board about fundraising plans to cover the town’s 20 percent match required if the grant is awarded. (See EVL Supports Trail story, cover.) Meanwhile, the board has been busy keeping the project on track. Board member Kate O’Stricker completed and submitted pre-application forms for the DOT’s TIGER grant on May 5. The formal application will be submitted by June 5 pending approval by the Ellicottville Town board to serve as project sponsor. The board is also determined to get shovels into the ground as soon as possible for phase one of the trail, which starts at the Town Center/Arboretum and travels toward 219 N, potentially ending at Tim Horton’s. Board member and civil engineer Mark Alianello will be working on preparing a drainage engineering plan for this section of the trail, while attorney and board
member Kathleen Moriarty will be working on obtaining the necessary easements with adjacent property owners. Plus, trail committee member and landscaper Jack Kramer offered to provide a trailhead landscape design. Eventually the trail will be 15-miles of multi-use paved trails from the Tim Horton’s restaurant area to Great Valley, connecting businesses, resorts, Ellicottville Central School and all other stopping points along the way. Community members interested in getting involved in the project are encouraged to contact a board member or Joe Wright, fundraising director for more information: Ken Hinman, President: 474-8214 Jennie Acklin, V. President: 699-4062 Kathleen Moriarty, Treasurer: 699-2355 Kate O’Stricker, Secretary: 699-2377 X 122 Mark Alianello: 699-4650 Joe Wright, Fundraising and Marketing Director: 984-5673 Or, you can make a taxdeductible donation at www. cattfoundation.org or by mailing a check payable to: Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Fund, c/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, 120 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14706. For more information, visit EVLtrail on Facebook.
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Art, Festivals, Music and More By Alicia Dziak
If you haven’t been to Springville lately, now is the perfect time to check out. some action-packed events, live music, or ways to burn off some energy. May 16 is the annual Springville Pageant of the Bands, where numerous bands compete. Check out the local talent of the middle and high school bands in the parade, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Race season has begun, and the Springville Stampede is a great race to get your season in motion. The 5k run and half mile fun run/walk begin at the Springville Griffith Institute High School at 6:30 p.m. The course takes participants through the village streets and ends on the track behind the high school. Cost is $20 for the 5k, $15 for the fun run/ walk, and includes a t-shirt for the first 100 entrants. In addition, there is a “Little Griffs” 100 meter dash, which is free, or $5 for a t-shirt (shirts must be pre-ordered).Proceeds from the Stampede benefit the Springville Varsity Club. For more information, visit www. springvillegi.org/webpages/ sgistampede. The Springville Center for the Arts’ (SCA) Harold L. Olmsted Gallery, at 37 N Buffalo St., reopened its doors last week with an exhibit of photography by Richard Stamps. Curated by Ted Pietrzak, formerly of the Burchfield Penney, the exhibit “Inside My Big Fat Head” features work spanning several decades with a persistent strange quality. Work will be on display though the end of May. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10-3 p.m.
On May 16, Stamps will host a photographic excursion in conjunction with the Springville Pageant of Bands. Photographers of any ability level will join Stamps in exploring the event through the lens and learn about his approach to the medium. On May 21 at 7 p.m., SCA will host Stamps for an artist’s talk. Is sitting back and taking in some live music your thing? Check out some great upcoming performances at the SCA. On Friday, May 22, enjoy southern influenced music by Andy Buckner from 8 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, May 30, patrons can listen to the acoustic stylings of Attila Vural from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information about all SCA events, visit www.springvillearts.org. The annual Dairy/Ag Fest will be held June 5-7 throughout Springville. Highlights include new and antique farm equipment, an arts and crafts show, amusement rides, kids’ farm activities, historical tram tour rides, and a petting zoo. Special events include a 90-minute parade down Main Street on Saturday, and fireworks that night. The weekend will also feature numerous contests, including the Erie County Dairy Princess/Ambassador Crowning, Pizza Eating, Ice
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
‘Gathering Prey’ By John Sandford They call them Travelers. They move from city to city, panhandling, committing no crimes—they just like to stay on the move. And now somebody is killing them. Lucas Davenport’s adopted daughter, Letty, is home from college when she gets a phone call from a woman Traveler she had befriended in San Francisco. The woman thinks somebody’s killing her friends, she’s afraid she knows who it is, and now her male companion has gone missing. She’s hiding out in North Dakota, and she doesn’t know what to do. Letty tells Lucas she’s going to get her, and, though he suspects Letty’s getting played, he volunteers to go with her. When he hears the woman’s story, though, he begins to think there’s something in it. In the days to come, he will embark upon an odyssey through a subculture unlike any he has ever seen, a trip that will not only put the two of them in danger, but just may change the course of his life. This book is currently available in book format only at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. Don’t forget, you can access more than 9,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card!
Cream Eating, Dairy Ducky Derby, Animal Pet Parade and more. Don’t miss this funfilled weekend! For more information, visit www. wnydairyagfest.com. If you’re free on a Wednesday, there’s no better place to spend the day than at Gentner’s Springville Auction, located at 341 West Main Street. Vendors fill this old fashioned market with everything from farm-fresh produce and unique flea market items to honey and maple syrup. Visitors can also check out the animal barns and much more. The auction is a must-see on your spring or summer bucket list! For more information, visit www. gentnerspringvilleauction. com.
Looking to step back in time? The Warner Museum, located on Main and Franklin Streets, and open Saturdays starting this month, boasts local historic artifacts in several themed rooms. Check out the neighboring Concord Mercantile, an 1890s-style general store with a variety of unique items. The store is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whether you prefer high-energy or low-key, Springville has you covered. Take the short drive north from Ellicottville and enjoy everything this big small town has to offer!
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trail board fully expects to be able to reimburse the town for the local share through its own fundraising. Essentially, “the town would serve as the insurance policy behind the local share,” said town board member Steve Crowley. Trail board member Mark Alianello noted that the trail board and committee expect to be able to announce that they have hired a professional fundraiser soon (see Trail story, cover). Assuming that occurs, that individual will be asked to attend the next regular board meeting on May 20 to make a presentation about the grant application’s scope. During that meeting, the board will make its final decision about whether or not to commit to serving as the funding entity. In the interim, the board approved the trail’s request to submit pre-application forms by May 5 in advance of the full-grant submission, which is due June 5. Trail board member Kate O’Stricker will complete the pre-application document. In other business, Town Supervisor John Burrell announced that Ellicottville Judge John Nelson had resigned. By state law, judges who are also attorneys are not permitted to present cases before other lawyer-judges. Nelson found that the role of
judge was placing too much of a burden on his legal business in several area municipalities that also have lawyer-judges. Ellicottville’s other judge, Andy Stokes, has agreed to take over Nelson’s court temporarily, but also offered to take the position permanently as the town’s only judge if the board concurred. As Burrell explained, the board had two choices: 1) Take Stokes up on his offer to be Ellicottville’s sole judge; or 2) appoint an interim judge who would then have the option to run for the permanent post during the November 2015 election. Burrell said that former Ellicottville Judge John Karassik has expressed interest in taking the interim position. The board felt that, because there has been turnover in the court and there are occasions
when judges are unavailable for arraignments, it serves the community better to have two judges. Hence, the board agreed to appoint Karassik to the interim role. Because Karassik will need to attend training before taking the bench, Ellicottville Court Clerk Denise Richards, who is a justice in Machias, will be available to handle some arraignments when necessary in that town. Finally, the board approved plans to repair Sommerville Valley Rd. between Jed Ln. and the town line. The repairs, which include replacing a culvert at Witch Hollow Rd., will begin as soon as possible and should be completed by the end of June. Drivers should be prepared for periodic lane closures and/or detours during construction.
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Eagles Sports Roundup By Todd Palmatier
Ellicottville’s Varsity Baseball team wound up on the wrong side of a 19-1 score on Monday, May 4 at Ellicottville Central School, tasting defeat at the hands of Franklinville. Brock Blecha recorded the win for Franklinville. He tossed four innings of shutout ball. He struck out five, walked two and surrendered no hits. Robert Sawicki took the loss for Ellicottville. He walked two and struck out three. Franklinville never trailed after scoring three runs in the second on an RBI single by Jared Ras. In the sixth inning, Ellicottville had its only hits and pushed across its only run of the day. Robert Sawicki started it off with a double and scored on an RBI groundout by Tyler Slaughenhaupt. Jonas Hurlburt added a single later in the inning. On May 5, Ellicottville finished up a rain delay game vs. Scio Central School and played a second five inning game. In game one at Scio, Preston Hutchinson went 1-3 and hit a home run, helping Ellicottville to a 10-6 victory. Phalla Musall put together a nice outing and held Scio hitless over three innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four. He also went 2 for 3 at the
plate. Ellicottville closer Tyler Slaughenhaupt put away the final 12 outs to record the save. Adam Dodge was the game’s losing pitcher. He allowed 10 runs in six innings, walked four and struck out eight. The game’s last lead went to Ellicottville thanks to a first inning rally that saw two runs cross the plate on an RBI single by Musall. Ellicottville added three more runs in the bottom of the third. The scoring was led by Jonas Hurlburt (1 for 2, 2 RBI) double, scoring Slaughenhaupt and Hunter O’Stricker (2 for 4) Ellicottville piled on four more runs in the bottom of the fourth. Robert Sawicki (2 for 4, 2 RBI) kicked things off with a double, bringing home Musall and Caleb Rinko. That was followed up by Hutchinson’s two-run blast, bringing home Sawicki. Three runs in the top of the fifth helped Scio close its deficit to 9-3. A wild pitch and a two-run home run by Trevor Claypool set off a Scio rally. The Scio threat came to an end when Slaughenhaupt finally got Dodge to ground out. Scio scored two runs in the top of the sixth to cut its deficit to five. After pushing across one run in the top of the seventh, Scio faced a 10-6 deficit. A sacrifice fly by Ethan Graves gave Scio life. Ellicottville’s
Slaughenhaupt induced a Bryce Schoonover strike-out to close things out. In game two, Robert Sawicki (2 for 3, 4 RBI) had two extra base hits as Ellicottville took home a 6-3 victory over Scio in five innings. He homered in the first inning and doubled in the second inning. Griffin Chudy got the win for Ellicottville. He allowed three runs over four innings. Chudy struck out seven, walked three and gave up five hits. Ellicottville was also led offensively by Phalla Musall who went 2 for 3. Adam Dodge was the game’s losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in 1 1/3 innings, walked two and struck out none. Ellicottville never trailed after scoring three runs in the first on a two-run homerby Sawicki and an RBI single by Chudy. Ellicottville built its lead with three runs in the second. An error scored Austin Grinols (1 for 2) to get Ellicottville on the board in the inning. That was followed up by Sawicki’s double, bringing home Austin Whitmer and Musall. After pushing across one run in the bottom of the fifth, Scio faced a 6-3 deficit. An RBI single by Nolan sparked a Scio rally, but Preston Hutchinson came in to pitch for the save and end the game.
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The AMSOIL Championship Snocross races have become one of the region’s most popular winter traditions as fans watch competitive racing involving more than 200 of North America’s top snowmobilers and internationally ranked participants from nearly a dozen different countries. Officials from the International Series of Champions have been very pleased with how smoothly things have run since they first brought the games to the region in 2013, making the three-year contract a virtual no-brainer for both parties, especially when you factor in that national exposure is gained because the races are broadcast on the CBS Sports Network. “After working with Seneca Allegany the past three years, we realize they’re a fantastic partner and someone ISOC wants to be involved with for a long time,” said ISOC’s Carl Schubitzke, who serves as president and race director of AMSOIL Championship Snocross. “This event is one of our premier national events and couldn’t be successful without high-level involvement from Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Everyone at ISOC looks forward to having an event at this amazing property for many years to come.”
Using a parcel of land located just outside of Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino that is about the size of a professional football field, ISOC racing crews annually convert a million gallons of water into snow. Fans sit on bleachers set up around the track to observe daytime and evening racing. In addition, the nearby “Family Zone” area allows vendors to sell food, beverages and souvenir items throughout the weekend. “Our location really sets us apart and creates opportunities you won’t necessarily find at other properties,” said Gus Tsivikis, Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino’s general manager. “We help our guests embrace the outdoors during all four seasons. We’re able to match all of the gaming, entertainment and excitement inside with outstanding skiing, golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, hunting, boating and other nearby outdoor activities to provide our guests a destination experience.” The Corporation also inked a unique deal with Watkins Glen International Raceway that allows the Seneca’s three casinos in Western New York to have exclusive marketing rights at the Finger Lakes racing facility.
The agreement allows the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s casinos in Salamanca, Niagara Falls and Buffalo to market their facilities at the racetrack in marketing campaigns that will help try and increase the number of patrons that visit the three casinos. “We are thrilled to partner with this leading gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Western New York,” said Michael Printup, president of Watkins Glen International Raceway. “This is a great opportunity to promote all that Watkins Glen International has to offer to a new audience. We are excited to get started.” Seneca Gaming is also exploring the concept of establishing a retail outlet as part of the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. Details are still emerging, but sources indicate that officials are analyzing the pros and cons of opening an outdoor store that would cater to people who enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing and other activities. A retail component would fit into the company’s long-term vision of diversifying its holdings and retaining its place as a top economic development entity in the region. Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino features nearly 70,000 square feet of world class gaming that includes close to 2,000 slot machines and more than 30 table games. The facility includes fine dining establishments, casual restaurants, a full-service spa and salon and more than 400 luxury hotel rooms. The hotel, which includes an indoor swimming pool and professional meeting space, underwent a $53 million expansion project three years ago and is considered one of the premiere state-of-the-art facilities when compared to other casino hotels in the state.
Tuesday • May 12 Track at West Valley - 4:30 pm Girls Modified Softball vs. Franklinville - 4:30 pm Boys Modified Baseball vs. Franklinville - 4:30 pm Wednesday • May 13 Girls Varsity Softball vs. West Valley - 4:30 pm Saturday • May 9 Boys Varsity Baseball at Bradner Walsh - 12 pm Monday • May 11 Golf Sectional Qualifier - 9 am Girls Varsity Softball at Franklinville - 4:30 pm Boys Varsity Baseball at Franklinville - 4:30 pm
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Call Ryan at
(716) 592-7242 or (800) 640-0370
Seeing is believing in this beautifully renovated & furnished 4+ bedroom, 3-1/2 bath chalet w/ 2 fp, family room, large master suite, att garage.
MLS#B452535
17 Rod & Gun Club Tudor & Country Deck Overlooking Lake, Stone F/P, Spacious Living
$94,000 MLS#B461229
Text MELANIE to 87778 to download our property search app MLS#B461508
MLS#B395722
MLS#B456436
$69,000 Village Building Lot Approved and affordable lot offer convenience and all of the village services at the road, and slope views to boot!
$549,000 New Price Village Home Renovated home with perfect for ski families on almost 2 acres, 5+ BR, 4 BA, separate studio plus barn, huge deck
5988 Humphrey Road $129,900 NEW PRICE! Live in one and rent out the upper apartment or convert it back to a single family. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath for each unit. Great rental.
9661 West Bucktooth Run $99,500
5034 Route 219
12+ ACRES!
Make it your own Business. 2 Bdr/2 Bath Upper Apartment
Close to Slopes, 3 Bdr/2 Bath, W/B Stove, Deck/Shed
$229,000
$34,000
Move out to the country in this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch w/ master suite, GLQLQJ QRRN ¿UVW ÀRRU ODXQGU\ EDFN GHFN att garage/workshop.
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Modern Mansion Distinctive Allegany village home on 1 acre lot boasts in ground pool, solarium, 5 BR/ 3/2 BA, gracious living abounds
$269,000 Slope or Village Access This 3 BR updated townhouse offers ski in /ski out access and walk to the village with association dues that won’t break the bank
5021 Hungry Hollow $164,900 ADJACENT TO STATE LAND! One owner 3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/ formal dining, family room, basement, workshop, att garage, on 11+ mostly wooded acres.
MLS#B460030
MLS#B464398
6 Mountainview $328,500
225,900
$68,000
Incredible View!
Space to Roam
Overlooks all of Holiday Valley, 3 BR/ 2 %$ WRZQKRXVH ZLWK JDV ÂżUHSODFH PDVWHU bedroom, laundry, ski locker
MLS#B456592
MLS#B450150
MLS#B467184
$285,000
New Price
MLS#B452022
MLS#B431412 MLS#B467575
33 Green Valley Estates
Charming 3 BR Colonial on double ORW ZLWK QDWXUDO KDUGZRRG DQG ÀRRUV WKURXJKRXW EDWKV VW ÀU ODXQGU\ QHZHU 2 car garage
NEW ON THE MARKET! Views and a short walk to town is what you enjoy in this furnished 3+ bedroom, 2-1/2 bath end unit w/ fp, family room, 2 decks.
4202 Conley Road $149,900 100+ ACRES! Mother Nature’s Paradise at the end of the road location are these 100+ open & wooded acres w/ older sugar shack, barn, bordering stream.
MLS#B469577
First Street Extension $149,900 82 ACRES! Room to roam on this 82+ acre open & wooded parcel of land. Septic and well required. Municipal electric available. Borders Pat McGee Trail.
6178 Route 242 Motivated Seller Craftman’s Style, Remodeled, Fabulous Views
$299,000
4543 Rehler Road Seclusion 183+ Acres, 3 Bdr/2 Bath, 3 Ponds, Deck
$385,000
MLS#B457892
MLS#B426219
6320 California Hill Private Paradise Copy: 25 Acres w/Pond, Huge Deck, Views, 4 Bdr/2 Bath.
$475,000
6 Stone Ridge Walk to Slopes Sleeps a Crowd, Fully Furnished, End Unit
$249,000