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Allegany State Park Offers Summer Fun for the Entire Family BY
JEFF COLE
Rolling hills, refreshing bodies of water and a mixed hemlock/hardwood forest are just some of the reasons why Allegany State Park in Salamanca attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year. According to Gary Quattrone, park manager III Allegany Region, a combination of what Allegany State Park offers in both recreation and aesthetic fascination make the park so appealing. “The draw to Allegany State Park is just its natural beauty that can be enjoyed four seasons out of the year and we basically can usually provide something for everybody, from biking to swimming to hiking to skiing to just enjoying nature,” he said. The parkʼs diverse selection of entertainment and activities has outdoor lovers really flocking to the park during the summer months. Every week during the summer through Aug. 24, a different local music artist performs daily or nightly from Monday through Friday at either the Quaker Amphitheater or the Red House Beach Area. On another musical note, the “Rock the Park” music concert will be held July 13 at the Red House Beach Area and will feature Kevin McCarthy from 6-7 p.m. and the Porcelain Bus Drivers from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For cycling enthusiasts, the Raccoon Rally is held every year and includes four different cycling events: the Road Race, the Bike Trials, the CrossCountry Race and the Kidsʼ See Allegany Summer Fun Page 2
SUMMER SOLSTICE SIGNALS SUMMER FUN CAMPING, RODEOS, PICNICS, MUSIC, HIKING, BIKING, BOATING, RIDING
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The Championship Rodeo is saddling up for its 24th year of riding, roping and family fun. Myers, a mechanical bull, trick riding and Roman riding. “(Trick riding) is when pretty women ride fast horses and hang off them upside down and stand on them at full-gallop, and Roman riding is when a pretty girl rides two horses at the same time, standing up, one foot on either horse,” said Kent. Spectators at the rodeo this year will be able to watch more than 350 rodeo athletes while sitting on either bleachers on one side of the ring or on benches on the other side on a bank. Kent said that thousands of people from all over the world come to watch by Jeff Cole of the Ellicottville the rodeo and that some The four-day event will Championship Rodeo, people even schedule take place at 7 p.m. July said that nine events their vacations to attend 5-7 and at 2 p.m. July 8 at are shown each day: it. “We get a lot of people 6319 Sommerville Valley bareback bronc riding, out of the Buffalo area RD. The cost to attend is saddle bronc riding, calf and a lot of people out of $17 for ages 13 and up roping, team roping, and $9 for ages 12 and team penning, junior bull the Pennsylvania area. We under, with kids ages riding, steer wrestling, have had a lot of people 5 and under admitted girls’ barrel racing and who have come to this rodeo just by accident. free and tickets can be big-bull riding. purchased online at “The rodeo is really They were in the area www.ellicottvillerodeo. exciting. It’s a real Wild and caught our rodeo,” com or at the gate. Gates West rodeo,” he said. he said. “They schedule their vacations now to will open two hours “It’s the real deal.” before each show time. New to this year’s rodeo come up and watch the See Ellicottville Rodeo Page 5 John Kent, founder are rodeo clown Dusty
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Town of Ellicottville Board Meeting Property Nuisance Ordinance Considered Tim Hortons Site Plans to be Presented to Planning Board Monday New Bids for Town Barns Requested $1.6M DOT Sidewalk/Drainage Project Slated for 2013/14 Gazebo and Historical Society Building to be Painted By Jennie Acklin
Supervisor John Burrell called the meeting to order on June 20 at 6 p.m. Good news was the first order of business with the announcement that the $87,000 check from the Town of Mansfield was received on June 15. This amount is for the WestMont Water District payment that was previously due. Also, $43,000 was received from Cattaraugus County for the six months’ worth of county mortgage tax, and the state insurance fund 25 percent rebate on workmen’s compensation was received in the amount of $7,100. Privilege of the floor was
given to the Tri-County Tobacco Free Programs Project Director Laurie Adams and Reality Check Senior Program Coordinator Samantha Vanstrom, who are making presentations to New York town officials in hopes of educating the public on tobacco use and marketing. Tri-County Tobacco Free Programs is a Cornell Cooperative Extension project involving community youths in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. A group of concerned neighbors also spoke to the board about the condition of 6515 Donlen Dr. The
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property is in foreclosure and not being maintained. The neighbors asked the town board what they could do to help remedy the situation with the out-ofstate bank owner. Various options were discussed by board members with the concerned neighbors, which included a possible property nuisance ordinance, and allowing necessary maintenance to be contracted and added to the property’s tax bill. The town supervisor’s reports were presented and approved. Items included the bids received for painting of the gazebo and the historical museum, which was awarded to Dineen Painting. The project will be completed before the first Gazebo Concert Series begins on June 30. Police Chief Don Auge discussed the Police Department Report and the adoption of a policy on Taser use, covering the training, handling and deployment of the Taser. The policy was adopted from the City of Salamanca, after receiving Taser training there. See Town Board page 4
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Race. This yearʼs event will take place on June 30 and July 1 and cash prizes and medals will be awarded depending on finishing time and the event. For strength and endurance junkies, a triathlon will be held Aug. 4 at Quaker Lake, and the Pain the Alleganies Half Ironman, which will feature a half-distance triathlon, an aquabike, a sprint triathlon and a duathlon, will occur from Sept. 22-23 at the Red House Beach Area. More laid-back events at the park include fireworks at dusk July 3 at Quaker Lake and the Aug. 10 Full Moon Family Beach Party, which will be held at the Red House Beach Area. The fireworks will be preceded by a chicken barbecue at 4 p.m. and the band Cruisin at 7 p.m. The Beach Party will include a music concert, a limbo contest and a lifeguard competition.
On Sept. 29, the park will observe National Public Lands Day, which is the nationʼs largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the United States. Volunteers devote their time during the event to improve public lands for outdoor recreation. Of course, there are other grounds for visiting the park, too – campgrounds. Allegany State Park is divided into two sections that each feature camping opportunities, the Quaker Area and the Red House Area. According www. nyparks.com, the Quaker Area has 189 campsites, 230 cabins (30 of which are winterized), one group camp for rental and seven rental cottages that sleep six and include a bathroom with a shower, a refrigerator and an outdoor grill. The Red House Area, meanwhile, offers 130
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4-H Horse Schooling Show – It’s all About the Kids
Colleen Baily By Rebecca LaBorde
The Horse Program is one of the most involved and influential elements of the 4-H youth development organization. Horse shows run during the week of the Cattaraugus County Fair, but there are also three main shows per year: The Bonanza, Schooling and the Fall Classic. This past weekend was a Schooling Qualifying Show with approximately 75 4-H youth participating. This weekend the judges actually work with the kids and instruct them on style and posture. Who goes to the state fair is usually decided at the county fair, with the exception of this weekend’s competition. Some youth who place this weekend will not only receive ribbons but also an opportunity to compete in the 4-H Horse
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Show at the state fair. On Friday, June 15, the 4-H group held a games night. Riders showed their techniques with barrels and poles. Saturday, June 16, was English riding with riders sitting higher in the saddle and wearing hunt seat caps. Sunday, June 17, was Western riding, which meant the Seen at HV Mudslide
riders wore Westernstyle clothes. Youth usually ride in one or the other, but some of them competed both days. Patty Bailey, house committee chair, has been a part of 4-H for 15 years. Her co-chair Marsha Stang grew up in 4-H. It takes a huge effort on the part of the volunteers to put them together. Bailey said, “This weekend is all about the kids. It is a good weekend for them to get positive reinforcement.” Megan Stang took Grand Champion for Western Pony this weekend. Colleen Bailey from Allegany, N.Y., and her horse Tiki won Reserve Champion Western Pony. She stated, “This weekend, it’s a chance for me and her to figure out what we can do together.” Alyssa Olaf from Gasport, N.Y., and her horse Izzy have been participating in 4H for six years. Olaf said, “I have been riding since I was little ... I like it.” Another 4-H club member, Kaye Vandenberg from Little Valley, N.Y., has been a part of 4-H for four years and will be going to the nationals in Oklahoma City at the end of June. The 4-H Program is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County. The profits from the horse shows are utilized for the updating and replacement
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The Cattaraugus County Arts Council has announced a new selection of summer art classes for kids from kindergarten to sixth grade including pottery, drawing, painting and more. New this year, the Ellicottville Memorial Library will host children’s art classes. Cathy Lacy will teach a weeklong series entitled Art Around the World July 16–July 20 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Classes include Egyptian Artifacts, Copper Enamel Art, Dreamcatchers, Jungle Animal Adventures, and Woven Baskets and Wristbands. At CCAC’s Allegany location, classes for elementary age kids in June and July taught
by Julie Hall will include Build a Robot, Art in Nature Collage, Buttons and Beads, and Recycled Art Banners. Also for kids in grades K-1 is a two-day class, Matisse Masterpieces: Wild Beasts with art teacher Nicole Missel. Courtney Blackmon will teach the Ceramic Series
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in July and August and will include Ceramic Birds, Ceramic Fish, Clay Monsters, Clay Masks, and Ceramic Tiles. All projects in this series will be glazed, fired and ready for pickup approximately one week after class. All supplies are included. Also, for grades 2-5 is CCAC’s Studio See Summer Art Page 5
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Checking Out The Tunes & Other Stuff in Ellicottville
With the official beginning of summer and the longest day of the year happening this week and one of the most active music weeks of the year, Summer Music Festival of The Arts, just a week away, we will be enjoying what is referred to as a transition or in-between week this coming week. Yes there will be time to just sit back and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. Maybe take a little hike or bike ride or even better yet a round of golf. Both Holiday Valley and Elkdale Country Club are in true mid-summer form and are available for your enjoyment. So if golf is your thing, just call either club, make a Tee time, then get out and enjoy the good times of summer here in Ellicottville. Our music and other FUN STUFF line up is also right up to par. Starting today Friday June 22, 2012 through Thursday June 28, 2012 we will have ten Bands, two DJ’s, three Sound System Events plus all the food and drink specials that are offered by our wonderful clubs and restaurants. All of which, makes Ellicottville and the surrounding area such a neat place to be, year around. One of the Sound System Events will happen in Madigans & Madigans Up-Stairs Party & Patio Bar beginning around 7:00 PM Friday and Saturday. First you will hear their neat version of “Party Favorites” till 10:00 PM. At that time, Club Madigans will take over increasing The FUN & Festivities till close. The Depot will be open Thursday through Saturday this week and will have their sound system playing The Depot’s FUN in The Sun Favorites. They will also be serving up their super pizza and wing specials. Our first band of the weekend begins this Friday at 7:00 PM in Balloons with “Maria Aurigema Band”. Maria, a devoted blues singer and guitar player, usually performs with a three-piece band consisting of bass, drums and keys. Like Maria’s website says, “Her music is mainly original blues creating a performance you won’t soon forget”. Maria and her band, as always, will do another excellent Blues Show. Following “Maria Aurigema”, “Personable DJ John Barry” will keep the party going by doing his LIVE “Personality Show Off Show” from Balloons Sound & Light Booth. John’s show includes neat danceable tunes and interesting chitter/chatter till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Friday “RT Live” will be WOWING The Gin Mill Crowd with his acoustic version of many classics to country rock tunes. For this gig, RT will be a solo act creating a FUN acoustic Gin Mill Music Night. For those of you who enjoy a late night meal, especially a fish fry, The Gin Mill is the place. Remember, lynn Marie Andera, Kate
C.U. ‘Round The Music Scene they serve their excellent, reasonably priced, menu till midnight on weekends. Saturday the music begins at 6:00 PM with “The Stevie Project” doing a gig in Balloons. Joseph Michael Mahfoud, who is “The Stevie Project”, does a really fine tribute show celebrating the music of “Stevie Ray Vaughan”. Besides the excellent cover tunes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mr. Mahfoud will do several more tunes that are referred to as “Smokin Blues”. Therefore, if The Blues are high on your list of FUN things, Balloons will be the place to be this Saturday. Following “The Stevie Project”, “DJ. Chatty and really Flakey Frank Watson” who is “The Party Monster” more than likely will have his antenna properly adjusted and his marbles in place thereby allowing him to carry on The Balloons Party already happening in his usual, very friendly & FUN way, till close. Next at 7:00 PM Saturday The Silver Fox will have “The Family Tree Band” on their outdoor music stage. This is a local three-piece, acoustic, close harmony trio featuring three members of the Peters Family, Delaney, Rick and Arron. Their music consists many tunes from the thirties to today with the emphasis being on the seventies. The harmony as always will be the highlight of this Silver Fox Show. Then at 9:00 PM Saturday we complete the weekend’s music with two gigs. First The Gin Mil will host “The Speedy Parker Blues Band”. “Unique Blues” is how “Speedy Parker” describes The Blues Music they play. It is a fact, their Blues Tunes you can feel all the way to your soul. Every time this Gin Mill Regular Band has performed here in Ellicottville, their version of The Blues has been quite good. So lets get out and welcome “Speedy Parker” to The Gin Mill as we enjoy their neat and wonderful show. Also at 9:00 PM Saturday The PUB in Great Valley will have “Roll The Dice”, our local retro, classic rock to country band with Freddie Joseph on percussion. As we all know, their music consists of most everything from the Rock A Billy era through the eighties with a true country sound or twist. The interesting combination of music they produce will create another Super Saturday Music Night in The PUB. After another quiet unwind Sunday, we move on to our regular weekly lineup. As usual we begin on Monday in The Gin Mill with their “All U Can Eat Spaghetti and Garlic Toast Dinner” for only $6.99. This wonderful Gin Mill Meal is a true value, that many Ellicottvilleites, including Big Ray, enjoy every week. Around the corner on Monroe Street, Balloons will have their Sound &
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Light System playing some neat tunes. Mike Brady, the host of this Monday Night Balloons Event, enjoys people stopping in, saying “Hi Mike”, then being part of the good times. Just down the block, at 6:30 PM Monday The Ellicottville Brewing Company will have “The Blue Mule Band” continuing their Brews & Blue Grass series. Like last week, Bluegrass with Heart done in true Blue Mule Country Style will happen and create another neat music evening in The Ellicottville Brewing Company. Then at 10:00 PM sharp on Monday, “Madigans Church on Monday”, Ellicottville’s only “All Original Music Experience” will begin. “The Reverend Jack DarVizzett” also known as “Da Polski Guru of Music” hosts this night of original music, silliness and good time frolic. Occasionally one or more other interesting music characters join in making this Madigans Music Night even more FUN. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, The Gin Mill, The Barn and The John Harvard Pub will be offering more “After Golf Drink & Dinner Specials”. So enjoy an afternoon of golf. Then check out the excellent specials all three locations have to offer. The Gin Mill will host the final music gigs of this week First, Wednesday at 8:00 PM, Joe Wagner and John Winston will be doing their neat sixties through the eighties folk to southern rock acoustic music show. Retro Lil Joey playing The Spoons sometimes will join Joe and John making this Gin Mill Gig even more FUN. Then Thursday at 8:00 PM, “The Weekly Notice Band” will really be Rockin The Gin Mill. This week’s version will be “The B,F&RT Trio”. Which is Brian, Freddie And RT Trio. There is a rumor on the street that a fourth member might join them
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The World’s Worst Hotel
I’ve stayed in some pretty horrible hotels in my day, a few that should have been condemned by God as well as the local health authority. On a package deal to the Dominican Republic I was assigned an unpainted cinderblock cell with a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling and a curtain for a door. Across the road was a bar furnished with car seats where the hookers hung out. In Chalk Farm, a suburb of London, England I stayed in a Bed & Breakfast that had neither a bed or breakfast but a pullout couch in a closet with a laundry tree outside the door used to hang your clothes. Near Djamma El Fna Square in Marrakesh, Morocco I stayed in what amounted to a boarding house with bales of hay for beds and a washroom that was down the hall, out the door and in the building next door. I once stayed in a shabby motel that formed a semi-circle in front of the screen of a drive-in theatre. It was late and the electricity was off when I checked in. I woke up looking at twenty TV’s all piled against one wall where they’d been stored for safekeeping over the winter. The tap dripped all night and the toilet overflowed in the morning. Yes, I’ve slept in fields along the Mediterranean coast of Spain that were more attractive than a lot of hotels I’ve checked into. In Amsterdam I stayed in a hippy hotel in the 70’s – all wood, narrow staircase and the fire escape was a thick rope tied to the roof and running past my window to the street below. And everybody smoked dope in their rooms all night. But this might as well have been The Royal York compared to that other hotel in Amsterdam, the baddest hotel in all the land, the worst hotel in the world. “Welcome to the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, Amsterdam. This hotel has been proudly disappointing travelers for forty years. Boasting levels of comfort comparable to a minimum-security prison, the Hans Brinker also offers some plumbing and an intermittently open canteen serving a wide range
of dishes based on runny eggs.” And that’s not a client complaint, that’s a rousing endorsement from the Hans Brinker Hotel itself. This hotel is not just horrible; it’s popular, famous and frequently filled to capacity with backpackers. Why? Because of a checklist of amenities, few other hotels have. • A basement bar with limited light and no fresh air. • A concrete courtyard with high buildings on either side. • An elevator that hardly ever breaks down between floors. • A bar serving slightly watered-down beer. • Amusing witticisms about guests’ sexual preferences scrawled on most surfaces. • A Luxury Ambassadorial Suite featuring the Hans Brinker one and only bathtub. • Doors that lock. Room service is described as a bag of chips left behind by yesterday’s guests. The window curtains are designated “ecotowels.” The bridal suite is a room with two separate bare bunks and there’s a “Dust Hall Of Fame” in the lobby. “Stairs, not lifts,” the management assures guests, “open windows not air conditioners, and no clean towels.” Hotel motto: “Similar to hell but without the proper heating.” Seriously, how did this dungeon become an icon of Amsterdam tourism and the subject of a bestselling book The Worst Hotel In The World? Honestly in advertising. I know that sounds like an oxymoron in today’s world – people trying to sell you something in which by telling you the truth – but it worked 15 years ago when an ad firm took over the hotel’s ad account. Realizing the Hans Brinker company was not going to renovate or in any way enhance the clean and cheap hotel they were quite proud of, the ad firm of KessellsKramer went crazy with the world’s rarest commodity – ‘honesty.’ Ridiculing fancy boutique hotels, the Hans Brinker presented its own objects d’art display
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with a fork with a missing prong, a three-legged chair and a mug with the handle chipped off. Shoving it into the face of fivestar hostelries, the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel boasted: “Spas, room service, luxury products, an award-winning restaurant and fitness center – all things we must avoid in order to save the planet.” The ad campaign started slow. “Now A Door In Every Room.” And later “Now A Bed In Every Room.” Then it ramped up a bit with “Now Even Less Service” and then ‘Now Even More Noise.” Then it got ridiculous, “Now 5 Watts Extra In Every Light Bulb.” Then it went off the rails: “Now Even More Dog Poop Near Our Main Entrance.” As a result of the ad campaign bookings at the hotel doubled, Eric Kessels became an industry celebrity and every backpacker headed for Holland wants to stay at the World’s Worst Hotel if only for the bragging rights. Never having given a thought to telephones in the room, minibars, satellite TV’s or fridges, the Hans Brinker now considers itself the most accidental, ecofriendly hotel on the planet. “Leave your dirty towels on the rack, we won’t wash them. Throw them on the floor, we still won’t wash them.” The Hans Brinker Budget Hotel is hardly resting on its laurels or standing pat with the good hand it’s been dealt. New motto and solemn promise to its customers in the future. ‘We can’t get any worse, but we will do our best.” For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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was adopted and will Ellicottville recently be on file for all town obtained two Tasers employees. for department use. The HoliMont Auge commented sidewalk project that he “hopes was also talked his department about among board would never need members. The NY to use the Tasers DOT will be in charge in Ellicottville, but of the $1.6million they do serve as a project, which visual deterrent to involves drainage many subjects.” systems, curbs and Auge also sidewalks from mentioned the Upper Bibbs Road to FCC’s narrow Fillmore Street in the band regulations Village of Ellicottville. going into effect The town and village by Jan. 1, 2013. will be responsible (The requirement for snow and ice is for all public removal only. The safety land mobile project is slated for radio systems 2013/14. operating in the The final item 150-512 MHz radio discussed was bands to cease the Tim Hortons/ operating using Moranda project site 15 kHz efficiency plan to be presented technology, and to the Ellicottville begin operating Town Planning Board using at least 12.5 this Monday evening. kHz efficiency Soon to be in Ellicottville? A preliminary t e c h n o l o g y. drawing has This deadline been prepared, is a result of an as shown (left). FCC effort that Three variances began almost and a special use two decades ago permit may be to ensure more required, but will efficient use of be fully reviewed the spectrum by the planning and greater board. spectrum access Proposed Tim Hortons building sketch The next for public safety and non-public safety users. to the highway garage, regular town board meeting Narrowbanding will allow and the board authorized is scheduled for July 18 at the creation of additional design/drawings to be done. 6 p.m. channel capacity within the The new bids for the highway same radio spectrum and barn were discussed, with support more users.) Auge new specs being reviewed has received preliminary with contractors, who have bids for seven mobile/ until July 13 to submit. handheld radio units, and The Upper Tank project was three vehicle units at an discussed, as well and the estimated cost of $24,000. East Tank. Dave Golley presented The Cattaraugus County and discussed highway Health Department Water bids for the purchase of a Supply Report included $9,478.87 dump body hoist discussion on an auxiliary and plow controls for a 550 generator. In the event of a Ford snowplowing vehicle, power outage, the generator which was approved by the would supply power to the board. pumps that bring water into Members from the Tri-County Town Engineer Mark the reservoirs. Tobacco Free Programs Alianello discussed the A Code of Ethics policy and Reality Check made a presentation to the board. status of bids for a waterline ey Marie Brooks, Karl
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Rebecca Whited can barely contain her enthusiasm when talking about her new venture, B.E.S.T. Moments Child Care. After working 80 plus hours per week and raising a family, she decided the best way to spend more time with her own three young sons and “allow their childhood moments to flourish” was to create her own job as a home-based, New York State registered childcare provider. She said the children in her care provide a daily source of inspiration to see the world differently and to live life in an open, honest and caring way. “I want the children in my care to remember the amazing things they learned and shared while they are with me. I hope that we inspire them to be lifelong learners and explorers of the world we live in,” she said. In January 2012, Whited began the fivemonth-long paperwork process of becoming a certified and registered childcare provider. This included background and health checks; completion of first aid, CPR and AED training; hazard checks; water testing; radon testing; floor plan approval; development of an emergency and evacuation plan in case of severe weather or fire; development of her own learning program; safety training; and a thorough building and grounds inspection. Whited described the essence of her day care as more than just a safe place to bring your children during work hours. “It is a home, I am a mom and I love and care for these kids like they are part of our family because they are. I am a life-loving, outdoororientated person, so we
learn colors, numbers and shapes on our nature walks around our 3-acre property,” she said, adding that kids also learn responsibility as well as table manners. Whited credits her husband Kevin, Dolly and Jim Little of The Crosspatch ranch, Wagoner Tree Service, and Annie and Mike Widger for helping to remodel their playground area. She said all the hard work paid off because all the kids love it. “We learn teamwork and nutrition from our garden. We’ve hatched chicken eggs as a science project, because handson learning is what is going to inspire these kids to be curious, and that is what they will need to be inspired when they go to school. We make cookies and homemade pizza, jump through sprinklers, read stories under our maple tree and sing songs to butterflies. I’m not afraid of messes and think they learn from them,” said Whited. Rainy day activities might include an art project, puzzles, PlayDoh, games and music. Whited does create daily lesson plans and looks for teaching opportunities in everything she does, but she is always tuned
into the curiosity of the kids and goes “wherever the questions take us.” She said no question goes unanswered, and if she doesn’t know the answer she will Google it at naptime and “we learn it together when they wake up.” Meals, snacks and nap/quiet time are all part of daily the routine. B.E.S.T. Moments Day Care is certified by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. In order for Whited to keep her license, she must 30 hours of training every two years, which will keep her up to date on the latest health and safety issues, as well as provide inspiration for new educational programs for the children in her care. According to Whited, what makes her day care different from the rest is that “it is not a building. It’s a loving, caring nurturing home and the kids here end up in our hearts and our family. B.E.S.T. Moments is located at 7684 Toad Hollow Rd. in Eddyville (just a few minutes outside of Ellicottville and Little Valley) and offers care for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years of age, from 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Other hours are available upon request. Whited said she does have limited openings at this time. For more information on rates and openings, go to www.bestmomentsny.com or call (716) 307-8200.
Catt-LV Contemplating Use of Vacant Building
by Jeff Cole
The Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District is contemplating what to do with its soonto-be-vacant Little Valley campus building. Most recently, the 55,000-square-foot edifice housed the district’s Little Valley prekindergarten class, thirdand fourthgrade classes and a prekindergarten classroom that was leased to BOCES. After this school year, the structure, which is located at 207 Rock City St., will no longer be used for educational purposes because the district is closing down the Little Valley campus. Jon Peterson, district superintendent, said that the district is in the middle of exploring all options for the utilization of that building. “Probably the most serious option is county government in some form or fashion and probably the most serious option from county government
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is the (Cattaraugus County) Board of Elections,” he said. The current Cattaraugus County Board of Elections building, which is located at 302 Court St. in Little Valley, is in need of major renovation, according to Jack Searles, county administrator. He said that the county has “for a number of years explored a number of different options associated with the Board of Elections,” and that the Little Valley school building is simply one of those options that the county continues to explore. “There’s been no definitive decision one way or another as to whether we are going to move in that direction or not. There have been actually several tours of the school itself by different committees of the county legislature. They’re looking at it and we are attempting to see if it meets some of our needs. If it does, we would move forward with it, but,
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again, at this point in time, there’s no definitive decision made with regard to it,” he said. While other potential buyers for the school building have been talked about, the only formal discussions between the district and the county administrator regarding the matter have concerned the Board of Elections, according to Superintendent Peterson. He said the district is also working to rent out more space to BOCES. “They’re still in the middle of deciding where all their programs go, so we haven’t heard anything either yay or nay about BOCES’ intent,” said Superintendent Peterson. Though closing the campus remained only a possibility before this past year, a number of contributing factors made it a realization for the district, including the tax levy cap, declining enrollment, facing program and position cuts and having to bridge See Catt-LV Building Page 5 or Gregory Gebauer, Trev
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Recently I left Colorado heading east to visit family and friends. While on my way, while stopped at a hotel in Kansas, I received an e-mail from Nashville with these words, “Got some bad news Doc Watson died.” Although he was 89 years old those words hit me like a ton of bricks. You did not have to be a guitar player to have been moved by this incredible person. Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson was born on March 3rd, 1923 in Deep Gap, North Carolina. Unlike today’s stars that choose to wear their darkest and most intimate secrets on their sleeves for all to see, Doc never spoke about his lack of sight or how his vision was lost. All that was said about it was that it was the result of a childish fever that struck him when he was 6 or 7 years old. Others get a little more specific and say he was the recipient, tragically, of contaminated eye drops. No matter the cause, he found himself as a blind boy in a tiny hamlet in a remote part of North Carolina. In 1930, it would seem his fate was sealed. He would attend a school for the blind in Winston Salem and learn to make wallets and belts for a living. But that was not to be. Doc came from a musical family. Cousins and uncles as well as his parents and neighbors all played and sang. The sounds of guitars, banjos, mandolins and fiddles were commonplace. As a youngster Doc heard all this music and when he got his hands on the family harmonica he went to town. Before long his Father purchased an inexpensive mail order guitar for him and the world of folk music would never be the same. In a short period of time Doc became proficient at both guitar and banjo. While learning a vast repertoire of traditional folk songs he began to develop a unique guitar style. Doc had heard dance tunes played on the fiddle from the time he was born. Guitars were used to back up the furious flow of fiddle notes by providing a steady rhythm. But Doc had other ideas. He decided he wanted to play those fast breakdown leads on the guitar and began by tackling a difficult tune that would become one of his many signature songs, “Black Mountain Rag.” He mastered that piece by applying speed and dexterity to the guitar
tnaples51@yahoo.com that simply had not been done before. Many, many songs followed and his repertoire grew. He played regularly with family and neighbors and word began to spread of this lightning fast flat picker. In 1960, folklorist Ralph Rinzler, spurred by the folk revival movement, came to Deep Gap to record the legendary fiddle/ banjo player from the 1920’s, Clarence “Tom” Ashley. Word quickly came to Rinzler of this remarkable young guitar player. It would be nice to have seen his face when he first heard Doc play. My guess is that he figured he had stumbled on to a different planet. It wasn’t long before he was recording Doc’s material and he landed Doc a recording contract with Vanguard Records in New York City. Tours began that started with folk clubs and college campuses and eventually extended to Europe, Japan and Africa. He continued a rigorous touring schedule until his death. Besides the fiddle tunes Doc played a range of other music including classics like “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Summertime.” He even included slower tunes in which he set the flat pick aside and used finger style to set out tunes like “Deep River Blues” which is a classic with guitarists today. No matter the song or the tempo, they all bore Doc’s signature on them. For many years Doc was driven and accompanied on guitar by his son Eddy Merle Watson. Doc and his wife named Merle after country singer Eddy Arnold and guitarist Merle Travis. (Another innovator who became a major admirer and fan of Doc’s) It wasn’t long before Merle became an awe inspiring guitarist himself. He and Doc recorded and toured playing beautiful and intricate duets. Then, in 1985, Merle was killed in a tractor accident on his farm. A devastated Doc stopped touring for a while but was persuaded to go back on the road and soon was appearing
with some of the greatest pickers out there. And many, if not all, had grown up with their instruments listening to this blind guitar player and his son. Over the years Doc recorded 50 albums, including ones with virtuosos Chet Atkins and Earl Scruggs. He won 8 Grammy awards including a life time achievement award. He also was given a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and a National Medal of Arts Award from President Clinton. As a guitar player I can tell you that it would be difficult to overstate his influence on that instrument. Today there are literally thousands of serious players who were inspired by Doc. It was not just that he could play fast. He played clean, tasteful runs. He could slide from a breakneck fiddle tune to a jazzy finger picked song to an unaccompanied version of a Protestant hymn that could give you goose bumps. I got see doc play about a half dozen times over the years. Anyone who saw his live shows would quickly affirm that there was much more to him than singing and playing. Doc was a humble man who spoke softly with an incredible charm. No matter if there were thousands of people in the room or at an outdoor festival you felt like you were in his living room. And that he was only singing and talking to you. He seemed constantly amazed that people were in such awe of his playing. There are countless stories of how warmly he greeted fans before and after concerts. And Doc drew the best out of musicians. It was common for Doc to turn in the direction of the mandolin or banjo and say, “play it son.” And play they would. After his sons death a festival in North Carolina began as a tribute to him called “Merlefest.” Not surprisingly it has grown to be, one of if not, the most popular festivals in the country. About a month ago Doc performed there as he does every year. When doing one the old favorites that he used to play with Merle, he quietly told the audience that he was expecting to see his son soon. If you believe in such things, somewhere in heaven the music recently got better. Until next time….
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a $2,019,347 budget gap for the upcoming school year. Ultimately, the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District Board of Education decided in April to close the campus and bring the school’s 157 students to Cattaraugus for the next school year. The district will be forced to lay off a physical education teacher because of the move. Closing the campus, according to Peterson, will save the district $250,000 for the 2012-13 school year and could also result in another $200,000 savings by 2014. “In 2014, the state assessments all go
online, which means every district will need the capacity to enable all of their students or many of their students to be on a computer taking an assessment at the same time and we don’t have any fiber optics into that building in order to do that, so we knew we would have to upgrade for that, so I have an estimate of upwards of $200,000 to achieve that,” he said. In addition to shutting down the campus as a means to fix the budget gap, the district also appropriated more than a million dollars from its fund balance; received concessions from its teachers’ union; froze all non-unionized salaries;
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New this year are art classes for children at the Ellicottville Memorial Library in Ellicottville, taught by Cathy Lacy. Kahlo and Alberto Giacometti.. Art teacher Heather Putney will lead children through a virtual tour of France in her Tour de France Painting Camp in July. Children will learn about the style and technique of five
famous French artists including Cezanne, Degas, Monet, Renoir and van Gogh. Children will be immersed in new painting techniques and make a painting each day. Parents can contact CCAC to make possible arrangements for siblings to take a class together. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for our adult series of classes. Unless otherwise noted, all classes will be held at the CCAC studio at 100 West Main St., Allegany, N.Y. For class dates and times, cost and to enroll, please visit myartscouncil. net or contact Courtney Blackmon at courtney@ myartscouncil.net or(716) 372-7455.
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Kids – The Summer Reading Program begins in July. “Dream Big, READ” is the theme for this year. Come in starting June 25th and sign up to participate this summer. We will be having programs on bats, constellations, dreams, camping and much more! New Display - The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System received a grant through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization to purchase library materials. The Ellicottville Library received 32 books, 5 DVDs, 1 book on CD and a variety of handouts on breast cancer and cancer in general. Items are currently on display and are available to be checked out of the library. Book Sale – We still have five tables of books set up in the entryway of the library. Come browse during normal business hours. Note: Please do not bring in any more book donations until August. We do not have room to store them from now until our sale in September.
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A Organic Cow Named Donut
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Guest speaker Dan Brown at the Salamanca Historical Society By Mary Fox
Tuesday evening, June 19, 2012, the Salamanca Historical Society held their monthly meeting at the Historical Society Museum in Salamanca. President Cathy Lacy introduced the speaker for the evening, Dan Brown, who gave an entertaining account of one very special cow on his farm. Brown’s farm on Snow Brook Road in Great Valley is unique in this area for his organic methods of farming and milk production. His robotic milking machine has become a local curiosity. Cows enter the robot “room” when they decide they are ready to be milked, usually every 12-14 hours.
The robot records vital information from a collar the cow wears. It washes and milks them, then lets them out where they get a treat of grain. When it was first being tested, one cow went through 16 times while the men were at lunch, just for that treat of grain. Folks are encouraged to stop by Brown’s barn and watch the process through the large window of his viewing room. One time, upon coming home after picking up his daughter Maitlin, the viewing room was full of people who had overheard his brother Ed talking about the machine at a local restaurant and all came to see it. A woman in the group encouraged Brown
to get up front where he could see better. “I’ve seen it before,” he told her. Brown has very high standards to meet to keep his organic farming certification. Inspections occur frequently and without notice. Because of the more relaxed way the cows are handled, they live longer, have higher milk production and their number of calves has increased,” he said. At auction one year, he purchased an old, pregnant cow with a bad foot. Her ear tag said “Donut.” She was 14 when she passed away this past December. “Donut was a pet when I got her,” said Brown, “and got worse from there. She got special treatment, which only made it worse. We would just let her loose. Because of her bad foot, she couldn’t go far and always returned to her stall in the barn.” One day, he milked Donut and was trying to feed two calves with her milk. Donut was standing right there and Brown decided to eliminate the middleman and let Donut feed them. The calves thrived and Donut became the surrogate mother to all the baby calves. When they were moved out to the field she carried on,
but soon there were more for her to feed. Donut’s favorite place to lie under and “hide behind” was an oak tree in front of the barn. When she died last December, she was laid to rest under the oak tree. Donut gave nine calves all named after a pastry such as Éclair, Muffin and Cupcake. There was even a male named Crispy Cream. “We don’t want to talk about Crispy Cream,” he said. “He wasn’t as friendly as his mother. “He got angry with me one day and I paid the price.” Brown has been the Town of Great Valley Supervisor for six and a half years. When asked what he does with the time he has freed up while the robot is doing the work, he said with a grin, “Run for the State Assembly.” Which is exactly what he will be doing on the Democratic ticket this November. Cathy Lacy along with Kate Seiflen, Dan’s stepdaughter, who helped with the photography, have written a book about Donut. After Dan’s presentation, Lacy and Seiflen held a book signing for their book, “Donut on the Farm.”
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The regular town board meeting for the Town of Mansfield was held at 7 p.m. on June 18 at the Mansfield Town Hall in Eddyville. Members present were Robert Keis (town supervisor), Nancy Meeder, James Hammond, Donald Mosher, Robert Schmidt, Gary Hahn and Betty Jane Horning. The May board meeting minutes were presented and read by Betty Jane Horning. Keis was in receipt of a draft design report from the State Department of Transportation’s acting regional design engineer concerning the construction of Route 242 sidewalks from Bibbs Road/HoliMont to Route 219 in the Village of Ellicottville. Drainage work and sidewalk curb ramps will need to be
done. Discussion involved who would be responsible for snow removal and drainage, since the project begins in the Town of Mansfield, crosses Town of Ellicottville lines and ends in the Village of Ellicottville. Keis stated that the project is not going to take place this year and a discussion with the town attorney needed to take place first. The Town Clerk’s Report was given. Receipts for May 2012 were $90,151.19 and expenditures were $35,085.99. The general fund balance as of May 2012 was $171,000 and the highway fund was $206,000, for a total balance of $377,500. Expenditures year to date are $80,262.44 (general) and $134,014.98 (highway). The Town of Mansfield
insurance policy renewal was next on the agenda, with a presentation by Jeff Miller of the Evans Agency. He presented a thorough report of all areas of the insurance policy, which was accepted by the board. The total premium for 2012-13 is $18,637.24 for commercial coverage. Other topics during the meeting included putting $1,500 towards the Little Valley swimming pool, which permits Mansfield residents to use it. The town hall parking lot will be resealed and a purchase approval for a used roller at an approximate cost of $5,000 was given. The next Mansfield Town Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 16 at 7 p.m.
Vendors Sought For Onofest The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development is seeking family-friendly vendors that will set up to display and sell their wares or food for the 5th Annual OnoFest to be held Aug. 11, 2012, at the Onoville Marina, 8 miles south of Exit 17, off I-86 on West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, N.Y. We would like to have a variety of vendors represented during the event. If you are interested in joining the event, please contact Deb Miller at (716) 938-2318, or e-mail deborahmiller@cattco.org for more information or an application. Deadline for reservations is June 30.
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PLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-13 An application by Bill Soffel for a Special Use Permit for approval to create a residential condo in an existing commercial building located at 12 Washington Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish the residential condo in the structure located on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk PLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2012-14 An application by Bill Paladino for a Special Use Permit for approval to locate the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency in an existing building located at 9 E. Washington Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency in the structure located on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS NUMBERED 12-03 to 12-05 REGARDING CONVEYANCE OF OLD TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a special meeting held on June 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., the Town Board of Ellicottville, New York (the “Town”) duly adopted three resolutions, which are individually subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law Article 7; an abstract of each follows. Town Board members present: John A. Burrell, Supervisor, Kenneth D. Hinman, Deputy Supervisor, Steve J. Crowley, Councilman, Gregory J. Fitzpatrick, Councilman. Town Board members not present: John D. Northrup, Councilman Supervisor Burrell offered the following resolutions and moved their adoption: (1) RESOLUTION NUMBER 12-03 Of The Town Of Ellicottville, New York, Adopted On June 13, 2012, Approving The Purchase Of Real Property, Identified As Parcel No. 131 On Map No. 86-C, From The New York State Department Of Transportation. (2) RESOLUTION NUMBER 12-04 Of The Town Of Ellicottville, New York, Adopted On June 13, 2012, Approving The Conveyance To Route 219 Development, Llc Of Real Property And Improvements Currently Known As (1) The Town Highway Garage, Identified As Sbl 46.004-1-49, And (2) Department Of Transportation Parcel No. 131 On Map No. 86-C. (3) RESOLUTION NUMBER 12-05 Of The Town Of Ellicottville, New York, Adopted On June 13, 2012, Approving The Construction Of A New Highway Garage On Real Property Currently Owned By The Town Of Ellicottville. Dated: June 13, 2012, Robyn George, Town Clerk, Town of Ellicottville
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By Barbara Kozlowski, Master Gardener It’s as though summer has arrived and our growing season is in full swing. Local fields have been plowed and planted and our local Ellicottville Farmers’ Market opens today! I really enjoy stopping by and being able to purchase from friends and neighbors. Absolutely delicious produce and more. Mark your calendars and take time to stop by on Fridays any time from 2 p.m. to 5 or 6 p.m., depending on if they sell out early. Come early for the best selection! The summer heat and rain bring out some of our gardens’ enemies in the form of harmful (and beneficial) insects, slugs and snails. If you have a small garden, you can cover your plants with a sheer material such as cheesecloth to protect them from harmful insects but allows the plants plenty of sun. Slugs and snails can be held at bay by using copper strips (available at garden centers) or by using citrus shells or small dishes of beer to lure them. An eggshell barrier also works to keep slugs and snails away from your plants. Just place a generous barrier of coarsely crushed eggshells in a circle around each plant. s Robert Snider, Jame
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from Wegman›s or may be available in some health food stores. (The brand I use is Aura Cacia and is purchased from Wegman›s.) I recommend purchasing a book on natural remedies or, if available, borrow one from your local library. The information is invaluable and will help to keep your garden and home toxin free. Enjoy your garden!
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“How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms” – Hugh Dunne Pruning for Bloom” – Tina Szulewski, MG Touring and Learning in the Carolyn Lowe Herb Garden”-Judy Ragona, MG “Tricks with Sticks”- Nan Miller, MG
“Weeds-the Good, the Bad and the Ugly”-Nancy Hann, MG “Herbs: What to Plant and How to Use Them”- Crystal Abers, MG
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By Kimberly Duke, Core Performance Fitness
Who says you need to lift weights to stay young and vibrant? What’s so special about muscle mass anyway? What’s wrong with growing old gracefully! You decide … as we age, we lose muscle mass and the percentage of loss increases with each decade that passes. By the age of 60, the average person will have forfeited one-third of his/her muscle mass. The good news – you can reverse this with resistance training. There is no limit to our ability to add muscle to stop “the great decline.” One pound of muscles burns approximately 35-50 calories a day just by sitting there. A pound of fat burns about 3-5 calories a day. You decide: muscle or fat? Bone mass also declines with age. Once again, dumbbells save the day. Strength training maintains or even increases bone mass as we age. How about your balance and coordination? Again, this declines with age. A strong core and muscular foundation increases balance and
aids in supporting your torso or “tower of power,” helping to prevent injuries that could debilitate you in the future. Let’s get serious here. There is also a very wild rumor that strength training can even make your sex life more enjoyable. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to reshaping your body and transforming your figure into a younger, fitter and, yes, sexier you, strength training can do the job better than other forms of fitness. Not only does it improve your state of mind and ensure that you will look terrific, building muscle can actually improve sexual function. The benefits of strength training are important for both men and women to help them stay healthy and offset the natural aging process, which can lead to sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass), osteoporosis (bone loss) and subsequent disability. Start building muscle now for all these reasons and because it will improve your coordination, agility and balance. Do it because muscle is about staying active and being empowered, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Do it because muscle revolutionizes your metabolism,
Play Golf America Day Draws all Ages Holiday Valley’s Play Golf America Day on June 17 drew about 175 participants ranging from age 4 to 81 who came just to have fun or to get serious about their game. Six instructors were on hand to help players improve their game. Participants could take four fun but
transforms your body inside and out, and it’s the best bet for reversing the aging process. In short, do it because muscle is about all the things we associate with youth – and being strong is the new thin! Kimberly Duke has been in the fitness industry since 1983 and is certified by both NETA and AFAA for Personal Training and Group Fitness She is certified to be a nutritional advisor, all while constantly updating her credentials and knowledge in this ever-growing field of fitness and health. Kim currently trains clients in Ellicottville at her studio in the 1887 Building, where she offers group fitness classes, too. She also trains clients in Springville at the new Springville Health and Fitness Center.
difficult challenges in the “Big Break HV,” and Nike and Callaway Golf representatives were on hand to fit clubs and sign out demo equipment. According to Steven Carney, director of summer and golf operations at Holiday Valley, “Any way we can introduce golf to someone
new or help you continue to get better is what the PGA of America is all about and it is definitely something Holiday Valley wants to be a big part of.” Holiday Valley looks forward to hosting Play Golf America Day again on Father’s Day in 2013.
Holiday Valley Looking for Junior Golfers Holiday Valley Looking for Junior Golfers Whether you’re a new golfer or have played for a while, you’re invited to participate in this year’s Junior Clinics. Boys and girls ages 7-18 will receive four days of instruction, rules, etiquette and a picnic day! We will be
playing the course on final night again this year. A fee of $30 covers everything. Classes will be supervised by PGA Master Professional Steven R. Carney, and PGA Assistant Professionals, Tom Dirito and Kyle Benish. Classes will include instruction, clubs and
balls. Students are invited to bring their own clubs as well. Class dates are: July 5, 12 and 19, 9:45 -11 a.m. at practice facility; July 26, 9:45 12:30 a.m. at practice facility (etiquette & lunch); and July 26, 6– 8 p.m. on golf course (optional with adult).
Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival
The event kicks off Friday evening with Sister Hazel and continues on Saturday with the BPO culminating in an extraordinary fireworks display that evening. Sunday features the headline act, The Guess Who, with local band Stinger as the opening act. Remember to bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Rounding out the Summer Music Festival weekend are the Arts and Craft Show, annual Pet Parade and Strawberry Festival, as well as many other fun activities and live music performances throughout the village. For added convenience, a shuttle service will be operating between Holiday Valley and the village from 6–11 p.m., Friday through Sunday.You can buy tickets by calling the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce office at 1-800-349-9099 or come into the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, the Inn at Holiday Valley or E’ville Spirits and buy them in person. Children 12 and under are free. photos by Katie Didonato and Ron Kubicki
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Just a Short Walk to HoliMont! 3 bedroom suites, garage. MLS #B400379
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Walking Distance to Town! 4 Bdr/4Ba with Great Rental History! MLS #B389139
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Christy Wiser 7180 Toad Hollow Road, MansďŹ eld $299,000
Tina Dillon
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NEW PRICE! Newer build and fully furnished 4+bdrm, 3 bth chalet style home on 3+ scenic acres. Spacious master suite. Open concept living.
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25 Stone Ridge, Ellicottville $295,000 FULLY FURNISHED! Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhouse. Front and rear decks. View of slopes. Ski storage. Don’t miss out on this one, Call Today!
9 Monroe Street, Ellicottville $423,400 NEW PRICE! Two prime commercial buildings in the Heart of the Village of Ellicottville. Also includes a move-in condition 2 bedroom, 1 bath upper apartment. Open your business here!
Route 240, Ellicottville $66,000 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE! Wooded 20 acres just minutes from downtown and the slopes/golf course. Driveway is cut in. Make this parcel where you build your next home. MLS#B39554
29 Mechanic Street, Ellicottville $329,000 HEART OF THE VILLAGE! Ideal for 1 or 2 families. 6 bedroom, 3 bath Village home on a large lot. Paved, off street parking. Rear deck, family room with ďŹ replace. A Must See!
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Art in the Park Festival Seeks Artist Vendors Art in the Park, Olean’s original outdoor art show, celebrates its 63rd anniversary this year, and the Cattaraugus County Arts Council is once again pleased to be the producer of this historic event. Held in conjunction with Taste of Olean, this year’s event will take place on July 29 from 11a.m.-5.p.m. on the Olean campus of Jamestown Community College. Area artists are invited to submit applications by June 29 to exhibit at this outdoor, juried event. Art in the Park is a one-day, juried outdoor art exhibition dedicated to excellence in the visual arts as well as enhancing and promoting the visual arts and the talented artists in the area. This outdoor event attracts over 6,000 people with a complementary audience capture. Art in the Park provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with regional artists. The 2012 event will again include live music, face painting and additional family entertainment. Application details are available at www.myartscouncil.net. Artists are welcome to apply online or by mail and should include a booth fee payment of $50. Please complete the application and return it to the Cattaraugus County Arts Council by June 29 to reserve a space at this year’s event. Late applications will be accepted until July 6 with a late fee of $20. Please call (716) 3727455 or e-mail heather@myartscouncil.net for more information