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We’ve Got it Made in the Shade
April 25 Arbor Day Celebration Tree City USA Nannen Arboretum
Celebrate Arbor Day at Nannen Arboretum
April 26-27 Franklinville’s 2014 WNY Maple Festival
Public Ceremony April 25, 11 a.m.
May 2 Sky High Scheduled to Open Holiday Valley
By Pat Kerl
Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care, and Ellicottville is proud to be part of this annual celebration. Arbor Day 2014 will be observed this morning, April 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Dr., next to the Town Center building. The Town of Ellicottville Supervisor, John Burrell, and the Village of Ellicottville Mayor, Charlie Coolidge, will make a proclamation declaring April 25, 2014, as Arbor Day in Ellicottville, N.Y. The idea for Arbor Day in the United States originated in Nebraska City, Neb. J. Sterling Morton and his wife, Caroline, were lovers of nature and the home they established in Nebraska was quickly planted with trees, shrubs and flowers. In 1872, the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture accepted a resolution by Morton to “set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit.” The board declared April 10, 1872, Arbor Day offering prizes to the counties and individuals that properly planted the largest number of trees on that day. More than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day, and as a result, J. Sterling Morton became known as the “Founder of Arbor Day.” Shortly after this 1872
May 3 Art Crawl Downtown Springville May 10 Zoar Valley Fest 2014 May 15 Night Lights at Nannen Arboretum Begins May 17-18 Routes to Art Tamarack Lodge May 20 ECS Budget Vote and Board of Education Election May 30 - June 1 Geobash Allegany State Park
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Night Lights at Nannen Arboretum Twinkling Lights Make for Magical Atmosphere Gardens, Heron Music Festival, Jamestown Audubon Society — and now Ellicottville’s Nannen Arboretum. Night Lights fever has hit the area and is expected to draw several thousand visitors over three weekends — May 15–17, May 22–25, and May 29–31. The event runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each evening. The brainchild of Doug Sitler, of SitlerHQ LLC, this new Ellicottville event will take the Nannen Arboretum experience to a new creative level with colorful lights and soothing sounds. Sitler said he and his crew will probably begin setting up next weekend and will use more than a half mile of power cables and predominantly By Eva Potter LED lights to create the display. Night Lights events have been illuminating “It’s like a jigsaw puzzle,” said Sitler. “You dark evening skies all over western New York — just start putting together scenes and then you fill think Griffis Sculpture Park, Buffalo Botanical See Night Lights at Nannen page 6
June 6-8 Springville Dairy Fest June 7 Relay for Life Ellicottville Central School June 14 Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run Holiday Valley July 4-6 Summer Music Festival Ellicottville & Holiday Valley
Proposed $1.4 Million East Tank Project Public Hearing May 21, Benefit Tax Advised By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Ellicottville’s board had a busy night Wednesday, April 23, taking several critical steps to get the East Tank project on track to begin construction in June. Town Engineer Mark Alianello led the board through
a number of tasks. The first was to complete the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR). Alianello explained that there were three points in the SEQR that needed explanation or further documentation. One related to the question asking
if the project would impact water supplies. Because this project is intended to improve water pressure and supply, the answer was yes, but the impact was positive. Another asked if the project will impact a historic area. Alianello discovered that the See East Tank Project page 4
EVGV Trail Leaps Forward Committee Met with NYSDOT Staff Your Support Letters Needed
By Jennie Acklin
The Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Committee is making great strides in the creation of a safe and accessible trail for the community and visitors. Last Monday, April 21, 2014, Jim Cuozzo and Greg Szewczyk, regional TAP coordinators with the NYSDOT, came to Ellicottville to meet with committee members to discuss the details of the TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) application.
New High-End Cottages at Allegany State Park Year-Round Use, Many Amenities By Alicia Dziak
Allegany State Park (ASP) is a sprawling park of natural beauty that boasts hundreds of cabins, on numerous trails, which oftentimes filled to the brim come summer. While thousands of people flock to the park to stay in the rustic park cabins,
New cottages will be similar in style to this one, located on the Fancher Trail on the Quaker side of the park.
other prefer to rough it a little less, and the park’s full service cottages offer just that. They include bathrooms with showers, a stocked kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave, utensils and plates, a grill outside, and pillows and bedding. There are currently only a handful of these cottages within the park. One older style cottage (Pitt) is located on the Red House side of the park, and the rest are a newer style, located on the Fancher and Parallel Trails on the Quaker side. These cottages are so popular that if you don’t hop online exactly nine months before your stay (the window for making reservations at ASP), it’s unlikely you’ll be able to reserve them during peak season. In order to accommodate more guests looking to enjoy the cottage experience, more cottages are being built on both sides of the park. See High-End Cottages at ASP page 5
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CCIDA Sees Opportunities Holiday Valley, Community Bank, MJ Painting Tax Breaks Approved By Jann Wiswall
On Tuesday, April 22, the board of directors of the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) approved a final resolution authorizing sales tax abatement on the purchase of materials associated with Holiday Valley’s planned
improvements over the next a pool-area cabana, expanding two years. Holiday Valley will the third floor of the Mountain save as much as $272,000 in Sports Center and more. sales taxes on up to $3.4 million The board also approved in renovations/improvements. a resolution authorizing Planned work includes Community Bank to enter into realigning Holiday Valley a 10-year PILOT (Payment Road, purchasing 54 automated in Lieu of Taxes) property snow guns, renovating the Inn tax exemption and a sales tax at Holiday Valley, constructing See CCIDA Opportunities page 3
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Zoar Valley Fest Kayaking, Rafting, Hiking, Bus Tours and More The third annual Zoar Valley Fest is around the corner with a day full of festivities on May 10, beginning at 9 a.m. and running into the evening. The action takes place at Gateway Park, 241 Palmer St. in Gowanda. Activities include kayaking, rafting, fishing, hiking, bus tours, kayak and SUP demos all day, and more. Come hang out and have some fun on the water or join in one of the three races that will be held. Puts your
Stoneman Band, and 2nd Time Around. Zoar Valley Paddling club will hold a cookout fundraiser all day featuring sausage, burgers and hot dogs. Take a ride down the famous Cattaraugus Creek with the Zoar Valley Paddling Club or sign up to join the paddling skills to the test in the raft race, the kayak race or the canoe race. Peruse the vendors and enjoy live music throughout the day. Bands include Nick Kody and the Creek Road Band, the John
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Soccercalifragilistic! Soccer is a sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It also happens to be the most popular sport in the world. Soccer originated in China but evidence also points to Greece and Rome. The development of modern soccer occurred in England. Some say that the first ball was the head of an unlucky Danish man. In 1815, soccer was extremely popular in universities, colleges, and schools throughout England. In that time, a set of rules was created known as the Cambridge Rules. In 1915, soccer history was made. England and Germany were in battle until Christmas Eve. Somewhere, a soccer ball was thrown into the mix and a free for all match occurred. The sides were shooting at each other in trenches once more the next day. Soccer is an amazing sport, and will continue to entertain for years to come.
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Hintz of Thunder performing (2013) On May 3, from 6- 9 p.m., Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) presents the Spring Art Crawl. Businesses on Main Street in Springville will host temporary exhibits featuring the work of dozens of artists. Participants arrive at the corner of Main and Mechanic Streets in Springville and receive a map of participating locations. They can then stroll through the Business District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This free event includes a variety of artwork, including traditional oil paintings, watercolors, metal working, pottery, quilting and more. Musicians will perform at various locations on the street or in businesses. “Just Go With It,” a local
theater improv group, will perform at SCA, at 37 North Buffalo Street, starting at 6:45 p.m. Springville-Griffith High School students will display work, host demonstrations and auction off painted chairs at the end of the evening. VanOver Fine Arts will host an exhibit reception starting at 6 p.m. Newcomers, a display of photographic portraits of refugees by Lukia Costello, will be on display at Arts Underground, 66 East Main Street. As one of a handful of U.S. cities that host refugee resettlement, Buffalo is an Ellis Island for a new era. From 2010 -2011 alone, 3,000 refugees from countries like Burma, Somalia, and Bhutan have found new lives here.
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As an adult ESL (English as a Second Language) instructor with the Buffalo Public Schools, Costello had the honor of working with refugees on a daily basis. A recent NYFA Independent Artist Commission recipient, Costello’s work has been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally. She is a member of the New York Times Freelance Pool and the American Society of Media Photographers. An artist’s reception with free refreshments will occur throughout the evening and will transition into an afterparty at 9 p.m. For more information contact SCA at 716-592-9038 or visit www.springvillearts. org.
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abatement on 10 acres of land on Route 417 in Allegany. The bank is constructing a 25,000-square-foot back office banking center that will house the bank’s mortgage processing unit. In addition, the company is upgrading and renovating its office facilities located at 201 North Union St. in Olean. The total cost of both projects is estimated to be $6 million. The sales tax exemption will save the bank an estimated $240,000. Finally, the board also approved the final application from MJ Painting, Co., for sales tax abatement and other tax reductions on its plans to construct a warehouse, paint shop and office space addition on the 1.6 acre brownfield adjacent to its commercial property on Homer Street in Olean. The company purchased the site in 2013 from the CCIDA and is in the midst of brownfield clean up. The total project amount is estimated at $528,500. Buffalo Niagara Partnership Presentation In other business, the board heard a presentation about the goals and mission of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP) from two of its staff members: Nadine Powell, senior director, and Bryan Roth, manager of business development (CanAm Council). The CCIDA is a
member of the organization. Powell explained that the BNP is a privately-funded economic development organization that aims to grow private investment and help retain and expand businesses in the region. Its members include thousands of employers, investors, business development organizations (such as chambers of commerce and IDAs) and other stakeholders. It offers members access to a variety of tools including workforce development, best practices sharing, networking, businessto-business connections and more to help members succeed and increase regional growth. Roth described a relatively new program, the CanAm Council, which is focused on creating cross-border business, trade and tourism opportunities through bi-national relationship building, joint planning, border advocacy and business-tobusiness interaction. Roth pointed out that Ontario has been experiencing tremendous economic growth over the past several years, making the CanAm Council’s efforts particularly opportune. He noted that over the past two years, Ontario saw 130,000 new homes built (that’s more than all existing homes in the city of Buffalo) and the average median income has risen to
$58,000 (on par with New York City). Given this growth, Roth and CCIDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor see tremendous potential for all of Western New York. Wiktor noted that Cattaraugus County has the opportunity to build on Ellicottville’s brand by advancing relationships with Canadians who already know the region for its skiing and tourism. He said CanAm and BNP both offer the area ways to tap into those markets, and with programs offered by IDAs, StartUp NY, and other business attractors, the county is in a good position to show off the benefits of expanding or locating Canadian companies here. In other business, Wiktor asked the board for permission to join the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York in order to keep the CCIDA in the loop on fracking and other issues the organization addresses that could impact the county. He said the CCIDA would not join in order to advocate for or against any issue. The board approved the proposal. The next meeting of the CCIDA will be held on Tuesday, June 10 at 11:15 a.m. at the CCIDA offices at 9 E. Washington St. in Ellicottville.
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Mansfield Board Opens Bids, Debates Financing Strategies Reminder: Bulky Trash Pickup April 28-29 By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Mansfield’s board opened bids for a trailer that was purchased, upgraded and used temporarily while the highway barn was being rebuilt after the October 2012 fire. One bid — the only bid received — was for $1,000, which the board accepted. Before the trailer is removed from the site, Town Supervisor Bob Keis will talk with the buyer about his plans for the trailer to ensure that, if it is moved to a location within Mansfield, it is properly permitted and used according to the town’s trailer regulations. The board also opened bids for two of five overhead garage doors it has for sale. In the interest of full disclosure, Keis said that the bidder is a contractor building a pole barn on Keis’ property. The bidder offered $311 each for two doors. The board approved the bids and authorized Keis to look into selling the remaining three doors either for scrap or for another use. Keis asked board members if they were interested in attending a May 7 training program for local government leaders at Houghton College. The program, sponsored by Southern Tier West, is a daylong event. Keis said Town Clerk Betty Jane Horning, Code Enforcement Officer Gil Wiswall, Highway Superintendent Brad Hurley and Keis all are planning to attend. Board members Larry Johnson and Nance Meeder both agreed to join the group. Keis also updated the board on the status of Mansfield Bridge No. 32 on Kent Road. As reported at the last meeting, the town and county are in dispute over who owns the
bridge and which is responsible for repairs. As a first step, the board hired an engineering firm to inspect the bridge. This work is to commence this week. An attorney also is working on determining ownership. Keis reminded the board that the town’s bulky trash pickup is scheduled for April 28-29 and that residents should have their trash set out (up to 10 items) by Sunday, April 27. Each road will be picked up only once. The board next spent some time discussing how the town will finance the new Mack truck that has been ordered. The cost of the truck is just over $252,000. Insurance will cover about $67,000, leaving roughly $185 to be financed. Keis has received financing options from the truck’s dealer and is getting additional estimates from one or more banks. Keis explained that, while he doesn’t think it wise to extend the loan for too many years, he also wants to be sure that the budget can afford the payments. If the term of the lease is for more than five years, the public must agree by referendum. Board members agreed with Keis’ assessment that the term should be as brief as possible, but also noted that a five-year lease probably is too expensive for the highway department budget to absorb. Hurley agreed, saying that his budget is already strapped and that even the smallest payment possible was going to be a challenge. Keis said he would gather all leasing options, consult with Hurley, have the town attorney prepare a resolution and schedule a special board meeting in the next two weeks
in order to keep the process on track for a potential referendum in May. Hurley reported to the board that, after last month’s board meeting authorizing him to purchase two new fuel pumps, Hurley instead purchased two inline meters for the existing pumps in order to both save money and more accurately track fuel consumption per a state comptroller’s office mandate. Hurley also has compared fuel pricing between the current provider, Griffith Energy and NOCO Energy, and found that NOCO’s prices are lower. The board approved his recommendation to change providers. Hurley and Keis also asked the board to approve a trade-in for the highway department’s loader at a cost of $10,000. The board agreed. Finally, Hurley asked the board to start thinking about increasing the highway budget for 2015. As he has explained on numerous occasions, the existing budget and small annual increases no longer keep pace with the actual costs of doing business. “Almost everything we need is petroleum based, and prices have tripled in just the last 6-7 years,” he explained. Board Member Greg Meyer said he understands Hurley’s concerns and would like him to come up with a proposal of what he thinks would be reasonable to meet his needs. Hurley agreed to do so. The next meeting of the Mansfield board will be held on Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building. All are welcome to attend.
Granny’s Boots Antiques Hosts Open House Weekend May 20-June 1 May 30-June 1 is shaping up to be a busy and fun weekend at Granny’s Boot Antiques, home of Grevpode Gallery, at 10761 Miller Road in Springville. The weekend marks their second annual Open House weekend. The outdoor portion will feature live music, including a Friday evening performance by The Blue Mule Band, and several other local musicians throughout the remainder of the weekend. Saturday and Sunday will feature demonstrations of Pioneer artisans showcasing their talents in weaving,
spinning, blacksmithing, butter making and more. “Grampa John” will arrive at 11 a.m. on Saturday to chauffeur visitors around in his wagon drawn by his wonderful Fjord ponies. A charity barbecue featuring burgers and hot dogs, generously donated by local merchants, will be held Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., with proceeds going to the Concord Food Pantry. Visitors will also enjoy all the great antiques and folk art in the barn., where all main floor merchandise will be 20
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percent off, and the lower level will feature items up to 75 percent off. Granny’s Boot Antiques has been around for over 46 years. Its main location, in Vineland, Ontario, was the winner of the Reader Choice Award 14 straight years. Their blending of rustic primitive country antiques with all forms of folk and outsider art engages the senses of all that pass through the doors. Open House hours are Friday 4-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Belmont Hotel A Love/Hate Relationship It’s been exactly 25 years since I published my first book: The Tabloid Zone - Dancing With The Four-Armed Man, a badly-titled collection of columns that had appeared in the Hamilton Spectator. The day after the books rolled off the printing press, my publisher called. “We’re going on the book tour,” announced Gordon Green, with the confidence of a general going into battle. I thought Vancouver in the fall! Great! Actually, Gordon’s brilliant marketing idea was to do a couple of book signings at two of my favourite haunts, namely the Dain City Hotel, in the village of my youth, and Port Colborne’s Belmont Hotel, in the town of my ill spent adulthood. As the press releases and posters promised, I showed up at “The Dainer” for my late afternoon book signing on a Saturday in May, and there were a lot of people there. Many I remembered from the days I lived in the hamlet on the Welland Canal. Once the table was set up and nobody approached it, I realized that those people were not there for the signing. Those people were always at “The Dainer” late on a Saturday afternoon. Wayne the bartender, seizing a business opportunity, agreed to buy 60 books at half price which I dutifully autographed on the spot. These two boxes of books, which he was supposed to resell at 100% mark up, mysteriously showed up at Gordon’s office in Hamilton two weeks later with an unpaid invoice and one copy missing. “Things ‘ll be better tonight at The Belmont,” Gordon
assured. “That’s the big one!” He was right in the sense that when we arrived at Port Colborne’s infamous watering hole, the place was packed ... for “Bob The D.J.” Gordon set up the signing table in the next room and briefed Bob on how to introduce me. Bob, coming from an afternoon DJ gig at another hotel, was dead drunk. Bob, who I had said hello to for about 10 years or more, could not remember my name. Gordon presented Bob with a copy of The Tabloid Zone and told him all he had to do was read the title, say “Here he is!” and read the name at the bottom. Mine. Unfortunately, Bob didn’t have reading glasses, and when Gordon asked if he’d forgotten them, maybe in his coat pocket, the man said no, he did need reading glasses but he also didn’t own a pair. Gordon told Bob to do the best he could, and then joined me at a table in the centre of the tap room. Bob, holding my book at arm’s length, swayed back and forth and mumbled. We heard the word “book,” good and “The Trailer Zone,” bad. We heard “Wainfleet,” “a funny rider” and something about an “overflowed toilet” in the ladies room. At this point, the crowd was becoming unruly, Gordon had his head in his hands, and I was drinking directly out of the pitcher of draft. “And here he is ...” Bob yelled so loud the microphone malfunctioned and his words echoed off the back wall. “Here’s the guy who needs no introduction ... Wayne Thompson.”
Two people near the stage clapped, then quickly quit when nobody else followed their lead. I got three-quarters out of my seat to acknowledge Bob’s introduction when the coarse voice of a woman in the back boomed: “Shut up Bob and play something by Reba McEntire!” I sat back down, okay, collapsed, as Gordon’s head hit the table - once, twice, three times, and fairly hard too. The place exploded in laughter as Bob staggered backwards, punched his recording machine twice and Rita MacNeil burst into “It’s a working man I am.” Gordon and I slipped out at the break, which came when the music stopped and nobody could find Bob. The Tabloid Zone was Gordon Green’s first venture into the world of publishing. I understand he’s in the restaurant business today. Now, eight books later, I still can’t understand why The Tabloid Zone didn’t make it to the bestseller lists. I mean, the songs of Reba and Rita were always real popular. There’s a lesson to be learned here for all of us - “The Belmont Rule - know your audience and then avoid it like it has leprosy.” And yes, funny you should ask. I do still have copies. For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
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site is, indeed, in a historic area. As a result, Alianello asked the Department of Historic Preservation for a letter stating the project will not negatively impact the area’s historic significance. The letter was received and is now part of the SEQR documentation. The third question related to drainage. Alianello said his firm is following the Department of Environmental Conservation’s manual for drainage requirements, which should meet the needs of the SEQR. With these issues resolved, the board approved a SEQR resolution stating that there will not be a significant environmental impact from the project. Another issue brought to the board’s attention is that final plans require some additional easement space along the roadway to the tank site. This easement is on private property and makes the rest of that property essentially unusable. The town will need to purchase the property. An offer will be prepared after the land is surveyed and appraised. The board authorized Alianello to get that work started. Next up was the issue of financing the $1.4 million East Tank project. The first step was for the board to approve a joint agreement with the Village of Ellicottville. The village board approved the agreement at its meeting last week. Under the joint agreement, the village will be responsible for 25 percent of the cost. The Towns of Mansfield and Great Valley will each be responsible for less than 2.5 percent, since only the WestMont Ridge (in Mansfield) and Snow Pine (in Great Valley) communities are affected. The Town of Ellicottville will be responsible for the balance. The town’s bond counsel
has identified a number of available bonding options at various interest rates for various lengths of time to fund the project. The town will have responsibility for calculating and collecting payments from each municipality, but each municipality will decide how to collect the funds from its residents. The Town of Ellicottville has been advised to establish a “benefit tax” based on assessed property values. Ongoing maintenance is another issue. Alianello talked with Village Engineer Mike Smith about how to budget for these needs. They determined that the town must establish a dedicated repair reserve fund and that the village and town likely would share that cost. Finally, the board agreed to hold a public hearing at its May 21 meeting asking to public to approve a resolution to consider $1.4 million in serial bonds to fund the project. Assuming approval, Alianello will advertise for bids and a special board meeting will be scheduled to open and review the bids. He expects construction to begin in June and completed by December. In other business, Town Supervisor John Burrell said the State Department of Transportation plans to repair the Crowley Creek bridge on Route 219 in 2016. The DOT consulted with Burrell and other Ellicottville leaders on the best time to start construction, which will require all but one lane of 219 to be closed for two to three months. The DOT was advised to schedule its work during April and May to avoid disrupting visitors’ travel to Ellicottville’s many festivals during the rest of the year. Burrell also reported the county legislature has not been supportive of the proposed Scenic Byway extension from
Springville to Ellicottville and back to Erie County through Ashford, primarily because it would prohibit erection of new billboards. The Town and Village of Ellicottville and Ashford support the proposal and already have or plan to institute zoning restricting billboards. Burrell has written letters on behalf of all three municipalities to their three legislative representatives asking them to fight for the byway, and he intends to continue to advocate for it at several upcoming legislative meetings. The board approved Burrell’s request to purchase new computer hardware and software. The low bidder came in well under what was budgeted for the equipment. The board also approved a motion to allow the Ellicottville Police Department to form an association enabling them to work together on issues of mutual concern and to approach management as a group. In addition, Board Member Ken Hinman reported that the Ellicottville/Great Valley (EVGV) Trail Committee met with representatives of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) officials (a state DOT funding authority) to discuss the trail and get input on what changes could be made to the trail and the grant application to accommodate their concerns. The committee also is asking area residents to sign petitions and send letters of support to send along with the TAP application, which is due June 11. (See EVGV Trail story on cover.) The next meeting of the town board, and the public hearing on the bond resolution, will be held on May 21 at 6 p.m. at the Village/Town Hall.
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ALLEGANY State Park ASP Cabin Trail of the Week Sugarbush is a loop cabin trail, located on the Red House side of the park, and is the first trail you come to when you enter the park from I-86 Red House. The trail is surrounded by woods, with cabins on the exterior of the trail offering the most privacy. Sugarbush cabins are open year round.
How to get there: As you enter the park from I-86-Red House, Sugarbush is on your left before you get to Red House Lake. Cabin style: Older style, large one room cabins with built-in bunk beds along one wall. Table with benches. Small porches with new railings. Heat source: Gas Electricity: Yes Amentities: Fridge, cooking range Rental cost: $66.25 per night/$265 per week
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ASP cabins can be reserved up to nine months in advance. During peak season, they must be reserved for a minimum of seven nights. During non-peak season, they must be reserved for a minimum of two nights.
Show Some Love for Allegany State Park SALAMANCA — Show some love for Allegany State Park during the third annual Love My Park Day sponsored by New York Parks and Trails. Love My Park Day gives volunteers the opportunity to give back to the park they love, by spending a day participating in various projects that improve and enhance the Allegany experience for visitors. This year’s event will be
held on Saturday, May 3 on the Quaker side of the park. Projects include trails maintenance, picnic table assembly, fire pit clean up, and litter pick up. Check in/registration on May 3 is from 9–10 a.m. at the Quaker Store Museum. Projects will be worked on from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring a lunch and dress for the weather and to get
dirty. Interested participants should pre-register for Love My Park Day at http://www. ptny.org/ilovemypark. Walk-in volunteers will also be welcomed the day of the event. For more information, contact the Allegany State Park Recreation Department at (716) 354-9101, ext. 236. So bring it on in and show Allegany some love!
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Veterans Recognition Award Submit Entries by May 30 All U.S. Disabled Veterans from the Gulf War forward are invited to apply for the Anderson/Allegany State Park Veterans Recognition Award, which rewards the winner with a week-long stay at Allegany State Park. The award is named after Dade Anderson, a Park Ranger for 36 years (deceased) and the idea conceived by his son, Lanny, and Anne Marie Anderson, his wife (Anderson Trail’s namesake). This contest is being run and underwritten by the Allegany State Park Historical Society, the Anderson Family, Rick Feuz, Sally Marsh and others, and in cooperation with Allegany State Park. To enter, a photo and description of 100 words or less needs to be uploaded on the recent posts by others section of the Allegany State Park Historical Society Facebook page, detailing the service and any message the Veteran would like to include.
This is open to all disabled Veterans with families. The most amounts of “likes” the Veteran receives will have bearing on who receives the award, but the final decision will be granted by the ASP Historical Society Board of Directors. Regardless of the outcome of this award, the ASP Historical Society wishes to thank all veterans, male and female, for your brave service to our great country. Details: 1. Contest Sunday runs until midnight on Sunday, May 30. 2. All U.S. Disabled Veterans with families from the Gulf War forward are eligible. 3. All entries must be submitted to the Allegany State Park Historical Society Facebook page (www. facebook.com/AlleganySPHS) in the Recent Posts by Others section, or by messaging Paul Crawford on the same Facebook page. 4. The award winner will be announced within two weeks of
the contest end date. Prize winner receives: · A one week stay at handicap accessible or standard electric cabin from June 29-July 6, 2014, or at a time chosen by the award winner. A nontransferable give card for an electric cabin will be given to the award winner to be used at a date if their choice. · $200 Visa gift card for groceries and souvenirs · One half cord of firewood delivered on site. · Dinner at the Red House Restaurant Friday or Saturday night during stay · Introduction at the Hootenanny if during the summer months (at the recipient’s discretion) · Story /interview featured in local newspapers (at the recipient’s discretion) Please note that the award winner has the option of a low or high-profile stay at the park. For more information, or to enter, visit www.facebook. com/AlleganySPHS.
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According to Mark Barbera of ASP Partners LLC, the company that will be constructing and operating the cottages, the first phase of the project will include constructing an estimated 13 additional cottages along the remaining section of Parallel Trail. The trail’s former oneroom cabins had been unrented for several years due to their dilapidated state and were torn down last year. The second phase of the project will see an estimated 15 additional cottages built on the Red House side of the park, on Bove Road, near Camp Allegany.
All new cottages will be serviced by ASP Partners LLC. Groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for May, and the hope is that some cottages will be completed and able to be rented in the 2014 season. “My family has been enjoying Allegany State Park since it opened, so I have a very personal stake in this project,” Barbera said. In addition to the new cottages, discussions between the park and ASP Partners LLC regarding the redevelopment of Group Camp 10 are underway. The old camp is located on Red House, between the Ryan cabin trail and Group Camp
12. This site formerly housed several small cabins running in two parallel rows in a meadow overlooking ASP 2. These were also torn down last year. To make reservations for an unforgettable camping experience at ASP, whether in a cottage or in a traditional ASP cabin, visit www. reserveamerica.com. Reservations will be handled through the state park rental offices or online at www. newyorkparks.reserveamerica. com. They can be booked up to nine months in advance and cost $695 a week, or $173.75 for a night.
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Behind the Bars with the Road Toad ‘Go!’ to ‘No Go!!’ By Ron Kubicki
Hey folks, my first Road Toad article spoke about riding in the rain and inclement weather, and we have had some great ridin’ weather and some not so, but I hope you have gotten in some ridin’ already. Last weekend I got a bit over 100 in on Saturday. It was actually hot! But then, just this past week, it was 16 degrees at 6 a.m. when I headed to work. I took a quick look at the bike and then I jumped in the Silverado! Like I said last week, in western New York in April, expect anything and figure it is gonna change in a matter of hours. True to form, in the next couple days it looks like we will be grinnin’ in the wind again. I hope you will accept these articles in the spirit in which they are written. I started ridin’ — like so many of you — years ago on dirt and naturally ended up on the road. I like to ride and do often. I ride to work, I travel on my “glide” and I just “scoot” about whenever I can. I know a lot of you are the same, I see all the bikes that roll into town and pass through solo or in groups. My purpose is to just make everyone aware that we all ride “in harm’s way.” Things can instantly alter your serene outlook and cause a severe clenching of the “ol’ gluteus maximus”! We all know to never assume — that we should always look out for ourselves and expect the worst from everyone else on the road! We have all ridden enough know that when you least expect it some fool is just likely to put a ton and a half of SUV in your lane. With that in mind, I thought a refresher on braking might be in order. If you ride a newer bike equipped with ABS braking system, this does not so critically affect you, but you should still understand it. Actually, if you practice and perfect your braking, you may never have your ABS system engage. The following is just a rehash of what you all know. But, early on in the season, it wouldn’t hurt to find a nice open parking lot and practice sudden braking techniques. A very effective way to avoid “emergency braking” is to look 10–12 seconds ahead of your bike. This will give you time to assess the situation and not
get caught unaware. But if you do find yourself in peril, these are some guidelines to keep in mind. Front Brakes: These provide the most dramatic percentage of you stopping power, estimated anywhere from 70–90 percent. It is important to apply firmly yet properly in all instances. Proper application is a result of gradual squeezing of the brake lever, not just grabbing a “handful of brake lever.” If you just “crush the front brake,” there will be no transfer of weight to the front tire and you may lock up. You must squeeze gradually, rapid but gradually. Once you get on the front brake, the weight moves to the front forks and compresses your fork suspension. This lowers the front end as more weight transfers to the front tire. Be conscious of the fact that this changes handling characteristics of the bike. If you lock up the front brake, immediately release and reapply. An indication your front wheel is locked, is the ride will get smooth as the front wheel is now sliding. There may also be a misalignment of your bars as they deflect one way or another. If this is happening, you are falling down! Immediately release the front brake and bike will upright itself, then, immediately reapply brakes properly. Never use your front brake when maneuvering at slow speed. It
Franklinville’s WNY Maple Festival 52nd Annual Festival, April 26–27
The annual Maple Festival has occurred every year since its inception 52 years ago by the Franklinville JayCee’s in 1962. This year’s festival will take place April 26–27 in the village of Franklinville. Experience two days of maple bliss with allday festivities including all-you-can-eat pancakes, demonstrations and a craft show. Stop by to taste that mouthwatering, freshly made maple syrup and learn the process of making it! The festival attracts tens
of thousands of visitors to the village annually. Local maple producers, their maple syrup and maple products are highlighted each year. The Maple Festival requires hundreds of volunteers, who make it so successful. The festival continues each year as a direct result of Franklinville’s generous volunteerism spirit. Come on Saturday when the fun begins at 7:30 a.m. and extends into the evening hours with square dancing, a 2-mile walk and 10K race, the annual parade, horse plowing
demonstrations, live musical entertainment and more. On Sunday, events begin at 7:30 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. including a car show, petting zoo, craft show and sale, chicken barbeque and other events for the whole family. Either day will have lots of entertainment for all! For more information on this event, please visit http://www. franklinvilleny.org/maple-fest. php. This event will be held at Franklinville Elementary School, Rt. 16 in Franklinville, N.Y.
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Ken Hinman, Mark Alianello, Kate O’Striker, John Burrell, Charlie Coolidge and Jennie Acklin gathered at the Town Center for a meeting, followed by visits to various sites on the proposed trail to discuss details. Measurements were taken, pedestrian and automobile traffic was discussed, and many other design and construction points were taken into consideration, all with the input of Cuozzo and Szewczyk. The application is due June 11, 2014, and the EVGV Trail Committee is currently looking to the local community for letters of support to accompany the TAP grant. “The more positive input we have from the local community, the better the application is received by the DOT decision-makers,” said Acklin. “So please help us.” “Our goal is to have hundreds of support letters,” said EVGV Committee member Ken Hinman. “We have a sample letter that outlines the pertinent information required in the support letter (formatted for anyone to follow), and we will also be circulating a petition for supporters to sign.” Petitions have been distributed to many businesses in Ellicottville. A sample letter is posted on the trail’s Facebook page for easy access (www.facebook.com/evltrail). Hinman asked that letters be submitted to any of the EVGV Trail Committee members, to the Town of Ellicottville office, or to the Village of Ellicottville office. If you do not have Internet access, printed sample letters of support, as well as the petition, are available for signing at the Ellicottville Town Clerk’s office. The EVGV Trail Committee
believes that Ellicottville and Great Valley needs a safe, accessible trail for walkers and bikers to connect the many destinations in our year-round resort community. The planned trail will offer an alternative travel mode, avoid peakseason parking congestion, and link the Ellicottville Central School to the Ellicottville Library, the Village Park, and the Ellicottville Town Center. This route will increase the
transportation options local residents and visitors can use to include safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities that link all of the activity centers in the Ellicottville area. The 2014 Transportation Alternatives Program provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; community improvement activities; environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects for planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways. Please remember to sign the petition, or drop off a support
letter to a committee member of the Town of Ellicottville office, or the Village of Ellicottville office by June 1. For more information about the EVGV Trail support letters or the project, please contact any of these EVGV Trail committee members: • Ken Hinman (716) 474-8214 • John Burrell (716) 699-2100 • Charlie Coolidge (716) 699-4636 • Jennie Acklin (716) 699-4062 (jennie@ellicottvilletimes.com) • Kathleen Moriarty (716) 699-2355 • Kate O’Striker (716) 699-2377, ext. 122 • Jane Eshbaugh (716) 699-2345 • Mark Alianello (716) 699-4650.
A big “Thank You!” from Andree McRae for your love and support She would also like to clarify that her son David’s widow is still living and resides in Arizona
will dump your ride. Use rear brake and clutch. Never do an emergency stop in a turn. You will need to straighten up and let the bike stand up and apply brakes. All this needs to happen almost simultaneously. You should practice this in a safe environment. Set up some cones in a parking lot. Use a 75-foot inner radius and practice at 25 mph. Rear Brakes: Used in combination with the front brakes, proper use of your rear brakes can reduce your stopping distance. Used on their own, they are not very effective in emergency or critical situations. A commonly described method is to place foot on rear brake pedal and as front brake slows bike, it will naturally apply more pressure to the foot pedal as your weight moves forward. All these things should be practiced. But it’s best to realize that combination braking is the most effective way to safely stop your bike. With properly applied brakes, you will stop before ABS-equipped bikes. Again, do not do emergency braking in a turn. If you lock up the rear end in a turn, you are asking for trouble. Straighten the bike up and then apply brakes. We all know, in that “omigod” moment when a dog, deer or 18-wheel tanker is RIGHT THERE and you stomp the rear brake. If you lock up the rear brake and the rear end deflects, DO NOT RELEASE THE REAR BRAKE! If you have locked up the rear brake, you can still steer the bike. If you release the rear brake and you are more than 6 degrees out whack, you may be setting yourself up for the classic “high side dump.” The rear tire locked up is steerable, but if you totally release your rear brake when your bike is out of line and leaning, your bike will immediately right itself and realign the rear wheel behind the front and can very easily toss you right off the bike. Go to YouTube and search “high side crash.” There are several to watch. So, get ready for a safe season on the scoot’ and take an hour or so and practice some moderate speed stops. Try some in a large parking lot or on a very quiet stretch of road. Practice your skills to stay on top of your game … and your ride! Ride smart, as you’re grinnin’ in the wind!
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in the empty spaces.” The result is a combination of magical illumination, nature, relaxing music, live performances, and artists creating artwork live, resulting in a relaxing and one-of-a-kind experience. Some displays will even be interactive. “We’ll have about 75 lighting fixtures, which all have color-changing elements to them, like ones you’d see in the theater or for a band. Then we’ll supplement these with additional lighting elements to pull the whole experience together,” explained Sitler. Sitler truly appreciates visual and performing arts and tries to incorporate these elements into his shows. “I take as many opportunities as possible to shine the light on local artists,” he said. “I think it’s important for people to see artists creating work. Maybe it will inspire our guests to do something big.” Night Lights is looking for artists who want to create and display their art at the events to encourage interaction between artists and guests. If you are interested in participating, contact Doug Sitler at doug@ sitlerhq.com or (716) 9847595. Artists will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. (See page 8 for artist details.) There will also be live, family-friendly entertainment each night. The final schedule was not available as of publication, but confirmed performers include the folkrock duo John & Mary from 10,000 Maniacs on May 17, Buffalo band The Observers on May 24 and a drum circle on May 16. “We literally attract every demographic. We really
pride ourselves on the family entertainment aspect. Everyone seems to have a good time with it,” said Sitler. “People follow us around. I jokingly say we’re becoming the Grateful Dead.” The gates will open at 7:30 each evening, and organizers hope visitors will want to walk around in daylight along the paved pathways and enjoy Nannen Arboretum’s amazing variety of tree species, rare flowers, shrubs, herb garden, nature sanctuary, Japanese stone garden, and features like Lake Nipponica and the Amano Hashidate Bridge. Once twilight hits, the lights will begin to twinkle along the Night Lights path, washing and transforming natural features with colors and light, making you see them in a completely different way. The feature is a little over a quarter mile long. “We create the entire thing as an experience,” Sitler explained. “We will also bring in educational elements, like a scavenger hunt for young kids.” Live entertainment is expected to begin around 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and teens (kids 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult) and can be purchased at the entrance to the arboretum. The Ellicottville Rotary Club will also be on hand to host a snack bar, as well as lend volunteer support to the event. “The arboretum will benefit from gate revenue and the exposure this event brings. We have a great track record of bringing people,” said Sitler. “I know we’ll get people from Buffalo, Jamestown, Olean, Ellicottville, because we already have people from those towns following us, on top of
the local community and the Ellicottville tourism industry. So we’re excited!” There is no rain date for the event. “If it rains, the lights will still go on, and the entertainment and artists will be housed in the auditorium of the Town Center building,” said Sitler. “As for the site and the people involved, I can’t say enough.” The Nannen Arboretum is located adjacent to the Town Center building at 28 Parkside Dr. (corner of Parkside and Fillmore Drive) in Ellicottville, N.Y. It is managed by the Nannen Arboretum Society, a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure. The arboretum sits on 8 acres featuring more than 200 species of trees, a chapel, gazebos, an entertainment stage and more. For more information, check out www.nannenarboretum. org and www.nightlightshq. com. Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford returns for a three-week run beginning Sept. 24, Wednesdays through Saturdays, and will end Sunday, Oct. 12.
We Need Your Signatures To Support the EVGV Trail! Ellicottville and Great Valley will have a new off-road, multiuse trail in the next few years, creating an easy way to access local businesses, schools, the library, government offices, parks, area resorts and other destinations.
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Every signature makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information: Visit and “like” the trail’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/EVLTrail) Call Jennie Acklin at (716) 699-4062 • Call Trail Chairman Ken Hinman at (716) 474-8214
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East Otto Country Welcomes Your New Member Exciting times await people who venture out to see the sights in East Otto Country this year! Our opening date will be May 1, 2014, and this year someone new has joined our group to bring handmade and homegrown goods to travelers in Cattaraugus. Our newest member is Keith McKale, a wood carver of prodigious talents. His carvings and wood works are truly amazing. Working from his home/studio on Tough Row Hill Road, Keith’s carvings revolve around natural subjects, specifically wildlife. He creates a wide variety of objects including birds and chip carved birdhouses, as well as Welsh love spoons, whittled chains and plaques. Keith also has a number of handcrafted carvings that he will make to order. Charter members Mike and Elliott Hutten continue to produce fine handmade stoneware pottery at Hog-Shed Studio Pottery on the Otto Maples Road (County Road 13) in Otto, N.Y. Here you can find mugs, vases, plates and bowls as well as handmade birdfeeders and decorative pottery. There is nothing like the feel of your very own stoneware mug when you really need the comfort of a good cup of coffee. Come see the studio and watch Elliott
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make me feel like you been in my head, like you seen what I seen.� A few miles away, in Ellicottville, N.Y., is Barbara Fox who brings life to her paintings at the Mill Street Art Gallery. As Barbara says, “I believe that no matter what the subject, a painting should incorporate beauty and technical fluency. More than something to look at for a few seconds, it should be compelling and foster further investigation. I want the viewer to think, ‘I have never seen that subject quite like that before.’� Barbara uses references from photographs and life, and the intuition that she has developed in my many years as a painter. Each painting begins with a loose pencil drawing, and Barbara builds up the colors and value using multiple layers of washes. This gives the paintings luminosity and richness of color. East Otto Country Associates will begin their new season May 1, 2014. Most members have hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a map and specific information, see their web site at www.eastotto.com or call (716) 257-9549. Also, see members of East Otto Country during the Cattaraugus County Arts Council’s Routes To Art open studio tour on May 17–18. More info at www. routestoart.com.
MASTER YOUR GARDEN:
some stem with soil. Firm this soil around the plant to avoid air pockets around the roots. With your hand, form a slight cup-shaped depression around the plant and fill it with water or manure tea right away. Manure tea is made by putting manure in a cloth bag which is then soaked in water for a few days. Protect your transplants as soon as they are planted. Protection is the real secret to getting transplants off to the best start. The plants can have weeks of head start on unprotected plants. Heavy spring rains and chilling winds do a great amount of damage to all unprotected early season plantings and retard their growth. Get in the habit of protecting both your seeds and transplants as soon as they are planted. Tin cans with neither top nor bottom, plastic jugs with bottoms cutout and caps removed or anything readily available can be used for protection. Metal fencing can be bent into a desired shape and covered with clear plastic or row cover. You can form tunnels, square boxes for sections of wide rows, or cylinders for individual plants. Close the tops or ends during the early season and you’ll have a miniature greenhouse, but don’t forget them during a warm spell or your greenhouse will turn into an oven. Your seeds and plants will reap the benefits of constant moisture and heat, and will be protected from damaging winds, rain, and sudden changes in temperature. As the weather warms, gradually open the tops or ends, or even remove if the protection is no longer necessary.
Prepping for Spring
If you are staring at all of the seed packets spread out on your kitchen table and wondering which ones you should start indoors, your first thought should be, which seeds are amenable to the transplant process. Many kinds of vegetables can be satisfactorily transplanted. For best results with all the cucurbits – cucumber, squash, watermelon, and muskmelon – plant the seed in a container that will be set in the garden without disturbing the plant’s root system, such as peat pots. (Be sure to remove the bottom of the container to ease the roots’ progress into the soil.) The Cole crops – cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli – can be transplanted either in containers or bare-root. Other vegetables such as lettuce, onion, pepper, eggplant, and tomato can also be transplanted bare-root. However, it is also best if all are grown in a type of container that will allow transplanting with the root ball essentially intact. Most plant growers “harden off� vegetable transplants before planting them in the garden. This is done by using one or all of the following: reducing growing temperature, withholding water, and increasing light intensity. The most common procedure is placing the plants outside during favorable weather in the last week or two before setting in the garden. The plants remain outside for only an hour or so to start and are not exposed to direct sunlight. Each time they are out, the time and sunlight exposure
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The Ellicottville Central School District’s board of education met briefly on Tuesday, April 22, to approve the proposed 201415 administrative budget for Cattaraugus-Allegany-ErieWyoming BOCES (CABOCES). This annual vote takes place in all 22 school districts in the region on the same day.
According to CA-BOCES District Superintendent Lynda Quick, the administrative budget of $2,011,000 was passed by 21 of the 22 districts (one district did not vote). A simple majority was required. The CA-BOCES board will adopt the official voting results at its meeting on May 7. Quick said that the 2014-15 budget is “down 5.2 percent from last year’s $2.2 million budget.”
Friday • April 25 Boys Varsity Baseball @ Franklinville • 4:30 pm Girls Varsity Softball @ Franklinville • 4:30 pm
School districts in the region also were asked to cast a vote for each of three candidates to fill vacancies on the CABOCES board of directors. The candidates included Charles Joyce (Area 1), Candace Clemens (Area 4) and Brad Sande (Area 9). All were running unopposed for threeyear terms and all were elected.
Monday • April 28 Girls Varsity Softball @ CLV • 4:30 pm Girls Modified Softball vs. CLV • 4:30 pm Boys Varsity Baseball @ CLV • 4:30 pm Boys Modified Baseball vs. CLV • 4:30 pm Boys and girls (MOD) vs. Portville High • 5:00 pm Tuesday • April 29 Boys and girls (V) @ Randolph Central • 4:30 pm Board of Education Meeting • 7:30 pm Wednesday • April 30 Girls Varsity Softball vs. Pine Valley • 4:30 pm Girls Modified Softball @. Pine Valley • 4:30 pm Boys Varsity Baseball vs Pine Valley • 4:30 pm Boys Modified Baseball @ Pine Valley • 4:30 pm
Ellicottville Sports Roundup By Todd Palmatier
The spring sports scene has begun, and the Eagles are off to a slow start due to weather and Spring Break. The varsity baseball team kicked off their season with a 15-6 loss to Bolivar-Richburg at ECS. The girls varsity softball team faced BolivarRichburg as well and was dealt a 15-0 defeat. The JV softball team has been seeing some action, while the varsity teams were waiting and have beaten Allegany-Limestone and lost hard-fought games to North Collins last week. EVL Wrestling Club has finished their year and 6-year-
old Noah Morlock participated in a National Wrestling tournament in Michigan last week and did very well. He placed fourth in his class, which earned Noah All-American status in his age and weight class. Congratulations to Noah! ECLV Little League baseball is starting practices this week, and the future for baseball and softball looks bright for ECS and Cattaraugus/Little Valley. There are over 350 kids signed up from age 4 to 16. This will be the first season for Junior League baseball and softball for ECLV. These are kids 13-14 years old. The league is still taking registrations for
these age groups up to May 10. ECLV is also still looking for team sponsors in Catt/LV and a few in the Ellicottville district. If your business would like to sponsor a team, please contact Todd Palmatier at (716) 2440964. Although baseball season has just started, a friendly little reminder that Ellicottville Little Eagles football and cheer signups are right around the corner in May. Last, but not least, the NFL draft is May 8 and hopefully the Bills get the right guy! And the Yankees are in first place!
ECS Baseball Recap By Robert Sawicki
The Ellicottville Eagles varsity baseball team made valiant efforts but still fell in their first two games of the season. On April 17, the Eagles lost to Randolph Central School 8-6 in seven innings despite Cameron Wilson’s performance. Wilson got on base three times in the game, scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the fourth and seventh innings. Tom Easton took the loss for the Eagles. He lasted just three innings, walked two, struck out six, and allowed five runs. The top of the third saw the Eagles take an early 1-0 lead. Randolph went up for good in the third, scoring five runs on a two-run double. Two runs in the top of the fourth helped the Eagles close their deficit to 5-3. Randolph Central School quickly matched ECS’s strong inning with a three-run inning of its own in the fourth. Randolph Central School
scored on a passed ball and an RBI single by Mitchell. The Eagles scored three runs in the top of the seventh to cut their deficit to one. An RBI single by Wilson fueled the team’s comeback. Randolph got the last out, as the Eagles’ Pete Hutchinson struck out. In the game against BolivarRichburg, the Eagles took another dive with a final score of 15–7. Robert Sawicki Jr. went 2-2 at the plate, but the Eagles couldn’t pull off a win on April 22.managed just three hits off Tyler Slaughenhaupt, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during his 3 1/3 innings of work. Even though Gary Burdick allowed seven runs over 4 1/3 innings, he still recorded the victory. Gary struck out seven, walked six and gave up eight hits. Alex Fisher couldn’t get it done on the rubber for the Eagles, taking a loss. He pitched 1 2/3 innings, walked five and struck out none. B-R built upon its lead with 14 runs in the
second. The Eagles scored one run in the bottom of the second to cut their deficit to 14. After pushing across two runs in the bottom of the third, the Eagles stood at 15. A two-run double by Pete Hutchinson fueled the Ellicottville Eagles Varsity’s comeback. Tanner Gregory struck out to end the Ellicottville Eagles Varsity threat. One run in the bottom of the fourth helped the Eagles close their deficit to 15-4. An RBI single by Dylan Paprocki sparked the rally. Burdick ended the inning with a strike out. Three runs in the bottom of the fifth helped the Eagles close their deficit to 15-7. An RBI single by Phalla Musall and a two-run single by Robert Sawicki Jr. gave the team new life. Jonah Crump got the last out, as the Ellicottville Eagles Varsity’s Dylan Paprocki struck out.
Artists Needed for Night Lights The all new Night Lights at Ellicottville’s Nannen Arboretum event, opening May 15, is would like to host and feature a select number of artists during the light show that will take over the beautiful park-like arboretum for three consecutive weekends through Memorial Day. To catch a glimpse of Night Lights, visit their website at www.nightlightshq.com. For each night of the show, organizers are looking for two artists who want to create and display their art. Organizers want Night Lights attendees to see artists creating live work, which they hope will add another level of interaction between artists and guests. They are also looking for
recorded classical music from local artists. In the end, organizers are big believers in engaging local artists to help give our local talent a platform to promote themselves. Night Lights will run May 15–17, May 22–25, and May 29–31. Show hours are 7:30– 10 p.m. Artists will be provided with a pop-up tent (already set up), a power cord and light (you may want to bring additional lighting), and a table. The artist will be allowed to bring in one free guest. While organizers would like the artists to create work at Night Lights, they strongly encourage sale of works/crafts. Organizers expect 100–300 people in attendance each
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night. Tents will be located about 50 yards from the parking lot, and you will have to carry your supplies/works to the tents. Due to electrical power considerations, the show cannot accommodate artist tools that draw a lot of power. Check with show organizers. Artists are encouraged to promote themselves, distribute business cards, brochures … build their audience. Each artist will be promoted on the Night Lights website and social media channels. If you are interested in participating, contact Doug Sitler at doug@sitlerhq.com or (716) 984-7595. Artists will be scheduled on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Thursday • May 1 Girls JV Softball vs. Cassadaga Valley • 4:30 pm
ECS Football and Volleyball to Sport New Look Reprinted From ECS April 2014 Newsletter
The Eagles football team will merge with Franklinville in the fall to field combined varsity and JV teams. Over the past months, we have explored several possibilities and had a number of discussions as we developed a plan for the future of football at both schools. The NYSPHSAA classifies D schools with a range of 0-239 students in grades 9-11. In sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball and softball the spread is 0-162. This has made it increasingly difficult for smaller D schools to compete with larger D schools that are actually C schools in all other sports. We believe that combing football offers us many advantages including: 1. More student-athletes will increase competition for positions 2. A JV football team that is completely separate from varsity with its own coaches and practices 3. More opportunities for success for our student-athletes 4. Increased competitiveness with the larger schools we are playing against 5. Ability to field competitive
teams in several sports at the same time 6. Allowing students to play at a level that is age and ability driven not based on filling out the roster Like any change, it will have challenges, but we are excited about this new “adventure.” Mr. Chad Bartoszek will serve as head coach for the combined team and Mr. Chris Mendell will continue to serve as the varsity assistant coach. We anticipate sharing practices, games and equipment. The two teams will have three coaches from each school. West Valley athletes will also have an opportunity to play on the combined team. The coaches are scheduling a variety of events designed to get the “team” together in the spring and over the summer. Our volleyball team will be combining forces with Cattaraugus-Little Valley for both JV and varsity. We do anticipate offering our own modified program based on the interest shown. After winning a State Championship in 2012, we had another successful year in 2013 winning the league and making it to the semifinals. However, our numbers at both levels do not provide enough
students to field competitive teams. Knowing this we had conversations with Catt-LV, and they were very open to allowing our students to compete with their students on a combined team. The coaching duties will be handled by the Catt-LV staff headed up by Mr. Joe Crandall, who is a former ECS teacher and coach! All games and practices will be held in Cattaraugus, as we will not have a gym during the 2014 season. This is a great opportunity for our students to maintain a sport that we would have had to drop based on “numbers.” It will also allow us to remain competitive and elevate the play of our own students, as Mr. Crandall runs a top-notch program with some excellent results over his long coaching career. Students will be bused each day to and from practice. While both of these situations offer change from what we have known, they do maintain the opportunities we have for our students and actually expand both by providing a true JV football team and the ability to offer three levels of volleyball.
ECS Sports Boosters Plan Fundraising Events
Golf Tourney, Adult Party, Gym Floor Auction By Todd Palmatier
The Ellicottville Sports Boosters met and, with the construction of the new gym and parts of the school, fundraising during sporting events is going to be a challenge, so the group is looking for new ways to raise funds. Here are some of the events they have planned: Annual Golf Tournament – This event will hopefully take place in early July at Holiday Valley. First Annual Adult Party on July 26 – The party will have a
DJ or live music and will be held at the Great Valley Fireman’s Clubhouse. There will be a gun raffle, basket raffle and 50/50 drawings all night. This will be the first annual event and is being headed by Shana Chudy and Todd Palmatier. The Sports Boosters are looking for donations for the raffles. The gun raffle tickets will be $10 each and will start with hopefully five guns. As tickets are sold, we hope to add more guns to the event. Gym Floor Auction – The Sports Booster will also be
selling and auctioning the ECS gymnasium floor after graduation. What better way to remember your days at ECS than owning a piece of the ECS floor. Sizes and special parts of the floor are still being discussed and more details will be posted soon. The Spring Sports Banquet is planned for June 9 at ECS. The next meeting is in May 19, and we encourage everyone to come out and join the Sports Boosters.
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“Redeployment�
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By Phil Klay Phil Klay’s “Redeployment� takes readers to the frontlines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, asking us to understand what happened there, and what happened to the soldiers who returned. Interwoven with themes of brutality and faith, guilt and fear, helplessness and survival, the characters in these stories struggle to make meaning out of chaos. These stories reveal the intricate combination of monotony, bureaucracy, comradeship and violence that make up a soldier’s daily life at war, and the isolation, remorse, and despair that can accompany a soldier’s homecoming. “Redeployment� is poised to become a classic in the tradition of war writing. Across nations and continents, Klay sets in devastating relief the two worlds a soldier inhabits: one of extremes and one of loss. Written with a hard-eyed realism and stunning emotional depth, this work marks Phil Klay as one of the most talented new voices of his generation. This book is available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format only. It is also available as an eBook using our interlibrary loan program.
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observance, other states passed legislation to observe Arbor Day each year with appropriate ceremonies. New York State celebrates Arbor Day on the last Friday in April, the 25th this year. In a letter, John Rosenow, founder and president the Arbor Day Foundation, wrote “Planting trees is an act of kindness and optimism. The trees we plant clean the air, beautify our neighborhoods, provide homes for wildlife, conserve energy and topsoil, and help keep the atmosphere in balance. Life is just better when we live among the trees.� Serviceberry Honored On Arbor Day in Ellicottville this year, a native Serviceberry tree, Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance,’ will be planted by the Nannen Arboretum Society. Members of the society will conduct demonstrations showing proper tree planting techniques and the four season benefits of this native tree. The Tree City USA flag will be raised by Village Tree Stewards Jodi and Marty Bentley. Refreshments will be available after the ceremony in the Town Center auditorium. What is the Nannen Arboretum? Ellicottville is very fortunate to be the home to the Nannen Arboretum, located on 8 acres of land donated by William and Sadie Nannen in the 1958 to build the new Cornell Cooperative Extension building. The building was
completed in 1961 and the Soil and Water Conservation Service constructed a pond on the site in 1965 to show agricultural people good pond construction and the benefits of having a farm pond. The pond is now known as Lake Nipponica. The Nannen Arboretum was the brainchild of John Ploetz working at the Cornell Cooperative Extension having retired from Davey Tree of Ohio. John, with community support, designed and developed what is now known as the Nannen Arboretum in honor of the Nannens who not only donated the land but were instrumental in raising funds for the development of the arboretum. The Town of Ellicottville is now the owner of the Nannen Arboretum as well as the newly renovated Town Center building. You can view the state tree of New York, the Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum at the arboretum. One is planted near the Northrup Nature Hall honoring Chief Cornplanter of the Seneca Indians. With the transfer of the Nannen Arboretum from the Cornell Cooperative Extension to the Town of Ellicottville in 2013, the Nannen Arboretum Society was formed. The society is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure.
The society membership is open to anyone who desires to support the arboretum’s mission. Volunteers are needed in both the maintenance and the administrative areas. If you have an interest in helping the arboretum prosper, contact us at info@nannenarboretum. org to join, we welcome new members. In addition to volunteer hours, the arboretum is funded by donations and grants. The society is currently reviewing grant opportunities and encourages you to consider one of the following donation opportunities: Monetary Donation – You may donate directly to the donation box located at the entry shelter at the Nannen Arboretum or by check to P.O. Box 1852, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Memorial Bricks for the Celebration Walkway – Bricks are available in two sizes, 4� x 8� or 8� x 8� (details and applications available upon request); The Gift of a Tree or Shrub – You may choose from a preselected list of trees and shrubs native to the Western New York area (details available upon request); A Wooden Bench – Memorialized with your personal message and/ or special name on a brass plaque (details available upon request).
PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF MANSFIELD DOG CENSUS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the town of Mansfield will be conducting a dog census beginning June 2, 2014. All dogs 4 months or over must be licensed. A dog license can be obtained from the Town Clerk at the Town of Mansfield Town Hall in Eddyville 7691 Toad Hollow Road, hours of business: Mondays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. When renewing a dog license or obtaining an original dog license it is required to show proof of rabies vaccination and proof of neutered/spayed. There will be an additional charge of $10.00 for any dog found unlicensed during the census an “expired dog license is considered unlicensed.� The cost of a dog license for spayed/neutered is $3.50 for unspayed/unneutered is $10.50. Should you have any questions please call Mary Dankert Dog Control Officer 257-3208. Town Clerk Betty Jane Horning can be reached by calling 938-9360.
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, May 13, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Applications No. PB-2014-05 & PB-2014-06 An application by Wayne Bacon (Applicant) for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for approval to construct apartments in an existing building and parking lot improvements on property located at 16 Martha Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits and Section 6 –Site Plan Review), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing these applications for a Special Use Permit to establish 14 apartments in an existing commercial building and Site Plan review of parking lot improvements on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on these Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review applications. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for these applications on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on these Special Use Permit and Site Plan applications. 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 these applications at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing.
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RANDY’S BLUE CHEESE POTATO SALAD By Liz Bares
We spent Easter weekend at my Dad’s house in Pittsburgh, always a delightful weekend with plenty of delicious food. The weekend started off with a sinful birthday cake from a French bakery in one of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods. On Easter Saturday, the day began with an Italian meat and cheese rustica from their favorite place down on the strip. The Science Center has a SportsWorks exhibit and we worked up a hunger for lunch doing all sorts of athletic pursuits. Looks like our son might have a career in running, while his sister may be the
next Olympic trampoline gold medalist. Lunch was alfresco in Market Square followed by dinner at The Pub in the Mexican War Streets, where my Dad and his wife live. Easter Sunday morning was spent watching the kids search for their Easter bags and colored eggs. Then came the prep for Easter Brunch. Many delicious items were on the menu — BBQ ham, steamed asparagus, fluffy scrambled eggs with fresh chives, lemon and rosemary scones (working on getting that recipe), and this absolutely delicious potato salad. My Dad and his wife
had invited a few friends over for Easter brunch and one of them brought this salad. Now, I typically do not care for potato salad or blue cheese. I’ve always found potato salad to be dull in taste and too mushy or too tangy with vinegar. I tried the salad to be polite and went on to have THREE servings of it. I asked Randy if he wouldn’t mind sharing the recipe and if I could print it in the paper. He kindly said yes and here you have it! Randy mentioned he did not put in the celery seed, because he forgot. I cannot wait to try making this salad myself.
Randy’s Blue Cheese Potato Salad 3–4 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes ½ cup diced celery ½ cup green onions, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Dressing: 3–5 oz. blue cheese 1 Ÿ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons white vinegar ½ teaspoon celery seed 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon kosher salt Cut potatoes and boil to desired tenderness. Whisk together the dressing ingredients except for the salt. Taste test the dressing with a piece of cooked potato before adding.
Hugh Dunne of Salamanca will be the guest speaker at the Salamanca Historical Society’s speaker series at 6:30 on May 5th at the Museum on 125 Main Street. Mr. Dunne, retired after working 35 years at Allegany State Park will give an informal talk on his experiences at the Park. Phone the Salamanca Historical Museum at 9452946 for more information.
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May 4 Old Fashioned Horse Plow Fest Collins Draft Horse Club Collins NY Contests, Wagon Rides, Demonstrations, Live Country Music, Chicken BBQ, Bake Sale and lots of family fun. Contact Gene Degman, 716-807-7818 or eccugene4@att.net. May 10 Zoar Valley Fest 2014 At Gateway Park in Gowanda. Kayaking, rafting, hiking etc! www.zoarfest.com May 17-18 Routes to Art Enjoy a weekend visiting the studios of over 40 local artists! www.routestoart.com May 20 ECS Science and Technology Exposition Kiddie Corner with handson activities! 6 p.m. in High School Cafeteria. May 26 Gowanda Harley’s Ride To Remember John Reid’s Annual Ride to Remember. Memorial Day. www.gowandaharley.com
Summer Intern Position Available – We are pleased to announce the generous donation of funds from the Rotary Club of Ellicottville Foundation for Youth to hire a local (preferably Ellicottville) student (high school senior or college student) as a summer intern to help with the children’s Summer Reading Program. Any student interested in applying for this position should stop by the Library or call 699-2842 for more information. Applications due June 1st. Introduction to Digital Photography – Do Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm • you have a digital camera that seems a little Tues. /Wed. until 8 pm overwhelming? Are you confused by all the numbers Closed Sunday www.evml.org • and menus? Well, this is the class for you. This is 716-699-2842 a two night class to cover all you need to know to
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities April 25 Arbor Day Celebration at Nannen Arboretum 11:00 a.m. Join us as we plant a new tree and hoist our Tree City USA flag April 25 Springville Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert 7 - 9 p.m. Springville Griffith Institute High School Tickets $5, purchased online, at the door or Emerling Ford/ Chrysler. www.springvillegi.org April 26 5K Run/Walk For Healthy Kids To raise support the Cattaraugus County Suicide Prevention Coalition. For questions call Eileen Wallace (YMCA) at (716) 373-2400 or Meghan Monahan (Catt County) at (716) 701-3315 April 26 Voulunteer Day at Griffis Sculpture Park Come help clean up the park before the opening, May 1 www.griffispark.org
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May 30 - June 1st 16th Annual Hollywood Happenings The Largest Motorcycle Rally in WNY. 3 days of bikes, hot Music and cold beer www.gowandahollywoodhappening.com
June 3 Southern Tier Symphony presents “Stravinsky Spring” Concert will be held at Olean High School, beginning at 7:30pm.
If you have an event for our community calendar please email jennie@ellicottvilletimes.com, or call 716-699-4062.
Religious Services Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am
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June 6-8 Springville Dairy Fest Parade, animals, rides, craft vendors and more. www.wnydairyagfest.com June 9 - 11 Catt County 4-H Bonanza Show At Nash Hill Equestrian Center www.cattcounty4hhorse.com June 14 Holiday Valley Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run Get ready for a fun day with running, mud, obstacles and lots of happy people at the 3rd Annual Mudslide Trail Run! 3.5 or 5.4 mile trails; there is something for everyone! www.holidayvalley.com
First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfield 7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
start running your camera like a pro. We’ll cover exposure, creative controls, transferring your photos to a computer, and printing those photos. You need an adjustable DSLR camera. No prerequisite. This class will be held on May 6th and 13th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 – register at the library. Copper Enamel Class – Come join instructor Cathy Lacy on May 7th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm to make your own copper enamel jewelry. There will be time to make several pieces including pins and pendants. Class size is limited and is available for adults and children over 12. Cost of $5.00 to cover supplies. Please call the library at 699-2842 to register.
Local Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) May 13
Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) May 12
East Otto (2nd Tuesday) May 13
Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) May 21 6pm
Ellicottville Village (2nd Mon) May 12, 6pm
Great Valley (2nd Monday) May 12
Humphrey (2nd Monday) May 12
Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) May 12
Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) May 13
Mansfield (3rd Monday) May 19
Otto (3rd Tuesday) May 20
Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) May 14
Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) May 13
Book Club – meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The May 14th book is “A Fierce Radiance” by Lauren Belfer. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. New members are always welcome to join this relaxed and informal group!
Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. www.evml.org – check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.
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