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Memorial Day and Camping Make It a Family Tradition by Alicia Dziak
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It’s time to dust off that tent, clean out that RV or just throw some sleeping bags in the trunk. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many campers, it marks the beginning of camping season. Western New Yorkers are lucky to have such a variety of campgrounds to choose from. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed weekend with friends in a fully furnished cabin, or a quiet week with your family on a secluded tent site, the Enchanted Mountain region has something for everyone looking to make great camping memories this summer. Aim High Outdoor Adventures, in Leon, has deluxe modern cabins located on 120 private acres. It’s located in the middle of Amish country, where life is lived at a slower pace. For more information, visit www. AimHighOutdoors.com. Allegany State Park is New York’s largest state park, boasting 321 campsites and 364 cabins. Inside the park, you’ll find two beaches on the shores of Red House and Quaker Lakes, fishing, paddle boat rentals, mini golf, bike paths, playgrounds, giant rocks to climb and explore at Thunder Rocks and Bear Caves, and miles and miles of hiking trails. Reservations can be made at www.reserveamerica. com. Arrowhead Campground, located off Route 16 in Delevan, is a family-owned and operated campground offering 200 sites and two deluxe cabins. There are plenty of things to do — rent a paddle or rowboat, go swimming or fishing, and enjoy three hiking trails. There is a large recreation hall, plus horseshoe pits, volleyball and four playgrounds. For more information, visit www.arrowheadcamping.com. Elkdale RV Resort, in Salamanca, offers RV sites, as well as brand new cabins See Camping page 6
Memorial Day Weekend Packed With Events By Jann Wiswall
Community Passes School Budget
Spell, Murphy and Zlockie Elected to Board
According to History.com, Waterloo first Did you know that the official birthplace of celebrated the day — then known as Decoration Memorial Day is Waterloo, N.Y., in the Finger Day — on May 5, 1866, with a communityLakes region? wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers who died during the Civil War with flowers and flags. The annual event quickly spread throughout the nation as communities held their own memorial gatherings. In 1971, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor soldiers who died during all U.S. conflicts. Unofficially, at least, Memorial Day also represents the first official weekend of summer. And, according to some, it marks the season when it’s OK to wear white pants and shoes again — but only through Labor Day weekend!
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Gowanda Harley-Davidson All About Family
By Jeff Martin
It’s difficult to think just about motorcycles when visiting Gowanda Harley-Davidson. Family owned and operated since 1947, Gowanda H-D is every bit a destination
place as are the towering cliffs of Zoar Valley surrounding it. Tim McKeever, marketing manager, said its location is one of its biggest draws. “The destination here is worth the journey,” McKeever said recently from his office. The facility, located at 2535 Gowanda Zoar Rd. has been expanded 14 times. The original space, a barn no bigger than most two-car garages, is still part of the complex and visitors can glimpse history, specifically photographs of its founders, John and Babs (Marilyn) Reid. The business is currently in its second generation of family operation and is in the process of transferring to its third. That’s important to remember, McKeever said, because many dealerships, and businesses in general, aren’t so family oriented. “It really is a big deal to us and to the Gowanda See Gowanda Harley-Davidson page 3
The ECS community voted Tuesday to approve the 2013-14 school budget of $10,891,507 by a vote of 186–50. Voters also approved resolutions to lease two school buses (186–51), and to provide funding to the Ellicottville
Memorial Library (157–80). The election for three new board members resulted in the election of Roger Spell and William (Bill) Murphy to five-year terms beginning July 1, and Leonard (Len) Zlockie to a four-year term to fill out the remainder of the term left
vacated by the resignation of Aimee Kilby. Zlockie was sworn in during the Tuesday evening board meeting and immediately took a seat at the table. Before receiving election results, the board began See ECS School Budget page 6
Mansfield’s Work on Westmont Ridge, Highway Barn Continues
The new development at HoliMont’s Westmont Ridge and the new highway barn were the primary topics of discussion at the Monday, May 20, 2013, meeting of the Town of Mansfield’s board of directors. The first 700 feet of roadway
into Westmont Ridge from Route 242 is owned by the Town of Mansfield (the rest is owned by HoliMont). The road, newly named Ridgeway Road, starts out on an uphill grade and then drops to a fairly steep downhill. HoliMont has volunteered to have Northrup Construction’s subcontractor,
Coldsprings Construction, establish a sub-grade for that section as it works on the rest of the roadway. Mansfield’s Highway Department will take over completion of the road in stages as appropriate after that has been completed. Mansfield Supervisor Bob See Mansfield Board page 4
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If you have driven through the villages of Ellicottville or Little Valley lately, you have probably noticed large purple ribbons tied to tree trunks and telephone poles. The towns were recently “painted purple,” which of course, signals that it is once again time to Relay in Ellicottville. The annual Relay For Life is back and looking to accomplish some fantastic fundraising goals. “We had great participation with paint the town purple this year,” said Crystal Page, ACS Director of Special Events for Cattaraugus County. “We had businesses in Ellicottville and Little Valley take part. The winner of the judging competition was See Relay for Life page 4
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Some residents will set up sales on their properties. Others will have tables on the lawn in front of the Town/Village Hall. Times vary. The Town of Allegany is holding its annual communitywide Garage Sale event on Saturday and Sunday. Garage sales will be set up throughout the town from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. both days. The Cattaraugus County SPCA is holding its annual benefit on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. at the St. Stephens Club, 1117 N. Union St., Olean. The event will include music, an Adopt-a-Thon (noon to 4 p.m.) and a spaghetti dinner (4–7 p.m.). All proceeds benefit your local SPCA. For more information, call (716) 307-8937. On Monday, motorcycle riders can participate in the 15th Annual Ride to Remember, sponsored by Gowanda Harley-Davidson (GHD). The event is hosted by retired GHD president and Vietnam veteran John M. Reid. The ride lines up at the Gowanda American Legion with kickstands up around 9:15 a.m. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7 a.m. For more information, call (716) 532-4584.
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complete information, visit www.holidayvalley.com or call (716) 699-2345. The 2013 Memorial Day Late Model Special will be held at Little Valley Speedway (Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St., Little Valley, NY 14755) on Sunday from 6:30–11 p.m. Races include Super Late Model, BRP Can Am Series Tour, UEMS E Mods and Street Stocks. For information, call (716) 938-9146. Little Valley Riders Club is holding its annual Memorial Day Trail Ride Weekend from Friday through Monday. Bring your horse and enjoy the company of other equine enthusiasts. Pre-registration required. Trail rides will be offered both Saturday and Sunday. For details, visit www. LittleValleyRidersClub.webs. com or call (716) 440-0175. Also for horse lovers, the Nash Hill Equestrian Center at 10999 Persia Rd, Gowanda, has two events scheduled for this weekend. On Saturday, there is an Open Horse Show, and on Sunday, there’s the AQHA All Breed Trail Challenge. For information, call (716) 2575257. The Village of Ellicottville is holding a village-wide Lawn Sale on Saturday, May 25.
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There are numerous events and activities going on this Memorial Day weekend in Cattaraugus County that will keep you busy, whether you want to honor those who’ve given their lives for the nation, celebrate the balmier weather or both. Ellicottville American Legion Post 659 is hosting a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 27. The Parade forms at 10:30 a.m. at the old Fire Hall on Mill St. and marches down Washington St. to the Town Hall, where the Legion will hold a Service of Remembrance at 11 a.m. An open house and cookout follows at the American Legion building at 6500 Maples Road. Ellicottville Memorial Library’s Memorial Day Book Sale begins on Saturday, May 25 and continues through midJune. Holiday Valley, of course, is a great place to be this weekend. The three-pool complex will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., weather permitting. The Double Black Diamond golf course, Sky High Adventure Park, Mountain Coaster, Falling Waters Spa, bike trails and other summer amenities all are open and ready for your enjoyment as well. For
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Friday, May 24 Gin Mill, 9 p.m. 2 Guys Drinkin’ Beer These two guys, also known as “acoustic West minus one,” are back again for a Friday night foray into their acoustic interpretations of a wide variety of rock, pop and country. Frontman Ron has a good time with the audience, and so will you ... with 2 guys ... drinkin’ beer. Balloons, 7 p.m. All Star Band This seasoned quartet hails from Buffalo and specializes in rhythm & blues, funk, blues, soul, Motown, and just about anything else with an infectious beat that will slide you over to the dance floor.
Saturday, May 25 Gin Mill, 9 p.m. Powerplay This is a very versatile fourpiece band from the Buffalo area specializing in classic rock favorites and done in a true-to-form style that only the best cover bands can achieve. Balloons, 6 p.m. The Rhythm Rockers A perennial Buffalo blues band mainstay, this quartet knows the blues, and singer/ lead guitarist Stevie B. always tops everyone’s list of best male blues vocalists. Over the years, they’ve opened for many national acts. The Pub, 9 p.m. Synner This up and coming Cattaraugus County, four-
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There are also motorcycle challenges events throughout the year, including the annual challenge ride for Tony Reid, who passed away after a battle with leukemia. There are other benefits as well, but most impressive is the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, an approximate 7,000-mile ride that helps raise money to benefit the Sioux Nation in South Dakota. Gowanda H-D is one of two major sponsors for that challenge, a testament to how the dealership reaches beyond its borders. The dealership also assists in green efforts, specifically the E-Scrap for Camp program. As much as 10,000 pounds of scrap has been collected and recycled through this event. “We’re trying to be a sustainable company,” McKeever said. Like all H-D dealerships across the country, H-D is preparing for the 110th anniversary of the company’s founding. While Gowanda H-D is not offering any special
ceremony and/or event, there are anniversary-oriented items for sale and associates are directing customers to special events and drawings offered by H-D. In the end, the dealership is about family. McKeever likes to quote John M. Reid, a retired president of the dealership, who said, “We view the purchase of a HarleyDavidson motorcycle as the beginning of a relationship, not the end of a transaction.” With 25 full-time employees, the dealership does not lay off during the winter, unlike other dealerships. The dealership hires husband and wives, and oftentimes people meet and marry. It’s not uncommon, McKeever said. “When people come here, they know they are buying from a family and that makes a lot of difference,” he said. For more information about the dealership, including events, visit www. gowandaharley.com or call (716) 532-4584.
Job Fair June 28 at JCC Olean The Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (CAWIB) is currently accepting registrations for the 2013 Job Fair. The 2013 Job Fair is being held Friday, June 28, 9 a.m.–noon in the College Center Building
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Gowanda Harley-Davidson area,” he said. McKeever was working in radio and marketing for a number of years before he rode a Harley-Davidson. A love affair blossomed. Wanting to connect with his wife’s parents, who are riders themselves, McKeever found himself getting more and more interested in the activity. “I wanted to do something that wasn’t me,” he said. His interest eventually landed him a position as marketing manager at Gowanda H-D. It’s a position he holds dear and sees as an almost life- and communityaffirming vocation. In addition to motorcycle sales and accessories, the dealership is also heavily involved in the surrounding community and beyond. On May 31 to June 2, the dealership will continue its involvement in Gowanda Hollywood Happening, an annual event meant to raise money for the historic downtown theater. It’s an event the dealership started 15 years ago.
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Allegany State Park (ASP) is really like two parks in one, as it’s divided into two sides — Red House and Quaker. Regular visitors to the park definitely have a favorite. If you’re not a regular at ASP, how do you know which side would better suit your camping style? The Red House area is centered around the fabulous Tudor-style Administration Building, which features a natural history museum, regional headquarters, a
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Watsons in Ellicottville. There were so many wonderful displays and it was a tough decision. Cattaraugus County Bank and the Credit Union in Little Valley came in a close second and third.” Saturday, June 1, 2013 marks the date of this year’s event, which will return to the track at Ellicottville Central School. It will start at 12pm and end at 12am on June 2. In that 12-hour period, hundreds of people will share the moving experience that is Relay For Life. Last year the Ellicottville Relay raised over $48,000 all of which went to the fight against cancer. Approximately 45 cancer survivors were in attendance. The fundraising goal this year is $53,000. They are looking to get at least 200 people and 20 teams involved in the celebration. At this time there are 13 teams and 98 participants signed up. So far the teams have raised over $11,000 and there are still teams who have fundraising events planned before the June 1st event. For example, on Sunday May 26 there will be a fundraiser held at the Little Valley Speedway during the
season Opener for the local racing scene. “The Relay For Life of Ellicottville is one of the longest running Relays in the Western New York region,” said Page. “This is thanks to the wonderful community that year after year supports the American Cancer Society by taking part in the Relay For Life. Ellicottville’s Relay has been going on for over 10 years with not only the Ellicottville community supporting us, but many of the surrounding communities as well!” There is plenty to do throughout the day at Relay. DJ Xcite Sounds will be playing all day and WGWE out of Salamanca will be onsite for a live broad cast during the event. Opening ceremony is at noon followed by the
Survivor lap at 12:20pm. The S Chicken C BBQ will be available at a 1 and will go till they are sold s out and the popular live auction a will be at 3:00pm. The always-emotional a Luminaria C Ceremony is at 9:30pm. The American Cancer S Society’s Relay For Life is an a awe-inspiring, global event t that takes place in over 20 c countries. More then 4 million people from all walks of life come together every year with the same goal in mind - to raise money for and create awareness about the programs that the American Cancer Society (ACS) funds. The ultimate goal: to create a future without cancer. The ACS wants you and your loved ones to one day live in a world that does not fear the life-altering disease that is cancer. And not just one particular form of cancer. All cancers. It is a tremendous task to take on and one that requires the utmost dedication and fortitude. Check out www.relayforlife. org for details on Relay. While there, you can find more information on the Ellicottville event by searching for “Ellicottville, NY” in the search field.
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Keis also has asked HoliMont to survey the center grade of that section of road to ensure all is accurate. In compliance with local Finance Law of the State of New York, the town board unanimously approved “A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Serial Bonds to Finance the Construction of a New Town Highway Barn.” The full resolution will be printed as required in Mansfield’s official newspaper, the Ellicottville Times (see page x). This resolution authorizes the town to issue $200,000 in
serial bonds, payable over 10 years at an interest rate of 3.1 percent, barring objections from 25 or more town residents by petition. “The board was determined to avoid raising taxes in order to pay for the new barn,” Keis explained. The total cost of the barn is budgeted to come in under $600,000. The insurance adjustment for the loss of the old barn due to fire came in at approximately $400,000. The loan will be paid in $20,000 increments and absorbed into the town’s annual budgets for the next 10 years.
Meanwhile, the highway barn is already under construction. The foundation is due to be completed by highway department staff by the end of this week. After allowing the concrete to set, installation of the steel structure can begin on or around June 11. The board also plans to advertise bids for electrical materials for the barn in the next week or two. The bid request also will appear in the Ellicottville Times. Bids will be opened at the June 17 meeting of the Mansfield Town Board.
restaurant, and a gift shop. The building overlooks Red House Lake, and most of the Red House Area is centered around the lake. During the summer months, Red House beach is full of happy families splashing in the lake and picnicking in the sand. There is an ice cream shop, as well as mini golf and boat rentals at the boat house nearby. A paved path leads bikers, joggers and walkers around the lake, and numerous playgrounds and picnic shelters lie on the outskirts. Cabins vary from spacious, three-room cabins (Beehunter) to newly remodeled one-room cabins with built-in bunks (Congdon) that are always a hit with kids. Campsites are concentrated in the Red House Loops A-D area. With 130 campsites, 144 cabins and one full-service cottage, there’s room for plenty of guests who enjoy a little more hustle and bustle, and the ability to walk to a majority of
activities throughout their stay. “I like the Red House area better than Quaker because I think there’s more to do there, and it’s all closer together,” said Dave Brown, 53, of Springville, who’s been camping at Allegany for many years. “I like the beach there, and how everything else is nearby.” The Quaker area is a bit quieter and spread out. It features two lakes, two fishing piers, and a canoeing or kayaking access point. Quaker Lake also boasts a beautiful beach with lots of space to spread out. The Quaker area also has an ice cream and food stand, mini golf, playgrounds and picnic shelters, but they are further apart from one another and require a little more walking or driving. There is also a museum housing interesting exhibits that document the history of Allegany State Park and a replica of an old ASP cabin, and the Quaker Amphitheater,
The newest family member at Allegany State Park! He’s hanging out at the Park Gift Shop at the Admin. Building. which hosts many programs throughout the summer. Quaker offers 189 campsites (most of them located in Cain Hollow), 230 cabins and seven full-service rental cottages. If quiet camping in the wilderness is more your style, then Quaker is the place for you. Many of the sites and cabins are bordered by creeks and woods, and give campers a lot of privacy. “I prefer Quaker because Cain Hollow has so many great campsites, and the porches on the cabins are much nicer, covered and wooden,” said Tim Smith, 36, of Hamburg, who spends many weekends every year camping at ASP. Whether you choose the action of Red House or the tranquility of Quaker, you’re sure to have a wonderful time exploring one of the region’s most scenic destinations. For more information, visit www.nysparks.com, or to make reservations, visit www. reserveamerica.com.
Shooting Time for Audubon Nature Photo Contest With the arrival of spring, now could be the time you take the picture that wins a prize in the Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Contest. The contest, presented by the Audubon Center & Sanctuary of Jamestown, N.Y., awards prizes in three categories and two divisions. The Youth Division is for ages 8-18 or still in high school, and the Adult Division is 18 and over or post-high school. Youth and Adult winners in the categories of Landscapes, Plants, and Wildlife each receive a $100 cash prize and free photo finishing. With entries being submitted online, the competition has attracted international
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June 30, 2013. Images of winning entries from the 2011 and 2012 contests as well as details for the 2013 competition are online at http://jasphotocontest.com/. The Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Contest is sponsored by Main Street Photo of Bowling Green, Ohio (http://bgmainstreetphoto. com/).
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With the arrival of spring, now could be the time you take the picture that wins a prize in the Jamestown Audubon Nature Photography Contest. Shown here is the 2012 winner in the Adult Plants category: “Wild Oats” by Ricardo Gilson of Meadville, Pennsylvania.
2013 Employment Opportunities at Allegany State Park J-Con Parks is currently accepting job applications for the 2013 season at Located State on thePark 2nd for floorour of Park the Allegany Red House Admin Stores Buildingand Restaurant, General insideBar Allegany Statelocated Park Snack locations throughout the park.
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affiliation agreement between the two teams in their respective histories. The 1939 Jamestown Jaguars competed in the six team PONY (Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York) League that featured an exhibition game between the two clubs, which ended in a 1-1 tie. The 1957 Jamestown Falcons competed in the then eight team New York-Penn League and featured two players; Donn Clendenon and Julian Javier who would each go on to play several years in the major leagues. This season will mark the 20th in Jammers baseball history and 72nd season that Diethrick Park has played host to a team. The 2013 NYPenn League season opens up on Thursday, June 20 as the Williamsport Crosscutters
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Arts Council Offering Affordable Summer Camps Allegany, NY — The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is pleased to announce new summer art camps for youth ages 4–18. These classes are designed to foster creativity and artistic self-expression through fun and engaging sessions. With targeted age ranges and small group sizes, individualized attention is ensured in a safe and creative environment. Supplies are included in the new, affordable price of $65 per week of classes. Executive Director Anne Conroy-Baiter commented, “CCAC truly believes in making art accessible to all children. Our new pricing structure allows more children to take classes, which serves the mission of the arts council and our vision of improving quality
of life across the region.� CCAC’s summer camps will allow students to explore drawing, printmaking, papermaking, theater, poetry, art history, ceramic wheel throwing and more. Classes are $65 for five days of camp, with the exception of the Wheel Throwing Camp (July 8 -12) and Like a Master art history camp (Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24) that are each $85. Programs and Grants Manager Courtney Blackmon commented, “CCAC and our instructors have designed each class for the specific age groups, and we look forward to having children in our studio experiencing the arts in a fun and educational setting.� Classes start the week of July 8 and continue all summer with 9 week-long summer camps for all ages and interests. Arts education has shown to
“strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school success. It also develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goalsetting — skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.� — Americans for the Arts, 2002 Parents with siblings close in age are encouraged to contact CCAC for exceptions to the age guidelines. Students in grades 9-12 are also eligible for the adult series of classes. All classes are held at CCAC’s studio at 100 West Main St., Allegany. For full descriptions of each class, age ranges, and to register, please visit www.myartscouncil.net or call Courtney Blackmon at (716) 372-7455. ###
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GOLF Magazine Names Mel Sole Golf School to“Top 25 USA� List Golf enthusiasts in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Ontario, Canada area have been improving their games for years at the highly rated Mel Sole Golf School (formerly known as Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School). The school is located at Holiday Valley Ski & Golf Resort in Ellicottville, N.Y., which is 50 miles south of Buffalo on Route 219. Holiday Valley is a gorgeous resort known for its first-class lodging, the beautiful and challenging Double Black Diamond golf course, multiple swimming pools, scenic hiking and biking trails, plus many other amenities for the whole family. GOLF Magazine has ranked the Mel Sole Golf School “Top 25 USA Golf Schools� for 10
straight years and said “this group has done it longer and better than any school.� TripAdvisor has just bestowed its coveted Certificate of Excellence award on the academy for the more than 100 five-star reviews posted by recent students. Each week this summer, beginning May 17, 2013, golfers of all skill levels (beginner to advanced) can take 3 half-day schools, 1and 2-day programs, private lessons and group clinics. Video analysis and a personal lesson/drills video is emailed to each student. James Arbogast returns this year to head up the instruction for the Sole academy. Arbogast is one of the highly trained and regarded teaching staff led by
former South African Tour player and acclaimed instructor Mel Sole. Corporate groups are also welcome, and instruction is tailored to accommodate the needs of meeting attendees, who enjoy making use of Holiday Valley’s conference and banquet facilities. Tuition is reasonable. Juniors who are accompanied by an adult only pay half price for 1–3 day schools. Groups of two or more receive significant discounts, and the afternoon clinics for only $35 per golfer can’t be beat. For more information, call (843) 237-4993 or 1-800-6244653, or visit the school’s website at www.ritson-sole. com.
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and cottages. Guests can enjoy a picnic pavilion for group gatherings, volleyball, horseshoe pit, sandbox, and catch-and-release fishing on a private pond, to name a few. For more information, visit www.elkdalervresort.com. Great View Cabins, located in Kill Buck, near the heart of Allegany State Park, offers cabins with breathtaking mountain views that can be enjoyed from the fresh air of a fully furnished porch. Each cabin sleeps up to five people comfortably, and includes a fully furnished kitchenette and a full bathroom. For more information, visit www. GreatViewCabins.com. Griffis Sculpture Park, in Ashford, features over 250 large-scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails. Within this unique setting, there is a rustic cabin for rent that makes for a camping experience unlike any other. For reservations, or for more information, email GriffisHillGardens@gmail. com. Harwood Haven Cabin Resort and Camping, located in Farmersville, offers premium cabins, tent sites and RV sites on over 100 acres adjoining beautiful Harwood Lake and Bush Hill state forest. For more information, visit www. HarwoodHaven.net. Kinzua Lake Campground, in Frewsburg, has 100 sites on a family owned and operated campground, located on the Kinzua Reservoir. For more information, call (716) 3542335. Onoville Marina Park,
located on the Allegheny Reservoir in Steamburg, offers camping in the largest inland marina in New York State, as well as views of the sparkling water and the lush green, forested hills of the Allegheny Mountains. Experience 91 miles of non-commercialized shoreline with secluded bays. Camp on the waterfront or in the cool shade of the trees. For more information, visit www. OnovilleMarina.org. Mystic Water Resort, in Limestone, offers log cabins situated beside a 20-acre lake, group accommodations, championship mini golf, paddle boats, and fishing. For more information, visit www. MysticWaterResort.com. Pope Haven Campground, located in Randolph, the heart of the Southern Tier’s Amish country, offers full hookup sites, a heated swimming pool, hiking trails, large enclosed pavilion, a game room, volleyball court, basketball court, a catch-andrelease fishing pond and a new playground. For more information, visit www. PopeHaven.com. Riverhurst Park Campground, in Olean, is a private, family-owned campground with RV and tent sites, as well as a rustic chalet. Riverhurst Park is pet friendly and offers several trails on 55 acres. For more information, visit www.RiverhurstPark. com. Shamrock Pines Campground is located on more than 400 rolling acres of lush green pines in Franklinville. It offers tent and RV sites in
a spacious rolling park with plenty of room for everyone. For more information, visit www.ShamrockPines.com Sprague Brook Park, in Glenwood, offers 123 campsites amidst its towering trees and freshwater lake. Guests can enjoy several playgrounds, fishing, tennis courts, hiking trails, and a wonderful creek that’s a local favorite for splashing around on hot summer days. For reservations, call (716) 8588355. Triple R Camping Resort & Trailer Sales, in Franklinville, offers cabins and RV sites a world away from crowds and commotion. Amenities include a new in-ground heated pool and toddler pool, two playgrounds, sand volleyball court, new basketball court, horseshoe pits, miniature golf, large recreation hall, organized weekend activities, fishing and music on holiday weekends. There are also 25 acres of hillside hiking trails. For more information, visit www. TripleRCamp.com. The great outdoors awaits you! Whether your ideal camping trip includes a full bathroom and kitchen, or sleeping on the floor of your tent alongside a heap of kids and cooking over a campfire every night, camping has a way of bringing friends and families together. With so many great places to explore in the Southern Tier, the only question for campers is, “What campground should we try first?”
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as soon as possible with the public. Superintendent Mark Ward reported that SEI Design — the architectural and engineering firm working on the building renovations — regularly is on site meeting with teachers and staff, and is working on the detailed drawings needed before construction begins. Ward showed the board some of those preliminary drawings. In MS/HS Principal Bob Miller’s absence at the beginning of the meeting, Ward also reported that the 8th grade and Senior Class trips had been great successes, the girls’ softball team is headed to playoffs at Ripley High this week, three 9th grade boys made it to track sectionals, the Odyssey of the Mind team is competing in the World Competition at Michigan State University this weekend, the High School Band placed first
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First, let me go on record by saying that I am vehemently opposed to any festival that features poop. Although this weekend’s Lions Club Carnival in Fenwick, Ontario sounds like a lot of fun – a parade with a high school marching band, floats, midway rides, a chili cook-off – I will not be there. I will remain one county and a township away from Fenwick, because the main feature of this festival is billed as the “Cow Plop Lottery – Go! Bessie! Go!” You get the picture and no, it’s not a pretty one. Instead of a starter’s pistol or a checkered flag, the crowd will wait patiently for the silent call of nature to start the event. Bessie, an overweight bovine wearing sunglasses will roam a fencedin pen sectioned off with lottery squares. Responding to the call, Bessie’s tail will go up, a splat will be heard and some guy will shout, “We got a winner!” Not exactly Vanna White turning over vowels or Yolanda Vega reading the numbers from the New York State Lottery on ping pong balls, but as they say in Fenwick, “You dance with the one that dung ya.” Don’t get me wrong, the Cow Plop Lottery sounds like a lot of fun even though Daddy receiving a fistful of cash because Bessie did a ginormous number two, might confuse the children. (It’s quite a stretch from the money on the pillow left by the Tooth Fairy this time.) Problem: The last time I attended a scatological social event, I got some on me. Not “on me” like they had to hose me down but … well, it’s personal. And the memory, which still haunts me, is crystal clear. It was 19 years ago and a warm spring evening at the Welland Curling Club, a harrrd 19 kilometers from the village of Fenwick. Hey! “Is That
Guy Dead Or Is He The Skip?” had just been published with some controversy. It was not what you would call “the definitive book on the sport of curling.” Some even disagreed with my description of our national pastime. “Essentially the game of curling involves you throwing a rock into a house, then your opponent throws a rock at your rock, rocks hit rocks, some rocks are taken out and at the end of an end, everybody gets their rocks off and they start all over again. It’s a very social sport.” Apparently, defenders of the great Canadian game took great exception to my claim that curling is the only game in the world you could play while being hooked up to a life support system. My purpose in writing the book was simple. “Let’s take the degrading and dehumanizing violence out of hockey and put it in curling, a sport that could really use a little action.” Although the people with brooms were not happy, my publisher was thrilled. “Five thousand curlers bought this book,” screamed the headline on the promotional sheet. And of course later, five thousand curlers burned it. However this was before the curling community turned on me, so when the Welland Curling Club invited me to attend the first-ever William Thomas Bonspiel, I was naturally flattered and RSVP’d “Yes!” When the lights came up on the rink and a gentleman by the name of Gord Dandy was leading two waddling ducks to a large pen on the ice, I noticed the exact title of the event was the William Thomas Crapshoot Bonspiel. Instead of 32 participating curlers, the club had arranged 32 of my columns face-up in
By William Thomas the pen where the ducks were now wandering around. Gord assured me that the ducks had eaten a lot lately. He also said he really liked my columns … “highly absorbent” were the words he used. I also noticed that the ducks were corked. Corks with strings attached had been utilized in such a way as to maximize the blast once they were removed in the pen and the ducks hovering over my columns. I turned to the mayor of Welland who had experience in the dairy business. “Could you actually do that?” I asked incredulously. “Cork a duck!?!” “Hell yes,” he said. “Me and the wife used to cork the kids all the time on long car trips.” I tried to leave at that point but the poopfest down on the ice was hitting its highlight reel. The person with the winning ticket on which one of my columns got splattered the most, got a cash reward. The couple holding the ticket on the column on which a duck had delivered a direct hit to my photo at the top … they won the bonus of a weekend at the Chelsea Inn in Toronto. And I got … I got to see how a sampling of my life’s work served as two-ply toilet paper. So no, I won’t be attending “Fenwick’s Fabulous Carnival” this weekend. “Fun With Dung” only works if you’re not the one who gets the wrong end of the stick. I still have bad dreams about the ducks, but the thought of my photo looking up from under the udder of “Go! Bessie! Go!” is not the kind of public distinction I had hoped to achieve in my career. And yes, it only takes one good “splat” to remind me – everybody’s a critic.
WestMont Ridge Infrastructure Construction Well Under Way
“Writing From the Natural World”, readings by Alan Casline and Steve Lewandowski at the Nannen Arboretum Saturday May 18.
its regularly scheduled meeting with a presentation from Elementary School Guidance Counselor Dan LaCroix. LaCroix provided a comprehensive update on K-7 guidance activities over the past year and briefed the board on the expansion of a number of efforts related to antibullying, career awareness, student safety, Individualized Education Program (IEP) efforts for students with disabilities, and more. Also during the meeting, the board passed the “Cooperative Purchasing Annual Resolution of the Board of Education” allowing the school to participate with BOCES, and it approved the engineering contract with SEI Design for the Capital Improvement Project. In addition, the board approved the 2013-14 school calendar, which will be shared
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at the Darien Lake competition, and lots of testing will continue through the end of the school year. Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin reported that her team is deeply involved in the state’s Special Education audit of ECS’s program. Twenty IEP folders were pulled at random by the auditor for review. For each, the auditor will interview parents, observe classes, meet with teachers and administrators, etc. “It’s a huge undertaking,” Poulin said. Poulin also reported that testing continues to keep everyone busy, and that it is field trip season for the elementary grades and students are looking forward to those educational adventures. The next meeting of the ECS School Board is June 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.
By Jann Wiswall The heavy equipment has arrived at HoliMont’s WestMont Ridge development, where contractors are nearing completion on tree removal and getting ready to begin moving earth to grade the roads. Northrup Construction, which won the bid to serve as general contractor, simultaneously is managing the process of bringing in water and sewer lines into the area. WestMont Ridge, the first phase of HoliMont’s $22 million expansion project, ultimately will include 94 ski in/ski out residential properties and 72 condominiums off what has been named Ridgeway Road (formerly Ridge Way) near the Sunset slopes. The first 31 lots were up for auction in February; 17 were snapped up during the half-hour auction and another three lots were sold soon after. Interest in the remaining 11 properties is strong, said HoliMont General Manager Dave Riley, who added
that inquiries about the condominiums have increased considerably in recent weeks. The condominiums will range from 2,000 to 3,600 square feet each and include garages. Final permitting and architectural design of the condominiums is in progress now and sales could begin as soon as this summer. Pricing has not yet been determined. Amy DeTine, an agent with HoliMont Realty — the listing agent for the properties — said that people definitely see the investment potential at WestMont Ridge. “And now that access is better with the roadway construction, people will be able to actually touch and feel the lots and get a sense of their beauty,” she said. “With confidence building in the entire Ellicottville real estate market, we think the rest of the lots and the condominiums will sell pretty quickly.” Riley said that permitting for the rest of the two-phase project — including 63 more
single-family homes, a new lodge, new slopes and lifts, and more — will take a few years to complete. HoliMont’s board, which will not commit the resort to any serious debt, will authorize work on those projects to begin as cash is generated from real estate sales. Riley also noted that the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) took the first step on Tuesday, May 21, toward approving HoliMont’s request for a New York State sales-tax abatement for the infrastructure construction that is under way. If approved, the abatement would save HoliMont $229,209 in sales taxes. Corey Wiktor, the CCIDA’s executive director, said that the board authorized the agency to set a public hearing on the matter and to begin the SEQR review. “This project fits our efforts to promote tourism in order to improve the economic strength of our county,” Wiktor said.
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Most of the f ish I’ve caught in my life I’ve caught in my mind. There’s the 12-inch largemouth bass I caught one early spring morning following a g rueling f ight along the banks of the Smithville Lake in Missouri. I fought long and hard, disregarding the rivers of sweat pouring down my face and, eventually, the inconsistent drops of rains that f irst struck the canopy of leaves above me and f inally onto my body. Truth be told, I didn’t catch the 12-inch bass that morning. In that way, then, I am like all f ishermen in this world: the imag ined outcomes are far different from actual reality. I’m hoping for better f ishing experiences here in Western New York, and from what I’m hearing there is a Christmas morning selection of f ishing spots scattered throughout the area. If not rivers and creeks, then lakes and ponds — some of which offer a bounty of species that are sure to keep adults and children occupied for hours. A friend of mine, John McKinney, thinks of himself as a kind of amateur f ishing g uide. A resident of Leon, a more or less hop-skip-jump from Ellicottville, he swears by New Albion Lake as being the place for rainbow trout. “I came back to the area in 2007 and I remember that was the year I caught a mother lode,” he said. “I heard they put in about 300 trout, some as long as 30 inches. But go early.” A more serene location is Holcomb’s Pond located just outside of Gowanda. It’s part of the Zoar Valley system. I stumbled on this pond last summer when I f irst moved to the area, and McKinney said he has heard good things about it. I don’t know about bass or trout, but there are your kid-friendly sunf ish, which are good f ish for getting kids interested in the sport; they g ive a good f ight. Cattaraug us Creek, which cuts a massive trench known as Zoar Valley, has some of the most challeng ing f ishing in the area. McKinney knows the various tributaries and small eddies well, specif ically one spot near the conf luence. It was there, two summers ago, when he bagged his salmon limit. Surrounded by autumn leaves and buffeting winds, he pulled Chinook salmon by the handfuls from the rushing waters. “I’ve f ished some of the bigger northern rivers and Cattaraugus Creek g ives them a run for their money,” he said. “You just gotta know where to look.” Upstream at Scoby Dam, just outside Spring ville, the salmon and trout f ishing is supreme, he said, a claim supported by my brother-in-law. I’ve heard good things about Red House Lake at Allegany State Park. Trout, largemouth bass and pan f ish are abundant, and there’s a large community of ice f ishermen who descend on the lake during the freezin’ season. Here are two other suggested f ishing sites I have yet to visit, some of which you may know and others perhaps not: •Lake Flavia, a 225-acre manmade lake located off Route 62 in South Dayton, is rumored to be good f ishing, especially for brook trout. It’s owned by Country Side Gravel and only a portion of the lake is accessible for f ishing, so please respect the laws. •I’ve heard a little about Case Lake, located just outside Franklinville, known for its largemouth bass. I’ve never had much luck with crawf ish as a bait source, but friends of mine swear that such bait works wonders at this lake. It doesn’t matter where you f ish, as long as you f ish. But if you must follow the rumors, consider my suggestions as a good jumping off point or visit www.dec.ny.gov for a more detailed list. (You can contact Jeff Martin at jwmartin38@g mail.com.)
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What is Title Insurance? What Purpose Does it Serve? By Kathleen G. Moriarty, Peters & Moriarty, Attorney and Counselor at Law
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A title insurance policy, like most insurance, is additional protection against the unknown and unforeseen. Title policies are purchased by a person having a significant financial interest in a piece of real property — most commonly, the buyer and the lender. Most banks, as the lenders, require that the buyer purchase what’s called a lender’s policy to protect the bank’s interest in the property.
The buyer then has the option of purchasing an owner’s policy to protect her interest in the property. Title claims are rare but generally result from the failure to record some document — a deed, mortgage, or easement agreement, for example — in the chain of title. A policy may also cover a dispute over the property’s boundary lines. Policies don’t usually cover issues that are known or otherwise reflected in the title search. Any known concerns will be resolved during the buyer’s attorney’s title review. The cost of these policies is not exorbitant because the risk of a claim is relatively low. Policy pricing is set by New York State statute and is based on the value of the policyholder’s interest in the
property. Thus, the lender’s policy is issued to protect the dollar amount of the mortgage, and the owner’s policy is issued to protect their initial investment in the property — the purchase price. An owner may also choose to purchase a market value rider, which covers any appreciation in the property. Although it is in an owner’s best legal interest to obtain a title policy, she must also weigh the cost and benefits of such a policy.
Civil War Largest Rebellion Ever to Fail By Mary Fox
books on the Civil War and a variety of different subjects and has written numerous articles on the Civil War for many publications. He has presented his work on the Civil War at the Smithsonian, the National Archives on C-Span and for numerous other associations. It was truly an honor to entertain an author of his caliber. Although it was a small group, it was enjoyable and fun to have the opportunity to speak to an enthusiastic, noncritical audience,” he said. McElfresh’s book “Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War” (Abrams 1999), containing 180 detailed maps, was the subject of his fascinating presentation. He showed how the necessity for, and the lack of, proper field and post-battle maps may have made the difference in the result of the war and lessened casualties of 300 per day which, compared to today’s population numbers, would be equivalent to 3,000 per day. Robert E. Lee knew the territory and had mapmakers to provide him with the necessary field maps to move his troops into battle in Virginia. After the battles in Virginia, he had Early McElfresh presenting on Civil War Maps. If you are a Civil War enthusiast or just interested in history, the Ellicottville Historical Society is offering an excellent lineup of speakers on the Civil War this summer. “Speakers on the Civil War are part of the Historical Museum’s civil war theme with displays of artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia of the Ellicottville area’s participation in the war,” said Ellicottville Town Historian Mary Elizabeth Dunbar. On Wednesday, May 8, Earl McElfresh, author and owner of the McElfresh Map Co. in Olean, gave a presentation to the Ellicottville Historical Society on the subject of Civil War mapmaking. McElfresh has done extensive research and written
his mapmakers create maps of the battles he had fought instead of having them prepare maps of the areas into which he was going in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Leee virtually went into these areas blind having no maps showing where roads, bridges etc. were located. “The Civil War was the largest rebellion ever to fail,” he said. “When the war began, other countries could not believe that Lincoln could put down the rebellion.” McElfresh’s book is available at the Ellicottville Memorial Library. “We invite everyone to come out and partake of this year’s great Civil War lineup of speakers,” said Cathy Lacy, Historical Society vice president. “Next month, on June 12, we will take a step aside from the Civil War with, Greg Kinal, presenting an entertaining program on ‘Presidential Indiscretions’ with a humorous as well as historical insight into the secret lives of past presidents.” The speaker series is open to anyone who would like to attend. Programs begin at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month after a short business meeting. Anyone wishing to become a member of the Ellicottville Historical Society may join for $5 at any of the meetings. The Historical Museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. beginning June 1.
Play Golf America Coming to HV June 1 Free Golf Activities, On-Site Instruction
By Jann Wiswall
It’s finally planting time in our region and now there’s a new greenhouse just minutes from Ellicottville that has a great selection of flowers and veggies to fill all of your pots and plots. Gardens in Thyme is the brainchild of Ted and Florence “Punky” Nichols, who loved the idea of starting a nursery as a way to keep busy during their retirement years. Punky has worked in greenhouses during summers since she was a child and loves everything about the job, and Ted has a passion for gardening as well. When Sinn Valley Gardens in Cattaraugus decided to close last year, the Nichols jumped at the opportunity to purchase their greenhouses and start their retirement jobs a little early. The unplanned result, however, is that they’re each working two jobs at the
moment. “It’s a little hectic right now,” said Punky, “but it’s worth it.” Ted is scheduled to retire from his job as a lift operator with Fitzpatrick & Weller on July 19. This will mean that, instead of waking at 1 a.m. to water the thousands of plants and get to work by 4 a.m., he’ll be able to sleep in until 5 a.m. Punky hopes to retire from her job as a senior examiner for social services with the county within the next year. This summer, the Nichols are fortunate to have a dedicated crew of family members and friends keeping the greenhouse staffed, stocked and organized while they’re at work. During this first year of business, the greenhouse has an abundance of annual flowers, vegetable plants and hanging baskets for every garden. There’s also a limited supply of perennials.
“Perennials take a year to establish, so we’ll have a great supply next year,” explained Punky. “We’ll probably need another greenhouse for them.” Business is getting stronger every week, Ted said. “Memorial Day weekend should be very busy now that the threat of frost is minimal.” And word is getting out about the new store. “People have been coming in to take stock of our supply and promise they’ll be back — hopefully this weekend,” he said. Plus, the Ellicottville Garden Club held a class there last week led by master gardener Nan Miller. Gardens in Thyme is located at 5177 Baker Rd. in Little Valley. The new greenhouse, which opened April 26, is now open for the season from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Nichols also plan to open during selected holiday seasons, including Christmas and Easter.
A fun-filled day of free golf activities will be held during Play Golf America Day at Holiday Valley on Father’s Day, June 16, 2013. Created to showcase the game of golf in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, Play Golf America Day is presented by Holiday Valley Resort. The timing is perfect for families who want to enjoy an activity together on Father’s Day. All ages and all skill levels can enjoy Play Golf America. Holiday Valley’s event will be held from noon – 3 p.m. at the Practice Facility and Driving Range on Route 219. Highlights include free equipment testing and free instruction. Lessons will be conducted from noon – 2 p.m.
by two Western New York section PGA Professionals and one GAA professional who will be available for all ages and skill levels. Instruction topics include First Swing Clinics for beginners, 10-minute tuneups on woods, irons, chipping, pitching and putting, and demonstrations on all facets of the game. Several of the golf industry’s leading equipment manufacturers, including Callaway and Nike, will be onsite to provide hands-on testing of the hottest products on the market today. Attendees will be able to test drivers on the range, wedges at the chipping area and putters on the practice green. Representatives from Callaway and Nike will be on
hand to provide club fitting and production insight. Door prizes will be awarded and registered attendees will receive a coupon for a discount at the Holiday Valley Golf Shop, plus a follow-up 3-lesson package offer for $99. Top-level golf instructors include Steve Carney and Kyle Benish PGA Professionals from Holiday Valley Resort, and James Arbogast, instructor at the Mel Sole Golf School at Holiday Valley. Once again, the Big Break skills challenge, as seen on the Golf Channel, will occur in the short game area. This contest is free and open to all from noon – 3 p.m. Challenges will include Over the Wall, Break the Glass and a putting challenge. Play Golf America Day is an amazing opportunity for all golfers and anyone who is interested in golf, plus a great way to spend Father’s Day with the whole family. To find out how to register, call the Holiday Valley Golf Shop at (716) 699-2345, ext. 4411.
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ECS Seniors Take New York City by Jann Wiswall
Almost the entire ECS senior class returned late Monday from their trip to New York City, which by all accounts was an “eye-opening” experience. The three-day trip began early Saturday with a 7 ½-hour bus ride that took the students right to the middle of Times Square and the Theater District. “Times Square is crazy, hectic,” said Storm Wilson, who was making his first visit to the city. The sights and sounds were intense, he said. Wilson loved their dinner that evening at Ellen’s Stardust Diner — a retro diner that is “Home of the World Famous Singing Wait Staff.” The waiters all must be Broadway wannabes, he explained, and they were really great singers! Next, the group attended a Broadway performance of the long-running, wildly popular show “Stomp.” The performers “could make music using anything,” Madison Szpaicher marveled. They used lighters, inner tubes, sinks, newspaper, garbage — anything you can think of to create their footstomping percussive beats. The next day, after visiting the 9/11 memorial — which the students described as intense, overwhelming, jaw-
dropping, surreal and beautiful all at the same time – and shopping along Fifth Avenue (in lieu of the Yankees game that was rained out), the students boarded a bus bound for Chelsea Pier and a Spirit of NY Dinner Cruise. Breanna Coolidge thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening, cruising down the Hudson past the Statue of Liberty, under the Brooklyn Bridge, and seeing the skyline of the city from numerous vantage points, all while “dancing and dining and having a really fun time.” All three students we talked to thought “THE RIDE” was the perfect way to end the trip on Sunday. The tour featured a bus with window-facing seats that kept all eyes on New York’s
busy streets. The tour guides — more aspiring actors — were a “hoot,” and even more actors were planted along the route to keep the group singing and laughing throughout the tour that took them past Wall Street, Rockefeller Center, the New York Public Library, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Harlem and all the sights in between. Szpaicher also was particularly impressed by the fact that the senior class “all came together on this trip.” There was “no drama, no arguments.” This was a trip that everyone in the class will remember for the rest of their lives, the students agreed.
The 25th annual Springville Diary/Ag Fest is set for May 31-June 2. “For 25 years, members of the community have joined together to create an event filled with family fun, farm education and wonderful memories,” said Festival Chairperson Joan Taylor. This year’s theme is “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles,” which will be incorporated into many of the festivities. The festival unofficially kicks off on May 23–24 with a window painting contest, where students at Springville Elementary, Middle and High Schools will paint windows of various businesses around town. If you’re driving through the historic village of Springville, be sure to check out the work of these local young budding artists! Friday, May 31 begins with the traditional “Drive Your Tractor to High School Day.” Evening activities include the festival kickoff and welcome at 5 p.m.; Oak Farms of West Valley featuring sheep, alpacas and llamas on the Town Hall lawn from 5–8 p.m.; square dancing in the Town Hall from 7–10 p.m.; amusement rides from 5–11 p.m.; and Living History Camp at Fiddler’s Green Park, featuring Civil War groups with stations that demonstrate army lifestyle including cooking, blacksmithing and marching, and a free sing-along concert at 8 p.m. Also scheduled for Friday
evening are live entertainment in the music tent, the crowning of the Dairy Princess, and an ice cream social and cutting of the 25th anniversary cake. On Saturday, the annual parade begins at 10 a.m. and features bands from several schools, unique floats, fire trucks and more. The parade provides about two hours of entertainment (and usually an abundance of candy) for spectators. The Pop Warner Museum and the Concord Mercantile will be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and will feature live demonstrations, blacksmithing, woodcarving and wool spinning. A Kids’ Farm Activity Tent will be open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and includes farm activities, a petting zoo and a Name the Calf contest. New farm equipment will be on display in the Town Hall parking lot from 9 a.m.–10 p.m., and from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Round Oaks Farms will feature demos, alpacas and llamas in the Town Hall lawn. A huge arts and crafts show will take place on Franklin
Street from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Amusement rides, games and food stands will be open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Historic trolley tours will depart from the Concord Mercantile, and farm tours will leave from Fiddler’s Green park. Saturday evening brings more live music, the Dairy Duck Derby at 6 p.m. (where rubber ducks race down the creek) and fireworks at 10:30 p.m. The fun continues on Sunday with a “Show & Shine” Classic & Antique Car Show from noon to 4 p.m., a mini horse pull from 1–3 p.m., farm tours and activities, and amusement rides running from noon to 5 p.m. This festival is not just for residents of Springville. Visitors young and old from all over Western New York will enjoy the variety of activities happening at the 2013 Dairy/ Ag Fest, 25 years in the making! For more information and a complete listing of events, visit www.wnydairyagfest.com.
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ECS Middle Schoolers Explore D.C. by Jann Wiswall
Springville Dairy Fest Celebrates 25 Years By Alicia Dziak
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The Ellicottville area has a new batch of residents who appreciate the excitement and value of exploring the world, judging by the enthusiasm displayed by the 8th and 12th graders who just got back from class trips. The 8th grade visit to Washington, D.C., was a whirlwind two-day trip. The bus left at 5 a.m. Friday, May 17 and returned at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Students were treated to a bus tour of Washington’s many monuments, a guided tour of the Capitol Building, a trip to the American History Museum and the Newseum, and a sobering visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Student Ethan Blank called the cemetery a “spiritual place.” Students were on hand for the changing of the guard and a very special wreathlaying ceremony. “There are a lot of memories in that place,” Blank said. Sydney Smith was surprised that the visit to the Newseum — a museum devoted to history through the eyes of journalists — was so fascinating. “I expected it to be boring,” she said, but there were so many stories told in creative ways that came to life. “We saw a 4D movie (the seats moved to create the fourth
dimension) of major journalism events through time that was awesome.” Nicholas Foster gained some new knowledge about steam locomotion and the history of the automobile at the American History Museum. “My dad owns an auto repair shop, so I know a lot about cars, but I got historical information I never had before,” he said. Plus, Foster was impressed with the Vietnam Memorial. “My grandfather served in Vietnam and saved a guy’s life, so it was meaningful to me,” he said. Meanwhile, Robert Spell expressed awe about the tour of the U.S. Capitol Building. “The paintings on the inside of the Capitol Dome were
amazing. The whole building gave me an overwhelming feeling,” he said. Jenna Aldrich said the bus tour of the illuminated monuments was her favorite part of the trip. The Korean War, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and World War II Memorials were especially beautiful with the fountains and statues all lit up. In all, it was a trip these students would repeat any time — and all agreed they would like to make their next trips a bit longer. High School Counselor and trip leader Tammy Eddy described it as “an appetizer trip. Everyone wants to go back for the entrée as soon as possible.”
ECS High School Band Winners at Darien Lake On Friday, May 17, the ECS high school band attended the Darien Lake Music Festival at Darien Lake. Along with enjoying all of the park’s rollercoasters, the band took time out of their fun day to perform three songs for a competition. Two judges listened to them and gave comments and scores. The first judge gave a score of 98.1 and the second judge gave a 97.3 out of 100. Some comments offered were, “Great disciplined group,” “Horn section – bravo!” “Nice blend and balance,” “Flute soloist good and a very musical performance” and “Plays with energy.” And for the second year in a row, our students came home with a first-place trophy and are the Grand Champions. Bravo to ECS High School Band!
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Falling Leaves Festival
Opening Week is Thursday June 20, Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd against the Williamsport Crosscutters. All three games start at 7:05 PM and gates open at 6:00 PM.
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“The way it’s always been is the City of Salamanca has always hosted the festival,” said Salamanca Mayor Carmen Vecchiarella, of the 36-yearold festival. He said the Common Council did not know the Chamber had relocated the event to ASP until rumors surfaced that the city was behind the move. “We got a public outcry, because the word got around saying the mayor and the council were moving it,” Vecchiarella said. At that point, he invited the Chamber to come to the next Common Council meeting to give a presentation regarding the change in venue, which included plans for events within ASP as well as a citywide lawn sale in the City of Salamanca the same weekend. Chamber officials were present at Wednesday’s meeting, and Philip Moyer, president of the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce, presented their festival plans, which were met with strong opposition. Vecchiarella stated the
Chamber had specifically asked to reserve Jefferson Street Park for the Falling Leaves Festival for Oct. 5–6, as was recorded in the minutes of a previous meeting. He said the change in location creates a host of problems including vendor dissatisfaction with the move, as they had committed to the Falling Leaves Festival at Jefferson Street Park, not outside the city limits at ASP. Vecchiarella also said he had a letter from the Seneca Nation “supporting us keeping the festival in the City of Salamanca.” Taking charge at the Wednesday night meeting, he said, “I represent the people of the City of Salamanca. First of all, my heart is in the City of Salamanca and I’ve always fought for the city. Myself and the Council will be the Falling Leaves Festival Committee.” Vecchiarella welcomed anyone to be a volunteer on a subcommittee and speculated that the chamber would still be involved, possibly as a subcommittee. When reached by phone
Thursday morning, a chamber representative said they were not ready to comment. The festival’s money management will be run through the Mayor’s Office, as in the past, to keep accountability transparent, Vecchiarella said. Those attending this year’s festival can look forward to an interesting display of Seneca history and culture. The Native Roots Artists Guild will feature basket weaving, beadwork, paintings and other art. To add to the weekend’s festivities, Vecchiarella said Bob Breidenstein, superintendent of the Salamanca City School district, would check with Section 6 football to see if the school’s homecoming game could be scheduled for Oct. 4, extending the event to Friday evening. To volunteer or form a subcommittee for the Falling Leaves Festival, please call the Mayor’s Office at (716) 945-3110 and speak with Tammy. You can also email cvecchiarella@salmun.com.
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From the Back Porch:
Top 10 Does and Don’ts of Joint Replacement Rehab by Sue Whistler
Let’s see, my first grandchild and a hip replacement within three weeks. Yup, I guess you can say I’m feeling my age. My husband Tom keeps telling me that he’s been feeling my “age” for almost 35 years and I needn’t worry. He assures me that he has enjoyed every minute and absolutely adores our three resulting children and new grandson. Thank you darling! I must say that nouveau grandparenthood has been a breeze so far. I’m less than a month into it and am having no difficulty adjusting to my new title and role. The hip replacement, on the other hand, has proven to be a bit more difficult and a sobering reminder of my advancing age. I am one week post-op and have little to do but pop a few powerful painkillers and embrace singer/songwriter Jonathan Edwards’s suggestion to “lay around the shanty and
put a good buzz on.” Since an idle body often leads to a busy brain, I just couldn’t help myself and have compiled a Top 10 list of personal observations and suggestions that might prove useful to future inductees into the awkward and sometimes humiliating world of joint replacement rehab. Narcotics are the greatest invention since wine and dark chocolate and should never be refused during your rehabilitation. Do not invite your dogs onto the bed the first night you are home from the hospital, no matter how much you think you missed them. All walkers should come factory equipped with cup holders, a detachable tray and a large carabiner for attaching long, oddly shaped survival tools like mechanical “grabbers” and shoehorns. Trying to vacuum with a walker is not worth the effort.
Vacuum cleaners work much better. Never attach tennis balls to the back legs of your walker. Anyone who knows our dogs will appreciate this advice. Well-meaning and solicitous spouses should be encouraged, at gunpoint if necessary, to leave the house and play in their golf leagues. Try not to get caught with your pants down. It’s really hard to pull them up. Patience is a virtue — and with it comes post-operative bowel regularity. Attempting to dress yourself is not a job. It’s an adventure. Taking a shower is even more exciting. And finally… Other than narcotics, wine, dark chocolate and a loving family, laughter is definitely the best medicine. So, has anyone got a line on an old bicycle bell or an ahooga horn for my walker?
LV Library Book Sale May 25 A book sale will be held on Saturday, May 25 at the Memorial Library of Little Valley. It will run from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., with a bag sale starting at 1 p.m. Donations of adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs and videos will
be accepted through Thursday, May 23. Please do not bring in encyclopedias dated before 2001 or Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, as they do not sell. If there are any questions, call the library at (716) 938-6301.
Normal hours are Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. It is closed Wednesday, Sunday and all legal holidays.
Summer Soccer Signups at Catt-LV Soccer Club Summer Soccer Signups for the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Soccer Club will be held on Saturday, June 1, 10–noon, and also on Monday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall in Little Valley. There is a $15 fee. If you played Indoor Soccer this past season, you are already registered and paid. Ages are U-6 to U-17. U-6 players must
be in school already and cannot be 3 years old. Age is as of Aug. 1, 2012. The signups for the Summer Soccer Camp on July 8– 11 will be held at the same time for all players who wish to attend. Camp ages must be U-8 to U-17. No U-6. There is no cost for camp. Donations are
welcome. Camp times will run from 10 a.m.–noon for U-8 and U-10; U-12, U-14 and U-17 will run 6–8 p.m. all at Legion Field in Little Valley, plus two turf nights. The camp will offer soccer instruction, skills, small skill games, goaltending, basics, etc. Shirts will be provided to all participants.
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“The Obituary Writer” by Ann Hood
“ “The Obituary Writer” is a sophisticated and suspenseful novel about the poignant lives of two women living in different eras. O the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, an uncompromising On you wife and mother obsessed with the glamour of Jackie O, struggles young ov the decision of whether to stay in a loveless marriage or follow the over ma she loves and whose baby she may be carrying. Decades earlier, in man 19 1919, Vivien Lowe, an obituary writer, is searching for her lover who di disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. By telling th stories of the dead, Vivien not only helps others cope with their grief the bu also begins to understand the devastation of her own terrible loss. The but su surprising connection between Claire and Vivien will change the life of o of them in unexpected and extraordinary ways. Part literary mystery one a part love story, “The Obituary Writer” examines expectations of and m marriage and love, the roles of wives and mothers, and the emotions of g grief, regret, and hope. This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library i book format only. It is also available in large print using our in interlibr interlibrary loan program.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park The park offers 18 hiking trails, 3 of which have been developed as self-guided nature trails. Or bike along miles of paved trails. (716) 945-0523. May 21 Alley Katz Prep Day Strong helpers needed for liftings, carrying and planting. Meet at M&T at 9am
May 24-May 27 Little Valley Rider’s Annual Memorial Day Trailride Bring your horse and enjoy the company of other equine enthusiasts. Trailrides both Saturday and Sunday. Camping available. www.LittleValleyRidersClub. webs.com May 25 - 9:30am 2013 Amish Relief Auction Amish made furniture, quilts, rugs, outdoor items, gift certificates and much more. Proceeds go towards children and needy families in the Conewango Valley community. Event at Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek. 716-257-3431 or 296-5041 May 25-26 Triple Supreme Challenge Series Weekend AQHA All Breed Trail Challenge. This one-of-akind series will offer riders the opportunity to showcase their skills in and out of the arena. NashHillEquestrianCenter.com May 31- June 2 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage This annual event offers dozens of nature-based programs throughout the weekend. alleganynaturepilgrimage.com
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May 31- June 2 Springville Dairy/Ag Fest Parade, arts & craft show, new farm equipment show, kids’ farm activities and petting zoos, amusement rides, live music, food and more! www.wnydairyagfest.com June 1 Creekside Roundup’s Horse Pull Join us and see horses from all over New York compete. www.creekside-roundup.com May 31-June 2 Gowanda’s Hollywood Happening 2013 A Motorcycle Event One of the area’s largest 3 day motorcycle events! The 14th annual Hollywood Happening has live bands, contests, vendors and fun! www.GowandaHollywoodHappening.com June 1 Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey at Griffis Sculpture Park Participants navigate a 4 mile course loaded with challenging obstacles, difficult terrain and a mud pit at the finish! www.finnmccool4mile.com/
June 1 Relay for Life at ECS Fundraiser www.relayforlife.org For sponsorship call Crystal Page at 716-341-4566, or email crystal.page@cancer.org June 1 Four Seasons– Civil War Songs New and exclusive production featuring eleven singers and musicians performing a selection of songs extant in America between 1850 and 1865 www.springvillearts.org
Big Library Read – patrons of the library are being invited to participate in what could be the largest global reading event ever! Big Library Read is officially underway, with more than 7,500 libraries participating from 10 countries across five continents. Millions of people are being invited to simultaneously read New York Times bestselling author Michael Malone’s, “The Four Corners of the Sky”, a tale about love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of family. This pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer a single eBook to their cardholders runs
June 1 Woods Walk & Trail Run at Pfeiffer Nature Center Enjoy wonderful vistas on trail selections which range from easy to more difficult. www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
June 29 Remembering August For the Future of Tatymn & Bubba Fundraiser Great Valley Fire Hall, 2-8pm Tickets available at Day’s Auto 716-699-5802 and at the door.
June 8 Local Museums FREE Day The Cattaraugus County Museum and 22 other not-forprofit societies and museums will host a free day 10am 4pm. www.cattco.org
June 29-30, 2013 Annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival Weekend Allegany State Park turns into a haven of everything “cycling” featuring the annual Road Race, Trials Competition and Blockbuster Cross Country and Kids Race. www.heartrateup.com
June 9 Dirty Duathlon Holiday Valley Resort plays host to an amazing day of offroad athletic competition for runners and cyclists. www.heartrateup.org June 15 Holiday Valley Mudslide A mud run that’s FUN! 8 obstacles. Ride up a chairlift to the start and choose from 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile courses www.holidayvalley.com
June 16 Play Golf America @ Holiday Valley’s Practice Facility and Driving Range, noon - 3pm June 22 Pfeiffer Nature Center’s Super Strawberry Full Moon Hike/Family Campfire www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
July 4-7 2013 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo An honest-to-goodness rodeo at the home of the Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street, complete with bronco bustin’, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and stick horse racing for the kids. www.EllicottvilleRodeo.com July 5- July 7 Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival The Summer Music Festival promises to have you kicking off summer the right way with this weekend packed full of musical performances outdoors on the slopes of Holiday Valley. www.ellicottvilleny.com
June 28-June 30 Meltdown Music Festival 3-day, outdoor festival featuring 26 bands, food vendors, camping, crafts, and an unlimited amount of fun. MeltdownMusicFest.com
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from May 15th to June 1st. The program is designed to unite library patrons from all around the world. Anyone with a valid Ellicottville Memorial Library card can borrow the eBook for free from the Library’s website (www.evml.org) and read the book on all major devices. Readers are invited to join the book discussion on Twitter using #BigLibraryRead. For more information about the Big Library Read, please visit http://www. overdrive.com/big-library-read/. Local artwork on display – the gallery area of the library currently has artwork on display
by Ellicottville Central School students (primarily 7th and 8th graders as well as the advanced drawing class). Come check out these amazing pieces of art including pastels, watercolors, “handscapes”, mandalas, plaster masks and drawings of eyes. A special thanks to art teachers Lillian Lechner and Maryanne Boyles for sharing these pieces with the library. The artwork will be on display through the first week in June. Book Sale – Memorial Day Weekend – The Library book sale will be open Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th
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, 7:15am & 10:15am Sun •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. 10:15am, Worship, 10am •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 from 10 am until 5 pm. The book sale will continue for another two weeks and be open during normal business hours. If you are bringing books to donate to the sale, please drop them off by Thursday May 23rd. Thanks. 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 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
Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) June 11 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) June 10 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) June 11 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) June 19, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) June 10 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) June 10 Humphrey (2nd Monday) June 10 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) June 10 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) June 11 Mansfield (3rd Monday) June 17 Otto (3rd Tuesday) June 18 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) June 12 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) June 11
should stop by the Library or call 699-2842 for more information. Applications due June 1st. Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The June 12th book is “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information. 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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foods like refined grains and sugars, and artificial additives and sweeteners, as they will increase systematic inflammation and detract from the body’s healing abilities. Removing other acidifying food, like dairy, wheat, alcohol and soft drinks, from the diet is also recommended. These acid-producing foods cause minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorous to be drawn from the muscles and bones in order to neutralize the acid, thus preventing tissue from healing. Instead, increase protein intake, as it is required to repair all body tissues and build new cells. Also, increase vegetable intake, especially dark leafy greens. Dark greens are high in essential vitamins and minerals, which can help strengthen the bones and connective tissue as well as improve circulation and enhance the immune system. Increase omega-3 intake. Omega-3s, especially DHA and EPA, are one of the body’s most potent anti-inflammatory compounds. Herbs and Spices: Ginger
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ECS Places 2nd in Catt County Envirothon
by Glenn E. Hall (reprinted from ECS website)
The Envirothon is an environmental science competition that emphasizes teamwork, with each participating school sending five-member teams of high school students to the event. This year’s Ellicottville Envirothon Team #2 placed second in the Cattaraugus County Competition on April 25. The members of this year’s team were Noah Butler, Phillip Kurtis, Zach Logel, Fletcher Macomb and Elizabeth Wellman. This year’s Ellicottville Envirothon Team #1 also placed in the competition and included Hunter Cooper, Taylor Grinols, Grace Hall,
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Jesse Pollock and Thomas Schena. The event is sponsored and presented for the county by Brian Davis with the Cattaraugus County Soil and Water Conservation District. Numerous professionals from DEC, USDA and several private companies have done a remarkable job over the years as organizers of this event. The teams in this competition test their knowledge of various natural resource-related topics, including wildlife biology, forestry, soil science, aquatics and a current issue topic, which this year was Introduced Species and their Effect on Biodiversity. The teams worked together to complete exams at five different stations
that address these subjects. The teams were required to identify various species of trees, wildlife and fish that are on display and then answer specific questions about their habitat and environmental issues related to those species. They were also asked to test water samples for pH and use soil survey reports to evaluate soils on a given site. Scores for all five exams are totaled and the team with the highest cumulative score wins the County Competition and advances to the State Competition. Congratulations to these students for their commitment and efforts.
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