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Ellicottville is well known for its attractive spread of available outdoor activities – from hiking and biking, to golfing and swimming, to the more daring and adventurous attractions like Sky High Adventure Park. There are so many options for the outdoor enthusiast here. The local mountain biking community alone has grown in popularity over the course of the past few years, and understandably so. With 30+ miles of trail right in our backyard and some smaller, 12-mile singletrack areas nearby, avid riders can cover plenty of ground each time they change into their riding gear. HEADS UP: The trail system in Ellicottville just got more exciting ... page 06 | TRAIL MAP page 07
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Author Courtney Milan once suggested that “Libraries are the future of reading.” At first, one might be tempted to take this quote with a grain of salt. She is, after all, an author. To those of us who are literarily-inclined, the concept of a place where one can borrow books for free is comparable to free food for most sane people. In a way, they are both forms of sustenance: one sates your stomach and the other feeds your mind. This bias should be noted, but it doesn’t make Ms. Milan wrong. Libraries are the future of reading, especially where our children are concerned.
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In this day and age, it is easy to overlook an issue as insignificant-sounding as child literacy. Economic strain, terrorism, and environmental decay all seem to take center stage whenever we turn on the news. Technology has burgeoned, causing some to question the value of the written word. Yet I believe that reading is just as important now as it ever was.
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First and foremost, reading is a gateway to learning. While this may sound like a tired cliché, one should note that the platitudes that stick around are the ones with the most truth in them. Reading forces you to expand your vocabulary and to think new thoughts. Beyond the practical knowledge that books can confer on us, it teaches us how to communicate, and more importantly, how to understand one another. When this learning is inculcated at such a young age, it provides the foundation for empathy, as well as compassion for all mankind. The simplest way to raise literate children is to teach them to read, and to show them that reading can be fun. And that means finding books they can love, and giving them access to said books. In order to better facilitate this process, the Ellicottville Memorial Library devotes its summer to running a Summer Reading Program, designed to boost child literacy at all ages. Beginning in July, every Tuesday at 1pm, the library will feature a variety of events to excite children about reading. This year’s theme is “Every Hero has a Story.” While this may at first conjure up images of bespectacled, caped superheroes (which I’m sure will be present regardless; it is a children’s program), the true focus of the theme is far less tacky. It encourages kids to be their own heroes, and provides historical and real-world examples to bolster this idea. For example, on July 7, the library will host “Charlie and Checkers,” an educational comedy duo. This pair aims to tell the story of Charlie and Checkers, two volunteer firefighters, and teaches children important lessons in fire and home safety by encouraging them to become “safety heroes.” Through live demonstrations and several magic tricks, these two entertainers will emphasize not only safety, but the importance of knowledge in general, and how the library can give them the tools to be any type of hero they would like.
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Another such event is being hosted on July 14 by Susan Avery called “Superhero Foods.” This program is geared towards eating healthy, and urges children to find more information on the subject within their libraries. Beyond the practical knowledge that kids will gain from these events, the reading program serves a more subtle purpose. It allows them to get acquainted with the library itself, and a staff that can direct them to the books that they will really enjoy. The library possesses a vast wealth of information, and navigating it can be difficult without a little help. When asked how to make our children more intelligent, Albert Einstein said, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” He understood the value of imagination, and in particular the influence that books can have on it. This summer, I would ask that you do the same for your children so that, together, we can build a better tomorrow. For any questions concerning the Summer Reading Program and its upcoming events, please direct your inquiries to Laura Flanagan or Becky Conolly at the Ellicottville Memorial Library, phone 716-699-2842.
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Ellicottville Brings the Heat with Cool Summer Events From Outdoor Concerts to World Competition, We’ve Got Your Schedule Locked and Loaded By Spencer Timkey
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By now, the region is aware of Ellicottville’s propensity to bring in big crowds with a diverse and engaging festival schedule. Hundreds of vendors and bands have appeased the thousands of visitors throughout the years, and this summer will be no different. July 24-26 will see the return of the Ellicottville Jazz & Blues Weekend, a perennial favorite.
Have you ever heard stories about legends like Robin Hood, who could shoot an apple off someone’s head or split an arrow that’s already hit its target? Compared to the competitors coming in for the International Bowhunter Organization’s World Championships, Robin Hood looks like an amateur.
When the festival started in the late 1990s, it was comprised mainly of jazz musicians. The first couple of years, town brought in a multitude of acts. Visitors were treated to a passport complete with bar logos being stamped into it for a chance to win some really cool prizes donated by local businesses. Great concept, yes? But just a couple years after the event’s inception, the Department of Labor stepped in and said over half of the venues weren’t legally allowed to have live music inside their establishment.
Much like the PGA, the IBO is an organization dedicated to growing the sport of archery while holding tournaments - like the one that’s returning to Ellicottville Aug. 6-9. Competitors will travel from all over the country - and the world - to vie for the title of world’s best.
“It’s this weird old speakeasy law,” Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director, Brian McFadden, told me. “That excluded a lot of bars that were treating people to really nice music. We knew we didn’t want to completely scrap the entire weekend, so we reinvented it.” Fast-forward to present day Ellicottville and you’ll discover the event remains a staple summer event, offering the same level of entertainment indoors along with a special outdoor main stage, and more of a blues feel. “It’s a more blues-centric crowd now,” McFadden said. “There’s a lot of Chicago style stuff, some really great blues. There’s also a lot of crossover, so we’ve got a mix of both jazz and blues to attract people.” Entertainment coordinator Dave Elder books many of the performances downtown, and works closely with the Chamber each year to secure the main act for Jazz & Blues Weekend. “We’re responsible for hiring the outdoor entertainment,” he said, “and the Winery of Ellicottville (on Monroe Street) is where we set up the main stage right outside their front doors. They graciously allow us to use their electricity and changing rooms.” One of the main headliners for this year’s event is Chicago Authority, a really cool, 11-piece Chicago tribute band. They played a previous Jazz & Blues Weekend at Ellicottville Brewing Company, and people loved them. The acts on the street will surely make people want to dance and have fun. “The earlier acts will be very family oriented,” McFadden said. “That way, folks can come out and bring their kids, have a good time and then get the little ones to bed before town gets lively at night.” One particular venue to add to your weekend is Madigan’s on the main drag, which will play host to Hoagy & The Blues Bombers on Friday, July 24 from 5-9pm. This high-energy, Up-Town blues band has been playing all over Western New York since the 1990’s, featuring everything from jazzy blues to the downright dirty. Get a taste of their style at www.hoagysbluesbombers.com. The following evening, Saturday, July 25, Madigan’s will welcome Mick Hayes, also from 5-9pm. The full schedule of Jazz & Blues performances can be found on www.ellicottvilleny. com. Stay tuned to the Chamber’s social accounts (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) for updates as the event draws closer.
“There are over 1,700 competitors,” Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brian McFadden said. “Last year, 15 countries were represented. For these folks, it’s much like a PGA event. You have to qualify for it before you can come compete.” Jim Curtis of Mountain Operations at Holiday Valley (where the IBO World Championships will be held) gave me the rundown on what the resort is doing to prepare. “We’ve already started clearing brush - trimming trees, weedwacking, mowing - to get the courses ready,” he said. “It’s a really cool event, especially with so many different people coming in. From now until the event, we’ll work to keep the courses in good shape. The week of, we’ll really start getting ready - water stations, outhouses and other things to make sure it’s perfect for the competitors.” Holiday Valley utilizes the same courses each year for the IBO World Championships; different classes of shooters will use different course layouts. In the next two to three weeks, the 3-D targets will start coming in (including bears, alligators, elk, etc). McFadden, who plays a key role in promoting the downtown village and enticing competitors to explore it once they’re done competing, pointed out that he will have an informational booth set up within Holiday Valley’s vendor village to help showcase the downtown experience. “The first year that the IBO was in town (2008 to be exact) was tough - visitors just didn’t know there was such a cool village so close. But since then, it’s been a home run,” McFadden said. “Since this is a world event, there are bloggers, online forums ... tons of exposure. People are talking about this all over the world.” Quick to give credit to the resort, McFadden couldn’t stress enough the importance of the facilities that Holiday Valley provides. “A lot of these folks make a vacation out of this event,” he said. “There are so many nice condos and houses close to the resort, and the Valley treats the competitors and their families very well. It’s over a $2.5 million economic impact, and a lot of that money stays right here in town.” An ‘Open’ Competition will be offered Thursday and Friday of IBO week, and if you register prior to July 25, it’s only $45. Shooters need to be IBO members, however, there will be complimentary ‘guest memberships’ available at the IBO booth which will be set up at Yodeler. The Defense Range at the top of the hill will give amateurs an opportunity to compete in conditions similar to those of the IBO members. “The vendor village that Holiday Valley sets up during the event is very cool too,” McFadden said. “A lot of archery related stuff, leather goods, bows, outdoor gear ... we encourage people to head up and check the entire event out.” Find out more about the IBO at www.holidayvalley.com/ibo and www.ellicottvilleny.com.
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Ellicottville is well known for its attractive spread of available outdoor activities – from hiking and biking, to golfing and swimming, to the more daring and adventurous attractions like Sky High Adventure Park … not to mention the multitude of events and festivals hosted throughout the summer season. There are so many options for the outdoor enthusiast here. The local mountain biking community alone has grown in popularity over the course of the past few years, and understandably so. With 30+ miles of trail right in our backyard and some smaller, 12-mile singletrack areas nearby, avid riders can cover plenty of ground each time they change into their riding gear. Ahem … the trail system here in Ellicottville just got more exciting!
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On National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6, the Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association (WNYMBA) held the Grand Opening of the newest Ellicottville trail, dubbed the “Black Trail”. In the works for two years, WNYMBA was excited to proclaim it open for all hikers, cyclists, snowshoers, and skiers.
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The new trail is located close to the village; the trailhead sits about halfway between Holiday Valley’s Spruce Lake and the top of Holiday Valley’s Tannenbaum lift. Though nestled right against the ski area, unless you are willing to climb up through the Valley’s trail, one will need to drive to Great Valley and then take Mutton Hollow to the top of the hill to access the trailhead by car. This new Black Trail was constructed as a replacement to the “White Trail” (also known as the Finger Lakes Trail or North Country Trail). Although the White Trail was enjoyed by all human powered users since its construction over 20 years ago, hiking groups convinced state forest managers to convert it to single use status, shutting out other local trail users.
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Cadillac Jack’s Presents: Bourbon and Barbeque Bogey and Bacall. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Salt and Pepper. The sea and the sand. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things just go hand in hand. And at Cadillac Jack’s, pairing events are an adventure in matching great drinks with the restaurant’s specialty food items. Next up? Bourbon and Barbeque. Bourbon is the perfect partner of barbequed foods for so many reasons. They are both all-American, so what better time to offer a pairing than in July? Not only are BBQ and Bourbon traditionally American, they are also traditionally Southern. They both conjure images of charred wood … bourbon because it ages in charred oak barrels, BBQ because the real deal is done with wood smoke. Bourbon offers smokey, sweet, and maple flavors that match the rich bite and spice of barbeque rubs and the tang of barbeque sauces.
Bourbon is a bold liquor, whose flavor needs the audaciousness of big, bold, daring foods to stand up to it. Wimpy, lightweight dishes should stay in the kitchen when bourbon is being served. It’s easy to get sauced on bourbon, and the liquor is a common ingredient in some of the best BBQ sauces.
People commonly think of beef or pork when they conjur up the images and smells of barbeque (not to be confused with the grilling we all do in our backyards in the summer). And while those meats are a good match for a sassy bourbon, let’s not limit ourselves to four legged BBQ foods. Flavorful fish and shellfish - like salmon and oysters - partner remarkably well with smoke and bright sauces. Since Cadillac Jack’s is famous for its fresh, plump mussels, these will be on the pairing menu, cooked with smoke and seasoned with spice, then tossed in the house special barbeque beurre blanc. Smokey barbeque lends itself to a surprising variety of foods beyond ribs and briskets. Luxurious soups can be made from smoked ingredients; vegetables and fruits like peaches hold up well on the barbeque, and even breads can be the perfect vessel for barbeque flavors. The folks at Cadillac Jack’s will bring some of this unique creativity to a special Bourbon and Barbeque Pairing event, to be held Friday, July 24 at 7pm at the restaurant. The event is co-sponsored by E-Ville Spirits and Wines, and Empire North. For more information about the event or to reserve your spot, call 716-307-8599 or email tigazerb@gmail.com.
Cadillac Jack’s has hosted pairing events for eight years, having started with matching their foods with the beers of Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, NY. These pairings have been a crowd favorite. (FYI: Ommegang beers are always available at Cadillac Jack’s.) More recently, Caddy’s has offered mixology classes, where cocktails are paired with small plates. In June, the restaurant held a Spanish Food and Wine pairing featuring guest chef Tom Moriarty. Look for more pairing events at Cadillac Jack’s to be announced throughout the summer and fall!
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Nature’s Remedy
natural foods market & holistic wellness center
AUTHENTIC ESSENTIAL OILS By Kristina Barlow, N.D., C.S.T.
Essential oils have the power to cleanse the body and rejuvenate and elevate the mind. Here at Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville, we use certified organic oils, organically grown oils and wild-harvested oils from Nature’s Sunshine. They are committed to ensuring the absolute purity of all their oils with the ability to trace each bottle back to the exact distiller, farmer and even plant from which the oil originated. Aromatherapy is an excellent modality to add to your natural health program for healing, balancing, preventing and nurturing your whole body!
FASCINATING ESSENTIAL OIL FACTS
7 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
1. The size of Essential Oils is less than 500 atomic mass units, allowing them to cross the blood brain barrier and affect every cell of the body … VERY quickly.
Massage, Reflexology and Accupressure Add any individual oil or blend of oils to our Carrier Oil* for massage therapy or other therapeutic touch modalities. 12 drops of oil per ½ oz of Carrier Oil. Also massage chosen oils directly onto the hands and feet at the points correlating with the body.
2. Essential oils carry a very strong resonance of the plant they come from because of their ability to contain an electrical frequency. This strong resonance changes the energetic vital force of any living being.
C.S. uses 10 drops of Lemon and 10 drops of Peppermint to 1 oz. of Carrier Oil applied to the lower abdomen twice per day for spasms related to constipation, nervous tension and IBS. J.C. uses Lavender and Roman Chamomile on the bottom of his son’s feet every night before bed to calm his hyperactivity and promote restful sleep.
3. The aromatic molecules of essential oils enter the cilia in the nose and are transported to the limbic part of the brain responsible for survival instincts, emotional control and memories, therefore positively affecting behavior, mood and brain function. 4. The essential oils can travel to any part of the body for anti-microbial, detoxifying, calming/soothing and revitalizing properties.
The oils we are using can be categorized into six groups:
Citrus oils Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot and Red Mandarin. Herbal oils Wild Oregano, Wild Sweet Thyme, Sweet Marjoram, Patchouli, Lemongrass and Clary Sage. Floral oils Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Neroli, Roman Chamomile and Helichrysum. Spice oils Cinnamon Leaf and Clove Bud. Wood oils Frankincense, Wild Myrrh and Sandalwood. Cool oils Tea Tree, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Pine Needle and Wild Rosemary. Oil Blends INSPIRE (Uplifting), CORE (Balancing), BREATHE DEEP, REFUGE (Calming), RECOVER (Soothing), CHANGES (Women’s Health), ESSENTIAL SHIELD and TEI-FU. *Carrier Oil = Omega 6 oils (Sunflower, Safflower, Grapeseed and Olive oils) with Vitamin E oil to help protect and nourish the skin. *Nature’s Fresh = Plant Enzyme Spray
Baths and Showers Pain relieving bath: Add 5 drops of RECOVER (Wintergreen, Camphor, Rosemary cineole, Cajeput, Siberian Pine, Clove, Helichrysum, Juniper Berries, Peppermint and Frankincense) and ½ cup of Bentonite Clay to a hot bath for the relief of pain and inflammation. Place 3 drops of INSPIRE (Pink Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Spearmint, Peppermint, Cinnamon bark, Bergamot, Ginger and Vanilla) or REFUGE (Lavender, Orange, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Blue Tansey and Vanilla) on a washcloth and place the washcloth on the bottom of the shower and breath in its vapors. After the shower place one more drop in a small amount of jojoba oil to moisturize your body. Inhalations Boil a pot of water, then remove from the stove. Add 1 drop of Sweet Thyme oil and 3 drops of Rosemary oil (or 5 drops of Tei fu oil only) to the water. Cover your head with a towel and breathe in the vapors of the oils for 20 minutes. K.B. uses Sweet Thyme and Wild Rosemary during respiratory stress to decrease pressure in her sinuses, prevent a sinus infection and open up her congested lungs. Diffusers Check out our array of essential oil diffusers used to disperse oils into the air of your home, car or workplace. Used to affect the mood, to cleanse the air and as an alternative to toxic air fresheners. Take advantage of our FREE Beginner’s Package to assess the essential oils that work for you. S.J. shared that since she has eliminated all chemical air fresheners, perfumes and toxic cleaning products while adding Bergamot oil to her diffuser throughout the day, she has experienced improved lung function and a better mood. Spritzers & Roll Ons Add 10 drops of Tei fu oil and 5 drops of Lemongrass to 4 oz. of distilled water or Nature’s Fresh* as a bug spray and bug bite remedy. As a practitioner, J.P. added 7 drops of Helichrysum into a roll on bottle with Nature’s Fresh* as the carrier for the removal of a soft tissue cyst on a man’s hand. Applied daily for 30 days. Neat Essential oils can be applied directly to the skin (AKA Neat) for wounds and burns that are healing, injuries, accidents and post-surgery. Try each essential oil on healthy skin first to avoid sensitive reactions. If the skin is sensitive, use the Carrier Oil. 5 drops of Lavender oil is especially great for healing burns and cuts. Helichrysum is great for shock and trauma. Frankincense oil is extremely healing for all skin problems and as an anti-aging/anti-wrinkle remedy. Add 3 drops to your chemical-free facial lotion. L.H. used 1 drop of Helichrysum on her daughter’s stubbed toe (pain) followed by inhalation of CORE (Cedarwood, Spruce, Ho wood, Blue Tansy, Frankincense and Roman Chamomile) to provide relief and calming to the shock effect of trauma. Pets Prevention of fleas and ticks for dogs: Add 20 drops Lemongrass, 20 drops Geranium, 10 drops Wild Thyme, 5 drops Lemon, 5 drops Eucalyptus and 2 drops Patchouli into a spray bottle with 1-¼ cups of Nature’s Fresh*. Make sure to also use under the legs, behind the ears and on the tail.
Kristina C. Barlow, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor and craniosacral therapist practicing in WNY and Connecticut, specializing in mental and emotional health, neurological challenges, musculoskeletal dysfunctions and detoxification. For more information or to make an appointment for a consultation, contact Kristina directly at 716-353-0786, email her at drbarlow@naturopathicpartners.com or stop into Nature’s Remedy, located at 26 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY phone 716-699-4372. You can find Nature’s Remedy on the web at natures-remedy.net. *This information is NOT intended to treat, cure, diagnose, nor be a substitute for the proper diagnostic assessments and treatments prescribed by your doctor. Naturopathic doctors are not PCPs, so always consult with your doctor for your health care needs. This article is only intended for your information, at your discretion and supplementing your allopathic care. *All products, information and services listed in this article are available at Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville. Visit us at Nature’s Remedy and ask for any of the following five packages: FREE Beginner’s Package Online Essential Oils questionnaire, Essential Oils BioScan and Essential Oils testing with individual oil profiles. Fun at our counter! Aromatherapy Consultation ($25) Individualized Aromatherapy Program for your body, home, car and workplace. 30 minutes. Authentic Touch ($75 for July and August (regularly $89): Application of 13 different essential oils to the spine and other therapeutic points with the addition of CranioSacral Therapy while lying on far infrared heat. 1 hour. Essential Oil Classes ($10/class) Friday, July 10 and Friday, August 14 at Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville from 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the oils, how to use them and great stories of how they’ve worked for every day concerns. Business Consultations ($25) Learn how to add essential oils to any practice or business.
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Reflections Hair Design A Full Service
Paul Mitchell Salon
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30 Washington St., EVL 699-BIKE
Jonny Barber Shop
OPEN DAILY 10am-6pm
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Fresh Cheese Curd, NYS Aged Cheddar, Salt Rising Bread, gift baskets, gourmet delicacies, kitchen wares, local art and more!
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5 E. Washington St. (next to Kwik Fill)
716-572-3321 • jonnybarber.biz
716.699.1065
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ELLICOTTVILLE, NY
Off the beaten path! 2BR, 1 bath cottage with woodstove, covered porch.
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
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Nestled in the woods! 4+BR, 3+ bath chalet w/FP, fam. room, deck on 1 acre.
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In Ellicottville, New York
Summer
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EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH SUMMER
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on the Outdoor Patio
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716-354-9282
Silver Fox Steakhouse
23 Hughey Alley, Ellicottville • 716-699-4672
Steaks • Seafood • Extensive Wine List • Catering Available
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SHOWCASING OUR TOP PRODUCT PICKS FOR SUMMER
SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS • VISIT THESE LOCAL RETAILERS IN ELLICOTTVILLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES DURING YOUR NEXT TRIP TO THE 14731 AREA SUP’s (STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS)
HOMESTYLE COUNTRY BREAKFAST
The City Garage 5 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.2054 www.citygarageskishop.com
Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques 5364 Route 242 East • EVL 716.699.6100
The hottest thing on the water, Stand Up Paddleboards couple getting you on the water with a workout! The City Garage has the full line of BIC Ace-Tec SUPs, complete with paddles, locks and bags. Get yourself started with something super durable and basic, or work your way up to the lighter-weight, performance-oriented ones. High-end SUPS with EVA non-slip foam take getting wet out of the equation, while the lighter weight allows you to breeze through the water. A perfect complement to your boat or outdoor adventure!
Take a step back in time when visiting this historic Country Store & Diner located just 3.5 miles east of the village. Visit the upstairs Antique Galley or enjoy breakfast and lunch in the adjoining diner (open Thurs.-Sun. 7:30am-2pm). A popular hot spot for a filling country breakfast - choose from omelets, pancakes, stuffed French toast, Belgian waffles, old-fashioned hash and sausage gravy - all made daily! The store boasts gifts, bulk foods, kitchenware, soaps, candles, toys, jewery, chocolates, fudge, jam, old-fashioned penny candy, local maple syrup and honey, cheese, tea and more!
SPARKLING PINK DIAMOND
PAGE & TUTTLE WOMEN’S APPAREL
Winery of Ellicottville 14 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.1055 www.wineryofellicottville.com
Double Black Diamond Golf Shop Holiday Valley Resort • EVL 716.699.2345 www.holidayvalley.com
Get your summer nights started off right with the Winery of Ellicottville’s award-winning Sparkling Pink Diamond! A pleasant dessert wine, this semi-sweet blend of Diamond and Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with chocolate and fresh fruit, and will make your taste buds come alive. Summertime in Ellicottville is rad, so why not enjoy it with a wine that’s bottled right here in town?
Ladies - don’t just look good on the golf course, get gear that performs! Apparel from Page & Tuttle gives you performanceoriented clothing that boasts its ‘Free Swing Patented Inverse Technology.’ It eliminates pulling at the cuffs/bunching up at the shoulders during your swing - making this apparel some of the best in the industry. With skirts, pants and shirts, there’s something for every taste.
FINE JEWELRY
ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS
Gado Gado 26 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.2128
Nature’s Remedy 26 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.4372 www.natures-remedy.net
If you’re looking for good taste in jewelry, plan a visit to Gado Gado where you’ll find an attractive selection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories to coordinate with each and every outfit in your closet. Sterling silver, bronze, pewter, coral, druzy quartz and chalcedony mineral quartz create unique, one-of-a-kind items you’ll no doubt fall in love with. Can’t make it to Ellicottville? You can shop online! View Gado Gado’s entire selection of jewelry, clothing and more at www.shoptiques.com/boutiques/Gado-Gado.
If you haven’t stopped in to check out the new Essential Oil Blends yet, prepare to be amazed! They’re simply delicious, and can be used to aid in a variety of ways - for healing, balancing, preventing and nurturing your whole body. Stop in and learn the benefits of these organic oils when used in massage, in the bath/shower, as diffusers, spritzers, or applied directly to the skin. Essential Oil Blends can also be used as a prevention of fleas and ticks for your K9 companion. FREE Beginner’s Package available in-store (flip back to page 10 for details.)
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FAT BIKE
ASSORTED JAMS & JELLIES
Bike & Bean 30 Washington St. • EVL 716.699.2453
EVL Cheese Company 5 E. Washington St. • EVL 716.699.1065 www.evlcheese.com
The latest rage in the biking industry is the fat bike! Originally designed for winter activities - snowpack, cross-country ski trails - fat bikes have crossed over into the summer months. This one, an Origin8 Crawler, has an internal gear shift-in that allows for less maintenance (less moving parts.) There are rides dedicated to fat bikes and fat bike categories. Dennis says, “Your friends at Bike & Bean say skip AREA bikini season and get your fat on year round!”
Yes, there’s plenty of cheese here … there’s also a ton of jams and jellies as well! Mrs. Millers Jams are hand-scooped sweetened with beet sugar, never with corn syrups. Braswells’ line of jams are packaged in European drinkware, so once you’ve emptied the container, you have a reusable drinking glass to add to your cupboard! (We recommend the Rhubarb Ginger Preserve - delish!) Other brands in-store include Arbor Hill Wine Jellies (made in South Bristol, NY), Lollipop Tree Pepper Jellies (try it on your burger!), and Friends in Cheese Jam Co. (their Salted Watermelon Jelly makes for a great glaze on grilled chicken).
EBC BRANDED RETAIL
OSMOSIS SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Ellicottville Brewing Company 28 Monroe St. • EVL 716.699.2537 www.ellicottvillebrewing.com
Ellicottville Oasis 23 Jefferson St. • EVL 716.699.8996 www.ellicottvilleoasis.com
Show your love for Ellicottville’s favorite brewery with some EBC themed gear! Grab a couple 4-packs of EBC favorites like Pantius Droppus or Chocolate Cherry Bomb, a Beer Box or some branded growlers. EBC’s retail store also stocks branded hats, shirts, hoodies and other memorabilia. One of the coolest things in there … a 64 oz. growler that keeps your beer cold for 24 hours and looks like a fire extinguisher. Hooray for beer!
Your skin is a reflection of yourself - make it shine! A Dermascope finalist for product of the year (2015), Osmosis products increase skin circulation, repair DNA, restore antioxidant levels and more by infiltrating deeper into your pores than other skin care products. Oasis Spa carries the full Osmosis line, so swing by and pick some product up to make your skin feel better.
“GET GROUNDED” PACKAGE
HIGH-END CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES AND GIFTS
Ellicottville Salt Cave 32 W. Washington St. • EVL 716.699.2068 www.ellicottvillesaltcave.com
Betsy’s Consignments 34 W. Washington St. • EVL 716.699.6131
Hey girls! Take a journey into relaxation and treat your close circle to some muchdeserved positive well-being. Detoxify, de-stress, renew and rejuvenate with EVL Salt Cave’s “Get-Grounded” package. $100 per person, minimum 4 people, this package includes therapeutic salt cave inhalation and your choice of two other rejuvenating services: upper body salt glow, upper body massage, infrared sauna, or lemongrass foot scrub. Stop in to learn more. Gift certificates available.
Build up your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Betsy’s offers an impressively revolving selection of fashionable clothing for women, men and children. Owner Betsy Peyser only takes in the best quality items and turns them around at very affordable prices. Summer dresses, pant suits, designer jeans, golf wear, jewelry, shoes and handbags fill two large rooms. Plus, wonderful gift ideas for all occasions including ceramic mugs, photo frames (think wedding gift!), wine stoppers and more. Clip out the ad on page 14 to save 20% during your next visit.
NEW ARRIVAL! POO-POURRI
BICYCLE SALES & SERVICES
Hampshire Mills 890 Broad St. • Salamanca, NY 716.945.3100 www.hampshire-mills.com
Just Riding Along 48 Mechanic St. • Bradford, PA 814.363.9101 www.justridingalong.net
If you want a classy, sassy, and ultra effective way to make your bathroom smell better than ever, check out Hampshire Mills’ latest collection of POO-POURRI. The award winning before-you-go toilet spray has been popular and really does work! Perfect for camping, entertaining or anytime. Available in two sizes: 2 oz. for $9.99 and 4 oz. for $14.99. Like Hampshire Mills on facebook and keep tabs on other new arrivals and special sales in the store.
Take a ride out to Bradford, PA and discover a full-service bicycle shop featuring Trek Bicycles. Just Riding Along boasts a great selection of accessories and clothing in stock to get riders outfitted and on the roads and trails in comfort and style. The shop offers professional advice on fitting new bikes and can steer you toward the best bike for the places you ride. Free estimates and affordable repair services on all brands of bikes with a quick turn-around time. Join in their group rides, including a road ride on Tuesday nights and a trail ride on Thursday nights throughout the summer months.
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Joe Eysaman
Licensed Agent • Ellicottville Native
Crystal Clear Windows Ellicottville’s Professional Window Cleaning Service Daniel Busekist, Owner
NEW BIKE SALES FULL SERVICE ACCESSORIES GROUP RIDES
716-903-5339 danielbusekist@gmail.com
facebook.com/crystalclearwindows
Every Tues. & Thurs. Night
48 Mechanic Street BRADFORD, PA
(814) 363-9101 Pete Dzirkalis, actual bike rider
www.justridingalong.net
FIRST CLASS SECOND HAND One of the area’s most unique stores, patterned after Aspen’s best consignment shop. High end items for men, women and children.
Hrs: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
699-6131
716-378-7079
jeysaman@gmail.com
34 W. Washington St., Ellicottville, NY
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9255 Genesee Road • East Concord, NY 14055
716-592-7636
www.concordcrest.com Only 3 miles from the 219 Expressway
GROUPS AND BUSES WELCOME!
Steak Special
• Remodels • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Hardwood / Tile Flooring • Custom Tile Showers • Drywall / Painting • All Your Home Repair Needs!
Elliot Koller, General Contractor
716-359-0585
PO Box 1658 Ellicottville, NY 14731 elliot.koller@yahoo.com
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Gourmet Dining in a Casual Atmosphere
Historic Westline Inn OPEN DAILY
Sunday-Thursday at 3 pm / Friday-Saturday at Noon Serving Pub Menu only on Mondays starting at 3 pm
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Tuesday-Saturday starting at 5:30 pm / Sunday 3-7 pm Seasonal Events throughout the year Please call for reservations 814-778-5103 Westline, PA • www.westlineinn.com Located a few miles West of Route 219, 15 miles South of Bradford, and 5 miles North of Lantz Corners.
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Good ‘ol fashioned American Fun In the Enchanted Mountains of New York’s Western Edge
The start of July provokes many wonderful feelings: Being able to feel the warm sun and knowing that it is here to stay ... at least for a little while. Excitement growing for summer vacation and summer trips. Pride and patriotism as America celebrates its birthday. The Enchanted Mountains of Western NY shows America’s beauty at its finest. As you travel through the county on Rt. 62, Rt. 219, or along the I-86 thruway, you will glimpse portraits of spacious skies, hills covered with lush green trees, sparkling waters, and small businesses that are still pursuing the American dream. Cattaraugus County is home to agriculturists, varying cultures, and people proud of their heritage. In fact, there’s nothing we love more than some good ol’ fashioned fun during this patriotic month.
Quaker Lake (backdrop for fireworks) photo/PAUL CRAWFORD
Fireworks bring the month in with a bang! Along with them come some of our best events. Ellicottville hosts a Summer Music Festival on the ski slopes of Holiday Valley, this year featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic on Saturday, July 4 and festival headline Blood, Sweat and Tears on Sunday, July 5. How about an honest-to-goodness rodeo complete with bronco bustin’, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and stick horse racing for the kids? Ellicottville has that also, during the annual Championship Rodeo on Sommerville Valley Road July 2-5. Fireworks can be seen going off each night of the rodeo. Allegany State Park offers perhaps the most beautiful backdrop for fireworks. Set over Quaker Lake, visitors are invited to bring their family, friends, and lawn chairs to enjoy the view of fireworks above the lake. Bring some hot dogs and burgers for the charcoal grills and make a whole day relaxing at this beautiful park. Bradner Stadium in Olean has long been a tradition for folks on the western side of our county looking for an amazing fireworks extravaganza. Gates open early with plenty of food and games, all adding up to the big display!
The Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino brings a rockin’ good time to the area on July 3 as Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo make a stop at the Events Center on their 35th anniversary tour. Known as one of the biggest rock stars of the 80’s this powerhouse duo’s success includes “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”, “Love is a Battlefield”, “We Belong”, and “Heartbreaker”.
How about a little dirt-track racing to get you in the swing of summer? The Little Valley Fairgrounds is also home to the Little Valley Speedway. On Friday, July 3 you can enjoy jam-packed action with five different model races starting at 7pm. On Saturday, July 4 they will host Little Valley Speedway S.T.A.R.S. Rally a demolition derby. There’s nothing quite like sitting Saturday, July 11 at Olean Airport in the bleachers, hearing the clash of cars while you cheer on your favorite. At the end of both nights is a fireworks spectacular as well! Hobbyists from all over will make it a point to head to the Olean Airport for the STARS (Southern Tier Aero Radio Society) Rally. It is one of the largest Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Scale Rallies in New York State. Soak up the sun while you watch the models take to the skies over the 2,000-foot grass runway. Hundreds of types and sizes of scale aircraft will be flown, with the modelers available to answer your questions. Perhaps you, too, Onofest 2015 will leave with a new hobby! Take Saturday, July 25 flight this year on July 11! The Enchanted Mountains is home to many small enchanting towns and villages, each celebrating their community and members. Portville Heritage Days recognizes their American small town charm on July 11. Relax while you meander through booths selling food, old time books and photographs, games, candy, balloons, live music, raffles, crafts and a vintage car show. Interact with the friendly folks of the Portville Historical and Preservation Society at the pancake breakfast. Onofest brings July to an end on the last Saturday of the month. Full of all the fun happenings of old-time festivals in the scenic Onoville Marina Park, this is a waterside festival alongside the banks of the Allegheny Reservoir with non-commercialized shoreline that spans miles (91 to be exact). The headlining band, The Hootz!, is an alternative Country Rock Band from Western New York and quickly growing in popularity, with the award of WNY’s #1 Country Band in September 2014. Come check ‘em out!
www.EnchantedMountains.com For a FREE Activities Guide, call 1-800-331-0543
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ROCK THE PARK FRIDAY, JULY 10 3:00-9:00pm ALLEGANY STATE PARK, RED HOUSE BEACH, SALAMANCA, NY Returning for yet another fun night of music and dancing, Rock the Park encourages folks to bring their lawn chairs and blankets for an upbeat evening that the whole family can enjoy. Kick back and relax (or pull out them dancing shoes) with live performances by Sean Patrick McGraw (pictured) and Marshmallow Overcoat. The evening will also feature a local vendors area, free wine tastings by the Winery of Ellicottville, a Farmers Market hosted by Abbers Acres and Maple Ridge Bison Ranch, and when those hunger pains strike, mow down on a chicken BBQ cooked up on-site. This event is presented by the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce and Allegany State Park. Free park admission after 5pm!
MARVIN “JOE” CURRY POW WOW JULY 17-19 VETERANS PARK, SALAMANCA, NY www.senecapowwow.org Famous for their pageantry of colors and dance, Pow Wow events are held all over North America. Many singers, dancers and vendors follow the Pow Wow trail to celebrate their respective cultures and compete in drum and dance competitions. This July, visitors to Salamanca have the opportunity to enjoy the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow, an annual festival that honors the Seneca Nation of Indians and its veterans. This 3-day event is a family-friendly, alcohol-free weekend spotlighting the culture and heritage of the Seneca Nation. Visitors can share in real Native American arts and crafts, educational exhibits, western style smoke dance competitions, drum competitions, and authentic Native American foods such as shortcakes, corn soup and fried breads. Many people identify Pow Wows with the song and dance festival portion of it, but one of the primary purposes underlying the event is the honoring of Native veterans and recognizing their service in the military, which is evident during the event’s welcoming ceremony and flag honoring presentations. Marvin “Joe” Curry, for whom the event is named after, was a member of the Seneca Nation’s Snipe Clan, born on the Cattaraugus Territory. He was a member of the Iroquois Post #1587 and served several positions with them. He entered the military in 1950 and completed two tours of duty during the Korean War and also served in the Vietnam War. During his active duty in the Navy, he served on eight warships, including the U.S.S. Little Rock. He retired in 1997. Throughout his career, he earned numerous honors. Take some time this July to actively seek out a first-hand experience of the Seneca Indians. It will be a phenomenon that will likely stay with you for the rest of your life.
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BUFFALO NATIVE COMES HOME Brian McKnight Brings His R&B Magic to the Stage at Seneca Niagara Casino
A Conversation with Brian McKnight HULICK: You have a new album, your 16th, being released next month (August) titled “Better”. How long have you been working on it? McKNIGHT: From beginning to end it took about a year to make the album. HULICK: You’ve said that with this album you took it “back to basics” … creating music like it was done 20 years ago … organic and all real instruments. Going back to the way it used to be done I would imagine it felt more hands on than how things are done with recording these days. How did the process feel to you? McKNIGHT: It felt like I was making my first CD ever. That’s the approach I wanted to take ... as though no one had ever heard me before. HULICK: It’s not to say that the way things are done today … all digital, is a bad thing. It just seems so much more impersonal and the collaboration between the instrumentalists and the vocalists is sometimes lost. I know one of the things I miss about the music industry is the album covers … the artwork. Jon Bon Jovi has said that the excitement and the anticipation of that whole process has gone by the wayside, and there was no greater feeling than going to the record store and getting a new album and taking it home, unwrapping it and checking out the cover and the inside if it had the open book cover. What are your thoughts? McKNIGHT: I feel exactly the same way as he does. We have lost a great deal of that magic in music now. HULICK: You were born in Buffalo and started out singing in church, but your family moved from Buffalo to Orlando when you were 8 years old. Do you come back to this area very often? Where is home now? McKNIGHT: Mostly I come back to the area when I’m working or performing. I consider Los Angeles home now, but I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Buffalo.
............................... SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 | 8:00 P.M. By Melanie Hulick Singer/songwriter and producer, Brian McKnight will be making a stop at Seneca Niagara Casino’s Event Center on Saturday, July 18. A Buffalo native, McKnight returns home for one show only, ready to share the string of hits that has kept him a mainstay on the Adult Contemporary and R&B charts and radio stations. With songs like “Back At One”, “Anytime”, “One Last Cry” and “That’s The Way Love Goes”, the singer’s smooth vocals and identifiable sound pulls you in from the first note. Starting at a young age singing in the church choir, music has been a constant in McKnight’s life. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry like Justin Timberlake, Willie Nelson, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Kenny G and Quincy Jones to name a few, as well as toured all over the world. With 15 albums that have sold over 25 million copies, he has been hard at work on his 16th, which will be released next month. I had the chance to catch up with him recently and we talked about the new album, going “back to the basics,” the best advice he got from a music legend along the way and what he has in store for his hometown fans that come out to see him. Get your tickets today and let’s give Brian McKnight a “welcome home” that only Buffalo, New York can do!
HULICK: You can play nine instruments (guitar, piano, bass, drums, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet). Which do you prefer and do you play any of these in your show? McKNIGHT: Although I can play the brass winds, I don’t play them much. I have played most of the instruments at least once in the past and on my CDs. I play the keys, guitar and sometimes the bass when I perform live. HULICK: I see that you will be heading back to South Africa in September to do “The Sequel - Live in South Africa”. You are a busy guy Brian! How do you handle the busy schedule and all the traveling? McKNIGHT: Luckily travel has been my life for the better part of 20 years. I like to stay busy. It would feel abnormal for my life to not be this way. HULICK: You played the part of Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago on Broadway. That must have been a great time! That is a terrific part. Tell us a little about this experience. McKNIGHT: Broadway was the thrill of a lifetime and playing that role, after so many legends had done it before me, was a great honor. HULICK: What’s the best advice someone gave you along the way in your career that you took? McKNIGHT: Lionel Ritchie told me a long time ago to only worry about writing great songs. The critics and the sales will take care of themselves. HULICK: You will be playing Seneca Niagara Casino’s Events Center on Saturday, July 18. What can we expect? Will you be doing a lot of the new album? McKNIGHT: We are going to sing and play our behinds off! The fans and I, we will all laugh, cry and everything in-between. I probably won’t do any new songs, since the album won’t be out yet, but I will perform all of the classics. HULICK: What’s the best thing about being Brian McKnight? McKNIGHT: Waking up every morning and still making a living doing what I love to do!
................................................................ Tickets to Brian McKnight’s performance at Seneca Niagara Casino start at $30 and can be purchased through www.senecacasinos.com (click on Seneca Niagara). For more information on Brian, visit www.mcknight360.com.
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By Pat Morgan It’s finally summertime here in the Southern Tier - the season most of us spend more than half the year (shivering) and looking forward to. Truly, nothing is better this time of year than a day on the lake, in the park, on the golf course, or enjoying one of the many high character, signature events our region has to offer. One of said events on deck very soon, is none other than ‘The Taste of Olean’, now in its 25th year of existence. With more than 50 restaurants in the Greater Olean area registered, this event cannot be missed. Read on to find out all of the delicious details for this incredible event.
The Taste of Olean gained its inception back in 1991, with the Olean Business Improvement Association and Jamestown Community College collaborating to bring the event to light. Originally held in Lincoln Park, the event was a no-brainer, due to the variety and sheer number of restaurants in the area. With so many restaurants involved, upwards of 7,500 people came out to sample cuisine from their favorite area chefs. The event eventually migrated to North Union Street, but has now settled on the Cattaraugus campus of Jamestown Community College (260 North Union Street), where it has been since 2003. The T area. This year, the event will take place on Sunday, July 26 from 11am-5pm. It’s importantopera to note that this event is extremely cost effective for families, with all food items ranging between $.50 & $3.50. The Taste has certainly evolved over the years, and we wereRewin fortunate to catch up with Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Operatingside’ Officer Meme Yanetsko to find out more! spin o later, GET A TASTE OF WHAT’S TO COME Bonav in the Of course all of the familiar culinary favorites will be in place, including the Beef & Barrel,see w Randy’s Up the River, Good Times of Olean, Main Street Sweets and more. Yanetsko revealed, “This year, the Taste Committee is adding an amazing ‘Taste’ race for all thePAT: local bars, restaurants and community members to participate in, dubbed the inauguraland w ‘Taste of Olean Best Service in Town Competition’.” Organized by the Olean Sports &RAND Social Club, here’s how it works: teams will maneuver through a mock restaurant setting,shoul taking orders, setting tables, as well as the typical surprises associated with the servicenew a industry. Teams will be awarded points on accuracy, timeliness, and of course demeanor.sampl variat Also new this year is a Canned Goods Construction Contest (how cool is that!) GOACCand o created this contest to be a friendly competition between crews, and will benefit one of theevent local food pantries. The concept is simple: design and construct a structure made entirelyrib m of canned food goods within a 10’x10’x10’ space. Food items used in this contest will be generously donated to Loaves & Fishes. If you’re interested in participating don’t delayPAT: - deadline for entry is July 13. RAND to tim In addition to these great new offerings, the ninth annual Hospitality Wall of Fame willhaunt be awarded once again at the Taste. This meaningful award recognizes those who have… we made significant contributions to the service, food, and hospitality industries, and who may continue to do so for years to come. PAT: W (Kitch CELEBRATE THE ARTS RAND like to While the bulk of this delicious festival revolves around food, it’s important to pointbe pre th out that the Taste of Olean will also feature the 66 annual ‘Art in the Park’ celebrationwould with regional artists, activities and entertainment. Art In the Park is a juried fine artsas I k show with a long-standing tradition of showcasing the finest art in southwestern NY andare gr northwestern PA. Alongside the multitude of artists offering their works for sale, thefresh Olean Theatre Workshop will host a Taste of Talent showcase, which is sure to amuse the expected large crowd. In addition, the Olean Family YMCA will bring their inflatablesPAT: for youngsters to burn off some of that food-fueled energy from the day! RAND restau With so much to see and do (and most importantly - taste!) be sure to bookmark the Tasteyou, a of Olean and Art In the Park on your calendar for Sunday, July 26. Sponsored in part byboth r the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (and its 46 corporate sponsors), NationalIt’s re Grid, A Jason Clemons Salon, and THE MOUNTAIN radio station, this event has a plethora of prominent backers to help ensure a high quality, fun, and most importantly scrumptious event. There’s no cost for admission; simply purchase your food tickets at the event, and get to sampling the great offerings. For more information, call the Greater Olean Area Chamber at 716-372-443 or visit www.oleanny.com.
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A Quick Taste of This Year’s Event
The Summer Local Dishes Out the Goods on a Few of the Participating Vendors By Pat Morgan
THE TASTE: RANDY’S UP THE RIVER
THE ARTS: EILEEN AND MICHAEL WEISHAN
Randy Korkowicz (right) with Al Wager, official taster for the Taste of Olean
The Taste of Olean spotlights some of the best bars and restaurants in the greater Olean area. Among them are Randy’s Up The River and Randy’s Fireside, both owned and operated by – you guessed it – a guy named Randy. Rewind 27 years ago … Randy Korkowicz, who after spending countless hours on the ‘other side’ of the bar as a truck driver and music technician, decided he wanted to put his own spin on the restaurant industry. So he purchased the restaurant. Now almost three decades later, it appears his gamble has paid off, with Randy’s Up The River being a staple in the St. Bonaventure fabric, and Randy’s Fireside becoming one of the nicer ‘sit down’ steakhouses in the region. The Summer Local caught up with Randy to talk about his restaurants, and to see what he plans to offer at the upcoming Taste of Olean … PAT: The Taste will be here before we know it. How long have you guys been involved, and what do you have in store this year? RANDY: Let’s see … I guess we’ve been involved around five years now, although we should have been involved for much longer. It’s such a great event, seeing so many new and old faces. We always look forward to people visiting us at the restaurant after sampling what we have to offer at the Taste. We’re known for our famous ‘24kt Wings’ (a variation of a BBQ sauce with a finishing kick), our pulled pork sliders are always a hit, and our burgers. To be honest, I’m not sure what we’re going to do just yet for this year’s event, but I have a feeling the pulled pork will be on the menu, as we use our ‘fall off the rib meat’ to make these awesome little sandwiches. Not to be missed! PAT: Any good stories? Horror stories from the kitchen? RANDY: (chuckles) … Everyone knows the kitchen can be a real crazy place from time to time. One thing I will say, is that we’re fairly positive that Randy’s Up The River is haunted, having been standing since the 1800’s. You want to talk about Food & ‘SPIRITS’ … we’ve got you covered! PAT: Who would you rather have visit - Jon Taffer (Bar Rescue) or Chef Gordon Ramsey (Kitchen Nightmares)? RANDY: Hmm … this is a good one! Well, I guess both could come. I know Taffer would like to scream about Pepsi guns not being cleaned out and things of that nature, but he’d be pretty let down as we run a tight ship in terms of our cleanliness and service, so he wouldn’t have anything to yell about. I guess I’d love to have Chef Ramsey here though, as I know he’s a stickler on fresh rather than frozen food, and portion size. Our portions are great for the price, and we always use fresh ingredients like handmade burgers, and fresh fish for our famous beer batter fish fry on Friday evenings.
One of the great, complimentary events to the Taste of Olean is Art In the Park - a juried fine arts show that brings in a wide variety of artforms, where there’s sure to be something for everyone, and for every age. Dozens of artists and performers will make the travels from near and far to present their passions to the bountiful crowd at the festival - whether they be artists, musicians, dancers or performers of another kind. Eileen and Michael Weishan of Cattaraugus will be among the featured artists this year. Eileen specializes in fiber arts while Michael is a diverse photographer. We recently spoke with both of these talented artists, to gain a little more insight on what they’ll be bringing to July’s eclectic event … PAT: First of all, how long have you been participating in Art In the Park, and what is it you’re known for? EILEEN: Well, I’m a bit of a newcomer to the event, with this only being my third year participating. When I say fabric arts, I take materials such as silk and other woven materials, and turn them into beaded scarves, handbags, clutches, or paneled wall hangings. I’ve been doing needle arts (sewing, embroidery) almost my entire life so this seemed like an easy way to turn my passion into a job after I recently retired. Everything is handmade and one-of-a-kind, due to the sea beads and assortment of other materials involved. MICHAEL: I’m not really sure how long I’ve been participating in Art In the Park (laughs) … I guess since the event was actually in the Park, 8-10 years I’d say. My background is in nature photography, be it landscapes or wildlife, fine art (primarily floral), and portrait photography in natural environments. I got my start on photography in high school, and finally turned it into a business in 1995 and haven’t looked back since. PAT: Standard artist question: What motivates you to do what you do? What makes it NOT a job? EILEEN: I love making something one-of-a-kind. I think it’s so important. It’s an amazing feeling to take a material that has a nice design or texture to it, and add some ‘bling’ to it, if you will. It really makes things come to life. I often times change the course of my design mid-construction because I have a new idea that makes it even more unique for the end user. I can truly take my designs in any direction! MICHAEL: I think for myself, I simply enjoy exploring nature - picking out the simple things in the chaos of it all. It’s important to me to share it with others, as nature is such an important part of our lives. We’re so busy doing everything else, that I think of it as part of my ‘job’ to help point out the oftentimes overlooked things!
PAT: Any closing words? RANDY: Actually yes - I want everyone to know why we’re successful, and what every restaurant NEEDS to know to have success. You need to have an incredible staff behind you, and that’s exactly what I have - a passionate, loyal, and fun staff. They’re what make both restaurants successful, and I can’t thank them enough for all they do for the team. It’s really a special thing!
With everything from pottery and photography, to hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, and woodworkings, you’re sure to find something that catches your eye at this year’s Art In the Park. And you’re sure to have some interesting conversations with the artists behind them. Please plan a trip out to Olean for this year’s festivities, find inspiration in many different forms, and perhaps even go home with a new piece of art to adorn your home (or add to your wardrobe.) For a complete listing of participating artists at this year’s Art In The Park, visit www.oleanny.com.
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Excitement + Tradition = FAIR FUN! CATTARAUGUS COUNTY FAIR OPENS AUGUST THIRD
Agriculture | Monster Trucks | Midway Rides | Pig Racing | Tiger Show | Tractor Pulls | Headliner Trace Adkins
By Mary Heyl Now in its 173rd year, the Cattaraugus County Fair will make its way to the fairgrounds in Little Valley, NY from August 3-9. This year, the fair promises to be more exciting than ever, as fun agricultural events, nightly grandstand entertainment, and A-list country star Trace Adkins offer something for every member of the family. According to Kristina Charlesworth, whose family has been organizing the fair for twenty-two years, “There isn’t much out there that offers as much entertainment in a familyfriendly environment as our fair does!” Few things are more iconic or well-loved as the American county fair, and the Cattaraugus County Fair has long been a part of this great history. Since the mid-19th century, county fairs have celebrated the latest in local agricultural achievements, including agricultural machinery, livestock, produce, canning, and handmade crafts, such as needlework. Beginning in 1842, the Cattaraugus County Fair has promoted developments in agriculture - particularly with the younger generations aspiring to careers and/or hobbies in agriculture. In fact, one of the most anticipated annual traditions are the 4-H shows in which area youth proudly exhibit the animals they’ve been raising all year. Fair attendees are invited to explore the various agriculture barns throughout the fairgrounds, where 4-H students are eager to share their experience raising all kinds of animals, including chickens, cows, goats, horses, pigs, rabbits, and sheep. According to Charlesworth, “Agriculture is the heart of our fair and we look forward to seeing the end result that all their hard work produces each year.” Fair-goers have several opportunities to observe this end result at the many 4-H shows, including the goat shows, donkey and mule shows, rabbit shows, sheep shows, and even the barnyard Olympics! The annually-anticipated Open Horse Show will take place on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 10am (the day before the fair officially opens), which is open to the public. For more details about the livestock shows as they become available, visit www.cattarauguscofair.com/agriculture.asp. Charlesworth emphasizes the daily entertainment at the fair that is included with every admission. In addition to unlimited midway rides, general admission also covers annual attractions such as Commerford’s Petting Zoo and chainsaw carving. The Olde Indian Lumberjack Show takes place three times each day and shares with audiences the history and strength of the American lumberjack in a fun demonstration. Charlesworth noted that another popular daily event is the “Pork Chop International Speedway Arena,” in which Swifty Swine Racing Pigs compete for the grand prize: an Oreo cookie! New for 2015 are Vicenta’s Tiger Show and a live puppet show, which will also take place three to four times daily throughout the week. The Cattaraugus County Fair has long been known for having some of the best grandstand entertainment in New York State. During the first three days of the fair, grandstand events are included in general admission, so fair-goers can stay through the evening to watch the Demolition Derby on Monday, the Pro-Tractor Pull on Tuesday, and Figure 8 racing on Wednesday (all events begin at 7:30pm). On Friday night, the Monster Truck Rally will take place and feature new hard-hitting trucks that will take this particular variety of motorsports to a new level. For just $6, audiences can enjoy the widely acclaimed trucks Higher Education, Black Stallion, Big Foot, Equalizer, and Red Solo Truck. Charlesworth is most excited to announce the biggest grandstand event of the week: Trace Adkins in concert on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 8pm. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross. To date, Trace Adkins has produced almost a dozen studio albums since his debut in 1995, and his number one hits have made him a household name in country music. Charlesworth is excited to welcome Adkins back to the Cattaraugus County Fair, and so are this year’s fair-goers: “The track is almost sold out. He was an awesome performer in 1999 when he was here and promises to be even better this year!” Ticket prices for Trace Adkins are $35 for track seating, $30 for bleachers, and $28 for grandstand seating and are available at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds or by calling 716-938-9146. Please note: concert tickets do not include gate admission to the fairgrounds. Few forms of entertainment are as great a value as general admission to the Cattaraugus County Fair. Admission is only $10 at the gate and includes unlimited midway rides and grandstand events during the first three days of the fair. Charlesworth encourages fair-goers to take advantage of presale tickets, which are available from July 1-Aug. 1 for just $7. Presale tickets can be purchased at the Fairgrounds, Olean Area Community Banks, and Cattaraugus County Banks in Dunkirk, Franklinville, Jamestown, Little Valley, Randolph, Salamanca, South Dayton, and Springville. Wednesday, August 5 (8am-4pm) is Youth Day: general admission for children ages 15 and under is just $6. Thursday, Aug. 6 (8am-4pm) is Senior Citizen Day, when general admission is also discounted to $6. Whether this is one’s first or fiftieth year attending the Cattaraugus County Fair, there’s no better year to be a part of this 173-year-old tradition. To learn more about the agricultural events, daily entertainment, and grandstand events, click over to www.cattarauguscofair.com or call 716-938-9146.
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Summertime Fun for Families in the Forest As the temperature heats up, so does the excitement of spending time with your family in the great outdoors. Embrace the warmth of summer by trying one of the many family-friendly activities in the Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania. Many are free or low cost, but the memories they provide of your family enjoying time together in the great outdoors will be priceless.
The Great Finding Bigfoot GeoTrail is a fun way to begin geocaching as you use your GPS unit to find clues. Successful geo-cachers who complete the Great Finding Bigfoot GeoTrail receive a wooden Bigfoot Geo Coin.
GEOCACHING: THE NEW WAY TO TREASURE HUNT Summertime is a great time to get outdoors and try a new sport. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunt. It is a fantastic recreational activity in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device such as a smart phone to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, anywhere in the world. This fun, free, interactive activity is an interesting way to enjoy the outdoors and technology, and it is suitable for all ages. For families it provides a fun way for children to develop critical thinking skills as they solve clues and use navigational techniques to locate hidden treasure. It shares many of the aspects of orienteering, treasure hunting, and way-making. To begin, head to geocaching.com, where you’ll find instructions on the sport and how to set up a free account. If you’re doing this as a family, go ahead and set up a geocaching code name for each member. It is more fun if the children have their own secret code name to use. Next you will enter a zip code to bring up caches in the area you are interested in exploring. Then use the clues and a navigational device such as a GPS unit or smart phone to find the hidden caches. A cache, in geocaching language, is the hidden item containing either a code or stamp enabling you to obtain a trackable geocoin or other treasure.
Family camping is a great way to have fun and reap the health benefits of spending time in the outdoors. Bring your bikes. Kids and adults will find plenty of places to ride.
A typical cache consists of a small waterproof container containing a logbook, along with a pen or pencil. When a geocacher finds a cache, they enter the date they found it and sign it with their established code name. After signing the log, the cache must be placed back exactly where the person found it. Larger containers such as plastic storage containers or ammunition boxes can also contain items for trading, usually toys or trinkets of little financial value, although sometimes they are sentimental. Part of the fun of geocaching is clue solving and seeing the sites along the way. In the ANF Region, there are thousands of geocaches. Popular local zip codes to get you started are: 16701, 16735, 16749, 16731, 16347, 16333, 16740 and 14770. Two local geo-caching trails have extra special coins related to the lore and legends of the Allegheny National Forest Region - the Great Finding Bigfoot Trail and the Allegheny GeoTrail. Be careful, this fun activity can become very addictive; many families start to plan their vacations and road trips around geo-caching.
THE GREAT FINDING BIGFOOT GEO-TRAIL Bigfoot sightings are regularly reported in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Many locals believe Bigfoot lives here. Animal Planet filmed in McKean County and recorded positive sightings, and a game camera mounted in a tree by Rick Jacobs in a remote area of the Allegheny National Forest raises questions as to what type of creature is actually captured in the pictures. Others just want to have fun searching for signs of Bigfoot. To add to the fun, the Great Finding Bigfoot Geo-caching trail was created. Secret clues are dispersed throughout the county; as you find the codes you record them on the Great Finding Bigfoot GeoTrail form. Once all the clues are found, you can come in person to the ANF Visitors Bureau Welcome Center at 80 E. Corydon Street in Bradford, PA to pick up your coin. Or if more convenient, you can mail in the form and a coin will be sent to you. All entries are then entered into a contest to win a free GPS unit. The wooden coins depict Bigfoot and are made of locally harvested Black Cherry. Forms can be downloaded from the visitANF.com website.
ALLEGHENY GEOTRAIL PASSPORT Before setting out to find the caches, you will need to register on www.geocaching.com to retrieve the coordinates and other local information for this 10-county geotrail located in Pennsylvania. You will also want to order the passport, or you can pick it up at the ANF Visitors Bureau Welcome Center. Once a cacher successfully finds six caches in a county, they are eligible to receive a free geocoin. Present the passport with a minimum of six stamps from one county at the headquarters of that county, and a geocoin will be awarded and the passport will be validated. The passport will then be returned to be used with subsequent cache finds in other counties, or to continue to document finds in the same county. Only one coin per county will be given to each cacher. Cachers who get six stamps from all ten counties in their passport are eligible for the special ten-county Allegheny GeoTrail coin, which is also available at any of the designated Allegheny GeoTrail headquarters. LOG CABIN RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE AT WAPITI WOODS IN THE HEART OF ELK-WATCHING RANGE.
If you have any questions, please call the ANF Visitors Bureau at 800-473-9370 or visit the office in Bradford, which has the Allegheny GeoTrail passports, the McKean County coin and the ten-county GeoTrail coin. Check out www.alleghenygeotrail.com for additional instructions.
THE SUMMER LOCAL ~ JULY 2015 ... Page 25 While on your camping trip, enjoy nearby attractions like the Kinzua Sky Walk at the Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mt. Jewett.
WILLOW BAY RECREATION AREA OFFERS FAMILIES A VARIETY OF OPTIONS WITH CABIN RENTALS, CAMPSITES, AND KAYAK / BOAT RENTALS.
GET OUTDOORS AND PLAY ... IT’S GOOD FOR YOU! Outdoor play is essential for children’s health and well-being. In the article, “8 Science-backed Reasons for Letting Your Kids Play Outdoors” written by Edward Shepard, research confirms exposure to environmental-based education significantly increases student performance on tests of their critical thinking skills. Some of the benefits listed include: better vision, better resistance to disease, increased Vitamin D, less stress, better attention spans for children who spend regular time in unstructured outdoor play, better physical fitness, better physical coordination, and better classroom performance.
CAMPING TIPS FROM THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE One of the tried and true ways to get children outdoors is by planning a camping trip. There are over 1,200 campsites within the Allegheny National Forest and many, many more in private campgrounds within northwestern Pennsylvania. Whether you’re roughing it in a tent, renting a cabin, or planning a family picnic, there are many ways to make sure that your experience is fun and safe. The following are a few basic camping tips from the U.S. Forest Service: • Be prepared. Pack a first aid kit and bring emergency supplies such as a map of the area, compass, flashlight, knife, waterproof fire starter, personal shelter, whistle, warm clothing, high energy food, water-purifying tablets and insect repellent. • Check the elements. Check the weather report before you leave home, keep an eye on the skies for change and if possible, carry a compact weather radio. Stay dry; wet clothes can contribute to heat loss. Also, keep sleeping bags and important gear dry at all times. • Survey your surroundings. Plan your trip so that you arrive early at your actual campsite with enough daylight to check over the entire site and safely set up camp. Check for potential hazards such as glass, sharp objects, branches, large ant nests, poison ivy, bees and hazardous terrain. Avoid Areas of Natural Hazards. Check the contour of the land, and look for potential trouble spots due to rain or snow. Inspect the site looking for level space with enough room to spread out all your gear. Pitch your tent, keeping it a safe distance from the campfire. A site that has trees or shrubs on the side of the prevailing winds will help block strong unexpected gusts. Build fires in a safe area. Outdoor Awareness. Ensure your fires are always attended. Be sure to have an area for a campfire that cannot spread laterally or vertically - a grill or stone surface is ideal. When putting the fire out, drown it with warm water. Make sure all embers, coals and sticks are wet. Embers buried deep within the pile have a tendency to reignite later. Use caution with propane stoves and grills. Never leave them unattended. Watch out for bugs. Dispose of trash properly, remembering to recycle. Beware when encountering wildlife. Beware of bears, keep you campsite clean, and know which plants are poisonous. • Keep it clean. Wash your hands, particularly after using the toilet, and before handling food to prevent the spread of germs and disease. Use biodegradable soap. Keep your campsite clear and don’t forget to remove all the trash. Pack it in, pack it out.
TENT, RV OR CABIN Camping offers a variety of outdoor experiences. One of the first decisions you should make is what type of camper you would like to be. Do you want to be deep in the forest away from everyone with your own little piece of the world? Or do you prefer the convenience of a cabin with electricity, bathrooms, a playground for the kids, and a local store within walking distance for food and supplies? Families that have never tried camping and who are looking for a no-stress way of experiencing the outdoors, sometimes find it easier to rent a cabin. A cabin is also a low cost way to take the family for a forest getaway without investing in camping equipment. For those with an RV or tent, many options are available. A variety of cabins and campsites with many different levels of amenities and fun locations are available within the region. Take your time to review the sites below to find just the perfect fit for your family getaway. Allegheny Site Management manages the camping and cabin rentals in the Allegheny National Forest. Their cabin rentals range from the Farnsworth cabin with full amenities to charming rustic wooden cabins with porch swings, electricity, a fire ring, and shared public
shower/restrooms. There are four reservoir campgrounds: Willow Bay, Dewdrop, Kiasutha, and Red Bridge. Willow Bay Campground is located along the northeastern shoreline of the Allegheny Reservoir, west of the City of Bradford and just south of Allegany State Park in New York. With mature forests providing shaded lots, a wooden picnic table, and fire ring for each site, families can enjoy a scenic, fun getaway close to the water. It is one of the most developed recreation sites in the Allegheny National Forest. Some sites have boat to access, and there is a developed boat launch and a large parking lot for boat trailers. Boat, kayak and outfitting rentals are available. A pavilion with views of the water can be rented for reunions or other functions. Red Bridge is another favorite with fishermen. Non-reservoir campgrounds include Tracy Ridge, Minister Creek, Buckaloons, Hearts Content, Loleta and Twin Lakes. For more information please call 814-368-4158 or visit www.alleghenysite.com. Woodhaven Campgrounds & Cabins located at the edge of the Allegheny National Forest are a short drive to the Kinzua Beach area and the Kinzua Wolf Run Marina at the Allegheny Reservoir. This family owned facility is both family friendly and pet friendly. Cabins which sleep four and feature two rooms with a bathroom, kitchenette, refrigerator and microwave are available for rent. RV and tent sites are also available. Outdoors, under the tree shaded sites, a picnic table and fire ring are waiting for you to roast PA. For information and reservations please call 814-368-6806 or e-mail trk1155@verizon.net. Pat & Pam’s Camps are not your traditional cabins, but privately owned rental units where you can choose from a small cottage or an air-conditioned mobile home - both with a big yard, fire ring and horseshoe pits in a rural location. Each unit has two bedrooms with twin beds, a bathroom with shower and kitchens stocked with pots, plates, silverware and a microwave oven. TVs and DVD players provide for stay-in evening entertainment. Each rental has a twonight minimum stay. Pat & Pam’s Camps are located west of the City of Bradford, along the access road to the North Country Trail and Willow Bay in the Allegheny National Forest. 28 Calhoon Road, Bradford, PA, phone 814-368-7017. High Pines RV Park is a fun family campground along Rt. 219 near Lantz Corners, just a short drive to the Kinzua Bridge State Park and the Kinzua Sky Walk. High Pines offers rustic cabin rentals, RV and tent sites. Their facility features a mini-golf course, shuffleboard courts, fire truck and trail rides, a laundromat, game room, pavilion, volleyball court, basketball hoops, and a playground. Located among majestic pine trees, you will have a good chance of viewing wildlife. Propane, firewood, ice and RV supplies are available at the camp store. Their pullthrough lots can accommodate up to a 45-foot RV with vehicle in tow. 3183 Route 219, Kane, PA, phone 814-778-5336. Wapiti Woods Guest Cabins offer modern guest cabin rentals surrounded by the beauty of nature. Knotty pine guest cabins are set up to meet the needs of anyone looking for a romantic getaway or excursion into the great outdoors. All kitchens are fully equipped with quality utensils and tools, stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Cabins include indoor wood burner, outdoor fire ring, picnic table and a porch swing. Here you can get into the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds with an overnight stay in the wild elk range. “Wapiti” is the Shawnee word meaning “white butt,” or elk. Cabins are located close to the Elk and Moshannon State Forests. Picnic pavilion and cabins are available for group gatherings, weddings, anniversaries and small reunions. 5186 River Road, SR 555, Elk Scenic Drive, Benezette Township, Weedville, PA, phone 814-787-7525, www.wapatiwoods.com. Mystic Water Resort offers year-round log cabin rentals situated beside a private 20-acre lake. Cabins provide the comfort of home in a getaway setting - a fully equipped kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms, living room, and private porch, and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people. Nearby is a championship 18-hole miniature golf course and driving range. This facility is also able to host large groups for family reunions, company picnics and wedding receptions. They offer a large pavilion, restroom facilities, an athletic field and room for caterers and dancing if you wish! 620 Parkside Drive, Limestone, NY, phone 716-925-8553, www.mysticwaterresort.com. Other lodging close to the forest, state parks, and trail systems include a variety of hotels, bed & breakfasts, or for those seeking complete pampering - Glendorn, a four-star resort with a variety of spa and outdoor activities. For the full list of lodging options, nearby attractions, and other things to do and see in the great outdoors, go to www.visitANF.com or call 800-473-9370 for personalized assistance.
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Allegheny National Forest Region, Pennsylvania You’re on the Trail to Summertime Fun! Ellicottville SenecaIroquois Museum
Randolph SenecaAllegany Casino Chautauqua Lake
Flickerwood Wine Cellars Cutco Ka-Bar Visitors Center
Exit 23
Kinzua Sky Walk Overlook
Sprague's Maple Farm
Limestone
Rock City Park
Pfieffer Nature Center
Willow Bay Olde Schoolhouse Village Shoppes
Zippo/Case Museum
Allegheny Reservoir
Marilla
Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny Cellars Winery
Sheffield
Ranger Station
Old Jail Museum
Old Powerhouse Museum Kinzua Bridge State Park Kinzua “Sky Walk”
Lynn Hall
Mansion District
Allegheny River To PA Lumber Museum
Olmsted Manor
Local Dining
CJ Spirits Kane Depot
Local Shopping
Wildlife Viewing
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Longhouse Scenic Byway
Scenic Byways
Eldred WW II Museum
PennBrad Oil Museum
Kinzua Wolf Run Marina
Kinzua Beach Rimrock Overlook
Oz Skydiving
Flickerwood Wine Cellars
McKEAN COUNTY
CJ Spirits - Craft Distillery
To I-80
Cook Forest State Park
To I-80 Elk Country Country Elk Visitors Center Center Visitors
Geocaching - Bigfoot Penn Brad Oil Museum
Smethport Mansion District
Kayaking
Allegheny Reservoir
Kane Mansion
Seek out your own adventures as your wander from trail to town in northwestern Pennsylvania’s beautiful Allegheny National Forest Region. Use the map above to locate these highlighted attractions and more! Kinzua Beach Free swimming with nearby picnic areas In the Allegheny National Forest. Route 59 Kane Family Drive In Theater Watch the movies under the stars. 6627 Route 6 East, Kane, PA 814-837-9760
Rimrock Overlook & Trail Stunning vistas of the Allegheny Reservoir along the Longhouse National Scenic Byway.
ATV Guided Tours Majestic Kamps and Lost Trails will guide your ATV adventure ride. Rew, PA 814-465-9979
Vintage Bi-Plane Rides Fly over the Forest and the Kinzua Sky Walk. Flights depart from the Bradford Regional Airport. Reservations required. 814-641-9486 or 814-558-5376
Skydiving at Free Fall Oz Tandem jumps for beginners. Shinglehouse, PA 716-378-2211 Kinzua Sky Walk - FREE admission Kinzua Bridge State Park. Open daily - dusk to dawn. 1721 Lindholm Road, Mt. Jewett, PA
ANF Visitors Bureau Welcome Center 80 E. Corydon Street, Bradford, PA
800-473-9370 visitANF.com
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By Dash Hegeman Two summers ago, The Summer Local took a trip to Westline, PA to spotlight The Historic Westline Inn. Nestled deep into the Kinzua valley, this quaint, rural restaurant has a rich history that dates back to the late 1800’s when it was the home of Edmund Day, who owned a large chemical works factory in Westline. In its heyday (and due in large part to Mr. Day’s factory), the population of Westline was greater than 700 people. Today, without the influx of the factory, that number is under 100. Perhaps appropriately, the former homestead of the man who brought so much prosperity to Westline, PA is now the business that the area is best known for. The Westline Inn has been running under the management of its current owners since 1975. It was then that Trudy and Jon Pomeroy and Julia Frick purchased the inn from Ruth Enis, who had been running it under the name The Enis Hotel since 1948. Steeped with history, these days The Westline Inn celebrates its past by doing what it does best … making delectable food! How does food equate to a history lesson, you ask? Take one step inside The Westline Inn and you’ll know the answer to that question immediately.
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From 3-7pm patrons are invited to indulge in Maryland blue crabs, snow crab clusters, and a smorgasbord of fresh seafood samplings, because CRABFEST isn’t just all crabs ... the multitude of seafood options will surely satisfy your every seafood craving. All seafood offerings will be à la Carte along with drink specials and handcrafted cocktails. No reservations are necessary and the party takes place rain or shine. While you treat yourself to some good food, you can also kick back and take in the musical styles of Two Guys Drinking Beer, who will be happy to help set a fun-filled mood for the day. Two Guys Drinking Beer specializes in cover songs of good ol’ All-American classic rock, which will no doubt sound fantastic as the tunes echo throughout the Pennsylvania hillsides. When asked what her favorite part of CRABFEST was, Pomeroy stated, “It’s really an enjoyable low-key event where people can sit back, relax and have a good day of fun.” Now for those of you who are thinking that Northern Pennsylvania and topnotch seafood don’t exactly sound like they go together, you’d be wise to reconsider. The Westline Inn prides itself on its seafood offerings; on the regular menu you’ll find appetizers such as Shrimp Le Jon - broiled shrimp wrapped in bacon and stuffed with horseradish. Or you could sample the mussels, which are rope cultured from Prince Edward Island and steamed in white wine, shallots and butter for a taste you will not soon forget. The seafood listed on the entrée menu gets even better. Whether you’re in the mood for Surf & Turf or a Bouillabaisse soup, there are an assortment of options that might just make The Westline Inn your new go-to spot to quench your seafood appetite. So on July 19 take a drive to The Historic Westline Inn and treat yourself to a little taste of east coast sea-fare. CRABFEST might just become your new summertime tradition. Your taste buds will certainly thank you!
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ELLICOTTVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO July 2-5 Sommerville Valley Road One of the largest IPRA/APRA sanctioned rodeos in the Northeast, complete with bronco bustin’, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing … even stick horse racing for the kids! Indulge in some of the best chicken BBQ around! Vendors, refreshments, and over 350+ rodeo athletes competing for cash prizes! Tickets are available at the gate; free for kids 5 and under. For times and pricing: 716-699-4839 www.ellicottvillerodeo.com SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL July 4-6 Downtown & Holiday Valley Resort Celebrate the holiday weekend with arts & crafts vendors, a pet parade, strawberry festival and outdoor concerts featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday and Blood, Sweat & Tears on Sunday on the slopes of Holiday Valley. For ticket info: 800-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com GAZEBO SERIES Village Gazebo Free concerts in downtown Ellicottville! The 2015 Series will kick off Saturday, July 4 at 1pm with a performance by The Generations (music from the 50’s and 60’s), then will move to Thursdays at 7pm through Aug. 6, welcoming a different band each week! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs … the whole family! For the complete schedule: www.ellicottvilleny.com AMERICANA FOLK ART & MUSIC FAIR July 18-19 Ellicottville’s Village Square Experience Ellicottville during this old-fashioned weekend of folk artists and live, local, musical performances. It’s a free family event with lots to see! Art auction to take place on Saturday. 716-378-0916
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PFEIFFER NATURE CENTER 1974 Lillibridge Rd., Portville, NY 716-933-0187 Sunday, July 5, 11am-3pm HISTORIC CHESTNUT CABIN OPEN HOUSE Enjoy a hike in the woods while you check out a cabin that is built entirely from trees that no longer grow here. On the national and state register of historic places, the Pfeiffer-Wheeler Cabin is in the middle of a restoration project. In addition to Cabin Tours, guided tours of the Outdoor Living Museum will be available starting every full hour. Free and open to the public. --------------Saturday, July 18, 9am BUG-OUT MEADOW EXPLORATION Hey kids, what do you think is bugging those busy body bugs? Bring your net, or use one of ours, and check them out up close and personal! This activity is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org SOUTH DAYTON TRACTOR PULL July 10-12 South Dayton Firemen's Grounds 34 Maple St., South Dayton, NY Celebrate the volunteer fire department's 26th annual Tractor Pull featuring a weekend full of engine and tractor displays, food, drinks, fine friends and fun tractor pulling competition. 716-988-3688 5K BONAFEST RUN/WALK Saturday, July 11, 9am St. Bonaventure University Choose to run or walk in this fun event that will take place along the Allegheny River Trail. The race is non-competitive but times will be kept for those in training or those who are trying to reach a fitness goal. Registration is $20 and begins at 8:30am by the St. Bonaventure tennis courts or register online at: runsignup.com/Race/NY/ StBonaventure/Bonafest5KRunWalk
SUMMER FUN FLING CLAMBAKE & CHICKEN BBQ Thursday, July 30, 4-8pm Holiday Inn Express 779 Broad St., Salamanca, NY Indulge in a delicious clambake/chicken BBQ - everyone is invited! Food, cool beverages and classic cars with great classic music! Fun Fling room rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express (tax exempt, call for details!) Pre-sale tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the WGWE station, Seneca Salamanca Chamber office or Holiday Inn Express, or pay at the gate for $30. 716-945-2034
ANF REGION KIDS & CANCER MOTORCYCLE BENEFIT RUN Saturday, July 25, 9am-6pm Zippo/Case Museum 1932 Zippo Dr., Bradford, PA Join the motorcycles and ride for Kids & Cancer. Cruise through the beautiful mountains of scenic Northern Pennsylvania, the Allegheny National Forest and Southern New York State. Proceeds benefit individual kids and cancer programs. The ride is followed by a pig roast at the Corner Bar on 40-42 Mechanic Street in Bradford. 814-368-2764 www.kidsandcancerbenefitrun.com WILLOW CREEK TRIATHLON Saturday, Aug. 1 Open to individuals and teams, this 10th annual event starts at 9:30am in Allegany State Park, NY at the Quaker Lake beach house and ends at The Willows in Bradford, PA, where crowds will be treated to fun and entertainment including raffles, food, refreshments and live music. Place finishers will be determined by the electronic timing devices provided by Score This. Funds benefit our Disabled American Veterans. Competitors will take on a 300-yard swim, 15-mile bike ride and 3-mile run. 814-362-3503 x 2461 www.willowcreektriathlon.org
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Yes, there are people that get paid to have fun on their bikes ... ... like Jason “Schwinny” Schwinabart who entertained downtown EVL during June’s Bicycle Weekend. THIS GUY IS GOOD! He’s a 15-year veteran of the professional mountain biking circuit and has performed at the Vans Warped Tour, the Canadian Final Eight Basketball games, and has even been featured on Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus. We’re glad he could make it to our area! If you missed him, check him out on YouTube and witness true talent!
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Hundreds gather at Holiday Valley to get “down and dirty”
Holiday Valley hosted its 4th annual Mudslide trail run June 20, and according to HV Marketing Director Jane Eshbaugh, “It was the best one yet!” The event welcomed close to 900 competitors including the Kids Mini-Mudslide, and offered several new obstacles such as the “mud moguls” and the “spider web.” But always the favorite is the mudslide down Yodeler at the finish. The awards - homemade ice cream mudpies - were given to the top 3 males and females in both the 3.5 mile course and the 5.4 mile course. The top male and female in the long course also received a pair of Solomon trail shoes from The City Garage, while the top male and female in the short course received a pair of sunglasses from Do-op and a massage gift certificate to Anew Beginning in Ellicottville. Event officials are already planning next year’s Mudslide ... keep a lookout on www.holidayvalley.com for a date release and early bird registration.
photos / Spencer Timkey
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