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Local Courses a Golfer’s Dream
HV Fairways Ready for Play By Ed Racich
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Ellicottville is a golfer’s dream! With a dozen courses within a 30-60 minute drive from downtown, all you have to do is pick your poison. At the center of this golfer’s world, the world famous Holiday Valley Double-Black Diamond Course is a true gem. Each hole at Holiday Valley provides a game of its own, combining a stern test of golf with a uniquely blended atmosphere of outdoors and people. Meticulously groomed greens and fairways, nestled into the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains are presided over by Holiday Valley Course Manager Steve Carney, and are maintained by Superintendent Mike Wagner. As is customarily the case, all of Holiday Valley’s equipment and facilities are ready to go for the season, thanks to Wagner’s close attention this past winter. The Holiday Valley Golf School and the full-service Pro Shop are anxiously awaiting the season’s first foursomes. According to Carney, the front nine holes are open for play and the back nine are scheduled to open May 4, pending the cooperation of Mother Nature. Carney has prepared a terrific lineup of men’s, women’s, and mixed leagues, and is also planning a number of interesting golf outings, including the annual Ed Szpaicher Memorial outing on July 17, The Italian-American Club outing June 6–8, and Play Golf America Week on Father’s Day, June 16. Play Golf America Week will feature free mini lessons by a PGA, USGTS and possibly LPGA professional instructor, as well as fun golf challenges to pique your interest. There will also be a ladies-only beginner league on See Golfer’s Dream page 5
Griffis Sculpture Park Hosts Keeping Our Roads Beautiful Finn McCool 4-Mile Odyssey Volunteers Hit the Road to Adopt-A-Highway By Alicia Dziak
Now that ski season has ended and spring is finally making an appearance, everyone
By Jesse Mast
is looking for snow-free ways to enjoy the outdoors. Even if you’re not a runner in the traditional sense of the word, you can enjoy the diverse lineup of races scheduled around Ellicottville throughout the next few months. One of the most anticipated races is the Irish-themed Finn McCool, boasting a slogan of “Every Day is St. Patrick’s Day.” This party race takes place June 1 at Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford. The park has teamed with Eclipse Multi Sport to present a four-mile course loaded with challenging obstacles, difficult terrain and a mud pit at the finish. “A couple years ago, we noticed the industry changing to these ‘fun runs’ and wanted to do something locally,” said Dan Horan, 44, from Eclipse Multi Sport, who, along with his wife Anne and his late father, came up with the idea
No you doubt you have seen trash on a roadside — an empty soda bottle or a discarded candy bar wrapper. Maybe you have wanted to do something about it. Maybe you have seen plastic bags jammed full with trash and lined up neatly on the shoulder of the highway. This is because someone has decided to do something about
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The 2013-14 New York State Budget Law contains provisions that impact Industrial Development Agencies, said Corey Wiktor, executive director of the County of Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), at the April
Routes to Art May 18-19 35 Artists – Infinite Possibilities By Eva Potter
Routes to Art brochure? Check. GPS? Check. Cash and checkbook? Check. Empty trunk. Check. Full gas tank. Check.
“Break Out” by Karen Fitzpatrick
Looks like you’re ready for the ultimate artistic road trip of the year starting in Ellicottville. The sixth annual, self-guided Routes to Art (RTA) open-studio artists’ tour is just around the corner. On May 18–19, 2013, 35 artists and artisans will welcome visitors into their studios, homes, libraries and other viewing locations for a sneak peek into the magical world of art. This award-winning tour is free and open to the public both days from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. As you explore the scenic countryside, you and your traveling companions will be amazed by the wealth of local talent across the Cattaraugus County region and the Seneca Nation of Indians. Enjoy a delightful variety of original artwork including painting, jewelry, basket weaving, ceramics, drawing, beadwork, painted porcelain, photography, fabric, sculpture and woodcarving, including work from eight artists new to RTA. See Routes to Art page12
the trash. The Adopt-A-Highway program is a way for people around the country, and in Ellicottville, to be involved in caring for the roadways they use. Every trash bag set on the side of the highway is evidence of the hard work and commitment of individuals who have voluntarily given of their time and effort to keep the highway clean.
Susan Surdej of the New York State Department of Transportation (NSYDOT) explained the process of adopting a section of highway. It begins with a phone call to the Cattaraugus County Transportation Maintenance Residency, where a resident engineer can provide a list of highway areas available for adoption. See Roads page 4
CCIDA Considers Impact of New State Budget Law By Jann Wiswall
23 meeting. Referring to a summary of the law prepared by CCIDA Counsel George Cregg for the board of directors, Wiktor noted that “the most significant” change is the “provision that restores the pre-2008 prohibition of ‘retail’ projects.” Per the law, “no
financial assistance shall be provided by IDAs for any project where: i) facilities or property are primarily used in making ‘retail sales’ to customers who personally visit such facilities, and (ii) that facility or property constitutes more than one-third … of the See CCIDA page 6
New Technology Plans Presented to ECS Board By Jann Wiswall
School Technology Director Shawne Hunt described plans for several new technologyrelated initiatives under way for the Ellicottville School District at the school board meeting on April 23. Hunt explained that the plans, which include purchase of 115 Dell Netbooks for students, were
mandated by the state in order to facilitate administration of new state tests. The plans also call for replacement of all computers for teachers. Hunt noted that the school’s existing computers are five years old, making them essentially obsolete. The new Netbooks will be used in classrooms with existing
monitors, mice and keyboards, but they also will be able to be set up in the gym and other locations for testing purposes. Serendipitously, she added, Dell has just informed her that the Netbook model Dell originally was going to provide has been discontinued; as a result, the school will See New Technology page 8
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I love it when small towns do big things. Before I moved from Spring ville and into the Ellicottville area, the Spring ville Center for the Arts (SCA) was celebrating the announcement that the organization, founded in the late ‘80s, had received $829,120 in g rant money from the Reg ional Economic Development Council prog ram. I remember reading that f igure a few times, wondering if it was a typo. Well, it wasn’t, I soon discovered, and then I moved out of town. But, as time wore on, I kept thinking about the sig nif icance of an all-volunteer organization and how, even in the smallest of towns, those same volunteers can achieve big things. Seth Wochensky, executive director for SCA, said recently that the organization is on schedule regarding its two major projects, funded by the g rant money. About half of the money, or $434,310, will be used to repair and expand the center’s headquarters at a former Baptist Church just off Main Street, while the remaining funds will be used to repair and “The Freshman” by Dean Vigyikan, on exhibit during the convert a building on Main Street into a mixed-use arts center. Springville Center for the Arts That building, which I remember passing often and wondering if it was even open, will Spring Art Crawl, May 4, 6-9pm. include artist residences, exhibition, a cafe and performance spaces. Workshops will also be part of the SCA’s overall mission, though one thing at a time. “At some point,” Wochensky said, laughing. “We have to get through all this planning and building f irst.” Working in the news business for nearly 12 years, I’ve discovered that many — if not most — of the major aesthetic projects in a city or village wouldn’t be completed if it weren’t for volunteers. In Missouri, where I recently moved from, a g roup of historic-minded citizens got together and raised nearly $60,000 to help move a historic train depot to safe g round. In Ohio, where I worked for a paper, a small g roup swooped down and purchased an old building from the wrecking ball. And now this. Wochensky said the level of volunteerism in Spring ville is staggering. In promoting SCA as a destination for the arts, both he and others have promoted the center as a way of bring ing economic investment to a small village that needed it — especially after Wal-Mart built its supercenter beyond Main Street. Back in 2007, the community raised $100,000 to purchase “Monitor Butte” by Ray Kent the church off Main Street. It took off quickly, Wochensky said, with exhibit offers, f ilm screenings and classes. I stopped in shortly after I moved into town and looked at a photog raphy exhibit. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Wochensky is excited about the upcoming season, specif ically summer activities that are geared toward children and young adults. It beg ins with a performance of “The Boy Who Tricked the Moon” on May 11 at the church at 37 North Buffalo St. On May 4, the center will present its annual Spring Art Crawl from 6-9 p.m. Several businesses on Main Street will host temporary exhibits by over 50 artists. There will be “Streamside Holsteins” by Bruce Morell several forms of experimental mixed media offerings including watercolors, wheat pastings, metalworking and more. On the same day, the Arts Underg round, located at 66 E. Main St., will open. The new store will feature f ine craft and smaller artwork from local artists. “It’s an exciting time to be in Spring ville,” Wochensky said. For more information, contact Spring ville Center for the Arts by calling (716) 592-9038 or visit www.spring villearts. org.
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Thursday, May 2 Gin Mill, 8 p.m. Fred & Tuck This duo’s name is a takeoff on Rod’s father’s old band “Nip and Tuck,” but the homage ends there, because they do a lot more than country. Classic Rock, old jukebox hits, even newcomers like Mumford & Sons are given their special big and full acoustic treatment. A great vibe is guaranteed for all!
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Friday, April 26 Gin Mill, 9 p.m. RT Live RT stands for Rod Tucker, who usually plays with drummer Freddie Joseph every Thursday, is just a solo act this week. Rod’s “drummer” will most likely be the electronic type. His repertoire is pretty much the same, but he mixes it up a bit differently ... maybe less rock, more folk, easy listening, etc. You’ll notice the difference from “Fred & Tuck,” and as Rod say, “Drum machines never complain!” Balloons, 7 p.m. The Ozone Rangers These ZZ Top look-alikes have been gigging these parts for a long time, and will rock on with many other kinds of boogie in-your-face songs — and not just from their idols — Southern rock, classic rock, and ALWAYS steady as a rock!
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approximately 11 years ago, the band is made up of musicians from some of western New York’s current and former top local bands. They have shared the stage or opened for more than 30 of Nashville’s brightest stars such as Trace Adkins, The Band Perry, Gary Allan and others. Exit, a Buffalo-based band, plays originals and covers, with no sequencing and 100 percent live music. They strive to bring the sound and feel of
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The Allegany State Park Historical Society (ASPHS) just wrapped up another exciting monthly meeting last Saturday, April 20. The presenter was Tom Livak, manager of the Quaker Area of Allegany State Park, who gave an on-site tour of the brand new reconstructed Group Camp #5 located on ASP 3, on the Quaker side of the Park. Livak was kind enough to open the doors and give our ASPHS group of approximately 60 people a tour of the newly built, beautiful cabins and state-of-the-art shower and wash facilities. This newly reconstructed group camp has not opened yet as finishing
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glass, plus food and beverages post-race, and the all-important hose down after the event. There’s also a Lil’ Finn Kids Run that begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes 5-7 obstacles over a one-mile span. Registration fee for the kids’ race is $20 preregistration ($25 race day) and includes a finisher medal and
June 1 Griffis Sculpture Park 4 Mile Odyssey T-shirt. Although the race is timed, it’s not highly competitive, so it’s a great way to get some exercise and have fun. “What I love about this race is that you can be a good runner or just a weekend runner, and you still have the same
heritage; cooperation with other agencies with similar goals; dissemination of historical information through programs, demonstrations, etc.; and marking historical sites, trails, etc., and encouraging such activities by appropriate entities. We are an organization of 300 like-minded members who love Allegany State Park’s past, present and future. We meet the third Saturday of every month at the Red House Administration Building in the winter months and at St. John’s Chapel in the Woods on ASP 3 on the Quaker side in the spring, summer and fall
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Finn McCool Odyssey for the Finn McCool. Horan’s father was born and raised in Ireland where he learned about Finn McCool, a popular character in Irish folklore. He recalls many conversations with his father about creating an Irish-themed race and it seemed natural to incorporate the character. Horan and his father bounced around ideas about the obstacles, and before long, the Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey was born. Now in its third year in Western New York, the race has moved from its 2012 location of Cazenovia Park to Griffis Sculpture Park. “My family attended the annual snowshoe hike at Griffis this winter, and after we trekked the property, we thought it would make a great new location for the race,” Horan said. “We were looking for a bigger venue that held more people, and it was a great fit because we are both community-minded organizations.” With 2,000 participants last year, the organizers hope for 2,500-3,000 this year. Obstacles include the Celtic Climb, Slip ‘n Slide, Cargo Chaos, Monkey Bars, Terrible Tubes, Leprechaun Leap, Pond Scum, Hay Pyramid, Run The Plank and Mud Madness, plus two new ones, which won’t be revealed until race day. “I love the element of surprise!” said Horan. This is the first race of its kind held at Griffis. “The unique setting of the park regularly attracts art lovers and nature lovers, and we’re hoping this event will also bring in those who enjoy physical activity, so they can experience the park and all it has to offer,” said Nila Griffis, executive director of Griffis Sculpture Park. “We’re looking forward to a great turnout and hope to continue these kinds of events in the future.” The $70 registration fee includes a variety of Finn McCool goodies including a T-shirt and a custom finisher
touches are still being applied. It will be officially open for the people that have made reservations starting in May. Our historical society was first organized and incorporated as a non-profit organization, back in October 1995. Our mission is to promote interest in and preservation of the history of Allegany State Park and recognition of its relationship to and role in the heritage of New York State and Western New York by engaging in such activities but not limited to the discovery, collection, and display of the significant materials that illustrate or demonstrate Allegany’s
months. Some meeting times and locations change due to the program. At our next ASPHS meeting in May, Richard Freer from Olean will give a talk on the history of Boy Scouts at Allegany State Park. This meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel/Church that sits approximately 300 yards from the Red House Exit 19, of the Southern Tier Expressway (I86). Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to call Bob Schmid, director of ASPHS, at (716) 400-1834.
experience,” Horan said. “Whereas in a traditional 5K, runners train and have a general idea of what their final time will be, in the Finn McCool, you have no idea of how well you’ll do since you don’t know what to expect from the obstacles. This takes out the competitive nature of it and brings out the camaraderie. Runners are helping other runners though the obstacles, and everyone is having a blast.” Still not sure if this race is for you? Unlike other national companies that bring races in and then distribute the proceeds in other cities and states, Eclipse Multi Sport is a local company that stays focused on Western New York. This year’s charitable partners include Griffis Sculpture Park and The Essex Street Arts Center (an art complex located on Buffalo’s West Side that was started by Larry Griffis, Jr. in 1969). The race begins on the Mill Valley Road site, and overflow parking will be available on the Rohr Hill site, with shuttles running between the two. Carpooling is encouraged. Serious runners and casual runners alike can appreciate a fun time for a great cause, and since Griffis Sculpture Park is located off Route 219 between Ellicottville and Springville, this unique event is happening practically in our own backyard. To get in on the fun, visit www.finnmcccool4mile.com or www.eclipsemultisport. com.
Allegany State Park in which artists will transform camp signs, picnic baskets, camp stools or walking sticks into works of art. These items can be easily crafted or obtained, or even found at garage sales, estate sales, antique stores and in your own attic. All items will be on display over the summer at Allegany State Park and will be auctioned at the Full Moon Family Beach Party on August 9, a free event for the entire family. Proceeds will support free arts programming at the park during the summer months for campers and regional residents. Artists interested in transforming a camp sign,
picnic basket, campstool or walking stick into a work of art should register with Heidi or Cassie at Allegany State Park by calling (716) 354-9101 by May 7. All finished pieces must be delivered no later than June 7 to the park. Works on Wood marks the third artistic fundraiser in recent years. In 2009, Adirondack chairs were built and transformed into works of art. The auction in 2011 featured birdhouses. Anne Conroy-Baiter, executive director of CCAC, said that the auctions are a wonderful way to celebrate the arts and nature. “The themes of these collaborative projects with
Allegany State park have played on the transformative power of both art and nature. We hold the auctions at the Full Moon Family Beach Party, one of the most familyfriendly evenings this region offers, and all monies raised go to support very well attended and appreciated art classes in the park every summer,” she explained. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the greater Cattaraugus County region for more than 15 years. For more information on CCAC please visit www. myartscouncil.net.
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Anyone over the age of 12 can adopt a highway. Usually highways are adopted by businesses or organizations — for instance, youth groups, church groups or senior citizens groups. This is not necessary, though, because families and even individuals can adopt a highway. Adopters must also obtain a Highway Work Permit from the NYSDOT. However, the NYSDOT waives the fee for this permit, so that no costs are involved for those adopting highways. Once a group or individual has been assigned a highway
section — usually a 2-mile segment, designated by a blueand-white sign — they must complete a safety orientation. After this, they are ready to clean up the highway. Although there is no cost for highway adopters, there is a time commitment. Adopters enter into a formal agreement with the NYSDOT. Surdej said adopters are asked to fulfill a two-year commitment. During this time, adopters are asked to clean up their highway section at least four times a year. Equipped with trash bags and orange safety gear supplied by the NYSDOT, adopters pick up
litter along the highway, seal in it bags and place the bags on the side of the road. They may also mow grass and plant DOTapproved vegetation. After cleanup, the DOT arranges for the collection and proper disposal of the trash bags. Adopt-A-Highway may be a good way for people in Ellicottville to take part in preserving the beauty of the area. Specific inquiries about adopting a local section of highway may be made to the Cattaraugus County Transportation Maintenance Residency at (716) 945-4562.
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‘Reminders of Gettysburg’ Music Director John Whitney and the Southern Tier Symphony will present its final pair of season programs at Olean High School at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and at the Bromeley Theater at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door. Students and children are admitted at no charge. Reminders of Gettysburg will be included in the centerpiece work, Aaron Copland’s
“Lincoln Portrait.” Narrating the work will be Dr. John Weinhold. A special display of Civil War instruments will be on display from the collection of Robert Fairbanks with a brief talk by Thomas Lloyd during intermission. Other musical works include “Komm Susser Tod” by J.S. Bach, “Pavane” by Maurice Ravel, “Off to the Races with Susanna and a Banjo” by Brian Casey, “Frankie and Johnny Overture” by Maurice C. Whitney, “Porgy and Bess
Suite” by Gershwin, and “Romeo and Juliet Overture Fantasy” by Peter Illich Tchaikovsky. The Southern Tier Symphony is supported with a Community Arts Grant from the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, through the NYS Council on the Arts. For additional information, please contact John Whitney at (716) 371-5001 or (716) 378-5816, or email him at whitneymusic@ earthlink.net.
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By John C. Nelson, Peters & Moriarty, Attorney and Counselor at Law
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As an adjunct professor at Genesee Community College, I constantly stress to my criminal justice students that our Bill of Rights balances the need for effective law enforcement and safety with our individual privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment. As future defenders of both, they must always be aware of which way the scale is tipping. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Florida v. Jardines, reiterated that an individual’s home is his or her “castle.” Time and time again, the Court has tended to increase our privacy rights while we are in our own homes. It’s a proposition that I don’t
disagree with — if there is somewhere we should feel free and safe, it’s in our homes. But shouldn’t we feel that same safety and freedom elsewhere? Unfortunately, to gain that safety, we will likely need to give up a little of that freedom. Throughout our history, the balance shifts back and forth. During national security emergencies, the balance has shifted toward the need for safety — Japanese internment camps, Guantanamo Bay or even President Lincoln suspending habeas corpus during the Civil War. Similarly, after 9/11 the balance shifted towards security, and we gave up many individual personal liberties and privacies at airports, public places and even our own libraries. Laws such as the Patriot Act gave the government tools to investigate terrorism and crime in a manner they were never allowed before. Following the
recent bombing in Boston, necessary, increased security measures were taken across the country — restricted fly zones, increased searches, and extra police and military presence. I’m not disputing that these were necessary measures; however, at times, especially in times of crisis, we forget there was a day when we didn’t voluntarily post our most intimate details online, we didn’t go through a body scanner to fly and our biggest fear at a sporting event was if we were going to lose. No matter how the scale tips, we must always be aware of what used to be on the other side of the scale.
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Village Brush and Leaf Collection Law Major Trash Collection April 29 Village Constable Howard Gifford would like to remind residents of the Village of Ellicottville about brush and leaf collection laws. In accordance with Local Law # 3 of 1982, amended by Local Law # 4 of 2011, in regard to brush and leaf collection: Brush and leaves will be collected at curbside from April 1–November 30 on the first Monday of each month.
Brush is defined by law as branches and trunk material from trees and shrubs grown on the premises, but the branches and trunk material must NOT be longer than four feet, or wider in diameter than six inches. The village WILL NOT collect cut grass, and cut grass shall NOT be placed at curbside for collection. Brush and leaves to be collected shall be placed at curbside by 7 a.m. on the day designated, but not
more than 48 hours prior to such time. Brush and leaves from the premises are the ONLY vegetation which shall be so placed for collection. Additionally, the next major trash collection will be Monday, April 29. Please remember that electronics equipment, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves and air conditioners WILL NOT be picked up.
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Wednesdays for women who are too shy or don’t think they have enough skill to play in a league. This will give them a chance to play golf with others who think the same way they do, and give them all a chance to improve both their golf game and their confidence. Go get ‘em, ladies! Holiday Valley golf attracts players from all over, much the way skiing does. Each year, its leagues and outings are filled with golfers from all over New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Canada. Bob Honda, a Canadian who is a Holiday Valley skier and an avid golfer, said that Holiday Valley golf is a challenge he looks forward to every year. “My friends and I play here regularly because the course is always in good shape, and because it is one of the friendliest places around
to play. The front and back play so differently that it’s like playing two completely different courses,” said Honda. When you have finally mastered the links at Holiday Valley, trek on over the ridge to Elkdale Country Club for a nice change of pace. Elkdale, another of western New York’s golf gems, provides a well laid out course that will help you to hone your skills for your next attempt at beating the course at Holiday Valley. After you’ve had your fill of Holiday Valley and Elkdale, you can venture out further to courses like Cable Hollow, Chautauqua Lakes or one of several other courses beckoning you to come try your skill. When golf is done for the day, don’t forget to stop at Holiday Valley’s rooftop Cabana Bar above the Pro
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Shop, to cool your heels and wet your whistle. You might even get to join in one of the many games available or just enjoy the entertainment provided. If that sounds like just a little too much, stop at McCarty’s Café for coffee and a pastry, just the thing to tide you over until evening. You could also visit beautiful downtown Ellicottville for lunch or dinner at one of the many local restaurants or bars and maybe even stop at one of the unique shops to find a pacifier for that person left at home while you came out to play. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy. As we like to say, here in Ellicottville, “No need to hurry, you’re already here!” For more information, call (716) 699-2345 or visit www. holidayvalley.com.
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Victorian Tea Party Held in Great Valley By Mary Fox
The Evergreen Bed and Breakfast in Great Valley is the perfect place to hold a Victorian Tea Party and that is exactly what Gail Archer did last Sunday, April 20. “I’m so excited,” she exclaimed, as the ladies arrived and her husband took pictures of everyone. “This is my first tea party.” Twelve ladies dressed in elegant Victorian fashions were treated by Gail to a tea party right out of Victorian days. Gail shared her extensive collection of Victorian memorabilia including a turn-of-the-century wedding dress complete with shoes and handbag. A child’s doll buggy displayed beautiful Victorian linens. The theme of roses graced the table with tiny silk rosebuds and napkin rings of silk roses along with a selection of teas. The origin of afternoon tea goes back to Queen Victoria, who, becoming hungry between lunch and the very late dinners fashionable at that time, asked to have something light that would see her through the late afternoon. And so began the tradition of afternoon tea or in more posh settings, high tea. There is a certain ritual associated with afternoon tea, although many different forms have become popular. The food usually consists of a variety of
little sandwiches, scones and sweets prepared in smallbite size pieces so you can use fingers to eat them. Teatime became the highpoint of the afternoon when families gathered and friends were invited to share the latest gossip. After tea, the guests were treated to a tour of the Evergreen. “It was once a busy tea room, but because of state regulation, we can no longer serve food,” said Judy Zariczny, who with her husband Robert own and run the Evergreen Bed and Breakfast. Catered private parties are, however, allowed. Food for the tea was catered by Katy Herbach of Katy’s Café, who served and kept the teacups brimming. The Evergreen Bed and Breakfast at the intersection of Routes 219 and 98 in Great Valley is a pre-Victorian house built in the late 1830s. It has been, over the past century and a half, a stagecoach stop, a restaurant, a tearoom, a hotel and presently a bed & breakfast. Artifacts of its past lives can be seen throughout
Canned Food Drive for Food Pantry Last Saturday, Holiday Valley shredders had one last chance to hit the 42/78 Parks at the base of Foxfire with plenty of boxes, rails, kiddie pools & shark pits for riders. Cost of admission was a donation of canned food for the Ellicottville Food Pantry.
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the house. Judy and Robert purchased the house in 2008 and spent two years restoring it to the elegant but cozy ambiance of another time. Three large bedrooms upstairs are oldtime spacious with amenities grandma never had, such as extra-wide, cushiony beds and TVs, but they still capture the essence of a childhood visit to grandma’s house. Judy’s guests left with a very special memory of a beautiful day with friends. “I hope everyone had a good time,” said Judy. “It was so much fun for me.”
De-EMPHASIZE the Dis-ABILITY 25 Years Down, 25 More To Go! By Ed Racich
The Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program (LASP) at Holiday Valley has completed the 20122013 season, its 25th, and has come to be expected under the leadership of Director Mary Ellen Racich, it was record setting and accident free. The fine, all-volunteer instructors in the program, most of whom are PSIA Level 1 certified or better, conducted 274 lessons to a combination of new and returning students. Each lesson accounts for two hours of on-snow time, utilizing as many as four and as few as one instructor per lesson, dependent on the ability of the student. LASP offers ski lessons to persons with virtually any disability, either physical or cognitive in nature. Some of the more frequently encountered disabilities include spinal cord injuries, Down’s syndrome, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, autism, visual impairment, and paraplegic injuries or loss of limb. Each student is individually instructed, with full emphasis on his/her ability to perform, rather than on the disability. “Lesson results vary, but our students experience freedom and a sense of achievement. Many find a renewed confidence to tackle other activities,” said Racich. “There is no greater thrill than when a student shouts, ‘I got it! I got it!’” The goal of LASP instructors is to help students have fun
and enjoy skiing. Many of our students want to be able to participate in a sport with their brothers and sisters, and their moms and dads, to be able to ski independently with their classmates from school. The program has had more than its share of successes. This season LASP had a woman move from being a sit-down skier to the snowslider, and further, from the snow-slider to stand-up skiing with the aid of hand-held outriggers. A young skier from Salamanca, Charlie Hensel, is now skiing with his classmates after school, even though he uses a snow-slider to do so. These are a few of the huge accomplishments LASP instructors have seen, in large part, through their own efforts with their students. More than one of our instructors has said, “Give us the student and we will find a way to make it work. We will adapt!” Both Becky Connely and Sue Whistler, lesson schedulers for LASP, said, “We’ve never seen so many dedicated people willing to help however they can. Remember, the instructors are all volunteers, and they do this all on their own time.” Many LASP students ski with standard equipment, skis and boots, but others require more specialized gear. Adaptive ski devices such as outriggers, snow-sliders, biskis and mono-skis, help to allow skiers to use whatever natural abilities they have to get out on the slopes. This is the equipment that allows
LASP skiers to become more independent. It is also extremely expensive ski equipment. Outriggers, the crutch-like poles with skis on the end, that provide balance and help to initiate turns cost upwards of $350 per pair. The snow-slider, which is a walkerlike device, is a bargain at about $1,700 per unit. Bi-skis, those sit-down bucket seats on skis, used for paraplegic and amputee skiers range in price from $3,800 to $6,000 per ski, and the mono-skis, those race-car like units, range from $4,500–$6,000 per unit. LASP is an independently funded ski program, operating at Holiday Valley under the good graces of Holiday Valley management, and the Snowsports School, directed by Ron Kubicki. Holiday Valley graciously provides LASP with a building, located in the Tannenbaum area, to house their equipment, and the ability to use terrain suitable to teaching our students to ski. The program is funded by private donations, service organizations, and the annual program fundraiser, the Penguin Paddle, which has become a Holiday Valley institution. Held in February each year, the Paddle provides most of the LASP budget for the year. If you would like to help support this worthwhile program, please join LASP at the Penguin Paddle next February. They’ll have a sliding bag for you, and we can all have some fun!
April 27-28 Franklinville Maple Fest
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CCIDA Considers New Law Cont. from Front Page
total project cost.” For purposes of the law, “retail sales” means “sales by a registered vendor primarily engages in the retails sale of tangible personal property, or sales of a service to … customers.” Wiktor noted that, despite the definition, the term “retail” is still a bit vague, especially when considering the exemptions from the definition set forth by the Law. These exemptions include 1) tourism destinations, defined as a “location or facility … likely to attract a significant number of visitors from outside the economic development region,” 2) projects located in highly distressed areas, and 3) projects that “make available goods or services which would not, but for the project, be reasonably accessible to the residents of the city, town or village…” Wiktor said that, to the extent projects fall within those exemptions or can be considered “adaptive reuse” projects, the CCIDA still should be able to provide financial assistance. Adaptive reuse, which refers to adapting old buildings or sites for new uses, is a common goal for many projects in Cattaraugus County, said Wiktor, where many manufacturing sites have been abandoned and structures sit unused for years. “We’re coming up with policies that, where possible, meet the rules for exemptions or adaptive reuse so we can still help,” Wiktor said. He also added that the CCIDA will be working more closely with the state in advance
to ensure that projects meet the retail prohibition exceptions, and will be requesting more documentation, research and studies from outside experts to support CCIDA’s positions. Resolutions Approved: The CCIDA Board approved the application for sales tax abatement from Win-Sum Ski Corp. for Holiday Valley’s 2013 plans for improvements, equipment purchase and continuing renovations. Work already has begun on demolition of the former day care building, which will be replaced with the Overlook Terrace, featuring seating, a fireplace and impressive views. Plans also call for the addition of several features to Sky High Adventure Park, improvements to the Inn at Holiday Valley, snowmaking equipment purchases and more. The abatement will save the resort 4 percent in sales taxes on about $2.8 million in eligible purchases. The board also approved an inducement request from Sprague Development for renovation of the 1887 Building. The plan involves turning the building’s classrooms into approximately 24-26 luxury guest rooms, maintaining the historic character of the exterior and bringing the entire structure back to its original prominence. Wiktor noted that the IDA’s support and approval of inducements for this project has little impact on whether or not the village approves the project. The biggest stumbling block for the project is still the issue of parking. The village
board has indicated that parking areas adjacent to the building cannot legally be designated or leased to the 1887 Building or any other private business because they lie on public land. Wiktor said Sprague Development has hired an outside consultant to do a feasibility study for the project, which will include looking at other options for parking. “I hope parking gets resolved,” Wiktor said, “because whatever happens to that building in the future, parking is always going to be an issue.” Board member Greg Fitzpatrick agreed, saying that the project “would be highly beneficial for the village.” The CCIDA Board also approved the sale of 1.6 acres of IDA-owned land in Olean to MJ Painting Contractor Corp. MJ Painting owns commercial property adjacent to this land, which was acquired by the CCIDA some 20 years ago with proceeds from a federal grant. The CCIDA has attempted to sell or lease the parcel since that time, but has had no credible offers, partially due to the fact that the property is considered a brownfield. MJ Painting has offered $10,000 for the property in “as-is” condition and expects to expand its commercial, industrial, natural gas field and transmission station painting business into that space. The next meeting of the CCIDA Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, June 11 at 11:15 a.m. at the CCIDA offices at 9 East Washington St. in Ellicottville.
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Town Planning Board to Post Permits, Forms Online By Jann Wiswall
The Town of Ellicottville’s Planning Board is preparing to post all applications and forms related to zoning and planning on the town website within a month or so. The effort was initiated by Town Planner Carol Horowitz, who drafted revised forms for the board’s review. Horowitz noted at the planning board’s meeting on Monday, April 22, that she and other local officials receive many requests each month for the forms. Currently, residents and business owners must pick them up at the town’s Building Inspector/Code Enforcement
Officer’s office or, if possible, have them faxed to them. “We want to make it easier for people to do business with Ellicottville,” Horowitz commented after the meeting. Having them easily accessible on the website will be more efficient and convenient for all involved, she added. Members of the planning board, which reviewed the draft forms, complimented Horowitz on the comprehensiveness and readability of the revised documents and authorized her to complete and finalize the forms and forward them to the town clerk who will have them posted on the website.
In other business, the planning board considered a special use permit application from resident Patrick Burke, who plans to finish the second floor of his home as an accessory apartment. The board agreed that the plan met all requirements and scheduled a public hearing for its May 20 meeting. Coincidentally, during its review of the Burke plan, the board noticed some lot line issues related to an adjoining property; Horowitz and Town Engineer Mark Alianello were asked to address these issues before the next meeting.
Seneca Allegany Casino Unveils 2013 Concert Series SALAMANCA – One of the most thrilling summer concert lineups in the Great Lakes Region is back for another year and packs some serious heat for entertainment lovers. Summer Rush at Seneca Casinos includes some of the world’s very best entertainers as well as unique promotions on the gaming floor and the everpopular fireworks displays for the Independence Day holiday. Summer Rush kicks off with arguably the world’s premier blues musician, B.B. King, at Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca, N.Y., on Saturday, June 8. The following weekend on Saturday, June 22, comedian Paul Reiser from the TV sitcom “Mad About You” takes the stage at Seneca Allegany for an evening of stand-up comedy. World-renowned adult humor comes to Seneca Allegany on Friday, July 12
when Jeff Dunham, one of the America’s most successful comedians, displays his hilarious ventriloquism routine with a host of characters such as Walter, Peanut, Achmed the Dead Terrorist and José Jalapeño on a Stick as part of his “Disorderly Conduct” tour. Later in the month on Saturday, July 27, one of the most successful country groups of all time, ALABAMA, comes to Salamanca as part of its “Celebrating 40 Years” tour. Six days later, more stand-up takes the stage in Salamanca as Howie Mandel, one of the judges on “America’s Got Talent,” delivers an evening of laughs on Friday, August 16. On Saturday, August 31, 1980s pop-rock will be in full swing inside Seneca Allegany Events Center, as Huey Lewis and the News takes the stage for its “Sports’ 30th Anniversary Tour.”
Special Promotions and Summer Events Summer Rush at Seneca Casinos also features a number of blockbuster promotions for gaming lovers during the summer months. Guests at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel will have the chance to win $1 million during the “$1 Million Big Draw” from June 3 through 28. One of the region’s most talked-about fireworks displays returns to Salamanca and Niagara Falls for the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks outside Seneca Allegany Events Center take place on Wednesday, July 3. The start time is approximately 9:40 p.m., with a rain date the following day. Tickets for all shows are available at Seneca Casino box offices, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000.
From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
“A A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki Bestselling author Ruth Ozeki has written a brilliant, B unf unforgettable, and long-awaited novel. “A time being is someone who lives in time, and that means you, and me, and every one of wh us who is, or was, or ever will be.” In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided there’s only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates’ bullying. es But before she ends it all, Nao first plans to document the life of Bu he her great grandmother, a Buddhist nun who’s lived more than a ce century. A diary is Nao’s only solace—and will touch lives in w ways she can scarcely imagine. Across the Pacific, we meet Ruth, a novelist living on a remote iisland who discovers a collection of artifacts washed ashore in a H Hello Kitty lunchbox—possibly debris from the devastating 22011 tsunami. As the mystery of its contents unfolds, Ruth is ppulled into the past, into Nao’s drama and her unknown fate, and forward into her own future. Full of Ozeki’s signature humor and deeply engaged with the relationship between writer and reader, past and present, fact and fiction, quantum physics, history, and myth, A Tale for the Time Being is a brilliantly inventive, beguiling story of our shared humanity and the search for home. This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book form. Other formats such as eBook, large print and audio book may be available in the next few months using our interlibrary loan program. Reading this novel is like ducking out of a cold rain into a fire-warmed pub filled with laughter. Come check out this and many other “Best Sellers” currently available. This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book and eBook formats. It is also available in large print and as an audio book using our interlibrary loan program.
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School Board Election Scheduled for May 21 Four Candidates Running for Three Seats The election for three ECS school board members is scheduled for May 21. Two five-year (2013-2018) positions are open to replace two members whose terms expire June 30, 2013. There also is a four-year (2013-2017) position open to complete the remainder of Aimee Kilby’s term, which she resigned in order to become ECS district treasurer. ECS district residents Melissa Foster, William Murphy, Roger Spell and Leonard Zlockie are running. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will win the five-year board positions. The candidate with the third-highest number of votes will complete Kilby’s term.
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be receiving a newer, more powerful model with more storage and other features at the same price as the discontinued model. Superintendent Mark Ward explained that the computers, at a cost of $144,000, will be purchased through an Installment Purchase Agreement and will be paid for over five years. The state will reimburse the district for a percentage of that cost through state aid. In addition, Ward said the school has invested another $244,000 — part of which is also state aidable — for new routers, wiring and installation of a fully wireless environment throughout the school. Hunt said the wireless environment is proving extremely useful for teachers, administrators and students, and when the new Netbooks are available, everyone will be able to work and save their documents to the central server from anywhere in the building. “We’re excited about these upgrades,” said Hunt. Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Ward informed the board that the state is auditing the school’s special education program. The audit, which is the most comprehensive review the state conducts, involves inperson interviews with selected students, their families and all teachers involved with those students. It also includes reviews of Individualized Education Program folders and in-class observation. Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin explained that the review is intended to compare student performance
to established state standards. The review, while timeconsuming, “will validate what we’re doing well,” and shed light on how we can do some things better, she said. Ward agreed, stating that “under Poulin’s leadership, we’re in good stead.” Ward reported that ECS’ consultants and architects on the Capital Improvement Project have met with members of the Physical Education and Music Departments. Board member Carl Calarco, who attended the meetings, said that the department staffs clearly had given the project a lot of thought and were well prepared to explain their needs. Next, Ward informed the board that as of June 30 one English teacher position will be eliminated. “No one is losing their job,” he said. One teacher is retiring in October and the position will be replaced with a district reading specialist position. On another subject, Ward said that ECS is exploring avenues to expand antibullying programs to grades 7-9. Currently, character education is available for grades 5-6, but Ward feels that more programming is needed for the older grades since bullying is more prevalent in those age groups. “Bullying is an issue and there isn’t any place that it doesn’t exist,” he said. “We need to look at what more we can do.” Next, Ward said that he has spoken with three 11th grade girls who were members of this year’s State Championship volleyball team
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about potentially consolidating the Ellicottville team with Cattaraugus/Little Valley next year. A number of factors prompted this discussion, Ward said. First, despite this year’s win, the girls’ volleyball program at Ellicottville historically has had relatively low interest and some years it has been difficult to field modified, junior varsity and/or varsity teams. Signups for next year remain low except among rising 8th graders. In addition, Coach Kelly Unverdorben will not be returning next year. Ward said the coach at Catt/LV reached out to him to discuss the idea. More and more school districts are consolidating teams in order to stay competitive, Ward explained. For better or worse, “it’s the wave of the future,” he said. Ultimately, however, he asked the rising senior team members for their thoughts on the subject. He expects to hear their opinion by the end of the week. Finally, Ward said that the proposed 2013-14 budget will be mailed to district residents on May 15 to allow residents to review the document before the public vote on May 21. Principals’ Reports: Both Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin and Middle/ High School Principal Bob Miller reported that this is a very busy time for everyone in school considering the upcoming state-mandated tests and Regents exams, teacher reviews, teacher observation conferences, sports, field trips and numerous other activities. Poulin noted that several teachers will be out of school to score exams for other schools beginning April 25. Scheduling substitute teachers for those days has been a challenge, but her staff has done an excellent job of covering those absences. Miller reported that the first round of class scheduling for middle and high school students next year has been completed. His staff will continue to work through scheduling conflicts over the next several weeks.
Native Roots Artists Guild Craft Workshops Come listen to Native artists as they explain how they create and learn about Native culture and beliefs at the Charles E. Burchfield Nature and Art Center at 2001 Union Road, West Seneca, N.Y. Enjoy the hands-on activity to make a craft that you can take home with you. Sponsored by the Native
Roots Artists Guild, the Creative Fire w/Spirit of Nature Wood Burning Art Workshops will be instructed by Earl Dionne and Jacqueline Rowe, who will explain the use of creative fire through wood burning techniques utilizing stencils, illustrated design ideas and your own designs. Individual classes will be
held May 18, 1–4 p.m.; May 21, 6–9 p.m.; and May 25, 1–4 p.m. The cost for each workshop is $20. All equipment, materials and resources are included. Class size is limited to 20. For more information, call (716) 677-4843 or e-mail BurchfieldNAC@gmail.com.
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When organizers for the Zoar Valley Fest in Gowanda finished out their first festival in 2012, they knew they had something — it just needed to be better. Now, preparing for its second offering, the Gowanda Chamber of Commerce considers May 11, 2013, the inaugural celebration for the festival meant to celebrate both the Zoar Valley area and the outdoor sports associated with it. “This year will be a lot like it was last year, it’s just more or less better run,” Megan Pankow-Walker, coordinator for the event and treasurer for the chamber, said. “We’ll have a better handle on things.” The event will be held at Creekside Park. With some activities starting as early as 10 a.m., most will be held in late morning and throughout the afternoon. Activities include water craft demonstrations, include kayaks; a rock climbing wall; raft trips along Cattaraugus Creek; fishing demonstrations by the New York Department of Conservation; train rides; food vendors; and an evening performance by Little Mountain Band. There will also be a pancake breakfast on May 12 and camping opportunities at the Fireman’s Grounds. Like most Gowanda residents, Pankow-Walker recognizes the outdoor jewel that is Zoar. As such, the festival was created to celebrate the natural wonder — and promote the activities people typically engage in as they enjoy it. “People here realize what they have in Zoar Valley,” she
said. “Many people know it’s here, they enjoy it throughout the year, but there are many people who don’t know it exists.” Unlike last year, the chamber is advertising the festival heavily. In addition to advertising the event through the county, significantly more fliers and posters have been produced. Organizers have spent considerably more time developing the event, too, with an emphasis on outdoor activities — i.e., watercraft and fishing — and the skills needed to enjoy them to their fullest. “The festival isn’t like a lot of festivals, where people are just set loose,” Pankow-Walker said. “It’s not just giving people a beer tent and then giving them a raft. Zoar Valley can be dangerous, and part of the festival’s appeal is how we’re educating people about how to enjoy it responsibly.” New activities for this year inlude a train rain. Riders will board at the depot for a small fee and take an approximate 20-minute trip, which will cross over the creek. Fishing lessons that focus on the creek’s unique fish population
of steelhead will be offered, too. Most of the activities, especially those at Creekside Park, are free. Some, including train rides, require a small fee. A movie showcasing the local waterway will be shown at the local theater, too. Other activities are donation-based. “You can come and go and enjoy many things without spending money,” she said. “We wanted that to be a part of the festival.” Pankow-Walker said the chamber isn’t looking at the festival as a moneymaking event, but rather a means to create awareness about the valley and the village. “Of course vendors want to break even, maybe even make a profit, but it’s the long-term benefit we want to see,” she said. “We want people to come back to enjoy the village and shop its stores and spend a day in the gorge. It’s a beautiful place.” For more information about the event, visit www. gowandachamber.com or call (716) 532-2834.
Rotary Clubs Hold Dessert Night Fundraiser The Rotary Clubs of Ellicottville, Olean and Salamanca invite you to attend Dessert Night on Friday, May 3, 7-9 p.m. at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. This Rotary fundraiser will benefit the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and will feature live music Live Music (Beatles covers and many others) featuring “not Norman.” Presale tickets are $30 or $35 at the door and include gallery exhibits, wine, beer, coffee and choice of several desert options. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is located on Cornelius Welch Drive on the campus of St. Bonaventure University. Please enter campus using the Main Entrance on Route 417. Handicapped parking is available in front of the Quick Center building and is wheelchair accessible. All others are asked to park at Hopkins Hall to the East of the Quick Center. Tickets can be purchased by calling Kegs at (716) 699-8758. “Picturesque Itinerary of the Hudson River,” a collection donated by T. Edward Hanley, is on view Jan. 14–May 31, 2013, in the Winifred Shortell Kenney Gallery on the second floor. Rotary International has made a new funding commitment of $75 million over three years to the Global
Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and has already contributed nearly $1.2 billion. Rotary’s chief responsibilities in the initiative are fundraising and advocacy, an increasingly important role as the polio endgame draws near. Although the wild poliovirus is endemic only in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria, other countries are still at risk for reestablished transmission of the virus through its “importation” from the endemics. “Every child should have the right to start life with equal protection from this disease. That’s why I have made eradicating polio a top priority for my second term as (United Nations) Secretary-General,” said Ban Ki-moon. “Governments need to step up and honor their commitments to polio eradication if we are to achieve our goal of a polio-free world,” said Wilfrid Wilkinson, chair of The Rotary Foundation.
“We are at a true tipping point, with success never closer than it is right now.” Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the leading donors to the GPEI, said, “The evidence is clear: If we all do our part, we can and will end this disease. But we must act quickly and give ourselves the very best chance to succeed.” Polio cases have plummeted by more than 99 percent since 1988, when the disease infected about 350,000 children a year. Although new polio cases are at an all-time low, if eradication fails and polio rebounds, up to 200,000 children a year could be paralyzed. Earlier this month, Rotary launched a new website, www. endpolio.org, to garner greater support for the global polio eradication effort. More than 6,000 visitors signed a petition on the site calling for world leaders to commit additional resources to close the funding gap. Visitors to the site can also estimate the potential dollar value they can generate by sharing the polio eradication message through Facebook, Twitter and other social media. “The unwavering commitment of Rotary members has been vital to the incredible progress of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative,” said Wilkinson.
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ECS Sports Center Varsity Baseball Varsity Baseball has Tough Run. The ECS varsity baseball team mustered five hits at home against Brocton Central School on April 17. Calum Watt went 2-2 at the plate, had two extra base hits for the Eagles and doubled in the second and third innings. Dylan Paprocki also went 2-3 for Ellicottville, but the Eagles still fell 20-3. The bats were busy at Franklinville Central School on April 18, and when the dust cleared the Eagles had a 24-17 win over Franklinville Central School in seven innings. The teams banged out 31 hits between them, as well as five for extra bases. Ten runs in the first three innings helped blow out Franklinville Central School.
A two-run double by Alex Steinbroner, and a walk by Tyler Slaughenhaupt, an RBI single by Phalla Musall in the first inning, and a groundout by Steinbroner and an error during the second inning fueled the Eagles’ offense early. Musall racked up five RBIs on three hits including a three-run homerun over the left field fence. Alex Fisher recorded the win for the team. He struck out five, walked two and surrendered 12 hits. The Eagles pounded Franklinville’s pitching as eight hitters combined for 18 hits, 17 RBIs and 21 runs scored. Robert Sawicki and Steinbroner both went 3-6 at the plate. On April 19, Eagles mustered three hits to drop a 13-3 contest
to North Collins Central School. Tom Easton racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Eagles. He tripled in the second inning. Nathan Dunkleman and Alex Delity had the other hits for Ellicottville. Three runs in the top of the second helped the Eagles close their deficit to 5-3. A three-run triple by Easton set off the Eagles’ rally, but the threat came to an end when Paprocki struck out. Sawicki and Slaughenhaupt pitched well for the team despite the loss. On April 22, the lost 12-5 to Clymer Central School in league play. Alex Fisher went 2-3 at the plate, and Steinbroner and Watt each hit doubles for the Eagles.
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Varsity Golf Coach Dan LaCroix reports the team has played two golf matches so far this year with a 2-0 record in league play and 3-1 overall. “We have a very young team this year. We lost six seniors and two other upperclassmen from last year’s team,” said LaCroix. “Our top four players this year are 8th and 9th graders.” Eight students make up the current roster including senior Patrick Snyder and junior
John Alzate. Four freshmen, including Jay Borowiak, Cam Eddy, Alex Fisher and Max Paddock, as well as two 8th graders, Nolan Dunkleman and Liam Watt, round out the team. In a matchup against Archbishop Walsh on April 15, ECS prevailed with Eddy named as medalist with a 44. The ECS team played against Salamanca, Cattaraugus-Little Valley and Wellsville on April 16, when they easily defeated Salamanca and Cattaraugus-
Little Valley, but fell to Wellsville. LaCroix said, “Our medalists from our team for that match were Cameron Eddy and Alex Fisher with a 43. There are also overall medalists for the match, which they shared with the two golfers from Wellsville (Stone Skeeter and Joey Zimmerman). “ Nine holes are played at Holiday Valley for regular home games.
ECS spring Sports Schedule VARSITY BASEBALL 4/26/13 4:30 pm vs. Randolph 4/29/13 5:00 pm @ Sherman 5/2/13 5:00 pm vs. Ripley 5/3/13 5:00 pm @ Brocton
JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL 4/27/13 11:00 am vs. Alleg/Limestone 4/29/13 5:00 pm vs. Bolivar-Richburg 4/30/13 4:30 pm @ Alleg/Limestone 5/2/13 4:30 pm @ Jamestown
MODIFIED BASEBALL 4/30/13 4:30 pm @ West Valley 5/1/13 4:30 pm @ Franklinville 5/4/13 10:00 am vs. Olean
MODIFIED SOFTBALL 4/30/13 4:30 pm @ West Valley 5/1/13 4:30 pm @ Franklinville 5/4/13 10:00 am vs. Olean
VARSITY SOFTBALL 4/27/13 11:00 am @ Alleg/Limestone 4/29/13 5:00 pm @ Sherman 4/30/13 4:30 pm vs. Alleg/Limestone 5/2/13 5:00 pm vs. Ripley 5/3/13 5:00 pm @ Brocton
GOLF 4/29/13 vs. Randolph Dbl Blk Diamond CC 4/30/13 vs. Franklinville Dbl Blk Diamond CC 5/3/13 @ Franklinville Ischua Valley CC TRACK 4/30 West Valley and Portville @ Franklinville
LEGAL NOTICES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 7-728 of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Zoning Board of Appeal Application No. ZBA-2013-01 An application by Gretchen Mendell (owner) of 26 Monroe Street for an Area Variance of the Rear Yard Setback requirement for lots in the Village of Ellicottville as established for the Village Commercial 1 (VC-1) zoning district as defined by Section 3A.7.D.3 of the Village Zoning Local Law of 2012. The purpose for this Area Variance request is to allow for the placement of a deck on the rear of the principal structure located at property at 26 Monroe Street. The proposed accessory building would be located 1 foot (5 foot rear yard minimum) from the rear property line. The variance would be for relief of the Rear Yard Setback requirements. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear all interested persons with regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the hearing. Mary J. Klahn, Village Clerk PLANNING BOARD - VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2013-03 An application by Mike Kerns for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct an outdoor dining area adjacent to an existing building located at 20 Monroe Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish an outdoor dining area located adjacent to the rear of the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, May 14, 2014 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk
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If Women Ruled the World BBC World News broadcast an interesting documentary last month titled “What If Women Ruled The World.” Essentially it’s a series of interviews with high profile political leaders like Condoleezza Rice, the first African American U.S. Secretary of State, Mary Robinson, the first female President of Ireland and Michelle Bachelet, the first female President of Chile. Interestingly enough, the documentary does not involve German Chancellor Angela Merkel who is ruling the world at the moment. To be clear, President Michelle Bachelet is not to be confused with U.S. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann who while running for the Tea Party in the last U.S. election blamed earthquakes and hurricanes on God, claimed children’s’ vaccines caused mental retardation and stated she shared the same great mid-west spirit as Waterloo, Iowa’s most famous son, John Wayne. Unfortunately it was actually John Wayne Gacy who hails from Waterloo, Iowa. Gacy, known as the “Killer Clown” murdered at least 33 teenage boys. Condoleezza Rice claimed a world ruled by women would better serve human rights, increase human potential and brain power by 50% and truly educated women would become leaders and not sex trade workers and unwed mothers. Condoleezza disqualified herself from any serious comments about men because she once dated Canada’s Defence Minister Peter MacKay. President Mary Robinson said empowered women would tackle poverty with a vengeance and President Michelle Bachelet said women would end gender-based violence and champion peace. Interesting that none of these women sought revenge for the horrible state of today’s world. No one threatened to spank George W. Bush or even have Silvio Berlusconi neutered. Nonetheless, it’s an intriguing concept and one which I have been advocating for a very long time. A world ruled by women would be a kinder, gentler place with a lot less armed conflicts flaring up around the globe, currently totaling 50 according
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to the World Crisis Center. As somebody more cynical than I, said: “If women ruled the world there would be no war. Instead there would be a whole bunch of jealous and pissed-off countries sitting around, not speaking to each other.” Naturally, that quote is attributed to a man known as “Anonymous.” Although I’m all for it – women ruling the world – if for no other reason they deserve a shot after men have made a complete hash of the job, there will be problems. In a world ruled by women, we would need to have a level playing field. Women should not use one of their most powerful and unique weapons against us, just because they can. In other words, a tactic advocated by American actress Stephanie Hodge must be ignored entirely. “We just want men who will share our hopes and dreams. If you don’t, we will bitch at you until you die!” You understand how unhelpful that could be!?! As men we realize there will have to be new rules like mandatory waxing of our backs and once in a while, say twice a week we will have to share the remote. And “Hey! Whatteryadoin’ right now?” will not pass as foreplay. Every man on earth would be assigned a clinically-trained psychic so that for the first time in our seven million years of evolution, we will know what women are thinking. Likewise for safety’s sake, a man would automatically be able to activate a personal, lifesize safety shield every time a woman says: “No, there’s nothing wrong.” At the level of the world stage, it will be a real eye-opener to see eight women leaders attending a G8 Summit. At the opening banquet they will insist on separate cheques and there will be no need for meeting halls or boardrooms. First, one will say she’s going to the ladies’ room and the other seven will automatically offer join her. An hour later they will all come back to the dining table with a nuclear, non-proliferation treaty,
a Mideast peace pact and the world’s first birth control pill made of white Belgian chocolate. Most importantly, once these amazing strides in global issues are accomplished at “Women’s Washroom Summits” everywhere, men will finally be able to figure out what the hell you do in there! All will agree that there is only one dire circumstance which would warrant the exchange of nuclear weapons – if any two women show up at the next G8 Summit wearing the same dress. New guidelines for the United Nations will be drawn up in which facts and logic would be used in international policymaking only as a last resort. Some countries would be banned from their world organization based on colours that clash on their national flags. And official transcripts of conferences dealing with global issues would be replaced by tidbits of gossip and cell phone photos of women rolling their eyes. Any male/female disputes among world leaders would be followed by national “withholding of sex” protests by women and then followed by a roll call of: “Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Double Aye.” Every man on earth would be required to carry in his wallet the forty-word interpretation of CRYING … happy, sad, confused, bored, onions, Oprah, pissed off, You!, don’t know why, etc. Men would only be allowed to step in and take control of a meeting if the women were still hotly debating issues that had solved ten years ago. Any man who challenges these new decisions made by the ruling women will be placed in a dark room and forced to watch Thelma & Louise. “Oh God no, not that brand new truck!” For comments, ideas and copies of The True Story of Wainfleet, go to www.williamthomas.ca
YMCA T-Ball to Start Soon Once again, the Olean Family YMCA will be offering children ages 4 and 5 the opportunity to participate in our Youth T-Ball program. The league is scheduled to start May 13 and run through June 29. The divisions are co-ed and separated into 4-
and 5-year-old teams that practice Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday throughout the league with games on Saturdays. Registration is opened but ends May 6. Each registrant will receive a YMCA T-ball league T-shirt and a medal at
the end of the league. For more information, contact James Pawlowski at the Y at (716) 373-2400 ext. 215, or stop by the Y and signup. The registration forms are also available on the Y website at www.oleanymca.org.
Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals Cancels May Meeting The meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013, has been cancelled since there is no new or pending business before the board. The next meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 6 p.m. in the Ellicottville Town Hall.
The Village Of Ellicottville Will Be Having The Re-Organizational Meeting immediately following the May 13th Regular Board Meeting at 6:00pm at the Town and Village Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park The park offers 18 hiking trails, 3 of which have been developed as self-guided nature trails. Or bike along miles of paved trails. For current conditions, call (716) 945-0523.
May 4 Allegany State Park Adventure Run 6K, 13K or 22K on the Art Roscoe Trail System, which features mile after mile of rolling, wide cross country and multi-use trails. www.heartrateup.org
April 27 Ellicottville Historical Society’s Victorian High Tea For young and old on April 27, 12-2pm at the United Church of Ellicottville on Elizabeth Street. Admission is $10 however ladies over 80 will be admitted free. There will be a vintage fashion show and door prizes. Reservations would be appreciated by calling 6994618 or 945-5080.
May 4 Great Valley Fireman’s Annual Regatta This 10 mile regatta is fun for spectators and participants. www.greatvalleyregatta.com
April 27-28 Franklinville Maple Festival Stop by to taste that mouth watering, freshly made maple syrup and learn the process of making it! www.franklinvilleny.org May 1 Rock City Park Season Opening www.RockCityPark.com 866-404-ROCK May 2-May 5 Olean Theatre Workshop presents Moon Over Buffalo This play is a madcap look at life and love in the theatre. Chaos ensues when famed www.oleanworkshop.org/ May 3 Onoville Marina Open for 2013 Season Steamburg, NY 716-354-2615 May 4 Springville Art Crawl www.springvillearts.org
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May 17-May 19 Allegany State Park Geobash A special event devoted to geocaching, A geocache is a box of trinkets, hidden with permission of the landowner/ manager, and gps coordinates are posted on the internet. Geocachers locate the hidden box using a gps receiver, trade a trinket, sign the logbook in the cache container, and post a log of their adventure online. www.ASPGeobash.com May 18-19 Routes to Art Weekend Artist open their studios for all to visit - throughout Cattaraugus County
May 11 & 12 Rock City Park Arts & Crafts Show Olean NY 10 am - 5pm www.RockCityPark.com May 11 Leon Historical Museum’s Period Fashion Show Call 716-296-5709 May 11 Cultural Practices for a Healthy Garden Presented by the Master Gardeners of Cattaraugus County at the Cooperative Extension and Arboretum, 28 Parkside Dr. in Ellicottville, 8:30 a.m.–1. May 11 2013 Zoar Valley Fest Kayaks, rafts, and canoes will be on the water to demonstrate what it is like to paddle the Cattaraugus Creek. Raft rides available (with a donation) at 716-532-2834. NYS DEC will be providing a casting experience for youth. www. GowandaChamber.com
German Paper Cutting Class – Cathy Lacy will be instructing this class which is tentatively scheduled to take place in May. More details to follow next week. Artwork at the Library – Beginning on March 16th and continuing through April 27th photographer Jennifer Karns will be displaying her artwork in the gallery area of the library. An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 7-9pm in the Library’s Community Room.
May 25 - 9:30am 2013 Amish Relief Auction You’ll find Amish made furniture, quilts, rugs, outdoor items, gift certificates and much more, plus Amish homestyle refreshments. Proceeds will go towards children and needy families in the Conewango Valley New York community. Event at Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek. 716-257-3431 or 296-5041 May 31- June 2 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage This annual event offers dozens of nature-based programs throughout the weekend. alleganynaturepilgrimage.com
May 31- June 2 Springville Dairy/Ag Fest Parade, arts & craft show, new farm equipment show, kids’ farm activities and petting zoos, amusement rides, live music, food and more! www.wnydairyagfest.com June 1 Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey at Griffis Sculpture Park Participants navigate a 4 mile course loaded with challenging obstacles, difficult terrain and a mud pit at the finish! www. finnmccool4mile.com/ June 9 Dirty Duathlon Holiday Valley Resort plays host to an amazing day of offroad athletic competition for runners and cyclists in several formats. www.heartrateup.org June 15 Holiday Valley Mudslide A mud run that’s FUN! 8 obstacles. Ride up a chairlift to the start and choose from 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile courses www.holidayvalley.com June 29 Remembering August For the Future of Tatymn & Bubba Fundraiser Great Valley Fire Hall, 2-8pm Tickets available at Day’s Auto 716-699-5802 and at the door.
June 29-30, 2013 Annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival Weekend Allegany State Park turns into a haven of everything “cycling” featuring the annual Road Race, Trials Competition and Blockbuster Cross Country and Kids Race. www.heartrateup.com
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•Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am •St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat, 7:15am & 10:15am Sun •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch. 10:15am, Worship, 10am •First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm •United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am •Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) May 14 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) May 13 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) May 14 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) May 15, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) May 13 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) May 13 Humphrey (2nd Monday) May 13 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) May 13 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) May 14 Mansfield (3rd Monday) May 20 Otto (3rd Tuesday) May 21 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) May 8 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) May 14
Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfield 7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
Artists: Call for Entries Large Print Available – The library has over 170 large print titles available for checkout. In addition the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System outreach department loans us twenty different large print books every three months for our patrons to check out. Our current selection includes a variety of mysteries, westerns and best-selling authors. eBooks available at the library – Did you know that eBooks are now available through the
library. All you need is a library card and a computer. Browse through over 2,000 eBook titles and download (for free) onto a compatible computer or device. Stop or call the library for more details on this exciting new technology. Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The May meeting will be the annual luncheon and outing and will take place on Monday May 13th. The June 12th book is “Snow Child”
by Eowyn Ivey. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.
Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
www.evml.org – check out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies.
Americana Folk Art Fair Ellicottville NY July 20-21 Folk Art: Pottery, Watercolors, Pastels, Wood Carving, Sculptors, MetalSmiths, Painters, Fabric Artists, everyone is welcome! Come enjoy an afternoon on the lawn of the Village Square in downtown Ellicottville. Hosted by Bob McCarthy. Call 378-0916 or 699-4062 for space reservation and more information.
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Once again, Annette and Jim Ieda are preparing for their annual home dinner and concert event at their house on 6932 Horn Hill Rd. in Ellicottville, N.Y. Although their children are now grown and living in Canandaigua, Clarence, and Buffalo, their music making has brought them together at least once a month to prepare for their upcoming Friday, May 10 concert. This will be their 26th year of making music together. The three Ieda children began their musical training
with the Buffalo Suzuki Strings at the tender age of 3 and have continued making music ever since. The family began playing ensembles together in 1985. Even taking time off for college and family, the Iedas figure that they have kept their music going for around 26 years. All five of the quintet members are graduates of SUNY Fredonia with music education degrees. Kicking off this year’s concert will be a cello solo by 3-year-old Martin Ieda, son of Jimmy and Anneke. He is
now completing his first year of lessons with the Buffalo Suzuki Strings. Victoria, age 5, is finishing her third year in the program and is graduating from Suzuki Book 1. Juliette Ieda, daughter of Jim and Annette, will rejoin the family concert once again participating with her mom, brother Jim, and his wife Anneke in a Telemann violin quartet. (Juliette is currently pursuing a degree in nursing.) Brothers Christopher and Jim Ieda and continue to teach elementary strings in Clarence and Canandaigua, N.Y. Anneke will play viola in the family ensemble, with James (dad) on piano, Jim III on violin I, Annette (mom) on violin II and Christopher on cello. They will perform Robert Schuman’s “Piano Quintet in Eb,” Opus 44, and Dvorak’s “American” string quartet, Op. 96. Preceding the 7:30 p.m. performance will be a potluck dinner starting at 6 p.m. Please call (716) 699-6338 for reservations by May 8, 2013.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension Free Program May 11
Master Gardener’s Gardening Day Understanding proven cultural practices for growing your own healthy vegetable garden will be the focus at Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Gardening Day hosted by Cattaraugus/Allegany County Master Gardeners. The program will take place Saturday, May 11 from 8:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at 28 Parkside Dr. in Ellicottville. The program is free. Participants are only asked to pre-register at (716) 699-2377, ext. 106. Leave a message anytime and your registration will be confirmed. Donations are gratefully
accepted. Master Gardeners will give presentations for beginner and intermediate vegetable gardeners including five handson, mini workshops. All attendees will participate in three 50-minute presentations from 9 a.m.–12:10 p.m. including a refreshment break. The presentations include Integrated Pest Management – Know Your Enemy, Cornell On-line Gardening Resources, and Deer Proofing Your Garden. Each attendee may also choose to attend one of five different mini workshops from 12:20–1:20 p.m. Mini workshops include Seed
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Routes to Art May 18-19 Cont. from Front Page
You’ll ďŹ nd pieces in a range of prices, making it easy to stock your gift closet. This year, the RTA tour has been reorganized to make it easier than ever. “We made a strategic decision to consolidate the locations of RTA this year to create a more drivable experience and thereby also increase visitor attendance for each artist. So it’s a better experience for both the artists and the visitors,â€? said Anne ConroyBaiter, executive director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council, which produces this event. “All the artist locations are centered around Ellicottville, Salamanca, Little Valley, Cattaraugus and a couple outliers in Irving and West Valley.â€?
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With 35 artists, where do you begin? It’s really easy to plan your route with the RTA brochure, which includes information on each artist and excellent maps to point the way. Brochures are available in shops, artists’ studios and visitors’ centers across the county. As you explore, look for RTA yard signs marking artist locations. So where can you ďŹ nd gorgeous jewelry made from deconstructed watches, a tree house studio in the woods, imaginative plush toys, detailed pen and ink drawings, and whimsical art created from found wood and tools? RTA provides a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt sure to surprise you at every visit. Learn more
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