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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 25
The Official Newspaper
JUNE 10 - 16, 2016
of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of East Otto, Great Valley and Mansfield, New York
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Upcoming Events
EVL Museum Open For Season By Mary Heyl
The Ellicottville Historical Society museum is now open for the 2016 season, and there are so many new exhibits for visitors to explore! Located at 2 Washington Street on Ellicottville’s main square, the museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays now through September 1. Director Mary Elizabeth Dunbar encourages visitors to check out the new exhibits and attend the historical society’s monthly speaker series at the Ellicottville Memorial Library through October. Over the past year, Dunbar and her dedicated group of volunteers led by area resident Cathy Lacey, have been working hard on the exhibits, which are all brand new for 2016. The exhibits, arranged chronologically, take visitors back in time to learn about Ellicottville’s early settlers and farming and agricultural roots. Then visitors can learn about Ellicottville’s earliest homes, businesses and churches, many of which are still standing today. Dunbar is pleased to share a special exhibit, a display of wedding gowns from community members, that dates back to the late 1800s; each dress has a unique story behind it, as many are family heirlooms from area residents. The historical society’s exhibits give visitors a visual history of Ellicottville during the era of industrialization, particularly Ellicottville’s lumber industry. Until 2006, the Louisville Slugger billets (blocks of Ash tree lumber) were made in Ellicottville and sent to Kentucky to be turned into bats. Ellicottville was also known as the “shoe last capital
June 11 Relay for Life Catt County Fairgrounds June 18 Mudslide Obstacle Run Holiday Valley June 18 EVL Paddlefest June 18 Randolph Arts & Crafts Festival
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June 18-19 Raccoon Rally Allegany State Park
See Area History page 11
EVL Tunes Summer Music Fest July 1-3
By Alicia Dziak
The countdown to the Summer Music Festival is on! Don’t miss the ever-growing lineup of fun, excitement and tons of live music coming to
Ellicottville July 1-3. “The Summer Music Fest is such a great event for the entire area and Holiday Valley is proud to be a sponsor and host again this year,” said Jane
Eshbaugh, marketing director at Holiday Valley. “The lineup has something for everyone.” Kick off the weekend at the Luau party on the second floor of Holiday Valley’s Main Lodge. Enjoy a festive themed party with friends old and new, take a chairlift ride and then go ahead and lose yourself in the music. After the Luau, check out Rusted Root. Known for such hits as “Send Me on My Way,” and “Faith I Do Believe,” Rusted Root draws their sound from a fusion of acoustic, rock, world and more. Show See Summer Music Fest page 9
Robert (Bob) McCarthy 1942-2016
Ellicottville’s beloved Bob McCarthy died on Wednesday morning, June 8, at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Bob was a friend to all, and his stories and laughter would light up a room. Bob loved Ellicottville and took every opportunity he had to give back to the community he called home. He created and organized the annual Irish Christmas fundraiser, sat on his wagon and collected food donations during the holidays, and promoted local artists in the summer’s annual Americana Festival, just to name a few. Our community is a better place because of Bob. He will be forever missed and in our hearts. A Celebration of Life for Bob will be held at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 11.
June 30-July 3 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo July 1-3 Summer Music Festival Holiday Valley July 3 Fireworks at Quaker Lake Allegany State Park July 5 Ellicottville Library Pro Am Golf Tournament Holiday Valley
Just Add Mud! Holiday Valley Mudslide is June 18
By Alicia Dziak
Eleven obstacles + 3.5 or 5.4 miles = one amazing time!
The annual Holiday Valley Mudslide is coming up June 18 and you won’t want to miss it! The Mudslide is a race to remember. Whether you’re sporting a superhero costume, rockin’ a tiara, or just in it to win it, there’s no greater glory than sliding down the mudslide into the giant mud pit, making your way out, and crossing the finish line, hopefully with your attire still intact. Waves of 100 runners
depart from the starting line by Spruce Lake beginning at 10 a.m. From there, runners head around the lake to the first obstacle, the now-famous “lily pads” that float atop the water. The 3.5 mile course follows the cross-country trails, through the mucky woods to the top of Eagle, down Woodstock, across Explorer to Morning Star, through the woods and across Mardi See Mudslide page 2
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Village of Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell presented an idea to the EVGV Trail board at its Monday, June 6 meeting, describing a “partnership” between the Village, Sprague Development and Niagara Building. The idea would involve exchanging what Burrell called “sidewalks to nowhere” for a section of the EVGV See Trail Talk page 6
Java Bay Café Keeping It Local, and Delicious By Caitlin Croft
Walking into the new Java Bay Café, formerly Coffee Culture, there is no light jazz playing in the background. Instead it’s soft rock. The menus are up on poster board, neatly written out for all to see. Behind the counter is Stephen Lee, who has a smile See Java Bay Café page 9