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Make Plans for a Great Summer in Ellicottville Fourth of July Weekend Filled with Crazy Fun for the Whole Family
by Jann Wiswall
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With a whole lotta something for everyone, summer in Ellicottville is the place to be. Fireworks, music, art, car races, a parade, anyone? Let’s get this party started! Fireworks anyone? Let’s get the most important feature of this holiday — the fireworks — on your calendar first. If you schedule accordingly, you can enjoy pyrotechnic displays every evening at dusk from July 3–6. On Wednesday, July 3, pack the lawn chairs and head to Allegany State Park for its annual fireworks display at Quaker Beach. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with live music and great BBQ selections, or bring your own picnic. (www. enchantedmountains.com) On the 4th, you can check out the fireworks display at Bradner Stadium in Olean (www.oleanny.com) or at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo on Sommerville Valley Road (www.ellicottvillerodeo. com), where fireworks will be part of the fun every evening from July 4-6. On Friday the 5th, there will be another fireworks display following the Demolition Derby and Monster Truck Exhibition at Little Valley Speedway. And, on the 6th, Holiday Valley’s fireworks display begins immediately following the Gretchen Wilson performance at the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival. The fireworks are visible from all around the area, so even if you’re not heading to the concert, you can enjoy them on your own terms from many locations. See Great Summer Fun page 11
Canadian to Run 104 Miles for Mental Health Awareness Teens and Young Adults at Greatest Risk By Jeff Martin
When Doug Flis comes running into Ellicottville on Sept. 14, he’ll be carrying with him all the necessary equipment for running long distances and the commitment to bringing awareness of mental health to everyone who will listen. Derric McElheney, director for Camp New
Horizons, an organization operated by the Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus County, will be there at the finish line. As one of Flis’s biggest supporters, McElheney is hoping that supporters of all ages show up in Ellicottville on Sept. 14. “There really needs to be more education on this issue,” McElheney said. Flis, who lives in Grimsby, Ontario, agrees. “Everyone knows someone who has been affected by this issue,” Flis said by phone. Flis has been running since the mid ‘70s as a way to improve his own health. When he got into charity running, Flis discovered that he could benefit not only himself but others. In the past 30 years, Flis has completed several long-distance runs benefiting charitable causes like the Heart and Stroke Foundation, children’s hospitals and Run for the Bus, which raised money for children in the Caribbean who cannot 104 Mile Run page 4
2nd Annual Ed Szpaicher Memorial Golf Classic It’s time for the second annual Ed Szpaicher Memorial Golf Classic on July 17, and spots are filling up fast.
You won’t want to miss the kickoff party on July 16 at The Ellicottville Depot with Freddie N’ Tuck playing your favorite tunes. Look forward to July 17 morning and afternoon shotgun starts. Sign up for a morning start and receive a free day pass to Holiday Valley’s pools. The day will flow into pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres poolside, followed by dinner on the second floor of the Holiday Valley Lodge. All net proceeds from the event will go directly to the Eddie Szpaicher Scholarship Fund, with awards going to deserving Ellicottville Central School college-bound graduates. Fees are unchanged this year: Tuesday party $25, dinner only $50, golf and dinner $100, and See Memorial Golf Classic page 11
Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival at ASP Road Race and Mountain Trial Bike Events
For cycling fanatics of all ages and all skill levels, the annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival is the place to be June 29-30, 2013. The
weekend-long event will be held at Allegany State Park’s Camp Allegany, in the Red House area. The action begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with a road race sanctioned by USA Cycling. Cyclists in this race will share state park roads with other vehicles in a 25-mile circuit. One-day USAC licenses for the race may be obtained on-site. Cyclists opting for more rugged terrain may be interested in mountain bike events throughout the weekend. Mountain bike trials will be held Saturday morning at Thunder Rocks. Cyclists of varying classes, including Beginner, Sport, Expert and Pro, will test out their skill against the unrelenting rocks. See Raccoon Rally page 4
ECS Board Reviews Capital Project Details
By Jann Wiswall
The ECS Board of Education will remain busy over the summer, despite the absence of students filling the halls. The capital project, in
particular, will be taking a lot of time as architects, ECS staff and school board members work to meet the Oct. 1 deadline to get final plans and a cost estimate to Albany for
approval. During the board’s meeting on June 25, Superintendent Mark Ward and Board Chair Roger Spell reviewed See ECS Board page 9
Trail Talk Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail Making Strides More Than $10,000 Donated This Month The Ellicottville-Great Valley Recreational Trail Fund received a huge shot in the arm in the last two weeks with over $10,000 donated by various contributors. Dave Riley, general manager at HoliMont Ski Resort, recently presented a check for $5,000 to See Trail Talk page 9
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The mountain bike trials begin at 10 a.m. Thunder Rocks is located five miles from Camp Allegany off ASP Route 2. Mountain bike events continue Sunday with a crosscountry race along the Art Roscoe Trail. The hilly trail is sure to be a challenge for Beginner and Expert classes alike. The Beginner class race is 13 miles and begins at 10 a.m. Start time for the 30-mile Expert class race is 10:30 a.m. The Sport class races 25 miles and begins at 10:32 a.m. An awards ceremony will follow the mountain bike race. Medals will be awarded three deep in age groups for each division in the mountain bike race, and cash prizes will go to the top five Experts. In addition, the first male and female racer to reach the Summit Area water station will be awarded prizes and declared King and Queen of the Mountain. The awards ceremony will also include raffle and door prizes. Felt Bicycles and Raleigh
Bicycles will be on-site with great demos. The weekend will wind down with children’s races at 2 p.m., which are free for all children to participate. Registration for these races is at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to overall finishers. Helmets are mandatory in all events. Entry fees are $30 per race, except Beginner class in the mountain bike race, which is $25. Proceeds from the Raccoon Rally will be used to support HEART animal shelters, as well as the Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol, an association of skiers who work to improve the Art Roscoe Trail. Registration for the Raccoon Rally is available online at www.heartrateup.com or at Camp Allegany the day of the event. Registration for mountain bike trials is at 9 a.m. at Thunder Rocks. No one will be turned away from participating, so get ready for an intense weekend of racing.
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Musical Performances at Rock the Park — July 12 By Alicia Dziak
Summer is in full swing at Allegany State Park (ASP). Cabins and campsites are overflowing with excited campers ready to enjoy the beautiful weather and the amazing park. While many visitors have their favorite activities they must do every visit, there are always new adventures to be had. Park visitors can take advantage of the wonderful free programs offered around the park. The weekly program schedule can be picked up in both the Quaker and Red House rental offices, and it is also posted on the Allegany State Park Facebook page that week. Programs cover topics like Edible Wild Plants, Canada Geese, Fossils, Wilderness,
Ladybugs, Butterflies, Salamanders, Birds, Bears, Snakes and Osprey. There are also tours of various points of interest inside the park like Thunder Rocks, Bear Caves, and a Beaver Colony, as well as general educational nature hikes. Besides the weekly scheduled activities, special events are planned throughout the summer. A fireworks display will be held at Quaker Beach on July 3, featuring live music and family fun. Rock the Park will be held on July 12, at Red House Beach. This event will include live music by Artist in Residence Jamie Haight, one of the evening’s featured musicians. Haight, according to his blog biography, says, “I love playing music, sharing music
and teaching the many fun aspects of playing guitar.” Haight’s performances will take place July 8 at Red House Beach House, 1–2 p.m.; July 9 at Red House Beach House, 7:30–8:30 p.m.; July 10 at the Quaker Amphitheater, 7:30– 8:30 p.m.; July 11 at the Red House Beach House 1:30–2:30 p.m.; and July 12 at Red House Beach House, 6–7 p.m. during the Rock the Park event. The following week, the Sunset Bluegrass Band will be the Artist in Residence, with numerous performances scheduled throughout the week. For a fun, live music experience like no other, the Hootenanny started up this week and will continue every Thursday night at 8 p.m. at the Quaker Amphitheater throughout the summer season.
“Sally Marsh has led the Hootenanny sing-a-long for over 40 years,” said Cassie Wright, ASP naturalist. “It is a tradition for some and it brings in hundreds of people most weeks. It is something you have to experience yourself to get the full effect.” While on the Quaker side, stop into the Quaker Store Museum. It’s also free and is filled with old photos, maps and interesting historical facts about the park. No matter how many times you’ve been to ASP, there are always opportunities to learn something new. Be sure to pick up the weekly schedule upon arrival at the park (or check the official ASP Facebook page before you head down) so you don’t miss out on all the fun!
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afford transportation needed to get to school. But it’s mental health issues, specifically those that affect young adults, that may be the cause that most concerns Flis. “I’ve never spoken to anyone who hasn’t been touched by it,” he said, adding that bullying and teasing are huge concerns because they can often lead to solitary lives and, most troubling, suicide. “And programs for these types of problems aren’t funded as much as others are.” McElheney, whose Camp New Horizons helps as many as 30 troubled and at-risk youths each summer, said suicide has become a significant concern in Western New York. “The numbers are very
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troubling,” he said, adding that one area has seen six teen suicides in a short period of time. Flis’s run from Grimsby to Ellicottville will help raise money for the Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus County and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Leaving Grimsby on Sept. 13, Flis will run the approximate 30-hour course and sleep for only an hour. At 63, Flis needs a little rest, after all. “It’s very exhausting,” he said, adding that he finished his last run into Ellicottville two years ago, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House, in about 30 hours. To train, Flis completes three 50-mile runs and long sessions on his elliptical machine. His wife, Jennifer Johnston, coowns Grimsby Runners, a seller of running supplies and
training facility for professional and amateur runners. Together, with business demands and weekly running sessions, Flis keeps in shape. Flis plans to arrive in the Main Street area of Ellicottville on Sept. 14. He hopes the youth of the area join him about three miles outside of town for the final push into town. Once in town, Flis and his entourage will travel to the Ilex Inn for a barbecue event. “We’re hoping to raise a ton of money,” he said. In addition to his charity work, Flis has completed 75 marathons, including the Kona Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. He’s completed the Boston Marathon six times, helping over 20 people qualify for the marathon. Flis once ran a 115-mile race in 24 hours, one of his most significant accomplishments. But his most significant accomplishment may be the education he has raised about issues he’s run for.
Mental health among the youth towers above all. Flis believes promoting the event as much as possible will get people talking. “The whole mental health issue is a stigma,” he said. “People don’t want to talk about it, but the more it is discussed the more solutions can be found.” McElheney said it’s his hope also that more people talk about the issue and educate themselves about it. He sees a lot of ignorance about the issue, especially at summer camps. “You get organizers at these camps who come into contact with kids who have problems, who are at-risk, and they do nothing for them,” he said. “That’s where the trouble starts for them.” For more information, visit www.grimsbyrunners.com or call the Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus County at (716) 372-0208.
Did You Know? The Black Snake Mountain hiking trail on the Quaker side of ASP is a moderate, three mile loop that dips into Pennsylvania, so at one point, you can stand with one foot in New York and the other in Pennsylvania.
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No License Required June 29–30 Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters and no fishing license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opportunity to sample the incredible fishing New York State has to offer. Since no license is required, it is the perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing. In 2013, New York State’s Free Fishing Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30. This is the perfect opportunity to try fishing for the first time or take a friend or relative fishing. With more than 7,500 lakes and ponds, and 50,000 miles of rivers and streams, there are plenty of places to try fresh water fishing in New York. Saltwater anglers may also fish in marine waters or for migratory marine fish species without enrolling in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. In addition to the June Free Fishing Days weekend, there are a number of “Free Fishing Events” held in various locations across the state. Free Fishing Events are DEC sponsored events (such as family fishing clinics) where participants can learn about fish identification, fishing equipment and techniques, fisheries management, angling ethics and aquatic ecology. Each of DEC’s nine regions can sponsor up to four free fishing events per year. Most free fishing events occur during the period from April through October. For a listing of currently posted events, please go to http:// www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27123.html, but be sure to check back periodically to see if additional events have been added. So, first time anglers, as well as those who have drifted away from the sport, should take advantage of this opportunity to see how much fun fishing can be. For more information about Free Fishing Days, call the Buffalo fisheries office at (716) 851-7010 of the Allegany fisheries office at (716) 372-0645.
6 Hours of Power A Test of Biking Stamina
Hundreds of cyclists are expected at the 14th annual 6 Hours of Power mountain bike race to be held at Holiday Valley on July 14. Complete the highest number of laps in six hours and you will be crowned the champion of the race. Incentives include awards, trophies and cash prizes. The racecourse is a 10-mile loop featuring rock gardens, hard-packed access roads, technical singletrack and 1,200 feet of elevation changes and then some. It all begins at the Holiday Valley Mountain Sports Center at 10 a.m. with a Le Mans start.
After each lap, riders dismount and walk through a transition area to their pit area for rest, “fuel” and rehydration. The final lap of the race begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m., followed by dinner for participants. Online registration is available at www.heartrateup. com until July 9. Registration fees are $105 for teams and $65 for soloists. T-shirts will be given to preregistered entrants. Race-day registration will be available if not sold out. Proceeds from the event will be used to benefit HEART Animal Shelters.
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Sky High Climbing Forest Grand Opening June 29
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ELLICOTTVILLE — a Grand Opening Celebration of the Climbing Forest at Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at 10 A.M. Brief remarks and climbing demonstrations will take place at that time, along with a champagne toast. The Climbing Forest is the only one of its kind in the U.S. It was designed by Franz
Muller of Monkey Hardware, a German company, and Bahman Azarm of Outdoor Ventures, which also the designer of Sky High Aerial Park. There are 10 trees outfitted with color-coded climbing holds with difficulty ranges from very easy (yellow) to very challenging (purple). Each climber is fitted with a harness that is clipped into an Auto Belay system. Once a
climber reaches the top of the tree, they just let go and the belay system slowly lowers them to the ground. The minimum age to enjoy the Climbing Forest is 5 years old. There is also a kids’ area with two trees where the youngest climbers can climb up to about 6 feet. Rates are $15 for a half hour session, $25 for an hour session or $40 for a two-hour session. The Climbing Forest is open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily through Labor Day, then weekends through midNovember. Sky High is Holiday Valley’s tree top outdoor adventure park located near the Tannenbaum Lodge at the western end of Holiday Valley. In addition to the Climbing Forest, Sky High offers an Aerial Park and a Mountain Coaster. For more information go to www. holidayvalley.com/skyhigh.
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I think we are all guilty of traveling too far for vacation when perfectly good and comparable options are in our backyard. A week or so ago, I took my boys and g irlfriend to Cedar Point in Ohio, considered to be the best amusement park in the world. With nearly 20 rollercoasters, the park is a feast for the senses. We rode the new ride, Gatekeeper, a few times and revisited old favorites like Millennium Force and Mag num, two of the world’s biggest rollercoasters. When we returned home, a family member suggested that we check out the Mountain Coaster in Ellicottville. Already exhausted from having ascended 300 feet and traveling as fast as 70 mph, I had no interested in another coaster and — Wait — the what? “It’s at Holiday Valley,” this person said. Photo by Alicia Dziak “I thought it was just skiing and tubing over there?” Slowly I started to remember something called the Mountain Coaster. Something about a single car traveling down the side of a mountain at the famous ski resort. I researched it a bit and discovered that, yes, indeed there is such a thing. I watched a You Tube video and, considering where I had just visited, I was pretty impressed. So one afternoon, we hopped over to it and checked it out. The stats were impressive enough: an upward track measuring 1,865 feet in leng th, delivering riders approximately 283 feet into the air. You sit in a small car, which reminded me of a bumper car almost, and it’s up to you how fast you want to travel — a unique feature in the world of coasters since you’re usually held captive by a coaster’s desig n specif ics. Once we reached the top, the coaster moved into approximately 15 curves, some of which were tight enough to g ive riders that f lying sensation. We especially loved the “wave” section and I was generous on the brakes for this. We coasted down and down and down, moving into a g iant spiral at one point before heading into the station. One family, the Marshalls of Olean, come every year and ride the coaster for the day. A day pass is offered, after all, and Susan, mother of four, said the ride was a g reat introduction for her younger son regarding roller coasters — that and the landscape is fantastic. “It’s beautiful here,” she said. “We used to travel to Pennsylvania and do all these things, but I don’t have the time much anymore, so this is good for us.” Above all, the Mountain Coaster is a compliment to its geog raphy, which I assume was the point. A couple riders there that day described it as a ride that feels like it’s coming out of the mountain rather than a ride that’s just “on it.” Twisting and falling down the hill, I got the sense that I was a boulder in a rockslide, tumbling my way down. The trees and the leafy canopies that passed beside and overhead only intensif ied the feeling that I was a bird of some kind. The main lesson learned was this: I drove 400 miles round trip to ride a few rollercoasters when there was a rollercoaster in my backyard. It made me wonder what other things we do as Western New Yorkers that take us unnecessarily far when, in fact, activities are right under our noses ... For more information about the coaster, visit www.holidayvalley.com.
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to use, but it is not permanent. A license grants authority to the licensee to do a particular act or series of acts upon another’s land, to use or occupy the land for a special purpose, where such use would otherwise be considered trespass. A license is non-assignable, meaning that it is personal to the licensee. Unlike an easement, a license does not run with the land; therefore, the sale or other conveyance of the premises automatically revokes or terminates the license. Even if a license is irrevocable during the time the grantor owns the property, it is terminated when the grantor conveys the
Robin Hood-Like Crime Wave Sweeps Madeira So I pass a certified Canadian bank cheque across the desk to Jose Nunes, my Banif banker in Madeira and ask him to put it into the account of my friend John De Carvalho. It’s a substantial amount, the annual payment to John who, after building my little house in Jardim Do Mar took back a portion of the mortgage. Jose’s fast and efficient, and I’m hoping this will take no more than a minute because I have more complicated transactions to do. “The problem is,” says Jose, “John only has a business account with Banif and this is a personal cheque.” After some debate, Jose picks up the phone and calls John in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he’s recovering from a serious cycling accident. John and I have a nice chat on Banif’s dime and it’s decided that I must drive to the capital of Funchal, almost an hour down the coast and deposit the cheque in John’s personal account at the bank of Santander Totta. “This name is wrong,” says the Totta teller. “No,” I say. “I know this man personally and that is his name plus this is a certified bank cheque, good as cash and his bank account number is written on the back where my banker, Jose Nunes wrote it. Also, Jose called ahead to tell you I was coming, right?” “Yes, but the name on the cheque is not the name on this account.” “His name is John De Carvalho, he’s a friend of mine and I need to put this money in his account.” “I’m sorry but his name is not John De Carvalho. His name is Joao Francisco Gomez Carvalho.” “Well in Portuguese yes, but ‘Joao’ is ‘John.’ Carvalho is the same last name and the numbers match so cash the cheque already.” “But this is Portugal.” It has taken me three trips
to the Electric Company, four documents, a meter reading and another trip to Banif for a fifth document just to get the correct name on my hydro bill so, yes, I know this is Portugal. “But that’s his name in English and you’ve already confirmed the account number matches the name on the account of Joao Francisco Gomez Winnie Mandela Whatever Carvalho, so just cash the cheque and I’ll be on my way.” Apparently, I’m shouting at this point because the other tellers are looking our way. After he tells me the name is wrong 22 times and he hears my rebuttal 22 times, I ask to see his supervisor. The assistant manager, a nice middle-aged woman who does not speak English comes to the counter. I explain that the certified cheque is as good as cash, the name is slightly different in English than in Portuguese but the account number is exactly the same and I understand that this could be a problem if I was trying to take money out of this account. BUT I’M TRYING TO GIVE YOU THIS GODDAMN MONEY ON BEHALF OF ONE OF YOUR BEST CLIENTS WHOSE NAME HAPPENS TO BE JOAO FRANCISCO GOMEZ WINNIE MANDELA POPE FREAKIN’ FRANCIS OF ASSISI WHATEVER CARVALHO!!!! Things got pretty quiet in the bank. The place seemed eerily empty except of course for the 20 people now lined up behind me. The Totta teller did the translating to his boss, so for all I know they could have been discussing Portugal’s $286 billion debt crisis caused in part by bankers who actually did take money that unfortunately didn’t belong to them. The assistant manager took me gently by the arm and to her credit, instead of calling
property. Thus, the same use may be granted by way of an easement or a license — for example, the right to access property for the purpose of taking water from a spring. The primary difference for parties to consider, however, is the permanency of that right.
By William Thomas for security or escorting me out onto the street, she led me to a staircase, pointed up and said: “Director.” Now I’m sitting across from the bank’s manager whose name is AH, TO HELL WITH IT! and as it turns out, he knows my friend Joao Francisco Gomez Winnie Mandela Pope Freakin’ Francis Cristiano Ronaldo Hugo Chavez Whatever Carvalho personally. Personally! Finally, we’re getting somewhere! “What do you want me to do?” he asks. “Well, I hope this doesn’t come as a big surprise, but I would like you to cash this certified cheque into the matching account number of our mutual friend, the famous house builder John “D As In Deposit” Carvalho. “Yes, but the name …” “Oh, no. I will not go 23 times on this, please call John and yes, I know he’s in South Africa. So the manager calls John and we all have a nice chat on Totta’s dime and the manager wishes him a speedy recovery, hangs up the phone and says: ‘I’m sorry, there’s nothing I can do. We cannot accept this cheque.” I know I’m beat at this point, because it’s obvious there must be a lot of suspicious characters like myself in Portugal, trying to deposit money in other peoples’ accounts. It’s like a highly illegal Robin Hood-like crime. The International Monetary Fund is currently giving Portugal a $110 billion dollar bailout to keep them from declaring bankruptcy. From personal experience — unless the IMF officials go charging in wearing masks, carrying guns and screaming “Take all our money now!!!” — I just don’t think Portuguese banks will accept this kind of deposit.
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United Church of E’ville Welcomes New Pastor July 7
Pastor John Woodring By Jann Wiswall
On July 7, Pastor John Woodring will give his first sermon as the new pastor of the United Church of Ellicottville. “I am looking forward to working with the congregation of this Church, as well as with the entire community,” says Woodring. “The energy and excitement of the Church leadership, the Church’s connections to the community, its involvement with the Food Bank and its interest in becoming more missionoriented all make it feel like the
perfect fit. I look forward to getting to know everybody and learning how the Church and I can address their needs.” Woodring has a long history of service to the Church. Indeed, he was practically born with service in his blood. His father, a Presbyterian minister, and mother, a family physician, were serving in a mission field in Puerto Rico when John was born. He is one of eight children and spent most of his childhood in eastern Kentucky, where his parents served and are now retired. The mission focus of his childhood carried into his adult life as a pastor. He has organized and participated in mission programs in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Brazil, as well as in many states around the U.S. through service organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the Appalachian Service Project and others. He believes that mission work — whether it is far away or just next door —
gives people an opportunity to not only help others in need, but to think about their own lives in different ways. “This is how the church must show its love, with singular small acts of kindness,” he said. Woodring attended Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and was ordained in 1990. His first parish was in Marietta, Ohio, followed by parishes in central Pennsylvania and Western New York. Most recently, he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba, N.Y., until it closed earlier this year. Concurrently, he was serving as part-time pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Allegany and will continue in that position while serving half time in Ellicottville. Woodring’s wife Jackie is an associate professor of biology at Jamestown Community College in Olean where she is developing JCC’s first biotech program. The couple lives near her parents in Allegany on a “hobby” farm with two dogs, five cats, two parrots and a couple dozen chickens. Please note: Beginning July 7, all Sunday services at the United Church of Ellicottville will begin at 11 a.m.
Ellicottville’s Fourth of July Weekend, July 4- July 7 Arts & Crafts Show • Pet Parade • Strawberry Festival at the Gazebo • Plein Air Art Competition • Stand-up Comedy • Gretchen Wilson • Creedence Clearwater Revisited • Art in the Garden Reception & Show • Championship Rodeo • Free Concert by Will Lowry at the Gazebo (See pages 1 & 11 for complete details)
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ECS Class of 2013 Receives $600,000 in Awards and Scholarships By Mary Fox
“Baccalaureate is an ancient practice which evolved from a celebration for lives dedicated to learning and wisdom,” said Pastor Wm. L. Kay to the Ellicottville Central School graduating Class of 2013 at their baccalaureate service, Friday, June 21 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Graduates were addressed by clergy of local churches, Father Ron Mierzwa of Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Father Michael Lonto of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Pastor Wm. L. Kay of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, as well as ECS Superintendent Mark Ward, School Board President Roger Spell and Class Advisor Timothy Bergan. Patricia Waldron, also a class advisor, led the Senior Chorus. Character was a recurring theme of the day. “Successful people demonstrate strong character even if no one is around to watch,” said High School Principal Robert Miller. “You will be judged, sometimes fairly sometimes not so fair, not only on your education but by your character.” Following the service, the Class of 2013 and their parents were served breakfast provided
by area churches Holy Name of Mary, St. John’s, St. Paul’s and the United Church of Ellicottville, Solomon’s Porch Ministries, and the United Methodist Church of Great Valley. That evening, commencement was held in the school’s gym. “This will be the last class graduating from this gymnasium as it now is,” said Ward. “Next year we hope to have graduation in our new gymnasium/auditorium.” Salutatorian Caitlin Toth addressed the assembled parents and families with the message to her classmates to “stop and say thank you to parents, school and community that have supported us and gotten us here today.” Toth has been recognized as a top high school senior for outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, leadership and service. She is planning to major in biology and minor in communications and journalism at SUNY Geneseo this fall. “Our lives are changing,” said Valedictorian Rachel McMahon-Eagen, “in different and amazing ways. Don’t let fear keep you from striving for what you want.”
McMahon-Eagen’s numerous awards include a full tuition, Lemmon Family Scholarship at Westminister College in New Wilmington, Pa., where she will major in biochemistry to pursue a career in medicine. That evening, 85 awards and scholarships were given by the Board of Education, individuals, organizations, businesses and schools of higher education. Of the 47 graduates of the Class of 2013, 40 percent earned an Advanced Regents Diploma and 81 percent will be attending a school of higher education, with 20 percent of these on awards and scholarships amounting to $600,000. “Dare to dream, Dare to fly, Be the one to touch the sky, Set my spirit free …” sang the Senior Chorus. “We are leaving! We are ready for the real world,” said Class President William Murphy as Class Vice President Alex Steinbroner led the group in the traditional turning of the tassels from right to left on their caps, signifying the ending of this phase of their education and the beginning of new challenges.
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Architect, Sculptor, Firefighter: Meet John Lydon
Lydon at his custom-designed cabin in Otto. By Jann Wiswall
When you walk to the front of John Lydon’s “cabin” in Otto, you know you are looking at a home that has been designed by an architect and artist. Every detail — from the barn-style siding and huge bank of windows facing a man-made pond, to the siloinspired screened porch and wide-plank steps that double as “bleacher” seating — is designed to accentuate the natural surroundings of the 4-acre property overlooking a rolling valley. “Before we were married, my wife brought me here to see her family’s undeveloped property and I fell in love with it at first sight,” said Lydon, who lovingly imagined, designed and built the cabin over the course of nearly three decades while working in Buffalo both as a professional firefighter and architect. “My first action was to plant hundreds of pine seedlings on the relatively treeless property,” he said. Those seedlings are now mature trees that surround the property and guide the eye toward the view. To pay homage to those trees and the rural setting, Lydon designed the interior of the cabin to “bring the outside in.” A feature wall of shelving and cabinetry mimics the triangular shape of an evergreen. Natural wood beams and flooring, a wood-burning stove and hearth sitting on a bed of loose natural stone, vaulted wooden ceilings that come to triangular peaks — all make you feel as
if you are standing in the midst of the woods, with expansive windows all around to enhance that sensation. As an architect, Lydon has brought his thoughtful perspective to several large Buffalo firms. While with those firms, he served as a project architect of the ElmwoodVirginia Firehouse in Buffalo, the East Amherst Fire Hall, the Elma Town Hall, the Western New York Federal Credit Union building in West Seneca, and many other properties in western New York. The opportunity to contribute to the design of fire halls came naturally out of Lydon’s 25 years as a fulltime, professional firefighter in Buffalo. “As both a firefighter and architect, I was fortunate to be able to bring my knowledge of both to the design of several fire halls,” said Lydon. One design project he is especially proud of is the Elmwood-Virginia Firehouse in Buffalo’s Allentown Arts District. “I had the opportunity to make the building feel like a
part of the artistic culture of the area, to teach people a bit about the history of the fire service, and to inspire young people to become firefighters.” As a result, Lydon created several cut-metal sculptures illustrating the work of firefighters in silhouette and installed them in and around the public areas of the space. Lydon’s work with the fire department also evolved into fire prevention and code work. As a lieutenant in the Buffalo Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau, Lydon was responsible for reviewing all building permit drawings for compliance with state fire prevention and building code, and he still maintains his certification as an official code enforcement officer. He currently serves as chair of the NY State Codes Division Board of Review for the western region, ruling on all building code variance applications. Now retired from the fire department, Lydon works full time as an architect and sculptor, incorporating the two when possible. “My art generally is driven by my architectural designs,” Lydon said. “I work hard to make a statement, no matter the project — whether residential, commercial or public.” Lydon runs his firm, Lydon Architectural Services, out of his office in Lancaster, N.Y., and recently designed the addition at E-Ville Spirits & Wines on Monroe Street. He plans to work more in Cattaraugus County in the future since he hopes to spend more time at the Otto cabin. In fact, he feels there’s no better setting than the cabin to sit down and talk with clients about their vision and expectations. If you’re interested in chatting with Lydon about your next project, give him a call at (716) 341-0703.
The cabin’s feature wall and custombuilt dining/ kitchen island.
Kids’ Art Camps Begin July 8 Beat Summer Boredom ALLEGANY — A fun-filled summer of exciting arts programming will start on July 8 when the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) launches a series of art camps for youth age 4-14. With targeted age ranges and small group sizes, these camps will foster creativity and artistic self-expression, and children are ensured individualized attention in a safe and creative environment. For the first time ever, CCAC is presenting a Wheel Throwing pottery class for kids ages 10-14. Instructor and accomplished artist Anne Mormile will lead students on proper use of the pottery wheels and the process of creating a wheel thrown piece during the five-day camp. Children will gain a new skill that will give them confidence and build strength and hand-eye coordination. Class size is very limited for individualized attention and availability of pottery wheels. This class runs daily from 9-11:30 a.m., July 8–12. All supplies are included in the $85 tuition. Starting the same week from 2:30-4 p.m., instructor Elaine Snyder will introduce kids ages 1014 to her series, Poetry and Art. Using visual arts as well as poetry as a method for expression and creativity, participants will have the opportunity to share their work with family and friends at a poetry reading on the evening of July 12. This is a great class for anyone interested in creative writing and poetry and an opportunity to share it with the community. This class is $65 and includes all supplies. Additional weeklong camps, including Theater and Acting, Handmade Paper and Journals, and more, will be offered throughout the summer for children ages 4-7, ages 7-10, ages 10-14, and teen artists. Students in grades 9-12 are also eligible for adult classes. Full class descriptions are available at www.myartscouncil. net. All classes are held at CCAC’s studio at 100 West Main St. in Allegany. To register for classes please, call Courtney at (716) 3727455 or visit www.myartscouncil. net. The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) that has been improving quality of life in the Cattaraugus County region for over 15 years with quality arts programs and services. CCAC is funded by the New York State Council on the Arts and by members and business sponsors.
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1st Annual Walking Tour of Jefferson Street Cemetery
The Jefferson Street Cemetery Restoration and Preservation project is working to raise the dead. Well, not exactly. (More on that later.) The dedicated group of volunteers organizing the restoration project is holding the first annual Walking Tour of the Jefferson Street Cemetery on Saturday, July 20. Walking tours begin at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and start at the Ellicottville Historical Society Museum on Washington Street. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children five and older. The walking tours will include St. John’s Episcopal Church and the SaxtonEllis House before being chauffeured to the Jefferson Street Cemetery by Bob
McCarthy’s antique tractor and wagon. At the cemetery, you will hear stories about some of those who are buried there — you will even get to meet some! (That’s the raising the dead part.) You will also learn about the various carvings and symbols on some of the gravestones, and see the little blue and pink ribbons, indicating they are the graves of children, ranging from infants to age 10. Proceeds will support the Jefferson Street Cemetery project including the purchase of a stone to memorialize those who are buried there without a headstone, a Jefferson Street Cemetery sign, a plaque to recognize National Registry
status and for some landscaping around the sign. Special thanks to those who have volunteered, so far, to assist with this historic project: Cathy Lacy, Hobie Hall, Mary Jane Fox, Pam Litchfield, Dottie Frederickson of Great Valley; Della Moore, Stephanie, Cheyenne and Olivia Washington, Carolyn Bauer and Crandall’s Memorials of Olean; Mary Elizabeth Dunbar, MJ Brown, Cathy Pritchard, Bill Burrell, John Burrell, Donna Brooks, Ellen Frank and her husband, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, Tim and Judy Brown and Bob McCarthy of Ellicottville; Holly and Jeff Garland of Kennedy; Deb Evert of Randolph; and Dr. Lisa Anselmi of SUNY Buffalo. The committee is still in need of more assistants to help with setting up and taking down for the event. Actors and actresses are needed, too — no experience necessary! If you are be interested in assisting with this historic project, please call Gail Carucci at (716) 307-5510 or email her at glcarucci@aol. com. It’s sure to be a fun and educational event.
Challenger Learning Center Selects New Executive Director
ALLEGANY, NY —The Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center has named Fred Welch as its new executive director. Welch replaces Tom Moser, who served as the Center’s executive director since its opening in 2009. A life-long resident of the Olean area, Welch graduated from Allegany High School. He attended Geneseo State University where he graduated with a BA degree in Mathematics before earning a master’s degree in Education at St. Bonaventure University.
Welch began his teaching career as a mathematics instructor at Cuba Central School. He then accepted a position at Olean Junior High/ Olean Middle School where he taught computer literacy/programming and technology for 25 years. After training at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Welch started the engineering curriculum known as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at Olean High School. He also taught mechanical and electrical engineering at OHS for the past seven years before retiring from teaching in June. “I’m excited to be the new director of the Challenger Learning Center and honored that so many people associated with the CLC have reached out
expressing their enthusiasm and confidence in me as the new director,” Welch said. “I’ll be working with a wonderfully supportive board and I’m fortunate to be mentored by Tom Moser, who has done a stellar job the past four years. I will also be working with a great group of commanders with a passion for math, science, and space who know how to interact with students. I’m looking forward to this new adventure in my career.” Challenger Learning Center board president Stu Smith added, “We are fortunate to have found such a strong replacement for Tom Moser. Fred’s rich teaching experience and his enthusiasm for inspiring youngsters will give us a seamless transition as he takes over the reins from Tom.” You can read more about the Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center and its educational programs at www. drclc.org.
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From Chuckholes to Toll Roads By Mary Fox
Next time you drive into a chuckhole think about what it was like for the pioneers who had no roads except the ancient Native American footpaths that crisscrossed all of Western New York. Knowing that roads were necessary to bring settlers into the wilderness, the Holland Land Company, developer of all of Western New York, built the first roads along these Native American trails. Small trees and underbrush was cut away to widen the trail so it could accommodate the ox-drawn wagons of the settlers. These “roads” were rough, rugged, narrow and often deep in mud. The first attempt to build more passable roads was the corduroy road made by laying logs crosswise along the road filling in the spaces between the logs with dirt and brush. Corduroy roads were bumpy, dangerous to horses’ hooves and not effective in swampy areas. Road “engineers” of the time discovered that a better solution to the corduroy roads were plank roads, which became popular throughout the Northeastern United States. A plank road was made with
a base of logs laid along the roadway with hewn planks placed across them making a smooth surface that would accommodate heavier loads. This roadway opened up an easier way for the settlers to get their products to market. With the coming of the Erie Canal and then the railroad, the cost of moving their crops to markets in the East (mostly New York City) was made less costly. A plank road between Ellicottville and Great Valley was in operation in the 1850s. In some areas, plank roads were still in use in the early 1900s when automobiles took to the road. These plank roads, called “turnpikes,” were owned by the stockholders of private companies and collected tolls to maintain and improve them. The upper end of the Ellicottville/Great Valley plank road was located near the corner of the Holiday Valley Road and what is now Route 219, where the toll taker and his family lived in a big red house. The tollhouse for the lower end of the road was located just south of Double Mill Hill Rd. on the Salamanca Road (Route 219) at the border of Great Valley and Salamanca
(Killbuck), where two mills were in operation along the Great Valley Creek. Tolls for plank road turnpikes were set by the New York State legislature. For every vehicle drawn by one animal, the toll was 1 cent per mile. For each additional animal, the cost went up by 1 cent per mile. For vehicles drawn by two animals used chiefly for carrying passengers, the toll was 3 cents per mile. For every horse ridden, led or driven, the toll was 3/4 cent per mile. At the 1862 annual meeting of stockholders of the Ellicottville/Great Valley Plank Road Company, the board of directors’ annual report stated: “The year 1861 has been a year of great damage to the road. The heavy freshets of last spring carried off nearly all of our large bridges, many smaller and generally damaging the road, yet the damage was promptly repaired but with a heavy outlay of money and material. Had it not been for this unforeseen accident, the directors confidently anticipate being able to make a small dividend.” As for me I’d rather have chuckholes.
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Just a short drive up Routes 219 or 240 from Ellicottville, is Springville, a quaint town boasting shops, restaurants, historical buildings and the Springville Center for the Arts. With so much to do, why not stray off the expressway and spend a day or two this summer exploring all that Springville has to offer? Route 39, which intersects both 219 and 240, is Main Street in Springville. Along Main Street, you will find numerous shops, including several gift shops, a hardware store, a yarn shop, consignment shop and more. There are also many restaurants offering everything from Greek to Italian to Chinese, as well as Beans to Brew, a stylish little coffeehouse. Main Street is also home to the Joylan Theater, a familyowned movie house that plays the latest movies and even offers 3D. The best part about the theater is that it only costs $6 for adults and $4 for children (slightly higher for 3D), so a family of four can see a movie (and even afford popcorn!) for a fraction of the cost of larger theaters. Just off Main Street, on North Buffalo Street, is the Springville Center for the Arts, which offers theatrical productions throughout the
year and is at the center of the town’s art movement. “We’re seeing more gallery spaces with the inclusion of Arts Underground, an offshoot of Springville Center for the Arts located on 66 E. Main St, and also Beans-to-Brew CafĂŠ is utilizing its walls as gallery space,â€? said Erika Thurkins, the new executive director of the Springville Chamber of Commerce. “With the opening of Arts Underground, we’re seeing more fine crafts and artworks produced by local artists being offered in a retail environment. Construction has started on the upcoming ‘Art’s CafĂŠ,’ where there will be studio and ceramics spaces offered. They are also undergoing renovations on the Gallery at their Buffalo Street center,â€? said Thurkins. “VanOver Fine Arts (49 E. Main St.) is also now offering life drawing classes which is, as far as I know, the only of its kind offered within this region.â€? Beyond the main drag, Springville offers an abundance of activities. “There’s antiquing opportunities galore right off of Cascade Drive and throughout downtown,â€? said Thurkins. “There’s a lot of history to our town and our Historical Society puts on some really fun, immersing activities
and demonstrations at the Warner Museum and Concord Merchantile.� The historical campus, located on Franklin and Main streets consists of three buildings, each one filled with unique photos and artifacts. The Mercantile sells inexpensive candy and other fun finds, and is a great place to shop with kids. For more information and for hours, visit www.townofconcordnyhistoricalsociety.org. Springville is also known for its farming. “We have the best local farms you could ask for, so it’s worthwhile taking a casual drive through the Southtowns Scenic Byway to visit the stands,� continued Thurkins. Local farm stands are everywhere, and many of them sell fresh produce using the honor system, where you just leave payment in a lockbox. The produce is a bargain, too. Where else can you scrape up the loose change in your car and leave with an armful of veggies? In addition, Wednesdays in Springville bring in farmers and other vendors from all around Western New York, selling produce, flowers and just about everything you can imagine at the Springville Auction, located 341 West Main St. Wednesdays are also a great day for yard sales, as locals tend to hold their yard sales on auction day. Besides all the regular happenings in Springville, various events are planned throughout the summer. Visit www.springvillechamber.com for a calendar of events. This growing town has something for everyone and is a summer hot spot. Take the short drive to explore this neighboring town, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Springville. You won’t be disappointed!
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the Trail Committee (see photo) on June 26. Riley, Debbie Stein and Dash Hegeman of HoliMont all serve on the Trail Committee, which has met since July 2012 to develop the recreational trail. Only the week before, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) added to the groundswell of support with a generous donation to the Trail Fund. “On behalf of the board and staff of the IDA), we were very happy to help assist this transformational, very significant project in the Ellicottville-Great Valley area. We’re certainly happy to be part of it with the other partners that have contributed to date,� said Corey Wiktor, executive director of the IDA. “We commend the work of the group and the efforts of everyone involved to get to this
platform.� The Fund balance stands at approximately $27,000 which will pay for the Master Plan being designed by Rick Manning, a professional landscape architect, with excess funds put toward construction. The trail will potentially stretch from the eastern Village of Ellicottville boundary to Great Valley, connecting destinations along the way. With a groundswell of support, the Trail Committee is hoping to continue this fundraising pace to reach the estimated $1-plus million to complete the initial village portion of trail. The Ellicottville-Great Valley Rec Trail will eventually connect people, young and old, from the eastern Village of Ellicottville boundary to Great Valley and encourage them
to stay active and fit while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings. It shouldn’t be long before walkers, bikers, runners, cross-country skiers and recreational enthusiasts of all ages enjoy the multiuse recreation trail, but we still need your financial support. You can make a taxdeductible donation at www. cattfoundation.org or mail a check payable to: EllicottvilleGreat Valley Trail Fund, c/o Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, 120 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14706. Community input is still encouraged. Please send your ideas to jennie@ ellicottvilletimes.com, call (716) 699-4062 or (716) 4748214, or post on Facebook at EVLTrail.
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I had a friend who would cover his food with salt. Every meal, each food required 8-10 shakes of the shaker. I constantly warned him of the danger he was feeding himself. It fell on to deaf ears. One day on a dare, I convinced him to quit the shaker for a week. He was miserable and after seven days, he ran for it. I kept to my word and told him to go ahead, but to use the same amount as before, 8-10 shakes per food item. He did this and couldn’t finish the meal; it was “way too salty.� Now here is the plot twist — that friend was me. Things are different now and based on comments from friends and family, I eat a bland and tasteless diet. But I don’t agree. Many studies show that our preference for salt is dependent on the amount we use. We develop a tolerance very quickly. Basically, the more salt we use, the more we will want, but the less we use, the less we will want. For this reason, taking a sodium detox may be one of the best and easiest things we do. Not only is it easy, but it
may also save your life! Too much sodium in the body can lead to excess fluid, which can overwork the heart. Furthermore, this sodium can lead to problems in the lining of our blood vessels. Chronic, high sodium intake has been linked to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and even stomach cancer. The first step to the Low Sodium Detox is to identify where your sodium is coming from. Table salt may be the first thought, but we need to look further. About 75 percent of sodium comes from processed foods. This takes us to the next step — finding low sodium foods. Whole, unprocessed foods are naturally low in sodium — boxed, bagged or frozen foods are not. Look on the Nutrition Facts label and note the serving size and sodium. Now look for lower sodium versions of these foods. For instance, many canned products offer “Low Sodium� and “No Salt Added� versions. Remember, eating two servings will double the amount of sodium. A good rule of thumb is no more than 600 mg of sodium for a meal and
300 mg for a snack. After developing an arsenal of low sodium foods, you are ready to begin. For the next seven days, the goal is to decrease your sodium to approximately 1,500 mg per day. It is best to plan this at a convenient time and mark each day’s sodium on a calendar. Now it’s going to be a tough, tasteless week but the goal is to disassociate the mind and body connection with sodium. Use healthy, sweet foods like frozen grapes or strawberries to help ease any cravings. Experiment with different seasonings to flavor food. Try squeezed lemon or even grab some Mrs. Dash. If done correctly, by the end of the week your body will have a significantly diminished craving for high salt foods. At this point, the majority of people may be able to slowly add a little sodium back into their diets. But remember, the more you use, the more you will want. By keeping it low, you will not feel the heavy cravings and your heart will be much happier.
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progress on the project. Plans for the multi-purpose gym/stage are being refined. Recommendations for locker styles, seating options, stage rigging, sound systems, light fixtures, hardware, windows and other details must be finalized by the board by midlate July in order to allow time for pricing to be estimated. “Every detail is being considered now, and as details are worked out, the project is getting more exciting,� Ward said. “This is a unique structure that will be of great value to the entire community. The architects love the challenge of this project. It’s taking a lot of creativity on their part to achieve all of our goals.� Following discussion of the capital project, Ward reported that graduation 2013 was a great success. All 47 of the seniors graduated this year and 81 percent of those students are going on to two- or four-year colleges in the fall. A total of $600,000 in scholarships was awarded to this class. And four seniors were honored for their perfect attendance! Elementary School Principal Connie Poulin updated the
board on projected classroom counts for 2013-14. The pre-K program is full, with 40 children enrolled and more on a waiting list. Kindergarten already has 41 students enrolled, a record high in recent years. In total, 302 students are enrolled for grades K–6 for next year. Poulin also reported that the staff currently is waiting for the state to post the required math curriculum for the elementary grades. She said it has been disappointing to see that the state selected a different vendor to prepare the curriculum than the one that prepared the assessments and hopes they will align with each other. The English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum has been posted by the state, which allows teachers to begin to review that over the summer. In general, Poulin said that all elementary school teachers were very pleased with the 2012-13 school year. Report cards were solid and students were motivated. She said she and the rest of the staff received great comments and personal thanks from many parents during the last week of school.
Middle/High School Principal Bob Miller was not present for the meeting, but had prepared a report on the 2012-13 Regents exam results that was shared by Ward. “The results, in general, are impressive,� said Ward, who noted that a full 71 percent of students passed the U.S. History exam with a score of 90 percent or higher, and 78 percent scored 85 percent. Every student who took the Earth Science exam passed with a score of 65 percent or better, and 43 percent achieved a score of 90 percent or higher. Collectively, 87 percent of students taking science exams passed, 97 percent who took social studies exams passed, 85 percent taking mathematics exams passed, and 95 percent who took the ELA exam passed. One student achieved 100s on two exams and a 99 on another. And five students (four of whom took SAT prep courses) scored 100 percent on the ELA exam. The school board will meet again July 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.
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June 25-29 Old Home Week sponsored by the Allegany Fire Department Food, music, rides, firemen water fights and more. www.allegany.org June 28 Free Summer Movie Series at Griffis Sculpture Park Bring a blanket and enjoy “2001 A Space Odyssey” playing at the main stage at dusk.
June 30 Don Kent Memorial Horse Pull 2013 www.HinsdaleHorsePull. blogspot.com July 1 “The Spoon Man” at Ellicottville Memorial Library The “Spoon Man” is a published author who offers a hilarious interactive comedy. 4:30 pm. July 3 Fireworks at Allegany State Park Allegany State Park will celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday, July 3 by inviting the public to bring their lawn chairs to Quaker Beach for an evening of food, fireworks and fun. July 4 City of Olean’s Fireworks Bradner Stadium, Olean, gates open at 4:00 PM. www.OleanFireworks.org
Comedian Tammy Pescatelli will be headliner. www.ellicottvilleny.com
July 5- July 7 Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival The Summer Music Festival promises a weekend packed full of musical performances outdoors on the slopes of Holiday Valley. www.ellicottvilleny.com
July 13 Free Summer Movie Series at Griffis Sculpture Park Bring a blanket and enjoy “Spirited Away” playing at the main stage at dusk. July 11-13 2013 H.O.G. Rally Ellicottville has been chosen as the destination for the 2013 New York State H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) Rally. Open to all motorcycling enthusiasts, but caters to those of the HarleyDavidson persuasion. www.NYStateHogRally.com
July 6-7 South Dayton Fire Dept. Annual Tractor Pull South Dayton Fireman’s Grounds. 716-988-3688 or 988-5017
July 13-14 S.T.A.R.S. 36th Annual Rally and Airshow See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies at the Olean Airport. 5420 Hatch Hill Road, Ischua. Sat 10 -5 pm, Sun 10 - 3 pm. 716-372-1137
July 11 Gazebo Series Opening Night Thursdays through August 15, 7-9 pm ellicottvilleny.com
July 20-21 2013 Americana Folk Art Fair
July 12 Rock the Park at Allegany State Park Pack your camp chair and bring your friends to Red House Beach for an evening of free live music. This is a family friendly event. 716-354-9121
July 20 The Chuck Wagon Supper Show at the Crosspatch Come experience a bit of real western hospitality on a working horse ranch, with an evening of family entertainment you’ll never forget! Reservations required: 716-938-6313 or 716-361-6849 www.thecrosspatch.com
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July 4-7 2013 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo An honest-to-goodness rodeo, complete with bronco bustin’, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and stick horse racing for the kids. www.EllicottvilleRodeo.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.
July 5 2013 Freedom Daze Demolition Derby at Little Valley Speedway Fireworks immediately following www.LittleValleySpeedway.com
July 13 Give The Dog A Bone Tour to Benefit the Animals at the Cattaraugus County SPCA www.spcacattco.webstarts.com
July 26-28 Ellicottville’s 2013 Unique Jazz and Blues Weekend www.ellicottvilleny.com
June 29-30, 2013 Annual Raccoon Rally Cycling Festival Weekend Allegany State Park turns into a haven of everything “cycling.” www.heartrateup.com
July 5 Ellicottville’s ‘Mountain of Laughs… a HILL-arious Event’ Spectator seating is on the slopes of Holiday Valley.
July 13 Pfeiffer Nature Center’s Pfeiffer/Portville Heritage Walk 12:00pm - 2:00pm www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
July 27 Free Summer Movie Series at Griffis Sculpture Park Bring a blanket and enjoy “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” playing at the main stage at dusk.
Please help support the Library!! The Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament which will be held on July 1st and the associated raffle is our one big fundraiser for the year. Prizes include a 2002 PT Cruiser from Ed Shultz Group, Holiday Valley Golf package for 2, Nike Covert Driver, Hickory Sticks Golf Course, Whispering Woods Golf Course, River Oaks Golf Club and Royal Niagara Golf Club passes. Raffle tickets available in the library or from any board member. “The Spoon Man” Monday, July 1st at 4:30 pm Come and get “SPOONED” which
is a lot better than getting forked or knifed. The “Spoon Man” is a published author who offers a hilarious interactive comedy. Kids – The Summer Reading Program begins in July. “Dig Into Reading!” is the theme for this year. Come in starting June 28th and sign up to participate this summer. We will be having programs on underground animals, archeology, buried treasure, dinosaurs and much more! Digital Photography classes – Instructor John Thomas will be offering two photography classes during the month of July. The Beginning Digital Photography
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Artists: Call for Entries 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.
Religious Services •Holy Name Of Mary RC Church, Ellicottville 20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592 Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pm Sun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am •St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820 Services 5pm Sat, 7:15am & 10:15am Sun •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch. 10:15am, Worship, 10am •First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm •United Methodist Church, Great Valley 5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375 Sun Sch. 10am, Worship 11am •Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfield 7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138 Sat 7pm, Sun 10am Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfield 7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
Community Meetings All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) July 9 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) July 8 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) July 9 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) June 19, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) July 8 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) July 8 Humphrey (2nd Monday) July 8 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) July 8 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) July 9 Mansfield (3rd Monday) July 15 Otto (3rd Tuesday) July 16 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) July 10 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) July 9
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Ellicottville Summer Music Festival Everyone knows that the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival is the biggest event of the summer in Ellicottville, where art and music are featured at Holiday Valley and throughout the village. Friday, July 5 The festival kicks off on July 5 at 7 p.m. with an evening of comedy sponsored by Jamestown’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Stand-up comics Tammy Pescatelli and Tony Deyo will keep you rolling in the aisles (or down the hill) during their performance billed as “Mountain of Laughs, a HILL-arious Event.� Saturday, July 6 Tons of activities are on the schedule in the Village of Ellicottville during the day on July 6, beginning with the annual Arts & Crafts Show on Jefferson Street from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. At 11 a.m., you’ll want to take a break from shopping to watch the annual Pet Parade down Washington Street. Dogs, goats — anything goes. It’s a sight to behold! From 3:30–5 p.m., inspirational musician Will Lowry will be performing selections from his newly recorded album “Fragments� during a free concert at the Village Gazebo. Then at 7 p.m., head over to Holiday Valley for the festival’s feature concert starring country music great Gretchen Wilson, with an opening act by the band 90 West. Sunday, July 7 The Arts and Crafts show continues Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. From noon to 3 p.m., be sure to make your way to the Gazebo for the Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Ellicottville Historical Society. This celebration features fresh strawberry shortcake. Then at 2 p.m., you can
be a judge at the Plein Air Competition, a painting competition that explains why you will see a lot of artists working on canvases in various locations around the village. The judging takes place on the lawn in front of the 1887 Building at the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets. At 7 p.m., head back to the Valley for a performance by Creedence Clearwater Revisited and an opening act from Exit Band. Please Note: Tickets for all performances at Holiday Valley are available through the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at www.ellicottvilleny. com and at all Wegmans stores.
And There’s More! It’s hard to believe that this summer weekend can get any more exciting, but it can! On Friday, everyone is invited to an Art in the Garden Reception at the home of artist Darlene Allen at 11 Rockwell Ave. in Ellicottville beginning at 7:30 p.m. You’ll be able to view the work of nearly two dozen area fine artists who will be on hand to discuss their art and demonstrate their techniques. On Saturday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Allen will host the Art in the Garden Show and Sale at the same location, where each artist will have a collection of their work available for purchase. This is also the weekend of the 25th annual Ellicottville Championship Rodeo — one of the largest rodeos in
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