THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 20 FREE www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012
BEAT
THE HEAT WITH SOME COOL FUN
POW WOW, JAZZ AND BLUES FEST, AND THE FAIR OFFER SOME TIME TO CHILL by Jeff Cole A sunny day typically allows for countless forms of enjoyable outdoor activities, whether it’s a nice stroll in the park or a simple game of catch. A rainy day, on the other hand, usually plays the villain to the sunny day’s hero, forcing people to stay inside and battle boredom, while their beloved trails and ball fields soak up water. But countless Americans who toil in the dirt, either as a hobby or out of necessity, would undoubtedly welcome some rain after weeks of overbearing heat and little precipitation. As of 7 a.m. July 10, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor drought map released July 12, Cattaraugus County fell within the abnormally dry category, which is the lowest of the five listed classifications, with moderate, severe, extreme and exceptional being higher. Still, farmers and gardeners in Cattaraugus County are undeniably feeling the effects of little rainfall and are trying to beat the heat. Dan Brown, who owns Snowbrook Organics in Great Valley and grows clover grasses for hay and corn for silage and grain, said his hay output is “going to be short this year. “The second cutting was compromised by the drought. There’s a much lower yield than what we anticipated getting. We normally do three to four (cuttings) a year. I don’t know if we’ll get four, and the third is not looking the best,” he said. Because his farm is organic, Brown said he is also affected by the drought in another way. “We have to meet pasture requirements for the cattle See Summer Heat page 9
Seneca Pow Wow 2012 This Weekend Saturday and Sunday • July 21-22
Would Ellicottville Benefit from a Paved Recreational Path? By Eva Potter
As Ellicottville welcomes visitors and athletes from far and wide for the Centurion road bike race and Holiday Valley hosts area mountain bike races, it makes sense to ask: “Where can the average person go to run behind a jog stroller, take for a leisurely walk, ride bikes with the whole family, walk the family dog or rollerblade without having to deal with traffic or rugged terrain?” With the number of bike
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The 23rd annual Seneca Pow Wow will be coming to Veterans Memorial Park in Salamanca this weekend, bringing together dancers, singers and craft vendors from indigenous nations from across the U.S. and Canada. The pow wow takes place on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, but the weekend will kick off with contemporary music and sales vendors on Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.
senecapowwow.org. Admission for Saturday and Sunday events are $10 per day for adults, $5 per day for elders 60 years and older, $5 per day for children ages 5-17, and free for children 4 years and under. Veterans and active service members receive free admission with appropriate identification. The Friday event is free. Everyone is welcome at this family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free event. “A pow wow is a social gathering of tribal cultures in which we share our customs
trail and would provide another safe, traffic-free, recreational facet to Ellicottville’s offerings. In a conversation with Joseph Higgins, an Olean businessman and one of the founders of the Allegheny River Valley Trail, he said it took about six years, to bring the project to fruition in 1998 at a cost of about $560,000. He and proponents of the trail worked with the local chamber of commerce, local governments, private See Rec Path Page 5
Ellicottville to Groove next weekend! to Jazz and the Blues
Photo submitted by Stephanie Crowley, SNI Official Newsletter BY
riders living in the area, in addition to tourists coming here looking for a variety of year round recreational opportunities, a local paved trail could be another reason for people to visit and stay in Ellicottville. It would also offer another option for those who are not in competition shape to enjoy the outdoors. Like the nearby Allegheny River Valley Trail, which runs through nearby Allegany and Olean, it could be built as a handicapped accessible (flat)
and traditions, allowing people to see and know who we are as a people,”said Chairperson Pamela Bowen. The pow wow committee extends a hearty welcome to everyone to attend and experience the opportunity to learn about the rich culture of the indigenous peoples of North America. A pow wow gives the indigenous Nations an opportunity to come together socially, while friendly dance and drum competitions See Seneca Pow Wow Page 2
The weather is sweltering but some cool music is about to come your way during Ellicottville’s
Jazz and Blues Weekend July 27-29, featuring a variety of jazz and blues performances
in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, side streets and the Village Square. Park once, browse village shops, savor some delicious treats and listen to some amazing musicians. Groove to smooth jazz by the EZ3 Band, Joni James voted Best Blues Band by “Artvoice,” music in the beer garden with the Quartet of John Troy, the Jim Tudini Band with Strings, and more. See Jazz & Blues Page 9