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Smart Tips for Sports Parents: Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive
By Jann Wiswall
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Most of us have heard horror stories about parents behaving badly at their children’s sporting events. Dads punching coaches. Moms berating kids on the other team. Parental melees occurring over “bad” calls. Fortunately, said Ellicottville Central Schools Athletic Director Karl Schwartz, “The culture in Ellicottville is very positive. Parents generally understand that coaches have their child’s best interests in mind. I can only remember one time in my 21 years at the school when a parent had to be escorted from the stands due to bad behavior.” At the beginning of every new sports season, Schwartz and all coaches hold a meeting for parents and athletes to complete all necessary paperwork and to explain Ellicottville’s rules, regulations and expectations. The meeting — the fall season meeting was held on Aug. 15 — is especially important for families whose children are joining teams for the first time. “We explain ‘The Ellicottville Way,’” said Schwartz, which can be summed up by the school’s slogan — “Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive.” Essentially, this means that “if you’re going to say anything, make it positive.” “We also talk about how parents and coaches interact,” he said. “Parents need to take care not to undermine the coaches.” Yelling instructions at kids from the sidelines confuses — even embarrasses — the children, especially the littlest kids who don’t know whom to listen to. Roger Spell, a volunteer See Sports Parents page 6
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Ellicottville - Great Valley Trail Proposal Submitted By Jann Wiswall
The good news at the Town of Ellicottville’s Board meeting was the report that Town Supervisor John Burrell is at home and feeling much better after his recent surgery. Deputy Supervisor Ken Hinman, who chaired the meeting in Burrell’s absence, delivered that report on Aug. 21, 2013.
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Another piece of good news was that the Ellicottville-Great Valley Trail committee submitted its grant application to the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) of the New York State Department of Transportation. The $2 million grant requires the sponsoring agency — in this case the Town of Ellicottville — to commit to funding 20 percent of the project, or $400,000. Fundraising for the local portion is underway. Trail committee member Mark Alianello said it will probably take months before the committee hears anything from the state and that this grant would represent only a part of the funds needed to complete the entire trail. The committee is seeking additional grant opportunities to fund more of the project. Hinman, who chairs the trail committee, also said that a number of area contractors have committed to volunteering to help clear the See Ellicottville Town Board page 6
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Mansfield Projects Progress Verizon and National Fuel Moving Lines into WestMont Ridge
By Jann Wiswall
Last month, the Town of Mansfield’s Board was asked by Town Assessor Robin Pearl to consider entering into a Coordinated Assessment Program (CAP) agreement with the Town of Allegany beginning in October 2013. CAP, a state program that partners two or more towns in
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Murphy, Zlockie, Love Attain Highest Rank William Murphy, Luke Zlockie and Rick Love have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy
DEC Grants Bring Art into Communities
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) administers the Decentralization program for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), which provides funding for projects that enhance art and culture in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Allegany counties. CCAC will grant over $60,800 to fund local arts and culture projects to be completed in 2014. “The hopes for these grants are to bring arts and culture to our communities and to enhance the overall artistic nature of Western New York,” said CCAC Programs and Grants Manager Courtney Blackmon. Grant Money Available! Community Arts Grants: Your eligible nonprofit organization or sponsored organization can address the cultural needs of your community through $500 - $5,000 in arts programming to develop, foster, promote, enhance and increase
Town Supervisor Bob Keis updated the board on a number of other ongoing projects, starting with construction progress on the new highway garage. Keis reported that plumbing infrastructure is now complete and the concrete floor will be poured within the next two weeks. Additional
Eagle Scouts To Be Honored
By Eva Potter
Have you dreamed of a cool arts project but haven’t pulled it off due to lack of funding? Would $500 - $5,000 help? Regional artists and organizations are in luck! Three different grants can turn your vision into reality.
a county that share the same assessment equalization rate and assessment cycle, also requires the towns to have the same assessor. While Mansfield reappointed Pearl to a six-year term in June, Allegany has not yet appointed an assessor. As a result, the board tabled further discussion, if necessary, until its next meeting.
Scouts. This accomplishment represents almost five years of adventure, fun, work, and dedication to the Boy Scout program. All three young men are members of EllicottvilleGreat Valley Troop 652.
William Murphy, Luke Zlockie and Rick Love, members of Troop 652, recently achieved Eagle Scout rank.
During the process of satisfying the requirements for the Eagle Rank, they have performed community service, provided service and leadership to their troop, and have earned numerous merit badges. Mark Kurtis, Troop 652 Scoutmaster, says, “I’m happy for them. They are proud of their achievements. They should be. Each of these young See Eagle Scouts page 8
Three More Days of Motoring Ahead
Rally Ends Sunday By Eva Potter
When asked why people should come to Rally in the Valley, event founder Dennis Jones answered, “To experience the biggest event that Olean has!” The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Gowanda Harley Davidson,
and the Greater Olean Motorcycle Enthusiasts are hosting the 11th annual Rally in the Valley, which will conclude on Sunday afternoon in Olean. The five-day motorcycle rally benefits a host of community charities and is expected to draw over 8,000 participants and spectators.
The event kicked off Aug. 21 with a Rally Warm-up event at the CUTCO/KA-BAR Visitors Center and featured a chicken BBQ, door prizes, motorcycles and the unveiling of the annual Rally commemorative KABAR knife. Jones said the knife is made each year just for See Rally page 8
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And the winner is ‌ Olivia Venezia! Venezia, who will be in 11th grade at Ellicottville Central School this fall, came out on top in the Teen Hunger Games writing competition created by teens at the Patterson Library in Westfield. Thirty-four libraries in the Cattaraugus and Chautauqua system were notified of the contest. Ten competitors submitted short works of fiction over the four-week writing contest and had to “surviveâ€? each round to win. Submissions began July
3 and final results were posted July 29. Voters determined their two favorite writers each week. Laura Flanagan, director of the Ellicottville Memorial Library, explained, “As in the real ‘Hunger Games’ (of both the film and novel), there is only one winner, (the tributes fight to the death with only one survivor remaining.� Venezia won a trophy made by the teens who started the contest, as well as a $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble.
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A Heavenly Feast Canticle Farm is holding its fifth annual Heavenly Harvest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, noon–4 p.m. The farm is located at 3835 South Nine Mile Rd. in Allegany, N.Y. Heavenly Harvest is the farm’s premier event that invites the community to the farm for a “Field to Fork Lunch� prepared by local chefs, featuring a three-course meal of freshly grown produce. The day also features live and local music, farm tours, Contra Dancing, a Labyrinth Walk, raffle prizes and so much more! All monies raised from this event goes towards the farm
and the development of its new property, The North Farm, which will allow Canticle to bring local, naturally grown, healthy produce to the community for years to come. Advanced adult tickets are $20. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the event ($25 adults, $10 children). Tickets can be purchased directly from a Canticle shareholder, by visiting the North Farm at 3809 Old State Rd. in Allegany, or online at www.canticlefarm.org. Canticle Farm is a local, non-profit, Certified Naturally Grown vegetable farm. The Community Supported
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The 2013 Ellicottville Little Eagles Football program kicks off their season Aug. 23 in Springville, N.Y., against the Springville Colts! The Midgets look to repeat as Super Bowl champions and are led by third-year players Evan Palmatier, Griffin Chudy, Austin Grinols, Noah Stuve, Deric Leiper and Hunter O’Stricker. The Pee Wee’s look to build on their great season and get back to the Super Bowl again. They are led by third-year players Clayton Rowland, Braedyn Palmatier, Lucas Adams, Hayden Rust, Justin Imhoff, Dalton Bradley, Colby O’Stricker and Harrison Newark. You can find our regular season schedule on Facebook by liking the Ellicottville Little Eagles page . Our first home game is Sept. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Ellicottville Central.
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Come Enjoy Allegany State Park and The Park Restaurant! www.facebook.com/AlleganyStateParkShopsRestaurant Located on the 2nd floor of the Red House Admin Building inside Allegany State Park Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-4:00pm Friday 9:00am-8:00pm Sat-Sun 8:30am-4:00pm
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Allegany State Park is certainly nature’s playground. With miles of hiking and biking trails, ASP encompasses 65,000 acres of beautiful scenery just waiting to be explored. But what if hiking and biking just aren’t your things? Or you just want something new to do that keeps you active in the park? Don’t fret! ASP is filled with recreation areas just waiting to be enjoyed. For starters, sand volleyball courts can be found at Red House beach, across the street at the Beehunter Rec Area and on the Quaker side at the Fancher Rec area. Bring a volleyball, round up a team and start serving! For basketball fans, both the Beehunter and Fancher Rec Areas house hoops, perfect for 3-on-3, or a quick game of Pig or Around the World. While you’re at Fancher, you can also take advantage of the horseshoe pits. Baseball fans can throw a game together in the fields
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behind the Quaker General Store or in the Beehunter Rec Area. You don’t always need an official field to play your games of choice. Any open field will do for soccer, kickball, dodgeball, bocce or ladder ball. “Kickball is a huge crowd pleaser when we go camping,” said Dayna Smith, 34, of Hamburg. “We like to set up games by the Cain Hollow playground.” Large open spaces can also be found behind the Quaker General Store, next to the Quaker Recycling Center, and
in front of the Diehl cabin trail, as well as at Red House in the Beehunter Rec Area. Another open field favorite is Capture the Flag. The object is for each team to capture the opponent’s flag on the opposite side of the field without being caught by the other team. “My family uses jump ropes for our center line, hula hoops for the ‘jails’ and T-shirts or whatever we have lying around for the flags,” said Emily Lineen, 36, of Hamburg. “We like to use the open space by the Quaker picnic shelter, across from the museum.”
Sand volleyball courts are located at Red House beach and Beehunter and Fancher Rec Areas.
In addition, if you don’t mind shelling out a small amount for your games, mini golf is available for only $1.75 per child (slightly higher for adults) next to the Quaker Gift Shop. For my family, no trip to Allegany is complete without a trip or two to the mini golf course! Whatever your game, chances are there’s a spot for it at ASP if you know where to look. Pack up your sneakers and a water bottle, and get ready, set, go!
An 18 hole miniature golf course in located next to the Quaker Museum and Gift Shop.
Sally’s Hootenanny: One for the Record Books
Going Camping This Summer? These Recipes will be a Surefire Hit By Eva Potter
Smells are known to evoke powerful memories, so why not make some new ones over the woodsy campfire. The smell of delicious treats cooking over a campfire is just one of the wonderful things to look forward to on your next camping trip. But before you go, you might want to use a little technology to gather some wonderful recipes to take with you. There’s nothing like a fireroasted hot dog, but why not cook it with a twist. How about a cowboy onion and bacon hot dog, a Frito hot dog or campfire hot dog pups? Delicious toasted campfire burritos and veggies in foil packets are sure to please. These recipes and more are available at www.50campfire.com. For dessert, nothing says camping like the quintessential s’more. We all know you need fresh graham crackers, creamy chocolate bars and perfectly toasted marshmallows for the traditional s’more, but step outside the safe zone and you’ll experience a world of fun s’more flavors sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. How about graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, banana
Sally Marsh led a record-breaking sing along of “Old MacDonald” on August 17 By Alicia Dziak
slices and peanut butter? For a cinnamon toast s’more, combine cinnamon graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, butterscotch chips and white chocolate. Another interesting
twist is the mint chocolate chip s’more with chocolate graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, mini chocolate chips and a peppermint patty. Carmel lovers will ask for seconds of a caramel apple s’more with cinnamon graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, apple slices and a Rolo candy. Search “camping recipes” in your favorite browser and you’ll turn up a slew of delicious options for your next camping trip. Time to call in sick, turn off the cell phone and pack up the car, because it’s time to go camping!
Try this variation of the traditional s’more: Roast Peeps or other sugar coated marshmallows until the sugar carmelizes. Sandwich between two Nilla Wafers with your favorite fun size candy bar- Milky Ways and 100 Grands work great!
Hootenanny World Record at ASP • Photos by Alicia Dziak
Sally Marsh and her Hootenanny fans gathered last Saturday at Allegany State Park to attempt to break the world record for most people singing “Old MacDonald” at once. Although it will take three to six months to find out the official acceptance from the Guinness Book officials, according to Marsh, “We made it in all the ways needed.” To break the world record, 375 people met at the Quaker Amphitheater at ASP to join in on the sing-along where 18 verses of the song were belted out and recorded for the Guinness Book of World Records officials. The “gates” to the amphitheater opened just before 3 p.m. Marsh signed participants in, and each guest had to hold up a small sign with their name and number on it, along with their corresponding name on a wristband, and have their photo taken. Once officially signed in, guests had to remain in the fenced off area for the duration of the event. Participants sprawled out on blankets and chatted with friends as they
waited for the singing to begin. With 200 preregistered guests, it was down to the wire whether the current record of 332 people would be met, but as time ticked away, the announcement came that the number had been met and exceeded, and as cheers from the crown emerged, the singing soon followed. Marsh led the charge, officials walked around to make sure everyone was actually singing, and history
was made! “It was so much fun to attempt to break a world record in such a quirky way, and it was great to do it at one of my favorite places,” said Claire Brown of Springville. “If Saturday was my last day, it was the perfect last day,” stated Marsh. “To be with 375 people who love the Hootenanny and Allegany State Park like I do was so awesome. Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart!”
375 people gathered at the Quaker Amphitheater for the event.
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International Art Instructors to Teach Workshop Fall Walking Tour October 5 By Alicia Dziak
If you haven’t been to Griffis Sculpture Park (GSP) lately, you don’t know what you’re missing! On Aug. 17, the park hosted its first annual Summer Festival, complete with music, art and a number of children’s activities. “The legacy of Larry Griffis and Simon Griffis came to fruition once again with our first annual summer festival — a marriage of art, nature, music and performance,” said Nila Griffis, executive director of the Ashford Hollow Foundation, which runs GSP. “Griffis Sculpture Park was alive with activity and we are so pleased and thankful to those who came out to enjoy the day. We hope to see everyone again next year!” GSP’s partner, Griffis Hill Gardens (GHG), located on 70 acres within GSP, has been busy hosting events of its own. A free story hour is planned in the Sacred Grove outdoor classroom at 3 p.m. on Sundays, and a screening of “Young Frankenstein” will be held on Aug. 31 by the main stage for only $2. In addition, GHG will be offering a unique workshop the weekend after Labor Day. “Sacred Art in Theory and Practice” will be held Sept. 6–8. The three-day, adult workshop, designed for beginner through advanced artists, “will help students bring their inner visions to life by exploring different mediums and synthesizing diverse approaches into masterful works of art,” according to the GHG web site.
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The workshop will be led by David Heskin and Aloria Weaver, a husband-and-wife team who travel extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, painting, exhibiting and giving lectures and presentations. Weaver, who once cocurated a gallery with GHG founder/executive director Carley Hill, is originally from Western New York, and Heskin is originally from Colorado. The two are among the first instructors at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art (the world’s first international school for Visionary Art), opening in Austria in the fall of 2013, and both will be heading there in September for the rest of the year. Workshops like this do not come to Western New York very often, so it’s a great time to learn something new from experienced artists in a beautiful environment. “During this workshop, artists will gain exposure to some of the techniques being taught at the Vienna Academy
of Visionary Art in Austria, including the master’s oil and tempera painting method known as the ‘Mischtechnik,’” explained Weaver. The $150 weekend tuition includes three meals and all supplies except for brushes. For more information about this and other upcoming youth and adult workshops, or to register, visit http:// griffishillgardens.wix.com/ griffishillgardens. Heading into October, the annual Fall Walking Tour at GSP is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Take in the fall foliage while enjoying guided walking tours on the half hour, a scavenger hunt and children’s activities throughout the day. For more information, visit www. griffispark.org. Both GSP and GHG also have informative Facebook pages with details on upcoming events, found at www.facebook. com/pages/Griffis-SculpturePark and www.facebook.com/ GriffisHillGardens.
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coach at the school for nine years and current chair of the ECS School Board, added, “When kids are on the field or court, they need to be listening only to their coaches, who have a game plan and strategy in mind, not just for the team as a whole, but for each child.” “Our coaches take an extraordinary amount of time to get to know each and every player,” said Schwartz. Since many coaches also are teachers, they know what each child needs to work on both on and off the field, how they approach learning, and how they want them to interact with their teammates. Of course, parents want to help, but they need to work with, not against, the coaches to ensure their children have the best experience possible, he said. Sportsmanship Tips for Parents The following is a list of guidelines for parents of student
athletes from KidsHealth.org. • Unless you’re coaching your child’s team, you need to remember that you’re the parent. Shout words of encouragement, not directions, from the sidelines (there is a difference!). • Keep your comments positive. Don’t bad-mouth coaches, players or game officials. If you have a serious concern, discuss it privately with the coach or with a league official. • After a competition, it’s important not to dwell on who won or lost. Instead, try asking, “How did you feel you did during the game?” If your child feels weak at a particular skill, offer to work on it together before the next game. • Applaud good plays no matter who makes them. • Set a good example with your courteous behavior toward the parents of kids on the other team. Congratulate
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them when their kids win. • Remember that it’s your kids, not you, who are playing. Don’t push them into a sport because it’s what you enjoyed. As kids get older, let them choose what sports they want to play and decide the level of commitment they want to make. • Keep your perspective. It’s just a game. Even if the team loses every game of the season, it’s unlikely to ruin your child’s life or chances of success. • Look for examples of good sportsmanship in professional athletes and point them out to your kids. Talk about the bad examples, too, and why they upset you. • Finally, don’t forget to have fun. Even if your child isn’t the star, enjoy the game while you’re thinking of all the benefits your child is gaining — new skills, new friends and attitudes that can help all through life.
Retired Astronaut Ken Reightler to Keynote
4th Annual Challenger Center Dinner ALLEGANY, NY — Former NASA Astronaut Ken Reightler will be the guest speaker at the fourth Annual Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center Celebration Dinner in Allegany, N.Y., on Sept. 19, 2013. Selected by NASA in June 1987, Reightler, a United States Naval Academy graduate, completed a year of astronaut candidate training and was designated an astronaut in August 1988. From Sept. 12–18, 1991, he was the pilot on the crew of STS-48. This was the first space shuttle flight in support of “Mission to Planet Earth.” During the five-day mission, the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery successfully deployed the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS), designed to provide scientists with their first complete data set on the upper atmosphere’s chemistry, winds and energy inputs. The crew also conducted numerous secondary experiments ranging from growing protein crystals, to studying how fluids and structures react in weightlessness. Reightler next served as pilot on STS-60, the first joint U.S./ Russian Space Shuttle Mission. Launching from the Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 3, 1994, STS-60 was the first flight of the Wake Shield Facility (WSF-1) and the second flight of the Space Habitation Module (Spacehab-2). During the eight-day flight, the crew of
Discovery, including Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, conducted a wide variety of biological, materials science, earth observation, and life science experiments. With the completion of his second mission, Reightler logged over 327 hours in space. The annual dinner, which is open to the public, follows highly successful events from the past three years — retired astronaut Col. Pamela Melroy was the guest of honor in 2010; Scott Parazynski, an astronaut, physician, inventor, mountaineer, pilot and public speaker was the keynote speaker in 2011; and author, speaker and educator June Scobee Rodgers, the widow of Challenger Space Shuttle Commander Dick Scobee, was the featured guest in 2012. Specifics of the event will be announced soon. For more information, please visit the Challenger Learning Center website at DRCLC.org or call (716) 379-8686. About the Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center
The Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center, a not-for-profit organization, is a space-themed educational facility with programs designed to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM education) through a series of hands-on experiences and simulations that are tied to classroom learning and team building. The Center offers two simulated space missions: Voyage to Mars and Rendezvous with Comet Halley; a team-building activity, the Great Rocket Design Challenge; and STEM programs Simple Machines and Engine Works. Since opening in June 2009, more than 6,500 students from 17 counties in New York and Pennsylvania have participated in these educational programs. Visit the Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center online at DRCLC.org, Facebook.com/DRCLC and Twitter.com/DRCLC.
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first leg of the trail. Hinman believes that with such inkind donations, the total construction costs can be significantly reduced. Supervisor’s Report Hinman reported that renovations of the interior of the Town Center building (formerly the County Cooperative Extension Service building) are nearing completion. The town and village courts have been holding sessions there since Aug. 5, and new directional signs at Fillmore/Route 219 and Parkside/Maples Road were ordered and installed by the Village of Ellicottville. Hinman also said that John Burrell asked the board to schedule a separate meeting to interview applicants for town assessor. That meeting was scheduled for Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Town and Village Hall. Department Head Reports Fall Fest • East Tank Project Police Officer Don Auge reported that he has attended five to six meetings regarding Fall Fest with the village’s Special Events Committee, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, state police and bar owners to come up with ways to avoid
some of the issues that made last year’s event a controversy. While few details have been released by the committee or the chamber about the festival, Auge felt that everyone has been working together well and is committed to the village’s zero tolerance ordinances related to open containers and noise.
“We’re making big steps forward,” said Auge, who added that the goal is to have a Fall Fest, not a “fall down fest.” Highway Department Superintendent Dave Golley said that his department plans to regrade and repave the Town Center parking lot in the beginning of September. In the meantime, he said maintenance and roadwork will continue. Town Engineer Mark
Alianello reported that the East Tank Project has hit another roadblock. The latest proposed site was rejected by the landowner, so Alianello is now looking at an alternate location and will be running computer models to determine feasibility. Alianello also said that Carl Calarco, the contractor working on the Glen Burn Trail development off Route 219, was asked by some neighbors of the site (through the Town Planning Board) to delay the daily construction start time to 7 a.m., instead of 6:30 or earlier. The board said Calarco and his subcontractors had agreed to the request. Finally, Alianello reported that earthwork is nearly done at HoliMont’s WestMont Ridge development and that the water and sewer lines are in on the Ellicottville portion of the site. Work on the water and sewer lines in the Town of Mansfield’s portion is to begin soon. The next regular meeting of the Town of Ellicottville Board is scheduled for Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.
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“Our Town” Series
Progressive Springville has Eye Toward Future Look for future articles on local village and town plans in this multipart series. By Jeff Martin
Approaching the end of his second term in office, Springville Mayor William Krebs sees much that both he and residents can be proud of. Even residents from nearby Ellicottville, Krebs believes, will like what they see. “There’s a lot for people in the area to enjoy in Springville,” Krebs said during a recent conversation. “I’m certain people living in Ellicottville will enjoy what Springville has to offer, too.” While there are no massive, significant changes on the near horizon, Springville expects to solidify its reputation as a sleepy little village with an eye toward the future. Without question, Krebs said the village’s most significant accomplishment in the last few years was last year’s announcement that the Springville Center for the Arts, with two locations in the village, was awarded a state grant of over $800,000 for improvements to its buildings. Progress continues at the locations, Krebs said, and practicing artists, as well as art lovers, will eventually enjoy new facilities and programs,
including class offerings. “It was huge for us,” he said, adding that another grant of approximately $250,000 was awarded to the village for a 12part initiative that will enhance the village center by improving landscape, public space and storefront work. Some work, including renovation to the M&T Bank Park at Main and Mechanic streets is underway. Future projects, dependent upon possible grants the village plans to apply for, include streetscaping improvements. At a recent meeting, Krebs and others’ spoke of “plateau crossing” improvements at Pearl, Mechanic, North Buffalo, Central and Waverly streets. A “trail town” initiative would link the Pop Warner Trail to the village’s municipal parking lot, which would increase walkability and “encourage tourism and pedestrian traffic in the village,” Krebs said, adding that the village wants to preserve the corridor by offering hiking and bike trails. The corridor would link Orchard Park and West Valley, he said, a 27-mile stretch that links the city to the Southern Tier. “The railroad and the Erie/
Cattaraugus Rails to Trails (organization) is currently in negotiation,” Krebs said. “It should happen for the greater good of the area.” Signs for the Western New York Scenic Byway have been popping up through the village as well, Krebs said. The signs are meant to alert citizens and visitors alike that the area is recognized as a vital participant in the agricultural sector, a contributor to all things rural. “The byway is important to us,” Krebs said. Down at Scoby Park, where the village used to utilize an existing dam for its power, there are efforts to convert the area into a launching spot for watercraft, including rafts and kayaks. The Cattaraugus Creek is a big draw for people throughout the state, Krebs said. If nothing else, the Army Corps of Engineers plan to refurbish the existing dam. Krebs is proud of the work he and village officials have accomplished. As to whether or not he continues to run again for office, Krebs said he’s undecided. “There are still a lot of projects that need seen through,” he said.
Spark! A Creativity-Based Program at Springville Center for the Arts for Ages 2-5 Springville Center for the Arts will launch Spark!, a new education program designed for ages 2-5. The goal of the program is to improve overall learning and creative problemsolving skills through contact with the arts. Children will meet twice a week, year round, following the school calendar. The program is influenced by the approach used in the Reggio Emilia region of Italy, which stresses play, curiosity, long-term projects vs. subjects, the many languages of children, peer-to-peer learning, teachers as partners, the learning environment, and respect for the potential of the child. Springville Center for the Arts is a multi-arts center that presents performances, exhibitions, education and other arts programs. As a catalyst for creative inspiration and development, SCA encourages direct participation in the arts by all segments of our community. Spark! is cooperative in nature, and parents of participating children are not only involved in the program as assistants but are required to provide governance and attend regular meetings. Parents who cannot provide approximately 12 hours of in-class time over the course of the semester will be able to assist in other ways. Spark! will have a dedicated teacher who facilitates learning and oversees the activity. Katie Kelly, formerly of the Burchfield-Penney and the new SCA education coordinator,
will oversee the program in consultation with a parental advisory board. Spark! links current programming at SCA to topics explored in the program for children. This could be locally produced content such as plays or exhibits but also, with the increasing frequency of visiting artists-in-residence, the program pairs accomplished artists and world-class creative thinkers with preschoolers. The program was a recipient of a $500 Springville-Griffith Community Education Foundation mini grant this summer. Funds will be used to buy easels, musical instruments and other toddler-friendly art supplies. A group of parents met regularly over the summer to create the program and expressed a desire for their children to have, “a space for dreaming and learning at their own pace with exposure to different people and expertise.” Specific programming ideas
such as healthy eating, cooking, dress up and drama, field trips, multi-generational involvement and more will be incorporated. Springville Center for the Arts has two dedicated workshop spaces under construction. One at Art’s Café is designed for messy projects and includes a full pottery studio. The other, located at the Center, will be designed with this age group in mind and will serve as the regular location. For now, the program will meet at Arts Underground at 66 East Main St. in Springville. A registration form is available online at www. springvillearts.org. The semester begins Sept. 10. The fee is $35 weekly. For more information, contact Katie Kelly at (716) 592-9038. Springville Center for the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, charitable organization.
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In the motorcade of public meltdowns involving professional athletes — Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Oscar Pistorius and now Alex Rodriguez — O.J. Simpson is still the marshal of that parade. Simpson, who now looks like a bloated, jailhouse thug, has just won parole on a 33-yearprison term of which he has already served five years. The former superstar running back of the Buffalo Bills was convicted of kidnapping and robbery charges in an armed attempt to retrieve his own memorabilia from two Las Vegas sports collectors. The Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners claim he won’t be going free anytime soon but you know, “If they don’t commit, he’s out lickety-split.” O.J. Simpson and my unruly but adorable cat Weggie will be forever linked in infamy. It was almost 20 years ago that I happened to be in Portugal on the day of “the chase.” I was in a bar the night before the departure for my Lisbon flight home when I called Carolyn, my sweet but unfocused catsitter to see how Weggie was doing. From the moment my house sitter said hello, I knew something was wrong. “Is Weggie okay?” I asked. “Yeah, Weggie’s fine,” she said, breathlessly.” “But it looks like O.J. Simpson may have murdered his wife.” O.J. Simpson? Murder? His wife? “Carolyn, I thought I told you. NO WILD PARTIES!” “No, it’s in L.A. Some kind of car chase.” I had asked only about the cat. “Well, is O.J. headed north to Wainfleet, for godsakes? Did he leave some kind of note? Did he mention Weggie by name?” I know this cat can irritate just about anyone, but … O.J. Simpson? “Is this guy totally out of control or what?” I asked. “Actually, he’s in a white
Bronco on the San Diego Freeway,” she said. “I’m watching the chase on TV.” “ Y o u ’ r e watching the chase on TV?” “Yeah,” she said. “They’re televising the chase live on all major networks.” I thought for a moment. “You know that key I left? The one I said you should never use? The one that opens the liquor cabinet? Carolyn, you didn’t use that key, did you?” “No, no. They’re chasing O.J. all over the L.A. freeways. It’s been on for about half an hour.” “The chase has gone for half an hour?” “Yeah, but they’re only going 40 miles an hour.” I thought to myself, of course the chase could only go at 40 miles an hour. How else could the colour commentators have time to do their voiceover? I was still confused, but I decided to take a shot. “Do you think O.J. knows that if he went faster, it would be a better chase and he’d actually have a greater chance of escaping?” “Actually O.J.’s in the back seat with a gun.” I’ve driven the freeways in L.A. That’s not so unusual. But the fact he’s steering and working the pedals from the back seat — well, that explains why the best he can do is 40 miles an hour. Now it was all starting to make sense. “There must be like 20 cop cars chasing him,” she said. I took another shot. “From what you know so far, do you think the cops realize if they went faster it would be a better chase and they’d have a greater chance of catching him?” “There must be 20 helicopters chasing, too.” “The cops are chasing him with helicopters?” I asked. “No. The cops are chasing him in cars. The reporters are chasing him in helicopters.”
By William Thomas “At any time, have they cut away to Steven Spielberg sitting in a director’s chair with a megaphone?” I asked. “No, but there’s people on the overpasses and they’re waving and cheering,” she said. “Are you sure it’s not just an ad for Hertz?” I ventured. “I don’t think so,” she said. “One commentator said O.J. might shoot himself right there in the back seat.” Hey, I’ve written for television. If he kills himself, that’s the end of the chase scene right there. “Listen, how’s Weggie?” I asked. And that’s when the line went dead. When I woke up the next morning, I thought maybe I’d dreamed the whole thing. At the airport in Lisbon, I spotted a group of Canadians coming off the Canada 3000 plane that I was taking back. I approached a guy wearing a Blue Jays cap. “How the Jays doing?” I asked. “Awful!” he said. “Hey! Did you hear about O.J.?” Lord, it was true, the chase, the cops, the live coverage, the … “Uh, look,” I asked in a very low voice, “this may sound kind of silly, but, uh, there wasn’t a cat involved in that thing, was there?” “Nah, I don’t think so,” he replied. “But there was something about a dog with blood on his paws.” My lasting image of the O.J. trial was verdict day with hundreds of his supporters marching in front of the courthouse chanting about the mysterious glove: “If it doesn’t fit, they must acquit.” Across the street a little man sat in a lawn chair with a sign that read: “If they acquit, they’re full of s**t.”
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men has persevered to earn this Eagle Badge award.” William Murphy, son of William and Stephanie Murphy of Ellicottville, is a 2013 graduate of Ellicottville Central School. He has earned 22 merit badges. For his final Eagle Badge project, William planned, organized and supervised the clearing of public recreation trails in Allegany State Park for more than 100 total man-hours. He was a respected student and football athlete at Ellicottville. Luke Zlockie, son of Len and Judy Zlockie of Great Valley, is also a 2013 graduate of Ellicottville Central. He has
earned 23 merit badges. For his final project, Luke planned, organized and supervised the removal and disposal of several tons of debris from a drainage ditch/tributary to Great Valley Creek behind Cavalry Cemetery in Salamanca. He also documented, by way of mapping, the Elliott Street Cemetery. He was also a respected student and soccer athlete at Ellicottville. Rick Love, son of Rick and Laurie Love of Franklinville, is a 2013 graduate of Franklinville High School. He has earned 26 Merit Badges. This is far more than the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
required number for the Eagle Badge. And for his final badge project, he also planned, organized and supervised the clearing of public recreation trails in Allegany State Park, also for more than 100 total man-hours. Ricky graduated as a respected student and champion Youth Trap League shooter from Franklinville. Murphy, Zlockie and Love will be formally presented the Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor Ceremony at the American Legion Post in Ellicottville on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.
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this event and can be purchased for $25. Thursday night’s good times included a family street dance. Friday really kicks off the Rally in a big way with a motorcycle parade, Big Wheel adult race and bike judging contest — the public gets to choose the awards in nine different categories. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink in honor of breast cancer survivors and loved ones. PINK Rally shirts will be for sale at the event. At 7 p.m., parachutists from Free Fall Oz will “drop” into the stadium. The evening features music by Citizens Radio Band and a fireworks display. Jones said, “The fireworks — they’re great — we put a lot of money into that.” Saturday’s Bradner Stadium festivities run from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and include a stadium “street festival” with a variety of activities including bike contests, bands, foods and vendors. According to Jones, “There are about 60 vendors between food and equipment in the stadium.” Test your motorcycling skills and balance at the Biker Rodeo. Compete for a chance to win cash prizes. Bike contests include slow ride, ball drop, tire toss and hot dog. Continental School of Beauty will rock your hair into the latest looks with stylists to guide you through the steps. Eric Jones will on-site to draw caricatures as well as cartoon drawings. AKT Combatives Academy will showcase many aspects of martial arts. New this year—there will be a Street Masters car show across the street at War Veteran’s Park. The events will be connected via the tunnel under East State Street. Bring your hot rods, customs, classics, muscles or whatever you have and be part of the show. Car registration begins 9 a.m. with dash plaques to the first 100 cars. Ed McCleaft from Shinglehouse, Pa., will be showing his 7-second, rear engine rail dragster — the
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One Potato, Two Potatoes Three Potatoes, Four? by Michael R Williams, RD
American consumption of potatoes has steadily increased over the last 50 years to over 140 pounds per year. Likewise, Americans’ waistlines and rates of diabetes have increased. Does this mean that potatoes are to blame? Well, it is not that simple. In 2006, the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” released the only study to ever show a connection between potato intakes and increased rates of diabetes. This study followed over 84,000 nurses for 20 years leading to the conclusion of a “…modest positive association between the consumption of potatoes and the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.” Does this close the case on potatoes? Potatoes = bad? Well, hold the phone. The study measured potato intake as “one baked potato or “one cup mashed potatoes.” Unfortunately this is not an accurate measurement. First, mashed potatoes are loaded with butter (fat), milk (fat) and salt (sodium). Likewise, “one baked potato” also includes the very common restaurant-style “loaded” baked potatoes (high fat and high sodium). The nutritional differences between
these potatoes and plain homemade baked potatoes are staggering. In fact, when you remove the additional non-potato ingredients (high fat cheese, butter, salt, sour cream, etc.), which are all linked to increased risks of diabetes or heart disease, plain baked potatoes are in turn actually quite healthy. For instance, they are rich with potassium (more than bananas!) and are good sources of vitamin C, B6, B9, copper, manganese and dietary fiber. They also have similar levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients that are found in spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts (all foods synonymous with health). To further examine the health of potatoes, Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, decided to eat a diet of 20 potatoes a day for 60 days straight. Compared to most, he did not cover them in toppings — no cheese, no sour cream, no bacon bits, nothing. At the end of 60 days, Chris lowered his blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol and lost weight, all of which drastically reduced his risk of heart disease and diabetes. So, Potatoes = good? Well,
I’m not likely to recommend that my weight loss patients eat only 20 potatoes a day, but the experiment does highlight potatoes as a healthy and nutritious food. We all likely know someone that eats a “meat and potatoes” diet. For many reasons, eating this way is unhealthy. Mainly, “meat and potato” diets are absent of other healthy, nutrient-rich, high fiber (non-starchy) vegetables. Instead there is an excessive amount of unhealthy high fat, high saturated fat and high cholesterol foods. Remember the 84,000 nurses in the 2006 study? Other research with this group found that the majority consumed a very high fat and low fiber diet (i.e. meat and potato diet), which suggests that it may not be just the potatoes behind their health problems. Potatoes are a great addition to a healthy diet. However they cannot take the place of other non-starchy vegetables. Likewise, covering them in cheese, gravies and butter will increase calories, fat and sodium, which will counteract many of their natural health benefits. So remember your spuds at supper, but hold off on the unhealthy fixings.
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Sheila G. The musical entertainment on Saturday includes Steel Reign and Kashmir 4–7 p.m., and the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Band 8–11 p.m., who Jones calls “phenomenal.” One thing is certain — you won’t go hungry this weekend! Food vendors will have pizza, fried dough, Texas hots, tacos, milkshakes, nachos, biker burgers, roasted corn and more. Retail vendors will have motorcycle accessories, clothing, sunglasses, leatherwear, motorcycles, even a truck/trailer to haul your motorcycle! Sunday concludes this year’s Rally, but not before a whole lot of two-wheeled fun. Bikes will take to the road and complete an approximate 130-mile Dice Run ending at Bradner Stadium in Olean with a food, music, prizes and more. Cash and prizes valued at $2,000 are at stake. The Dice Run leaves the stadium on Front Street and heads through Olean and Allegany and into Pennsylvania before heading back to a finish in Olean. Music by The Trolls 3:30– 6:30 p.m., the Rally Corn Hole Tournament, and the finals of The Voice of The Rally all take place on Sunday. Special Dice Run T-shirts will be for sale all weekend. Enchanted Mountain Towing will follow the dice run participants with their “trailer” to help riders with any cycle problems. You can still purchase tickets at the event for a chance to win
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a Harley-Davidson 2013 Street Glide FLHX or 2012 CarMate enclosed two-bike trailer. The tickets are $20 each or three tickets for $50, with a limit of 3,000 tickets sold. The drawing will be announced on Sunday. Purchase tickets at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Poor Cow Leather, Stavish’s Parkwood Tavern, Rally committee members and during the Rally event. Registration, directions, and additional information can be found online at www.oleanny. com or call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (716) 372-4433. Check out the www.facebook.com/ RallyInTheValleyOleanNY page, too.
community arts. Artist in Community Grants: At least two individual artists will receive $2,500 to fund the creation of new work in all disciplines within a community, while encouraging interaction between artists and community members. Arts Education Grants: Here’s your chance to use $500 - $2,000 to engage K-12 public school students in a rich, artistic learning experience. These grants support the role that local cultural organizations and/or individual artists play in the exploration of art and the artistic process. How Does This Apply to You? Free money to fuel your passion — that’s how! This is an easy and meaningful way to infuse arts and culture into communities, thereby enriching and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. These funds are meant for locally creative projects to teach and engage your audience, and the grants themselves are simple and easy to understand. Infinite Possibilities … Thought-provoking arts sculptures in the Village of Ellicottville, a live theater or dance performance in the gazebo or community center, a cross-cultural music festival filling the sounds of the streets, beautiful artwork created by schoolchildren proudly displayed in storefront windows, a slopeside cultural heritage festival celebrating your community’s roots, poetry readings in cafes, photography exhibitions in the park — these and more are within reach. Artists, non-profit organizations and nonincorporated organizations can apply for funding to assist in all aspects of arts programming including marketing, supplies, hiring performers and much
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more. Organizations that apply for grants do not have to be an arts organization. Here is your opportunity to introduce the community to something that might otherwise be inaccessible. Free Guidance and Support Blackmon said applicants who have never applied before (or since 2012) are required to attend a free informational workshop with locations in each county from August into October. In addition, technical workshops are also available to help with the online application process. If you need further assistance, Blackmon is available for one-on-one grant writing workshops, program development or many other technical assistance needs. Projects will be approved through peer review by a diverse panel of artists, art professionals, educators and local civic, business and community leaders in each county this November. Reviewers will heavily weigh how each project reflects the unique character of each community, its artistic merit, and required grant criteria. Deadlines and Details All applications are due at CCAC by Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.
More explicit details about these grants are available at www.myartscouncil.net under the “Grants” tab. Blackmon said she is happy to help answer questions and make the application process as easy as possible. If you are interested in applying for a grant, please contact Courtney Blackmon to register for an informational workshop by emailing her at Courtney@myartscouncil.net or calling (716) 372-7455. If you are interested in participating on a peer review panel, please contact Blackmon by Sept. 30. Everyone Benefits To Ellicottville and the surrounding region, these grants can add texture to the experience of our valued visitors and enrich the daily lives of our local residents. Time to get excited, get creative and give it a try!
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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never understood people who have little to no interest in their local history. And while some people may criticize my lack of planting roots, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never failed to at least study and admire the trees that surround me. From my boyhood in Ohio, where I learned of its connection to the modern game of football and the industrial base that painted its very identity, to my current residency in Western New York, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been keenly interested about the very soil I walk upon. When I found myself in the Little Valley Public Library (the 19th library of which I would become a member!), I was pleased to see that numerous local history books were available for checkout â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a rarity among several libraries in the area. Scooping up a stack, one book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cattaraugus County: A Bicentennial History,â&#x20AC;? caught my attention most of all. I asked Pat, the librarian behind the counter, about the book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice book,â&#x20AC;? she said, pushing her glasses up the bridge of her nose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a copy at home. A lot of people check it out.â&#x20AC;? Since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in the area for a year now, I thought it was time to learn a bit about the place I live and work and play. Below are just some snippets of local history that I hope you f ind interesting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least interesting enough to encourage your own investigations. The f irst settlers of Ellicottville arrived in 1815, primarily from Massachusetts and Connecticut. They f irst settled Bryant Hill, which is several miles east of the village. Two years later, the county was organized and Ellicottville was desig nated the county seat. Named in honor of Joseph Ellicott, who presided over the surveying of Western New York for the Holland Land Company (which owned most of the land), the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indian name is De-as-hen-do-qua, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;place for holding courts.â&#x20AC;? Logg ing was Ellicottvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary industry from 1890 to 1960. The village was the capital for the manufacturing of wooden shoe blocks over which shoes were formed. Most fascinating was the fact that bowling pins and ash bills for Louisville Slugger bats were manufactured in the village. Jillian Vog tli and Travis Mayer, who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics, trained at local ski resorts, specif ically Holiday Valley, which is often cited as one of the top 10 ski resorts in the country. Over in Salamanca, I was amused to discover that the west side of the town was orig inally called Bucktooth, the name of a Seneca chieftain who lived in the area. The town itself was named after Marquis Jose De Salamanca, a stockholder in the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad. Again, its main business and exports were mills and lumber. What struck me as most impressive about Ellicottville and surrounding villages and towns, and indicative of all fates that eventually swallowed small towns throughout the country, was how vibrant they were when it came to manufacturing. A g reat example is the town of Otto. Traveling through it today, you would have a hard time believing that, in the early 19th century, the town had as many as two large hotels and 12 main businesses. Now it feels like a ghost town, with residents traveling as far as 30 miles one way to jobs in the big cities. I spoke to Bill Krebs, Spring ville mayor, in this issue and he said both Erie and Cattaraugus counties are dependent on service jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the two counties together offer a lot that many counties in the state donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very unique.â&#x20AC;? Indeed they both are, and I hope you discover that for yourself in both books and in person.
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Society Keeping Spirit of Ellicottville Alive By Mary Fox
In September of 1955, a group of people interested in preserving the history of Ellicottville met at the home of William K. Laidlaw, a prominent lawyer and professor of law, to discuss forming a historical society. The first public meeting of the Ellicottville Historical Society was held in the High School Library (1887 Building) in October 1956 to form the constitution and bylaws of the Ellicottville Historical Society, which would become its guidelines for the next 57 years. According to the Constitution of the Ellicottville Historical Society, its purpose is â&#x20AC;&#x153;to study and preserve the historical record of the Township of Ellicottville and its vicinity and to keep alive the spirit and tradition of our heritage.â&#x20AC;? Objectives of the society are: to hold monthly meetings; collect materials to help establish or illustrate the history of the Ellicottville area; establish a museum for their preservation and provide accessibility to such materials; to create a library of books, maps, newspapers and scrapbooks pertaining to the region and provide for the preservation of such documents; to encourage informal education programs, including special projects for school children; to disseminate historical information; and to insure the preservation of historic buildings, monuments and markers.â&#x20AC;? The current Town Historian,
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Mary Elizabeth Dunbar, is appointed by the town and according to the law of New York State is charged with â&#x20AC;&#x153;keeping, storing, cataloging and protecting historical source materials and objects, arranging museum exhibits and assisting in genealogical research.â&#x20AC;? Current officers of the Ellicottville Historical Society are Tim Brown, president; Cathy Lacy, vice president; Mary Fox, secretary; and Judy Brown, treasurer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The historical society is always looking for donations of new artifacts and papers in an attempt to record the history of Ellicottville,â&#x20AC;? said Dunbar. Currently, Pam Litchfield is cataloging into the computer all items owned by the society, which are currently on display in the museum or stored in other locations. A great need of the society is finding desperately needed space to safely store these artifacts. Current activities of the society include monthly meetings and programs every second Wednesday from May through September at 7:30 p.m. at the Ellicottville Memorial
Library, acting as museum guides on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer, a Victorian Tea in May, a Strawberry Festival in July, a trip in late August, a Dinner in December and involvement in the Jefferson Street Cemetery Restoration Project. Great changes have taken place in Ellicottville in the past decades. As change continues, the need is urgent that we preserve the rich past that has brought Ellicottville to where it is today. Increased membership is necessary to assist in the progress of meeting the goals of the Ellicottville Historical Society and provide more opportunities to preserve and pass on the history of Ellicottville. Anyone willing to participate in preserving the history of Ellicottville and its vicinity, or just interested in learning more about its past, is welcome to become a member of the Ellicottville Historical Society. Annual dues cost $5. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Ellicottville Memorial Library at 7:30 p.m.
First WILMA Buy Local Weekend in October Manufacturers, Artists and Artisans of County-Made Products Sought
Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development is preparing for the first annual WILMA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Woolly Bear Weekend â&#x20AC;&#x153;buy localâ&#x20AC;? event to be held Oct. 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20, 2013, in the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, Little Valley, N.Y. This event is intended to highlight products made locally in Cattaraugus County. Whether you are an artist or manufacturer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as long as your product is made in Cattaraugus County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you are welcome to participate. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity to introduce and sell your products to the public. WILMA (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) is a three-day event that will start with a kickoff symposium Friday, Oct. 18. The two-day expo event will run Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. The event is free for the public to attend. The family-oriented event
is a great way to see local goods all under one roof â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one-stop shopping at its most convenient. Buy local this holiday shopping season! According to The Old Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almanac, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The woolly bear caterpillarâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with its 13 distinct segments of black and reddish-brownâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has the reputation of being able to forecast the coming winter weather.â&#x20AC;? So, along with local manufacturers and their products, Norm Marsh and Howard VanRensselaer, Cattaraugus County legislators, will be forecasting the upcoming winter with the help of WILMA the Woolly Bear! There will also be a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner with all kinds of Woolly Bear activities, so moms and dads can drop off the kids and check out what Cattaraugus County has to offer. This event will be held rain or shine since it is indoors. If you are a family-friendly manufacturer or artisan who
would like to display and sell your wares during the two-day expo, this event is for you. The county would like to have a variety of vendors represented during the event, so give it a try. To register, the person/ business must be located in Cattaraugus County and must make something â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this event is specifically for manufacturers and artisans. Tables are on a firstcome, first-served basis and preregistration is required. Registration cost is $20. Registration will close on Sept. 15. Space is limited, so please register early. If you are interested in joining the event, please contact Lenora Leasure at (716) 938-2311 or email her LALeasure@cattco.org for further information. You can also download a vendor application at http://ccbizhelp. com/downloads.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR A Calendar of Events for Ellicottville and the Surrounding Communities August 21-25 Rally in the Valley Bradner Stadium, Downtown Olean 372-4433
September 5, 2013 First Day of School for ECS Students
August 23-25 WNYMBA Mtn Biking Festival-Sprague Brook Park www.wnymba.org August 23-25 Tomato Festival at Evangola State Park Tomato contests, farmers market, food, games, crafts, live music and more at the beach in Evangola. www.evangolastatepark.com/ August 24 Pfeiffer Nature Centers Flowers, Edibles and Balms www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org August 24 Ladies’ Summer Soiree www.springvillechamber.com August 26 Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament to benefit the Ellicottville Memorial Library. August 30-September 2 Little Valley Rider’s Annual Labor Day Trail-Ride www.littlevalleyridersclub. webs.com/
September 6-8 Ischue Valley Falling Leaves River Regatta Any form of motor-less craft may be entered for a fun trip down Ischua Creek. www.fallregatta.com September 7-8 “The Natural” 30th Anniversary Celebration in South Dayton Carnival with period games, car show of vehicles featured in the movie, adult baseball tournament, train rides and a showing of the movie itself! http://southdaytonco.wix.com/ south-dayton-co September 7 Swine, Wine and Craft Festival www.uwcattco.org September 14 Season Opening for Pumpkinville www.pumpkinville.com September 14 3 pm Fundraiser - Ilex Inn Doug Flis Run from Grimsby Ontario to E’ville, for Mental Health Assoc. Chicken BBQ, music, raffles, 50/50. 699-2002 September 15 8 in th Rough Trail Run at Sprague Brook Park www.heartrateup.com
August 31 Summer Movie Series at Griffis Sculpture Park Bring a blanket and enjoy “Young Frankenstein” playing at the main stage at dusk. $2.00 admission.
September 16 ECS Sports Booster Meeting 7:00 p.m.
September 1 Chris Higbee Concert at Good Times of Olean www.goodtimesolean.com
September 18 Nicaraguan Fundraiser at the Birdwalk Restaurant, Ellicottville 6-9 pm
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September 20-22 Rock N’ Oldies Weekend Live music, classic car show lots of fun all weekend.
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September 21 Springville Oktoberfest www.facebook.com/ SpringvilleOktoberfest
October 12 & 13 Fall Fest Weekend Ellicottville’s oldest and largest Festival takes place when the foliage of the surrounding hills are ablaze with color! Thousands of festival goers make for a lively weekend of unique foods, an art and craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more. www.EllicottvilleNY.com
September 22 5K Run & Walk Little Valley Lion’s Club Little Valley American Legion Rte 353, 9am registration, to benefit sight needs. September 28 National Public Lands Day at Allegany State Park Volunteer for the day at New York’s largest state park! Pre-registration required. 716- 354-9101 x236 September 28 Autumn Challenge at Sprague Brook www.heartrateup.com September 28 XTERRA EPIC ASP and XTERRA ASP races in Allegany State Park www.score-this.com October 4 Holiday Valley Presents Dinner Theatre “Witches Brew” 716-699-2010. October 5 Griffis Sculpture Park Fall Walking Tour Guided walking tours on the hour, scavenger hunt and more. 12-5pm. www.griffispark.org October 11-13 Rock City Park’s 2013 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Rock enthusiasts will get the opportunity to view,
September Book Sale Our annual fall Book Sale will start on Friday, Sept. 20 and will continue until midOctober. Donations of books and DVDs accepted during the month of August and up until the start of the sale. There is still time left to win a car! Please help support the Library!! Mother Nature did not cooperate and the Pro Am
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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library
““A Tap on the Window” by Linwood Barclay H Hailed as “a suspense master” by Stephen King, Lin Linwood Barclay now reveals the dark side of a small sma town—and the even darker secrets that hide there... the It’s I been two months since private investigator Ca Weaver’s teenage son Scott died in a tragic Cal acc accident. Ever since, he and his wife have drifted ap apart, fracturing a once normal life. Cal is mired in grief, a grief he can’t move past. And maybe his grief has clouded his judgment. Because driving home one night, he makes his first big mistake. A girl drenched in rain taps on his car window and asks for a ride as he sits at a stoplight. Even though he knows a fortysomething man picking up a teenage hitchhiker is a fool, he lets her in. She’s the same age as Scott, and maybe she can help Cal find the dealer who sold his son the drugs that killed him. After a brief stop at a roadside diner, Cal senses that something’s not right with the girl or the situation. But it’s too late. He’s already involved. Now Cal is drawn into a nightmare of pain and suspicion. Something is horribly wrong in the small town of Griffon in upstate New York. There are too many secrets there, too many lies and cover-ups. And Cal has decided to expose those secrets one by one. That’s his second big mistake. This book along with many of Linwood Barclay’s other books can be checked out from the Ellicottville Memorial Library. A few of his books are also available in eBook format.
Writers Wanted The Ellicottville Times is looking for student or experienced writers interested in covering local events, sports, meetings or news stories. 699-4062. Send samples to: jennie@ellicottvilletimes.com.
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 •St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville 6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265 Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30am
Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship 11:0am & 6pm Wed Bible study/prayer srv 7pm
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Ashford (2nd Tuesday) September 10 Cattaraugus Village (2nd Monday) September 9 East Otto (2nd Tuesday) September 10 Ellicottville Town (3rd Wed) September 18, 6pm Ellicottville Village (2nd Monday) September 9 6pm Great Valley (2nd Monday) September 9 Humphrey (2nd Monday) September 9 Little Valley Town (2nd Monday) September 9 Little Valley Village (2nd Tuesday) September 10 Mansfield (3rd Monday) September 16 Otto (3rd Tuesday) September 17 Salamanca City (2nd Wednesday) September 11 Salamanca Town (2nd Tuesday) September 10
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Sun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
October 12 Fall Festival 5K Run 10am start. www.heartrateup.com
•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003 Sun Sch, begins in Sept Worship, 11am
October 13 Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race Cyclists from several states around toe the line for the season ending mountian bike race at Holiday Valley! www.heartrateup.com
•First Baptist Church, Great Valley 5049 Rt.219, 945-4629 Sun Sch. 9:30am Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm
Nov 2 & 3 East Otto Country Fall Open House 3 Art Studios open their doors for their annual open house. Mill Street Gallery in Ellicottville, and Hog-Shed Studio Pottery and Brookside Studio Watercolors in East Otto. www.eastotto.com Nov 9 Annual Beer and Wine Festival Holiday Valley Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park The park offers 18 hiking trails. Or bike along miles of paved trails. (716) 945-0523.
golf tournament had to be rescheduled. The new date is Monday, Aug. 26. The Holiday Valley Pro Am Golf Tournament and the associated raffle is our one big fundraiser for the year. The raffle prizes were donated so ALL proceeds from the raffle go to the library. Prizes include a 2005 PT Cruiser from Ed Shultz Group, Holiday Valley Golf package for two, Nike Covert
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•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
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ECS Sports Boosters Plan for Year Ahead
Held Successful First Annual Golf Outing The Ellicottville Sports Boosters met on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, to plan for the upcoming school year. Topics of discussion included concession stands logistics for football, volleyball and soccer. Debbie Golley said, “Help is always needed and welcomed.” The Sports Boosters are also hosting a picnic at the ECS Open House on Sept. 19 from 5 – 8 p.m. in front of the school. A hamburger or hot dog, chips and a drink will be available for $3.
The ECS Sports Boosters also would like to thank everyone who played golf at the first annual golf outing at Holiday Valley in July. Todd Palmatier said, “We had a great weather day, great little group and Holiday Valley Pro Shop & Centerplate Food Service did an awesome job! We look forward to next year and a bigger group!” Congratulations to the team of Chris and Al Mendell, Mark Halftown and Mark Ward as the scramble’s first-
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Service and Delivery within 60 Miles By Jennie Acklin
In the competitive world of big box stores, Besecker & Coss of Olean stands alone with old-fashioned values and name brand products. For over 60 years, their commitment to getting to know their customers, knowledge about the products they carry, and servicing what they sell has carried them through three generations. John Gerringer, along with his brother Mike and sister Charmain Bean, run this family-owned enterprise. Their grandfather, Francis Besecker, started the business in 1953 with Emmit Coss, when they purchased the service division from Mattson’s Department Store in Olean. They started moving slowly into the residential appliance business, but always believed strongly in servicing what he sold. The sign that hangs inside the showroom and on the outside of the building says it all — “We Build Our Business on Service.” When asked about the sign, John just smiled and said, “My grandfather used that message when he owned the business and we still believe in it today.” John started working for his father, John Gerringer Sr., in 1985 making deliveries and learning the service side of the business. When his father retired in 1998, John took over as general manager. Brother Mike is the Sales Department manager, and sister Charmain is the Parts and Service manager. Besecker & Coss has always been located at 1553 OleanPortville Road in Olean, N.Y., and over the 60-plus years have remodeled the building four times. They have added many new product lines, including electronics, and most recently the Serta line of mattresses. John believes it is important to keep offering products
Besecker & Coss showroom is located at 1553 Olean-Portville Road in Olean, N.Y.
that customers want for their homes. “People will come in to buy one item, frequently a replacement item for an old appliance. They like the shopping experience so much, that they come back for additional items or services, and we want to make sure we have everything people want,” John said. “Our service department isn’t an 800 number with a recording. You actually talk to us directly — and when you schedule a delivery or a service call, we show up!” The store even sells factory parts for do-it-yourselfers. Boasting the largest showroom in the Southern Tier, Besecker & Coss is full of name brand appliances such as KitchenAid, SubZero, Wolf, Viking, Frigidaire, Maytag, Whirlpool, Panasonic, Amana, Samsung and Serta. Electronics include televisions, Blu-Ray and DVD players, TV and video accessories from Denon, Panasonic, Samsung and Sharp. Their factory-authorized technicians will make service calls and deliveries within 60 miles, six days a week. The one question John was anxious to answer was: “How does your family-owned business compete with the big
box stores?” Without hesitation he answered, “People assume that the big stores offer the cheapest prices — we go toe to toe with all of them. We often have better prices on the name brands. And again, our 60-mile service range gives customers a lot of confidence to purchase from us.” With sales improving every year, they obviously have a good strategy. They work with local decorating businesses by measuring your space to ensure your new appliances will fit into your custom-designed space perfectly. They will also work with realtors looking for new appliances for a house they are selling or to help new buyers find the best appliances. Besecker & Coss is open seven days a week and only closes occasionally for holidays. Their service and delivery department operates six days a week. Call (716) 372-0565 to talk to a friendly salesperson or serviceperson. They are open Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Stop in to visit the family. You’ll find their old-fashioned customer service refreshing in our “hurry up, multi-tasking world.”
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