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JULY 11 - 17, 2014
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Calendar of Events
Golf Season in the Region By Alicia Dziak
July 11 ASP “Rock the Park”
The air is warm. The sun is out. The grass is green. This can only mean one thing—summer is here and it’s time to tee off in the Enchanted Mountains! Golfers can choose to stay in Ellicottville or take a short drive to enjoy this sport—or better yet, check out all the courses. Holiday Valley offers a fantastic 18-hole, par 70, Double Black Diamond course surrounded by spectacular scenery. Greens fees are as follows: Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- 18 holes $46, 9 holes $30; Monday through Thursday -18 holes $34, 9 holes $24. After 4 p.m. on Monday-Saturday or after 2 p.m. on Sunday is $24. An 18-hole replay with cart is $30 and 9-hole replay with cart is $20. Youth ages 16 and under enjoy the junior rate of $24. Cart rentals are available for $16 for 18 holes and $10 for 9 holes. Club rentals are $22 for 18 holes and $12 for 9 holes. Looking to improve your swing? Try golf lessons! Holiday Valley offers lessons for all ages and abilities, led by Steve Carney, a Master PGA Golf Professional. Why not invest a little to improve and enjoy a lot? A half-hour lesson is $40, a one-hour lesson is $70 and a couple’s lesson is $90. If the younger set in your family is interested in golf, consider Holiday Valley’s Junior Golf Clinic, scheduled throughout July and August. For more information on the clinic, lessons and all things golf at Holiday Valley, visit www.holidayvalley.com. Elkdale Country Club,
July 13 6 Hours of Power Mountain Bike Race at Holiday Valley July 16, 23 Mountain Bike Race Series at Holiday Valley July 16 Eddie Szpaicher Memorial Golf Tourney at Holiday Valley
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July 19-20 Americana Folk Art Fair, Ellicottville
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Village Planning Board Approves Dina’s Reno Asserts: No C of O until All Conditions Are Met approved the restaurant’s plans to expand into the former Holiday Shoppe space as presented without change. However, the board made a particular effort to emphasize that, given a few recent experiences with other properties, going forward, it will not allow certificates of occupancy (C of O) to be issued for any construction project until all of its conditions are met and construction is entirely complete. This condition was placed on all projects approved and pending during the planning board’s meeting on Tuesday, July 8, and will be included for all projects in the future. By Jann Wiswall In addition to the Dina’s renovation, the board With no one in attendance to comment during the public hearing on a special use permit for acted on or considered the following projects: See Planning Board page 5 Dina’s Restaurant, the Village Planning Board
The Ellicottville Central Schools Board of Education unanimously elected Carl Calarco to the position of president of the board. Connie Hellwig was unanimously elected vice president.
Calarco was nominated by Roger Spell, who had been serving as president until the vote at the Tuesday, July 1 board meeting. During the same meeting, the board’s two newest members, Nicole Klein and Michelle Cortez, were administered the oath of office for their five-year terms. The meeting, the first of the 2014-15 school year, served as the board’s annual reorganizational meeting. The newly seated board, chaired by Calarco, reappointed officers, approved the 2014-15 calendar of board meetings, reauthorized officials to perform assigned duties, approved school lunch prices, authorized substitute teacher pay rates, and reestablished See ECS Board page 5
July 27 - August 2 Cattaraugus County Fair August 7 -10 International Bowhunters Org. World Championships at Holiday Valley August 16-17 Taste of Ellicottville August 23 Tuscan Moon, Michael Kerns Tribute September 13 - Oct. 31 Pumpkinville September 19-21 Rock n’ Roll Weekend September 27-28 National Alpaca Farm Days October 4 Headstands for Humanity October 11-12 Ellicottville’s Fall Festival
3rd ‘Big Ed’ Memorial Golf Tourney July 16 Proceeds Support ECS Scholarship Fund By Eva Potter
Those who had the pleasure of knowing Ed Szpaicher also know he was a generous, kind-hearted man with an infectious smile — truly one of the greatest ambassadors of Ellicottville.
To honor his memory, (and packet pickup with paid this year the third annual Ed registration) at the Holiday Szpaicher Memorial Golf Valley Cabana Bar. Each Classic will take place on registrant will receive a drink Wednesday, July 16 and you coupon and hors d’oeuvres will be available. The first won’t want to miss it. The party starts on Tuesday, 50 registrants will also July 15 with early registration See ‘Big Ed’ Golf Tourney page 9
Newly Renovated Ray Evans Theater a Must-See Live Performances Throughout the Summer Months By Alicia Dziak
Salamanca’s historic Ray Evans Seneca Theater has a lot to celebrate these days. In addition to its recent renovations and the classic movies that returned to its big screen late last year, the theater will once again be featuring live performances on its stage.
Calarco Elected President of Hellwig ECSNamed Board VP By Jann Wiswall
July 25-27 Jazz and Blues Weekend
The theater, named after the Academy-Award winning lyricist from Salamanca, has been vastly improved upon in the past year. “Through a fundraiser and volunteers, we were able to get the seats fixed,” said Sally Marsh, board member of the See Ray Evans Theater, page 9
Second Annual Summer Festival at Griffis Sculpture Park August 17 By Alicia Dziak
Don’t miss out on the Summer Festival at GriffisSculpture Park, where music combines with art for a truly unique experience!
On Sunday, August 17, from noon until dusk, the stage area of the park comes alive with live music by Black Rock Zydeco ( w w w. b l a c k r o c k z y d e c o . com), Workingmans Dead
( w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / workingmansdead) and Folk Faces (www.facebook.com/ folkfaces). Enjoy an afternoon that spans musical genres See Scupture Park Fest page 5