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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 19
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The Official Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville and the Towns of Ellicottville, Great Valley and Mansfield, New York
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JULY 18 - 24, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: School Construction to Begin July 29 - Story on pg. 2! URGENT: Food Pantry Needs Volunteers - Story on pg. 2!
American Folk Art & Music Fair Fills Town Hall Lawn
Calendar of Events
Dancin’ and Romancin’, Lawnmower Races Friday Night
July 19-20 Americana Folk Art Fair, Ellicottville July 23 Mountain Bike Race Series at Holiday Valley
By Eva Potter
Looking for a free, familyfriendly activity for this weekend? Then head to the quaint village of Ellicottville for the sixth annual Americana Folk Art & Music Fair taking place July 19–20 in the Ellicottville Village Square (Town Hall and Gazebo area), where local artists will show their creations and demonstrate their craft from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Local resident Bob McCarthy originally organized the first fair as a fundraiser to help the Ellicottville Historical Society purchase a new furnace for its museum many years ago. The laid back event has become an annual family favorite and continues to grow in popularity. This year, the Americana Folk Art & Music Fair kicks off Friday evening, July 18, at the Town Center (next to Nannen Arboretum) with a Dancin’ and Romancin’ Hillbilly Style party including racing, dancing and beer. At 6 p.m., the entire family is invited to watch or participate in the Hillbilly NASCAR race, involving “old, beat up, riding lawnmowers.” You’ll even see a motorized picnic table outfitted with all the bells and whistles including a patio umbrella! Racers must complete 10 laps. While there is no trophy, the winner takes home mega bragging rights. The party continues from 7 to 11 p.m. with the Dancin’ and Romancin’ Hillbilly Style
July 25-27 Jazz and Blues Weekend July 26 Jefferson St. Cemetery Walking Tour July 27 - August 2 Cattaraugus County Fair August 2 Art of Rescue August 7 -10 International Bowhunters Org. World Championships at Holiday Valley August 16-17 Taste of Ellicottville August 23 Tuscan Moon, Michael Kerns Tribute
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September 13 - Oct. 31 Pumpkinville
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Fun for All at the Cattaraugus County Fair Craig Morgan and Scotty McCreery in Concert through Aug. 3 in Little Valley! Returning for its 172nd year, this fair really has something for everyone. Looking for chills and thrills? Look no further than the fantastic midway, chock full of 21 rides for kids of all ages. Get dizzy, fly through the sky or navigate through the fun house — no matter which rides you choose, you’re sure to have a blast! All that fun makes you work up an appetite and, of course, there’s no shortage of delectable goodies at every turn at the fair. Check out stand after stand of sweet treats, foods on sticks and anything you can imagine deep fried. (Calorie By Alicia Dziak Midway rides, animals, grandstand counting not recommended.) Looking forward to the agricultural side of the entertainment and delicious food — so much fun See Catt County Fair page 5 awaits at the Cattaraugus County Fair, July 28
East Tank Project to Break Ground Interest Expressed in Reviving Meals on Wheels By Jann Wiswall
At the Ellicottville Town Board meeting on July 16, Town Supervisor John Burrell reported that all paperwork is signed and a preconstruction meeting with contractors and MDA
Engineering was held Tuesday, meaning that the East Tank Project is officially underway. Town Engineer and MDA Engineering President Mark Alianello said that the “good team” of contractors will break ground on July 28 and the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October. The East Tank Project involves installing a new water tank on the east side of Ellicottville and connecting water lines throughout the town, the village of Ellicottville, WestMont Ridge in Mansfield and Snow Pine in Great Valley. The project will alleviate water pressure problems throughout the area, improve fire hydrant performance and allow expansion efforts for See East Tank Project page 5
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 November 7-8 Beer and Wine Festival
Night Lights at Ellicottville’s Nannen Deemed Success Show will Return in 2015 Despite fighting off some cool and damp weather early in the show, NIGHT LIGHTS at Ellicottville’s Nannen
Arboretum was deemed a success by show producers and community leaders. For four consecutive weekends concluding on June 7, NIGHT LIGHTS transformed the Nannen Arboretum with
colorful and creative lights, as well as art and entertainment. NIGHT LIGHTS is expected to return to the Nannen Arboretum in 2015. Positive feedback and good See Night Lights Sucess page 9
Village Board Tackles Trash Collection, Water Mains Approves $530K+ in Spending
By Jann Wiswall
Village Mayor Charles Coolidge informed the board at its Monday, July 14 meeting that Nu Way Sanitation, the village’s trash collection company, is going out of
business at the end of July and, therefore, is breaking its contract with the village. The board approved Coolidge’s request to get emergency estimates from at least two other companies and to sign the shortest-term contract that can be negotiated with the low
bidder. Every effort will be made to provide continuous service during the transition period. Business from the Floor Persistent problems with the village’s aging water lines continue to challenge residents See Village Board, page 8
Jazz It Up in Ellicottville Next Weekend Live Music from Bars, Restaurants and Outdoors By Alicia Dziak
It’s time to sing, dance, relax, wander and be part of something really special! Next weekend brings another way to be part of the nonstop Ellicottville scene — Jazz and Blues Weekend fills the village
with three days of incredible live music. And what makes a July weekend of live music even better? Listening to it won’t cost you a penny! Plan to spend the weekend in Ellicottville July 25-27 for a variety of blues tunes at
many of Ellicottville’s fine establishments. Musical performances will be scattered throughout the village at the Gin Mill, Madigan’s, Balloons, Ellicottville Brewing Company, The Silver Fox See Jazz It Up page 4