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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 31 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 31 FREE FREE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012 www.EllicottvilleTimes.com THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORK THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK See Octoberfest page 2 © KEYSTONE DESIGNER INC See Page 6 Photo courtesy of Holiday Valley FALL FEST 2012 by Sue Whistler Here it comes! Ellicottville is about to be engulfed by a human tsunami of fabulous, fun-loving Fall Festival fanatics and everyone wants to catch that wave. It’s Fall Festival Weekend in Ellicottville and time to head on down to the spectacular ski hills of the Southern Tier and hang ten for the biggest bash of the year! From Oct. 6–7, EVL’s historic business district will be cordoned off and transformed into a European-style, open-air market for the entire weekend with live music in the air, arts, crafts and carnival rides for the kids in the streets, fantastic fall food and drink on every corner, a ski swap, 5K run, mountain bike race, chairlift rides and a cookout on the hills. Last year’s festival was practically perfect in every way, from the weather to the most wonderful and respectful group of visitors to ever grace our quiet little village. According to Brian McFadden, executive director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, “Coming off the best Fall Festival we have ever had (in 2011), we have planned no significant changes. We have added portable ATM machines, thanks to M & T Bank, some additional restroom facilities and tweaked our traffic control. We have also brought back the popular Ellicottville Idol talent show sponsored by the Shults Auto Group. But other than that, everyone can expect a wonderful weekend with the trees approaching their peak color.” In other words, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening in town. Most events take place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days. (Check out the Fall Festival schedule on page 14 inside.) Western New York is home to a talented and diverse community of artists and craftsmen, so be sure to take a leisurely stroll down Washington and Jefferson streets from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to view and purchase some of their unique creations at the Arts and Craft Show. Virtually every retail boutique in town will have a curbside tent in front of their shop, a veritable cornucopia of bargains and great deals along Monroe Street and at the Visitors’ Center. The Carnival rides will run from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. both days. There will be games and all of your favorite rides, including the Ferris wheel. Kids of all ages will want to check out all the fun! Ellicottville Idol returns for its second year, back by popular demand! McFadden, said, “In our effort to continue to showcase the Fall Festival as a family-friendly event, the Ellicottville Idol is a perfect addition. The competition showcases talented people from age 7–70 and is a great spectator event. Set up at the gazebo next to the food court, it’s a great resting spot for shoppers or a lunch getaway.” Registration is at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the gazebo. The pre-qualification competition starts at 11 a.m. and the final competition begins at 3 p.m. at the gazebo. Applications and more information are available online at www. ellicottvilleny.com. If all this fun and excitement isn’t enough, there are two outdoor stages featuring some really hot rock n’ roll bands. Check out all the musical events in our exclusive Entertainment section on page 3. Ellicottville Brewing Company has erected a stage out back where the music will be playing all weekend. Don’t miss Beatles Magic at 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed by Big Leg Emma and Hit and Run. Admission is free on Friday, with a $5 cover charge at the gate on Saturday and Sunday. Holiday Valley Resort is offering a full weekend of fall activities for the entire family. Jane Eshbaugh, marketing By Sue Whistler If you haven’t visited Ellicottville since the end of last ski season, you might feel as though you’re in a strange dream where everything looks vaguely familiar but places aren’t quite where or how you remember them. It’s OK. You haven’t fallen down the rabbit hole and you won’t see Alice having tea with the White Rabbit on the Can’t Find Your Favorite Shop? Ellicottville has Been Playing ‘Musical Buildings’ sidewalk in front of Dina’s. It’s just that the village has been involved in a giant game of “musical buildings” over the past several months, and the changes are extensive and can be, well, a little disconcerting to the occasional weekend visitor. Here’s the 411 on the top 13 big moves in town: Nature’s Remedy and Gado- Gado have moved down Monroe Street into the former home of the Double Diamond Saloon. Gretchen Mendell, owner of Nature’s remedy purchased the building last spring. She and Suzanne Roberts, owner of Gado-Gado, along with their army of local tradesmen, have done an incredible job renovating a wonderful historic building and turning it into a stunning retail showplace. their new Speed Factory tuning equipment, rental shop and expanded inventory of new lifestyle clothing lines, as well as all the usual great ski stuff. Now that MSG has switched “gears,” Arlene Solly and Kazoo II have made their move across Main Street into the beautifully remodeled space that MSG vacated. They reopened over the summer with a full array of beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry, home accessories and giftware. A Touch of Ellicottville has found a new home on the north side of Main Street (in the former jewelry store) with an expanded inventory, which will include the same great Ellicottville signature merchandise. We’re array of Pho Pho Ph P P to o cou cou cou cou ou ou cou ou ou o o o o ou o o ou ou ou ou u ou ou ou o o ou ou u u ou ou u u u u u u u u u urte rte rte rte rte rte rte r rte te rte rte rte rte rt rte r rte rte rte rt rte rte rte rte rte rte rte te te te e rte rt te e t e e e e e t e e esy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy s sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy sy s sy sy y of Holiday Valley A new Location for Gado Gado, Nature’s Remedy, Mud Sweat N’ Gears, a new Holiday Valley Lodge, a complete remodel of the Nannen Bat Factory, and a new Kwik Fill! Holiday Valley’s President, Dennis Eshbaugh said, “We are so proud of our 6 th place ranking because it comes right from the skiers. The ranking is exciting coming off of a challenging natural snow year where people tend to be more critical. We’re especially proud of the #1 rank in service. Service is one of those intangible things; it is very delicate because there are so many points of contact with customers and every contact SKI Magazine Ranks Holiday Valley 6 th in NE must be positive. Service is stressed in our yearly orientation meeting and throughout the year, but it is a step beyond everyone’s physical job so to be named number one is a great compliment to all our staff.” A survey sent to 40,000 SKI Magazine readers at the end of the 2011-2012 season resulted in a first place in the East for lifts and service. Octoberfest: Octoberfest: Catch the Wave Catch the Wave A Cornucopia of Family Fun A Cornucopia of Family Fun Kim Reading and Miguel Azcarate have packed up Mud Sweat N’ Gears and have moved down the road to the old Market Square building, the former home of Nature’s Remedy and Gado-Gado. 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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 31 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 31 FREEFREE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
www.EllicottvilleTimes.com
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKTHE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK
See Octoberfest page 2
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See Page 6
Photo courtesy of Holiday Valley
FALL FEST 2012
by Sue WhistlerHere it comes! Ellicottville is
about to be engulfed by a human tsunami of fabulous, fun-loving Fall Festival fanatics and everyone wants to catch that wave. It’s Fall Festival Weekend in Ellicottville and time to head on down to the spectacular ski hills of the Southern Tier and hang ten for the biggest bash of the year!
From Oct. 6–7, EVL’s historic business district will be cordoned off and transformed into a European-style, open-air market for the entire weekend with live music in the air, arts, crafts and carnival rides for the kids in the streets, fantastic fall food and drink on every corner, a ski swap, 5K run, mountain bike race, chairlift rides and a cookout on the hills.
Last year’s festival was practically perfect in every way, from the weather to the most wonderful and respectful group of visitors to ever grace our quiet little village.
According to Brian McFadden, executive director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, “Coming off the best Fall Festival we have ever had (in 2011), we have planned no signifi cant changes. We have added portable ATM machines, thanks to M & T Bank, some additional restroom facilities and tweaked our traffi c control. We have also brought back the popular Ellicottville Idol talent show sponsored by the Shults Auto Group. But other than that, everyone can expect a wonderful weekend with the trees approaching their peak color.” In other words, if it ain’t broke, don’t fi x it.Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening in town.
Most events take place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days. (Check out the Fall Festival schedule on page 14 inside.)
Western New York is home to a talented and diverse community of artists and craftsmen, so be sure to take a leisurely stroll down Washington and Jefferson streets from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to view and purchase some of their unique creations at the Arts and Craft Show. Virtually every retail boutique in town will have a curbside tent in front of their shop, a veritable cornucopia of bargains and great deals along Monroe Street and at the Visitors’ Center.
The Carnival rides will run from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. both days. There will be games and all of your favorite rides, including the Ferris wheel. Kids of all ages will want to check out all the fun!
Ellicottville Idol returns for its second year, back by popular demand! McFadden, said, “In our effort to continue to showcase the Fall Festival as a family-friendly event, the Ellicottville Idol is a perfect
addition. The competition showcases talented people from age 7–70 and is a great spectator event. Set up at the gazebo next to the food court, it’s a great resting spot for shoppers or a lunch getaway.” Registration is at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the gazebo. The pre-qualifi cation competition starts at 11 a.m. and the fi nal competition begins at 3 p.m. at the gazebo. Applications and more information are available online at www.ellicottvilleny.com.
If all this fun and excitement isn’t enough, there are two outdoor stages featuring some really hot rock n’ roll bands.
Check out all the musical events in our exclusive Entertainment section on page 3.
Ellicottville Brewing Company has erected a stage out back where the music will be playing all weekend. Don’t miss Beatles Magic at 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed by Big Leg Emma and Hit and Run. Admission is free on Friday, with a $5 cover charge at the gate on Saturday and Sunday.
Holiday Valley Resort is offering a full weekend of fall activities for the entire family. Jane Eshbaugh, marketing
By Sue WhistlerIf you haven’t visited
Ellicottville since the end of last ski season, you might feel as though you’re in a strange dream where everything looks vaguely familiar but places aren’t quite where or how you remember them. It’s OK. You haven’t fallen down the rabbit hole and you won’t see Alice having tea with the White Rabbit on the
Can’t Find Your Favorite Shop?
Ellicottville has Been Playing ‘Musical Buildings’sidewalk in front of Dina’s. It’s just that the village has been involved in a giant game of “musical buildings” over the past several months, and the changes are extensive and can be, well, a little disconcerting to the occasional weekend visitor.
Here’s the 411 on the top 13 big moves in town:
Nature’s Remedy and Gado-Gado have moved down Monroe
Street into the former home of the Double Diamond Saloon. Gretchen Mendell, owner of Nature’s remedy purchased the building last spring. She and Suzanne Roberts, owner of Gado-Gado, along with their army of local tradesmen, have done an incredible job renovating a wonderful historic building and turning it into a stunning retail showplace.
their new Speed Factory tuning equipment, rental shop and expanded inventory of new lifestyle clothing lines, as well as all the usual great ski stuff.
Now that MSG has switched “gears,” Arlene Solly and Kazoo II have made their move across Main Street into the beautifully remodeled space that MSG vacated. They reopened over the summer with a full array of
beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry, home accessories and giftware.
A Touch of Ellicottville has found a new home on the north side of Main Street (in the former jewelry store) with an expanded inventory, which will include the same great Ellicottville signature merchandise. We’re
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A new Location for Gado Gado, Nature’s Remedy, Mud Sweat N’ Gears, a new Holiday Valley Lodge, a complete remodel of the Nannen Bat Factory, and a new Kwik Fill!
Holiday Valley’s Pres ident, Dennis Eshbaugh said, “We are so proud of our 6th place ranking because it comes right from the skiers. The ranking is exciting coming off of a challenging natural snow year where people tend to be more critical. We’re especially proud of the #1 rank in service. Service is one of those intangible things; it is very delicate because there are so many points of contact with customers and every contact
SKI Magazine Ranks Holiday Valley 6th in NE
must be positive. Service is stressed in our yearly orientation meeting and throughout the year, but it is a step beyond everyone’s physical job so to be named number one is a great compliment to all our staff.”
A survey sent to 40,000 SKI Magazine readers at the end of the 2011-2012 season resulted in a fi rst place in the East for lifts and service.
Octoberfest: Octoberfest: Catch the WaveCatch the Wave
A Cornucopia of Family FunA Cornucopia of Family Fun
Kim Reading and Miguel Azcarate have packed up Mud Sweat N’ Gears and have moved down the road to the old Market Square building, the former home of Nature’s Remedy and Gado-Gado. They completely gutted the lower fl oors and renovated them into a fabulous new home for MSG. The new location opened in August with even more space including See Ellicottville’s Buildings Page 6
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director at Holiday Valley calls Fall Festival “such a fun time in the village and here at Holiday Valley. I love to watch families ride the chairlift together, and the food and live music at the top of the mountain just keep getting better every year. Because of the construction, the band at the base will be performing at the Cabana Bar, so don’t forget your dancin’ shoes!”
Here’s a quick rundown of each event at Holiday Valley:
Take a chairlift ride up the Mardi Gras ski lift to see the hills of Ellicottville at the peak of their autumnal splendor. The ride up is just $2, with proceeds donated to various local charities. The lift runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. When you reach the top, you’ll be greeted with great live music, hot dogs and sausages, cold beer, cider and a spectacular view of the valley resplendent in its full fall color at the Mountain Top Cookout.
The 5K Running Race starts at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6, with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse Chalet. The course starts down Holiday Valley Road to Route 219 south, loops around the Ellicottville school and back to Holiday Valley. A post-race party and awards ceremony will follow at the Mountain Sports Center. Lunch is included along with some great door prizes. You can pre-register on line or just show up on race day. T-shirts are guaranteed to the fi rst
250 participants. The race will be held rain or shine. For registration forms and more information go to www.heartrateup.com.
The Mountain Bike Race starts at 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, with registration at 9 a.m. at the Holiday Valley Resort Mountain Sports Training Center. The 4-mile route goes up the work road to top of Holiday Valley. Then the singletrack begins across the top of the resort and down through the woods. The entrance fee is $20. For more information, go to www.heartrateup.com.
The Mountain Shop Tent Sale, aka “Bargains Beyond Belief,” takes place on the Holiday Valley Resort plaza on the slope side of the Clubhouse Chalet. Sale hours are Friday 4 p.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Ski Swap at Holiday Valley benefi ts the race, freestyle and snowboard teams. Bring your old equipment or gently used clothing and helmets and exchange them for new or used items. The swap takes place on Oct. 5–7 at Creekside Lodge, on Friday 4–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information on the swap, call Mike Nenno at (716) 378-1000.
Take to the trees at the Sky High Adventure Park and check out the nine aerial obstacle courses complete with swinging bridges, crosswalks and zip lines. If you prefer
your excitement a little closer to the ground, you can zoom down the hill and through the trees on the Mountain Coaster. The Aerial Park and Mountain Coaster will be open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday-Monday. Reservations are required for the aerial park. For more information go to www.holidayvalley.com.
This weekend is also a great time to head over to Pumpkinville, a 200-acre farm located just minutes from Ellicottville at 4844 Sugartown Rd. in Great Valley. Visitors can watch the entire cider making process in an authentic, old-fashioned cider mill. Enjoy one of autumn’s most delicious beverages while munching on fresh pumpkin doughnuts and ice cream. Then walk off your snack in the 6-acre corn maze, take a hayride or visit some of the many other attractions like the Cow Train, the Corn Cannon, Goat Mountain, and Storyland or the petting zoo. Pumpkinville is open daily through Oct. 31, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Admission is free with minimal fees for some of the special attractions. Go to www.pumpkinville.com or call (716) 699-2205 for more information.
So there you have it – the rest is up to you. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone going on all weekend, so grab you’re your boogie board and ride the wave into one of the biggest and best parties of the year!
TRAIL TALKIt’s possible, folks – the Ellicottville area could have its own recreational trail in the next few
years. The Village and Town of Ellicottville and Town of Great Valley leaders have given the go-ahead to look into this exciting possibility, with the Town of Ellicottville named as the lead agency (for paperwork purposes).
A small committee of local leaders and business people (with the guidance of Joe Higgins, who spearheaded the Allegheny River Valley Trail that runs through Allegany and Olean) has been meeting to investigate the process of planning, outside funding, fundraising and constructing the future Ellicottville – Great Valley Recreational Trail. This is a very slow and detailed process, and no routes have been formally determined.
Let us know how you feel about a recreational trail by emailing [email protected].
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Fall Fest Weekend and our weather may have a taste of fall in the air. Like most years, this festival has so many events happening that this article will be more of a list of who and where the music and other FUN stuff will take place.
Starting today Friday October 7, 2011 through Thursday October 13, 2011 we will have twentynine Band Performances, eleven DJ gigs, an Ellicottville Idol Show plus all the food and other stuff venders that are here for this really FUN weekend. Our regular restaurants and clubs will also be going strong and serving up all the wonderful food and beverages that make this village such a neat place to visit and an even better place to live.
The band gigs for Fall Fest actually began yesterday in Balloons with “Mo Porter” doing their excellent classic rock show. We missed this really fi ne show in last week’s paper. We humbly apologize to Chuck, Mark, Robby and
Doug for our mistake.Friday kicks off as a fi ve
band and three DJ evening. The DJ Shows begin at 4:00 PM in Balloons with “DJ Flakey Frank” doing his really FUN gig from Balloons Sound & Light Booth till close. Then at 7:00 PM “The Porcelain Bus Drivers” will be on Balloons Rocktoberfest Stage located in the tent behind Balloons playing their mix of classic to modern rock, disco to hip/hop along with hits from the eighties and nineties. After The Porcelain Bus Drivers”, “DJ John Barry” will complete the evening with his LIVE Personality Show-Off Show from the Sound Booth of The Rocktoberfest Stage.
Also at 7:00 PM Friday Ellicottville Brewing Company will host “Smack-dab”, a modern soul/funk band that plays the rhythms of old school R&B, soul, blues and funk. Following “Smack-dab”, at 10:00 PM “Mosaic Foundation” will take the stage playing what they call Rochester Roots Reggae
music for the soul. Both of these gigs will take place behind The EBC in their covered Music Stage.
Then at 9:00 PM Friday we will have two bands and a DJ. First Madigans Up-Stairs Party Bar will be ROCKIN to the tunes played by “Chance The DJ”, who will be on duty in Madigans Up Stairs Party Bar Sound Booth.
Also at 9:00 PM Friday, the four-piece “Joe Wagner Band” will have The Gin Mill Party & Music Crowd enjoying their rendition of great southern to classic rock.
For the third 9:00 Friday gig, we move a bit south to The Depot where “Stevie Fleck & The Nickel City Band” will be doing music similar to “The Brass Monkeez”
Now we move to Saturday, a fourteen-band day that will begin at noon on The Top Of Holiday Valley’s Mardi Gras Run with “The Tommy Z Band” doing their wonderful Jazzy, Bluzey show. Then at 3:30 PM “The Strangers” another of our favorite classic rock bands will be set up in Holiday Valley’s Outdoor Cabana Bar.
Back in the village, also at noon, Balloons Rocktoberfest will be ROCKIN. First to take the stage at noon will be “Tim Britt & Friends doing their fresh and unique twist on many favorites. They will be followed at 1:30 PM by “Black Widow”. The lead vocalist Lana is the best. Then taking the stage at 5:00 PM will be the return of “Mo Porter” doing their second classic rock gig of the festival. Then at 6:45 PM “Steel Keys and Brass” will be performing their original rock tunes along with their stylized covers. “The Michael Bly Band” is next at 8:30 PM doing their version of Party Pop Rock. The Final Saturday Rocktoberfest gig will be “Stinger”. Here you will see and hear an excellent version of rock classic hits done in a very unique style. In and around all of these wonderful Rocktoberfest Acts till 4:00 PM will be “Personable DJ John Barry doing his LIVE Personality Show-Off Show”. Then at 4:00 PM, or between “Black Widow and “Mo Porter”, “DJ Ace” will take over with his interesting music show till close. Returning to noon Saturday, “DJ Chatty Frank, The Party Monster” will be in Balloons In-Door Sound & Light Booth creating a wonderful party time till 4:00 PM when “Personable DJ John Barry” moves indoors from Rocktoberfest to do his LIVE Show from Balloons Sound & Light Booth till 6:00 PM. Then “DJ Frank The Party Monster” returns with his unique show till close.
Backing up to 2:00 PM Saturday, The Ellicottville Brewing Company’s Out-Door Music Stage will host a four band afternoon and evening. The fi rst show will be “Beatle Magic”. As the name implies, this is a Beatles cover band that will bring the sixties back to life. Then at 5:30 PM “Big Leg Emma” an Americana roots folksy, bluegrass, rock and jam band from Jamestown NY will be ROCKIN the house. Next at 8:30 PM “Hit and Run” will take the stage, doing their excellent version of classic rock, oldies to newer alternative with a touch of country, blues and disco
thrown in the mix. EBC’s fi nal Saturday gig begins at 11:30 PM with the return of “Smack-dab” doing another version of the soul, funk to blues show that they did Friday on The EBC Stage.
Then at 7:00 PM “Chance The DJ” will be back in The Sound Booth of Madigans Up-Stairs Party Bar playing his selection of tunes the that will have Madigans Party Patrons Really Rockin.
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Readers of SKI Magazine rated Holiday Valley Resort as the 6th best winter resort in eastern North America. This survey was mailed to 40,000 SKI Magazine readers at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season. Th is ranking places Holiday Valley among the top 10 resorts in the East for seven of the past 10 years.
Holiday Valley’s top rankings include 1st in the East for lifts and 1st for service, 3rd for lodging, 5th for access and après ski, 7th for family programs, 8th for dining and off hill activities, 10th for weather, 11th for grooming and digital presence, 12th for terrain parks, on-mountain food and character, 13th for overall satisfaction and 14th for snow.
Holiday Valley’s President, Dennis Eshbaugh said, “We are so proud of our 6th place ranking because it comes right from the skiers. The ranking is exciting coming off of a challenging natural snow year where people tend to be more critical. We’re especially proud of the #1 rank in service. Service is one of those intangible things; it is very delicate because there are so many points of contact with customers and every contact must be positive. Service is stressed in our yearly orientation
Holiday Valley Ranked 6th in the Northeast by Readers of
SKI Magazine meeting and throughout the year, but it is a step beyond everyone’s physical job so to be named number one is a great compliment to all our staff.”
Holiday Valley has been a leader in lift quality for many years and they work consistently at upgrading lifts. Holiday Valley’s lifts continue to rank at or near the top of the list thanks to an effi cient lift layout, excellent maintenance and continual reinvestment. Holiday Valley has built or replaced seven quad chairlifts over the past 11 years alone.
Après ski and off-hill activities ratings can be attributed to the nearby village of Ellicottville, the perfect ski town with a great mix of dining, shopping, services (3 spas!), welcoming people and a down-to-earth atmosphere. Nearby activities include the Holiday Valley Tubing Company and the Seneca Allegany Casino. Dining at the resort, featuring the John Harvard’s Brew Haus, and in the Village offers a wide mix of comfortable restaurants, good values, and great variety of venues from bistro to brew pubs.
Holiday Valley excels at making families feel welcome. Creekside Mountain Adventures and the Holiday
Valley Day Care offer fun and nurturing for children age 6 months to 12 years. The family-friendly Tannenbaum area offers the Mountain Coaster, a thrilling ride that twists and turns through the woods and the secluded Fort, hidden in the woods. Kids and their families can learn about the history of Native Americans in the region by locating each of the eight Seneca Clan Rocks, placed throughout the resort. Very affordable season-long skiing for families is offered through the Multi-week Programs, which also include lessons.
Eshbaugh continued, “This year marks the seventh time out of 10 years that Holiday Valley has ranked in the top 10 resorts in Eastern North America. Past years’ rankings are 4th in 2009 3rd in 2004, 5th in 2005, 9th in 2006, 5th in 2007 and 9th in 2008. We appreciate the support of our skiers and pledge to continue to earn your praise through hard work.”
The SKI Magazine survey was conducted during the spring of 2012. Subscribers were asked to rate ski areas they had visited during the past two seasons in 18 categories. This was the 24th year the survey was conducted.
Moving to 9:00 PM Saturday, Ellicottville’s favorite Party Rock Band, “The Party Squad” will take the stage in Ellicottville’s Depot. Great music & FUN will then happen.
Sunday’s FUN continues with eight bands and The Ellicottville Idol Competition Show, which will be held at The Park Gazebo. The registration for The Idol begins at 10:00 AM Sunday with various aspects of the show running till 4:00 PM.
Sunday’s music kicks off at noon, again at the top of Holiday Valley’s Mardi Gras Run and the return of “The Party Squad” for their second gig of the festival. Great Party Rock Music with a wonderful view will be the highlights of this FUN gig.
Then at 3:30 PM Holiday Valley’s Cabana Bar will have “The Bleeding Hearts” doing a unique blend of rock hits from the sixties to the nineties on their outdoor stage.
Returning to 1:00 PM Sunday, Balloons will have “The Strangers” doing their wonderful classic rock show. FUN cover tunes from as far back as the forties through the eighties, done in true “Strangers Style”, is what we will hear inside Balloons this Sunday.
Also at 1:00 PM Sunday Balloons Rocktoberfest will host two more gigs. First “Yellow Dubmarine” will be doing their unique reggae rendition of classic Beatles songs. “Yellow Dubmarine” will be alternating sets with “The Logo City Band” which is a folk to blues group from Buffalo that has been a part of The Blue Herron Festival. Adding to this great two-band gig will be “DJ Cutler” spinning his vinyl music till close. Thanks Balloons for another wonderful Rocktoberfest.
Backing up to 7:00 PM Sunday, Madigans Up-Stairs Party Bar will have “The Mick Hayes Band” doing another wonderful and soulful, Blues ROCKN show. Following “Mick Hayes”, “Chance The DJ”, will take over from Madigans Sound Booth in The Up-Stairs Party Bar till close.
Then at 8:00 PM “Two Guys Drinking Beer” will be at home in The Gin Mill doing what they do so well. Which is creating a FUN Acoustic Gin Mill Music Show.
Moving to 8:30 PM Sunday “The High Horse Band” will be in The Ellicottville Brewing Company. Like most of the bands that played in EBC this weekend, this
is a classic rock, pop, r&b/motown, funk to jazz band. Thanks EBC for a FUN weekend.
Moving to Monday The Gin Mill will be music free. However, “Connor The Crash Dummy” will be on bar duty and playing his neat version of classic country tunes through the sound system for everyone to enjoy. Madigans “Church on Monday” beginning at 10:00PM sharp is next. Deacon Dan accompanied by Reverend Jack will be ROCKIN their loyal fans with a Monday night of original Honky Tonk to Rock-A-Billy tunes done in their FUN, and unique way. Moving to 8:00 PM Wednesday, The Gin Mill will have Joe Wagner, Freddie and Retro Lil Joey doing their neat, traditional folk to southern rock acoustic music show. This Gin Mill Tradition is the best. Our weeks music becomes complete at 8:00 PM Thursday with “Freddie & Friends” ROCKIN The Gin Mill. Again, this gig will feature an excellent country to southern rock sound. So, we end the week with another great Gin Mill Night of Music.
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By Jennie AcklinA few weeks ago, I stopped
at Mud Sweat n’ Gears and watched a training workshop going on in the back room for the new Speed Factory. I’ve watched skis being tuned before. I’ve heard the grinders going to work on roughed-up edges. My brother and I even used to work on our own skis as kids - dripping P-Tex on the bottoms, using my mom’s old iron to wax my skis before a race. I took a few pictures and asked a few questions, but this was defi nitely a new experience for me.
Anyone who knows shop owner Miguel Azcarate knows that he’s ALL about skiing and racing. This past August, MSG moved into their new location in the Marketplace Building in Ellicottville, and made an investment in top-of-the-line tuning equipment from
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Montana of Switzerland.Miguel’s trained staff
includes Shad Nowicki, who gave me a tour of the “Factory,” and explained that Montana of Switzerland equipment offers the “highest level of ski tuning
at a retail shop, with more unique tuning capabilities.”
When I asked him specifi cally what that meant, he showed me the detail of the various base patterns, pointing out that most
skis come from the factory with either a linear or a cross pattern. Having never seen such patterns, he pulled out the tech book, showing me endless options for particular snow conditions, temperature humidity and the customer’s skiing ability. Nowicki compared it to automotive tire treads – different patterns are designed to move water faster, allowing for better grip on the road. A ski pattern follows the same logic – less friction moves the ski over the snow faster, which allows for easier turning and a smoother glide, or a more secure grip even on icy slopes. That’s a long way from fl at fi les and hot wax treatments!
For quite some time, professional skiers and racers have resorted to sending their skis across the country to a few select shops who could offer them this level of custom ski tuning. Now that we have this available at the corner of Washington and Monroe streets, racers, pros, and everyday Joes can experience the benefi ts of a custom base on their skis. Parents of our local race team members will certainly fi nd it easier and more convenient to pick up freshly tuned skis the day before a race. And, as often as conditions change here in western New York, we all will benefi t.
Nowicki said it’s time for
a tune-up when your edge grip on hard and icy slopes becomes weak and diffi cult to manage, when it’s diffi cult to guide the skis and boards in a straight direction, or when the ski or board gets continuously slower in the fl at areas and does not slide smoothly, as well as rusted edges or scratches, gouges and damaged bases. He also recommended a pre-season binding check. After about seven days of heavy skiing, especially in manmade snow, an additional tuning service is recommended.
How can you make that nice tune last longer? Nowicki suggested using wiping moisture from the base and edges of your skis or boards after use, waxing the base every three to four days of use (preferably with hot wax), and storing skis and boards in a cool, dry place.
Nowicki and Azcarate invite everyone to stop in, take a tour and learn about the new technology that could change their skiing experience. Pre-season tuning is recommended now, as well as periodic tunes throughout the season. The Speed Factory is located inside Mud Sweat n’ Gears new building at 28 Monroe St. For more information, call (716) 699-8300 or visit www.mudsweatgears.com. Shad Nowicki demonstrating high-tech ski tuning at MSG’s
Speed Factory. Photos by Jennie Acklin
Chevron pattern on a ski base.
The Grand Opening ceremony was recently held at the West Seneca Community Food Pantry. Pictured above is Chcuk Richardson and Mary Lou Dietrich at the April 2002 groundreaking. Richardson do-nated his time and skill in creat-ing the architectural drawings for the 1200 square foot addition, which was not handicap accessible. Thank you Chuck!
The Ellicottville Historical Society will meet at the Ellicottville Memorial Library on October 9th at 7:30. Thismeeting will feature a forum of four local people who grew up in Ellicottville. Tim Brown will present different topics tothe panel to discuss. Jim Morton of Great Valley, Ellicottville Mayor Charles Coolidge, and retired teacher Lucille Harris will share their memories in what promises to be a veryentertaining meeting. Admission is free and refreshments will be served - save the date: October 9th at 7:30.
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so glad that Valerie Quesnel, Tom O’Connor, Jay Monte and wonder dog Tyb will remain in the heart of the village.
Kabob Kafé has moved – literally. They picked up their building, spun it around and dropped it in the parking lot behind Balloons. The restaurant is settling into its new location with a beautiful new bar with seating on the main fl oor and new decks off the dining room on the fi rst and second fl oors.
Ellicottville Brewing Company is expanding their restaurant and brewing operations into the large hole next door where Kabobs once stood. Construction is well under way and will be completed by early next spring. The addition is huge, extending all the way to Martha Street, and will add about 55 seats to the restaurant and house a beautiful new brewing facility currently being assembled in Germany.
The new Main Chalet at Holiday Valley is well under way and on schedule for completion in time for next season. Jane Eshbaugh, marketing director for HV, is excited about the new construction. She said, “Gone are the low ceilings and block walls of the Clubhouse Chalet, but the vintage charm will be retained and improved upon. The bar was set high with the Yodeler and Tannenbaum Lodges, and the new HV Lodge will be even better!”
HoliMont has added a new high-speed quad to replace the old Exhibition lift in front of the main lodge in time for the opening of the upcoming ski season. They are offering free chairlift rides on Oct. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.
Kwik Fill and the Red Apple convenience store is moving across the street to 5 Main St. into a new plaza with additional retail space for several more tenants. They will reopen in their new location later this month. The expanded retail space is expected to be fi nished sometime next spring.
A plan has been proposed to renovate the old Kwik Fill/Red Apple convenience store into a new Visitor’s Center for all of Cattaraugus County. Brian McFadden and the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce have been working with supporters and legislators to make this proposal a reality.
The old Larimer & Norton building on Elizabeth Street is being renovated by Sprague Development into an eight-lane bowling alley and new home for Tim and Bonnie’s Pizza. It is scheduled to open before the snow fl ies. What fun for village residents and visitors alike! Anybody up for forming a league?
The Ellicottville Town Barns at the intersection of Routes 242 and 219 are moving to their new location off Bryant Hill by the Holiday Valley Tubing Park. The new barns are under construction and nearing completion. A Tim Hortons coffee shop will replace the town barns at their old location. The proposed plan includes a 1,900-square-foot restaurant, a patio and fi re pit with seating, drive-thru and a second fl oor with apartments. Tim Hortons is expected to be open in time for ski season.
The 160,000- square-foot Signore plant on Jefferson Street in the village has been
demolished after it partially collapsed over two years ago. There are several plans currently being considered for the 50-acre property so stay tuned.
Many four-season resort communities comparable to Ellicottville have public recreational trails used for exercise, commuting and improving health. This concept led a small group of local leaders and business people to begin exploring the possibility of building a trail in the Ellicottville area. In a few short years, the Ellicottville – Great Valley Recreational Trail could provide a safe, traffi c-free place to jog, bike, skate, walk your family dog or push your baby in the stroller.
There’s been a lot of excitement surrounding all the changes in town. McFadden, executive director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce said, “As far as developmental changes, we are very excited about all of the investments into our community this past summer. Both local owners and regional developers have worked with our planning and zoning boards to help change the face of the landscape without losing the small historic community appeal we have. These changes are not only for visitors but also assist the community by enhancing our quality of life. The bowling alley is an example.”
If you aren’t dizzy yet, you should be. It’s been crazy around here, but really fun to watch. Don’t stay away too long or you’re liable to miss something – and you never want to miss a thing in Ellicottville.
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New Location for Kabob’s Kafe, A Touch of Ellicottville, a new Quad lift at HoliMont, a Tim Horton’s, and the new EBC Beer Garden. Photos by Jennie Acklin
With the christening of the new Exhibition Express high-speed detachable quad chairlift, HoliMont kicks off its season-long, 50th Anniversary Celebration. HoliMont Marketing Director Dash Hegeman said the lift will be activated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Oct. 6. Take a free chairlift ride and until 4 p.m. and enjoy the spectacular view! (The lift will not be running at full speed due to NYS foot-traffi c regulations.) This event is open to everyone. A trail map of HoliMont from the early 1960’s.
by Eva PotterWhat began in the early ‘60s
with a small group of skiing enthusiasts tinkering with the idea of starting their own ski
HoliMont Celebrates the Big 5-0
area, with bragging rights to great snow and no lift lines, has grown into the second largest private-membership ski club in the U.S. And this year, HoliMont celebrates its silver anniversary – 50 years of family fun and friendship on the slopes.
According to Dash Hegeman, marketing director for HoliMont, the HoliLeaf, HoliMont’s monthly newsletter, released its fi rst edition in 1964, stating the club had 177 members. Over the years, HoliMont has fl ourished and now has over 4,000 members enjoying its private slopes, famous for their snow and pristine grooming.
HoliMont’s 50th anniversary celebration will kick off with the Oct. 6 dedication of the club’s fi rst high-speed, detachable quad chairlift, aptly named the Exhibition Express. The Doppelmayr lift cost an estimated $3.6 million.
After the Annual Member Meeting at noon this Saturday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will set the lift in motion, and it will run until 4 p.m. with free chairlift rides for the public, weather permitting.
According to Dash Hegeman, marketing director
for HoliMont, “A 50th Anniversary logo has been designed and will be used on much of the marketing materials throughout the next season. There will also be special 50th Anniversary gear/items that can be purchased at the SlopeSide shop.” He said the club’s Social Committee is also gearing up for a 50th anniversary bash, along with a season full of fun events.
HoliMont also planned to spend slightly more than $700,000 on infrastructure this year, purchased several new snowmobiles and two snowmaking land guns, and will unveil another terrain park feature on the Half Moon slope.
With 52 slopes, 135 skiable acres, 700 vertical feet, eight lifts, as well as the terrain parks and halfpipe, HoliMont offers enjoyment for all ages and abilities. The private resort is open to nonmembers Monday through Friday (excluding Dec. 25-28) from 9:30a.m.–4:30p.m.
HoliMont is accepting new members under multiple membership categories. Go to www.holimont.com or call Bev Gerard at (716) 699-2320 for more information.
HoliMont’s high-speed quad “Exhibition Express” will be activated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Saturday, Oct. 6.
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by Jann WiswallThe old Signore metal
manufacturing plant at 55-57 Jefferson St. is just a memory now that the main plant building and most of the ancillary buildings have been demolished. But the cleanup of this state-designated brownfi eld site is not over. The process now enters Phase II, which involves testing for soil contamination under the concrete slab that remains, and removal of several underground tanks that were used to store oil products, paint thinners and degreasers used in the fi nishing process.
The cleanup story actually began in 1986 when the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) listed the site under the state’s Superfund Program due to discovery of low concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) both in the surrounding soil and groundwater. Both public and private drinking water wells were contaminated “due to spills, leakage and other plant operations,” as noted in the DEP’s Interim Remedial Measures (IRM) work plan.
The contaminants at issue at that time were identifi ed
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of a hazardous waste, petroleum, pollutant, or contaminant.”
The DEC’s BCP is designed to help owners of brownfi eld properties clean up hazardous waste and return them to use in a safe and responsible manner. In exchange for its technical expertise and regulatory assistance, property owners are eligible for tax credits to offset their costs for remediation and redevelopment.
In the Signore property case, Iskalo Executive Vice President David Chiazza explains that “we’re going through all the steps required by the BCP to determine what contamination remains and review options for mitigating those issues.”
Removal of some underground tanks, potential removal of contaminated soil and replacement of that soil with clean fi ll are next on the to-do list, with further remediation to be determined. Once a clean bill of health for the property is received from the DEC, which could take several more months to a year before Iskalo can proceed with making recommendations for the site and presenting them to the public for comment.
“So far, our vision for the site is purely conceptual. Our focus has to be on the clean up process and its completion,” says Chiazza.
Before and after: The 55 acre site includes the 8.43 acres occupied by the Signore metal manufacturing plant, several ancillary buildings and parking areas. The plant has been demolished; soil and groundwater testing continues.
as trichloroethene and tricholoroethane, manufactured chemicals used in the metal degreasing process. People can be exposed to these chemicals through the air, water, food and skin. These VOCs are linked to central nervous system disorders and, at high exposure levels, increased risk for several cancers and reproductive issues.
Over the years, Signore undertook a number of state-directed studies and IRMs designed to protect the water supply by installing interceptor wells and connecting 34 residential properties to the municipal system.
When the property was being purchased by Iskalo Development Company in 2007-2008, additional environmental studies were done to assess ongoing issues, and further soil and groundwater contamination was detected. Iskalo applied to the State Brownfi eld Cleanup Program (BCP) for assistance; its application was accepted in January 2011.
According to the DEC, “A brownfi eld is any real property where redevelopment or re-use may be complicated by the presence or potential presence
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By Jann WiswallIf you’ve been in the village
lately, you might have noticed that the hanging petunia baskets lining the streets and the large barrels brimming with sweet peas, canna lilies and other fl owers have disappeared. Where did they go and how did they get there in the fi rst place?
Well, they’re gone in preparatio n for Fall Festival, but they’ll be back again next spring thanks to the efforts of the all-volunteer beautifi cation crew known as the Alley Katz.
Every spring and summer since 1980, Alley Katz volunteers put on their gardening gloves, wield their trowels and converge on the village on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. with the sole purpose of making and keeping Ellicottville the lovely village we know it to be.
The Alley Katz arose from the casual efforts of Judi Bentley and Edna Northrup, who, as the story goes, were walking through Maybee Alley in the summer of 1979 and noticed a pile of dirt and detritus from a recent construction effort. They
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decided to clean up and plant the area on their own and, while they were elbow deep in dirt, someone walked by and joked that they looked like a bunch of cats digging through the trash. By the following summer, the Alley Katz were born, their reach expanded beyond the alley, and the rest is history.
These days, Debbie Yantomasi and Pat Haynes, co-chairs since 2010, start early in the season to coordinate the efforts of dozens of volunteers. They order plants (from Millers Farm Market in Olean and Lockwood’s Florist in Hamburg), hanging baskets (from Fox Valley Florist in West Valley) and other materials from various sources, much of which is donated by local businesses, delivered, at the end of May.
In 2012, some 20 volunteers arrived on May 22 to plant the barrels at the corners of Washington, Monroe and Jefferson streets, hang baskets along Washington Street, and arrange the window boxes of many shops and businesses.
Katy Herbach, from Katy’s Café, treated the crew to lunch, with help from Dan Lee and Leah Rusiniak, from Anew Beginning Massage and Spa, who provided beverages and cupcakes. Then, each week for the rest of the summer, volunteers gather to freshen up the arrangements.
“Everyone has a great time meeting people while doing something great for the community,” said Yantomasi. “And, to make it especially
fun, volunteers meet up at Dina’s restaurant afterwards where Dina (DiPasquale) treats us to coffee as her donation to the cause.”
While the Alley Katz weekly gathering is over for 2012, they also are charged with holiday decorating of the gazebo and tree in front of Town Hall. If you’re interested in lending a hand, Yantomasi encourages you to just show up at the gazebo at 10 a.m. on Nov. 27 and at the Town Hall at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4.
And next spring and summer, she said, “just come and help out any old Tuesday you happen to be in town. The bigger the group, the better!”
Purchase of the fl owers and other materials is partially funded by the Village of Ellicottville and by much appreciated donations, both cash and in-kind. If you’d like to donate or volunteer, please contact Debbie Yantomasi at (716) 699-5239.
Alley Katz members getting ready to plant new fl owes this past spring. Photo by Jennie Acklin
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Rock City Park has been open to the public since 1890, welcoming thousands of visitors every year. Cindy and Dale Smith purchased the park from Bill Buckley about 12 years ago and still own it today.
Stunning rock formations and natural beauty still leave visitors from all around the world in awe. The park was once a prehistoric ocean fl oor called ocean spar. Flowing from high mountains through rivers to this area, quartz settled in the sand and mud. After millions of years, quartz conglomerate formed, which is basically natural concrete. This concrete,
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over millions of years of weather and erosion, formed these magnifi cent rocks outcrops atop one of the highest elevations in Cattaraugus County, promising visitors a breathtaking view.
The park’s 45-minute easy hiking trail consists introduces visitors to gigantic rocks, wildfl owers, beautiful red and orange leaves, and the peaceful serenity of the forest. Even if you can’t physically go on the trail yourself or you just don’t want to hike that long, there will be a 20-minute virtual tour of the trail for anyone to watch and enjoy.
As you meander along the park’s winding trail, follow the map to their most famous rocks. Each of the largest rocks was given a specifi c name, such as Signal Rock, which people believed was used by the Seneca Indians as a place to
send signals to distant locations. Looking at Balancing Rock, which is a 10,000-ton boulder that balances on another rock, makes you wonder why it doesn’t topple over.
So, what more could this wonderful park have to offer? On Oct. 6–8, the fi fth annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show will feature 12-15 rock and jewelry vendors, bakery stands and other food vendors. One of the vendors will even be hand-cracking rocks right in front of you, so you can see the true beauty that hides inside. It’s a perfect place for families to come and enjoy beautiful views, see the treasure trove of gems fi rsthand and buy unique gifts.
After all your walking and fossil shopping, treat your family to a variety of food and refreshments. There will be a chicken barbeque available, and to get you feeling in the fall mood, Dale Smith will be hand-cranking tons of freshly grown apples into delicious apple cider. Thousands of people come every year to this popular event – even Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts take fi eld trips up to this fascinating show.
Rock City Park is located at 505 Route 16 South in Olean, N.Y. From Oct. 6 – 8, catch the Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show daily from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., but the park will be open to visitors until 6 p.m. Admission to the park, including the show, is $4.50 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 6-12, $3.75 for senior citizens 62 or older, and any child under 5 is free. The last ticket for trails is sold at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.rockcitypark.com.
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Oct. 7-13 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Fri. Oct. 5 Project Know grds 5 & 7Fri. Oct. 5 4:30pm Boys’ JV Soccer A - North CollinsFri. Oct. 5 4:30pm Girls’ Modifi ed Soccer H - FranklinvilleFri. Oct. 5 4:30pm Girls’ Varsity Soccer H - Franklinville
Sat. Oct. 6 1:30pm Varsity Football
Mon. Oct. 8 School Closed Columbus DayMon. Oct. 8 6:00pm JV Football H - Panama
Tues. Oct. 9 No School for Students Staff Development DayTues. Oct. 9 7:30pm Meeting Board of Education Tues. Oct. 9 4:30pm Boys’ Varsity Soccer A - FranklinvilleTues. Oct. 9 6:30pm Boy’s Modifi ed Soccer A - Bradford Area HSTues. Oct. 9 5:00pm Girls’ Modifi ed Soccer A - Bradford Tues.Oct. 9 6:00pm Girls’ Varsity Volleyball A - North CollinsTues.Oct. 9 4:30pm Girls’ JV Volleyball A -North Collins
Wed. Oct. 10 5:00pm Girls’ JV Soccer H - FillmoreWed. Oct.10 5:00pm Boy’s JV Soccer H - FillmoreWed. Oct. 10 Project Know grds 5 & 7Wed. Oct. 10 7:00pm Parent & Child Night Project Know grds 5
Thurs. Oct. 11 1:20-1:40 Inside- Presentation Pre-K - grade 5 on Fire Prevention 1:45-2:30 Outside -Firetrucks, Ambulances, etc. Thurs. Oct. 11 4:30pm Boys’ Varsity Soccer H - North CollinsThurs. Oct.11 5:00pm Girls’ JV Volleyball A - B roctonThurs. Oct. 11 5:00pm Girls’ Swimming A - SalamancaThurs. Oct. 11 7:00pm Girls’ Varsity Volleyball H - BroctonThurs. Oct. 11 Homework Club Thurs. Oct. 11 Project Know grds 5 & 7
Fri. Oct. 12 7:30pm Varsity Football H - FranklinvilleFri. Oct. 12 4:30pm Girls’ Varsity Soccer A - West ValleyFri. Oct. 12 4:30pm Girls’ Modifi ed Soccer A - West ValleyFri. Oct. 12 Project Know grds 5 & 7
Sat. Oct. 13 10:00am Girls’ JV Soccer A - Boliver RichburgSat. Oct. 13 8:00am Girls’ Varsity Volleyball A - No. Ton. Tourn.
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News fl ash from Wainfl eet – “The Bog Fire Is Out!” The ground fi re that burned a big hole in the Wainfl eet Bog has been extinguished at least for now. Since it’s also that time of year when the Mounties and local police forces invade Wainfl eet to burn the illegal marijuana grow-ops, drivers along Highway #3, choking on smoke kept asking the question: “Is it the bog or the Wainfl eet bong that’s burning?”
When you Google “Wainfl eet Ontario Wikipedia”, up pops a very sparse page of information. According to this free encyclopedia we have fi nally put our water and septic issues behind us. I dare say we’re the only community in the world where the topics of “solids” and “gray water” keep popping up at the dinner table. Now we’re embroiled in the windmill controversy. We don’t tackle huge issues here in Fleeterland like war and global warming; we just make a big deal out of little ones.
Although our 6,356 population is shrinking, our rural brand of tourism is on the rise. Apparently as more of us die or move away, outsiders are more attracted to this place. Our motto is” “Wainfl eet – fi nd you country side.” I like it. Plus it’s a site better than our previous motto: “Welcome to Wainfl eet. Please report all illegal activity.”
The Wikipedia statistic that caught my eye was “the 2,337 private dwellings occupied by usual residents.” “Usual residents!” Out here?
Sorry but when your population comes from a mix of farmers and ice fi shermen, beach bums and bog buffs, truckers and grow operators, religious types and recent retirees, ATV’ers and NPD’ers, canners, tanners and taxidermists – sorry but ‘usual’ is not a word I would use to describe a Fleeter. Stranger than a chatty mime, maybe. But ‘usual,’ hardly. So you’re saying to yourself, but Bill how do you know?
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you think the windmill project involves free standing boat propellers and a herd of farting cows.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’ve ever applauded
By William Thomas
You know you’re from Wainfl eet if...
your minister’s sermon by fi st pumping and chanting: “Damn straight!”
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you think Dunnville is a drinking town with a music problem.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you own a bull and its name is Counter Sue.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you were fi ne with Stag & Doe parties but this new Doe & Doe thing makes you very, very nervous.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you believe doubling down on Beano has enhanced your short term memory.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you volunteered to help clean up after the students’ Beach Day after you heard about all those water bottles fi lled with vodka that they tried to smuggle in.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’re desperately trying to fi nd an American college for your son that offers a paintball scholarship.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if both your car and your gun have their registration numbers fi led off.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’ve ever sold a working farm implement in order to buy fi reworks.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you fi nally abandoned your letter-writing campaign to get the UNESCO heritage people to recognize outhouses.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if the Sunshine Trucking guy got the wrong tank and it cost you $235 for the Brown’s Septic Service to take away your drinking water.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you joined Wellandport’s bird watching club in order to fi nd out where the pheasants nest.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you believed you got around the new fi re alarm bylaw by naming your dog ‘Smoke Detector.’
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’ve ever tried to avoid child support by providing a sample of your brother’s DNA.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’ve ever called
Gumpy’s Taxi to do a price comparison between his service and the hearse Armstrong Funeral Home was providing.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you honk the horn and put your fl ashing emergency lights on, every time you come up behind a car marked ‘Student Driver.’
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you enjoy hearing former mayor Stan Pettit’s fi rst-hand account of witnessing the meteor strike that wiped out the dinosaurs.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’re miffed that the giant catfi sh statue in Lowbanks has more Facebook friends than you do.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you think Dom Perignon was Marlon Brando’s fi nest role.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you believe the guy who operates the Funky Fresh Cut Fries chip wagon looks an awful lot like Elvis Presley would look today.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you see the irony of realtor Al Robins driving a Smart Car. (Sorry Al, I couldn’t resist.)
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you’ve applied for a building permit to construct your dream home at Long Beach overlooking the eighteen hole of Al’s Mini Putt.
•You know you’re from Wainfl eet if you will not rest until your Christmas lights can be seen from the International Space Station.
And fi nally, I’ve said it before, you know you’re from Wainfl eet if instead of screaming “Yes! Yes!” at that critical moment of intimacy, you yell out “Okey Dokey!”
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By Mary FoxA meeting was held
at Ellicottville Central School on Tuesday evening and was attended by members of the school board, employees of ECS, and interested residents to get public input on a proposed school improvements project.
The New York State Education Department requires schools to take a Conditions Survey of their facility every fi ve years. Ellicottville’s last survey was completed in the spring of 2011 by Campus Construction Co. of Rochester, N.Y. The State Board of Education has placed priorities on some items on the list, which must be done if an aidable project is undertaken.
The “must do” list includes, new roofs on the elementary wing, removal of asbestos, handicapped accessibility at the front entrance and in bathrooms, as well as moisture ventilation
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Project Aidable with State Funds and airfl ow issues in the elementary wing.
Other items on ECS’s “would like to do” list are air conditioning, an emergency generator, new lighting on the football fi eld and reconfi guring areas of the building. For example, the cafeteria stage, gym, locker rooms and music rooms could all be reconfi gured to make the “hub” of the building used more eff iciently. By reconfi guring this area, it may be possible for ECS to have a weight room, hydraulic staging, which would give the school a performance venue, and relocation of the music rooms.
“The project will be a long-term investment, which preliminary studies show could cost from $7.5 to $9.5 million dollars. The actual cost to the district will be determined by how much aid the state gives. By grouping all these items together into one project, all will be aidable,” said ECS
Superintendent Mark Ward.
“ECS just retired an $86,000 debt, and in 2020 will be retiring a $195,000 debt, which can be rolled over into new debt,” said Ward. “The next step is to get the board and interested parties to meet with the architect and contractor to create itemized lists and prices.”
Mark Duerr, head of ECS Building and Facilities, said, “SEI architects and Campus Construction Company are qualifi ed to do what is necessary to get the proper permits and approvals and get the project underway.”
“We may be able to set a date within the next few months to proceed with the project,” said Ward. “If we start now, it could be 2015 before we need to make a payment.”
There will be another meeting later this month with a date to be announced.
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by Eva PotterThe Cattaraugus County Arts
Council’s mission is to promote the creation, presentation and appreciation of arts and culture in the region, while nurturing education and commerce in the arts. That’s a mouthful. But what does that really mean?
By offering art classes, art camps for kids, professional development training and marketing support for artists and arts organizations, and by linking creativity with economic development, CCAC does all this and more. They also distribute grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts to nonprofi ts and artists in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
For 13 years, CCAC has promoted quality of life through the arts, and as funding sources dry up, membership support has become more important than ever. If you believe arts and culture have a positive impact on life in the region, CCAC invites you to become a member now.
Memberships begin at $15 for students and go up to corporate-level sponsorships, each with increasing member benefi ts. As a member, you receive a membership card, which qualifi es you for various discounts at regional
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Join, Renew or Sponsor CCACbusinesses. In addition, every member coming on board at $30 and above will receive a limited-edition print by Sean Huntington, noted watercolor artist, ready for framing. Finally, for every $25 of membership dues, you will receive one raffl e chance for a prize package that includes a garden sculpture by ceramic artist Peter Goergen and 2013-2014 season tickets for the Southern Tier Symphony. The drawing will be held on Jan. 14, 2013.
Memberships have supported CCAC’s ability to grow, fl ourish and deliver the arts directly to local communities. Last year alone, 125 children from around the region learned and created at winter, spring, and summer art camps; the fi fth annual Routes to Art self-guided tour attracted over a thousand visitors; and 150 artists received professional training in marketing and exhibiting their work. CCAC also distributed grant funding to 30 non-profi ts organizations across three counties, positively impacting regional economic development.
The Community Art & Pottery Studio at 100 Main St. in Allegany hosts Jamestown Community College painting and ceramics classes, as well
as a high school art enrichment program through BOCES Cooperative Services Program.
CCAC also sponsors hands-on, free and low-cost workshops at Allegany State Park, in public libraries and other venues throughout the region. Past workshops have included oil painting, guitar playing, metal sculpture, art books, creative writing, acting, origami, basket weaving, pottery, photography, landscape painting, jewelry making, watercolors for kids, and even belly dancing.
In addition, CCAC members receive nice discounts to some pretty cool art classes. This fall, you can sign up for Creative Ceramics with Audrey Dowling, Origami Paper Sculpture with Robert Taylor, Pottery for the People with Anne Mormile, Practical Foundations of Digital Photography by Joelle Wolters, Creative Journaling with Deb Eck and Paper Sculptures with Patricia Eckstrom.
Become a friend of the arts with a CCAC membership and help enhance quality of life in the region. For information about membersh ip options, go to www.myartscouncil.net or call (716 372-7455.
Origami Paper Sculpture with Robert Taylor is one of CCAC’s fall classes.
The Allegany Area Historical Association will meet on Sunday, October 14 at 2 pm at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany.
Three veterans of the War of 1812, Parker Hall, Dr. James Trowbridge, and Josiah Hall all settled in the Allegany area after their military service, and are buried in the Five Mile Cemetery. Charlene Sendakowski, a retired librarian, has done research on the lives of these veterans and will give a presentation about them to celebrate the Bi-centennial of the War of 1812.
The public is invited to this free meeting.
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Weller Family GathersEight members of the family of Mary Weller came from San Antonio, Texas, bringing her
ashes back to her hometown of Ellicottville, for burial last Saturday, September 29, at Holy Cross Cemetery. Fr. Ron Mierzwa presided. A reception for family and friends was held at the Holy Name of Mary Church recreation hall, and was hosted by Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc.
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Classes will meet at the Library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. This music and movement class for pre-school age children is designed to facilitate developmental skills through the magic of music. Children play various rhythm instruments, use their imagination and sing old-time favorites while sharing special moments with a parent. For more information, contact Terri Steinbar at 257-9619.
Book Sale – Rock N’ Roll Weekend
The fall book sale off icially begins on Friday September 14th at 10:00 am. We have received some very nice donations of books over the last few weeks. Please take a few minutes to stop in and browse and help support your local library.
Local Artwork on Display
The gallery area of the library currently has artwork on display by fi ve local women artists. There are a variety of watercolor, pastel and oil paintings. Stop by the library and check out these amazing pieces of art.
Exercise Classes
We have a variety of exercise classes being off ered throughout the week. Please call or stop by the library for a list of dates and times.
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Religious Services•Holy Name Of Mary RC Church,
Ellicottville20-22 Jeff erson St., 699-2592
Sat. Vigil Mass 5pmSun. Holy Mass 8am and 10:30am
•St. John’s Episcopal Church, EllicottvilleCr. Washington and Jeff erson Sts. 945-1820
Services 5pm Sat.www.stjohnsofellicottville.org
•St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265
Worship, Sat. 5pm, Sun.10:30amSun. Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am
•United Church, Ellicottville Cr. Elizabeth and Elk Sts. 699-4003
Sun. Sch. 9am, Worship, 10am•First Baptist Church, Great Valley
5049 Rt.219, 945-4629Sun. Sch. 9:30am
Worship 10:45am & 6:30pm•United Methodist Church, Great Valley
5242 Rt. 219, 945-4375Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11am
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October 27Stone Soup Day at the
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Bring friends and family, dress for the weather and join the Crosspatch Crew for wagon/stagecoach rides, campfi re and great soup. Bring your horse (or rent one of theirs) for the afternoon trail ride. 716-938-6313.
November 3 & 4LV Volunteer Fire Dept. Fall Sportsmen’s Show
Opens at Noon. 150 tables including sporting goods, fi rearms, accessories, fi shing equipment and game calls. Sponsored by the Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Cattaraugus Co Fairgrounds.
November 3 & 4East Otto Country
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East Otto Country has been off ering quality handmade and homegrown treasures to the public for over two decades. Please call for directions or check the webs i t e .h t tp ://www.EastOtto.com
November 9 & 10Ellicottville Beer & Wine
Festival
3:30-7:30 The 9th Annual Beer and Wine Festival at Holiday Valley’s Yodeler Lodge. Sample a variety of hand-crafted beers from over 30 of the best New York State and American craft breweries and wines from New York, Southern Ontario and Ellicottville vintners. Live music.
October 6,7 & 8Rock City Park’s Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Rock enthusiast will get the opportunity to view, purchase and learn about rare and common rocks from around the world. 10am to 5pm Rock City Park 505 Route 16 South Olean, NY 14760 1-866-404 ROCK
October 9 Ellicottville Historical SocietyHistory Speaker Series, “Local Forum” 7:30 pm at the Ellicottville Memorial Library.
October 14Presentation on Three
veterans of the War of 1812The Allegany Area Historical Association at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany. 2 pm
October 19Linden String Quartet
Presented by Friends of Good Music and the Regina A Quick Center for the Arts. This event will be held at: The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure University, 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 Phone: 716-375-2494 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
October 20 53rd Annual Indian Foods
DinnerSeneca Allegany
Administration BuildingDinner settings will be at 1pm and at 3:30pm. Dinner price is $13 per person. For reservations call 716-945-2047, 945-1529, or 945-4331. Deadline for reservations is October 18. October 25, 26, 27 at 7:30
October 28 at 2:30Twelve Angry Men
Olean Theatre WorkshopIn 1957 in a New York Court of Law, a 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father, a charge that carries a mandatory death
October 6-7Fall Festival Weekend
EllicottvilleThe oldest and largest Festival when fall foliage is ablaze with color, a lively weekend of unique foods, arts and crafts, carnival rides, live entertainment.•Sat Oct 6 8:30am - 4:00pm The gun goes off at 10am for the annual Fall Festival 5K Run.Starts and fi nishes on Holiday Valley Road at 10am. •Sun Oct 7 8:30am- 3:00pm Get ready for an amazing Mountain Bike race at Holiday Valley! First timers or seasoned pro’s the action starts at 10am. Registration from 9am at the Mountian Sports Center.
October 6Autumn Open House
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10:00am - 4:00pm Tour the Amish Trail as you visit participating Amish Trail Members during the Autumn Open House Enjoy traveling the country byways as you hunt for that special treasure for your loved ones, Along the Amish Trail Randolph, NY
October 6Model T “Cruise-In”
Mansfi eld Area Historical Society Museum 7691 Toad Hollow Road (County Rd. 14) 11 am (weather permitting)
November 23, 24 & 25Christmas in Ellicottville
The Village of Ellicottville. All day events throughout the weekend. Activities will include Christmas carolers, reindeer, hot-chocolate,cookie decorating, horse and wagon rides, the lighting of the three story Christmas tree as well as Fire Truck rides with Santa.1-800-349-9099
Dec 1 & 2Routes to Art Holiday Sale
Seneca Allegany Administration Building
Featuring hand crafted artwork from 40 regional and Seneca Nation artists, just in time for the holidays! For more information on this event please visit http://RoutesToArt.com 90 Ohi:yo’ Way Salamanca, NY 14779 Phone: 716-372-7455
Dec 1Christmas Stroll and
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Village of Ellicottville1 0 : 0 0 a m - 7 : 0 0 p m Experience a unique, old-fashioned holiday season with the Christmas Stroll. Among the many events is Santa’s arrival, and the day is concluded with a Living Nativity.
Dec 3-31Salamanca Silver Bells
Festival
The City of Salamanca. Festival held in honor of Salamanca’s own Ray Evans, lyricist of the famous Christmas song Silver Bells. The perfect kick-off to the holiday season and holiday shopping. Phone: 716-945-2034
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by Barbara KozlowskiWant to take a step back in
time, away from the bustling crowds yet not too far away? A little side trip to the corner of Routes 242 and 240 (just a few miles east of downtown Ellicottville) and you’ll fi nd the Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques, an old-fashioned general store and diner.
Formerly known as The Store and owned by Doc and Cindy, Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques is now owned and operated by Laura and Tom McLeod. Laura spends half her time working here and the other half at the library in the Town of Boston. Tom is president of Niagara Lubricant and can be found here on weekends. Laura and Tom have four children, and son Tyler can be found working in the diner portion of the business.
I stopped there a short time ago to see how the new owners were doing and to check out the antiques. It really is a step back in time. I found a wide selection of various items that includes gifts, bulk foods, jewelry, kitchenware, soaps, candles, toys, chocolates, fudge, jam, old-fashioned penny candy, local maple syrup and
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honey, Cuba cheese, teas and more! The upper fl oor houses the wares of 12 antique dealers, a variety from some primitives to Victorian and more. The antiques are displayed so each piece is clearly visible. It’s a place you could easily spend hours getting lost in times long since passed. It is open from Wednesday thru Sunday.
The restaurant portion of the business is open Thursday thru Sunday, and breakfast is served Friday through Sunday. There are weekly specials that may include stuffed French toast or corned beef hash for breakfast and a fi sh fry for lunch. Homemade chili and soups are prepared by Chef Al and can be eaten in their dining room or boxed for take-out. The coffee is outstanding, hot and full of fl avor, not burnt or old tasting – a 10 out of 10 in my book. My breakfast of hash and eggs with rye toast was also delicious.
Orders are taken and served by Jen, a young and friendly waitress. Carrie helps out once in a while but not always on a regular basis. When you stop in, you will probably run into at least one person you know – locals from Ellicottville,
Ashford Junction and West Valley are regular patrons. Out-of-town visitors have found this quaint restaurant and become repeat customers. Good service and good food are their goal.
E. M. Lawler built a dry goods business in this location around 1870. This area was once a bustling community that had a hotel, another grocery store and a railroad station, plus a school and church. The Ashford Junction railroad tower was built in 1914. The railroad station was built by the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad in the early 1880s. The diner portion of this building once housed the fi rst Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in the area. Historical pictures line the walls of the diner and store.
I fi nd it fun to explore this area’s past and walking around the Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques takes you back to remember a slower and less hectic time. Be sure to take the short ride to Ashford Junction, stop in for a bite to eat and explore the many goodies found there – you won’t be disappointed.
The Jefferson Street Cemetery, a picturesque piece of property, located on Route 219 just south of the Village of Ellicottville is undergoing a major renovation under the direction of the Ellicottville Historical Society. The cemetery has recently been granted State and National Register status.
The cemetery contains the remains of several of the village’s founders and early citizens. Although landscaping has always been provided by the Town, years of deterioration have affected the monuments and markers. Project Manager Gail Carucci has so far found records of 34 people buried there without a marker. Identifying the location of these remains is impossible, as the cemetery records were lost to fi re long ago.
Last summer a group of volunteers began efforts to clean the stones, which were covered with fungal growth, dirt and oxidation. Volunteers have also starting repairing the stone wall. In addition, the professional services of Crandall Memorials of Olean began repair of several broken and toppled markers and further cleaning of the stones. They are continuing their work this year.
This past June, Dr. Lisa Marie Anselmi, Dr. Kevin Williams and several anthropology students from Buffalo State College SUNY were invited
to visit the Jefferson Street Cemetery. They spent two days at the cemetery plotting and using their GPR machine to determine if they could fi nd where the unmarked graves might be located. Although their fi nal report has not been received, initial fi ndings show several areas of unmarked gravesites. One of the Historical Society’s goals would be to erect a single large marker to memorialize those with unmarked graves.
Several descendants of those buried at Jefferson Street Cemetery are contributing to this cause. Hobart Hall of Great Valley, now retired from his long-time position as a social studies teacher and rifl e coach at Ellicottville Central School, has a grandfather buried somewhere on the grounds. Willis Hall, Hobart’s grandfather, was stabbed by an itinerant railroad worker in 1892 and later died of his wounds. He was buried at Jefferson Street Cemetery but no marker has been found.
Linda Wilbur of Little Valley has several family members buried in the cemetery. Her great-grandmother Viola Bennett Bentley died May 1897 giving birth to her seventh child; her child also died. Viola’s 8-year-old daughter Mabel died in 1892 and none of them have markers. Diana Brodie, Linda Wilber’s daughter who is also from
Little Valley, is contributing to this project.
Jim Griffi th, the Cattaraugus County Clerk, has his great-grandparents Joseph and Sarah Chamberlain buried there. They have a nice headstone, but Griffi th is also interested in assisting with this project.
The Town of Ellicottville has supported the efforts of the restoration of the Jefferson Street Cemetery and will continue to do so in the future. The Jefferson Street Cemetery Committee has set a fundraising goal of $20,000, which will assist with the plans to include a granite stone to memorialize those with unmarked graves, a sign for the cemetery, a permanent bench, further repairs of the stone wall, a plaque to demonstrate the State and National Resister status, and landscaping around the new stone wall and sign.
Anyone wishing to make a tax exempt donation can do so by making out a check to “JSC Fund” (Jefferson Street Cemetery) and mailing it to the Ellicottville Historical Society, P.O. Box 485, Ellicottville, N.Y. 14731. Should you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Gail Carucci at (716) 307-5510 or email her at [email protected]. You can also call Ellicottville Town Historian Mary Elizabeth Dunbar at (716) 699-2162.
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By Eva PotterWhat do a zig zag house,
termite heads and a hoop snake have in common? They’re all masterful works of art created by contemporary artist David Higgins.
Higgins’ Southern Tier Biennial (STB) solo art show, “So Far,” kicks off on Oct. 6 from 2–4 p.m. at the Olean Public Library Gallery located at the corner of Laurens and 134 North 2nd streets in Olean. The public is invited to attend the free event.
STB, a collaboration of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC), the Olean Public Library Gallery and Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, is a biennial exhibition of contemporary art, and is made possible through the generous endowment from the F. Donald Kenney Foundation.
According to Anne Conroy-Baiter, CCAC’s executive director, 92 artists entered more than 250 pieces of work for the STB juried competition, of which 28 artists were accepted. Out of the fi eld, Higgins came out on top as the Best of Show winner and received a solo show, full-color catalog, and monies for supplies and professional development.
“It was a wonderful surprise to have won the solo show, especially for a painting (‘Termite Heads’) with such blatantly off-kilter subject matter,” said Higgins, an oil painter and an associate professor of art at Corning Community College. “I had just turned 50 and was feeling really, really old, so when Anne called the very next day with the good news, I went from the basement to the penthouse
David Higgins Southern Tier Biennial Solo Art Show Oct. 6
Zig Zag House, Termites and Hoop Snakesalmost instantly.”
Marie Via, director of exhibitions at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, N.Y., and Gerald Mead, independent curator and arts writer as well as lecturer in design at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, N.Y., juried the show.
According to Conroy-Baiter, Higgins’ “technical skills, his keen sense of humor, and his ability to show us new and insightful details about the world we inhabit come together in a solo show that is thought-provoking, wistful and hauntingly beautiful.”
Higgins credits a View-Master’s inspiring stereo vision images, a gift from Santa in 1969, for compelling him to become an artist. In fact, a diorama piece in the exhibit titled “Peep Show,” backlit by tiny stage lights, is reminiscent of the 3-D, color slideshow viewer.
In previewing selections for the solo show, it quickly became apparent that Higgins has an affi nity for the structure, shape and complexity of construction. Buildings of some sort or another dominate the show.
“I acknowledge that much of my work is about houses,” said Higgins. “After I graduated from art school, the only job I could get was doing line drawings of houses for real estate catalogs, and I had to get really good at perspective really quickly. That was 30 years ago and I still can’t drive for two blocks without checking out the houses I pass for their suitability as paintings!”
When looking at one of Higgins’ meticulously thought
out and well-executed executed oils, give yourself time to fi nd the carefully inserted presence of odd elements and puzzling juxtapositions, as illustrated in “Hoop Snake.”
“Ostensibly a lot of my work is pretty and sometimes even ‘cute,’ but in most cases there is more going on that meets the eye, in much the same way that Dutch still life painters used to include creepy crawlies in their fl oral paintings,” he said.
Having worked with all sorts of media during his seven years of art school, Higgins always reverted to working in oils “because you just can’t beat the glow of oils.”
Moving from the basking glow of “Sleepy House” to a quick glance at “Handy Shop” will certainly make you question: Photograph or painting? It’s that good – and that perfect.
“Change a few consonants in ‘precisionist’ and you get ‘perfectionist,’ which is why I can get so hung up on painting every clapboard on a wooden house or every aluminum seam in a Quonset hut.” He continued modestly, “I can think of at least fi ve people in my own small town of Corning (N.Y.) who are much better than me technically, but patience and attention to craft help a lot in terms of catching up.”
Stop in to the Olean Public Library gallery to see Higgins’ exercise in patience until November 3, which is free for viewing during library hours. See more of Higgins’ artwork at www.davidhigginsart.com.
Handy Shop, 30 x 24 , David Higgins
Salamanca Garden Club to Meet Oct. 8
The Salamanca Garden Club will meet on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Salamanca Public Library on Wildwood Ave. The meeting will be in the library’s Congdon Room. Please use the back door. Topics include designing a new bed for spring and getting things ready for winter.
Please remember David Clark is coming to the November meeting and is teaching how to make a kissing ball. All materials will be provided, but you need to sign up so those materials will be ready for that class. The Indian corn swag will also be discussed. Call Nan Miller at (716) 945-3845 with questions.
Letter From the Editor. Fall Festival is truly a weekend of celebrating all things Ellicottville with family, friends and neighbors, so I thought this would be a great time to express my gratitude.
I want to thank all the tireless supporters of the Ellicottville Times since its inception last March as it has grown from an 8-page to a 16-page newspaper in eight short months. From our loyal advertisers, to my tireless staff, to our dedicated readers – you all have contributed to making this the product you see today – a reliable and trustworthy source of news for our local community and our welcome visitors.
We are dedicated to producing a weekly paper with a strong local focus that illustrates the identity and pride of Ellicottville and surrounding communities with the hopes of enhancing the quality of life for residents, merchants and visitors alike.
We’re always open to suggestions. If you have news and photos to share, please contact me at (716) 699-4062 or email [email protected]. If you can’t fi nd a paper on the street, check us out at www.ellicottvilletimes.com.
When you are out and about this weekend, please thank our generous advertisers, because this paper would not be possible without them. It continues to be such a pleasure to serve this community and my staff and I look forward to many more years ahead.
Enjoy this weekend in beautiful Ellicottville. The orange, red and yellow leaves are spectacular, and I will miss them when they’re gone. Snow’s coming soon!
Jennie Acklin, Publisher/Editor
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6 Sundance RoadMasterpiece!
Build your own signature ski country retreat! 3bdr/ 2 ba just min to slopes/village.
MLS #B397317
$495,000
6281 Sunset RoadDemanding Location!
Aspen on slopes of HoliMont! Ski in/out. 3 bdr/ 4ba. 2 family rooms.
MLS #B402284
$1,299,000
524 FoxRidgeWhat a View!
Fantastic Views of the Slopes at Holiday Valley!
MLS #B404312
$229,900
6900 BennettWHAT A VIEW!
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$97,500
8538 Sawmill RunAffordable Country
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5 The Woods at HoliMont, Ellicottville $269,900
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Lay out your furniture for thiscompletely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath end unit. Be in by ski season!
6136 Witch Hollow Road, Ellicottville $485,000
10 ACRES!New Price! Make this custom built
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6920 Route 242 West,Ellicottville $169,900
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Short walk to the slopes &downtown from this cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Fullyfurnished!
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6686 Maples RoadNewer chalet on 8.9 acres. Only 1.5 mi to the Village! Furnished, security, A/C, 2 fi replaces, custom furniture, 2 car gar. B381881 $595,000
532 Fox Ridge3 BR/3BTH w/gas fi replace, & A/C, hardwood fl oors. Master suite w/2nd f/p. 2500 sq. ft Furnished. Slope views! B349846 $299,000
20 E. Washington
StreetIn the Village. Such potential! Great location; frontage on Elizabeth too. 2300+, full dry basement; liveable while you remodel. B415513 $148,000
8 Four Wheel Drive at HoliMont
Solid rustic chalet in a wooded setting. Big windows, furnished. Ski in/ski out at the high speed chair; huge lot with lots of parking. B415674 $435,000
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Holiday Valley Realty Co.Route 219 @ Wildfl ower
Ellicottvillewww.holidayvalleyrealestate.com
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