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ECS Team Travels to World FinalsOdyssey of the Mind Ellicottville Team Travels to Michigan May 22-25

Inside Business Track.... Page 6Ellicottville Oasis Spa - Xtreme Lashes

Inside this Issue...

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Day Trippin’ ... Page 6Artpark celebrates 40 Years with dynamic summer calendar

Arts and Craft Show Kicks Off Season Next WeekendRock City Park Show

Gowanda’s Festival, Next Weekend Educates & Entertains

Zoar Valley Fest

(Lewiston, NY) Artpark President George Osborne announced the 2013 schedule today stating, “Since its inaugural season in 1974, Artpark has been providing a variety of quality entertainment that has made it the premier summer time destination for the people of WNY and Southern Ontario. This year in celebration of the park’s 40th anniversary, the 2013 season will soar to new heights, bringing back performers who appeared......

Your Trial Running Season Kicks Off This Saturday, May 4Allegany Adventure Run

see run page 7

By Sharon Turano An “escape from the pressures of modern life” can be found at Ellicottville’s Oasis Spa, where eyelash extensions have been added to the spa’s list of relaxing menu services. Joanne Timkey, esthetician and spa manager, is a certified lash stylist with Xtreme Lashes. (Photo/ Xtremelashes.com)

Center for the Arts Hosts Event This Saturday Springville Center Art Crawl

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Kick off your trail running season in Western New York with the 2013 Allegany Adventure Run this Saturday, May 4! Wild, wicked, hard core and addictively exhausting, trail runners unite in a truly amazing, breathtaking

Located about 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, Allegany State Park features several camping areas, cabins and beautiful State Park facilities to suit your lodging needs. Choose a distance that suits your fitness level: 6K, 13K or 22K. The Art Roscoe Trail System features mile after mile of rolling, wide cross country and multi-use trails. For more information on this event please visit http://heartrateup.com. (Images/FOTOREG.com)

venue at Allegany State Park’s Art Roscoe Trail system in Salamanca, New York. Located about 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, Allegany State Park features several camping areas, cabins and beautiful State Park facilities to

suit your lodging needs. Stay the weekend or come down for the day for the season kickoff trail running event of the year! Pre-register or come down on race-day to enter. No one will be turned away. Everything takes place at

the Summit Ski Area/Ski Lodge in the Red House section of the Park (courses start/finish at the brown gate). Choose a distance that suits your fitness

By leo mccarthy

The Gowanda area Chamber of Commerce is once again gearing up for the Zoar Valley Fest will be held this year on Saturday, May 11th. The popular, family friendly event, is put on by the Gowanda Chamber as a fun

For more information on the Zoar Valley Fest call the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-532-2834 or go to their website at: www.gowandachamber.com or see the Zoar Valley Fest on FaceBook.

way to introduce and educate the public on the great things Gowanda and the Zoar Valley Region have to offer. Spectacular vistas, world class Steelhead fishing, white water rafting, kayaking, stores, shops and a

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As of Wednesday, May 1st, Rock City Park is open for another season. They will remain open to visitors who wish to take in the sweeping views and imposing rock formations until October 31st. They’ll kick off the season with the third annual Arts and Crafts show, Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th. Show hours are from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Cindy and Dale Smith own and operate Rock City Park. Cindy Smith reports that probably over a dozen art vendors have been lined up for the Arts and Crafts show. She states: “We’re just a small venue, but a good

Cindy and Dale Smith own and operate Rock City Park. Cindy Smith reports that probably over a dozen art vendors have been lined up for the Arts and Crafts show. “I always say it was a pre-cursor to Disney World, because people came from far and wide to visit the park.” –Cindy Smith

ECS team at NYS Odyssey of the Mind Finals in SUNY Bingham-ton, March 23, 2013. (Pictured, left to right: Emily Timkey, McKenzie Robinson, Chris Wojtowicz, Pat-rick Snyder, Eric Oliverio, Isabella Brown. (Photo/Jean Oliverio.)

By ByroN morGaN

On March 23, 2013, the Ellicottville Central School team placed second in the Odyssey of the Mind State Finals. The next step for this seven-student group is a trip to the 34th annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in East Lansing, Mich., at Michigan State University from May 22-25. The Ellicottville team will compete against 800 other teams from the US and other countries, such as China, Japan, Mexico, Germany and many others. According to the official Odyssey of the Mind website. The Ellicottville team consisted of seven students, aged 10 to 18. This

year’s Ellicottville team included Emily Timkey, McKenzie Robinson, Chris Wojtowicz, Patrick Snyder, Eric Oliverio and Isabella Brown. This will be the second time the Ellicottville team has won a spot in the World Finals. Team member Eric Oliverio was on the team in 2005 for the first trip to worlds as a fourth grader and is now returning as a senior. The road to the World Finals was not an easy one. The students have devoted months of preparation and planning to solve the competition’s creative thinking problem.

“The Freshman”, Painting by Dean Vigyikan/Photo Robin Frey.

Springville Center for the Arts presents the Spring Art Crawl on May 4 from 6-9pm. Dozens of businesses on Main Street host temporary exhibits featuring the work of over 50 artists. Participants arrive at the corner of Main and Mechanic Streets, Springville, NY and receive a map of participating locations. Participants stroll through the Business District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The show includes hundreds of pieces of artwork including traditional oil paintings, experimental mixed

media, watercolors, wheat pasting’s, metal working, pottery, quilting and more. The work was juried by Gerald Mead, Thomas Annear and Max Collins. “Just Go With It,” a local theater improv group will perform at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street at 6:30pm and 8pm. Several music groups will be performing in stores. VanOver Fine Arts will host an opening reception for a new exhibit.

~ The Villager ~ May 2 - May 8, 2013


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Please donate your deposit paid cans, bottles and plastic containers to help Ellicottville Public Charities support The Ellicottville Food Pantry and others from Cattaraugus County. Just call Sherman 716-912-8306 or drop them off at 21 Madison Street in Ellicottville. Collected this week 557 - Year to date 30,905!

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“which one do I do”? Well, it depends… The annual Great Valley Firemen’s Regatta is ready to rock this weekend, with over 3,300 participants looking forward to this annual rite of spring. More than 1,500 boats, rafts, and (basically) anything that floats will be plying the waters of Great Valley Creek on Saturday at 9 am. Thankfully for the “boaters” there will be pit stops along the way to make sure these dedicated paddlers won’t die of thirst. You don’t have to drink beer, but I understand it aids in your paddling technique. Coming up next weekend is Gowanda’s Zoar Valley fest: you can read about fully on this week’s cover. The popular, family friendly event is put on

by the Gowanda Chamber as a fun way to introduce and educate the public about all the great things Gowanda and the Zoar Valley Region have to offer. Spectacular vistas, world class Steelhead fishing, white water rafting, kayaking, stores, shops and a score of excellent restaurants are just a few of the things visitors can expect when they get there. So, dear readers, whether you “Gotta Regatta” or “Gotta Gowanda” just make sure you and your family aren’t sitting around the hacienda these next two weekends. All work and no play make for a really long work week to follow. You wouldn’t want that now, would you? Until next week! Jeanine Zimmer

At their final league shoot held

League Shoot VictoryHigh School Trap Team Has First Win Of The Season

April 23, 2013 at the Randolph

Rod and Gun Club, Ellicottville/West Valley High School Trap Team had their first win of the season against Pine Valley High School’s team, with a total score of 179. “Congratulations to the Ellicottville/West Valley High School Trap Team and Coach Vince Oliverio. They won today against Pine Valley, with the highest score shot in the league this year by any team, 179!” expressed Marsha Salisbury, secretary of the Ellicottville Sportsmen’s Club in her e-mail.

Photo/Mike Painter

Softball Last Weekend

Photos courtesy of the Ellicottville Sports Boosters.

Ellicottville Played Allegany Limestone, Score 10-8

Kentucky Derby Party Proceeds to benefit Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. Prizes, Best Hat Contest, Raffles, Basket Auction. Come cheer on your horse! Sponsored by Holiday Valley Helpers Relay Team and The Barn Restaurant. Check out The Barn Restaurant on Facebook for more information.

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Back to School

Architectural Spotlight

Library WebsiteCheck out our website for more information on new arrivals of books, coming events and classes, and browse the system catalog for books, eBooks and movies. www.evml.org

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(Pictured left to right) 1. The large game room upstairs has plenty of room for an entertainment center, a game table and a home office. 2. The dining area is just off the sliding glass door to the back yard. The kitty is not included. 3. The kitchen has granite counter-tops, and beautiful oak cabinets.

(Pictured left to right) 1. The sunny master bedroom is on the main floor, and has a large bathroom 2. This custom built pond has a waterfall and live Koi. The studio shed is at the top. 3. The family room on the main level has a pellet stove, and the other entertainment center.

The old school bell still stands outside the schoolhouse. You can use it to wake your neighbors.

Large Print Available The library has over 170 large print titles available for checkout. In addition the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System outreach department loans us twenty different large print books every three months for our patrons to check out Our current selection includes a variety of mysteries, westerns and best-selling authors.

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Story aNd PhotoSBy JohN thomaS

StaFF Writer

The little red schoolhouse is one of those iconic memories that none of us really has. The day of the single room school is long since past, and yet when we see one it conjures nostalgic feelings of a remote rural past. A vision that is complete with images of barefoot kids, carrying a satchel suspended from a stick over their shoulder, as they wend their way to class. Huckleberry Finn on a good day. What could be more

nostalgic than living in one? Just five minutes from downtown this piece of history, built in 1900, has been lovingly converted to a three-bedroom two-bath charmer. Freshly painted with the traditional red, the home sits on just over an acre of park-like land that includes a detached two-car garage, and a studio shed. The back yard has a sunny patio, and a custom built pond with a waterfall and live fish. The inside has been completely remodeled. The kitchen has new granite counter-tops, and beautiful oak cabinets. The dining

room table is in a cozy corner by the sliding glass window to the 3 acre back yard. Just off the kitchen is a family room with a pellet stove and an entertainment center. The sunny master bedroom is on the main floor, and features a good-sized master bath. The laundry is on this floor as well. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a large game room. It’s big enough to host a game table, a wide screen TV and a home office. A wood stove warms the room and you can relax on the balcony that overlooks the pond. It’s hard to imagine anything nicer than capturing this piece of history, and especially one that harkens back to a simpler place and time. Even better is that it’s located in one of the best recreation areas anywhere: with golf, skiing, biking and our own historic downtown. For more information about this contact Larry Oeffling, broker/owner at Ellicottville Real Estate. 716-699-6748.


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Music SpotlightChecking Out The Tunes & Other Stuff In Ellicottville

Written By:Robby & Sherman Wilkens

We are entering May and our great summer weather is emerging. This weekend, The Great Valley Firemen’s Ya Gotta Regatta will be the main FUN-producing event happening in our neighborhood. Floating crafts of all shapes and sizes manned by contestants from several states and Canada will be launched in The Great Valley Creek creating the focal point of this wildly FUN weekend happening. For more information on this event check with the events web site, www.yagottaregatta.com. The other FUN STUFF happening in and around Ellicottville will also be intensifying, such as golf and other outdoor happenings. The golf conditions at both Holiday Valley and Elkdale Country Club are shaping up rapidly. Call either location for a T time, then get out and enjoy the FUN that a round of golf brings to those that play. Our weekly line up of music and other FUN stuff, beginning Friday May 2, 2013 and continuing through Thursday May 8, 2013 will, besides The Ya Gotta Regatta, include nine Bands, three DJ’s, one with a Karaoke show as part of the gig, a couple of Sound System Music Events plus all of the excellent food and beverage specials offered by our wonderful clubs and restaurants. Madigans will have their Sound System playing Madigans Party Favorites beginning around 7:00 PM most evenings of the week. Then at 10:00 PM Club Madigans will take over increasing the FUN & GOOD TIMES till close. This weekend will be the warm-up weekend for Big Ken & Chance’s Mothers Day Bash, which will happen on Friday May 10, 2013. The Untouchables will provide the music for this really FUN celebration and party night. THURSDAY, the week kicks off with one band and a DJ including a Karaoke show. The FUN begins at 8:00 PM in The Gin Mill with Fred & Tuck doing their excellent and good time acoustic, folk rock to country music show. FUN cover tunes performed in their unique style will, again, create a really FUN Gin Mill Music Night.

Then at 9:00 PM Thursday, The PUB in Great Valley will bring on DJ Felony, and his Karaoke Show. As always, this neat show gives The PUB Patrons two options. Be part of the show or just kick back and enjoy The Local & FUN PUB Good Times. Moving to FRIDAY, a three band and a DJ night. Balloons starts us off at 7:00 PM with the return The Funktional Flow. This four-piece band was here last February and is a driving force within Buffalo’s music scene. From their website and our past experience, “The Flow can take you from a reggae style upbeat vibration to unique funky blues jam at the drop of a dime”. They are enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Like we have said before, Balloons will be ROCKIN again this Friday night. Following The Functional Flow, the FUN carries on from Balloons Sound & Light Booth with DJ Frightening Frank, who also doubles as Ellicottville’s Party Monster, doing his all ages friendly show including neat danceable tunes and FUN chit/chat till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Friday, The Gin Mill will have RT Live in house. As most of us know, RT does an acoustic solo gig consisting of mainly classic rock. However, he also will show a bit of a country twist to a number of his cover tunes, which adds to the FUN happening in The Gin Mill. Also remember, The Gin Mill serves their wonderful, reasonably priced menu till midnight on weekends. Also at 9:00 PM Friday The PUB in Great Valley will have Roll The Dice on board as part of their Ya Gotta Regatta celebration. Here we have a local, retro, classic rock to country band. Their music, consisting of everything from the Rock A Billy era through the eighties, has a bit of a country sound or twist. The interesting combination of music they produce will add to the FUN Times Happenin in The PUB this Friday. Now on to SATURDAY, where we have another three band and a DJ evening. Balloons will start the FUN at 6:00 PM with a performance by The Strangers. This Ellicottville Favorite Band is a four-piece group featuring Mitch on lead vocals & bass, Jerry on lead guitar & vocals, Bud on keys & vocals and drummer, vocalist, Jeff, The Beaver, are continuing on with their new music mix. This new mix is enhancing and moving their neat classic rock sound forward. The Strangers, as they always do, will again put on a really FUN show Following The Strangers DJ Flakey Frank, The Party Monster, will return to Balloons Sound & Light Booth. Frank, now a resident on a two day leave from The Disoriented DJ Home, will again show off his party skills with a FUN & danceable selection of

tunes, and his all-ages’ friendly chitter/chatter till close. Returning to 9:00 PM Saturday, when The Olean Band West will be ROCKIN The Gin Mill. West has performed in Ellicottville for over fifteen years. Ron and Terry, the driving force of West, always put on an excellent Classic, Rock N Roll Show. Their tunes, mainly cover from the last several decades, are done in True West Style. This Gin Mill Regular Band will, as they always do, have the house ROCKIN. Also at 9:00 PM and adding to the FUN of The Ya Gotta Regatta, The PUB in Great Valley, will host a new band for our neighborhood, Screamin’ Lou, This three-piece, soulful, rockin blues, dance band, plays cover tunes from the likes of Jimmy Hendricks, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton and Cream, plus many more soulful artists whose music you can feel all the way to your soul. Another FUN music night is on the way to The PUB this Saturday. Adding to the FUN will be their special chicken BBQ. SUNDAY will be recovery day and music free. Moving to MONDAY, which, as of now, is a one-band evening. However, The Meal Deals are still happenin. The Gin Mill, while music free, will offer their great menu including their wonderful spaghetti dinner. With Crasher Conner on bar duty, The Gin Mill will be a FUN to be this Monday. Balloons Monday Delights will also take place. Balloons great pizza & fifty cent wings plus their happy hour drink specials will be available and hosted by Domino Derrick. Lovely Tiffany is still on leave and will be missed. Monday rounds out at 10:00 PM Sharp with Madigans Church on Monday taking place. Reverend Jack and Deacon Dan will again be doing their original Honky Tonk to Rock-A-Billy tunes in their own FUN and entertaining way. If this Monday is anything like last Monday, Madigans upstairs Party Bar will really be BOPPIN, WEAVIN & ROCKIN. . WEDNESDAY at 8:00 PM our week’s final music gig happens in The Gin Mill with Joe Wagner &Friends doing their traditional and almost thirty-year stint of their acoustic folk to southern rock music show. Joe’s friends usually include Bongos Freddie and Gary London. As always, Retro Little Joey is also a probable friend. The music & good times in The Gin Mill are further enhanced by their excellent chicken wings, which are among Wednesday’s specials. C U Round The Music Scene Good Stuff No Worries With Personable DJ John Barry doing his LIVE Personality Show Off Show. As always, John’s show will include neat danceable tunes and FUN chitter/chatter till close.

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(Lewiston, NY) Artpark President George Osborne announced the 2013 schedule today stating, “Since its inaugural season in 1974, Artpark has been providing a variety of quality entertainment that has made it the premier summer time destination for the people of WNY and Southern Ontario. This year in celebration of the park’s 40th anniversary, the 2013 season will soar to new heights, bringing back performers who appeared during the opening season, alumni visual artists, and a full-blown stage production re-creating the Opening Night concert that was presented on July 25, 1974. Artpark’s usual offerings of numerous family events, outstanding line up of outdoor concerts and a dazzling Broadway Musical production are just a taste of the jam-packed summer schedule we will offer.” 40th Anniversary Specials June 1 - Artpark 40th Anniversary Gala • June 24 - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis • July 25 - “Artpark Opening Night 1974” with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra • August 1 - Buddy Guy with Robert Randolph and The Family Band • August 2 - Chick Corea & The Vigil • August 17 - “Coppelia” presented by The Greater Niagara Ballet Company After a successful launch of a new ticketed format and a renovated Outdoor Amphitheater, First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park (June 4-August 27) is back for 12 incredible weeks starting June 4 and ending August 27 (No concert scheduled for July 2). New non-smoking areas will be designated in the Outdoor Amphitheater, a third giant video screen, and enhanced sound reinforcement is being added to improve the overall concert experience. Tuesday concert tickets go on sale Tuesday April 30 at 10am. Tickets will be $5 in advance, $10 week of the concert (When purchased Sunday-Tuesday before the concert), with select Tuesday concerts priced at $10 in advance and $15 week of the concert (When purchased Sunday-Tuesday

before the concert). Artpark will offer limited ‘front of stage’ priority tickets again for each concert event: $25 (standing room only). A “Season Package” will be available for $95 for all 12 Tuesday concerts and can be purchased in person or by calling the Artpark Box Office. Tuesday concert tickets will be limited, and will be available in advance at the Artpark Box Office Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm with extended hours April 30 –May 2 from 10am-6pm, by phone at 716-754-4375 or 1-888-223-6000, and online at tickets.com and artpark.net. Note: phone and online ticket orders are subject to $1.75 handling fee per ticket. Handling fee will be waived on tickets purchased in person at the Artpark Box Office. First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park All concerts are rain or shine and start at 6:30pm June 4 - Billy Idol** • June 11 - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts • June 18 - REO Speedwagon • June 25 - Chicago** • July 9 - The Doobie Brothers** • July 16 - Bad Company with Paul Rodgers** • July 23 - Blue Rodeo • July 30 - The Machine performs Pink Floyd • August 6 - 38 Special with Blue Oyster Cult • August 13 - Lynyrd Skynyrd** • August 20 - Gladys Knight and The O’Jays** • August 27 - ZZ Top** Tickets are $5 in advance/$10 week of show (Sunday-Tuesday) **Tickets are $10 in advance/ $15 week of show (Sunday-Tuesday) The COORS LIGHT WEDNESDAY (June 12-July 17- with no concert on July 3) has been elevated to a new level of excellence and will feature premier jam and adult contemporary bands following the same ticketed format as First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park. Most tickets will be $5 in advance, $10 week of the concert (When purchased Sunday-Wednesday before the concert), with one Coors Light Wednesday concert priced at $10 in advance and $15 week of the concert (When purchased Sunday-Wednesday before the

concert). Artpark will offer limited ‘front of stage’ priority tickets for each concert event: $25 (standing room only). A “Season Package” will be available for $30 for all 5 Coors Light Wednesday concerts and can be purchased in person or by calling the Artpark Box Office. Wednesday concert tickets will be limited, and will be available in advance at the Artpark Box Office Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm with extended hours April 30-May 2 10am-6pm, by phone at 716-754-4375 or 1-888-223-6000, and online at tickets.com and artpark.net. Note: phone and online ticket orders are subject to $1.75 handling fee per ticket. Handling fee will be waived on tickets purchased in person at the Artpark Box Office. COORS LIGHT WEDNESDAYS at ARTPARK All concerts start at 6:30pm in the Outdoor Amphitheater June 12 - Gov’t Mule • June 19 - MGMT** • June 26 - Dispatch • July 10 - O.A.R. and Friends*** • July 17 - The Flaming Lips Tickets are $5 in advance/$10 week of show (Sunday-Wednesday) **Tickets are $10 in advance/ $15 week of show (Sunday-Wednesday) *** O.A.R. concert will begin at 5 PM, gates open at 4 PM Artpark & Company, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit cultural Arts & Education organization which serves the people of Western New York & Southern Ontario. The Earl W. Brydges Artpark is being operated by Artpark & Company, Inc. for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation under a license agreement. Tickets are available for Artpark performances in person at the Artpark Box Office Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm, by calling 1-888-223-6000 or 716-754-4375, and online at www.tickets.com or www.artpark.net. For more information on Artpark’s 40th Anniversary Season schedule, call the Artpark Box Office at (716) 754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net to download a Season Brochure.

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level: 6K, 13K or 22K. The Art Roscoe Trail System features mile after mile of rolling, wide cross country and multi-use trails. The clover-leaf pattern of intersecting trails feature several climbs and descents and are non-technical in nature but high technical in beauty and vastness. Water stations greet runners at several points. Clear course signs directing athletes to their proper distance. A centralized start/finish area with plenty of parking helps round

out an amazing day inside one of New York’s most beautiful State Parks. Join in on the season kickoff event in Western New York that will surely test every level of trail runner from the first timer through regional champion. Allegany State Park offers hundreds of cabin and tent rental sites throughout the Park. Home base for AAR is the Summit area inside Red House. The perfect setting for an out the door event! Close by hotels include the Seneca Allegany Casino and several in the town of Salamanca, NY or Bradford PA if coming from the south. Rain or shine the AAR is a feature event of the

trail running season for many athletes. First timer or seasoned runner the AAR courses await. Push it to the limit or enjoy a leisurely pace. Amazing door prizes, raffle gifts and post-race lunch/snacks for all participants. Restroom/Shower facilities in the camping area at the Summit Campground. Start times: 6K 10am, 13K 9:45am 22K 9:30am Awards: Overall Male, Female & Masters Male/Female for each distance plus medals 3-deep in 10-year age groups for each distance U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. For more information on this event please visit http://heartrateup.com

score of excellent restaurants are just a few of the things visitors can expect when they get there. Festival start time is 11am, and event headquarters are at Creekside Park which is located behind the Shop N’ Save grocery store on the sharp turn of Route 39 and 62 (Buffalo Street). Gowanda Chamber Treasurer and Festival Chairman Megan Pankow-Walker says there are a quite a few new additions to this year’s activities. “Building on last year’s successful event, we decided to add more unique outdoor related activities and vendors to this years festival to really showcase what Gowanda and the Zoar Valley region has to offer”, Pankow-Walker said. Here’s a rundown of the days activities: • The Army National Guard will be at Creekside Park with their giant Rockwall set up and ready to scale.• 45 Minute Carriage rides over the Gorge will be available from Misty Ridge Carriage Rides. Call Misty Ridge at 716-532-5859 to reserve a ride.• The N.Y. State DEC will be at Creekside with their Back Yard Bass and Fish Pond. A great way to learn how to cast and reel in a fishing line by tossing out plastic lures and trying to catch Velcro fish images. Lots of fun for the whole family! DEC staffers will also be glad to talk about the excellent Steelhead Trout fishing that can be found on Cattaraugus

Creek.• The Zoar Valley Paddling Club will be on the water all day in their canoes, kayaks and rafts demonstrating proper fast water techniques and welcome visitors to give it a try free of charge -just ask!• Excursion Train rides over the gorge will be available throughout the day. This is a “must do” for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to ride the New York & Lake Erie excursion train through some of the most spectacular scenery in New York state! Tickets are all $3.50 each and can only be purchased at the Train Depot which is located at 50 Commercial St. Tickets go on sale at 10:30am and the first train leaves at 11am. Each tour will last from 20 to 25 minutes with new tours beginning at the top of each hour, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, with the last tour at 4pm. Make sure to bring your camera for this one – the train stops on the trestle over the gorge and passengers will be able to get a great view of the entire festival with all the paddlers in the water!• Raft rides through Zoar Valley will be available.• Movies of paddlers tackling the mighty Cattaraugus will be shown at 11am and 7pm at the historic Hollywood Theater at 39 West Main St. in Gowanda.• Noon to 3pm - Free raft rides from the train trestle to Creekside Park!• 3 to 4:30pm – Join a member of the Zoar Valley Paddling Club on the water to try out kayakin, canoeing or rafting – all free of charge.• 4:30 to 6pm – Kayak, canoe and raft races from Gateway to

Creekside Park. • 4:30 pm - Register for the Crouse 5K Challenge race at the Gowanda American Legion Post 409 which located across the street from Creekside Park. Race begins at 6:30pm. This will be the 14th annual run in honor of track coach Dennis Crouch with proceeds to benefit the Dennis Crouch Sr. Scholarship Award and the Blue By U Youth Track Club.• Buses will be available throughout the day to take passengers on scenic tours of Zoar Valley.• 9pm – The “Little Mountain Band” will be playing at the Gowanda American Legion Post with a beer tent, raffles, 50/50’s and all sorts of fun to wind down a busy day of outdoor activities. The American Legion is a valuable community asset so come show your support for our local veterans association.• If you want to stay the night – camping is available at the Gowanda Fireman’s Grounds which is located on Rt. 39 just as you come into the Village from the east, across from the VFW Post and near McDonalds. Cost of a campsite is $20 for the weekend (Friday and Saturday) and the Gowanda Cub Scouts will be serving breakfast at 8am on Sunday morning to campers! To reserve a camp site call 716-532-2834 or you can just show up on the day of and get a spot. For more information on the Zoar Valley Fest call the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-532-2834 or go to their website at: www.gowandachamber.com or see the Zoar Valley Fest on FaceBook.

one.” The featured artist will be Todd Plough of Ellicottville, well known for his nature landscapes. They will also have woodworkers, photographers, and jewelry makers, “Along with all kinds of hand crafts that people take pride in,” according to Mrs. Smith. The general admission price into the park will include the Arts and Crafts Show. Admission is $4.50 for adults, $3.75 for seniors, and $2.50 for children ages 6-12, while kids five and under get in free. During the show, with Sunday being Mothers Day, mom gets in free as well. Cindy Smith notes that she and her husband, Dale, have owned Rock City Park about eleven years. The family is well known in the community, as

the Worth W. Smith hardware family. Their son, Nate Smith, now runs the family business, which leaves the older Smiths, “Sort of semi-retired.” Mrs. Smith is quick to point out that they have been busy improving the park. “We added a 5,000 square foot building to what we had, which has allowed us to have a nice museum, as well as a gift shop and souvenir shop. And we sell refreshments. We have a nice picnic pavilion. It (the park) is a really unusual place and a great place to own.” If you are interested in the history of the park, you can find that in the museum. Mrs. Smith notes that in the early 1900s, people visited the park by train in the thousands. You can watch a video that describes the period, which also saw construction of a huge hotel, a dance pavilion, a tennis court, and guest speakers. “I always say it was a precursor to Disney World, because people came from far and wide to visit the park.” Some of the vendors who take

part in the Arts and Crafts show have come back repeatedly because they really enjoy it, according to Cindy Smith. And the show is very family oriented. Some of the Smith grandchildren, who are ten and under, are going to have a table. “The children have been busy making little crafts, in the Smith tradition of doing retail.” In the course of owning Rock City Park, the Smiths have done a number of fundraisers, including two or three for the Southern Tier Symphony, plus Halloween parties and dances. “The venue is really good!” The Rock City Arts and Crafts Show is supported by the Greater Olean and Bradford Chamber of Commerce, and Cattaraugus County Tourism. Vendors can contact Theresa Smith at [email protected], or at 716-560-8562. Additional information about the park, directions, and vendor registration forms can be found at www.rockcitypark.com., or by calling 716-372-7790.

Since last fall, the Ellicottville team has been working on a challenge from NASA to create a humorous performance about two main characters that act naturally to themselves but appear to be strange to others. The team must also perform

in a “spontaneous problem” that tests their ability to solve a problem quickly and with little preparation. The creators of the program wanted Odyssey of the Mind to be a way to teach students how to work together as a team while thinking critically. According to the official website, Odyssey of the Mind is the largest worldwide, creative problem-solving tournament. The team’s faculty advisor,

Colleen Bower said, “This team is very deserving of the title ‘State Champions.’ The members are bright and creative. I have known these talented young people for many years. I am very proud of them and their accomplishments.” For more information visit www.odysseyofthemind.com, www.nysoma.org or www.caboces.org or call CABOCES Student Programs at 716-376-8284.

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May 4th will also launch the opening of Arts Underground, a new initiative of Springville Center for the Arts at 66 East Main Street, Springville. In addition to the Art Crawl display, the store will feature fine craft and smaller artwork from regional artists. Ashwood Artisans, the successful artisan store closing after eight years

of successful business in East Aurora, is helping to launch the new space, which will feature many of the same artists. The Arts Crawl after-party will be held at Arts Underground at 9pm with DJ CUFX. For more information contact Springville Center for the Arts, 716-592-9038, www.springvillearts.org


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May 1 – 31Bird Walks

Portville- Free guided bird walks every Saturday in the month of May! Located

at the Pfei� er Nature Center, 1420 Yubadam Rd, Portville NY at 8am

sharp!

May 12013 Rock City Park Season Opening

Olean- Stretch your muscles as you follow a path over, under & even through

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May 4Pfei� er Nature Center’s Brewing

Naturally Fizzy SodasPortville- Home brewing is becoming a very popular home cra� . Join Vicky and Ray McKinney as they teach the

basics of creating non-alcoholic brews

using natural herbs on Saturday from 12:00pm-3:00pm.

May 4Great Valley Fireman’s Annual

Regatta 2013Great Valley- � e 2013 regatta is sold out and no longer accepting

registrations.

*May 3 & 4Rummage Sale United

Congregational Methodist ChurchSalamanca- Located on 134 Broad Street from 9am until 3 pm. Men’s,

women’s, children’s, and baby clothes, jewelry, electronics/TVs, Cra� items. Something For Everyone!! Please use

back entrance.

May 4Allegany State Park’s Allegany

Adventure RunAllegany State Park- Kick o� your trail running season in Western New York

with the 2013 Allegany Adventure Run.

May 8 - 112013 Women’s Only Garage Party At

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gear, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Visit www.gowandaharly.com for more

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May 112013 Cattaraugus County SPCA

Bene� tOlean- � is all day event will include a spaghetti dinner and adoptable animals will attend! For upcoming information

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Softball / Baseball5/2/2013

• 4:30 Pm Girls Junior Varsity Soft ball @ Jamestown

• 5:00 Pm Boys Varsity Baseball Vs. Ripley

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5/3/2013 • 5:00 Pm Boys Varsity Baseball

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5/4/2013• 10:00 Am Boys Modifi ed Baseball Vs. Olean

• 10:00 Am Girls Modifi ed Soft ball Vs. Olean

5/6/2013 • 4:30 Pm Boys Varsity Baseball

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@ Portville Central

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SERVICES AVAILABLEWhy buy furniture from China? We have been repairing and refinishing good old “Made in USA” furniture for over 35 years. Five Points Custom Woodworking. 716-938-6315, email at [email protected] Cleaning: CPR, your COMPLETE PROPERTY RESOURCE for Carpet & upholstery cleaning, rental property turn-around service. Interior & Exterior Maintenance & Concierge Services. Call 716-353-0500 or email [email protected] Detailing -$100.00. Downtown Evl Drop Off. Call Dave Leary at 814-598-2969.Housekeeper and/or Elderly Assistant Available. Cleaning, taking you to doctors appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping services available. I’d be happy to help. Contact Melissa at 716-640-3918 or [email protected]. Dunkin Tent Rentals. Tents, tables, and chairs for any occasion. Call 716-676-3516.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Section 7-725-b of the NYS Village Law, a public hearing before the Village of Ellicottville Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York to consider: Planning Board Application No. PB-2013-03 An application by Mike Kerns for a Special Use Permit for approval to construct an outdoor dining area adjacent to an existing building located at 20 Monroe Street. In consideration of the provisions of the Village of Ellicottville Zoning Local Law of 2012 (Section 5 –Special Use Permits), the Village Planning Board is in the process of reviewing this application for a Special Use Permit to establish an outdoor dining area located adjacent to the rear of the existing building on this property. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will take action on this Special Use Permit application. As such, a public hearing has been scheduled for this application on Tuesday, May 14, 2014 as noted above. On conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Board will convene to take action on this Special Use Permit application. Application materials are available for review from the Village of Ellicottville Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer at the Department of Public Works Building, 9 Mill Street from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., weekdays. The Planning Board will hear all interested persons within regard to this application at the public hearing. Persons wishing to do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Village of Ellicottville will be having the Re-Organizational Meeting immediately following the Regular Village Board Meeting on May 13th at 6:00pm in the Town and Village Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Mary Klahn, Village Clerk

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