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By Jann WiswallThe Town of Ellicottville and

the Nannen Arboretum Society are in the midst of planning what promises to be a grand garden party at Ellicottville’s grandest garden!

The Nannen Arboretum, a non-profi t entity, which is cared for by an all-volunteer committee of dedicated master gardeners and interested others, is in desperate need of funds to keep up with maintenance of the 8-acre park since funding was pulled by the state in 2011. Under the leadership of the park’s new owner — the Town of Ellicottville — a fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, August 17, with proceeds going to support what many refer to as the “crown jewel” of Ellicottville.

While plans are still preliminary, Ellicottville Town Supervisor John Burrell said there are many activities already in the works for this day and evening-long event.

The centerpiece of the event will be the Andrew Phelan Memorial Croquet Tournament. Phelan, an attorney and Ellicottville fi xture, who passed away on February 20, 2013, held a memorable annual croquet party at his and wife Barbara’s home for many years. The Arboretum tournament, which is being coordinated by their son, Sean Phelan, “seemed a fi tting tribute to Andy, whose impact on the community will be felt for decades to come,” said Burrell.

The tournament, which will take place on the large soccer fi eld next to the Fire Station across Fillmore Street from the Extension Service Building/Arboretum, will be open to people of all ages. Burrell imagines players dressed in traditional white outfi ts fi lling the area during the afternoon, and then strolling over to the Arboretum where food (including a pig roast), iced

By Mark J. Ward, Superintendent of Schools

The following article is reprinted with permission from the May 2013 issue of the Ellicottville Central School newsletter. For additional information, including detailed, estimated revenues and expenses, see the full newsletter at www.ellicottvillecentral.com.

The board of education and administration have spent nearly four months developing a sound spending plan for district voters to consider. With the increasing costs associated

ECS 2013-14 Budget Highlights Include Investments in

Technology & Curriculumwith operating a school, we are constantly looking at ways to strike a balance between needs and affordability. We have worked very hard to maintain programs, provide opportunities and support the educational needs of our students.

The district has invested a great deal of “resources” in upgrades involving technology throughout the school building. We have replaced 15-year-old wiring and equipment

throughout the building and have created a wireless learning environment for our students. Upwards of 150 new computers will be purchased that will meet the new standards required for testing in New York State. Additional funds are being used to buy textbooks, learning materials and curriculum work as we begin to fully implement new Core Curriculum.

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS: See ECS Budget page 6

Nannen Arboretum Fundraiser/Garden Party

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Good Times’ Coming Your WayRecreation Facility Provides Family Fun

Special School Board Meeting to Authorize BOCES Contract

Tips Up Café AnnouncesNew Staff, New Look

Reopens Friday, May 10By Jann Wiswall

More than a few Ellicottville residents are probably suffering some pretty strong cravings for a pesto pizza from Tips Up Café, so they’ll be thrilled to know that the restaurant is reopening

for dinner and carry out on Friday, May 10.Tips Up has been closed for renovations

for a couple of weeks now, but that’s not all that owners Judy and Ken Roush are ready to announce.

The biggest news is that Ken is planning a gradual retirement and is turning over his job to their son Anton. Anton, an Ellicottville Central School graduate who has a business management degree from West Virginia University, will be involved in both front- and back-of-house operations. Over the course of the next year or so, Ken (as well as Judy, who is not retiring) will be teaching Anton everything he knows, but Anton will be adding a fresh perspective from his several years of working in restaurants in northern California.

“We’ll be making some subtle changes to the See Tips Up page 9

BY EVA POTTER

Ellicottville is fi lled with year round outdoor adventure opportunities, and sports enthusiasts will soon have another option with the opening of a new recreation facility in Olean aimed at

active family and adult entertainment.Shannon Barie, marketing manager for Good

Times of Olean, said the facility has been in the planning stages for over two years.

West Long and Todd Scott, owners of Good Times, have conducted extensive research and have involved community leaders, business owners as well as the general public in developing the facility to meet the community’s needs. The partners have also met with regional chambers of commerce to cross promote events and activities in the entire Enchanted Mountain region to encourage local engagement and tourism.

The $7 million facility promises to provide be a great complement to hiking, biking, swimming and all the other outdoor activities the region offers — especially on rainy days. No more children whining, “I’m so bored!” Now

See Good Times page 2

By Jann WiswallThe ECS Board of Directors

held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 7 to approve a contract with Erie 1 BOCES to authorize the Western New York Regional Information Center to furnish “computer services to the District … for an amount not to exceed $115,843.20 and authorizes 60 monthly payments to be made to Erie 1 BOCES in the amount not to exceed $1,930.72.”

The special meeting was called in order to approve the contract during this school year so that state aid on about $55,000 of the contract can be reimbursed to ECS during the 2013-14 school year.

In other business, ECS Superintendent Mark Ward

invited School Nurse Kim Watt to explain to the board some policy changes her offi ce recommends. Watt explained that she has received clarifi cation from the state regarding requirements for sports physicals. As has always been true, all student athletes must have a physical from their regular physicians each year to clear them to play — those physicals stay in effect for 12 months. In the past, the school also has conducted basic physicals for all student athletes. The state, however, does not require a school physical in addition to the doctor’s physical.

Going forward, Watt said she will be communicating to all parents and students to

remind them to schedule their regular physicals. Without the appropriate paperwork on fi le with the nurse’s offi ce, students may not begin practice.

To make things as convenient as possible, Watt will be posting all related instructions and downloadable forms on the nurse’s offi ce website. In addition, Watt will be in the offi ce for the entire week before new sports seasons start to receive and check off required paperwork.

Watt also will be posting forms related to children with allergies and other known conditions, including parents’ instructions for emergency care. She also will remind parents to keep her offi ce

See BOCES Contract page 5

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Most important, however, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to stroll through the lovely Nannen Arboretum, where thick late-summer

foliage will be on display. Nan Miller, who chairs the Arboretum Society, said the herb, perennial, Japanese and New York native plants and vegetable gardens all will be showing off their best form for the event, and society members

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Volunteers to help plan and organize this event are still desperately needed. If you’re or would like to donate funds, raffl e items, etc., please call John Burrell at (716) 498-2100.

Connections:Connections: ASP GEOBASH VIII — IT’S ALL ABOUT THE HUNT

BY JEFF MARTIN

I couldn’t f ind the broadside of a barn with a tractor.

So, when I heard that Allegany State Park was hosting once again GeoBash, I have to admit that I wasn’t too curious. Finding information about the event proved dif f icult (another sign that the event isn’t for me), but eventually I did.

Scheduled from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on May 18, this year marks the eighth time the popular event has been held at ASP.

Of course, I’d heard about geocaching before. Up in Springville they hold an autumn ride that includes geocaching. One of the sponsors talked about motorists getting off their motorcycles and looking for clues on the roadside. The only time I’ve ever gotten out of a vehicle roadside was to relieve myself or to push up the f loor beneath the driver’s seat of an old, and deteriorating, vehicle.

So when I heard about ASP’s event, I did a little investigating and discovered that as many as 200 permanent caches are placed throughout the park.

And what’s in these caches? Hidden treasures, you see.I was able to reach one of the GeoBash participants who would identify himself via email

only as Beastf inder. Obviously, those interested in geocaching are as elusive as the treasures they seek.

Beastf inder, whose residence is also a secret, said he attended the f irst event at ASP in 2006 after a fr iend invited him. They spent the afternoon wandering dif ferent areas as directed by the GPS device. When I asked what was in each cache, he refused to tell me. Evidently it must have been valuable — why else be so reluctant to tell me?

“It’s common among treasure seekers to not share what they f ind with those who do not search,” Beastf inder wrote.

Now he had me. A quick internet search turned up information about the Cattaraugus County GeoTrail in Western New York. It seems 32 towns have caches of their own, and once you f ind them you receive a wooden nickel. If you f ind all 32, you receive a special

commemorative Cattaraugus County GeoCoin, as a prize.

But something tells me this is more about the searching than it is the f inding. We all search, we occasionally f ind. Often what we f ind doesn’t live up to our expectations anyhow, so it’s the searching that thrills us. And that’s what Beastf inder emphasized.

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For more information on the seminar, to register for the seminar, or to set up an individual appointment, please contact GOACC by calling (716) 372-4433 or emailing brenda@oleanny.com.

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will host two free seminars on the Affordable Care Act on Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., and then on Tuesday, May 28, 10 a.m. The topics covered will include the currently available small business health care tax credits and the upcoming New York Health Benefi t Exchange. The seminar will be held at the chamber offi ce. The presentations that the chamber will host

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families looking for active and engaging entertainment for children and adults of all ages can easily spend an afternoon or day doing age-appropriate things together.

The Good Times entertainment, dining and recreation facility, located at 800R East State St. in Olean, adjacent to the softball fi elds of Forness Park, is only short 25-minute drive from Ellicottville.

This new 40,000-square-foot, multipurpose venue, the fi rst of its kind in the Twin Tiers region, houses a 16-lane bowling alley with expansion potential, 1,400 person event center with seating for over 500, three restaurants offering everything from casual dining

to upscale but affordable fare, a game room promoting non-sedentary fun all on the fi rst fl oor, as well as a large meeting room for birthday parties, meetings and more. The mezzanine level boasts multiple card, pool and ping-pong tables, an outdoor covered patio, a separate area for dart leagues and a VIP room overlooking the event center.

Barie explained that Good Times is available for all types of league play including bowling and darts. She stated there will be bowling lanes open at all times for non-league use.

Set on 10 acres in east Olean with views of Marcus Pond and the surrounding hillsides, outdoor entertainment facility, being built by Duggan & Duggan General Constructors, also includes four beach volleyball courts, six batting cages, plenty of green space for kickball, Can Jam and other outdoor sports. One of the crown jewels of the sports complex is the fully restored, original miniature golf course

from Forness Park.“If you’ve never seen it —

and most people haven’t — it’s because it’s been covered in 6-foot high weeds for the last 15 years,” said Barie of the long-abandoned course. “It’s spectacular. You could fi nd this course in Florida.”

Barie said the facility was designed to keep people engaged. “We want to get people up and moving. So many people are stationery at work or kids playing video games.”

Good Times is preparing for a soft opening in early July. If your group or league is interested in making reservations, please email gtoolean@gmail.com.

Barie said the facility plans to hire 100+ employees. Anyone interested in applying can still mail a resume and cover letter to GTO at P.O. Box 1325 in Olean, NY 14760.

The company’s website is still under construction, but you can follow the facility’ progress on Facebook at Good Times of Olean.

West Long and Todd Scott, owners of Good Times.

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Carolina University, has written many books in his fi eld of plant biology and chemistry, but this is his fi rst history book and took over fi ve years to research and write.

Copies of the book will be for sale at the meeting. Dr. Dunham will be available to autograph the copies after his presentation. The meeting at the Heritage Center, 25 North Second Street, Allegany, is free and open to the public.

Pvt. William Whitlock from Allegany died in 1865 while fi ghting in the Civil War. His great-great grandson, Dr. Val Dunham, will give a talk to the Allegany Area Historical Association on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. about Pvt. Whitlock’s experiences in the war. A cache of 39 letters that Pvt. Whitlock wrote to his wife Mary Eliza Trowbridge Whitlock form the basis of a book Dr. Dunham wrote about his great-great grandfather,

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“Allegany to Appomattox: The Life and Letters of Private William Whitlock of the 188th New York Volunteers.”

The letters, discovered more than 30 years ago by Dr. Dunham’s cousin, Howard Mark Whitney, in Dr. Dunham’s great-grandfather’s farmhouse, tell the story of Pvt. Whitlock’s wartime marches, battles, limited rations and overwhelming homesickness. Dr. Dunham, a distinguished professor emeritus at Coastal

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family-oriented fun! Other events are being planned for Friday and Sunday, so make it a weekend and reserve a campsite or cabin in Allegany State Park.

Registration is free the day of the event. No preregistration necessary. On-site food vendors will be available. You can fi nd more event information at www.aspgeobash.org or www.geocaching.com.

If you love a good treasure hunt and know how to use your GPS, then ASP GeoBash VIII is just the event for you. The event takes place on May 18, 2013, from 8 a.m. –8 p.m. at Camp Allegany in beautiful Allegany State Park.

A geocaching event is a gathering of people who enjoy searching for hidden treasures called geocaches, located all over the world, with a GPS device. Geocachers hike through a variety of terrain to

Mega GeoBash VIII May 18Attracts Geocachers from All Over the World

fi nd the caches. ASP GeoBash VII focuses on geocaches stashed inside the park, although there are many more located throughout Cattaraugus County.

This is a one-day mega event attracting more than 500 participants. Bring your whole family and enjoy a variety of activities including games, raffl es, educational seminars, vendors, movies, and geocaching too. So come prepared for a full day of

By Alicia DziakOn May 4, almost 50

volunteers gathered on the Red House side of Allegany State Park (ASP) to participate in the second annual I Love My Park Day, dedicated to improving the wonderful parks and historic sites across New York State. The event, organized by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the New York State Offi ce of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, aims to boost volunteerism and raise the visibility of the entire state parks system and its needs.

“All ages welcome” meant this was a great opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors while helping make ASP even more scenic. Presc hoolers to teenagers to grandparents could be seen proudly wearing their “I Love My Park” T-shirts throughout the park.

Volunteers picked up litter

‘I Love My Park Day’ and Friends of Allegany Promote

Volunteerism at ASParound the lake, throughout the picnic areas, on cabin trails and at Thunder Rocks. Shrubs were pruned back around the lake, the bike path was swept clean of debris and the memorial benches received a new layer of clear coat.

I Love My Park Day was held in conjunction with Friends of Allegany’s monthly meeting, held the fi rst Saturday of every month, which entails volunteer work on both the Red House and Quaker sides of the park.

“Friends of Allegany State Park was started as a result of inquiries as to how folks could give back something to the park that has given so much to us,” said Paul Crawford, founder of Friends of Allegany. “Due to tight budgets and the immense size of the park, some areas have fallen into neglect. This is where we hope to fi ll the void. Through volunteerism and

donations, we have monthly events to help clean up and maintain all areas of the park. We meet the fi rst Saturday of each month May through September, and the places and projects will be posted on the various ASP Facebook pages well in advance.”

On May 4, the Friends of Allegany centered their attention around Group Camp 12, ASP’s oldest in-service group camp, by giving several of the cabins a fresh coat of “Allegany green” paint. They also cleared litter and pruned back some of the shrubs around the cabins.

Overall, the combined efforts of the Friends of Allegany and I Love My Park Day volunteers resulted in a productive and successful day.

“We couldn’t have asked for better weather!” said Cassie Wright, ASP Recreation Assistant. “The volunteers

were all so enthusiastic to be giving back to the place they all love so much. I can’t thank them enough for the hours they put into this park!”

Allegany State Park has a variety of volunteer opportunities available for everyone, including National Public Lands Day, scheduled for Sept. 28, 2013. For more details of these opportunities, “like” the Friends of Allegany page on Facebook, or contact Cassie Wright at (716) 354-9101 ext. 236 or email cassie.wright@parks.ny.gov.

Allegany State Park is BIG on Facebook!

By Paul Crawford Social media has been

around for over a decade. Starting with MySpace and other smaller contenders, all have been displaced by the now mega-site Facebook. Claiming to have over a billion users, Facebook has changed the face of communication. Not to be left out, Allegany State Park and its affi liates have started many a Facebook page. If you love the park, and want

to keep updated, informed and entertained, please visit and “Like” any or all of the ASP Facebook pages including:Allegany State Park (unoffi cial page 23,900 likes)Allegany State Park (offi cial page 8,800 likes)Allegany State Park Historical Society (1,700 likes)Friends of Allegany State Park (425 likes)Allegany State Park GeoBash (800 likes)

Camp Turner (offi cial page) (500 likes)Allegany State Park Shops & Restaurant (300 likes)Allegany Nature Pilgrimage (200 likes)

(Please note: “like” counts are as of May 2013 and are used to help identify the pages.)

Maybe I’ll see you on Facebook or in the park! Happy camping everyone!

were all so enthusiastic to be

One of the cabins at Group Camp 12 before (left) and after (right) I Love My Park Day • Photos by Cassie Wright

10th Annual Allegany Adventure Run a Success

by Alicia DziakThe 10th annual Allegany

Adventure Run was held on May 4, with lots of sunshine and perfect spring temperatures. Almost 300 runners gathered at the Summit Trailhead in Allegany State Park to compete in a 22K, a 13K and a 6K. The 22K distance is part of the Eastern Grip Trail Running Series, a series of trail races throughout Western New York that gives runners the opportunity to meet other runners, see amazing sights and earn points throughout the season toward great prizes.

The Adventure Run is organized entirely by volunteers from HeartRateUp.

com/Endurance America LLC, a group that promotes healthy living through challenging outdoor events in Western New York. Proceeds from the race benefi t Hearts Animal Shelter

and Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol, among others.

Participants enjoyed a picnic lunch and door prizes after the race. Organizers have already begun preparation for next year’s Adventure Run, as it takes a full year of planning to put together such an exciting event that has become a staple for Western New York runners.

Next up on HeartRateUp.com’s circuit is the Dirty Duathlon Trail Run/Mountain Bike Race at Holiday Valley on June 9.

onto I-86 westbound.•ASP Route 1 from Red

House to Quaker will remain closed until the campground opening of May 17 due to safety concerns regarding the ongoing construction/upgrades project in the Red House campgrounds.

If you’re headed to Allegany State Park any time soon, please be aware of some rerouting due to road construction.

The Quaker exit 18 off route I-86 overpass bridge has been closed since April 11. This closure is expected to be in effect for the next 6-8 weeks.

The detour signs will direct traffi c as follows:

ASP Road Closings/Detours•Eastbound I-86 on and

off ramps to Route 280 will remain open.

•I-86 westbound to Route 280 south (Quaker Area ASP Route 3) will detour to Steamburg (exit 17) and back onto I-86 eastbound.

•Route 280 north to I-86 westbound will detour to Salamanca (exit 20) and back

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the last can of Labatt’s Blue.

No details on who actually did get the last beer but from what I read,

neither of them really needed the fi rst fourteen. It had to be the woman who called police because the man would have already been on his cell, calling the Beer Store to see how late they were open.

I can’t wait for the trial. Plain or ruffl es? Pre-packaged dip or the kind you make stirring French onion soup mix into a bowl of sour cream? Man, I love that stuff. Better they went at it with chips and dip rather than something served on skewers. Police are not releasing their names until next of kin have time to leave town.

Finally, the cashier at Family Dollar in Lithonia, Georgia faced down an armed robber last week. Confronted by a marked man with a handgun who demanded the money in the till, the woman calmly explained that she could only open the cash register by ringing up a purchase. The man then bought a Reese’s Pieces bar and emptied the till before fl eeing. The unnamed female cashier is now up for some sort of citation for bravery and “Sales Lady Of The Month.”

I reminded myself that newspapers were supposed to be informative and thought-provoking and maybe even enlightening. But after reading those four papers, all I could think of was how furious Ricky was going to be when he got home from the club and found out what Lucy and Ethel had been up to.

I was down in The States last week – feet up on a balcony of a lodge in New York State that looks out over the Pennsylvania countryside – thumbing through a pile of U.S. newspapers.

The hiking was great until I saw a “Catch Of The Day” photo in the French Creek General Store of a 580-lb. black bear shot and killed by an Amish hunter. Walking in the bush, I don’t know which scared me more – hungry bears the size of Volkswagens or a guy with a gun whose religion forbids him to wear prescription glasses?!?

Anyway, the human interest stories in American newspapers never fail to provide full-value entertainment. A woman named Jenna Krehbid, attending the Isis Shrine Circus in Salina, Kansas left her seat in the big top during the clown’s performance to use the facilities. Entering the women’s washroom she was immediately confronted by a full-grown Bengal tiger. She screamed and the tiger fl inched. Then she bolted and the tiger was subsequently captured by circus staff and returned to his cage. Not sure where Jenna did her business – on the spot or in another washroom, but Ang Lee has already purchased an option on the movie rights to her story. Working title: Life Of Pee.

Under politics, I see where Jean Quan, the mayor of Oakland, California got herself into a real pickle last week. Amid a 40% spike in burglaries last year in Oakland, the mayor heartily promoted a city-sponsored educational class on how to pick locks. The class was originally designed for people who needed to get into their vehicles after losing their

keys but after the mayor’s celebrity e n d o r s e m e n t , people with aspirations to become car thieves signed up as well.

The mayor has apologized and promised to do a better job of reviewing class listings in the future.

With the city averaging 33 burglaries a day, the mayor should also be very careful about presenting all those keys to the city. It’ll be her offi ce that gets burglarized next. The bottom line: nobody was jailed in this unfortunate incident because really, what good would it have done. They now know how to pick locks!!!

A small town in Ontario made the pages of American newspapers last week. You know how you’re sitting around a table and there’s just one stuffed mushroom left on the tray and everybody in the room is too polite to polish it off. Yeah, well apparently they don’t have that problem in Lindsay, Ontario.

A 39-year-old woman became more than a little angry that her 41-year-old live-in boyfriend just assumed that because he’s a man, he should get the last beer in the fridge. When police arrived at the home, they found both combatants completely drenched in chips and dip. I can’t tell you how proud that makes me feel, reading a U.S. newspaper with the headline: “Canadian Couple Charged In Chip Dip Assault Over Beer.” If the copy editor had somehow managed to work the word ‘hockey’ into that headline, I think I would have teared up or had to pack up and come home. In America they’re battling over gun control; in Canada it’s

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informed if new conditions develop.

Superintendent Ward fi lled the board in on the status of a number of ongoing topics, projects and activities, including next week’s public hearing on the proposed 2013-14 budget scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 14 in the High School Cafeteria and the May 21 Budget Vote and School Board Election from 1–8 p.m.

in the Elementary School Foyer.

Ward also asked the board to start thinking about whether or not the school should consider selling some of its land in order to build up its fi nancial reserves. The property, which totals 157.9 acres, was recently surveyed. About 120 acres are adjacent to state land and Holiday Valley property.

Board members discussed a

number of ideas and strategies about how to determine whether or not to sell and how much of the land might be marketable. While no decisions were made, the fi rst step, the board agreed, would be to have the property professionally appraised, both for land and timber value. They also agreed that an attorney should be hired to represent the district in the matter.

many years. Because of the popularity of the coins and the limited supply, Tocha encourages people to stop by soon to purchase them for an immediate need. Of note is the fact that the local, independent bank is able to order individual coins once the initial supply is depleted. However, the cost may vary in that instance.

CCB is an FDIC insured New York State chartered independent, community bank. Visit www.ccblv.com for more information.

CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is pleased to announce they are offering 2013 American Eagle Silver Dollars for sale. Customer Service Representatives at all eight CCB locations have begun selling the coins. The cost for a 2013 American Eagle Silver Dollar this year is $50.

The beautiful Eagle coins contain 0.999 troy ounces of fi ne silver and come in a decorative velvet box.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen the coins more beautifully packaged! These coins are, and have been in the past, such a hit

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with the public,” states Dawn Tocha, CCB assistant vice president & retail manager. “People fi nd many occasions where one of these attractive coins make a truly special gift. Graduations, Holiday gifts, birthdays, weddings, babies... the public relies on CCB to offer these American Eagle coins each year. As always, CCB has come through to provide our customers this opportunity. I encourage everyone to plan on purchasing one (or more) of these beautiful coins.”

CCB has sold American Eagle coins for many,

Dave Stringfellow is a year round employee at Holiday Valley who shifts from ski patrol activities three seasons a year to a monitor and fi rst aid administrator at Sky High during the summer months.

As a full-time ski patroller, Stringfellow has several major off-season patrol related responsibilities. He is the architect of literally miles of fencing that is installed during the winter. He is in charge of lift evacuation equipment, caches and actual lift evacuation drills during the off-season and ski

Holiday Valley’s Dave Stringfellow Named National Ski Patrol’s Eastern Division’s Paid Patroller of the Year

season. The lifts are frequently used during the off-season for social as well as athletic events.

He has written both the summer and winter chairlift evacuation plan documents necessary for the state regulators. Stringfellow is also in charge of maintenance and upgrading of all signage at the resort for hill identifi cation and state inspections in the winter, and the control of summer guests who use the trails for hiking and mountain biking.

During the fall preparation for the ski season, he is the patrol’s advisor and instructor for evacuation procedures and training for all resort departments from mountain crew, ski instructors, safety patrol as well as the required ski patrol.

During the ski season, he is a true example of “Joe Patrol-ler.” He runs toboggans, drives snowmobiles, dispatches, and performs OEC skills as neces-sary. He is in the patrol room at

7 a.m. ready to set up the hill fi ve days a week. He’s even known to occasionally hike to the top of the mountain and sneak in a few runs before the lifts open.

Stringfellow is also a CPR/AED and OEC instructor and fi rst responder for his local ambulance squad.

After serving every administrative position possible on patrols and in the region, including region director, he has just relinquished the region treasurer position. National Ski Patrol awards are not new to him — in 2009, he was honored with the Distinguished Service Award.

Showing no signs of slowing down, Stringfellow continues to set an example for the younger patrollers of what can be accomplished as a leader on their patrol, region, division and as a National Ski Patrol patroller.

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The district will spend over $144,000 during the next fi ve years to replace all student and library desktops with Dell Latitude 3330 notebooks (roughly 115 units). Since New York is involved with the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), the District is required to come up with a way to have multi-use computers for online assessments. Due to their size, the Dell Latitude notebooks, can be set up in the gymnasium, cafeteria or in large instruction areas for group testing that will be administered over the district’s wireless network.

Both high school computer labs will be replaced (one with regular Dell desktop and one with the new notebooks discussed earlier).

We are also updating staff computers, most of which have reached their end of life period (5 years or older).

A separate proposition (#2) will request the approval to lease two 66-passenger buses for a period of fi ve years at a cost of $31,000 each year.

$60,000 will be budgeted to address the purchase of materials and training related to the implementation of the Core Curriculum.

Due to the assistance of E-rate funding (the fi rst that ECS ever received!) the district has installed new routers, switches and wiring to upgrade our delivery of technology. This project also created a wireless network throughout the building. This $220,000

project will be paid for over the next fi ve years with $140,000 covered by E -rate funds and BOCES aid.

Elimination of one 7-12 English position (based on a retirement).

Reconfi guration of the Maintenance and Transportation Departments resulting in the elimination of one position.

The district will maintain all extracurricular activities, academic competition and interscholastic sports.

We will continue to provide fi eld trip offerings for our students.

We are currently working with JCC and Syracuse University in an effort to expand college-level courses for our students.

The budget before you represents a 2.3 percent increase in spending, while the tax levy will increase by roughly 3.9 percent. The spending plan is “under the cap” established by the state, and, therefore, will require a simple majority vote to approve. Of the $249,000 increase in spending, $210,000 is budgeted for mandated employee retirement costs. This alone amounts to 3.5 percent of the projected tax increase.

Over the past four years, we have worked tirelessly to maintain the quality education associated with the Ellicottville Central School. This has not been easy given the decrease in state aid that we have absorbed during this period of time. In fact, we actually received

more state aid in 2005-2006 than we will in 2013-14! With the increases in wages, health insurance, retirement, energy and everything else, it is more and more diffi cult to maintain what we have.

We have continued to “right size” the operation and reduce costs wherever we can, blended with modest tax increases that averaged only 1.2 percent over the past four years. During this same period of time, we have used district reserves to reduce the impact on the taxpayers while maintaining the critical educational opportunities our students need to be career or college ready. The children only pass through our school one time and we believe that, as a community, it is our duty to provide our children with the skills, tools and opportunities they will need for a successful future.

We encourage you to review the budget, and, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Mark Ward, at (716) 699-2368 or email mward@eville.wnyric.org. A detailed public presentation of the budget will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m.

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Budget HearingTuesday, May 14, 2013

7:30 p.m.High School CafeteriaBudget Vote & School

Board Member Election

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Elementary School Foyer

Starting – Seed Tapes and More, Creating Your Own Salad Bowl Garden, Culinary Herbs: Cooking and Brewing, Constructing Deer Proofi ng Devices, and Compost Tea/Manure Tea.

There will be door prizes and sponsor giveaways as well. Be sure to dress for the weather as some sessions may be outdoors.

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties if you have any special needs.

Understanding proven cultural practices for growing your own healthy vegetable garden will be the focus at Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Gardening Day hosted by Cattaraugus/Allegany County Master Gardeners.

The program will take place Saturday, May 11 from 8:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at 28 Parkside Dr. in Ellicottville. The program is free. Participants are only asked to pre-register at (716) 699-2377, ext. 106. Leave a message anytime and your registration will be confi rmed. Donations are gratefully

Cornell University Cooperative Extension Master Gardener’s Gardening Day

Free Program May 11 accepted.

Master Gardeners will give presentations for beginner and intermediate vegetable gardeners including fi ve hands-on, mini workshops.

All attendees will participate in three 50-minute presentations from 9 a.m.–12:10 p.m. including a refreshment break. The presentations include Integrated Pest Management – Know Your Enemy, Cornell On-line Gardening Resources, and Deer Proofi ng Your Garden.

Each attendee may also choose to attend one of fi ve different mini workshops from 12:20–1:20 p.m. Mini workshops include Seed

Master gardeners Nan Miller and Judy Ragona, with the help of Judy’s husband Mike prepare beds in preparation for Gardening Day at the Arboretum, Saturday May 11.

Ellicottille’s “Crown Jewel” Arboretum Revival

By Mary FoxIn 1958, local

conservationist, political leader and businessman, William Nannen, and his wife Sadie, generously donated eight acres of their farmland to Cornell University for the designated purpose of being used for a school of agriculture.

By 1961 a building was completed as an Extension of Cornell University. The rest of the acreage was used to plant crops used as teaching aids.

In 1972 John Ploetz, born in Plato, retired from a 35 year career and went to work part time at the Extension Center.

John grew up with an appreciation of the land, as one of nine children who grew up on their parent’s farm.

In 1933 John joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) at Allegany State Park where he learned the art of the stonemason.

While working in the beautiful wooded acres of Allegany State Forest John’s lifelong love affair with trees developed.

After leaving the CCC John took courses on al l aspects of tree management and was hired by the Davey Tree Expert Company of Kent, Ohio. His expertise as a dendrologist (one who studies trees ) was in demand throughout the US and Canada.

Upon retiring from his 35 year odyssey with Davey as the Northeastern Landscape and Tree Moving Supervisor, John and his wife, Shirley moved back to their roots and settled in Little Valley. His interest in trees however did not retire. While working at the Extension he had a dream of building an

arboretum on the land behind the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building.

John laid out a plan that would incorporate a park of hundreds of trees from around the world as well as areas for relaxation. In 1977 the Nannen Arboretum was formally opened.

Today hundreds of memorial trees, the Northrup Memorial Nature Hall, The Chapman Memorial Chapel in the Lowe Herb Garden, the Al Cox Memorial Garden, Lake Nipponica, and most recently the Andy Phelan Memorial are part of the Arboretum thanks to the hundreds of volunteers that have kept it happening .

During the 1984 Arbor Day Celebration a plaque was unveiled which honors the efforts of John Ploetz. The inscription reads, “In grateful recognition of John W. Ploetz. Inspired by a dream, motivated by professional experience and rewarded by sharing knowledge

with others. He continues to shape the Nannen Arboretum for the benefi t of us all.”

This February the eight acres including the old building and arboretum were purchased by the Town of Ellicottville. “The Arboretum will operate independently of the town as a non-profi t volunteer based organization funded by donations and grants,” reported John Burrell, Town Supervisor.

“The town intends to designate the Nannen Arboretum as a Park safeguarding the property from any future change in ownership,” said Pat Kerl, master gardener and member of the Arboretum Committee which will now be known as the “Nannen Arboretum Society.”

“We are very excited about the town taking over the land and look forward to working with them,” said Master Gardner, Nan Miller.

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From the Bookshelf Recommended Reading from the Ellicottville Memorial Library

“The Hit” by David BaldacciDavid Baldacci is a #1 bestselling author and one of the world’s most

popular, widely read storytellers. “The Hit” is his second book in the WillRobie Assassin series after “The Innocent” and is another well-written,captivating thriller that grabs the reader’s attention and won’t let go untilthe very end.

Will Robie is a master of killing. A highly skilled assassin, Robie isthe man the U.S. government calls on to eliminate the worst of the worstenemies of the state, monsters committed to harming untold numbers ofinnocent victims.

No one else can match Robie’s talents as a hitman...no one, exceptJessica Reel. A fellow assassin, equally professional and dangerous,Reel is every bit as lethal as Robie. And now, she’s gone rogue, turningher gun sights on other members of their agency.

To stop one of their own, the government looks again to Will Robie.His mission: bring in Reel, dead or alive. Only a killer can catch anotherkiller, they tell him.

But as Robie pursues Reel, he quickly fi nds that there is more to herbetrayal than meets the eye. Her attacks on the agency conceal a larger threat,

a threat that could send shockwaves through the U.S. government and around the world. The Associated press says “The best Baldacci novel in years...What makes “The Hit” live up to its

title is the payoff at the novel’s end. By then, Baldacci has planted an emotional hook that remains longafter readers have turned the last page of the book.” Come check out this and many other “Best Sellers”currently available. This book can be borrowed from the Ellicottville Memorial Library in book format. Itis also available in large print and as an audio book using our interlibrary loan program.

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ECS Sports• Photos by Deb Golley

VARSITY BASEBALL5/10/13 4:30 pm vs. West Valley

5/11/13 11:00 am vs. Catt/ LV5/13/13 4:30 pm @ Archbishop Walsh

5/15/13 4:30 pm vs. Franklinville

MODIFIED BASEBALL5/11/13 11:00 am @ Catt/LV

5/14/13 4:30 pm vs. Alleg/Limestone5/16/13 4:30 pm @ Salamanca

VARSITY SOFTBALL5/10/13 4:30 pm vs. West Valley

5/11/13 11:00 am vs. Catt/LV5/15/13 4:30 pm vs. Franklinville5/17/13 4:30 pm vs. Salamanca

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL5/10/13 5:00 pm @ Fillmore

5/14/13 4:30 pm vs. Jamestown5/16/13 4:30 pm vs. Pine Valley

ECS springSports Schedule

LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor for the Town of Mansfi eld, County of

Cattaraugus, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at 7691 Toad Hollow Rd., Little Valley, NY 14755, where it may be seen or examined by any interested person(s) until the fourth Tuesday in May. The Assessor(s) will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll:

Mansfi eld Town Hall- May 2 from 4pm to 8pm, May 13 from 10am to 2pm.Ellicottville Town Hall- May 20 from 10am to 2pm and May 25 from 7am to 11am.Grievance Day is June 4 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm at Town Hall, 7691 Toad Hollow

Rd. in said Town where The Board of Assessment Review will hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any person(s) believing himself to be aggrieved. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s offi ce or at ww.tax.ny.gov.

Robin Pearl, Assessor

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATE

(Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the assessment inventory and valuation data is available for

examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Mansfi eld, which will be fi led on or before May 1, 2013.

The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s offi ce at Town Hall on May 2 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm and at Ellicottville Town Hall on May 20 between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Dated this 1st day of May, 2013.

Robin Pearl, Assessor

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor for the Town of Ellicottville, County of

Cattaraugus, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at 1 W. Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731, where it may be seen or examined by any interested person(s) until the fourth Tuesday in May. The Assessor(s) will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll:

May 6 from 10am to 2pm, May 13 from 10am to 2pm, May 7 from 6pm to 8pm, May 20 from 10am to 2pm, and May 25 from 7am to 11am.

Grievance Day is May 28 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm at Town Hall, 1 W. Washington St. in said Town where The Board of Assessment Review will hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any person(s) believing himself to be aggrieved. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s offi ce or at ww.tax.ny.gov.

Robin Pearl, Assessor

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATE

(Pursuant to Section 501 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law)NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the assessment inventory and valuation data is available for

examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll for the Town of Ellicottville, which will be fi led on or before May 1, 2013.

The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s offi ce at Town Hall on May 6 between the hours of 10am and 2pm and on May 20 between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Dated this 1st day of May, 2013.

Robin Pearl, Assessor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPLANNING BOARDTOWN OF ELLICOTTVILLE, NEW YORKNotice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 274-b (Special use permits) of NYS Town Law,

the Town of Ellicottville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. in the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, New York, to consider:

PB-2013-03, the application by Patrick Burke for a Special Use Permit to allow the construction of a 576-square foot accessory apartment on the upper fl oor of a two-car garage. The site is located at 6093 Witch Hollow Road and is further identifi ed as Tax Map Number

56.001-2-10.22.The Planning Board will hear all interested persons at the public hearing. Persons wishing to

do so may submit written comments at or prior to the public hearing. Application materials are available for review at the Ellicottville Town Hall, One West Washington Street, Ellicottville, N.Y. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

MODIFIED SOFTBALL5/14/13 4:30 pm vs. Alleg/Limestone

5/16/13 4:30 pm @ Salamanca

GOLF5/10/13 vs. Portville & Walsh Dbl Blk Diamond CC

5/13/13 Sectional Qualifi er (Bartlett CC)5/15/13 @ Randolph Cardinal Hills CC

TRACK5/14/13 Frewsburg @ Franklinville

“MANY CONVINCING PROOFS” The New Testament tells us that after Jesus rose from the dead he appeared to many people. Over a period of 4o days he taught the apostles about the Kingdom of God. The Christian faith is not a blind leap in the dark, rather it is reasoned response to strong evidence. The evidence is written in nature, written in history, and perhaps most important of all- written on our hearts and in our consciences.

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Saturday evenings we gather for an Open Discussion to consider and discuss The Life of Christ. We invite anyone interested to join us.

Meetings are held at:THE REYNOLDS HOUSE52 Jefferson St., Ellicottville

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June 1 Relay for Life Fundraiser at ECSwww.relayforlife.org

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Community Meetings

All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Ashford(2nd Tuesday) May 14

Cattaraugus Village(2nd Monday) May 13

East Otto(2nd Tuesday) May 14

Ellicottville Town(3rd Wed) May 15, 6pm

Ellicottville Village(2nd Monday) May 13 6pm

Great Valley(2nd Monday) May 13

Humphrey(2nd Monday) May 13

Little Valley Town(2nd Monday) May 13

Little Valley Village(2nd Tuesday) May 14

Mansfi eld(3rd Monday) May 20

Otto(3rd Tuesday) May 21

Salamanca City(2nd Wednesday) June 12

Salamanca Town(2nd Tuesday) May 14

Religious Services•Holy Name Of Mary RC

Church, Ellicottville20-22 Jefferson St., 699-2592

Sat. Vigil Mass 4pm & 5:30pmSun. Holy Mass 8am &10:30am

•St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ellicottville

Washington and Jefferson Sts. 945-1820

Services 5pm Sat, 7:15am & 10:15am Sun

•St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ellicottville

6360 Rt. 219 East, 699-2265Worship Sat 5pm, Sun 10:30amSun Sch. & Adult Bible Study 9am

•United Church, Ellicottville Elizabeth and Elk Sts.

699-4003Sun Sch. 10:15am,

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

•Solomon’s Porch Ministries, Mansfi eld

7705 Toad Hollow Rd, 257-9138

Sat 7pm, Sun 10am

Grace Bible Baptist, Mansfi eld

7968 Reed Hill Rd 257-3645 Sun Sch 10am, Sun Worship

11:0am & 6pmWed Bible study/prayer srv

7pm

Call the Ellicottville Times at 716-699-4062 or email jennie@EllicottvilleTimes.com

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The Cattaraugus County Soil & Water Conservation District has an opening for a part-time Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. Profi ciency in public relations and computer skills including accounting and word processing programs required. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefi ts including NYS Retirement available. Submit resume by May 15th, 2013 to Cattaraugus Co. SWCD, 8 Martha St., P. O. Box 1765, Ellicottville, NY 14731, or via e-mail at briandavis47@hotmail.com.

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Book Sale – Memorial Day Weekend – The Library book sale will be open Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th from 10 am until 5 pm. The book sale will continue for another two weeks and be open during normal business hours. If you are bringing books to donate to the sale, please drop them off by Thursday May 23rd. Thanks.

Summer Intern Position Available – We are pleased to announce the generous donation of funds from the Rotary Club of Ellicottville Foundation for Youth to hire a local student

(high school senior or college student) as a summer intern to help with the children’s Summer Reading Program. Any student interested in applying for this position should stop by the Library or call 699-2842 for more information. Applications due June 1st.

Scherenschnitte – Cathy Lacy will be instructing this class which will be held on May 22nd from 6 – 8 pm. Paper cutting can be traced back to ancient China but credit is given to German immigrants in Pennsylvania for turning it into

a popular folk art. In the 1800s, paper cutting was referred to as “scherenschnitte”, which means “scissor cutting” or “scissor snipping” in German. Paper cutting involves making small cuts into paper to create designs. Artists often create visually elaborate designs that incorporate landscapes, fl owers, trees, animals and hearts. Some basic techniques will get you started on paper cutting. Registration is required due to limited class size and the class is free! Contact the library to register.

Book Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. The May meeting will be the annual luncheon and outing and will take place on Monday May 13th. The June 12th book is “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Contact Bev Webster at 945-4089 for more information.

Story time is every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.

www.evml.org – check 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.

Art Roscoe Trails Allegany State Park

The park offers 18 hiking trails, 3 of which have been

developed as self-guided nature trails. Or bike along miles of

paved trails.(716) 945-0523.

May 11 - 12Rock City Park

Arts & Crafts ShowOlean NY 10 am - 5pm

www.RockCityPark.com

May 11 Leon Historical Museum’s

Period Fashion ShowCall 716-296-5709

May 11 Cultural Practices for a

Healthy GardenPresented by the Master Garden-

ers of Cattaraugus County at the Cooperative Extension and Arboretum, 28 Parkside Dr. in

Ellicottville, 8:30 a.m.–1.

May 11The Boy Who Tricked the

MoonChildren’s Theater performed by the Genesee Community

College Forum Players Theatre. Perfect for grades K-3. 10am.

FREE. Call 592-9038 to reserve seats or show up

at the door. www.springvillearts.org

May 11 2013 Zoar Valley Fest

Kayaks, rafts, and canoes will be on the water to demonstrate

what it is like to paddle the Cattaraugus Creek. Raft rides available (with a donation) at

716-532-2834. NYS DEC will be providing a casting experi-

ence for youth. www.GowandaChamber.com

May 31-June 2Gowanda’s Hollywood

Happening 2013 - A Motorcycle Event

One of the area’s largest 3 day motorcycle events! The 14th annual Hollywood Happen-ing has live bands, contests,

vendors and fun!www.GowandaHollywood-

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June 1Finn McCool 4 Mile Odyssey

at Griffi s Sculpture ParkParticipants navigate a 4 mile

course loaded with challenging obstacles, diffi cult terrain and a

mud pit at the fi nish! www.fi nnmccool4mile.com/

June 1Relay for Life at ECS

Fundraiserwww.relayforlife.org

For sponsorship call Crystal Page at 716-341-4566, or email

crystal.page@cancer.org

June 1Four Seasons–

Civil War SongsNew and exclusive production featuring eleven singers and

musicians performing a selec-tion of songs extant in America

between 1850 and 1865www.springvillearts.org

June 1Woods Walk & Trail Run at

Pfeiffer Nature CenterEnjoy wonderful vistas on trail

selections which range from easy to more diffi cult.

www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org

June 9Dirty Duathlon

Holiday Valley Resort plays host to an amazing day of off-road athletic competition for

runners and cyclists. www.heartrateup.org

May 17 - 19 Allegany State Park Geobash

A special event devoted to geocaching.

www.ASPGeobash.com

May 17 - 19Cattaraugus County Horse

Show SeriesSpring Starter

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May 18-19Routes to Art WeekendArtist open their studios

for all to visit - throughout Cattaraugus County.

May 21Alley Katz Prep Day

Strong helpers needed for lift-ings, carrying and planting.

Meet at M&T at 9am

May 25 - 9:30am2013 Amish Relief AuctionAmish made furniture, quilts,

rugs, outdoor items, gift certifi -cates and much more. Proceeds

will go towards children and needy families

in the Conewango Valley New York community. Event at Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek.

716-257-3431 or 296-5041

May 31- June 2Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

This annual event offers dozens of nature-based programs throughout the weekend.

alleganynaturepilgrimage.com

May 31- June 2 Springville Dairy/Ag Fest

Parade, arts & craft show, new farm equipment show, kids’ farm activities and petting

zoos, amusement rides, live music, food and more!

www.wnydairyagfest.com

June 15Holiday Valley Mudslide

A mud run that’s FUN! 8 obsta-cles. Ride up a chairlift to the

start and choose from 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile courses

www.holidayvalley.com

June 15Randolph Arts & Crafts

FestivalHeld along Randolph’s beauti-ful historic Main Street, this festival has something for

everyone.www.RandolphNY.net

June 22Pfeiffer Nature Center’s

Super Strawberry Full Moon Hike/Family Campfi re

www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org

June 28-June 30Meltdown Music Festival

3-day, outdoor festival featur-ing 26 rockin’ bands, food

vendors, camping, crafts, and an unlimited amount of fun. MeltdownMusicFest.com

June 29Remembering August For the Future of Tatymn & Bubba

FundraiserGreat Valley Fire Hall, 2-8pm

Tickets available at Day’s Auto 716-699-5802 and at the door.

June 29-30, 2013 Annual Raccoon Rally

Cycling Festival Weekend Allegany State Park turns into a haven of everything

“cycling” featuring the annual Road Race, Trials Competition and Blockbuster Cross Country

and Kids Race. www.heartrateup.com

July 5- July 7Ellicottville’s Summer

Music Festivalwww.ellicottvilleny.com

Artists: Call for EntriesAmericana Folk Art Fair

Ellicottville NYJuly 20-21

Folk Art: Pottery, Watercolors, Pastels, Wood Carving, Sculptors, MetalSmiths, Painters, Fabric Artists, -

everyone is welcome!Come enjoy an afternoon on the lawn of the Village

Square in downtown Ellicottville. Hosted by Bob

McCarthy. Call 378-0916 or 699-4062 for space reservation and

more information.

Writers WantedThe Ellicottville Times is looking for student or experienced

writers interested in covering local events, sports, meetings or news stories. 699-4062.

Send samples to: jennie@ellicottvilletimes.com.

Ellicottville SummerSoccer Signupsfor ages 5-17

At the Ellicottville

Memorial Library,

Maples Road in

Ellicottville

(716) 354-9282

Hours:Friday 12pm-8pmSat 8:30am-8pmSun 8:30am-3pm

Friday-Fish FrySat-Grandma’s BuffetSun- Breakfast Buffet

Located on the 2nd fl oor of the Red House Admin Buildinginside Allegany State Park

J-Con Parks is currentlyaccepting job applications

for the 2013 season at Allegany State Park for our Park Restaurant, General Stores and

Snack Bar locations located throughout the park.

Please call (716) 354-9282 or stop into our Park Gift Shop located at the Administration Building between the hours of

10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily for an application. J-Con Parks is an

equal opportunity employer.

2013 EmploymentOpportunities at

Allegany State Park

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

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Trash & Treasure SaleMay 24 and 25

Worship Sat. 5:00pm Sun.10:30am

Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9am

Frederick Painting Interior-Exterior.

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Tuesday May 9th:5:00 pm – 7:00 pmSaturday May 11th: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Saturday, May 25thth: 9:00 am - 11:00 amYou must make it to

one of the signup dates - Signup forms will not be accepted after May

25th! No exceptions! Any questions??? Call

Debbie golley at 699- 4526Or see Michelle Cortez

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Health & Fitness: The Rules of Stretching

In my last article I shed light on some of the reasons why stretching needs to be a part of your fi tness regime. Now, let’s focus on some “Rules of Stretching.”

Rules? Stretching is stretching, right?

Believe it or not, stretching is actually pretty controversial in the fi tness industry. Some studies have shown that stretching before you begin a workout can be counterproductive and even dangerous.

“Before a workout, a cold muscle is like a frozen elastic band, so if you stretch it, it may feel like it’s going to snap,” explains certifi ed personal trainer Sarah Robichaud.

The key to reaping the benefi ts of stretching is to do it safely. Here’s what you need to know about stretching the right way and the right time.

Rule #1: Don’t stretch a cold muscle — If you want to stretch before a workout (which you do not have to do (the post-workout stretch is the important one), warm up fi rst for about fi ve minutes before performing

your fi rst stretch. Jog in place, march or do jumping jacks. Then lightly stretch the major muscle groups — the quads, hamstrings, back, chest and sides. (Lightly means holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds.)

Rule #2: Stay Warm — One of the main reasons working out before a stretching session is so important is because warm muscles are fl exible muscles.

Rule #3: Don’t Rush — In order to change your fl exibility and change it for good, you have to sit in uncomfortable positions for minutes on end. To maximize

your fl exibility gains, hold your post-workout stretches for one to two minutes.

Rule #4: Push Yourself — Push yourself using deep breathes, but never to the point of pain or injury. When you are performing an effective stretch, you’re going to feel it and it’s not always going to feel pleasant. Just remember to listen to your body as you stretch.

Rule #5: Breathe — During the 5-15 minutes that you can spend in a post-workout stretching session, remember to breathe deeply and consciously. This will replenish oxygen, increase effectiveness of your fl exibility training, and contribute to a level of relaxation and mindfulness that is probably missing from your workouts.

Rule #6: Do Not Bounce — Although some dynamic movement may be required for certain stretches, bouncing into and out of stretches can cause injury and should be avoided.

Following these six rules will greatly impact your fl exibility, recovery and all over well-being.

By Kim Dukeneta & afaa Certified Trainer

Workshops, Garden Clubs, weddings, fundraising events, tours, opportunities for quiet meditation and more are all available at the Nannen Arboretum. You can be part of the excitement of its revival. Many activities are planned for

this summer so bring your rake and help get your park ready to enthrall another summer of visitors. Work days are Mondays from 9-12. For more information or to volunteer call Nan at 945 3845.

Paul Kingston, long time

board member dubbed the Arboretum a “Crown Jewel of Ellicottville”. With a little polishing it will shines.

John Ploetz, said, “What we do for ourselves dies with us; what we do for others is immortal.”

Crown JewelCont. from Page 6

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menu in response to customer demand,” said Judy and Ken, who will be adding some gluten-free entrees, more grains and lighter options to the existing popular menu. “Plus, we’ll be bringing in more seafood options,” added Judy, who expects these selections to be introduced over the course of the summer.

Along with Anton, chef responsibilities will be shared by Gene Lathrop, who has been with the restaurant for 26 years, and the newest addition, Jack Atkinson (formerly with

the Silver Fox), who started just this week. Rest assured, said Judy, all will be trained in the art of making the signature sauces, soups and salad dressings for which Tips Up is known.

The entire team has been involved in the renovation process, which is focused on the kitchen and the fi rst fl oor dining area.

“The kitchen has some new equipment and we’ve rearranged much of the prep space,” said Judy. “The new layout will be much more

effi cient for the kitchen staff.” The main dining space has

gotten the most attention. A knee wall dividing the dining and bar areas was removed to allow for a more comfortable confi guration of tables. The booths along the far wall have been redone and new lighting is being installed. There’s fresh paint, new fl ooring, additional booths, and many other improvements to give the space a fresher, livelier feel.

While not everything in the main dining area will be completed by Friday due to some unexpected delays, “we’re happy to be back up and running, especially with Anton on board,” said Judy.

Ken added, “I’m excited that the family legacy is continuing.”

Tips Up Café is open for dinner Sunday–Thursday from 4–10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday from 4–11 p.m. For information, visit www.tipsupcafe.com or call (716) 699-2136.

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